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Madame Godard

"Madame Godard

About Me

Some members of a Punk-Rock band met some members of a Death-Metal band who met some Music Academy Students who met a Shower singer… Sounds weird?

Madame Godard started playing together during the breaks of other bands rehearsals, in an old studio near Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A new name for the studio, a Guitar, a Trumpet, a Violin, a Bass, some Drums and some Guns… The Script had a start, the Characters were ready… The Stage was set.

After six months of composing and rehearsing, the band members wanted to show their work to the general public. Best way? Running on Termómetro Unplugged, the biggest national garage bands contest. With some enthusiastic performances they managed their way to the final, finishing in a respectable second place. The most applauded gig of the night and the Radio Comercial Public Award were plenty for what they were trying to achieve… to capture the attention of a larger audience. Months later they were playing the main stage of The Paredes de Coura Festival with a 15 member Orchestra and invited guest Antonio Rafael from the popular cult band Mão Morta. According to the Festival’s online poll, Madame Godard, along with The Gift, were voted the best Portuguese acts of the event. Since then they have impressed audiences around Portugal and Spain, in such distinguished festivals as Vilar de Mouros and Santirock. Along the way they shared stages with rock icons, Iggy Pop and Sonic Youth, as well as Lamb, Gomez, dEUS, Suede, just to name a few.

According to some media concert reviews, Madame Godard unveils an eclectic selection of musical settings and images, ranging from Retro-Pop Melodies to Tarantino soundscapes, South-American feel to Eastern Folkloric scenarios, Chanson Française to Antique Kitsch Harmonies. Geographic or Genre boundaries are not allowed. There are tunes composed of a whole bag of instruments. You can hear Beach Boys Theremins, Mariachi Trumpets, Beatles Chorus, Bohemian Violins, Piazzola accordions or Gainsbourg Keys. Madame Godard may step on dangerous soil but they rather take the risk than restrain their artistic journey.

During the Year of 2001 a few songs were recorded for their debut album, however, after two years of touring, two members quit the band due to personal reasons. The drummer, Rui Bento Alves, discovered the magic of photography and decided to dedicate himself full-time. Guitar player, Artur Fontinha, travel to Germany to finish his design degree. Madame Godard were now reduced to four and the debut never saw the light of day... After a long and pondering period, the band decided to take a no-term sabbatical holiday.

In the beginning of 2006 the remaining members invited a new drummer and started to rehearse some of their music. The creative process was back and caffeine fuelled. In late September the band had 15 new songs, plus 17 from the early stages.
El Dorado has one direction only… The Debut Album.

At the moment the band is recording its first LP at AMP Studios with Paulo Miranda, who produced some incredible albums from bands such as Old Jerusalem, The Unplayable Sofa Guitar, The Legendary Tiger Man, among others. The Album should be released in 2008. You can hear the preview here, or at their website www.madamegodard.com.

Madame Godard welcomes you.


My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/4/2007
Band Website: madamegodard.com
Band Members:

Juvenal Vieira
Vocals, Theremin and Lyrics
Pedro Amaro
Guitars, Banjo, Trumpet, Backing Vocals
Paulo Oliveira
Keyboards, Violin, Theremin
Paulo Gonçalves
Bass, Claps, Backing Vocals
José Ribeiro
Drums and (no)Guns

Design by:
www.p--h.net
Photos by:
Rui Bento Alves
Management/Booking by:
[email protected]
Phone +351965214575
Influences: You, You and YOU!!!
Sounds Like: My Favourite song is... Love Is Poker Femme Fatale Queens Of The Twilight Le Carrousel Hardly Alone

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Madame Godard na Compilação Novos Talentos FNAC 2008

Novo Talento é o destaque que a FNAC dedica a novos artistas que se distinguem pela qualidade do seu trabalho. Tem como premissas a liberdade artística e a promoção da diversidade cultural e musi...
Posted by Madame Godard on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:55:00 PST

Madame Godard no Aniversário da ANTENA 3

Os Madame Godard foram convidados para participar na festa dos 14 anos da Antena 3. 3 Músicas, 2 originais e uma versão Dia 23, Quarta-feira, 13.00 horas Sintonizem e depois digam-nos o que achar...
Posted by Madame Godard on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:35:00 PST

Madame Godard interview on royalcafe.wordpress.com

Hi, Madame Godard made an interview for www.royalcafe.wordpress.comPlease take a look
Posted by Madame Godard on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:58:00 PST

Madame Godard na Selecção de Esperanças 2008 do Santos da Casa

"10 anos já lá vão desde os primeiros acordes. Estiveram parados uns tempos. Voltaram ao activo e preparam-se para editar o primeiro disco. Vai chamar-se "Seduce And Abuse". Agora muito menos influenc...
Posted by Madame Godard on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:41:00 PST

Madame Godard made VIRB.COM Staff Favourites and Top 10 Artists!!!

Hi,  Madame Godard made the featured staff favourites on VIRB.COM on the last week reaching the 9* place on the Top 10 Artists. Along with Madame Godard were renowned names like Editors...
Posted by Madame Godard on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:32:00 PST

The songs available are not final versions!!!

Just to let you know that these songs are not final versions. They were not mastered yet and they could get some small changes during the recordings. This is a preview for the debut album. Thanks....
Posted by Madame Godard on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:32:00 PST