Cielo Pordomingo is composer, singer and producer who you may be familiar with if you frequent this site. The artist has been prolific over the years and recently released R-MIXES II.
As the title suggests these are remixes of previously released songs. Pordomingo mentions “As a prelude to her 4th. studio album (2022), Cielo presents five songs reversioned from her three previous albums.” The EP begins with “Lunático Remix” and you are greeted with vibrant synth and atmospheric pads. It’s got some movement and a quick swell gets the beat moving. The vocals come in and are quite catchy right off the bat. It’s more or less the hook and then does transition into more of a verse. There’s something soothing and relaxing about the song. I found myself humming the melodies later in the day. Next up is “Blaring Look Remix” and this song contains a grinding sub bass with electronic percussion. The vocals are pristine and are juxtaposed against a jagged slew of elements. I loved the production that allows the instrumentation to transition seamlessly. The hooks are subtle but stick with you long after the song is over. “The Place Of Death Remix” starts with a wicked beat. An arpeggiated synth hits a slew of notes where a drone fades in and out. It creates a psychedelic and hypnotic energy. That being said, this section serves more as an introduction. Once the vocals come into the mix digital horns combine with the beat. The most interesting part of the song might be when the breakdown happens. You can hear what sounds like a field recording of a conversation. The song slowly begins to build and the reverb laced vocals hit the mark. It doesn't take too long for the initial groove to get back into the mix. This is awesome and overflowing with sounds. Next up is “The Box Remix” and it is one of the more haunting and even ominous songs. There’s some whispering here that adds to that quality. A club beat emerges and is reminiscent of the electronic artist Burial. It’s a down-tempo beat that sounds like it will make its biggest impact at the after party. As the song progresses more airy elements emerge and it does start to feel lighter. There’s also a very atmospheric breakdown towards the end of the song. Last up is “Substance Remix” and this is a banger. A sub bass part dances and mutates, sometimes jumping octaves. The song felt dark to me but also very danceable. There’s a slew of different instrumentation and the piano was a great addition. I’ve enjoyed Pordomingo’s work previously and very much appreciated these remixes. A remix is supposed to breathe new life into a song and that’s definitely the case here. Take a listen.
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