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Wim Oudijk

I've had my fun, now it's your turn!

About Me



Wim Oudijk releases his music on his privately-run Disco Fair label. Please visit the website for contact information and further information on his eclectic musical output ranging from music-theater-inspired storytelling to chanson over strings and things to punk calypso: www.discofair.nl .

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/26/2007
Band Website: discofair.nl
Band Members: the legendary rock band W.I.M. -- 2nd album out now! myspace.com/doubleyouiyam
Influences: J.S. Bach's polyphony, Van Dyke Parks' musical & lyrical wit, Brian Wilson's harmonies, Harry Nilsson's tongue in cheek, Harper's Bizarre's elegance, Randy Newman's cynicism, Lenny Waronker's finesse.
Record Label: Disco Fair
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

STRRUNG

Dear friends,I had the feeling it was time to feast your ears upon some new sounds!This time I'm highlighting the album "Strrung", one of my favourite records.Also I think I'm pleasing my German-langu...
Posted by Wim Oudijk on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:02:00 PST

Thundering timpani rolls & crashing cymbals: The new W.I.M. album!

Dear friends,I proudly announce the release of the second W.I.M. album:"Second-Rate Satellites In A Lesser Firmament"Quite a mouthful, but it's also quite an earful of music...14 new Wim Oudijk songs ...
Posted by Wim Oudijk on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:40:00 PST

Jimmy Giuffre, one of my heroes has died.

Today I found out Jimmy Giuffre, one of my heroes has died.I wrote him a letter to go with my version of "The Leprechaun" some time agoand received a touching, handwritten answer from his wife Juanita...
Posted by Wim Oudijk on Thu, 01 May 2008 02:18:00 PST

Just to let u know

Dear friends,My collaboration with the wonderful Snippet has resulted in the birth of a beautifulPolynesian baby named "Just to let u know part 2".Fathers and child are in excellent condition and we w...
Posted by Wim Oudijk on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

The Leprechaun on BBCs Freak Zone!

Tonight, my dear friends, The Leprechaun was played on BBC’s Freak Zone.From what I hear this program is the music lover’s Walhalla, so I’m extremely happyand, dare I say it, proud o...
Posted by Wim Oudijk on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:11:00 PST