Tim Jaacks
Guitar, voice, German lyrics. That's all this young man needs to fill a stage. The elementary questions that he asks himself and the listener in his songs get along without gimmickry. Is that the spirit of the times that is haunting here? Who put the trees in front of the forest? And what is this 1 Life?
Where other people tend to rush by in the hectic of everyday life, Tim Jaacks likes to take a closer look. Wrapped in little melancholic pop songs, he brings to light the stories that really drive us - of failed plans, fortune cookies and the feeling of always being late.
His voice resonates with the full range of sounds needed for such themes: If the quiet passages are narrative, it sometimes swings up energetically and forces itself into the listener's ear. When the melodic guitar playing fades into the background at these points to give the uncomfortable truths their necessary space, one feels as a listener that one has been caught, so much so that one recognizes oneself between the lines.
But besides all the depth there is always room for a little bit of lightness. With a modest serenity and warmth, the likeable fuzzy head makes sure that you always go home with a pleasant feeling after your concerts - and perhaps take the next opportunity to take a closer look yourself.
