After 32 successful years, Orange Sector prove that their musical journey is far from being ‘over’… . It’s a special blend of sympathy, authenticity, tirelessness, and continuity that defines the band. With FEUER & FLAMME, album number 13, they deliver everything that makes Orange Sector what it is—perhaps even more!
Songwriter Martin Bodewell presented the band with 18 demos, of which 15 were developed in collaboration with Lars Felker, crafting lyrics that hold great significance for both of them. The lyrics are often very dark, poignant, and emotional. Lars Felker states, “A lot has happened in recent years, and we wanted to capture that.”
Thematically, the songs tell stories from real life, touching on topics such as heartbreak, equality, depression, and individuals who have deeply disappointed us. In the song NIEMAND, the band processes a family tragedy. Martin Bodewell shares, “The song helps me process what has happened. I’m glad that music gives me this opportunity. The process of making music brings me a lot of joy, and an EBM ballad is something special for all of us. Escaping or running away has never been an option for me.”
Since we are ‘feuer & flamme’ (fire and flame), the album title fits perfectly.” A lot of emphasis was placed on sound selection. There are beautiful 80s retro sounds, mini-malist song structures, and a Moog DFAM that adds the finishing touch. You can hear that making FEUER & FLAMME was a lot of fun. Martin shares, “I spent time in the studio experi-menting with sound and mood, but I was always aware that the OS team was the focus.” Gradually, all 15 songs are set to be released in 2024…