Robin Scherpen

Classical guitarist Robin Scherpen’s journey is one of overcoming darkness and discovering light. Hindered by an eye condition, a successful surgery led him to a period of introspective composition in a dark room. The result: the album ‘For The Unseen,’ symbolizing his emergence from adversity.

Initially exploring South American music, Scherpen transitioned to composing, relying on intuition and ultimate freedom. Despite a visually challenging period, he laid the foundation for his album during lockdown. The track “Son” is dedicated to his 2-year-old son.

‘For The Unseen’ is not just an album; it’s a tribute to a closed-off period and an exploration of the freedom found in composing from the heart without visual distractions. Scherpen invites listeners to close their eyes, enhancing the relatability of his inspiring journey from darkness to light.

After a remarkable debut with a tour along various major stages in the Netherlands, including a sold-out Royal Concertgebouw, Scherpen’s creative drive seems unstoppable. His second album Verge Of Light is created over the last year.

The follow-up to Scherpen’s debut was composed using the same process. In the dark without visual noise, relying on intuition and an unconscious process. Although the method remained the same, Scherpen has completely abandoned
the need for proof in his new work. His intuition ensures that Scherpen draws inspiration from everything he absorbs and what touches him.

With this in mind, he aims to break down the barriers between genres, forms, and traditions, integrating the craftsmanship of his classical background into various worlds to create something new. His music is part of a larger whole, and the philosophy of breaking down these barriers aligns with meeting people
without preconceived differences. A thought he tries to live by and helps him to evolve as a human being and as a musician.

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