Haesemeyer (HAZE-mire) is an SF-based performing artist who fuses folk and pop genres, emphasizing intimate vocals, acoustic instruments, and the rhythm section of a rock band.
Growing up in the Midwest in the 80s and 90s, Haesemeyer found sanctuary in the singer-songwriters who came before him. Their music gave him a way to reflect on all that was happening around him: his parents’ alcoholism and divorce, the closets that confined him, and the ordinary changes of adolescence.
In making music, Haesemeyer's goal is to create a similar experience for listeners - exploring the themes of loss, love, and hope that are common to the human condition. Though he explores a variety of subjects and sounds in his music, these themes seldom vary.
In 2012, Haesemeyer quit his job in San Francisco to pursue music full-time. He released his debut studio record in 2013, drawing on a catalog of more than 50 songs that he had written and recorded in various stages of his life.
The album, Come Along Quickly, was recorded in Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, where many of Haesemeyer's favorite artists recorded their hits. For example, Neil Young and CSNY recorded the legendary album, Deja Vu, in the same rooms where Come Along Quickly was recorded. Haesemeyer, and his Argentinian producer, Nahuel Bronzini (SF Conservatory of Music) thoughtfully arranged the album. The result is a fully textured album featuring 15 different rock and orchestral instruments, back-up singers, and a hip hop artist on one of the tracks.
Haesemeyer is currently performing in California with his six-piece band, making music videos, and working on his sophomore record.
November 18, 2013. SF-based folk-rock artist, Haesemeyer, announced today the release of his new album, Come Along Quickly, to a broad array of internet radio stations, blogs, and other online music providers, in conjunction with the Los Angeles artist development firm, Recording Artist Guild. Recent reviews have recognized the album for its lyrical content and musical quality.
Writes Music Emissions, “Haesemeyer is a story-teller. His lyrical style is in the truest vein of the singer/songwriter genre. The mood on Come Along Quickly ranges from melancholy to a drive-on-the-open-road type of vibe. These songs are deep, both musically and lyrically.” MuzikNotez Magazine recommends, “LIsten to ‘Colors in Between’ [one of the tracks on the album] and you will get a real feel for the honest emotion with which Haesemeyer writes.” Remarking on the same track, Soundscape Magazine writes, “Haesemeyer convinces the listener with very thoughtful lyrics, a handful of instruments such as the piano and an acoustic guitar, and his very pleasant voice.”
While the songs are unified by Haesemeyer’s voice and storytelling, each track has its own sound. “We drew on songs written during various stages of my life so musically each song has its own space,” Haesemeyer explains. “My producer (Nahuel Bronzini, Argentina) and I also put a lot time into the arrangements before we hit the studio, so you’ll hear everything from string quartets to saxophones to hip hop beats on this album,” Haesemeyer smiles. The 2013 album features 15 rock and orchestral instruments, jazz singers, and a rap artist.
The record was recorded at San Francisco's legendary Hyde Street Studios where many famous folk-rock artists of the 1970s recorded their hits, including Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Grateful Dead, and CSNY. Orchestral parts were tracked at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Haesemeyer (HAZE-mire) is an SF-based performing artist who fuses folk and pop genres, emphasizing intimate vocals, acoustic instruments, and the rhythm section of a rock band. He is currently performing in California with his 6-piece band, making music videos, and working on his sophomore record.
Band Name: Haesemeyer
Album Name: Come Along Quickly
Email Address: john@haesemeyer.com
Website Address: http://www.haesemeyer.com
Music Style: Folk Rock
Influences: Neil Young
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