We all know the music of Erik Satie. Subtle, mysterious, timeless.
But what happens when his sounds are heard through the strings of an Arabic oud?
In Satie Reflections, three young musicians join forces: Jaber Fayad, Talal Fayad, and Jochem Braat. Together they offer a surprising reinterpretation of Satie’s work. With two ouds, piano, and electronic elements, the boundaries between classical and modern, between European and Arabic, begin to blur.
The well-known Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes suddenly sound fresh and new, as if they were written especially for this ensemble. Remarkably, this music was composed over a hundred years ago. Yet it still feels vibrant and contemporary.
Between the classics, you’ll also hear their own compositions, inspired by Satie but with a voice all their own.
Let yourself be carried away on a musical journey that connects cultures and opens up new worlds.
Satie as you’ve never heard him before.
But what happens when his sounds are heard through the strings of an Arabic oud?
In Satie Reflections, three young musicians join forces: Jaber Fayad, Talal Fayad, and Jochem Braat. Together they offer a surprising reinterpretation of Satie’s work. With two ouds, piano, and electronic elements, the boundaries between classical and modern, between European and Arabic, begin to blur.
The well-known Gymnopédies and Gnossiennes suddenly sound fresh and new, as if they were written especially for this ensemble. Remarkably, this music was composed over a hundred years ago. Yet it still feels vibrant and contemporary.
Between the classics, you’ll also hear their own compositions, inspired by Satie but with a voice all their own.
Let yourself be carried away on a musical journey that connects cultures and opens up new worlds.
Satie as you’ve never heard him before.
Video by Luuk Janssen
Photo by Charlotte Reijnen
Photo by Charlotte Reijnen