This might sound insane but I have always believed I was around in the 1920's era, I never knew exactly why, but now after discovering Brecht and Weill it makes sense why I feel so connected to this era… it all began here, the art, the music, the expression, the gruesome sense of humor that I adore and finally the messages.
Being Jewish and listening to this music almost brings back a sense of remembrance, the kind of music that is heard in the synagogue, the kind of music the Rabbi sings; it's a very exciting feeling for me.
It has so much passion; it's almost religious in a way.
Now to also to discover Lotte Lenya, who was married to Weill, a fantastic quirky singer, I love her voice, the tone is so distinctive, she is another inspiration, like Liza Minnelli, who is so fantastic in Cabaret- she is so quirky, she was not classically beautiful but so striking and even more eye catching.
Over all I am very excited for the new project ahead, Brecht, Weill- here we come!
Left is Kurt Weill.
Above - Lotte Lenya- Quirky Singer- Married to Kurt Weill.
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