It is said that the language of music is universal, accessible and understood by all; a language that conveys emotions and moods that creates a bond between people and unites them — “Freude, schöner Götterfunken” (Joy, beautiful spark of the gods), across nations and borders. That’s all well and good. There is some truth in that, but such sweet praise for the music leads me…

We’re giving the Listening Post (and our ears) a break until September. Throughout August we’ll be putting the spotlight on interesting artists we’ve discovered through Fresh On The Net and beyond, starting with this post from Fresh On The Net moderator at our Bavarian outpost, Ludwig Janssen. Ratur Lite is a literary figure (lite/rature) who experiences a day at the seashore where he meets an…