Peter Lewis - Tears of Havana
World, Contemporary, Smooth
Maryland, Netherlands
Overall Impression: With a hot Latin flair, Tears of Havana by Peter Lewis dances its way onto the airwaves. This new instrumental track moves confidently at a moderate tempo and fits well in the Latin and World Music genres. Missing no opportunity, the trumpet captures the spotlight with the melody and rings loudly and proudly. Peter Lewis makes sure the melody is catchy, simple, and spicy enough to stick with the listener. Fans of Lewis's work will have come to expect this, as it is quickly becoming a signature part of his sound. The rhythm section holds down a stellar groove, and allows both the flute and trumpet to have their moments on center stage. As the tune progresses, a gradual build up captivates and convinces the listener to move and dance. With the release of Tears of Havana, Peter Lewis stretches his artistry into new territory and does so quite effectively.
Strongest Point(s): Many pieces need to align for an instrumental track to really work. Fortunately, Peter Lewis has found these pieces and put them in the right places. The groove is stylish and endlessly intriguing. There are always little fills and musical moments of interest at the right times. The melody is simple and very effective. It doesn't have any fanciful musings, but the Latin sound is so prominent that they are not necessary. Overall, there is a very nice balance between melody and groove in Tears of Havana.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Latin instrumental music and World Music will dig Tears of Havana by Peter Lewis.
Artist target suggestions: Santana, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Manu Chao, Gipsy Kings, Ravi Shankar, Eric Clapton, D.S. Wilson, Derrick Sena, Oscar De Fontana, Bebel Gilberto, Jose Feliciano, Antonio Carlos Jobim
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist in New York City. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured the world as a classical chamber musician, onboard cruise lines, and with several Broadway musicals. His recorded work spans across Classical, Pop, and Experimental music. His arrangements are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.