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Heino's New Song Sparks Debate Amidst Criticism and Defence
Heino's latest release, "A Glass in the Morning", has sparked heated debates within the German Schlager industry. The song, which Heino finds "very funny" and has been well-received by 90% of his fans, has been criticized for trivializing alcohol consumption.
Helmut Werner, Heino's manager, strongly rejects these accusations, arguing that the song does not convey a dangerous message. Werner questions the relevance of classic TV formats, citing the reach in social networks surpassing TV show viewing figures.
Werner's criticism extends to his colleagues in the industry, such as Florian Silbereisen and Giovanni Zarrella. He argues that their shows are irrelevant to Heino's team as they reach a larger audience online. This statement follows a post shared by Florian Silbereisen on Instagram, but no new facts were extracted from it.
The staging of the music video for "A Glass in the Morning" has also caused displeasure, with critics complaining that it trivializes alcoholism. However, Werner defends the video, particularly Micaela Schäfer's role in it. He describes her as a professional, disciplined, and respectable woman.
Werner's comparison of the current criticism to banning Udo Jürgens' Greek Wine and Ballermann hits suggests a long-standing concern with commercialization and lack of artistic integrity in the industry. Despite the controversy, the discussion around "A Glass in the Morning" is unlikely to have harmed Heino's popularity, according to the conclusion of the article.
The debate surrounding Heino's new song serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of the music industry, with traditional TV formats facing competition from digital platforms, and artists and managers grappling with the implications of these changes.
In the ongoing debate about Heino's latest release, "A Glass in the Morning," critics have raised concerns about its portrayal of alcohol, linking it to pop-culture and entertainment. Simultaneously, celebrities like Florian Silbereisen and Giovanni Zarrella have inadvertently entered the fray as their online presence and relevance have been disputed.
