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German Contemporary Music (bands, singers, etc..)www.herbertgroenemeyer.deHerbert Groenemeyer has been Germany's most acknowledged song-writer and musician for almost 2 decades now. He has released a large number of albums which were all big sellers as well as acclaimed master-pieces. Groenemeyer started out as an actor in the first place, but while working on a score for a film he discovered his love for popular music. His influences are various, rock, classic music, or even Eastern elements have made it into his worthwhile compositions. Groenemeyer in concert is a blast Ð his voice is quite distinct from many other singers, therefore the personal notion he offers to any of his songs becomes even more spectacular when performed live. A CD-DVD compilation was released recently which features a concert he gave last year in the fall. www.bademeister.de This is the link that takes you to Germany's funniest punk band: Die Ärzte. This trio of unique people was formed in the early 80's (right after punk had emanated in England), the band's founding members Bela B. and Farin Urlaub still being the landmark of this band. South American Rodrigo Gonzales was recruited several years ago. Anyway, die Ärzte refer to themselves as the best band in the whole wide world, which they have proved to be on various albums, their most recent release being published only months ago. This band is well-known for a number of very catchy tunes with highly controversial lyrics. The fun part is that these guys reflect on a certain popular mood or notion and add a very witty ironic twist to it. This was demonstrated by their latest single which was a huge hit only months ago. www.rosenstolz.de This is a rather interesting duo of performers that has been in Germany's music business for about a decade now. Their tunes are very melodic, the two band members are exotic and flamboyant self-fashionists. Their popularity has been increasing over the years, their latest release being a smash hit in the German charts these weeks. www.alphaville.de The pioneers of cynth sound in Germany, Alphaville, belonged to the biggest acts during the mid 1980's. Their songs were played everywhere, their first album was released in the U.S. instantly. Ever since the group's core members split about a decade ago, various artists have participated in the Alphaville project, although their biggest success, seemingly, belongs to the past. www.udolindenberg.de This musician has been a unique performer over 30 years now. Lindenberg is a controversial artist who does not fit into any musical category. He has written punk music, ballads, progressive rock pieces, as well as very easy to remember piano tunes. Lindenberg has engaged himself in various political discussions, his commitment has attributed to point at misconditions or incontinuities. Classic German musicwww.bach.de This page covers the life and work of one of the world's greatest composers and musicians. Bach's rather unspectacular career during his life-time did not become recognized until after his death. Ever since the rediscovery of Bach's sublime musical talents, his oratorios, fugues, organ works, etc. belong to the finest the German Baroque period every produced. www.beethoven.de Following the zenith of German music in the 18th century, Beethoven's work is covered on this highly recommendable link. The extravagant and brilliant composer changed the notion of dramatic perception in music drastically, offering a unique symbiosis between political history and artful reflection. |
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