BRÖNNER TILL: CHRISTMAS 1CD

Relevant art is always a reflection of its time and the circumstances in which it is created. On "Christmas", Till Brönner succeeds in creating a unique blend of topicality and timelessness. "The past few months have shown us all," explains Brönner, "what is really important in life. We wanted to translate this realization into music. Life is slowly returning to a certain normality, in which small celebrations in the closest of circles are finally possible again. After this special year, we deliberately decided against an album with bombastic, overloaded cover versions for lavish celebrations, but instead tried to create a special, almost intimate Christmas atmosphere with a small ensemble."

On "Christmas", Till Brönner covers a stylistic range from German Christmas classics such as "Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier" to thoughtful pop moments such as the touching cover of George Michael's "Jesus To A Child" and elegant, laid-back late-night remakes of American evergreens such as "Jingle Bells" or "Christmas Time Is Here". The latter is given a very special melancholy touch by none other than Max Mutzke with his soulful vocals. "In the mid-1960s, the Vietnam War was in full swing. This song was written during the civil rights movement and, despite its brittleness, it contains a certain melancholy. I had a long chat with Max about the track. He's also an intuitive guy who feels comfortable in different genres. He immediately hit the right note," sums up Till Brönner.

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