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Thursday, October 16, 2008 

Category: Music
Hooverphonic is sad to announce you that Geike will leave the band by the end of 2008.

Alex and Raymond will definitely go on with Hooverphonic!
They are therefor looking for a new singer (male or female).
If you're interested, please send us your updated CV, as well as an MP3 and a recent picture of yourself to audition@hooverphonic.com
Taryn Belle™ lbc.
Taryn Belle

 
I TOTALLY agree with you Patrick. A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular is the BEST album. and will ALWAYS be my favorite.
=]
 
Posted by Taryn Belle™ lbc. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 5:08 PM
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Sebastian a.k.a. BeastieBas

 
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Erg jammer.. zó'n mooie stem :'(

zucht...

hoop dat ze nog wel blijft zingen...

Misschien is Lisa Gerrard een optie? Of inderdaad de zangeres van Morcheeba..?
 
Posted by Sebastian a.k.a. BeastieBas on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 4:54 PM
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Brian Trivett

 
...sound spectacular was rerecorded with geike as vocals....
 
Posted by Brian Trivett on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 2:13 PM
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Mąяγ {βąъγ©ąκ℮s}

 
Nooooooooooo!!!! So sad. But I second what Patrick said - bring Liesje back!
 
Posted by Mąяγ {βąъγ©ąκ℮s} on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:18 PM
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Mąяγ {βąъγ©ąκ℮s}

 
In case Liesje is not interested...I had an interesting thought. How about Skye Edwards, formerly of Morcheeba?
 
Posted by Mąяγ {βąъγ©ąκ℮s} on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 11:47 PM
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Treeline

 
awwh, what a shame, I loved her voice

but that's life,

and choose carefully!!! (as long she it doesn't go all cheesey, over dramatic or have too much of an odd accent...) I'll be happy whatever happens, as long as the music goes on
 
Posted by Treeline on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 11:33 PM
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Frаn גיל
Francisco Ramírez

 
:*(
 
Posted by Frаn גיל on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 12:30 AM
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HE'S A KILLER! A KILLER!

 
i agree. liesje needs to return.
 
Posted by HE'S A KILLER! A KILLER! on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 1:14 AM
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Gina-Marie

 
not to be a follower, but I agree also. Either that, or let me sing;)
 
Posted by Gina-Marie on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 1:54 AM
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Jose

 
hope you guys bring back the original chick. she was great. he second girl was awesome to but i think the original's vocals went better with the music played. either way looking forward to what you guys do!!
 
Posted by Jose on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 2:08 AM
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Mi Chiamo Ryan

 
I am absolutely and utterly heartbroken by this development. However, I wish Geike the best of luck and success in her future endeavors. I know Alex and Raymond will find someone stellar to step in for her. But that individual is going to have some pretty big shoes to fill. I must say, a lot of music acts don't last this long and we were tremendously lucky to have Geike's beautiful voice brightening our lives through Hooverphonic for the last decade. Where has the time gone?
The music they have released over the years has touched my life in a way that transcends mere words. While I am deeply saddened by this news, I believe it is a testament to how Hooverphonic has touched my life. Good luck guys.
 
Posted by Mi Chiamo Ryan on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 3:18 AM
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n./N/_

 
i remember that tour. i saw them when they played the mayan in los angeles. it was amazing. geike was gorgeous in her black leather skirt & corset. & sounded awesome. fun times!
 
Posted by n./N/_ on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 5:39 AM
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aneb

 
shit happens
 
Posted by aneb on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:23 AM
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AspYdE

 
I'm sad, I love Geike's voice! But hope the best for her solo's and also 4 hooverhponic... I like two good singers as Kelli ali ( ex sneaker pimps) and Lou Rhoder (ex lamb) :)
 
Posted by AspYdE on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 12:34 PM
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A Boy And a Radio

 
Really really sad new...I just hope you'll find a talentful singer as Geike. :(
 
Posted by A Boy And a Radio on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 6:23 PM
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Pawel Lopatka

 
Dear Hooverphonic,

I am so very sorry Geike is leaving . . . Lost for words, completely. She's my favourite female singer ever.

Regards,
 
Posted by Pawel Lopatka on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 6:25 PM
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Eddie

 
Your music is awesome.
You don't need a singer :)))))
 
Posted by Eddie on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 6:59 PM
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Billy Rivera

 
I'm not sure what CV stands for?! Can someone please help me...
 
Posted by Billy Rivera on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 7:16 PM
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Heather

 
CV is what the rest of the word uses for a Resume. It is an abbreviation for the Curriculum Vitae.
 
Posted by Heather on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 9:25 PM
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Arame

 
Zo spijtig, ze heeft immers zo'n zalige en gevoelige stem, ik droom helemaal weg bij de muziek, hopelijk blijft het even speciaal zelfs met een nieuwe zangeres of zanger
 
Posted by Arame on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 8:44 PM
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Heather

 
I am very sorry to see Gaike go! How about Melissa Kaplan as a replacement? Lead singer of Splashdown (my second favorite group until they split up in the early '00s) Boston, MA in the US. She is now releasing music under the name of Universal Hall Pass Los Angeles. Her music actually reminds me of some of your earlier CDs. Here's link to Universal Hall Pass on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/universalhallpass and a link to Splashdown on myspace:http://www.myspace.com/splashdowntheband.

Best of luck with the search!
 
Posted by Heather on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 9:12 PM
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Arrogant Bastard
Christian Mott

 
Can I say I thought Gieke was the best thing to happen to your group? I thought she was better than her predecessor as well. I still get people hooked on your stuff with The Magnificent Tree, and will continue to have your music on my profile.

Gieke, come back...
 
Posted by Arrogant Bastard on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 11:51 PM
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Absolution.

 
Oh no =/ I really loved her voice... she was so amazing. =( But I'm sure you'll find another good singer. We'll all miss you, Geike :(
 
Posted by Absolution. on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 1:51 PM
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Ziggy

 
Bolt of lightning couldn't hit me harder :( She made me love the band when I saw the Mad About You video, I had a small talk with her after the only gig I could visit.... Well maybe things should change but it makes me really sad.
Can you tell us what is she gonna do after she leaves the band? :) Is she going solo? Or just tired? What happened?
 
Posted by Ziggy on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 2:12 PM
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~Marieke~

 
sucks :(
 
Posted by ~Marieke~ on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 10:24 PM
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lostsleuth
jean-luc Huzet

 
that is sad really sad LUNASCAPE'S singer could be ok !!!!
 
Posted by lostsleuth on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 10:18 PM
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GOLDMUND

 
it can't be true, Geike is leaving? she will break millions of hearts out there in hooverphonic land... like mine! : (.....
 
Posted by GOLDMUND on Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 9:30 PM
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Brian Trivett

 
one day yall can do a reunion tour like genesis.
 
Posted by Brian Trivett on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 7:40 AM
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Brian Trivett

 
do musicians know millions of other musicians????
Is Geike gonna go on to make millions of dollars like phill collins? maybe yall shouldnt have held her back. yall should check with armin johnert if yall r seriously looking. he must know singers. yall must already know 100's of singers
 
Posted by Brian Trivett on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 2:12 PM
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Andryo

 
This announcement is like a knife on my chest.

I'm not dismissing the others from the band, but... for so many years Geike has been the image and the voice of the band, and it's kinda impossible for me to listen to Hooverphonic withouth her. But I hope the best for the band and also Geike in her solo carreer and my wishes that you all will find a great vocalist such as Geike to fill such a noble part of the band.
 
Posted by Andryo on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 10:07 PM
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D

 
this blows-but guys, do be careful about the replacement-to figure out what i mean, look at how well things went for the sneaker pimps after kelly dayton left-and quite frankly, how things have gone for morcheeba after skye edwards left. i well realize that the lead singer is not the whole band, but the singer is the voice of the band, and the voice(s) of this band have been outstanding-i agree with the other sentiments expressed here-ask suzanina if she would return. but i do want to thank geike for her amazing contribution to the fabulous music that we have been given over the years-continued success to all of you.....
 
Posted by D on Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 6:47 PM
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Efrat Darky

 
Hi

My Name is Efrat Darky
I'm a singer from Tel Aviv.

I love your music.

i am about to send you an E- mail.

Cheers
Efrat Darky
 
Posted by Efrat Darky on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 1:20 PM
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Hocus Phocus

 
Both Geike and Liesje were very awesome ihope y'all accept nothing less than the best
 
Posted by Hocus Phocus on Monday, December 01, 2008 - 10:20 PM
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Nmesh

 
I'll put in my 2 cents as a huge fan since '96.
Leisje, please!
 
Posted by Nmesh on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 11:10 PM
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yuki
yuki kaneko

 
Hi,

I've been a fan of Hooverphonic since high school, and your music has gotten me through the most emotional and tumultuous times in my life. I'm very sad to hear about this, but as long as the true spirit of Hooverphonic continues I think it'll be okay. Your music has always stood out from the rest, and I'll always consider you my all-time favorite artists.

My husband and I danced to "Mad About You" at our wedding...it was our first dance. Then, when we were in Salzburg for our honeymoon (all the way from Seattle, WA) we happened upon a poster. You guys were on tour there, and we had no idea! We couldn't have planned it better. So, we went to the Rock House to see the performance and cheered along with all 30-ish other people in the crowd. What an amazing experience...it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

I'm embarassed to say that I got a bit teary at the concert when some of my favorite songs were played. We were front and center, and I just couldn't believe it was actually happening. Now I'm especially glad that we got to see you in person before this happened (it was in May '08).

Good luck to all of you, especially Geike. Please continue to produce the music that has inspired and consoled me so many times.
 
Posted by yuki on Saturday, December 27, 2008 - 5:49 AM
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sandmoon

 
hooverphonic really rocks... both your previous singers were awesome... if u havent found anyone, i wish u good luck ;-)
otherwise there is always sandmoon ;-)
 
Posted by sandmoon on Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 11:58 PM
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PandaCore
Lyske Bruyninckx

 
Jammer dat geike weggaat
Het zal anders zijn
Ik wens geike nog veel geluk en ik hoop dat jullie een nieuwe zanger(es) vinden die even goed is
 
Posted by PandaCore on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 6:15 PM
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Steve
Steve Scobey

 
Alex and Raymond I am glad that you are continuing, Geike will be missed I have enjoyed her sound and her vocals very much. I hope that you find another female singer like Liesje or Geike. Your beats and there vocals make the best combo. I really love all the albums, but my favorite has to be Blue Wonder Powder Milk. But again I have to say please keep up the GREAT work!!! and find another butterfly to sing her way into our hearts.....
 
Posted by Steve on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 1:26 AM
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Steven Hurst
Steven Hurst

 
Geike will be missed.. i enjoyed reviewing the last two albums.. I think her voice has only got stronger, but then the song writing has also got stronger as has the sound of each album... Sorry for Sound Spectacular fans.. I think Geike was dimensionally better.


I see someone suggested Skye from Morcheeba.. Hell! i would suggest the new little Fench lady they have using! She is fabulous!
 
Posted by Steven Hurst on Monday, February 16, 2009 - 2:37 PM
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Ringo the Rake

 
I loved Geike! The Geike era of Hooverphonic was the best, the music got better definitely. It got much more multi dimensional, it was brilliant.
I will follow Geike & her new career, but I will still follow Hooverphonic as well:)
 
Posted by Ringo the Rake on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 8:27 PM
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Kandice
Kandice Purpura

 
That sucks! =(





I do have to agree with Patrick and Taryn. A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular is the BEST album!! I cannot even tell you the countless times I've listen to it.
I turn all my friends onto them with THAT album!





=)



 
Posted by Kandice on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 12:11 PM
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Holly

 
it's very interesting to me, to hear how many ppl still "want" Liesje to sing again in the band. it will be highly unlikely, i imagine, as her life has changed so? yeah. it's also curious as to why Geike left, tho we may never know that, either. Singers. Singers. "i think i'm falling in love w/the singer..."



There never ever ever EVAH be anything like the first release. "...Stereophonic Sound Spectacular" is pretty amazing, but they all are, really b/c ov who wrote the songs and the music.

 
Posted by Holly on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 6:16 AM
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Hooverphonic

 
I did.

Alex Callier

 
Posted by Hooverphonic on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 8:59 AM
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Holly

 
Ov courpse yoo did.
i know that; everyone
probably knows that.
 
Posted by Holly on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 3:36 AM
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BRITTB☮NES

 
Ik vind dit echt echt spijtig !
Haar stem had echt iets apart

 
Posted by BRITTB☮NES on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 7:40 PM
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Xenia

 

I’m so sorry to hear that Geike has left Hooverphonic. She was an amazing singer.

If you haven’t found a new singer yet, then check out my music here on myspace :0)

http://www.myspace.com/xeniachristensen

 

 


 
Posted by Xenia on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 9:55 AM
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Christiaan
Christiaan T.

 
If only i could sing... I hope you can find a new singer soon so you can produce more great music. thanks for the add.

 
Posted by Christiaan on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 3:08 PM
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Sweet Gum Tree

 
Oh my, wouldn't Tessa De Block be perfect for the job (hurts me to say so, but to be honest, she's got what it takes to please the fans, including myself... or should I shave and wear a blonde wig ?)...
All the best, guys !
Lots of love from France,
Arno

 
Posted by Sweet Gum Tree on Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 3:21 PM
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