Description
ME QUEDA LA PALABRA/HITZA GERATZEN ZAIT (BOOK-DISC)
Book summary
This unique work fuses the immortal poetry of Blas de Otero with the music of Basque singer-songwriter Gontzal Mendibil, in a book-disc illustrated by Pablo Gallo. The reader will find a carefully curated selection of verses by the Bilbao poet, interpreted musically and accompanied by illustrations that give them a new dimension. It is a sensory experience that transcends the traditional book format, offering a dialogue between the written word, the sung voice, and the image, to rediscover the relevance and power of Otero's social and existential poetry.
What is it about?
Gontzal Mendibil, heir to the tradition of the Basque minstrels of the Ez dok amairu group, who shared friendship and projects with Blas de Otero, sets the poet's verses to music. The result is a sonic and visual journey through Otero's work, where poetry comes to life through song. Pablo Gallo's illustrations complement this experience, creating a complete artistic object. The book contains the song lyrics, contextualizing each poem and offering the reader the opportunity to immerse themselves in Otero's poetic universe from a contemporary and lively perspective, reclaiming the word as a tool for freedom and expression.
Main themes
- Social and existential poetry of Blas de Otero.
- Music and singer-songwriter tradition as a vehicle for poetic expression.
- Illustration and graphic art as a complement to the word.
- Relevance of poetry in the 21st century.
- Interdisciplinary dialogue between poetry, music, and illustration.
Who is it recommended for?
This book-disc is aimed at poetry lovers, especially those of Blas de Otero's work, interested in new interpretations of his verses. It will also be attractive to fans of singer-songwriter music and songs in Basque and Spanish, as well as those looking for hybrid formats that combine different artistic disciplines. It is an ideal work for readers who wish to experience poetry in a more sensory and accessible way, through music and imagery.
What this book contributes
- A new and personal musical interpretation of Blas de Otero's poetry by Gontzal Mendibil.
- A complete artistic experience that integrates poetry, music, and illustration into a single object.
- The possibility of rediscovering the power and relevance of Otero's verses from a contemporary perspective.
- A careful, high-quality edition that makes the book a collector's item for lovers of poetry and music.
Technical specifications
- Author: Mendibil, Gontzal; Otero, Blas De
- Publisher: EL GALLO DE ORO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MUSIC: STYLES AND GENRES, POETRY
- Collection: BLAS DE OTERO
- Publication date: March 2025
- Number of pages: 68
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial review
This is an original editorial proposal that transcends the conventional book format to offer an integral artistic experience. The combination of Blas de Otero's poetry with Gontzal Mendibil's music and Pablo Gallo's illustrations results in a cultural object of great value, which may interest both connoisseurs of the poet's work and a wider audience in search of new ways of approaching poetry. The edition, framed within the Blas de Otero collection, reinforces the coherence and tribute to the figure of the poet.