All in all, three inspired songs that evoke ingredients of past Allerseelen works, in their minimal and organic approach as
well as the magic and intense essence that emanate from them.
This mini-CD, limited to 500 copies, comes with a booklet featuring the original lyrics and their translation in Portuguese
agreemented by nice photos of the three sites explored here by a very inspired Gerhard.
Recommended!
Nathalie F.
Contacts:
Built upon Gerhard's spoken words, percussive rhythms and a martial bass (that reminds past Allerseelen works, 'Heiliges
Blut' in particular) mixed with symphonic elements, the first song 'Steingeburt' ('Stone birth') is a powerful piece in the
classic Allerseelen style. It is dedicated to the actress and priestess Diotima in the Leni Riefenstahl film 'Der heilige
Berg'.
The second song 'Krieger Aus Stein' ('Warriors of Stone') reveals a pretty different atmosphere created by an
entertaining string melody supported by a harsh bass line and combined with repetitive lyrics. It is inspired by the warrior
menhirs of Palaggiu on the beautiful wild island Corsica.
The rather short last song Unverändert' ('Unchanged'), dedicated to the actress and stone witch Junta in the film 'Das
blaue Licht', is based on a monologue by Gerhard with lyrics taken from 'Faldum' by Hermann Hesse. The magical mountain
Rumer Spitze in Tyrol inspired the tense and hypnotic music.
Winter 2004
Allerseelen: www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/amphitheatre/6522/
Terra Fria: www.terra-fria.com