Edwin 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
If for some reason you do not want to use Paypal, esc.rec. also accepts payment through bank transfer. Send an email with you order to mailorder@escrec.com.
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.
I’m sure you all remember this ass-crack stage-hack. Well, Melle is back in Deventer. And he brought a friend. New songs by Melle de Boer (John Dear Mowing Club, Smutfish) and Henk Koorn (Hallo Venray)! A golden duo. Don’t miss it!
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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.
Coolhaven is a flexible group that flows in a realistic-kapitalistic way where it is needed and dries up where moisture is unnecessary. Since about 1999, Coolhaven is active in all directions: performances, movies, rock music, radio plays, theater and very dry, hermetic art. Anything goes. Coolhaven consists of Hajo Doorn, Peter Fengler and Lukas Simonis. Fortunately, they have something to say about themselves:
Hajo Doorn: “I myself love playing with attraction and repulsion. Trying to lure people in only to kick ‘m down later. That does not always work. Sometimes you notice that people are struggling. In our performances it’s all about confusing the audience so much, that at some point they can’t tell whether what we are doing is intended or not, or whether something is good or not. It requires a kind of virtuosity to give the public the idea that there is real craftsmanship in our actions, without being able to define exactly where. Every audience is looking for a satisfying moment. And we want them to be satisfied, but not in the way they know. We want to loosen them – yes, ambitious – and create a new framework. Within this new framework we feed them with good things or nothing at all.”
Peter Fengler: “The audience… there is a part that drops out and that is disappointing. But the part that isn’t deterred slowly enters another realm, where little guidance is offered. Some go home with a kind of doubt about whether that experience was something or nothing. The part that doesn’t care much for security is less troubled by this.”
Lukas Simonis: “An important feature is chaos, the refusal to reassure the customer, which we could if we wanted to. We provide no safety nets. We almost never make unstratified things. If you are experiencing a performance by Coolhaven you can be sure that there’s a tipping point in there somewhere.”
The bizarro radio play ‘De Planeet van de Oeroude Kinderen’ consists of three parts. Lyrically this play has some explicit content, which may not be entirely suitable for young children.
This ass-crack stage-hack is realized with financial contributions by the City of Deventer, Foundation Havenkwartier and Esc.rec.
Date: October 30, 2011
Doors open: 15:00
Start: 20:30
Entrance: 5 euro
Location: WILLIE in Havenkwartier, Mr.H.F. de Boerlaan 151 (rear entrance)
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