H Puna, the latest album from Argentine musician Anla Courtis, is a mesmerizing and otherworldly journey through experimental soundscapes. The album is a collection of six tracks that showcase Courtis' mastery of unconventional instrumentation and his ability to create complex and immersive sonic environments.
The album opens with the title track, "H Puna," which features a hypnotic blend of distorted guitar, field recordings, and other ambient sounds. The track sets the tone for the rest of the album, which is characterized by its dreamlike quality and its willingness to push the boundaries of traditional music.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Bardo," which features a haunting melody played on a shakuhachi flute over a backdrop of swirling electronics and percussion. The track is a beautiful and evocative piece that showcases Courtis' skill as a composer and his ability to blend disparate sounds into a cohesive whole.
Throughout the album, Courtis experiments with a variety of sounds and textures, from the abrasive noise of "Aguas" to the delicate plucking of the kalimba on "Semanas." His use of field recordings and found sounds adds an element of unpredictability to the music, creating a sense of unease and tension that keeps the listener engaged.