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| Label Challenge Records |
UPC 0608917352221 |
Catalogue number CR 73522 |
Release date 08 October 2021 |
"It's ten ambient oriental pieces have very strong roots of chamber music, with a dominent chello and viola used effectively throughout, and by shifting through arrangements with slight overtones of prog and plenty of massive soundtrack-like moods, the musicians create something that's both rich and rewarding."
Real Gone, 17-12-2021Eskina is a unique instrumental band led by guitarist Merel van Hoek from The Hague. In 2018 they reached the quarter-finals of De Grote Prijs van Nederland, where they delighted the audience and the jury with their sensitive and emotional aesthetics that combine the genres of pop and neoclassical music.
The hauntingly delicate symphonic compositions and the unique instrumentation conjure up soundscapes that call-to-mind influences from the minimalist Philip Glass to the British alt-rock titans Radiohead. Songs that take you into the world of shady forests and intimate log fires.
Their first single "At the End of The Sea" was released in 2017 by the renowned American record label Candyrat Records. Eskina explores the transition from classical to pop by mixing chamber music strings and guitar with evocative electronics. This characteristic combination became the basis of their upcoming album "We Were the Moon", a collaboration with guest artist Maarten Vos, which will be released in October 2021 on Challenge Records.
Eskina is a one of a kind instrumental band led by guitarist Merel van Hoek from The Hague. In 2018 they reached the quarter finals of De Grote Prijs van Nederland where they wowed the audience and jury with their heart felt and soulful aesthetic fusing pop and neo-classical genres.
The hauntingly delicate symphonic compositions and the singular instrumentation conjure soundscapes evoking influences ranging from minimalist Philip Glass to British alt rock titans Radiohead. Songs that transport you to worlds of shaded forests and intimate evening firesides.
Their first single ‘At the End of The Sea’ was released in 2017 by the renowned American record label Candyrat Records. Eskina explores the crossover from classical to pop by mixing chamber strings and guitar with evocative electronics. This signature combination became the foundation of their upcoming album: ‘We Were the Moon’, a collaboration with guest artist Maarten Vos and releasing with Challenge Records October 2021.
Line-up Merel van Hoek (guitar/compositions) Kellen McDaniel (viola) Berber Heerema (violoncello) Joop de Graaf (bass) Mischa Porte (drums & percussion)
It's ten ambient oriental pieces have very strong roots of chamber music, with a dominent chello and viola used effectively throughout, and by shifting through arrangements with slight overtones of prog and plenty of massive soundtrack-like moods, the musicians create something that's both rich and rewarding.
Real Gone, 17-12-2021
Eskina is a special appearance in the musical landscape, a quintet that is difficult to pin down (...) This is pop, but also jazz and folk and there are influences of ambient and neo classical.
Nieuwe Noten, 26-11-2021
A beautiful sound with intriguing songs and fantastic musicians. Well worth a listen.
The Next Gig, 31-10-2021
... Guitarist and bandleader Merle van Hoek uses besides bass and drums namely a cello and a viola... The result is an enchanted instrumental pop, in which Kellen McDaniel on viola and cellist Berber Heerema often take the melodic lead...
Jazzthing, 27-10-2021
Rarely have I listened to an album that makes such an impression because of its inspiring sincerity. We Were the Moon by Eskina could very well become the world, jazz or pop album of 2021. Really splendid music!
Music Frames, 26-10-2021
On the recently released We Were The Moon, Eskina has found a nice middle ground in the border area between classical chamber music and atmospheric pop.
Nederlands Dagblad, 11-10-2021
Very beautiful music, but probably only really for the listener with a broad vision and ear for a classical orchestration, unfortunately.
Rootstime, 01-10-2021
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