I rely on the guitar to translate emotions into songs. In this instance, “Summer Breeze” was born out of having memories of the summer and wanting to go back to staring at the sunset and not knowing what day it was. 

I recall, it was September 2020 and I was messing with flamenco chords, and the song kind of wrote itself from beginning to end in about 15 minutes. The opening hook also came to me that afternoon. 

When it came down to recording it at the studio, I wanted to explore new production techniques that combine electronica with acoustic guitar. I first recorded the Spanish guitar track as the basis, to then search for sounds and textures -the kind that seem to be about to fly out of the speakers ala Postal Services. 

While working with the producer we came across very interesting synths that blended well the guitar and the vocals. Nevertheless, we also wanted to give the song a worldly vibe and added a djembe. We also agreed the laid-back introspective delivery of the vocals had to be matched with the nostalgic and jazzy feel of the trumpet + flute blend. 

I had mentioned to the producer that the outcome for “Summer Breeze” was to become a song for “after the summer”. A synths bass offers a different kind of depth, and we set out find the right mix of sounds that worked well with the harmony, song’s tempo, and the vocals. The result was bass line that “walks” through the song, handholding the listener in an imaginary journey of beaches -disconnected from everyday life- that ends with waves crashing under an enchanting sunset wishing we were in the company of our better half.

The writing and recording of “Summer Breeze” were fulfilling from an artistic perspective, and it certainly sparked my interest in photography and fashion. I note that colours of the sunset I had in my head while writing “Summer Breeze” eventually became the palette of colours (yellow and black) for this and my next releases. 

Drawing from looks of the likes of Dave Gahan (Violator), Bowie (Berlin trilogy), and Alex Turner (AM), and under the premise of “less is more”, I worked closely with a photographer to craft a set of powerful images (*see single cover and profile picture) to accompany the songs. With a September 24th date release, I am now promoting the track, reaching out to fashion magazines and books to be featured (both picture and song). My promo efforts also include reaching out to apparel brands as my feel and the feel from other music industry actors is that the track could easily work in a runway, and /or a high fashion brand add. 

I look forward to your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to listen to “Summer Breeze” and for reading its description. 

Kinds Regards, 

Mauricio

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