Hideous Speeches is an attempt to reimagine infamous orations by weaving them into gentle and uplifting compositions. Each piece transforms elements of the original speech into soothing melodies, harmonious chords, and tranquil rhythms, inviting listeners to find peace and positivity in the midst of historical tumult by turning words of conflict into harmonies of hope.
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Jacques Chirac - Le Discours d'Orléans - 19 juin 1991
In June 1991, Jacques Chirac, then Mayor of Paris, delivered a controversial speech known as "le discours du bruit et de l'odeur" ("the speech of noise and smell"). He expressed concerns about immigration, claiming that the presence of immigrants, especially from North Africa, led to increased noise and odors, troubling French citizens. His remarks were criticized for their xenophobic undertones and promoting stereotypes, highlighting the divisive rhetoric surrounding immigration in France.

Hideous Speeches - Le bruit et l'odeur

After studying classical piano for more than a decade, I eventually did what any normal person would do: I quit everything and took up the bass. I then joined a local rock band, played in countless concerts, got kicked out for being too carefree, completely stopped making music for ten years...
...and then the itch comes back, the urge to tinker with keys and strings... So, you get back into it...

Hideous Speeches - Le bruit et l'odeur

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