ROGÉRIO GODINHO
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Bio
Rogério Godinho is a multifaceted artist - a pianist, singer and composer, who studied at the University of Évora, at the Lemmensinstituut (Belgium) and at the Hot Club of Portugal. Other manifestations of his artistic universe as a creator are photography, filming and poetry.
In his work and shows, he always seeks to create a strong connection between the message and the music, serving a concept and an aesthetic that he defines.
His new album "We Change", which will be pre-released on December 9th, 2022, with the single "Reset", arose from the need he felt to have his message understood beyond the Portuguese language, breaking boundaries in an art where they should not exist. This album is the proof that there shouldn't be limits to creation either, given that each person has many "other personalities" and facets within themselves, and should manifest them when it feels right.
In 2015, he released his first album - “ETERNO REGRESSO” (Eternal Return), with original music composed by himself using a distinct underlying narrative merging some of his influences: Fado, Jazz and Brazilian Popular Music (MPB), with other classical elements. It was mostly an intimate concept, where words, image and music were inseparable.
In 2017, he edited a song he composed in honor of Bernardo Sassetti, an artist he greatly admired, which he called “Para Sassetti” (For Sassetti).
More recently, he edited his composition “Évora, Cidade do Mundo”, which was part of a documentary directed by Jorge de Sá, dedicated to the distinction of Évora as a World Heritage City, by UNESCO.
From the edition of his first album, “Eterno Regresso”, he had the opportunity to have his work presented in Antena 1, RTP (national portuguese TV), Rádio Amália, Rádio Nacional Española and Rádio Clásica, both belonging to rTVE, in Spain.
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New Album "WE CHANGE" is out now
“WE CHANGE” is the second album by Rogério Godinho. With six original songs performed in English, the recording responds to Rogério’s need to have his message understood around the world. Musically, “WE CHANGE” embraces a very different sound from his 2015 release, “Eterno Regresso.” More Pop in nature, the new album explores universal issues such as the environment and respect for human rights.
This album was born in the midst of the pandemic, a time in which creativity and composition were often the only tools a musician could use to feel valid in trying to put a post-pandemic world in perspective.
“WE CHANGE” approaches the concept of “change” from different points of view:
· The change that may happen in each of us, the way we face our fears, how we approach our individual paths and how others who we come across in life contribute to this change;
· The urgent change that Humanity must carry out in its attitude towards Nature and the Planet in order to avoid its imminent and irremediable destruction; (song "SOS Planet")
· Small changes carried out by individuals can generate significant changes in society as a whole and contribute to greater sustainability, inclusion and collective understanding. Changing the whole requires us to do our individual part.
One of the songs, "Love is Art", was inspired by artist Marina Abramović’s celebrated performance "The Artist is Present" at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 2010. During one such performance, Abramović reunited with her estranged partner, the artist Ulay, after 23 years. Their eyes said everything. No words needed.
The new album is already available on the online store.
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CREDITS
Production: Francisco Sales
Composition, Executive Production: Rogério Godinho
Arrangements: Rogério Godinho (all songs), Francisco Sales (1,2,4,5)
Lyrics: Rogério Godinho (2,3,6), Sam Azura (1,4,5), Ana Stilwell (2), Manuela Quaresma (2)
Vocals, Piano, Rhodes: Rogério Godinho (all songs) | Vocals: Ana Stilwell (2)
Guitars: Francisco Sales (1,2,4,5) | Electric bass: Rui Pedro Pity (1,2,4) | Drums: André Silva (1,2,4) | Violins: Pedro Lopes (3), Daniel Bolito (3) | Viola: Joana Tavares (3) | Cello: César Gonçalves (3,5) | Double Bass: Miguel Menezes (3) | Trombones: Eduardo Lála (3) | Flugelhorn: Pedro Monteiro (3) | Flute: Carlos Teixeira (3) | Clarinet: Miguel Costa (3)
Mixing and mastering: Mo Hausler
Recorded at: Namouche
Original image 3D, cover and booklet: Jorge de Sá
Graphic Design: Rogério Godinho, Crisálida Agency, Tiago Alves
Sponsors: Fundo Cultural da Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores
Photography: Sónia Godinho
Official website: www.rogeriogodinho.com
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
New single "Once Upon a Time" is out now!
The last single from my latest album "We Change" has just been released. The new album is now complete.
This song is about a world that has never existed. Perhaps it never will, but it would be wonderful if it did. A world of respect for everyone, a world of unbroken freedom where greed, war and exploitation have no place. If each of us were to move in this direction, perhaps the world could be someday better.
Credits, single:
Music, lyrics, piano, vocals: Rogério Godinho
Musical Production of the album: Francisco Sales
Cover's image: Animix
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
Single "Love is Art"
The new song “Love Is Art” is out now! It was inspired by artist Marina Abramović’s celebrated performance "The Artist is Present" at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 2010. During one such performance, Abramović reunited with her estranged partner, the artist Ulay, after 23 years. Their eyes said everything. No words needed.
Credits, single:
Music, rhodes, vocals: Rogério Godinho
Lyrics: Sam Azura
Musical Production, guitars: Francisco Sales
Arrangement: Rogério Godinho, Francisco Sales
Electric Bass: Rui Pedro Pity
Drums: André Silva
Cover Painting: Adão Conde
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
New single "We Change"
On March 17th, the single "We Change" has been released on all digital platforms. This song has the same title of the new album.
Credits, single:
Lyrics, music, arrangement, piano, vocals : Rogério Godinho
Violins: Pedro Lopes, Daniel Bolito
Violoncello: César Gonçalves
Viola: Joana Tavares
Double Bass: Miguel Menezes
Flugelhorn - Pedro Monteiro
Flute: Carlos Teixeira
Clarinet: Miguel Costa
Trombone: Eduardo Lála
Musical production of the album: Francisco Sales
Mixing and mastering: Mo Hausler
Original 3D image, cover: Jorge de Sá
Graphical Design: Rogério Godinho, Crisálida Agency, Tiago Alves
Sponsor: Fundo Cultural da Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
New single "Neighbours of my Fear"
On February 17th, "Neighbours of my Fear" has been released on all digital platforms, the third single from the new original album by Rogério Godinho, "We Change".
This song is about the internal turbulence that often arises in our heads, the fears that hold us back, the distrust of ourselves. But we always have to keep the focus and inner strength that puts us on the right track, believing in our essence and in what we really are.
It is already possible to purchase the physical and digital CD, so you don't have to wait for the next single's release on digital platforms.
"Neighbors of my Fear" technical sheet:
Music: Rogerio Godinho
Lyrics: Sam Azura
Arrangement: Rogério Godinho, Francisco Sales
Musical Production: Francisco Sales
Piano, vocals: Rogério Godinho
Electric Guitar: Francisco Sales
Electric bass: Rui Pedro Pity
Drums: Andre Silva
Mixing and Mastering: Mo Hausler
Single cover image: Mart Production
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
Song "SOS Planet"warn of environmental crisis
On January 20th, "SOS Planet" has been released on all digital platforms. The song is the second single from “We Change,” Rogério Godinho's new album of original material performed entirely in English.
The musician and former environmental engineer felt that he should use his art to alert people to the urgent need for effective decision making in order to stop the imminent destruction of the Earth. The wrong approach to the management of natural resources, as well as pollution in its various forms, has led to climate change, which consequently creates imbalances difficult to stop.
The time to act is NOW!
From this date on, it will be possible to pre-order the physical/digital CD so as to not have to wait for the release of the next single on digital platforms.
Credits, SOS Planet:
Music: Rogério Godinho
Lyrics: Sam Azura
Arrangement: Rogério Godinho, Francisco Sales
Musical Production: Francisco Sales
Piano, vocals: Rogério Godinho
Electric Guitar: Francisco Sales
Mixing and Mastering: Mo Hausler
Original 3D image, cover: Jorge de Sá
Graphical Design: Rogério Godinho, Crisálida Agency, Tiago Alves
Sponsor: Fundo Cultural da Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores
All rights reserved 2023 © Rogério Godinho
First single -"Reset"
On December 9th, the first single ("Reset") from the second Album by Rogério Godinho, "We Change", has been released on all digital platforms.
In an album sung in English, this song features the singer Ana Stilwell and is about the need for personal change that each one can feel at certain moments in life. Because time doesn't stand still, breaking routines that no longer make sense is imperative to get back to life. And, for that, it is necessary to take risks and feel comfortable walking that "wire", to reach something better.
This album features 14 musicians, in which all the songs are composed by Rogério Godinho and produced by Francisco Sales. Specifically this song, "Reset", had the following technical sheet:
Lyrics: Rogério Godinho, Ana Stilwell, Manuela Quaresma
Piano and Vocals: Rogério Godinho
Vocals: Ana Stilwell
Electric bass: Rui Pedro Pity
Drums: Andre Silva
Mixing and Mastering: Mo Hausler
Single's cover photography: Brett Sayles
