JJ Jones, der Erfinder und Moderator dieser schrägen Show lädt Musiker, Instrumentalkünstler, Sänger, Chöre, Wortakrobaten, Big Bands und jeden, der klangvollen Krach macht dazu ein, ihre eigenartigen Version des Songs darzubieten. Stairway to Heaven, Billie Jean, 99 Luftballons und 18 weiteren Songs wurden von über 400 Künstler interpretiert.
Nach Milla Club, dem Geburtstort der Show und einem Gastspiel im Lustspielhaus, vergrößert sich die Veranstaltung und zieht in die NachtKantine ein, die extra ihre Speisekarte dem Thema anpasst, also bringt modelmäßigen Hunger mit.
Bisher war die längste Show mit 23 Versionen von Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Von der singenden Säge über eine 28-köpfige Bigband bis hin zu theatralischen Sketchen bieten die wunderbare kreativen Küster ein Spaß. Die Show endet erst, wenn keiner den Song mehr hören kann. Alles ist erlaubt.
Lang lebe die Wiederholung!
At the request of Milla Club, JJ Jones created SAME OLD SONG during a residency at Villa Waldberta, an international artist’s residency program of the Kulturreferrat in Munich. The concept was an instant hit, with the inaugural song being Led Zeppelin’s classic Stairway to Heaven. In curating the show, Jones invites musicians and bands with widely diverse styles, from Rockabilly to classical chamber music, electronic to karaoke. The song is deconstructed and reconstructed, allowing the audience to enjoy a much-loved (and sometimes oft-hated) song in whole new ways.
All those interested in contributing a version are encouraged to contact JJ at
johnjonesmunich [at] gmail.com
About JJ JONES
JJ Jones was born in Motown (Detroit, USA) and spent several years in Nashville before settling in Munich, where he continues to pursue a broad spectrum of musical projects, from spiritual pop to Orthodox choir to Rockabilly and experimental performance music. When not organizing Same Old Song, he sings in choirs, writes spiritually oriented music, and pursues projects involving improvised music.
www.johnjones.de
Künstler is what we like to call them in German – those who make the art. They are the generous and inventive spirits who make Same Old Song possible, lending their creative gifts to the community for a night of serious silliness and experimental musicality. One of the great results of the project has been the joy with which the artists offer their interpretations, many of which are first-time collaborations.
At least 218* artists have been involved so far in interpreting the Same Old Song shows. The number at the end indicates which episode(s) they have participated in.
(Some artists have provided links to their websites. Simply click on the name).
FIRST BUT NOT LEAST: One of the most important aspects of our shows is the sound technician! In our case, one man has been responsible for setting up, checking sound, and running the board for the show. Hurray and thanks to Samuel Dalferth of Milla Club Munich…. and then came Nils Beck! We are growing, and we need a stage manager. Nils is amazing when it comes to setting up for the next group so that Sam can work the board.
A very special thanks to our house DJ, the brilliant Der Kaiser von Doo Dah, who plays the weirdest and most wonderful, danceable covers of any DJ I know.
Participating Artists
0,666 Loplop Laxfisch
103er Freizeittreff
Achim Gieseler
Acoustix
ADA MORGHE
Adam Finchler
Adriano Prestel
Ahoi die Damen
Alex Haas
Alexander Donnelly
Alexander Maschke
All Twain
Alois Führbauer
Amelia
Amix
Amy Brinkman-Davis
Andi Bröder
Andre Hartmann
Andrea Pancur
Andrea Regenauer
Andreas Dänel
Andreas Hirth
Andreas Höricht
Andreas Hornig
Andy Arnold
Anke Kortemeier
Anne Hacket
Anne-Kathrin
Aquarium
Ashok Ponnou
Astrid Steinbeisser
Auður Jónsdóttir
Aurisound
AWA
Axel Seifert
Azeez
Azhar Kamal
Barbara Kammerer
Bastian Jütte
Ben Watson
Benni Benson
Benni Durst
Benny&Björn
Bernard Savant
Bernie Savant Experience
Bettina Bachofer
BIGBAND DACHAU
Bjorn Eichelbaum
Blanko Palomas
Blaues Wunder
BLOWFISH
BONNIE AND CLOD
Boris Ruge
Boy Miez Girl
Brechtig
Bright
Cafe Nordlys
Chet Azzkins
Chris James
Christian Klos
Christian Marschal
Christoph Reinhold
Christopher Gremmer
Christopher Kochs
Claire Sirjacobs
Clio
COCKTAILKIRSCHEN
CONNECTONES
Cyril June
Dagmar Aigner
Dan Familiar
Daniel Huber
Daniela Vockeroth
Danny Richter
Dascha
David Kochs
David Reichelt
DER CHOR (Leitung, Arrangement: Auður Jónsdóttir)
Der Engelschor und das Dromedar
DER HIMMELREICH
DER KAISER VON DOO DAH PRESENTS THE HULABALLOO BIG BAND
DER MÜNCHENER KNEIPENCHOR (Dr. Lisa Reuter, Chorleiterin)
DIE BABELFISCHE
DIE DIRNDLETTES
Die Kühnemann
DIE PROFISORISCHEN, geleitet von Sandra Hollstein
Die Rüpel
Dim Sclichter
Dina Rae Capitani
Dominik Giesriegl
Don Henry
Dorothea Körner
Dörte Dahlendorf
Edlrost
El Zitheracchi
ELECTROJAZZSCHLAGER
ELECTROLANDLER
Ella und Jessie
Emily Schoenbeck
Erich André Steiner
Eva Buck
Eva Gold
Express Brass Band
Fabian Otto
Felix “Rubin” Kratzer
FIRST TRY
Flo Kapfer
Florian Burkhardt
FLORIAN BURKHARDT
FLORIAN HAMMER
Florian Sprenger
FLY IN THE OINTMENT
Frank Zapata
Franz Preiß
Franziska Eimer
Franziska Ruprecht
Friedrich Liechtenstein
Fuzzbrothers + Golden Girls
GenKen Montgomery
Georg Karger
Georg Klein
Gerd Baumann
Gianni Guaglio
GIESELER-PAPPERT-JONES
Giorgios Lappas
Girisha Fernando
Gordon Roqué
Greta Moder + Friends
Grizu
GURDAN THOMAS
Hai-Land
HALLUZINATIONS KOMPANEE
HAMBURGER KLEZMER
HANANKOLI
Hanna Henigin
Harald Vorbrugg
HARPEDELIC
HEAVENLY SISTERS OF THE HOLY GRAIL FEAT. THE SURVIVING GAYNORS
Heike Siegert
Heiko Popp
Hermann-Frieb-Realschule (Kultur im Aufwind)
HERRN HÄBERIS HAUSMUSIK
HULLA BALOO BIG BAND
I Saw Christmas
Ian Chapman
Ich Könnte Dein Vater Sein
Ignacio Acosta
Ilya Schneyveys
Indre Miknienne
Inga-Lisa Grunert
Ira Stylidiotis
Isabel Kienemann
Isabel Münsch
Isabelle Soulas
JAMIELOU
Jan van Meerendonk
Jarck Boy
Jenny Stölkin
JITKA KADICAKOVA
JOANNA SOLARSKA
Jochen Scheffter
Joerg Weger aka CHiLLiNGER ESCAPE PLAN
Johann Bengen
Johann Rückel
Johannes Pappert
John Bröder
John Wolfe
Jörg Hartl
Josef Ciel – Chor Schwabing
Judith Hahn
Julia Gamberini
Julia Herrscher
Julia Sextl
Juliane Brückner
Julie Himmelreich
Junge Chöre
Juvee Bananenei
KARGER HÖRICHT & FALK
Karin Kraft
Karin Wehle
Kathleen Natus
Kathrin Trauer
Kerstin Hof
Kerstin Jost
Konstanze Kraus
Krautgamelan
Lana Ghafoor
Laura Kikauka
Laura Wilhelm
Lauren Braddock Havey
leo&björn
LEXO
Lilli Bröder
Lisa Wahlandt
Lorenz Beyer
Los Poppos
Luckie
Lucy Bröder
Manfred
Manuela Himmelreich
Marc Ebert
Maria Friedrich
Maria Hafner
Marian Wiesner
Marika Falk
Mark “Diamond” Kuntz
Mark Schröppel
Markus Himmelreich
Martin Deubel
Martin Dix
MARTIN HERMANN
Martin Pflanzer
Martin Vogel
Martina Bogdahn
Martina Koppelstetter
Marvin Balzer
Massood Taj
Matthias Schädle
Roman Schädle
Matthias Aiblinger
Matthias Götz
Matthias Grueneisl
Matthias Lettner
Maultrommel.
Max Fellmann
Max Gellar
Max Greinwald
Meiko Zeppenfeld
Mely Melyarki
Michael Bissinger
Michael Mayer
Michael Reiserer
MICHAEL SCHÖNE
Michaila + Fabrozzi
Michaila Kühnemann
Michel Huber
Michi Ponvert
Miene Costa
Mine Akiyoshi
Miriam Blum
Miriam Hein
Mischa Metzger
Missisippi Isabel
Mo Staiger
MONACO HANSI AND THE ORIGINAL DEEP BEAT HARD ROCK BAVARIAN ORCHESTRA
Monster Ecco
Moritz Steiger
Mr. Boogie Piano
Mr. Feat
Mr. King
Münchner Klarinettenmusi
Munich Improvpool
Musisch-Kreative Werkstatt
Musisches Zentrum
Naked Truth
Nate Fleming
Nicola Urban
Nikki Nahtlos
Nils Beck
Nina Himmelreich
Nina Zedler
Nürnberger Tuba Quartett
O-Lee
Olga Martin
Oli Kortemeier
Oliver Gottwald
Oliver Hyttrek
Oliver van Meerendonk
OLLINGER AND BAND
Verena Seibt
Pancho Ballweg
Perlenschweine
Peter Lang (Artist Studio)
Petra Fröber
Philomena’s Tailor
Pico
Poetry That Glitters
Polly Ester
Power Step
Quadro Nuevo
Quergesang&RoterWecker. Münchner Gewerkschaftschor
Ralf Stövesant
RANCHBURG PHÄNOMEN
Rap AG
Raphael Kestler
Redback Spyders
Regine Wüst
Renate Messing
Rich Goerlich
Rick Baltes
Rico Moreno Moshe
Robert Hoffmann
Ron Deyda
Rosalie Eberhardt
Rumfordschlössel
SAM DALFERTH
SANDRA HOLLSTEIN
Santa´s Baby
Sarah Weinbeer
SCHWARZ, BRAUN & DIE HASELNUSS
Schwindschule (Spielhaus)
SEBASTIAN NEUBECKER
SECOND TRY WITH THURSDAY SESSIONS
Sid & Fancy
Silky Shy
Sir Henry
Slowvox
SONS OF MICHAEL
Stefan Günter
Stefan Noelle
STEFFI OBERMEIER
Stella Colman
Steve Goodie
Steven Dunning
STORYFELLAS
STRAWBERRY WEISSWURST
Sudden Death Donkeys
Susanne Sommer
Suzanne D.
Syrische Friedenschor
Tanja Becher
Tanja Thelen
The Big Band Theory
The Britney Horizon
THE COLOUR GIRLS
The Fältskog Experience
THE FINAL CHANTDOWN
THE GOOD OLD MONTANA SUCKERBOYS
THE MONACO BAGAGE
The Münchener Kneipenchor
THE PRECIOUS STONES
The Sensational Marktfleisch
The Strolers
THE UKELITES
The White
THEY SAW
Thilo
Thomas Kürzinger
Thorsten Rock
TILMANN & HANNA
Tilmann Schüpfer
Titus Waldenfels: the one-man band
Tobi Schwartz
Tom Mayser (City Ton)
Tom Tornado
Toni Bihler
Toshi
Trachtenkapelle Alpengruß
Tuija Komi
Udo Grönemeyer (Matthias Schädle)
Udo Lindenblues
ULI GRANER
Valentina Cieslar
Valeria Dubrowina
Verena Marisa
Verena Seibt
Victoria Real
Viktor Bergmann
Vivienne Savant
We Saw Worlds Collide
We Wish We Were Black
Winter Puchert
Wolfgang Gleixner
Wolfgang Roth
Wolfi Schlick
WOMAN WITH GAMEBOY
WOMPL
Zerberstian
Zuckervogel
Number of participants
since 2013: 400+
The Songs
Once upon a time, there was no recorded music. But then, suddenly, the world was dominated by pop radio. We grew to love so many songs, and then we grew to hate them. Now we might love them again, but we won’t admit it. The best way to secretly enjoy the songs we’ve grown to hate is to listen to endless live interpretations of them together with a group of close friends. It really works!
Choosing a song for SAME OLD SONG is never easy. The song needs the right mix of memorable melody and the proper percentage of people who never want to hear the tune again for the rest of their lives.
Upon selecting “99 Luftballons,” for example, most of the German musicians I consulted with begged me not to take that song. It was boring, musically unsophisticated, childish, from the 80s, and so on. But 14 bands showed up to offer an incredible variety of interpretations and everyone had a great time rediscovering a song they thought they despised. SUCCESS!!
Among the songs I hope NEVER to select:
Summertime
Yesterday
New York, New York
Do you have any suggestions?
