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STEP 1 – ANALYZE
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STEP 2 – REWRITE & OPTIMISE
PARIS – Guiz,known for his 30 years with the band Tryo,has embarked on a solo career with his album Utopia. At 53, his commitment to ecological and social issues remains strong.
“known to the general public for having sang for 30 years with Tryo under the name of guizmo,Guiz returns today with his first solo album,Utopia. At 53, he has lost none of his demanding, ecological and optimistic fiber. Meeting with an artist who has always been committed.”
Guiz’s new album reflects his enduring humanism and desire for a better world.
“Who never sang The anthem of our campaigns With a mixture of joy and melancholy in the voice, intimately dreaming of a slightly softer, greener and fairer world? This anthem, Guiz still has it in the skin three decades later and proves it with A first solo album in which humanism and kindness are trying to make its way, within an ever harder world. Interview.”
A New Chapter: Artistic Freedom and Collaboration
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Guiz discusses the freedom his solo project allows.
“It is a project that was easier for me. Its reduced side allows me to be more related to the current cultural temperature as I can play again in small places, farms or cafes-concerts, which was no longer the case with Tryo. It also offered me a great artistic freedom.
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>With Tryo, we were three composers so the compromise was permanent. There, I wanted toGo freely in texts as in music. Some pieces are co-signed in composition and arrangement, but continued this feeling of freedom-and all the texts are from me.”
This freedom has opened doors to new collaborations.
“Totally. For As it isI was contacted by the Rennes group Tekemat who sent me the basics of the song.I then grafted a text on it which speaks of the place and presence of humans on earth. We then had the click that we absolutely needed a female presence : I then contacted Mariaa Siga,Senegalese singer,who came to carry her superb voice to the title.
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>Again, this type of meeting was easier to create than with tryo.I didn’t have to ask myself any questions, I just listened to my heart! On the song DisconnectI worked with Mike and Riké de Sinsemilia, who came to me when they knew that I was preparing a solo project. I love this kind of exchange, possibilities!”
exploring New musical Territories
Guiz delves into different musical styles, including electro.
“Yes, I wanted to collaborate with certain artists, such as DJ Ordoeuvre. Thanks to him, some studio sessions have been transformed into a laboratory and that gave pieces like Carnival, Utopia, what’s new in Babylon … Many of them are a bit hybrid. Binding it, these are the voice and the texts, but I did not close to any style.
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>I defined the style of the album as “electro world” because we are asked to stick a label, but in reality, He does not enter any box and it is very good like that. I did not ask myself questions,especially linked to Formatting requested by radios: I know with the experience that these kinds of concessions do not necessarily make so I paid the luxury of cutting me off and doing this I really wanted.
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>Anyway, As soon as there is something interesting in a song, general radios don’t want it! They did not take my songs, and it suits me very well, especially when you know by whom some large radios are detained … This album, I really designed it to go and play it, have fun, meet people, and pass the word on my anger of the moment … as there are many.”
His lyrics remain committed and optimistic.
“Totally, and I called the Utopia album for that. We have the right to continue to believe and dream … do we especially have the choice? I could very well say that everyone does not care about my texts and that I am as well to stay in my house to retire, go for a walk with my dog …But I have children and I want to show them that I still contemplate the world, that I like to meet the unknown, unlike ambient hatred, violence, fear of the other.
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>Music is a great vector to talk about all of this because we can party there at the same time. I needexpel my anger and my misunderstandings not to go crazythen as much “explode” via music, and do it with kindness … You, as a committed media, and I, as an artist, regularly face malicious angersheltered behind screens.”
Music has long been a tool for social commentary and change. Artists like Guiz use their platform to address issues such as environmentalism, social justice, and political awareness.By embedding these messages in their music, they can reach a wider audience and inspire action.The themes explored in Utopia reflect a continuation of this tradition, blending personal expression with broader social concerns.
“We have to resist and act to counter it.I cannot let the RN govern my country,or the FNSEA to drink our lands. If I arrive, by my texts or my concerts, to convince one or two, its already great!”
Guiz shares his concerns about artificial intelligence.
“I stayed away from AI for a long time then I was made to discover Suno, musical software managed by AI. I slap when I did everything possible to do … we have to Start protecting us as an artists : I don’t want us to use my voice to make me sing an extreme right text! I sign everything I can concern culture, copyright, image rights …
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>AI is nourished by everything you create without ever quoting those who have allowed all that. Frankly, it freaks me out. Personally, I have never used even Chatgpt but people around me mince work with AI. From my personal perspective, It is indeed a sign of a dehumanization, a withdrawal on oneself.I do not imagine what it could become in terms of sexuality or loneliness…>
>And it is Not to mention the ecological cost, which is exorbitant. They are ready to smash everything in terms of resources so that we can use excessive AI … The earth is already out of breath, but we continue to dig. Though, I suppose that like everything, there are positive things to draw from it, in music as in scientific, medical fields … The human remaining very skilful to do anything, I remain very suspicious in the face of people who would have power and money to use this for terrible ends.”
Environmentalism: A Long-Standing Commitment
Guiz reflects on the progress in ecological awareness.
“I see positive. When we sang the anthem of our campaigns in the late 1990s, we were perceived as hurluberlus hippies smoking joints in their teepee… Today, we are aware of what’s going on And people know why they sing this song. There are radical movements in ecology that we did not have before.
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>I will soon play during a rally around the Reve party, lead by Aymeric Caron and to the call of Frah by Shaka Ponk. I want to stay in this fight And remains curious to see how people act in this kind of parties. Giving my money to Sea Shepherd France,such as,it makes me feel good.”
He emphasizes the need for radical action.
“The modern ecological movement interests me. I think you have to be radical because they are opposite. In addition,ecology is also part of the fight against the extreme right,because it is a fight above all human and united. A fight in which we must continue to believe, even if there is a lot of power and money in front of us.”
Guiz highlights important ecological battles.
“With Tryo, we have participated in the Nantes ZAD against the construction of the airport. A fight that we all won and that proves that when we want, we can. There is also that of the A69, which I relayed a lot on networks.There too, we were treated to a victory, even if they try to get around it.
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>I was Very marked by the imprisonment of Paul Watson. I whent to play in Rennes,I had activated so many possible networks with my friends to try to make things happen … his release was a great moment of relief. I think that The French government, which it would be hypocritical for not thanking on this one, acted in the face of popular pressure. The proof that it is useful!”
