Cielo Pordomingo – Wake Up (2022)
With the first single from her album Blinkerland, Cielo Pordomingo is giving us a taste of what to expect with ‘Wake Up’. Using a fusion of dancing electronic tones and classical orchestral flows, she unleashes a rather unique melodic stream into our ears. As her music reflects her soul and experiences, we see a mirror of our own existence reflecting back at us, leading to a profound connection that can’t be ignored.
As the first step in the journey of her album, she invites us into her inner land to explore the vast landscapes her music creates. Since the release of her debut album in 2013, Pordomingo has been moving from strength to strength, from tours of Mexico and Argentina, to winning an Emmy Award in 2014. Now, with her fourth album, she looks to reach even greater heights and this single is just the start.
The fusion sound of ‘Wake Up’ rises from the first note with a blend of electronic tones that meet a swell of orchestral sensibilities. The electronic pulses of the melody start to creep into your senses and get you bopping to the rhythm. There is a building feeling to the track that pulls you into a walk down the single. The light organic tones that make their way over the top of the electronic beats bring a sparkle to the soundscape. As the single progresses, the orchestral tones make their presence known through the wonderful pulse of strings. It is an incredibly rich melody that combines two styles that you don’t really think will work well together. There is a light dance vibration that builds throughout the single that comes to a gentle head later in the track, getting your whole body moving to the rhythm. Between the strings and the electronic pulses, it is impossible to ignore the dancing energy that is being injected into your veins.
As the melody brings the stunning fusion of sound to our ears, the vocals are a light touch that sprinkles the single. The melody is the main driving factor of the track and captures the majority of your attention, but this doesn’t mean the vocals aren’t as important. Through her performance, Pordomingo reminds us that we need to wake up and live our lives. There is a feeling of community in the lyrics as they urge us to stand together. Her performance has a wonderful timbre that stands out against the melody, allowing the message of her vocals to shine.
With a fantastic combination of electronic pulses and orchestral strings, Cielo Pordomingo connects with our spirits through relatable lyrics in ‘Wake Up’. The wonderfully unique single brings the best of electronic beats to rich string arrangements. Her vocals shine against the mixture, while urging us to stand together.
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