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Reinhard Mey

Posted by Volker in personal on July 23, 2008

Dieses ist mehr fuer die deutsche Fraktion – for the Germans mainly.

My confession: Since I was about 10 years old I copied tapes from my auntie or bought cassettes (if anyone remembers what they look like) or nowadays I transfer my CDs to MP3 for my phone. Yes, I still do not have an ipod and I am not sure if my phone just does the same job for me.

Reinhard Mey is a German “Liedermacher” – text writer, chansonist, folklore musician? Not sure if you can or would like to translate it. His songs, mey favourite ones are from the 70ies and 80ies, covering everyday life and life like it used to be in the good old days. Songs like “Musik von Hand gemacht” / “music made by hand” – meaning not using electronical guitars and any additional help, are showing that sometimes the good old fashioned way of making music and relating back to the basics are the way forward.

Not many people understand that for me, listening to Reinhard Mey, makes me feel relaxed and taken to another world of my own. A world where I can think of the good old times, no stress, no blackberry, no tube, no overcrowding.

My love goes that far that I bought my most favourite albums on Vinyl, getting the right feel for the music.

You might think I am mad, and maybe I am, but, even Volker is a fan of something – passion for Ballueder ;-)

Have a good day.

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