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Ik ben volmaakt gelukkig
1978
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Ik Ben Volmaakt Gelukkig is an album by the Dutch cabaret group Neerlands Hoop in Bange Dagen, released in 1978. The album features Bram Vermeulen on keyboards and guitar, Freek de Jonge on drums, and Jan de Hont on guitar. Some of the music on the album has been compared to new-wave bands, with tracks like "Te Vroeg", "God wat ben ik blij" and the title track featuring driving rhythm guitar and tribal-sounding drums. Other songs, such as "Doe Maar" and "Kauwgom", are reminiscent of outtakes from the Low sessions. The lyrics are often humorous, but some songs, like "God wat ben ik blij" are more serious.
Recording Info
Recorded at Kasteel De Nemerlaer, Haaren (NB) in April 1978. Engineered at EMI Studios, Heemstede. Produced by Eddy Hilberts.
Track Highlights
- Doe Maar — Opening track
- Kauwgom — A portrait of an adulterous man
- Duitsland
- Ik Ben Volmaakt Gelukkig
Personnel
- Bram Vermeulen (Keyboards, Vocals, Lyrics, Music)
- Freek de Jonge (Vocals, Percussion, Lyrics, Music)
- Jan de Hont (Guitar)
- Eddy Hilberts (Producer)
- Tom Stramrood (Engineer)
- Henrik Barends (Artwork)
- Mylène de Hont (Artwork)
Significance
The album is considered a well-sounding and varied record that foreshadowed the Nederpop genre. Some moments still sound remarkably fresh and vital.
The sleeve incorrectly states the album was recorded live in the aula of TH Delft and the Stadsschouwburg in Eindhoven. It was actually recorded at Kasteel De Nemerlaer, Haaren NB.
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