Various Artists - German Drinking Songs: Die Bleibtreu S�nger und ein Stimmungsorchester

From the Oktoberfest tents to the parades of past monarchs, traditional German music, much like German beer, can unite people. This album features a refreshing mixture of the two basic styles of German folk songs. The Bleibtreu Singers fuse the rhythmic brass music often favored in ceremonial parades with the light tone and frivolous lyrics of the beloved �Schlager� hits. With simple lyrics, silly dances, and catchy melodies, the songs motivate audiences to join in the merriment. Germany�s largest private brewery, the Radeberger Gruppe, describes the relationship between the cultural staples of music and drink as �...representing conviviality; it brings people together and forges links beyond social boundaries.� See for yourself if these German drinking songs have power to inspire strangers to share tables and link arms in joviality. The original liner notes include German lyrics to all songs.