III. Oil & Water Don't Mix
Gustavo CortiñasDuration: 7:00
Chicago-based drummer and composer Gustavo Cortiñas takes on the climate crisis on his forthcoming album, The
Crisis Knows No Border. Movement III, "Oil & Water Don't Mix" features the drummer alongside Mark Feldman, Jon
Irabagon, & Dave Miller.
Our economy and society are heavily reliant on fossil fuels, yet our existence hinges on vital natural resources like
water. This piece delves into contrasting liquid textures, rubato melodic counterpoints, and the interplay of dry and
wet sounds to depict the conflict between these essential needs. It highlights how our short-term economic desires
often overshadow sustainability, leading us to compromise our future by depleting water and resources in pursuit of
economic growth.
"The music of this album is inspired by global warming and its far-reaching socio-political implications, which
transcend borders and manifest in tragic humanitarian crises such as armed conflicts, poverty, famine, climate
disasters, and immigration. While my previous projects delved into the history of colonialism and immigration, I now
aim to confront the existential threat posed to our civilization by addressing this pressing issue, and the
repercussions it has on our society and our humanity," shared Cortiñas. "My hope is to send a message of unity and
empathy in these trying times, through music that makes the crisis and its urgency palpable, and a message that
humbles us and finds our destinies intertwined in this world and on the path forward."
Posted by Lydia Liebman.
