Labryénco

About Labryénco

Labryenco is a flamenco band founded by guitarist / composer Alain Labrie , who has collected the best musicians around him .
Alain Labrie mixes for years successfully flamenco and pop / world music with Les Charmeurs , Luzazul and da Gaia , but with Labryenco he goes way back to his flamenco roots .

Their music is a stunning blend of flamenco guitar, fat groovy percussion , warm fretless bass, violin virtuoso and magnificent vocals .
Live, this company brings a dazzling and spectacular musical show .
The audience will be swept away by their passion for flamenco . Besides modern Flamenco , there are patches of jazz, classical and Arabic music to be found.

Their first CD Calle Ventana was unanimously praised :

Fret : A fantastic album
Music Maker : If you want to hear good flamenco , this work is a must .
NTB : A must for flamenco enthusiasts
Plato Mania : Calle Ventana is a great album

Their recently released second album La Penúltima 'worst' review was 4 stars and 5 stars on several occasions ( eg ' The Bassist ' and ' Music Maker ' ) :

Music Maker : 5 stars
" Virtuosity is everywhere : we are dealing with four top musicians who also play once more fantastic together ... goosebumps! "

The bassist : 5 stars
' eight atmospheric compositions ... alternately in subdued and varied songs with a star role for bassist Franklin Heilijgers '

link : a 9 for the music and a 9.5 for the sound
'Labryenco grasps your focus firmly and do not let go. The journey you make is one of longing , loss and warm blessing ... La Penúltima has a sonic quality that many audiophile labels would be jealous of .'

Jazzism : 4 stars
'A sparkling album ... and played with class !'

Mundo Flamenco :
'Labrie writes strong , innovative compositions ... celebrate life while listening to this CD'

Music Frames ;
'You will be taken in a labyrinth of musical corners and curves that significantly broaden the flamenco perspective ... the best Labrie has made ​​so far'

link : 9.5
'A beautiful entirety which you won't forget and also has a fine production'

NTB: 'Master guitarist Alain Labrie shows an impressive feat of his abilities on the guitar'

Heaven: 8.5
'A record that undoubtedly can be counted among the international top of flamenco'

Moors magazine:
'But it is especially Labrie's virtuosic, lyrical and melancholy play that really lifts everything to a level that exceeds far the standard flamenco record ... La penúltima is a must'

Hifidelity: Among the best cd's of 2013
"The exceptionally well-produced second album from this Dutch company is very dynamic and a feast for both ears and soul '


Besides Alain Labrie, Labryenco consists of Antal Steixner on percussion ,
Franklin Heilijgers on fretless bass, Jaro Stulrajter on violin and Pablo Martinez on vocals.


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