The situation seems to be that Granada-based four-piece instrumental outfit Svuco have undergone something of an aesthetic shift since they put together their early-2016 second EP, Kikazaru. Fair enough. Those things can happen, especially earlier in a group’s run — somewhat rarer, say, after four albums, but still not unheard of — and Svuco are just a couple years on from first getting together and releasing their Mizaru debut EP in 2015. It’s a move essentially from heavy rock to heavier rock, and one can hear it in the tones of “Kikazaru Directo,” a redux version of the title-track from their second short outing, for which their new video can be seen below.

Right off the bat, “Kikazaru Directo” is about two minutes longer than the original “Kikazaru,” which is still streaming on their Bandcamp. Not an inconsiderable difference, and general tempo is a part of that. Svuco seem to be pulling away from some of their progressive metal influences in favor of greater tonal depth, however, and that comes through as well in “Kikazaru Directo,” as well as the live feel in their execution — something only emphasized by the video itself, which basically captures the band in the studio performing the track, sans frills. Nothing wrong there if they’re looking to make a statement of their direction, as clearly Svuco are. They did call it “Directo” after all. Only fair they should be as direct as possible.

As to where the stylistic turn will lead them — they seem also to have committed outright to an instrumental approach following a split with their prior vocalist — or if it’s done, I wouldn’t guess, but giving those who might check them out an immediate comparison point between where they were and where they are now is an interesting step that not everyone would take, and that alone is worth appreciating, let alone the groove that emerges from “Kikazaru Directo” itself. Though that’s worth appreciating too, as you can see and hear in the clip.

More info from Svuco‘s label, Pelazoh Producciones, follows, as run through a translation matrix.

Enjoy:

Svuco, “Directo Kikazaru” official video

Our band Svuco has gotten back into the recording studio but not with the idea of ??recording a new batch of songs. The band has re-recorded Kikazaru, (or their extended version of the direct) track that gives name to their second EP and that is one of the most representative subjects of the sound that Svuco is getting on the stages.

With two EPs on the market in just one year [Mizaru (2015) and Kikazaru (2016), both recorded under the creative collective Pelazoh], Granada’s formation continues to follow the path that has yielded such good results so far, characterized For creative freedom and the assumption of important challenges. The good number of concerts given during 2016 have revealed the power of the live sound of Svuco, being on the scenes where the best experimental stoner rock that the band proposes is shown. Knowing this, they have returned to the studio with the most representative theme of their current sound and with an unusual idea and hence the merit: to record Kikazaru live in the recording studio, with the equipment they carry in the concerts and with the Intention to avoid later production once the subject has been recorded.

Credits:
Guitar: Saúl Gonzálvez
Drums: Roberto Cano
Bass: Nino Sánchez
Keyboard: S.Oliver
Production: Saúl Gonzálvez
Directors: Enrique Pérez / Jose A. Malagón
Camera operators: Enrique Pérez / Jose A. Malagón / Zohair / Alejandro García
Sound: Enrique Bjeta in Fjr Studios
Postproduction: Enrique Pérez / Saúl Gonzálvez

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Tags: Granada, Kikarazu, Pelazoh Producciones, Spain, Svuco, Svuco Kikarazu

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