Olé México

Orchestral arrangements for this innovative project, in which classics from the Mexican Songbook are re-imagined and interpreted by Lila Downs, Pitingo and Buika. Directed by Alondra De La Parra at Mexico’s Auditorio Nacional. To be released in 2021.

Follow me for a behind-the-scenes look during rehearsals, recording sessions and ultimately the live show:

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 El Niño Dios

Writing, recording and mixing for this motion picture’s original soundtrack.

 

“Jarabe Filarmónico” Jarabe de Palo & Orquesta Filarmónica de Costa Rica.

“Dear Paul, thank you so much for making our songs sound this good.” Pau Donés, Jarabe de Palo.

Orchestral arrangement writing, as well as recording and mixing the entirety of this album, which would end up being one of the last in Spanish artist Pau Donés’s amazing career.

 

 

“3:33” Debi Nova

Latin Grammy® Winner.

Debi Nova’s album “3:33” was awarded Best Engineering for an Album. It was also nominated for Best Singer Songwriter Album, and Best Tropical Song.

 

Behind the scenes look at the string recording session for Debi Nova’s song “Mentimos”. Credit: CitricBox Films.

 Natalia Lafourcade & Gustavo Dudamel with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

“I’d like to thank you for the love you put into every note, every measure.”  Natalia Lafourcade

Orchestral arrangement writing for Mexican artist Natalia Lafourcade along with the LA Phil, at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, conducted by Maestro Gustavo Dudamel.

Natalia Lafourcade & Gustavo Dudamel with the LA Phil. Hollywood Bowl, CA, 2019

 Juan Apóstol El Más Amado

Writing, recording and mixing for this motion picture’s original soundtrack.

 “Inspiradores Oficiales”

Costa Rica’s Philharmonic Orchestra and National Soccer Team

Original composition, music recording and mixing on this ad for a marketing campaign.

 “La Cura” by Los Ajenos

This track was featured in the motion picture “Maykol Yordan 2: La Cura Lejana”, and performed extremely well, staying on top of the charts for several months. Paul’s work with Los Ajenos, both as co-producer and engineer is extensive, and their collaborations have captured millions of views. You can listen to more of this work here.

 “Soy Tico” (Teletica Version)

Many Costa Rican artists came together for this interpretation of Carlos Guzmán’s song. The arrangement was written so that the music follows this video’s journey through some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful landmarks. Co-production, recording and mixing.

 “Songs Of Freedom” a Bob Marley Tribute by Orquesta Filarmónica de Costa Rica.

Paul wrote orchestral arrangements for some of this reggae legend’s classics, such as Buffalo Soldier, Redemption Song and No Woman No Cry, among others.

Other Projects

A playlist that features all sort of projects, with artists such as: Debi Nova, Bernardo Quesada, María Conchita Alonso, Porpartes and Orquesta Filarmónica, among others. Paul’s contributions to these tracks are varied and can include arranging, producing, recording and or mixing.

A collection of live recordings of some of my orchestral arrangements.