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Off-beat? Yes, please! 

The human heart begins to beat its lub-dub rhythm at approximately three weeks after conception. At this stage, the embryonic heart beats in rhythm with the mother's heart rate. It explains why the music of his native Macedonia has been a part of Simon Trpčeski even before he was born. But there is more!

It has also been shown that the heart rate is greatly influenced by music. Fast and syncopated music can speed the heart, while soft and soothing melodies and rhythms can calm it. As the music of Macedonia is all about rhythm, syncopation, astonishingly elaborate and intricate rhythmical patterns full of unexpected changes and sudden incisions, it is safe to say, Trpčeski's heart is in great shape. So there is no wonder his heart project, Makedonissimo is so full of life and emotions, a critic described it as an "electrifying early morning jazz jam session ". We all know the feeling when after a long club night, one suddenly becomes wide awake witnessing a musical miracle, a one-off, which then stays in one's mind (or heart) forever. This is exactly what to expect on Saturday: magnetic energy and virtuosity, deep emotions, and surprising rhythmical passages, which are bound to catch us on the wrong foot, shaking us awake and making us realize how good it is to be off-beat. It makes one feel alive!

 

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