Agua de Annique
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Agua de Annique is the solo project of the former The Gathering
vocalist, Anneke van Giersbergen
.
She and her new bandmates laid down some basic tracks for the first album at the Waterfront Studios in Rotterdam
and recorded overdubs at The Void
in Eindhoven, as well as in her own home studio. Several of these songs were made available on the band's official web site. A track, Ice Water, has been said to feature a string arrangement by Jeffrey Fayman
. Additional vocals for the track Lost and Found were done by Kristin Fjellseth, who also wrote the track Sunken Soldiers Ball. Heleen de Witte is said to play flute on unspecified tracks while Timothy Conroy provides some trumpet work. They released their first album called "Air" at the end of 2007, mixed by Jon Anders Narum.
For the week ending July 2, 2009, Pure Air
(a compilation of tracks from Air but also of songs featuring Anneke with other artists like Within Temptation) entered the GfK Dutch Charts at No.42 during the first week of release, her highest ever chart position.
A second album, titled In Your Room, was released on October 30, 2009.
In 2011, Anneke signed to PIAS Records, as a solo artist, changing the name of the band from Agua De Annique, to Anneke Van Giersbergen. Her debut album by her own name, Everything Is Changing, is due to be released on 20th January 2012.
The Gathering (band)
The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band, founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits in the small city of Oss, North Brabant....
vocalist, Anneke van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen
Anneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
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History
The project was announced June 5, 2007, the same day that both The Gathering and Anneke van Giersbergen issued separate announcements that van Giersbergen would leave the band in August.She and her new bandmates laid down some basic tracks for the first album at the Waterfront Studios in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
and recorded overdubs at The Void
The Void
The Void may refer to:* The Void , 1997 album by Bjørn Lynne* The Void , immaterial artwork by Yves Klein consisting of the Galerie Iris Clert completely cleared out and painted white* The Void , popular Scottish rock band...
in Eindhoven, as well as in her own home studio. Several of these songs were made available on the band's official web site. A track, Ice Water, has been said to feature a string arrangement by Jeffrey Fayman
Jeffrey Fayman
Jeffrey Fayman is a percussionist and composer, best known for his soundtrack work.-Biography:In 1977, Fayman drummed in Peter Banks' Empire band, the sessions appearing on the archival Mark II release in 1997....
. Additional vocals for the track Lost and Found were done by Kristin Fjellseth, who also wrote the track Sunken Soldiers Ball. Heleen de Witte is said to play flute on unspecified tracks while Timothy Conroy provides some trumpet work. They released their first album called "Air" at the end of 2007, mixed by Jon Anders Narum.
For the week ending July 2, 2009, Pure Air
Pure Air (album)
Pure Air is the second release of the band Agua de Annique formed by the former The Gathering vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. It was released in 2009. It contains tracks from their first album Air, and also songs featuring Anneke with other artists .- Tracklist :#"The Blower's Daughter Pure Air is...
(a compilation of tracks from Air but also of songs featuring Anneke with other artists like Within Temptation) entered the GfK Dutch Charts at No.42 during the first week of release, her highest ever chart position.
A second album, titled In Your Room, was released on October 30, 2009.
In 2011, Anneke signed to PIAS Records, as a solo artist, changing the name of the band from Agua De Annique, to Anneke Van Giersbergen. Her debut album by her own name, Everything Is Changing, is due to be released on 20th January 2012.
Members
- Anneke van GiersbergenAnneke van GiersbergenAnneke van Giersbergen is the former lead singer of the Dutch progressive/alternative rock band The Gathering which she departed in August 2007. Since then, she has been involved in a solo project called Agua de Annique which also included her husband & drummer of the band, Rob Snijders...
- lead singer/pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
/guitars - Joris Dirks - guitarsGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
/vocals - Jacques de Haard (Garcia Plays KyussJohn Garcia (singer)John Garcia is a vocalist who has been a member of Kyuss, Slo Burn, Unida and Hermano. His vocals have become synonymous with modern stoner rock and the desert rock sound.-Kyuss:...
, ex-Celestial SeasonCelestial SeasonCelestial Season is a Dutch heavy metal band. They were formed in 1991 as a doom/death metal band along the lines of My Dying Bride. They have been described as doom metal, death/doom, stoner rock/metal and goth. Celestial Season disbanded in 2002....
) - bassBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments... - Rob Snijders (Garcia Plays KyussJohn Garcia (singer)John Garcia is a vocalist who has been a member of Kyuss, Slo Burn, Unida and Hermano. His vocals have become synonymous with modern stoner rock and the desert rock sound.-Kyuss:...
, ex-KongKong (band)Kong is an Amsterdam-based band formed in 1988 by guitarist/synth programmer Dirk de Vries, guitarist Aldo Sprenger, bassist/synth programmer Mark Drillich, and drummer Rob Smits, whose daughter is one of the co-founders of the fashion label Cherry Red. The band's music can best be described as...
, ex-Celestial SeasonCelestial SeasonCelestial Season is a Dutch heavy metal band. They were formed in 1991 as a doom/death metal band along the lines of My Dying Bride. They have been described as doom metal, death/doom, stoner rock/metal and goth. Celestial Season disbanded in 2002....
) - drumsDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Band Name
- Agua De Annique (2007-2008)
- Anneke Van Giersbergen with Agua De Annique (2009)
- Anneke Van Giersbergen & Agua De Annique (2009-2010)
- Anneke Van Giersbergen (2011-present)
Albums
- Air (2007)
- Pure AirPure Air (album)Pure Air is the second release of the band Agua de Annique formed by the former The Gathering vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. It was released in 2009. It contains tracks from their first album Air, and also songs featuring Anneke with other artists .- Tracklist :#"The Blower's Daughter Pure Air is...
- Compilation (2009) - In Your RoomIn Your Room (Agua de Annique album)In Your Room is the third studio album by Agua de Annique formed by the former The Gathering vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen. It was released on October 30, 2009.- Tracklist :#Pearly#Hey Okay!#I Want#Wonder#The World#Sunny Side Up#Physical...
(2009) - Live in Europe (2010)
- Everything Is Changing (2012)
Singles
- Day After Yesterday (2007) - includes "Witnesses"
- Come Wander With Me (2008) - Download only single
- The Blower's Daughter (2009) - Download only single
- Hey Okay! (2009)
- Sunny Side Up (2010)
- Feel Alive (2011)
- Circles (2011)
External links
- Interview with Anneke van Giersbergen
- Agua De Annique Interview
- Sounds 2 Move Interview "deutsch"
- Agua de Annique in Lebanon Event Review