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theEndorphins: ‘Making music is intense and liberating'

(By Myrna Fraters, translated by Sygmoral)

theEndorphins is one of the most talented bands from the North-East Polder (Noordoostpolder). The band was formed in 2003 and it has three members: Astrid van der Veen, Arjan Hoekstra en Dennis Edelenbosch. It is difficult to categorise, and uses various instruments. Time for an interview!

The bandmembers already knew each other before theEndorphins arose. They had already played together some times in several formations. Then one day they decided to start a band with the three of them: ‘It seemed to work really good, because we sense and complete each other, personally as well as musically.’ The band is very close and isn't that keen on working together with other musicians. ‘If we would have to cooperate with an artist, we probably wouldn't have the 'chemistry' that's going on between the three of us. We also don't really feel like we need to go and work together with someone.’

It is difficult for the band to describe their genre: ‘We often hear from other people that is sounds experimental and renewing. Some other things we've heard is that influences from the 60ies and 70ies can be heard, and that the music is pure, melancholic and compelling.’ The band uses rather unusual instruments (for a band) from time to time because ‘some songs simply need it’.

Writing music is, for some musicians, an 'exhaust valve' for problems or emotions. This also holds true for theEndorphins; the bandmembers make music from their feeling. ‘Our lyrics are very personal and autobiographic. The only persons that really know what they are about is ourselves. Making music is a way of expressing and getting over things for us. This often makes the experience of music very intense and/or even liberating.’ According to the bandmembers, writing a song is a process that is difficult to describe. ‘The lyrics and the music usually come at the same time, although they don't need to. We don't really have a fixed way of writing. We usually write the songs seperated from each other. Then we throw them into the group and see if it is suitable for the band. And if it is, we make a ‘theEndorpins-song’ out of it.’

It's not yet clear when we can expect the first album of theEndorphins. A few decisions are still to be made, about where and when to record. The bandmembers are also not sure yet which songs exactly they want to record. Adding to that, the band doesn't have a very good practice room, so the preparations for the album are a bit tough.

It's hard to predict where theEndorphins will be in ten years. ‘Whatsoever, it would be great if we could be making a living from our music by that time, since making music is the only thing we really like to do. We at least hope to have some good records and lots of gigs in 10 years!’

For more information: www.theEndorphins.com

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