Jacques Stotzem • Bright or Blue

‘Bright or Blue’ is the title of the new album that guitarist Jacques Stotzem is releasing this autumn. 

The atmosphere of this recording unfolds a whole world of different moods and timbres. Jacques Stotzem moves with great sensitivity between the bright, optimistic pieces – the ‘Bright’ side – and the more contemplative and melancholic tracks – the ‘Blue’ side. The composer has thus created a sincere, intimate and human work, full of contrasts and subtle nuances.

Recorded almost as if in a live situation, the album captures the unadulterated authenticity of his playing: every note, every silence, every string vibration tells its own story. One hears the warmth of his interpretation, his unmistakable touch and the rare gift of the likeable Belgian to make the guitar sound like a human voice. 

At a time when music productions are becoming increasingly overloaded, Jacques Stotzem reminds us how much depth can lie in simplicity. With just a guitar, two hands and unwavering sensitivity, he touches the heart directly. ‘Bright or Blue’ – an album best listened to with your eyes closed, allowing yourself to be carried away by the pure, profound beauty of acoustic instrumental music.

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