After a self-imposed musical exile, Dirk makes his long awaited return with "LIFE IS NOW".
A multi-format album of genre defiance. Blending the metal crunch and attitude from his former life as lead singer of HITTMAN, along with passionate piano and orchestra, shades of cabaret, theater and gospel. The songs make no apologies for their ambition.
Written and recorded in his apartment in Long Island City. Dirk wrote the bulk of the songs by himself and some with his sometime musical soulmate Khalid Superstar. Together they played almost all the instruments except for a few guest appearences from close friends Adrian(drums on 6 tracks) and Colin ( Acoustic Guitar & Bass on I don't know love) from (MRNORTH) and Jim Bacchi(HITTMAN, FUZZBUBBLE) bass on The Story Of My Life........
Wearing the hats of writer, performer, producer and engineer, the process of making "LIFE IS NOW" took Dirk almost three years to realize and the result is staggering.
Meticulously mixed by Mark Mandelbaum.
Mastered by the legendary Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound.
The Village Lantern will be rocked tonight, Thursday @10pm ! It's been a while, so you should really treat yourself. Bleecker + Sullivan, see you there!!
Please come out this Thursday night at midnight to Rockwood Music Hall. Very special band playing with me, and you know, it's been a while, and remember, you really really like me. Remember?
My dear friend Dirk I wish you a happy and healthy birthday! May all you wishes come true! Have fun! And thanx again for a wonderful and interesting time in NYC! Next time with lunch and meeting the other people... in Germany? We'll see... Love from Germany
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hey man, just saw that you cancelled KIT. My sympathies for that mentioned "family tragedy" to whoever, had the misfortune. Please try to re-do it some time in the near future !!! Will re-buy a ticket for such an event !
Just listened to your new uploaded songs... YES YES YES, I..ve always knew that you..re one of the best singers in the whole world!!! You can sing every style and are brillant in it!!! WOW, I wish you alot of success with these and all of your projects! Tina (your first supporter from Germany, yes I already loved your first demos ever :-))
Come to my last show of 2008 so I can shower you with my magic holiday magic. magic.
Friday December 19
Rockwood Music Hall
Allen st. between Houston and Stanton @ 9pm
Hey there,
If you're still in the city this Friday, I'm playing a full band show at 11pm. My friend Ari Hest will be playing bass with us, then plays his own set at 12.
Come on!
I have tears in my eyes when reading this :-((( I know how much you..ve loved your girl Dinga and your boy Glaucus... and I still remember your loss of your first buddy Micky... we talked over the phone right after he passed away and we both were so sad... But remember: all animals you..ve ever had, had the best time of their lives being with you, being your companion for their whole lives... they had the best lives they could ever have and WE have the best time that we are allowed to share our time with such great beings around us! And Dinga was 17, wow... Sammy is 12 years, 4 month now - I hope to be with her for a long time more... I am really sad with you and wanna hug you virtually, I hope this is o.k. for now ;-) I can feel your pain and know how it is to loose our loved ones: if it..s human beings or animal beings... but our love for them will never die! I wish you all the best and hope that your cats Murray and Bruce stay healthy for a long time!
Hi, my lovely friend Dirk, I hope you and your pets are o.k. haven..t heard from ya in a longer time... I wish you a real nice and relaxing weekend, have fun, stay healthy, Love, Tina
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