biography

Bardo State tells the story like you have never heard it before. Their debut album Mariposa beholds a rare synthesis of classical & pop, an exquisite intersection between ambient & opera. Bardo State is a world filled with emotional compositions and passionate arrangements that will appeal to audiences of all cultures & ages. ( more )

 

 

Lyrics

Here you find the lyrics of all the songs on Mariposa

 

 

Press So Far

 

Trance.nu: "Bart Claessen has served up a hefty slab of trance that is unusual but playable"

HP/de Tijd: "This wall of artificial sounds will get the listener in a pleasant mood"

Living Social: "Aural dreams just don't come any sweeter than this"

Vanzine:"Simplicity and complexity combine harmoniously"

JFK Magazine: "Bardo State: Beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful"

Art-D-Fact: "The result is impressive"

New Sounds: "Bardo State is very good in what they do"

Fok online magazine: "Beautiful production"

Mania: "If you like moviescores or band like Zero7 and Oi va voi you definataly will like Bard State"

Properly Chilled: "It's is nearly always lush, and wonderfully melodic"

The Beat Surrender: “A very peaceful and chilled out vibe”

Boystoys Magazine:"It's hard not to admire this highly polished production"
The Irish Daily Star: "Intriguing chill out"
TV Krant: "A successful debut"

DJ Broadcast: "Bardo State is surrounded by aesthetics and refinement"

The Bloom Effect Blog: "A piece of art arrived at my door!!!"

Culturedeluxe: "Moby with class if you want a shorthand definition"

Jazz Magazine: "Bardo State breathes new life into both the chill out and the classical department" .

Leven: "Take the best music of the most beautiful movie and you still won't come close to the music Bardo State makes."( more )

 

 

QUOTES

“The music of Bardo State is truly inspiring... A stunning album.” Jimmy Jazz (Nomads)

“Emotional and Beautiful.” DJ Ravin (Buddha Bar)

“Stunning production, superb album.” Ben Mynott (Fragile State)
“Music that paints a wonderful cinematic landscape.” David Court (producer of the movie Jekyll + Hyde)
“An intense spiritual excursion fueled by inspiration & mystery.” Monte La Rue
“Exquisite travelling productions for the soul.” Pathaan (BBC Asian Network)

"...if you want a taste of utopia and wish to experience the music of dreams, then I urge you take a listen to this" DJ Umb (Shisha Sound System) ( more )