"Michael Prins is one the best songwriters from the Lowlands i came across lately, he reminds me of legendary artists like Tim Hardin, Nick Drake and Richie Havens, his mixture of blues, folk and countrysoul is timeless. What you can hear is the moisture sound of the Dutch delta and the Irish mountains, this music is intriguing like the soundtrack for an imaginary film".
"Sometimes quiet and peaceful, but at the same time there's a twist, a touch of pain and craziness to it, that keeps you wondering and listening to the deeper layers, where at the end of the road there's comfort and consolation again. Michael prins plays his guitar like an African kora, piano like Tom Waits in the early days and he creates layers and soundscapes like Ry Cooders Paris, Texas".
"In the new tradition of songwriters like Ray LaMontagne, Bon Iver and Damien Rice, Michael Prins will find his own way and his own audience, his debut album will be the start of a lifetime musical journey, i'm happy to be there when he takes off"
Hanyo van Oosterom
founder and creative director of Numoonlab
released October 10, 2013
Album Preview (no final mix, not mastered)
All rights reserved Michael Prins /Numoonlab 2013
All songs written and performed by Michael Prins
Produced by Michael Prins, Ocki Klootwijk & Hanyo van Oosterom
Recorded @ Rocktown Studios Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Pre-production @ Numoonlab Studio, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Guitar, grand piano & vocals by Michael Prins
Additional piano, organ, guitars, percussion, drums & soundscapes by Hanyo van Oosterom aka White Eagle Jones
Bass, mouthharp & treatments by Ocki Klootwijk
Cello by Marien Okkerse, Double bass by Nicola Scagliozzi
Artwork by Hanyo van Oosterom
Photography by Esther Prins
Released October 2013
Benelux Release: Numoonlab / B2 Music
Marketing, promotion and distribution:
Sony Music Entertainment
Published by Numoonlab/Hey!Listen Publishing
Management:
Inge Verdegaal
inge@book-ing.nl
0031628652458
www.book-ing.nl
Licensing, sub-publishing:
Hanyo van Oosterom
hanyo@xs4all.nl
0031626500220
Michael Prins Youtube (live):
youtu.be/Akgm4eSfNnE
Michael Prins live @ "The Best Singersongwriter" TV series
youtu.be/MzDRMFa8DKE
Michael Prins Facebook:
www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Prins/342753249157964