Hanan’s debut album, The Year I Lived, collects twelve songs that weave together elements from pop, rock, R&B and jazz, all filtered through a singer-songwriter lens. And Hanan not only sings and writes, he’s an instrumentalist and studio engineer as well, meaning that the final product practically carries his own DNA. Despite his unusually wide array of influences, Hanan never loses his sense of identity, always making his presence known with unique musical juxtapositions, bound together with his sweet and soft voice. From fuzzy power-pop to piano balladry, Hanan clearly follows traditions, but never formulas.

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Download "The Yead I Lived" booklet with lyrics, credits and photos here

What's Up With Hanan?

"Songs on the Radio"

And the radio keeps on playing them over and over again. . .

"Dark Clouds"

Tried to keep it simple, but the urge to add more won!

"Change our Definitions"

Jamming around in the studio :)

"Running on Faith"

Cover of one of my favorite Eric Clapton songs.

"Wake Me Up"

Having fun at the studio :)

"Bergen County"

When home doesn't feel like home. . .

"Spark"

Something new :)

Happy Birthday Sting!

Sting is celebrating his 60th birthday!
We're celebrating too!

"Going Down South"

Solo and rockin'!

Hanan - "Leave Me"

Solo acoustic

"Somewhere more exciting"

Rock Am Ring was really fun!
Here's an impromptu performance, directly from the back of the Gibson bus.

More to come soon.

Hey there,

Hanan has been really busy lately. Not only is he finishing the Willie K album and the Henrik Käthe album, he also finally started preproduction for his 2nd album.

From what we have heard, it is worth the wait to say the least.

Thanks for all your support and interest - 2011 will be a great year!

All the best,

Team Hanan

The Beard Song

Happy Holidays!

'Tis the season to be jolly.
Have Hanan help you!

Great gig in Berlin.

Hanan opened for the mighty Jeff Beck.
Click below for live bootleg recordings:
Official Bootleg Part 1
Official Bootleg Part 2

Team Hanan

Hanan - "Powerdown"

Hanan does his version of American singer-songwriter guitarist Chris Whitley's "Powerdown".

"The Funky Avocado"

Michael Hedges was a great man and a wonderful musician. Hanan plays his own version of "The Funky Avocado". Enjoy!

Hanan - Studio Jam

Hanan spent all day recording in the studio and took a quick jam break. Here's a little glimpse.

Chicken Pickin'

Watch Hanan do a little chicken picking. Yeehaw!

Latest entry in Hanan's diary

January 31, 2012

Great times

It was so beautiful out today, we decided to ditch the studio and hit the park.

Just me and my two bros, Joel and Free.

Put on some sweat pants, some sneakers, and went out to play some hand ball.

Just like in high school :)

It was one of the best afternoons I had in years.

So looking forward to summer!

January 30, 2012

Huffin and puffin

Had my first Wii experience today.

A little late, but awesome nonetheless.

All I know is the days of sitting on your couch and playing Super Nintendo are over. . .

This thing requires real energy!

Played the Wii Sports boxing game and I thought I was gonna faint after 3 rounds.

Literally had to sit down and take a layer off. . . lol

If I can't make it to the gym, I'm going upstairs to my neighbors and playing me some Wii boxing!

January 29, 2012

Gotta prepare.

Really wanted to go get some soul food today.

There's this one spot in Harlem I've been craving for years!

But you know what?

Candied yams

Frid chicken

Hash puppies

Collard greens

Black eyed peas

It's all so tasty, but health wise, not the best.

Gonna spend the next few weeks eating super healthy, so that I can go hit the Soul food spot with a clean conscience in about a month. . .

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