Immerse yourself in the profound and evocative world of Hanns Eisler with "Eisler: The Hollywood Songbook." Released posthumously in 1998 by Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a testament to Eisler's enduring legacy as a composer of immense depth and versatility. Comprising 40 tracks, the album spans a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical expressions that reflect Eisler's experiences and observations during his time in Hollywood.
The Hollywood Songbook is a collection of songs and poems that Eisler composed during his exile in the United States, a period marked by both personal and political turmoil. The album is divided into several sections, each exploring different themes and emotions. From the introspective and melancholic "Der Sohn" series to the poignant war-themed pieces like "Gedenktafel für 4000 Soldaten" and "Panzerschlacht," Eisler's music captures the essence of human experience with remarkable sensitivity.
The album also features a series of elegies, including the "Fünf Elegien" and "Hölderlin-Fragmente," which showcase Eisler's ability to blend poetic lyricism with deep emotional resonance. His compositions are not only a reflection of his personal struggles but also a commentary on the broader social and political landscape of the time.
Hanns Eisler's work is known for its intellectual rigor and emotional depth, and "The Hollywood Songbook" is no exception. Whether you are a long-time admirer of Eisler's music or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a compelling journey through the mind and heart of one of the 20th century's most significant composers.
Tracks
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Wenn sie nachts lag und dachte (Der Sohn I)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Mein junger Sohn fragt mich (Der Sohn II)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): An den kleinen RadioapparatHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): In den WeidenHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): FrühlingHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Speisekammer 1942Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Auf der FluchtHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Über den SelbstmordHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die FluchtHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Gedenktafel für 4000 Soldaten, die im Krieg gegen NorweHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Epitaph auf einen in der Flandernschlacht GefallenenHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): SpruchHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): OstersonntagHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Der KirschdiebHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Hotelzimmer 1942Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die Maske des BösenHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Despite these miseriesHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): The only thing which consoles usHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die letzte ElegieHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): WinterspruchHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Unter den grünen Pfefferbäumen (Fünf Elegien)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die Stadt ist nach den Engeln genannt (Fünf Elegien)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Jeden Morgen, mein Brot zu verdienen (Fünf Elegien)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Diese Stadt hat mich belehrt (Fünf Elegien)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): In den Hügeln wird Gold gefunden (Fünf Elegien)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): NightmareHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Hollywood-Elegie Nr. 7Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Der SchatzgräberHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): PanzerschlachtHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): L' Automne californienHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Geselligkeit betreffend (Anakreontische Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Dir auch wurde Sehnsucht... (Anakreontische Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die Unwürde des Alterns (Anakreontische Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Später Triumph (Anakreontische Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): In der Frühe (Anakreontische Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Erinnerung an Eichendorff und SchumannHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): An die Hoffnung (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Andenken (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Elegie 1943 (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die Heimat (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): An eine Stadt (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Erinnerung (Hölderlin-Fragmente)Hanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Der MenschHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Vom Sprengen des GartensHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die HeimkehrHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
The Hollywood Songbook (1943): Die Landschaft des ExilsHanns Eisler, Matthias Goerne, Eric Schneider
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