Our second EP is the result of a journey through different musical fields and genres, broadening our horizons and stirring our imagination. Aside from compositions that are influenced by Irish and Canary Island folk music, we’ve included our very first arrangement of African music. In contrast to these folk tunes, you will hear compositions that show another side of the quartet: intimate and sensitive storytelling.
The pieces Drifting and Indecisive set off in the wandering mind of a dreamy character. An intense love story is being told in Snow Suite, a three-part composition with influences from Turkish, rock and contemporary classical music. Lastly, this EP contains two snippets from a 30-minute free improvisation we did at the end of the recording session. Through these fragments you will hear our funky and playful side.
Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4iPWDvY74
One of our tightest tunes that we ever released, composed by our talented violinist, George Dumitriu! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful audience that surrounded us and filled the atmosphere with their incredible energy.
Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.
Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/ko9DxKeAl0I
A danceable triptych entirely inspired by drum ‘n bass and EDM. Here, Pablo Rodríguez uses an electronic ‘stompbox’ to mimic the sound of a bass drum. Effects such as ‘delay’ and ‘distortion’ are mimicked acoustically. A wide range of innovative percussive techniques are unleashed on the string instruments, and there is plenty of room for improvisation.
Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.
Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.
‘Cryptosplash’ has an angular theme inspired by Steve Coleman and Vijay Iyer, with room for improvised solo moments.
Audio: Volver Studio
Video: Red Sun Video Concepts
Recorded at Dock Zuid, Tilburg,
The Netherlands © 2023
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/8721Ummr5Sc?si=vKHWWXSeZjldJUy_
You can call it chamber jazz, but the members of the North Sea String Quartet will be the last ones to try and limit their work by mere stylistic descriptions. As improvising string players active in the Dutch music scene, they are influenced by classical, world and folk music. Four creative minds combining their full potential and diverse musical backgrounds, creating a unique sound, and having a lot of fun in doing so.
Youtube URL: https://youtu.be/8721Ummr5Sc?si=vKHWWXSeZjldJUy_
You can call it chamber jazz, but the members of the North Sea String Quartet will be the last ones to try and limit their work by mere stylistic descriptions. As improvising string players active in the Dutch music scene, they are influenced by classical, world and folk music. Four creative minds combining their full potential and diverse musical backgrounds, creating a unique sound, and having a lot of fun in doing so.
“Last Ferry” is a minimalist and sensitive piece that ends with harmonic improvisation inspired by a ferry trip in Helsinki.
Audio: Volver Studio
Video: Red Sun Video Concepts
Recorded at Dock Zuid, Tilburg,
The Netherlands © 2023