Release Date: 15 November 2024
Label: Born Bad Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3521381589443
Genres: Rock Alternative
Description
The Wild Classical Music Ensemble is a Belgian experimental rock band formed in 2007 by artists with mental disabilities within the social-artistic non-profit organisation Wit.h in Kortrijk. Their unique sound is a blend of punk/rock riffs, fanatical rhythms and soaring flutes and fiery synths, over which gravitate multiple, multilingual voices that scratch harshly as much as they comfort.
During the Covid crisis, the members of the Wild Classical Music Ensemble were undoubtedly subjected more than others to the harsh conditions of confinement, alone in their rooms. Founder Damien Magnette was still able to visit them with sound equipment. This was one of their all-too-few windows onto the world. Forbidden to meet, let alone play together, the members of Wild were nevertheless able to compose songs in tandem with Damien. The tracks were then sent to musician friends - Fabrice Gilbert, Ava Carrere, Wim Opbrouck, Shht, Arthur Satan, Nathan Roche and Julien ZLDR - who added their artistic touch. Jean Lamoot and Carl Roosens joined the adventure, one as mixer, the other as video director.
It's a result of the conditions under which it was created, this is the band's most highly-produced album, and perhaps its most accessible: frankly rock, with a great deal of freedom in production, and sometimes with a certain pop allure. Jean Lamoot's contribution to the mix had a lot to do with it. In addition, the forced slowdown allowed them to devote much more time and attention to writing the lyrics.
The artwork for each LP is unique, with members of the band customising them with drawings and prints.
Tracklisting
Bernard Fevre
Vox Low
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Sauveur Mallia
Yan Tregger
Wild Classical Music Ensemble
