Today I feature a remix of a song I played recently from the new release from Jose Gonzalez. It is the very creative Sofia Kourtesis Remix of "El Invento"
Here's the info we received from Mute Records:
In tandem with his North American tour kickoff tonight, visionary singer-songwriter-guitarist José González today releases the El Invento EP, the first in a series of EPs that will revisit the singles of his latest album, Local Valley. Included in this new offering is an airy, polyrhythmic remix by rising Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis as well as choral and dub re-imaginings recorded by González himself.
On remixing “El Invento,” Kourtesis says, "It is a privilege to have been asked by José to do this remix! His voice is as warm and beautiful as a summer night around the people you love the most. He let me dream and fly using his voice! It’s definitely one of my favorite remixes I have ever done."
Reflecting on his approach to the choral and dub versions of “El Invento,” González says, “I used to sing in a choir when I was about 18 and I had the voice range to sing most of the harmonies except for the very highest and lowest, but close enough. This came in handy when I did all the vocals - trying to sound as different persons. To push the sound even more I tweaked some by changing the formant slightly. For the dub version I listened to Alpha & Omega for inspiration. During the early mornings on vacation in Bahía Feliz I produced most of it with all the amazing tape-delay plugins that are getting better and better. Since until now I’ve only listened with headphones I’m really looking forward to hear it on a fat PA! All in all a mighty EP that brings one of my favorites into new light.”
Local Valley is available now via Mute on CD, standard black vinyl, limited edition colored vinyl, and at all digital platforms. An assortment of exclusive bundles featuring such limited-edition extras as signed art prints, an original portrait painting, and Local Valley tote bag are available at the official Jose González webstore.
José González Local Valley US Tour 2022
March 9 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
March 10 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre SOLD OUT
March 11 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall SOLD OUT
March 12 – Bend, OR – Tower Theatre
March 14 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
March 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Walt Disney Concert Hall
March 17 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre
March 18 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
March 19 – Phoenix, AZ – Orpheum Theatre
March 20 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theatre
March 21 – Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Arts Center
March 23 – Mexico City, Mexico – Teatro Metropolitan
March 25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
March 26 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
March 27 – Austin, TX – Dell Hall @ The Long Center