Johannes Nitsch (musician)
Johannes Nitsch (born July 10, 1953 in Iserlohn ; † September 5, 2002 ) is one of the most influential German musicians of modern, popular Christian music . Since the 1970s he has shaped the scene as a singer , instrumentalist , arranger , producer and, last but not least, as a songwriter . His compositions include almost 200 songs and melodies and twelve stage concepts.
Live and act
Johannes Nitsch was born as the fifth of seven children of a pastor couple in the Letmathe district of Iserlohn . After graduating from secondary school, he began studying music at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen in 1971 thanks to a gifted test . Beyond his civil service, Nitsch remained in 1978 as a music consultant at Evangeliums-Rundfunk in Wetzlar and was head of the music department there until 1980. 1980 to 1985 and from 1994 he worked as a freelancer. In between he worked as a music advisor at the YMCA in Kassel (1985–1987) and as a music producer at the Hänssler Verlag in Neuhausen (1987–1994).
Johannes Nitsch is one of the most important church musicians of modern popular church music and is often seen as one of the greatest masters of Christian musicals. His artistic work shows him to be one of the most creative musicians of his time. His most frequent topic is the world of religion and the personal confrontation of the individual with the Christian God and Jesus . The central theme was always forgiveness and devotion to God.
His musical compositions varied in jazz , soul and pop music , but gospel music and chorale settings can also be found again and again in his work.
In the course of his life Johannes Nitsch produced over 70 records for various labels and was also involved in numerous productions as an arranger, instrumentalist and singer. He worked with almost all well-known personalities of the Christian music and artist scene. Special mention should be made of: Manfred Siebald , Margret Birkenfeld , Cae Gauntt , Kathi Arndt , ERF Studiochor , Christoph Zehendner , Doris Loh , Peter Strauch , David Plüss , Jan Vering , Die Christussänger , Christiane , Jürgen Werth , Clemens Bittlinger , Martin Stoeck , Helmut Jost , Wetzlarer Jugendchor , Attila Kalman , Ralf Gustke , Peter Schneider, Helmut Kandert , Siegfried Fietz and Florian Sitzmann . In cooperation with a wide variety of artists, he also created concepts such as PianOmime with the Spanish mime Carlos Martínez , Pianissimo with David Plüss and Helmut Kandert, and most recently the In Motion Trio . He was also the leader of the ProChrist band.
With the singer Christine Rösch and the Hohe Mark Clinic , he developed the project Lieder wi (e) der die Angst with concerts against violence and abuse of power.
As a sponsor of the following generations of artists, he set up the “Music, Culture and Young Talent Promotion” association in Hohenahr.
He died unexpectedly on September 5, 2002 at the age of 49 from complications after an operation.
Private
Johannes Nitsch was married to Anneliese Nitsch, had two sons and lived in Haiger ( Lahn-Dill district ) until his death .
Famous works
- "Jesus, I can come to you as I am" (Text: Manfred Siebald)
- "Like a celebration after long grief" (from the musical "Josef" · Text: Jürgen Werth)
- "You are" (from "Encounters" · Text: Christoph Zehendner)
- "Nicodemus" (from "Encounters" · Text: Christoph Zehendner)
- "I want to thank you" (from the musical "David" · Text: Jürgen Werth)
- "Live like him" (from "Encounters" · Text: Christoph Zehendner)
- "Nothing is more forgetful than gratitude" (from the musical "Hoffnungsland" · Text: Jürgen Werth)
- "Guiltless" (from "Consequences" text: Jürgen Werth)
- "Life without shadows" (from the musical "Josef" · Text: Jürgen Werth)
Discography
Solo album
| year | title | publishing company |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Johannes Nitsch | SCM Hänssler |
Concept albums
| year | title | subtitle | Contributing artist | publishing company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | David - a singer, a king | musical | Jürgen Werth , Jan Vering , Helmut Jost , Aufwind | SCM Hänssler |
| 1983 | Fundamentals | Christoph Zehendner , Aufwind | abacus | |
| 1984 | Hear Lord! | Asaph psalms | Christoph Zehendner, Beate Ling , Markus Egger , spectrum , Aufwind | SCM Hänssler |
| 1987 | Jonah | musical | Cae Gauntt , Hella Heizmann , Beate Ling , Eddie Gauntt , Johannes Nitsch, Hauke Hartmann , Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler |
| 1988 | The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs 1 | Eddie Gauntt ; Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1988 | The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs 2 | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1988 | Josef - a dream career | A pop oratorio by Jürgen Werth (text) and Johannes Nitsch (music) | Cae Gauntt , Hella Heizmann , Johannes Nitsch, Jürgen Werth , Hauke Hartmann , Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler |
| 1990 | Encounters | Musical windows to the Gospel of John | Kathi Arndt , Johannes Nitsch, Christoph Zehendner , Hella, Melanie and Viola Heizmann , Haiger youth choir , ERF studio choir | SCM Hänssler |
| 1991 | The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs 3 | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1991 | The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs 4 | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1992 | When we honor God on high | Christmas carols | Cae Gauntt , Kathi Arndt , Johannes Nitsch, Eddie Gauntt , Johannes Nitsch Studiochor , Johannes Nitsch Studiokinderchor | SCM Hänssler |
| 1992 | The most beautiful church songs 3 | Kathi Arndt ; Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1992 | The Most Beautiful Gospel Songs 5 | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1993 | Pro Christ 1993 | Kathi Arndt , Johannes Nitsch, Pro Christ Chor 1993 | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1994 | Three days | Oratorio | Dirk Schmalenbach , Helmut Jost , Johannes Nitsch studio choir | SCM Hänssler |
| 1994 | Christmas Colors | International Christmas music | Lisa Shaw , Eberhard Rink , Laila Dahl , Albino Montisci , Johannes Nitsch | Rock solid |
| 2000 | Here I am | Pro Christ 2000 | Andrea Adams-Frey , Anja Lehmann , Eddie Gauntt , Johannes Nitsch | Gerth media |
| 2000 | God's goodness is new every morning | The little cantata | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | Gerth media |
| 2001 | I thank you for that | The little cantata | Johannes Nitsch studio choir | Gerth media |
Participation and collaboration in concept projects
| year | title | Contributors | publishing company | annotation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 |
Felsenfest Musical windows for the Sermon on the Mount |
Beate Ling ; Johannes Nitsch; Christoph Zehendner ; Christians At Work | Rock solid |
Joint project by Johannes Nitsch, Manfred Staiger and Christoph Zehendner ; Founding production of the publishing house of the same name |
| 1995 |
What's good is songs for the Kirchentag |
Clemens Bittlinger ; Siegfried Fietz ; Jonathan Böttcher ; Frieder Sigloch ; Gerhard Schöne ; Hans-Jürgen Horseshoe ; David Plüss ; Eberhard Rink ; Johannes Nitsch studio choir | Pila Music | Joint project by Johannes Nitsch and David Plüss for the 26th German Evangelical Church Congress 1995 in Hamburg |
| 1996 |
Follow songs about the Gospel of Luke |
Andrea Adams-Frey ; Beate Ling ; Johannes Nitsch; Christoph Zehendner ; ERF studio choir | Rock solid | Participation in a joint project for the Christival 1996 |
| 1998 |
Hope land songs about a people on the way |
Anja Lehmann ; Michael Fajgel ; Anke Sieloff ; Stephanie Heinen ; Ingo Beckmann ; Lisa Shaw ; Aaron's 770 ; Rolf Dieter Degen ; Layna ; Hans-Werner Scharnowski studio choir | Rock solid | Joint project by Johannes Nitsch and Hans-Werner Scharnowski |
| 1999 |
Eternity falls in time A Poporatorium on the story of Christ |
Ruthild Wilson ; Cae Gauntt ; Helmut Jost ; Danny Plett ; Eberhard Rink ; David Thomas ; Studio choir | Rock solid | Joint project by Johannes Nitsch and Helmut Jost for the millennium Jesus Celebration 2000 of the Evangelical Church in Rhineland and Westphalia |
Instrumental albums
| year | title | publishing company | annotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Moments Of Harmony 1 | SCM Hänssler |
Special edition with an illustrated book entitled "Moments Full of Joy" |
| 1995 | Moments Of Harmony 2 | SCM Hänssler | |
| 1997 | Wonder night - sun star | Rock solid | |
| 1998 | Piano solo | Rock solid |
Instrumental collaboration albums
| year | title | Collaborators | publishing company | annotation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pianissimo | Johannes Nitsch, David Plüss | Christian publishing house | |
| 1996 | Pianissimo 2: Taste To Taste | Johannes Nitsch, David Plüss | Christian publishing house | |
| 1997 | Dance of the Keys | Johannes Nitsch, Jochen Rieger , Florian Sitzmann , David Plüss | Gerth media | |
| 1998 |
Encounter “All real life is an encounter” - Martin Buber |
Johannes Nitsch; ProJoe | SCM Hänssler | Frankfurt Psychiatry Week; Hohe Mark Clinic |
Instrumental albums within a group
| year | title | Artist | publishing company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Images from Middle-earth | Yavanna | Gerth media |
| 2002 | In motion | In Motion Trio | Gerth media |
Collaboration projects with soloists
| year | title | Artist | Label | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Songs wi (e) the fear | Christine Rösch ; Johannes Nitsch | Rock solid | |
| 1999 | "All real life is an encounter" | ProJoe ; Johannes Nitsch | - | Published by Klinik Hohe Mark |
Compilation albums
The following list only takes into account albums with Johannes Nitsch or artists and concepts associated with him as the express subject of the compilation.
| year | title | publishing company | annotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Best Of Johannes Nitsch | SCM Hänssler | |
| 2000 | Happy Groove: Pianissimo | Christian publishing house | Compilation from the albums Pianissimo and Pianissimo 2: Taste To Taste |
| 2002 | Songs that last | SCM Hänssler | Compilation from productions from 1982 to 2002 |
| 2002 | The strings of my life | Rock solid | Compilation in posthumous |
Tribute album
| year | title | Artist | publishing company | annotation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Johannes Nitsch: Songs of Life | Sarah Kaiser , Johannes Falk , Andreas Volz , Dania König , Samuel Jersak , Sebastian Nitsch | SCM Hänssler | On the tenth anniversary of Johannes Nitsch's death |
Individual evidence
- ^ Johannes Nitsch: artist portrait , lastfm.de, accessed on January 27, 2014.
- ↑ Johannes Nitsch: Portrait ( Memento from March 18, 2013 in the Internet Archive ), gerth.de
- ^ Johannes Nitsch died ( Memento from January 19, 2005 in the Internet Archive ), aref.de, message from September 9, 2002.
- ↑ Andrea Adams, Luca Genta, Thomas A, JohannesNitsch, Carl Ph, Joyce R, Johannes Brahms, Sebastian Silvestra, John Newton, Danny Plett: Here I am: ProChrist 2000. 2000, ISBN 3-88087-824-2 .
- ^ The strings of my life - review ( Memento from May 12, 2003 in the Internet Archive ), crossover-agm.de
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nitsch, Johannes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German musician and singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 10, 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Haiger |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 5, 2002 |