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Report from September 24, 2024, Cologne, Geb\u00e4ude 9Photos from September 20, 2024, Hamburg, Reeperbahn-Festival, Knust<\/p>\n\n

Late summer was now suddenly over.\nHaving recently been able to recharge your inner sun batteries in pleasant temperatures in order to be ready for the fall, an uncomfortable drizzle was now setting in.\nIt was also unthinkable to go outside without a jacket.\nOn a former factory site in Cologne’s Deutz district, Kite<\/strong> and Henric de la Cour<\/strong> made a stop in the Rhine metropolis on their current tour. <\/p>\n\n

A warm welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In 2008, singer Nicklas Stenemo and keyboardist Christian Hutchinson from Sweden founded their band Kite<\/strong>.\nShould this be another synth-pop project that comes and goes, perhaps writing a single hit as a one-hit wonder?\nNot at all!\nWith their keen sense for great moments and their unparalleled live performances, the duo have earned themselves a firm place in the electronic scene.\nAnd once you’ve experienced Kite<\/strong> on stage, you can no longer escape the sometimes delicate, sometimes opulent sounds of Nicklas and Christian.\nWhat immediately stood out in Building 9 was the pleasantly friendly staff.\nNo matter where you met the staff, everyone was obviously happy to be here.\nThey smiled cheerfully at you, had a snappy remark here and there – you immediately felt welcome.\nThe audience was just as friendly that evening.\nThe relaxed atmosphere made it easy to get into conversation and the waiting time passed in a flash. <\/p>\n\n

Let there be light<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Henric de la Cour<\/strong> ‘s 30-minute set was followed by a half-hour changeover break.\nIt was almost as if the special guest’s keyboard had to be removed from the perfectly arranged setting.\nNumerous Kite<\/strong> keyboards were positioned on several stands and various floors.\nLED fluorescent tubes, spotlights and lampshades could also be seen all around.\nIncidentally, Building 9 could hold 400 guests when the house was completely full.\nAlthough the club wasn’t sold out that evening, it was still well filled for a Tuesday.\n Kite<\/strong> got us in the mood for their performance with the 8-minute opener “Remember Me”.\nIt was pitch black in the room.\nBut the bright LED lights were already moving in time to the rhythms.\nFog rose and a white beam of light made its way between the duo across the tense crowd.\nRight from the start, the fans joined in with the lyrics.\nThe spherical and melodically strong track “Changing” immediately got the fans moving.\nMeanwhile, the Swedes delivered a wild performance.\nChristian even played two different keyboards with his arms outstretched to the left and right of him. <\/p>\n\n

Magic unleashed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Completely surprisingly, Kite<\/strong> then suddenly played a completely new song.\n“Heaven & Hell”.\nFull of emotion and partly with his eyes closed, Nicklas sang the lines of this enchanting synthpop anthem.\nRight from the start, it was noticeable how far a concert, but also the band’s sound, was from the musical uniformity of many of their colleagues.\nThis made it all the easier to fully embrace this refreshing style.\n“I Can’t Stand” was powerful with EBM elements and flickering strobe lights.\n“The Rhythm” triggered enthusiastic shouts of “Woohoo” from the crowd.\nDriving beats enveloped Stenemo’s penetrating, clear voice.\nJumping and exuberant, he surrendered to the electronic sounds.\nAnd yet he always managed to make direct eye contact with his followers. <\/p>\n\n

Messengers of happiness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The duo then struck a calmer note with “Glassy Eyes”.\nSurrounded by warm lights in yellow tones, it now became really melancholy.\nFull of passion, the singer presented us with this dramatic ballad about emotional emptiness and exhaustion.\nAs the heat had built up in the club by now, it was very pleasant to be able to take a deep breath and let the song gently sway back and forth.\nAnd before a depressed mood took over, arms went up in the air to “True Colors”.\nConcise rhythms and an atmospheric sound made our thoughts float around.\nAlthough Nickla’s high voice in “Don’t Take the Light Away” was provided with an autotune, the song immediately captivated us.\nPerfectly arranged, the rousing dancefloor number built up impressively and the mood in the club rose analogously to the exuberant movements.\nIf endorphins were visible, you would have seen them dancing in the light with us.\nWe thanked the band with loud cheers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Everything flows…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

“Dance Again” was a little more moderate, but no less intense. Some fans even closed their eyes to the sweet melody in order to fully internalize the moment. As the light turned purple and green, the striking electric drums of “Jonny Boy” filtered through to us. The cheerful sound of the song brought another smile to our faces. By now, the hot and humid air in the room was ignored both in front of and on stage. There was simply no escaping the energetic music and the fantastic atmosphere. From the very first second, “Panic Music” hinted at an incendiary dance grenade. Only the calmer middle section allowed the impressions of the fabulous light show and the duo’s strong stage presence to sink in for a moment. The sound and lights seemed to explode again and carry the crowd away with them. Phenomenal! <\/p>\n\n

Generous donation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Just like at the beginning, the white beam lit up between the musicians.\nFor the closer, Henric de la Cour<\/strong> appeared alongside Nicklas for a joint duet.\nThe musicians wrote the piece “Losing” together anyway.\nThe voices of both singers harmonized perfectly to the calm sounds of the longing song.\nAfter a polite bow and a grateful air kiss, the artists said their goodbyes after 65 minutes.\nAnyone who was confused here – Kite<\/strong> deliberately focus on short but memorable concerts.\nShortly after the lights went up, the merchandising stand was virtually overrun.\nDespite the impressive prices, rows and rows of textiles and LPs were sold here.\nIt has to be said, however, that the quality was really excellent.\nAfter just a few moments, the three musicians, who were in the best of moods, appeared to be available to their fans for photos, autographs and short small talks.\nIt was a pleasure to watch the lively goings-on.\nIn a careless moment, Christian accidentally spilled a bottle of cola on a handful of shirts.\nHis little faux pas was a source of amusement.\nHe spontaneously grabbed the wet goods and gave them away to the extremely happy fans.\nThey were visibly delighted with the unexpected mementos.\nMay you enjoy them for a long time. <\/p>\n\n

Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

For a concert, the Swedes released us back into the night quite early.\nBut something special happened during this short time.\nFull of bliss, we realized again how beautiful the third season can be.\nAfter all, this special melancholy arises here, which makes experiences or small moments touch you even more intensely.\nNow autumn can come! <\/p>\n\n

Setlist KITE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

“Remember Me” – “Changing” – “Heaven & Hell” – “I Can’t Stand” – “The Rhythm” – “Glassy Eyes” – “True Colours” – “Don’t Take the Light Away” – “Dance Again ” – “Jonny Boy” – “Panic Music ” – “Losing” (feat. Henric de la Cour)<\/p>\n\n

Text: Nadine KloppertPhotos: Thomas Friedel Fuhrmann<\/p>\n\n

Check out our picture gallery with photos from September 20, 2024, Hamburg, Reeperbahn-Festival, Knust:<\/p>\n\n