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Marc Egea

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About Me

Marc was born in Barcelona in 1973.He studied philosophy, flabiol (Catalan whistle), guitar, hurdy gurdy and harmony.He began his career as a professional musician in 1990 with the trio “Músics de Safeu”. From that moment he became involved in numerous groups covering various musical styles, notable amongst which was “El Pont d’Arcalís”. He is free-lance musician since 2005. Currently he is working as a soloist, as a member of “Kaulakau”, “Maram Trio” and the “Marc Egea, Peter Skuce duo” amongst other groups. He also works with the dancer Alexis Eupierre, with the poet Albert Roig and with the actor-narrator Francesc Ten. Furthermore it is rumoured that he plays in the controversial and polemic group “Electrosonic Monk”, but this is something he has continually denied.He has recorded a dozen or more discs, either as a soloist, as a member of several groups or as guest artist.He has written works – for brass consort, for symphonic band, chamber music, choral pieces etc. He has also composed for contemporary dance, poetry recitals and theatrical shows.

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Member Since: 1/16/2007
Band Website: marcegea.com
Band Members: Marc Egea plays with different musicians and bands. He plays hurdy-gurdy, tárogáto, flutes, percussion and electronics and he also sings.
Influences: Classical music, european jazz, folk, electronic music, contemporany music, rock and other styles.
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Record Label: Producciones Efímeras
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

You can download my new album "Helionora"

New release - Helionora In the net label Costellam. You can download all the album in:  http://costellam.net/releases016.html ...
Posted by Marc Egea on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:07:00 PST

Ill give a workshop of hurdy-gurdy

Hi, friends: I'll give a worksohop of hurdy gurdy from 21 to 27 of July in Torroella de Montgrí (Girona, Catalonia, Spain), a very nice place near the sea. It's a workshop for all people (fo...
Posted by Marc Egea on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:37:00 PST

Its ready my method of hurdy-gurdy

You can consult my method for learn to play hurdy gurdy, with useful exercices and easy song. I did writte this book in catalan. For more information: http://www.dinsic.com/ca/publicacions/publi...
Posted by Marc Egea on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:33:00 PST

Selling a hurdy gurdy

I know a friend who sells a beautiful hurdy gurdy that was made by Sedo Garcia in 1995. I'ts a very simple instrument but it have a very nice sound. It have two chantarelles (g2, g3), three drones (g1...
Posted by Marc Egea on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:57:00 PST

About hurdy-gurdy

The hurdy gurdy is a very ancient instrument. Its history goes back a thousand years and it has been played, is played and will continue to be played in many different contexts the world over. It is a...
Posted by Marc Egea on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:49:00 PST