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by Zoran Gojic translation by Astrid Nolde-Gallasch Cuddly Professional Chris de Burgh as singer and "cuddler" No, you can't say that the fans of Chris de Burgh get nothing for their expensive tickets. The Irish songwriter sings all hits, talks in a relaxed mood with the audience, gets cuddles by his female admirers and even runs all across the audience rows up to the balcony. Usually stars never get that close to their fans. And in the middle of all that the 55 year old professional even takes time as a "cuddler" to help some guy called Robert with his marriage broking. Assisted by de Burgh, Robert may propose in the sold out Munich Philharmonie to a young woman called Renata - she accepted by the way. Envious people would throw in that Chris de Burgh considers no nonsense to be beneath him. But actually the man is just making a serious job. He is an entertainer since 30 years and delivers what is expected: Good mood, padded with a bit of upright cast of mind. This is and has never been musically exciting or original, but that is exactly his recipe of success. Songs like "Sight And Touch" or "Living On The Island" sound familiar and simple: like a guitar at the fireplace. Therefore it's fitting that de Burgh does without a band and is alone on stage, where he accompanies his songs either with guitar or on the piano. After all he started in small clubs and this tough school benefits him today. Charming and clever he plays with the audience. Even though it all seems very light-footed and partly improvised, it is perfectly choreographed: the harmless jokes, the hymns of praise on Munich and, to secure the final sympathies, a side swipe on George Bush. The trick is that de Burgh conveys the impression to be a normal guy who just says and does on stage what comes to his mind. It's all about feeling well. The lyrics which sometimes derail completely in their simplicity, contribute to it essentially. In simple English de Burgh tells about war, peace, understanding and love. Always vague he mentions beautiful keywords like freedom or death which don't have any meaning in the context. He superbly feigns the political and wise bard who isn't a stranger to anything human. It isn't easy to succeed with that. Insofar the concert has been a true triumph. |
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