Hannes Wader's 1996 album, 'Liebe, Schnaps, Tod - Hannes Wader singt Bellman', is a masterful tribute to the Swedish national poet Carl Michael Bellman. This digital remaster brings new life to the original recording, featuring 15 tracks that showcase Wader's unique interpretation of Bellman's works. Joined by friends Reinhard Mey and Klaus Hoffmann, Wader weaves a sonic tapestry that blends the avant-garde spirit of the Rokoko era with his own distinctive folk sensibilities.
With a career spanning decades, Wader had long been drawn to Bellman's poetry, and this album is the culmination of a 25-year passion project. The result is a work of timeless beauty, with Wader's expressive voice and intricate instrumentation bringing Bellman's epistles to vivid life. From the lively 'Prosit bei Tag und Nacht' to the haunting 'Charon durchbricht die Leere', each track is a testament to Wader's skill as a singer-songwriter and his deep affinity for Bellman's work.
Released on the Mercury label, 'Liebe, Schnaps, Tod - Hannes Wader singt Bellman' is a landmark album in Wader's discography, and its re-release is a cause for celebration. With a duration of 56 minutes, this album is a journey through the highs and lows of human experience, with Wader's interpretations of Bellman's poetry offering a profound and deeply moving listening experience. As a singer-songwriter of unparalleled talent, Hannes Wader has created an album that will resonate with fans of folk music and poetry alike, and its influence can still be felt today.
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