High distinction for "Living Tones" around the Kraillinger Marcus Schmitt

Created: 01/19/2022 13:13

The Munich band "Living Tones" with the Kraillinger bandleader Marcus Schmitt receives an award in the special category "Best Pop Song" 2021 in the largest German federal culture competition 2021. © Band

Krailling – At the 39th German Federal Culture Competition 2021, the Rock & Pop Foundation honored the band "Living Tones" in December in the special category: The song "That's Gonna Be Empathy" was rated "Jury Rating 3" of the " Best Pop Song of 2021. 

According to the jury, the strong and powerful sound of the song "That's Gonna Be Empathy" was decisive for the award ceremony, as well as the text that merged into a unity with the music.

In addition, the musical implementation of the composition and arrangement by the band leader, guitarist and singer Marcus Schmitt was worthy of an award.

Together with the professional musicians from the band "Living Tones", he presented the song to the online audience during the live stream video on the culture stage "Hinterhalt" in Geretsried.

The text conveys compassion and humanity, which is so important for living together in everyday life.