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"CLAIR​-​OBSCUR"

by Alvin Devolder

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EP 2014 "Clair-Obscur"

- ENGLISH: 13 years after my first demo (and 11 demos, 1 EP and a self-released Album later), this 13th recording, EP "CLAIR-OBSCUR" made in London, is my most personal to date...Coincidentally, 13 is my lucky number!

I arranged the songs and played all the music and sounds (keyboard, vocals, beatboxing (mouth and tongue), cowbell, egg shaker and mic slap). The songs have been recorded to reflect the way they sound when played SOLO and LIVE with a LOOP PEDAL.

The music, still always piano lead with vocals spanning through 3,5 octaves, is atmospheric-polyphonic-emotional-psychedelic-filmic-soulful-pop-rock with a touch of hiphop groove.
Thanks to the open-mindedness, patience and technical genius of Qwentalis Masters, the sound engineer, I was able to mix the songs exactly as I wanted them to sound.

The songs are songs of love, for yourself, for others, for diversity and celebrate the creative energy of life. I hope they inspire you to bring out the best of who you are, whether through light or darkness.

Detailed biography on www.reverbnation.com/alvindevolder

- FRENCH: 13 ans après ma première démo (et 11 démos, 1 EP et un Album auto-produit plus tard), voici mon 13ème enregistrement, l'EP "CLAIR-OBSCUR" créé à Londres, et mon plus personnel en date...Belle coïncidence, le 13 étant mon chiffre porte-bonheur!

J'ai arrangé les chansons et joué tous les instruments et sons (clavier, voix, beatboxing (bouche et langue), cloche, oeuf shaker et percussion au micro). Les chansons ont été enregistrées de sorte à refléter le jeu en DIRECT et en SOLO avec une PEDALE LOOP.

La musique, encore toujours menée par un piano et des vocalises s'étendant sur 3, 5 octaves, est atmosphérique, polyphonique, émotionnelle, psychédélique, filmique, soul, pop et rock avec une touche de groove hiphop.
Grâce à l'ouverture d'esprit de l'ingénieur du son, sa patience et son talent technique, j'ai pu mixer les chansons exactement comme je les imaginais.

Ces chansons sont des chansons d'amour pour soi, pour les autres, pour la diversité, et célèbre l'énergie créatrice de la vie. J'espère qu'elles vous inspirent à sortir le meilleur de ce que vous êtes, que ce soit au travers du clair ou de l'obscur.

Biographie complète sur www.reverbnation.com/alvindevolder

++ 2010-2014 UK GIGS, PERFORMANCES & RELEASES:

- 2014: EP "Clair-Obscur"

- 2010-2013 (Gigs): Be On The Scene competition (Ice Rink Canary Wharf), The Zebrano Bar (Soho), The Victoria (Mile End), The Heroes (Kentish Town), Annie's Bar (Kentish Town), The Old Queen's Head (Islington), The Ribeira (Shoreditch-Regent's Canal), The Spice Of Life (Soho), The Regal Room (Hammersmith), The Half Moon (Putney Bridge), The St Ives Arts Club (Cornwall), The Vibe Bar - Main Stage (Bricklane), The Vibe Bar (Bricklane), The BFI (Southbank), The Cobden Club Lounge (Westbourne Park), The Cobden Club Grand Hall (Westbourne Park), The Living Room (London Bridge), The Stage Door (Southwark), The Constitution (Camden Town), The Kings (Angel), The Library (Highbury & Islington), The Perseverance (Bloomsbury)

- 2013: The Licks Festival, Bethnal Green: "The Conqueror" (Dance-Theater performance by David Paredes)

- 2012: Album "One Day In The Universe" - Self-Release

- 2011: First of public vote on XFM Radio competition (McMillan Support)
- 2011: Camden Fringe Festival, The Shaw Theater: "A Watch In The Tunnel" by Sylvie Gral

- 2010: Semi-Finals of the UK Songwriting Contest

++ 1997-2009/ 2014... BELGIUM GIGS, PERFORMANCES & RELEASES

- 2014: Piano improvisation concert - Closing of Francis Méan Painting/ Sculpture exhibition

- 2014: Semi-finalist of Songs Not Bombs competition, La Monnaie

- 2009: EP "Everything's Gonna Get Better", Jatituderecords, Brussels

- 2008: Semi-Finals of the UK Songwriting contest

- 2004: Compilation Release: "10 Bands from the 10 Belgian Provinces", Bypass, 2004

- 1997- 2009 (Gigs): Sésame, Médiathèque/ Bibliothèque interactive ("Curieux Dimanche": 25-04-2010, Inauguration: 28-01-2010), Centre Culturel Bruegel: "Coiffure Liliane" (2009), La Bellone (Maison du Spectacle, 2009), Le Théâtre de la Flûte enchantée (Soirées Cerises 3-2009, 11-2009, 12-2009), FESTIVAL Mars en Chansons 2009 (La Soupape), La Fête des Pâquerettes (2009), Le Murmure Café (2009, 2008), Le Novanoïse (2009, 2001, 2000), FESTIVAL Mars en Chansons 2009 (Au Bizou), La Soupape (11-2007), Le Cabaret aux Chansons (2007), Avalon Studios (2007), Le Botanique: le Witloof Bar (Ihecstival 2005), Le Café-Concert "Le 102" (2005), Le White Noise (Namur 2005), Le Café de la gare (Arlon 2005), "Barbec2000" (Dinant 2005), Le Caveau (Luxembourg 2005), La FNAC d'Anvers (Promotion de la compilation "10 Bands from the 10 Belgian Provinces", 2004), Le KultuurCafé (2004), Le Ward'in Rock FESTIVAL (2004), FESTIVAL Amnesty International, Place de la Monnaie (2003), La Maison des Jeunes d'Uccle (Het Kampioenschap van Brussel, 2003), Fête de la Musique 2002 (Parc Georges Henri), Le Festival du Cercle de Polytech (ULB, 2001), La Maison des Jeunes de Couillet (Charleroi, 2001), Le Centre Culturel de Schaerbeek (2000), Le Patio de la Cambre (Ecole d'Arts Visuels, 2000), La Fête de Septembre (Centre sportif de Kraainem, 2000), L'Ex-Voto (1997), Le Botanique: l'Orangerie (Demi-finale Emergenza Rock 1997)

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released April 26, 2014

Music & Lyrics: Alvin Devolder
Keyboard, vocals, beatboxing, cowbell, egg shaker and mic slap: Alvin Devolder
Arranged & Mixed by Alvin Devolder
Recorded and Mastered by Qwentalis Masters
CD Cover concept: Alvin Devolder
Graphic Design: Margherita Bigonzi
Carboard Statues Artist: David Paredes
"Clair-Obscur" helmet/hat designed by Alvin Devolder - adapted and created by David Paredes

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Alvin Devolder Brussels, Belgium

As soon as a piano arrived at my parents' house, at 8 years old, I started singing and composing while completing a classical piano degree. Years later, I learned how to use a music software and created the arrangements of my new EP's songs. My performances are always very visual with special outfits and videos. Other projects include piano improvisation and singing acoustically. Enjoy! ... more

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