De zee is bijna alles
De Zee is Bijna Alles is a collaboration between author Marco Kunst and songwriter Daan Hofman.
The project began with a collection of poems and texts about the sea, gathered from different European countries and translated and reimagined as Dutch song lyrics. A cycle of indie pop songs populated by wild waves, misty islands, glittering pearls and canned sardines.
Written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Daan Hofman, the songs bring together literature and music in a shared fascination with the sea: a place of adventure, longing, wonder and imagination.
In progress..
PHONETTES
After years of touring and performing his own songs, Daan Hofman launched Phonettes: a studio project born from a growing fascination with recording, production and sound design.
The EP Algorithm Love blends rhythmic minimalism, new wave influences, warm analog synthesizers and layered vocal harmonies.
While the sonic palette occasionally drifts towards electronic music, the song itself remains the beating heart of every track.
Under license of TCBYML Amsterdam 2019
"Dutch singer-songwriter delivers beautifull serene acoustic-led serenades"
Mystic Sons (UK)
"Just like a movie of a 60’s love, the lively notes of folk and
emotions drizzle off the fingers of ‘Phonettes’.“
Here comes Floyd (US)
"As it turns out, ‘Phonettes' "Algorithm Love" is the work of a filmcomposer, so it is no surprise that the songs succeed in creating atmosphere from analogue synth sounds, laidback vocals and steady thematic development."
Bluesbunny (UK)
ALBUMS
For years, Daan Hofman travelled the country with his band, performing his songs wherever the road—or the wind—would take him: from theatres and living rooms to cafés, clubs and poetry festivals.
The songs on Fakkels van Suiker and Frederic & de Katoenvelden blend indie folk, blues and chanson, moving freely between the worlds of Spinvis and Jacques Brel.
Written on the road and shaped through years of performing, these songs grew out of a touring life.
During these years, Daan opened for André Manuel, Alex Roeka, Raymond van het Groenewoud and Ramses Shaffy. He also appeared on De Beste Singer-Songwriter van Nederland and won the Prix du Public at the Concours de la Chanson.
"A very special talent." ★★★★
— Jazzism
"Songs that nestle in your head." ★★★★
— Trouw
