Víctor Ramírez and Marc Jonson collaborate to create captivating pop music, thoroughly enjoying their joint creative process. We had the opportunity to interview Marc regarding the release of “Turning on the Century, Vol.1,” while Victor provided insights on “Vol. II.”

Victor elucidated on the origins of their collaboration and highlighted the reasons behind its remarkable success. Furthermore, he emphasized that during the creative process, it becomes apparent early on whether a song possesses exceptional quality.

Marc and you enjoy working together. How come?

In 2015, a friend heard Marc Jonson’s music on Spanish radio and told me about it … This song was ‘Suddenly Sunshine.’ Then I contacted Marc immediately. After that, Ken Stringfellow and I recorded a version of it. Marc thought it was very good! That’s how this big adventure started. His songs are uniquely constructed with lyrical twists and turns. Gorgeous melodies. He’s so good!

It’s funny because we are something like 40 years apart in age, yet we still relate musically.
It’s very satisfying to be a part of this partnership… there is no time or age structure to follow… It is like a family in that way. As he always says: It speaks of artistic freedom!

Did you write the songs for Vol 1 and 2 in a wave, or were both albums born separately?

Some of them were already conceived. Other songs were born slowly. We had tons of songs that finally weren’t included. It’s great when you have much stuff to choose from. I’m very productive, but not as much as Marc is. He probably wrote over 100 songs that haven’t seen the light yet!

Night Full of Dreams is such a great song. When did you realize it was going to be special?

From the first minute! The lyrics of that song are something exceptional. Marc is not only a great singer, but a great writter too. I love everything about it.

How is the division of roles between you and Marc?

Marc had songs already recorded that were sent to me as individual files … then I added my parts. He did the same … he put his musical ideas on my tracks … that’s the funniest part; hearing what the other has contributed.

Ken Stringfellow mixed the first volume. He did a great job! But for Volume 2, Marc wanted to do it himself because he had very specific ideas for every song. Volume 1 is a bit different from Vol.2 … but they complement each other wonderfully; they are needed.

You will learn a lot from each other in such a collaboration. What has Marc learned from you?

That is something that you’d have to ask him directly. But I tell you something: One great thing about this unique association is that there always was a lack of ego during the whole process. I love that.

What makes you proud when you listen to the new albums?

Both are full of sounds that remind of Phil Spector and Brian Wilson but with our twist. I’m proud of it because it sounds totally like us.