I was invited to come along to a performance at one of the (many) churches in Bad Tölz the first Sunday night I was there. I tried to get some good pictures of the church, but it was badly lit and packed with people. I didn't think I should use the flash and was getting strange looks when scoping out spots for picture taking. I did end up getting photos of the church and will follow up later. I haven't had time to research its origins, but the church is from at least 1735 and houses two full bodies of martyrs. But, to the people of Bad Tölz, I think it is just another church.
Turns out the concert was supposed to be all gospel groups. It was um, interesting. Some were better than others, and some weren't really my style, so I'm not in the position to judge the quality.
We started off with the German version of upbeat carefree gospel groups. A few had their own rythym instruments. I wish I could remember which songs they sang. I recognized a few of them but not all. I think most of them were traditional (or "new traditional") versions fromt the states. It was entertaining to hear these sung with a German accent.
Slowly (there were at least 7 groups performing!) it moved to more traditional choir type singing, which was more my style. I forget why, but we had to leave right before it ended. We walked back to the car, passing through the Christkindlmarkt.. the least packed night I've seen.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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