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Revision as of 15:08, 11 November 2023
Trickster | |
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| Birth name | Juergen Pichler |
| Born | Austria |
| Occupation(s) | musician, music producer |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano |
| Website | Trickster.com |
Trickster (real name: Juergen Pichler) is an Austrian singer living in the UK, known for his eclectic musical style.
Musical career
The singer Trickster debuted in November 2022 with the single Thank Fuck It's Christmas, in which he performed alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra a not safe for work expletive-ridden song reflecting the tensions and stress of that year. The lyrics were written by Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams songwriter and producer), in collaboration with the comedian Steve Furst and Trickster.[1][2][3] Billed as "the only Christmas song that could have come out of 2022", its lyrics took aim at problematic factors of that year, like the UK government activity, cost of living crisis, pandemics, ultra-rich trying to move to Mars.[4]
A clean version titled Praise Be It’s Christmas was also released and went viral, with several million views on YouTube. Money raised from both songs were donated by Trickster to charities tackling child welfare and social hunger.[5][6]
Trickster's real identity was hidden by animation in the music video directed by Phil Griffin (known for his work with Amy Winehouse, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney). This prompted speculations about who he might be, some wondering if he is the lyrics co-writer Steve Furst[7] or some popular personality Guy Chambers has worked with previously or some faded former famous name with a score to settle.[4]
In May 2023, Trickster released the single Still Kicking, inspired by a car accident he survived in 2017 in southern France, with a musicality described as drawing on late '90s alternative rock, Americana and cinematic soundscapes.[8] The track was produced by Guy Chambers, Richard Flack and Trickster. The music video features the singer without any hiding animation and, along with the story behind the song, some more information appeared in press mentioning that he is an Austrian residing in the UK.[9]
References
- ^ "Sweary Single Up For UK Christmas #1 Written By Robbie Williams' Songwriter". The Music (magazine). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Robbie Williams' songwriter Guy Chambers shares NSFW song 'Thank Fuck It's Christmas'". NME. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Robbie Williams' songwriter aiming for Christmas Number One with expletive-ridden tune". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Swear words and the Christmas spirit: Trickster's holiday song". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Celebs supporting good causes this Christmas - Trickster supports food banks across the UK". UK Fundrising. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Trickster Supports UK Biggest Food Bank Network in 'Tsunami of Need' With Record-breaking Donations of Food & £10,000 Cash During 2022's Winter of Discontent". London Daily News. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Animator Ben Wild, director Phil Griffin and Robbie Williams songwriter Guy Chambers hope for Christmas number one". Prolific North. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Still Kicking". Record of the Day. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Eclectic Austrian Music Artist Trickster To Release New Single "Still Kicking"". Top40-Charts. Retrieved 10 November 2023.