Was there any obsession, fixed idea, or image that guided the creative process of the album, even if it is not evident to the listener?
Yes, my idea for making this album was a diary of confessions to friends who are no longer with me. “Sueño” and “Halo” are very direct about that. Also, in terms of composition, I really wanted it to feel like a piece of material with a lot of “fluttering” guitar work.
What was the process of deciding which songs would and wouldn't be part of the album?
It was quite simple; there wasn't much time spent on the album's conception. It took a year and a half to write and solidify the songs with lyrics, all within the same thematic and temporal framework. Therefore, selecting the songs was easy and natural.
What changed in the way of writing, recording, or producing on this album compared to previous recordings?
In this album, I wanted to establish a more defined guitar style. On the first album, there were a few songs with arpeggios, but on this one, I really went for it. That was the goal: to solidify that arpeggiated style. In the lyrics, I paid close attention to wordplay. For example, in "Pulsa," I mostly used words with the letter "s" to give the whole song a kind of rhythmic hiss. In the production, I made it more dreamy, adding layers of violins with lots of reverb and other ambient effects. I feel like it's a songbook.
Were there any songs that were particularly difficult to finish or let go of? Why?
“Sueño” was, I think, the first song I recorded for this album. At first, I wasn't quite sure what the guitar texture would be, and it was a somewhat difficult song to record for that reason. I was a little unsure if that slow rhythm suited the song. Later, I realized that it did.
What role did intuition and error play during the process?
There's intuition and error throughout the album. It's by no means an album intended to be perfect; I tend to be very free during recording. If I make a mistake but feel the take is good, I leave it in. I like those mistakes.
Was the order of the songs intended as a narrative? How was the order decided?
More than a narrative, the order of the songs is designed to have the smoothest possible rhythm, since the album is somewhat heavy.
Photography by Hugo Rivas Cordero
Cover artwork by Regina Arellano
