Pedro Jerónimo – MIVRO II (Vinyl)

Description

Track	TitLE
A1	Moon
A2	Mars
A3	Mercury
A4	Jupiter
B1	Venus
B2	Saturn
B3	Sun

PEDRO JERÓNIMO — TRUMPET

MIGUEL SEOANE — SAXOPHONE

HUGO FERREIRA — GUITAR

DEMIAN CABAUD — DOUBLE BASS

JOÃO ALMEIDA — DRUMS

 

Recorded in August 30th–31st 2025 at ARDA RECORDERS Porto, Portugal

All compositions: Pedro Jerónimo

Recording Engineer & Mixer: Bárbara Santos

Mastering: Cláudia Araújo

Vinyl Pressing: Trendy Vinyl

Design & Typography: Remko Spaaij

Photography Cover/Back Cover: Noa Staal

Photography Inner Sleeve: Mínima

Distributor: Painted Dogs – Sander Huibers

©️ Label B-Crack Recordings – BCR 024

PEDRO JERÓNIMO ABOUT MIVRO II:

“Mivro means in Portuguese (Música + Livro) = Music and book combined. I wanted to tell a story through my compositions around a specific concept. The reason for the (II) is that this is the 2nd volume of the story. There was a first (I) repertoire with a different concept called Mivro I, which is waiting to be recorded.”

“All the songs were recorded in a live setting over two days at Arda Studios in Porto. Regarding the improvisation, a big part of the album is built around it. The generosity of all the musicians brings out the creative side while shaping the entire story. You can listen to those moments in every song. From Monday until Sunday, improvisation is a very important and ever-present element.”

”Every planet and every day carries astrological, spiritual, and historical meanings. My job was simply to understand those relationships and compose music based on my own interpretation and creativity, always having in mind the musicians and instruments selected.”

The Moon (Monday) marks transitions and cycles, is the awakening of the week and in turn, the album, with the start of the double bass ostinato followed by a horn melody and his counterpoint.

Tuesday (Mars) captures the momentum of the week. Is very rhythmic, with a strong statement from the drums and horns. The melody unleashes the possibility of action, dictating the direction and development for the rest of the next days.

Wednesday/Mercury represents the awareness of your presence. The rhythmic and harmonic content is in 5/4, while the main melody provided by the horns conveys the idea that everything can be achieved with a very clear and clean approach.

Thursday (Jupiter) provides tools to find solutions. The idea of ritualistic chantings is present in the saxophone and trumpet melodies. The collective and individual improvisations mirror this chaotic process.

Friday (Venus) is an acknowledgement of boundaries and individual rebellion. Right from the beginning, we hear a melody played by the trumpet and saxophone alone before the rest of the instruments enter. The groove, harmony, and melody that follow reveal a very grounded and emotive day.

Saturday (Saturn) dresses growth in a relaxed way. The drums’ intro, melody, harmony, and solos all capture this atmosphere.

SUN-day is the day for self-expression and creativity. It is this very well represented by the main melody that both horns play. It reflects a sense of togetherness while looking ahead to the beginning of the next week and the next adventure! “

“I want to play the songs of this album everywhere: in my home country Portugal, in the Netherlands and beyond… Performing at venues that promote live music and music festivals is my main goal and the direction I want to take in sharing my music!”