Volker Hinkel
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Volker Hinkel is a German guitarist and pianist.
Before 1991, when he founded Fool's Garden with Peter Freudenthaler, he played in Central Heads, Passion and Magazine. He's moreover a big admirer of The Beatles
and Oasis
. During 1993 Volker also released his first solo project. The album, titled "In The Wake of Thunder", was published in 1994.Ralf Wochele and Thomas Mangold, prior members of Fool's Garden, participated in the recording. In 2000 Volker produced the song "Under My Wing" by Brainstorm
, the album "Hope Garden" by Cae Gauntt and "Sister Moon" by Mira Kay. He also appeared as a guest star on the albums "Sensor" (2003) and "Relocated" (2006) by Camouflage
. His second solo album, "Not A Life-Saving Device", was released in August 2005. It was produced with Dirk Blümlein and Claus Müller, both current members of Fools Garden
.
In 2005 he produced the first single of Yannic Günther "Nowhere", and is currently collaborating on a new album by the Italian artist Daniele Groff.
Volker's song "House of Love" is featured in the upcoming indie film The Other Side of the Tracks
starring Brendan Fehr
, Chad Lindberg
, and Tania Raymonde
.
Fool's Garden a/k/a/ Fools Garden
Before 1991, when he founded Fool's Garden with Peter Freudenthaler, he played in Central Heads, Passion and Magazine. He's moreover a big admirer of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
and Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
. During 1993 Volker also released his first solo project. The album, titled "In The Wake of Thunder", was published in 1994.Ralf Wochele and Thomas Mangold, prior members of Fool's Garden, participated in the recording. In 2000 Volker produced the song "Under My Wing" by Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Brainstorm generally refers to brainstorming, a group or individual creativity exercise.Brainstorm may also refer to:-Film:* Brainstorm , directed by Douglas Trumbull* Brainstorm , directed by William Conrad...
, the album "Hope Garden" by Cae Gauntt and "Sister Moon" by Mira Kay. He also appeared as a guest star on the albums "Sensor" (2003) and "Relocated" (2006) by Camouflage
Camouflage
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows an otherwise visible animal, military vehicle, or other object to remain unnoticed, by blending with its environment. Examples include a leopard's spotted coat, the battledress of a modern soldier and a leaf-mimic butterfly...
. His second solo album, "Not A Life-Saving Device", was released in August 2005. It was produced with Dirk Blümlein and Claus Müller, both current members of Fools Garden
Fools Garden
Fools Garden is a German musical group, formed in 1991 under the name Fool's Garden , comprising singer Peter Freudenthaler, guitarist Volker Hinkel, bassist Thomas Mangold, keyboardist Roland Röhl and drummer Ralf Wochele. They debuted in 1991 with the eponymous album Fool's Garden, the next was...
.
In 2005 he produced the first single of Yannic Günther "Nowhere", and is currently collaborating on a new album by the Italian artist Daniele Groff.
Volker's song "House of Love" is featured in the upcoming indie film The Other Side of the Tracks
The Other Side of the Tracks
The Other Side of the Tracks is a 2008 independent fantasy film written and directed by A. D. Calvo.-Plot:...
starring Brendan Fehr
Brendan Fehr
Brendan Jacob Joel Fehr is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Michael Guerin on the WB television series Roswell and Laboratory Tech Dan Cooper in CSI: Miami.-Early life:...
, Chad Lindberg
Chad Lindberg
Chad Tyler Lindberg is an American actor. He is best known for his film role as Jesse in The Fast and the Furious and for a rape scene in the 2010 remake I Spit On Your Grave.-Life and career:...
, and Tania Raymonde
Tania Raymonde
Tania Raymonde is an American actress. Raymonde's first prominent casting role was the recurring character of Cynthia Sanders in TV series Malcolm in the Middle between 2000–2003, followed by a popular role as Alex Rousseau in ABC's Lost from 2006 to 2010.She can currently be seen as UTF officer...
.
Discography
Hinkel (solo production)- 2009: Heaven and Hell (EP)
- 2005: Not A Life-Saving Device
- 1994: In The Wake Of Thunder
Fool's Garden a/k/a/ Fools Garden
- 2005: Ready for the Real LifeReady for the Real LifeReady for the Real Life is the seventh album by German pop band Fools Garden, released in 2005. As it was recorded with a new line-up , the band's name was changed to Fools Garden. "Man of Devotion" was released as the first single...
- 2003: 25 Miles to Kissimmee25 Miles to Kissimmee25 Miles to Kissimmee is the sixth album by German pop band Fool's Garden, released in 2003. It is also the last album featuring all of the original members of the band...
- 2000: For Sale
- 1997: Go and Ask Peggy for the Principal ThingGo and Ask Peggy for the Principal ThingGo and Ask Peggy for the Principal Thing is the fourth album by German pop band Fool's Garden, released in 1997. It contains a cover of the Beatles' song "Martha My Dear".-Track listing:# "The Principal Thing"# "Emily"# "Why Did She Go?"...
- 1995: Dish of the Day
- 1993: Once In A Blue Moon