Joachim Witt - Goldener Reiter (official Video) Review
: Witt uses cold, architectural terms like Fassungsvermögen (capacity) and Umgehungsstraße (bypass) to create a sense of unease and detachment. Historical Context and Success
: Along with artists like Nena and Falco, Witt helped move the NDW from an underground punk-influenced movement into a commercial phenomenon. The Official Video
: The "Golden Rider" is a metaphor for someone who was once "high on the ladder" of success but eventually "fell off," leading to their institutionalization.
: The lyrics compare a psychiatric clinic to a shopping center, suggesting that mental health crises are just another part of the urban machinery.
Watch the original 1981 music video to see Joachim Witt's iconic performance of this NDW classic: Joachim Witt - Goldener Reiter (Official Video) NoCut Entertainment YouTube• Apr 2, 2018 Production Details
The original 1981 video is a hallmark of early 80s aesthetic, featuring Witt's intense performance style.
: Witt uses cold, architectural terms like Fassungsvermögen (capacity) and Umgehungsstraße (bypass) to create a sense of unease and detachment. Historical Context and Success
: Along with artists like Nena and Falco, Witt helped move the NDW from an underground punk-influenced movement into a commercial phenomenon. The Official Video
: The "Golden Rider" is a metaphor for someone who was once "high on the ladder" of success but eventually "fell off," leading to their institutionalization.
: The lyrics compare a psychiatric clinic to a shopping center, suggesting that mental health crises are just another part of the urban machinery.
Watch the original 1981 music video to see Joachim Witt's iconic performance of this NDW classic: Joachim Witt - Goldener Reiter (Official Video) NoCut Entertainment YouTube• Apr 2, 2018 Production Details
The original 1981 video is a hallmark of early 80s aesthetic, featuring Witt's intense performance style.
