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Hendrik Helmer

Session Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter

About Me

I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4Since his move from Germany to the United States, Hendrik has performed & recorded with New York's most respected producers and musicians including, Shawn Pelton, Elaine Caswell, Tabatha Fair, Brian Charette, Curtis King, Everett Bradley, Oz Noy, Keith Carlock and Grammy & Emmy awarded producer Cynthia Daniels.Hendrik learned to play organ, trumpet and flugelhorn at the age of 10, then switched to guitar at the age of 12.His brief involvement with hip-hop impresario Wyclef-Jean had the most influence on his career, leading him to record with Grammy nominated artist AMBER in December of 2003. Amber's new album, MY KIND OF WORLD was released in the fall of 2004. They had 2 Top 10 Hit singles in 2004.In the summer of 2005 Hendrik started performing with NADIA ALI of former "IIO" and DJ Serge Devant. In April 2006 he started collaborating with Rasalus. The new album "My name is Rasalus", produced by 2 times Grammy nominated record engineer Dan Grigsby will be released at the end of september 2007 in Germany, Holland and in selected european online stores.

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Member Since: 1/20/2006
Band Website: hendrik-helmer.de
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Influences: ++++Albums: For those about to rock, Foreigner4, Reckless, Van Halen 1984, Kind of Blue, Eye of the beholder, Present to the future, Blue matter, A Love supreme+++Songs: Panama, Run to you, So What, Passages++++Musicians: B. B. King, Keith Scott, Chick Corea, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Frank Gambale, John Scofield, Bill Evans++++Writers: John Steinbeck, Steven King, Irwin Shaw++++Actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Strauss++++Films: Capote, Rich man poor man, Back to the future, American Werewolf in London++++Others: Meditation, Siddha Yoga, Family, Truth, Innovation, Hard work, Practising, I looove Holland.++++my deepest thanks and gratitude goes to all my music teachers, who taught me how to be the best musician possible-sometimes with words-sometimes with silence: Thomas Vieth, Thomas & Michael Hoene, Guenther Vieth, Karl Wortmann, Jim ten Boske, Gerald Peters & Ruud Ouwehand.
Sounds Like: +++fun+++
Record Label: +++ Kawomusic+++
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Amazing Jeff Healey

23 year young blind Jeff Healey with Marcus Miller on bass, Omar Hakim on drumsĀ and Dr. John on piano. Best clip of Healey ever caught on tape. ...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:38:00 PST

drummers let op!

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Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:32:00 PST

Gearlist

Studio:M Powered Protools 7.4 Audioengine 5 active speakerBehringer Tube Composer compressor/gate/limiter M audio MidAir25 wirelss midi USB controllerMics: Rhode NT Vocal CondenserSM58SM57 Audio & Mic...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:16:00 PST

SNOCAP SONGLIST

Butterfly: The songs is 3 weeks old. I had to walk my wife through a cancer scare this year. They removed her thyroid gland. Thank God everything is ok now. Since the gland is shaped like a butterfly....
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:50:00 PST

Paul Potts

My alltime favourite audition, ...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:36:00 PST

Ghosthorse Ksa CD Release

HI!Another CD out as of now with my name on Track 4 playing electric Sitar.Indigenous Fusion of Spirit and music. A great CD produced and recorded by grammy nominated producer, Dan Grigsby. Check it o...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:26:00 PST

New CD Recording for pianist/organ player Eddie Bishai

Hi!I just got the word that I will be recording an album for pianist and organ player Eddie Bishai next month! This will be Eddie Bishai's debut album. I am very excited!!!The songs are funky and have...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:48:00 PST

New CD Release "My Name Is Rasalus"

On October 28th the new CD "My Name Is Rasalus" is being released in Germany and Holland. I am very proud to be Rasalus' co writer on all songs. We managed to get grammy nominated producer for 2007, D...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:41:00 PST

Tour 2006 in Germany

Hey Guys HH here!Well the Germany tour that Friedemann , John and I had planned and visit did not go so well, due to sickness and cancellation. I want toexpress my honest and deepest Thank you to John...
Posted by Hendrik Helmer on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:05:00 PST