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2020 We are planning to bring 1000Wishes rock opera - which we have performed too little - back to theaters. That means rehearsing the songs and figuring out all sorts of things, such as accompanying videos with the animations, that run in my Cubase program. 2018 - 2019 We succeeded again, a childhood dream of mine came true, we make one tour with Save The Earth and play and 25 theaters around the country. Also special is the interaction with Jorgen, the band and the string quartet, I have to make sure that everyone comes in on time after the in-between acts. 2014 - 2017 And now what do I think and with me the band. Performing in theaters and a social theme makes you want more. Another long time with setting up a new show. Ronald sees Wubbo Ockels' farewell speech and we are immediately enthusiastic. In this case we decide not to work with a large orchestra, but with a string quartet. Again a lot of hours composing with Ronald. Then the songs are ready and there is a slightly less period for me. In order to design the show, a lot has to be programmed for the sound effects, etc. |
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2013 The rock opera is under construction, we have a sponsor and are performing it for the sponsor in the theater factory and then a number of times in the Rijswijkse theater. What a sensation to play with a large orchestra and what a response from the audience. We don't even rehearse much with the orchestra and the first time is exciting, but the result exceeds my expectations. 2011 - 2012 Harry leaves the band, his replacement is Alex van Elswijk. This bass player will also leave his mark on the band. It is no longer that simple to get a lot of gigs and the band wants to break new ground. I propose my wish to work with a real orchestra. In addition, we would also like another one social theme. In short, the Hofstad Youth Orchestra is very enthusiastic to participate and the theme will be childhood cancer. Alex writes a framework for the performance, it will be a rock opera. Ronald and I are going to work very hard to write the songs for this. Ruud does lyrics and song melody, while Alex throws himself into the bass and drum parts. What we don't think up at first, who makes the paritures for the orchestra. I get goosebumps when I hear Marco C de Bruijn's first products. |
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2008 - 2010 PBII is born and will be a new path in my music career. With Harry den Hartog we get new musical impulses and we compose music that is more technical and dynamic and modern. A great source of inspiration is Jem Godfrey from Frost *! We played with them in the Classic in 2007 Rock Society in Rotherham, England and are impressed by this band. This results in a CD with a social theme Plastic Soup. 1999 - 2007 We decide to have a reunion with Plackband. During the tour with November it became clear that this formation is still in there is interest, and that so many years later. After the departure of Karel I do the lead vocals and we continue as a 4 man formation. After the departure of our bass player Albert de Keijzer, we will close this period in March 2008. |
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1993 - 1994 After the breakup of Plackband, a band is formed with Ronald Brautigam, Karel Messemaker, Bob Blok and Ed Wernke under the name November! Composing hard again and we make a beautiful CD "The First Of". 1977 - 1984 I meet my 2nd and greatest love, symphonic rock with Plackband! Albert de Keijzer works at the legendary music dealer Servaas in The Hague, where I'm fiddling with one synth. He hears me and asks if I wanted a symphonic adventure. This lasts until 1984. 1976 I played for a short period with The Internationals and Mobilae. 1976 Together with Jaap de Jonckheere, Peter Slot and Willem Jansen (Lange Willem or Billy Cobham) we form the band Storm. 1972 - 1975 The period of my first real band from The Hague at my 16th, the name Frantic and I play in it together with guitarist Jaap de Jonckheere (later known from Urban Heroes and Boom Boom Mancini). During that time I was influenced by Jazz rock musicians like Mahavishnu and Chick Corea. 1970 - 1971 I am 14 years old and play in my first garage band. 1964 As an 8 year old boy I start playing the accordion, there is home no money for an organ or piano. Furthermore, a father who is very strict, me has to practice for an hour every day on that pull bag, while my friends outside playing soccer, but this beautiful father and friend have my music career. . . .and much more!! |
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