Low-Fi Backstage with Mads Kronborg

Mads grew up in a musical family, where singing was a common activity. Especially during Christmas the family would gather to sing carols together. It was during this time that Mads began to develop a love for music. “When I was about 12 years old, I got an ‘Easy Piano Learning with Elton John’ book. The first song I could play was Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me,” Mads shared. He also credits his choir and conducting teacher from his musicology studies as his greatest inspiration.

The Beatles were a significant influence on Mads’ musical journey. His parents owned every one of their albums and the whole family would sing along during road trips. Later, he discovered Queen and Billy Joel and drew inspiration from them as well. Today, Mads gets inspired by a range of artists, including Annika Aakjær, Alberte Winding, Malk de Koijn, and John Grant. He also finds inspiration in the students at Borups Højskole, where he teaches, and the singers of the choirs he conducts.

While Mads perceives himself mostly as a choir conductor, he also enjoys composing and playing with words. His love for arranging pieces for the choir often leads him to write lyrics for songs. In the early days Mads used to aspire to be a skilled singer and piano player. Now he prefers to study people through writing and performing. “When a song is finished, I just have to go see if anyone has the same or opposite thoughts as me,” he added.

For Mads, the true power of music is its ability to bring people together. His wildest dream is to write a song or do a show where the whole world would sing together. Mads’ time with Low-Fi began when he visited a concert as a guest at his uncle’s house. “I thought at once that it was the perfect setting for songs about everyday life, which many of my songs are about,” he pointed out.

Mads Kronborg is a talented musician whose music is deeply influenced by his experiences, family, and the artists he admires. He finds inspiration in people and believes that music has the power to unite people. With Low-Fi, Mads has found a perfect platform to showcase his music.