Universal Production Music France Launches Green Production Music Album
Meet the producers and artists behind the first album recorded in France for Universal Production Music's Green Production Music initiative, a dedicated commitment towards sustainable music-making. All 13 tracks have been produced by our environmentally conscious collaborators, including producers, songwriters and studio engineers. These artists have all embraced our Go Green guidelines for a sustainable future, and serve as a powerful inspiration to others in the music industry.
Green Production Music Album
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Jean-Baptiste Ayoub - The Role Model
When producer and composer Jean-Baptiste Ayoub settled in the Normandy countryside, he chose to set up his studio and property in the most environmentally friendly way possible. This included the installation of various sustainable systems, including solar panels, a heat pump, a compost bin and a water filter, to minimise his environmental footprint. Driven by the belief that "anyone can adapt their studio to be more sustainable to some extent," he continues to refine his sustainable practices.
Brice Davoli - The Conscious One
Award-winning composer and producer, Brice Davoli, has long been committed to eco-conscious production. He has adopted a zero-emissions approach to his daily travel, demonstrating how his commitment to sustainability extends beyond the studio.
Within his home studio, Brice leads by example with simple yet effective habits such as switching off all equipment after use. By ensuring that no instrument or computer is left on standby, he minimises unnecessary energy consumption, showing that when it comes to sustainability, every little helps.
Alice Lépine - Committed To Green
Winner of the 100% HER initiative in 2024, composer, producer, and performer, Alice Lépine, didn't think twice when she was offered the opportunity to work on this project.
Already deeply committed to environmental causes, Alice had no difficulty joining Universal Production Music's green initiative. By operating out of a sustainably-equipped home studio and commuting daily via electric bikes rentals, Alice demonstrates how she is able to integrate her eco-friendly values into both her professional and and personal life.
Joanna Wedin - In Her Oasis
Originally from Sweden, singer-songwriter, Joanna Wedin, grew up with a deep connection to nature that continues to define her life in Paris today. She lives surrounded by plants in her Parisian apartment, which houses her home studio as well as a verdant haven on her rooftop that fights for biodiversity in the city.
Beyond her green living space, Joanna integrates sustainability into her practices as a musician by using a green cloud platform for storing and transferring her music files. By addressing the environmental impact of digital data, she ensures that she remains as sustainable as possible in both her career as an artist and her home life.
Eddy Pradelles - Champion of Sobriety
A composer for Universal Production Music for the last fifteen years, Eddy Pradelles readily adopted eco-responsible production methods for this project.
As a lover of vintage instruments, Eddy prioritises 'energy sobriety' by repurposing old equipment instead of buying new gear. By meticulously preparing for his sessions, he ensures that only the essential equipment and devices are used for his recordings, avoiding any unnecessary energy consumption. "We avoid overconsumption," he explains, demonstrating that sustainable music-making is rooted in making simple and intentional choices that have a lasting impact.
Romain Laupy - The Neophyte
When working on the Green Production Music album, Romain Laupy took the opportunity to completely rethink his creative habits. "I had never reflected on what I could do in order to be more environmentally friendly," he admits.
Among his new eco-friendly resolutions, Romain switched his primary search engine to Ecosia, a platform famous for promoting sustainable practices. He also adopted more environmentally-friendly workflows, such as exporting his files as MP3s rather than WAVs to save storage space and significantly reduce energy used. "It allowed me to develop habits that I still use today," he says, showing that making small and meaningful eco-conscious changes can lead to a permanent change in mindset.
