Akrobats

- The result of a strange series of coincidences, Akrobats was born in the summer of 2006 when an American poet (Aaron Rux, USA) and two musicians (Juan Manuel de Saso and Pastor Martín, Spain) of distinct backgrounds crossed paths. Over a singular creative process, this peculiar triangle soon added the voice of singer Sandra Dominique, and little by little, the number of musicians continued to increase (Illo de la Llave, Fernando Mainer, Javier Martin, Anthony Caseiro, Iria Saavedra…etc.) un...

- The result of a strange series of coincidences, Akrobats was born in the summer of 2006 when an American poet (Aaron Rux, USA) and two musicians (Juan Manuel de Saso and Pastor Martín, Spain) of distinct backgrounds crossed paths. Over a singular creative process, this peculiar triangle soon added the voice of singer Sandra Dominique, and little by little, the number of musicians continued to increase (Illo de la Llave, Fernando Mainer, Javier Martin, Anthony Caseiro, Iria Saavedra…etc.) until they arrived at the conclusion that Akrobats was in fact a small orchestra. Often working remotely in different cities (Madrid, Seattle, Berlin), the material and the concept of the group was developed over the course of two and a half years, culminating with the decision to self-produce,“The Elvis Tree Orchestra”. However, before the completion of their first album, Akrobats’ music has been used in various television advertisements (Mercedes- Benz, FNAC, Balay...) and film soundtracks (the 2009 Goya nominated documentary “La clase”). While difficult to characterize, the shifting universe of Akrobats finds itself at some point between a small orchestra, a voluptuous pop group, or a strange big band, offering a complex musical landscape that could be compared to a cinematic experience or a film soundtrack. From the aggressive vocal melodies in Spanish, to whispered lyrics in English, from the classic orchestration to the pulse of pure electronica, Akrobats juggles these various styles and genres without anxiety. - Akrobats nace, por una extraña casualidad, el verano de 2006 en un cruce de caminos entre un poeta y dos músicos de distinta índole: Aaron Rux (USA), Juan Manuel del Saso y Juan Pastor Martín (España). A este triángulo pronto se suma la cantante Sandra Dominique y poco a poco un creciente numero de músicos (Illo de la Llave, Fernando Mainer, Javier Martin, Anthony Caseiro, Iria Saavedra…etc.) a lo largo de un singular proceso creativo. Durante dos años y medio se gesta intermitentemente el concepto del grupo; macerándose, a veces en la distancia, entre diferentes ciudades como Madrid, Berlín y Seattle. Prácticamente sin presupuesto y sin ningún tipo de apoyo, deciden autoproducir “The Elvis Tree Orchestra”. Antes de llegar a concluir su primer trabajo y sin ninguna premeditación, su música ha sido usada en varios spots de televisión (Mercedes- Benz, FNAC, Balay...) y bandas sonoras (documental “La clase” nominado a los premios Goya 2009). Difícil de catalogar, el universo de Akrobats, se sitúa en algún punto entre una pequeña orquesta, una enorme banda de pop o una extraña big band, presentando una experiencia cinemática. Saltando sin complejos entre melodías desgarradas cantadas en español a susurrantes letras en ingles; de la misma manera en que sus temas pasan de la orquestación mas clásica y orgánica a la electrónica pura.