Oscar de Fontana - Desde Ahora
Latin, Vocal
Florida, United States
Overall Impression: Warming the surrounding air, Desde Ahora by Oscar de Fontana opens brightly with a beautiful orchestral introduction. As with his other work, Oscar de Fontana sings with a gorgeous tone that floats gently above the music. He has a fine vibrato and carefully places passion to achieve the greatest effect. Moving on from heartbreak and bad romance, the lyrics look forward to a bright future without the people who hurt us. They acknowledge the shadow left behind, but choose to cover it with a hopeful new beginning. As the tune progresses, listeners will delight in the sudden change from a soaring ballad to a rhythmic dance groove. All of this of course, is steeped in a Latin sound full of style. With the release of Desde Ahora, Oscar de Fontana shows another side of his artistry while still giving a spectacular performance.
Strongest Point(s): Oscar de Fontana has a fantastic voice. He has a sweet, yet full tone that shimmers as he sings long notes. This will likely be the first thing listeners gravitate to when listening to Desde Ahora, but the orchestra also deserves credit for their fine work.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Latin music will enjoy Desde Ahora by Oscar de Fontana.
Artist target suggestions: Tito Puente, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Antony, Alejandro Sanz, Pablo Alboran, Gipsy Kings, Gloria Estefan
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruises, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans from classical works and pop tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.