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New album: Julie Bevan

‘New Album’ is where a band or artist answers some questions about their latest release. Up next is Julie Bevan. Julie travelled to Brazil 15 years ago to study samba and she returned there to record much of this new album. ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an eclectic album with flamenco, jazz, kiwi and Brazilian music styles, all vying for the listeners attention. It draws on all the musical experiences and styles of music Julie has been involved in over the years.

When/where was the new album recorded?
Brazil and Aotearoa NZ

Who produced/engineered the album? How did the tracks come together in the studio, or at home?
The album was produced by Marcelo Nami at Mmstudios in Barra Mansa Brazil and at Surgery Studios in Wellington NZ. The mastering was done by Diogo Macedo of EME studio in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Some tracks were composed in Brazil and the rest here in NZ. Hence the name of the album ‘Kaleidoscope’.

How did the songwriting happen? Are there any overall themes within the songs/album?
Some tracks came complete – an inspiration. The rest were crafted to encapsulate Brazil, always a country of inspiration for me.

Were you going for a different sound/approach on this album?
This album is my first time recording a complete album of original music. Some tracks reflect my love of Brazilian music and wanted to use those rhythms, recording those tracks with Brazilian musicians. Others are very much music from Aotearoa. I felt these needed to be recorded here.

Was there any specific gear you used to capture that?
No.

Is there a particular single/track that you feel captures the essence of the album?
Yes there are two. ‘Danca dos Gnomos’ best represents the Brazil recordings. ‘A-Frame lullaby’ the NZ recordings.

Is there a physical copy available? If not which digital platforms is it available on?
Physical copies are available through SOUNZ,Marbecks Recprds & Real Groovy Records . Online from Bandcamp.

Are you working on a video/videos for any of the songs? Are you doing any gigs or promotion for its release?
We are working on the video of the opening launch. We are planning a New Zealand wide launch tour late in 2019 early 2020.


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