February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

cleverhansel (@cleverhansel)

progress: 1

joined: 4 months ago
location: New Zealand
influences: David Bowie, Tom Waits, Grizzly Bear, Jacques Brel, Elliot Smith, The Dresden Dolls, The Tiger Lillies, Sufjan Stevens, Stevie Nicks, Noel Coward, Kate Bush, Rufus Wainwright, Sparks, Paul Simon, The Futureheads, Bic Runga, the Velvet Underground

Bio

Hello. Clever Hansel here. I'm named after a famous performing horse; they thought he was a genius, but he only got the question right if the questioner already knew the right answer.
I like to pretend that this means more than it does, but frankly when your name is Hans there are limited people you can claim as a namesake.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand. My primary modes are ukulelist, vocalist, burlesque performer and impresario, colossal ham, concert kazooist and champion gurner. I also throat-sing, for which I am frequently forced to apologise.

2012 Songs

Turnstiles and Weathervanes

18 comments // 3 months ago

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thedonniejeffcoats 3 months ago

the donniejeffcoats demand more songs now! do not disappoint...
ofishell 3 months ago

Hans, I heart you! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your lovely comments on "No Better Words" (insert shameless plus to other readers: *24399). And, as I type, your song "St. James Infirmary Blues" is playing in the background. You are a beautiful talent, sir. Can't wait to hear more! Post something!!!!
looprication 3 months ago

Love your influences! I refuse to die until I see Tom Waits, and I'm always hoping for him or David Bowie to play in my neck of the woods. The few chances I've had, I've missed. Regrets, I've had a few. I watchlisted you. Good luck, and welcome to FAWM!
ofishell 3 months ago

Thanks for the praise for my first ditty of the year, Hansel! Yes, it was a mandolin I was playing (the only of my instruments which feels like stepping up to the task at the moment). It would have been nice for the band to come crashing in, but that would require a band. And, allow me to assure you, you don't want to hear me attempt to play percussion myself...it's very sad, very sad indeed.
dillonrichards 3 months ago

Oh, I see! Yeah, there's a lot of talent here. It's a nice place!
dillonrichards 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
explodingmary 3 months ago

your comment on Humidity made my day!
explodingmary 3 months ago

You sound well prepared-- have fun this FAWM!
thedustcollector 3 months ago

Thank you. I never knew you had such astounding credentials. Will we be hearing the melodious strains of your kazoo this FAWM?
max 3 months ago

Welcome to FAWM TwentyTwelve, here's hoping you'll have a fab Feb.
wyatt 3 months ago

Hi Hans, I'm going to make an attempt to welcome all new FAWMERS as time permits. So far, I have 1 <G>
thedustcollector 3 months ago

Hallooo! Good to see you here .
theodamus 3 months ago

Hurroo! Glad to see you here Hansel, about time
blindingham 4 months ago

I generally find that any advice meant for bobcats is pretty much applicable for ukulelists.
roddy 4 months ago

Hello - this sounds really interesting. Am looking forward to hearing your music.
gslade 4 months ago

Welcome to FAWM 2012 and FAWM in general. I'm G Slade, resident hip hop/rap/synth pop guy. I'll be doing more listening than writing this month, so I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to contribute this year.

Good luck in Feb!
burrsettles 4 months ago

Welcome to FAWM!
theodamus 4 months ago

Oh hi!
rosedeschamps 4 months ago

Hello!