El_nahualli_the_shadow_soul

is a standout composition by vibraphonist and composer Patricia Brennan , featured on her critically acclaimed 2022 quartet album, More Touch . Review Summary

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commends it for envisioning the "rampage of a mythic beast," solidifying Brennan's place among modern vibraphone greats. is a standout composition by vibraphonist and composer

describes the track as "brazen" and part of a "fevered animation" that defines the record. describes the track as "brazen" and part of

highlights it as one of the few tracks on the album with enough concentrated energy to capture immediate interest.

The title refers to the "Nahualli," a mythic shape-shifting beast from Mexican folklore. The music reflects this through a frenetic collage of sound that transforms a simple, laid-back melody into a high-energy exploration.

Brennan utilizes electronic effects and pitch-bending on her vibraphone, creating unusual "squiggles and slides" that critics have compared to the work of avant-jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson.