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‘Colorful Mind (EP)’ by Lucille Alison

‘Colorful Mind (EP)’ by Lucille Alison From Paris, or rather she now lives in Brussels, comes a lot of good music, and Lucille Alison's pop/soul/jazz fusion is definitely one of them. At home in timeless modernity, she is always reminiscent of past greats.  Her charisma is emotional, jazzy, and unadulterated, straight from and to the soul, so to speak.   ‘Colorful Mind’ is the lead track of her EP and highlights the transformative power of art as a means of overcoming inner struggles. The song begins with a reflection on the unpredictability of life, symbolized by the wind and dancing leaves, and suggests a sense of being lost in a crazy world. Nevertheless, it invites the listener to give the universe a smile. A powerful mantra in the chorus emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and inner strength. The phrase ‘ F*ck the world with your Colourful mind ’ is a bold declaration of individuality and resistance to societal pressures, advocating embracing one's own unique ...
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Enveloped in the Echoes of a Sonata: ‘Isla Paraiso’ by Carlos Ucedda

 ‘Isla Paraiso’ by Carlos Ucedda

The opening notes reveal an innocent yet melancholic timbre, capable of transporting the listener into a profound ocean of emotion. Hope and humility intertwine closely, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone sonata. The introduction to Carlos Ucedda’s new single, ‘Isla Paraiso’, is marked by the artist’s signature style, while simultaneously creating an immediate sense of suspense and captivating the listener.
(c) by Carlos Ucedda
The composition is not merely the outcome of a creative process; it is also the consequence of a production imbued with inspiration from the artist's muse. Visions are realised through an exploration of emotions that, supported by music, experience immense depth. ‘Isla Paraiso’ fits seamlessly into the artist’s concept, giving the notion of structure not only a linguistic but also a musical meaning. Dynamics, balance, and rhythm are employed as instruments, with the emphasis on the overall impression.
Carlos Ucedda leaves nothing to chance, playing with different ideas that he realises across various genres. He extracts the best from each idea, creating a piece that takes on a life of its own while listening, leaving the listener in awe. The liveliness of the song, undoubtedly a result of the artist’s passion, strives to break away from conventions but also needs them to preserve its musical beauty. The decision to perform the song in the native language is a very successful one, as it allows the high level of temperament and passion expressed in the music to be conveyed in the language.
‘Isla Paraiso’ takes us into the musical seraglio of Carlos Ucedda, who once again manages to surprise us. And thus, once more, the curtain falls, and we rise to our feet in appreciation.


Q&A

Proud to have you back on NenesButler with your new release "Isla Paraiso", what is the story behind the song and who was your inspiration?

Thanks . Well the beginning of this project started with another peculiarity. But I had been thinking for a long time to create a song in my native language, since normally in my creations I sing in different languages. 
It talks about the summer pastime... fun (Sea, Sun, Party, Friends and good company for whatever one, or, all of us want) That's where it came from, and this is the essence reflected in ISLA PARAISO

The new single sounds exceptional, as it often does, what came first to your mind, the lyrics or the melody or both at the same time?

Thank you very much 🙏🏻 The lyrics, due to circumstances.

(c) by Carlos Ucedda
Would you say that singing in your native language expresses more emotion than in English?

No, not for me. It's about feelings.

You are very open to different genres, are you generally a very open person or is there some musical subject in which you are very strict?

In general I tend to be very strict, my roots come from classical and Baroque studies. But as I mentioned in previous interviews, I feel totally open to versatility in all its references.

Your music always has a lot of dramaturgy, would you like to write a musical one day and if so, what would be the first story that comes to mind?

These are big words, but if so, would it be something similar or in the atmosphere of the musical (The Rocky Horror Picture Show)

And finally, as always, what projects are you working on for the fall?

Right now I am working on two projects. One is almost finished, and I am shaping the second one to start working on it. I am also very happy about the release on August 20th of my first album  MYSTIQUE  available at mystique@carlosucedda.com
A hug! I really appreciate the interview. Thanks 🙏🏻


‘Isla Paraiso’ by Carlos Ucedda [DE]

(c) by Carlos Ucedda
Die einzelnen Noten zu Beginn offenbaren eine unschuldige, jedoch von Schwermut geprägte Klangfarbe, welche die Zuhörer in einen tiefen Ozean der Gefühle zu entführen vermag. Hoffnung und Demut sind eng miteinander verwoben und erzeugen eine Atmosphäre, die an eine Sonate aus vergangenen Zeiten erinnert. Der Einstieg zur neuen Single von Carlos Ucedda, "Isla Paraiso", ist einerseits durch die Handschrift des Künstlers geprägt, andererseits erzeugt dieses Intro unmittelbar Spannung und fesselt den Hörer. Die Komposition von Carlos Ucedda ist mehr als nur das Ergebnis eines kreativen Prozesses. Es ist das Ergebnis einer Inszenierung, die durch die Einflüsse der Muse des Künstlers inspiriert ist.
Die Umsetzung von Visionen erfolgt durch eine Auseinandersetzung mit Emotionen, die, musikalisch unterstützt, enorme Tiefe erfahren. Dabei ist eine Betrachtung als Gesamtwerk unerlässlich. "Isla Paraiso" fügt sich exzellent in das Konzept des Künstlers ein und verleiht dem Begriff der Struktur nicht nur eine sprachliche, sondern auch eine musikalische Bedeutung. Dynamik, Balance und Rhythmik werden als Instrument eingesetzt, wobei der Fokus auf dem Gesamteindruck liegt.
Carlos Ucedda überlässt nichts dem Zufall, sondern spielt mit verschiedenen Ideen, die er in unterschiedlichen Genres umsetzt. Dabei schöpft er das Beste aus jeder Idee ab und kreiert auf diese Weise ein Stück, das während des Hörens ein Eigenleben entwickelt und den Hörer staunen lässt. Die Lebendigkeit des Liedes, die zweifelsfrei aus der Leidenschaft des Künstlers resultiert, strebt danach, sich von Konventionen zu lösen, benötigt jedoch auch diese, um sich die musikalische Schönheit zu bewahren. Die Entscheidung, den Song in der Muttersprache vorzutragen, kann als außerordentlich gelungen bezeichnet werden, da sie es ermöglicht, das hohe Maß an Temperament und Leidenschaft, das in der Musik zum Ausdruck kommt, auch sprachlich zu vermitteln. "Isla Paraiso" entführt uns in den musikalischen Serail von Carlos Ucedda und dieser vermag erneut zu überraschen.

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