The Brief

Walter Mourão approached me with a raw, stripped-down demo (just voice and guitar) for his song “Astronauta.” The objective was to build a full, dynamic arrangement around this intimate foundation, giving the track the massive body, depth, and energy of a major-label release while preserving its original emotion.

What I Made

Serving as the Music Producer, Arranger, Session Guitarist, and Mix Engineer, I built the entire track from the ground up. I composed the full band arrangement and tracked all the electric guitars, utilizing my premium tube amp tones to give the song real weight. I then mixed the project in my hybrid studio, running the stems through pristine Universal Audio converters and analog outboard gear. This approach allowed me to carve out a wide, three-dimensional sound with a powerful rhythm section.

The Result

“Astronauta” evolved from a simple acoustic idea into a powerful, fully-produced, and radio-ready track. The final mix delivers a punchy, warm analog sound that perfectly supports the vocal and translates flawlessly across all major streaming platforms.