Selig
Sunday, 8/18/2024 at 7:00 PM
Selig
Sunday, 8/18/2024
at 7:00 PM
The following text was automatically translated.
Show original
Show translation
Als Selig 1994 ihre Debütsingle „Sie hat geschrien“ veröffentlichten, war das Staunen groß. Eine Mischung aus Grunge und Rock, aber mit deutschen Texten – das hatte bisher noch niemand gemacht. „Ich weiß noch, wie wir damals immer im Lehmitz saßen und philosophiert haben – dass wir eine Bresche für den Rock’n’Roll schlagen müssen, dass wir auffallen und herausragend sein müssen“, blickt Jan Plewka amüsiert zurück. „Wir sind wirklich mit richtig großem Maul losgestiefelt, nichts konnte uns etwas anhaben. Wir waren die Reiter der Apokalypse.“ Das selbstbetitelte, von Franz Plasa produzierte Debütalbum bescherte der Band wenig später den kommerziellen Durchbruch, samt Dauerrotation im Musikfernsehen, ausverkauften Shows und einem Echo. Was dann folgte, ist die klassische Rock’n’Roll-Geschichte: Mit ihrem deutlich psychedelischeren Zweitwerk „Hier“ feierte die Band das neue Rockstar-Leben noch, doch dann wurden sie von ihrem eigenen Erfolg überrollt. Kurz nach Erscheinen ihres dritten Albums „Blender“, das in New York entstanden ist und sich stärker in Richtung Pop orientierte, verließ Sänger Jan Plewka im Streit die Band. 1999 gaben Selig ihre Trennung bekannt.
Neun Jahre widmeten Jan Plewka, Gitarrist Christian Neander, Bassist Leo Schmidhals und Schlagzeuger Stephan „Stoppel“ Eggert sich anderen Projekten, bevor sie 2008 ihr Comeback bekannt geben. Seitdem läuft es für Selig besser denn je: Mit „Und endlich unendlich“ (2009), das Goldstatus erreichte, „Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit“ (2010), „Magma“ (2013) und „Kashmir Karma“ (2017) haben sie vier Alben veröffentlicht und es damit dreimal in die Top 10 der deutschen Charts geschafft. Sie haben am Bundesvision Song Contest teilgenommen, Lieder aus der Band-Historie für das Album „Die Besten (1994-2014)“ neu aufgenommen und für die Compilation „SELIG macht SELIG“ zuletzt befreundete Musiker wie Wolfgang Niedecken, Johannes Oerding und Olli Schulz gebeten, ihre Songs neu zu interpretieren. Ab April ist Jan Plewka in der neuen Staffel der VOX-Show „Sing meinen Song“ zu sehen, im Herbst soll das achte Album von Selig erscheinen. „Das verrückte ist: wir haben heute wieder ein ähnliches Gefühl, wie zu Beginn unserer Karriere“, sagt Leo Schmidhals. „Man ist aufgeregt über die Dinge, die man macht. Heute sind es natürlich ganz andere Themen, die uns bewegen. Aber es gibt so viel zu tun da draußen in der Gesellschaft – man kann nicht seine Klappe halten, sondern man muss etwas sagen.“
Einlass: 18.00 Uhr
When Selig released their debut single "Sie hat geschrien" in 1994, there was great astonishment. A mix of grunge and rock, but with German lyrics - no one had done that before. "I still remember how we used to sit in Lehmitz and philosophize back then - that we had to break new ground for rock'n'roll, that we had to stand out and be outstanding," Jan Plewka looks back amusedly. "We really stomped off with big mouths, nothing could touch us. We were the horsemen of the apocalypse." The self-titled debut album, produced by Franz Plasa, soon brought the band commercial success, with constant rotation on music television, sold-out shows, and an Echo award. What followed is the classic rock'n'roll story: With their significantly more psychedelic second work "Hier," the band celebrated the new rockstar life, but then they were overwhelmed by their own success. Shortly after the release of their third album "Blender," which was created in New York and leaned more towards pop, singer Jan Plewka left the band in a quarrel. In 1999, Selig announced their separation.
Jan Plewka, guitarist Christian Neander, bassist Leo Schmidhals, and drummer Stephan "Stoppel" Eggert dedicated nine years to other projects before announcing their comeback in 2008. Since then, things have been going better than ever for Selig: With "Und endlich unendlich" (2009), which reached gold status, "Von Ewigkeit zu Ewigkeit" (2010), "Magma" (2013), and "Kashmir Karma" (2017), they have released four albums and made it into the top 10 of the German charts three times. They have participated in the Bundesvision Song Contest, re-recorded songs from the band's history for the album "Die Besten (1994-2014)," and lastly, for the compilation "SELIG macht SELIG," they asked befriended musicians like Wolfgang Niedecken, Johannes Oerding, and Olli Schulz to reinterpret their songs. Starting in April, Jan Plewka can be seen in the new season of the VOX show "Sing meinen Song," and in the fall, Selig's eighth album is set to be released. "The crazy thing is: today we have a similar feeling again as at the beginning of our career," says Leo Schmidhals. "One is excited about the things one does. Today, of course, they are completely different topics that move us. But there is so much to do out there in society - you can't keep quiet, you have to say something."
Door opens at 6:00 PM
Event data provided by: Reservix
That might also be interesting
SELIG - "30 Jahre – und endlich unendlich" Teil 2
SELIG - "30 Years - and Finally Infinite" Part 2
SELIG will continue their anniversary tour in 2024 with a second round!
What began in a Hamburg pub in 1993 was love at first sound. Thirty years ago, SELIG was founded and has since become an important part of German music history. The love for the stage has remained to this day, and so the "And finally endless Tour" will continue next year.
Their music, influenced by Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and the Black Crowes, combined with German lyrics, forms the foundation for German Grunge. Their extraordinary music is underscored by unique music videos and their exceptional stage presence. Plewka's distinctive and profound lyrics merge with the band's raw, dark sound. For the SELIG audience, these sounds are part of their history, their soundtrack, and an absolute way of life.
After a successful year in 2023, the cult band will continue in the coming year, and SELIG fans throughout Germany can look forward to 8 more unforgettable concerts of the "And finally endless Tour."
Doors open: 7:00 pm
Oldenburg
11/20/2024
8:00 PM
Tickets
from € 39.80
SELIG - "30 Jahre und endlich unendlich“ Teil 2
Admission: 7:00 PM
Essen
11/21/2024
8:00 PM
Tickets
from € 40.07
SELIG - "30 Jahre und endlich unendlich“ Teil 2
"30 Jahre und endlich unendlich“ Part 2
What began in a pub in Hamburg in 1993 was love at first sound. 30 years ago, SELIG was founded and has since been an important part of German music history. The love for the stage has remained to this day, and so the "Und endlich unendlich Tour" will continue next year. Their music, influenced by Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, and the Black Crowes, combined with German lyrics, forms the foundation for German Grunge. Their extraordinary music is reinforced by unique music videos and their unique stage presence. Plewka's distinctive and profound lyrics merge with the band's rough, dark sound. For the SELIG audience, these sounds are part of their history, their soundtrack, and an absolute way of life. After a successful year in 2023, the cult band will continue into the next year, and SELIG fans throughout Germany can look forward to 8 more unforgettable concerts of the "Und endlich unendlich Tour."
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Kaiserslautern
11/29/2024
8:00 PM
Tickets
from € 40.90
Hallo, ich bin Maya.
