From album
Supernatural
Santana · 1999 · Track 12
Details
TonalidadC
Compás4/4
Tempo130 BPM
Duración6:16
CompositorJB Eckl / KC Porter / Kike Santander
ÁlbumSupernatural
Año1999
ISRCUSAR19900040
Credits
Music JB Eckl, KC Porter, Kike Santander
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The story behind
The musical piece titled Primavera, with a duration of 6 minutes and 17 seconds, stands out for its instrumental character and was recognized with a Grammy in the category of "Best Rock Instrumental Performance". This distinction was part of the nine statuettes that the album Supernatural took home. The title, which in Spanish means "Spring", evokes a feeling of renewal and freshness, something that is perceived in the music itself. The composition of this piece is the work of JB Eckl, KC Porter, and Kike Santander, who contributed their talents to create a distinctive sound.
The context in which Primavera emerged is that of the album Supernatural, released on June 15, 1999, by Arista Records. After a period in which the band Santana did not have a record label, guitarist and founding member Carlos Santana engaged in conversations with Clive Davis, president of Arista Records. Davis, who had previously signed the group to Columbia Records in 1969, and A&R executive Pete Ganbarg worked with Santana to guide the project towards material more accessible to radio and the pop audience. The album was characterized by including collaborations with various contemporary artists, although Primavera is distinguished by its instrumental focus. The recording and mixing of the song involved a considerable team of engineers, including Steve Fontano, Jim Gaines, John Karpowich, Glen Kolotkin, Jeff Poe, Jim Scott, Matty Spindel, and Álvaro Villagra, with Jeff Poe in charge of the final mix. The producers of Primavera were J.B. Eckl and K.C. Porter.
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