Lesse
Lesse
Genres: dutch, synthpop
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About Lesse
Singer/songwriter Lesse, has dreamt of a career in music since he was 8 years old. He was mesmerized by the idea that all beauty in the world could be captured in sound and text and shared using his own voice. The fight between ambition and fears turned out to be a source of inspiration to create honest and tender songs. This led to Lesse releasing his first single “The Ghost” on November, 22nd, 2018. Available for listening on Spotify and Apple Music. As a young boy, Lesse, alias for Hessel van Hoorn, used to sing everywhere; while biking to school and even in front of his classmates. Nothing and nobody could stop him, until his parents decided to separate. From being an outgoing and optimistic person, Lesse changed into a shy and withdrawn person, closing down to his former public. Still, playing the piano attracted him. While alone, he would improvise and sing while on the piano. Music was always his way of expressing his feelings. He studied Composition and Music Technology at the HKU University of the Arts in Utrecht. After his graduation he became audio designer for the radio, where he could be part of the music industry. Singing became his hobby again, and took lessons from his vocal coach Muriël van Dinteren. She believed in Lesse’s vocal qualities and encouraged him to pursue a singing career. Lesse charged up his courage and gathered a team of musical experts to shape his career in music. He chose for the artist name “Lesse”, his first name backwards, as a metaphor for his own music and how it’s a journey backward into his youth. High ambitions Lesse’s first single “The Ghost” encompasses this artistic journey. “It’s not literally written in the lyrics”, says the singer-songwriter, “but I’ve noticed that by letting go of your fears, space is created to fulfil your dreams. I hope this realization can help others like it helped me.” The single shows his towering ambition. “I want to take the hand of my listeners into my own world of feelings. Lyrics and sound should amplify each other. My style is melodic dream pop.” His classical upbringing can be heard in the acoustic basis of the song, while electronic elements bring the single into modern times. EP on the horizon He has reached over 35 countries by now by singing covers on Instagram, which resulted in a fan base that applauds his unique and expressive way of using his voice. Lesse: “The positive reactions on my covers really gave me a boost, for which I’m very grateful. A perfect stepping stone for making my own music, on which I’m focusing now.” Of course, after this single there will be more releases. “I’ve really gotten an hang of it. We’re very busy with the next songs, with the first EP in sight already!”
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