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About Thomas Gunther
How music fits into my life
I am a professional musician, but to me, this is far more than just a job description. Music fuels my passion and sparks my excitement; it touches every corner of my life. Throughout the highs and lows, music has been my steadfast companion. When I was 12, my father fell seriously ill and passed away shortly after I turned 13. In those dark times, pouring myself into music became my sanctuary, helping me process my feelings and find strength to move forward.
My love for music, particularly American music, also led me to leave my home country of Germany to find a new home in Chicago. (Read more about why I moved to Chicago).
Bottom line: Music is such a vital part of my life that if you asked me, “Who Are You?”, I might very well reply, “I am a musician.”
Without Music, life would be a mistake.
Friedrich Nietzsche
(German philosopher)
The Person Behind The Music
Question: Can a person’s character be revealed through their work? Many believe that a musician’s body of work offers a profound insight into their inner selves. For example, songwriters often craft songs that reflect their most personal experiences. Frank Sinatra performed his songs with such conviction that many believed they were autobiographical; songs like New York, New York, My Way, and That’s Life.
I, for one, believe that true artists reveal a lot of themselves to their listeners through their work. After all, music is a fantastic way to express one’s inner feelings and share them with others. But it is not the only reason true artists create music. It is also about the freedom of self-expression, exploring new ways of creating sound, and simply improving one’s craft.
Depending on what matters most to an artist, we might not truly understand the person until we connect with them beyond just sound. Sometimes, this can lead to disappointment. Some artists I admire for their sensitive and emotional music may turn out to be not pleasant to be around, and vice versa. But from my experience, this is more the exception than the rule.