AUGUSTO POLO CAMPOS JR. - "De Polo a Polo"

 

Album Notes

When Augusto Polo approached me to take on this project I was, of course, honored at the opportunity to produce such a fine singer. When I realized that he wanted to record his father’s work in a tribute album I was beside myself in pride and at the same time in fear of recording the music of a legend in Peruvian songwriting. These were songs I grew up listening to and performed by the finest of singers and musicians around the world. I knew the project had to honor the past and at the same time present the music to the world in a modern and original form.

The album’s style incorporates Latin pop, rock en espanol, and carribean. It blends in the distinct sound of the Peruvian cajon and afro-peruvian rhythms with modern trends to generate a unique superimposition. The selection of music includes Augusto Polo Campos’ romantic standards as well as dance music hits and some personal favorites of his son. Enjoy.

- Robert F. Trucios, Producer


Tracks


1.
CARINO MALO (campos) APDAYC -
a classic favorite so get up, sing along and dance !

2.
DONDE YO NO ESTOY (campos) APDAYC -
an up-tempo rock single with a hip-hop sensibility and incredible hook!

3. OJALA (campos) APDAYC –
a beautiful romantic ballad of lost love in the bolero style

4. CUANDO ME VUELVAS A VER (campos/trucios) APDAYC -
a world premiere with a distinctly Peruvian quena melody definitely showing Augusto Polo Campos still can write a hi
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!
5.
CARINO AUSENTE (campos) APDAYC -
a lyrically sublime dance track with a uniquely percussive Peruvian flavor
6.
TE ESTRANO (campos) APDAYC -
a haunting ballad of lost love - the title says it all

7. REGRESA (campos) APDAYC –
a haunting melodic song usually performed as a ballad, here superimposed with an electronic dance beat and Peruvian cajon undertow

8. CADA DOMINGO A LAS DOCE DESPUES DE LA MISA (campos) APDAYC -
a catchy up-tempo latin single “a la Ricky Martin” with salsa flare and instrumentation

9. OLVIDA (campos) APDAYC -
an mid-tempo classic in _ with drum-and-bass beat and guitar

10. NIDO VACIO (campos) APDAYC -
a torch song of loss and redemption

11. PALOMA BLANCA (campos) APDAYC -
the Festival de Miraflores winner here redone in a fresh pop way (clap your hands!)

12. MI PEQUENITA (campos) APDAYC -

a precious lullaby written for his baby daughter

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