Jorge Reyes Albums (9)
'Bajo El Sol Jaguar'
Release Date 6/14/2005
Tracks 10
Label Opcion Sonica
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What The Critics Say
This is techno-tribal music to raise the dead, rip the hearts out of your sacrifices, or dance to under the full moon. Reyes's latest album as a leader also features the innovative sounds of Spanish electric guitarist Suso Saiz. Some booming Peter Gabriel-style beats can be found among mysterious atmospheres and virtuosic percussion. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide
'PreHispanic'
Release Date 9/3/2002
Tracks 11
Label WEA International
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What The Critics Say
Jorge Reyes is a Shamanic practitioner. His ritualistic soundscapes are steeped in Mexican Native American traditions. That is Reyes' culture and he embraces the holistic spirituality of his ancestors. PreHispanic is one of the CDs in his pre-Columbian series. Reyes uses native acoustic instruments to create ethnic atmospheres draped in deep reverence. The only electronics involved are for amplification purposes. The totally natural sound design is a true wonder of beauty. The performance techniques and arrangement expertise take this disc to the limit. Reyes is a true pioneer of the perpendicular universe. This CD is difficult to find. It will appeal to fans of Steve Roach, Suso Saiz, David Hudson, and Vidna Obmana. Because of both its rarity and quality, it is essential for all collectors. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
'La Vida Mexicana: Mariachi Music and Rancheros'
Release Date 8/28/2002
Tracks 12
Label Global Village
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What The Critics Say
Comala is one of Jorge Reyes' most important CDs. It is, as usual, deep shamanic Mexican Native American music. He augments his ethnic acoustics with synthesizers, processors, and other electronic accoutrements. Those modern implements enhance the spirituality and deepen it. They also give the ancient ritualistic music a contemporary feel and aura that invite and allow more listeners to participate. Overall, the extras enhance the total experience. There are some dark overtones to these proceedings. Reyes uses a deep drone to accentuate those textures. The eerie field recordings and samples take it over the edge. This hard to find classic will appeal to fans of Harald Grosskopf, Robert Rich, Steve Roach, and Suso Saiz. For serious collectors, it is essential. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
El Costumbre is one of Jorge Reyes' most popular CDs. For years it was also his most readily available disc. This CD is firmly entrenched in Reyes' Mexican roots. Using ethnic instruments, acoustic percussion, vocal field recordings, and electronics, he builds huge atmospheres and reverent soundscapes. With assistance from Steve Roach and Juan Carlos Lopez, the deep atmospheres enrich the sound worlds of deep listeners. The music speaks to the heart and soul of the meditator. As expected, this CD will appeal to fans of Steve Roach, Robert Rich, TUU, Ma Ja Le, and Suso Saiz. Surprisingly, it will also appeal to fans of David Parsons, Loren Nerell, Douglas Spotted Eagle, Marina Raye, and Vas. The ethnicity evokes similar spiritual responses. It is an essential and classic CD. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Ek-Tunkel is a set of deep Mexican Native American music from Jorge Reyes. Deep listening is required to capture the feelings of this CD. Only those fluent in Spanish will be able to gather clues from the liner notes. Reyes combines traditional acoustic ethnicity with electric and electronic instruments to create this homage to his ancestry and heritage. He adds nature samples and field recordings for atmospheric effect. The simple melodies and gentle percussion allow listeners to float in and out of the psycho-acoustic sound worlds. The deep spirituality of these native cultures is a soft and warm destination. This is a relaxing journey. This CD will appeal to fans of Luis Paniagua, Robert Rich, Steve Roach, and Suso Saiz. As it is hard to find, this is essential for serious e-music collectors. Casual collectors will find it interesting. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Nierika is a set of electro-tribal ambience from Jorge Reyes. This release also includes two pieces from Ek-Tunkel. Reyes performs on acoustic ethnic instruments as he has on his pre-Columbian releases. He augments those sounds with guitars, synthesizers, atmospheres, and processors. The soundscapes are still deeply inspirational. Reyes is the shaman's shaman and he constantly incorporates his personal spirituality into his sound world. Deep listeners will become deep meditators; deep meditators will enter the zone with Reyes. He has been flirting with the perpendicular universe for years. This CD will appeal to fans of Luis Paniagua, Harald Grosskopf, Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana, and Suso Saiz. It is difficult to find and it is a collector's item. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide
