Songwriting/Vocal Music
AI Statement: All songs are produced, written, recorded and published without the use of AI. This includes all harmonic, melodic or lyrical material.
Facts: (Expected release is November 21st) All music and lyrics were written and recorded by Gillian. Mastered by Rare Mastering in Minneapolis, MN. “Meant 2 B” is loosely based on the book “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J Maas. Referencing a fictional story about a young girl struggling to find her way, the song highlights the power of teamwork and friendship as the main character learns to overcome her fears, stand tall with her friends and help her community.
Teachable: Use this song to teach about storytelling and song form. Listen for the lyrics and how they relate to other friendship empowerment anthems like “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters. What’s the same and what’s different?
Coming soon in November, 2025. Will be available on all digital streaming platforms!
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Rise With The Sun
Written, recorded, mixed by Gillian. “Rise With the Sun” is a motivating pop song about believing in the power of your dreams. For maximum impact listen first thing in the morning. It’ll surely give you the energy to hit the ground running!
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Skyline - Bonus Tracks
Brand New Release! Included are 2 bonus tracks to accompany the upcoming release of “Rise With The Sun”. Listen and float away…
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Carousel
(Release Jan. 2022) Written, recorded, mixed by Gillian Desmarais. “Carousel”is song that embodies the feeling of meeting someone and following them through a musical masquerade. Spin round and round on a wild ride of upbeat synthesizers, disco drums and fun lyrics!
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Back To Life
With a single release in 2022 and an album releasing in 2024, “Back To Life” explores even deeper sentiments of love, loss and the rebirth of the soul. Recorded using flute, guitar, piano, vocals and a virtual orchestra, Gillian experiments with new instrument pairings, production techniques and deeply personal lyrics about overcoming heartbreak and seeing yourself again for the first time.
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Fly
Released January 2015, this album of original electronic music was recorded, mixed and mastered by Gillian Desmarais with final mastering engineer Nick Fiumefreddo. This EP represents the exploration of pop dance music alongside flute and other orchestral instruments. The lyrics remain optimistic and hopeful as each song tells a story of overcoming obstacles and following your heart.
