Cat Power enchants Munich with Dylan's legendary sounds!

Cat Power enchants Munich with Dylan's legendary sounds!

München, Deutschland - Yesterday was a very special evening in Munich: Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power, replayed a legendary concert by Bob Dylan, which took place in the Isarphilharmonie in 1966. This event not only attracts the die-hard Dylan fans, but also those who saw the latest biopic "Like a Complete Unknown" in the cinema. The hall was practically sold out and the audience envied into a culturally colorful mix.

with a green trouser suit that stood her chic, Marshall began the evening with "She Belongs to Me". She was accompanied by guitarist Arsun Sorrenti and Harmonika player Aaron Embry. Her appearance, which brought many of the legendary songs from Dylan to life again, did not quite do without a personal note. The interpretations are characterized by a more soulful voice color, which even illuminates the classic "Just Like a Woman".

a successful repertoire

somewhat unconventional, but extremely appealing, Marshall's nine -minute monologue for "Visions of Johanna", who gave the audience a new access to Dylan's complex texts. Big catchy tunes such as "It's all over Now, Baby Blue" sounded refreshingly poppy, while "Desolation Row" was once again in focus as a complex long poem. But not everything was according to the taste of the listeners: "Mr. Tambourine Man" was a little colorless in comparison.

The skirt part of the concert got into driving with "Tell Me, Mama" and offers fans a familiar feeling that reminds them of Dylan's transformation from folk to rock. The stirring interpretation of "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box has" in a rapid rocky version was a highlight of the evening. The only cover version in the set was "Baby Let Me Follow You Down", which delighted the fans and aroused some nostalgia.

criticism and outlook

Although the evening offered many nice moments, it was also noted that parts of the appearance looked rehearsed. The finale with "Like a Rolling Stone" did not exactly let the audience hit out of the socks, but it is still worth trying to hear Dylan's classic through the artist's personal lens. However, the setlist reflected the thoughts that CAT Power could continue to go with cover evenings, while a new work with its own songs should not be unnoticed.

As Michael Bartle noted in one of his radio programs, cover versions are not simply imitations, but offer a translation between generations. With her appearance, Cat Power created more than just a homage to Dylan; It opens up a new discourse on creative decisions and the responsibility to develop further. In the words of Bayern 2 thus reflecting on Dylans Transformation and the importance of its music in our day.