Ute Lemper Grasps At What Could’ve Been On Her New Release “In My Flame”

Love can be everything and just as quickly as nothing.

For as long as mankind has existed, we’ve had an inexplicable yet unshakeable connection to the arts. Although it’s tough to reach the pinnacle of the vast expanse of the artistic world and all it entails, there have been individuals who undoubtedly just see things differently throughout history. Turning every artistic project, they touch into gold, these individuals are creative forces that push the boundaries of the art forward. For international superstar Ute Lemper, this statement definitely rings true. With no topic, genre, or medium off-limits for her artistic expression, she’s solidly cemented her well-respected status in the industry.

By all accounts, a creative visionary, there’s not much Ute Lemper has not managed to do over her decades-long career. She’s translated her music into dance with renowned talent Pina Bausch, and she’s taken Broadway by storm; she’s re-imagined classic works from legends of literature like Pablo Neruda and Charles Bukowski; there’s nothing she can’t re-imagine, finding inspiration from her music everywhere. Perhaps most poignantly, Lemper doesn’t simply make music for music’s sake; she’s dedicated to making music that means something. When you listen to a Ute Lemper release, it doesn’t simply stimulate your ears but also your soul.

Lemper’s latest release, “In My Flame,” feels like a 5-minute journey into her profound artistic psyche. About the release, Lemper says, “In the face of our loss of innocence, a broken heart, the earth heating up, cities exploding, and revolutions trying to make a change, I wanted to offer quiet and salvation inside the storm.” Based loosely on the emotional journey of a relationship in turmoil, expect a striking video that depicts surreal scenes that jump from the serene to the disastrous, combined with an excellent vocal performance from Lemper herself. Alternating between joy and the longing for what could have been, “In My Flame” is a striking release that will make a lasting impression.

Ute Lemper’s “In My Flame” is a dynamic offering that shows that this talented musician is still operating at the height of her powers. Whenever you’re ready, tap in and stream Ute Lemper’s “In My Flame”, available now on all majour streaming platforms.

Welcome to BuzzMusic, Ute Lemper! We loved “In My Flame,” we had to ask! What was the inspiration behind this release? Were you drawing from personal experience?

The “In My Flame” video illustrates my song with great imagination. The subject is survival and persistence in a world of chaos, with a belief in the good to overcome. It suggests a complete emancipation from old toxic ties and finding a space of peace and wholeness inside the flame of life. Like a calm inside the storm, like a space that suggests a perspective on life with grace to continue and wonder about the metamorphosis of time. While the planet is in danger and humankind is cruel, there is peace inside that individual flame that wants to continue with love for the simple and nature. The four elements send their energy; they coexist and can feed but destroy each other. Everything constantly changes, and the AI animation takes you on this journey between the worlds.

As someone who has engaged with so many different forms of art, what does music mean to you?

Music has a pure connection to the heart. It is my best friend and always my salvation. I love to write, arrange, and produce my songs, invite a family of super-talented collaborators, and create, out of a feeling, a piece of art that many people can connect to.

How did you get into music in the first place?

Through the heart and necessity to make it a full-time commitment. A life without music would be a boat ride in the desert on the sand without water. I need music as the fish need the water to swim and breathe in. The water and the music take you on boat rides and adventures and make you encounter the most powerful element of life. I like to tell stories in music and place a poetic novel inside the musical landscape. Music expresses the fine lines that connect chaos to harmony; on those strings, you play the violin of life and sing the songs of hope.

What would you want it to be if your listeners could take one thing away from your music?

The grid.

What’s next for Ute Lemper? Can we expect to hear more new music soon, and is there anything you want to say to your fans?

I keep writing and imagining. It comes along with life. I keep touring and performing many classic projects and new inventions. Once a problem or a sorrow is put into music, it becomes beautiful.

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