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Pillow Talk creates a fresh sound of connection through nostalgia. With a nod to a Motown classic from the ’60s, The Mindflyers show they’re not afraid to experiment with new sounds. From soulful vocals by frontwoman and drummer Triona, to Gary’s soaring guitar solos, and sharp rap verses delivered by Sesay, Pillow Talk is an exciting result of musical bridges.

The Mindflyers: Jens Dortman, Gary Huiswoud, Triona Kendall, Mohamed Sesay, Sylvia de Teresa, Sam Vermeij



Pillow Talk

The Mystifiers Orchestra is a pioneering initiative by The Mystifiers Foundation, designed to challenge the traditional boundaries of orchestral music and promote social change through inclusivity in the arts. This project brings together a diverse mix of professional musicians, conservatory students, and talented amateurs, creating a dynamic collective that transcends the boundaries of genre.

The Mystifiers Collective ft Mitch Julius_Live at The Concertgebouw

The Academy of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and The Mystifiers Foundation join forces for the second edition of a groundbreaking musical project. Over four days in April 2025, members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's Academy and musicians from The Mystifiers Collective will come together to create new artistic work, culminating in a performance in The Amsterdam Zaal, Concergebouw on April 10th 2025.



The heart of this project beats from the idea that both collectives step outside their usual boundaries and familiar sounds. While the Academy of the Concertgebouw Orchestra excels in the classical genre and works traditionally through the interpretation of pre-written musical notation, The Mystifiers embrace a dynamic approach and a mix of genres with plenty of room for improvisation and very few scores. By experimenting with this unexpected combination of young musicians, they challenge themselves and each other, creating a space where musicality and social engagement are elevated to new heights.



Featuring: 



The Mystifiers Foundation



Guy Wood - Drums and Bandleader

Stijn Brinkman - Violin 



Valentina Real - Viola 

Marta Rodríguez - Cello 

Fyllenia Vounelaki - Harp 



Lieselot - Flute/Vocals

Ulrike - Flute/Vocals

Guido - Guitar

Robert - Percussion

Pascal - Guitar

Jacco - Guitar

Jacobien - Cello



KCO Academists 



Lena Aigner - viool

Pauline Herold - viool

Valerie Schweighofer- viool

Felipe Manzano - altviool

Ana Garcia - contrabas

Andreia da Costa - fluit

Javier Pascual - fagot









The Mystifiers x KCO Academy 2025

This vibrant, soul-stirring song boldly declares, To be lonely is a crime! and is the result of a true group effort, bursting with energy. The powerful shout of the title originated from an improvisation between singer Reynold and double-bassist Fabiana. Fabiana crafted the captivating chord changes beneath the verses, while Olaf devised the irresistibly groovy final sequence. Triona’s heartfelt lyrics cut deep with raw vulnerability, making this track a triumphant celebration of connection and courage. The infectious rhythm and emotional depth will surely move your soul!

Credits: 
Bass - Thijs van Milligen
Guitar - Pascal Keyzer
Drums / Vocals - Triona Kendall
Vocals - Reynold Williams
Guitar / Vocals - Olaf Putker


02 - To be Lonely is a Crime - Taxi Flower

Not Coming Back’s creation and content are both at the core of tumultuous journey’s and it’s recording will forever stand as a testament of people’s willingness to try. From the brooding bassline, haunting keys, and a grinding groove coming back between dreamy intermissions, the song is unforgiving, such as life can be at times. Tateyana’s story and voice take the listener on a soul journey through the depths of terrible pain and up through the resilience of surviving, thriving, and proclaiming once and for all, “I’m not coming back!”

Credits:
Vocals - Donnie Adams
Vocals - Angel Metzger  
Vocals - Queen V. (Tateyana)
Bass - Francisco Nunes
Drums - Lu Zhenghao 


03 - Not Coming Back - Echo Wild

Keep On Fighting Groovy is a melancholic track that explores the tension between blindly following and thinking for yourself. It questions whether chasing desires or obeying without thought really changes anything.

The verses are laidback, with a mix of soulful spoken lines and melancholic melodies. In contrast, the choruses hit hard with a driving pulse, pushing the emotional weight forward.

Groovy guitar riffs and solid bass lines keep the rhythm tight, creating a moody yet infectious feel. It’s a blend of introspection and groove—deep lyrics wrapped in a sound that keeps you moving.

Credits:
Drums - Mark Oomen
Bass - Sam Vermeij
Guitar - O’Jeah Laspamer 
Guitar - Emeka O’Jeah 
Guitar - Guido van der Vet
Vocals - Lesley Kerr Dempsey
Vocals / Keys - Tom van Genderen 

04 - Keep on Fighting - Uncle Frills Funk

Zanna# by The Cosmonauts is a hard hitting rap banger marrying the sound of dance tracks and punk. With dizzying rhymes by Fabio and Sesay, earworm melodies of 3AM and a groovy hard hitting backing band consisting of Gary on guitar Flo on Bass and Jens holding down the fort behind the drums and rhythm machine. Zanna# makes a contrasting bridge in both sound and language.

Credits:
Drums / Sequencer / Guitars - Jens Dortmans
Vocals - 3AM (Timothy Jonathan Kyagambidwa)
Vocals - Mohamed Sesay
Vocals - Fabio Douglas Zaniboni
Bass - Floris Kaagman 


05 - Zanna# - Cosmonauts

Armageddon Boodschappen is an energetic, surrealist song, featuring the soulful vocals of Celina woven with Ulrike's freely imaginative flute and voice. 

Tomas adds gnarly guitar psychedelia, while Alfredo (bass) and Robbert (drums) propel the song with heavy funk and driving punk grooves. 

A song that proves borders between genres to be imaginary, and that shows what can happen when musicians from different backgrounds create and play together.

Credits: 
Drums - Robbert van Hulzen
Bass - Alfredo Genovesi 
Percussion - Robert Jezus
Flute / Vocals - Ulrike Peuckert
Guitar - Tomas Resink 
Vocals - Celina Dros 

01 - Armageddon Boodschappen - Corner Crew

The Mystifiers Collective presents On My Way live at the Skatecafe, Amsterdam 18.9.2025

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