ABOUT THE PROJECT
Cinematheque is a neoclassic project from Portugal, formed in 2020 and fronted by Jorge Moniz. The music is composed and arranged mostly by the leader. For live concerts line-up is not fixed. Full lineup is composed by piano, string quartet, bass clarinet, keyboard and vocals. Redux lineup consists on a piano, cello, viola and vocals. Project philosophy consists on making music for imaginary films and covered by a cinematic environment.
Live concerts include a multimedia component through visuals projected on screen.
Live concerts include a multimedia component through visuals projected on screen.
ABOUT THE ALBUM
CINEMATHEQUE was composed throughout 2020 and reveal a sound close to a cinematographic atmosphere with a melancholic and contemplative tone, the result of an introspective compositional process for piano, string quartet, bass clarinet and voice, to which discreet electronic sounds are added.
The wonderful cover is designed by the master Chris Bigg, creator of a distinct visual identity for the British independent music label 4AD through their record sleeve designs.
This limited edition includes a 12" insert, with private links (with QR codes) to all the songs videos, and artwork movie posters for all the songs.See it as you hear it.
Cinematheque comes pressed on a heavy audiophile 180g black vinyl.
So sit back, and be prepared to enjoy the latest home movie soundtrack for a movie yet to be released.
Credits:
Jorge Moniz - piano / rhodes / electronics
Jorge Vinhas - violin
Francisco Ramos - violin
Eurico Cardoso - viola
Emídio Coutinho - cello
Ana Rita Pratas - clarinet / bass clarinet (on "Cinematheque" and "Violes")
Inês Jacques - vocals (on "Dreams")
All music written and arranged by Jorge Moniz (except “O Tejo - grito e lamento” by Paulo Freixinho and Nuno Matos with arrangement by Jorge Moniz. Lyrics on "Dreams" by Inês Jacques
Cover photos by Alexandre Martins. Design by Chris Bigg
Recorded, mixed and mastered by João Alves
Recorded at Estúdio Vale do Lobos
Produced by Jorge Moniz
Album sponsored by Republica Portuguesa | Cultura
To buy album on bandcamp click here
The wonderful cover is designed by the master Chris Bigg, creator of a distinct visual identity for the British independent music label 4AD through their record sleeve designs.
This limited edition includes a 12" insert, with private links (with QR codes) to all the songs videos, and artwork movie posters for all the songs.See it as you hear it.
Cinematheque comes pressed on a heavy audiophile 180g black vinyl.
So sit back, and be prepared to enjoy the latest home movie soundtrack for a movie yet to be released.
Credits:
Jorge Moniz - piano / rhodes / electronics
Jorge Vinhas - violin
Francisco Ramos - violin
Eurico Cardoso - viola
Emídio Coutinho - cello
Ana Rita Pratas - clarinet / bass clarinet (on "Cinematheque" and "Violes")
Inês Jacques - vocals (on "Dreams")
All music written and arranged by Jorge Moniz (except “O Tejo - grito e lamento” by Paulo Freixinho and Nuno Matos with arrangement by Jorge Moniz. Lyrics on "Dreams" by Inês Jacques
Cover photos by Alexandre Martins. Design by Chris Bigg
Recorded, mixed and mastered by João Alves
Recorded at Estúdio Vale do Lobos
Produced by Jorge Moniz
Album sponsored by Republica Portuguesa | Cultura
To buy album on bandcamp click here
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