Can't Fall in Love With You

Can't Fall In Love With You explores the journey that established music artist Derek Vanderhorst took while battling Stage 4 Head and Neck Cancer and losing his voice from severe radiation and chemo treatments. These struggles set the stage for Derek Vanderhorst’s long recovery and the return to his passion of music. His journey to reclaim and reshape his life at the age of 50 set the stage for his raw cathartic and humorous storytelling style.

Supported by his amazing friends Gabe Witcher of the punch Brothers Jimmy Paxson of the chicks and world renowned bassist Mike Valerio Derek released his first solo album Wildflower, available streaming and on CD and Vinyl.

With his album Wildflower, Derek hopes to empower and inspire others that it is never too late to find your voice: During recovery, he took stock of his life and relationships, writing over 150 songs in the process. Eleven of those songs make up Wildflower– an album which captures his extraordinary personal journey.

  • Emily Niebuhr
    Director
    The River Where Time Was Born
  • Derek Vanderhorst
    Artist
    Wildflower Album
  • Emily Niebuhr
    Cinematographer
    The River Where Time Was Born
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 17, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Emily Niebuhr