Harry Kappen, musician, songwriter, muziektherapie, muziektherapeut, music therapy, one life, Time will tell, the freedom inside, MTS, Michael Stover, indie

Harry Kappen

Producer, Musician, Music therapist

!! NEWS !!

New single release: Break these chains !!

In “Break These Chains”, Kappen tackles urgent issues plaguing modern society: fake news, political deceit, the manipulation of facts, the erosion of moral standards, and the loss of basic human empathy. It's a bold, emotionally charged anthem for anyone who’s frustrated with the current state of the world. “Where are the angels when you need them,” Kappen sighs, capturing the song’s desperate yearning for truth and integrity. Here's the lyrics video:

Harry Kappen is no stranger to creating music that matters. With three previous solo albums—Pictures, Escape, and Time Will Tell—he has built a strong reputation in the independent music scene for his eclectic sound and lyrical depth.

His latest project, Four, continues this tradition with ten deeply personal songs exploring themes of love, courage, truth, and the struggle to live authentically in turbulent times. All of this is framed by his unwavering devotion to his wife, who remains his constant source of inspiration.

Musically, Four is as diverse as ever—ranging from gritty guitar-driven rock to smooth jazzy ballads and touches of Latin flair. Yet every song bears Kappen’s unique signature: a sound that’s both sophisticated and emotionally raw.

The new album is out now and is called: 'Four' !!

Here a first pre-review for you in
Skope Magazine

Great news: We're going to the ISSA Awards finals in august this year !

Thank you Elite Music Awards !!

third place Musician of the year 2024 !

A m a z i n g nominations !!

Josie Awards, in Nashville, Tennessee (in october '24)

the International Red Carpet Awards

Harry Kappen is an independent Dutch musician, producer and music therapist. 

He is an experienced musician, a multi-instrumentalist, who played in many bands in the Netherlands and throughout Europe. He is a producer and worked with a lot of Dutch popbands. Since he was young he composed hundreds of songs, for his own bands or just for fun and sometimes for events or for Dutch television. Harry is an admirer of David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Prince, Radiohead, Knower, Scandinavian pop and classical music and a lot more. Sometimes their music reflects in Harry's eclectic music. HK plays, writes and produces his music by himself in his home studio. In November 2022 Harry joint the MTS-management group from Pittsburgh owned by Michael Stover. Since then Harry’s musical career has gained momentum big time.

As a music therapist HK helps youngsters and adolescents to cope with a variety of problems in a institution for youth care; problems caused bij development disorders or/and behavioral disorders. The fact that he is a multi-instrumentalist comes very handy in his work as music therapist; it's important to be able to connect musically with a client quite quickly on every instrument. Also he helps families who are struggeling with disfunctional paterns. Music therapy is a great way to make these patterns audible and curable.

Besides his work as music therapist he works as a lecturer on an international master's degree in music therapy in Rotterdam in the Netherlands (Codarts).

Interview Apollo's Harp july '24, click Here