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Jon Moniz goes global with a city’s heartbeat on new release “Mount-Real”

Jon Moniz’s new single “Mount-Real” is an energetic celebration of identity and community. The PeeZee and A1Gento track is a lively anthem of local pride that echoes well beyond the streets that birthed it. “Mount-Real,” inspired by the spirit of Montreal, is a love letter to the city and a call for listeners everywhere to celebrate the places that make us who we are.

Jon Moniz, PeeZee & A1Gento have teamed up to provide this record with a contagious sense of momentum. They combine to make a dynamic atmosphere that is celebratory and uplifting, capturing the excitement of a city alive with energy. There’s swagger all over the track, but it feels true to its roots.”

The power of “Mount-Real” is in its ability to be specific and universal at the same time. Montreal may be the muse, but anyone who has ever proudly represented their hometown will relate to the feelings at the heart of the song. It’s not really the city, but the shared experience of having a piece of home with you, no matter where you go.

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Gus Ormo finds a gentle balance of sound on latest release “Claroscuro (APAPE)”

Gus Ormo‘s latest release, “Claroscuro (APAPE),” is an instrumental piece built from a carefully selected set of sounds. Clean shakers, piano, bass, trumpet, flutes, acoustic guitars, drums, lead guitar, and tambs make up the track. The vocal element is absent from the foreground; the instruments themselves establish the piece’s character.

The arrangement shows the contrast of its different textures. Bass and piano provide the grounding, with trumpet and flutes supplying the melodic color. Congas, drums, and shakers provide percussion, while the acoustic and lead guitars enrich the instrumental palette. These elements are incorporated into the song’s somber mood, but it remains mostly soft and emotion-driven.

What appeals to “Claroscuro (APAPE)” is its dedication to an instrumental expression that is soft on the heart. It’s not the words that convey the mood; it’s the instruments. Gus Ormo combines strings of rhythm, melody, and texture to produce a piece that sounds deliberately restrained, and each section contributes to the overall musical picture.

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Gus Ormo brings warmth and tenderness on latest release “Latidos”

Gus Ormo’s latest release, “Latidos,” is an instrumental, so it must rely on its musicianship to carry the emotional weight. Instead of a vocal to guide the listener, the arrangement features clean shakers, piano, bass, trumpet, flutes, acoustic guitars, drums, lead guitar, and tambs. The combination is a well-layered musical setting, with a somber character and a soft approach to the heart.

The piano and guitars add important touches to the arrangement, the trumpet and flutes add more color. Percussion, congas, drums, and clean shakers add movement but don’t detract from the gentle nature of the track. The bass anchors the song, while the lead and acoustic guitars provide an additional layer to the instrumental mix.

What sets “Latidos” apart is the quiet emotional intent. Instead of singing of its feeling, the piece creates a solemn and tender atmosphere with its collection of instruments. Still, Gus Ormo’s method stresses the connection between the instruments. It is an instrumental piece that should touch the heart with softness and not in excess.

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