The Influences is an ongoing music video project that captures intimate live performances and explores the formative influences of some of the most compelling artists from around the globe.

Created and curated by Dutch journalist and filmmaker Matthijs van der Ven, The Influences began in 2008 as a way to document the music that shaped musicians’ identities and careers.

Over the years, The Influences has featured over 400 artists, including both rising talents and well-established acts. Among the contributors are artists like The Tallest Man On Earth, Damien Jurado, Courtney Marie Andrews, Anaïs Mitchell, Molly Tuttle, The Staves, John Paul White, Daryll-Ann, and Villagers, all of whom offered captivating covers of their musical influences and original songs, often recorded in minimalist and unconventional settings—from empty theaters, castles and hotel rooms to open fields and quiet musea.

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