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Machinefabriek \u2013 (Ver)pulver
It had been a while since I made a 7-inch. Melodrama was released in 2019, so it was about time for a new one. Here\u2019s (Ver)pulver. Two short, raw and abstract pieces with a bit of a cinematic feel to \u2018em. Hand-cut on lathe by the fine Champion Version label.<\/p>\n
Rutger Zuydervelt \u2013 Microtopia (original game score)
The second game I scored, after Astroneer. Microtopia was developed by Floris Kaayk (with whom I worked before) and Tijmen Meijer, and has just been released. If you dig Astroneer you might actually like Microtopia too, as there\u2019s quite a few similarities between the two automation games; it\u2019s all about finding resources, building things, etc. This time though, the player controls an android ant colony.<\/p>\n
European Soundtrack Award nomination
Last week came the nice surprise that my score for Margarida Cardoso\u2019s beautiful film Banzo was nominated for an European Soundtrack Award, organized by the French No Limit Festival (dedicated to films and soundtracks). I\u2019m nominated in the category \u2018discovery\u2019, for composers\u2019 first feature film scores\u2026 which is weird, since I\u2019ve scored two feature films before, but hey, it\u2019s still an honour. The festival and award ceremony will be held in Strasbourg, starting March 21. The website is in French, but if that isn\u2019t a problem, it\u2019s below. (The text in the image above is a translation of the jury review)<\/p>\n
New Frontlinie episode
For my Dutch-speaking audience\u2026 Another episode of Bram Vermeulen\u2019s documentary series Frontlinie for VPRO. This time it\u2019s about Kosovo: the NATO troops stationed there, and the discord with Serbia. As always it\u2019s heavy stuff, but worth seeing (and hearing). Watch it on NPOstart<\/p>\n
Two live gigs coming up
Both in March, and both Belgium flavoured collaborations<\/p>\n
20 March, Predikherenkerk, Leuven (BE), with Youran
Excited to be a part of this project by Joachim Badenhorst again, after performing in Rotterdam during North Sea Round Town, in 2023 and 2024. This time it\u2019s in Leuven, Belgium, in the Predikheren church. Besides Joachim and me, Tsubasa Hori (percussion), Simon Jermyn (bass and guitar), Alistair Payne (trumpet), and Nabou Claerhout (trombone) will be on stage. It\u2019s gonna be magical! Info\/tickets<\/p>\n
30 March, LantarenVenster, Rotterdam (NL), with Donder
An afternoon concert with Belgium (avant) jazz trio Donder, with whom I in Ghent, early 2024. While the Youran gig is scored, this gig with Donder will be all improv. It\u2019ll also be comfy, with the audience lying on bean bags or yoga mats, and the performers in the middle of the room. Sleeping is totally allowed. Info\/tickets<\/p>\n
Meander performances
Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam (NL)<\/p>\n
Meander, the circus\/dance performance by Marta & Kim, Knot on Hands, and Felix Zech, can still be experienced in the Netherlands. Two performances coming soon in Amsterdam and Utrecht, and another one in May, at the Circusstad Festival in Rotterdam. Go see it if you can, it\u2019s amazing! And if you dig the music, the soundtrack album is still available\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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