Here are great video's from Undercurrent Orchestra "Everything Seems Different". Their debut CD has been released on ZenneZ Records.
Melodically straight from the heart and rhythmically refined, Undercurrent Orchestra plays a musical commentary on the past 'Corona year' this evening. The compelling compositions speak of fear and hope, boredom and inspiration, sadness and joy. The strong interaction between the members of the Orchestra produces exciting music that will not leave you untouched.
The cinematic music pieces are composed by Iman Spaargaren. Dreamy soundscapes, solid grooves and flaming improvisations create a strong story in multiple layers.
At the end of 2021 the debut album 'Everything Seems Different' has been released on Zennez Records.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Single Release on on Zennez Records! Available now on Spotify
Los Zapatos New Single Release on Zennez Records! Available now on Spotify, Amazon & Apple Music Jazz meets Cumbia meets Improv
We have the full album on Bandcamp for you as well!
London Jazz News (UK)
"That’s a whole bunch of see-sawing moods expressed through ensemble, solo and group improv, impressionistically slipping between thoughtful arrangements, loose affiliations and uninhibited free music, all suspended over an eclectic set of rhythms. The Orchestra, enthusiastically underlined by drummer Marcos Baggiani, picks and mixes beats from samba, railways, Saharan caravans and horseback.
An artistic interpretation of the Covid-19 pandemic: the courageous Undercurrent Orchestra were certainly among the first to tackle this toughest of subjects. And, what’s more, have done a commendable job (Len Weinreich, London Jazz News) https://londonjazznews.
Jazzhalo (B)
"With the colorful instrumentation of Undercurrent Orchestra, Iman Spaargaren delivers an evocative album" (Bernard Lefevre, Jazzhalo)
https://www.jazzhalo.be/
MusicFrames (NL):
"Music that, through the inventive use of wind instruments, leans towards the metier of a small big band. Varied dynamics, firm rhythms and tearing (distorted) guitars with occasionally organized chaos are in nice contrast to the smooth and vibrating sounds and the tremelo-soli on trombone, trumpet, sax and cello" (Mattie Poels, Musicframes.nl)"Music that, through the inventive use of wind instruments, leans towards the metier of a small big band. Varied dynamics, firm rhythms and tearing (distorted) guitars with occasionally organized chaos are in nice contrast to the smooth and vibrating sounds and the tremelo-soli on trombone, trumpet, sax and cello" (Mattie Poels, Musicframes.nl)
https://www.musicframes.nl/
Jazzflits (NL):
"Every composition on the album has something that touches the heart" (Sjoerd van Aelst, Jazzflits)
http://www.jazzflits.nl/
Rocktimes.info (DE):
"Das extrem starke Zusammenspiel der Combo zeigt in jeder Phase der fast siebzig Minuten Wirkung ... Bei den Improvisationen brennt phasenweise die Hütte. Da treffen Emotionen aufeinander, da gehen Instrumente wie Cello und Gitarre einerseits in einen Infight, stoßen krachend aufeinander, andererseits motivieren sich die Musikerin sowie Musiker zu immer wieder beeindruckenden Höhenflügen. Herrlich!" (Joachim Brookes, Rocktimes.info)
https://www.rocktimes.info/
