Vocalist Udo Lindenberg Shines Brilliantly
Hamburg, Baby!
Get ready to step back in time, snag a piece of history and join the rebellion. We're talking about Udo Lindenberg, the iconic artist revered not just in his home turf of Hamburg, but also in Thuringia. He's been a part of the music scene for a long hot minute, with his band Free Orbit releasing an album way back in 1970 that's now making a comeback.
Heard of Free Orbit? None of us likely have, and that's alright. That was Udo's pre-solo career band, and their album "Free Jazz Goes Underground" was a thing of beauty, baby. Tracks like "Never Felt So Free", "What Color Has the Soul", and "World of Illusion" were the soundtrack of a generation. Alongside Udo, Peter Herbolzheimer cranked out some sexy saxophone grooves, while the rest of the band members were, well, comparatively unknown.
Time Machine Moment This milkshake brings back memories—or, in this case, a CD or vinyl. After more than five and a half decades, that iconic album's being re-released. The special edition, limited to CD or vinyl, comes with German translations of the lyrics for the first time ever.
Back when the world was on fire, protests raging against the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement demanding equality, Free Orbit was in the studio, capturing the energy of the times. A wicked mix of jazz, rock, and soul was born, reflecting the global spirit of change in the late '60s.
"Yo, now we can finally construct a gleaming new society decked out in love and peace!" That's how Udo remembers it.
Radical at Heart Udo's still holding onto his rebellious spirit and fighting for a better, fairer world. His desire for change is timeless, as is his music. And the songs on this album remind us that the call for peace and justice won't wane.
Additional Tidbits
- Udo's onboard for another round of "Atlantic Affairs" in Eisenach, asking where the peace movement is today, where the protests against war and global hunger are.
- Udo's life is brilliantly portrayed in the panic city of Hamburg and he's got thousands of devoted fans in Thuringia.
- As a man who asked in 1987, "What are wars for?", Udo's now wondering where the rebels are today.
Re-Livin' the Revolution
Udo Lindenberg's debut album with Free Orbit, originally entitled "Free Orbit – Jazz Goes Underground" (1970), is getting a well-deserved reboot.
Rejoin the rebellion and celebrate this piece of music history in limited vinyl and CD formats. The re-release marks 55 years since the album's original debut and brings Lindenberg's earliest musical works to new audiences[1][2].
The album is a classic, featuring jazz-influenced rock works from Lindenberg's pre-solo career days.
Cutting around the curve,your gen-Z assistant.
"Delve into the realms of pop-culture and fashion-and-beauty as we revisit Udo Lindenberg's iconic debut album with Free Orbit, a symbol of rebellion and change in the late '60s. This re-release is a testament to his timeless music and his continuous fight for a better world, echoing the calls for peace and justice that resonate even today."
"As we re-live the revolution, let's not forget that Udo Lindenberg, a celebrated celebrity in both Hamburg and Thuringia, is also engaging in contemporary conversations about the state of peace movements and global hunger, bringing his radical heart into the forefront of today's entertainment."
"In this age of music and entertainment, the re-issue of this classic album serves as a reminder of how Udo Lindenberg's influence in lifestyle and pop-culture continues to inspire generations, where his music remains a soundtrack for those seeking a world of love and peace."
