Amaral, the soundtrack of a trip down memory lane

Nostalgia is invading all the arts. Fashion, film, music... although if the latter is for a good cause (seeing Amaral in concert), it's worth the trip back to the 2000s. The Zaragoza duo is living their best life, and seeing them live feels like a trip back to your childhood, listening to their songs in the family car. With almost 30 years of career behind them, the band is immersed in the 'Dolce Vita' tour—the same title as their new album—and, on their final stop, they'll be celebrating the Palacio de los Deportes in Madrid.

Nearly two hours of a concert that doesn't renounce its past, combining classics like "Sin ti no soy nada" and "Resurrección" with the 15 tracks from this " Dolce Vita ." It's precisely this song that opens the show, resonating with a devoted and excited audience. A sensory journey through the band's discography that quickly leads to the first memory: "Toda la noche en la calle," a smash hit that gets Madrid residents dancing.

Let's not forget that this tour is designed to present their ninth album. A work that moves between beautiful songs like " Libre " - which has a beautiful opening thanks to the Spanish guitar, the tabor, and one of the keyboards -, " Eso que te vuela la cabeza " - a moment in which they threw yellow and blue confetti creating a magical feeling in the air - and " Tal y como soy " - a fun song sung with good sunglasses on. One of the most beautiful moments is when they pay tribute to Víctor Jara - a reference in Chilean and world music in the face of injustice - by showing a video of him singing "Te recuerdo Amanda." Moments later, Amaral performs his " Puede haber sido yo " and sends a message against those people who "continue killing defenseless people in wars around the world, as is happening in Gaza."

Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre—the original duo—aren't alone on stage as this tour nears its halfway point. Guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, accordion, saxophone, flute, cello, and percussion—a combination of instruments that create a unique atmosphere. The saxophone and drums are prominent in " Rompee Ice "—the feminist track from the band's latest album—and the transverse flute shines in "The Universe Over Me." And let's not forget the singer herself, showing off her harmonica skills in "Marta, Sebas, Guille, and the Others." The capital was filled with these unforgettable songs : "Toda la noche en la calle," "Moriría por vos," "Días de verano," "Cómo hablar" (in tears), "Sin ti no soy nada," and "Revolución."

Songs that are part of Spanish history. The stars of the night confess they lived in Madrid for many years and thank those from Madrid who have accompanied them in small venues like the Sol or the Galileo . They also pause to recall a time they sang under the viaduct on Calle Segovia. That day they performed "Tarde" before a very small audience, and tonight, with the Palacio de los Deportes packed, it is performed with only Juan Aguirre's voice, his guitar, and a sea of lights accompanying him.

As the songs progressed, there were moments when the live performance was inaudible from the dance floor, and they let the band know. Eva Amaral, with a look of disbelief, asked if they could hear it, and many shouted back. The moment generated obvious tension and nervousness in the singer, which ended with the rest of the audience chanting a reassuring "Yes, I can hear it." A moment that was overshadowed by the constant applause of the more than 16,000 attendees.

Between comings and goings, the songs continue to create a sensation. Meanwhile, the singer keeps changing her wardrobe. She begins with a light cape—like a witch applauded by her coven—for "En el centro del tornado" she puts on a red dress that elevates her above the stage —literally, she climbs on cables—and finally, she dons a beautiful costume. But it's not just these details that draw attention to the show. They have a highly elaborate set design that combines landscape videos with psychedelic moments from the concert. During "La suerte" (Luck), shadows of Eva Amaral appear changing color as they run and dance; and in " Salir correr " (Running Out)—a song written to support a friend of the duo who suffered from domestic violence—a video of Olympic marathon runner Ester Navarrete is projected.

"Viernes Santo," "Los Demonios del Fuego," and "No Lo Entiende" exude the voice and energy of a group that's more alive than ever. With a very positive taste in the mouth, " Ahí estás "—the emotional ballad with more than three million listens on Spotify—arrives to close the evening. A final round of applause and Eva Amaral kneeling to bow to Madrid brings this long-awaited stop on the " Dolce Vita " tour to a close.