Filling the Blanks
Rodrigo Cotelo
Overview
"Filling the Blanks" is inspired on the trauma of abandonment and the impact that ghosting has on people.
A deep exploration on Rodrigo Cotelo's songwriting and storytelling, this R&B song brings forward the pain and suffering that uncertainty triggers when being a victim of ghosting.
The musical and orchestral journey the listener is invited to onboard with the track, provides complex emotions in their raw state of simplicity while still providing enough diverse avenues and bridges for it to shine its rich and complex textures.
Audio
Highlights
A song that feels inspired right out of Esperanza Spalding's more electric catalog, "Filling the Blanks" features a stellar cast of artists like LA Grammy nominated Payge Cooper on Drums (SZA, Brandy, Evie Irie, Musiq Soulchild) and Snarky Puppy's and Ghost Note Grammy winning percussionist Nate Werth among others.
An undeniable orchestral feel that emotes Bjork's or Hiatus Kayote's advancement of R&B and pop music, Filling the Blanks doesn't fall short of the shoulder of these giants. Simply a banger.
Credits
Music, Lyrics, and Production by Rodrigo Cotelo
Performances:
Katie Kerch: Vocals
Payge Cooper: Drums
Kenneth "Kaybass" Diggs III: Bass
Nate Werth: Percussion
Federico Navarro: Guitar
Patrick Devon: Keyboards
Tiffany Johns: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone
Christine Brebes: Violin 1
Carlos Brítez: Violin 2
Mariano Malamud: Viola
Karmen Rencar: Violoncello
Ramiro Flores: Soprano Sax Intro
Andrew Gould: Soprano Sax Solo
Rodrigo Cotelo: Guitars and Percussion
Arrangements:
Strings by Ramiro Flores
Brass by Tiffany Johns
Vocals by Luis Ravizza
Recordings:
Recorded at Instru Dash Mental Studios (Frankfort, IN) by Rodrigo Cotelo. Strings recorded by Hernan Jacinto (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Andrew Gould recorded by Chris Parker (New York City, NY).
Audio:
Mixing and Mastering by Kamilo Kract at Soundwork Studios (New York City, NY).
Design:
Art cover by Geoffrey Raker