Release date: November 14, 2025
Tom Pintens (1974–2023) was a versatile Belgian singer, guitarist, pianist, who played with several influential bands, including Zita Swoon and Het Zesde Metaal, and released a number of solo albums that showcased his distinctive blend of emotion and craftsmanship. This record features a selection of tracks Pintens recorded over the years in 2 Meter Sessions, both solo and with different bands.
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Tom Pintens (1974–2023) was a versatile Belgian singer, guitarist, pianist, and sound designer who made his mark in the Belgian pop and rock scene. Throughout his career, he played with several influential bands, including Zita Swoon and Het Zesde Metaal, and released a number of solo albums that showcased his distinctive blend of emotion and craftsmanship. Beyond performing, he worked as a producer, composer for film and theatre, and mentor to young artists like Tamino. His music blended classical training with experimental rock and intuitive, emotionally resonant pop written mainly in Dutch.
On his birthday, November 14, this record is released, featuring a selection of tracks that Tom Pintens recorded over the years in 2 Meter Sessions, both solo and with various bands. The A-side offers a captivating overview of his solo work, including Heavy Hearts, performed by Elders: the band he formed shortly before his passing with his wife Laurence Roothooft. The B-side brings together a collection of collaborations with artists such as Het Zesde Metaal, Roosbeef, and Zita Swoon, serving as a heartfelt tribute to Pintens’ rich and enduring musical legacy.
TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source
| Side A | Song | Performed as | Session date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Charleroi | Tom Pintens | February 17, 2009 |
| 2 | Terwij De Melk Overkookt | Tom Pintens | February 17, 2009 |
| 3 | Louise | Tom Pintens | February 17, 2009 |
| 4 | Er Is Das Pop | Tom Pintens | February 17, 2009 |
| 5 | Heavy Hearts | Elders | March 31, 2025 |
| Side B | Song | Performed as | Session date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gasten | Het Zesde Metaal | April 29, 2021 |
| 2 | One-Man-Show | Flowers For Breakfast | October 4, 1996 |
| 3 | (About The Succesful Emotional Recovery Of A Gal Named) Maria | Zita Swoon | October 17, 1998 |
| 4 | Amerika | Roosbeef | August 27, 2020 |
| 5 | La Chanson De Jacky | Moondog Jr | Janauary 28, 1996 |
SESSION CREDITS
January 28, 1996 | Session # 538
Recording location: Bullet Sound Studio’s, Nederhorst den Berg
Sound Engineer: Han Nuijten
Moondog Jnr:
Stef Kamil Carlens (acoustic guitar/vocals)
Tom Pintens (piano / vocals)
Benjamin Boutreur (soprano and baritone saxophone)
Thomas De Smet (upright bass/vocals)
Aarich Jespers (drums)
October 4, 1996 | Session #591
Recording location: NOB JPR 2, Hilversum
Sound Engineer: Jos van de Berg
Flowers For Breakfast:
Time Reymer (vocals)
Tom Pintens (vocals / guitar / keys)
Stoffel Verlackt (guitar)
Roel Poriau (drums)
Chris Cleiren (bass)
October 17, 1998 | Session #779
Recording location: Crossing Border, The Hague
Sound Engineer: Frank Mathijssen
Zita Swoon:
Stef Kamil Carlens (percussion/piano/melodica/vocals)
Tom Pintens (piano/drums/vocals)
Bjorn Eriksson (acoustic guitar/vocals)
Thomas De Smet (upright bass/vocals)
Feburary 17, 2009 | Session #1.358
Recording location: Kink FM studio, Hilversum
Sound Engineer: Nando Kok
Tom Pintens (acoustic guitar / vocals)
August 27, 2020 | Session #1.780
Recording location: Heuvellaan Studio 2, Hilversum
Sound Engineer: Mikel LeRoy
Roosbeef:
Roos Rebergen (vocals/guitar)
Tom Pintens (guitar/keys/vocals)
Pascal DeWeze (bass synth/vocals)
Tim Van Oosten (drums/vocals)
April 29, 2021 | Session #1.784
Recording location: Ballroom, AVRO 9, Hilversum
Sound Engineer: Han Nuijten
Het Zesde Metaal:
Wannes Cappele (vocals/guitar)
Tom Pinter (guitar)
Filip Wauters (guitar/lapsteel/pedal steel)
Tim van Oosten (drums/vibrafoon)
Robin Aerts (bass)
March 31, 2025 | Session #1.896
Recording location: Heron Road Studio’s, Zeewolde
Sound Engineer: Han Nuijten
Elders:
Laurence Roothooft (vocals)
Bent Van Looy (drums)
Simon Nuytten (guitar/keys)