John Henke
Thanks to Craig Hansen for the awesome guitar work.
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is a steady Cover Songs track by John Henke, released on SoundClick. Built around vocals and guitar, the song delivers a measured listening experience. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. Written in A min, the track draws on the key's naturally somber and expressive qualities. With its steady groove rhythm, the song draws the listener in with ease. It has peaked at #3 in Rock and #2 in Cover Songs on the SoundClick charts. Explore the full John Henke catalog on SoundClick and discover more Cover Songs music from independent creators. This song is available as free download.
Craig Hansen /collab Cover Songs 4/4 No samples
Even philosophy majors get the blues. Craig Hansen provides the tasty lead guitar parts.
John Henke delivers a balanced Electric Blues experience on SoundClick with "Existential Blues Redux". Rooted in Blues, the song brings a potent energy to the Electric Blues space. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The sound is niche and unique, appealing to a wide range of electric blues fans. "Existential Blues Redux" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #14 in Blues and #4 in Electric Blues. Need a balanced beat for your next project? "Existential Blues Redux" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
This is an old-fashioned melancholy ballad. People who live alone were on my mind during the pandemic. For so many it was hard to connect with others during that time. This song reflects that sense of isolation.
"A Winter's Night" is a Blues track by John Henke on SoundClick. Built around piano, vocals and guitar, the song delivers a laid-back listening experience. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. The production leans into a dark aesthetic that fits the blues style. It has reached #19 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
An instrumental arrangement of a song from an imaginary musical. New version with minor changes uploaded on 7/30/2023.
John Henke delivers a grounded Smooth Jazz experience on SoundClick with "Reasons". The sound is shaped by strings and keys, giving the song its signature feel. No external samples are used in this track. No vocals are used in this beat, giving you unlimited production options. Rooted in B♭ maj, the song carries a warm and resolved quality. The sound is distinctly independent, appealing to a wide range of smooth jazz fans. "Reasons" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #18 in Jazz and #5 in Smooth Jazz. Need a grounded beat for your next project? "Reasons" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
What if things were different than they are?
John Henke delivers a moody Acoustic Piano experience on SoundClick with "If". Rooted in Ballad, the song brings a mellow energy to the Acoustic Piano space. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The sound is distinctly independent, appealing to a wide range of acoustic piano fans. "If" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick Acoustic Piano chart. Need a moody beat for your next project? "If" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
This song is about what a screen addiction can do to a relationship. I promised my wife I'd tell you this is not about her! Thanks to Craig Hansen for the guitar solo and the feedback during the mixing process.
"Too Cool for Me" by John Henke is an Electric Blues production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by vocals, horns and guitar, giving the song its signature feel. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the electric blues sound. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Electric Blues chart, peaking at #6. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
My first attempt at slide guitar - open D tuning.
"Big Wide Country" is a Country Blues track by John Henke on SoundClick. Featuring vocal and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. With its measured tone and a consistent pulse rhythm, the track covers a lot of emotional ground. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Country Blues chart, peaking at #5. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
A grouchy old man (not me) looks back on his life.
"That Was Yesterday -- An Old Man's Lament" is a Blues Rock track by John Henke on SoundClick. Built around piano, vocal and guitar, the song delivers an even-tempered listening experience. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. With its grounded tone and a steady groove rhythm, the track covers a lot of emotional ground. It has charted at #16 on the SoundClick Blues Rock chart. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
I was aiming for sort of a retro sound with this song about a man who feels unappreciated.
Independent artist John Henke drops "Wake You Up", a Rock track on SoundClick. Rooted in Rock and Blues, the song brings a passionate energy to the Rock space. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. The track has a solid bounce quality that makes it easy to connect with. Producers and creators can get a royalty-free Creative Commons license for "Wake You Up" — the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
Many songs have been written about loss and loneliness. I think the worst thing about this type of experience is the feeling that a painful situation will never change.
Independent artist John Henke drops "Too Tired", a Blues Rock track on SoundClick. Rooted in Ballad, the song brings a balanced energy to the Blues Rock space. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. The choice of Minor lends the composition a slightly moody and reflective character. The sound is crowd-pleasing, appealing to a wide range of blues rock fans. Producers and creators can get a royalty-free Creative Commons license for "Too Tired" — the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
Having a little fun with a simple acoustic arrangement and a lot of cliches.
Independent artist John Henke drops "It Must Be Love", an Acoustic track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, vocals and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The Major tonality gives the song an energetic and forward-moving foundation. With a tone that is humorous, damien rice and norah jones, John Henke's track connects on an emotional level. "It Must Be Love" has peaked at #25 in the Acoustic General category on SoundClick. Need a beat for your next project? "It Must Be Love" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Can't do anything about the weather, but having the right person around can help.
SoundClick artist John Henke presents "Your Smile", an outstanding release in the Bossa Nova genre. Rooted in Latin, the song brings a balanced energy to the Bossa Nova space. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. The Major tonality gives the song an energetic and forward-moving foundation. The measured atmosphere pairs with a solid bounce pulse throughout the track. "Your Smile" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Bossa Nova chart. "Your Smile" can be used royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Looking back on youthful decisions, sometimes things don't turn out the way we planned.
John Henke delivers a moody Folk Rock experience on SoundClick with "Twice a Fool". The sound is shaped by vocals and guitar, giving the song its signature feel. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The choice of Major lends the composition a bright and assured character. The sound is easy to get into, appealing to a wide range of folk rock fans. "Twice a Fool" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. Need a moody beat for your next project? "Twice a Fool" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
This song offers a jazzy flavor with a simple quartet of drums, bass, guitar, and piano.
John Henke delivers a positive Jazz experience on SoundClick with "One Brain Between Us". Featuring piano, vocals and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The Major tonality gives the song an energetic and forward-moving foundation. The sound is for the true fans, appealing to a wide range of jazz fans. "One Brain Between Us" has peaked at #18 in the Jazz General category on SoundClick. Need a positive beat for your next project? "One Brain Between Us" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
In an old black and white snapshot, a smiling little girl and her father at the beach. Years later, they are gone and only memories remain.
"Carry Me Away" by John Henke is an Alternative production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by piano and vocals, giving the song its signature feel. An alternative track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. Get this alternative track with a royalty-free Creative Commons license — only available on SoundClick.
The lyrics in this song take familiar cliches, then turn them around to see where they lead.
SoundClick artist John Henke presents "Another Time", an outstanding release in the Rock genre. The sound is shaped by vocals and guitar, giving the song its signature feel. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. Musical depth is added by a strong male vocal layer. The brooding atmosphere pairs with a soft bounce pulse throughout the track. "Another Time" can be used royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
A bout with cancer left me with a serious case of writer's block. While working my way out of it, I thought about how being sick is like being in a toxic relationship. This song was the result.
"Let It Go" is a Rock track by John Henke on SoundClick. Built around piano, vocals and guitar, the song delivers a steady listening experience. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. With its dark tone and a steady groove rhythm, the track covers a lot of emotional ground. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
Inspired by my first scuba diving trip to Lake Superior
Independent artist John Henke drops "Lake Superior Winter", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. Featuring vocals and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The kind of acoustic folk cut that earns its place in a playlist and stays there. "Lake Superior Winter" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Acoustic Folk chart. Need a beat for your next project? "Lake Superior Winter" is available with a royalty-free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
A visitor from another planet, or just another guy afraid of commitment?
"Racing to the Moon" by John Henke is an Acoustic Vocals production available on SoundClick. Built around acoustic and vocals, the song delivers a measured listening experience. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. The production leans into a steady aesthetic that fits the acoustic vocals style. It has charted at #15 on the SoundClick Acoustic Vocals chart. Looking for a royalty-free Acoustic Vocals track to license? "Racing to the Moon" by John Henke is available with a free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Thanks to Dan Warbington for his great guitar work on this track.
"Last Goodbye" is a Rock track by John Henke on SoundClick. Featuring vocals and guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. A male vocal is a key driving element of this track. With its introspective tone and a consistent pulse rhythm, the track covers a lot of emotional ground. It has charted at #12 on the SoundClick Rock General chart. The track is available royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.