Breathe, by FNUSSJEN

Breathe

by FNUSSJEN

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1.	Lila's Dream 04:05	buy track
2.	Shadow 05:25	buy track
3.	Last Night I Dreamed Of Peace 06:24	buy track
4.	Breathe (Vocal) 01:45	buy track
5.	Le Monde d'Avant 07:14	buy track
6.	Song For Ravi 03:51	buy track
7.	Breathe (Instrumental) 03:29	buy track
8.	Triadic Meditation 07:06	buy track
9.	Scent Of Nostalgia 08:30	buy track

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FNUSSJEN is the brainchild of drummer / percussionist Nicolas Chkifi. In this band he brought together some extraordinary musicians in an unusual lineup: harpist Ann Eysermans, violinist Ananta Roosens, pianist Christian Mendoza and himself on the drums. Their music, with a meditative character, sometimes folkloric as well as contemporary, is a sequence of miniature compositions written by Nicolas Chkifi and linked together by adventurous improvisations.
The tempo is lowered, allowing the listeners to immerse themselves completely in a delicate blend of spiritual chamber music, healing music and jazz.

Through its surprising experimental and original orchestration, FNUSSJEN produces a unique and intriguing sound that, in its inherent tranquility, seems to want to break away from the dystopian aspects of our world.
It offers a peaceful aesthetic, at times reminiscent of Arve Henriksen, Thomas Stronen and other artists off ECM
Records. Cleverly, despite its meditative nature, their sound never becomes predictable. Chfiki plays with some
Scandinavian influences, but never drags them out to the point of direct reference. With capricious percussion, spirited piano plucking and acapella vocals, the album slowly weaves a ritual for the listener to experience.

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released September 1, 2023

PERCUSSION: Nicolas Chkifi
HARP: An Eysermans
PIANO: Christian Mendoza
VIOLIN: Ananta Roosens

All compositions by Nicolas Chkifi execept Shadow by Christian Mendoza.
Recorded at Kunstencentrum Nona Mechelen on April 2020
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Christophe Albertijn
Artwork by Fotini Potamia
Liner photo by Erik Bogaerts
Lay-out by Jelle Martens
Produced by W.E.R.F. records

W.E.R.F. records 2023

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