Songbroker Welcomes Harry Harallambi

Songbroker is very pleased to welcome drummer and founding member of The Dance Exponents/Exponents, Harry Harallambi to the fold.

After more than 40 years of drumming in one of the country's most successful bands, a Hall of Fame induction, a TV movie, documentary, bathroom walls full of gold records and rubbing shoulders with the likes of David Bowie and The Rolling Stones... Harry has embarked on a solo career as Harry & The Uninvited.

Harry has just released his first solo single, ‘Be Kind’.

Now in his late 50s, Harry recorded the track in his home studio in 2021 during the depths of New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdowns

‘Be Kind’ is written, produced and performed by Harry, with vocals by Robbie McColluch.

After more than 40 years as a drummer... Harry felt that it might be a good time to learn music.

“Counting to four has its limitations,” says Harry. “So I’ve been teaching myself piano, guitar and how to sing, with a little help and encouragement from my musical buddies”.

“The result is ‘Be Kind’, a song for animals,” says Harry, an ardent animal lover whose large Ohakune property has become a home for numerous rescued companion and farm animals over the years. “They don’t have a voice, but perhaps I can give them a song.”

Turangi Maori, Robbie McColluch, sang on the track. The pair are good friends who met through a shared love of skateboarding.

“Robbie wasn’t meant to be on the song. I sent him an early version with me singing in my low Lenoard Cohen style, seeking his opinion. He replied with his beautiful voice and Maori strum. I was sold”.