We follow with interest the activity of guitarist and composer Nelly Decamp. A champion of a certain freedom, she does not hesitate to attempt musical adventures outside of purely classical paths. As for many guitarists, Brazil holds a special place in her heart. The three pieces that constitute this collection (which could be likened to a short Suite) were inspired by three places that moved her when she lived in Brasília, between futuristic architecture and exuberant nature: Concha acústica, an acoustic oratory she discovered during a photo shoot; Casarão, an open-air restaurant of Brazilian specialties and a true musical scene where amateur and professional musicians perform under a gigantic tree; Jardim botânico, the botanical garden, rich in endemic species, scents, colors... and where signs signal: "Beware of pumas!".
After the tourism, let us come to the music. Nelly Decamp’s writing is very seductive. Perfectly written for the guitar (and therefore decipherable without "headaches"), these three rather short pieces (5 pages in total) play skillfully with the elements of Brazilian music (on rhythmic and harmonic levels) but without ever falling into caricature. There are numerous "guitaristic" finds (the use of open strings — like this Emaj7 which concludes the visit to the Botanical Garden —, glissandi...) which allow one to have fun while giving much relief to the music. Three pieces that could find their place in a concert program, like so many succulent sonic treats.
André Fronos (Guitare Classique Magazine)
