Earlier this year, we stumbled upon and fell for a tune called ‘Secret Relief‘. It was a deeply intriguing and theatrical piece of music courtesy of Carlos Ucedda, an artist based in Spain. Soon after, the beautiful track ‘Isla Paraiso’ came along, and most recently, another stunner in the form of ‘Five Senses’.
We wanted to get to know the musician behind the music, and were thrilled when Carlos agreed to an interview! Chatting with us about his brand new single ‘Five Senses’ and what it means, his love for the lyrics of Baroque and Sacred music, and what he gets up to on non-music day, please welcome our friend Carlos Ucedda!
Welcome aboard Carlos! I’m super excited to re-introduce you to our ever-expanding audience! Before we get into the nitty-gritty, could you tell us about your musical journey?
I’ve been active again since 2021. With lyrical preparation from 1995-2005. Currently, I continue with my lyrical formation. I was very remote for work reasons and there was no more time possible to make my music.
My roots come from the lyrics, specifically Baroque music and Sacred music. In 1999, I took the exam held by juries of The Associated Board Of The Royal Schools Of Music with a certificate and passed with a degree of merit. Ever since I was a child I have liked singing.
So, our introduction to your music came earlier this year with the release of ‘Secret Relief’. It was a tune we proudly described as being “as atmospheric and psychedelic as it could be”. Was there a specific moment or emotion that sparked the creation of the track?
The vibe in the song ‘Secret Relief’ reflects, and, I sing about, addiction due to consumption. Consumption in this case of alcohol. The inspiration came to me from a third long-lasting significance, about a family member. A delicate topic!
A double life, on the other side, the other side, day after day addicted to consumption.
Self-sabotage in his mind of internal voices, tied up, casting the nets to get out of that state, to fight addiction, asking for your hand, asking for help.
Inside, and, I enclose my body as something metaphorical representing the movements projected in relation to the letter.
You recently unleashed ‘Five Senses’, and it’s a song I find myself constantly returning to! It’s just so hypnotic and intriguing and immersive. What do you want our readers to know about your latest release?
Reflected in the intuitions that each person can assume, persuade, and that at the same time supposes posing certain risks…
We perceive with sensations, senses that project something, looking beyond the intuition, parts of what could be positive or negative, looking for those five senses to infect us with serenity, and lead us to confidence, which in one way or another are captured.
Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Who did you grow up listening to? And would you say that your tastes have changed over the years?
I am very diverse. My influences are the 80s – especially synthpop, and electronic pop but I am also very influenced by the lyrics of Baroque and Sacred music. It is a mixture. I listened to A-ha and Duran Duran…Lyric singing music, Baroque, Spanish folklore, Spanish pop. Also Thomas Anders (Modern Talking), Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Dawie Bowie.
One part would say yes, but another part is still there in the background.
What aspects of being a musician do you cherish most? And on the flip side, what would you say have been some of the biggest challenges you’ve encountered?
Disciplined behavior, being rigorous, and precise.
But above all, be honest and honest.
And of course, I love creating, acting and singing.
Einstein famously said, “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician.” If you were not a musician, what would you be?
In my case, the biggest challenge that I had to go through for years was to put aside my music and singing. Quite a challenge and an internal struggle.
If you were allowed to collaborate with any musician or band, who would you choose and why?
One of the artists I would have liked to collaborate with unfortunately already left. It would have been David Bowie. I would also love to collaborate with the singer Sarah Brightman. It would be a total experience for her entire remarkable professional career and her artistic quality.
Take us through a non-music day in the life of Carlos Ucedda. What keeps you busy and what do you enjoy doing?
Well, I have had my own business since 2000. I am a stylist, and within a year I will approach 40 years of experience. I started working when I was 13 years old. But I work part-time, so I can dedicate myself to myself again. Music, to me, another art 😌🎶🎼
Thanks for taking the time to chat with us Carlos! It’s been great getting to you know better! Before we say farewell, what comes next for you musically?
From the bottom of my heart thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻😌
I’m finalizing and editing my new project, which I think will be out by December, around Christmas, or even before. I am immersed right now in my first debut album ‘MYSTIQUE’ which was released on August 20, 2024. I’m continuing to promote it. I am fully composing and writing a new song for January- February 2025.
Thank you for this interview, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻 🙌 ❤️
