Majority of songs are made with heart- but this one is made with hospital. Please welcome Dr. Alejandro Estrada a working doctor who has done something very special in his music project ESTRADA. He is uniting two worlds that are totally opposite to each other: medicine and dark synth-pop music. His newest single You Are Not Alone is not just a song but a real message of hope to patients who are going through hard times but more so those who suffer in silence.
The song itself began with a true episode of Dr. Estrada and one of his patients. He has applied that experience to create a strong blend of alternative rock and synth that just knocks you out. The meaning is straightforward yet meaningful: nobody should need to go through tough times alone.
But now here is where it really gets interesting. The music video is made with the help of artwork, which is painted with the help of living bacteria and fungi, which were grown in lab dishes with the help of blood, urine, and other body fluids. It seems strange, but this is the beautiful way to demonstrate that even in the most medical, clinical contexts, there is a place where something significant and artistic can be found.
Dr. Estrada is preparing his debut full album titled W/L (the UK medical term, the waiting list). We had a chat with him on how he makes his music, his inspirations, and how he is making use of the sounds of daily life in the hospital and transforming it into something that is not only explosive but also endowed with optimism.
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Congratulations on your new single! What inspired you to write “You Are Not Alone”?Those patients with a serious illness who hid it from their families to avoid suffering. Whatever the reason for this decision, I just want to remind them that they are not alone in this difficult process.
Was there a specific moment or experience that sparked the creation of this song?I saw a specific patient in the clinic with a specific condition in this situation.
The title itself carries a powerful message—what does “You Are Not Alone” mean to you personally?No one will give you more support than your loved ones, but whatever the reason why this isn’t possible, you should always have the support of your medical team, and we (as a medical team) must also understand each patient’s personal situation.
Can you walk us through your creative process for this track—from the first idea to the final mix?It all started with the sound of a ventilator and a letter dictated to a patient with the results of a test. My bass provided the melody, and the analog synths did the rest.
How would you describe the sound or genre of “You Are Not Alone”? Did you try anything new sonically this time?This song is from my first album, which clearly reflects my synth-pop influence. I tried to keep all the songs in the same style, but on this one in particular, I combined acoustic drums and drum machines.
The song seems to touch on emotional resilience and connection. What message were you hoping listeners would take away?They are never alone on this difficult path of illness/medical conditions.
Is “You Are Not Alone” connected to any broader themes or stories you’re exploring in upcoming releases?Yes, my first album is called “W/L,” which is the medical term we use for “waiting list,” and it’s about the long wait times patients have to wait to be seen or treated in our medical institutions in the UK.
Will there be a music video or visualizer for the single? If so, what can we expect?I’ve created artistic figures using cultures of human fluids, including urine, blood, and even semen. I know it’s crazy, but what else can you expect from me if I’m a urologist? 🙂
What’s next for the ESTRADA Music Project? Any new music or collaborations on the horizon?A full album to be released very soon
What artists or albums have been inspiring you lately?The Smiths, Suede and Depeche Mode as my strong influences, but other most crazy things such as The Ninth Wave or Sleaford Mods
What do you listen to when you need to remind yourself that you are not alone?Morrissey, Bret Anderson and Alain Whyte I guess
