Anthony Orozco (Barcelona, 1972) premieres for two reasons: New restaurant in Alcúdia, 5 rice dishessister-in-law Elizabeth Prat; and begins a tour of Latin America, already recovering from vocal cord surgery. In this interview with DIARIO de Mallorca of the Prensa Ibérica group, she admits that she has hit “bottom”, explains her plans for the future, talks about her son Jan, who is also a musician, predicts what her next concert will be in Mallorca. be like and how he lived the victory of Barça in the League as a culé that has always been and will be.
I saw him on TV a few days ago. Cover Night, Very exciting. Have you fully recovered from vocal cord surgery?
You could say I’m 100 percent, about to start a tour in Latin America, but when they told me I had an injury to my vocal cords, I almost hit rock bottom. They had been waiting for the results for twenty days, and that wait was hard to handle. Then the doctors calmed me down and 21 days after the surgery I started working with my current singing teacher, José Sepúlveda. At 50, I discovered that I could learn to sing. In all humility, I could have done my vocal cords so much better. We give many concerts a year, but we don’t know how to preserve muscle. So far this year I have taken more than 70 singing lessons, I exercise every day and I am better than ever. The tour waiting for me will be the best of my whole life.
Do you feel like you are reinventing your instrument, the sound?
Completely. Now I know that I know nothing about him. What I’m trying to do now is learn, resist more and above all not hurt myself again. I recommend people who are dedicated to this work, those who use their vocal cords on a daily basis, to go to checkups, checkups. You can avoid reaching the polyp.
Have you ever thought that you will never sing again?
The doctor’s words were: You have a wound. It didn’t go any further. Over time they have made it clear to me that it does not look bad. But there’s always a ringing in your head, and it’s terrifying. For me to sing on TV [en Cover Night] It was very important after she had that surgery because she was suddenly faced with a situation where everything was new. I started gaining confidence and today I can tell you that I am ready to land in Latin America.
Do you know the causes of this injury?
Yes, when you learn to sing, you do it with a range of vocal techniques that keep you from hurting yourself. I learned to sing in bars, the technique I follow is the technique life has taught me to not tire myself too much after 4am. I have a lot to learn and that’s what I’m doing. I am happy, I am bright, I am strong in every way because I am very confident. Whatever is appropriate. It happened, it seemed like a super misfortune, and now it’s become one of the best things to happen to me in life.
Can I live without stages?
I didn’t know it was so scripted, I thought I could have a little more freedom, but I’m completely trapped, I have no chance of escaping. I will surely die singing. I can’t leave him.
Man of challenges, friend of challenges, what prompted you to embark on this new gastronomic adventure, the adventure of the 5 Arroces restaurants?
Years ago when we set up the restaurant across the street [señala el 5 Océanos, también en la Avinguda del Mal Pas]This was and still is a huge challenge. But a few years ago, by familiar logic, Eli [Elisabet Prat, su cuñada] took the reins of business to own this story. Since then, growth has increased endlessly. His proposal in the world of rice is almost authorial and will definitely be one of the works of the year.
What are these five rices?
A rice with Iberian secret, 5 jacks and buns; tuna belly; scalloped octopus; red shrimp; and another lobster rice. It is impossible not to try all five. It’s like a TV show, you can’t just watch one episode, you have to watch them all, in this case 5. Sounds like something innovative, hit. And the rice competition around here is serious, unbelievable.
What other dishes does the menu hide?
We will devote many starters to cascareo, razor clams, mussels, all brought from Galicia; We will also make very special croquettes; Mallorcan coca with goose, caramelized onions and figs; some salads; meats; fish; and three pastries to complete the menu. Our strength will be rice [explica Elisabet Prat].
Are good songs made in slow fire like great food?
Definitely. A song can be born and grown in 5 minutes, but the normal thing is that great songs are hidden behind hard work. Tempo calculation, progression, tonalities, harmonies, trying to give a character of the song before it was born, breathing… Like painting, you need good painting and good work. I believe songs are alive and some are born dead.
Do you still have a magical connection with the sea when it comes to composing?
Definitely. I try to sail with my boat whenever I come to Alcúdia, so nobody thinks it’s a megayacht, a regular sailboat… A boat where I spend as much time as possible with my family, especially my son. There is no coverage a mile from shore, so the boy has no choice but to be with his father. This is a strategy. This is my house [mira alrededor y señala], Crocodile, the best port in the world. Alcúdia has been a very important place in my life, many things have happened here, the most important things in my life and I hope they continue to be. It would be nice if we came here one night, I don’t know if the municipality will allow us, let’s open 5 pilafs with music. I’m leaving (laughs).
He confessed to me that his son Jan had surrendered to the trap six years ago while sitting on 5 oceans. Are you still on the same wavelength?
He debuted as a DJ here last year. His world is opening up, today he already resides in El Beso in Sitges and they offered him a place in a school where music is the axis of everything. I want to think that music will continue to be like the air he breathes for him.
Summer is festive time. In an interview the other day, Marea’s Kutxi Romero said that the VIP areas looked like “ugly, pure classicism” to her. Do you share this view?
I love them. Who gets pity for a dessert, they treat you well and for the record I respect Marea, who I am a fan of. I don’t think anyone who can read this interview would refuse to go to the VIP area if invited. Everyone in your business does what they want, she.
Which Antonio Orozco will we meet at his next performance in Mallorca this summer?
I have a voice and tremendous energy that I have never had. If you’ve never seen Antonio, now is the time.
Congratulations on your voice, the rice dishes in the restaurant and also on the victory of your Barça. Is she going to get a Laporta tattoo?
No. My relationship with Barça is very close, my manager is the club’s vice president of marketing, so my relationship with the president is close, but I was already with Barça long ago and I will die as a culé. I’m very happy for Xavi’s project, he didn’t have much time to sum it all up but if injuries forgive him next year we will have a very good season in the Champions League. I also wish Pep Guadiola the best in his next match. I love him so much and I admire him even more.
Are you dreaming of Messi?
Yes, I have a lot of faith that he will come back. I really did. Messi is very emotional. Money is important to everyone but I think it will come back.
How do you balance in Eurovision?
All artists defending a country at Eurovision are brave. I applaud them all, it doesn’t matter if they’re 17th, 18th or 1st. Many elements interfere with this festival: brotherhood between countries, closeness, politics…
Politics is over. Pre-campaign Spain: divine music or an unbearable squeak?
I love the optimism of campaigns. Unfortunately they then forget everything they offer. When politicians appear, they should take into account that they represent us. They must not forget that they have to work for the people.
What does it claim to them in the cultural sphere?
They have more consistency. Art is neglected in this country. Artists need more help and compassion from institutions.