It is emotionally evocative when an artist finds their musical roots, and the first Spanish song Michellar created, entitled “Aunque por sea una noche,” is as touching as watching somebody discovering their home. San Francisco-based artist has been able to do something that takes no language to understand, she has written an acoustic ballad that appeals directly to the soul in its mixture of Spanish and Filipino influences.
The combination of Michellar and singer Jiji Picazo makes something really special. The intense performance of Picazo balances the delicacy of vulnerability and strength, which reflects the theme of the song of transient love with great emotional integrity. The weight of the main theme of the song, the ability of one night of deep connection to give a person sustenance throughout their life, lies in her voice.
The accompaniment is ideal to this intimate story. The classic sounds of the guitar are mixed with strings and the wind chimes, which makes the sound a dreamlike one that is both nostalgic and in the moment. The effect of classics such as the song Besame Mucho is evident in the song but Michellar has made something quite unique.
The cultural authenticity of this track makes it so alluring. It is not appropriation or fake exploration–it is an artist reconnecting with her family history that date back deep. The recording of the song at Women Audio Mission in San Francisco itself is a part of the story, because Michellar and Picazo worked on a translation of the English lyrics into Spanish, and together they have created something beautiful because of the mutual understanding of the culture. The intricate songwriting of the song accepts the short-lived beauty of meaningful connections. Produced by Lloyd Miller, who has managed to capture the coziness and intimacy which makes the song so touching, the track has left room to every little bit of emotion to breathe.
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