COLLABORATIONS
For the first EP Nox Osculum, I collaborated with various artists/friends for mixing and mastering, cover arts and music video. Their skills, dedication, and perspective have elevated the album to a higher level. No expression of gratitude could encompass how satisfied I am with the outcomes:
1. MARTIJN MEELDIJK
Martijn took charge of mixing and mastering the following tracks: Mind Is Samurai, Tanzende Pest, and Fluctus. Although Martijn and I hadn't known each other before, he was willing to collaborate. We spent two days working together in the studio. In addition to his mixing and mastering work, he added his creative touch to fill out the tracks. To metaphorically describe it, he placed the tracks in an elevator and boosted them to higher levels.
King Marti, Martijn's alter ego, already has remarkable hits on Spotify, with more in the pipeline as 'Laatste druppel' I'm looking so forward to this track release. His diverse musical taste allows him to tackle various genres in terms of production, mixing, and mastering. He's an immensely versatile talent, also skilled in playing the piano, drums, and guitar. Maybe more instruments I don't even know about. Collaborating with him is a privilege, and he's not only talented but also a wonderful, socially and gentle individual. Thank you, Martijn. I eagerly anticipate future collaborations!
The track "Max" was mixed and mastered by the Midnight Gents, a professional duo from the Netherlands who achieved also an amazing result. Thank you, guys!
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2. JOSHUA VAN
STEENHUYSE
Joshua designed the album cover art and the corresponding artwork for the tracks. He came up with the brilliant idea to create separate cover arts for each song. By layering these different images, the beautiful album cover emerges. Joshua cambe by to listen to my story and tracks, and he managed to translate them into vivid visuals. His interpretation is spot-on. I sense that the cover art encapsulates the essence of the album. Moreover, he is one of the most genuine and kind-hearted individuals I've had the pleasure of meeting. I am incredibly grateful for the growing connection I feel with him. Thank you, dearest Joshua. I hope I can continue to rely on your creative skills and that we'll experience many more beautiful moments together. I love you!
3. BRECHT DE COCK
Brecht created a music video/party visual for my most favorite track from the album: Mind Is Samurai. I traveled to Brussels for a day and had the opportunity to observe his workflow, which left me amazed. In a short span of time, he crafted something that amplifies the energy of the song. He managed to translate the story I tell with the track into visually modified images. Through experimenting with various effects, he perfectly captured the atmosphere and pace. Brecht is delving deeper into animations, and the pieces he's created are catching everyone's attention. His works are constantly in the spotlight, and we can expect great things from him in the years to come. I hope to collaborate further to see my song stories translated into astonishing music videos.
Brecht and I have known each other since childhood, and I've always been deeply fascinated by his personality and way of thinking. He has a heart of gold and is incredibly supportive. Thank you, Brecht, you're truly a master in your craft and one of a kind.