Flat Earth Society

**Flat Earth Society** is a delightfully quirky Belgian avant-garde jazz orchestra that’s been bending ears and blowing minds since the late '90s. Led by composer and saxophonist Peter Vermeersch, this 20-piece collective mashes big band traditions with punk energy, circus antics, and surreal humor, creating a sound they cheekily call "music for non-music lovers." Imagine Duke Ellington crashing a Tom Waits rehearsal while a brass section debates philosophy—it’s that kind of wild ride. Known for their theatrical live shows and genre-blending mischief, they’ve collaborated with everyone from rock bands to classical ensembles, cementing their rep as Europe’s most unpredictable brass army.

Recent releases like *Friends Are Temporary, Ego Is Forever* and *The Cataract* showcase their signature mix of cinematic chaos and tight musicianship, while tracks like *Pray* prove they’re still masters of twisting jazz into playful, unexpected shapes. Whether soundtracking silent films or dropping albums that feel like absurdist theater, Flat Earth Society remains a gloriously weird institution—no conspiracy theories required.

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