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The track is built on an oblong bass ostinato performed by Kim Cass, which provides a steady yet complex foundation for the melody to glide over.

Critically recognized as one of the most upbeat and energetic tracks on the album, "El Nahualli" serves as a masterclass in modern improvisational jazz. It is praised for its "mystical qualities" and its ability to blend Mexican folk influences with avant-garde experimentation.

The track showcases the tight interplay of a unique percussion-heavy ensemble featuring Marcus Gilmore (drums) and Mauricio Herrera (percussion), delivering what reviewers call a "visceral meteor collision" of sound. Critical Reception el_nahualli_the_shadow_soul

highlights it as one of the few tracks on the album with enough concentrated energy to capture immediate interest.

com/release/more-touch/">tracks from the More Touch album or see how Brennan's style evolved in her follow-up, ? NEWS - PATRICIA BRENNAN The track is built on an oblong bass

commends it for envisioning the "rampage of a mythic beast," solidifying Brennan's place among modern vibraphone greats.

describes the track as "brazen" and part of a "fevered animation" that defines the record. The track showcases the tight interplay of a

The title refers to the "Nahualli," a mythic shape-shifting beast from Mexican folklore. The music reflects this through a frenetic collage of sound that transforms a simple, laid-back melody into a high-energy exploration.