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UMMA, far from being just an instrumental and conceptual album, is an auditory odyssey transporting the listener to the edges of a desert from another era—or perhaps another dimension—where the tragic story of a Messiah unfolds, weighed down by the devastating burden of his destiny. This album delves into unsettling themes such as the psychology of fanaticism, the darkest corners of charismatic leadership, and the hypnotic power of faith. UMMA boldly invites listeners to venture into a profoundly strange, enigmatic, and revealing musical experience—a melodic chaos oscillating between introspective meditation and the relentless storm of contradictions and opposing forces. In the end, it emerges as a somber warning chant, a skeptical cry in the face of an increasingly surreal world.
Inspired by the vast universe of the science fiction saga DUNE by the legendary Frank Herbert, Don Bolo channels the philosophical concepts and worldview of this literary masterpiece into every corner of UMMA, blending seamlessly with their sonic identity.
Credits
Producido por Emilio Montenegro y Esteban Farinango
Grabado por Esteban Farinango y Emilio Montenegro
Mezcla por Emilio Montenegro
Masterización por Carl Saff
Emilio Montenegro - Bajo acústico y eléctrico, ocean drum, thunder drum y maracas.
Luis Sigüenza - Saxofón alto, saxofón tenor, flauta traversa, melódica y flautas varias
Bryan Izurieta - Ehecatl, felino, sonajas, pututo, quipa, platillos y guturales
Victor Andrade - Piano y sintetizadores
José Miguel Fabre - Batería y shaker
Félix Atahualpa - Zurdo, cajón cubano y bombo andino
Fidel Minda - Tablas (Track 3)
Esteban Farinango - Diseño de sonido
Pedro Naranjo - Flautas (track 1, 2 y 3)
Rubén Riera - Instrumentos de cuerda y síntesis (track 6)
Daniel Gachet - Guitarra eléctrica y acústica
Tania Cortes - Diseño de sonido y bulla (track 2)
Carolina Enriquez - Gritos y ruiditos (track 3)
Arte de portada por Emilio Montenegro
Artes adicionales por Emilio Montenegro (artes de track 2, 3, 5, 6 y 7) y Verónica Olivo (artes de track 1 y 4)
Diseño y tipografía por Azperger
Agradecimientos especiales a Zambaje por prestar los tambores que sirvieron para la grabación de este álbum.
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