Aguas Profundas by Simon Hudson
Press Release
Album Aguas Profundas by Simon Hudson
“The bottom line is globetrotter Hudson’s soul, folk, dance-pop, funk
and latin standards as skilful and casual as ever”
- Diabolo Mox online magazine, Germany
Aguas Profundas is the fourth release for Simon, the Australian
singer-songwriter whose highly original music weaves a captivating blend of world, roots and folk.
Aguas Profundas will launch globally in June 2023 through label Songs & Whispers (Germany),
distributed by Broken Silence (Germany).
Named Aguas Profundas which means “Deep Water” in Portuguese, Simon has arrived at a deep
and fundamental place with this album. The songs were all written during the lockdowns of the
coronavirus pandemic. He experienced the deep joy of getting married and bringing his son into
the world. Recorded with Simon’s band in early 2023, Aguas Profundas feels fresh but deep,
connected but with a profound undercurrent - like plunging into deep water. It’s a fascinating mix of
roots, pop, soul and Latin that connects the dots of this intriguing songwriter’s musical influences.
The first single Looking For A Map (Apr 2023) with video clip deals with feeling lost during the
coronavirus pandemic, and looking for a map to navigate the way out. The second single One
More Chance (Jun 2023) says - when everything seems lost, why not ask the world for one more
chance?
Simon is a established songwriter, guitarist and percussionist, with influences including The Cat
Empire, Jose Gonzalez, Neil Finn, Paul Simon, and Brazil’s Carlinhos Brown. Based in Melbourne,
Australia, Simon’s five international tours to Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Brazil, and Cuba
have included European festivals, German national radio, Cuban national TV, and pan-American
radio.
Simon plays solo, with a 4-piece, and with horns and Brazilian percussion. His previous releases
include EP Islands (2020), crowd-funded album Earthman (2016) and EP Time and Space (2012).
“Handclaps, hazel-eyed soul and acoustic honesty”
Mikey’s Must-See Three, Hit magazine, Herald Sun, Australia
Tracklist
| 1. | Looking For A Map | 3:54 |
| 2. | One More Chance | 3:55 |
| 3. | A Guitar | 3:14 |
| 4. | Toque de Timbaleiro | 3:29 |
| 5. | The Arrow | 3:36 |
| 6. | Duelling Banshees | 3:08 |
| 7. | Tower Of Able | 3:12 |
| 8. | Proof | 3:43 |
| 9. | Take The Time | 3:15 |
| 10. | The Path | 3:33 |
Credits
All songs lead vocals & nylon string guitar Simon Hudson
All songs drums, shaker & tambourine Andrew Horneman
All songs electric & upright basses Oliver Powell
All songs Wurlitzer, Rhodes, organ, piano Vashti Sivell
All songs written by Simon Hudson except Toque de Timbaleiro by Nem Cardoso
Co-produced by Simon Hudson & Oscar Poncell in Melbourne, Australia
Recorded by Oscar Poncell at The Aviary Studios
Overdubs and mixed by Oscar Poncell at Arakataka Records
Mastered by Adam Dempsey at Deluxe Mastering
Cover photograph by Esther Muñoz based on an idea from Jimena Hudson
Cover design by Simon Hudson
Released on Songs & Whispers, Germany
Thankful to my family for all my blessings, especially Jimena, Danny & Diogo who give me
so much love & support
Gratefully acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which this album was made
The APRA AMCOS repertoire on this recording is licensed by APRA AMCOS. Unauthorised
copying, hiring, lending, public performance or communication to the public prohibited
simonhudson.com.au
Copyright control Simon Hudson (Australia) © 2023
Except Toque de Timbaleiro © Nem Cardoso
Looking For A Map
Electric & steel-string guitar Simon Hudson
Electric guitar Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
One More Chance
Steel-string guitar Simon Hudson & Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
A Guitar
Ukulele Simon Hudson
BVs Karina Lehman
Trumpet Jack Howard
Toque de Timbaleiro
BVs Karina Lehman
Timba & agogo Simon Hudson
The Arrow
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Duelling Banshees
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Trombone Ben Gillespie
Tower Of Able
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Proof
Steel-string guitar Oscar Poncell
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
Take the Time to Look
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
The Path
BVs Jacqueline Gawler
License
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