From album
Clandestino
Manu Chao · 1998 · Track 10
Details
TonalidadAm
Compás4/4
Tempo144 BPM
Duración4:06
CompositorManu Chao
ÁlbumClandestino
Año1998
ISRCFRZ189800020
Credits
Music Manu Chao
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The story behind
The song Welcome to Tijuana, part of the album Clandestino by Manu Chao, immerses us in a sonic journey that was recorded in a rather unique way. A large part of this album, including this track, was recorded by the musician himself in various locations around the world, using portable equipment, something that was mentioned in the album notes as the "Estudio Clandestino" (Clandestine Studio). This way of working gave the recording a very personal and direct character.
The album Clandestino, released in 1998, marked the beginning of Manu Chao's solo career after the dissolution of his previous band. The album stands out for incorporating speech fragments, such as one by Subcomandante Marcos, and for the way Chao composed and recorded on the go. The music he created during this period, and which is reflected in Welcome to Tijuana, has a deep connection with his ideas about freedom and social realities, influenced in part by his family history and his proximity to political ideals. The album was recognized in specialized publications, appearing on lists of the best French albums and in compilations of essential records.
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