Wij gebruiken cookies. accepteer

Monnik (BE)

Monnik (Monk) is a very apt moniker for this Belgian based experimental one-man band. Monnik wants to explore the boundaries of spiritual isolation, making his musical drones almost ascetic meditations. Layer upon layer of sounds and textures try to evoke an almost shamanistic - if not religious - atmosphere, in order to captivate the audience in an introspective hold.

Bitteroogst is the third and final chapter of a unintended trilogy of records that started with Vondeling in 2015. Each of these records focused on different aspects. Vondeling was the most raw and pure of the three and revolved around the feeling of isolation and desolation. Bedevaart was an attempt to perfect and evolve this sound, by adding electronics and classical instrumentation. On Bitteroogst, the conclusion of the trilogy, Monnik set out to present the most pure and complete vision of what Monnik should be. It is an attempt to find his own sound amongst the enormous amount of music made today.

Bitteroogst is the result of a long period of experimenting and searching for his own voice. it expands upon the sound Monnik is known for. The droning guitarsounds are augmented by weeping banjos, lamenting lapsteel and  buzzing synths.