TRANCE MUSIC Vol.1 (Double Bass)

When I play improvised music, there are moments where I feel as though I am being carried away by a force greater than myself. It’s a powerful sensation. As I am suspended in a realm of boundless sound and creativity. In those moments, I become surrounded by a profound, deep joy, where every note feels instinctive and alive. It’s as though I am "high" on the pure essence of music itself, guided by something beyond my control.

This album, Trance Music, was born from that experience. Recorded in a single, uninterrupted studio session on August 31st, 2023, it captures a snapshot of this process: listening deeply, entering a trance-like state, and allowing the music to flow where it needs to be.

My journey into self-induced trance began about two years ago while doing a workshop dedicated to improvising musicians. Through a series of exercises we were able to reach an altered state of conciousness, similar to when we use substances like drugs or alcohol, or participate in spiritual rituals where one channels an external entity. Since then I learned to harness it, channel the energy into my bass and create music in a effortless and creative way.

Trance Music is raw, unfiltered and deeply personal – a journey into the altered states music can bring us.

credits

Released January 20, 2025

Recorded August 31st, 2023 at La Conserve Studio in Laeken, Brussels.

Everton Firmeza – Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Compositions

Cyrille Obermuller - sound engineer (recording)
rockstarrecordings.eu

Everton Firmeza - sound engineer (mix & mastering)

Maxime (Mendori Productions) - video recording
mendori-prod.com

Everton Firmeza - video post, editing, promo & production