Harry Kappen – “Good Samaritans”: Rocking Against Attention-Seeking Culture
I mean if someone had said this is how our world was gonna be like, maybe a lot of people would doubted the person. But it’s quite inevitable to scroll through social media and not meet 90% of people completely obsessed with getting attention. Just look at it, from their staged selfies and fake duckfaces to endless hashtag rants, it kinda feels like half the world is spending its days begging for a few cheap likes online. But when a real crisis arises in real life, those loud online personalities usually freeze up and stare at each other like deer in headlights. That sharp contrast sits right at the heart of “Good Samaritans“, the new rock single from Dutch musician and multi-instrumentalist Harry Kappen.
The track which was taken from his album “After the Crossing” which we covered here, serves as a firm, energetic homage to the quiet heroes who step up to help others simply because it’s the right thing to do and not stand and watch, recording to post online for a some likes. This track “Good Samaritans” immediately grabs your attention right away with its bold, theatrical rock presentation with a clear nod to David Bowie. Harry recorded the track after he moved from the Netherlands to Mexico. What he did with the production is just beautiful. He kept things punchy, gave it a driving energy, and made sure everything came out ompletely organic.
And that may be all down to Harry handling all the main instruments himself, laying down a gritty rhythm guitar section, bringing in steady basslines, and a tight drum groove that gives the track that lively, room experience you don’t get these days with too much digital plugins. Then we have Mexican singer Danna Gomez joining in on the choruses, adding a bright, soaring vocal layer that elevates the whole song to a beautiful height. I love how smooth her vocals are, and the way they pair up beautifully with Harry’s expressive lead performance, creating this rich contrast against the track’s crunchy electric guitar riffs and steady rock tempo.
“Good Samaritans” takes aim at our image-obsessed culture while shining a spotlight on everyday compassion. It’s like these days, people wanna be applauded for being a decent/good human being, when basically that should be the norm, cos our human nature is what actually separate us from animals. But take a look at our world now, someone may be dying and needing help, and you’d have a whole bunch of people around and they all pulling their phones to record the misery of another man. It’s catchy, and I like how directly the lyrics poke fun at a world full of plastic smiles, filtered photos, and inflated egos.
Against all that artificial noise, the song highlights the silent helpers, the people who never trend online, never boast about their good deeds, and never ask for a trophy for being a decent human being. And those people are getting rare and rare each day. I love the song and I like the themes it explores. It carries an inspiring, thought-provoking message about what truly matters in life. Cos at the end of the day, no one will give an F about your 100k likes if you couldn’t save another person from misery and instead made mockery of them. Harry suggests that these unsung heroes are the real candidates for a Nobel Prize.
The song reminds us that real strength is not about getting maximum attention online, but having the heart to step forward when someone else is in trouble. Harry Kappen delivers a lively, thought-provoking winner with “Good Samaritans”. It combines classic Bowie-inspired rock energy with a sharp message that feels completely relevant to modern life. If you love guitar-driven rock songs that actually have something real to say, give this track a listen and make sure to be a good Samaritan today!
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