Rodrigo y Gabriela Add Lyrics & Vocals for the First Time in ‘OurHome,’ in Something ‘Very Powerful’
On their new album, the Mexican guitar duo marks a milestone with the track "Somos Como Tú."
The Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, known for their instrumental work, have ventured into a new musical territory with the inclusion of lyrics and vocals in their latest album, OurHome. This marks their first foray into vocal and lyrical content, with the track "Somos Como Tú" (We Are Like You) serving as their debut.
The song, penned during Rodrigo Sánchez's time in Paris in 2015, explores themes of migration, displacement, dignity, and shared humanity, sung in Spanish, their native tongue. Sánchez shared that it took a decade to perfect the arrangement that perfectly encapsulated their style, emphasizing the song's powerful and honest nature.
The vocal delivery, led by Sánchez with Quintero responding in rapid cadence, is complemented by hand percussion and a choir of fans, adding a unique layer to the album. "OurHome" is an album that reiterates the duo's belief in home as an internal concept rather than a physical location, a theme beautifully captured in the song and album's overarching message of connection, renewal, and self-acceptance.
The album, recorded in Japan and produced by Sánchez and Quintero at NK Sound Tokyo, was inspired by their deep appreciation for Japan's art, aesthetics, and beauty. Their collaboration with legendary manga artist Naoki Urasawa, who created the "Monster" video for the album's first single, showcases their ability to form deep, organic creative connections outside the realm of music.
OurHome reflects the duo's evolution over two decades, marked by crossing musical, cultural, and geographical boundaries. The album features contributions from industry luminaries like Marty Friedman, Hiyori Okuda, and Yukihiro Atsumi, and was mixed and mastered by some of the music industry's top professionals. Rodrigo y Gabriela will bring "OurHome" to the U.S. with a comprehensive tour starting September 30 in Dallas, Texas, and culminating in their native Mexico City on October 6 and 7 at the esteemed Polyforum Siqueiros.
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