{"product_id":"2314810","title":"Gomez, Raul - Raul Gomez [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the next reissue in Mr Bongo's \u003cstrong\u003eCuban Classics series\u003c\/strong\u003e, we look to Raul Gomez's entrancing 1977 \u003ci\u003eInstrumental \u003c\/i\u003ealbum. Presenting a unique blend of \u003cstrong\u003eorchestral disco\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ejazz-funk\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eAfro-Cuban flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esoundtrack influences\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's rich with drum breaks, energy and evolving compositions. A record that forever keeps you guessing, powered by an exemplary orchestra at the top of their game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCuban composer and singer Raul Gomez is most known for featuring in the groups \u003cstrong\u003eMirtha Y Raul\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLos Bucaneros\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside producing the Cuban classic \u003cstrong\u003eLos Reyes 73\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ealbum, amongst a whole host of other incredible productions over the years. Released on Cuba's state-owned label \u003cstrong\u003eAreito\u003c\/strong\u003e, Instrumental sees Gomez not only as an instrumentalist and author, but also as a producer and arranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's an album that deftly evades pigeonholing. Floating between instrumental mood music and library\/soundtrack mastery, followed by explosions of cosmic-Latin funk, psych guitar workouts and compositions that reflect the orchestrated disco coming out of the US at the time, from greats such as Love Unlimited or MFSB. Lace that together with a healthy serving of \u003cstrong\u003eAfro-Cuban magic\u003c\/strong\u003e to underpin the tracks and it's a recipe for a record that captivates from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePredominantly an instrumental album as the title suggests, the record showcases the \u003cstrong\u003eOrquesta EGREM\u003c\/strong\u003e in full flow, soaring strings and vibrant horns at every turn. Highlights include 'Mi Samba Carnaval' with its breathtaking drum break, bubbling synths and sublime arrangements and the romantic film music impressions of 'Tema De La Sierra', that have been a sampling source for many a producer. Elsewhere, '6 Son' is a mind-melding psych guitar powerhouse, with 'Dacapo', written by \u003cstrong\u003eGilberto Peralta\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering up a slice of atmospheric and energetic Latin shuffle. One of only a handful of tracks where scat vocals compliment the orchestral tones, a Brazilian percussion theme marries with \u003cstrong\u003edancefloor sensibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e for a dose of feel-good, brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide-ranging, multi-dimensional release, Instrumental exhibits musicianship, composition and creativity at its finest and demonstrates another key example of the rich output of music that flowed from the island of Cuba post revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56024224104833,"sku":"2314810","price":45.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7119691294919.jpg?v=1785642467","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2314810","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}