Bernd Harmsen
I'm three. Sort of. Bernd, the lyricist who writes for others (bands, solo musicians, composers), Rock Bernd, the home office rocker, and the (once in a while performing) singer-songwriter guy.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
How do you get where you are? One essential tip: avoid dying too early!
I started learning the guitar, i.e. the basics of blues, as well as songwriting rather late. I only started learning the guitar more properly right now during the Corona times... Fortunately, I'm good with words, so I make a little money with lyrics writing. Not much, mind you, but it pays for my hobby.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, the acoustic stuff.
Your musical influences
I actually dont't think that my musical ideas are influenced by any particular artist or band. Or in other words: tere are too many. Why, you might envision AC/DC here and there, namely were I play two guitar tracks that I pan to the right and left to gain a 'fat' sound. Sometimes the guitar sound may remind you a little 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.
What equipment do you use?
My computer, a cheap version of the Cubase software, a cheap USB interface, three cheap microphones, a cheap 12-string guitar, two cheap E-guitars, a cheap bass guitar, two cheap effect pedals, headphones, and my voice.
Anything else?
Anythings goes? That would be AC/DC, wouldn't it?
