ELBPHILHARMONIE KOPFHÖRER #28 – WE’RE JUST PLAYING

The podcast for young people – this time delving into the fascinating world of sounds

The 28th episode of the »Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer« podcast is all about the sounds – from honking horns to banging doors and video games. Why are sounds important in the first place? And can you imagine a world without them? Alex, Amazing and Yurii from the Vocational School in Bergedorf discuss these and other questions with the presenter Anne.

Sounds also play a very special role in the school concert »Let’s play« on 13 February 2024 in the Elbphilharmonie, where the Foley artist Simone Nowick and the Ensemble Reflektor provide just the right video game soundscape for the streamer Staiy’s live gaming on stage. In this interview, Simone reveals how she got into this profession and what her favourite sounds are.

The latest »Kopfhörer-Quiz« is all about guessing what’s behind some intriguing sound samples. And finally, there aresome »Kopfhörer Tips« for adventurous game music featured in video games. Enjoy!

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Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 © Pauline Schüler
Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 © Pauline Schüler
Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 © Pauline Schüler
Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 Elbphilharmonie Kopfhörer #28 © Pauline Schüler

Elbphilharmonie »Kopfhörer«

How do you produce a jingle? Can music make us laugh? And what does the director of a concert hall actually do? Once a month, the Elbphilharmonie podcast »Kopfhörer« explores these and many other question. Presenter Anne invites inquisitive young people from Hamburg and the surrounding area to get to know the concert hall – and to disclose secrets from the world of music. There are interesting guests, quizzes to take part in and lots of fun to be had! Listen now on Spotify and other podcast portals!

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