The motif of the album cover is, so to speak, the common thread of the fifth album by songwriter Michael Witte. The rocking title track begins an emotional biography, and the following tracks sincerely describe the imponderable nature of goals and hope. "When your summit is long since covered with foreign flags – then show everyone what's still possible."
Complemented by the saxophone of Osnabrück colleague Tommy Schneller, Witte has recorded all of the tracks himself for the first time, and the spectrum of instruments used and genre-crossing coloring creates a successful arc of tension. After the powerful departure of the first half, the songs increasingly devote themselves to the past, accompanying the listener "Home" in the final track. Once there, many impressions remain. Above all, the impression of having a concept album in front of you that tells its universal and transferable story. Michael Witte lives in Aachen and, in addition to his songs, also writes and produces music for dance theater and film projects. He presents his music live with great sympathy and authenticity in solo concerts and with the support of his accomplished band.
The remixed track "Ich möchte dich nicht sehn" (I don't want to see you) was released as a video in 2016 as part of a charity campaign. It received considerable praise and recognition, especially from fellow musicians. The lyrics also appeared in the book "Zwischen Kommen und bleiben" (Between Coming and Staying) with an essay by Michael Witte.
PAGE A
01 The Rabbit's Life
02 Your own 10
03 What else is possible
04 I don't want to see you
SIDE B
01 Until it's no longer possible
02 The salt in our eyes
03 Long ago
04 Home
