In this 17th edition of ass-crack stage-hack you can listen to the old fashioned radio play ‘De Planeet van de Oeroude Kinderen’ in an archaic setting, performed live by Coolhaven. Read more overhere. Or here.
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October 29, 23:00-3:00 hrs. in Het Burgerweeshuis, Deventer: The third edition of The Diamond Exchange, with Theo Ploeg and Roy Hessels.
Theo Ploeg is journalist/reviewer for a.o. OOR and Gonzo Circus. But that’s not all… read an impressive list of his (past) activities overhere. Roy Hessels is chief editor of Eclectro.nl and a musician himself. Could be a very interesting match again. Also because they’ve never actually met… exciting!
You have to pay 7 euro to get in, but then you also get to enjoy Deventer Dub Sessions with Trus’me en Ferdi Blankena & Sense Unique.
UPDATE: Theo Ploeg can’t make it. He’s ill. Luckily I could find a worthy replacement on this short notice: Michael Rhebergen (Mical Rhebess).
TweetEdwin van der Heide is back in Deventer for his unique collaboration with Maryan Geluk in the exhibition Imaginary Landscape in Kunstenlab (October 22-December 11). The opening is on October 23, 16:00 hrs.
I know I’m going to be there. Are you?
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Today you can start ordering Twee (Two), the second album by Gluid. You could order it blind without any risk at all (I promise you it’s really that good), but for those who hesitate to take my word for it, please listen to it first. You can do that here. Enjoy!!
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Title: Twee
Artist: Gluid
Format: CD-R (in digipak) / Download (paid)
Catalog#: esc.rec.31
Price: 8 euro
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01 Where R U From? (4.52)
02 Drupp (6.33)
03 Chasing David (6.12)
04 Into The Woods (3.52)
05 Mek (6.03)
06 Liboso (5.48)
07 Plants (5.28)
08 Jean (4.29)
09 Sharp Co-operation (5.12)
10 Dark Screen (3.23)
Written and produced by: Bram van den Oever
Monica van Zaane – Harp on ‘Where R U From?’
René de Wilde – Vibraphone on ‘Liboso’ and ‘Plants’
Ashley Rook – Zoomhose on ‘Jean’
Jasper Koekoek – Additional sounds and help on ‘Where R U From?’ and ‘Sharp Co-operation’
Mixed and mastered by: René de Wilde
Design and artwork by: Harco Rutgers
Click here to view the Creative Commons License (BY/NC/SA) that applies to this work.
After the critically acclaimed and overwhelming debut album ‘Gluid’ in 2006, we now finally have it’s successor, entitled ‘Twee’ (Two). That it took some time is not surprising, producer Bram van den Oever (aka Gluid) has been busy…
Mid 2007 the project ‘Binnensuis’ was released by esc.rec. in a limited edition. This was a half-hour soundtrack for a performance in which the symbiosis of monologue, dance, theatre and music made sure that you were irresistibly drawn into the wonderful but insane world of the main character.
Many theatre soundtrack commissions followed. From 2007 to early 2010, Bram van den Oever almost continuously worked on (live) soundtracks for theatre plays and dance performances. Intensive processes in which music primarily serves to complete the greater picture. In this period he also shined with a Gluid composition for the Herfsttonen festival in Okkenbroek, released by esc.rec. as well. The little time he had left in between jobs, he spent on sketching and finishing most songs for this album.
In comparison to his debut, ‘Twee’ is probably a bit less introvert, although entering the world of Gluid continues to be an immersive experience. Which is a good thing. Compositions have grown even richer in texture and sound. The production methods have also changed somewhat. Where he once restricted himself by only working with field recordings as a source material, he is now free of these restrictions and has introduced actual instruments into his music. Field recordings still play a major role in his compositions though. One restriction remains and that is the equipment. This album was almost entirely made on the nearly fossilized AKAI S2000 sampler and ATARI 1040 ST computer. Amazing.
With his debut and other projects, Gluid has raised expectations high. Expectations he gracefully fulfilled in this new gem. Enjoy.
If you feel compelled to share your opinion after listening to this release, please feel free to leave your review in the comments below.
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