Harry Kappen
Producer, Musician, Music therapist
Harry Kappen is a Dutch producer, musician and music therapist. His latest full album 'Escape' (spring '22) contains songs about escaping reality, escaping violence, even life, escaping into love, dreams or art. It became a personal journey with personal lyrics. 'Barefoot in the dew' was the only single from this album.
In the beginning of 2022 Russia attacked Ukraine and the atmosphere in Europe changed completely. During the summer, Harry realized that there were no protest songs in the Dutch charts. In general you could say that musicians do not speak out against abuses and threats, while there is reason enough to protest, you would think. (Ukrainian war, climate change, fake news, ignorance, etc). How different it was in the 60s and 70s during the Vietnam War. So Harry made this new song about this subject and released the single 'Wargames'.
In november '22 'The Freedom Inside' was released. Instead of complaining and grumbling about the state of the world around you, it may be better to feel the freedom inside to change yourself and thus make a constructive contribution...
Then came june '23: "Not all of us agreed".
Another seperate singlerelease. This song is an indictment of the rapid development of new technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, and the many questions it raises for human beings.
Harry played in many bands in the Netherlands and throughout Europe. He composed his first song when he was 10 years old. He played with his sister Hanneke in Kapsonic and released an album with her called 'Kapsonic'.
Harry is an admirer of David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Prince, Radiohead, Scandinavian pop music by Björk and Motorpsycho. Sometimes their music reflects in Harry's eclectic music.
Harry is a multi-instrumentalist. His work as a music therapist requires him to be able to play a variety of instruments, including voice, in order to connect with his clients in different ways. This is necessary both in the treatment of individual clients and in system therapy (for example, in dysfunctional families).
Discography on 'Hearnow' click : HERE
USA magazine news:
Harry in Lazie Indie Magazine: page 18 !
Harry in Cashbox Magazine: page 14 !
Harry on DASH radio rotation !