Starting as a trumpet player and studying music theory, Kalkbrenner later switched to electronic music. In 1999 he released his first tracks under the name of Paul dB+. As a live act, he performs using Ableton Live in combination with midi controllers and hardware synthesizers.
In 2008 he composed the sountrack for the German movie Berlin Calling in which he also is the leading actor. The theme song Sky and Sand, featuring his brother Fritz Kalkbrenner ended up in various European charts.
More information and music on Paul’s MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/paulkalkbrenner
A short chronology:
1985-90
* lessons in trumpet and music theory
1992/93
* first performances at an east berlin youth club
1994/95
* dj at walfisch, exit/kitchen, vereinsheim, praxis dr. mc coy, halle weissensee
1996
* buys his first production equipment
1997/98
* editor, operator and producer at the german tv stations ard, zdf, rtl, premiere
2000
* plays all over the world
2008
* filmproject "BERLIN CALLING"
Battery Park
Paul Kalkbrenner Lyrics
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Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay below
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay baby low
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay below
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay baby low
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay below
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Funk your legs stay baby low
The lyrics of Paul Kalkbrenner's song "Battery Park" are a repetition of the phrase "funk your legs stay below" with variations of "funk" and "baby low." These lyrics can be interpreted as an instruction or encouragement to dance, with "funk" referring to funk music and "baby low" suggesting a low, grounded, and sensual style of movement.
The repetition of the phrase creates a hypnotic and rhythmic effect, emphasizing the importance of the beat and groove in the song. The use of the word "funk" also alludes to the genre of music that inspired the track, which blends elements of electronic music and funk.
Overall, the lyrics of "Battery Park" are simple and repetitive, but they serve to create a catchy and energetic dance anthem that emphasizes the importance of rhythm and groove.
Line by Line Meaning
Funk, funk, funk, funk
The repetition of 'funk' creates a rhythmic beat, which can be associated with the electronic music genre that Paul Kalkbrenner is known for
Funk your legs stay below
The phrase 'funk your legs' could mean to dance, while 'stay below' could be a reference to the low, bass-heavy beats of the song
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Continuing the rhythm established in the first line
Funk your legs stay baby low
Reiterating the message to keep your dance moves low and in sync with the music
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Keeping the beat going
Funk your legs stay below
Repeating the earlier directive to maintain a low energy level in the dance
Funk, funk, funk, funk
Picking up the pace with an even faster tempo
Funk your legs stay baby low
Stressing the importance of staying in sync with the underlying beat of the track
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARLESTER CHRISTIAN, PAUL KALKBRENNER
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