Dance Flashback
Pol Sembrano: Anywhere (EP)
(Independent / 28 October 2024)
Upbeat dance music with a retro kind of flair, that's the mood of this four-song EP from Filipino-American composer and musician Pol Sembrano.
Vintage synths create a signature sound that, while inspired by the artists of the 80s and 90s, adds a modern, existential take on lyrics.
The message is simple: fall in love, and of course, dance.
Based in Seattle, Pol is a classically trained pianist. His sense of musical experimentation led him into electronic music. The EP is a teaser for his upcoming full-length album.
“I have always been confident in myself as a musician and by writing, producing, arranging and performing on my own. I am a classically trained pianist, but I am also inspired by other genres of music, in this case electronic/dance music. This provides a whole new dimension in my music persona as I do not wish to be categorized as “this or that type of artist”,” he says in a statement.
The songs have earworm melodies and layers of rhythm and harmony. You'll be reminded of the likes of Depeche Mode, Blondie, and New Order.
Pol acts as singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer for the self-titled release.
“Although I am open to working with other collaborators, I want to prove to myself I can musically survive on my own, especially at the very beginning stages of this artistic journey. My goal is to share my music with those who will hopefully connect with it. Whatever happens afterwards is not up to me but the universe.”
One quibble comes to mind: the vocals need a little more conviction. They can be either somewhat disembodied in that vintage style, or more impassioned - here they feel somewhere in between.
Tracklist:
- Anywhere (Single Mix)
- Open Mind (Single Mix)
- Number (Single Mix)
- Nothing To Say (Single Mix)
Websites:
- Official Website: https://polsembranomusic.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555480786694
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polsembranomusic/
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