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“Peaceful classical crossover, with at its heart piano, and subtle cinematic strings”. Newsletter & free downloads: click here / Full Electronic Press Kit: click here / Contact & bookings: click here BIOGRAPHY

"A long story short: my friends’ support inspired me to organize my first piano solo concert in 2008 - with an audience laying down, comfortably, on soft mattresses. It was so well received, that many shows followed, mainly in Belgium, but also in the Netherlands, France, Spain & Mexico (read the full informal bio on my website ).

(Formal bio) It’s notable that audiences and journalists alike talk about his music by referring to renowned musicians such as Ludovico Einaudi, Keith Jarret, Arvo Pärt, Wim Mertens and Nils Frahm... because unlike them, Vrancken never received any formal musical training. He’s a true autodidact and only started playing the piano at the late age of 22.

Steven completed his studies in Communication Sciences at the University of Antwerp in 2002. Afterward, he immediately started working as a professional street theatre artist and performer. Following his first public piano concert in May 2008, he started to focus on his musical career and the creation of his first album. The loyal fan base he built over the years, allowed him to successfully crowdfund his second album. He has performed in Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France and was invited to give a concert at the Mérida Music Festival in Mexico in 2013. Since then he started to study electronic music, mixing & mastering techniques to integrate a new vibe in his music. Summer 2017 crowdfunded successfully his third album which is already released for his crowdfunders & hard core fans; the official public release is planned for March / April 2019.

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“He plays repetitive chords & arpeggios reminding you of Philip Glass, and he hums & sings along as Glenn Gould” (K. Bonneure, Belgian Journalist & Author). “Steven’s music (‘Into resonance’) reminds you of works by Arvo Pärt & Wim Mertens ...” (Radio Klara, Belgium, 2011) “‘Resonancia II’ ... often sounding like Keith Jarrett’s improvisations. Steven Vrancken proves that ‘less is more’ and, moreover, that music really can soften the morals” (Cobra.be). “Imagine silence itself were a musician, would it play the piano like Steven does? Well indeed, maybe it would... ” (Alexander Wolfram, Belgian author).

Discography:

‘In Between’ Double CD, piano, world music, soundscapes (2019) 'Tot in den Draai' music for documentary (late 2016 - early 2017) ‘All is well - Remix 1’ Single by Steven Vrancken (2014) ‘Phenomenae’ co-production, world music by Soundjourney Ensemble (2014) ‘Yucatan Nature Sounds’ nature soundscape by Steven Vrancken (2013) ‘Resonancia II’ piano solo by Steven Vrancken (2013) ‘Pure sea sounds’ nature soundscape by Steven Vrancken (2011) ‘Into resonance’ piano solo by Steven Vrancken (2011) ‘Higher motions’, composition on the album ‘Troissoeur’ (2004 by EMI Belgium)