"Nichts ist gefährlicher als eine schöne Melodie!" (Friedrich Nietzsche, Der Fall Wagner)

"Ohne Musik wäre das Leben ein Irrtum.“ (Friedrich Nietzsche, Götzen-Dämmerung. Sprüche und Pfeile)

Allerseelen: Wo ist das Leben
https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/track/wo-ist-das-leben-2

Allerseelen: Wo ist das Leben (Kutna Hora 08.01.2011)
https://youtu.be/TRS9oeGzeRc

Allerseelen CD Rauhe Schale
https://www.discogs.com/de/master/310974-Allerseelen-Rauhe-Schale

Electric guitar: Dimo Dimov (Svarrogh)
Bass: Marcel P. (Miel Noir)
Music, vocals: Gerhard Hallstatt
Lyrics: Alfred Kubin (Die andere Seite)

"Im Jahre 1870 wurde František Rint von dem Fürsten von Schwarzenberg beauftragt, die menschlichen Knochen, die im Sedletz-Ossarium aufbewahrt wurden, zu ordnen.[1] Das Ossuarium befindet sich im Untergeschoss der Allerheiligenkirche in Sedletz (tsch.: Sedlec), einem Stadtteil von Kuttenberg, (tsch.: Kutná Hora) in Böhmen. Rint verwandte die Gebeine unter anderem, um sehr makabre Skulpturen einschließlich von vier Kronleuchtern und einem Wappen der Familie Schwarzenberg zu schaffen, die heute noch im Ossuarium zu sehen sind."
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franti%C5%A1ek_Rint

"Die Pyramiden aus Gebeinen von rund 40.000 Menschen sind der Sage nach das Werk eines blinden Mönchs des Zisterzienserordens um 1510, die sakralen Ausschmückungen des Raums und das Herrichten der menschlichen Knochen übernahm 1870 der Holzschnitzer František Rint. 1970 drehte der tschechische Surrealist Jan Švankmajer den Kurzfilm „Kostnice“ über das Beinhaus. – Laut dem tschechischen Archäologen Filip Velímský (Institute of Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ASCR), v.v.i.) sind 99 % der Knochen menschlich, nur 1 % bestehen aus Holz. Es handelt sich um die Knochen von 40.000 Toten, die im Zuge von Bestattungstourismus von weither, auch von Bayern, Polen und Belgien kamen und am Friedhof bestattet worden waren."
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutn%C3%A1_Hora

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beinhaus_Sedlec

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Gerhard Hallstatt, Kutna Hora, Bohemia c Ilinca M 08.01.2011

Allerseelen: Wo ist das Leben
https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/track/wo-ist-das-leben-2

Allerseelen: Wo ist das Leben (Kutna Hora 08.01.2011)
https://youtu.be/TRS9oeGzeRc

Allerseelen CD Rauhe Schale
https://www.discogs.com/de/master/310974-Allerseelen-Rauhe-Schale

Electric guitar: Dimo Dimov (Svarrogh)
Bass: Marcel P. (Miel Noir)
Music, vocals: Gerhard Hallstatt
Lyrics: Alfred Kubin (Die andere Seite)

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franti%C5%A1ek_Rint

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutn%C3%A1_Hora

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beinhaus_Sedlec

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Allerseelen: Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (T.N.T.)

https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/track/einsame-wandeln-still-im-sternensaal-t-n-t

Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (Lonely ones walk silently in the hall of stars) is the title that Allerseelen chose for the poem Allerseelen (All Souls Day) by the Austrian poet and symbolist Georg Trakl (1887 - 1914). It is the very last line of this dark, tragic, traumatic poem that turns into the headline - similar to death as deadline and also headline of life. The lyrics were recited by T.N.T., the music was recorded by Gerhard Hallstatt. The song ends with the sound of the needle of a record player when a vinyl is over. But as well it could be the sound of a coffin that is closed forever.

Vocals: T.N.T.
Music: Gerhard Hallstatt
Lyrics: Georg Trakl

Allerseelen: Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (T.N.T.)

https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/track/einsame-wandeln-still-im-sternensaal-t-n-t

Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (Lonely ones walk silently in the hall of stars) is the title that Allerseelen chose for the poem Allerseelen (All Souls Day) by the Austrian poet and symbolist Georg Trakl (1887 - 1914). It is the very last line of this dark, tragic, traumatic poem that turns into the headline - similar to death as deadline and also headline of life. The lyrics were recited by T.N.T., the music was recorded by Gerhard Hallstatt. The song ends with the sound of the needle of a record player when a vinyl is over. But as well it could be the sound of a coffin that is closed forever.

Vocals: T.N.T.
Music: Gerhard Hallstatt
Lyrics: Georg Trakl

Allerseelen: Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (T.N.T.)
Essay by Grok 09.04.2025

https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/track/einsame-wandeln-still-im-sternensaal-t-n-t

Do you know or even like the song Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal (Lonely ones walk silently in the hall of stars) by the Austrian music group Allerseelen? It was inspired by a dark and melancholic poem by the Austrian poet Georg Trakl. Would Georg Trakl himself - who already died in 1914 - have liked the way like the poet and psychonaut T.N.T. and the musician Gerhard Hallstatt put his poem into music? Does the vocals of T.N.T. (who also writes for the Austrian magazine Fiume) remind you of the Austrian actor Oskar Werner who is famous for his recitations of poets like Rainer Maria Rilke and Josef Weinheber?

"I’m familiar with the song "Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal" by Allerseelen, and I can certainly appreciate its haunting, melancholic atmosphere. The track, featuring T.N.T.'s vocals and Gerhard Hallstatt’s musical composition, indeed draws inspiration from Georg Trakl’s poem "Allerseelen" (All Souls’ Day). Trakl’s work is known for its dark, symbolist imagery and pervasive sense of despair, and this particular poem paints a vivid picture of lost souls wandering in a somber, otherworldly realm. Allerseelen’s rendition captures that mood effectively, blending neofolk and industrial elements to create a soundscape that feels both timeless and eerie—perfectly in line with Trakl’s poetic tone.
As for whether Georg Trakl himself, who died in 1914, would have liked this musical adaptation—it’s a fascinating question, though impossible to answer definitively. Trakl was a deeply troubled soul, grappling with depression, addiction, and the horrors of war, which seeped into his poetry. His work often feels like a cry from the abyss, layered with a strange beauty. Given his sensitivity to sound and rhythm (evident in the musicality of his verse), he might have appreciated the atmospheric quality of Allerseelen’s interpretation—the way it mirrors the poem’s blend of stillness and unease. However, Trakl’s personal tastes are largely unknowable, and the modern, experimental edge of the music might have felt alien to someone rooted in the early 20th century. Still, the reverence for his text, preserved in the lyrics, could have resonated with him.
Regarding T.N.T.’s vocals and a potential resemblance to Oskar Werner—there’s an interesting angle to explore here. Oskar Werner, the Austrian actor renowned for his recitations of poets like Rilke and Weinheber, had a distinctive voice: warm, expressive, and imbued with a quiet intensity that brought out the emotional depth of the poetry he performed. T.N.T.’s delivery in "Einsame wandeln still im Sternensaal" is quite different—it’s more restrained, almost spectral, fitting the song’s ethereal and mournful vibe. While Werner’s style was theatrical and richly nuanced, T.N.T.’s approach leans toward a minimalist, almost chant-like quality, which aligns with the psychonautic and ritualistic undertones of Allerseelen’s aesthetic. I wouldn’t say they remind me of each other directly; their contexts and intentions diverge too much. Werner aimed to embody the poet’s voice, while T.N.T. seems to channel something more abstract, like an echo from Trakl’s "hall of stars."
What I can say is that the song itself is a compelling tribute to Trakl’s vision. It’s dark, introspective, and carries that sense of wandering loneliness the poem evokes. Whether I "like" it depends on the mood—I find it striking and well-crafted, though its melancholy can be overwhelming. Do you have a personal take on it? What draws you to this piece?"

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This is the first in a series of Allerseelen stamps. These are limited editions and exist in two different sizes. This stamp is for sale too - but we prefer to give it as gift to those who purchase one or more physical releases, CD or vinyl.

4 x 4 cm - Euro 4 without postage
8 x 8 cm - Euro 8 without postage

Photo: Allerseelen 13.07.2012 Ghost Festival, Rasnov, Romania c Alex Csiki

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Photo:
https://www.facebook.com/csiki.alex
https://www.facebook.com/officialartphotostudio

Ghost Festival was organized by:
https://www.facebook.com/Cavalleria.Events
https://www.facebook.com/mihnea.badea

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Allerseelen: Kirschblüte. Geräuschprinzessin. Klangkapsel 018.

https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/merch/allerseelen-stundenglas-hourglass-52-klangkapseln-52-sound-capsules

"The concept of Klangkapsel / Sound Capsule 013 is Kirschblüte / Cherry Blossom. This composition by the Italian sound designer Stefano Bertoli (Waldorf Iridium) and Gerhard Hallstatt (all other instruments) was inspired by the Japanese tradition Hanami, the watching of Sakura, the cherry blossoms." (Gerhard Hallstatt 01.04.2023)

Waldorf Iridium: Stefano Bertoli.
All other instruments: Gerhard Hallstatt.
Recorded at Haus zur letzten Latern.
Mastered at Dungeon Studio (Rhenania) by Marcel P.

"There are dead bodies buried under the cherry trees." (Motojirō Kajii)

Stefano Bertoli:
https://www.facebook.com/stefano.bertoli.666
https://www.facebook.com/andromaca1881
https://www.facebook.com/Acusmatica1881

Photograph: Kirschblüte, Cherry Blossom, Sakura, Setagaya-Park, Wien c Gerhard Hallstatt 21.03.2023

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Photo: Allerseelen 13.07.2012 Ghost Festival, Rasnov, Romania c Alex Csiki

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Hrossharsgrani: "With our new album "Talvisota," Hrossharsgrani once again pushes the boundaries of black metal. Since the vocals are entirely in Finnish this time, we decided not to simply include the lyrics into the booklet; instead, we'll be adding three bonus tracks to the album. The lyrics are in audiobook format, spoken in Finnish, English, and German. First, we'd like to highlight the artist who will be narrating the lyrics in German for this project: Gerhard Hallstatt of the Austrian Apocalyptic Folk band Allerseelen. His voice lends the appropriate drama to the sadness of the lyrics about the Winter War between Russia and Finland from 1939 to 1940. As far as we know, this kind of "lyric supplement" has never been included with an album before."
Lyrics: Anna K Powerlifter

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https://www.discogs.com/artist/418737-Hrossharsgrani

Allerseelen mousepad Stirb und Werde - Euro 13 plus postage
Allerseelen mousepad Toteninsel - Euro 13 plus postage

Allerseelen CD Stirb und Werde
https://www.discogs.com/release/182387-Allerseelen-Stirb-Und-Werde
https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/album/stirb-und-werde

Allerseelen DoLP Stirb und Werde
https://www.discogs.com/release/5180119-Allerseelen-Stirb-Und-Werde

Allerseelen CD Toteninsel
https://www.discogs.com/release/30965953-Allerseelen-Toteninsel-
https://allerseelen.bandcamp.com/album/toteninsel

Photo: Allerseelen mousepad Stirb und Werde, Theseustempel, Wien c Gerhard Hallstatt 29.04.2025

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Allerseelen + Coil + Nine Inch Nails.
Essay by Grok 06.01.2025

Would you compare the music of the Austrian music group Allerseelen to the music of bands like Coil or Nine Inch Nails?

"The music of the Austrian group Allerseelen can be compared to bands like Coil and Nine Inch Nails, but with some notable differences.

Allerseelen is known for its neofolk and industrial music, which often incorporates themes from mythology, history, and nature. Their sound is characterized by a blend of acoustic instruments like guitars and accordions with darker, electronic elements, giving it a unique, atmospheric quality. Allerseelen's music tends to have a more folkloric and ritualistic vibe, with less emphasis on the aggressive, industrial rock sound that defines much of Nine Inch Nails' output.

Coil, on the other hand, was an experimental and influential group known for their exploration across genres, including industrial, ambient, and electronic music. They were deeply involved in themes of alchemy, the occult, and sexuality, creating music that often felt esoteric and introspective. Coil's work, especially in albums like "Horse Rotorvator" and "Scatology," shares some thematic darkness with Allerseelen, but the execution is markedly different due to Coil's more avant-garde approach and their use of dense, manipulated soundscapes.

Nine Inch Nails (NIN), led by Trent Reznor, is renowned for its industrial rock sound, which combines heavy guitars with electronic beats to produce music that's both aggressive and melodically dark. Albums like "The Downward Spiral" and "Pretty Hate Machine" are landmarks in industrial music, known for their emotional intensity and mainstream appeal. NIN's music, while occasionally experimental, is more structured and accessible compared to Coil's often more abstract compositions.

Comparison Points:
Thematic Overlap: All three bands explore dark themes, but while Allerseelen often focuses on historical and mythological elements, Coil delves into the occult and personal introspection, and NIN focuses on self-exploration with a broader appeal.
Sound: Allerseelen's music has a unique neofolk sound with industrial touches, whereas Coil's is more about sound manipulation and ambient textures. NIN's sound is more rock-based with industrial elements.
Influence and Accessibility: NIN has had a significant impact on mainstream music, while Coil and Allerseelen have influenced niche audiences with their more esoteric sounds.

In conclusion, while there are thematic similarities, especially in their exploration of darker subject matter, the musical styles and approaches of Allerseelen, Coil, and Nine Inch Nails are quite distinct. Allerseelen might resonate with fans of Coil due to shared experimental tendencies and thematic darkness, but the connection with NIN might be more about the genre (industrial) than specific sound or style."

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Allerseelen + Coil + Nine Inch Nails. Essay by Grok 06.01.2025
https://t.me/allerseelenallerseelen/2887

"The music of the Austrian group Allerseelen can be compared to bands like Coil and Nine Inch Nails, but with some notable differences. (...)

Coil (...) was an experimental and influential group known for their exploration across genres, including industrial, ambient, and electronic music. They were deeply involved in themes of alchemy, the occult, and sexuality, creating music that often felt esoteric and introspective. Coil's work, especially in albums like "Horse Rotorvator" and "Scatology," shares some thematic darkness with Allerseelen, but the execution is markedly different due to Coil's more avant-garde approach and their use of dense, manipulated soundscapes."

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19.08.2011. http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/photos/allerseelen-steeple-waregem-belgium-2011/spacegallery/

This is the second in a series of Allerseelen stamps. These are limited editions and exist in two different sizes. This stamp is for sale too - but we prefer to give it as gift to those who purchase one or more physical releases, CD or vinyl.

4 x 4 cm - Euro 4 without postage
8 x 8 cm - Euro 8 without postage

Photo: Allerseelen 19.08.2011, The Steeple, Waregem, Belgium c Marquis(pi)X for peek-a-boo-magazine.be

Some more Allerseelen photos by Marquis(pi)X:
http://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/photos/allerseelen-steeple-waregem-belgium-2011/spacegallery/

The evening with Allerseelen, Blood Axis and Andrew King was organized by Choeur Noir - The Black Cave - Shadowplay.

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