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Sophie Zeyl
Folk / Electronica / Experimental

One day I will change my name



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Member Since8/14/2006
Band Websitewww.i-rain.com
Band Members
photos by Raoul Kramer, thanks Raoul!


LIVE AT 3 VOOR 12, OCT 2007




Anne- Jan Reijn - beats/ samples/ sounds
Oliver Franke - bass
Martin Rascher - keys/ LFO
Yvonne Gilly - guitar: acoustic/ electric/ effects
Remco van Eijndhoven - drums
Sophie Zeyl - guitar: acoustic/ electric, vocals



InfluencesYOU! YOU! YOU!

Vasthi Bunyan, Stevie Nicks, Chrissie Hynde, Cat Power, PJ Harvey, Arvo Part, Bjork, JStina Norderstam, Beth Gibbons, Kate Bush, AC/DC, Anka, Pieter Nooten, TClinic, Sleezy Rock 'n Roll, Feist, Gang of Four, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Radiohead, Indian Music, Mogwai, RUMI, KRISHNAMURTI, YOU?
Sounds LikeIntimate songs with ambient electronica flavour.
Hopefully like Sophie Zeyl.

Record LabelI-Rain Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Sophie Zeyl


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SINGLE OUT NOW! CHECK THIS MUSIC VIDEO...



I AM NOT LIKE THAT

Supported by the TAX-Fonds
Directed by: Floris Schönfeld
Camera by: Julia Gunther
Set by: Bastiaan Mobach



Blablabla, I just love music, to listen and to make myself. Hope, wisdom, sadness, anger, love, faith, belief, intelligence, adventure, rock 'n roll feeling, trust, conflict, harmony, dreams...It's so beautiful because it's intertwined with life. You can write songs about things you experience, but songs make you experience as well. It's a way to communicate...

I like electronica, but not how it's been used these days. Electro is funny, but way too simplistic. I like folk, but I don't feel like being bounded to just an acoustic guitar or some tiny bells or a violin as a backing band...So, Im trying to combine some of these elements, writing songs to make sense and using electronics in an "organic" way, as an instrument. Well here,s the official story:

STORY


Sophie Zeyl already holds quite a reputation as a singer/ songwriter in the Netherlands. In 2003 she comes first in the singer/songwriter finals at Paradiso, winning best dutch vocalist prize. She extensively tours the clubcircuit, as well as performing live on radio and television shows, receiving a lot of national attention and credit.

Expectations were high strung on her debut album. In 2004 she hooks up with multi-instrumentalist/producer Anka Wolbert to start the first recordings. Anka started her musical path in the Eighties as co-songwriter of electronic new wave band Xymox, signed to famous indie label 4AD (London), to get later signed to Polygram and EMI, New York. Pieter Nooten is invited to the project as well. Pieter Nooten proved an unique artist in the past with his album “Sleeps With The Fishes” (4AD), producing a serene ambient sound in collaboration with Michael Brook (Brian Eno, U2) which gained him worldwide credentials.

This interesting combination of musicians/producers results in a captivating debut album, Two Ways of Running (I-rain Records 2005). The intimate acoustic and vocal sound of Sophie Zeyl is accompanied by subtle beats and varied guitar sounds, layered atmospheres and surprising arrangements. Music to dive into and explore.

After playing solo for several years, Sophie collects some excellent musicians around her to make a creative and solid live band. With her band she is combining acoustic folky elements with electronica. Having this unique sound travelling from catchy rock to moody, intimate songs, they receive lavish critical acclaim by the dutch music press.

Sophie Zeyl proves to be a must hear. Whether or not being surrounded by musicians, she leaves you absorbed by her performance, warm hearted lyrics and tantalizing vocals. A voice that caresses each syllable with a languid, velvet touch or rough like Nina simone.

At the moment Sophie is preparing for her second album which is planned to be released mid 2009.

ORDER NOW!! The album "Two Ways of Running" is available through I-Tunes, Legal Download and I-Rain Records.

www.i-rain.com

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carlos valdes

carlos valdes



Nov 27 2009 2:55 AM

he lieve sophie

wat een korte verrassing je even te zien op straat, moest laatst nog aan je denken toen ik benieuwd was waar en vooral wanneer ik je weer ging zien. ik had gehoopt op een podium terwijl ik ergens aan het luisteren was...

dat werd dus op straat en niet langer dan 2 seconden.

ik wil je weer horen zingen!

of gewoon weer als vanouds in dat gezellige cafe op de bilderijk ;-)

XX
House of Cosy Cushions

House of Cosy Cushions



Nov 12 2009 8:09 PM

tot volgende week x
House of Cosy Cushions,Katie Kim,Whelan's,Live,Music,Album,Launch,dark,alternative,rock,folk

Rugaï

Rugaï



Oct 23 2009 2:32 PM

Bonjour ,


Alors voilà, c'est l'automne et pour se réchauffer un peu et ne pas tomber dans la grisaille du quotidien Parisien on refait un peu la déco (on espère que Valérie Damido - orthographe à vérifier - ne m'en voudra pas pour la concurrence lol...)

Voici donc une version acoustique de "Prendre le vent" que vous ne trouverez que sur mon myspace et évidemment lors des concerts acoustiques... ainsi qu'une chanson qui s'intitule "Marcher dans tes pas".

Et à ne pas Manquer le 25/10 le live sur Europe 1 dans l'émission "On connaît la musique" de 23h à 1h ;)


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Parisien
du
15 juillet 2009
Rugaï 
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Miss Teddy Pedigree Paul



Oct 19 2009 2:44 PM

Heyhey,

How r u doing? I hope life's as sweet 2 u as it is 2 me!
Thx 4 being spacebuddies: it helps keep the internet interesting :)

Check my new video 'Doggyfood' and remember me!!
xx MT
-> http://teddypedigreepaul.hyves.nl
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Miss Teddy Pedigree Paul



Oct 18 2009 8:06 AM

Heyhey,

How r u doing? I hope life's as sweet 2 u as it is 2 me!
Thx 4 being spacebuddies: it helps keep the internet interesting :)

Remember me!!
xx MT
-> http://teddypedigreepaul.hyves.nl
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Oct 12 2009 8:19 AM

Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel
1e druk uitverkocht – 2e herziene druk eind oktober verwacht

Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel is een boek dat in slechts 4,5 maand volledig is uitverkocht. De tweede druk van het boek ligt inmiddels bij de drukker en wordt eind oktober verwacht. Wie tussen nu en 25 oktober het boek online besteld, maakt dus in feite een reservering voor een exemplaar van de 2e druk. En dat belonen we graag! Wie vóór 25 oktober online besteld, betaalt geen verzendkosten.

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Revu: '…. aanstekelijk historische werk…. '
Volkskrant: '… een prima excursiereader, maar ook een reisgids om zelfstandig mee door muziekstad Berlijn te lopen.'
Dagblad van het Noorden: Jonker omzeilt de valkuil van betweterigheid en waakt voor een te gedetailleerd informatiebombardement. Daardoor leest haar boek als een vlotte, alternatieve resiids, ...'
FileUnder.nl: 'Een must voor zowel muziekliefhebbers als politiek geïnteresseerden.'
LiveXS: 'Voor iedereen die ooit in Berlijn is geweest, er nog naar toe wil of gewoon precies wil weten hoe Berlijn is geworden tot wat het is, lees dit.'
CuttingEdge.be: 'Al weet je best veel van de Duitse geschiedenis, zo aangenaam compact, met een rode draad, kom je zelden tegen.'

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carlos valdes

carlos valdes



Oct 7 2009 10:11 AM

Saterday 10th of Okt Delano Smit & Ester Duijn birthday. In the Sugar Factory
Studio Soulrock Plays...
With
Delano Smith
Makam ( live )
Esther Duijn b2b Carlos Vlades


carlos valdes

carlos valdes



Sep 28 2009 3:37 PM

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Harmonic Abyss



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Sep 23 2009 10:59 PM

Hi. A brand new remix of Royksopp's song tricky-tricky is on our spaceplayer and also on soundcloud.
http://soundcloud.com/the5thgalaxyorchestra/royksopp-tricky-tricky-5th-g-o-sci-fi-mix
I hope you enjoy it.
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Jul 23 2009 11:37 AM

Inmiddels zijn 225 boeken verkocht en de pers is positief over Muziekreis door het Berlijn van toen en nu - van jazzhel tot technohemel.

Duits.de:
‘Ik vind dat Jonker … die klus heel goed geklaard heeft.’
‘Het boek is over de gehele linie - algemene geschiedenis en muziekgeschiedenis - toegankelijk geschreven en bevat talrijke anekdotes.’
‘Alles wat langs moet komen komt dan ook langs: de jazzgekte van de jaren '20, de Schlagers van de jaren '30 en '40, Rock'n Roll, Punk, Techno - alles.’


Festivalinfo.nl:
'... geeft het boek een zeer goed en uitgebreid beeld van de muziekcultuur in Berlijn.'

FONK:
'Al met al is het werkje een leuke alternatieve reisgids voor wie binnenkort naar de Duitse hoofdstad gaat. Kort, krachtig en vlot opgepend.'

Trajectum:
'... is vooral voor Berlijn- én muziekfans een must voor in de trein richting Berlin Hauptbahnhof (waar je na het lezen van de eerste pagina's meteen op wilt stappen).'

Het boek is t/m 31 juli met korting online te bestellen voor EUR 14,-. Daarna geldt de normale winkelprijs van EUR 15,95. En ook in de winkels gaat het hard. Velvet Music moest al bij bestellen, nadat ze uitverkocht waren. Bestel jouw exemplaar nu!



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M.U.L.T.I.S.E.X.I.

M.U.L.T.I.S.E.X.I.



Jul 20 2009 8:20 PM

IT'S PLAYTIME AGAIN!
FACEBOOK = http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=99311852604




COME! COME TO MY BIRTHDAY @ PARADISO! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
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HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

xxxM
Sin Banovic

Sin Banovic



Jun 25 2009 9:19 PM

Some fine apples, you've got there...
;-)
Musik in Berlin

Musik in Berlin



Jun 6 2009 7:57 PM

Nu te bestellen: in 192 pagina's bijna een eeuw Berlijnse muziekhistorie



Kijk op http://www.musikinberlin.com voor meer info!
Sophia i

Sophia i



Jun 2 2009 6:01 PM

Sophia i



Sophia i "i" gibt es auf / Sophia i "i" is available via



Kugel i
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iTunes
Musicload..





Peter

Peter



Jun 2 2009 3:02 PM

HET SONGWRITINGBOEK VAN DE LAGE LANDEN TIJDELIJK VOOR DE HELFT VAN DE WINKELPRIJS!
> Zie www.hartenvanhelden.nl

Altijd al willen weten hoe Daniël Lohues (Skik), Ilse DeLange, Jacqueline Govaert (Krezip), Wouter Planteijdt (Sjako!), Bennie Jolink (Normaal), Peter Slager (Bløf), Thé Lau, Boudewijn de Groot, Bart van der Weide (Racoon), Jack Poels (Rowwen Hèze), Leon Giesen, Ben Folds, Jacob de Greeuw (Johan), Joost Zweegers (Novastar) en Tom van Laere (Admiral Freebee) aan hun liedjes werken? Dan tref je het! Want mijn boek 'Harten van helden' waarin zij openhartig hierover hun verhaal doen, kan je nu voor de helft van de winkelprijs (d.w.z. € 12,50) bij mij bestellen!

Wees er snel bij, want het betreft hier een beperkt aantal exemplaren!
Pak dus nu je kans. En als je dat leuk vindt, signeer ik 'm voor je! 



Groet,
Peter Kortleve
de auteur
IN A CABIN WITH international recording project

IN A CABIN WITH international recording project



May 25 2009 8:32 AM

Vanavond: IN A CABIN WITH op Festival a/d Werf
Vanavond is er een speciale In A Cabin WIth avond op het Festival a/d Werf, de Neude Utrecht. Drie In A Cabin With acts zullen vanavond spelen op het grote podium op de Neude: Waiting for Eve (pop/jazz opgenomen in Frankrijk met diverse leden van de bekende Franse band Les Blaireaux), The Incredible Comeback of Stan Diego (PRIMEUR! opgenomen in Tonatico Mexico met Paul Willemsen (Zuco103, Shane Shu) en Stan Vreeken (Along Came Stan)) en Chop Wood (solo project van Odilo Girod (Coparck) met Finn Kruyning (Moss) en Jelte Heringa (Most Unpleasant Men) inclusief visuals.
The Incredible Comeback of Stan Diego vertrekt morgenochtend na deze primeur naar Mexico om daar op het prestigeuze Ollin Kan festival te spelen. Chop Wood is deze zomer geboekt voor de Parade in Utrecht en Amsterdam.
festival a/d werf
Clark

Clark Loro



May 17 2009 6:49 AM

LOL this is crazy! And it only works if you have Internet Explorer (I think). You have to go to www . retwistic . com (no spaces) and then after it loads you need to hit the back button or else the funny video won't come up. If that doesn't work then hit the forward button instead.
PHANTASMA (over 200000 views !!!)

PHANTASMA (over 200000 views !!!)



May 5 2009 12:26 PM

Iris Judotter

Iris Judotter



May 1 2009 1:11 AM

Click here to listen to Iris' podcast
Gurn

Gurn Blanston



Apr 2 2009 10:08 PM

I just listened to the tracks, of which ¨I am not like that¨ was definately my favorite (if it matters to you), and saw the video. Did your belly hurt after all that stuff came out?

I was concerned, at first, (after hearing the first two tracks) that I did not know what ¨electronica¨ meant, as I have put a little side-project together called ¨Transient 23¨, that I always considered to be very poor electronica...but NOT music....that is a long story, but I have it written on the page if you ever see it....but then ¨IANLT¨ made me see that portion of your music. I live in Mexico, and I am not sure I can buy your album, but I will look for it next time I am in the big city (Guadalajara).

After the first track I shaved all my beard off, because when I heard that God was looking for me I knew I had to do something...I owe him about a hundred dollars!

Please do not delete me from you friends now. Good luck on your music! By the way, if you are serious about changing your name, how about ¨Doug Zeyl¨? I thought it had a nice ring to it.

Adios!
Gurn

Gurn Blanston



Apr 2 2009 9:35 PM

Hey there! I have written you before but never heard back. I, of course, assumed you had died or lost the use of your arms, but I just logged in to see that you HAVE been on lately, so I thought I would write again.

I would like to get in contact with your drummer. It has been about ten years since I last spoke to him and I really think it is time I told him how great he is. I was in a band called ¨Groove Factor¨ in Dallas, TX with a dude named Lulio and he was once in a relationship with my then'girlfriend Emily..s friend Brandy. This is a wealth of information that will definately help him remember me. Please have him friend request me if he is at all interested in corresponding!

I am sorry that this message had little to do with you or your music, but this is the only link I have ever found with him and I was pretty excited to get this message out.

Damn! Now I feel guilty from my zeal. If I type the word ¨quiet¨, I believe I have hit every letter on my keyboard now! It is the little things in life that bring me joy! Anyway, due to my guilt, I am going to listen to your tracks now on your page.

Are you mad at me for all this?
Love,
Gurn

P.S. I thought I sent this as a message and not a comment, so now I am embarassed as well, but I have written too much to just erase it. I am lazy....let..s face it, I am an American, after all.
House of Cosy Cushions

House of Cosy Cushions



Mar 11 2009 12:31 PM

HoCC live at Whelan's
CARRERA

CARRERA



Mar 3 2009 5:52 PM

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