FOR TRAINSPOTTERS ONLY
(2021)

VINYL RECORD
B2 De Vertraging
B3 Little One
B4 For Trainspotters Only
B5 Snowing
All music composed and performed by Ann Eysermans Recorded by Istvan Leel-Össy, Serge Verstockt and Ann Eysermans
Mastered by Gert Van Hoof at Cochlea Mastering Cut by Dubplates & Mastering
Lay out by Jef Cuypers
Photography by Philippe Cortens and Ann Eysermans
Distributed by N.E.W.S. Distribution
For Trainspotters Only by Ann Eysermans (Cortizona 013) is a co-production between Cortizona, ChampdAction and EUROPALIA, in collaboration with NMBS
Vinyl edition of 400 copies (including 2 inserts)
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REVIEWS
FILM-CONCERT BOZAR (25 January 2022 - Bozar)
Line 25 Brussels - Antwerp + Fuga for 4 diesellocomotives
The concert starts with a FUGUE for 4 diesel locomotives. Subject, counter-subject, divertimenti, dominant and tonic pedals are heard from four loudspeakers installed in the four corners of the auditorium. This four-part counterpoint, full of whispering, snorting and thunderous locomotive sounds, forms the sequel to PRELUDE for two diesel locomotives and harp, which will be performed live (with a delay) in the SNCB/NMBS Central Workshop in Mechelen.
"We leave Brussels North from platform 10 and respect the speed limit for leaving a station of origin. For even-numbered tracks, departure signs are located on your right. All the points and signals allow us to reach lines 50, 27, 161, 36 and 27D on the left. On the right, we have access to line 25."
We are in 1975. We are heading directly towards Antwerp Central from Brussels North. During this train journey (recorded from the driver's seat), the listener is introduced to the characteristics of line 25, explained by an instructor from the SNCB/NMBS. The magnificent images blend with the mechanical sounds of the locomotives and the experimental playing of the harp.
"The film is now coming to an end. While rewinding, you can pause at places of interest and then restart until all these places are lodged in your memory. Continue using this film until the places are completely familiar to you. Only then will the study routes be useful. Stop the film and rewind it."
Concept, composition and execution (harp and tapes): Ann Eysermans
Production and co-production: EUROPALIA and ChampdAction in collaboration
with BOZAR, NMBS, Cortizona, Cinematek
Tickets:
January 25, 2022 - 20:00 - Première at Bozar Brussels:
https://www.bozar.be/nl/kalender/bozar-electronic-series-trainspotters-only
March 12, 2022 - 15:30 at TIME CANVAS - ChampdAction - deSingel Antwerp:
https://desingel.be/en/programme/music/champdaction-time-canvas-2022-alter-futurum
March 16, 2022 - 19:00 at Kunstencentrum Nona Mechelen:
https://www.nona.be/nl/programma/dolores-charlotte-bouckaert-ann-eysermans
LOCATION PROJECT NMBS - CW MECHELEN (19 March 2022)
Prelude for 2 diesellocomotives and harp
A prelude for 2 diesel locomotives and harp. This line-up may at first seem incompatible and strange to you. But opposites attract. Two train drivers conjure up the impressive and nostalgic sounds of the HLD 5404 and HLD 6041. The sounds of locomotives idling, and those of compressors and air escaping as well as the roaring transition to a higher speed are all part of their sonic potential. The harp interacts with fragile micro sounds, solid chords and circular movements to create a remarkable counterpoint and melodious interweaving of sound.
(This PRELUDE normally follows the FUGUE for 4 diesel locomotives. This four-part counterpoint (with subject, counter-subject, divertimenti, dominant and tonic pedals) full of whispering, snorting and thunderous locomotive sounds was the première of FOR TRAINSPOTTERS ONLY, which took place in January 2022. So, no delay, but ahead of schedule!)
Execution (diesellocomotives): Tim Haesevoets and Rudi Langeraert (NMBS)
Audio engineering: Lars Morren, Serge Verstockt and Istvan Leel-Össy
Production and co-production: EUROPALIA in collaboration with ChampdAction, NMBS
Tickets:
March 19, 2022 - CW Mechelen
https://www.nona.be/nl/programma/dolores-charlotte-bouckaert-ann-eysermans
Photography: Philippe Cortens