A guided journey to the music of our memories

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There is only one formula that is more sought after than Coca-Cola: the formula for success. a formula that carlos sanmartin Y Pablo Pinilla Throughout their careers in the music world, they’ve researched and apparently found the exact recipe. After achieving significant industry success at Sanmartín as the music industry executive in Madrid, Buenos Aires and Miami, and Pinilla as the producer and composer of more than 200 albums and greatest hits, both return to pay respect the music that gives them so much.

The result of their choral work, the result of their different profiles, but both are very knowledgeable about Spanish music. Songs. Album’, a new success, though this time off the dance floor. about sticker collection from the original Review the history of Spanish music through their best known tunes, artists, composers and albums. “We think of card trading as something very visual and very popular,” explains Pablo Pinilla, interviewed by this tool.

Sanmartín and Pinilla at the printing house during the production process of the album

Summing up a hundred years of music history is no easy task. Sanmartín and Pinilla developed the search and agreed that the Spanish song could be revealed, after three years of inbounds, review, consensus and consideration during the covid-19 pandemic. Via 1,478 artists and 2,332 album covers, This fact that is ‘songs’ has been collected in an anthology. Album’. In contrast, 10,000 songs in Spanish music history let you discover 10,000 ‘best hits’.

In an adventure that allowed them to enjoy “something that fills us with so much life,” as the authors explain, three campaigns were “watching songs, collecting data, diving into thousands of files in search of covers”: our music, our songs and our artists”.

It is an adventure born with a desire to relive, as well as suggesting a journey into the past. Preserving the legacy of Spanish music and do better known among the younger generation in full search of new musical and artistic possibilities in an ever-changing and ephemeral musical panorama. “I met a young boy who sang like Camilo Sexto. I told him about it and he said he didn’t know him. Although I knew the Beatles, I didn’t know Miguel Ríos either,” exemplifies Pablo Pinilla.

Which CD surfed on the New Wave in Spain? What was the song of the 81 summers? What are the most representative songs of the Spanish rock or ‘indie’ scene? From Raquel Meller to Rosalía, from pasodoble to ‘indie’ rock, Sanmartín and Pinilla They answer all of these and much more.in this singular sticker album that includes an audio encyclopedia, a compilation, and more. digital and interactive. And it would have made less sense if this collection had not come. to the core of what you want to convey: music. For this, in addition to 662 stickers with information about the artists, the names of their most important songs, the year of release and the composers, each includes a tag. QR code Provides access to the biggest hits and ‘playlist’ of major figures on Spotify.

“The QR code will take you to Spotify so you can listen to the song on chrome or a ‘playlist’ of all their songs when the artist only has one or two hits. We are not the ones to decide which is the best song of Sabina, Mecano or Serrat, it will be the favorite of each one”, again explains Sanmartín in an interview.

A carefully crafted selection

In every situation, all achievements are skillfully chosenl is a feature that gives color to the whole project, as national and international record companies manage the copyright themselves, manage the design and printing processes, and distribute albums. sector. . This is his most personal edit, yes, apart from the upcoming scores. it will be a classic. “After our three-year journey, we are delighted because it was a dream come true and even launching it was a real success,” explains Pinilla with a growing satisfaction as he confirms the positive response. owned and owned by the collection two versions: in picture book format, with printed stickers and collector’s edition, with die-cut and self-adhesive stickers.

It was the most original gift for these dates. unique in the market Y can only be purchased via the website songsthealbum.com. Through stickers, something very special and typical of childhood, he proposes a fantastic visual journey in 100 years of music, as well as a return to the songs that are playing. the music of our memories. The authors conclude, “The things we have listened to and hummed since childhood, those who accompany us and continue to accompany us in many moments, are already a part of our history.”

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