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Chilean Songwriter Gepe Reconstructs Songs From Memory
Gepe rebuilds his music catalog using memory and Latin American collaborators.
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Gepe rebuilds his music catalog using memory and Latin American collaborators. Chilean artist Gepe created ORO album by reconstructing songs from memory with Latin American collaborators. Originally reported by Consequence.
Gepe's New Album ORO
Chilean artist Gepe releases ORO album built from new versions of songs spanning his career.
“the previous album was this tremendous storm”
Reconstructing Songs From Memory
Gepe didn't listen to original songs but sang what he remembered creating new versions.
“i didn't listen to the original songs”
Latin American Collaborators
Silvana Estrada from Mexico, Alex Ferreira from Dominican Republic, and Daniela Spalla from Argentina collaborate.
“i'd even tell you i'm against nostalgia”
Song Transformations
Collaborators reimagined songs like hablar de ti and invierno with new musical styles.
“in the end i had to find a space for myself inside the vocal arrangement silvana had created”
Fruta y Té Challenge
Gepe nearly dropped fruta y té after reworking failed but found success with peruvian chicha.
“fruta y té arguably the song in his discography with the most to lose”
Live Performance Focus
Gepe returns to performing after studio break emphasizing live shows as essential to artistry.
“i've always said and i still believe that playing live is the essence of being an artist”
Future Music Exploration
Gepe explores chilean folklore and sounds for future creative projects.
“i'm digging around here and there to see what i can find”
The one thing
Chilean artist Gepe created ORO album by reconstructing songs from memory with Latin American collaborators.
