Times change: "Changing Times" is also the name of the legendary Flying Pickets new stage programme. The British acappella formation has been in existence with a changing cast for 25 years. Not for the first time, the Pickets were guests in the "Alten Rathaus"– again playing a sold out house.
And with the first song "Higher and Higher" the ensemble already had the public firmly in their grip. Acoustically and visually convincing, "Changing Times" is an excursion through a quarter of a century of band history, connected to a view of historical events as for instance the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of Apartheid and the release of Nelson Mandela.
With the Pickets five exceptional voices replace each instrument- even drums and bass.
As well as some originals, the vocal artists present cover versions of George Michael’s "Faith" or Michael Jackson’s well known hit "Thriller" in a new style.
And when Andrea Figallo, with his deep bass voice, belts out the "Top Gun" title track "Take my Breath Away", it’s a pure creepy sensation.
(17.12.2006, NN, Aachener Zeitung)
Thanks again to Sylvia Schmidt for the translation!
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