Most pop and rock stars are mad, bad, and nearly always find themselves in a terrible state. They’re existences are the very model of an unbalanced life. And, generally, they’re proud of it, advertising themselves as bad examples and as people who mimic the behaviour of those who listen to their music. The only time that it’s OK to take advice from a rockstar is if you happen to meet them at a bus stop late at night and need directions.
On the other hand, counterbalancing the chaos of the world is a movement of people who want to get themselves in tune with the universe, who work to understand what this journey through the world means, and who try to share some of the energy that they’ve acquired with others.
It’s rare that these people share their thoughts and experiences through music. However, GlasGlas, with this self-titled EP, aims to do just that – to gift people a perspective about an existence that often seems illogical through the medium of short, often memorable songs.
The EP’s opening track, “The Quiero En Tu Centro,” with its wobbly synths and almost nu-disco groove, feels like a soundtrack for the whole meditation class bursting into dance. But its philosophy may turn out to be just as interesting as the sounds. It’s a song about ignoring the static, finding equilibrium, and getting in touch with things that truly matter.
It sets things out nicely for the rest of the songs. Most of them feel like ultra-modern, complex compositions that serve as mantras. Songs like arpeggio-driven “Habia Una Vez,” or the retro-synth powered “Intro,” seem to move in circles and possess a hypnotising effect.
All songs are designed, at least in theory, to move the recipient of the music from the edge and closer to their inner peace. Even “Ahora Lluvia,” with its funeral theme, is meant to honour the belief that existence is an unbroken circle, that even the end is full of promise.
Where does this all leave us? GlasGlas is a one-man band with a clear vision. These are songs meant to be gifted, and they’re messages are delivered with confidence. On “Yo Soy Palabra,” the songwriter assures us that words, just like musical sounds, have the power to influence, to alter events, and, if used properly, to change inner and outer worlds for the better. These aren’t the thoughts of your typical pop-rock star.
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