Jan Vermeulen
a canal-side workshop in Bruges, Belgium
Jan Vermeulen has lived his entire life amidst the quaint cobbles and canals of Bruges. By day, he carefully navigates the old town in his trusted yellow school bus, cherishing both the children's safety and the art of pie-making in his tiny workshop. At night, he finds solace and inspiration in the subtle shades of smoke from his woodpile, using candlelight to guide his hands and imagination.
About
Obsession
The color and nature of smoke
Voice
Crackle of settling wood
Genre
Ambient bus engine folk
Instrumentation
School bus engine hum, pie crust crackle, classical acoustic guitar
Vocal Style
Raspy whispers like embers in wind
Production Style
Recorded in a canal-side workshop, produced by candlelight using analog equipment and natural acoustics from the bus cabin.
Influences
Bruges canals, the smell of baking pies, children's laughter
Selected 1 time · Last: September 26, 2026
Commissioned Works
Charcoal Engine Lullaby
September 26, 2026 · ambient · Musicgen
AI-generated
Timorous Streetlight Waltz
September 26, 2026 · ambient · Musicgen
AI-generated