Painting on Glass - The Markus Zosel Music Podcast

#107 - Fiction and Reality

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:11 +0200

In this episode Markus reflects about the mixture of fiction and reality in writing. Join in and see what you can find for your own style - be a part of it. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

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#106 - A Man of Constant Travel

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:06:37 +0100

We all (!) are the ones who are on a constant travel throughout our lifetime, of course. Join in as Markus Zosel offers you an insight of his journey and right to the essence of the song "A Man of Constant Travel" taken from the current online album CAMINO More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#105 - Camino. The new single ist about to come soon

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:08:55 +0100

On March 14th Markus will publish the new album "Camino" online. But Camino is also the title song of the album. Follow the singer songwriter into moments of production and reflection. Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#104 - Not one word too may!. About the songs without a word.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:41:52 +0100

In this episode of his music podcast Markus takes into the topic of songs without a word. He chose two examples for this one: "Dream #17" from the Album "Now & Then" and "Somewhere in California" from the EP "The Silver Lights". You can find the music online. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#104 - Not one word too many!. About the songs without a word.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:41:52 +0100

#103 - Knowing when to stop

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:23:07 +0100

In episode 103 Markus focuses on the right moment to stop in a song or in a book you've been working on for quite a while. This episode is accompanied by the song "Road to Damascus" from the 2020 online album COLUMBINE. You can find the album on your favourite streaming platform online. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#102 - New Year's Day

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:17:35 +0100

A Happy New Year. Here's to a great 2026. Come to reflect together with Markus about the chances of this New Year's Day. As always with a tune of his to accompany this episode 102 of his Music Podcast

#101 - Up in Scotland

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:57:15 +0100

"The Wild Mountain Thyme" is one of the rare cover versions Marks has recorded over the years. Enjoy this one from the album "Otherwise" (2019) along with golden memories of his stay in Scotland in 2003. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#100 - Vivian's Dream

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:18:28 +0100

This is Episode 100! And with saying this I want to right into the song "Vivian's Dream" from my 2008 album MARKUS ZOSEL. Come along and join into some of the easiness that life is able to offer to everyone of us. More information about the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#99 - Honest Songs

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:56:12 +0100

"Honest Songs" is a tune from the 2008 Album MARKUS ZOSEL. Get right into it together with Markus and share subtle thoughts and notions from those days still shining in the light of today. Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#98 - Love, just love

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:22:47 +0200

It's the most essential of life's emotions. Share it while Markus tells about his song "Love, just love" from the new album SUNBOUND available online on all major streaming- and download platforms. More information about the artist: www.markus-zosel.com (Website in dt./engl.)

#97 - That's what it means to me

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:20:07 +0200

Another song from the new album and the the thoughts behind it. Be a part of it and join in - it might mean a lot to you either.... More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#96 - Something New - Again...

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:11:08 +0200

Markus has just published his new online album SUNBOUND. In this episode he gives you an insight about the concept of it and he shares the story of creating it with the featured title song. Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#95 - Dance in Wonder

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:09:50 +0200

This episode is about the song "Dance in Wonder" from the 2015 album GOOD CROPPER. Maybe you'll "dance" yourself while getting into it. Enjoy. Further information about the work of the author: www.markus-zosel.com

#94 - The past the present and the future

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:20:03 +0200

There is a wonderful saying I've always loved: "Every new day is a gift that's why they call it the present". In today's episode we'll reflect on the three tenses and what it means to you when writing. I'd love to welcome you to this episode today, enjoy! Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

# 93 - Smile Again

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:16:10 +0200

Today's episode is more about the things we d o n ' t say but about the things we are able to mention. That's where we enter the field of literature and music. Join in this episode with the music of the author. More about the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#92 - The Magic of Unveiling a new Song

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:10:48 +0200

Today I invite you to follow me into the magic of unveiling a new song, which is always a special moment and I’ll never get tired of it though I’ve been writing music for about 35 years or more. It’s always sort of special, that’s why I am going to share it in this episode - let’s get into it! More information on the podcast and music artist: www.markus-zosel.com

# 91 - The Beautiful Despair

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:10:39 +0200

Follow Markus with today's episode right into one of the songs of the brand new album. It's "The Beautiful Despair" Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

# 90 - The Face of Eternity

Sat, 10 May 2025 13:29:51 +0200

In episode #90 Markus takes you right into the very special orchestral mood and sacred conversation of this song from the new album THE UNBELIEVER, published just one week ago. Follow him in the footsteps of a composer and songwriter reflecting his own musical piece. For more information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#89 - Come to Me

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:34:03 +0200

In this episode Markus takes you right into the song "Come to Me" from the online album "From Days Gone By". Get in - and enjoy! More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#88 - Just Some Kind of Paperwork

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:32:57 +0100

In this episode Markus takes you into the wonderful and Asian sphere of the song "Paperwork" taken from the album FRAMED. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#87 - To the Oracle in all of us

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:13:39 +0100

The Oracle of Delphi right in our own backyard? What could this be all about? Join in and listen to the stories singer/songwriter & author MARKUS ZOSEL has got to tell. Enjoy! More Information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#86 - A new album to be released in spring 2025

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 09:55:41 +0100

"The Unbeliever" - that's the title of the new MARKUS ZOSEL album to be released in spring of 2025. This episode announces the album and gives you a first music sample of the work along with the ideas of the writer and singer of this music. Further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#85 - A Simple Man

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:49:15 +0100

Today's episode #85 is about the song "A Simple Man" from the album "Otherwise" published in 2019. Step in and learn what it has to do with your own writing or creativity. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#84 - The Image

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:47 +0100

With this episode Markus Zosel is talking and reflecting about the song "The Image" from the 2015 album "Good Cropper" and which is also available online on your favourite music device. Further information on the artist: www-markus-zosel.com

#83 - Midnight Snow

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:17:47 +0100

Markus Zosel takes you out in delightful thoughts of glistening moonlight of the midnight snow in late fall and early winter. Artist Website: www.markus-zosel.com

#82 - Something Like the Wind

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:36:21 +0100

Today it will be all about the song »Something Like the Wind« from Markus' current album »Going Back« It has turned out to be one of the mot beloved songs of the album in the passing of the last two month. So, let’s take a closer look at it now. Find further information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

You Got to Believe in Your Own Voice - That's for Sure

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:14:11 +0200

You are someone special among all the others who are the same on this crazy planet. You got to reflect on this fact when writing and you can rely on the magic that makes it possible. Further information on Markus Zosel: www-markus-zosel.com

#80 - We all Have Been Blessed with Love

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 23:09:25 +0200

Join Singer/Songwriter and author Markus Zosel on his thoughts about one song of the now album "Going Back" released in September this year.

79 - The Trail - Imagine you met HIM right there...

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:28:08 +0200

Today it is all about a fantasy of mine - and the song "The Trail of the Holy Man" from the 2020 album VOYAGE.

#78 - After Tears - There's a Bright Light...

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:52:39 +0200

We are all going through hard times from time to time. In this episode we take a look at it the way you might deal with it when writing. This is the Markus Zosel Music Podcast in English language.

#77 - A Rock 'n' Roll State of Mind

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:12:56 +0200

In this episode Markus Zosel is talking about the "Rock'n'Roll State of Mind". Find out what it is all about and give it a listen. Enjoy while he is telling you with a smile - or a twinkle in his eye.

#76 - Far out Places

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:23:50 +0200

Today It’ll be all about far out places. What we will be talking about should be revealed in the minutes to follow. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#75 - The Induction in the Desert Wind (North of Los Angeles)

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:49:39 +0200

As I told you in episode 73 0f this podcast I got an invitation to the US Sunshine State of California for May this year: The induction into the Akademia Hall of Fame in the songwriter genre. Wonderful. I was expected to be there in person. So I did. I booked my flight and started a remarkable adventure.

#74 - Ever the Winds

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:46:14 +0200

This episode is about the wind. So just grab all of your interest and come along for the next couple of minutes with me now! More information on the work of Markus Zosel: www.markus-zosel.com

#73 - Going to California in May 2024

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:46:57 +0200

Last August MARKUS ZOSEL received an invitation to Los Angeles, California and was announced as on of the inductees into the "Akademia Hall of Fame" in May of 2024. He shares all the wonder of these moments and even the decision whether to go there - or not - in this episode with his listeners. Join in and be close to a real life songwriter of its own and unique kind. For more information on the work of MARKUS ZOSEL: www.markus-zosel.com

#72 - Don?t be afraid of making mistakes!

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:19:04 +0200

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes - they might be helpful from time to time. That is the topic of the new episode with awarded singer- and songwriter Markus Zosel. Take part in his way to look at things al within the sphere of creativity and also being so much human the same way. Enjoy 10 min utes inside his studio. The song chosen for this episode is: "Running to Know" and it is taken from the current album THE KASSEL SESSIONS (2024) Further information: www.markus-zosel.com

#71 - Aldebaran. A Song made from Starlight

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:57:46 +0100

I can tell you - I’ve been a stargazer for all my life. I’ve always been kept by the beauty of the cold and silvery light of the stars and I learned to tell them apart - in some cases. I’ve also wondered why I did. But it always felt good with the night wind in my hair and these lights up above. That is why I wrote this song which I first published in 2015. I hope you'll enjoy this episode. Further information on the artist's official website: www.markus-zosel.com

#70 - What was it you did not like about it?

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:46:38 +0100

Today we’re about to take a closer look at the song »Phantom Love« from the current album THE KASSEL SESSIONS. Let’s see what we can find out about it and maybe we’ll meet ourselves in there - who knows? Find more information about there artist on his official website: www.markus-zosel.com

#69 - There I go - again...!

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:20:51 +0100

On January 8th I had the pleasure to publish the new album »The Kassel Sessions«. This episode will be dealing with the music of it for the first time. And I’d like to invite and to encourage you to follow this podcast on Podigee or wherever you listen to this show. It would help a lot to spread this Music Podcast of mine on a wider range and make it more familiar to people who’ve never joined in before. Let’s give them a change to also be a part of it. Thank you so much and God Bless.

#68 - On Your Way to Me

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:52:22 +0100

From time to time I do wonder how all of this started: an eleven year old with a guitar he learned to play. And all of a sudden there was the need to write, to express very own thoughts and a frame of mind that began to look out for a world that seemed to be waiting somewhere out there in the unknown. That boy worked hard and tried to share all of the ways that seemed possible to him and out of his passion for marine biology came a much greater passion for music and the word on a blank page that longed for being sung or being written down between all of the pages of a book that also came from his hands. And somehow there have always been those who listen to his songs or read the pages he had filled with words. That is so amazing and wonderful and also hard to explain - it really is?

#67 - The Timeless Wonder of a Reprise

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:28:15 +0100

Today’s show might arouse the interest of the musician - als well as the interest of the writer. So let me take you there. All you have to do is ease back and enjoy. Find more information on Markus Zosel on the official website: www.markus-zosel.com

#66 - Once Upon

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:53:15 +0100

Today is the day after New Year's Day and we're just about to start right into 2024. Let's have some thoughts on that. Thank you for being with me once again! More information: www.markus-zosel.com

#65 - It Seemed Like a Good Idea That Day

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:18:27 +0100

Welcome back! Today we?ll be taking a closer look at the little things when it comes to talking about living an artistic life. Now, let?s go for it!

#64 - Whenever I need you

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:34:12 +0100

All of the inspiration to this song came from documentary about the life of Liberace. In fact, I never heard of him before - just the name there and then. But now I learned about the way he rose to stardom, the way he played the piano and the way all the people turned to or away from him. That was very impressive. And that is why the piano has such a leading role at the beginning and throughout this song, because after watching the documentary I ended up sitting in front of my own piano writing this song. I really did. Enjoy this episode and you'll find the song on the album "Shadow Play" (released in June 2023) on all major online streaming and download services.

#63 - The Mountains? Crusade

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:13:11 +0100

The Mountains’ Crusade. A little into the mystic again. This episode and song is surely not about knights in medieval times, of course not. It’s about today - and it’s about you. And most of all it is about what being among the mountains at dusk is able to offer to you.

#62 - To Some Distant World Afar

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:11:36 +0200

Having you here with me is a pleasure and that is why we are going to talk about the future today. In most of the episodes we dealt with things that occurred in the past. Now we’re looking ahead. Just come along to find out a bit more. The song was taken from the current album MYSTICA which you can find on any of the major streaming- and download services online. More information: www.markus-zosel.com

#61 - The new album MYSTICA is about to be released

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:29:01 +0200

Today I can offer you some sort of special episode for you. That is, because we’re talking about the coming release of the the new album lying just a few days ahead and you’ll hear one of the new songs right in this episode. So, just come along and let’s step right into it. This is all about the new album MYSTICA...

#60 - Part II: Writing a Classical Mass for my Hometown

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:22:14 +0200

This is episode 60 and it is the second part of a double feature about a classical mass I wrote for my hometown a couple of years ago. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode you can start right here, no problem. In case you should be interested in the whole project, you might listen to episode 59 first. More information on the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#59 - Part I : Writing a Classical Mass for my Hometown

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:58:40 +0200

Markus Zosel introduces his English speaking audience to an early classical work of him: His "Mass for My Hometown" for choir and piano. This is the first of two episodes that are dedicated to this topic. This recording was taken from a live performance on January 30th, 2010 by the choir "mehrKlang" from Baunatal. The concert took place inside the "Christus Erlöser Kirche" in Baunatal. Watch the full concert on YouTube: Part I: https://youtu.be/IzBC9skSVFc?si=XXNuHd1OYypVOiEf Part II: https://youtu.be/i6q_tmiGs90?si=JgLmv0ymEskSr212

#58 - Promise - Somewhere out in the Summer Rain

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 20:09:51 +0200

Today it’s all about a walk in the summer rain. We’re heading right to the end of August and it feels like a good time for this topic. So - grab your umbrella and let’s go…. :-) And, of course, it's much so more than just walking in the rain.

#57 - The unspoken - as a part of me and you

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:31:49 +0200

In this episode Markus wants to talk about the unspoken in everybody’s mind - and how it affects writing. Let’s see what we can find in the following ten minutes…! The song »As a part of me« was taken from the album »Patches« released in 2011. This album is only available as a physical CD. Just have a look at Markus Zosel’s Online Store. https://www.markuszosels-cd-und-buchshop.com

#56 - Writing to be free. So much gratefulness and a possible induction into the ?Akademia Hall of Fame?

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:19:03 +0200

On the night of July 28th, Markus Zosel was announced for possible induction in to the »Akademia Hall of Fame« in Los Angeles. In this episode he reflects on having come there and the ways of being grateful while being on the go to somewhere new on the path you’ve chosen for yourself. Further information about the work of the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#55 - Arthouse. A simple idea about to come true someday?

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:36:22 +0200

You know that I sing songs, I write the songs and I am writing books. And you know that I am teacher. This is what I do to earn a living. Education is a topic that takes a lot of space in m every day life and I’ve always felt very privileged that I have the opportunity to teach, to pass along knowledge to the young - which is quite wonderful, I think. Ten years ago I started to write a novel which dealt with the matters of education in an old university town which is settled close beside a lovely river. That’s where the name »Lahnufer« came from and this is where the start today.

#54 - All night. We gotta be going somewhere

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:50:50 +0200

Welcome back to this episode which took a little longer to publish. That is because of a very busy time. Making a living sometimes needs all attention and does not leave any chance for the things you’d love to do instead. But this is episode 54 and I hope it’ll be the one you’re about to like. So, let’s get right into it now.

#53 - To...? This one is for you!

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:48:12 +0200

Have you ever received the gift of a song for yourself? No? No problem at all, because this one, yes, this one right here is for you and its comes from all of my heart along with the wish to make you smile and to brighten up your day for a little while. That?s all it wants to aim. And maybe, yes, maybe - it?ll stay in your heart. Find more information on the website of the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#52 - I made up my own world within...

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:25:32 +0200

Most of my songs are in English. I love this language and it has always been a door to all communication on an international scale and I am very grateful for this essential reason. But from time to time I find myself in the mood and the need to express myself in the language which is the one I learned first - my native tongue. This song is a good example for what I am talking about.

#51 - The Cafe in the Woods

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:24:23 +0200

I bet you got these spaces yourself. Some kind of hiding place you need from time to time to refill you personal battery or refresh your spirit when it needs to be refreshed. A labour day can be long and such places should be not too far away from your home so that you got the chance to get there fairly quick. That?s what I am talking about today. The song "Cafe in the Woods" is taken from the album DUSK ARISING (released in 2018). You can find it on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, etc.

#50 - Three Famous Words...

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:24:32 +0200

Welcome back this is Episode 50 (!) and we’re right into the Easter Season. So, a Happy Easter everybody and welcome back to this show. Today we are going to talk about a song I published almost exactly 3 years ago. It was an album called VOYAGE and it was released on April 3rd, 2020. You find one song with the name »I Love You« on this album and that is the tune we are going to take closer look at today. So, let’s get right into it!

#49 - Go to the Temple and Dance. Finding an interesting location and paint it your own personal way.

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:17:10 +0200

Welcome back to episode 49 of this podcast. I hope you’ll enjoy this one as all the others before. It’s all about the way I found for my writing. No matter whether we’re talking about literature or music. So, let’s get right into it now…

#48 - Heaven Knows

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 20:35:48 +0100

Welcome back to the new episode of this podcast. I think you’re about to enjoy this one, because today’s episode will be about all the things that could be, but we’re not sure about that. Let’s see what this might be in the minutes to follow.

#47 - I?ve just seen her

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:50:37 +0100

Welcome back. Today's episode will be about a very intense feeling we all know. I’m sure about that. It is about missing someone you lost some year before on the road to this place that you call present now. And from time to time you thoughts wonder back and keep on wishing. What, if suddenly you would have the chance to meet this person again - and smiling…?

46 - FRAMED. Finding a name for the song that named an album

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:56:58 +0100

Maybe you’re a musician who tries hard to write the songs of your life, maybe you’re an author who has to believe in yourself because no-one else does the way you do. That is alright and it’s good that you keep on going all the way - on and on. But no matter who you are and no matter what you do. At a certain point you’ll be driven to name things, after creating something you gotta give it a name. And that is not always easy and that is what this episode will be about in the minutes to follow.

#45 - Like a Stranger

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:12:02 +0100

There’s magic in the moments shortly before something happens. There’s something that keeps us wordless, lack of expression and astonished when looking at it. It’s the moments shortly before a concert, shortly before we’re about to meet somebody or the seconds before something big is going to happen. You know this kind of tension, I’m sure about that. And this is what this episode is about. The name of the song is "Like a Stranger" and it's taken from the 2019 album "OTHERWISE" More information on the work of the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#44 - A Holiday Special Episode with Sheila Alderson

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:17:09 +0100

Season's Greetings! This is episode 44: A Holiday Special with Sheila Alderson, singer and dear friend from the north of England. Be a part of a conversation, a very special occasion and join in the conversation between two experienced singers when I had the pleasure to be invited into her beautiful home in the mellow days of December. Credits of the songs chosen from the Christmas Album: "Mary's Boy Child" (Hairston) / "Little Town of Bethlehem" (Brooks & Redner) / "Amazing Grace" (Neweton/ Rees) / "Away in a Manger" (Traditional) / "I Wish You" (Zosel) The Christmas album was published in 2005 on CD. Contact via: www.markus-zosel.com

#43 - Early Morning Snow

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:57:44 +0100

Last night snow fell. It sounds so simple but it also offers a little bit of magic that goes along with it. Early Morning snow is kind of special. Because it appears when you get up early and it is about to disappear within the first half of the day. It?s fragile and lovely to look at because it decorates the outside beautifully and that way it is able to decorate your own heart for the start right into your day...

#42 - The magic of an acoustic guitar and a piano

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:49:37 +0100

Today's show will be about the two instruments you just heard: the acoustic guitar and the piano. Both are instruments that would work all alone and for themselves. You can play classical guitar and there is nothing you would miss. You can also play the piano and everything is fine. Right. But in the field of songwriting both have an enormous power when recorded together to accompany a song. Why’s that? Let’s take look at it in the minutes to follow. Come on…!

#41 - One for the vine...

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:11:43 +0200

For this episode I’ve chosen a track from the online album recovered. The name is »One for the Show«. The name of the episode is "One for the vine..." - why’s that? We’ll find out and I tell you in the following minutes In life there are so many things to find us or it's us to find all the things on our way. But you are as professional as I am by looking at it and you’ve learned that it’s mostly the simple and little things in life that matter - they really do.

#40 - The sound of the winds in fall

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:06:47 +0200

These days it’s all about changing. We enjoyed the wonderful and mellow days of a late summer which has now gone and we’ve already entered the new season: fall. "A Dance in Fall" takes you out on a little journey all among the shiny light and the trembling leaves in all its wonderful colours - and the reason why you don't have to be afraid of the change that is essential part of life. Find more information on the author: www.markus-zosel.com Or on Facebook or Instagram: @markuszoselofficial

#39 - The old Gloves

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:44:14 +0200

Today we’re going to talk about old gloves! Old gloves? It’ll be surely a little more to it than just a pair of worn out gloves. But let’s get started right now and we’ll find out! Song "Old Gloves" taken from the album CHARACTER (2019) Find more information about the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#38 - Free

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:55:39 +0200

Being free - it is such a tiny word - but it really means so much. It should be printed in the biggest letters but remains as a word just the same way as all the other words we use almost every day. And there are many sides to this little word. Let us dare taking a closer look.

#37 - Today

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 15:09:38 +0200

I am absolutely sure that you know people who talk like this: "Someday I will do this, maybe that..." - and so forth. You know what I mean, of course. We can change the world, man is able to do so, but we got to start with ourselves first. We can do anything - and it all starts today.

#36 - Gara

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 14:05:51 +0200

Today I want you to meet 4 very special and wonderful people from Columbus Ohio. Why’s that? There have been a lot of questions about the song »Gara« from the »Music for a Storybook« album. Just one name but 4 characters? Let’s figure this out today. Come on!

#35 - Paper and pen, typewriter or computer?

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:03:28 +0200

Today’s episode is about the process of writing itself. It doesn’t matter if it’s writing the lyrics of a song or if it’s about writing a poem essay or a book. "The act of writing" is today’s topic. I want to share some interesting thoughts and questions with you on this topic. Just stay with me right now and for the following ten minutes. Find more information on the official website: www.markus-zosel.com

#34 - Face to face with THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:36:19 +0200

Welcome back. Today’s episode is about a playing card, you know. But on the other hand »Queen of Hearts« is also the title of a poem by an old friend of mine that took me by all means, it struck me! So that I had to sit down and write a song about it. That was many a year ago, Lord. It turned out to be no simple song but one that characterised the new Band in 1999 and in years to follow until we split apart. This song was the red line in every program we played live and has still remained a special song to me - until today. Let’s give it a listen! More information on Markus' current work and writing: www.markus-zosel.com

#33 - Ferry Cruise. Taking a ferry somewhere.

Sat, 28 May 2022 13:42:10 +0200

Today we are going to go by ferry, crossing waterways that’ll take us somewhere else. Wherever you’re about and you would like to go. It doesn’t matter. So, we just gotta go. That’s what we’ll do right now… www.markus-zosel.com

#32 - Sudden Chase - a magic moment framed in song

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:29:04 +0200

You know that there a magic situations and they are always occurring in an unexpected moment and may turn out special in one or the other way. Always so beautiful…! This is what happened right as start into the following song a couple of years ago. What of it….? I am going to tell you in the following minutes of this new episode. Join in and enjoy! Find more information on the work of Markus Zosel: www.markus-zosel.com

#31 - Morning

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:52:05 +0200

Oh, isn’t that beautiful? A night might be as dark as can be but there’s always a morning lying ahead. That is something you can rely on and that is one of the things to make me smile any time I do remember this simple fact. But morning can also be seen as a metaphor for something new, the start of something. You see, that what we’re dealing with today. New: Also join Markus Zosel on WISDOM APP with live conversations and talk. Get more information on his work on his website: www.markus-zosel.com

#30 - The Old House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:05:10 +0100

Reaching out for Episode 30 today…! This one is going to be really special, I can tell you. »The old house« - a story by Markus Markus Zosel. Written exclusively for this 30th episode and read by the author. The song is called »In this House« and was published online on the album »Music for a storybook« in 2022. It is available to you on all the current music outlets on the internet. Further information on the work of the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

#29 - Keeping The Promise of a Broken Heart

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:42:45 +0100

Today we’re going to talk about a song that seems strange when taking a first look at its title. But don’t worry, we’re about to take a closer look and we might might find out that it’ll all add up in the end.

#28 - An Old Garden

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:15:28 +0100

In this episode Markus offers you to come with him into an old garden. But this garden is so much more than just a patch old land. Interested? Then just come along and be a part of it. The song is taken from his latest album "Music For a Storybook" (2022). You can find it online on the music streaming or download outlet you prefer. Find more information about his music and books and get all the current information on his production process: www.markus-zosel.com

#27 - Music For a Storybook. The new album is out now!

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 13:31:37 +0100

You know I’m writing Music. And you know that I write books. And you’ve already been familiar with the thought that there is a close relation of both areas according to the way I do express and I do feel. They belong together and in this case, book and album are very interesting. This episode takes the first song of the new album to enter in this mellow space of writing - and reading. Feel free to find more information on the official website: www.markus-zosel.com

#26 - Jeffrey and Cassiopeia

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:51:12 +0100

This is another one of my short stories - one more example of my writing. I hope you’ll enjoy it. It's taken from the book "Cut Flowers" published in 2017. But now, let’s go to the setting of the story: A balcony in an old part of a medium sized city and a couple of friends who have met there. Get your own copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B06Y483DG9/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=2YIBCWUCGHOFX&keywords=Markus+Zosel+Cut+Flowers&qid=1641239245&sprefix=markus+zosel+cut+flowers%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1 More information on the author of this podcast: https://www.markus-zosel.com

#25 - Better Than a Dream

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:49:22 +0100

There are so many things we dream about - and in dreams we all are free. We are as free as we can be and we have wings to fly wherever we want to go to in an instant. Nobody is able to steal your dreams away and theres is no one who has the right to do so. This song is dealing with the mellow space of dreams, reflected by the harsh winds of reality. Can these two ways pair or go along as one - right next to each other and without being irritated by each other? Can you tell?

#24 - It All Did Change-Painting in Music.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:53:12 +0100

I've always tried to combine the classical orchestra with the songwriting I am looking for to a really high degree. But I've always wanted an orchestra that has things to say, not just to accompany, you know. You can do wonderful things while orchestrating the music and end up in a dialog with the songwriter an its song. That is what I am looking for and this is what I intended while recording this very song from my current album. This episode is about the song "It All Did Change" taken from the 2021 album "Watershed". Follow the artist on his own website: www.markus-zosel.com Or listen to his music online on any musical outlet on the internet of your personal choice.

#23 - Border Patrol

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:59:23 +0200

After the feedback on #21 I am going to read another of my short stories to you. It has also been taken from the book "Cut Flowers" and bears the title "Border patrol". Now enjoy listening to the story. Find a copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B06Y483DG9/ref=sr_1_11?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=3QHCZVF3FJJE1&dchild=1&keywords=Markus+Zosel&qid=1635490436&qsid=130-6725008-4611233&s=books&sprefix=markus+zosel%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C178&sr=1-11&sres=1097189201%2C1981708030%2C1798606925%2C1974297470%2C172385932X%2C1500877034%2CB08JJTR17G%2CB08JJQLK7M%2C1512236586%2C1535321180%2C1544928750%2C1539633705%2C1539800202%2C1523779845%2C1508883513%2C1499753659 Additional Music: "Clouds Come Rolling In" (instrumental) from the current album WATERSHED. Further information on Markus Zosel writing in music and literature: https://www.markus-zosel.com

#22 - A Pilgrim?s Place

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:23:41 +0200

In today’s episode I am going to take you to a very special place that you’ll be able to paint yourself in mind even though you’ve never been there before. You are interested? That’s fine - just come along. The name of the small town is Kleinenberg. That's also the name of the song you'll find on the CD "Songs For Whoever" from 2012. In case you want a copy you can get it here: https://www.markuszosels-cd-und-buchshop.com/shop/cds/cd-songs-for-whoever/ Or follow the contact link of my website: https://www.markus-zosel.com/kontakt/

#21 - Paradise

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:20:43 +0200

Today’s episode is going to be a little different than the ones before. This one is about a short story which I am going to read to you in the minutes to follow. I published it in a book with the title »Cut Flowers« - a collection of short stories. Well, this is an example of my writing. I hope you’ll enjoy it. But now, let’s go to the setting of the story. A beach bar at the "Shores of Light", the Mediterranean - on a warm evening in late summer. Find the Paperback/E-Book on amazon.com with the following link: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B06Y483DG9/ref=sr_1_12?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=Markus+Zosel&qid=1631985128&s=books&sr=1-12

Episode 20 - Say You Won?t Go Home Tonight

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:05:13 +0200

Today I?ll get you hooked on a melody you are about to hear in an instant. Don?t you believe that? Then let?s see.Give it a try. This episode is about the song "Say You Won't Go Home Tonight" from the album "Recovered". It's available on all major music outlets online, such as Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, etc.

Episode 19 - Would you like to dance with me?

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:16:34 +0200

This episode’s title is a question. In the next 10 minutes I am going to tell you why that is. Let’s get started and right into this. Find further information on www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 18 - Song for Beautiful Planet Earth

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:03:36 +0200

In 2012 Markus published the album "Songs For Whoever" which is just a physical CD and not available on any online services. This is the story behind the lines of the song "Earth Song 2013". Come along and see what's hidden underneath. In case you like the song and are interested in getting your personal copy of the album just leave a note via the website und we'll contact you: https://www.markus-zosel.com/kontakt/

Episode 17 - Watershed

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:53:05 +0200

This is 'Watershed'. Title song of the new 2021 album.

Episode 16 - Reminiscent (To the Graduates of '91)

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:54:05 +0200

What does the world look like when you look at it through the eyes of a 16 year old? On the one hand, the world, at this stage of your life, is so big and it is much too big to grab it with your young hand. You really can?t understand what?s going on out there. But you try to - you really do. Markus Zosel reflects on writing his song in 2020 and where it might take you when looking at it more closely.

Episode 15 - Spectrum of Light

Sun, 02 May 2021 20:55:05 +0200

Spectrum of Light is a song that is part of the album »Now & Then« that was released on the 1st of January this year. Let’s see what is so special about it and let us improve the image that feels like a simple song at first, but turns out to be something else in the end. Let us take a closer look at it.

Episode 14 - Starchild

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:48:41 +0200

Today it's all about the song "Starchild". Let's take a look at the starlit night sky together. Not as an astronomer would, but as a poet and a songwriter would do. Let's go out now...!

Episode 13 - Tina

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:52:46 +0100

We’re going t o talk about the song »Tina«. One, I enjoy singing every time I get the chance to. And this one is slightly different from a lot other songs, not only because it makes you feel good when singing. As a singer you always feel good when singing songs. No, it’s a kind of joy that comes along with singing this little song. That makes it special - and the audience does realise this too Find further information on www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 12 - "Columbine"

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 19:40:02 +0100

The song about my favourite flower in spring. But there's a lot more to it. Share this episode with me and let me take you away from the snow and ice of winter for about ten minutes to come.

Episode 11 - "Stories in my Mind"

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:01:54 +0100

Welcome to Episode 11 of »Painting on glass«. Great to see you again and we now take a step forward right into today’s topic of this podcast episode: the song »Stories in my mind«. I have to admit that there is something new and something old to it. Why’s that? I’m going to tell you in the minutes to follow… let’s go! More information: www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 10 - "The Old Streets of Hongkong"

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:49:43 +0100

In Fall 2019 I watched the news and I saw thousands of young people, mostly students of the local university, marching through the old streets of Hongkong. They were on their march for freedom of speech and a formal freedom that was guaranteed to them since the colonial days of British Hongkong. Now, I saw protest and a police that kept fighting these young kids in a way that was really hard to look at. So it began. www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 9 - "Flow Ye Waters". It's about time.

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:07:00 +0100

When talking about his song "Flow Ye Waters" Markus Zosel is reflecting on time itself. He says: "I have always been a miner in search of the secrets according to the way time does pass. Many people do so - I have done so all my life und I guess I always will." More information on the work of the artist: www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 8 - A Wanderer. Off The Beaten Track

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:05:38 +0200

I’ve never reflected myself as a special person, I never did. I just had my guitar, a piano and all the songs I wrote to play on both of them. I had my ideas of writing all these books and stories I've put down until this very day. But I never felt "special" - maybe just "slightly different" than others. Just a bit… More information: www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 7 - The "Lone Tree" - Tales

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 20:12:38 +0200

In 2016 Markus recorded three audios he uses in this Episode today. Each of these audios refer to one song of the EP LONE TREE. Give it a chance and listen to this episode and let yourself be charmed by the message they transport and the way Markus himself explains the essentials of each song. You can find the EP on all major download- and streaming platforms on the internet. More information on: www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 6 - Hollywood Boulevard & Hollywood Nights

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:47:52 +0200

I promised to continue with the song »Hollywood Boulevard« - I do now! But there are two more songs to mention: »Mount Wilson« and »At The Pool«. Why`s that? I gotta tell you in this episode. Thank you so much for having me once again. I am glad you’re with me again. Now, come with me to Hollywood in April 2017. www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 5 - Off We Go

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:14:56 +0200

Did you ever think about the fact that most of life’s important things happen by accident? You do not really intend to do so - they just happen! "Off we go" is one of many songs that happened this way. But it did much more than this. It opened up a wider public and a lot more space for me. Find more information about the musical work of Markus Zosel on: www.markus-zosel.com

Episode 4 - Love of a Lifetime

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:42:14 +0200

Love of a lifetime - or whatever that means. »Most of your songs are love-songs, aren’t they?«. That is a sentence I have heard frequently in the passing of recent years on stage and publishing. Let us see in this one what is true to this sentence - and what is not. Get more information about the musical work of Markus Zosel at www.markus-zosel.com.

Episode 3 - Angelina, Angelina. A little more subtle than expected by most.

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:52:16 +0200

Today we’re going to take a look on a song which was published on the album »Songs For Whoever« in 2012. It has got little references to a Bob Dylan song called »Farewell Angelina«. Dylan describes a changing world, scary situations or even madness around him while talking to a fictitious person that is called Angelina. Let me take you now into my song and see....

Episode 2 - Hillside Road - Writing the Songs

Sat, 30 May 2020 12:14:54 +0200

Thank you so much for calling back and tuning in again. You might be interested in how all the songs take shape from its first thought and idea to the studio. In this episode I am going to take you out - on a hillside road under blue skies, with a fantastic view all around on green hill, meadows and mountains and a wind softly caressing you hair and face. Let’s get there together - come on!

Episode 1 - Voyager Approaching. Becoming a songwriter.

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:29:51 +0200

Episode 1: Voyager Approaching - Becoming a songwriter. Come with me now in this first episode and let me take you to the ocean, the wind and a little circus that started my personal becoming and being a singer & songwriter. Find more information about the artist on the official website: www.markus-zosel.com

Introducing "Painting On Glass" - The Trailer

Sun, 17 May 2020 20:31:38 +0200

This is the introduction of the new podcast by Markus Zosel. In case you might be interested just tune in. Further information about the artist and his work on www.markus-zosel.com