Mark Van Overmeire - New CD "Impresiones"

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:

Mark Van Overmeire
Willemijnendreef 9
8000 Brugge
Belgium
Phone: +32 478 343487
e-mail: mail@markvanovermeire.com
www.markvanovermeire.com


FROM JAZZ TO WORLD, FROM FOLK TO CLASSICAL

July 29, 2004 (Brugge, Belgium) -- Mark Van Overmeire, a
composer, classical guitar player and percussion performer from
Belgium, will release his new CD "Impresiones" on August 10.
The Pat Metheny Group and Yo Yo Ma influenced album contains 6
tracks that travel from jazz to world, from folk to classical,
from klezmer to soundtrack. "Well, this is just magical,"
independent reviewer Dave Starns writes. "The best use of
effects for atmosphere I've heard in awhile. This is sort of
jazz in the same way some of Eberhard Weber's orchestral ECM
music is jazz."

"The compositions set on "Impresiones" portray some of the
amazing adventures I had during my 4 year stay in South
America," Mark comments. "After returning home I arranged the
compositions made during the trip. New compositions were added.
The challenge lay in translating a journey of such variety in
music."

Mark Van Overmeire started studying music when he was 15 years
old learning the basics of drums and guitar. At the age of 17 he
entered the intriguing world of composition trying to master the
fundamental rules of classical music. At that time, Mark got
interested in the exciting rhythms of jazz and studied jazz
harmony. He has worked with numerous musicians allowing himself
to grow as a performer.

In March '97, Mark embarked to South America for 4 years,
enriching himself with impressions of another world. And these
impressions just needed to be recorded on tape. "South
America... the name alone conjures up an array of breathtaking
images," Mark is excited. "'Impresiones' (Impressions) is a
musical journey of my stay in this heart-warming continent. I
tried to translate some experiences into a musical voyage."

The compositions are short stories, the music as diverse as
Mark's travel experience was. "Impresiones" will be available
from August 10 through CDBaby.com.

For more information and review copies of the CD, please contact
Mark Van Overmeire at +32 478 343487