Henrik Takkenberg
Henrik Takkenberg | |
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 Henrik Takkenberg, circa 1990 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henrik Pieter Takkenberg |
| Also known as | Henrik T |
| Born | August 23, 1967 Bogotá, Colombia |
| Died | November 25, 2006 (aged 39) Madrid, Spain |
| Genres | Ambient Advertising Electronic Alternative rock Soundtrack |
| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, shakuhachi, flute, saxophone, guitar |
| Years active | 1986–2006 |
| Labels | Sony BMG Subterfuge Café del Mar |
Henrik Takkenberg (August 23, 1967 – November 25, 2006) was a lead singer, songwriter, composer and
Biography
He was the producer and a [1] member of the Spanish group Chambao (Sony BMG) and produced Cathy Claret on the album Sambisarane (Subterfuge Records). The fusion of electronic ambient sounds with Flamenco, transformed the interpretation of this traditional Spanish music and met with popular success.
His profound knowledge of
He worked at the
He worked at the Japan Society in New York City in the Film, Theatre and Music Department, and was Assistant Stage Manager to
With the support of Thomas Brooman and
He received a diploma from
) and others.The desire to be with his family pulled him to Spain, where on the beaches of Málaga, he struggled to get Chambao off the ground. He introduced them to Sony BMG, and got them a five-record deal. Irreconcilable differences forced him to leave the band, while still maintaining a close relationship with Daniel Casan, the band's songwriter.
He then settled in Madrid, where he set up Magik Sound Productions, producing the critically acclaimed record for Cathy Claret, "Sambisarane" with Subterfuge Records and various pieces for Café del Mar, including "Espiral" in the 25th anniversary edition. His studio shared with Hugo Westerdahl in Madrid allowed him to work with Eduardo Paniagua and Paco de Lucía.
Early life
Takkenberg was born to Frits Takkenberg and Renate Takkenberg-Krohn on August 23, 1967 in
At Stowe School in Buckinghamshire, he fell on fertile ground for rock bands and met kindred minds with a taste for life. Rugby union and the bands Early Birds, Flat Hat, Crosstalk, Red Shift, Dirty Boots and Earth Hum, from 1985 to 1995, formed his ideas on friendship and loyalty. His school trip to Nepal became an experience that would transform his view on the world and fire his interest in eastern philosophy, culture and music. He attached great importance to the conciliatory and spiritually enriching value of music and its ability to make us forget frontiers and "dance together as equals[permanent dead link]".
Below is a current list of works by Henrik Takkenberg with dates of publication in parentheses:
Henrik Takkenberg works, by genre
Recordings
- Chambao, Flamenco Chill, Sony BMG Music (Spain) Premio Ondas for best song, "Instinto Humano" (Artist/Producer credit) (2003)
- Chambao, Endorfinas en la Mente, Sony BMG Music (Spain) Best new album of the year 2003 (Artist/Producer credit)
- Cafe del Mar 25 anniversary edition, "Espiral" with Carmen Estevez. As Henrik T. (2004)
- Cafe del Mar Vol. 11, "Sueño de la Montaña" (2005)
- La Tana, "Tú Ven a Mi" (remix), with Paco de Lucía. V2 Records (Spain) (2005)
- Cathy Claret, "Sambisarane", Subterfuge Records (Spain) (2005)
- Chill Out Room 2, "Shaken, with Peter Challis, Sony BMG Music (2005)
- Flamenco Chill In, Le, le, le, Remix, Cathy Claret, Sony BMG Music (2005)
Advertising
- Orange, "Future Thoughts" with Max Richter. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by David Snell and Directed by Ridley Scott. Best original music finalist at the British Television Advertising Awards (1998). WCRS (UK)
- Carling Premier, directed by Wim Wenders (1998) WCRS (UK)
- Camelot, WCRS (UK) (1998)
- BMW, AP Lintas (UK) (1998)
- Siemens
- Shell Shell Ferrari(UK) (1998)
- Johnnie Walker, BBH/M62 (UK) (1997)
- Nintendo (1997)
- U.N.H.C.R. Young & Rubicam (1997)
- Ford Fiesta, Young & Rubicam (1996)
- Ford, Young & Rubicam (1996)
- Benson & Hedges, Worldwide advertising campaign. Bates Dorland UK(1997)
- Martini, Directed by Mario Cavalli, HHCL James Bond Martini, (UK) (1998)
- Martini, M62 (UK) (1998)
- Kodak, M62 (UK) (1998)
- Guinness, M62 (UK) (1998)
- Happy Dent, M62 (UK) (1998)
- VH1, M62 (UK) (1998)
- BBC World Service, Science in Action, program titles (Radio) (1995)
- Marlboro, "Tequila" directed by Luke Scott (U.S.A.) (1998)
- Drug Free America, directed by Luke Scott (U.S.A.), RSA, (1998)
- Nike, directed by Luke Scott, RSA (U.S.A.) (1998)
- Walls Ice Cream, directed by Luke Scott, RSA (U.S.A.) (1997)
- Lipton Ice, directed by Luke Scott, RSA (U.S.A.) (1997)
- Sprandy, directed by Luke Scott, RSA (U.S.A.) (1996)
- Campbell Soup Company, M&C Saatchi (UK) (1997)
- Boots Chemist, M&C Saatchi(UK) (1997)
- Sunday Business, Saatchi & Saatchi (UK) (1997)
- Comet, Saatchi & Saatchi (UK) (1996)
- Actimel, Saatchi & Saatchi (UK) (1996)
- Healthcare UK. Saatchi & Saatchi (UK) (1997)
- D2, (Germany) (1997)
- Het Parool News, Kesselkramer (Netherlands) (1996)
- Winston Hotel, London, (UK) (1997)
- Coca-Cola, (Spain) (2006)
Music for film
- Luton Hostel, Documentary, Keil Wright Productions (1996)
- Practical Magic, Film Trailer, Warner Bros. (1996)
- Diggers, Film Trailer, Carter White Productions, directed by David White (1996)
- Azumi, Design Award Film (Japan) (1997)
- Still Life, BFCS Directed by Tracey Rowe (1996)
- To All My Relations, Short film Directed by Luke Scott, RSA (1996)
- Cafe del Mar – The Legend , Henrik T – Sueño de la montaña (2006)
Music for dance
- Andanzas, Madrid, Spain. "La Miel y la Hiel" production for the Cervantes Institute (Instituto Cervantes) in Moscow, Russia (2006)
- Jerwood Foundation, "Diceman", London England (1994)
External links
- Henrik Takkenberg Official Web Page Archived June 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Obituary (Spanish)