Urku Llanthus is a Dark Folk/Dungeon Synth solo artist from Ecuador. In March 2024, Urku Llanthu released his fourth studio album, Tarpuk Amsa [Quechua] Dark Sorrow [Spanish-English], which includes nine songs of ancestral settings and mystical messages set in the belief of the Andean culture. Tarpuk Amsa was released through his label, Takiri Productions.
Introduction:
Urku Llanthu, Tarpuk Amsa: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Tarpuk Amsa
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Urku Llanthu and his Tarpuk Amsa album.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Which comprise an instrumental environment of ambience, atmosphere and traditional Andean wind/string instruments.. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Which involves omitting the vocals for an instrumental environment. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Which delves into the vast world of various drum beats, percussions, and environment soundscapes.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Ancestral settings and mystical messages set in the belief of the Andean culture
As soon as the listener presses the play button, the opening piece, Intro (Hatun Kuntur), greets the listener with running water, windpipes and a mystic atmosphere.
As the listener continues their ancestral and magical journey with the second piece, AshtanaI, and the seven remaining songs. The music is a beautiful blend of traditional Andean culture and mystical messages, carefully crafted to transport the listener to a world of enchantment. To fully experience the magic of the music, we recommended approaching it with an open mind and switching off all modern devices. Let the music take you on a journey that will leave you mesmerised and enchanted.
Urku Llanthu is a musical fruit of art that needs no introduction. His exceptional talent, combined with his understanding of music, delivers a one-of-a-kind auditory experience that captivates the listener’s mind and soul. With every release, Urku Llanthu provides a unique and unforgettable concept that takes the listener through the depths of his devilmanship and musical art mind.
“Jichi is a mythological being well known in the different native cultures of the lowlands settled in the Andes Mountains range that crosses Bolivia. When man does not manage water wisely, the Jichi leaves, leaving drought, poor fishing, hunting flees, and the entire life process unsustainable. She is considered a guardian deity of the waters, who mainly gives the origin of life. It has rarely been seen; it comes out when the sun sets and the dark night arrives. It is also associated with the stone, the stars and female fertility.”
Tarpuk Amsa is a musical composition that blends the fruit of art devilmanship with various instruments. These instruments include guitars, bass, various (tones, pitches, and passages) synth keys, percussion, audio sound clips of nature and the Andes environment, and wind instruments that transcend ancestral settings. The result is a captivating soundscape that immerses listeners in hypnotising atmospheres, with melancholy and dark melodies that evoke various emotions. The use of natural audio clips and wind instruments further adds to the authenticity of the composition, taking listeners on a journey through the Andes Mountain range and beyond.
We greatly admire the work produced and provided by Urku Llanthu. It is hard to put into words what has already been written. However, every time we write about his new releases, it presents a fun and magical challenge. Each release is different and brings something unique to the table. The music is never repetitive, making it a pleasure to listen to.
We must admit that Tarpuk Amsa seems darker and more prolonged than his previous work, with nine songs ranging from two to eleven minutes. However, it can still draw you into the music, an experience you will never forget.
The instrumental music and lyrics are all composed and scored with perfection. The sound production is crystal clear, capturing every moment of the music, including the songs’ atmosphere, composition, and characteristics.
Overall, Tarpuk Amsa is a unique and captivating musical experience that blends tradition and modernity. So experience the magic of Urku Llanthu, and please do not miss the opportunity to be mesmerised by the beauty and power of this fruit of art music!
The album comes to an end with the last song, Outro (Aya Puncha), which greets the listener with this mystical atmosphere that perfectly closes Tarpuk Amsa.
We want to give a shoutout to Urku Llanthu for letting us review his Tarpuk Amsa album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Tarpuk Amsa”
PlayThe last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Urku Llanthu and his Tarpuk Amsa album.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Tarpuk Amsa is beautifully composed and well-arranged, with fantastic devilmanship. Its sound spiritually blends the fundamental theme of traditional celebrations of the original peoples of the Andes Mountains, creating a musical composition that transcends time.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork speaks powerfully, evokes the music and the Andean theme.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Urku Llanthu, and his album Tarpuk Amsa.
This concludes the Urku Llanthu, Tarpuk Amsa review.
Track-Listing:
- Intro (Hatun Kuntur)
- Ashtana I
- Ashtana II
- Ashtana III
- Ashtana IV
- Ashtana V
- Ashtana VI
- Ashtana VII
- Outro (Aya Puncha)
Urku Llanthu is:
- Atuk Urku Llanthu (Pablo Mesias) – songwriting, all instruments
