About
Mahdood is a project conjured up one fateful morning in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After a historic After-Party – at a secret destination after the infamous Mustachio Bashio, a friend of mine (who’s name will remain unmentioned) pointed out that since I refer to everyone as “My Dude” that I should name my independent project after my colloquialism. Thus Mahdood was born.
The recipe is this: Begin with an MPC. Slowly mix in a piano. Add some bass. A touch of electric keys and synth. Sprinkle in a dash of jazz, a dollop of funk, a pinch of classical, a little hip-hop, some improv and a touch of class. Bake slowly at 1000 degrees for 15+ years and out of the puddle of whatever you’d like to call it: arises Mahdood. This is my attempt to get my music out there for myself and others to enjoy.
I consider myself a music lover first, and a musician second. Playing music gives me a sense of happiness and joy that I want to share with others. Music has often been the only consistent thing in my life. When there’s no words I can think of to express what I’m feeling, or no one there to listen, I can play a tune or put on a song and suddenly I feel better, and everything is okay for one moment. If you’ve ever been at a live show, when your favorite band is doing the impossible, for that one moment, everything feels right in the world. Music seems like one of the only things that can truly bring happiness in these fucked up times we’re living in. It’s a way to escape but also a way to say the things that words can’t say. After over 15 years of honing my craft as a pianist, it’s high time I contribute something to the world.
Mahdood Music LLC: Independent. Intentional. Artist-Owned
Mahdood Music is an independent record label based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. created in an attempt to get some of Mahdood’s music out into the world. My stage name is Mahdood so it just made sense to branch off of that and form Mahdood Music LLC, the record label. My intention is to create original music that’s not easily definable in terms of genres. I’m bringing my 15 years of experience behind the ivories to produce some off the wall shit.
It’s hard enough being an independent musician these days. This is something I’m doing in an attempt to appeal to broader audiences, add some professionalism, and get my music recognized on an international level. As an independent music producer, I create and promote original music. Showcasing my love for piano, artistry, and the game. My dream is to further this through live performance, videos, photos, and merchandise on my artist-created label – Mahdood Music LLC.