Hans Daniels - New American Rock Star!

NEW BLOG

2011-04-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hey, I've moved to a new blog site: http://hansdaniels.posterous.com

Over Looked Longboarding Trick

2011-03-23T13:16:00.000-07:00

I was reading this post on SilverFish Longboarding. One of the most forgotten and underused tricks in skating is "the wave".

This is so true.. Usually you'd expect passing cars to say (in a grandpa voice) "slow down sunny!"
But instead, most of the time when I wave at people the crack up and start laughing.
I think the ones that do get mad are just mad because they never learned to ride a skateboard.
Check out James Kelly as he gives a little wave to the ladies in this video (this guy is sick)
*also notice the song is the Gorillaz*

Longboarder kicks butt at Snowboarding

2011-03-22T22:45:00.000-07:00

This is pretty cool. A guy that is a professional longboarder hit the sloaps and killed it! Nicolas Desmarais said "Watch out guys! I think a lot of longboarder should get into this sport, it's very similar to longboarding and you can have some air time"

I'm so glad that spring weather is fast approaching, but next winter I will take Nico's advice and get some air whilest flying down a mountain. Read the full article by Skateslate here http://www.skateslate.com/rider-news/1125-nicolas-desmarais-boarder-cross-champion

Jam on Pandora

2011-03-22T07:19:00.001-07:00

Pandora is so cool. I'm not sure how regular radio stations can compete?
This week I"m digging some classic's and following Led Zeppelin's pandora station.

Also came across the Crash Kings.

Love this song by the Crash Kings. I don't know why I keep forgetting about them. Perfect Longboarding song! ...Mountain Man!

http://www.pandora.com/music/song/crash+kings/mountain+man

Enjoy!

Summertime

2011-03-16T13:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I asked the question to my fans on facebook; "Writing a song this week. What should it be about? a) Summer b) California c) Fellini's or d) Longboarding."
With the first response being "A) Summer" I went to work with my acoustic and knocked this one out. Join the conversation on facebook at http://facebook.com/hansdanielsmusic
I freakin' LOVE summer, so this one wasn't hard for me to get into. I started the song talking about what summer was like when I was a kid. I played the guitar in a kind of ska/raggae pattern that gave it a beach feel. The second verse differs from the first verse in that I'm now all grown up. The 2nd verse says that I still like summer, but I can't have as much fun because I have all these grown up problems. I think the overall point of this song is to remind us all to slow down, life's too short.

when i was a kid, it was the pool

no text books meant freedom

watching cartoons all day

babe ruth baseball was serious business

somewhere between april and may

i'd jump into the river watch my cares float down

i knew there wasn't nothing more

important than making sure i had enough bait

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, cause you got paid

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, but you lost your way

feeling, feeling me now

sum, sum, summer

now i am a man, i have a pool

i never see it cause work comes first for me

that ain't the way life's supposed to be, but

i got bills, i got a new car,

they got me by the balls

i think i'll throw it all

in the river now

oh watch it all float down

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, cause you got paid

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, but you lost your way

feeling, feeling me now

sum, sum, summer

it seems like just yesterday

i was sitting under that shade

watching the bugs leap off the ground

all the sounds, i can still hear it

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, cause you got paid

summertime everything's slower

pack your bags (yeah) 'cause life is a trip (oh)

sometimes you get a little older

you think you got smarter, but you lost your way

Name that tune.. I mean price

2011-03-16T01:08:00.000-07:00

You, ladies and gentlemen, can name the price you want to pay for my song. Listen to it.. and it it's worth 2 cents, then that's what you'll pay

Check it out at

Hans Daniels Bio

2011-03-10T21:11:00.000-08:00

Hans Daniels hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, is an Alternative/Rock/Pop artist who has added a smidgen of Hip Hop & Ska Punk to his repertoire, to complete the unique style of music that he defines as his own. Hans' early days growing up on a farm in North Carolina were meager, as he dreamed big on ways to escape either through playing professional baseball or becoming a rock star. The quest to become a rock star won out as Hans felt instinctively that he was on the right path with recording music. The music Hans created early on became his weapon of choice as a young teenager when he rebelled against his father by performing loud rock music that his father despised. When Hans invited friends over to play music he also discovered he had a talent for not only playing music but writing songs as well. Learning to write songs motivated Hans to perform his original material as a means to avoid being influenced by other mainstream artist’s sounds.

Hans notes some of his musical influences as Sublime, Green Day, 311 & Rage against the Machine. Recording music is only one part of the excitement for Hans, performing live takes it to another level for him. He has performed at some cool venues along the way including Poolside on the top of the W Hotel in Downtown Atlanta & at Centennial Olympic Park where he opened for the Black Eyed Peas in front of an 8000 plus crowd. Creating music that gets people to think about their lives, while at the same time prompting them to hit the dance floor, is part of the motivation for Hans Daniels. The long term goal for this rising artist is to become part of music history with a global reach that injects music fans with doses of positive energy from time to time. Hans Daniels intentions are not to preach being positive but more so to spark thinking & if that leaves his listeners feeling good afterwards, then he will welcome that as well. Hans Daniels will release his debut EP that includes the growing fan favorite song titled, “Freaking Out” in the spring of 2011. To find out the latest & most up to date information on Hans Daniels, visit his official website at http://hansdaniels.com

It's all going down

2010-10-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

If you made it to this page... please be re-directed to the new, new Blog ...

New Band. New Style

2010-01-28T22:32:00.000-08:00

You gotta check out the hottest band in Atlanta... The Truth

Photo shoot

2009-08-17T11:34:00.001-07:00

Gidget the writer

2009-07-16T05:42:00.001-07:00

4th of July DJ

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Gidget with her tongue out

2009-03-26T12:14:00.001-07:00

Gidget

2009-03-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

This is a little doggie park at our apartment.
Gidget loves her some spring time!

T-rex plays scrabble

2009-03-17T17:47:00.001-07:00

Raaaaa

T-rex with machine gun

2009-03-17T17:17:00.001-07:00

We got balloon toys at Chili's in Orlando outside Disney World

Braves spring training

2009-03-17T11:00:00.000-07:00

Cocoa beach 3-16-09

2009-03-16T16:23:00.001-07:00

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Flying the White Flag

2009-02-24T12:56:00.001-08:00

This was so embarrassing!

2009-02-22T17:05:00.001-08:00

2009-02-21T21:40:00.001-08:00

Breakfast of Champions!

2009-02-21T05:39:00.000-08:00

We received our trophies for our 2008 Mens Adult Baseball League. Jefferson still had mine from 2006, so I got two trophies (:

Espresso!!!

2009-02-09T08:10:00.000-08:00

Game night at the Daniels house started off with a round of shots

Unwanted Hair Cut

2009-02-05T08:48:00.001-08:00

I like my hair long... I really do. But I've got to put on my businessman pants and clean up. Talking to CEO's and CFO's I can't look like some punk kid. It will definitely be temporary and the old Hans will be back. But for now, a change is due.

Do any of you have any suggestions on how I should get my hairs cut? (please comment)

Gidget vs. The hair dryer

2009-02-05T08:08:00.001-08:00

Chocolate Moose @ the Landmark

2009-02-04T17:31:00.000-08:00

Had a sweet tooth tonight, so I went down to the diner and treated myself. As they say back home... 'Make your tongue slap your brains out'!

Food Art

2009-01-17T16:41:00.001-08:00

Mama said don't play with your food, but my wife said it's ok.

Daniel Fast Day 3

2009-01-14T11:29:00.000-08:00

Lunch today: peas, lima beans, brown rice, natural almonds, blue corn chips and salsa, water and lemon.

Studio

2009-01-10T15:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a look at my studio at night.

Preshow at Smith's Olde Bar Jan 6th

2009-01-06T15:16:00.001-08:00

I played at Smith's Olde Bar with two amazing bands Jackson Waters (http://www.myspace.com/jacksonwaters) and The Notion (http://www.myspace.com/thenotionrocks)

Kayak Fishing

2009-01-04T20:18:00.001-08:00

Kayak fishing January 3rd 2009 on Lake Lanier. I did not catch one fish, but got to paddle around the foggy lake in the rain.

New Years Eve

2009-01-02T03:59:00.000-08:00

Grand Hyatt Buckhead - We brought in the new year with a bang!

Last day of the year

2008-12-31T09:17:00.000-08:00

New Year's eve day

We (Gidget, Angela, & myself) are putting the final touches on the show for tonight. Changed the guitar strings and played through songs. Our set has been narrowed down to a 30 minute set, but aslong as we play... I don't care!

My Name In Lights

2008-12-29T20:28:00.000-08:00

I took 3 strands of LED Christmas lights and spelled out my name using cardboard and duct tape. Project took 4 & 1/2 hours. This will be on stage with me at Smith's Olde Bar!

Christmas is over

2008-12-27T09:24:00.000-08:00

Christmas has come and gone and the DIY Christmas album will be put back up on the shelf.
Charlie Brown Goes Clubbing! (More Songs Below)

Hello everyone, thank you for listening to my Christmas music (Hazy Productions style). Don't wait until last minute, buy Hans Daniels, DIY Music TODAY... and get a free Christmas CD. The only way to get the Christmas songs is to order the album "DIY Music" click HERE

Set List

2008-12-24T20:35:00.000-08:00

Set list for New Years Show at Grand Hyatt in Buckhead

2008-12-18T10:01:00.000-08:00

Hello, my name is Gidget. Santa dropped me off early this year for Angela Jane (she's been a pretty good girl). I think I'm gonna like my new Mom & Dad.

Gidget Daniels: Born November 6th, 2008

Angela Wall Puppet

2008-12-10T19:33:00.001-08:00

I'm glad we didn't go to school together!

Upcoming Shows!!!

2008-12-08T13:47:00.000-08:00

D.I.Y. Tour starting to fill up...

Upcoming Shows:
Rio Grande 12-17-2008
Grand Hyatt 12-31-2008
Smith's Olde Bar 1-6-2008

Putting up the Christmas tree

2008-11-30T14:17:00.000-08:00

We got a white Christmas tree four years ago. It has survived being moved and stored, and the oh so adventurous Trache (the cat).

I finished 11 Christmas songs yesterday. I will unveil to the world tomorrow, December 1st, 2008.

At 10 Pen Alley in Atlantic Station

2008-11-29T18:52:00.000-08:00

Bowling at Angela's company party. This place rocks!

10 Christmas Songs in 2 Days!!!

2008-11-28T06:48:00.000-08:00

Yes ladies and gentlemen... can it be done? will it be done? SHOULD it be done?

I, Hans Daniels am going into the over saturated world of childrens Christmas songs. Maybe I'm getting soft, or maybe I'm just a cool uncle... but either way, I'm going to finish a 12 song CD in two days! Here's the songs... (I'll pick of the best 12)

Frosty

Holly Jolly Christmas

Jingle Bell Rock

The Little Drummer Boy

Jingle Bells

Away In A Manger

Jesus Loves Me

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Jesus Loves the Little Children

Silent Night

Joy To The World

You Are My Sunshine

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Here Comes Santa Claus

That's it.... 9:45 in the morning... let's see what I get done by tomorrow!

http://hansdaniels.com

2008-11-26T07:19:00.001-08:00

Sitting in the waiting room at Dekalb Tire in Buckhead getting my oil changed. Getting ready for the drive to North Carolina. 5 hours up today & 5 hours back tomorrow. Happy Turkey day to all!! I'll be sitting on I85 with the rest of ya.

Mission Accomplished

2008-11-22T06:39:00.000-08:00

Well, I followed through with what I said I'd do. Last night we hit the streets, handing out digital press kits to 7 music venues. Angela was the driver and I was the hitman (major teamwork). We started in Buckhead, and went to Andrews Upstairs. The booking guy was on vacation, so I gave the disc's to the cashier, and left.

Then, we headed to Peachtree Tavern. Angela parked the car and I ran in (it was freezing last night). There was a band getting ready on stage. They sounded like me in highschool. Really, really loud and sloppy. I gave the discs to Bradley the booking guy and he seemed to like my sales pitch. He said he was about to drive 2 hours and would give the CD a listen in the car. So that seems promising.

Left there and went to The Red Light Cafe. Once again, Angela kept the car warm while I ran in. I noticed they were charging $15 at the door. I asked the door guy who was in charge of booking and he said, "I've been known to do some booking myself." I laughed and started giving my sales pitch. The band stopped playing and I was caught screaming at the guy. The audience gave me a crazy look and I left.

Next stop, Smiths Olde Bar. The guy at the door made sure I was 21, even though I was just trying to book a show. One guy, Jason, was super helpful and led me to the bartender who had all the answers. She said, "You need to go online and follow the instructions if you wanna get booked." I gave her a CD and said thank you, kinda ducking as I left in case she threw a beer bottle at me.

After that we went through Virginia Highlands, but decided to wait on the Ten High, and ended up at the Drunkin Unicorn (that place is a little shady, so I told Angela to lock the car while I went inside). Once again, the booking guy wasn't there. So I handed the discs to the door guys.

Last stop was Vinyl. I saw my ole buddy Kent when I walked in, and he sent me to Brandon. Brandon was a super cool guy and seemed to like the idea that I DJ'd AND played the guitar, so we'll see.

All-in-all I gave away 6 CD's and data discs. Oh, and I dropped off a package in Johns Creek earlier yesterday at a place called American Ale House.

I'll wait until next week and touch base with everyone & I'll report how it went.

This is exciting........baby steps, baby steps, baby steps!

Get The Gigs

2008-11-20T06:13:00.000-08:00

Tonight I'm going to music venues to get gigs. These include:

Andrews Upstairs

Peachtree Tavern

Drunkin Unicorn

Redlight Café

Smith's Olde Bar

Ten High

Vinyl

Vortex Midtown

Variety Playhouse

Aurora Coffee House (v. Highlands)

Lenny's Bar

Wow, that's a lot! Maybe I'll break it up into two days.

My Day Job

2008-11-19T06:42:00.002-08:00

So what does Hans do when he's not rocking the stage or producing fat beats? Score sleep studies! That's right Hans is a registered polysomnographic technologist

Got my hairs cut today

2008-11-19T06:42:00.001-08:00

Went to Big league Barbers & got a trim. (it'll grow back) It was still in the shape of a mohawk.

Idea For Getting Gigs

2008-11-18T07:27:00.001-08:00

It was really hard to explain to Tony, the manager at Rio Grande, exactly what it was that I did as a performer. And that led to his doubting my ability to rock the house.

So I have made a multi media disc to hand to venues. On the disc I have the following:
Music
Video
Pictures
Bio &
Contact info

I'm gonna hit some places up around town. I will report my success (or failure).

Windex was chosen my friends!

2008-11-17T12:04:00.001-08:00

I come to work at 5:30am only to find my tech chasing ants around with windex. Guess who?

What a morning in Atlanta

2008-11-17T06:12:00.000-08:00

Looking out the window at work. I did this a lot in the 6th grade.

Preshow meal

2008-11-16T17:40:00.001-08:00

Ya gotta eat before the show. (this is a test to see if I can blog from my phone.

What's behind DIY Music?

2008-10-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

The album name "DIY Music" is from all the "Do it yourself" stuff going on today. You've got DIY Home projects, DIY car care, DIY haircuts (FlowBee -OK, maybe a stretch).
The fact is that this CD from start to finish was a DIY project. I didn't do it to brag or have a selling point. It ended the same way it started out... Just me.
Now don't get me wrong, I didn't sit in a cave and make this stuff up. I got a lot of advice, read a ton of material, and listened to new up and coming artists in my genre that were mixed professionally.
So let's see what all went into this CD & why it took over two years to make:

1. Buy all necessary equipment
2. Learn how to use equipment
3. Buy musical instruments and learn how to play
4. Write songs
5. Make drums, bass lines, and background synths
6. Record songs (while singing & playing)
7. Mix, remix, and Mix again
8. Register songs with U.S. copyright office
9. Listen to songs in car, listen to songs on couch, listen to songs on cheap radio
10. CD artwork; design, create, & print
11. Press CD’s, add barcode for retail
12. Create record label (Hazy Productions)
13. Create website (http://hansdaniels.com)
14. Create online store
15. Market product

There’s probably more that I’m leaving off, but you get the idea. It was DIY all the way!