September 2021
Changing Sounds
Different Styles & Genres
Live Band
Since 2023 we have been rehearsing, composing and performing with this core group of wonderful musicians, but we are open to all kinds of collaborations to expand the variety of styles and genres with other artists.
The live band is a colorful mix of people from different cultural and musical backgrounds: Brenda on guitar and vocals, Sarah on bass, Lina on keys and vocals, Berat on saxophone and clarinet, and Lavya on drums and tablas.
Music
The project started in 2019 when Lina wanted to record and play her compositions. Since then, supported by friends and inspiring musicians, some of her songs have been recorded, played live and new songs were created.
In this process many people contributed their ideas and style and it is exciting to see how a song idea evolves in this way.
Did you know that every song has a unique story to tell? If you want to know about the inspiration behind the song, click on “Stories & Sheets”.
Don’t expect one song to sound like another… there are some changing sounds. 😉
Little stories & the music sheets:
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The cover artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you. 😉
The Artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
#1: Better Days
Sheets
Participants
#2: Can We Change
Can we change? Can I change? Can we change as a society, as a world?
Frustrated by feeling trapped in my own habits and behaviors, not changing and repeating the same arguments and patterns, I ask myself: Can I change? Or do I need to leave and need new input?
This question was on my mind when Gandolfo, the bass player, expressed the desire to try different rhythms. So it became a 7/4 time, which is not my habit and I had to change to be able to play the piece 😉 Yes, we can change, but it is not so easy.
What kind of change in the world and in yourself do you long for?
Lina
#3: Feel At Home
Intro:
“Our minefield of expectations and fears can no longer be our home. Afraid of saying the wrong thing we just stay silent.
Home is where we can be the way we are, where I can be the way I am, with respect and without fear.
I want to feel warm and secure. I want to feel at home. I want you to feel at home too, I want to feel at home, right here and right now.”
Do you feel me?
The song was born from the emotion of no longer feeling at home where my home was. I wish you and us a home that also feels like home.
Lina
Little stories & the music sheets:
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
#1: Le Son Des Trois
“Le Son Des Trois” means in English the sound of three. I chose a French title because it is the language of love and romance and therefore fits the song well.
It’s a homage to the energy of three people inspiring each other and having a wonderful time. With ease, everything came together and was in the flow.
This romantic dream was soon overshadowed by a dark cloud of jealousy. Being respectful to each other and not hurting each other’s feelings was too much of a challenge.
With this song I tried to process the melancholy and sadness about the loss of this shared energy and love. I am still very grateful for the time we had together but also very sad that it didn’t last.
Sheets
Participants
#2: Two And THe Wind
“Two and the Wind” was inspired by a conversation about numbers, rhythm and music. When I asked what your favorite number is, I got the answer “Two”, but 12 is also a very interesting number. A 12 rhythm can be divided into 2, 3, 4, 6.
The song roughly contains only two chords and is in a 12 rhythm that switches between a 4, 3 and 6 feeling. A meditative and experimental piece in which you can immerse yourself.
The song becomes hypnotic and the rhythms intertwine.The EP version was significantly co-designed by Marc who has incorporated influences from drum and bass.
A transient moment, a meeting of two people that the wind blows apart again, but the inspiration remains.
#3: Pain is temporary
Feel the pain!
We want to avoid pain and fight against it. But it is part of life and usually passes more quickly and is more bearable if we welcome it. The pain will pass. We can hold on to this belief.
The dissonant chord at the beginning is meant to express the feeling of pain. Within the piece there are always phases of tension and relaxation. At the end, the pain dissolves harmonically.
I made the song slower afterwards, so that one has more time to feel.
The piano sheet is in the original key. The pitch also droped by making the song slower.
Sheets
Participants
Little stories & music sheets:
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Jens Uhlmann.
#1: Moving On
Life means constant change. Let’s go, you can’t just stop time. Standstill and stagnation are the enemies of vitality, you have to move forward even if you stumble.
The song has very different parts: Some are playful and lively, others more calm and relaxed. In our life there are also different episodes and we have to find a good balance between tension and relaxation.
Moving On was born from the fusion of two ideas.
Lukas, who used to play mainly metal on drums, came to me with an idea for a beat. I had composed a melody on the piano that I didn’t know what to do with yet. So we stirred the two together and Finn and Alfred spiced it up with saxophone and bass. The result: A strange piece 🙂
Lina
Sheets
Participants
Little stories & the music sheets:
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Lina Rosenthal.
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Lina Rosenthal.
#1: Lullaby
This lullaby is meant to soothe and give beautiful dreams. The song is influenced by my many years in church choirs. Originally, the song was to be sung by a choir a capella…. perhaps one day that will happen. I dedicate the song to my mother and hope it will help her sleep better.
Its effectiveness has already been tested on babies, all of whom fell asleep very well 🙂
I transposed the song to the tuning of 432 Hz (for an A). This is supposed to be particularly healing and my subjective feeling agreed with it…
Good night and sweet dreams!
Sheets
Participants
Little stories & the music sheets:
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Lina Rosenthal.
Here are the music sheets and little stories about the songs.
The songs are GEMA free and can be played and reinterpreted without permission, but please refer to “Changing Sounds” when doing so, thank you.
The Artwork was made by Lina Rosenthal.
#1: Lost Song
“Sometimes I sit down at the piano and a melody develops from an idea or a feeling, just trying out tones and chords.
Then I have to make notes and record it, otherwise the idea gets lost again.
I had the idea for Lost Song in 2006 and luckily I made some notes (that probably only I can understand… see picture on the right).
Then in about 2019 I happened to find my weirdly notated notes again and tried to remember…
With the help of Gandolfo, who plays the bass, we finished composing the song and then recorded it. My father (Sulo) plays soprano saxophone and Julian plays drums. Together with Marc I worked on the song for quite a long time…. it became pretty bassy for a rather jazzy song. That’s what you get when you work with a producer who actually makes drum and bass.
“
Lina
Sheets
Participants
#1: Popo Genguin
#2: Moving On
Life means constant change. Let’s go, you can’t just stop time. Standstill and stagnation are the enemies of vitality, you have to move forward even if you stumble.
Try to find the balance between tension and relaxation. Dance through life with playful ease.
Moving On was born from the fusion of two ideas.
Lukas, who used to play mainly metal on the drums, came to me with the idea for the beat. I had composed a melody on the piano that I didn’t know what to do with yet. So we stirred the two together and about 5 other people spiced it up. Outcome: A peculiar piece 🙂
On the recording Finn plays the melody in the swing part with soprano sax.
#3: Lost Song
I first had the idea for this song when I was about 18 years old. My piano teacher showed me Keith Jarrett and I was inspired by the different colors of sound and chords he used. I tried to play chords and harmonies in a similar direction. Playing around, I found a melody and made some lazy notes on a piece of paper (see at the right).
Then, after 13 years, I had completely forgotten that the song ever existed, I found my piece of paper and tried to remember… It took some time. With bassist Gandolfo, I rearranged the song that had been lost for so long 😉 My father played the sax (it is his favorite song now) and with Julian we recorded the drums at the AMV Arion Aachen.
Sheets
Participants
Sulo: Soprano Saxophone – Gandolfo: Bass & Arrangement – Julian: Drums – Marc: Producing, Mixing & Mastering
Pictures
Enjoy the ride… It is and has been an exciting journey. We’ve had all
kinds of moments together: funny, sentimental, desperate and very
satisfied when you realize you really like the song now. 🙂
What do you say about the project?
"For me music is a source of inspiration and an access to my feelings and my being. With the music project Changing Sounds I want to bring people together and ideas of change into the world."
Lina
founder of Changing Sounds"Every song that Lina comes along with has its very own challenges and demands to me as a producer. Working on this project makes me discover and rediscover a lot of aspects of music."
Marc
Producer"I really enjoyed the songwriting and recording sessions with an electric and acoustic drum kit for Lina's songs, and even more the opportunity to play the songs live on stage!"
Lukas
Drummer"Changing Sounds is colour in many ways. We're a group of different people with different perspectives and backgrounds but connected through the passion of music. With that shared passion, we create songs together, always motivated to reinterpret ourselves and our own ideas."
Mary
Singer"Lina and I wrote the song "Better Days" together a long time ago. It has accompanied our friendship ever since. When we play it, it's like pitching a tent, familiar and adventurous at the same time. It takes us back to that place where everything is overcomeable when you have a friend to talk to and laugh with."
Kati
Singer"Live, the songs are reinterpreted depending on the lineup. Thus, the sound changes with the people who play. The songs are meant to sound different. There is no restriction to one genre or style. May we access the infinite world of creativity..."
Lina
founder of Changing SoundsParticipants
At the moment we are 5 people playing live together: Lina, Brenda, Berat, Sarah and Lavya.
The songs released by 2022 were recorded with different people in different places from 2019 till 2022. Here you can see everyone who is or was involved in the project in one way or another. Each artist, whether they make music professionally, hobbyist or somewhere in between 😉 , has contributed something special of themselves. Be it a unique sound, ideas for arrangement and composition or something else like photos.
Thanks to all for their creativity and energy.
Lina
Piano & Vocals - Live
Lina Rosenthal is the initiator and responsible for the project. She plays the piano and sings. The compositions are mostly by her, but various people have contributed decisively. As an activist, she wants to promote a sustainable circular economy.
Brenda
Guitar & Vocals - Live
Brenda Calistro was born in Argentina and composes her own music. She has published some of her songs under the name BuRe. With Changing Sounds we play some of her compositions. Her songs have a strong message and are often about the role of women in society.
Berat
Sax & Clarinet - Live
Berat Yenilen is a very versatile musician with Turkish roots. His feeling for melodies, his good ear and his ability to communicate musically made him play in many bands in Aachen. He has a great passion for improvisation and oriental sounds.
Lina
Piano & Vocals - live
Lina Rosenthal is the initiator and responsible for the project. She plays the piano and sings. The compositions are mostly by her, but various people have contributed decisively. As an activist, she wants to promote a sustainable circular economy.
Brenda
Guitar & Vocals - Live
Brenda Calistro was born in Argentina and composes her own music. She has published some of her songs under the name BuRe. With Changing Sounds we play some of her compositions. Her songs have a strong message and are often about the role of women in society.
Berat
Sax & Clarinet - Live
Berat Yenilen is a very versatile musician with Turkish roots. His feeling for melodies, his good ear and his ability to communicate musically made him play in many bands in Aachen. He has a great passion for improvisation and oriental sounds.
Lavya
Drums & Percussions - Live
Lavya Pawar has a very wide taste in music. Reggae, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, traditional Indian music and much more. He has been learning tablas for many years and has an individual style of drumming. With his creativity and diversity he brings new impulses.
Sarah
Bass - Live
Sarah Gosten is an accomplished bass player with a quick grasp of the instrument. Several years of big band experience make her a very reliable musician who fits very well into the overall concept. She creates a solid base, but also takes the opportunity to try out her creativity.
Sulo
Saxophone
Sulo Rosenthal plays the Soprano Sax on the recording of "Lost Song". He is Lina's father and therefore had a huge musical influence on her. He has his own band, playing Jazz, Blues, Rock and everything they like.
The photo is taken by Jacques Baroudel.
Lavya
Drums & Percussions - Live
Lavya Pawar has a very wide taste in music. Reggae, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, traditional Indian music and much more. He has been learning tablas for many years and has an individual style of drumming. With his creativity and diversity he brings new impulses.
Sarah
Bass - Live
Sarah Gosten is an accomplished bass player with a quick grasp of the instrument. Several years of big band experience make her a very reliable musician who fits very well into the overall concept. She creates a solid base, but also takes the opportunity to try out her creativity.
Sulo
Saxophone
Sulo Rosenthal plays the Soprano Sax on the recording of "Lost Song". He is Lina's father and therefore had a huge musical influence on her. He has his own band, playing Jazz, Blues, Rock and everything they like.
Gandolfo
Bass
Gandolfo Scialabba plays bass and helped to arrange several pieces. He has an outstanding feel for music and can easily play by ear. In the Aachen music scene, he is involved in numerous bands, including the RWTH Bigband.
Lukas
Drums
Lukas Heinze has been playing drums since he was 13 and likes to mix genres. From metal to progressive and hiphop to techno and even jazz. His favorite bands are Northlane, VOLA and Polyphia.
Kati
Vocals
Katrin Kurze has been making music with Lina since her school days. She writes her own songs, sings and accompanies herself with the piano. She was involved in the composition of Better Days. We are eagerly waiting for her to release her own songs 🙂
Gandolfo
Bass
Gandolfo Scialabba plays bass and helped to arrange several pieces. He has an outstanding feel for music and can easily play by ear. In the Aachen music scene, he is involved in numerous bands, including the RWTH Bigband.
Lukas
Drums
Lukas Heinze has been playing drums since he was 13 and likes to mix genres. From metal to progressive and hiphop to techno and even jazz. His favorite bands are Northlane, VOLA and Polyphia.
Kati
Vocals
Katrin Kurze has been making music with Lina since her school days. She writes her own songs, sings and accompanies herself with the piano. She was involved in the composition of Better Days. We are eagerly waiting for her to release her own songs 🙂
Finn
Saxophone(s)
Finn Grah plays saxophone in all variations and is known to most in Aachen's music scene. He plays in numerous big bands, is always performing in different bands and is now studying music in Maastricht. It is a pleasure to listen to him.
Mary
Vocals
Marie-Sophie Schäfermeier's love for music is directly apparent when you work with her. She has a wonderfully soft voice and brings her own creativity to the songs. Her roots are in classical choral singing.
Photo: Kelvin Hoffman
Alfred
Bass
Alfred Geier recorded bass in several songs. He is a musical multi-talent playing guitar, piano, synth, xylophone and especially drums. His inspiration flows in the metal band LINE X OUT and the funk band COSMIC SONS. The most important for him: Groove!
Finn
Saxophone(s)
Finn Grah plays saxophone in all variations and is known to most in Aachen's music scene. He plays in numerous big bands, is always performing in different bands and is now studying music in Maastricht. It is a pleasure to listen to him.
Mary
Vocals
Marie-Sophie Schäfermeier's love for music is directly apparent when you work with her. She has a wonderfully soft voice and brings her own creativity to the songs. Her roots are in classical choral singing.
Photo: Kelvin Hoffman
Alfred
Bass
Alfred Geier recorded bass in several songs. He is a musical multi-talent playing guitar, piano, synth, xylophone and especially drums. His inspiration flows in the metal band LINE X OUT and the funk band COSMIC SONS. The most important for him: Groove!
Marc
Producing
Marc Schimke (AKA Livid Cheese) is a true artist, who fuses all inspirations of sounds into music. He is an avid producer coming from a Drum&Bass background. Diving into his work opens up a whole new level of perception and experience to grow from.
Nils
Mastering
If you ask Nils Rummler, ears always have the final say when it comes to judging audio tasks. He and his ears are active both as a musician and as a sound engineer in Aachen and the surrounding area. He was involved in the mastering of Better Days.
Jens
Artwork
Jens Uhlmann has a great passion for photography and designed the cover for Better Days together with Lina. In his spare time, he not only takes pictures, but also films. We are looking forward to more creative collaborations. Check out more of his work on Instagram!
Marc
Producing
Marc Schimke (AKA Livid Cheese) is a true artist, who fuses all inspirations of sounds into music. He is an avid producer coming from a Drum&Bass background. Diving into his work opens up a whole new level of perception and experience to grow from.
Nils
Mastering
If you ask Nils Rummler, ears always have the final say when it comes to judging audio tasks. He and his ears are active both as a musician and as a sound engineer in Aachen and the surrounding area. He was involved in the mastering of Better Days.
Jens
Artwork
Jens Uhlmann has a great passion for photography and designed the cover for Better Days together with Lina. In his spare time, he not only takes pictures, but also films. We are looking forward to more creative collaborations. Check out more of his work on Instagram!
Julian
Drums
Julian Antony has an outstanding sense of rhythm and beat. He is a precise and talented drummer with a preference for metal music. Moreover, he is able to adapt to the feel and style of all kinds of music styles. This ability is highly appreciated.
Franz
Trumpet
Franz Kossmann is a passionate trumpet player and enjoys photography. He recorded the solo for Feel At Home. At concerts with other music projects, he makes sure that the party really gets going.
Raphael
Drums (Live)
Raphael Brandis is a very versatile drummer who plays in various bands in Aachen, such as MoFo & The Sexy Humans and Tempting Waters. He was present at live rehearsals of Changing Sounds and had a positive influence on the development of the songs.
Julian
Drums
Julian Antony has an outstanding sense of rhythm and beat. He is a precise and talented drummer with a preference for metal music. Moreover, he is able to adapt to the feel and style of all kinds of music styles. This ability is highly appreciated.
Franz
Trumpet
Franz Kossmann is a passionate trumpet player and enjoys photography. He recorded the solo for Feel At Home. At concerts with other music projects, he makes sure that the party really gets going.
Raphael
Drums
Raphael Brandis is a very versatile drummer who plays in various bands in Aachen, such as MoFo & The Sexy Humans and Tempting Waters. He was present at live rehearsals of Changing Sounds and had a positive influence on the development of the songs.
Niklas
Piano
Niklas Oertel is a top-notch jazz pianist with a profound knowledge of harmony. He is an inspiring musician on many levels.
The picture shows him explaining the tritone substitution. Without knowing he had a decisive influence on the voicings of "Feel At Home".😉 He plays in the RWTH Bigband and other projects.
Niklas
Piano
Niklas Oertel is a top-notch jazz pianist with a profound knowledge of harmony. He is an inspiring musician on many levels.
The picture shows him explaining the tritone substitution. Without knowing he had a decisive influence on the voicings of "Feel At Home".😉 He plays in the RWTH Bigband and other projects.