Music from Germany – Richard Wagner

Wilhelm Richard Wagner (born May 22, 1813 in Leipzig, † 13 February 1883 in Venice) was a German composer, playwright, poet, writer, theater director and conductor. With his music dramas, he is considered one of the greatest innovators of European music in the 19th century.

Today is his 200th brithday

the Opening of “Lohengrin

the Ride of the Valkyries

 

Music from Germany – Schiller

Schiller is awesome!! My Name is Christopher von Deyhlen – and i am Schiller ! 10 words he always uses in his concerts to introduce himself. CvD is a musician from Germany working since 1998 under his alterego Schiller. Inspired by electronic music like tangerine dreams , Kraftwerk and Jean-Michel Jarre he produces “global pop” according to the music press. Listen to “Schiller”:

Music from Germany – KlangKuenstler

Michael Korb alias KlangKuenstler is a bavarian electronic music producer. Listen to his latest song “Barfuß auf Wolken”, a great one!

Music from Germany – Schiller

My Name is Christopher von Deyhlen – and i am Schiller ! 10 words he always uses in his concerts to introduce himself. CvD is a musician from Germany working since 1998 under his alterego Schiller. Inspired by electronic music like tangerine dreams , Kraftwerk and Jean-Michel Jarre he produces “global pop” according to the music press. Listen to his great relaxed song “Lichtblick”:

Music from Germany – City

City is a german band, formed in 1972 in eastern Berlin in the DDR. The had a great success with their nice piece “Am Fenster”, in 1977:

Music from Germany – Hanna Hansen, David Puentez

Hanna Hansen and David Puentez are two german DJs from Cologne, known for their nice mixes. Listen to their mix “Lovers” featuring Errol Reid, and start dancing ;)

Music from Germany – Thomas Azier

Thomas Azier is an electronic-pop artist based in Berlin.  Early in 2012 he released his debut EP Hylas 001 featuring the single “Red Eyes”, a live favorite of audiences across Europe and the United States. In October he released a 2nd EP Hylas 002, and contains the this single “Angelene”.  Azier wrote and produced all of the songs himself, with only help from co-producer and sound designer Robin Hunt. During an extensive tour in 2012 Thomas presented his new material live on stage, while also supporting Woodkid on several live dates. The 24-year old multi-instrumentalist is now working on his biggest project yet; his debut album. The third part within the Hylas trilogy, due out in the late 2013.

Music from Germany – Fools Garden

Fools Garden, formed in 1991, is a german indie rock and pop band from Pforzheim. Listen to their classic “Lemon Tree”, one of my favourite songs ever!