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Max Giesinger and Johannes Oerding Release First Duet 'Wimpernschlag'

Their close Hamburg friendship inspired Giesinger to invite Oerding onto a track he had initially written for himself.

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Overview

  • "Wimpernschlag" marks the first studio collaboration between the two longtime friends from Hamburg.
  • Giesinger performed the song live solo before deciding to ask Oerding to join the recording.
  • Oerding agreed to the duet within five minutes of Giesinger’s invitation, responding "Digga, ich bin am Start."
  • The musicians live less than two kilometers apart, leading to frequent spontaneous meet-ups and shared dinners.
  • Giesinger says their bond is rare in the music industry, where finding time for friendships can be challenging.