Emotional and intimate, Morti, the Barcelona-born singer and composer, offered a Friday night at Hysteria Room in Madrid that felt like a personal letter to his career. The concert presented a pure, intimate survey of his musical path, performed on the guitar by Víctor Fraile from Madrid and supported by a circle of collaborators who have shared his artistic route over the years.
In a nearly two-hour set described by Morti as an acoustic format with a calm, almost zen mood, he presented songs from his solo catalog and pieces from various groups he has joined. The show traced a path through projects such as Fantastic Bullet Man, Skizoo, InMune, and Bushido, weaving together memories and fresh interpretations.
The performance blended slow, contemplative melodies with bursts of guitar intensity, though the overall volume stayed more restrained than listeners might remember from Skizoo or InMune. Morti connected with the audience from the first moment, not only through his expressive vocal timbre and potent lyrics but also through the stage presence and personal charm that have defined his career.
Two solo staples opened the night, Nubila Khan and Sopla el viento, from a classic era in Morti’s repertoire. They lit the room and set a high emotional tone for the evening. Yet the crowd especially celebrated Nada es imposible, a track that spoke with direct, hopeful clarity. Skizoo, a notable Spanish alternative metal band Morti helped form with guitarists Jorge Escobedo and Antonio Bernardini between 2005 and 2008, hovered as a touchstone of the night.
Ninfas, a theme inspired by Morti’s earlier work and presented in a minimalist arrangement, signaled a returning arc to past projects and the artist’s second solo endeavor. Sueño Conti offered intimacy and excitement, bridging the present with the enduring legacy of Skizoo. The night advanced with Arriésgate, a Skizoo track revisited as a duet with guest Moebio and Monoplasma frontman Héctor Gerónimo. The audience erupted in applause at this moment, underscoring the collaborative spirit of Morti’s live storytelling.
As the evening progressed, Morti spoke softly about the pandemic era and the sense of renewal it brought. The show included a hopeful moment with All is not lost, a song Morti performed with Enrique Bunbury as a tribute to recovery and resilience. The track stood just before Desmejorado, a highlight tied to Morti’s Bushido collaboration featuring Shuarma, former lead singer of Heroes del Silencio, and Carlos Ann, bringing together a vibrant cross-section of Spanish rock voices.
Another solo moment arrived with Cielo crepuscular, where Morti invited San Sebastian singer-songwriter Susu to share the stage. Susu, who recently released Ella me salva, delivered a standout performance that became a turning point of the night just before Sirenas, a moment of emotional protection and finality that resonated with the audience.
Morti revisited his early days with Fantastic Bullet Man when German Gonzalez and the vocalists from Y Skunk joined in for the night. The set included Lázaro, a high point in the repertoire, and Whiskey Caravan, a project that united the band’s composer with electric and acoustic guitar dialogue, offering a preview of material from Morti’s forthcoming solo work in a concise closing bracket.
The final stretch returned to Skizoo with Habra que siempre and Algún día, both received with enthusiasm by the listeners. The evening’s climax arrived with Magenta, a testament to how Morti’s solo career continues to widen the reach of his prolific musical journey. The show highlighted a performer who has consistently defined his own path and remains deeply connected to his roots while exploring new musical directions.