The album Relat was recorded in the church of Santa Eugènia de Relat in Avinyó, following a ritual in the forest during the summer solstice. Singer Celeste Alías highlighted the excellent reverberation found in the temple, along with the hospitality of guitarist Santi Careta, who has his studio in the rectory, and the stay at the Fundació La Plana.
Alías has described this five-year project as her artistic “coming out of the closet,” as it is the most conceptual and experimental work she has ever undertaken. The Veus Lliures collective focuses on improvisation through sound impulses, avoiding the use of words to explore all vocal textures.
“"I am coming out of the closet with the most conceptual and experimental story I have ever done. Here we dialogue through sound impulses that interact with each other."
Veus Lliures currently brings together 13 professional female singers, making it a unique choir in Spain, with known references only in cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The group constantly seeks out the nuances of vocal timbre, operating as a “single force.”
The official presentation of the album Relat, supported by Agustí Fernàndez's Sirulita label, will take place on Thursday, January 22nd, in the Keyboard Room of the Museu de la Música de Barcelona. Furthermore, since last October, the collective has been a resident group at the museum, where they develop a sound laboratory and conduct their rehearsals.
