THE AQUATIC MUSEUM

Chamber Pop Music Collective

Dive into the world of chamber pop with The Aquatic Museum! This interdisciplinary collective, founded by singer-songwriter Claire Parsons and musician and app developer Laurent Peckels, breaks down barriers to offer unconventional ways of creating, releasing and performing music. Carefully crafted compositions take us on a journey that reimagines the sound of indie music with a soundscape that blends the color palettes of jazz harmony, the delicacy of a chamber ensemble, and the energy of a pop band. Finely woven lyrics fall between the poles of musical minimalism, the epic, and everything in between. This is Chamber Pop!

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The Aquatic Museum Album

The Aquatic Museum Album invites the listener to explore the mysteries of undiscovered, aquatic realms and draws inspiration from acclaimed artists such as Sufjan Stevens, Emiliana Torrini, and Agnes Obel. Produced by the acclaimed Luxembourgish sound engineer Charles Stoltz, this album is an exploration of the mysteries of the deep sea, with each track featuring lush orchestral textures, intricate arrangements, ambient drones, and extended atmospheres with pop-inspired elements. Strings, horns, electronic instruments, grand choirs, playful piano parts and captivating guitar riffs create a sound that evokes the grandeur of the chambers of the sea and conjures up the song titles’ metaphors.

The Aquatic Museum App

The Aquatic Museum App showcases the album track "Souvenir Shop (Download the App)," which transports users in Astrid Rothaug's (AT) detailed and imaginative hand-illustrated aquatic universe. Take a journey through various museum chambers, as you are guided by visual and musical cues from the original Aquatic Museum Band, Q Some Big Band (B), and Valencia-based flamenco percussionist Sergio Martínez (ES). The Aquatic Museum App not only introduces an innovative way to engage with music but also functions as a central resource for project updates, including single releases and the official album launch. This app belongs to an exciting collection of educational applications, featuring "PercussionTutor" and a "FlamencoTutor" with Grammy Award winner Niño de Los Reyes. Donwload on the Apple App Store.

The Aquatic Museum Band

The Aquatic Museum Band comprises a talented ensemble of musicians originating from various musical disciplines. Spearheaded by British vocalist and keyboardist Claire Parsons and Luxembourgish bassist Laurent Peckels, the group is enriched by an accomplished mix of artists. Among them are the Brussels-based string trio 'In Praise of Folly,' featuring Belgian violinist Maia Frankowski, American violist Nicole Miller, and Luxembourgish cellist Annemie Osborne. Further completing the lineup are Luxembourgish drummer and pianist Jérôme Klein, as well as Israeli guitarist Eran Har Even, who is based in Amsterdam. Through their eclectic skills and dedication, the band's live performances strive to deliver a singular, immersive experience, transporting audiences to an enchanting underwater realm.