Curtain Call (EP)

## Singles

1. "Be Alright"
February 18, 2022
2. "Walk Away"
October 6, 2023

***Curtain Call*** is the debut EP by Giuliana Calandrucci. The title of the EP was revealed through the lead single's music video. The EP was independently released on November 17, 2023.

The project was a joint collaboration between Calandrucci and Sean Kennedy, the latter who co-wrote and produced every song. Sessions for the EP date as far back as August 2021 and continued through 2023.

## Background

Following their collaboration on Sean's third studio album, "Cross Your Mind", Kennedy encouraged Giuliana to begin working on her own music. Their first collaboration, "Be Alright" was released on February 18, 2022 as Giuliana's debut single. Following the release, Calandrucci expressed the idea of making an EP, however, no announcement came that year. On August 31, 2023, all of Calandrucci's socials were updated. On September 1, "Walk Away" was officially announced alongside its pre-order, for release on October 6. The song was marketed as the lead single from an upcoming EP. The song's music video premiered on October 18, 2023, and the title of the EP was revealed at the end of the video.

On November 3, 2023, Calandrucci officially announced the project, revealing the EP's cover art, track list, and releasing a trailer. Kennedy was confirmed to have produced all of the tracks on the EP, and he and Giuliana co-executive produced it.

## Title and Artwork

"Curtain Call" refers to the end of a show, when the performers come back on stage and take a final bow. Calandrucci was regularly in musicals throughout her life. The title also doubles as a metaphor for the closing of a chapter in Giuliana's life. The cover art depicts Calandrucci in a white dress against a black background. Half of her face is blurred out, and the EP's title is written above her in cursive. Giuliana's name does not appear on the artwork.

## Graphics

### Photoshoot

A photoshoot for the EP was conducted on set of the "Walk Away" music video. Two promotional shoots were also conducted for the EP's previous singles. All of the photos were taken by Sean Kennedy.

* Look 1
* Look 2
* Look 3
* Look 4

### Digital Booklet

1/8
## Singles

"Be Alright" was announced on January 17, 2022 and was officially released on February 18 as a promotional single.

The album's official lead single, "Walk Away" was announced and made available for preorder on September 1, 2023. It was officially released on October 6, 2023, marking the fourth collaboration between Calandrucci and Sean Kennedy. The song's music video premiered on October 18, 2023.

"**Be Alright**""**Walk Away**"
## Personnel

### Musicians

* Sean Kennedy – acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drum programming, electric guitar, keyboards, organ, percussion, piano, strings programming, synthesizer

### Production

* Roman Erafficci – engineer, mastering, mixing
* Sean Kennedy – engineer, mixing, production, programming

### Visuals and Design

* Giuliana Calandrucci – creative director
* Sean Kennedy – creative director, graphic design, photography

### Singers

* Giuliana Calandrucci – lead vocals, background vocals
* Sean Kennedy - background vocals (Tracks 2, 3, 4)

## References

1. ↑ Sean's Tweet About "Be Alright".
2. ↑ Giuliana's Official Instagram.
3. ↑ SHS Senior to Release Debut Single.
4. ↑ "Walk Away" Announcement.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Giuliana's "About" Page.