Bringing The Darkness To The Light with Catherine Nadal Relentless Dreams: Glaucco Ginard on Brazil, Spain, Billy Sheehan, and the Gods of Rock Guest, Glaucco Ginard from the band Relentless Gods From Rio Roots to a Life in Spain In this episode of Bringing the Darkness to the Light, host Catherine Nadal welcomes Glaucco Ginard, singer-songwriter of the band Relentless Gods. Catherine introduces him as a musician she met through Instagram and begins by exploring his background, including his childhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, his current life in Mallorca, Spain, and his long-standing relationship with music and sports. Glaucco shares that he played soccer in Brazil, trained with clubs including Flamengo, and eventually built a life in Spain after meeting his wife, who has strongly supported his songwriting and music career. Rhythm, Family, and the Guitar as a Songwriter’s Tool Glaucco explains that rhythm is central to his musical identity, saying that without rhythm there is no groove, and without groove there is no magic. He describes the influence of Brazilian music, including samba and bossa nova, on his right-hand guitar technique, even when he is playing within a rock framework. Although he began with drums and studied music theory, he also learned classical guitar and came to understand harmony through guitar and piano. He credits family musical influences, including relatives who played bolero and bossa nova, as part of the sound and feeling that shaped him from childhood. Stage Work, Broadway Material, and Cover-Band Experience Catherine asks Glaucco about his involvement with theatrical and Broadway-style material, including Grease and Les Misérables. Glaucco recalls audition experiences in Rio and São Paulo, vocal testing, and discovering that his voice covered a wide range. He also discusses his work in cover and tribute projects, including Whitesnake to Be Continued, connected to the hard rock scene around Rio and the Hard Rock Cafe era. This leads into a discussion of major rock singers such as David Coverdale, Bruce Dickinson, and Axl Rose, whose vocal power and range Glaucco admires. The Billy Sheehan Connection A major focus of the interview is Glaucco’s connection with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan. Glaucco explains that a friend encouraged him to contact Billy through Instagram, and to his surprise, Billy responded warmly. What began as a request for Billy to play on one song expanded into multiple tracks, with Billy ultimately contributing bass lines to several songs on Glaucco’s album. Glaucco speaks with deep admiration for Billy’s technique, tone, humility, and musical generosity, describing him as a master and one of the greatest rock bass players ever. Relentless Gods and “My Dream Is On” Catherine and Glaucco then discuss Relentless Gods, the project title connected to his newer work and collaboration with major musicians. He recounts attending Mr. Big’s Big Finish Tour in Rio, meeting members of the band, and feeling overwhelmed when Eric Martin recognized him and said Billy had spoken highly of him. Catherine plays “My Dream Is On,” a song tied to Glaucco’s dream of performing, connecting with heroes, and seeing music open doors he once only imagined. The song becomes a reflection of persistence, gratitude, and the feeling of being “here again” with the dream still alive. “Sweet Little Teacher” and Songs With Personal History The interview also highlights “Sweet Little Teacher,” a song Glaucco connects to his school years, a teacher named Silvana, and a moment of youthful boldness when he stood up in front of students to say something meaningful to her. He explains that the song was older but later remodeled and included on the current album. Catherine plays the track, allowing the audience to hear how Glaucco blends memory, affection, and rock songwriting into a personal musical story. Before moving to the final song, Catherine also gives Glaucco space to share his social media information and hint at upcoming announcements involving Brazil, recording, and future work with musicians connected to the project. “Ariane and I,” Love, Mythology, and the Soul Beyond One Life The final featured song is “Ariane and I,” which Glaucco says is about his wife and is also tied to mythology. He discusses Ariadne, Theseus, the labyrinth, the Minotaur, constellations, Sagittarius, and the discovery of mythic connections that felt meaningful to him personally. The conversation also moves into consciousness, soul projection, past lives, and the idea that talent or memory may carry across lifetimes. Catherine responds warmly to this spiritual dimension, and the interview closes with “Ariane and I,” a love song that blends personal devotion, mythological imagery, and Glaucco’s belief that music can reconnect people with something deeper than one lifetime.
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