The robust sound of Armik's guitar and his taste for the spicy influences of Andalucia have long made him one of the shining lights in the Nouveau Flamenco sub-genre. SERENATA looks to continue to bolster the guitarist's reputation, offering eleven savory nuggets of gypsy guitar goodness that feature Armik's flair for warm rumba and samba rhythms, brassy flourishes and melodic composition work.
Like his other albums, SERENATA find a happy medium between songs for the dancing and cuddling, in each case using the voice of his guitar and the rhythmic component to energize or lull, as the mood strikes. The music here is vibrant and full of Mediterranean charm, with songs like "Nights in Venice" and "Speechless" capturing the beautiful ambience of the Spanish coastlines.
