Growing up in the southernmost corner of Germany's Allgäu area, it was his first clubbing experiences at Munich's Harry Klein that infected him with electronic music. Following his evolving passion for grooves and bass lines, he moved to Berlin in 2012. Driven by the German capital's music and club variety, KlangKuenstler soon not only emerged as a DJ and live act, but also emphasised his multi-faceted personality by way of his initial singles: while "Barfuss auf Wolken" was released in 2013 by the quality label Stil vor Talent and reached more than one million plays online, "Hand in Hand" (Soundplate) was supported in the BBC Radio 1 show by Rob Da Bank.
Only one year later, his debut album "That's Me" marked a milestone for the young newcomer, which soon resulted in him playing at renowned clubs such as Watergate (Berlin), Egg (London), Razzmatazz (Barcelona), Hive (Zurich), Pratersauna (Vienna), or Live RCA (Bangkok), as well as the big festival stages at Global Gathering, SonneMondSterne, Bestival, Dockville, and Mystic Garden. With the increase in international gigs, KlangKuenstler also refined his sound, merging old-school vibes, funky hooks, and drum samples in an effective balance as proven by his hit "Jam Master Jack" (Smiley Fingers).
Whether deep, booty or tech house - his sets and productions neither fit into a simple category nor do they follow popular trends. By focusing on an infectious blend of percussion and rhythm, KlangKuenstler stands for a strong characteristic sound with high memorability that can easily send every dance floor into a state of ecstasy. From his releases on Toolroom, Suara, Simma Black or Great Stuff to the numerous gigs such as Stil vor Talent's label showcases - KlangKuenstler is always seeking for exciting variations within his style. The ambition of always reinventing himself not only explains his recent success but indicates a bright future ahead.
Amsterdam
Klangkuenstler Lyrics
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Singing songs of the wise the wise and the free
And the bike slipped from beneath my drunken weight
And my body it became the tar's evening bait
But none of this is fate
It′s the path that my feet decide to create
The path that my feet decide to create
Just to delve beyond the barrier of the celebration core
I'm just an innocent outlaw
And I know that it′s good that I′m doing this for
These adventures are what I live for
And my limbs have danced for the Amsterdam sunrise
With not one restriction and not one disguise
Monotony is the only thing I despise
Integration to society would be my demise
It's all lies
And I connect with the wealthy with their loud fucking silence
And I connect with the homeless with their peace or their violence
And I′ve been cursed at and put down
But I've been praised and I wear a crown of light
Despite to what you might think is right
Oh fight
Fight with all your might
Fight fight fight
Fight with all your might
Fight fight fight
And my limbs have danced for the Amsterdam sunrise
With not one restriction and not one disguise
Monotony is the only thing I despise
Integration to society would be my demise
It′s all lies
The song "Amsterdam" by Klangkuenstler is about the artist's experiences in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The song talks about the artist's encounters with different people and places, and the different restrictions and limitations he faces in society. The first verse talks about the artist encountering a man with dreadlocks sitting by a magic tree, singing songs of wisdom and freedom. The artist's drunken state leads to him slipping off his bike and becoming bait for the tar. However, the song says that this is not fate, but merely the path that the artist has chosen for himself.
The second verse talks about the artist crawling through bushes and thorns to go beyond the barrier of the celebration core. The artist describes himself as an innocent outlaw, living for these adventures that he goes on. The artist's limbs have danced for the Amsterdam sunrise with no restrictions or disguises, showing his freedom from societal norms. The artist despises monotony and feels that integration into society would lead to his demise, seeing it all as lies.
The chorus repeats the lines about the artist's limbs dancing for the Amsterdam sunrise and how monotony is the only thing he despises. The artist connects with both the wealthy and the homeless, showing his openness to all types of people. Despite being cursed at and put down, the artist believes in fighting for what he believes in and wearing a crown of light, despite what others may think is right.
Overall, "Amsterdam" is a song about the artist's experiences of freedom, adventure, and connections with people from different walks of life in Amsterdam. It's a celebration of living life on your own terms and not being restricted by societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve seen the dreadlocked man sit by the magic tree
I have observed a man with tangled locks seated next to a bewitching tree.
Singing songs of the wise the wise and the free
He was singing tunes of sagaciousness and freedom.
And the bike slipped from beneath my drunken weight
While under the influence, I lost control of the bike and fell.
And my body it became the tar's evening bait
My body became a lure for the pavement, leading to injury.
But none of this is fate
It was not predetermined.
It’s the path that my feet decide to create
Instead, it was the direction that I opted for.
And I’ve crawled through the bushes and the spiders and thorns
I have hunted through dense vegetation infested with arachnids and prickles.
Just to delve beyond the barrier of the celebration core
With the aim of passing the ultimate social experience's surface level.
I’m just an innocent outlaw
I'm a guileless offender.
And I know that it’s good that I’m doing this for
I am aware that this is the right thing to do.
These adventures are what I live for
These escapades are the reason I exist.
And my limbs have danced for the Amsterdam sunrise
My limbs have grooved to Amsterdam's sunrise.
With not one restriction and not one disguise
Without any limitations or masks.
Monotony is the only thing I despise
The only thing I despise is sameness.
Integration to society would be my demise
Being part of society will lead to my failure.
It’s all lies
Everything is false.
And I connect with the wealthy with their loud fucking silence
I establish a relationship with the wealthy and their noisy lack of communication.
And I connect with the homeless with their peace or their violence
I get in touch with the homeless and their serenity or aggression.
And I’ve been cursed at and put down
I've experienced verbal abuse and condemnation.
But I’ve been praised and I wear a crown of light
Nevertheless, I've gotten commendation and wear a shining crown.
Despite to what you might think is right
Regardless of what one might assume is correct.
Oh fight
Oh, battle!
Fight with all your might
Struggle with all your power.
Fight fight fight
Battle, combat, battle.
Fight with all your might
Exert all your energy fighting.
Fight fight fight
Combat, battle, fight.
And my limbs have danced for the Amsterdam sunrise
My limbs have grooved to Amsterdam's sunrise.
With not one restriction and not one disguise
Without any limitations or masks.
Monotony is the only thing I despise
The only thing I despise is sameness.
Integration to society would be my demise
Being part of society will lead to my failure.
It’s all lies
Everything is false.
Writer(s): Lou Alice Phoebe Matthew,
Contributed by Scarlett J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shep
on Man On The Moon
"Nothing could wipe him blue???"
Is incorrect-- it should say as follows: "nothing could quite compare"
Shep
on Man On The Moon
At four o'clock in the afternoon
Shep
on Man On The Moon
And now he's up there with not one care