With Aerial View, Michael Kollwitz invites listeners to soar above familiar terrain and into expansive new soundscapes. This latest release shifts the perspective, blending textures, rhythms, and colors drawn from a wider musical spectrum.
Michael Kollwitz is a trailblazing musician and composer celebrated for his lifelong dedication to the Chapman Stick®—a rare, touch-style instrument that fuses the tonal range of piano, guitar, and bass into one expressive voice. As one of the first students taught by the instrument’s inventor, Kollwitz has spent decades shaping its identity, becoming its most prolific recording artist with over thirty albums to his name.
Aerial View is a cinematic and emotionally rich journey that pushes the boundaries of the Chapman Stick and showcases Kollwitz’s continual artistic growth.
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BT Fasmer’s comments: “Kollwitz’s Aerial View is ideal for reading, daydreaming or creative work. To me, it transcends the ordinary, offering listeners a fresh vantage point on each track. It is light yet intricate. The textures and tonal colors evoke a sense of flight.”
Aerial View isn’t merely an album—it’s a high-altitude reflection of an artist still ascending, offering a fresh vantage point on an instrument he helped bring into the spotlight.
We must also mention Kollwitz’ Serenity series, a standout in the New Age genre, has landed multiple times on Billboard charts and continues to resonate in therapeutic settings worldwide, including hospitals, spas, and commercial flights.
Beyond recording, Kollwitz is the author of Stick With It – Adventures of a Chapman Stick Player, a warm and often witty memoir that traces his unconventional path through the music world. He also brings his story to life as a motivational speaker, weaving themes of persistence, innovation, and passion into compelling live presentations.
For more information, please visit his official website at michaelkollwitz.com.
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