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Marketing - Music | | German term or phrase: hautnah | Die Musiker bewegen sich hautnah am Groove der Zeit, ohne ihre musikalische Herkunft aus den Augen zu verlieren.
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| | they are right in the current groove, ... | Explanation:
but without losing sight of their musical roots.
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Unlike "das Know-how", "groove" is actually *used* in English!
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"smack-dab in the middle of today's groove" |
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Jim Tucker
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20 mins confidence:   are in tune with the time
Explanation:
These classes are in tune with the time of day, the season and the general energy of the group. Classes cover asanas(postures), relaxation, ...
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54 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +2 they are right in the current groove, ...
Explanation:
but without losing sight of their musical roots.
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Note added at 55 mins (2010-02-21 14:32:08 GMT)
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Unlike "das Know-how", "groove" is actually *used* in English!
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Note added at 59 mins (2010-02-21 14:35:34 GMT)
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"smack-dab in the middle of today's groove"
| Jim Tucker
United States
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 26
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15 hrs confidence: in tune with / fingers on the pulse
Explanation:
For example: Although in tune with today’s groove, the musicians never lose sight of their musical origins.
Alternatively, one could say: With their fingers on the pulse of today's groove, the musicians still keep sight of their musical origins.
Or some such thing!
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20 hrs confidence: move with the groove
Explanation:
Perhaps something along the lines of this would fit the bill: "know how to move with the groove without losing touch with their musical roots."
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