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Yves Giraud

About Me

Hello, my name is Yves Giraud.'Hello' is songwriter Yves Giraud's first solo effort at creating a great album. With powerful hook-filled songs, a unique sound and lyrics everyone can relate to, Yves Giraud takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery, realtionships, hope, love and life.This is not Yves' first commercial CD. In 2002, as lead singer, bassist and co-songwriter of south Florida Euro-pop trio 'Jadestone', the band's single 'Sunday Morning' charted in the top 10 on dozens of secondary market radio stations across the US for many weeks.What makes this album different is a combination of several things. One is an overall maturity in Yves Giraud's songwritting, a complete understanding of what a great song should be: 'Uncompromised'. "I was going to do this one right or not at all!" Another key element to this album is producer Fernando Perdomo. His coaching, sound engineering and recording techniques and his devotion to this project have played a main role in getting the right 'vibe' for this album. All 10 songs were recorded in only a few sessions. " It's great to work with someone who gets it!"Most of all, this album successfully showcases the songwritting abilities, commercial appeal and professional qualities Yves Giraud intended to display on this latest creative project."I think all 10 songs flow very well together. There is no filler on this CD. I believe in every single one of them." The fact that they were written on an acoustic guitar also lends credibility to the songwritting. No gimmics, no formula, just great songs."Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one feeling like something's missing in my life. I want to ask others but then I realize I'm much better at doing it through a song".For all my live shows, dates, etc.. Please go to my other music page: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/YVESGIRAUD

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Member Since: 10/4/2007
Band Members: Yves Giraud: All vocals, most acoustic guitars, some electric guitars, piano, some bass. Fernando Perdomo: Production, sound engineering, bass, electric guitars, 12 string acoustic guitars, nylon string guitars, keyboards, some percussions. Derek Cintron: All drums, most percussions.
Influences: John Mayer, the Police, David Gray, Damien Rice, the Beatles, Prince, Maroon 5, Pete Yorn, Duncan Sheik, the Cure, Japan, Corinne Bailey Rae, Telephone, Tears for Fear, Sting, U2, Cheap Trick, Supertramp, Train, Starsailor and many more... On the local south Florida scene, some of my favorites include: Fernando Perdomo, the Funkabilly Playboys, the Justin Enco band, Liz Sharp, Michael Bianco, the Urban Blues Express, Brendon Ohara, the SugarDaddys, Ruling Mercury, DC3, Cat Shell, Shawna Sweeney and I know I'm leaving some out...
Sounds Like: Duncan Sheik, John Mayer, Pete Yorn, David Gray, Damien Rice...
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The Justin Enco band and more...

For those of you who know me (And those who are kind enough to read this) I just wanted to let you know that I have been playing bass with the Justin Enco band for over a year now and, although I have...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:52:00 GMT

Dear Zachary

I just watched one of the most amazing, deeply disturbing movies ever: Dear Zachary. I recommend it to anyone who needs a reality check. Count your blessings! It is not a happy story, it's a heart-bre...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:43:00 GMT