MAYBEBOP - Vier Typen. Vier Mikrofone. Sonst nichts.

Karl-Farkass-Gasse 19

1030 Wien

 

MAYBEBOP

Four guys. Four microphones. Nothing else.

Some people still think a cappella is a dusty domain for bland, lackluster performances. They haven't reckoned with MAYBEBOP! Some 25 years after their formation, they're fresher than ever and gleefully defy all expectations.

What this band has been doing professionally for a quarter of a century is far more than mere vocal acrobatics. It's an exploration of the essence of musical expression, distilled down to the purely human: the voice. The results are original, German-language compositions that move elegantly between sharp-tongued satire, profound reflection, touching empathy, and absurdist comedy.

MAYBEBOP is intellectually agile and politically unambiguous. They stand for tolerance and openness, and their lyrics are a clear rejection of all forms of populism. Their stated aim is not only to sing about social justice and goodness, but to actively promote it. Their idealism is refreshingly down-to-earth and firmly grounded in reality. Their genuinely likeable, self-deprecating interactions are balm for every audience member.

MAYBEBOP resists rigid setlists. The setlist is created anew each night, with the audience helping to determine what is sung: Brand-new songs meet celebrated classics, interaction meets spontaneity, curiosity meets a thirst for adventure. Every concert is like a grab bag, celebrating the magic of the moment and, in doing so, nothing less than life itself. Why can MAYBEBOP be so effortlessly spontaneous? Quite simply: They've rehearsed! Every note sung is precisely calibrated. The sound is an audiophile masterpiece that makes the invisible audible. The lighting design is a dramatic extension of the musical discourse. The video show highlights key moments and becomes a visual echo of the pointed lyrics.

MAYBEBOP tickles the mind, touches the soul, and caresses the heart. You can never predict what the four of them have in store. The only thing you can be sure of is what you'll get: Four guys. Four microphones. Nothing else.

(Source: globe.wien)