Axel Jeder Aachen, Germany

I'm a student of mechanical engineering, born on 24th October 1973 and I live in Aachen, Germany.

After the last tribute CDs have been so popular with the fans and with Chris de Burgh himself, I decided to join in again, also because it is so much fun to make music and get some feedback from others. Just recently I have been thrown into cold water at a wedding and had to play a few songs on the guitar in front of 100 guests. As the bride was dressed in red, I figured a certain song would be the perfect ending. :) The atmosphere was great and I was running out of songs. :(

I think it is always very important to go back to the roots in music. With that I mean to make music as the musician has thought about it before a mega project has been built from it in the studio. "Tender Hands" is a perfect song for this, but I have never heard this song done solo by Chris de Burgh. So I had to think of an accompaniment myself. I have deliberately left out any computer add-ons like a lot of echo or rhythm.

This song did not appear on the tribute CD, but you may download it here to add it as a special bonus track.