Heartbreak and hope: Soap&Skin inspires at the Orpheum in Graz!

Heartbreak and hope: Soap&Skin inspires at the Orpheum in Graz!

Anja Plaschg, better known as Soap&Skin, took her audience on Friday evening at the Orpheum in Graz on an intense musical journey that combined pain and hope. The artist, who is touring with her new covers album “Torso,” started the evening with an impressive version of the Doors classic “The End.” This performance marked the start of her current tour, which is a testament to her remarkable ability to shine a new light on songs. She opened the evening alone at the piano, bringing the emotions of the songs to life in an impressive way. Right from the start, the audience could feel the heartbreaking intensity of her performance.

Open heart musical surgery

The evening developed into a musical open-heart operation, in which Plaschg interpreted well-known pieces such as “Maybe Not” by Cat Power and “Pale Blue Eyes” by The Velvet Underground with a minimalist approach. The palpable mix of sounds from ventilators and heart monitors created an atmosphere of life and death, while Soap&Skin invited the audience to reflect on impermanence. However, her performance always made it clear that alongside pain, hope and love can also exist. The moments in which she presented her own works such as “Heal” and “Italy” were a powerful reminder that music can also develop healing powers.

Anja Plaschg, born in Styria, has made a name for herself since her debut in 2009 with her unique compositions and emotional performances. She is considered one of Austria's most promising artists and has already achieved international recognition with her albums, including the critically acclaimed "Narrow". Her success is seen as a beacon for the experimental music culture in Austria, with influences from her childhood and her personal life, including the loss of her father, shaping her music. More information about her impressive career can be found on the website Wikipedia be read.