Releases September 16, 2021
Javier Infante | electric guitar
Pablo Rodríguez, Karin van Kooten | violin
Yanna Pelser | viola, voice
Thomas van Geelen | cello
Compositions by Javier Infante, except “Amazigh” by Pablo Rodríguez
Arrangements by Javier Infante and Pablo Rodríguez
Produced by Javier Infante and North Sea String Quartet
Recorded by Frans de Rond at MCO Studio 2, Hilversum, 27-29 July 2020
Mixed & Mastered by Chris Weeda at Studio Rapenburg, Amsterdam
Artwork by Noburo Takahashi
This album is produced with the support of the Sena Muziekproductiefonds and Canarias Cultura en Red.
© 2021 Javier Infante & North Sea String Quartet. All rights reserved.
Through eight fascinating pieces written by Javier Infante, influences from North African music (Berbers/Amazighs), Sephardic songs and contemporary jazz are intermingled. Likewise, the Dutch quartet pushes the groovy character character of these songs through its rhythmic strength and innovative percussive sounds. At times, there seems to be a drummer in the room! The vast electric guitar and string solos give rise to a strong creative and experimental spirit, interspersing beautiful melodies with powerful rhythmic passages.
Released January 9, 2019
All songs written by Roland Satterwhite.
Roland Satterwhite – plucked viola & voice
Pablo Rodríguez, Karin van Kooten – violin
Yanna Pelser – viola
Thomas van Geelen – cello
Recorded at Benedek Records. Berlin. October 2018
Jamie Collier | Recording engineer
Pablo Rodríguez & Roland Satterwhite | Mixing & design
Songs for flying is the outcome of a remarkable collaboration between Berlin-based singer and violist Roland Satterwhite and the Dutch North Sea String Quartet. Roland’s soulful songwriting gets embodied by his deep, compelling voice and the sensitive playing of the string quartet, resulting in breathtaking sincerity. The songs are about life and love, snails and dignity, about freedom and commitment; each of them able to give wings to the listener.
Released September 18, 2018
Pablo Rodríguez, Karin van Kooten | violin
Yanna Pelser | viola
Thomas van Geelen | cello
Recorded at Dippelstudio. Schiedam. June 2018
Thomas Dippel | Recording engineer
Pablo Rodríguez | Mixing & design
Photography by Martin Buchholtz
© 2018 North Sea String Quartet. All rights reserved
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.
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