Duende
Album Overview:
Release date: July 21, 2023
Label: Sony Music Masterworks
Duration: 22:26
Performers: Nu Deco Ensemble
1. Unholy (Sam Smith and Kim Petras)
2. Me Porto Bonito (Bad Bunny)
3. LA FAMA (Rosalía feat. The Weeknd)
4. Packt Like Sardines In a Crushd Tin Box (Radiohead)
5. Black Elk Peak (Nu Deco Ensemble original)
6. Everything In Its Right Place (Radiohead)
Miami’s renowned orchestra NU DECO ENSEMBLE release their major label debut Duende, via Sony Music Masterworks. Known for blending genres and bringing fresh energy to orchestral music, Nu Deco showcases gentle plucking that tiptoes towards a swooning strings section on their dynamic interpretation of the Bad Bunny hit song, “Me Porto Bonito” – watch the visualizer here.
Nu Deco Ensemble presents six new tracks on Duende, blending genres and styles with the orchestra’s signature sound that combines elements of classical, Latin, pop, indie rock, and electronic music. Along with previously released singles, “Unholy” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras and “LA FAMA” by Rosalía (feat. The Weeknd), listeners can expect to hear Nu Deco Ensemble’s unique arrangements of the chart-topping Latin song “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny, plus “Packt Like Sardines In a Crushd Tin Box” and “Everything In Its Right Place” by Radiohead. Rounding out the EP is an immersive original song by Nu Deco Ensemble entitled “Black Elk Peak.” The result is a truly unique sound that showcases the orchestra’s versatility and adaptability, a testament to their commitment to breaking down boundaries and forging new paths beyond classical music.
Led by Jacomo Bairos [Co-Artistic Director and Conductor] and Sam Hyken [CEO and Co-Artistic Director), Nu Deco Ensemble redefines what an orchestra is in the 21st century. The ensemble has been gaining a reputation as one of the world’s most exciting and innovative classical ensembles, known for its ability to blend genres and bring new, dynamic energy to the classical music world. Their mission is to create transformative musical experiences that inspire and connect by building a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community of artists, students, and audiences.