Copperfield, T.g.
Steppenwolf
During the recording period, eight songs were recorded live that breathe the spirit of Neil Young, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Without a click track, safety net or false bottom, "Steppenwolf" focuses on the little imperfections and the humanity that we have come to love so much in rock and roll over the decades. The vibe was crucial and so "Steppenwolf" is almost like a beautifully idiosyncratic anachronism, like a voice from a bygone era. "I wanted to put the songs on tape exactly as I had written them: without overthinking everything and as directly as possible. The feeling plays a big role here!" says COPPERFIELD. The studio also played an important role. The equipment in the Muhle der Freundschaft is ancient - some of it from the sixties - which contributed significantly to the warm, analogue and timeless sound of the record. Especially in a time when all the technical possibilities are available to make music perfect every time, "Steppenwolf" should be the exact opposite: like a beating heart, a living organ, the band plays in a relaxed and casual way that no machine in the world can reproduce. In the largely acoustic environment, the song "Burn In Hell" stands out because, as an anti-war song, it simply has to be a little louder. "Highway Caf" sounds like a classic country song from the 50s and "The Lord Of The Flies" could also be on Neil Young's "Harvest" album. "Steppenwolf" once again proves the great versatility with which T.G. COPPERFIELD walks seemingly effortlessly between genres. This is what makes the performances of his Acoustic Trio and the Electric Band so exciting, because you can always expect great surprises.