I work as a musician, playing in the international touring progressive/symphonic rockband "The Flower Kings". The last 10 years we have released 10 studio album, 2 live album, 2 DVD, 4 fanclub CD and a lot of touring in USA, Europe, Japan, South America.
The songs in the player are snippets from the new FLower King album "SUM OF NO EVIL".
As a keyboarder I love sound FX together with orchestral sounds. Also I use a lot of classic keyboards such as Minimoog (my little baby), Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, Mellotron.
Being on tour...what is it like? When I was a kid I always dreamt about being a fulltime working rock musician, touring around the globe. Now, when I am there I have to admit that this life is not as glamourous as I thought. A lot and lot of endless hours on the road. A lot and lot of waiting. (I remember Charlie Watts saying that 25 years with the Stones was 5 years of playing, 20 years of waiting.)
Of course, I love to play the gigs but most of the stuff in between is perhaps ... a little bit boaring. But then again, once in a while you get some time to relax. On this picture below we had a day off, spending time on the Clearwater Beach Florida. Borat says...."Very Nice! But where is Pameela!
Also what is very nice and the central main thing of being a musician...the gig! Being on stage is something very special. Before you go on stage you have no idea about anything! Will the sound be ok? Will anything break down? Will I get into the right mood? Will the audience like it?
I also like to write lyrics and rock poems. I love the different taste of differant words. I like the search for a condensed way to express a lot. The text below is from my forthcoming album "YOU ARE".
You Are
See the city, home for people
Slowly wake up yet another day
See the city, home for many
The sparkling touch seems so far away
Men and women, little creatures
Turning pages try to stay alive
Nameless people, worried faces
Scared to win or lose
Afraid to live and die
Ask anyone of those people
"Are you happy with your life"?
You might get this answer
"I really don’t know"!
Ask them once again
Is this what you want
You might hear them say
I can't feel any more
Look them in the eyes
Now what do you see?
Happiness? Happiness!
Security? Security!
Do you sense the anguish?
Do you trace the fears?
There is someone in pain (perhaps it’s the rain)
But it looks just like tears
See the city, home for people
Slowly wake up yet another day
See the city home for many
The sparkling touch seems so far away
So much has changed at the speed of light
When I try to look back with a second sight ... I get lost
Remember collective "Together as one"
Ideals were so different; life was more fun ... I think
But now I can feel we have no common ground
We've gone too far
Although you speak with me I hear no sound
Alone is what YOU ARE!
We’re all individuals but nearly the same
We got basic needs it’s part of the game ... Being humans
We like being close, we like being seen
We like being touched that's how it has been ... for some time
But now I can feel we’re about to lose it all
It’s gone to far
No one will hear your scream it’s the final call
Alone is what YOU ARE!
YOU ARE Alone with no one to talk to
YOU ARE Always on your own
YOU ARE Afraid to lose it all
YOU ARE Alone it’s the final call
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