‘ ’ T H I S S O N G TA K E S
Y O U FA R A W AY, T O
A N O T H E R P L A N E T.
SO WE HAD THE IDEA
TO CA L L I T P LU TO,
AFTER THE MOST
D I S TA N T P L A N E T.’ ’ B E AT E N B E R G
They do, however, wish to put some more
energy into exploring jazz, South American
styles and... honestly? I don’t think there’s
anything they can do badly. They might have
only just begun (making a mark in the industry
that is) but they carry a certain appeal that one
associates with experienced musicians.
Atypical Influences
With every artistic journey, there are people
who change the game and inspire us to do
the same. And guess who made Beatenberg’s
list… Black Coffee. They share an admiration
for his (humble) attitude and musical scope.
Internationally, they are influenced by jazz
drummers such as Antionio Sanchez and Brian
Blade. It’s hard not to admire the diversity
they carry in the outlook of the world and the
value they place on artistic influences within
their respective territories. Probably why their
sound is so unique.
Team - Berg
Working out the intricacies of the production
process of a three member band is not as
complicated as one might assume, infact
Beatenberg make it sound pretty harmonious.
Matthew is the writer while Ross (bassist) and
Robin (drummer) are extensively involved in
production. The trio thoroughly enjoyed the
experience of recording their first album with
Universal, at the Sunset studio in Stellenbosch,
and apparently the enchanting view helped
the process.
The Hanging Gardens
“If there is a single unifying concept, it is simply
in the title. On a scientific theory it’s creating
an environment for songs that have already
been written to be understood together. And
also anticipation for songs we still had to write
at that time.” – Beatenberg, articulating their
philosophy through the title of their album.
By Lebohang Morake
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