Author: Claus Müller
It is a great pleasure to have the high-quality cardboard slipcase containing the studio master tape copy from REVOX Horch House in front of you, to look at it from all angles, to pull out the two red tape archive boxes and the folder with the photo prints, to open the archive boxes and take out the printed precision aluminum reels. The visual and haptic pleasure is now complemented by the audiophile experience: loading the tape, pressing the start button, and enjoying the music of Hans Theessink. And opening the gray folder and looking at the glossy prints. This is audio tape, the ultimate way to enjoy music!
Singer and guitarist Hans Theessink was born in Enschede, Netherlands, in 1948 and began his musical career in the 1960s. In 1970, he took a teaching position in Denmark and began making his first recordings during this time. In Vienna, where he has lived since 1982, he met his wife and manager Milica Djokic. He leads a very active musical life and tours extensively, mainly in Central Europe.
In addition to his own compositions, Theessink arranges blues and folk songs. He incorporates traditions from New Orleans jazz, folk, gospel, soul, Cajun, and African music into his songs. This makes his blues very varied. The artist is known for his deep, expressive, and very memorable voice, which is carried by his sophisticated guitar playing. Hans has mastered the formula for playing blues in an exciting way, connecting with the audience and captivating listeners. This works not only live, but also on recordings. What is remarkable is the great calm and precision that runs through his songs.
The album Hard Road Blues was recorded in 1994 over two nights at OPUS Recorder Music Studio in Austria. The live recording is very authentic and personal. The dynamics, the timing, the tonal balance, everything is perfect. Mastering engineer Christoph Stickel (cs mastering) confirmed that the original tapes were in excellent condition and produced copy tapes for REVOX Horch House using purely analog methods. There, copies are made in real time for customers using the best analog equipment. The sound is a testament to this work: it could hardly be closer to the original. Hans Theessink's album Hard Road Blues is a stroke of luck for all fans who love well-sung and well-played blues.
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Hans Theessink – Hard Road Blues
Publisher: REVOX Horch House
Playing time: 44 min
Specifications: half track ¼", stereo, RTM SM900, CCIR, 510 nWb/m, 38 cm/s
Reel(s): 2 precision metal reels, printed, with stickers
Packaging: 2 plastic archive boxes, with stickers, 1 cardboard slipcase
Inserts: 1 insert folder with 2 insert sheets and 5 photo prints
Homepage: https://www.horchhouse.com/
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