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.
Longer Days
Henrik Freischlader Lyrics
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I won't sleep at night, seems like I could use a longer day
Yes I'm working, work my fingers to the bone
I can't help myself, will be working on and on and on
Money's tighter than it's ever been before
You know once I let it out it won't come back to me anymore
You know once I let it out it won't come back to me anymore
In Henrik Freischlader's song "Longer Days," the lyrics express the singer's struggle for time and the desire for more of it. The first verse highlights how quickly time seems to pass, leaving the singer feeling as if there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all that needs to be done. The second verse touches on the theme of hard work and dedication, with the singer admitting to working tirelessly without a break. The third verse draws attention to the issue of financial struggle, with the mention of tight budgets and the realization that once money is spent, it cannot be regained.
The overall message of the song seems to be about the challenges and stress of modern day life, where time and money seem to be in short supply. It reflects on the never-ending cycle of work and the difficulties in finding balance and satisfaction in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a problem 'cause my time just slips away
I struggle with time management and feel like it passes too quickly.
I won't sleep at night, seems like I could use a longer day
I have trouble sleeping because I always feel like there is not enough time to accomplish what I need to do in a day.
Yes I'm working, work my fingers to the bone
I work extremely hard and put in a lot of effort.
I can't help myself, will be working on and on and on
I have a tendency to become overly committed to my work and have difficulty setting boundaries.
Money's tighter than it's ever been before
I am experiencing financial difficulties and have less money than I have in the past.
You know once I let it out it won't come back to me anymore
I am aware that once I spend money, I cannot get it back and it is gone for good.
You know once I let it out it won't come back to me anymore
I am aware that once I spend money, I cannot get it back and it is gone for good.
You know once I let it out it won't come back to me anymore
I am aware that once I spend money, I cannot get it back and it is gone for good.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.