Freestyle review: José Padilla


José Padilla Souvenir Mercury 1xCD 2xLP	An untouched, exotic island in the middle of some ocean ... The glow of the sunset/sunrise wraps the surroundings in a orange-red light. The bustle of the past day/night fades, together with the deep-blue seawater. Together with some friends, I'm sitting at a table, enjoying a Lemon-Squash-Cocktail and the calm that the new night/day brings. Silence that can only be disrupted by the soft rustle of the waves in the distance and the lovely music of José Padilla ... The stylish melodies and soft rhythms go together perfect with these kind of moments. The mixture of ambient soundscapes, dreamy female-vocals and world-music percussion creates a special atmosphere. A full sound that makes you dream. Whether you find yourself in a situation as described above, or you're just staying at home during a dull afternoon, this kind of music brings you warmth and peace. By use of a lot of different instruments (moog synth, harmonica, acoustic guitar, trumpet, keyboards, ... ) José Padilla acquires an eclectic sound, but he knows the evoke the same dreamy atmosphere in every single track. José Padilla is also the compiler of the famous 'Café del Mar' series. Say Vegin jan 99