Onder Invloed is a project by journalist and filmmaker Matthijs van der Ven. The title is Dutch for ‘under the influence’. Since June 16th 2008, he filmed numerous international musicians covering their favourite songs in sessions and at Onder Invloed live shows. The first book, 'Onder Invloed', has been published in January 2012.
Sessions
THEO SIEBEN - LATE WILL I KNOW YOU

THEO SIEBEN – LATE WILL I KNOW YOU

I’ve posted many times before about Theo Sieben and how good his songs are. He was one of the musicians on the second Traditionals album and both his session and the video of ‘Dig A Hole’ – which was filmed in the woods – on this website got a very good reception.
THUS:OWLS

THUS:OWLS

Remember that session with Simon Angell? The one where he covered Daft Punk on just his guitar? It’s now four years later, and this month I’ve put Angell in front of my cameras once again, this time with his wife Erika. Together they’re two main members of the Swedish/Canadian band Thus:Owls.
AWKWARD I - THE UNKNOWN CHARACTER

AWKWARD I – THE UNKNOWN CHARACTER

Awkward I is currently touring in Indonesia with his band and Tim Knol’s drummer Kees Schaper. Why not. While they’re enjoying the sun, we’re freezing in snow and ice. But some hot chocolate and this extra song from his session should warm you up.
THE BEST OF ZONDER INVLOED 2012

THE BEST OF ZONDER INVLOED 2012

In 2012, I decided these extra songs recorded during sessions could use their own posts and category. The name ‘Zonder Invloed‘ was quickly thought of and www.zonderinvloed.com was bought. The videos in this category are original songs by the musicians I record sessions with.