What Eludes Us, by De Beren Gieren

What Eludes Us

by De Beren Gieren

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Dave Lynch The Belgian trio and their Norwegian producer have created an album that skillfully balances its contrasts: electronic and acoustic, intimate and expansive, abstract and tuneful. For all the sonic adventurism and curious juxtapositions at play, an uncluttered spaciousness gives the music ample opportunity to breathe. This Ghent-by-way-of-Bergen concoction should please listeners who appreciate deep rhythms, post-minimalist precision, and the likelihood of a surprise waiting around every corner. Favorite track: Very Important vs. Nothing.

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1.	Papir Freedom 04:25	buy track
2.	Mimic 07:18	buy track
3.	A Loving Stumbler 04:08	buy track
4.	Very Important vs. Nothing 05:48	buy track
5.	The Feline 02:38	buy track
6.	I'll Explain Later 04:17	buy track
7.	The Houses 03:42	buy track
8.	Light and Illusions 06:46	buy track
9.	What Eludes Us 05:31	buy track

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Two and a half years after their acclaimed last release 'Less Is Endless', De Beren Gieren (“The Bear Vultures”) have finished their seventh full album. What Eludes Us is an ode to what escapes us and what we consciously want to look away from.

For this new full album, the band left aside the unimaginable beauty of the Norwegian fjords and crawled into a dusty recording studio in Bergen harbour. They did so with the celebrated and mysterious producer Jørgen Træen (a.o. Jaga Jazzist), who silently watched over the imperfections and interference as a guiding force behind the adept playing of the electro-acoustic jazz trio.

The result turns out to be compelling music with deceptive rhythms, clear melodies and uninhibited electronics in a way that also managed to surprise them themselves. With De Beren Gieren, it is clear that there is still gold to be struck from the classic jazz piano format. Instead of changing direction, the band resolutely chooses to dig deeper.

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released March 29, 2024

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De Beren Gieren Gent, Belgium

Providing robust evidence that gold can still be mined from the classic union of piano, bas & drums since 2009.

7th full album‍‍‍ 'What Eludes Us' out on 29.03.24 via Sdban Ultra.

Recorded with Jørgen Træen (Jaga Jazzist, ...) in Norway.

The result turns out to be compelling music with deceptive rhythms, clear melodies and uninhibited electronics in a way that also surprises themselves. ... more

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Apr 17

nona arts centre

Mechelen, Belgium
Apr 25

De Doelen

Rotterdam, Netherlands
May 3

Tivoli Vredenburg

Utrecht, Netherlands
May 4

DE ROMA

Borgerhout, Belgium
May 5

Musicon

The Hague, Netherlands
Jul 20

Gent Jazz

Ghent, Belgium
Oct 12

De Warande

Turnhout, Belgium

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