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Innerwoud Release New Album Mirre

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As we head inexorably toward the darkest day of the year, what better time to indulge a bit of full-on string-based melancholy. Enter the contemplative solo work of Ghent, Belgium’s PJ VA, operating under the moniker of Innerwoud. The one-man outfit’s new outing, Mirre, has been newly released and is four tracks of experimentalism that seems to be actively eschewing “classical” tags in favor of more modern evocations. Consouling Sounds is at the helm of the release, which brings to mind a more staid version of the layering and drones Helen Money brings to the cello, and it’s available right now, sunrise or sunset.

The PR wire had this to say:

innerwoud mirre

Innerwoud’s Mirre Out Now Via Consouling Sounds

Consouling Sounds is thrilled to present the debut full length album of Innerwoud. This lone man and his double bass have already made some heads turn. His very own way of playing and layering bass drones makes up for truly unique listening experience. Innerwoud live is impressive: trying to subdue his unleashed instrument, battling it into submission, and exploring the vastness of the drone spectrum. His practice is rooted in the contemporary classical music, but Innerwoud is a far cry from a classical musician. Constantly shifting between contemporary classical music, moody drones, and haunting soundscapes, he captivates his audience across genres and conventions. His debut captures the essence of his live shows, augmented with sparse and well-aimed arrangements, resulting in an album that crawls deeply under the skin.

Mostly deep drone harmonies, accompanied by a subtile and dark melody. Creating a lyrical sound without lyrics, in the warm shade of Icelandic and Canadian predecessors. Not an overtrained musician but a connoisseur of african cultures. Former member of Ghent based quartet Zura Zaj, participating in different projects such as neoclassical between-whiles-band Ana Barii.

Innerwoud – Mirre
Consouling Sounds
Release Date: 13 December, 2015

1. Dar
2. Nachtkus
3. Mirre
4. Sterveling

https://innerwoud.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/innerwoud
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Innerwoud, “Sterveling”

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