Adrian Quesada Joins Forces with Tita to Reimagine Jeanette's 1980s Classic, "El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes"
Final Preview of New Album Boleros Psicodélicos, Out June 3rd on ATO Records
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Today, on the final preview of forthcoming album Boleros Psicodélicos, out June 3rd on ATO Records, Adrian Quesada and Tita Moreno join forces to deliver a torrid and inventive take on "El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes." With more than 100 million streams, the 1981 classic by Spanish singer Jeanette has surged into a surprise hit across social media platforms and beyond in recent years. Showcasing his Grammy-winning, multi-instrumental and production talent, Quesada flips the arrangement from breezy and bouncing to sauntering and smooth, laying down a heavy and horn-filled groove beneath Tita's luring lead vocals.
Listen to "El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes" (Feat. Tita),
and watch the video HERE
Adrian Quesada says, "'El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes' was a song my daughter showed me early in the pandemic when I was working on this album. I couldn't believe I had never heard it, there was just so much effortless mystique to it. It's so perfect that I knew it was pointless to cover it unless I was going to try something different with it, and had fun reimagining the feel."
Blending brand new, original songs with choice covers like "El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes," Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos LP is a sweeping and singular, deeply personal yet widely communal tribute to Latin American balada music. All twelve tracks were produced, engineered and mixed by the Austin, TX-based guitarist and Black Pumas co-founder, who "manages to harness the genre's power" (The New York Times), with "remarkable intensity and a mind-boggling attention to detail…demonstrating that its source material has transcended the limitations of time" (Rolling Stone).
While the seeds of the album were first planted 20 years ago, when a chance encounter with Los Pasteles Verdes' "Esclavo Y Amo" jump started Adrian Quesada's lifelong obsession with the style of music, the COVID-19 lockdown sent him deeper down the rabbit hole than ever before. As a master collaborator who has worked with Prince, Los Lobos, GZA and more, he formed a group of artists to join him in honoring and extending the influence of these hazy, baroque and heartbroken sounds even further. In addition to Tita, Boleros Psicodélicos features iLe on lead single "Mentiras Con Cariño,"Gabriel Garzón-Montano on the crooning "El Paraguas," as well as Angelica Garcia, College Of Knowledge, Gaby Moreno, Girl Ultra, Jaron Marshall, Marc Ribot, Mireya Ramos, Money Mark, Natalia Clavier and Rudy De Anda.
Pre-Order Boleros Psicodélicos Here
Praise for Boleros Psicodélicos
"'El Paraguas' exemplifies the raw, full-throated vocal drama of the record; Montano unleashes a torrent of verve and anguish that glides over the woozy production"
The New York Times
"Brilliant...the Grammy-winning musician has poured his love for the genre into an original tribute that promises to be one of 2022's most gorgeous releases"
Rolling Stone
"Smoky and psychedelic…Quesada's production feels timeless and cinematic"
NPR Music
"A record 20 years in preparation, yet totally 2022…a sincere tribute and a glorious time guaranteed for all"
MOJO
"Exquisitely vintage, fabulously confident, and expertly constructed"
KCRW
"Over a taunting and echoing drumbeat in 'Mentiras Con Cariño,' Quesada showcases Puerto-Rican vocalist iLe, who embodies the classical, powerful emotion that the golden era of boleros are known for"
Remezcla
"Strutting piano, insinuating vibes, flute solos, and silky smooth vocals…a sound you can easily get lost in"
WNYC
"Swooning, mysterious and just plain cool, with an absolutely delectable groove"
Guitar World
"As much sonic flavor as your ears can handle. It's beautiful, sensual, and poignant"
American Songwriter
Boleros Psicodélicos Tracklist
Mentiras Con Cariño (Feat. iLe)
El Paraguas (Feat. Gabriel Garzón-Montano)
Ídolo (Feat. Angelica Garcia)
Hielo Seco (Feat. Marc Ribot and Money Mark)
El Payaso (Feat. Girl Ultra)
Tus Tormentas (Feat. Mireya Ramos)
Puedes Decir De Mi (Feat. Gaby Moreno)
Eso No Lo He Dicho Yo (Feat. College Of Knowledge)
Esclavo Y Amo (Feat. Natalia Clavier)
Ya No Me Quieres (Feat. Jaron Marshall)
El León (Feat. Rudy De Anda)
El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes (Feat. Tita)
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