Alongside Attwenger he is considered as one of the most influential heads of the "Neue Volksmusik" (lit. "New Folklore Music") movement.
He became famous as Hubert von Goisern und die Alpinkatzen.
After this very successful setup split by the end of 1994,
HvG produced two world music CD with musicians from Tibet and Africa.
In 2000 he made his comeback with a new band and the album "foen".
The studio album "iwasig" was recorded after the tour and released 2002.
A personal project first, but due to the big success of the first "Trad" CD,
soon "Trad II" followed. Both feature original austrian folk songs.
The latest and biggest project is the "Linz Europe Tour 2007-2009".
Travelling on an adapted cargoship, fully equipped with a stage,
the journey went east first and then will head west.
www.hubertvongoisern.com
abend spat
Hubert Von Goisern Lyrics
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a wunderschöne nacht
die stern am himmel de leuchten so hell
es war a liebliche pracht
auf einmal fallt s mir in mein herzen drin ein
heut möcht i bei meiner herzliebsten sein
i kunnts nit graden* mehr heut
* erwarten
In the song "Abend Spat" by Hubert Von Goisern, the singer describes a beautiful evening filled with bright shining stars in the sky. He wishes to be with his beloved at that moment as he feels the love growing in his heart. He longs to be closer to her, but the distance seems too far to bear. The lyrics are both romantic and nostalgic, capturing the essence of a fleeting moment in time that the singer wishes to relive.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes this desire to be with his beloved. He sings about the long journey he would take to be with her, even if it means travelling on the difficult paths. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, which is accentuated by the music in the background. The melody of the song is slow and melancholic, adding to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ballad that speaks to the human experience of love and longing. It captures a moment in time and conveys the singer's emotions with delicacy and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
es war einmal an abend spat
Once upon a late evening
a wunderschöne nacht
A beautiful night
die stern am himmel de leuchten so hell
The stars in the sky were shining so bright
es war a liebliche pracht
It was a lovely sight
auf einmal fallt s mir in mein herzen drin ein
Suddenly it occurred to me in my heart
heut möcht i bei meiner herzliebsten sein
Today, I want to be with my sweetheart
und war das wegerle no so weit
And even if the way is still far
i kunnts nit graden* mehr heut
I couldn't wait any longer today
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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