The acoustic duo Nu’Rodijak was formed in the spring of 2007.
Combining only classical guitar and mandolin without overdubbing in recording, also applying uncommon techniques and ideas makes their music fresh and as they say ‘true music of the present moment’.
Ante plays classical guitar by blending lots of styles and applying various playing techniques (from fingerpicking, strumming, percussive strum etc.), going furthermore away from classical teachings and standard known playing.
Jure (formerly known as a violin player and multiinstrumentalist) also tends to use other types of techniques in playing mandolin.
Primarily he plays flatpicking single-note styles (whether we are talking in terms of playing in manners of legato, staccato etc.).
They write compositions and arrangements together, trying to capture and emphasize the music itself before anything else. Because it isn't about playing fast, doing technique show-offs or competing, it is simply about making the music that you enjoy playing and feel it artistic value.
Who are Nu’ Rodijak?
We are two distinctive individuals, each with its own musical background, influences and dedication to instrument, but we share the same vision of music that we create. The tunes/compositions that are presented here feature only small portion of our inner world of sounds and tones that we are trying to share with the lovers of music around the world.
We are constantly been working on arrangements of our other tunes as well as recording them. All compositions/tunes were written by us (A.Perkovic/J.Celic).
Few replies and explanations on our compositions/tunes.
''Lullaby for a Cousin'' was recorded with buzzes and a decent level of background noise on purpose. We aimed to get the genuine sound of the surroundings - as well as the microphone noise (without eliminating it with EQs and limiters) and get sort of a live radio effect. Like they do on radio dramas or the wall of sound you get through your window (if you live in urban places) when you wake up.
The special microphone was placed outside and beamed towards the ''urban jungle'' in the periphery, apart from our microphones in studio room, which by the way is in the same area. The result you hear is the music we play and the sounds of outside world in the real time. There weren't any editing or post mix-in of the any sound that you can hear on track. The simultaneous effect and the accuracy of the sounds that overlap the tune construction (like car drive, siren, birds singing...), and the way that they fit in accenting certain parts came as the result of pure coincidence. Also, they came out of our strong belief that whatever happens (whatever the outside microphone catches) while we are recording fits perfectly.
Just to add one note...
''Minor Steps'' (which is sort of a suite) is uploaded and presented here in its full form.
I didn't get a lot of feedback on that one - and I wondered whether it hasn't quite worked...so your words are much appreciated...! Support from fellow musicians means so much - and your words always feel so sincere. :)
Hope you're well & enjoy the weekend!
Your music is great! Keep writing, keep recording.
New record "Odo Sanbra" out now! Look for us on the Africa Channel this Fall! Profile of OBDBI guitarist Nathaniel Braddock in new Guitar Player Magazine! New collaboration with Samba Mapangala debuting this month!
I am glad to announce the release of my debut CD called "Interro Island". This is my first solo project, which includes original tunes composed and arranged by me. I hope you will enjoy my work!
You guys are amazing recording these tunes all in one take! Just been listening to Essence of you / Goodbye lies, I like the way you get the differing styles and tempos to work together
Thank you for accepting our friend request!! Really appreciate it. Wish you an awesome Sunday! Rock and Rollon!! =) Very best regards from Merlin’s Company!
“Beware of the armadilloes whose dark shadows sweeps the streets”
I've been listening to your Essence of You/Goodbye lies. Again, great work! I like both pieces and the coda connecting them both at the end is lively, but I especially enjoyed the 2nd part, the minor key and wistful cadence. (well you know me and minor keys...). Lovely work and very accomplished.
Oh and thanks so much for your comments re Water for Ice. Your insightful, genuine comments are very much appreciated. thank you again,
Hi guys - Come to Me has a lovely fresh feel to it. Very bright and breezy. This side of the world we're in spring and it sounds very appropriate today! I think it would be a great soundtrack piece for a travel show!
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