Mocedades reinvents itself: “We are not lucky, we are workers”

Monica Rubalcava

Mexico City, May 25 (EFE). Convinced that the success of their music lies in ‘hard work’ not ‘luck’, current members of Spanish group Mocedades have reinvented themselves using ‘Infinito Duets’, a disc of collaborations with artists such as Gloria Trevi, Murat, David Bisbal or Emmanuel, among others. others.

“Luck is not a weed that grows in the field, but is found, sought, and bestowed through work. To all those who say we are lucky, we have to say that we are hardworking workers, people who want to outdo us ourselves and in addition to wanting to continue to make a name (Mocedades) ) Great,” Jose Miguel Gonzalez said on Wednesday in an interview with Effie.

When the pandemic arrived in 2020, the six members who make up the group born in the 1960s couldn’t help but think “Will we ever go back to Mexico?” Gonzalez tells.

The question was answered two years later, and now the singer can proudly assert that: “As long as Mocedades continues to sing, Mexico will be present.”

From Murat to Gloria Trevi

According to Jose Miguel, Morat has nothing to do with Il Divo, just as Gloria Trevi and Emmanuel are far from common, however, these and other artists coexist on the album in which they renewed some of their cherished hits. with the intention of reaching the smallest.

“The album has our own label, the meaning is that they (guest artists) make completely different music and I think the success lies in the mix of styles,” says Jose Maria Santamaria.

The project was born during the lockdown period caused by the covid-19 epidemic, and although the album had already been revealed, the members mentioned that it is only the first part of the project that appears to be “infinite”, because only in its repertoire, according to Jose Miguel, the musicians have More than 300 songs.

Although the album begins with “Amor de hombre” in collaboration with Trevi, they admitted that the song was not the first duet they recorded, which has not yet seen the light of day as it will be part of the second installment of the project, but for the time being, everyone is acknowledging the topic. Their favorite in this production.

Idoia Uranga’s song is “Who will sing for you?” with David Bisbal, as she remembers that this was one of the songs she had to give to the public for the first time; Rosa Rodríguez is exactly Trevi, José Miguel highlights “Mitechu mía” with Il Divo because it was the last work recorded by the late singer Carlos Marin, a member of the trio.

For his part, Tony Mingiano chose “Amor de hombre” with Emmanuel and José María “Lovers” which they recorded with pianist Arthur Hanlon, not missing out on highlighting Ana Torroja’s work in “Secretaria” or the work of Morat. With the song “We Will Live”, which tempted them back in the day when they covered “Eres tú” for their debut album.

Greetings to Manzaniro

The Mocedades are planning to start their Mexico tour in September starting in Mérida (Yucatan), the city where Mexican composer Armando Manzanero was born (1935-2020) and where they plan to give a “little homage” to the “Adoro” composer who they confirmed was a great friend.

But Manzaniro will not be the only honoree, because they do not fail to recognize the presence of their followers, which is why they prepared the song “After 50 Years” on the album, where they appreciate the perseverance of their fans during their history. For more than half a century.

“It is a song composed by Jacopo Calderon and it is a thank you for many years and for the audience who attended the concerts and faithfully purchased our recordings. The lyrics speak for our song titles and it is a theme that says. Pink.

So far, his tour of Mexico includes nine cities, including Guadalajara, Monterrey and the emblematic National Festival Hall in Mexico City. EFE

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