colectivo in situ

This is my love letter to Corima. Where do I begin.

I fell in love with zeuhl and @corimaband when we are all still in high school. I met Gopala and Paco at age 15, where they showed me Eskaton, Magma.... Rock In Opposition and introduced me to sounds/colors that changed the way I hear and see the world - and the way I play.

It hurts my soul to think we didn't play for a few years, though I knew deep inside that it was never over for us. Life and covid and simply needing some time to breathe and reflect was necessary, I also had to go through some very hard times to learn that Corima (and my spirit) were present with me always. I have known and felt we will be playing this music for the rest of time, and each time we get together confirms this more.

But, I refuse to ever let more years pass and I am incredibly ready, excited, and grateful to this universe for uniting us again, for not giving up on us. I am incredibly grateful to Corima for also not giving up on me during years where I was truly giving up on myself. Our music kept me alive in many ways.

We just played Prog Day in North Carolina, a prog festival that has a legacy of 30 years, organized by Michael Bennett and a group of passionate music lovers, artists, and musicians. They invited us 12 years ago, and again this year. The love and kindness I (and we) felt from Michael and the prog day crew is incomparable. Their hard work and passion for this diverse genre shows. That's the thing about zeuhl/prog/experimental music - pure passion and dedication drives the decades of legacy that can continue to thrive.

Progressive music is v diverse but particularly in our world of zeuhl, many bands and zeuhlheads come from early generations, making us realize throughout the years that our passion for this art is also a great responsibility not only in maintaining these sounds alive but hopefully inspiring others , especially young artists.

I feel very emotional writing this, and I am proud proud proud to be part of this mystical and magical band, I love all my band mates with my entire soul and I hope to play with them for the rest of my life, until my fingers just can't anymore. tlazocamati, corima.