Laibach - Also Sprach Zarathustra
Review by Roberto Enver
Laibach's album "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is an impressive and thought-provoking work of art. The album is a tribute to the famous work of Friedrich Nietzsche, and Laibach has managed to capture the essence of the philosopher's ideas and beliefs in their music. The album is a fusion of industrial and classical music, with powerful vocals and instrumentals that are both haunting and beautiful.
The album is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Nietzsche's philosophy. The first part, "Ein Opfer," is a powerful and intense piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The second part, "Ein Tanz," is a more upbeat and energetic piece that showcases Laibach's ability to create complex and intricate soundscapes. The final part, "Ein Ausgang," is a beautiful and melancholic piece that brings the album to a close.
Throughout the album, Laibach's use of vocals is particularly impressive. The vocals are powerful and emotive, and they add an extra layer of depth and meaning to the music. The lyrics are also well-written and thought-provoking, and they do an excellent job of capturing the essence of Nietzsche's ideas.
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Download
Filename: laibach-also-sprach-zarathustra.rar- MP3 size: 114 mb
- FLAC size: 952 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Das Glück | 4:32 | |
| Das Nachtlied II | 03:39 | |
| Vor Sonnen-Aufgang | 5:58 | |
| Ein Verkündiger | 04:38 | |
| Das Nachtlied I | 3:23 | |
| Das Nachtlied II | 3:39 | |
| Das Nachtlied I | 03:23 | |
| Die Unschuld II | 3:45 | |
| Die Unschuld I | 2:44 | |
| Die Unschuld I | 02:44 | |
| Ein Verkündiger | 4:38 | |
| Das Glück | 04:32 | |
| Von den drei Verwandlungen | 7:28 | |
| Von Gipfel zu Gipfel | 5:10 | |
| Von Den Drei Verwandlungen | 7:29 | |
| Als Geist | 5:45 | |
| Die Unschuld II | 03:45 | |
| Von Gipfel Zu Gipfel | 5:10 | |
| Vor Sonnen-Untergang | 2:8 | |
| Ein Untergang | 4:0 |
Video
Laibach - Als Geist (Official Audio)
Laibach - Von Gipfel zu Gipfel (Official Audio)
Laibach - Das Nachtlied II (Official Audio)
Laibach - Die Unschuld II (Official Audio)
Laibach - Vor Sonnen Untergang (Official Audio)
Laibach - Vor Sonnen-Aufgang (Official Video)
Laibach - Ein Verkündiger (Official Audio)
Laibach - ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA (Official Trailer feat. Ein Verkündiger)
Laibach - Das Glück (Official Audio)
Laibach - Ein Untergang (Official Audio)
THUS SPOKE ZARATHUSTRA
Laibach - Die Unschuld I (Official Audio)
Laibach - Vor Sonnen Aufgang (Official Audio)
Laibach - Von den drei Verwandlungen (Official Audio)
Laibach - DAS NACHTLIED I (Official Audio)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 5414939955846
- CDSTUMM401
- STUMM401
- CDSTUMM401, 5414939955822
- CDSTUMM401US
Labels
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- écouter en ligne
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
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Formats
- 12 × File
- FLAC
- Album
- 24 bit
- CD
- Unofficial Release
- MP3
- 160 kbps
- Vinyl
- LP
- CDr
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Mute Artists Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Mute Artists Ltd. |
| Manufactured By | Sony DADC |
| Produced At | Studio Mlaka |
| Recorded At | RTV Slovenia, Studio 26 |
| Mastered At | Studio Soundgrounded |
| Pressed By | Optimal Media GmbH |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Metod Črešnar, Peter Movrin |
| Conductor | Simon Dvoršak |
| Design | Matjaž Komel |
| Mastered By | Matej Gobec |
| Orchestra | RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra (tracks: 11) |
| Photography By | Barbara Čeferin, Miro Majcen |
| Supervised By | Immanent Consistent Spirit |
| Co-producer | Immanent Consistent Spirit |
| Violin | Jelena Ždrale (tracks: 10, 11) |
| Viola | Jelena Ždrale (tracks: 10, 11) |
| Voice | Mina Špiler (tracks: 11) |
| Written-By | Matevž Kolenc |
| Producer | Matevž Kolenc |
| Vocals | Mina Špiler (tracks: B9) |
Notes
- Hi-Res: 24 bits – 44.10 kHz
- Total playing time: 53'14"
- Packaged in a jewel case with a transparent tray. 8-page booklet included.
- No Mould SID code on the matrix.
- Comes with a download code for the album including bonus tracks (code on a sticker on printed inner sleeve).
- Tracklist
- – on backcover sequentially listed from 01 to 09
- – on the labels from 1 to 5 on side A and from 1 to 4 on side B (with 04 for the last track)
- ℗ 2017 Mute Artists Limited. © 2017 Mute Artists Limited.
- Packaged in a gatefold cardsleeve with an illustrated 8-page booklet that includes notes, release information, and text.
- "This music was originally created for the theatre play Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Also sprach Zarathustra), based on Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophical novel of the same name, directed by Matjaz Berger for Anton Podbevsek Theatre (APT), Novo Mesto."
- Written and produced by Matevz Kolenc in Studio Mlaka, supervised and coproduced by Immanent [sic] Consistent Spirit.
- Made in the EU.
- Written and produced in Studio Mlaka.
- ℗ Mute Artists Limited. © Mute Artists Limited.
- This is the same EU CD which has been relabelled with a sticker (with US catalog number and barcode) put on the EU barcode, for the US market
- Promo version of the release.
- Cdr with insert in plastic bag.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Scanned): 5414939955822
- Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC A0102849170-0101 12 A00
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L552
- Label Code: LC27959
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Barcode: 5414939955839
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, 'F\' mirrored): BH74549-01 A1 F\ STUMM 401
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, '3|' mirrored): BH74549-01 B1 3| STUMM 401
- Barcode: 5414939955822
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 945A
- Barcode: 724596967225
About Laibach
Controversial Slovenian Post-Industrial band formed 1980 in Trbovlje, at the time Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Laibach is the German name for Slovenia's capital city Ljubljana.
Initially one of the founders of Martial Industrial music, they changed their musical direction to a more Rock-, Pop- and Techno-/Dance-inspired crossover style in later years.
In 2015 Laibach played two shows in North Korea, making them the first 'western' band to perform there.
The band's official members are: , , and .
Actual band members and/or collaborators:
Andrej Lupinc - founding member, bass guitar
- vocals
Bine Zerko - founding member
- synthesizer, vocals
- guitar
- synthesizer
- clarinet
- bass guitar
- founding member, keyboards, electronics, voice, drums
- drums
Ervin Markošek - drums, keyboards, electronics
- vocals, percussion
- drums
- lights, projection, also electronics and voice in a few concerts
- electronics
- drums
- vocals
- saxophone
- saxophone, keyboards
- synthesizer
- vocals
Marko Košnik - electronics
- guitars
Matjaž Pegam - drums
- vocals
- vocals, synthesizer
- vocals, percussion
- bass guitar
- guitar
Peter Lovšin - guitar
- philosopher and public speaker at concerts
- synthesizer
- drums
- synthesizer
- founder, electronics
- vocals
- drums
Uroš - ?
Name Vars
- Laibach (ADK)
- iBach
Aliases
- Kraftbach
Members
- Tomaž Hostnik
- Mina Špiler
- Dejan Knez
- Milan Fras
- Jan Novak
Summary by Roberto Enver
Comments
Laibach - Also Sprach Zarathustra ()An avant-garde score composed for a play named "Also Sprach Zarathustra" (not the 2001 theme), all but one song is a combination of synthetic orchestrations and symphonic percussion and deep gutteral spoken vocals, this is a throwback to such early works as "Baptism". One track features a true orchestra and a female vocalist not a member of the band. As a whole, this is not exactly party music, but is a true score much like one would expect from Glass or Nyman, but with darker overtones. It is a departure from their recent works, but proves they have not forgotten their early works. Some elements remind one of the very early works by Test Dept, but not so cacophonous. (3 stars out of 5)MC Mahan
Genial!
Absolutely stunning.
ddeee
EXTRAORDINARY ?
Danke Melanie Trump ,Danke Leibach ,Danke fur tolle Perfomancen....
Paradies ware diese MUSIK mit Tannoy,KEF ,BOSE ,Cabasse,Focal,JBL horen....
Toi,toi...
Paradies ware diese MUSIK mit Tannoy,KEF ,BOSE ,Cabasse,Focal,JBL horen....
Toi,toi...
what a refined metaphoric soundscape - truly beyond good and evil
Jsem mimo,laibach,je nej ebm,holky
Adembenemend.
-_-
One of my favorites Laibach has ever done and I have loved you since the 80s
From where idea about Zarathustra, very good! Alexander the Great believe in Zarathustra!! ❤❤❤
One of the best ever leb te jebo
So beautiful.
Nietzche is a disgusting reactionary.
Now that you're doing it, I'm surprised Liabach hasn't done Nietzche before!
Rise Europe. We need the ubermensch now more than ever.
i am loving this style!
good going
good going
Still one of my favorite bands of ALL TIME. Here is my question to them: for the love of God who is your cinematographer and how can I hire this individual
'One must have chaos within, to give birth to a dancing star.'
Friedrich Nietzsche.
Friedrich Nietzsche.
I dunno what you people say, but that eagle is bloody magnificent.
fantastično, fantastično...
"When everybody's TALKING, very few are DOING."
ANTON SZANDOR LaveY
The Devil's Notebook
I. BUY the MUSIC...
II. SUPPORT THE ARTIST(S)...
III. SUPPORT the SCENE...
AVE S*T*N*S
ANTON SZANDOR LaveY
The Devil's Notebook
I. BUY the MUSIC...
II. SUPPORT THE ARTIST(S)...
III. SUPPORT the SCENE...
AVE S*T*N*S
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