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A.L.E.X. – All lies excused with ecstasy
Shortly before Christmas, I release one of my most challenging songs ever. “A.L.E.X.” is both a name and an acronym for “all lies excused with ecstasy”. It’s an orchestral pop ballad about a young man, who gave up all hope and ended up badly. Not only the lyrics are challenging, it’s the whole song…
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Are songwriters influenced by the music they hear?
Lots of musicians and songwriters are being asked which kind of music they listen to. But sometimes, the taste does not match the music they perform. How can songwriters write something unique though they are influenced by other songwriters? A discussion on songwriting and influences.
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Promises – A song about empty promises
Everybody has that particular friend or acquaintance who wants to keep deadlines, bring stuff back, or become a better person. But these people never learn. Shall we go along with them, or is it better to walk away? “Promises” is a pop rock song about a relationship with someone who is not able to keep his*her promises.
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“Weight” off your shoulders
“Weight” is just completely the opposite of my songwriting. Say hello to a positive and bold piece of modern pop music. I’d rather say it’s a mix of pop, rock, r’n’b and trap. Its sound is as unusual and fresh like its background story.
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10 albums that influenced me
Some weeks ago, people asked me about my musical influences and I realized, that I never spoke about them openly. As multi-genre composer and songwriter, it’s quite obvious, that my taste of music is quite diverse. Every album I bought has its own story. Some artists influence me directly, some other only in certain stages. I’d like to show you 10 albums that influenced my art and music.
