GAüD - Looking for Home
We are delighted to present to you the project by venezuelan guitarist, composer, and arranger GAüD, titled Looking for Home. This album represents an inspiring fusion of various musical influences, ranging from Debussy's music to ancient Celtic folk songs, and encompassing the contemporary sounds of Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper, while maintaining a profound connection to jazz and modern music. A portion of the compositions on this album took shape during the 2020 lockdown. After careful consideration, we decided to bring these pieces to life with an incredible team of musicians. We had the privilege of collaborating with Philippe Soirat on drums, Speranza Galez on vocals, Yannick Benoit on tenor saxophone, and Nicolas Fleury on double bass. Recording sessions took place at the Midilive studio, providing an ideal environment to capture the essence of each piece. The recording at Midilive studio was done live, adding an authentic dimension to the music. Looking for Home presents itself as a musical journey that explores the diverse facets of influences and experiences. Each composition tells a unique story, contributing to the creation of a cohesive and captivating whole. Furthermore, Looking for Home partially narrates the experience of an individual who left their country in search of a new home. We are honored to share a preview of this album with you, reflecting the soul and creativity of this project.
We are pleased to announce that the album is finally recorded. However, there are still a few crucial steps to be taken before its official release. That's why we are reaching out to you today, seeking your support to bring to life this project that is so dear to us. For this album to come to fruition under the best possible conditions, we need your generosity to finance: 1. CD pressing, enabling those who prefer this format to fully enjoy the music. 2. Hiring a professional press agent, who will promote the album and help us achieve maximum visibility. 3. Mixing and mastering sessions, which are essential to refine every sonic detail and provide optimal listening quality. 4. Compensation for the individuals who contributed to the realization of this project, such as the artistic director and photographer, all of whom played a pivotal role in creating this album. 5. KissKissBankBank commission fees, the crowdfunding platform we are using for this campaign. If this campaign is successful, the CD version of the album will be available in April of 2024, for your utmost pleasure. If we exceed our initial goal, every additional euro will be utilized to enhance the album's promotion, including creating captivating videos and achieving increased visibility on various platforms. If our initial goal is not met, you will not be charged... and everything will be lost! With the rise of music streaming, which yields minimal income for musicians, fewer and fewer people are willing to pay for music. By choosing to support this project now, you are undertaking an activist act by allowing this album to come to life without exposing the artists to risks. They have already invested significant time and money. Your support plays a crucial role in preserving their artistic independence and enabling musicians to continue creating high-quality music. At the conclusion of this collection, if we meet our goal, you will receive the album in advance, along with other rewards as a token of our gratitude for your support. Your support is essential for this album to come to fruition and reach a wider audience's hearts. We deeply appreciate your generosity and contribution to realizing this musical project that means so much to us. With heartfelt gratitude, GAüD