One of the main draws for me when it came to getting involved with this project was the fact I felt this was a story that wasn’t being told by many others. I personally never looked beyond the surface of the sea to consider all the atrocities and crimes that happen above and below water. Ian’s holistic reporting opened my eyes to the harsh reality. The videos, pictures, audio and testimonies collected by Ian throughout his voyage provided me with great insight not only into the stories of The Outlaw Ocean but into Ian’s own experiences in all the different situations.

Producing music for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project was a challenging albeit exciting task. I tried to create an album in which each track was connected and created a story, from beginning to middle to end. My first two tracks served as an introduction, both for my album and the themes of The Outlaw Ocean. They are dramatic and melancholic at the same time, whereas the following two were more tense. I ended my album with a note of hope that shines despite the darkness.

In producing my usual style of music, my goal is to impact the dance floor. However, for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, I’ve been able to make music that can impact people, revealing the truth of The Outlaw Ocean.

Gabriel Evoke