The Trouble Notes - Never Dream Alone (featuring Carola Zerega & Freddy Dubois)

A call to embrace the fantastic, wonderful and weird, “Never Dream Alone” showcases the band’s quintessential classical-cross-over style, holding elements of an epic film score within the structure of a modern Folk Pop song. The fantasy-tinged violin melodies and string arrangements are a nod to the epic scores of the genre, while the operatic vocals of Carola Zerega and Bennet Cerven carry the message of unity in diversity. On full display is the energetic rhythms of the mind-blowing percussionist Oliver Maguire, whose unique hand drumming techniques elevates the listener to new heights. Florian Eisenschmidt’s rock inspired riffs on guitar are the backbone on which pianist Frederic Dubois creates the harmonic soundscapes that shape “Never Dream Alone” and bring the listener into a fairytale realm with unity at its core.

“‘Never Dream Alone’ is an epic ode to the dreamer,” says Bennet Cerven, Violinist for The Trouble Notes. “It was an easy song for us to write because we have always identified ourselves as such. We wanted to create a piece of music that captures the fantastic spirit of our favorite films and stories while being inclusive and easy to sing along to!”
Sitting between traditional folk, modern classical, and tribal dance music, The Trouble Notes have traveled across continents in search of musical influences to give listeners the unrivaled music of the generation. The band has proudly built its diverse audience independently, known colloquially as “The Troublemakers”-- a testament to their self-made success story that has led to significant festival appearances, multiple film scores, and an extensive tour schedule spanning the globe. In 2017, a series of videos of the band performing on the streets in France and Germany went certified viral, amassing more than 100 million views on social media and bringing them international notoriety. They recorded their debut album “Lose Your Ties” at Riverside Studios in Berlin, Germany working with Lebanese producer, Khalil Chahine. The album was released in February 2018 and peaked in the top 10 of the iTunes charts for their genre in France, Germany, and the USA. Their music has been featured in award-winning films and documentaries, and their headline “Lose Your Ties” Tour featured sold-out concerts in Europe and North America. They have performed live on television in the USA, Japan, Brazil, Germany, and France. And in 2019, they toured supporting Rodrigo y Gabriela as a part of their Grammy Award-winning “Mettavolution” Tour.

This video was filmed at Elfia 2022 in Arcen, Netherlands. Cinematography by Eric Schmidt and Martin Foerster from Centre Films GmbH. Editing by Martin Foerster.
Never Dream Alone
Written by Bennet Cerven
Produced by Bennet Cerven
Mixed by Bennet Cerven
Mastered by Piet Charlet at Timetools Mastering GmbH
Recorded at TRACK Conservatory in Kortrijk, Belgium

Performing on this track is:
Bennet Cerven – Violin, Vocals, Quintone
Florian Eisenschmidt – Guitar
Oliver Maguire – Percussion
Carola Zerega – Vocals
Freddy Dubois – Piano

Choreography by Sophie van Grinsven.

Makeup design by Berndien Mulder.
A special thank you to Black Powder Pirates; Daniel, Angela and Henk Kok; Brian & Ellen Schravendeel and all our dancers: Annika, Jessie, Lia, Martin, Sandra, Marieka, Nadine, Henk, Kimberly & Bella