About Me
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Wow! What's there to say.... Words... just to much words to make it fit into my Space.
Some might frown upon me, others might recognize me.... who knows. It just happens that I'm one of those busy people that is constantly buzzing around on the internet as well as in music world wide.
I'm working in music as a promoter, photographer and journalist for many, many years already. Have managed to even land some deals for acts that are now world wide selling, and I stayed true to those that I once worked with or still do. It seems I have a fine nose for talent, so I heard often. A keen ear for quality, and a special sense for talent... music wise and with my friends.But hey! Basically it all comes down to one thing: LIVE LIFE! Enjoy it, kick it in the butt and see how it bites you.But I have to pen a short story on the whereabouts of this freak, don't I. Well.... it all started at the age of 15, when I got my first camera. Pretty soon started taking concert pictures and when Dutch heroes VENGEANCE noticed me, the damage was done. 16 years old, and travelling behind one of the hottest party acts in Europe. As a devoted fan, photographer and friend.
It all enabled me to set up a network from then on. Surrounding me with people that played music, managed it, and above all: LIVED IT!
Thus I found myself working with friends in ELEGY, and used that expertise later with bands like ZAXAS, KAMELOT, VANDEN PLAS, and so on... The horizon widened, as did my vision.
I started setting up gigs, programming bands, lending them a helping hand with their tours... whatever it took to help.But my main focus has always been my work as a journalist and photographer. I did have tons of publications over the years. From leading magazines like Dutch based Aardschok, Metal Explosion, Dynamite (long lost treasure of the renowned Dynamo club), and magazines in Germany like Melodic Journey. Lately also did squeeze myself into Powerplay (UK) as well as Fireworks (some time ago).
This not being my aim at all, I still enjoy writing and reviewing more then anything in the world. Currently I'm involved with www.hardrockhaven.net as well as www.roughedge.com, both on the internet. It gives me a lot of satisfaction reading the feedback from artists I recently reviewed, as well as from fans that share my passion and taste. Even the ones battling my words are gladly accepted. I love to share my thoughts and ideas.But the one thing I love the most: shooting the elusive picture I have in my head. Countless concerts I have seen, and photographed. And still waiting for that one shot. Though many went in great.... I always keep my eyes skinned for more and better! I will ad some of my finest shots on the log later on. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments.
Don't be surprised to find childrens pictures alongside rockstars, and weddingshots. I do take all to satisfy my needs for pics! And yes: fly me in, and I'll take the ones you want to have from your wedding as well.... hahaha!
