ALLERSEELEN 7" CANCO DE SOMNI/MARQUES DE PUBOL
"Cançó de Somni /Marqués de Púbol" was released before the album "Abenteuerliches Herz", a disc that has been also reviewed for this new site update. The two songs are a close collaboration between Allerseelen and two projects from Catalonia: Rosa Sole's Circe and Demian's Darkshineswar, better known by his main project Ô Paradis. The single is partly dedicated to the Spanish Surrealistic painter Salvador Dalí (El Marqués de Púbol) and to his muse Amanda Lear. This taste of Spain (to Calalonia to be precise), and of the painter art is greatly appreciated in this some kind of homage, thanks to the brilliant intervention of both referred musicians that helped Gerhard to obtain one of the best recordings in the trajectory of Allerseelen. The influence of the mentioned artists has helped these musicians to create a surrealistic work, at the same time full of sensuality and loveliness. The more recent style practised by Allerseelen during the latest albums is reflected here again. That dark and poetic pop full of eclecticism, and even magic, is put at the service of Rosa's warm reciting going together with the cyclic aspect of the music. The melodic bass played by Demian and some surreal interruptions complete the piece "Marqués de Púbol", placed as a second side of the vinyl. The song provides a mesmerising power leading the listener to fall in its comfortable spiral of imaginative sensations. It is sung in Catalan language, a thing that helps to spread a very special appeal, painting the situation of the strange farewell between the painter and his muse. The track is also included in another version in "Abenteuerliches Herz" CD, without the female singer voice which is substituted by Gerhard's reciting. "Cançó de Somni" is the Catalan version of the Allerseelen's song "Traumlied". It can be said it is totally a new composition, and it can be referred also as a great piece. Rosa fills again with his sensuality a slow marching track full of nice details that help to create that atmosphere that only Allerseelen can provide. An indecipherable beauty achieved by the sonorous whole and by the electronic ritualism. A productive collaboration which would be great to have a continuation some time in the future. http://www.arrakis.es/
"The cover was the main temptation that brought me to buy this new single from Allerseelen. It contains, both on the front and on the back, a beautiful photo of an equally beautiful woman's face by the Austrian photographer Helmut Wolech, reminding me of sculptures of angels on graveyards in southern Europe. The single contains two great tracks. According to the sleeve, "these two surrealistic songs, a collaboration between the Austrian formation Allerseelen and the Catalan projects Circe and Dakshineswar, were recorded in spring 2001 in Catalonia". Singer Rosa Solé plays an important part on the songs, that were re-edited by the Catalan musician Demian (O Paradis), who also plays bass. This single is surrealistic both in sound and in subject matter, because 'Marques de Pubol' is a song about Salvador Dali and his muse Amanda Lear, who in 1985 published a book about the years she spent with the famous painter. The elegant music and the irrestible rhythym fit in perfectly with the mysterious, seductive female vocals of Rosa Solé. The lyrics are in Catalan, just as with the other song on the single, Canco de Somni. This song sounds rather familiar, which is not so strange, because it is based on an older Allerseelen song, 'Traumlied'. But it is not just a new version of this hypnotizing, dreamlike classic, but almost a new song. Again the female vocals add a lot to the atmosphere, and the music is very rich and more exotic than the original." www.funprox.com
The two songs are a close collaboration between Allerseelen and two projects from Catalonia: Rosa Sole's Circe and Demian's Darkshineswar, better known by his main project Ô Paradis. The single is partly dedicated to the Spanish Surrealistic painter Salvador Dalí (El Marqués de Púbol) and to his muse Amanda Lear. This taste of Spain (to Calalonia to be precise), and of the painter art is greatly appreciated in this some kind of homage, thanks to the brilliant intervention of both referred musicians that helped Gerhard to obtain one of the best recordings in the trajectory of Allerseelen. The influence of the mentioned artists has helped these musicians to create a surrealistic work, at the same time full of sensuality and loveliness. The more recent style practised by Allerseelen during the latest albums is reflected here again. That dark and poetic pop full of eclecticism, and even magic, is put at the service of Rosa's warm reciting going together with the cyclic aspect of the music. The melodic bass played by Demian and some surreal interruptions complete the piece "Marqués de Púbol", placed as a second side of the vinyl. The song provides a mesmerising power leading the listener to fall in its comfortable spiral of imaginative sensations. It is sung in Catalan language, a thing that helps to spread a very special appeal, painting the situation of the strange farewell between the painter and his muse. "Cançó de Somni" is the Catalan version of the Allerseelen's song "Traumlied". It can be said it is totally a new composition, and it can be referred also as a great piece. Rosa fills again with his sensuality a slow marching track full of nice details that help to create that atmosphere that only Allerseelen can provide. An indecipherable beauty achieved by the sonorous whole and by the electronic ritualism. A productive collaboration which would be great to have a continuation some time in the future." www.arrakis.es
"La excelente relacion entre el proyecto austriaco y la banda espanola O Paradis, ha culminado musicalmente en este 7". Para la ocasion cuentan con la tambien banda espanola Circe. El resultado son dos temas, Marques de Pubol y Canco de somni. El primero de ellos es un corte calido y melancolico, susurrado por la dulce voz de Rosa Solé, mientras que en el esegundo podemos oir mas, la influencia de la engimatica musica de Allerseelen. La musica es compuesta a medias entre Demian (O Paradis) y Gerhard (Allerseelen), mientras que Rosa Solé (Circe) pone la voz, por cierto los dos temas son cantados en catalan, lengua madre de ambos grupos espanoles. Un interesante ladrillo de lo que esperamos que sea una gran muralla en la vida musical de estas bandas. recomendado sin dudas." www.ladefuncion.com
Absolutely wonderful. Canco de somni strikes more as a second part to Traumlied rather than simply a catalan version of it. It retains that hypnotic, somnolent feel, but is really like a completely new work. The music has a powerful, magical quality which is enhanced by Rosa´s vocals. Brilliant. Marques de Pubol is another marvellous composition. The mesmeric mood that it evokes provides continuity with Canco de somni, and the two tracks complement each other perfectly. Despite the swirling experimentation and almost psychedelic haze that shrouds the song, it seems to possess a pop-like quality that makes it immediately accessible. Simultaneously grandiose, invigorating and inspirational. This release is a truly inspired collaboration full of feeling and atmosphere. The allerseelen sound is constantly progressing and expanding without losing those unique elements which make it what it is. deeply moving and thoroughly enjoyable. An amazing achievement. (Judas Kiss)
"Gerhard has outdone himself this time and he has chosen good company in which to strengthen his stronghold allerseelen. Aided by Rosa from Circe and Demian from O Paradis, Gerhard employs the vocal talents of the former and bass playing and arranging assistance of the later. This trio creates a record that is utterly spellbinding, both in its exotic and its erotic aire. Rosa’s voice is sultry and seductive. The motions of the sounds summon up a belly dancing sort of swaying. Still, after a dozen listens, I have this vision of a Spanish military encampment on the nights preceding an offensive. A drunken revelry. Men cavorting with the women provided for the evenings spirit boosting and physical stimulation. Swaying en sync to the hypnotic marches, their bodies relatively fixed, their minds traveling to paradise: fine libations, fine women, fine music. Canco de somni curiously starts like a Zero Kama song - a ceramic pot abraded with a, presumably, spanish military rhythm. When one hears this song, one understands the magick inherent in order and formation. This blend of sounds is truly mesmerizing. The flavors built into these two songs is enough to make one break out in a sweat. in the midst of Marques de Pubol i finally understand the meaning of Gerhard’s description of these songs as surreal. It instantly takes me to Hitchcock’s Dali passage. And seeing as this is the song inspired by the writings of dali’s muse, Amanda Lear, then this makes all the more sense. A very romantic pair of songs here with a bittersweet ending." www.unrestrainedmag.com
"Sehr schöne neue Allerseelen Single, die den Weg des Oberösterreichers konsequent fortsetzt. Wunderbare 7-Zoll. Gerhard von Allerseelen scheint dieses Format zu lieben, es ist nicht die erste Single und wohl auch nicht die letzte. Aber - es ist seine beste! Die beiden Stücke dieser zutiefst spanischen 7-Zoll sind wundervoll. Schwermütige Tanzmusik mit geheimnisvollem weiblichen Gesang. Das liebliche Foto des sonst härtere Dinge zeigenden Künstlers Helmut Wolech auf dem Cover passt hervorragend. (Zinnober)
The cover was the main temptation that brought me to buy this new single from Allerseelen. It contains, both on the front and on the back, a beautiful photo of an equally beautiful woman's face by the Austrian photographer Helmut Wolech, reminding me of sculptures of angels on graveyards in southern Europe. The single contains two great tracks. According to the sleeve, "these two surrealistic songs, a collaboration between the Austrian formation Allerseelen and the Catalan projects Circe and Dakshineswar, were recorded in spring 2001 in Catalonia". Singer Rosa Solé plays an important part on the songs, that were re-edited by the Catalan musician Demian (O Paradis), who also plays bass. This single is surrealistic both in sound and in subject matter, because 'Marques de Pubol' is a song about about Salvador Dali and his muse Amanda Lear, who in 1985 published a book about the years she spent with the famous painter. The elegant music and the irrestible rhythym fit in perfectly with the mysterious, seductive female vocals of Rosa Solé. The lyrics are in the Catalan language, just as with the other song on the single, Canco de Somni. This song sounds rather familiar, which is not so strange, because it is based on an older Allerseelen song, 'Traumlied'. But it is not just a new version of this hypnotizing, dreamlike classic, but almost a new song. Again the female vocals add a lot to the atmosphere, and the music is very rich and more exotic than the original. I wouldn't mind if these musicians made a complete album together! http://www.funprox.com/
muy diferente. muy sexy. (maldoror)
Before reviewing the newest Allerseelen single, the latest jewel for the 7" collection of this legendary Austrian project, I did not want to loose the chance to make a deserved reference to the previous seven inches. "Cançó de Somni /Marqués de Púbol" was released before the album "Abenteuerliches Herz", a disc that has been also reviewed for this new site update.
The two songs are a close collaboration between Allerseelen and two projects from Catalonia: Rosa Sole's Circe and Demian's Darkshineswar, better known by his main project Ô Paradis. The single is partly dedicated to the Spanish Surrealistic painter Salvador Dalí (El Marqués de Púbol) and to his muse Amanda Lear. This taste of Spain (to Calalonia to be precise), and of the painter art is greatly appreciated in this some kind of homage, thanks to the brilliant intervention of both referred musicians that helped Gerhard to obtain one of the best recordings in the trajectory of Allerseelen. The influence of the mentioned artists has helped these musicians to create a surrealistic work, at the same time full of sensuality and loveliness. The more recent style practised by Allerseelen during the latest albums is reflected here again. That dark and poetic pop full of eclecticism, and even magic, is put at the service of Rosa's warm reciting going together with the cyclic aspect of the music. The melodic bass played by Demian and some surreal interruptions complete the piece "Marqués de Púbol", placed as a second side of the vinyl. The song provides a mesmerising power leading the listener to fall in its comfortable spiral of imaginative sensations. It is sung in Catalan language, a thing that helps to spread a very special appeal, painting the situation of the strange farewell between the painter and his muse. The track is also included in another version in "Abenteuerliches Herz" CD, without the female singer voice which is substituted by Gerhard's reciting. "Cançó de Somni" is the Catalan version of the Allerseelen's song "Traumlied". It can be said it is totally a new composition, and it can be referred also as a great piece. Rosa fills again with his sensuality a slow marching track full of nice details that help to create that atmosphere that only Allerseelen can provide. An indecipherable beauty achieved by the sonorous whole and by the electronic ritualism. A productive collaboration which would be great to have a continuation some time in the future. The more recent work by Allerseelen is two pieces released at the end of 2.002, again combining music with literature and painting. The lyrics to both songs and a text by Hermann Hesse occupy the back cover, while the photo of the cover is taken from a book called "Symbolismus" by Michael Gibson and it shows the painting "Engel mit Heiligenschein" by the English Louis Welden Hawkins. It is clear that again the music of Allerseelen is full of symbols and is open to interpretations. "Knistern" is an hypnotic titled revealed through constant percussion and repetitive enchanting melody. All is completed by pulsating bass and the reciting or whispering of the composer. By this definition you may easily deduct that Allerseelen follows the stylistic path of the more recent releases, specially that one of "Venezia", and it is true, though, as you can guess, this brings also new and eternal inspirations and sensations, portrayed by the ever changing essence of every song. The nearly erotic aspect of the melody within "Knistern" is accompanied also by a permanent piano. "Löwin" offers again warm atmospheres where piano and samplings have an important role when giving a place for the main voice to reveal lyrics of special love. These two new good songs are a previous step of what will be a new album titled "Ahnstern". Also, a split single by Allerseelen and Ô Paradis, "Sonne golthi-ade/El Astro Rey", is in preparation, as well as a very interesting compilation called "Wir rufen Deine Wölfe", containing compositions by bands such as Allerseelen, Belborn, Blood Axis, Bund Artam, Cawatana, Circe, Graumahd, Ô Paradis, Sangre Cavallum, Turbund Sturmwerk, Waldteufel and other groups. As all Allerseelen material and contributions, this "Knistern/Löwin" single is very recommended and essential to understand the eternal journey of the Austrian artist. F. Paco Gonzalez - http://www.arrakis.es/
dark folk colaboracion entre allerseelen y las bandas barcelonesas circe y o paradis. pop industrial decadente. diskpol@eresmas
la excelente relacion entre el proyecto austriaco y la banda espanola o paraids, ha culminado musicalmente en este 7". para la ocasion cuentan con la tambien banda espanola circe. el resultado son dos temas, marques de pubol y canco de somni. el primero de ellos es un corte calido y melancolico, susurrado por la dulce voz de rosa solé, mientras que en el esegundo podemos oir mas, la influencia de la engimatica musica de allerseelen. la musice es compuesta a medias entre demian(o paradis) y gerhard (allerseelen), mientras que rosa solé (circe) pone la voz, por cierto los dos temas son cantados en catalan, lengua madre de ambos grupos espanoles. un interesante ladrillo de lo que esperamos que sea una gran muralla en la vida musical de estas bandas. recomendado sin dudas. www.ladefuncion.com
this black vinyl 7" was released in september MMI. it contains two surrealistic songs featuring vocals by the catalan singer rosa solé (circe). canco de somni is a catalan version of the allerseelen song traumlied. marques de pubol is another song in catalan about salvador dali and his muse amanda lear who in 1985 published a book about the years she spent with the painter: my life with dali. note: the lyrics of these songs are catalan (català). they are not spanish (castellano).
design: gerhard/salt.
the austrian photographer helmut wolech, known for his dark and erotical imagery, contributed the cover photograph.
the original allerseelen songs were re-edited by the catalan musician demian (o paradis) who recently released on his record label el circulo the o paradis cd ensuenos. very recommended.
featuring canco de somni, new version of traumlied and marques de pubol, dedicated to salvador dali. smoothly allerseelen´s unique musique with the nice voice of a female singer from catalonia. recommended! nuitetbrouillard@wanadoo.fr
absolutely wonderful. canco de somni strikes more as a second part to traumlied rather than simply a catalan version of it. it retains that hypnotic, somnolent feel, but is really like a completely new work. the music has a powerful, magical quality which is enhanced by rosa´s vocals. brilliant. marques de pubol is another marvellous composition. the mesmeric mood that it evokes provides continuity with canco de somni, and the two tracks complement each other perfectly. despite the swirling experimentation and almost psychedelic haze that shrouds the song, it seems to possess a pop-like quality that makes it immediately accessible. simultaneously grandiose, invigorating and inspirational. this release is a truly inspired collaboration full of feeling and atmosphere. the allerseelen sound is constantly progressing and expanding without losing those unique elements which make it what it is. deeply moving and thoroughly enjoyable. an amazing achievement. (Judas Kiss)
gerhard has outdone himself this time and he has chosen good company in which to strengthen his stronghold allerseelen. aided by rosa from circe and demian from o paradis, gerhard employs the vocal talents of the former and bass playing and arranging assistance of the later. this trio creates a record that is utterly spellbinding, both in its exotic and its erotic aire. rosa’s voice is sultry and seductive. the motions of the sounds summon up a belly dancing sort of swaying. Still, after a dozen listens, I have this vision of a Spanish military encampment on the nights preceding an offensive. A drunken revelry. men cavorting with the women provided for the evenings spirit boosting and physical stimulation. Swaying en sync to the hypnotic marches, their bodies relatively fixed, their minds traveling to paradise: fine libations, fine women, fine music. canco de somni curiously starts like a zero kama song - a ceramic pot abraded with a, presumably, spanish military rhythm. when one hears this song, one understands the magick inherent in order and formation. This blend of sounds is truly mesmerizing. The flavors built into these two songs is enough to make one break out in a sweat. in the midst of marques de pubol i finally understand the meaning of gerhard’s description of these songs as surreal. It instantly takes me to Hitchcock’s dali passage. And seeing as this is the song inspired by the writings of dali’s muse, Amanda Lear, then this makes all the more sense. A very romantic pair of songs here with a bittersweet ending. (tyler davis)
a collaboration involving allerseelen, circe and dakshineswar, this 7" while having similar vibes in comparison to allerseelen´s most recent opus venezia, hold stark contrasts as well. entirely sung with female vocals, courtesy of rosa solé, her voice brings a light, airy feeling to the two tracks here. her vocals perfectly fit into the framework of canco de somni and marques de pubol, whose music is of similar artwork - delicate, warm, nearly embracing. light ambient music. (unrestrained 18) www.unrestrainedmag.com
canco de somni/marques de pubol is the product of allerseelen´s collaboration with the catalonian projects circe and dakshineswar and features soft and understated ambient folk with female vocals by rosa solé. there will also be another 7" with the catalan singer rosa solé. (rik) www.fluxeuropa.com
sehr schöne neue allerseelen single, die den weg des oberösterreichers konsequent fortsetzt. wunderbare 7-zoll. gerhard von allerseelen scheint dieses format zu lieben, es ist nicht die erste single und wohl auch nicht die letzte. aber - es ist seine beste! die beiden stücke dieser zutiefst spanischen 7-zoll sind wundervoll. schwermütige tanzmusik mit geheimnisvollem weiblichen gesang. das liebliche foto des sonst härtere dinge zeigenden künstlers helmut wolech auf dem cover passt hervorragend zur bisher gelungensten allerseelen 7-zoll. (zinnober 3) www.eislicht.de
ein richtiges kleinod ist sie geworden. die inzwischen dritte allerseelen-single offenbart ein weiteres mal gewachsene musikalität und birgt vor allem im gesang überraschungen. dieser wird diesmal von der sängerin rosa solé der katalanischen band circe bestritten und klingt exotisch-traumhaft-schön. neben einer katalanischen version des bekannten traumlieds gibt es einen neuen interessanten song über die beziehung von amanda lear und salvador dali. unterstützung findet gerhard auch noch durch demian von der ebenfalls katalanischen gruppe dakshineswar und das ästhetisch ansprechende cover gestaltete helmut wolech, der ja für seine s/m- und fetish-fotos bekannt ist (black berichtete in nummer 22) und hier aber passenderweise andere wege geht! (marco fiebag in: black) www.blackmagazin.com
ancora corredato da una copertina magnifica, come per Allerseelen e abituale soprattutto per il formato 7" a cui spesso ricorre, il singolo pone in essere una probabilmente estemporanea collaborazione con i catalani circe e dakshineswar. I seguaci del progetto austriaco riconosceranno in canco de somni una bella versione della nota traumlied, dagli inediti contorni seducenti recati dalla voce di Rosa solé, protagonista anche dell'altrettanto attraente marques de pubol, dalla singolare ispirazione scaturita dalla lettura del libro autobiografico 'my life with dali" di Amanda Lear incentrato sulla sua convivenza con l'artista. (paolo bertoni, blow up 42, italia)
I: canco de somni
en el silenci
dels teus temples
en el silenci
de la teva cala
un somni
la meva sang
esta corrent
pels teus somnis
desitjo
i tot corre
en el meu somni
II: marques de pubol
el marques de pubol
els ultims dies
en el seu castell
aillat
la despedida
de la seva musa
l´ultim cop
tard
molt tard
ell: com un xiprer
enmig de la pluja
ella: com un arc de sant marti
text: gerhard
catalan translation: rosa solé
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