Projects

In this entirely self-written album Koen Plaetinck and Wim Van Hasselt combine their virtuoso instrumentalism with futuristic soundscapes and electronic grooves. Their mesmerizing melodies, uplifting beats and compelling lyrics dare to express, among other things, delicate and sensitive themes of life.

As creative centipedes, Koen and Wim took care of every step of this album themselves: song writing, recording, performance and production. Their musical ability and interest in various musical styles and an extensive instrumentation as the basis of this intensive creative process.

The various songs of “Smile Again” articulate and express some sensitive topics yet offer hope to look forward positively and keep a smile. The numerous layers in ART’uur’s music create a tantalising experience that culminates in a sense of joy.

The unbearable lightness of existence: heavy and light at the same time, where cheerfulness tingles and smiles triumph.

New songs for trumpet, percussion and fascinating visuals.

Wim Van Hasselt, trumpet, piccolo trumpet & ugelhorn
Koen Plaetinck, percussion & electronics.

There are many systems that have developed over time in order to determine time, including the Global Positioning System, other satellite systems, Coordinated Universal Time,and Mean solar time…

We measure time through music.
So, we thought it’s about time to start writing songs, creating, performing, and sharing: to make “TIME”.

Equipped with a variety of trumpets, a ridiculous array of percussion instruments, and plenty of electronics, we present our own compositions for the rst time.
We wander from our classical music backgroundsinto a new experience of sounds and visuals shifting between mesmerising melodies and uplifting beats.

A new time for us.
A timeless sensation for you?
Time will tell…

With music inspired by objects, shapes and colours we seek for meaning.
We search for beauty and capture emotions.
We construct a contrapunctus of expressions.
Sometimes vast and solid, sometimes merely a thin line.
We paint with sounds and create.

For every concert of our Silhouette series, we create a new composition inspired by a specific work of Art. We believe strongly in the extra dimension which emerges from an unusual combination or unexpected confrontation of multiple Arts. We have been wandering deep into private Art collections to find the perfect inspiration and select a magnificent piece of Art which will be exceptionally on display during the concerts as our surrounding canvas of colour and sound.