Breaking The Barriers With The Music Of Berlin

After all, the heavy metal, rock and pop songs often heard in many pubs, clubs and discos of Berlin are as different as night is to day when compared with the folk songs and classical music in the streets and concert halls in the city!

However, as Berliners have proven in the past, music have a way of breaking barriers, of binding the people and of marking joyous events. As such, it matters little what your musical tastes are just as long as you are tolerant of other people's musical inclinations in Berlin. Did we mention that despite its dark history, Berlin is one of the most tolerant cities in Europe?

Folk Songs on Both Sides of the Wall

On both sides of the fallen Berlin Wall, folk songs known as volkslieder are very popular, with children learning them at a very young age. Usually, these songs adopt optimistic, lively and popular themes of the day although there were also many instances when volkslieder were used to reflect politics as well as life with all their passions, joys and sadness. Today, volkslieder are still very popular among children and adults alike.

Get the Oomph Factor with the Oom-pah

One of the things that a music lover should watch out for in the many types of German-language music is the oom-pah, otherwise knows as umpapa. Skipping the technicalities, it is the rhythmical sound of the deep brass instrument usually combining the tuba as the oom and the clarinet as the pah. It's very rhythmic so much so that tapping your feet to the oom and the pah is almost instinctive.

Yodel to Bavarian Music

Especially during the Oktoberfest, Bavarian music and dance complete with costumes come into fore in Berlin. This is the most stereotypical image of Germany to the outside world but, unfortunately, is only adopted on a daily basis in the southernmost areas of the country. Still, it is a joy to experience Bavarian music and dance in its most authentic glory even only on special events.

Rock On With German Rock and Metal

Perhaps more than its classical and folk traditions, Berlin in particular and Germany in general have made a more indelible mark on international music through its version of rock and heavy metal music.

Visitors and local alike are treated to major concerts of rock n' roll stars, of which the most famous are the Scorpions. It is one music scene that is set to conquer the world where army might have failed, fortunately.

Of course, to break the barriers, Berlin music must be played in popular venues where everybody has access regardless of social class and economic status. You can choose from the likes of concert halls, discos, pubs and clubs. Of course, if you have many venues to enjoy the music of Berlin, there is only one place to book your holiday apartment - through the Internet because of its benefits of convenience and choice.