CD's
The recordings by Wil Offermans have been published by E-records, Amsterdam-Granada; VDE-Gallo, Lausanne; Attacca Records, Amsterdam and BVHaast, Amsterdam and are available via the Studio E Online Shop. When clicking an 'Info & Shop'-button, you will be forwarded to additional CD-information, videos and sound samples.
CD: Luna y Sierra
Includes among others Offermans' interpretations of his compositions: Luna y Sierra, Tsuru-no-Sugomori, Dance with Me, ensemble compositions Bamburia and Forbidden Valley (a unique low-flutes quintet). Available online for a special price. E-records, Granada (2013): CD E-131.
- Luna y Sierra* - 12'23
- Forbidden Valley* - 6'14
- Tsuru-no-Sugomori* - 10'57
- Aire - Thumpy - 1'26
- Bamburia* - 7'18
- Dance with Me* - 5'20
- Cueva del Agua - 5'24
- Aire - Cencerros - 1'56
Audio Samples
- Luna y Sierra
- Forbidden Valley
- Tsuru-no-Sugomori
- Aire - Thumpy
- Bamburia
- Dance with Me
- Cueva del Agua
- Aire - Cencerros
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CD: Daily Sensibilities
CD with the etudes For The Contemporary Flutist performed by Wil Offermans. Visit the For the Contemporary Flutist Online website www.forthecontemporaryflutist.com for extensive information on this contemporary etude book and the extended techniques. E-records Amsterdam (2011) CD9206 a re-release of original release: BVHaast, Amsterdam (1993).
- Etude 2: Harmonics - 3'22
- Etude 4: Bamboo Tones - 5'21
- Etude 5: Multiphonics - 6'03
- Etude 6: Whisper Tones - 5'21
- Etude 7: Singing unisono and parallel - 5'11
- Etude 8: Polyphonic singing - 5'34
- Etude 9: Diverse - 3'17
- Etude 10: Circular Breathing - 5'00
- Etude 12: Graphic notation and Improvisation - 9'46
Audio Samples
- Etude 1: Wind Tones
- Etude 2: Harmonics
- Etude 4: Bamboo Tones
- Etude 5: Multiphonics
- Etude 6: Whisper Tones
- Etude 7: Singing Unisono and Parallel
- Etude 8: Polyphonic Singing
- Etude 9: Divers
- Etude 10: Circular Breathing
- Etude 12: Graphic Notation and Improvisation
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CD: Made in Japan
A most romantic and melodic CD with traditional Japanese songs and Offermans' compositions from the book Made in Japan, performed by Wil Offermans on flutes and synthesizers. E-records, Amsterdam (1998): CD E-981.
- Akatombo* - 5'05
- Yume Kaze* - 5'58
- Ceramic Wind 1 - 1'35
- Itsuki-no-Komoriuta* - 6'51
- Kagome Kagome* - 7'40
- Kôjô-no-Tsuki* - 5'15
- Ceramic Wind 2 - 1'38
- Kurokami Love* - 7'39
- Furusato - 3'46
Audio Samples
- Akatombe
- Yumekaze
- Ceramic Wind 1
- Itsuki-no-Komoriuta
- Kagome Kagome
- Kôjô-no-Tsuki
- Ceramic Wind 2
- Kurokami Love
- Furusato
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CD: The Magic Flute
CD with flute ensemble and solo pieces, including Honami; Jungle Dance; Sutralite; Thumpy Improvisation; Just a Short Version and Kotekan. E-records, Amsterdam (1997): CD E-971.
- Honami* (solo) - 9'12
- Sutralité (ensemble) - 11'15
- Kotekan* (ensemble) - 12'40
- Nasori (ensemble) - 7'00
- Jungle Dance* (ensemble) - 6'01
- Just A Short Version* (4-et) - 6'27
- Thumb Flute Improvisation (Thumpy solo) - 4'09
- Baume-les-Messieurs (duo) - 5'20
Audio Samples
- Honami
- Sutralité
- Kotekan
- Nasori
- Jungle Dance
- Just a Short Version
- Thumpy Improvisation
- Baume-les-Messieurs
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CD: Dejima Suite
Holland-Japan project with Nagasaki citizens (voices), Junko Ueda (satsuma-biwa); Hodo Matsuo (Buddhist chanting) and Wil Offermans (flutes & synthesizers). Includes Voices of Nagasaki. E-records, Amsterdam (2001): CD E-011.
- Ancient Voices - 7'12
- Voices of Ocean - 6'51
- Voices of Celebration - 8'00
- Voices of Nagasaki* - 5'48
- Inner Voices - 5'15
- Crossing Voices - 6'06
- Into the Future - 3'40
Audio Samples
- Ancient Voices
- Voices of Ocean
- Voices of Celebration
- Voices of Nagasaki
- Inner Voices
- Crossing Voices
- Into the Future
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CD: Ilios
Solo CD by Wil Offermans on flutes and live-electronics, recorded in Kobe City Museum, Japan and Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam. The New York Ear Magazine wrote: "Some of the most amazing sounds ever heard...". Published by E-records, Amsterdam (1989): CD8901. Re-released by VDE-Gallo, Lausanne (1993): CD712.
- Ilios (1984) - 15'31"
a flute solo, recorded on October 4 1988 at Kobe City Museum, Kobe, Japan - Improvisation at Beurs van Berlage - 5'52"
a bass flute solo recorded on March 18, 1989 at Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Circles of Circumstances (1988) - 8'01"
a bass flute solo recorded on September 14, 1989 at Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - How to Survive in Paradise (1989) - 29'46"
for flutes & live-electronics, recorded in real-time on September 9, 1989 at Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Audio Samples
- Ilios
- Improvisation at Beurs van Berlage
- Circles of Circumstance
- How to Survive in Paradise (1)
- How to Survive in Paradise (2)
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CD: How to Survive in Paradise
CD by the Japanese/Dutch Duo Ueda Offermans with Junko Ueda (satsuma biwa & voice) and Wil Offermans (flute, bass flute, live-electronics). Recorded at the church of Chêne-Pâquier, Switzerland and at the Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, The Netherlands. Published by Disque VDE-Gallo, Lausanne (CD732).
- Voice & Noise in four parts, composed by Wil Offermans (1992) - 23'43"
- How to Survive in Paradise II by Wil Offermans (1990) - 31'22"
Audio Samples
- Voice & Noise - Part 1
- Voice & Noise - Part 2
- Voice & Noise - Part 3
- Voice & Noise - Part 4
- How to Survive in Paradise II (1)
- How to Survive in Paradise II (2)
- How to Survive in Paradise II (3)
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LP: Round About 12.5
A presentation LP of Offermans' 7-months worldwide flute project Round About 12.5 (1985-1986). Attention: only available as LP, not as CD. Published by Attacca Records (1986): LP Babel 8637-6..
- Round About 12.5 (start of project) - 9'05"
- Travel Impression 1 - 2'29"
- Saratoga Novitiate Winery, California, USA - 7'45"
- Round About 12.5 (end of project) - 22'43"
- Travel Impression 2 - 1'03"
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