Chapelsessions 2010

VPRO 3VOOR12 ChapelSessions

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Photo of Marcus filming The Crookes, photo by Willie Kerkhof

Each year the summerfestivities hit my hometown of Nijmegen like a nuclear bomb. Nearly one and a half million people descend upon our city near the river to party and enjoy music.

In 2010 I was asked by VPRO Broadcasting Company to film special acoustic sessions in the oldest stone building in the country for their music website www.3VOOR12.tv

So in the span of 5 days I shot 15 acoustic sessions with these artists:

Photo by Willie Kerkhof

Photo of Marcus filming Hadewych, photo by Willie Kerkhof
I shot the sessions on two camera's, a Sony HVR-Z1E and a Sony HVR-Z5E, both in SD 25p mode. The sound was recorded into the HVR-Z1E from two Neumann KM-143 microphones. Lighting was primitive, but effective.

Editing was done during the nights and on two additional days afterwards. Not all sessions are online yet, but hang in there and we'll get them all up here!

Watch all sessions, scroll down and enjoy!

The Crookes

The nicest rockers you'll ever meet: Russell, Daniel, Alex and George! I was a bit sceptical when they were setting up for their gig, but as soon as the first notes were played I was sold!


You wouldn't know it from looking at them, but they are brimming with talent. This is pure britpop / rock at its' finest. The Crookes are a very nice mixture of The Smiths, Pulp and a hint of Blur. George's voice is a great vehicle for the stories recounted in a smooth Brit accent.

The Morning Benders


The Morning Benders playing a wonderful acoustic set. I felt like I was in California, chilling in the sun. Laid back vibes! =)
Music and Lyrics copyright TheMorningBenders.com

Dez Mona

Toro Y Moi

Gabby Young and other animals

Sarah Blasko

The Antlers

Shearwater

Lilian Hak

Fucked Up

Phantom Puercos

Okieson

Automatic Sam

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