An illuminating and dynamic track from Peruvian artist Jaime Travezán, “Tribal Trouble” captivates with infectious synth flourishes and tribal-like rhythmic entrancement. The release takes inspiration from the artist’s passion for Africa and Asia — the former emphasized in percussive incorporations of djeme and talking drums, while Asian voices inject with lush intrigue amidst the Eastern melodic scales.
An enjoyable shifting of soundscapes takes hold right away. Lush vocal layers build amidst a pit-pattering rhythmic charm, evolving into a more bellowing vocal presence and “la-la,” expressiveness. Spacey synths flash between the vocal elements as the one-minute turn approaches. By mid-point the track struts an invigorating electronic fervency, as house-ready percussive briskness aligns with driving synth pulses. The vocal incorporations here are also dazzling, weaving in with ethereal immersion as the synth/rhythm interplay intensifies.
“Tribal Trouble” is a stylish overall success from Jaime Travezán, who also has a successful career in the world of photography. His work as a Portraiture photographer has led to working with people like Sting, Stephen Hawking, and Pedro Almodóva. Travezán also a noted photojournalist, with coverage of subjects such as the Kosovo War in 1999. His forays into music certainly are memorable as well, with “Tribal Trouble” a shining example.
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