Millions of views on YouTube have made Ulli Bögershausen's "fingerstyle" style popular worldwide. His compositions and arrangements are played by many guitarists around the world.
His collections of arrangements, from pop songs to lullabies to Christmas carols, are particularly popular. He has also long explored German folk songs. In his selection and arrangements, he was guided by the beauty and depth of the melodies, which harmonize wonderfully with the poetry of the lyrics. These mostly deal with the major themes of (unfulfilled) love, longing, and death.
The fine selection of 20 songs ranges from "Dat du min Leevsten büst" (That's My Name), "Es waren zwei Königskinder" (There Were Two Royal Children), "Der Mond ist aufgegangen" (The Moon Has Risen), and "Heideröslein" (Heather Rose) to "Ich hab' die Nacht geträumt" (I Dreamed the Night). Ulli's tasteful arrangements are far removed from any kind of folksy trope and captivate with their combination of simplicity and refinement.