Herbert Grönemeyer.

ReFaN · 09-27-09, 05:22 AM

Well, never heard of the guy before, but i saw he played Lt Werner in *Das boot* im addicted to wikipedia so i checked him out. Turned out that hes also a musician, i can just say i love his music and say that you all listen to him.

atleast for those that likes softrock

Skybird · 09-27-09, 05:34 AM

Problem with Grönemeyer is - he is famous in Germany that almost nobody can understand what he sings.

No joke, it's true. Say "Grönemeyer" on the streets, and people immediately say "Boy I can't understand that guy..."

He should write songs, but not sing himself, imo. A few of his texts and songs were good, most do not interest me. In German pop music he is one of the leading big numbers. "Das Boot" was just an experiment in acting, he does not make any appearances as actor since then. In a long talkshow I once saw him in he gave me the impression to be a very reasonable, intelligent and sensible guy.

ReFaN · 09-27-09, 05:55 AM

How come they cant understand him? im not even good at german, but i still get the meaning with most songs :p

Skybird · 09-27-09, 06:04 AM

He mutters and balks.

Seeadler · 09-27-09, 06:12 AM

After "Das Boot" he plays 1983 as an actor in the german movie "Frühlingssinfonie". This movie was the first co-production of West- and East- Germany. In preparation for this role, he lived for half a year in the GDR.

2007 he was acting as a doctor in the movie Control, a film about Ian Curtis, lead singer of the band Joy Divison.

My first contact with his music was 1982 when he sang his song about a very popular German fast food dish, the Currywurst.

ReFaN · 09-27-09, 06:13 AM

Shearwater · 09-27-09, 07:06 AM

Also known as the "Kampfsänger", or combat singer

Haven't heard of him for a long while though.

Dowly · 09-27-09, 08:14 AM

I felt brave and checked him from Youtube... not feeling so brave anymore.

I dont think I can watch Das Boot anymore.

martes86 · 09-27-09, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Seeadler

My first contact with his music was 1982 when he sang his song about a very popular German fast food dish, the Currywurst.

I ate that when we were in Laboe! Very tasty dish.

Jimbuna · 09-27-09, 08:23 AM

Same here....now I understand why he is probably only known in his home country.

Come back Elvis....all is forgiven

Thomen · 09-27-09, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shearwater

Also known as the "Kampfsänger", or combat singer

Haven't heard of him for a long while though.

Indeed, however, his songs are pretty good to listen to when you are on a party and are getting drunk.

Still beats that HipHop crap these days.

August · 09-27-09, 10:22 AM

He's a pretty good piano player.

nikimcbee · 09-27-09, 11:37 PM

but I don't know how to beat the currywurst song

Jimbuna · 09-28-09, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

but I don't know how to beat the currywurst song

Seeadler · 09-28-09, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

This song is dedicated to his wife Anna, who died of cancer at the age of 45 years. A few days after his wife, his brother died also of cancer.

09-27-09, 05:22 AM	#1
ReFaN Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 831 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Herbert Grönemeyer. Well, never heard of the guy before, but i saw he played Lt Werner in Das boot im addicted to wikipedia so i checked him out. Turned out that hes also a musician, i can just say i love his music and say that you all listen to him. atleast for those that likes softrock __________________ Liverpool is my relegion, Anfield is my church. True believers never walk alone.

09-27-09, 05:34 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Problem with Grönemeyer is - he is famous in Germany that almost nobody can understand what he sings. No joke, it's true. Say "Grönemeyer" on the streets, and people immediately say "Boy I can't understand that guy..." He should write songs, but not sing himself, imo. A few of his texts and songs were good, most do not interest me. In German pop music he is one of the leading big numbers. "Das Boot" was just an experiment in acting, he does not make any appearances as actor since then. In a long talkshow I once saw him in he gave me the impression to be a very reasonable, intelligent and sensible guy. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-27-09, 05:55 AM	#3
ReFaN Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 831 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	How come they cant understand him? im not even good at german, but i still get the meaning with most songs :p __________________ Liverpool is my relegion, Anfield is my church. True believers never walk alone.

09-27-09, 06:04 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	He mutters and balks. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-27-09, 06:12 AM	#5
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	After "Das Boot" he plays 1983 as an actor in the german movie "Frühlingssinfonie". This movie was the first co-production of West- and East- Germany. In preparation for this role, he lived for half a year in the GDR. 2007 he was acting as a doctor in the movie Control, a film about Ian Curtis, lead singer of the band Joy Divison. My first contact with his music was 1982 when he sang his song about a very popular German fast food dish, the Currywurst. __________________ -- Vapor-ware is always easier to sell because there's no limit what it can do!

09-27-09, 06:13 AM	#6
ReFaN Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 831 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	__________________ Liverpool is my relegion, Anfield is my church. True believers never walk alone.

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Shearwater Captain Join Date: May 2009 Location: SUBSIM Radio Room (kinda obvious, isn't it) Posts: 542 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Also known as the "Kampfsänger", or combat singer Haven't heard of him for a long while though.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I felt brave and checked him from Youtube... not feeling so brave anymore. I dont think I can watch Das Boot anymore.

09-27-09, 08:23 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Same here....now I understand why he is probably only known in his home country. Come back Elvis....all is forgiven __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He's a pretty good piano player. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	but I don't know how to beat the currywurst song __________________