Contramano
Unsatisfecho CD Release /
Ambitious Orchestra

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"Argentine cellist Pablo Cubarle has spent the last several years roasting his Punk Rock en Español in a marinade of anxious chamber classicism and spazzy pop optimism. Pedal-effected cello, skuzzy 80s-esque synth flourishes and menacing guitars bring the hard rhythms to a natural quirked out conclusion of Post Piazzolla tango experimentation and nervous skronk." - New York Press



The sound of Contramano is what happens when third world angst meets New York attitude. Ever-changing dictatorships. A marketplace out of control. Armed guards protecting banks from looters. The breeding ground for a progressive power-pop/punk trio led by a classically trained cellist? Judging by the music of Pablo Cubarle and Contramano, absolutely. Pablo's band Contramano's self-titled début release, a swaggering mix of chamber pop and punk spirit, was well-received by critics and fans alike. Contramano has built a reputation for high-energy live performances in and around New York City. Everything is in place for the release of Contramano's much-anticipated second album, Unsatisfecho. On Unsatisfecho, Contramano tackles the weighty subjects of desire, ambition and disenchantment, with music that manages to fuse classical, pop and punk sensibilities for a completely novel approach to songwriting.



"A herky-jerky soundscape that makes us want to skip and dance." - Time Out NY

This Ambitious Orchestra is New York's only symphonic rock band dedicated to bringing virtuosity back to rock and roll. 18 members strong, they are making a name for themselves both in the classical world and rock scenes with their high-octane performances and innovative arrangements. Finally, an orchestra that gets rock music right!