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"Cotopaxi" is
a fine example of cathartic pain that is beautified within the realms
of Mark Van Overmeir's arrangements. The usage of bowed strings in a cello
& violin timbre are coupled with E-bow like electric slide guitar flourishes
, configure a touching rendition of song 'Patagonia" lights
the heavens a Jazz splash of Acoustic Piano & staggered time signatures.
An energy permeates this tune , replete with chromatic chord sequences
& free form fluidity. A magnetic piece that utilizes adroit performance
chops , sends a listener into a journey far beyond the norms of genre
parameters 'La Danza De
Los Emigrantes" is a charming & mesmerizing work complimented by nylon
string acoustic guitar & piano counterpoint. A wonderful South American
hint of texture exudes itself in this work. A warm production of eclectic
nuance & Vox side lines that scant like a musical instrument ; Along with
the aura of beauty in the face of challenge , in the world that we live
in & the suffering that is witnessed "Titicaca" is
a majestic ethereal piece of space in time. It's ghostly haunting atmosphere
is angelic & not to be feared. Within the core of this tune is the face
of compassion. This quality being an exceptional trademark of the endearing
majesty of art , that is Mark Van Overmeire "A Bokher Un
A Meydl" is a tropical departure into the jungle shadows of world beat
music via violin , accordion & synthesis of various textural varieties
, that lends a subtle eastern-European flavor. An evolutionary hybrid
of electronica that could awaken a Gypsy "Os Meninos
Inocentes" is a plaintive mixture of Vox & Acoustic Guitar that meld into
a place that the creator of impressions contemplates. A touch of Spanish-Portuguese
influence is on the periphery of it's innate tale of perplexing intent
Mark Van Overmeire's
music at times takes on a transcendent quality that lends itself to other
worlds as infinite as the grains of sand upon the beaches of time & tide
As a meridian
sunset sinks into the ocean of bliss , there one will always find the
heart felt wonder of selfless love that Mark Van Overmeire exudes , like
an invigorating breeze into the canopy of the moonlit night time sky |