"Cologne's Carnival is known the world over as the epitome of German zaniness complete with people in costumes linked arm-in-arm, swaying to the music and gleefully singing traditional songs. That part hasn't changed but it's not the full story. The Carnival may have a new look and feel, but what's changing even more is its sound. Cologne's music scene is huge and unique in Germany."
"It has transformed rapidly over the past two decades and that has impacted Carnival music, too. The nostalgic, marching-band rhythms of yesteryear in three-four meter, sometimes with indecent lyrics and catchy melodies, have given way to a new pop-culture soundtrack. Traditional Carnival bands haven't gone anywhere, but they are also largely in step with the times: Carnival music has gotten louder, faster, more diverse and a lot younger."
Cologne's Carnival retains its costumes, swaying and traditional songs but has undergone a pronounced musical transformation. The local music scene has evolved rapidly over two decades, influencing Carnival sound toward pop-culture aesthetics. Nostalgic three-four marching rhythms have given way to louder, faster, more diverse and younger-oriented tracks. Carnival music now sounds like club or pop anthems with strong beats, singalong refrains and high energy designed to create a festival vibe. Music in dialect and new bands attract young crowds year-round, with events like Jeck im Sunnesching drawing thousands and spreading Carnival music via social media.
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