Joep Beving - Solipsism
my role: mixer, mastering
In 2013, Joep and I began sharing space and time in my RedHouse studio. We were longtime music colleagues, and after the birth of his second daughter, Joep moved all his music gear and studio equipment into my studio.
One day he asked me to help him release some recordings he made at home on his piano, the only instrument left in his house. Among these recordings was a piece captured on his iPhone (you guess which one?). I loved what I heard and wanted to help him. So I started mixing and tape-treating and mastering his home recordings — Together we developed the thick phat piano sound that would become Joep’s signature sound.
Little did we know what was about to happen. His album went all the way to the stars and back, touching millions of lives with his gentle piano stories. Joep became an instant worldwide Spotify phenomenon.
Listen to the album in your favorite player here.
A beautiful video was made for this song:
Joep about working together:
Gijs, I really feel we did this one together.
Thank you for your fantastic spirit and for all the help and skills you have provided me with. The master sounds fantastic. Get ready for the next!
We have been closely working together ever since. I work with Joep on all music and sound related matters; produce, mix, coach, sound-design, studio/tape engineering, … whatever. After the release we started production for his second album Prehension immediately.
In 2017 the album was re-released on the legendary Deutsche Grammophon.
In the press:
"Simple music for complex emotions — Solipsism has gone on to touch millions of lives, achieving gold status and over 340 million streams."
Deutsche Grammophon"A gentle sound, somehow reminiscent of sepia photos. Contemplative tracks recall the music of Erik Satie."
Apple Music
Other projects with Joep Beving:
Links:
Joep Beving Website
