{"id":15325,"date":"2022-05-24T16:13:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=15325"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:14:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:14:00","slug":"wouter-van-de-venter-releases-new-single-and-video-my-bok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/05\/24\/wouter-van-de-venter-releases-new-single-and-video-my-bok\/","title":{"rendered":"Wouter van de Venter Releases New Single And Video, &#8220;My Bok&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=450%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Making a relationship work takes commitment and perseverance, especially in the face of ever-growing challenges. However, <\/a>the result of going the distance is not only worth the effort but is beyond what most people think possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the message at the heart of seasoned musician <strong>Wouter van de Venter\u2019s<\/strong> new single. Inspired by his wife and muse, Anita, <strong><em>MY BOK<\/em><\/strong> is about looking back on their life together. <em>\u201cAfter so many years you tend to look back at the ups and downs, the shared dreams and the difficult times. Seeing how things turned out makes me realise that no matter what, we will always be there for one another,\u201d<\/em> says Wouter. <em>\u201cMy have always referred to my wife as my \u201cBok\u2019 and I am her \u2018Beer\u2019, that is just the way it has always been.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The track, described as a little bit country and a little bit rock, was written by Wouter and produced by Weskus Studio and Coolerbox. Its release follows hot on the heels of <em>Ek Val<\/em>, a touching duet featuring award-winning artist Nianell, which encapsulates the lessons learnt during the uncertainty of the past two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wouter Van de Venter ft. Nianell - Ek Val\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G278gYob7Fc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMarch 2020 was a difficult time for everyone and irrevocably changed the lives of people everywhere. As a musician I couldn\u2019t work, the cost of living increased, and I honestly didn\u2019t know which way to turn,\u201d<\/em> says Wouter. <em>\u201cI reached out to old colleagues and friends, including Nianell, and Ek Val was born. It is meant to bring hope and give listeners strength when things get tough.\u201d<\/em> Like <em>Ek Val<\/em>, <strong><em>MY BOK<\/em><\/strong> has a universal theme that will undoubtedly resonate with listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As was the case for most people in the entertainment industry, Wouter was severely affected by lockdown. However, he has made the most of the unprecedented challenge \u2013 <strong><em>MY BOK<\/em><\/strong> is the singer-songwriter\u2019s third single in six months. <em>\u201cMy goal for 2022 is to make up for what was lost during lockdown,\u201d<\/em> he explains. <em>\u201cI am constantly working on new tunes and new ideas. I love a challenge, and not knowing how things will turn out inspires me to keep going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His new single is complemented by a music video, which was shot by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vonk.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vonk Musiek<\/a> on his friend and fellow musician Dozi\u2019s farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wouter Van de Venter - My Bok\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1PNanoeo_iA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having spent the better part of 30 years in the music industry, Wouter, who studied music, performing arts, and jazz at Pretoria Technikon, has amassed a wealth of experience. The award-winning artist was Laurika Rauch\u2019s guitarist for around six years and was a founding member of the guitar sensation Ses Snare. In addition to performing locally and internationally, he has written innumerable hits for several artists. While boasting a stellar career, he singles out accompanying Laurika Rauch at the Royal Albert Hall in London as the highlight of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned for doing his own thing, Wouter admits that he is inspired by international artist Peter Gabriel. He also has a soft spot for all things Afrikaans \u2013 as long as it is done well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A family man and self-confessed foodie, the singer-songwriter loves cooking, a good braai, and spending time with friends. He also runs the successful Weskus Studio. He shares: <em>\u201cI was born to make music and I still enjoy it fully every day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>MY BOK<\/em><\/strong> is available for download from <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/woutervdventer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/woutervdventer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI believe that the song will appeal to a broad audience, because we have all been in the same situation over the past two years and have all been in special relationships,\u201d<\/em> he concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wouter van de Venter Vier Die Liefde Van Sy Lewe Met Nuwe Enkelsnit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=450%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Wouter-van-de-Venter-My-Bok.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Verhoudings vat baie werk en uithouvermo\u00eb, veral met al die uitdagings wat die lewe na jou kant toe gooi. Wanneer jy dit regkry, is dit uit en uit die moeite werd omdat dit oneindige voordele inhou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D\u00edt is die boodskap agter die gesoute musikant, <strong>Wouter van de Venter<\/strong>, se nuutste enkelsnit wat ge\u00efnspireer is deur sy vrou en muse, Anita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>MY BOK<\/strong><\/em> is \u2019n terugblik op hulle lewe saam. <em>\u201cNa so veel jare saam kyk \u2019n mens terug na al die hoogtepunte en laagtepunte van \u2019n verhouding. Na al die drome wat julle saam gehad het en al die moeilik tye wat jul al saam deur gemaak het. Wanneer jy sien hoe dinge uitgedraai het, besef jy dat julle altyd daar sal wees vir mekaar \u2013 ongeag van wat gebeur,\u201d<\/em> verduidelik hy. <em>\u201cEk noem my vrou al vir jare \u2018Bok\u2019 en sy my \u2018Beer\u2019, dis maar hoe dit is in ons huis.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Die snit, wat beskryf word as \u2019n bietjie country en \u2019n bietjie rock, kom uit Wouter se eie pen en is vervaardig deur Weskus Studio en Coolerbox Records. Dit volg in die suksesvolle voetspore van \u2019n hartroerende duet saam met die bekroonde sangeres, Nianell, getiteld <em>Ek Val<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wouter Van de Venter ft. Nianell - Ek Val\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G278gYob7Fc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Net soos <em><strong>MY BOK<\/strong><\/em>, het hierdie liedjie \u2019n universele tema wat gaan oor die lesse wat ons oor die afgelope twee jaar moes leer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Maart 2020 was \u2019n moeilike tyd wat ons lewens vir altyd kom verander het. As \u2019n musikant, kon ek nie werk nie en die onkostes het nie minder geraak nie. Ek het eerlikwaar nie meer geweet watse kant toe nie. Maar ek was nie alleen nie,\u201d<\/em> vertel Wouter. <em>\u201cEk het uitgereik na ou kollegas en vriende, waaronder Nianell, en so is \u2018Ek Val\u2019 gebore. Die doel daarvan was om vir luisteraars hoop te gee in moeilike tye.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inperking het \u2019n groot impak gehad op Wouter se lewe. Hy het egter die meeste gemaak van hierdie uitdagende tyd. <em><strong>MY BOK<\/strong><\/em> is di\u00e9 sanger en liedjieskrywer se derde enkelsnit in ses maande. <em>\u201cMy doelwit vir 2022 is om op te maak vir dit wat tydens inperking verlore gegaan het,\u201d <\/em>s\u00ea hy. <em>\u201cEk werk konstant aan nuwe liedjies en idees. Ek hou van \u2019n lekker uitdaging en gee nie op wanneer onsekerheid my oorval nie.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sy nuutste enkelsnit word gekomplementeer deur \u2019n pragtige musiekvideo wat op mede-musikant, Dozi, se plaas verfilm is deur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vonk.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vonk Musiek<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wouter Van de Venter - My Bok\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1PNanoeo_iA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Met dertig jaar se ondervinding in die musiekbedryf, kan Wouter \u2013 wat musiek, uitvoerende kunste en jazz aan Pretoria Technikon studeer het \u2013 beslis as ervare bestempel word. Hierdie bekroonde kunstenaar was vir ses jaar Laurika Rauch se kitaarspeler en ook die stigterslid van Ses Snare. Buiten vir talle optredes plaaslik en oorsee, het hy ook al treffers geskryf vir verskeie kunstenaars. Alhoewel hy al baie hoogtepunte in sy loopbaan beleef het, sonder hy sy vertoning saam met Laurika Rauch by die Royal Albert Hall in Londen uit as sy gunsteling-herinnering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bekend daarvoor dat hy sy eie ding doen, erken die sanger dat hy groot bewondering het vir Peter Gabriel se musiek. Hy het ook \u2019n sagte plek vir alles wat Afrikaans is \u2013 solank dit natuurlik goed gedoen is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verder is hy \u2019n gesinsman en kosliefhebber wat mal is oor kook, braai en kuiers saam met vriende. Hy is ook die eienaar van Weskus Studio. Hy verklap: <em>\u201cEk is gebore om musiek te maak en geniet elke dag ten volle<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>MY BOK<\/strong><\/em> is nou beskikbaar op digitale platforms. Kry dit hier: <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/woutervdventer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/woutervdventer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Ek dink mense sal aanklank vind by die lied omdat ons almal die afgelope twee jaar in dieselfde bootjie was en die meeste van ons al in \u2019n spesiale verhouding was met iemand,\u201d<\/em> sluit hy af.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making a relationship work takes commitment and perseverance, especially in the face of ever-growing challenges. However, the result of going the distance is not only worth the effort but is beyond what most people think possible. This is the message at the heart of seasoned musician Wouter van de Venter\u2019s new single. Inspired by his&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/05\/24\/wouter-van-de-venter-releases-new-single-and-video-my-bok\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wouter van de Venter Releases New Single And Video, &#8220;My Bok&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-music","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15325"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15325\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}