Welcome to our lovely blog, all you music lovers and my devoted readers. HARRY KAPPEN is an independent Dutch musician, producer, and music therapist who is the artist we are talking about today. He is an experienced musician and multi-instrumentalist I am quite familiar with. His album “Time Will Tell” was an awakening that I will never forget. I am very excited because he has returned to us with new music. This new song is titled “Be brave if you can”. Let’s dive deeper into the song
The song opens with a heartfelt and emotive melody that touches you from the moment you hear it. If you are like me, I was on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear the rest of the song and, I am positive that you will experience that too.
Let’s take a look at the theme of the song. The theme of the song is survival and ignoring rage bait. It is not a cry of defiance, but rather a loving recognition of human frailty. In a world where wars rage, misinformation spreads, and authority is frequently abused, sometimes, people say or do things to intentionally agitate you or provoke a response from you but, sometimes you have to “let it roll off like water off a duck’s back”. Kappen’s message is one of survival rather than outrage. He urges us to deal with it and try to make the best of it. It is the hope and the desire of the artist that through this song, whenever we are provoked and it comes down to it, we are brave enough to ignore provocation.
Kappen’s musical style continues to change, influenced by legends like Paul McCartney, Prince, David Bowie, Radiohead, and Knower. “Be Brave If You Can” blends introspective words with melodic subtlety, demonstrating his aptitude for mixing art-rock tendencies with singer-songwriter intimacy on songs like Wargames, Break These Chains, and The Freedom Inside, leaning instead into deep contemplation.
The release is accompanied by a simple, intimate lyric video that acts as a self-portrait of the artist. The video depicts Kappen’s raw honesty and transparency, not only in his music but also in his parallel existence as a music therapist and educator, guiding adolescents and families through challenging emotional terrain. As a musician and coach, Kappen uses his therapeutic experience to integrate empathy and resilience into his compositions. His therapeutic experience has moulded his knowledge of the human soul, and that influence is evident in this latest release.
“Be Brave If You Can” encourages listeners to discover serenity not through escape or confrontation, but through calm and self-acceptance. In an era where strength is frequently associated with volume and resistance, Kappen reminds us that sometimes the most courageous deed is just enduring with grace. This message is such a refreshing change of perception in this world. We appreciate Kappen for releasing such a profound song that was so breathtaking. The hits keep coming and the world is not ready for KAPPEN., he is headlining a musical revolution, making music that matters and we are honored to go along with him on this journey
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