Need artwork for a jazz/ electronica record released on US label.

Romain Collin

I am a professional pianist, about to release my second record on a US label for which I need artwork.

I need to have artwork designed for my 2nd record, which will be released worldwide on a US label. The format will be a 4 PANEL DIGIPACK.

The record is a crossover between contemporary jazz, pop/ electronica, and movie soundtrack. It is very cinematic, melodic and pretty dark. I am looking for artwork that reflects this music, you can check out excerpts of my record at: http://soundcloud.com/ppkhn/sets/the-calling-1/

Ideally I wouldn't be putting pictures of myself on the cover as it is very explicit, but I have to anyway (please see pics attached- note: those pics are not in full res. yet), in order to comply with the label requirements.

I am looking for a cover that is elegant, distinct and powerful. For references, I love all Radiohead covers (esp. OK Computer, Amnesiac) but also Seal covers for instance (simple, strong and leaves room for thoughts...).

I am very excited to see what you come up with!..

TEXT CONTENT FOR THE ARTWORK:

COVER:

ROMAIN COLLIN
THE CALLING

INSIDE PAGES:

THANK YOU:

My deepest thanks for their love and enduring support to my parents, my brother Al, Little One, Kina, Yann & Karim.

For bringing this project to life with hard work and dedication, I would like to thank Matt Pierson, Nicolas Farmakalidis, Luques Curtis, Kendrick "KADS" Scott, John Shannon, Adrian Daurov, Pat Rustici and everyone at Palmetto Records, Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, Meredith McCandless and Fab at Flux Studio, Jeremy Loucas, Steinway and Sons, Ingrid Hertfelder, Takashi Matono, Yaara Sumeruk, Yann Romanson and Coredge Prod (http://www.coredge-prod.com)

I also would like to thank Liliane, Yumiko-san, Ishida-san, Fredrika Stahl, the whole Conley familiy, Takashi Tsuzuki, jorScan, Lucas, Oli Rockberger, Tony Grey, Jerome Jennings, Ben Williams, Sam Minaie, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Meghan and Revive Da Live, Christian Ver Halen and the Blue Note NY, Spike at Smalls.

Credits:

Romain Collin piano, programming
Luques Curtis double bass
Kendrick Scott drums
John Shannon guitar (tracks 1,5,7)
Adrian Daurov cello (tracks 5,7)
Recorded by Meredith McCandless at flux studio, additional recording by Jeremy Loucas
Mixed by Nicolas Farmakalidis
Mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound
Photography by Ingrid Hertfelder
Cover design by ???
Hair styling by Takashi Matono

BACK COVER:

1. Storm 2:25
2. The Calling 7:32
3. Runner's High 5:24
4. Stop This Train 4:02
5. Burn. Down. 6:15
6. Pennywise The Clown 5:08
7. Greyshot 5:57
8. Strange 7:01
9. Nica's Dream 6:36
10. Airborne 5:17
11. Aftermath 2:59
12. One Last Try 5:48

All tracks composed and arranged by Romain Collin except tr.4 by J. Mayer and tr.9 by H. Silver.

Produced by Matt Pierson
Co-produced by Romain Collin and Nicolas Farmakalidis

http://WWW.ROMAINCOLLIN.COM