Release date: June 20, 2025
This album features a selection of the many memorable recordings legendary Dutch rock band The Scene made between 1990 and 1999 on Dutch radiio and television show 2 Meter Sessions.
This record is now available at
leading Dutch record stores and online shops
The Scene was a rock band from Amsterdam, active from 1979 to 2014, led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Thé Lau. Known for their poetic lyrics and Lau’s distinctive raw, husky voice, the band maintained a characteristic sound despite frequent lineup changes. The Scene gained early recognition through radio and TV performances, releasing critically acclaimed work including their self-titled debut in 1980 and landmark albums like Blauw. They became an important voice in Dutch rock, with hits like “Iedereen Is Van De Wereld.”
TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source
| Side A | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open | March 24, 1993 |
| 2 | Rigoreus | December 11, 1990 |
| 3 | Werk van God | November 9, 1996 |
| 4 | Brand | March 24, 1993 |
| 5 | Bruid | November 9, 1996 |
| Side B | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iedereen Is Van De Wereld | March 24, 1993 |
| 2 | Blauw | December 11, 1990 |
| 3 | Slapen, Dromen, Zweten | November 9, 1996 |
| 4 | Romantiek | November 9, 1996 |
| 5 | Vrienden | January 24, 1999 |
SESSION CREDITS
December 11, 1990 (Session #180)
Recording location: NOB Audio 1, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Sjoerd van de Broek
The Scene:
Thé Lau – vocals/guitar
Jeroen Booy – drums
Eus van Someren – guitar
Otto Cooymans – piano/keyboards
Emilie Blom – bass guitar/vocals
March 24, 1993 (Session #360)
Recording location: Bullet Sound Studios, Nederhorst den Berg
Sound engineer: Han Nuijten
The Scene:
Thé Lau – vocals/guitar
Jeroen Booy – drums
Eus van Someren – guitar
Otto Cooymans – piano/keyboards
Emilie Blom – bass guitar/vocals
November 9, 1996 (Session #605)
Recording location: Bullet Sound Studios, Nederhorst den Berg
Sound engineer: Han Nuijten
The Scene:
Thé Lau – vocals/guitar
Jeroen Booy – drums
Eus van Someren – guitar/slide guitar
Otto Cooymans – piano/keyboards/vocals
Emilie Blom – bass guitar/vocals
Met:
Kenrick Gunther – timbales
Carlo Hoop – conga’s
Sean Bergin – tenor saxophone
Larry Fishkind – tuba
Joost Buis – trombone
Eric Boeren – cornet
Liesbeth Bos – cello
Michiel Commandeur – violin
Martijn van der Linden – violin
Boris Visser – viola
Dante Boon – arrangements
January 24, 1999 (Session #810)
Recording location: NOB Audio 1, Hilversum
Sound engineer: Ronald Trijber
The Scene:
Thé Lau – vocals
Dante Boon – piano/keyboards