ABOUT US
Edgard & Daniel VAN PASSEL, twin brothers, born June 15th 1957: Authors, Composers, Producers, Music Publishers - "We trade in Intellectual Property" !
Partners of the Belgian right society SABAM since 1978. Residing in Holland at the start of their musical career, recording in Soundpush Studios in Blaricum and Bullet Sound Recording Studios in Nederhorst Den Berg. The twins were soon presented by 'Conamus', the promotion agency of the Dutch Professional Music Industry, at the Midem Music Fair in Cannes/ France as one of their leading songwriters and producers. That's how their music ended up in the USA. Through their New York office they signed a worldwide contract with EMI Music Publishing in 1990.
But, ... the VanPasselBrothers soon founded their own independent Music Publishing company
"VanPasselBrothers Music"
Worldwide collaborations with: Sony ATV Music/ BMG Music Publishing/ EMI Music Publishing/ Warner Chappell Music/ Universal Music/ MCA Music/ Peermusic ... .
Songs published "in all continents of the world" and cover versions in more than 25 different languages. The 1st cover of one of their songs was recorded in Stockholm/ Sweden in the Abba Studios (Polar Music), soon followed by a 2nd cover on RCA-Victor label in Japan, a 3rd in America on BMG US-Latin label, ... !!
VanPasselBrothers Music copyrights participated in various International Music Festivals: The 1981 'Nordring Jazz Festival' in Scandinavia (entry for Belgium) - Winner of the 1988 'Çesme Music Festival' in Turkey (entry for Holland) - 5th place (1998) in 'The Eurovision Song Contest' (entry for Croatia) and included in the official CD & DVD release (2005) celebrating the '50th Anniversary Of The Eurovision Song Contest'.
In 1993 the Van Passels had an absolute "NR. 1 Smash Hit" in Australia, S.E. ASIA and the rest of the Pacific Region, with their song "DYING INSIDE TO HOLD YOU", originally performed by famous USA artist 'Timmy THOMAS' ("Why can't we live together"/ Drake "Hotline bling"). The song is later covered by various other successful artists, such as Alan Tam, The Wynners, Chlara, Norman Cheung, Darren Espanto (winner of many prestigious awards: Awit Awards 2018 - Double Platinum Award in 2019 - MYX Music Awards 2019 - Top 50 in Spotify's 'Worldwide' Chart).
VanPasselBrothers Music copyrights have more than ''1 BILLION" streams on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube, ... and the various other digital platforms. Their copyrights are used in Commercials & Advertisements, as Tv Tunes & Original Soundtracks in movies, they are played, 'High In The Sky', at various Airlines (United, Jetblue, ...) and are among the top copyrights of the Belgian music industry in the world!
Even today, Timmy Thomas' original version still appears 'worldwide' in the charts of iTunes and the other online-providers (in the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, ...). Various cover versions and other VanPassel songs are in the charts in Japan, Mexico, Costa-Rica, South-Africa, Denmark, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Slovenia, among others!
Through their foundation, "The VanPasselBrothers Fund at KU LEUVEN", Edgard & Daniel support various organizations in the field of research and education, which support will continue through their legacy.
Much more, ... as the story continues: Google: Edgard (Eddy) & Daniel (Danny) Van Passel/ VanPasselBrothers in the worldwide news & social media !!!
VanPasselBrothers participate in "International Legacy Giving Day"
International Legacy Giving Day
Every year on September the 13th, charities and legacy consortia worldwide join forces to celebrate International Legacy Giving Day to honor and thank all supporters who had left a gift in their will to a good cause. This day gives great potential to boost legacy giving by creating extra awareness and publicity.
"The VanPasselBrothers Fund at KU LEUVEN", more on below links !
https://www.kuleuven.be/fondsenwerving/hoe-steunen/ku-leuven-als-goed-doel-in-uw-testament
What we have built together goes to education and research. That is quite reassuring.
- Edgard and Daniel, 66 years old
Edgard and Daniel are twin brothers and music publishers. Their songs can be heard worldwide. They receive copyrights for this until seventy years after their death. "Since we are both unmarried and childless, we have arranged our estate by will."
Edgard and Daniel chose KU Leuven as beneficiary for their entire assets: movable and immovable property, intellectual property and copyright. "We grew up in Leuven and It's pretty hard to miss the university there. KU Leuven also has an excellent law faculty, which gives us peace of mind that our intellectual property will be properly managed."
As artistic entrepreneurs, the twin brothers are two peas in a pod. Grateful for the opportunities they were given in life and proud of their musical brainchildren. "When we are gone, others can develop and study thanks to our legacy. That thought makes us happy."
Famous French record label CARRERE has just re-released our composition and production "Lies In Your Eyes" performed by the girl duo 'Shift 1'. Also the B-side "Lost Your Attention".
Originally released on vinyl in 1985 and now available on digital platforms for the first time. The song was recorded in Soundpush Studios in Blaricum - The Netherlands. Open Spotify on below links: 2023 Remastered.
Dutch Red Bullet record label ('Golden Earring', 'Shoking Blue', 'Stars On 45') has just released an E.P. by the English singer ‘Sue Chaloner’. It contains 4 versions of our composition "Lost In Your Love", released in 1987 on vinyl, 7" and 12". Our never-before-released composition and production "Love Injection" is also included.
The songs were recorded in Bullet Sound Recording Studios in Nederhorst Den Berg - The Netherlands. It is the first time that the songs are available on the digital platforms. Open Spotify on below links: 2023 Remastered.
March 2023
TikTok
More than "1 BILLION" views of "Dying Inside To Hold You"
... and we still need to analyze more metadatabases.
Click on the photo below, Darren Espanto January 4th, 2023 at Abs-Cbn TV
Karaoke with the "It's Showtime" family !!!
Philippines: Countdown to 2023 with our song "Dying Inside To Hold You" sung by Darren Espanto.
October 17th 2022:
VanPasselBrothers Music proud to be invited by the Universal Music Publishing Group to participate as songwriters and producers in the major music festival Umusic "Fanverse".
Below video - Umusic Fanverse, Oct 17th 2022 - As Shown On The Launch Party !!
March 17, 2022 - In memory of Timmy Thomas, who passed away on March 11, 2022:
Timmy Thomas had a special bond with South Africa. He performed there frequently, the music video for our song "Dying Inside To Hold You" was shot in South Africa in 1993 and he was guest of honor and special performer at Nelson Mandela's inauguration as president in 1994.
Photo: Timmy Thomas and his wife Lillie posing for his many awards, including the 3x Platinum award for our International Hit song "Dying Inside To Hold You".
March 12, 2022: We have just learned of the passing of our dear friend Timmy Thomas. We have been friends since 1990, when Timmy recorded our composition "Dying Inside To Hold You". The song has since become an evergreen and is popular all over the world. The album "Heart & Soul" contains 3 other compositions by us, in addition to 'Dying Inside’. “Rest In Peace”, dear friend.
One of the many personal souvenirs, below: “Thank you guys for a beautiful song - it will live forever”. (Timmy Thomas)
Flashback
Timmy Thomas - Nr 1 in The S.E. Pacific Region in 1993
Details from his Promo Tour !
Manila - Singapore - Jakarta - Kuala Lumpur.
The flight details:
The Promo Details:
"Dying Inside" composer Daniel Van Passel comes up with a campaign version for Mayor Isko Moreno
March 2nd 2022 - Rappler, the Philippines' leading digital media company:
Presidential candidate Isko Moreno dances to '90s dancefloor hit "Dying Inside" by Timmy Thomas at a campaign sortie in Pampanga on Wednesday, March 2 - a nod to his matinee idol roots.
February 23th 2022: While our song "Dying Inside To Hold You" (in Timmy Thomas' version) resonates in the Presidents campaign across the Philippines, this version is also currently #1 on the iTunes Charts in Oman. Chlara's version is currently high in the iTunes Charts in New Zealand!
February 8th 2022 - Manila Philippines - Presidential Campaign Mr ISKO MORENO, Motorcade - Our song "Dying Inside" reverberates … see video below:
January 2022 - Timmy Thomas & VanPasselBrothers Music
“Nr 1 in Cambodia” !!
"Dying Inside To Hold You" is the favorite song of Mr. Isko Moreno, Manila mayor and 2022 presidential candidate in the Philippines. The song is widely used in his presidential campaign.
@iskomorenodomagoso Nakakakilig ang inyong mainit na pagtanggap Dolores, Pampanga! ☺️ #fyp #foryoupage #biliskilos ♬ original sound - Isko Moreno
August 29th 2021: our song “It’s Not The Sama Anymore” by 4Th Impact @ Nr 2 in Brazil iTunes ‘Soundtrack Daily’ Charts!
Previously we hit the Charts in The Philippines, Denmark & Sweden!!
June 22th 2021: Darren Espanto's version of "Dying Inside" crossing the '50 MILLION' streams on Spotify !!
June 12th 2021: watch "Dying Inside" on popular ABS-CBN TV show in the Philippines and abroad !!
March 28th 2021: Timmy Thomas & VanPasselBrothers Music @ the Top of the charts in Greece !
January 25th 2021:
VanPasselBrothers Music and Universal Music Publishing Group are proud to announce that they have signed an advertising deal with UNILAB (the leading quality medicine company in the Philippines and beyond.
January 1st 2021: VanPasselBrothers Music signed a Worldwide Sub-Publishing & Administration deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.
September 30th 2020 - VanPasselBrothers Nr 1 in Sri Lanka with 'Stars On 45' project (as producers, co-authors/ composers of the '89 Remix)!
See links below.
Stars On 45 '89 Remix was also released as track 12 on the Hit Album "The Return of World Hits" & many other successful compilation albums !
August 2020 - Nr 1 in New Zealand - Timmy Thomas & The VanPasselBrothers again @ Nr 1 Spot Down Under.
Timmy Thomas + Darren Espanto = More than 61 MILLION streams on Spotify Only !!
Play their versions, click on the links below.
May 29th 2020: Proud to announce a new single version of "Dying Inside to hold you", today worldwide released on all digital platforms, performed by 'Chlara' - accompanied with a music video. From the 2018 'Evo Sessions' Album 🎶🎶🎶
Flasback
Nr 1 Çesme Music Festival 1988 in Turkey
"Lovers Until The End" Performed by Lisa Boray - winning 4 awards !
The Festival was broadcasted live via satellite in 13 countries.
Play the song on the link below (written & produced by VanPasselBrothers)
Below, 3 links with 3 other versions of our winning Song:
a Spanish version by Lisa Boray + a Symphonic version - Also a cover-version recorded by Angelina VanDijk. There are various other cover-recordings: in South-Africa, ... .
Below: 1988 publication from Music & Media (sister publication of Billboard magazine).
Thank you Mayor Isko Moreno of Manila, for your personal message. Yes we love your 'dance moves' on our song ‘Dying Inside’. We are very proud and very honored!!
Just 5 of the thousands video's on YouTube ...
more than "112 MILLION" views !!
Chart Update:
The Mayor of Manila, Mr Isko Moreno, dancing to the tune of his favourite song 'Dying Inside To Hold You' by the VanPasselBrothers
Live performance November 22 2019 - 1MX MANILA 2019
Darren Espanto takes on "The Last Five" challenges - Nov 15th 2019 TV Entertainment ABS-CBN: Tonight with Boy Abunda - @ 0.55" - "Last song you can't get out of your head" ... And I was ... . !!!
October 24 2019 @Nr7 in the United Arab Emirates
September 5th 2019: China, here we come. "Dying Inside" @Nr 5 in iTunes Charts Macau !!
June 9 2019: Celebrating Darren Espanto's 18th B-day on TV, with "Dying Inside To Hold you" as opening song & as reprise of the Medley !
Mainland China, here we are !! After a successful performance in Florida USA, Darren flew back to Manila to undertake a flight to mainland China to perform as a guest at the country's largest music festival this april 12th 2019 💚💚💚👏👏👏!
Watch final part of Darren Espanto's Unstoppable Concert in Manila 'Kia Theatre' May 26 2018. "Dying Inside To Hold You" is the 'Encore Song' and starts at 6'21"!
A Hit in Sweden: Top 20 in iTunes Soundtrack Chart !!
Watch out for the launch of: "It's Not The Same Anymore" (written by: Daniel Van Passel & Edgard Van Passel) performed by '4Th IMPACT'. The Official Soundtrack of the motion-picture "Ang Dalawang Mrs Reyes" starring Judy Ann Santos and Angelica Panganiban. Release date January 17th 2018.
DYING INSIDE TO HOLD YOU- Official Soundtrack of the motion-picture "ALL OF YOU"
OST performed by "DARREN ESPANTO"
Lead Actors: Jennylyn Mercado & Derek Ramsay. Filmed in Taiwan/ Jiufen.
Official Entry to the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival. The film opens on Christmas Day, December 25 2017.
Original Video Clip 'Timmy Thomas' - Shot in South-Africa.
Residing in Holland, at the beginning of their musical career and recording at Soundpush Studios (Blaricum) and Bullet Sound Studios (Nederhorst den Berg), the VanPasselbrothers soon belonged to "The Pick Of Dutch Creative Artists", according to Conamus/John de Mol Sr. (Promoter Of The Dutch Professional Music Industry at the International Music Fairs, as MIDEM in Cannes France, among others).
Already in the early ‘80's/ ‘90’s : Authors, Composers, Producers and Music Publishers for 'The Top Local (‘Stars On 45’, ‘Dolly Dots’, ‘Star Sisters’) and International Artists' (‘George McCrae’, 'Timmy Thomas' (USA), ‘Be-2’ (Japan), ‘Jazzy Mel’, 'The Sacados' (Argentina) ... .
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