Eve Beuvens "Lysis"

Inspired by the often humorous and dreamlike poems of Robert Frost and Edna Millay, Eve Beuvens used several of their texts as starting points for new compositions. To interpret them, she needed a voice, but she also wanted an instrumentation that opened new perspectives and stimulated the imagination in a profound way. Straight away, she invited singer Lynn Cassiers (Imaginary Band, Yun, Lilly Joel) and double bass player Lennart Heyndels (Hi Hawaii, Kaja Draksler Octet), who both use electronics in combination with their instruments.

The use of electronics blended with acoustic instruments brings a daring, innovative sound to the band. Combined with refined compositions, the music developed a unique character. The musicians create atmospheres that are alternately unsettling or humorous, can introduce introspection or let startling images appear. They recorded the album Lysis in October of 2023, and it will be released early 2025 by Igloo Records. Lysis refers to the biological process of a cell’s membrane breaking down. It is also an illustration of their musical process: transcending boundaries and deconstructing preconceptions to patiently let the unexpected appear.

Musicians:

  • Eve Beuvens (piano)
  • Lynn Cassiers (vocals & electronics)
  • Lennart Heyndels (double bass, electronics)

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