Here at SoulBounce, we were fans of Gabriel Garzón-Montano long before he piqued listeners’ curiosity as “that guy you hear” on Drake’s “Jungle.” With the long-awaited arrival of his Jardín debut earlier this year, he was able to show the world just how much more he has to offer. The Bounce-Worthy Brooklynite is riding high on the critical praise and audience reception for the album. And his current tour gives fans an opportunity to experience his musical genius in an intimate setting. On the off chance that you might be hesitant to purchase a ticket, Gabriel recently unveiled “Fruitflies,” another video performance from his live Stones Throw Studios session.
The artist quietly flexes his musical muscle as he plays and sings the self-penned tune that some call a companion piece for 2014’s “Keep On Running.” While certain embellishments from the album version are noticeably absent, it doesn’t take anything away from our enjoyment of the song, particularly because the instrumentals are clean and Gabriel’s vocals are flawless. The lyrics elicit reflective pause, but musically, it’s impossible to keep still while listening to this introspective groove. Watch Gabriel Garzón-Montano do his thing on “Fruitflies” below, then escape the day (and peep that floral throw from the studio in action) with the visuals for ruminative album opener “Trial.”
