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about me
Lilian Hak is an independent producer, songwriter, composer and vocalist from The Netherlands. Her music flows seamlessly through cinematic pop, jazz, indie, and avant-garde electronica, enriched by bold instrumentation and imaginative arrangements. Whether composing for theatre, film, or her own albums, her sound is rich, playful and powerful, bringing to life the many creative facets she embodies.
“When I write music, it has a very visual place in my mind. It has a place full of characters, colours and landscape.” – Lilian Hak
She has performed across Europe, appearing at festivals, theatres, and renowned venues in The Netherlands, both as a solo artist and alongside her band, a string quartet, and even a full orchestra. She has shared the stage with acts like M83, The Kills and Kashmir, earning media attention and features on prime-time Dutch television and radio, as well as a radio live performance on New York’s WFMU.
With four full- length albums, multiple singles, and remixes to her name, Lilian has collaborated with artists such as Ozark Henry, Wouter Hamel, T.Raumschmiere, Matthew Herbert, Scanner, Pitto, iET and LHISPR. Aside from her own projects she composes music for TV commercials, documentaries, film or other media and works as a voice-over actor.
Drawing inspiration from artists like PJ Harvey, Michael Kiwanuka, Lana del Rey, Portishead, Ennio Morricone, Lalo Schifrin and the French atmosphere of Gainsbourg. Lilian Hak continues to expand her creative horizons with her fifth studio-album RESET.
RESET has just been released, blending indie, soultronic, pop, and cinematic influences. RESET launched with a sold-out concert at TivoliVredenburg and is receiving glowing reviews. Where Hak, in her earlier work, drew inspiration from film genres like film noir and spaghetti westerns, this time her own life takes center stage. The result is a deeply personal album.
A few first press quotes from The Netherlands and the UK.
“Hak’s weelderig lome stem staat aantrekkelijk op de voorgrond in nogal nostalgische chansonachtige composities.” – NRC
“Perfect gezongen, gespeeld en geproduceerd.” – Lust For Life Magazine
“Het is een gevarieerd album. met een James Bond-achtige vibe in I Will Ever Be Your Head, het hitgevoelige Under The Wire, bossanova in Last Song en een fijn koortje in The Best Is Yet To Come.” – OOR
“Op RESET zijn de filmische invloeden uit haar twee voorafgaande albums nog geregeld te horen, maar het album springt tegelijkertijd over naar jazz en soul, wat een interessante mix van genres oplevert.” – 3voor12
“Een indrukwekkend album: in muzikaal opzicht zit het allemaal weer razend knap in elkaar en ook de zang van Lilian Hak is weer van hoog niveau.” – De Krenten Uit De Pop
“The single I Will Ever Be Your Head is a stunning opener that sets the toner for a truly spectacular album.” – Playy Magazine (UK)
“Hak walks into the spotlight with a shimmering performance, capturing the momentum of a James Bond soundtrack” – Clash Magazine (UK)
“With RESET, Hak pushes into an exciting and original sonic and narrative territory” – Backseat Mafia (UK)
“RESET is a no-skip album from start to finish, with I Will Ever Be Your Head as a stunning reflection of Lilian Hak’s unique sound and artistic depth.” – EARMILK (UK)
Interview “Getting to know Lilian Hak” – Mystic Sons (UK)
“I Will Ever Be Your Head” is a striking introduction to RESET: bold, elegant, and thought-provoking.” – Ignite Music Magazine (UK)
“When I write music, it has a very visual place in my mind. It has a place full of characters, colours and landscape.” – Lilian Hak
She has performed across Europe, appearing at festivals, theatres, and renowned venues in The Netherlands, both as a solo artist and alongside her band, a string quartet, and even a full orchestra. She has shared the stage with acts like M83, The Kills and Kashmir, earning media attention and features on prime-time Dutch television and radio, as well as a radio live performance on New York’s WFMU.
With four full- length albums, multiple singles, and remixes to her name, Lilian has collaborated with artists such as Ozark Henry, Wouter Hamel, T.Raumschmiere, Matthew Herbert, Scanner, Pitto, iET and LHISPR. Aside from her own projects she composes music for TV commercials, documentaries, film or other media and works as a voice-over actor.
Drawing inspiration from artists like PJ Harvey, Michael Kiwanuka, Lana del Rey, Portishead, Ennio Morricone, Lalo Schifrin and the French atmosphere of Gainsbourg. Lilian Hak continues to expand her creative horizons with her fifth studio-album RESET.
RESET has just been released, blending indie, soultronic, pop, and cinematic influences. RESET launched with a sold-out concert at TivoliVredenburg and is receiving glowing reviews. Where Hak, in her earlier work, drew inspiration from film genres like film noir and spaghetti westerns, this time her own life takes center stage. The result is a deeply personal album.
A few first press quotes from The Netherlands and the UK.
“Hak’s weelderig lome stem staat aantrekkelijk op de voorgrond in nogal nostalgische chansonachtige composities.” – NRC
“Perfect gezongen, gespeeld en geproduceerd.” – Lust For Life Magazine
“Het is een gevarieerd album. met een James Bond-achtige vibe in I Will Ever Be Your Head, het hitgevoelige Under The Wire, bossanova in Last Song en een fijn koortje in The Best Is Yet To Come.” – OOR
“Op RESET zijn de filmische invloeden uit haar twee voorafgaande albums nog geregeld te horen, maar het album springt tegelijkertijd over naar jazz en soul, wat een interessante mix van genres oplevert.” – 3voor12
“Een indrukwekkend album: in muzikaal opzicht zit het allemaal weer razend knap in elkaar en ook de zang van Lilian Hak is weer van hoog niveau.” – De Krenten Uit De Pop
“The single I Will Ever Be Your Head is a stunning opener that sets the toner for a truly spectacular album.” – Playy Magazine (UK)
“Hak walks into the spotlight with a shimmering performance, capturing the momentum of a James Bond soundtrack” – Clash Magazine (UK)
“With RESET, Hak pushes into an exciting and original sonic and narrative territory” – Backseat Mafia (UK)
“RESET is a no-skip album from start to finish, with I Will Ever Be Your Head as a stunning reflection of Lilian Hak’s unique sound and artistic depth.” – EARMILK (UK)
Interview “Getting to know Lilian Hak” – Mystic Sons (UK)
“I Will Ever Be Your Head” is a striking introduction to RESET: bold, elegant, and thought-provoking.” – Ignite Music Magazine (UK)
