From Jazz to World, From Folk to Classical

Released on = August 29, 2004, 8:08 am

Press Release Author = Mark Van Overmeire/Kramúsica

Press Release Summary = - Composer, Classical Guitar and Percussion Performer Mark
Van Overmeire released his new CD 'Impresiones'. The Pat Metheny and Yo Yo Ma
influenced album travels from jazz to world, from folk to classical.

Press Release Body = Brugge, Belgium (express-pressrelease.com) August 29, 2004 --
Mark Van Overmeire, a composer, classical guitar player and percussion performer
from Belgium, has released his new CD "Impresiones" on August 10. The Pat Metheny
Group and Yo Yo Ma influenced album contains 6 tracks that travel from jazz to
world, from folk to classical, from klezmer to soundtrack. "Well, this is just
magical," independent reviewer Dave Starns writes. "The best use of effects for
atmosphere I've heard in awhile. This is sort of jazz in the same way some of
Eberhard Weber's orchestral ECM music is jazz."

"The compositions set on 'Impresiones' portray some of the amazing adventures I had
during my 4 year stay in South America," Mark comments. "After returning home I
arranged the compositions made during the trip. New compositions were added. The
challenge lay in translating a journey of such variety in music."

Mark Van Overmeire started studying music when he was 15 years old learning the
basics of drums and guitar. At the age of 17 he entered the intriguing world of
composition trying to master the fundamental rules of classical music. At that time,
Mark got interested in the exciting rhythms of jazz and studied jazz harmony. He has
worked with numerous musicians allowing himself to grow as a performer.

In March '97, Mark embarked to South America for 4 years, enriching himself with
impressions of another world. And these impressions just needed to be recorded on
tape. "South America... the name alone conjures up an array of breathtaking images,"
Mark is excited. "'Impresiones' (Impressions) is a musical journey of my stay in
this heart-warming continent. I tried to translate some experiences into a musical
voyage."

The compositions are short stories, the music as diverse as Mark's travel experience
was. "Impresiones" is available through CDBaby.com

For more information and review copies of the CD, please contact:

Mark Van Overmeire
Willemijnendreef 9
8000 Brugge
Belgium
Phone: +32 478 343487

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Web Site = http://www.markvanovermeire.com

Contact Details = Willemijnendreef 9
8000 Brugge
Belgium
+32 478 343487
mail@markvanovermeire.com