Parallels

For his re-imagination of the piece, Christian Löffler removed the original organ sound, adding his own electronic soundscapes beneath the original vocals. The music achieves an even stronger emotional impact through the accompanying film by filmmaker Matias Montecinos, a snapshot of a couple’s relationship through highs and lows.

For “Fate”, Christian Löffler added beats around one of the most renowned string sequence in music history. “When listening to the recordings, I got the idea that Beethoven’s music was actually very human and accessible but became somewhat unearthly with decades of replaying and overthinking it. I wanted to bring it back to the very basic feels.”, he says about his approach. 

Beethoven is present on Christian Löffler’s ‘Pastoral’ track, but only as a far-away echo, in a soft dream-like reminder that greatness is also present in the small details. “Working on ‘Pastoral’, I had the insight that it was a good idea to focus on the quiet parts of the music, that was a milestone in the process of the whole EP”.

The music's fascination also unfolds live, as could be seen and heard at an exclusive "Yellow Lounge" performance at Bonn's Beethoven House, the composer's birthplace. Christian Löffler's music is augmented by the Beethoven Quartett Bonn, adding yet another layer of depth to the re-arranged composition.

For his interpretation, Christian Löffler toned down the symphonic power of the original, creating a slow build-up with the original tune chiming in from the distance. “I hope my interpretations reach out to people who wouldn’t usually listen to the old masters. There is so much strength, youth and wildness inside this timeless music,” Löffler says about his work.