SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR - A Suburban Philosophy

A short guide to living your best life.

Sportsman Of The Year - A Suburban Philosophy is Jan Hellriegel's 4th studio album, with a unique twist: it is also a beautifully produced book with photos and 12 chapters based on the new songs. She describes Sportsman of the Year as a ‘musical in a book’. The book grew out of her album project when Jan realised the songs were taking a more philosophical, personal direction. She decided to share some stories in parallel with the music, each informed by the other. Includes access to high quality music files. Jan says Sportsman of the Year is about finally arriving at a place where she can look back at failures, disappointments and rejections with a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that without them she wouldn't be doing what she is today. It is about following your dreams, and never giving up.

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The Author

Jan Hellriegel is a New Zealand songwriter, performer, producer, music publisher, business owner, mother, and now, author. She is also a passionate advocate for local music artists and the protection of their works and rights, and a noted music copyright expert. Jan was working on her 4th studio album Sportsman Of The Year when she realised that the thematic material could not be contained by 4 minute songs. So she wrote a bit more. This is her first book.

Sportsman Of The Year - A Suburban Philosophy (Book)

Written by Jan Hellriegel

12 Chapters each corresponding with a song off the album. Includes: Full Album Credits.

All Lyrics reprinted courtesy of Songbroker.

All photographs and quotes by Jan Hellriegel except where indicated.

Graphic design and book layout by Katie Kerr

Proofreading and Editing Carolyn D'Ath Prove Me Write

Production Partner Soar Print

Printed and Bound in New Zealand by Soar Print

First Printing 2019

www.janhellriegel.com

www.songbroker.nz

ISBN 978-0-473-46197-3

198 x 129 mm , 220 pages

Category: Music Wellbeing Philosophy

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SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR - A Suburban Philosophy (Book with music) written by Jan Hellriegel

Ok something is happening… everywhere I went this morning… people smiled at me and said ‘good morning’ … either the universe has my back or I had bird poop in my hair 🤣🤣🤣🦆🐓🦅🦃🦜🦉🐧🐤🐦🦤🐦‍⬛🦩🦢#waves from #itsmysin #goodtimes #musicmaker #livingmybestlife

Who had idea that city living was a good idea? I think I would like to go bush… off grid… learn how to grow my own verges…how about you? 🤣🤣🤣

New thumbnail. For what? The answer is a question. The question is; do I have enough courage to do what I am about to do… ❤️🌺🌸🌼🌞 fortune favours the brave as I understand it… so follow my youtube page…and hopefully I will cross the great divide. #knowledgeiscreativefreedom #ideas #creativeideas #artistlife #livingyourbestlife search YouTube Jan Hellriegel…. As I understand it there is only one me …

An evolution of beauty. #flowers #magic #simple #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #flowers🌸 #garden #gardenlove

❤️🌺🌸🌼That was a very productive weekend. Shipping out today: tee shirts, books, vinyl, cds, letters and other goodies. That is what happens when you join the 5am club. This may be the best time for me, ever… mind you, today is the only day we are promised. That I tend to remember with gratitude now… and waste not one minute. Have a wonderful week and if you are receiving one of these parcels or letters… thank you. ❤️❤️❤️ Jan Hellriegel Music & Words

There is something about crystal and flowers that I find calming x from the garden and crystal courtesy of a garage sale and the previous owner xx have a wonderful day xx #crystal #flowers #thankyou❤️

A totally fun show at Artworks Oneroa. Enjoyed it so much. And the people there were just awesome. Thank you for the warm reception. I opened for #spacewaltz who were outstanding :) A good night in the scheme of things. #grateful for the gig. #thankyou for having me xxx 🌺🌸🌼🌞#waihekeisland

When the fog lifts … hello sunshine. Hello indeed. #fog #trees #journey #gratitude #thankyou #geraldine #tremble

It’s the end of the financial year… and I have filed receipts and balanced the books. Everything is in its place. Feels awesome. Clearing the decks ready for a new tomorrow x

The office today. Magic. #work #nature #workoutmotivation #worklifebalance

It has been awhile since I could really see the colours of the morning and be convinced that no matter what the day might bring it would still be most excellent. But I can again. And today we had some great news for our wee music publishing company. Songbroker Music Publishing which made a lot of people happy. Just goes to show…appreciating the little things sure helps the big things take care of themselves. Thank you 1000 x thank you xxx I’m back …

❤️Please find 'Sportsman of The Year'. The song was used as a soundtrack to a short film. Thank you Faith Ward what a great job you and your team did. I love it. 🏆📣🍭Credits below; About the film: This story came about because I wanted to pay homage to the kitchen sink realism (or “British New Wave”) movement, which told stories of working class people in the 1950s-1960s. Most of the stories from this movement focus on the archetypal “angry young man” protagonist. Inspired by the themes of the “Sportsman of the Year” song/album, I wanted the narrative to centre around his mother, who represents how ageing women are viewed by society. She is equally fed up with working class life, as she bleakly watches her son pursue his passions, while being haunted by her own missed opportunities to pursue hers. Subverting the “kitchen sink realism” archetypes (and giving it a bit of a suburban Kiwi twist!) makes this story what I’d consider… an “anti kitchen sink drama.” - Faith Ward (director) FILM CREDITS Produced by Brian Gill Directed by Faith Ward Cinematography and editing by Brian Gill and Faith Ward Story by Faith Ward Production assistant: Rory Janssen, Tiarnan Breeze Stunt coordinator: Bryn Jeffries Starring: Trudie Smith as “Mother,” Tony Bosch as “Son,” Rory Janssen, Bryn Jeffries, Cameron Fox, Milo Golledge, Skylar Stevens, Lily Loveridge, Sophia Kirkwood-Smith, Kate Bermingham, Faith Ward https://youtu.be/GuLJAX4tuYs

Swimming in the Auckland air. #aucklandweather #tāmakimakaurau #rain #weatherbomb #staysafe

I dunno… this is just kind of perfect to me. #sunflower #sunflowers🌻 #perfect

My new friend from #farawaynz x

Found some size 4XL shorts while cleaning out the cupboard. No idea where they came from. But they are my new favourite. “When life gives you a 4XL make a skort.” Have a very Happy New Year everyone. Xx #happynewyear #skort #life #lemons

From the garden. A beautiful day x hope you had one too x #christmasdecorations

I had the weirdest day. In a good way. Welcome to my creative sphere. Xxx #magical #writing #musician #oils #stamps #inkpen #nomakeupselfie

Showtime @spacemaude @kaela_mus @mahoneyharris @blpltd @thewallaceartscentre

Have found the black hole in space, just down tha road … #flowers #textures #colour #gardenlove

The Music

ALBUM CREDITS:

Sportsman Of The Year

All songs written by Jan Hellriegel except: So Happy written by Wayne Bell & Jan Hellriegel and For The Love of Glory written by Jan Hellriegel & Martin Brown

Produced by Wayne Bell

Engineered by Oliver Harmer at The Lab, Auckland, New Zealand

Mixed by Daniel Denholm, Point Blank Studios, Sydney, Australia

Mastered at the Lab by Oliver Harmer

All songs performed by Jan Hellriegel