The album title, "The Blue Album," symbolizes a mysterious intermediary realm, like the moment between night and day, or between silence and waking.
Album & Artwork
The Blue Album is described as a mood, a timeless place created from silence, inviting introspection and self-discovery.
Performer Biography
Pablo Sainz-Villegas, the guitarist, views the guitar as the instrument closest to people's hearts, embodying truth, simplicity, and vulnerability.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album is an invitation to reflect and celebrate sensitivity and empathy, aiming to inspire listeners to see the best version of themselves.
Interpretation
Many pieces on the album were originally composed for piano, and the guitarist's purpose was to maintain their original atmosphere, pulse, and magic on the guitar.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in Oviedo, Auditorio Príncipe Felipe, between October 16-20, 2022.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to create an atmosphere of reverie and relaxation, inviting listeners to slow down and explore the most intimate part of their soul.
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