Tony Succar is Live in Peru with a plethora of other talented artists; and he’s ready to show the world just how entertaining this group of musicians can be. Succar is the youngest Latin Grammy winner for best salsa album for Mas De Mi in 2019. In this nearly two-hour performance of a number of popular songs, Succar and his friends express sentiments of love and passion–and they look to honor some of the greatest artists of all time. They do just this, and they put on one of the greatest shows that I’ve ever seen.
Succar clearly possesses incredible talent, and he proves that his musical abilities don’t just exist as a producer or in a recording studio somewhere. There are numerous artists that sound wonderful when they are heard recorded, but when they perform live they leave a lot to be desired. This isn’t the case with Succar. He’s masterful in his art, and he has a unique and uplifting way of producing music and bringing a series of impeccably talented individuals together to create something beautiful. Live in Peru showcases Succar’s talents, and it brings those talents to viewers around the world in a semi-unorthodox fashion.
These musical artists are truly spectacular. Live in Peru is full of musicians that absolutely blew me away. They capture the essence of music, and they dig deep, reaching the roots of musical excellence. The vocals are beautiful, and the instrumentals are some of the most cohesive and moving that I’ve ever heard. The reality is that this group doesn’t just epitomize musical excellence throughout Live in Peru, they are musical excellence.
The issue with Live in Peru, however, is the fact that, well, it isn’t live. Sure it’s a recording of a live performance, but the luster present at a live show doesn’t necessarily translate to a small screen. It’s impossible to get the same sound quality, the same vibes, or the same immersive experience as you would in person. It’s tough, even with every beautiful aspect that I pulled from Live in Peru, to fully understand what’s occurring, and some of the luster that surely existed during that live performance is lost on viewers watching from home.
Even though it’s difficult to understand the magnitude of what is taking place throughout this performance, it’s still clear the time and effort that was put into making this as visually stunning as it is musically. It’s clear the juxtapositions of colors and tones, it’s clear the extensive backdrops, and it’s clear that this is more than just a concert–it’s an immersive experience. Live in Peru is more than what you might find at your typical concert, and there are far more elements playing a role in how concert-goers would have experienced this show. Even viewers at home are able to understand the massive amount of beauty present in this show.
Again, Live in Peru is far more than just a concert, it’s an entire experience that reaches beyond music. The outfits, lighting, and artistic aspects of the film play a pivotal role in how viewers receive this performance, and they work together wonderfully in order for every moment of the performance to shine. Every piece of this performance works–and its ability to move individuals in person surely far outweighs its ability to do so from the comfort of someone’s home. It’s a beautiful representation of music and entertainment, love and hope–and it does its job in expressing to the world that, even through the saddening hardships of life, hope and beauty still exist.
Written & Directed by Tony Succar.
Starring Tony Succar
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