Claudia Tomàs Delivers a Masterclass in Vocal Emotion on the Unmissable 'Yearnings of modern life'
- STAFF
- Jun 19
- 4 min read
By: Staff
Spellbinding, transcendent, and emotionally fearless—Claudia Tomàs redefines vocal brilliance.
From the first note, Claudia Tomàs captures something rare, something arresting and unforgettable. With her debut EP, Yearnings of modern life, she presents a work of staggering sensitivity, poetic vision, and musical discipline. It’s not just a release; it’s a declaration. A statement that Claudia is not just participating in music. She’s shaping it.
We began with the video for “I’ve seen you lose,” and the cinematic power was immediate. Opening on the piano, haunting, tender, and expressive in its restraint, the shots were composed like fine art. The emotional tone was amplified through masterful camera movement and editing, elevating the track into something immersive. The piano, played with aching sensitivity by Gori Matas, created a hushed, almost sacred space. You don’t watch the video. You feel it, as though you’re physically present, absorbing every pause, every key strike through your own breath.
Then Claudia begins to sing, and the experience transforms. Her voice is a celestial event, shimmering, powerful, controlled, yet unbound. She doesn’t just sing lyrics. She conjures entire galaxies of emotion with a single line. When she delivers over the cascading notes, it’s as though the earth itself tilts for a second. Her phrasing turns language into texture, into mood, into a kaleidoscopic visual panorama that you don’t just hear. You inhabit it.
Every instrument in “I’ve seen you lose” contributes to the emotional gravity while never once overshadowing the vocal core. Miquel Muntaner’s guitar lines arrive gently, murmuring in the background with soft precision. His playing offers subtle warmth, almost like a familiar memory echoing in the periphery. Marko Lohikari’s double bass hums with a velvet-toned steadiness, grounding the track with understated gravity. Its rounded resonance provides an emotional spine without needing to be loud. Teo Salvà’s drums are soft-spoken but impactful, each brushstroke a whisper that carries weight. They create an atmosphere of stillness that somehow feels alive. The collaborative effort is sublime, each player offering a quiet brilliance that supports, never competes. Together, they form a breathlessly intimate sonic frame for Claudia’s soaring center.
The lyrics:
“Talented and smart / the most big and kinded heart / but despite your gift life just needs a twist additives for bliss”
-land with raw sincerity. They feel lived in, as though pulled from a personal notebook left out in the rain. There’s no posturing here, only real emotion. Endearing, direct, and devastating in their simplicity, these words hold a mirror to the listener’s own hidden longings.
As “I’ve seen you lose” drifts into silence, the ending feels less like a fade-out and more like a reckoning. You exhale, not realizing you’d been holding your breath. It’s not just a song. It’s a full emotional experience, and it lingers.
We then turned to “Quarantined senses,” a track that meets its predecessor with equal elegance. Claudia’s falsetto here is mesmerizing, light as air but hitting like thunder. She balances fragility with force, a juxtaposition that’s both hypnotic and thought-provoking. The piano accompaniment is especially radiant on this one. Gori Matas again demonstrates his intuitive gift for melody and mood. It’s not just support. It’s a conversation. A dialogue between keys and voice that feels like eavesdropping on something sacred.
Closing out with “Landscapes,” it becomes undeniably clear that Claudia Tomàs is a creative force. Her command over her vocal expression is stunning, but equally striking is her ability to assemble the perfect ensemble. Her collaborators elevate the music but never eclipse her. The lyrics carry inflection and emotional charge with every line, allowing each track to breathe on its own terms. Yearnings of modern life doesn’t just sound like an escape. It feels like one. A rare kind of journey where every stop matters.
And technically speaking, the engineering work deserves applause of its own. Jordi Tugores at Alquimia Records has delivered an immaculate mix and master. The sound is clear and balanced, with each element occupying its rightful space in the landscape. The recording captures both intimacy and detail, allowing the listener to feel completely inside the moment. The vocals are up front where they belong, crisp, unfiltered, and radiant, while each instrument retains its distinct voice in the mix.
Claudia Tomàs has given us something unforgettable with Yearnings of modern life. The execution, the emotion, the musicality, it all hits a rare and exceptional peak. This isn’t just among the best we’ve heard recently. It’s among the best we’ve ever experienced.
Claudia Tomàs unveils a rare fusion of lyrical intimacy and cinematic scope on Yearnings of modern life
Raised in a household steeped in music, Claudia Tomàs was born into the sound. Her father, composer and musician Damià Tomàs, laid the foundation. Claudia carved her own path, quietly, privately, and with unrelenting intention. For years, she kept her voice and songwriting tucked away, self-taught and unexposed. Then, at 25, she made a decision that changed everything. She stepped into the Mallorcan music scene, aligning herself with a collective of seasoned local talents.
After nearly a decade of live performances, mostly in cover bands, Claudia paused, reoriented, and embarked on a deeper artistic transformation. That evolution culminated in Yearnings of modern life, her first self-edited EP, recorded live at Alquimia Records in February 2025 and released in May. The five-track collection, all original compositions in English, captures a rich blend of pop-soul, jazz, and folk. The music explores a society drifting from its human core, wrapped in melodies that provoke both contemplation and emotional surrender.
The EP was recorded entirely live with her chosen ensemble: Gori Matas (piano), Miquel Muntaner (guitar), Marko Lohikari (double bass), and Teo Salvà (drums), under the sonic direction of engineer Jordi Tugores. In a shared studio space, the musicians created a cohesive mix organically as they played, resulting in a sound that feels alive, breathing, and grounded in authenticity.
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