COMPOSER / PRODUCER / FILM / PODCAST / MUSIC
Hi! My name is Jac. I work as a composer, guitarist, and producer based in Amsterdam. I became acquainted with composing and arranging music as one of the founders of Jungle by Night, a collective that operates in various styles, genres, and settings. Over the past 17 years, we have managed to release 8 albums and have performed over 600 concerts in 35 countries. This cycle of recording and touring has provided me with a rich set of musical experiences.
My studio is filled with the tools I deeply cherish. Over the years I gathered various instruments: weird and stringed, wired or synthesized. I developed a weak-spot for the tones that feel alive, sometimes squeak or shake. I think the combination of these “imperfections” from analog instruments, with the possibilities of digital techniques, characterizes my sound design.
Chasing different sounds and rhythms is an unstoppable urge for me; I collect music from different directions and eras. It broadens my horizon and brings me to new places. Therefore my collection in it’s broad sense – of experiences, instruments and music – helps me to create a new language that can support a story. Take a look around my website, and feel free to get in touch if there are any questions. I’m always eager to explore new musical projects, collaborations, and adventures.