We recently had the opportunity to work with engineer Aaron Hachen and the PCAP band: Prestige, to work together and record a full length album of original, positive music.
Photos by Aaron Hachen
A Private Concert outside the Mellon House
Engineer Aaron Hachen prepares equipment to record the group: Prestige
Guitarists Moïse Pierre and Charité Anous
Group in full swing recording the track: SAM WE L-R Smith, Chrisianne, Valencia, Blada, Yousgens, Elysee, Hippy Mic
Every morning the group met and headed to the studio for the day’s session.
Moïse Pierre
Elysee got the opportunity to act as audio assistant on the recording project and lay some vocals on a few tracks
Group L-R Valencia, Don Blada, Chrisiane, Rony, Charité
Jonas Surin : Drummer
The sun sets on an inspiring album
please enjoy the full album: Prestige Ansam N’ap Avanse (Together We Advance) streaming at the following link:
http://soundcloud.com/nicolas-atkins/sets/prestige-ansam-nap-avanse
1. Sam We- What I See -
A song about the current situation in Haiti and the artists unability to “go” or leave the country.
2. Kolera-Cholera
A fast paced song about cholera and what to do if you think you have it: “Run to Community Health”
3. Vakans-Vacation
The artists imagine an ideal vacation for two.
4. Fe Makak- Play the Fool
We all do interesting things to get by, Prestige expands on the subject.
5. Ti Moun Yo- Little Children
A song about the strife of Haiti’s youth and advocates for change in their schools and well-being.
6. Douz Janvye- 12 of January
The date of the catastrophic earthquake in Port Au Prince. “Thanks To God We Live On.”
7.Ankandreman- Extra Thing in Life
A song about the disabled community in Haiti after the earthquake. Avocates for community acceptance and community aide for those less abled
8. Jou A Rive- Day Has Come
A song for mothers on mothers day.
9. Bel Vwazin- Pretty Neighbor
A tale of one neighbors fondness for another.
10. Pote Kole – Stick Together
A tune about the power of community work. Ansam N’ap Avanse translates to “together we move forward.”
11. Lamou Sans Limite- Endless Love
a traditional Haitian love ballad.
