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With a voice compared to Ed Sheeran or a young Sting, a sound akin to a new-school Peter Gabriel, Beck, Manu Chao and Michael Franti, and a look compared to Harry Connick Jr., Oakland, California raised HYIM clearly brings the uplifting vibes to the masses through recordings and his epic live shows. When you see him perform, this world traveled singer-songwriter makes mind-blowing live loops on percussion instruments and his guitar. Without a doubt, it is the piano, his original passion, and for which Yamaha sponsored the artist, that is the foundation of this artist’s gift. HYIM is a healer through and through, as he is a licensed therapist (MFT – Marriage and Family Therapist). He has worked with youth in numerous settings (juvenile hall, foster care, addiction, etc). When not healing others behind the scenes or during a live show, HYIM is a producer, activist and continues to write and record his music to share with the world.
“HYIM is a formidable talent…spellbinding.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“An emerging talent worthy of the designation of world musician”
–Village Voice Media, New York City
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“HYIM is a formidable talent…spellbinding.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“An emerging talent worthy of the designation of world musician”
–Village Voice Media, New York City
HYIM’s pop-world-fusion music is the vehicle for his message – peace, joy, evolve. HYIM’s father, who started teaching HYIM piano at the age of three, was shot and killed when HYIM was only ten years old. It is this tragic moment that inspired HYIM, to create such powerful, visionary music. Oakland California raised, HYIM’s diverse musical influences include Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Chopin, Bob Dylan, Eddie Palmieri, Chris Martin/Coldplay and of course, his Dad. When you see him perform, this world-traveled singer-songwriter makes mind-blowing live loops on percussion instruments and his guitar. Without a doubt, it is the piano, his original passion and for which Yamaha sponsored HYIM, that is the foundation of this artist’s gift. With a voice compared to Ed Sheeran or a young Sting, a sound akin to a new-school Peter Gabriel, Beck, Manu Chao and Michael Franti, and a look compared to Harry Connick Jr., HYIM clearly brings the uplifting vibes to the masses through recordings and his epic live shows. HYIM is a healer through and through, as he is a licensed therapist (MFT – Marriage and Family Therapist). He holds both a Masters in Psychology and has worked with youth in numerous settings (juvenile hall, foster care, addiction, etc) and is certified as a Reiki practitioner doing body and energy work on those in need. When not healing others behind the scenes or during a live show, HYIM is a producer, activist and continues to write and record his music to share with the world.
Accomplishments/Accolades
*Produced, composed, mixed, engineered and released four albums to date:
“Let Out A Little Peace”
“Hyim and The Fat Foakland Orchestra”
“Sex In The Morning”
“Love Songs in Times of War Volume 1”
*Two-time KFOG Radio Local Scene Artist
*Two-time Hollywood Music In Media Awards Nominee
*Composed original music for the HEIST film DVD release
*Two-time Oakland Indie Awards Nominee/Finalist
*Scored short film, Lorentanos, featured in the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
*Scored short film for the United Nations Foundation
*Produced children’s album (((((WHICH SOLD OVER 20,000 COPIES))))
*Performed with band, Hyim and The Fat Foakland Orchestra, for the 60th Annual Stern Grove Festival, San Francisco
*Invited to perform in Poland for Memory and Tolerance Weekend
*Volunteer Performer for Bread and Roses
*”Change A Come” selected for UC Berkeley Caltopia compilation CD
*Selected for the San Francisco Chronicle Local Bands Channel
*Yamaha Sponsored Artist
*California Music Awards Nominee
*HeadCount Emerging Artist
*Annual Daniel Pearl Music Days Show
*Scored Two Birds, a short film for International Latino Film Festival 2006
*Scored La Cita, short film
*”Evolution” licensed by PricewaterhouseCoopers UK
*Performed at the San Francisco Weekly Music Awards
*”Let Out A Little Peace” featured on the SF Weekly Music Awards CD
*Composed song with school children for the Bill Graham Foundation’s Literacy Through Music Program (“Hyim’s Happy Birthday!”)
*”Let Out A Little Peace” in the Top Ten for vocal, songwriting and production in The Recording Academy’s Demo Derby
*2-page Spotlight feature in Phish Issue of Relix magazine
*”Hyim and The Fat Foakland Orchestra” listed in New Times Publications across the country for Top 10 Best Albums of 2005
*Member ASCAP
*Member The Recording Academy
*Hyim—Hebrew for “life”— creates a pendulum of styles and feelings, swinging between sunny mento rhythms, spiraling Cuban son, urgent hip-hop manifestos, and pensive balladry—quite a sweeping achievement! Hyim’s music holds a rare gravity…and it is clear that he possesses a grand vision. Relix Magazine
*Hyim is a formidable talent…a hippie child who grew up hip-hop, his music smoothly assimilates such disparate sources as Jamaican reggae, Cuban son, Brazilian rhythms, Mediterranean beats and urban DJ techniques. Spellbinding. Joel Selvin, SF Chronicle
*An emerging talent worthy of the designation of world musician. Village Voice Media, NYC
*The ever-evolving eclectic maestro. The Forward, New York
*San Francisco singer/keyboardist/guitarist Hyim and band (percussion and horn section) generate good-vibe energy to suggest that they are an act to be experienced in a live setting, where they truly connect with an audience. Music Connection
*I am appreciating the music, the vocals, the creative, flowing
lyrics, and the positive intention and social change vision
effortlessly included in HYIM’s work. DeliRadio.com (now MAGNIFI)
*HYIM’s music is so fresh, complex, yet so easy to understand. Brilliant! Joel M. Quigley, Artist Relations House Band Wines
*Sunset SF presents a rare free show with Bay Area treasure HYIM! (now HUSH Concerts)
