📝 Artist's Note:
This is one of several covers that I recorded in the intimate setting of my home studio in between my commercial releases. You are welcome to stream them for free, exclusively on SoundCloud.

If you'd like to check out my more polished, commercial releases, go to wgnrl.ink/m/wagner.

Thank you for your support!

- Wágner

🎸 About the Cover:
"Wish You Were Here," originally released by Pink Floyd in 1975, stands as a profound meditation on absence, longing, and the bittersweet nature of memory. Our cover of this iconic song pays tribute not only to its haunting melody and evocative lyrics but also to the spirit of Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's enigmatic former frontman, whose presence lingers over the track like a shadow. Melding the original's soul-stirring emotional depth with our distinct alternative and indie rock sensibilities, we aim to bridge generations, connecting those who walked alongside Pink Floyd through their heyday with listeners discovering the timeless relevance of their music today. By weaving together detailed soundscapes that echo the innovative spirit of Pink Floyd's original composition, this cover embodies a heartfelt homage to one of rock music's most legendary acts, exploring themes of loss, longing, and the enduring power of friendship.

Wágner, known for his soul-stirring vocals and poignant storytelling, marks his return to the music scene with this original song. Teaming up with Mauricio Mirapalheta, a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist with deep roots in metal and punk, the forthcoming album promises a collection of outstanding original compositions.

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🎬 Credits:
🌟 Original Composition by: Roger Waters and David Gilmour
🌟 Originally Performed by: Pink Floyd
🌟 Publisher: Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.

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I'm Wágner, born and bred in New York City, and I made my mark as a recording artist as far back as the mid-eighties as a new wave solo artist. I co-founded Nerve with Jeff Almeyda in the nineties after taking the lead singer/frontman role in various NYC rock bands. Jeff was known for his massive sound and excellent execution on the drums, and my vocal style has been called impactful and dynamic, distinguishing me from other vocalists of the era. My musical journey kicked off when I was just 15, recording two demos, "Dust" and "Visions of You." These tracks quickly evolved into a 7" single that I distributed.

In 1986, inspired by the New Romantics and the New Wave movement, I breathed new life into these demos for my debut EP, A Way of Life. This EP also featured "The Third Wave of Sorrow" and a dance club remix. Rob "Bung" Bengston, a remarkable producer and engineer, worked on this EP at The Workshoppe Recording Studios. This studio, known for its association with Cy Curnin of The Fixx and housing Blondie's "Betrok Tapes," gained further acclaim when Victor Loud, the famed drummer for Billy Idol, collaborated with me on the 12”, adding his expertise on drums and percussion.

Novus Records launched my debut EP and got nationwide distribution through Important Record Distributors, which later became Relativity Entertainment Distribution (RED) in the 1990s and eventually part of Sony/RED Distribution.

After nearly three decades away from the music scene, I've re-emerged in Orlando, Florida, as a solo artist. In 2023, I teamed up with Mauricio Mirapalheta, a talented multi-instrumentalist with a background in metal and punk. Mauricio is my exclusive music partner, instrumentalist, and producer, adding his significant skills to this thrilling new chapter of my career.

Wish You Were Here (A Pink Floyd Cover)

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