In February 1991 Goethes Erben is formed as a group again. Mindy Kumbalek (keyboards, drums and saxophone) and Conny R. (guitars) make the trio perfect.
In this stocking they record their debut-album "Das Sterben ist ästhetisch bunt" ('Dying is aesthetically colorful') which makes the start of a triology and is published in February 1992 on the Hamburger Label DARK STAR. On this label the following albums are also published.
Short time before the release of the second album "Der Traum an die Erinnerung" ('The dream of the rememberance'), Conny R. leaves the band of her free will. Their Germany-tour in August 1992 makes the group popular in the country. Mindy Kumbalek and Oswald Henke are supported through Peter Seipt as a part-time-musician.
Until now their musical ways have changed a lot, their popularity increased, as well. They gave several concerts and tours, have had nearly 20 albums and 3 DVDs produced (not every single one was published).
Their musical genre is not easy to describe. However, they are officially classified in the "Neue Deutsche Todeskunst" ('New german art of death') genre.
Pascal-Vorspiel
Goethes Erben Lyrics
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Mehr als ein Jahrzehnt gebannt in Fleisch und Blut
das lachte, schrie und lebte
Schwarzes Haar im Kontrast zu blasser Haut
schimmerndes Pergament, das Deinen kleinen Körper
sanft umschloß
Du warst fröhlich
schriest und tobtest
fielst
und…
The lyrics to Goethes Erben's Pascal-Vorspiel speak of a character who possesses a sweet smile that touched every heart. It goes on to describe the character as being trapped in flesh and blood for more than a decade, but still managed to laugh, scream, and live. The contrast between the character's black hair and pale skin is also mentioned, along with the way their body was enveloped by a shimmering parchment that was gentle in its hold. Despite this, the character is portrayed as being happy, screaming and playing, jumping and falling.
The lyrics provide several different interpretations. On one level, they could be describing a child, given the imagery of innocence and playfulness. However, there is also a hint of darkness within the words - the idea of being trapped in flesh and blood suggests a darker, more ominous tone. It could also be metaphorical, referring to the idea of being trapped in the mortal body and the limitations that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Dein süßes Lächeln fing jedes Herz
Your sweet smile captured the hearts of everyone around you
Mehr als ein Jahrzehnt gebannt in Fleisch und Blut
More than a decade trapped in flesh and blood
das lachte, schrie und lebte
That laughed, screamed, and lived
Schwarzes Haar im Kontrast zu blasser Haut
Black hair contrasting with pale skin
schimmerndes Pergament, das Deinen kleinen Körper sanft umschloß
Glistening parchment that gently enveloped your small body
Du warst fröhlich
You were happy
schriest und tobtest
You screamed and raged
sprangst
You jumped
fielst
You fell
und...
and...
Contributed by Aaron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MightyVginy
Und ich spürte deine Nähe und verstand.
Julio Toro
yo tengo este dvd una joya si quieres te lo intercambio virtualmente por el traumaspiele que lo busco hace años
Yamiel Blume
vaya, que no habia visto tu comentario amigo, perdon me encanaria pero la verdad si ando algo ocupado y apenas y e podido subir algunos videos, y si tengo varios dvds incluyendo el traumaspiele, tengo tambien uno muy raro llamado "Epochenspiel", talvez en unos meses mas adelante pueda compartirlo ;) gracias por comentar .