I can’t really you explain you my sympathy… But I ran into Kammer III, the latest album by Malte Vief and his band, Malte Viefs Kammer, already in January and felt fascinated by it. Instrumental music, popular classic music, chamber ensemble. Not really the kind of stuff I typically share with you. But I just felt this one is worth a deeper listen. Hope you enjoy – or excuse me 🙂 Release date is 17th February 2023. There has been a pre-release on Bandcamp in January 2023.
Malte Vief – About The Artist
Malte Vief is naming his own music heavy classic. He already started to study the guitar as a junior student at the “Academy of Arts” (Hochschule für Künste) in Bremen. At this time, he was just 16 years old. Later, he also studied in Hamburg and Dresden. So far, he released four albums, starting with Antigo in 2016. Of course, there are already two Kammer (meaning: chamber) albums before.
Malte Vief – Kammer III – Track by Track
The eleven song album lasts 44 minutes.
1. Geburt
The album starts rather slowly and brief with the 2:10 minutes “birth”. The guitar is the central instrument in here for the first minutes, before strings and piano join in and lead to harmonic, unexcited listen.
2. Kreis
The second track of the album is Kreis (“Circle”). The song makes use of the longer runtime and is much more theatric and dramatic than the predecessor. The song is creating a beautiful climax some 30 seconds before its end, before it is slowly fading out – the circle feels to close.
3. Alea
Alea is the next track. My press reference is rather limited, but I guess it is referring to the Latin word for dices. The track initially feels more frisky and works with uplifting guitar lines. However, the song has a rather intense part in its core part as well, in which for example the cello is taking over the key presence.
4. Reset
The Reset is one of the two songs released before the album. The cellos open the album with an almost creaking sound. The violin melodies almost feel to fight against this dissonance. A very catching, entertaining battle of the instruments.
5. Kinderlied I
The middle section of the album consists of four songs named as Kinderlied (“Children’s’ song”) and numbered from 1 to 4. Kinderlied I has some very cheeky and playful parts, but there is also quite a dramatic and intense touch in it. Don’t expect a guitar version of the Teletubbies theme song in here, indeed.
6. Kinderlied II
Kinderlied II opens with gently plucked guitar chords. Overall, the song is much more harmonic. The higher notes on top of the bassy bed of notes even have a bit of a lullaby character to me.
7. Kinderlied III
The set of songs are so different – the third song has a hymnic and majestic character. The strings dominate and create a very present and memorable melody. Finally, this one is my melodic favorite of the album.
8. Kinderlied IV
The strings are in focus in the fourth version of the set as well. There are also some percussion sound with add a bit to the young and reckless character of the song. Nonetheless, I felt closer to other songs of this four piece cycle.
9. Abschied
The Abschied (“Farewell”) adds a very different component to the album. Melancholy and pain can be felt in the melodies, the bass and cello create a deep sound. A very impressive listen.
10. Tod
The character of Abschied is continuing in this song, Tod (“Death”). Especially towards the end of the song, when the music fades out and really feels to die, Malte Vief is creating an amazingly touching piece of instrumental music.
11. Trost
The Kammer cycle could close with the death, maybe. However, the two remaining songs give it a very special touch. The Trost (“solace”) leads to a significantly more positive touch of the song. The eleventh track also reminds of elements you listened to before, like good memories about a beloved person.
12. Eterna
Eterna is a beautiful farewell from the album. The song is majorly having very reduced and limited parts, which are creating an amazing atmosphere. This leads to a very touching experience.
Malte Vief – Kammer III – Spotify
Here is Kammer III on Spotify:
Malte Vief – Kammer III – My View
Of course, it is some sort of experiment for me to get into an album like Kammer III. But I just felt it is very interesting when I got it – and I more and more loved it during the review. If you give it a chance, Malte Vief is taking you into beautifully told stories, which don’t need a single word. I am very happy that I allowed him to take me on this trip.
Instrumental Music
Here are all postings about Instrumental Music:

Mogwai – The Bad Fire

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 17th January 2025)

CKRAFT – Uncommon Grounds

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2024

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2024

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 6th December 2024)

Joss Jaffe & Jim “Kimo” West – Santhi

Dirty Three – Love Changes Everything

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 21st June 2024)

Lindsey Stirling – Duality

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 17th May 2024)

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 29th March 2024)

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 8th March 2024)

The Dead South – Chains & Stakes

Bright & Black – The Album

Santa’s Soundtrack 2023? Some Christmas Releases This Season

Spotlight – Flyctory.com meets Josephine Alexandra (November 2023)

Alphawezen – Source

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 27th October 2023)

Nacht der Gitarren (14th October 2023, Reutlingen)

Collapse Unter The Empire – Recurring

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 25 August 2023)

Cygnotic – Mortal Dreamers

Jim “Kimo” West – Of Wood and Spirit (American Guitar Stories)

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 07 July 2023)

Stephen Jay – understatement

Jim “Kimo” West is playing the very first German Weird Al Show tonight – he is back with “Nacht der Gitarren” in Fall

Jonathan E. Blake – Old Souls

Tina Tandler – Songs for Saxophone

Superläuche – Superläuche

U96 – 20,000 Meilen unter dem Meer

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 10 June 2022)

Leo Rojas – Colours of Nature

Stephen Jay – Vita Beata

Joe Satriani – The Elephants of Mars

Flyctory.com Songs Of The Week (week of 18 Feb 2022)

The Krontjong Devils – Music From The Stars Vol. 1

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2021

Navian – Cosmos

Billy Strings – Renewal

Helge Schneider – Die Reaktion – The Last Jazz Vol. II

Jim “Kimo” West – Ka Honua Maluhia (Peaceful World)

Michael Hirte – Love Hurts

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2020

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2020

Andrew Bird – Hark!

Jim “Kimo” West – More Guitar Stories

Spotlight – Flyctory.com meets Jim “Kimo” West (13th August 2020)

Bob Katsionis – Amadeus Street Warrior

Spotlight – Flyctory.com meets Rob Favotto (11th May 2020)

Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting
All “classic” blog posts
No reviews – just debating and certain topics – these are my “traditional” blog posts in the categories Just blogging, Just blogging on music and Sports Blogging:

My Country To Country Berlin 2025 Preview

Let’s Praise Modern German Country Music – My Artist Overview

Food I Had Onboard XXI (January 2024 – early February 2024)

The Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists – My Favorite Artists

Food I Had Onboard XX (November 2024 – early January 2025)

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2024

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2024

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2024

2024 – My Year in Travel

Looking Forward To 2025 – My Highlights of The Next Year

4,000 Postings on Flyctory.com – Time to have a look back

Bye-Bye Lufthansa – my last Senator Anniversary

Food I Had Onboard XIX (October 2024)

Rock of Ages – 2025 International Dates of the Musical

Food I Had Onboard XVIII (end July to mid September 2024)

“Goldenes Oval” Opening Meeting – Opening Ceremony (Dresden, 30th August 2024)

Paris 2024 Olympics – My Tops and Flops

The Flyctory.com-Style Medal Count of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Food I Had Onboard XVII (mid-May to mid-July 2024)

International Tennis Hall of Fame – Class of 2024 Induction

International Tennis Hall of Fame – 2024 Inductees Press Conference

Infosys Hall of Fame Open 2024 – A Week of Tennis, Indian Celebrations, and a Farewell

NHL Schedule 2024-25 – My Suggested Trips

Rock of Ages – Which song is better? Original or Musical Version?

Food I Had Onboard XVI (mid-April to mid-May 2024)

WFC 2024 in Lahti – Splitter, Stats, & 3×3 Thoughts

The NY Sightseeing Pass or the New York Pass by Go City – Which One is better?

The Debut – Just One Week Until the 3×3 World Floorball Championships in Lahti

My Preview to the Under 19 Girls World Floorball Championships in Lahti

Flyctory.com Is Introducing “Featured Clubs” – Sports Teams & Federations in Focus

Food I Had Onboard XV (March 2024 – early April 2024)

My 15 Favorite Hotels I Have Stayed in… So Far

My Loyality Program Portfolio 2024

Food I Had Onboard XIV (January 2024 – early March 2024)

The Renewed Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists

Andreas Dorau – My Most Favorite Songs and Lines

Food I Had Onboard XIII (End November 2023 – early January 2024)

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2023

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2023

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2023

2023 – My Year in Travel

Santa’s Soundtrack 2023? Some Christmas Releases This Season

The Day Music Neutrality Died (a bit) – Thank You Everynoise.com

Food I Had Onboard XII (Late October 2023 – Mid-November 2023)

Naughty or Nice? – The Flyctory.com Country Christmas Playlist 2023

Country To Country is back in Central Europe – Here are the Main Acts

Food I Had Onboard XI (Mid September 2023 – October 2023)

The Privilege of the Loo – On Bathroom Distribution in Airplanes

Rock of Ages – 2024 International Dates of the Musical

Thank You, Rohan Bopanna!

Food I Had Onboard X (July 2023 til early September 2023)

Praise The Underdogs – I Look Back to the European Soccer Competition Qualifications

Heart to Heart – Semmel Concerts Introduces the Songwriters Round to Germany

Home is where the heart is – My Twelve Favorite Cities of the World

NHL Schedule 2023-24 released – Here are my suggested Trips

Seepark Biker Days Pfullendorf 2023 – Atmosphere & Impressions

Seepark Biker Days Pfullendorf 2023 – A Preview

Food I Had Onboard IX (Mid-May 2023 til June 2023)

Rock of Ages UK Tour – A Personal Farewell and Thanks

My Traveler’s Thoughts About… Renting a Car and Driving in Iceland

Food I Had Onboard VIII (April 2023 til Mid-May 2023)

My Favorite Eurovision Song Contest Songs

Traveling on Iceland’s Ring Road (Reprise)

Travel all Germany for 49 EUR a Month? The New Deutschland Ticket

Rock of Ages Opening Night – Red Carpet Impressions

Thumb Up or Down? A Personal View on my Loyalty Program Portfolio

Food I Had Onboard VII (mid-February 2023 til March 2023)

Five Years of Flyctory.com – My 20 Most Popular Travel Posts (so far…)

Jim “Kimo” West is playing the very first German Weird Al Show tonight – he is back with “Nacht der Gitarren” in Fall

Food I Had Onboard VI (December 2022 til mid-February 2023)

Davis Cup Qualifiers – A Bad Day For (Men’s) Doubles Tennis

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2022

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2022

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2022

How I would love European Flight Compensation Regulation to Change

Covid-19, Strikes and more – My Flight Rebooking Experience

Some 2022 new Christmas Song Releases – Good Ones and Weird Ones

Food I Had Onboard V (September 2022 til November 2022)

Loyalty Programs – Are We Too Committed To Stay Rational?

Weird Al Yankovic is touring Europe 2023 – Tour Dates and Travel Hints

Visiting the Lillehammer 1994 Olympic Sites in 2022

Steel Guitar Santa is Back – The Flyctory.com Country Christmas Playlist 2022

Rock of Ages – International Dates of the Musical in 2023

Food I Had Onboard IV (May 2022 til August 2022)

NHL Schedule 2022-23 released – Some suggested Icehopping Itineraries

The Bergisch Coffee Table (Bergische Kaffeetafel) – A Sweet and Savory Tradition

European Airports Go Mad – a Morning at Dusseldorf Airport

Food I Had Onboard III (Mar 2022 til April 2022)

Currently my favorite animal: Leon The Lobster

Food I Had Onboard II (Nov 21 til Mar 2022)

No Business as Usual – but I felt it is right to continue to share the World with you…

Beijing 2022 – No Flyctory.com Medal Count, Just Thoughts…

Riding the Swan Adventure Pedal Boat in Dubai – A Special Ride and Posting

Rock of Ages – Central European Shows of my Favorite Musical in 2022

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2021

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2021

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2021

Some Non-Country Christmas Songs 2021

My Top 15 Airports Flown – With Some Brief Thoughts

Ho Ho Ho – The Flyctory.com Country Christmas Playlist 2021

Food I Had Onboard (Oct 2021 til Nov 2021)

The Hits of the Trips – My Summer 2021 in Music

My Hotel Checklist – Some Services Too Many Overnights are still failing at

Tokyo 2020 – My Thoughts By Sports (… and some more)

The Flyctory.com-Style Medal Count of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Some weird sports I discovered during Covid-19

The Twelve Best Flights Of My Life (… so far)

Music Publications – Does Nowadays The Length Still Matter?

Smooth McGroove – A Very Special Kind of Gaming Music

Jan-Marten Block is the German Idol – Some Thoughts After a Strange Season

Bricky Trouble over Germany

Cologne – My Ten Favorite Songs About My Home Town

(Over) 400 Media Reviews on Flyctory.com – your most popular ones

The Dutch Museumkaart – One Year of Culture and History (almost) for free in the Netherlands

Understanding Train Station – A Podcast on Living Abroad and Cultural Differences

Dubai – A December 2020 Pandemic Disappointment

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2020

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Albums / EPs 2020

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2020

“Zärtliche Chaoten II” – exploring Gran Canaria 32 years later

My Ten Favorite Weird Al Yankovic Songs

My First PCR Test (Centogene Dusseldorf Airport)

Seven Things I look forward to do in the United States again

Some Christmas Present Ideas for Flyctory.com Music Lovers

Hawk-Eye Live – the End of the Tennis Line Judges?

The Country Music Week turns Digital

One Year of Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists

The Big Three of Tennis Men Singles – Unique Dominance?

German Girl in America – YouTube Videos about US-German Differences

Nashville, Let the Girls Play – Some Thoughts on Women Country Music

Olivia Lane – “Living Instead” Podcast about Artists’ Life and More

“Lady Antebellum” becomes “Lady A” – My Thoughts

Lake Constance after the touristic Lockdown – My Experience

Women Soccer Bundesliga is back – But some Girls score in a different Way

Mrs. Greenbird: Strong Crowdfunding Start for New Album

Back To Soccer-Country: Germany

Kenny Foster – His Stories behind “Deep Cuts”

Flyctory.com vs. Covid-19 – An unequal battle

Two new Flyctory.com-managed Playlists on Amazon Music and Spotify

Made in Bolka – About the Rise of a Floorball Club

My Favorite C2C: Country To Country 2020 Songs

Why I feel it makes sense to continue Flyctory.com during the Corona crisis

C2C Country To Country Berlin – Day 3 (08.03.2020) – Splitter

C2C Country To Country Berlin – Day 2 (07.03.2020) – Splitter

C2C Country To Country Berlin – Day 1 (06.03.2020) – Splitter

Flyctory.com Best Ones 2019

Christmas Songs – Why not Hawaiian Style?

My Favorite Music Albums 2019

Flyctory.com – My Favorite Songs 2019

No Women WFC 2019 Coverage on Flyctory.com?

Flyctory.com – My Postings on a Map

Luke Combs – This One’s For You – The Record-Breaking Album

Frog Leap – An Amazing Project Back On Tour 2020

The Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists – The First Ten Weeks

Country 2 Country 2020 Lineup – My View

Sound of Nashville Press Event & Logan Mize Concert (11th Sep 2019, Cologne)

Flyctory.com on Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited

A Preview to Country Music Concerts (European Tours)

Very Important Postings – January to June 2019

CMA Fest 2019 – My Meet & Greets

Visiting CMA Fest 2019

My Favorite CMA Fest Songs 2019

Christina Taylor & Carolyn Miller – Two Upcoming Country Artists

CMA Fest 2019 – Fan Events with Cassadee Pope and Jana Kramer

Country Music Concert Summer 2019 in Germany – a small Boom?

Shallow-ism – One Song in countless Versions

My Favorite Country 2 Country Songs 2019

European World Floorball Championship Qualification – A Preview

Entertaining or not? An Inflight Magazine Comparison

Floorball Champions Cup 2019 – A Preview to Gävle

Very Important Postings – July to December 2018

My Favorite Songs 2018

How to buy a Hotel Group Status

Davis Cup World Group Playoff 2018 – More complex than ever!

Very Important Postings – Flyctory.com’s 1st Half 2018

Flyctory.com’s Introduction on Mileage Pooling

Atlanta 1996 – 22 Years later

Ode to my Superhero – Leander Paes

My favourite Country 2 Country 2018 songs

My Medal Count Winner 2018: Canada

Why WordPress?