Wim Mertens

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- Best of Wim Mertens
- Released 2000

- Close Cover
- Released 1991

- The In the Belly of an Architect
- Released 2000

- Epic That Never Was
- Released 1995

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This Belgian composer is not well known among U.S. audiences, although he has made several highly regarded appearances at the New Music America festivals. In Spain, however, where he was the subject of a major television special, he is a new-music celebrity. Mertens's style employs mesmerizing minimalist techniques with a sense of the romantic that appeals to both serious music aficionados and more mainstream listeners. The keyboardist uses a certain amount of electronics along with some acoustic instruments like violin, flute, and saxophone. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide