Anneke van Giersbergen & Martijn Bosman - De Beer Die Geen Beer Was

Review by john namnik

De Beer Die Geen Beer Was, the collaborative album by Anneke van Giersbergen and Martijn Bosman, is a beautiful and haunting piece of work. The album is a tribute to the late Dutch poet and writer, Herman Pieter de Boer, whose work is the source of inspiration for the album.

The album features eleven tracks, each one a unique interpretation of de Boer's work. Van Giersbergen's ethereal vocals blend perfectly with Bosman's atmospheric instrumentation, creating a dreamlike soundscape that transports the listener to another world.

The opening track, "De Beer Die Geen Beer Was," sets the tone for the album, with its delicate piano melody and Van Giersbergen's soaring vocals. Other standout tracks include "De Droom," with its haunting guitar riff and melancholy lyrics, and "De Zee," a beautiful and atmospheric ballad that showcases Van Giersbergen's vocal range.

Summary by john namnik

De Beer Die Geen Beer Was is a stunning and moving album that pays tribute to the work of one of the Netherlands' most beloved poets. Van Giersbergen and Bosman have created a work of art that is both haunting and beautiful, and a fitting tribute to de Boer's legacy.