During his teenage years, he started his career as a blues guitarist and singer in bands such as Lash and Bluescream. In 2004, he formed the Henrik Freischlader Band and released his first album "The Blues" in 2006. The follow-up album "Get Closer" was released a year later in 2007. A live album then followed in 2008 entitled "Henrik Freischlader Band Live".
Henrik Freischlader's style of music cannot purely be considered blues. He often blends in musical styles such as rock, jazz, soul, and funk, even though blues is the basis of all of his songs. His guitar-playing is influenced by Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Peter Green, Albert Collins, and Albert King. As he grew up, Freischlader taught himself how to play the drums, the bass guitar, the guitar, and various other instruments.
On his studio album "Recorded by Martin Meinschäfer" (2009) he plays all instruments – guitars, bass guitar, drums, percussion, and hammond organ. In addition to this, he composed the songs, wrote the lyrics, produced the record, and released it on his own record label Cable Car Records. A second live album – "Tour 2010 Live" – was published in late 2010 after an extensive tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2011, Freischlader released the album "Still Frame Replay" on which he, again, plays most of the instruments. Moritz Fuhrhop (hammond organ) and Max Klaas (percussion) joined him in the studio for "Still Frame Replay". As special guest, his friend Joe Bonamassa plays the guitar solo on the title track. Henrik Freischlader has played with his band throughout Europe.
Current band members are Theofilos Fotiadis (bass guitar, backing vocals), Björn Krüger (drums, backing vocals), and Moritz "Mo" Fuhrhop (hammond organ).
In September 2012, Henrik Freischlader Band released their latest album "House in the Woods" which was recorded live by all four band members at Megaphon Tonstudios – with additional vocal recordings. In fall 2012, they went on an extensive tour through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Belgium. For spring 2013, shows in the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary have been scheduled.
Since his first album Henrik Freischlader is using "Realtone" amps. This collaboration culminated in a Henrik Freischlader signature amp. Freischlader's main guitar is a Haar Stratocaster copy in sunburst that has a Fender decal on its headstock. Further, he uses various Gibson Les Pauls. Henrik Freischlader only uses a few effects, mainly the "Holy Grail" from Electro-Harmonix, some models of Ibanez' Tubescreamer overdrive series and a WahWah pedal from Vox. All effects are connected with cables from George L. Henrik Freischlader uses heavy gauge NYXL strings (mainly .010 -.052) from D'Addario[4] and Dunlop picks. For his playing, he varies between fingerpicking and using a thick tortex pick.
Henrik Freischlader has been the supporting act for Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King, the late Gary Moore, Peter Green, Johnny Winter, and other blues legends.
Point Of View
Henrik Freischlader Lyrics
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Ain't no shame in keeping it too
The gift gives you satisfaction
It's bout time to think things through
Cause some people keep collecting
I know one of them was me
I found out that to live
means that you here to give
Come on now let it set you free
You've got your house
you've got your cause
you've got your money, people
It makes a point of view a point of no return
Don't you mistake the things you earned
for what was given to ya
Your mind is still able to learn
Talking bout my best friend
I know him for so long
He's one of the coolest kids in town
He's got a life
He's got a job
He's got a girl to please
The perfect king without a crown
Cause what you do is what they want
and this won't be enough
for them to pay you what it's worth
What you need is up to you
it just reflects your winster
be better off after rebirth
You've got your house
you've got your cause
you've got your money, people
It makes a point of view a point of no return
Don't you mistake the things you earned
for what was given to ya
Your mind is still able to learn
Ain't it clear for you to see
that our hands can make a change
But as long they're controlled
by a little piece of paper
You've got your house
you've got your cause
you've got your money, people
It makes a point of viewa point of no return
Don't you mistake the things you earned
for what was given to ya
Your mind is still able to learn
You've got your house
you've got your cause
you've got your money, people
It makes a point of view a point of no return
Don't you mistake the things you earned
for what was given to ya
Your mind is still able to learn
The lyrics to Henrik Freischlader's "Point of View" convey the message that material possessions such as money and houses do not define people's worth or purpose in life. The song advises people to think carefully before placing all their value in these tangible things. The lyricist points out that happiness and a sense of purpose can be achieved by giving and being content with what one has. The song urges listeners to question their motives behind accumulating material possessions and warns against becoming so consumed by the idea of acquiring wealth that they forget to live.
Henrik Freischlader's "Point of View" offers a fresh perspective on the human condition. It reminds people that the pursuit of money and other material possessions is not the ultimate goal of life. Instead, it encourages people to value altruism, kindness, and happiness above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you really need your money
If you really need your money, there's no harm in keeping it, too.
The gift gives you satisfaction
Giving a gift is fulfilling and enjoyable.
It's bout time to think things through
It's time to contemplate and reflect on one's actions.
Cause some people keep collecting
Some people accumulate possessions and wealth.
I know one of them was me
The artist used to be someone who collected possessions and wealth.
I found out that to live means that you here to give
The singer learned that living involves giving to others.
Come on now let it set you free
Allowing oneself to give can bring a sense of liberation.
You've got your house you've got your cause you've got your money, people
You have a place to live, a mission or purpose, and financial security.
It makes a point of view a point of no return
Having these things can create a mindset that is difficult to escape from.
Don't you mistake the things you earned for what was given to ya
Remember that what you earned is not the same as what was given to you.
Your mind is still able to learn
Your mind is still capable of growth and change.
Talking bout my best friend
I'm going to talk about my closest friend.
He's one of the coolest kids in town
He is well-liked and respected in his community.
He's got a life He's got a job He's got a girl to please
He has a fulfilling life with a job and a significant other.
The perfect king without a crown
He is successful and respected despite not having any official title or position of power.
Cause what you do is what they want and this won't be enough
Others may want you to do certain things, but it may not be sufficient for your own fulfillment.
for them to pay you what it's worth
Others may not fully appreciate or recognize your value.
What you need is up to you it just reflects your winster be better off after rebirth
What you truly need is decided by you and reflects your desires, and it may improve your life after a significant change.
Ain't it clear for you to see that our hands can make a change
It's evident that human action has the power to create change.
But as long they're controlled by a little piece of paper
However, as long as people are controlled by money/power, change may be difficult.
Contributed by Sophie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.