Although the repertoire visits Gallacia, France and Ireland, the crew does not stop at geographical borders. It sketches imaginary lands and unknown shores in a musical language that is both simple, complex, free yet structured. On the path of 21st century music, composition and improvisation walk hand in hand. Musique à Neuf binds the past and present, drawing on the experience of each musician.

The palette of sounds and orchestration goes from airy piano-violin duets to Balkan brass bands – all accompanied by drone bass, bagpipes, tuba and accordion. The arrangements, a mixture of intimate duos and full orchestra, are signed Pirly Zurstrassen and Luc Pilartz. This album is the first episode of a long adventure.

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