Hello everyone I'm Alex Gomes. I'm a music producer and storyteller. 

Today I bring you With Gomes Productions first podcast. It's been an exciting couple of weeks getting WGP up and going. And although the work is tough at times, I love it. So we already have had our first blog post and vlog post here on the site. And recently I publicized some of early work with music, dance and cinema. So from here on out we just keep growing, creating, collaborating and innovating.

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Show Notes Info & Links:

Click this link to check out the show notes: http://withgomesproductions.com/podcast-1-theres-first-time-everything/

Speaker in this episode: https://soundcloud.com/alex-gomes-wgp

The music featured in today's episode: https://soundcloud.com/alex-gomes-wgp/feel-it

Podcast #1: There's A First Time For Everything

In today's podcast we talk about the voice. The instrument everyone has on them at all times. I talk about some of ways the voice  can communicate and how important it is to use the voice for all of its worth, whether that be in belting out a ballad or conversing with a dear friend. The voice is a powerful tool and instrument. Let’s all strive to use it to our best ability; so the world can sound richer and fuller.

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Show Notes Info & Links:

Click this link to check out the show notes: 
 http://withgomesproductions.com/podcast-2-use-your-voice/   
 

Speaker in this episode: soundcloud.com/alex-gomes-wgp

The music featured in today's episode: https://soundcloud.com/alex-gomes-wgp/voice-that-got-to-flow-produced-by-alex-gomes

Podcast #2: Use Your Voice

Website: http://withgomesproductions.com

The instrumental "That Speaks To Us" came about from me redesigning samples from three songs; I asked someone what their favorite songs were at the moment, and in particular telling them to choose the three favorites with the production in mind. When She told me the three songs she chose; I then listened to them closely for a couple of days and pulled some samples from the songs. Figuring out what key and tempo I would produce this piece in and what samples I would use along with my own instruments and sounds.

I wanted most of the samples to sound different to give the instrumental its own sonic character. I tuned and then tweaked the samples just a tad to make them unique to this piece. Besides the one sample that will be instantly recognizable, the rest would take some thinking. But it's ok I'll add the sample credits and further production notes at the end of this post, but listen to the piece first before, to see if you recognize some the sounds without me telling you.

At first I had a little trouble figuring out not only how to mix together the various samples but also mixing those sounds with my own sounds. Though once you get in the groove and do what it feels right, it all comes together beautifully.

Once I laid out the foundation and song structure, I looked to add fills to spice it up and add sonic variety.

I was in love with this instrumental when the full composition was done going into the first few days of mixing. It had a warm chilling vibe that evolves and progresses as the song goes on.

I learned that sometimes it doesn't take that long for a piece to feel complete, I bounced back from a lot different ideas, but you have to go with your gut and not force any changes that doesn't serve the message and feel of the song, and I'm happy for the experience producing this beat and what I learned from it.

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Any Additional Credits & Links:

Artwork credit for cover art goes out to tribal

Sample Credit: This instrumental contains samples from "Cameras" By Drake (one of songs of three chosen for me to model a similar sound), "Girl with the Tattoo" By Miguel, and "Dreams Money Can Buy" By Drake

For business inquires, email: alexgomes@withgomesproductions.com

Blog Post: http://withgomesproductions.com/speaks-us-instrumental-beat-produced-alex-gomes/

Twitter: @AlexGomesWGP

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Additional Details:

“Dreams Money Can Buy” came out a while ago and is one of my favorite songs by Drake (with production by 40) its lyrics and sonic quality are inspiring and uplifting. Though it wasn’t chosen out of three songs, there was a sound in the song that I knew would fit perfectly with the instrumental. 

“Girl with the Tattoo” which was sampled by one of the chosen songs also wasn’t of the three but it was a lot cleaner getting the sample from the original song (Miguel’s vocal work on this piece are out of this world by the way) rather than from PartyNextDoor’s song, though I loved what he did with the sample. 

The third song was “Persian Rugs” along with “Break From Toronto” By PartyNextdoor; while not sampled, was though looked to for reference and inspiration to makes sure the instrumental had the sound of those songs and of course also of “Cameras”.

I’m looking for new music to model to challenge my producing abilities, so if you feel strongly enough about any sound you would like to see produced, comment below; look forward to hearing your musical taste!

That Speaks To Us (Produced By Alex Gomes)

In today's podcast we address the recent name change and growth of WGP (With Gomes Productions); how I came to the new name and realize WGP as a brand and movement.  
(This segment is from 00:22 to 3:29)

We also discuss the new project dropping soon on May 28 that embodies the brand of WGP with questions asked by Vivid Media (who is also one of the collaborators on the project) ; the "Here Dance Short Film. In particular regards to the dance short film; one  of the big scenes for the short film which is the house party scene. 
(This segment is from 3:41 to 8:25)

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Show Notes Info & Links: 

Click this link to check out the show notes: http://withgomesproductions.com/podcast-3-here-is-wgp-here-is-dance-short-film/

Speaker in This Episode: @alex-gomes-wgp

Guest co-host in second segment of this episode: Lucas Pires (of ViviD Meida)

The music featured in today's episode: https://soundcloud.com/alex-gomes-wgp/mellow-vibes-produced-by-alex-gomes

Podcast #3: Here Is WGP, Here Is a Dance Short Film

Show Notes Info & Links

Click this link to check out the show notes: 
http://withgomesproductions.com/podcast-4-power-of-people-power-of-collaboration/

Speaker in This Episode: Alex Gomes (@alexgomeswgp), Patrick Straus, Jay Nova, David Webster

Some of the Projects Mentioned
"Feed The Streets USA: Call To Action Community Film":
https://www.facebook.com/FTSUSA/videos/374260466246057/
Jay Nova – “Keep It A Hunnid/ This Side” ft. Laurent | Continuation Stories:
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt8HvK_TRYgb2QWiEVSYgXx5i6UM0KfWu

The music featured in today's episode
Jay Nova - This Side ft Laurent:
https://soundcloud.com/officialjaynova/jay-nova-this-side

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I'm excited to share this podcast episode with you. An episode exploring collaboration; what it means and does for projects, innovation and building projects. In today's episode in our creative conversation segment: the episode titled: "The Power of People, The Power of Collaboration" I riff with three awesome dudes; Jay Nova, Patrick Straus and David Webster on thoughts and conversations on collaborating with people.
 
We talk about things such as what does collaboration mean to you, the strength and beauty behind collaboration, how to best present risky ideas, our thinking on it as a concept and how it relates to how collaboration shapes the world and realizes shared goals/ deep vision and more.
 
Jay Nova; a smooth and forward thinking rnb artist. Along with Patrick Straus and David Webster are recent college grads who work together in a young urban non-profit called; Feed The Streets USA;  a young urban energized non-profit working to make differences in the space of homeless support, food, nutrition and innovative education.
 
I recently fell in love with the podcast format because of the parallels between in film in how  I tell stories with them and the raw traits of human expression found in the format. Me being a creative producer of visuals, sound and movement I live for the ways art forms relate and inspire/draw from one another and I see a lot similarities for I how I look at a piece or stories are created in both podcasts and in film. Check out the show notes for more info and links and we'll see you in the next episode.
 
Create & inspire,

Alex Gomes

Podcast #4: The Power Of People, The Power Of Collaboration

“Emotional” single out now:
https://artists.landr.com/055120952999

Creative Producer of: Sound & Visuals

Founder of With Gomes Productions
WGP Sound
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That Speaks To Us (Produced By Alex Gomes)

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