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Ton Scherpenzeel

key, *1952 NL, Hilversum
Singer / Musician / Composer / Producer of Rock
A.k.a. Orion (33)

Ton Scherpenzeel (Hilversum, Netherlands 6 August 1952–) is a keyboardist who was a founding member of the Dutch rock band Kayak, together with Pim Koopman and Max Werner whom he met whilst at the Hilversum Muziek Lyceum (Hilversum Music Grammar School). His first solo album (1978) was an adaptation of Le carnaval des animaux by noted French classical music composer Camille Saint-Saëns. In 1980, Ton wrote the score for the Dutch movie Spetters, featuring Rutger Hauer. His second solo album, 'Heart of the Universe' (with Chris Rainbow), came in 1984. Subsequent to Kayak, Ton became the keyboardist of Camel, a British progressive rock band. He also played several years with Earth & Fire. He also wrote almost all music for the songs in the shows of Dutch comedian Youp van 't Hek.

     
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Accordion
  • Backing Vocals
Genres
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
Heart Of The Universe on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Vergeten Lief Te Hebben on Huisje aan C by Youp van 't Hek
The Look-Out on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Waiting For The Night on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Time To Change on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Rubicon on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Departure on Virgin Grounds by Ton Scherpenzeel
Dreams on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Face The Crowd on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel
Elegy on Heart Of The Universe by Ton Scherpenzeel

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Lion's DreamTon Scherpenzeel2013Album
Waiting For The NightTon Scherpenzeel1985Single
Heart Of The UniverseTon Scherpenzeel1984Single
Heart Of The UniverseTon Scherpenzeel1984Album
The Look-OutTon Scherpenzeel featuring Chris Rainbow1984Single
FossielenTon Scherpenzeel1978Single
Le Carnaval Des AnimauxTon Scherpenzeel1978Album
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