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Reseña del editor John Beltran's "In Full Color" is his sixth album and he dives deeper into his latin roots but also brings the music full-circle integrating the ambient warmth and electronic sounds found on his first few albums. Beltran spent the time to make sure the album's tracks, whether it be full-on club tunes like "Kissed By The Sun" (described by XLR8R as a "sunny, conga-fueled samba shuffle") or "Candela" ("An absolute stormer!" exclaims Rainer Trüby), the more ambient passages like "Rain In Shibuya" and "Pictures And Indian Summer" or bossa tunes like "Dia Brioso," were as big and bold or as subtle and musically engaging as they could and should be. With lush pads and chord progressions fused with Latin vibes, rhythm programming, soaring vocal chorus, live performances and vocal collaborations this album showcases the growth of a unique producer/composer and catches him in full color. Helping reach this next level are very special guests from around the world: Producer Andreas Saag and partner/amazing vocalist Elsa Hedberg from Sweden (of Stateless, Swell Session, etc) collaborated on the enchanting "Starlight Memories." The multi-talented vocalist and keyboard player Ayro and fellow Detroit guitarist/producer John Arnold are all over the album. Colonel Red appears on "Your Colors." Lastly, the Candela Arts crew, including Local 12 (Turntables On The Hudson, etc), from Puerto Rico round out the long distance collaborations. In fact at the recent Candela Arts festival in Puerto Rico dubplates of "Candela" were thoroughly rinsed by the all-star DJ line-up and the tune quickly became a party anthem in old San Juan. Críticas On his latest LP, In Full Color, Lansing's own John Beltran continues his journey down the road to Rio that began on his 2002 release, Sun Gypsy. But while Gypsy felt more like a one-note homage to Brazilian samba, Color seamlessly blends in a healthy dose of Beltran's electronic roots, creating a danceable yet meditative album.Using a palette of lush synths and traditional South American percussion, Beltran paints a vibrant portrait of party life below the equator, at the beach, in the club and on the streets. Beltran's collaborators sprinkle their own flavor on the record as well. Sweden's Andreas Saag and Elsa Hedberg usher in atmospheric additions on "Starlight Memories," while Detroiters John Arnold and Ayro pop up on several tracks and the exceptional Candela Arts crew delivers a rousing vocal line on the indispensable "Candela," bringing Carnivale to the club. Joe Hauler -- From URB Magazine

Detalles del producto Dimensiones del producto : 4,93 x 5,62 x 0,37 pulgadas; 3,04 Onzas Formato multimedia : NTSC Fecha de lanzamiento : febrero 17, 2004 Actores : Beltran, John Estudio : UBIQUITY RECORDINGS, INC. ASIN : B00019JQ3M Número de discos : 1 Opiniones de clientes: 3.8 3.8 de 5 estrellas (18) Dimensiones del producto : 4,93 x 5,62 x 0,37 pulgadas; 3,04 Onzas Formato multimedia : NTSC Fecha de lanzamiento : febrero 17, 2004 Actores : Beltran, John Estudio : UBIQUITY RECORDINGS, INC. ASIN : B00019JQ3M Número de discos : 1 Opiniones de clientes: 3.8 3.8 de 5 estrellas (18)