Nicolas Rombouts

Meet Nicolas Rombouts, a versatile Belgian musician, composer, producer and bricoleur des sons.

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“Music is simple. It is sound with time.”

Nicolas Rombouts is a versatile Belgian musician, composer, performer, producer, engineer, studio and label owner, with his main instrument being the double bass. He is known for his innovative approach to music, constantly seeking new ways to push boundaries and combine different genres and styles.

As a self-described "bricoleur" of sounds, Nicolas is passionate about transforming sounds into a musical universe. In addition to being an active musician, performer, and composer, he runs a small yet well-equipped studio called Studio Caporal, which features top vintage and new gear.

Nicolas also runs a non-profit music label called Mokuhi Sonorities, which serves as a platform for like-minded artists to share their stories through adventurous music. On this website, you can find more information about Nicolas, his various projects, and his philosophy on music.

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Explore Nicolas Rombouts' activities

Professional recording, mixing, and production services equipped with high-quality gear.

A non-profit music label that emphasizes experimental and adventurous music-making with storytelling.

Projects/Bands  

Current projects/bands and upcoming work, including the music he's creating right now.

Biography

In addition to his music pursuits, Nicolas has also explored the influence of dance movements on music and vice versa, both through collaboration with other dancers and through his own experimentation. He has been conducting research on this subject with cellist Simon Lenski for several years.


As a much sought-after bass player and composer, Nicolas has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Stanton, Jim White (US), Guido Belcanto, Isbells, Needcompany, Peter Verhelst, Koen Kohlbacher, Ward/waRD dance company, writer Max Porter (UK), Rustin Man (UK), Matt Watts (US), and more.

Nicolas Rombouts, born in 1977, initially studied Medieval History at Leuven University before pursuing his passion for music. He attended the Lemmens Institute and the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, where he studied jazz and experimental music, with the double bass as his main instrument.


He has been involved in many instrumental jazz and experimental noise bands in the European free music scene, collaborating with acclaimed artists like Paul Hubweber, Peter Kowald, and Peter Jacquemyn.


In 2003, Nicolas co-founded Dez Mona with singer Gregory Frateur, and became known for his music compositions for the band, receiving high praise from national and international press. However, he left the band in 2016 to focus on other musical projects, including his own studio, Caporal.

Past projects and collaborations

  • Bert Dockx’ Ottla (jazz/experimental)
  • BRZVLL (funk afrobeat)
  • Dez Mona (songs and anthems)
  • Eva Tijken (Dutch theatre director/writer)
  • Sam Denef (lofi singer songwriter)
  • Jan Van Dijck (Belgian film director/writer)
  • Jan Verstraeten (alternative pop)
  • Tom Lanoye (Begian writer)
  • Charotte Vanden Eynde (dancer)
  • Golden Glows (alt.folkmusic)
  • B.O.X. (Baroque Orchestration X ensemble led by theorbist Pieter Theuns)
  • Joris Caluwaerts (keyboard payer for STUFF.)
  • Zonzo Companie (Begian theatre company for kids)
  • Rodrigo Fuentealba (guitar player)
  • Eric Thielemans (Begian drummer)
  • Jürgen Augustyns (experimental guitar player)
  • Theater Artemis (Dutch theatre company)
  • Teun Verbruggen (Belgian drummer)
  • Zuidelijk Toneel (Dutch theatre company)

Nicolas values open communication and welcomes any inquiries or opportunities to connect. Don't hesitate to reach out and he'll be happy to follow up with you.

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