New music from Gabe Furtado

Brazilian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Gabe Furtado has been walking her own path in the music world while winning over listeners with her unique sonic blend of emotion and cinematic flair. As a multi-talented singer-songwriter, actor, director and producer, Gabe’s artistic output is a reflection of her life experiences, particularly her journey toward self-love and healing.

Having first entered the scene in 2017 with her debut EP Just Feelings, Gabe has evolved as both an artist and a storyteller. Her breakthrough single “Last Goodbye” in 2018, which secured recognition at the Los Angeles International Music Video Festival, put her on the map of exciting new artists on the rise.

Since then, Gabe has built a loyal following with her heartfelt albums, including her celebrated record Flowers and its 2023 deluxe version. Her music has struck a chord with fans around the world while clocking millions of streams and earning critical acclaim along the way.

Now, Gabe Furtado returns with her latest offering, “I Wish You Were Here,” a stunning and cinematic ballad that showcases her talent as a vocalist and songwriter. This track is a poignant expression of longing and nostalgia, wrapped in a dramatic musical landscape that feels almost like the soundtrack to a powerful, reflective film. Gabe has intentionally threaded secret messages throughout the song, with the cryptic nature of the lyrics adding to the sense of mystery and longing, while also encouraging repeat listens to fully uncover the hidden nuances.

Brought in by warm piano chords as Gabe’s delicate vocals hover above, she crafts an intimate soundscape while the soft taps of percussion add a steady rhythm. Flowing with gentle strings and elegant vocal performance, the song casts a moving scene full of blissful melodies and emotionally powerful aesthetic.

Building with laid back drums, the arrangement delivers an engaging ebb and flow, forming a spellbinding backdrop for Gabe’s expressive vocals. It’s a truly poignant and beautiful alternative pop outing that puts Gabe Furtado’s charming songwriting and performance panache on full display.

Commenting on the single, Gabe shares, “This song is beyond special to me. I wrote it as poetry, then transformed it into music. Everything I talk about in the song happened both literally and metaphorically, which makes it all the more exciting to sing about. I knew exactly how I wanted I Wish You Were Here to sound like. I wrote it in what felt like a couple of minutes and two months later the song was fully produced and ready to go It was that one song that HAD to be written!”

Listen to I Wish You Were Here below

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