Felix Römer & Nachtfarben

Felix Römer writes poetry. This has led him, on the one hand, to become a German-language champion in poetry slam and, on the other hand, to share his work with the public in a wide variety of settings. Now Römer is breaking new ground once again. Over the past few years, and despite all the restrictions the cultural scene has had to contend with, Felix Römer has been working on setting his texts to music. Together with the band Nachtfarben, led by musician Martin Bosch, what was already begging to be performed on stage was arranged in such a way that it resulted in a multi-layered, rich-sounding, and gripping program. Jazz-infused atmospheres and catchy pop melodies, combined with rhythmic arrangements, meet poetry and unexpectedly transform into soundscapes through which Römer’s verses guide the listener. The result is a collection of songs tailor-made to complement Römer’s sonorous, warm voice. In the process, Nachtfarben’s musical ingenuity and Römer’s spontaneity mesh perfectly.
It’s no wonder Felix Lobrecht comments: “I recommend everything Felix Römer does, and if it’s suddenly music, then it’s suddenly music,” and Henning May said: “The frustrating thing about Felix’s lyrics is that I didn’t write them.”
Römer, who in 2023 won the German Cabaret Award alongside Luksan Wunder, among others, and is a multiple scholarship recipient, hits the mark with his new directions. A good one—one that doesn’t hurt, but inspires reflection and indulgence: an outstanding mark of the times.