Pedro Bustamante Transforms Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” into Danceable Pop and Embarks on a New Chapter in His Career
At 21, the singer-songwriter from Campinas releases the third single from his album, blending pop, funk and K-pop influences while taking on different stages of the music video’s creation
There are artists who perform a song. There are those who take part in its creation. And then there are those who seek to transform every detail of a work into an extension of their own identity. At 21, Pedro Bustamante places himself firmly in this third category.
A singer, songwriter, performer, and Music student at Unicamp, the artist, born in Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, presents “Noite Estrelada” (“The Starry Night”) on September 9, the third single from an album he has been independently developing. The following day, September 10, the track is accompanied by a music video that translates one of the most renowned paintings in art history into the language of pop: Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.
The reference does not appear solely as a visual concept. Pedro brought the artwork into the very structure of the performance, creating a vibrant, nocturnal and choreographed atmosphere in which dance, lighting, fashion and stage effects come together. The idea is to transform the sense of movement present in the painting into a music video designed for a generation accustomed to experiencing music through the impact of imagery as well.
“I wanted the music video to be a modern reinterpretation of the painting. I envisioned the choreography as a kind of reproduction of the artwork in motion, as if each dancer were the city being illuminated. The song is dance-driven, so I needed the visuals to carry that same energy, with movement, color and freedom,” Pedro explains.
The result is a vibrant, dance-oriented pop production featuring funk-pop elements, a catchy chorus designed to stay in listeners’ heads, and choreography that is easy to recreate. The intention is for “Noite Estrelada” to be not only heard, but danced to as well.
The track is aimed particularly at Generation Z, an audience Pedro knows well not only as an artist, but also as a creator immersed in a culture in which music, dance, fashion and audiovisual storytelling are no longer separate worlds.
From Van Gogh’s Painting to the Dance Floor
Choosing Van Gogh may seem like an unusual direction for a pop song. For Pedro, however, there is a direct connection between the painting and the way he sees his own music.
The Starry Night is defined by movement, contrast and intensity. In the music video, these elements are reinterpreted through choreography, lighting and the presence of a large ensemble of dancers. Pedro was directly involved in developing the choreography alongside Gaaby Mendes and Marcus Mariano, transforming the artistic reference into a collective performance.
The production also incorporates fireworks and a nighttime aesthetic that reinforces the sense of spectacle. The video is directed by Pedro Bustamante, Kawan Lima, Gaaby Mendes and Jhonatan Komatsu, with editing by Kawan Lima, Pedro and Gaaby.
The styling follows the same approach to visual storytelling. All of the pieces were designed specifically for the project by Campinas-based designer Maurício Mazzon, connecting the production to the city where Pedro was born and where he is developing his artistic career.
“I wanted everything to speak to each other. It wasn’t simply about adding a reference to The Starry Nightand making a pop song. The idea was to build a universe in which the music, choreography, styling, lighting and dancers all told the same story,” the singer explains.
An Artist Who Wants to Be Behind Every Detail
The project’s creative authorship is also reflected in its process. Pedro is not simply at the center of the camera. He takes part in different stages of bringing his work to life, from music to audiovisual production.
The approach is consistent with a journey that began at an early age. At six, he started studying piano. At 12, he began singing and later developed an interest in songwriting. The son of a Mexican father and musician who worked as a drummer, he grew up close to the musical environment and eventually turned that experience into a professional path.
Now in his third year of a Music degree at the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Pedro balances his academic education with his original projects. Before “Noite Estrelada,” he released “Superstar” in 2024 and “Meia-Noite” in 2025, projects that have helped shape his artistic identity.
For the new single, this creative involvement also extends to the music video. In addition to being part of the directing and editing teams, Pedro was involved in the choreography and overall conception of the project.
“I like to understand and be part of every stage of the process because every choice changes the final result. When I’m composing, I’m already imagining the performance. When I think about the music, I also think about what I want people to feel when they watch the video. To me, there isn’t such a clear division between singing, dancing, producing and creating the visual identity,” he says.
Between Anitta, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and K-pop
Musically, Pedro builds his repertoire from references that move across different sides of pop. Miley Cyrus, Anitta and Ariana Grande are among the artists who form part of his creative universe, alongside the aesthetic and performance power of K-pop.
This combination helps explain the concept behind “Noite Estrelada”: a highly visual track built for performance and accompanied by choreography that can come to life beyond the music video itself.
For Pedro, music and image are part of the same artistic construction. Rather than treating the music video simply as a promotional tool for a song, the singer is focused on creating a universe around each release, bringing together sound, dance, styling and storytelling.
The New Prince of Brazilian Pop?
At 21, Pedro Bustamante is still at the beginning of his journey, but “Noite Estrelada” reveals an artist interested in occupying a space that demands more than a good voice. The project combines music, dance, fashion, direction and visual storytelling in an attempt to present not just a track, but an entire universe.
It is also the third step in an album being unveiled gradually, allowing audiences to follow the development of his artistic identity.
If the goal is to win over Generation Z, Pedro seems to understand that the challenge is not simply to release a song. You have to create a moment.
And “Noite Estrelada” is born precisely from that idea: transforming a reference that has endured for more than a century into a contemporary, dance-driven and visually spectacular pop experience.
In Van Gogh’s sky, the stars seem to move. In Pedro Bustamante’s universe, they now dance as well.
Credits
Music video filming: Santos Dumont Aeronautical Condominium, June 21, 2026
Music: Pedro Bustamante
Mixing and mastering: Beatwill
Executive production: Marco Rodriguez
Direction: Pedro Bustamante, Kawan Lima, Gaaby Mendes and Jhonatan Komatsu
Editing: Kawan Lima, Pedro Bustamante and Gaaby Mendes
Choreography: Gaaby Mendes and Marcus Mariano
Dancers: Alícia Connagin, Danilo Tomazio, Gaaby Mendes, Gabriel Mascarenhas, Gustavo Oliveira, Jeff Silva, Jhonatan Komatsu, João Pedro Alves, Kat Silva, Leticia Jesus, Marcus Mariano, Martin Asaf, Mayara Miquelotto, Mikaella Cristina, Sofia Crespo, Victor Montoya and Yasmin Miquelotto.
Makeup: Edson Barreto
Styling: Maurício Mazzon
Lighting and sound: DJ Phillip Festas & Eventos
Filming and audiovisual production: Lima Produções
Photography: Larissa Lima
Generators: Scali Geradores
Tents: Camp Tendas
Pyrotechnic show: LM Gatti – Grupo Flames
Social media: Isabela Simião, Amarylliz Fukuoka and Alandra Almeida
Location: Santos Dumont Aeronautical Condominium
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