# La la la - Arnold Veeman & Manouche Swing
3 december 2021 Omroep Friesland Leeuwarden

# La La La - Arnold Veeman & Manouche Swing

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Hotel Prepared Piano

Bloom

"Towards There's No End" is an orchestral odyssey that navigates the liminal spaces between memory and imagination, reality and the sublime. Rooted in the composer's unique style—described as post-impressionistic—it draws upon a personal archive of memories, each a cherished relic that lends strength and vitality to the present moment.

The composition unfolds in a realm akin to perpetual twilight, a space where the sun flirts with the horizon but never fully succumbs to the night. It's a place of endless possibilities, a sanctuary for the soul where time seems to stretch and contract in a dance of light and shadow.

Musically, the piece is a marriage of minimalism and maximal emotional impact. It employs a restrained palette of motifs and themes, yet each note is imbued with a sense of urgency, as if clinging to the precipice of revelation. The atmosphere is one of "micro-dosed transcendence"—a flirtation with the ethereal that stops just short of plunging into the abyss. It's a celebration of life's complexities, a musical manifestation of holding on while letting go.

In psychological terms, the composition might be seen as an exploration of "saudade," a complex emotion that encapsulates a longing for something that may never return, yet provides a profound sense of joy and completeness. It's a work that invites the listener to dwell in the 'now,' even as it beckons towards the infinite.

Towards There's No End

A beautiful combination: duduk and medieval organ. Recorded by Jaap Zijp in the 12th church of Marsum (near Appingedam, NL), improvised by Vahe Hovanesian and Jankees Braaksma.

Improvisation with duduk and organ

De Dollart" is an orchestral voyage that takes listeners on a journey through the tranquil meadows and stormy horizons of the Dollart region in the north of The Netherlands. Inspired by the natural beauty and historical significance of the area, the composition captures the essence of a 14th-century landscape, teetering on the brink of apocalyptic change.

Musically, the piece is a masterclass in orchestral storytelling. It employs a range of techniques—from glissandi and chromatic runs in the strings to evoke anxiety, to the full harmonic breadth of the brass section to convey overwhelming emotion. The composition is anchored by a strong, recurring theme, reminiscent of Beethoven's iconic motifs, and draws textural inspiration from the works of John Williams.

Special thanks to Marcel Mandos and Spinbarg, Liefke Knol. Performed by The North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, recorded by Harry Zwerver, conducted by Hans Leenders, and composed, orchestrated, mixed, and mastered by Arnold Veeman.

De Dollart

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warming up on fear

"Loat Heur Keraaiern" is een reflectief lied van Arnold Veeman dat subtiel de gaswinningsproblematiek in Groningen aanpakt. Gebruikmakend van poëtische metaforen die de cyclus van exploitatie en herstel symboliseren, roept het nummer op tot respect voor de natuurlijke processen van de aarde. Het refrein, dat letterlijk vertaald 'laat haar helen' betekent, is een oproep tot verantwoordelijkheid en hoop voor de genezing van moeder aarde. Dit lied is een diepgaande en emotionele reflectie op de balans tussen menselijke behoeften en ecologisch respect.

Loat Heur Keraaiern

'Iyi yolculuklar means 'safe travels' in Turkish.

01 - Iyi Yolculukar

This is the song I made for my Cinematography Showreel which contains both old and new material of films I worked on.

Watch the showreel here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz3q_9ONFno

Cinematography Showreel Song

Arnold Veeman writes music with a very unusual and characteristic approach. Judge for yourself @ http://www.arnoldveeman.com
For sync inquiries you can send a mail to music@arnoldveeman.com

Towards There's No End

Arnold Veeman | Composer

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