António LEFT. on SoundBetter

I can turn your song from an idea into a reality, from a simple composition to a finished product.

I've been professionally providing services for labels (Universal / Sony Music / Warner) and independent artists for 8 years now, and I can help you with:

• Songwriting
• Producing
• Vocal Production
• Post - Production

BIO

LEFT. is the stage name of António Graça, a Portuguese musician whose career soared after winning the National Band Contest by Antena 3 radio in 2015. Transitioning to a pop-electronic sound in 2019, LEFT. released hits like ‘Indigo’ and ‘Love’, culminating in the 2021 album "Perspective". His Spotify streams exceed 20 million. In 2023, he dropped the EP "Pop-Snacks" and collaborated with notable artists. As a producer, LEFT. has worked with top Portuguese talents and co-founded the collaborative music project AVALANCHE. Currently, he's gearing up for the release of his first Portuguese album, "Limbo", featuring the track 'Volto a Ti', set to debut in the 2024 Festival da Canção.

Check out my website for more information on previous work and other data:
www.antonio-left.com

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Languages

English
Portuguese

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António is a real professional and great to work with! Definitely will be working with him again.

Interview with António LEFT.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My new album.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital, easier, and more reliable.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You will find something new about your creativity.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Meeting people and creating something new.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can you make it sound like artist x?" "Do you want to sound like them?"
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: -
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How do you feel? What do you want to say?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Trust me ;)
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, mic, guitar, midi keyboard, sound card.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been writing and producing for 10 years now. Been working in a professional studio for 4 years now, working for the top artists in the Portuguese industry, as well as with film and advertising.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Edgy, tense, exciting, melancholic.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kid Laroi, absolutely love his timbre.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Before moving on to another sound, explore possibilities in sound design with what you have: reverse, chop, filter, reverb. There is always something new waiting to be found.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, RnB, Indie Folk, Ambient
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocal harmonies and beat patterns.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Originality, always. I also love to bring out what the artist doesn't know they are capable of, especially in terms of vocals.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First always listen to the client's priorities, demos, and references, then plan out 2 or 3 different approaches in terms of production or sound in general.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Neumann U-87, Focal speakers, FL Studio, Ableton Live
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Bon Iver, Kanye West, Rick Rubin, Pharell Williams
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music production, songwriting, and vocal production.