THE BEGINNING OF XALO
Legacy in Sound
Only 3,333 people will be part of this campaign.
About this Launch
In 1964, French artist Jacqi recorded an album that was never released.
Sixty years later, her grandson Talain is restoring those master tapes
and reimagining her work through his own record.
In 1964, French artist Jacqi recorded an album that was never released. Sixty years later, her grandson Talain is restoring those master tapes and reimagining her work through his own record.
Funds raised will go directly toward restoring his grandmère's compositions, purchasing master rights,
and producing the records, music videos, visual artwork, and limited-edition vinyl pressings.
Funds raised will go directly toward restoring his grandmère's compositions, purchasing master rights, and producing the records, music videos, visual artwork, and limited-edition vinyl pressings.
Your contribution also helps build XALO RECORDS; PR, merchandise, and a visual world.
Your contribution also helps build XALO RECORDS; PR, merchandise, and a visual world.
In Production Now
Grandmère's 1964 Record
Initial Transfer Complete
First mastering pass finished by Becker Mastering.
Noise Reduction & De-Clicking
Spectral repair applied to remove pops and surface noise.
EQ Restoration
Phase alignment + tonal balancing underway.
Final Mastering & Vinyl Prep
Archival clean pass, dynamics matched, and final polish before lacquer cutting.
Visuals in Development
Vinyl package design and proof-of-concept
animation that will double as a music video.
Talain's Record
Recording Ongoing
Approximately half the album recorded.
New Songs in Development
Additional pieces ready to enter production.
Session Musicians
Hiring live musicians to replace programmed instrumentation.
Mixing Pending
To begin once final tracking is complete.
Mastering Pending
Final mastering after mixes are complete.
Artwork in Progress
Album visuals and identity being designed.
Only 3,333 spots are available.
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What's Inside the Packages
Limited Edition Print
This art print celebrates my grandmother's legacy,designed exclusively for select tiers.
Art by YALDA SEPAHPOUR
Premium Apparel
Choose between a sweater or hoodie, each designed specifically for higher tiers and crafted with care.
45 RPM 7" Vinyl Record
A restored recording from my grandmother's 1964 sessions, paired with a single reimagining across generations, pressed as a limited archival 7" vinyl.
Fiscally Sponsored By
This project is fiscally sponsored by SIMA Studios, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing financial oversight. Secure payment processing via Stripe • Limited-edition authenticity with hand-numbering • Transparent refund and exchange policy on request.