About me
For more than 30 years, music has been a constant part of my life. From piano and organ to composing, arranging and producing, I have always been drawn to melodies that carry emotion, atmosphere and a sense of freedom
The music is shaped by more than 30 years of making music, playing piano, organ and keyboards, and a lifelong fascination with melody, harmony and sound.
The sound is an invitation to view the world through a lens of joy and happiness. My music is created to feel emotional, uplifting and timeless, music without an expiration date. It blends melodic pop influences, ballad-like emotion, easy listening, cinematic atmospheres, vocal inspiration and electronic elements into a personal musical world
Every track starts with a piano line or a harmonic idea, a rhythm, a voice-like melody or a sound that opens a new direction. From my studio in South Limburg, the Netherlands, I create music for reflection, travel, joy and imagination.
I also like to collaborate with OTHER musicians, vocalists and artists, the music becomes richer and more connected, while always staying to my personal emotional and melodic core.
Studio
Where the Magic happends
Located in South Limburg, the Netherlands, my studio is the creative home of Duan Cc. This is where melodies, atmospheres and ideas are shaped into emotional, cinematic instrumental music. From the first piano theme to the final mix, everything starts here: with a feeling, a sound and the search for a melody that stays
Dazur Music
The Creative Foundation
Dazur Music is the creative base behind Duan Cc. It brings together the music, production, visual identity and independent release process. From the studio in South Limburg, Dazur Music supports the artistic direction of Duan Cc: melodic, warm, emotional and cinematic music made with freedom and personal vision.
Contributing Artists
Michiel Sebastiaan Demarey
Michiel Sebastiaan Demarey was born in Veurne and began playing the piano at the age of five. He now lives in Ghent, Belgium. Guided by his musical ear, he found his way to composers such as Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Schumann. He studied with Sabine Haenebalcke and Vitaly Samoshko and was inspired by the great pianists of the past. Improvisation and a personal, expressive style have always been central to his playing. His gift for improvisation and creating beautiful arrangements is a fantastic addition to the music of Duan CC.
Marko Jović
Marko Jović is a Serbian vocalist and professional session singer with extensive experience in both lead and backing vocals. He first reached a national audience as a semi-finalist in the fourth season of Serbia’s Got Talent, Ja imam talenat, where his distinctive vocal character was recognised as one of the most interesting male voices of the season. Marko later performed as a member of the vocal group Vocal 5 and has continued to record vocals for a wide range of musical projects. His expressive and uncommon voice makes him a natural fit for the melodic and atmospheric music of Duan Cc
Inspiration
My music is shaped by the melodies, emotions and atmospheres I have absorbed over the years. From timeless pop and cinematic soundscapes to orchestral arrangements and instrumental storytelling, these artists helped form the musical language behind Duan Cc.
ABBA showed me the power of melody: simple, emotional themes, bright harmonies and hooks that stay with you. That sense of memorable songwriting returns in the melodic core of my music.
ABBA
Yanni inspires the spacious and uplifting side of my sound: piano-driven themes, cinematic builds and music that feels both emotional and wide open.
Yanni
Mike Oldfield influenced the way I think in layers. His music combines repetition, atmosphere and gradual development, which connects strongly with how I build movement and tension.
Mike Oldfield
Céline Dion represents pure emotion and vocal intensity. Even in instrumental music, I try to bring that same sense of drama, vulnerability and emotional release.
Celine Dion
Pet Shop Boys shaped the synthpop side of my music. Elegant electronic production, strong pop melodies and a subtle sense of melancholy. Their influence returns in my rhythms, harmonies and memorable hooks.
Pet Shop Boys
Vangelis is a major influence on the cinematic side of my music: atmosphere, synthesizers, emotion and a sense of space that makes music feel larger than life.
Vangelis
IMages
The visual world of Duan CC reflects the same atmosphere as the music: warm, cinematic and emotional. Light, sea, travel and open spaces are recurring elements, creating a sense of freedom, reflection and endless melody. Or just me 😉
