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Four things to know: Hanson
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Hanson will take to the Chevy Court stage at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Here are four things to know about Hanson:
-American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma
-Comprised of brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac
-Best known for 1997 hit “MMMBop”
-Have sold over 16 million records worldwide
Taylor Hanson and Wife Natalie Expecting Sixth Child
Courtesy Natalie Hanson
Taylor Hanson‘s family is expanding — again!
The Hanson keyboardist and vocalist, 35, is expecting his sixth child with wife Natalie, he announced on Instagram Tuesday alongside a photo of their entire family: the parents-to-be with daughters Wilhelmina “Willa” Jane, 5½, and Penelope “Penny” Anne, 13, plus sons Viggo Moriah, 9½, River Samuel, 12 next month, and 15-year-old Jordan Ezra.
“What’s better than being a dad of five? Perhaps being a dad of six,” the longtime musician and budding photographer captioned the outdoor snapshot. “Baby Hanson coming in December and we are over the moon.”
He tells PEOPLE exclusively, “Natalie and I have always kept a love of adventure and pursuit of rich experiences at the heart of our family. There’s no greater adventure than welcoming a sixth little person to our tribe.”
Natalie posted another photo of their brood surrounded by musical instruments, captioning it, “Taylor and I are so thrilled to share the news that baby number six is coming this December! Ezra, Penny, River, Viggo and especially Wilhelmina can’t wait to be big brothers and sisters again!”
Tuesday Trivia
Taylor’s kids are the most “sleuth-y” about figuring out song meanings.
Isaac has a recurring dream about what animal?
HNET Newsletter- Aug 24, 2018
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Hear Mike Love, Hanson’s Buoyant New Rendition of Beach Boys’ ‘It’s OK’
“I loved re-recording the song with Hanson. I think they brought a great energy to it,” Love says
Mike Love has teamed with Hanson for a new rendition of the Beach Boys’ “It’s OK.”
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The Beach Boys‘ Mike Love and Hanson have teamed up for a new rendition of the Beach Boys’ “It’s OK.” The song was originally featured on their 1976 15 Big Ones album.
Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the original song climbed to Number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released. It also appeared as the B-side to “It’s Gettin’ Late” in 1985.
“The Beach Boys have a storied history with this song and the new version of ‘It’s OK’ continues this legacy,” Love said in a statement. “It’s a reminder that regardless of what’s going on in your life… get out and enjoy the summer.”
On the Michael Lloyd-produced new version of the track, the group’s buoyant harmonies capture the sun-kissed vibes of the original while adding some playful pep to the punchy new arrangement.
Their new take on “It’s OK” came about when Love and Hanson recently teamed for a forthcoming holiday project. During one of their phone conversations, Hanson noted that the song was one of their favorite tracks and the collaboration came to fruition.
“I loved re-recording the song with Hanson. I think they brought a great energy to it,” Love added. “Brothers Taylor, Zac and Isaac grew up singing harmonies like my family did and they’ve written some great songs over the years. It was a blast working together.”
Last month, the surviving Beach Boys came together for a rare interview. The Beach Boys With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was released in June.
Hanson Discuss the Power Of Their String Theory Tour and Preview ‘Reaching For the Sky’: Premiere
Jonathan Weiner
Hanson
Hanson will be most remembered for their 1997 hit “MmmBop,” a sugary pop jam sung by three prepubescent boys. But 20 years later, those who haven’t kept up with the brother trio might not realize that they’re so much more than “MmmBop” — they’re vocalists.
To help emphasize Hanson’s voices and the harmonies they’re capable of, the guys created an album called String Theory, due later this fall. Zac, Taylor and Isaac collaborated with Oscar-winning composer David Campbell to put together orchestral arrangements of their biggest songs like “MmmBop” and “This Time Around,” as well as never-before-heard tracks such as “Battle Cry” and “No Rest For The Weary.”
It’s a new way for Hanson to share their music, but more importantly, it’s a career highlight for the brothers. “After playing together for more than 25 years, we said to ourselves, ‘It’s now or never, its time to start checking things off the bucket list,’ and we did it,” Isaac tells Billboard. “It took almost two years of planning and working, but we were able to work with our dream collaborator, David Campbell.”
Though the album isn’t out yet, Hanson have been on the road playing the new arrangements on the String Theory Tour, with a handful of dates this summer before kicking into full gear in October. Amid the shows and putting the finishing touches on the album, Hanson decided to turn the unique process into a documentary.
“When you take on a project of the scale of something like String Theory, you have to turn on the cameras and make sure to show the work, because this is a once-in-a-lifetime piece of work — you will likely never do something quite like this again,” Isaac suggests. “The process of crafting the String Theory show and album is unlike anything we had done before — it is one big story about the essence of the human spirit, the struggle, the doubt and the joy of it all.”
Billboard has a first look at the first episode of the String Theory documentary, which gives fans a taste of a brand new song called “Reaching For the Sky.” The guys also discuss why they wanted to do this project, with Taylor declaring that their songs are “truly at their height” in the String Theory shows.
Tickets for the String Theory Tour are on sale now, and fans can pre-order the album here.
Check out the first episode of the String Theory documentary below.
Tuesday Trivia
Isaac would like to explore Spain – specifically Barcelona!
Which band member’s kids seem to be the most “sleuth-y” about figuring out song meanings?
HNET Newsletter- Aug 17, 2018
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Tuesday Trivia
Taylor would like to explore Egypt!
What country would Isaac like to explore?