Katrīna Gupalo releases a cinematic single "Tornado"

Musician Katrīna Gupalo unveils the long-awaited studio version of her song "Tornado," giving it an orchestral and richly textured sound. The song was written several years ago and soon became an essential part of Katrīna’s solo concert repertoire.

However, creating the studio version of the song turned out to be an unexpectedly complex challenge. After extensive searching and experimentation, producer Edgars Vilcāns succeeded in giving the song a new, cinematic, and grand orchestral sound. The recording features violinist Timurs Vilcāns and cellist Jānis Pauls.

"Tornado" reflects the elemental nature of passion, whose uncontrollable energy resembles a whirlwind. A light infatuation, like a gentle breeze, refreshes daily life, but when emotions are powerful enough—just like natural cataclysms—they can sweep away everything in their path.

"The song's birth was just as spontaneous—it was a hot summer evening, and I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I sat down at the piano and wrote 'Tornado' in a single breath. The words, melody, and harmony flowed like an unstoppable stream, as if someone had placed them in my soul. I believe that works of art created in this way are gifts from higher forces. It feels as if the song already exists somewhere, and I am merely hearing it from the cosmos, channeling it through myself, and offering it to listeners," shares the song’s author, Katrīna Gupalo.

Visual artist Ēriks Saksons has created a lyric video for "Tornado," available on YouTube!

Katrīna Gupalo's upcoming concerts, where "Tornado" can be heard live, will take place on April 12 in Riga at the cultural space MASA and on May 3 at Mazmežotne Manor. At these concerts, Katrīna will be joined by musician Edgars Vilcāns to perform not only their original compositions but also striking Broadway, jazz, and film music pieces.

More information about the concerts is available on Katrīna Gupalo’s official website.

The song "Tornado" is available on all music streaming platforms.

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