Esteban Mauricio Soria, the creative force behind Alma Lunar, returns with a gripping new instrumental piece titled “En la médula,” which translates to “In the marrow,” this haunting composition is a portal into a shadow-drenched world where the subconscious takes center stage.
Following the sonic breadcrumbs laid out in his previous work, “El hombre que soñó el fin” (“The man who dreamed the end”), this latest release seamlessly continues a visual and emotional narrative. In this chapter, we find ourselves trapped in the marrow, a symbolic, liminal space where the dream's shadow is in pursuit, yet there is also a mysterious woman, a voice of unknown intent, speaking to the dreamer. These elements swirl together in the music like mist over still water.
“En la médula” is purely instrumental, but don’t let the absence of lyrics fool you. His storytelling is vivid and visceral. The track builds with cinematic tension, drawing listeners into a slow-burning atmosphere that feels intimate and ominous. Layer by layer, Soria sculpts an immersive soundscape where dissonance and beauty dance hand-in-hand, reflecting the emotional weight of a dream you can’t wake from.
There’s something deeply human about Alma Lunar's approach to composition. Instead, Soria leans into subtlety, allowing every texture to breathe. The use of space in this piece is masterful, echoing the isolation and eerie quiet of the marrow itself. Listeners might find themselves holding their breath without realizing it.
With “En la médula,” Esteban Mauricio Soria continues to prove that instrumental music can cut straight to the soul. It’s a piece that invites interpretation, encourages introspection, and ultimately stays with you long after the final note.