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by Friedrich Vorsthoven translation by Astrid Nolde-Gallasch Superstars in the stubble field Erwitte. The small brewing mill in the unimpressive village Schmerlecke turned into a temple for thousands of music fans this weekend: Around 2000 friends of the Schürzenjäger pilgrimaged to the large tent on the meadows at the Haarstrang on Friday night in order to see their idols from Zillertal live. On Saturday night there were yet around a thousand people more, as Chris de Burgh raised his voice. "It is wonderful to be in Erwitte near Soest for the first time": For this accentfree greeting the audience thanked him immediately with a large applause. A good-humoured Chris de Burgh captured the hearts of around 3000 concert guests in a coup de main during the night before Sunday. Hours before the vehicles pushed towards the stubble fields, ten walking minutes away from the mill. Different to the day before with the Schürzenjäger, this time people were dressed properly: Short trousers aren't hot when the smart Irishman raises his voice. The black stage with the silver metallic glowing grand piano was dived into flamboyant flood light. Only a handful of accredited photographers were allowed to set their lenses towards stage during the first three songs. His romantic, poetic homages towards women is becoming to the Irish son of a diplomate of Argentinian heritage, and show the whole talent of the artist. His "Lady In Red" alone was number one in 25 countries and is therefore one of the most sold songs. The Irishman performed over 2500 concerts. His youngest album "The Road To Freedom" combines lyrical themes with the musical plurality of our world - you are meeting Spanish, Celtic, North American and East European melodies that you recognize immediately. At the same time he designs the difficult road from war to peace. The urgent demand to make something out of one's life is integrated in his ballads which nobody else can perform as close as Chris de Burgh with his distinctive voice. His songs go under the skin. <... review continues about the Schürzenjäger concert ...> |
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