Simple by Pepo Galán

Every time I record a new album, I tell myself: “Next time, I’ll make more subtle and simple songs.” Yet, I always end up adding new layers, new details, and new ideas, eventually driving myself crazy mixing the songs a million times. That easy, straightforward album never seems to materialize.

This same concept of simplicity is something I want to apply to my daily life-thinking about simplifying and not giving too much importance to things. But in the end, it all comes down to personality. I’m a perfectionist-meticulous and conscientious about my work-because that’s just how I am. I tend to make my music overly complicated because it’s in my nature, and it’s hard for me to change.

Ultimately, I find peace and simplicity by letting myself be guided by my “wild” instinct, not worrying about what others might think. Even when I know there are technical flaws that could be fixed, sometimes I embrace them because I perceive them differently and love the way they turned out.

This album is full of technical errors, layers I no longer recognize, saturations, and tracks that sound outdated. In a way, I’ve had less and less time to record music, fewer resources, and I care less about perfection. I’ve just let things happen naturally. When you release that pressure from your mind, that’s when you find happiness.

'Simple' is a collection of spontaneous recordings-melodies that I captured years ago, back when I lived in my previous home. For this album, I didn’t rely so much on my guitar. Instead, I prioritized loops made with an OP-1 synthesizer, piano arrangements, and some granular sounds. Of course, many friends contributed to the process, and their admirable work has been invaluable.

I feel connected, in tune, and deeply grateful - Pepo

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And now, looking down on us from heaven, you will find the peace you deserve and you will be reunited with dad, uncles, cousins ​​and some of our friends... I offer these sounds so that all of you can connect and celebrate the beautiful memories of the past. I will never forget you brother, I will never forget you family - In memory of Nacho Galán 'Jaula'

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