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Pianist, writer and music composer experienced in writing and producing classic contemporary, experimental, orchestral and minimalist music for film, dance, and theatre.

 

About Macarena Palazuelos

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Macarena Palazuelos, born on March 9, 1989, in Mexico City, is a renowned pianist, writer, and music composer. With a career that began at the age of 10, she has developed a unique style that seamlessly blends classic contemporary, experimental, orchestral, and minimalist music. Her compositions, known for their melodic  digestibility and harmonic complexity, invite listeners to explore their inner worlds and embark on a journey of  introspection and spiritual growth.

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Musical Journey and Style

Macarena's passion for film has profoundly influenced her work. Her music, characterized by its emotional depth and narrative power, breathes life into stories and enhances the cinematic experience. Notably, she was nominated for Best Original Music at the 360 Mexican Awards for her work on the short film "The Ballad of the Living Dead."

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In addition to her achievements in film, Macarena’s composition "Memoirs of a Sleepless Night" for piano and strings, performed live with the BalletJovenCDMX ballet academy, stands as a testament to her artistic versatility and emotive power.

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Her career began in the pop-rock scene with her project "Don Artemio," showcasing her talents as a singer, composer, and lyricist. This diverse background, combined with her studies in acting and dubbing, has equipped  her with a unique ability to create music that resonates deeply with audiences.

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Through her solo piano performances, Macarena Palazuelos transports listeners to new, wondrous worlds, demonstrating the profound impact of music on the human spirit. Her work continues to capture the essence of   what it means to feel, connecting audiences to the depths of their emotions and imagination.

 

Albums and Productions

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• Memoirs of a Sleepless Night: Work for piano and strings (Composition and performance).

• Isolation: EP piano solo (Composition and performance).

• Fly Sweet Bird to the Land of No Return: Work based on a story written by the artist for piano, cello duet, and soprano voice (Composition and interpretation). Performances in Mexico and Houston, Texas.

• Original Music for the Play 'Ó' (Instrucciones para salir del agua): Production, interpretation, musical composition.

• Interlude Arrangement and Transcription of the Album 'This is Your Digital Life' by Shaun Carland

• Collaboration with DJ Hyenah: Recording keyboards and vocals, Berlin, Germany.

• Rapture (multidisciplinary theatre play)  : original soundtrack sequence, script co-writing, concept developing 

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Short Films

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• The Ballad of the Living Dead: Original music; nominated for a 360° Award in CDMX (Composition and performance).

 

Ballet

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• Collaboration with Ballet Joven CDMX: Composition and performance.

• Collaboration with The House of Chiron in 'La Bailarina del Fuego': Composition and performance.