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Hennievrienten

Henny Vrienten

Henny Vrienten (1948-2022) is a composer, vocalist and bass guitar player from Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands.

Vrienten began his musical career in the late 1960s as a member of local group Les Cruches. In the early 1970s, he wrote songs for others and released his first single as Ruby Carmichael. In 1977, Vrienten released his debut solo album Paul Santos. In 1980, he joined the popular Dutch band Doe Maar. After Doe Maar disbanded in 1984, Vrienten collaborated with other artists, toured with The Magnificent 7 in theaters, and released a few solo-albums. However he focused more on composing for film and tv.

Sesamstraat[]

In 1994, Vrienten began working with Harry Bannink, who had been composing for Sesamstraat since the beginning of the show. After Bannink's death in 1999, Vrienten became the sole composer for Sesamstraat.

Like Bannink, Vrienten was a versatile composer and is capable of using a variety of music styles. He composed and recorded most of the music for the show in his home studio, playing piano, guitar and bass, and working with session musicians when needed. He could often be heard in the background or singing harmony.

Composer credits[]

Sesamstraat Discography[]

Awards[]

  • 1995 Gouden Harp (Golden Harp) for his whole oeuvre
  • 1996 Gouden Kalf (Golden Calf) Professionals Award - Best Music
  • 2001 Gouden Kalf (Golden Calf) Professionals Award - Best Music

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