Allusionen – Standard Vinyl Edition – Available Now!

Available Now!

We are pleased to be releasing the new album "Allusionen", from German modern classical artist, Himmelsrandt. The nine tracks on this moody, wintry and melancholic beauty feature the artist Peter Honsalek either on piano and viola, and on four tracks, he additionally plays the mysterious early electronic synthesizer called the Volkstrautonium. This is a somewhat dark and introspective journey through the shortest, coldest days of the year, please pull up a chair by the fire, and put your headphones on! 

As Peter says, “The album in general deals with the topic of "allusion". The piano songs  reflect the period in which the viola songs were invented (between the years 2019/2020). The viola songs themselves are allusions to certain styles and epochs. To notice this and to classify correctly is the job of the listener. 

There are also allusions (music for Piano and the rare Volkstrautonium), which are not intended to refer to specific styles, epochs or compositions, but only to allude to specific cold and snowy days between the years 2019/2020. The aim of the album was to capture the creation of contemporary music in its entirety and make it audible. This includes not only the result, but also the external (musical and non-musical) influences that shaped it.” 

This pre-order release will be available in two distinct vinyl versions. Estimated shipping is in mid January, 2022.

The Deluxe limited edition version in an edition of only 50 copies comes housed in a hand made, heavy weight fold open jacket with aerosol stenciled, spattered and collaged winter landscape of Birch trees in the snow, with a page of sheet music hand inscribed and signed personally by Peter Honsalek.

This is the listing for the “standard” version of this album in a reverse board printed jacket, in an edition of 150 copies, also with “Dark Thought” smoked vinyl.

More Info about the deluxe packaging and Sound Clips!