Ian Lampel The Parque Rodo Tapes

Embark on a sonic journey through the rich tapestry of Ian Lampel's
multicultural heritage with his debut solo album, "The Parque Rodó
Tapes." From the echoes of his grandparents' wartime exodus from
Europe's tumultuous past to the rhythms of daily life in Parque Rodó,
Lampel's artistic vision was shaped by a kaleidoscope of influences:
Science fiction and Fantasy books, Graphic Design Annuals, Comics,
Films, Early computers and Videogames as well as music; the haunting
melodies of Russian and Polish classical composers hummed by his
grandmother while cooking, the choir and hammond music of the synagogue,his early explorations in club music and dub or the syncopated drumming of Candombe and Carnaval echoing in the streets of Montevideo. The composer, producer and bass player, wrote, sequenced and recorded practically everything that is heard throughout the album. With meticulous attention to detail, he has crafted a sonic landscape that seamlessly blends elements of Jazz and Uruguayan music with the innovative spirit of Dub, Hip-Hop and Electronica; from the infectious rhythms of Candombe and the raw energy of Murga, to Breakbeats, Moog’s and Samples. Drawing from a treasure trove of samples collected over two

decades, “The Parque R’odo Tapes” weaves together a tapestry of sound that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking, from the haunting voice of Marosa Di Giorgio and the vibrant cacophony of a carnaval field

recording by Lauro Ayestaran to the guest contributions from notable

musicians including Lampel's wife, singer/songwriter Eco Lopez, multi-

instrumentalist Luciana Giovinazzo on flute, and Ferna Nunez on Repique drum, each track is a testament to Lampel's eclectic vision. A debut album with a certain degree of melancholy that works as a soundtrack to the world in which the artist grew up, a world now gone, without cellphones or social networks, in which everything had to be proactively pursued “in the streets”.