Awakening By Carbe and Durand

 

Awakening

By

Carbe and Durand

Written by

Steve Sheppard

 

It is always an absolute pleasure to welcome new offerings from the remarkably talented guitar duo of Liza Carbé and Jean-Pierre Durand, performing together as Carbé and Durand. Known globally for their fiery and intricate work with the acclaimed Latin-fusion ensemble Incendio, I freely admit to being a huge fan of all of their work, some of which takes me back to the turn of the century and a release called Misterioso.

Today were lucky enough to have another treasured gift in a new single called Awakening and originally conceived as a reflective piece from the 2003 Incendio catalogue, this newly mixed live rendition breathes fresh, poignant life into the composition. From the very opening notes, one is immediately captivated by the crystalline tone and natural warmth of their acoustic guitars.

I have often wondered what attending a concert by this pair would be like, judging by this single alone it would be a bliss filled experience. The musical chemistry between Carbé and Durand is nothing short of telepathic. Rather than rushing the tempo or leaning into technical bravado for its own sake, the duo allows every plucked string and harmonic resonance to linger in the room. Their interplay is conversational, deeply expressive, and bathed in tenderness; this brand new composition manifests a reality of expression bathed in memory and reflection.

This is going to be a massive hit single without a doubt, as music of this calibre reminds us that true virtuosity often lies in restraint and soulfulness rather than sheer volume. Awakening is a deeply soothing, reflective gem, a gift of musical solace and hope, one that everyone should invest in.