Alma Lunar is making dark electronic music that commands attention. Read about the evolution of the music and where they are today as well check out their new song “En la médula (In the marrow)” in the stream below. Enjoy!
How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it?
I think that Alma Lunar is like a sonic journey that explores diverse intriguing sounds, fusing elements of gothic rock with dark and emotional nuances that characterize gothic metal, but also has no qualms about experimenting with electronic and ambient music. Every song tells a story or focuses on a concept, that could be fear towards a feeling, the mystery of the unknown, sorrow for the loss of someone, among others. The cinematic element —both in sound and video— is very important in the artistic development of Alma Lunar. The story and the atmosphere behind create an immersive environment that transports listeners to a world of introspection, mystery or sorrow, creating a unique listening experience.
How has your sound evolved since you first started making music?
I think it has evolved a lot and that is also related to the personal growth as an artist. I am convinced that we being all the time, we are a constant evolution, not only in the discovery of other artists that enrich our musical perspective, but also because the context passes through us. The life itself is a constant learning. I started experimenting with sounds and keyboards when I was teenager (around 16 years old) in the old FL Studio 6, and one of those musical results was El hombre que soñó el fin (a recently published song that can be found on the most well-known digital platforms, and with a Youtube video). I recently joined an Argentine music aggregator towards the end of last year that allows me to publish the material from Alma Lunar and Sismo en Venus, my other musical project, to the whole world, which is why there may not be as much material uploaded to the platforms, but over time it will appear. Later, my musical development and learning was closely related to my work as a sound technician and music producer, which is my lifelong profession. I studied that degree at the National University of La Matanza (in Buenos Aires, Argentina) and the relationship with musical production led me to learn electric guitar, already at 25 years old. From there, I later had some rock bands with some dear friends, Lujonama, among others. As a result of the separation, I already focused on Alma Lunar and Sismo en Venus.
What’s a bizarre or unexpected inspiration behind one of your songs?
I don’t know if there was any strange experience or unexpected inspiration, at least I wasn’t abducted by any alien ship or had any revelation from some higher being. I think that the problem that many musicians have is that the melodies and the best musical ideas come to mind at the most unexpected or uncomfortable moments, when we have nothing to record at hand. That’s what’s really bizarre about all of this and I think the musicians who read me will feel deeply identified. It’s a very crazy thing, but thousands of times it happened to me that I’m talking to someone, a friend or family member, or I’m traveling by bus and I’m thinking about the next melody for a new song, it’s as if the best ideas appear on purpose there, in front of our noses inside our heads. It’s very difficult to explain for someone who is not a musician, I can’t tell you how many incredible songs I missed like that, that is really very bizarre.
What’s the most memorable moment of your music career so far?
I haven’t had one yet in the sense of having played on big stages or with any famous musicians. Yes, I had to work with well-known artists, but from the technical field, not as a musician in a band. Anyway, I am a very simple person. The truth is that I try to enjoy every moment. The most memorable ones for me are when I make a song or play music live with my friends. There is nothing more beautiful than sharing with your loved ones and the music being an excuse to meet and celebrate. The meetings with my friends are really memorable. We can spend hours and hours in my studio listening to music. There I discover new songs, new bands, and share moments of happiness.
Tell us all you can about your latest release and where and when to find it?
The new Alma Lunar’s song, called En la médula (In the marrow), is an instrumental and together with my previous song El hombre que soñó el fin (The man who dreamed the end) are connected in a visual story. It is about a man who cannot escape his dreams, and is locked in a place called the marrow. There is a shadow that chases him and he also finds himself in that place with a mysterious woman who speaks to him. Although my native language is Spanish, those videos are with English subtitles. The songs of Alma Lunar can be found on the most popular platforms (Youtube, Deezer, Spotify, Amazon music, Soundcloud). I recommend watching the videos in order to better enjoy the experience. El hombre que soñó el fin (https://youtu.be/u6TQHf73PJI) and En la médula (https://youtu.be/_mbBcpaa8eU). My future plans include releasing more songs, some collaborations with other artists, more videos. The next song continues the “dream cycle” and is called El sueño de una perdición (The dream of doom). The song is expected to be released next month and is a collaboration with an old friend, Gabriel Calarco, who has a great mind for composing music. It is not instrumental, and will be accompanied by a video clip, which we were already filming this month.
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