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Bernd Harmsen
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A song dealing with my credo, 'carpe diem':
live your dream before you wake up
live your life before you die
live your dream before you wake up
live your life before you die
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My musical life began at the 'tender' age of 45. As a notorious musical dilettante I focus on writing lyrics for my own pleasure and for others. Every once in a while I record songs of my own trying to get my musical ideas across as good as I can, which is not so very good, I'm afraid.
The music I like best and which I normally write lyrics for is rock or blues-rock. Since neither my musical skills nor my vocals agree with that style my own recordings tend in the direction of corny folk or maybe pop-rock - whatever you might call it.
The music I like best and which I normally write lyrics for is rock or blues-rock. Since neither my musical skills nor my vocals agree with that style my own recordings tend in the direction of corny folk or maybe pop-rock - whatever you might call it.
Why this name?
I didn't choose my name, my parents did. Except the surname, that's the name of my wife who I've chosen myself.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's easier to spread your stuff and become known but it's harder to earn any money. Holger (MotorPlanet) and I found each other via the internet and have cooperated since. We exchange data per email. I've actually only seen MotorPlanet play three times in 12 years. Over the years I've collaborated with about two dozen different musicians only three of who I've actually met.
Your influences?
I actually dont't think that my musical ideas are influenced by any particular artist or band. Why, you might envision AC/DC here and there, or sometimes the guitar sound may remind you of Robin Trower, a few songs were compared to the Rolling Stones. But then, I also create and play folk music, or songs I couldn't assign to a particular genre or style.
Favorite spot?
I love to be wherever I happen to be and love to do whatever I happen to do. "Lost in space" describes it rather well...
Equipment used:
My computer, a cheap version of the Cubase software, a cheap mixer, two cheap microphones, a cheap 12-string guitar, a cheap E-guitar (actually a Fender, but made in Mexico), a cheap effect pedal, a cheap 30 watt amplifier that I rarely ever use, earphones, and my voice.