Each piece in "Three Dreams" features a single-instrument introduction that represents the subtle process of falling asleep, with the final piece ending with a shamisen solo for waking up.
Recording & Production
This album, "Sound Dreams," is particularly significant to the composer, Hebert Vázquez, because it features his closest collaborators and friends.
Compositional Technique
For the piece "El bosque del tengu," the composer used Western instruments like flute and guitar as 'alter egos' for traditional Japanese instruments like shakuhachi, shamisen, and koto.
Performer Biography
The composer, Hebert Vázquez, has collaborated professionally with Ensemble NOMAD for over 17 years, including two previous CD releases.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer believes this recording achieves a unique cohesion and warmth that only comes from a group of friends making music together for a long time.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Japan in October 2022, with sound engineering, editing, and mastering by Pablo Garibay and Fumihiro Itaya.
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