Ana Luísa Ramos , a voice known for her softness and emotional depth, presents “Solaris”, her third solo album, as a celebration of love in all its manifestations. Released under The Citadel label House , “Solaris” – which means sun in Latin – serves as a metaphor for love, which Ana Luísa considers a guiding and essential force in life. Inspired by the birth of her daughter in 2022, the artist composed the album’s tracks while navigating motherhood, translating her experiences into songs that explore romantic love, maternal love, and love for life’s little joys.
The album’s production reflects a transnational collaboration, with recordings between Brazil and the United States and final mixing in Canada, under the musical direction of Ana Luísa and Dean Stairs . Stairs praises Ana Luísa’s vocal ability and her moving compositions, highlighting the inclusion of exceptional musicians in the project. With arrangements by Daniel Bondaczuk and percussion by Clovis Badari, “Solaris” promises to be an auditory experience that invites reflection and connection with the purest feelings.
By sharing “Solaris” with the world, Ana Luísa Ramos hopes listeners find comfort and joy in its melodies and connect with the universality of love. With a mix of choral influences and arrangements that range from meditative to joyful, the album is an invitation to explore the emotional spectrum of love under the welcoming warmth of the sun that gives the work its name.
How would you describe the essence of your new album “Solaris” and what makes it unique compared to your previous works?
I think the essence of the album has to do with human relationships, about love in its different forms, and how it impacts and guides us. Also, this is the first album where all the songs were written by me, so it’s quite unique!
Did the birth of your daughter in any way influence the creative process and the themes covered in this album?
It influenced a lot! On my previous album, “Amanheceu”, I released it when I was 7 months pregnant and, at the time, my idea was to take a break in the first year of her life, but that first year was very inspiring. For many months she only slept on my lap, and while I had her in my arms I couldn’t do anything else, so part of the songs were written like that, while she slept.
Can you tell us more about choosing the name “Solaris” for the album and how this word reflects the message you want to convey?
Solaris, Latin for solar, emerged as a name that brings this force of the sun, which guides us and is vital. And as in the album I talk a little about motherhood and Latin being the mother tongue, I thought the choice would be quite symbolic.
How important is love in your compositions and how do you seek to convey this essence through music?
For me, composing is something that needs to be very much about what I feel and what I see, about my view of the world and love, it is something vital for us, so for me it ends up being like an extension of myself talking about this topic.
What was the process like collaborating with producer Dean Stairs and recording the album in different studios around the world?
This is the third album I’ve worked on with Dean (he produced the EP and the Ana & Eric album) so everything was very fluid, very natural. He respects my choices a lot and embraces the project and follows along. When I was developing the idea for the album, I was already clear which instruments I wanted and which people I would like to be present, many of them are long-time friends of mine, so it was a very smooth process.
You mentioned the participation of exceptional musicians on the album. What was it like working with these professionals and how did they contribute to the album’s sound?
They contributed greatly! They are all extremely talented and incredible people to work with, which helps a lot in the process. It was all very natural and peaceful.
What feelings and emotions do you hope the audience experiences when listening to “Solaris”?
I think I hope that people are happier when listening to the album and that it brings serenity, plenitude, that they can also reflect on what love represents in their lives.
Could you tell us a little about the importance of musical arrangements and sound ambiance in this album?
The arrangements brought unity to the album, from the beginning, the order of the songs and what the singles would be were very clear, so this also helps a lot to guide the production. And having this direction from the beginning makes the whole process much easier.
How do you see your music evolving over the years and what are your future ambitions as an artist?
I think that today I feel very confident in showing myself as a composer, as I have always been a performer, it was very difficult for me to allow myself to be anything other than a singer, so when I had the courage, a new world opened up. I want so many things! But for the next few years it’s about doing a lot of shows and little by little working on new music.
Is there any specific message you would like to convey to your listeners through this album?
I really like to think of art as something transformative and, for me, there is nothing more revolutionary than being happy in this sick society where your unhappiness is mere fuel for capitalism, so I hope people feel happier when they hear the songs.
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