Henry Van Den Hoogen
There has always been this sense of wonder, of anticipation in opening a new CD or mp3 file and discovering what’s inside. It’s like “opening a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” (Yes, every bio needs a Forest Gump reference, doesn’t it?) Henry Van Den Hoogen has been surrounded by music all of his life. His father had him listen to everything from country legend Hank Snow to marches by Johann Strauss and everything in between (I couldn’t get away - there were radios in every room of the house). He spent countless hours doing homework with headphones on. (My mother still can’t believe I make a living from listening to music.)
He had the good fortune to start his career as assistant music director at 680 CFTR in Toronto, then a Top 40 powerhouse that became one of the most listened to radio stations in Canada. From there, MIX 96 in Montreal as music director, and seeking new musical perspectives, joined Sony Music Canada as Promotions Representative for Montreal and Ottawa.
When Galaxie began, he was asked to create Hit List, and with the opportunity to program a channel with no restrictions, no announcers, no commercials, just music – it was a dream come true. (I get to open a new box of chocolates every day!) Today, his musical tastes go from Melody Gardot to Sean Kingston to Muse and absolutely everything in between. (I stay away from the Strauss marches now).
There’s no better way to describe this channel than alternative music that appeals to adults. Alternative in the sense of not top 40, and not your usual pop.
For some light, relaxed, cheerful melody in the background, tune in to the best in easy listening music by popular artists James Last, Ferrante & Teicher, James Galway, the Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Bread, and more.
Polyester, platforms, Studio 54, flower power and all the outrageousness of the 70’s. Flashback to one of the most explosive decades of music history and relive Boogie Nights, Motown, Woodstock and more of the best moments of 1968 to 1978.
?Get the latest and the hottest chart-topping hits from Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Mumford and Sons, Katy Perry and much more.
Let this be the soundtrack to any great party. No digging through your collection, no DJ playing their favourites.
Give in to your romantic and sentimental nature with the best in pop adult contemporary music, featuring hitmakers like Céline Dion, Faith Hill, etc.
Get lost in the sensual, mellow rhythm of contemporary soul and R&B music, with songs from the likes of Barry White, Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass.
