Necessary

The last time Old Morla They visited A Coruña a little over two years ago, in one of those concerts that made up the last batch before a break that arrived without noise. Since then, the band got into the studio, gained strength and, as they recognized on this second date at the Coliseum, they felt that they had to return. The current situation and the need to tell and defend different realities and thoughts led to a decision that has ended up becoming a very special comeback tour. Because it not only represents their return to the stage, but also the presentation of a new album that is not yet on the market and of which they have only previewed three songs. Less than those that are leading to the live performance of this new work.

For this reason, and with all that in mind, a little more than a couple of songs were enough – curiously, two of the latest previews and two unreleased songs – to be clear about something that would be confirmed throughout the more than two hours that the people from Madrid were on stage. It is insulting, almost criminal, that they have returned in such a state of form. The old songs sounded with enormous force, with even more punch, while the new compositions seemed to have been part of their repertoire for years. Because yes, it can be said now, before continuing to tell everything that happened on this second night in the Herculean city, that we are facing one of the best live shows on the state music scene. The idea was clear: Try to transfer what happens in the rehearsal room to a venue full of audiences. And, somehow, they succeeded. At times it seemed that we attendees were with the same band on stage.

The scenery, the play of lights and the images that appeared on the screens during the concert perfectly accompanied the development of a live show in which each element seemed to be at the service of the songs. But the most interesting thing was in the new songs. They don’t sound strange or seem removed from their own familiarity. The theme, the music and his way of constructing songs make them fit absolutely naturally into his repertoire. What’s more, we are possibly facing a collection capable of achieving something far from simple considering the discography they carry: several of these songs have serious options of becoming new anthems for the band, with phrases that go straight to the heart, catchy melodies and an honesty with which it is very easy to connect.

The public and their response to these same songs were also decisive. The respect with which they were received, the attention during the moments in which they were played and even the conversations that arose afterwards are also a demonstration that Vetusta Morla have hit the nail on the head with this new work. And, precisely, that state of form that was already sensed from the first bars was one of the great constants of the night. All the members of the band have returned playing as if they had never stopped playing together and, at the same time, with the rage of those who needed to be on stage again.

For his part, Pucho sang with astonishing confidence, accompanied by that theatricality that characterizes him and an extraordinary command of the stage. A huge artist, in a magnificent moment and with the ability to grab the audience and take them to his territory with astonishing ease. Old Morla They returned to combat the apathy of the world. They returned to demand the need to fight against injustice, against inequality and against those who want to take away our freedoms. More sugarcane returned than ever. They returned to make it clear that their return is not the result of nostalgia, but of the conviction that they still have a lot (and very good) to say and give away. But, above all, they returned to demonstrate that they still have reasons to be here and arguments to be heard. And that they are necessary.