Comments on: Der Tod und das M�dchen

Der Tod und das Mädchen

Pallas Athena — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:04:45 -0800

One of Franz Schubert's finest songs. Recorded, inexpertly, live in a recital I did in Oxford about a year ago with my excellent accompanist Guy.

I apologise for the recording quality, but hope this entertains in any case. Rough translation from the German: Maiden: Pass me by! Go, you savage man of bones! I am still young: go, please, and do not touch me! Death: Give me your hand, you beautiful, sweet-faced girl. I am a friend and do not come to punish. Be of good cheer! I am not wild. Gently in my arms you will sleep.

By: tepidmonkey

tepidmonkey — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:23:05 -0800

Oh, heck yes. I love Schubertthis is great.

By: edverb

edverb — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:16:04 -0800

Beautiful.

By: chococat

chococat — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:07:29 -0800

Really wonderful.

By: Pallas Athena

Pallas Athena — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:55:54 -0800

Thank you! I was horribly nervous about posting here, so your kind words are especially lovely to read.

By: micayetoca

micayetoca — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:24:33 -0800

Fantastic. As someone who has been posting for over a year and listening to everything posted, let me tell you that you are a great addition to the site. Post as many as you can!

By: snsranch

snsranch — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:55:53 -0800

I'm speechless, so please refer to what micayetoca says above!

By: spiderskull

spiderskull — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:31:01 -0800

This is great. I'm with micayetoca -- this adds diversity to our collection here, and in a well-done way. I'm glad you decided to post.

By: fish tick

fish tick — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:12:42 -0800

Gorgeous, Pallas Athena! Thanks.

By: Koko

Koko — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:15:54 -0800

Very moving. Well done!

By: !Jim

!Jim — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:26:28 -0800

Upon listening to this again, I think we actually sang this or listened to it in a music class when I was in Germany.

Would you object if I sampled it for some electronic stuff I'm working on?

By: Pallas Athena

Pallas Athena — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:03:32 -0800

Go ahead and sample! I'd be honoured.