Franui, the Austrian experimental folk ensemble, invites you into a world of haunting beauty and profound introspection with their album "Fool of Love." Released on October 19, 2012, under the col legno label, this captivating collection of music is a unique interpretation of Shakespeare's sonnets, set to Franui's signature ethereal and atmospheric soundscapes.
Spanning a duration of one hour and one minute, the album features 16 tracks, each a musical exploration of the timeless themes of love, loss, and longing that Shakespeare so eloquently captured in his sonnets. Franui's delicate arrangements and haunting vocals breathe new life into these classic poems, creating a sound that is both ancient and modern, familiar and otherworldly.
The album opens with "When I Consider," a hauntingly beautiful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Each subsequent track is a journey through the complexities of human emotion, from the tender vulnerability of "From You Have I Been Absent (Sonnet 98)" to the raw intensity of "The Expense of Spirit (Sonnet 129)."
Franui's music is known for its ability to transport the listener to another place and time, and "Fool of Love" is no exception. The album is a testament to the power of music to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who listens. Whether you are a fan of experimental folk music, Shakespeare's sonnets, or simply beautiful and thought-provoking music, "Fool of Love" is an album that you won't want to miss.
Tracks
When I ConsiderFranui, Karsten Riedel, William Shakespeare
From You Have I Been Absent (Sonnet 98)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
Then Let Not Winter's Ragged Hand Deface (Sonnet 6)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
Let Me Confess (Sonnet 36)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
Not from the Stars (Sonnet 14)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
A Woman's Face (Sonnet 20)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Romed Hopfgartner, William Shakespeare
Mine Eye Hath Played the Painter (Sonnet 24)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Romed Hopfgartner, William Shakespeare
Is It for Fear (Sonnet 9)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
Thus Is His Cheek (Sonnet 68)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
When Forty Winters Shall Besiege Thy Brow (Sonnet 2)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
So Is It Not with Me (Sonnet 21)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Romed Hopfgartner, William Shakespeare
O, How I Faint (Sonnet 80)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
That Thou Hast Her (Sonnet 42)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Romed Hopfgartner, William Shakespeare
Those Pretty Wrongs (Sonnet 41)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
The Expense of Spirit (Sonnet 129)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Romed Hopfgartner, William Shakespeare
Look in Thy Glass (Sonnet 3)Karsten Riedel, Franui, Markus Kraler, Andreas Schett, William Shakespeare
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