Recorded and mixed between October 2004 and January 2005 at the MiniMinus Studio.
Composed, arranged and produced by René van der Wouden.
René van der Wouden - keyboards, electronic percussion
Pro Sequentia = Latin for the sequential hymns sung by monks and musicians at around the year 1100. This kind of repetitive music can be seen as the basis of the Western music as we know it today.
The word Prosa is just the abbreviation of Pro Sequentia.
2005. Press Information
review This EM merges newer styles and Berlin school like elements into something new. Its not a clone of Tangerine Dream or Klaus Schulze. But its is not too far away from their style.
It pleases the fans of pulsing sequences. How to fit it in words? Better listen!
2005. Till Kopper / Germany
review I received this CD "Pro Sequentia" from René van der Wouden. After I had listened to the soundclips on the site, I decided to buy this CD and I don't regret it. The music is very refreshing but also Berlin School. It is also like the music of other EM such as Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis, but fitted in René's own style.
The sounds are classic but inspiring. The overall sound quality is very good, especially in Prosa 5 which is my favorite.
The best is saved for last. Although the music changes sometimes unexpectedly, the album gets better and better while playing it more and more. I find this CD a very promising start for this Dutch artist. It indeed pleases all the fans of electronic music. It is a special record and I hope there's more to come.
2005. Lucas Chagny / Swiss
review 2005 production containing the 5 (musical) Prosa’s
Prosa 1 (6:12)
Imaginary Soundscape : sequencers starting the melody. Rhythm is guiding the music marching through a landscape of colourful sounds. Built on many layers ending as it begun.
Prefer to mention it lyrical. Nice piece of music and a perfect start. Marching in !
Prosa 2 (13:2
Totally different – floating music mixed with sound effects. Theme starts with a simple melody. “Tubular Bells” followed by heavy sequencers – strong middle part ending in “Rhythm and Blues”
Summary : melting pot of different styles showing a musical “bunch of flowers”
Prosa 3 (22:23)
Mysterious intro followed by melancholic and emotional music starting the electronic journey looking for ……..
Nice theme again. RvdW proves to be a musical painter using a lot of expression in his works.
Sequencers taking over halfway pushing the music to it’s end. Rhythm is dominating Prosa 3 during the second half cutting it in different slices. The result is a 22 min. voyage working to a climax (Jarre was around
Prosa 4 (9:33)
Less interesting piece missing the character of the previous parts. Differs too much
(TD influences all over)
Prosa 5 (15:47)
“The End” starts impressive almost classical. RvdW is obviously influenced by classical music i.m.o. his strongest side and his best Prosa so far. Beautiful Finale.
Chapeau René !
2005 Vignoble & Co / The Netherlands
Composed, arranged and produced by René van der Wouden.
René van der Wouden - keyboards, electronic percussion
Pro Sequentia = Latin for the sequential hymns sung by monks and musicians at around the year 1100. This kind of repetitive music can be seen as the basis of the Western music as we know it today.
The word Prosa is just the abbreviation of Pro Sequentia.
2005. Press Information
review This EM merges newer styles and Berlin school like elements into something new. Its not a clone of Tangerine Dream or Klaus Schulze. But its is not too far away from their style.
It pleases the fans of pulsing sequences. How to fit it in words? Better listen!
2005. Till Kopper / Germany
review I received this CD "Pro Sequentia" from René van der Wouden. After I had listened to the soundclips on the site, I decided to buy this CD and I don't regret it. The music is very refreshing but also Berlin School. It is also like the music of other EM such as Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis, but fitted in René's own style.
The sounds are classic but inspiring. The overall sound quality is very good, especially in Prosa 5 which is my favorite.
The best is saved for last. Although the music changes sometimes unexpectedly, the album gets better and better while playing it more and more. I find this CD a very promising start for this Dutch artist. It indeed pleases all the fans of electronic music. It is a special record and I hope there's more to come.
2005. Lucas Chagny / Swiss
review 2005 production containing the 5 (musical) Prosa’s
Prosa 1 (6:12)
Imaginary Soundscape : sequencers starting the melody. Rhythm is guiding the music marching through a landscape of colourful sounds. Built on many layers ending as it begun.
Prefer to mention it lyrical. Nice piece of music and a perfect start. Marching in !
Prosa 2 (13:2
Totally different – floating music mixed with sound effects. Theme starts with a simple melody. “Tubular Bells” followed by heavy sequencers – strong middle part ending in “Rhythm and Blues”
Summary : melting pot of different styles showing a musical “bunch of flowers”
Prosa 3 (22:23)
Mysterious intro followed by melancholic and emotional music starting the electronic journey looking for ……..
Nice theme again. RvdW proves to be a musical painter using a lot of expression in his works.
Sequencers taking over halfway pushing the music to it’s end. Rhythm is dominating Prosa 3 during the second half cutting it in different slices. The result is a 22 min. voyage working to a climax (Jarre was around
Prosa 4 (9:33)
Less interesting piece missing the character of the previous parts. Differs too much
(TD influences all over)
Prosa 5 (15:47)
“The End” starts impressive almost classical. RvdW is obviously influenced by classical music i.m.o. his strongest side and his best Prosa so far. Beautiful Finale.
Chapeau René !
2005 Vignoble & Co / The Netherlands
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