Tim Langedijk & Paul Berner - Nobody's Fault But Mine

From the album "Down To The Downtown". Personnel: Tim Langedijk - acoustic guitar; Paul Berner - double bass.

"After musicians have mastered their instrument, refined their craft, and unearthed their distinctive voice, they face the ultimate trial. It appears deceptively simple: to wholeheartedly surrender to the music at hand, yielding only to its demands. Yet, as any musician will attest, this seemingly uncomplicated task proves to be the paramount challenge of all.

Tim Langedijk and Paul Berner epitomize mastery in music. Residing just a stone's throw away from each other in Haarlem, the Netherlands, they began convening in their spare time, forsaking amplification, effects, or grandiose pretenses opting instead for the raw, acoustic sound of their instruments and the pure desire to let the music speak for itself. As the sessions grew in frequency, a remarkable synergy emerged; together, they discovered that their music gained newfound depth and resonance.

‘Down To The Downtown’ is the culmination of their collaboration. With a repertoire that spans the spectrum, from cherished classics to hidden gems to entirely new compositions, all presented with their signature minimalist touch. It’s music distilled to its essence, created with minimal means — an embodiment of excellence through restraint.

And the sound… recorded by sound wizard Frans de Rond with just one 3-capsule stereo microphone, ensuring that the purity and clarity of these two master musicians' music resonates deeply with the listener. A recording with full phase coherence, perfect imaging, a wide and deep soundstage, and superior realism."

Peter Bjørnild

Instruments
Tim plays a Gibson J-45 built in 1954.
Paul plays a Tyrollean contrabass built in 1900 by Matthias Albani, Bulsani, Thiroly.

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