Dutch musician, Harry Kappen, launched his newest single, ‘One Life’, on December 1, 2023. This extremely anticipated single is the primary launch from his upcoming full-length album of the identical identify, which is about to be out there early this 12 months.

‘One Life’ is a heartfelt ballad that can resonate with listeners throughout this time of reflection and connection. In a world rife with battle and confusion, Harry’s craving for love, gentle, and heat is a poignant reminder to embrace the current and cherish each second.

As an skilled multi-instrumentalist and producer, Harry has honed his craft over time and is thought for his eclectic and numerous music fashion. Influenced by artists like David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Radiohead, his music is a fusion of rock, funk, and pop.

Except for his solo profession, Harry can also be a music therapist, utilizing his skills to assist troubled youth and households address quite a lot of issues. His work has been lauded for its capacity to make patterns audible and curable via the facility of music.

Congratulations in your chart-topping songs and upcoming album launch! Are you able to inform us a bit concerning the inspiration behind your new single ‘One Life’?

‘One life’ was created after 3 different singles, which had been a bit extra socially vital. I wanted a tune that might carry me just a little nearer to myself; my have to put the human relationship again on the heart as an alternative of speaking about battle (Wargames), A.I. (Not all of us agreed), local weather change and complaining about all types of social points, with out taking a vital have a look at themselves (The liberty inside).

With over 360,000 hits on Spotify on your earlier singles, what do you suppose it’s about your music that resonates with listeners?

I can solely guess, however I believe that the problems I’m speaking about are shared by different folks as effectively, they’re common points and it’ll due to this fact attraction to extra folks. After all, I additionally hope that the way in which I make music is recognizable to others. I’ve a musical baggage that dates again to the 70s, 80s, 90s, and past. Many listeners have the identical baggage and so my music is suitable and accessible to their ears.

As an skilled musician and music therapist, how do these two roles intersect in your work?

I work so much from improvisation. Improvisation is commonly the start line of making a tune, but additionally an important device in remedy with my purchasers. There are similarities in that respect. Nevertheless it’s not that my experiences as a therapist have an effect on my musicianship. Moderately the opposite approach round; I’ve been making music for so long as I can bear in mind. So the ‘musician Harry’ has way more affect on the ‘therapist Harry’ than the opposite approach round.

Your music has been described as eclectic, drawing from quite a lot of genres. Are you able to discuss your musical influences and the way they form your sound?

A lot music has been made and I don’t divide it into genres, however slightly into good and unhealthy music. I can get pleasure from Bach’s St Matthew Ardour in addition to the newest album by Knower or Motorpsycho. Over time I choose up a little bit of the whole lot apparently, I make it my very own, and I incorporate it into my music.

With regards to pop music, I do have my preferences. I like how Paul McCartney writes his melody. I like how Bowie makes use of his atmospheres and sounds and I like the musicality of Bjork and Radiohead. After all that impacts me, however that occurs unconsciously, I don’t search for it. To be trustworthy, I don’t give it some thought that approach both; it comes because it comes.

You will have labored with many Dutch pop bands as a producer. How does your strategy to producing differ when working by yourself music?

I make my very own music at dwelling and due to this fact I’ve much more time to suppose and try to play for that. Working as a producer requires much more focus and time performs a way more necessary position (time is cash, isn’t it?), then good preparation is crucial and so is being on the identical web page with the musicians. This additionally requires preparation, so that everybody is aware of prematurely the place they stand. That goes for the musicians in addition to myself. In each instances, you begin from the chances and strengths of the band or artist and attempt to serve them in addition to doable. I’m in favour of an open, clear collaboration, during which everybody’s dedication is evident prematurely.

Your music usually addresses heavy themes like battle, local weather change and confusion amongst folks. How do you steadiness these weighty matters with creating catchy and pleasing music?

I often make the music first, the music is the start line. As well as, I’ve notebooks stuffed with textual content, concepts and matters and I comply with the information and opinions of on a regular basis life. The mix of the 2, music and lyrics, often happens naturally. Typically changes are wanted to make textual content and music match collectively higher, however that’s the enjoyable a part of the method you’re in. It’s a puzzle that all the time has a cheerful ending. Over time, I’ve had that (self) confidence. I assume it’s my expertise.

As a lecturer on a global grasp’s diploma in music remedy, what do you hope college students take away out of your teachings?

That they’ll belief their very own instinct and creativity with peace of thoughts. To do that, we improvise so much and let go of beforehand realized conventions. Making music within the right here and now, reacting and connecting to a different (the consumer) is necessary in with the ability to follow music remedy.

Are you able to give us a sneak peek into what followers can anticipate out of your upcoming album ‘One Life’?

It should once more be an eclectic assortment of songs, starting from ballad to funk, from rock to extra dance-like. Some songs are a response to what I hear within the information, others are extra lighthearted. The present single with the identical identify because the album ‘One Life’ was launched in December and is doing very effectively. Hopefully that’s a really promising signal for the album. Extra data will be discovered on www.harrykappen.nl.

In your opinion, how does music assist people address issues and join with others?

Music is emotion and with emotion comes music. Music can also be construction in time. That’s the facility of music. It interprets who you might be, what you need to say, and it regulates your conduct. And on the identical time, you may share it with others. By means of music you may discuss feelings and emotions, with out having to speak about them. This can be a secure approach for my purchasers (adolescent younger folks with usually low shallowness) to precise themselves.

Private or relational issues change into audible nearly instantly in making music with one another. In remedy we’ve the development of these musical issues and on this approach we work not directly on the issues of that consumer in a approach that’s acceptable to the consumer.

What’s subsequent for Harry Kappen? Any thrilling tasks or collaborations within the works?

Now let’s end the album. That’s my first precedence. Possibly there shall be one other single first, however I haven’t determined but. After that, I’m open to working with anybody who needs to. Moreover, making and recording music continues, I couldn’t stay with out it.