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For more info & free downloads, visit the official site: http://www.stevenvrancken.com/home.html. "Steven`s solo piano work reminds you to the work of Arvo Pärt and Wim Mertens..." (number one Belgian classical radio station Klara) “Imagine silence itself were a musician, would it play the piano like Steven does? Well indeed, maybe it would . . ." (Alexander Wolfram, Belgian author) I never followed an official musical education—as a child I tried; but after two years, I was kind of traumatized by the linear and old-fashioned way of teaching and never
thought I'd be able to play any instrument or sing.
From 2002 to 2006, I discovered playing the piano; and, in 2007, I started to take my autodidactic practice more seriously. Since then, I have practiced, performed, sung and played a lot, and attended several intensive workshops, all to discover new ways to express my personal sound. 
All the music performed during my piano concerts is self-composed and improvised in the moment. Every concert is different, although you'll recognize several melodies and musical passages as it is with improvisational jazz music.
You'll also find several of the melodies and songs I worked with on the album Into resonance. Though it's not at all my intention to imitate other musicians, I'll tell you this just to give you an idea: people often tell me that my piano music reminds them, at times, of music from musicians like Ludovico Einaudi, Eric Satie, Keith Jarret (improvisations), Craig Armstrong (piano works) or Michael Nyman (the piano).

And, since I also sing a lot and use several other instruments besides the piano, people tell me that my concerts take them along on a trip through several world cultures.
What I'm often told is that people hear a lot of oriental, Arabic, Buddhist, Indian and native influences in my music. It's not my intention to consciously create these sounds; it just happens naturally. I'm just enjoying the moment and sharing music from my heart.
On my site you can find free music downloads as well: http://www.stevenvrancken.com This documentary was made by great people of the Belgian television station RTV.


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Into Resonance (1st Piano solo album)

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ARTWORK: Steven Vrancken DESIGN: Maarten Deckers
Recorded by Steven at Merchtem, BE, November 2012
with a Rippen upright piano tuned in 432 Hz
SOUNDENGINEER: Samuel Stroobants
MASTERING: Jorgo De Groof
Aho Mitakuye Oyasin.

Resonancia II (2nd piano solo album)

As my way to say thanks for all my friends voting me to number 1 in the Auria Contest, I share this sneak preview of new music, exclusively until Christmas. You can still vote my "Crazy looney music clip" to win the contest: http://review.wizehive.com/voting/auria-video-contest

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You may be wondering why I recorded a new version of this song, for the original version of 'All is well' was already featured on my debut album 'Into resonance' in 2011.

It was only at a later age, when I was 24 (in 2002), that I touched the piano keys for the first time in my life... And from that moment onwards, I was hooked! I learned to play the piano by myself, without scores, just following my inner compass.

The composition ‘All is well’, as all of my songs and improvisations, started with a mere handful of notes... Only to grow, step by step, month by month, year by year,... into a mature melody. To be accompanied with my singing voice a while later, as you can hear on 'Into resonance'.

Meanwhile 'All is well' has been evolving even further, with new additional piano melodies, more variations in my voice and stronger dynamics.

As you'll hear, at moments this new version really features a whole new style of playing and singing. I even introduce strings,... So yes, I'm very excited to share this new music with you!

It's funny, I now realize that I've spent 10 years of work, inner growth and joy to now offer you a 10 minute piano piece!

As if ten years ago 'All is well' was just a small little seed, which kept growing and growing, until this moment when it has grown into, in my experience, a real tree.

I`m looking forward to hearing about your reaction!

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I composed this cinematic song for my participation in the 8Dio standout contest of September 2014.... a composition and music song which is setting a new tone in my musical repertoire, a prelude for my new music in preparation, for my upcoming third album, broadening my musical horizon. At that time of entering the competition I did not had any mixing & mastering skills, which I have acquired afterwards during intense training and ongoing studies. Now, almost one year later, I wanted to remix and master my composition, to bring it to the next level, and I must say I`m happy with this result! If you would compare this new remixed & mastered track with the original one, you would immediately notice a big difference in the overall quality of sound and in the 3-dimensional depth. 

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Used 8Dio instruments:

Piano 1928
Piano 1969 
Adagio Basses
Adagio Cello
Adagio Violas
Forgotten voices: Francesca
Agitato Grandioso Legato Violins Ensemble
Music Box

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"Phénix Rising" (demo verison)

After years of composing and playing minimal piano music with voice, here`s my first draft of an Electronic Dance Music track.

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Finally Dancing (work in progress)

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My voice & field recordings of the sea (Spain, Torrevieja)
8dio Studio piano subtly layered with the 8dio 1928 Grand piano
8dio Adagietto, Adagio Cello, Adagio Basses

I made this 5 minute version for the 8Dio Standout Contest 2015. The original version lasts for 8:26 and will be appearing on my upcoming third album in late 2016 only. 

If you want to be notified the release of the extended version, please go to http://tinyurl.com/nf7gxtv


8dio 2015 Stand Out Contest Submission: "Seawinds (short version)" by Steven Vrancken

"Crowned" is one of my latest piano compositions. This recording is made during the first rehearsal with violin player / musician Edwin Vanvinckenroye. Personally, I love minimal compositions, in with "crowned", there is so much possible... . This is only a rehearsal, but nice enough to share it with you all. We will bring it live during our May 21 concert.

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Crowned (Rehearsal, work in progress)

http://www.stevenvrancken.com "Gracewood" is one of mine recent piano compositions, which will be performed live in Bruges ( May 21, Joseph Ryelandtzaal), for the first time with my friends & musicians Edwin & Anja. This is our first rehearsal (A = 432hz). Yes, it's still work in progress, probably for another CD project, but already nice enough to share with you guys!

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Rehearsal Tapes: "Gracewood" (piano, voice & drums - work in progress)

Besides singing and playing the piano, I really love to sing along with the shruti box. It's a small, wooden instrument similar to a harmonium and is mainly used to provide a drone during an Indian classical concert though it's a great instrument to sing along with. On my next CD, I certainly will include some shruti box songs.
<a href="Http://www.stevenvrancken.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Http://www.stevenvrancken.com</a> This shruti box song was recorded in 2010 on my favorite beach in the South of Spain with a semi-professional recording device. Of course, this music is different than my solo piano work though you'll feel the spirit is the same. Feel free to leave me a comment!

Recording & music: Steven Vrancken
Mastering: Samuel Stroobants



Shruti box at the sea - free download

A short spontaneous improvisation made when I had to empty my head - to fill my heart and find my inner joy again. It`s a midi recording, from 2009. More info about my music on http://www.stevenvrancken.com

Piano Dream Time Improvisation - free download

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My biggest source of inspiration for my music is nature. This recording is one of my ways to honor her. Listening to the pure sounds of the sea can bring you to such a relaxed and peaceful state of mind that you might wonder why you've never done this before.

This is professionally edited and mastered—a 72-minute long soundscape of the pure sounds of the sea. I recorded it myself on my favorite beach in Spain where I spent a lot of time during my childhood. I really love that place.
I had set my alarm to go off in the early morning, before sunrise, to be sure that there would be a minimum of sound pollution carried by the wind from highways and traffic, to make a nice, relaxing and peaceful soundscape of the pure sounds of the sea.

If you really listen attentively, you'll notice that this soundscape contains three different recording angles. I recorded the first 5 minutes of this soundscape while I was walking in the sea with my recording device on a long stick. I wanted to record the sound of the waves as they break and to capture the light, sparkling sound of the foam, which is left by the waves so you could hear all of it right through your speakers.
Then you really need to pay attention to notice that these sounds slowly change to the sounds of the sea as if you're standing on the shore in between big rocks. There's more echo here; and, at times, you really hear the sea hitting the rocks.
After 15 to 20 minutes, you'll start hearing the sea as if you're walking on the shore 15 meters from the sea; and then the soundscape concludes with a recording again from in between the rocks. 

Enjoy this recording!

Recording: Steven Vrancken
Mastering: Samuel Stroobants


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"Steven`s solo piano work reminds you to the work of Arvo Pärt and Wim Mertens..." (number one Belgian classical radio station Klara)

“Imagine silence itself were a musician, would it play the piano like Steven does? Well indeed, maybe it would . . ." (Alexander Wolfram, Belgian author)

I never followed an official musical education—as a child I tried; but after two years, I was kind of traumatized by the linear and old-fashioned way of teaching and never
thought I'd be able to play any instrument or sing.   

From 2002 to 2006, I discovered playing the piano; and, in 2007, I started to take my autodidactic practice more seriously. Since then, I have practiced, performed, sung and played a lot, and attended several intensive workshops, all to discover new ways to express my personal sound. 

All the music performed during my piano concerts is self-composed and improvised in the moment. Every concert is different, although you'll recognize several melodies and musical passages as it is with improvisational jazz music.

You'll also find several of the melodies and songs I worked with on the album Into resonance. Though it's not at all my intention to imitate other musicians, I'll tell you this just to give you an idea: people often tell me that my piano music reminds them, at times, of music from musicians like Ludovico Einaudi, Eric Satie, Keith Jarret (improvisations), Craig Armstrong (piano works) or Michael Nyman (the piano).  
 
And, since I also sing a lot and use several other instruments besides the piano, people tell me that my concerts take them along on a trip through several world cultures.

What I'm often told is that people hear a lot of oriental, Arabic, Buddhist, Indian and native influences in my music. It's not my intention to consciously create these sounds; it just happens naturally. I'm just enjoying the moment and sharing music from my heart.

On my site you can find free music downloads as well. 

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Nature`s welcome - INTO RESONANCE

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"Steven`s solo piano work reminds you to the work of Arvo Pärt and Wim Mertens..." (number one Belgian classical radio station Klara)

“Imagine silence itself were a musician, would it play the piano like Steven does? Well indeed, maybe it would . . ." (Alexander Wolfram, Belgian author)

I never followed an official musical education—as a child I tried; but after two years, I was kind of traumatized by the linear and old-fashioned way of teaching and never
thought I'd be able to play any instrument or sing.   

From 2002 to 2006, I discovered playing the piano; and, in 2007, I started to take my autodidactic practice more seriously. Since then, I have practiced, performed, sung and played a lot, and attended several intensive workshops, all to discover new ways to express my personal sound. 

All the music performed during my piano concerts is self-composed and improvised in the moment. Every concert is different, although you'll recognize several melodies and musical passages as it is with improvisational jazz music.

You'll also find several of the melodies and songs I worked with on the album Into resonance. Though it's not at all my intention to imitate other musicians, I'll tell you this just to give you an idea: people often tell me that my piano music reminds them, at times, of music from musicians like Ludovico Einaudi, Eric Satie, Keith Jarret (improvisations), Craig Armstrong (piano works) or Michael Nyman (the piano).  
 
And, since I also sing a lot and use several other instruments besides the piano, people tell me that my concerts take them along on a trip through several world cultures.

What I'm often told is that people hear a lot of oriental, Arabic, Buddhist, Indian and native influences in my music. It's not my intention to consciously create these sounds; it just happens naturally. I'm just enjoying the moment and sharing music from my heart.

On my site you can find free music downloads as well. This documentary was made by great people of the Belgian television station RTV.

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This is a spontaneous shruti and xaphoon improvisation, during a winter midnight. I really love this flute, the bamboo sax or the Xaphoon, how they call it. It`s such a small flute with such an immense sound, I adore it`s song. For more music, concerts & downloads visit http://www.stevenvrancken.com


Shruti and Xaphoon improvisation at a winter midnight - free download

During a December midnight in 2011, I recorded this soft and cheerful piano improvisation. When it would have been recorded in the studio, it might as well count for my next full album. For more music and free downloads visit: http://www.stevenvrancken.com"


Piano improvisation at a winter midnight - free download

This tracks is one of the many for my crowdfunding album "In Between". I'd love to add cello and voice to this track, and I hope you enjoy the teaser! Please take a look at my crowdfunding page and join me on this new adventure: https://www.ulule.com/in-between/

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"Eloria" (piano & violin) Teaser Crowdfunding album "In Between"

'Moulain' breathes a palpable sense of hypnotic, uplifting lightness from within my own unique musical universe. It's the 2nd peaceful piano single from my upcoming album 'In Between'.

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Moulain

Climate change? Brutal deforestation? Rat race craziness? I composed this 2-minute peaceful piano track ‘Moulain’ to help you find a peaceful moment. Often, we are confronted with challenging contrasts on our beautiful blue and plastic planet earth: beautiful nature scenes versus pollution, deep relaxation versus the crazy rat race, authentic enjoyment versus consumerism, love for nature versus brutal deforestation. If you love it so much, thank you for considering a donation. Best wishes from Bruges!

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Mariposa águila (from Resonancia II, 2nd piano solo album)

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I never followed an official musical education—as a child I tried; but after two years, I was kind of traumatized by the linear and old-fashioned way of teaching and never thought I'd be able to play any instrument or sing.

From 2002 to 2006, I discovered playing the piano; and, in 2007, I started to take my autodidactic practice more seriously. Since then, I have practiced, performed, sung and played a lot, and attended several intensive workshops, all to discover new ways to express my personal sound. 

All the music performed during my piano concerts is self-composed and improvised in the moment. Every concert is different, although you'll recognize several melodies and musical passages as it is with improvisational jazz music. You'll also find several of the melodies and songs I worked with on the album "Into resonance". Though it's not at all my intention to imitate other musicians, I'll tell you this just to give you an idea: people often tell me that my piano music reminds them, at times, of music from musicians like Ludovico Einaudi, Eric Satie, Keith Jarret (improvisations), Craig Armstrong (piano works) or Michael Nyman (the piano).

And, since I also sing a lot and use several other instruments besides the piano, people tell me that my concerts take them along on a trip through several world cultures. What I'm often told is that people hear a lot of oriental, Arabic, Buddhist, Indian and native influences in my music. It's not my intention to consciously create these sounds; it just happens naturally. I'm just enjoying the moment and sharing music from my heart.

On my site you will exclusive free music downloads & you can purchase my CD`s there as well: http://www.stevenvrancken.com 

"Steven`s solo piano work reminds you to the work of Arvo Pärt and Wim Mertens..." (number one Belgian classical radio station Klara)

“Imagine silence itself were a musician, would it play the piano like Steven does? Well indeed, maybe it would . . ." (Alexander Wolfram, Belgian author)

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