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FOOTPRINTS (Band)

The band FOOTPRINTS was formed way back in 2000 by four young friends (including the current members Jurgen Scicluna, Keith Scicluna and Hilary Spiteri) residing in the same neighbourhood of Qormi and keen to share their love for music. The current line-up consists of five band members being Jurgen Scicluna (Vocals and Keys), Hilary Spiteri (Guitars and Backing Vocals), Bernard Catania (Guitars), Keith Scicluna (Bass) and Ivan Cassar (Drums & Percussion).

Throughout the years, the band was invited to play in various events and youth gatherings in Malta. Footprints took part in the yearly KDZ World Youth Day Song Contest and the band was always awarded with a special mention for best lyrics and best performance. Furthermore, 2008 has been a very good year for the band with its participation in the 'Awakening Asaph' compilation, the XFM Virtual Rockstar competition and the release of the first single, 'Red Lines'. ‘Red Lines’ has been included in the 'Malta Rocks' compilation which was launched in July 2008.

In 2009, Footprints worked jointly with the Gift of Life Foundation to promote the beauty of life and its safeguarding. The single entitled ‘Gift of Life’ was recorded at Doyaya Studios under the direction of Boris Cezek. ‘The Gift of Life’ was the song which showcased the band and its musical talents. In fact soon after a music video, directed and produced by Rene Rossignaud, was launched on local media which was a valid means in spreading this positive message. The year 2009 was full of activities for the Band with its participation in Notte Bianca, Puttinu Cares Marathon, KNPD outreaches and various other concerts in Malta and Gozo.

During 2010, the Band started working on an album containing all its original songs compiled since its formation. Nevertheless, apart from the studio work, Footprints were busy on the road with live performances such as the KDZ World Youth Day Song Contest 2010 and the Valletta Waterfront Christian Concert held in April 2010 on the occasion of the Pope’s visit to Malta.

In 2011, Footprints marked its ten year anniversary, which was celebrated with the official release and launch of their debut album entitled ‘777’. The album showcases eight original songs which focus on one’s life pilgrimage in God’s presence and love. The album was accompanied by a music video, directed by Rene Rossignaud, featuring one of the album’s headliners ‘The Long-Lined Road’. Subsequently, ‘Here Before You’ and ‘Listen’ were released to compliment the band’s constant appearance on local media and various invitations to perform during national fundraising activities including ‘L-Istrina’, ‘Dar tal-Providenza Fundraising’ and ‘Ohloq Tbissima’ Marathon.

During 2012, Footprints continued with their busy live schedule, whilst also finding time to compose new original songs. During the end of 2013 the band started on a new project together with ‘Agenzija Sedqa’ and ‘Agenzija Zghazagh’. This musical project had the aim to provide awareness in relation to drug abuse. This project was funded by the European Union. A new single together with a Music Video entitled ‘Stick No Bills’ written by Hilary Spiteri, was launched in May 2013. The song speaks about the realities of drug abuse and how prejudices and ‘labeling’ damage society. The song was recorded and produced by Manolito Galea at Lito’s Place Studios and the Music Video directed and produced by Take 2 Entertainment. Footprints also be performed at two live concerts in order to promote the ‘Stick No Bills’ campaign.

2013 was a busy year for the band with a number of live performances. In the meantime Footprints started writing new material for a new album. During the summer of 2013 the first demos were recorded and actual recording started at the band’s own Studio in April 2014. The band collaborated collaborating with Daniel Bezzina of ‘ArtinSound Studio’ in order to mix and master the tracks for the new Footprints’ album. The second studio album of the band by the name of ‘Backbench’ was released in May 2015. Singles from the new album such as ‘Echoes of Praise’, ‘The Ballad of the Good Thief’ and ‘Goodbye’ were successful in introducing the music of the band Footprints to new audiences.

In the year 2016 the band started working on an album made up of original songs written in the Maltese language. The result was the album ‘Gheruq’ which contained 14 original songs in Maltese and which was released by the bank in October 2016. The band followed up the release of this third studio album by organising a string of worship events in various localities in Malta.

Shortly after, Footprints started work on the recording of new material for the new album 'We Are' which is a collection of 11 original songs written and recorded by the band during the last three years. It is the fourth studio album of the band and a follow up to the album ‘Gheruq’. The songs on ‘We Are’ comprise a more mature and powerful sound by the band and explore various themes such as political, religious, philosophical and existential themes. There are protest songs such as ‘The Fight’ and ‘Who do you think you are?’ and songs exploring philosophical themes such as ‘Leave Me Alone’ and ‘In the End’. The album also has its fair share of songs inspired by Christian values such as 'Another Way', ‘Lead Us’ and ‘Broken’ - of which the last two songs are fully-fledged Christian Worship songs.

The album was recorded, mixed and produced by the band members themselves and features a variety of rock influences from Indie Rock to Alternative Rock. Footprints launched its’ fourth studio album ‘We Are’ to a packed audience during a concert held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Bay Street in early August 2019. The album ‘We Are’ has been nominated for the ‘Best Album’ award at the Malta Music Awards held in March 2020 – this was hailed as a great achievement and a new milestone for the band Footprints. The band is currently working on new material for its upcoming album and on a new music video.

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