Ladies and gentleman. I'm proud to present the english translation of this interview
BUT, THE TRANSLATION ISN'T REALLY EXACT, AND SOME EXPRESSIONS ARE CHANGED /
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Mesdames et messieurs, je suis fiere de vous presenter la traduction anglaise de l'interview MAIS ELLE N'EST PAS EXACTE ET QUELQUES EXPRESSIONS SONT CHANGEES /!\" Husum is burning "
Husum, this gray city on the coast of the North sea, not for away from famous Sylt islands and the view of Berlin, it's near Danemark. Husum is really, really commented, with his evil people, and so much about those normal people. Husum is also the home town of the band Vierkanttretlager. Vierkanttretlager, not really famous in Germany, not even around the people from Husum, even if this band is maybe the best thing that's bring to the Watt.
Four young boys mix to the regional youth centers, have successful performances in the north German neighborhood and they were even mentioned in Berlin MotorFM Independent radio station. The boys are not even 20 years old yet and with their musical career, they also have to end high school. Recently, came the EP " Penzion Kanonir ".
Musically, the songs are a mix between the indie-pop bands from Hamburg and alternative bands from the English scene. Actually, the result of this mixing is pretty good and even with an extra - the accordion - all seems to be well grounded. The lyrics have sense, but at the same time are not so intellectual : the perfect music to play with friends, and enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere.
We've got good reviews like always with great guest on the album and a great job from the band on the EP. So here's now an interview with the new hope of Husum, Vierkanttretlager. Applause.
The highlight of a "classical" school band is the appearance at the prom, but Vierkanttretlager have already managed to Berlin to Fritz Night of talents in the Admiral's Palace. What does a young band from Husum so "tough" compared to the rest of the republic?
Vierkanttretlager: They say that the people from the west coast are very clear in their opinions and ideas, the wind had blow away a lot and often reminds us the black and white thinking. This is then entitled like stubbornness or reserve. But apart from it makes the decision much easier. But that would mean with cliches, I think the truth is focused and don't grip unique selling point in the North. Taff it's not the right word, after all, we do not see our work as a fight. We care.
Coming from the coast, of course, the accordion is not missing in the repertoire. Is that your youth side - along the lines : " My first instrument was an accordion " - or the secret succes on stage mixed with a piano?
Vierkanttretlager: In fact, the presence of the accordion in the band is due of the fact that our bassist Momme learned early to play it. It's not a youthful mistake, I think that we can make beautiful music with an accordion. Unfortunately, the presence of an accordion in the pop music is rarely.
With your current EP " Penzion Kanonir " you have a chance for a successful music career. Is music only a hobby for you, how do you the future of the band?
Vierkanttretlager has taken a really important place in our lives, for one or for other, the band is probably most important than school or whatever it is. We hope to be able to make music as long as we can, all together. There is a danger to separate us after high school, but we're trying to succeed and stay together.
In this poem " Gray City by the Sea " Theodor Storm Husum describes the most desolate spot on the North Sea coast, Vierkanttretlager is the proof that there's another way. What else we can find in your beautiful town, what shouldn't we miss in Husum?
Vierkanttretlager : The poem is actually about the darkness of Husum, but is shows also Theodor's love for the city. The term youth is magic here. There has been always young people to hang with big art. Bad people say that there's nothing to do with the art. Perhaps it's true, but isn't art the best thing you can do? Art is in it's true sense a term of meritocracy, useless, if they don't use their success. The success is probably what seems so attractive to many young people.
Last question, the "working-chord classic" progress in the interview. If you had to describe you and your music with five words, what would it be ?
Vierkanttretlager: True, Open, Tragic and comic, Salty, very Smart.
So, the review is at it's end. One thing to say : We'll hear about Vierkanttretlager a lot in the future, a remarkable fresh young band with a potential. Whoever has the opportunity to visit them at a concert, should go.