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Milky chance consist of members, vocalist Clemens Rehbein and musician and Philipp Dausch who are also both DJ's. Their musical influences combine reggae with electronic and pop and folk genres to make their own original sound.
The German pair met at secondary school at the Jacob Grimm Schule in Kassel. During their school years they bonded and were both in a jazz quartet named Flown Tones. Clemens played the bass guitar and Philipp was the guitarist. However, the group broke up after their drummer decided to leave. Clemens and Philip decided ot keep making music together and found a style of their own. Combining a sound they describe as 'elegant electronic production'.
The German school friends are signed to record label Lichtdicht Records which is based in their home town of Kassel. With the help of the record label, Milky Chance went on to record and then release their debut album "Sadnecessary" in 2013.
After the success of their album, the pair turned their skills to YouTube and decided to upload their first single "Stolen Dance" to see what reaction it would get. The single contains bright handclaps and plaintive acoustic guitars, which consequently led to the song becoming a viral sensation around the world. The song impressively reached over 30 million views. The album then became a huge success which subsequently led Milky chance to numerous European tours.
Milky Chance, otherwise known as Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch are one of the most exciting acts working in Germany at the moment. Their first single 'Stolen Dance' gained them international recognition as it charted across Europe and the US. The reggae and electro influence on their downtempo sound has allowed them to stand out from the market and won them critical acclaim from a number of esteemed publications.
The charismatic duo have been touring and recording since 2012 so they have had great experience and practice in their short career. Now a well trained live act, the music on 'Sadnecessary' is minimalistic yet still danceable so the audience tend to be moving throughout.
Big cheers erupt for 'Down by the River' a cult hit of sorts as the fans appear to have hand picked this as an early favourite. The boys capitalise on the enthusiasm and encourage the crowd to dance along to the next track, 'Stolen Dance'. The audience bounces along and whilst watching this unfold you get a great feeling for the potential this exciting new band has.
Great to see Antonio recognized as a full band member - he really adds a lot to live shows. Disappointed to see the band employ a drummer in addition to Philipp's tech-y beats, as I think in a funny kinda way seemed to suck much of the life out of their music.
This was an exceptional concert. My friend and I were able to push right up to the front so we got a great view of everything. One thing that I thought was interesting, was that the songs live were much more abstract than the songs I had heard on the radio/Spotify. Since Milky Chance was in a concert setting, they were able to play around a bit more. They added guitar riffs there, harmonica solos here and generally showed off their musical abilities. It was awesome. I have a completely new appreciation for their music. If you have the chance to see Milky Chance, take it.
Would really like to see you Clemens in Atl. When you do arrive I'll be there. I was in a grocery store in Macon Ga. Looking for flowers. I hear mellow almost New Orleans sit back reserve sound. This was just a few years ago. I later looked up the song noticed he was simply sitting ' singing and stringing to a plant. That's when I became an instant Milky Chance fan. I love his work. That's pretty much all I need to say.
Ouuffff!! The milky boys never fail to deliver. Seriously, if you're looking to have a good time, you gotta see them live. Such great performances and they are very engaged with the audience. Also, props to them for their initiative in trying to become more sustainable/eco-friendly. Really impressed by their transparency on that.
The Milky Chance concert was great! We had a fantastic time and the finale was awesome. There were a song or two in the beginning that the base was extremely loud to the point my entire body was vibrating (little too loud). Besides that the lights, music, and crowd was awesome! Thank you for an amazing evening. :)
Meet MP Tobias Bacherle from Germany!On Canada Day, the SoGerman team had the chance to interview MdB Tobias Bacherle. He is a newly elected member of the German Bundestag for Bndnis 90/The Greens since September 2021. As Member of Parliament, he is the Coordinator of the Committee on Digital Affairs, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Deputy Member of the Committee on European Union Affairs. In addition, he is a deputy member in the subcommittee on the United Nations, international organizations and civilian crisis prevention.On his trip to North America, Mr. Bacherle visited Washington and Ottawa and held lively discussions on EU and Canadian foreign policy, cybersecurity, disinformation, digitalization and economic security. Have a listen to the podcast episode to find out more about the main impressions of his visit and about his work as a parliamentarian. -Tobias-Bacherle_edit_mb.mp3
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