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Muashall: From Striking Poses to Striking Chords - The Diverse Journey of a Recording Artist

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Jorge Lucena

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Talent needs no age or experience to bloom. With a little courage and hard work, those with skill can create inspirational stories. The courage to move out of one’s comfort zone and explore a whole new world of opportunities might be intimidating to some, but Muashall stands as an inspiring example here. He transcends boundaries and defies conventional norms that often confine artists to a single box. His is a tale of relentless determination, shaped through integrity and unpredictability. 

A graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts at USC, Muashall wanted to explore the intriguing world of cinema. Soon enough, he discovered his calling at the sound lab. It was here the sleeping musician acquired deadly knowledge; sound design. Songs like “car song” and “Watch TV Forever” started in this lab, where he began experimenting with using real-world sounds as instruments, exploring the lines between diegetic and nondiegetic sounds in the context of music. His talent for crafting melodies expanded and manifested into leaping musical soundscapes.

During his final year in college, Muashall presented his sound projects week after week at the Sound Design lab. With a look of skepticism, his instructor said, "Marshall, you're a musician." The words echoed in his ears and fuelled his journey of musical self-discovery. Muashall’s path took another positive turn when he found a mentor who noticed his forte. 

A world-class concert pianist and Hollywood composer recognized that Marshall had the potential to go beyond the realm of traditional music. During his music classes, Marshall would bring nothing but his headphones and demo mixes. His mentor listened to them intently and immediately recognized the strong artistic vision Marshall was gifted with. 

In an industry that thrives on trends, Muashall stands out for consistently chasing his imperfections. He demonstrates through the technical quality of his records, where he blends analog and digital recording techniques to achieve realism, as well as polish. This is where he is crafting his unique artistic identity. Following his unwavering passion, Muashall is now releasing his works. His first listeners were the fans he’d gained during his modeling days. Today, he has explored recording technology and his identity within it through 12 published songs, auteured by him alone. 

Integrity and authenticity have been Marshall's core values during his journey. He admits to being "dumb" at times while occasionally hazardous, but it is also his driving force. Marshall has crafted a canvas he wants to paint with emotions, expressions, and hard work. He wants his musical journey to be flawed, experimental, breaking free from societal norms, and, above all, honest. This makes his future endeavors something to watch out for because every chapter is unknown, waiting to be scripted.

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