MLTR band thanks PNG fans for support

Caption: MLTR band members (L) Kare Wanscher, Jascha Richter and Mikkel Lentz.

By MATTHEW VARI

Sunday, January 18, 2015 (Sunday Chronicle, PNG)

ARRIVING in the country for the first time- the much loved and listened to band, Michael Learns to Rock band or for short (MLTR) arrived in the country on Thursday and were very appreciative of the support they have received in country over the years.

At the media conference on Friday for their performance last night at the Lamana Gold Club- they were amazed at the number of die-hard fans that have been singing to the Danish group’s love ballads developed of their more than 20 year existence.

“On facebook that many people were saying at long last we are coming, is something we appreciate with the social media reach to our fans here,” said guitarist Mikkel Lentz.

“We also know that there were requests from people here with several times asked that is why we are pleased that someone finally took the step and invited us here,” added drummer and percussionist Kare Wanscher.

“It is just really warms our hearts to hear these stories that to meet people here and see you guys and tell that our music has an impact here and actually means something to them.”

“It is the most successful thing you can achieve as a musician and our message to fans is thank you, for your support for many years and it is wonderful for us to finally come and meet people here, lots of love to everybody, and those who cant come we hope you can still hear our music and hopefully come next time.”

When asked what their favorite among their songs were- Mikkel’s favorite is “someday” along with Kare who said his favorite is “Sleeping child”.

Front man and lead lyricist of the band, Jascha Richter, puts “The actor” as his personal favorite.

“For me it is the song called “the actor”- it was the first international hit for the band and is a very special and very wonderful song and magical to me,” he said.

The band recently released their new album which is a new compilation with two new songs in it to celebrating their 25th anniversary.

“The new greatest compilation which is called “25”, but yes we do have plans for some new recordings,” Kare said.