Rejected Scripts by M.A. Bakker
Rejected Scripts is an album filled with imaginative tales:
Every song is a compact story, with subject matters ranging from gleefully crafted nightmarish scenarios to playful commentaries on contemporary literature (and sometimes both!).
The music is built upon funky rhythms, unexpected melodies, rich harmonies and playful arrangements. A sophisticated mixture of pop, jazz, blues and funk influences.
Tracklist
| 1. | This Amazing Hat | 4:09 |
| 2. | It's a Dirty Job | 3:12 |
| 3. | All We Need (Is a Little Bit of Luck) | 4:26 |
| 4. | Fright Night | 4:24 |
| 5. | Ming Zhao Paradise | 4:26 |
| 6. | Jet Set Dream | 4:56 |
| 7. | Goodnight Suzanna | 3:44 |
| 8. | House of Leaves | 4:39 |
| 9. | The Sirens of Titan | 5:02 |
| 10. | OASIS | 4:35 |
Credits
released March 20, 2016
Produced by M.A. Bakker www.mabakker.com
Personnel:
Maarten Bakker - all music & lyrics, arrangements, bass guitar, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (track 2 & 8), mixing & editing, recording engineer, artwork, catering
Warren Byrd - lead vocals
Peter Weissink - drums
Natasja den Toom - backing vocals (track 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10)
Simon Feenstra - backing vocals (track 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Anna Zeijlemaker - flute (track 5 & 9), piccolo (track 5)
Hans van Wingerden - trumpet (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
David Wilschut - tenor saxophone (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
Jos van den Heuvel - trombone (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
Jordi Langelaan (Barn In The Meadow Studios) - mastering, recording engineer drums & horns
Rob Verbakel - photography
Special thanks to: Anna (for her endless patience), Janny & Paul (for continued support), Lonny Ziblat, Daniel Ernst & Jordi Langelaan (for invaluable feedback), Saskia Laroo (for making her gardenhouse available), Toon Verbakel (for providing the office), Albert Jan Zeijlemaker (for vintage props)
Produced by M.A. Bakker www.mabakker.com
Personnel:
Maarten Bakker - all music & lyrics, arrangements, bass guitar, guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (track 2 & 8), mixing & editing, recording engineer, artwork, catering
Warren Byrd - lead vocals
Peter Weissink - drums
Natasja den Toom - backing vocals (track 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 10)
Simon Feenstra - backing vocals (track 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Anna Zeijlemaker - flute (track 5 & 9), piccolo (track 5)
Hans van Wingerden - trumpet (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
David Wilschut - tenor saxophone (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
Jos van den Heuvel - trombone (track 1, 6, 7, 8)
Jordi Langelaan (Barn In The Meadow Studios) - mastering, recording engineer drums & horns
Rob Verbakel - photography
Special thanks to: Anna (for her endless patience), Janny & Paul (for continued support), Lonny Ziblat, Daniel Ernst & Jordi Langelaan (for invaluable feedback), Saskia Laroo (for making her gardenhouse available), Toon Verbakel (for providing the office), Albert Jan Zeijlemaker (for vintage props)
