From Now On [One Microphone Recording]

We are proud to present From Now On, the second and final release in an extraordinary two-album series by acclaimed jazz musicians Tim Langedijk and Paul Berner. Recorded during a focused two-day session at Studio 2, MCO Hilversum, both albums capture the intimate, acoustic essence of their musical connection using just a single microphone, the exceptional Josephson C700S.

Pure Music, Pure Sound

After decades of honing their craft, both Langedijk and Berner have reached a level of musical maturity where less truly becomes more. Living in close proximity in Haarlem, the Netherlands, they began collaborating informally, stripping away effects, amplification, and studio trickery to focus solely on their instruments and musical dialogue. As these acoustic sessions deepened, so did their musical synergy. “Once musicians have refined their voices, the final challenge is to let go, to serve only the music. From Now On is a beautiful surrender to that ideal.” – Peter Bjørnild, Producer

Minimalism with Maximum Emotion

Following the spirit of their first release, From Now On offers a compelling mix of beloved standards, overlooked gems, and fresh original compositions, all rendered with remarkable subtlety and grace. This is music distilled to its core: unembellished, honest, and deeply resonant.

Audiophile Recording Excellence

Engineered by the renowned Frans de Rond, the album was recorded with full phase coherence, superior realism, and an expansive stereo image, qualities made possible by the Josephson C700S three-capsule stereo microphone.

Original Recording Format

Recorded in: DXD 352.8 kHz-24bit Mastered to: PCM 768 kHz-32bit via high-end analog chain All other formats: Derived directly from the original master

Recording & Equipment Details

Recording Dates: April 8, 2023 & February 3, 2024 Location: Studio 2, MCO Hilversum, Netherlands Produced by: Peter Bjørnild, Tim Langedijk & Paul Berner Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by: Frans de Rond Cover Design: Caitlin Berner (Glitter Studio)

Instruments played

Tim Langedijk – Gibson J-45 (1954) Paul Berner – Tyrolean double bass (1900) by Matthias Albani, Bulsani, Thiroly

High End Audio Equipment Used

• Microphone: Josephson C700S – premium stereo condenser mic with three capsules for versatile polar patterns and exceptional clarity.
• Speakers: Linkwitz LX521.4 & TAD Compact Evolution
• Power Amplifier: Moon 760A – clean, dynamic power for monitoring/mastering accuracy.
• ADC (Recording): Merging Horus – transparent, high-res analog-to-digital converter.
• Mastering Headphones: Hifiman HE1000se, Sennheiser HD800S
• Cables & Power Conditioners: AudioQuest – ensuring signal integrity and noise reduction.
• Network Switch: SOtM – jitter-minimizing digital audio switch.