Charnia by Pablo Tarantino
Pablo Tarantino is an Argentinian born/Europe based drummer, composer and educator.
In his debut album he transforms the influences of his many-sided cultural and musical background into Charnia. The album takes name after the extinct living organism which grew on the sea floor, 570 to 550 million years ago, and that encompasses the beauty of our life on Earth.
Ever since Pablo started his journey as a musician in his teenage years, first as a student of modern music in Valencia and Barcelona, later in his life as a performer in England, Scotland and Germany, he has been interested in translating the stories of the world that surrounds him into music. His interest revolves not only around the rhythm, but also around the stories, the melodies, the harmonies, and the textures of the sounds.
As a drummer, his instinct and proficiency with the instrument also allow him to convey rhythmically rich and complex elements in a natural way, so the fundamental core of the performance, the music itself, appears fresh and effortless.
Even in the more subtle and evolved layers of sounds the listener never gets overwhelmed, and the thread of the story, the beginning of life, the phases and stages of development, the universal and timeless themes of love, belonging, estrangement, evolution, birth, death, remain at the centre of the music.
The other musicians that accompany him in this project are names of the young and vibrant scene of the German jazz. They contribute with their versatility and elegance to create these 9 pieces of original music, with the exception of the last piece, a tribute to the folklore of his native Argentina, a folk tale that echoes the freedom and mystery of our existence.
Tracklist
| 1. | Charnia | 5:36 |
| 2. | Alma Canta | 8:14 |
| 3. | Song for Terezinha | 6:07 |
| 4. | The End of Evolution | 1:52 |
| 5. | The Uproot | 8:43 |
| 6. | Accept and Surrender | 0:54 |
| 7. | The Right Path | 1:03 |
| 8. | Train by the Sea | 7:39 |
| 9. | Canto a la Telesita | 6:01 |
Credits
PERSONNEL
Pablo Tarantino - Drums
Roman Polatzky - Alto Saxophone
Emmanuel Walter - Piano
Max Müller - Double Bass
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ALBUM CREDITS
All music written by Pablo Tarantino,
except for “Canto a la Telesita” written by
Rolando Valladares/José A. Moreno, arranged by Pablo Tarantino.
Produced by Pablo Tarantino
Recorded at Zentrifuge Studios in Berlin, Germany in December 2023
Recording Engineer: Tito Knapp
Mixed and Mastered at Ona Etxea Estudios by Josué Pascual
Photos: Thomas Simonnet, Miguel Cornejo
Design and Artwork: Pablo Tarantino
Charnia Original Source: Matteo De Stefano
Music Label: PKmusik
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Pablo Tarantino is a soulful and richly creative new composer/drummer who plays with sensitivity, precision, and depth. His debut album Charnia leads us on a refreshing jazz excursion rich with beautiful melodies, subtle surprises, complex rhythms, and moving improvisations. His fine quartet plays brilliantly together. Do take a listen! – Jana Herzen, Motema Music