JOHN HATTENDORF (on specially marked songs) Synthesizers/Keyboards Guitars Drum Programming Producer Engineer
Influences
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MANY including:
Breakbeat Electronic:
bt
The Prodigy
Cirrus
The Crystal Method
Fatboy Slim
Daft Punk
Chemical Brothers
Basement Jaxx
Propellerheads
Paul Oakenfold
Electro-pop:
Elkland
Royksopp
Kelli Ali
Ivy
Depeche Mode
New Order
The Cardigans
Venus Hum
Bodyrockers
Beck
Erasure
Postal Service
Imogen Heap
Goldfrapp
Frou Frou
Sonique
T.A.T.U.
Air
Punk Pop:
Yellowcard
Gratitude
Hellogoodbye
Quietdrive
All American Rejects
Motor Ace
80's Pop:
Hall & Oats
Journey
Michael Jackson
Phil Collins
Prince
Chicago
Janet Jackson
Survivor
Howard Jones
The Cars
Tears For Fears
Richard Marx
INXS
Paula Abdul
Breathe
Air Supply
Billy Joel
Elton John
Bryan Adams
Debbie Gibson
Lionel Richie (The Commodores)
Milli Vanilli
U2
Madonna
Tom Petty
Bon Jovi
Christopher Cross
B-52's
Billy Ocean
Indie:
Woodale
Young Love
Athlete
Copeland
Phoenix
Mae
Leona Naess
Long-View
Butch Walker
Jump, Little Children
Emiliana Torrini
Mute Math
Damien Rice
K's Choice
The Format
Acceptance
Jonatha Brooke
The Afters
Bleu
Shiny Toy Guns
Butterfly Boucher
Keane
OK Go
Blip Blip Bleep
Wheat
Hard-Fi
Phantom Planet
Abandoned Pools
Track One A.B.
Cary Brothers
Aqualung
The Killers
Family Force 5
Hot A/C (Pop/Rock):
Faber Drive
The Click Five
Nine Days
Sugarcult
Eric Dill
Goo Goo Dolls
Ben Jelen
Neve
Tonic
Vertical Horizon
Collective Soul
Natalie Imbruglia
INOJ
Our Lady Peace
Lifehouse
Toad the Wet Sprocket
Low Millions
Wallflowers
Jimmy Eat World
Verve Pipe
This Perfect Day
Mandy Moore
Lenny Kravitz
Maroon 5
Ashlee Simpson
Travis
Mikal Blue
Seal
Jon McLaughlin
David Martin
Lindsay Lohan
Skillet
Alana Davis
This Way
Chantal Kreviazuk
Splender
Savage Garden
Graham Colton
Selena
Tori Amos
Boyz II Men
The Fray
Matchbox Twenty (and Rob Thomas)
Dot Dot Dot
Daniel Bedingfield
Dave Matthews Band
Dishwalla
Kelly Clarkson
One Republic
Paris Hilton
Radiohead
Sensefield
Ace of Base
Anna Nalick
Fiona Apple
Avril Lavigne
Swirl 360
Sarah McLachlan
Tracy Chapman
Tal Bachman
Better Than Ezra
Jewel
Jon Secada
Third Eye Blind
Ryan Cabrera
Sheryl Crow
Backstreet Boys
American Hi-Fi
Snow Patrol
Sugar Ray
Foo Fighters
Babyface
Michelle Branch
Alanis Morissette
Coldplay
Classical (Romantic Period):
Frederic Chopin
Erik Satie
Claude Debussy
Romantic Jazz/Standards:
Nat King Cole
Diana Krall
Harry Connick, Jr.
Industrial/Metal:
NIN
Tin Star
Infusion
Trip Hop:
Bjork
Sneaker Pimps
OliveTricky
Garbage
Jungle:
Puretone
Everything But the Girl
Aphex Twin
Also influenced by other indie artists on the rise, such as:
Aaron Galbreath
John Hattendorf
Josh Niemi
Rob Niemi
Chuck Martin
Ryan Bennett
Kennedy
Musical mentors:
Ken and Dee Galbreath
Chuck Martin
Jane Wensko
Jodi Brown
Mike Krenitsky
Nathan Niemi
JAKE NIEMI OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.jakeniemi.com
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JAKE NIEMI OFFICIAL MYSPACE MUSIC PAGE
www.myspace.com/niemimusic
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JOHN HATTENDORF OFFICIAL MUSIC PAGE (Jake Niemi Co-Producer)
www.myspace.com/mum_and_dad
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Jake Niemi Management/Representation/Booking:
Bliss This Media
blissthismedia@gmail.com
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JAKE NIEMI BIO
As an indie artist on the rise, Jake’s music has received international FM radio airplay (ABC Radio Networks), internet radio airplay, iTunes podcast airplay, has won international contests (such as being featured as Next Big Hit’s Best of 2006), received 1 rankings on music websites (such as SectionZ.com), was featured in a video game and has been heard around the world in both live venues and on literally THOUSANDS of major websites (myspace, CNET, Download.com). Just try googling “Jake Niemi” and see for yourself!
His tracks are currently gaining serious attention by major labels such as Epic, J Records, Universal, Columbia Records, and Dreamworks, in addition to attention by talent scouts, artist management firms, film/tv music publishing companies, and more.
Since age 8, he has written songs, while singing, playing his own instruments (both live acoustic and digital), and producing his own music, in addition to producing over 25 other artists and bands. Jake also remixed tracks for a Virgin/Atlantic recording artist, distributed internationally through MMD music and Detroit Authentic Records.
Jake Niemi’s inclination towards both melodic song form and cutting-edge music technology has shaped his unique style. Without exception you’ll find him pouring his heart and energy into every note, every word, every beat.
Over a decade of previous radio broadcasting experience yielded a solid understanding of music that works in the mainstream, leading Jake to inject a "commercial" quality and feel into his music production and songwriting.
It doesn’t end there. To make the circle complete, more than anything Jake’s trademark is to make a connection to God and human beings—and to make a difference… with a primary focus on such things (as opposed to money, fame, or success which he considers to be secondary).
The Jake Niemi buzz is all at once a rock star vibe and a feeling of home. You are sure to feel something, and will certainly not walk away unchanged.
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Jake’s songs “Anthem of the Zeroes (with John Hattendorf)” and “Lush” both have received international FM radio airplay and online airplay through ABC Radio Networks “Fame Games” at www.meermusic.com and received high praise and accolades from friends and peers alike.
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"Future of Life (with John Hattendorf)" won the most votes on Apple iTunes (US) most popular podcast "NEXT BIG HIT" in March 2006 hosted by DJ Copperhead (see Vol. 103 and 104).
The song was subsequently featured in a video game distributed internationally.
It also won ranking in the "Best of 2006" Next Big Hit podcast.
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Jake's song "You Lied To Me" was forwarded by the world's largest independent A&R and also featured in May 2006 on Next Big Hit Vol. 115.
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Jake and frequent collaborator John Hattendorf ("Mum and Dad") have maintained multiple top 10 spots on www.sectionz.com, including numerous No. 1 spots!
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Jake’s singles "Shine" and "Perfectly Imperfect" were forwarded by TAXI.com to Columbia Records.
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The Jake Niemi fanbase spans into the thousands and growing on sites like MySpace, CNET's Download.com, Soundclick.com, JakeNiemi.com and more!
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The momentum continues as Jake garners the support of major industry pro's.
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“This artist is definitely a heavyweight and the music we..ve heard from him thus far gives ample evidence of this. [“Lush”] is a great song with a compelling mood. The rich arrangement (reminiscent of Vangelis), catchy melody and a great energy - even in slow songs like this one! All this combines to create a great impact on the listener. Wonderful stuff and easily identifiable as Jake Niemi. More please!”
- ABC Radio Networks
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"That track ["You Lied To Me"] is THE JAM! NIN meets pop. I love it!"
- Scot Alexander (solo artist and member of Dishwalla)
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“You sound amazing! Why aren't you in LA!?"
- Mark McGuinn (top selling solo artist and songwriter for Lonestar and others)
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Brandon Creed of J Records (founded by Clive Davis, long time president of Arista Records) praised Jake’s sound, comparing it to vintage 80's bands like Duran Duran and Tears for Fears.
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Radio Program Directors, such as broadcasting veteren John Shomby have said, "Jake, this stuff is REALLY GOOD... VERY PROGRESSIVE!"
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“One the most frequent things we’ve heard about this artist is, ‘Is this really indie?’ Meaning how can a ..starving artist.. deliver this kind of quality of ‘major-label’ polish? Jake demonstrates that if you have the talent, the vision and the determination, you can create music which is technically every bit as good as anything out there. We love this track, [“Anthem of the Zeroes”]. There..s passion and power here, and it..s also beautifully ..packaged.. for all to thoroughly enjoy!”
- ABC Radio Networks
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“"Your music should definitely be heard! It's way too wonderful to be kept hidden from the world! Hope it gets you far soon!” Leticia Cyrus, wife of Billy Ray Cyrus & mother of Miley Cyrus.
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"Nice tunes! Keep up the good work" Mae (Capitol Records)
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JAKE NIEMI HAS PRODUCED AND/OR IS PRODUCING MUSIC FOR THE FOLLOWING ARTISTS AND BANDS:
1] Jake Niemi
2] Rob Niemi
3] John Hattendorf - http://www.myspace.com/mum_and_dad
4] Aaron Galbreath (amg) - www.myspace.com/amgmusic
5] Last Summer - www.myspace.com/lastsummer1
6] Red Goodbye - www.myspace.com/redgoodbye
7] Ricardo Munoz - www.myspace.com/ricardomunoz
8] Final Cut/Bridgett Grace
9] Ryan Bennett - http://www.myspace.com/waitingforaprilmusic
10] Cathi Haecker
11] Stan DeLand (Serene)
12] Brian Bell
13] Josh Cobb
14] Nova
15] Rian Niemi
16] Danielle Brown
17] Jodi Brown
18] Jane Wensko
19] Delerium (Rob Nemi, Jeremy Gilbert, Dan Delling)
20] Aaron Mottaghi
21] Jeremie Newcomb
22] Chuck Martin
23] Kennedy
24] Josh Niemi
25] Maxx Heth
26] YOUR NAME/BAND HERE (see below)
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* If you are interested in being produced by Jake Niemi, please send a message on myspace.
* Serious inquiries only, per artist management.
* Pop, pop/rock, acoustic, indie, punk, and intelligent-electronica artists only.
* Jake does not usually take on any hip hop, scream rock, country, karaoke superstars, or other non-mainstream genre artists.
* Amateurs need not apply (keep working at it, though--you'll get there!)
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I agree that you are an awesome song writer who pours his heart and soul into his music. There is something that clearly stands out about you as a musician and a person that makes me KNOW you will see ALL of your Dreams come true.
I hear channeling going on over here.Jake, if there is no a special girl in your life or was...she is either blind stupid or both. Then again...We can be the most difficult people to understand.Artist. Sure we only reveal what we want them to see, Its safe. Even at times, we think were Open.Nope.It’s living life through my imagination.That is why we are songwriters. You may say you’re not like this but I know different. I am a part of you as well as you me.I hear a LOTTA new artist on here come and go but mainly...there girls (which. Is quite ok with me) you on the other hand made me step back. I guess it’s your heart I heard and I rarely hear this nowadays. I was once made fun of for doing love songs. I hear yours. Makes me want to do one. YOUR a pimp with a limp.lololo-- Really good guy you are Sheila sure can pick SOME good ones. Your one my friend. (And I thought the only talent outta Michigan was Ted Nugent)
