Catharsis by Michiel Stekelenburg

Michiel Stekelenburg

Catharsis

Price: € 19.95
Format: CD
Label: Challenge Records
UPC: 0608917357028
Catnr: CR 73570
Release date: 15 March 2024
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Label
Challenge Records

UPC
0608917357028

Catalogue number
CR 73570

Release date
15 March 2024

"... With his septet recording, Stekelenburg underlines in a thoroughly impressive way how firmly he follows in the footsteps of the US star (Pat Metheny)."

Rondo, 30-3-2024

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About the album

As a grown man looking back on my life, I’ve come to realize that I’ve always unconsciously struggled with a deep sensitivity. There were moments when I experienced the world around me so intensely, yet simultaneously felt unable to express it. It seemed as if I were trapped in the eye of my inner storm. Driven by the urgent need to express these suppressed feelings and emotions bubbling deep within, my music finds its origin. I found a way to embrace the complexity of my inner world while sharing it with the outer world.

In the midst of my musical journey, an intriguing question emerged: How can I embrace my sensitivity and emotional depth while remaining true to my masculine identity? This question, in a society that often still adheres to traditional norms of masculinity, poses a challenging and necessary exploration .

This album is more than just a collection of pieces; it is a journey through my soul, a quest for balance between my inner world and the expectations of the outer world. I invite you to join me in exploring the boundaries of emotion and identity together. May this musical journey not only resonate with you but also awaken your own sensitivity. - Michiel Stekelenburg

Wenn ich als erwachsener Mann auf mein Leben zurückblicke, ist mir klar geworden, dass ich immer unbewusst mit einer tiefen Sensibilität zu kämpfen hatte. Es gab Momente, in denen ich die Welt um mich herum so intensiv erlebte, mich aber gleichzeitig unfähig fühlte, sie auszudrücken. Es schien, als ob ich im Auge meines inneren Sturms gefangen wäre. Angetrieben von dem dringenden Bedürfnis, diese unterdrückten Gefühle und Emotionen, die tief in mir aufstiegen, auszudrücken, findet meine Musik ihren Ursprung. Ich fand einen Weg, die Komplexität meiner inneren Welt zu umarmen und sie mit der äußeren Welt zu teilen.

Mitten auf meiner musikalischen Reise tauchte eine faszinierende Frage auf: Wie kann ich meine Sensibilität und emotionale Tiefe ausleben und gleichzeitig meiner männlichen Identität treu bleiben? In einer Gesellschaft, die oft noch an traditionellen Männlichkeitsnormen festhält, stellt diese Frage eine herausfordernde und notwendige Erkundung dar.

Dieses Album ist mehr als nur eine Sammlung von Stücken; es ist eine Reise durch meine Seele, eine Suche nach dem Gleichgewicht zwischen meiner inneren Welt und den Erwartungen der äußeren Welt. Ich lade Sie ein, mit mir gemeinsam die Grenzen von Gefühl und Identität zu erforschen. Möge diese musikalische Reise nicht nur mit Ihnen in Resonanz gehen, sondern auch Ihre eigene Sensibilität wecken. - Michiel Stekelenburg

Michiel Stekelenburg ist ein moderner (Jazz)Gitarrist / Komponist und Pädagoge. Er ist nicht nur Mitglied in mehreren Pop- und Soulbands und anderen Musikprojekten, sondern leitet auch sein eigenes Jazz-/Improvisations-Trio. Seine Herkunft aus der Rockmusik hat sowohl sein Spiel als auch seine Kompositionen beeinflusst. Seine beiden letzten Alben 'Hypnos' und 'Layers' wurden mit großem Beifall aufgenommen, erreichten Platz 1 der iTunes Jazz Charts und die Band spielte unter anderem auf dem international bekannten North Sea Jazz Festival.

Artist(s)

Thomas Pol (double bass)

Jasper van Hulten (drums)

Jesse Schilderink (saxophone)

Michiel Stekelenburg (guitar)

Modern (Jazz)guitarist / composer and educator. In addition to being a member in several pop & soulbands and other music projects, he leads his own jazz / improvisational trio. | His origins in rock music have influenced his playing as well as his compositions. | Both his previous albums ‘Hypnos’ and ‘Layers’ were received with wide acclaim, reached #1 on iTunes jazz charts and the band played amongst others at the internationally renowned North Sea Jazz festival. | Based in Amsterdam Holland.

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Tom Ridderbeekx (trumpet)

Sam Thomas (trombone)

Sjoerd van Eijck (piano)

Composer(s)

Michiel Stekelenburg (guitar)

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... With his septet recording, Stekelenburg underlines in a thoroughly impressive way how firmly he follows in the footsteps of the US star (Pat Metheny).
Rondo, 30-3-2024

This is a CD that appeals, is accessible, appears very organic and shows high-quality musical drive. Add to that the technique and compositional balance and you have a recipe for a truly beautiful album. Finished, real, sometimes raw, but comfortingly beautiful.
Draai om je Oren, 02-8-2024

The title track “Catharsis” is one of the highlights on this successful album. The interplay of the musicians leads to a fantastic climax here, a real catharsis.
Rootstime, 01-6-2024

... The music (also) repeatedly develops a light-footed flow, which is clothed in a jazzy fusion aesthetic...
Jazz'n More 05 06 2024, 01-5-2024

The new album Catharsis by guitarist Michiel Stekelenburg is a series of balanced compositions that are performed with verve.
Music Frames, 29-4-2024

... basically a jazz record, but the musician has also been active elsewhere, as a member of pop and soul bands and in rock...
musikansich, 25-4-2024

... With his septet recording, Stekelenburg underlines in a thoroughly impressive way how firmly he follows in the footsteps of the US star (Pat Metheny).
Rondo, 30-3-2024

Catharsis redefines the traditional septet sound. The listener can expect passionate solos, ethereal textures, and dynamic rhythms. The brass section, harmoniously designed, plays a pivotal role alongside the guitar. Each track takes the listener on a journey through different worlds, where accompaniment and melody intertwine. From the introspective 'Heartwork' to the evocative 'Chasing Shadows', Stekelenburg’s compositions evoke emotions that resonate far beyond the notes.
Presto Music, 27-3-2024

... All the musicians play brilliantly, are uncompromising in their narrative design and convince with their articulatory and structural concepts...
jazzfun, 22-3-2024

The musicians show their subdued as well as raw side. All quite flashy, you might think, but the compositions are well balanced and the parts are convincing.
Jazzenzo, 14-3-2024

Catharsis contains so many different elements that convey all those emotions. All pieces have a title that refers to catharsis. It's about my inner world, about what I have and have not put out. Morning Song for example is playful and cheerful, Renewal is an old piece rechristened into something new. Then it is about mentality that has also been renewed. The emotional side can also be vulnerable. That old facet still lives in me and is blossoming again here. - Michiel Stekelenburg
Jazznu.com, 09-3-2024