About Losing Faith
“Losing Faith” is a striking fusion of symphonic metal and pre-Hispanic traditions. It is an emotional exploration of trust and betrayal, accented by the ethereal sounds of Peruvian musician Carlos Carty’s pan pipes, ocarina, and quena.
The haunting melodies mirror the lyrics of disillusionment and personal loss, capturing the struggle of realizing that someone you trusted no longer deserves that belief. A blend of symphonic metal and Latin instrumental influences, the song leads listeners through a journey of heartbreak, self-discovery, and inner strength.
Carlos Carty ensures the authenticity by playing the pan flute, ocarina, and quena. Losing Faith starts with unique Peruvian instruments. Over time the piece becomes more rock-oriented, but what stands out are excellent guitars, Belle’s great vocals, and Carlos’s playing, which sounds as if he’s been with the band since the beginning. The chemistry between musicians is palpable and clear.
Pearl Hunting review by Mariusz Fabin
🇵🇪 CARLOS CARTY
CARLOS CARTY is a Peruvian composer, producer, and flutist with over 20 years of experience. He has recorded several albums and collaborated with notable artists including Adriana Mezzadri, Roberto Leal, Jaya Vitali, and Toquinho. Carlos specializes in Andean instrumental music and New Age, blending ancient American instruments with contemporary synthesizer sounds.
Ethnic instruments used in Losing Faith
Pan pipes, ocarina & quena
Pan pipes, traditionally used in various South American regions, including the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia, consist of multiple pipes of gradually increasing length, typically made from bamboo or reed. The ocarina, an ancient wind instrument associated with Central and South America, is shaped like a flattened egg with finger holes. The quena, a traditional Andean flute, is made from cane or wood and has six finger holes and one thumb hole.
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