Hellmut does not see himself as an entertainer, but rather as a storyteller. "I seek the reaction of the listeners; interaction with the audience is very important to me.
My songs tell of observations, of situations that have touched me emotionally. It are feelings like misunderstanding, compassion, shock, joy, etc., that lead me to write."
Depending on the occasion, Hellmut performs duo with a pianist, trio with piano and double bass, or with a whole band. The beauty of his songs is that they reach the audience in the smallest circle just as well as on a large stage: dialect with content.