Chris Wenner bares his soul in his elegant and eloquent new single Naked and Blind — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Intimately revealing and tenderly beautiful, the prolific German singer-songwriter and guitarist’s ninth release of the year sings the praises of a longstanding, lifesaving love. Set atop a gentle, stripped-down acoustic guitar, lyrics like ‘Our love is my lighthouse’ and ‘Without you, I would be naked and blind’ — voiced in Wenner’s calm romantic tones — coalesce into a sweet, sincere ballad whose simple, timeless grace is reminiscent of vintage Paul McCartney.
“Naked and Blind describes the closeness and security in the day-to-day life of two lovers,” the German singer-songwriter and guitarist says. “The shared experience becomes the central element here — from waking up to times of struggle.”
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Aided on the track by producer Guido Craveiro, Wenner stays true to his musical line with Naked And Blind, crafting another acoustic gem with a real message at their core. In fact, Naked and Blind is quintessential Wenner: Light and upbeat but accompanied by the depth of lifelong experience.
Wenner discovered his love for guitars as a teen in the early ’70s, and soon began composing his own songs, inspired by the likes of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Paul McCartney, James Taylor and Paul Simon, all of whom have had a meaningful influence on his folk-pop sound. While pursuing a successful career in law, Wenner continued to build out his musical repertoire, writing and recording, both as a soloist and with renowned artists. In 2020, at the age of 64, he released his debut album New Born Man, featuring 12 songs which span almost half a century of songwriting. Naked And Blind is the second-last of 10 songs he is releasing in 2021.
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