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Original Artist Project

Writer • Producer • Engineer

Writing, producing and engineering an original body of work exploring storytelling through contemporary pop production.

Project at a glance

The Project

Music has always been where my creative ideas begin. This project gave me the opportunity to develop those ideas into a complete body of work, taking six original songs from their earliest concepts through songwriting, production, recording, engineering and final masters. Working alongside a team of session musicians, I transformed early ideas into finished records while leading the creative direction of the project from concept to final master. 'Perspective' is more than an artist project, it became an exercise in creative direction, collaboration, and production management. It reinforced my belief that great records are created when thoughtful production supports strong creative ideas.

Role
Writer • Producer • Engineer • Vocalist

Duration
Final Year Project (2025–2026)

Tracks
6 Original Songs

Format

EP

Collaborators
Iain Jennings • Henry Rogers • Simon Snaize • Joshua Sinclair

Wearing Multiple Hats

Inside the studio

creative highlights

321 ily

Producer • Writer • Engineer

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The project evolved from a simple acoustic idea into one of the strongest productions on the EP. Layered vocal arrangements, dynamic production and detailed mixing helped shape the final sound while maintaining the emotional intimacy of the original song.

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Creative Focus

Vocal production • Layering • Dynamic arrangement

321 ilyGabriela Cardoso
00:00 / 04:50

Die Alone

Producer • Writer • Engineer​

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The most emotionally demanding song on the project. It challenged me to balance vulnerability with restrained production, allowing the performance to remain at the centre of the record.

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Creative Focus

Storytelling • Emotional production • Arrangement

Die AloneGabriela Cardoso
00:00 / 03:18

I Know Now

Writer • Producer • Engineer

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A collaborative duet recorded with Joshua Sinclair, combining live instrumentation with cinematic production to support the emotional arc of the song.

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Creative Focus

Collaboration • Live recording • Vocal production

I Know NowGabriela Cardoso, Joshua Sinclair
00:00 / 03:52

Creating an original body of work taught me that great creative projects aren't driven by inspiration alone. Every finished song was the result of planning, collaboration, experimentation and countless small decisions. That balance between creativity and organisation continues to shape the way I approach every project, whether in music, television or film.

Music was where I first discovered that I loved bringing ideas to life. Every project since has simply expanded that passion into new creative spaces.

Interested in how this translated into production?

© 2026 Gabriela Cardoso.

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