belgian experimental
Hailing from Belgium, Wild Classical Music Ensemble is a band unlike any other. Blending rock, indie and Belgian experimentation, they break down barriers and reimagine the concept of music. Born in 2007 under the impetus of musician and luthier Damien Magnette, the band is composed of four people with mental disabilities. Carving out a path on the music scene, they transform their difference into a creative force brimming with energy. Their sound is wild, raw and Promethean, offering an intense and unvarnished experience to their audience. Wild Classical Music Ensemble is a celebration of humanity in all its diversity and authenticity. [Last update: 19/11/24]
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The wild classical music ensemble is a musical project launched by the association vzw.with in november 2007. Thanks to vzw.with, Damien Magnette, sound artist and drummer had the chance to meet Linh Pham, Johan Geenens, Rudy Callant and Kim verbeke, 4 artists with a mental disability. These 4 artists are working in different fine art media, but they also showed a will and talent to make music.
Originally the band focused on free improvisation, sound and object experimentations tied together with orchestration signs and experimental music notations. Lately they have begun incorporating the punk/rock riffs from guitarist Kim Verbeke, broadening their sound into a free punk noise rock hybrid. After a several year trip in that formation, they welcomed Sebastien Faidherbe as a new member. He plays home made bass percussions and sings with great energy and inspiration. As a sextet, the band as developped a tighter, stronger energy and sound.