HARLEM NIGHTS who's name is Arno Harlemmer started in the early 90s, with just a Casio SK1 toy sampler, tuning sampled sounds with a screwdriver into the keyboard, overdubbing cassette tapes to compose tracks. Nowadays it's an all analog synthesizer studio, cooperating with various professional artists and labels.
In the past Arno has gone anywhere from classical music composition to speedrock, from experimental to acidhouse, nowadays Arno focus's on early eighties Electro and Disco. Dance and funk are his roots; as a kid he was touched by the vibe of early 80s synthesizer music from Ultravox, Patrick Cowley and other electro artists. Arno rediscovered the works of bands like Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix Experience and The Beatles later, playing with songs on an 1880 Kuyper piano, focusing on their compositional techniques and tricks. He learned to play drums by renowned Hans Cleuver from 60s-70s rock band Focus.
Arno has been getting a lot of attention on his Youtube channel doing remakes of classic Electro, Disco and House tracks with his collection of classic analog synths and drum machines. Being very talented at drum programming Arno also has been selling beatloops released with Zenhiser in Australia. For more info on Harlem Nights check out Arno's website at www.harlemnightsmusic.com and his Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/user/harlemnightsmusic