#GLOOMY SUNDAY

[happyheidi]

𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝖾𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝗀𝗅𝗈𝗈𝗆𝗒 𝗐𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋.

[knightofleo]

Björk performing Gloomy Sunday at Alexander McQueen’s funeral

[borninrot]

[2001hz]

“Sunday is gloomy, the hours are slumberless Dearest of shadows I live with are numberless Little white flowers will never awaken you,

Not where the dark coach of sorrow has taken you,

Angels have no thought of ever returning you Would they be angry if I thought of joining you?”

— Gloomy Sunday, a Billie Holiday Cover By: Björk (2010)

Björk's 'Gloomy Sunday' tribute to Alexander McQueen which she performed at his memorial.

[milkywayrollercoaster]

Gloomy Sunday - Billie Holiday

[weirdlookindog]

Diamanda Galas - Gloomy Sunday

[connectparanormal]

Haunted Music

Haunted music, a unique and unsettling concept, blends the paranormal with the arts of sound. This idea includes tunes, melodies, and musical compositions thought to have supernatural properties that bring about odd happenings, undesirable luck, or even paranormal activity. The concept of haunted music is common in literature, popular culture, and folklore because it appeals to our innate curiosity and anxieties about the unknown.

The Sirens of ancient Greece have the first recorded haunted music. Their voice could lure ships and sailors to their doom. There song could not be resisted by those who heard it. The story of Gloomy Sunday, a 1933 Hungarian song written by Rezső Seress, is one of the most well-known instances of haunted music. Often referred to as the Hungarian Suicide Song, it is believed to induce profound sadness in listeners and inspire several suicide attempts. Despite the dubious validity of these claims, the story endures, adding a spooky touch to the depressing tune.

The Curse of the Ninth, a myth among classical composers that a ninth symphony will be their final, is another well-known composition frequently associated with eerie feelings. The demise of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Dvořák, who all went away before finishing their ninth symphonies, is the source of this idea. This might just be a coincidence, but in the world of classical music, it has helped to create a mythology and cult surrounding the number nine. Not only are there specific compositions, but there are also stories about haunted instruments. A well-known tale concerns the Busby Stoop Chair, an unremarkable chair with a reputed curse from its owner, Thomas Busby, who was hanged in 1702 for murder. Folklore states that whoever sits in the chair will pass away soon after. The chair, currently housed in a museum, hangs from the ceiling to keep people from sitting in it. The tale frequently touches on stories of haunted instruments, like cursed violins or pianos that play by themselves, even though it is not specifically musical in nature. Haunted music is also a common theme in movies and books. In stories, protagonists may hear a phantom song that guides them to discover secrets or see a spectral piano playing in an abandoned home. These stories frequently use haunted music to symbolize unresolved feelings, guilt, or the influence of the past on the present. For instance, Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera centers on a shadowy, hooded entity that terrorizes and manipulates the people living in the Paris Opera House through music. Some real-life musicians and composers have told of weird experiences they had while working on specific pieces. These reports cover a wide range of topics, from mysterious technical issues to experiences of an invisible presence in the recording studio. Even if these encounters are sometimes the result of psychological issues or external circumstances, they nevertheless add to the eerie aura around haunted music.

The power of haunting music to arouse intense emotions and foster a sense of mystery and suspense is what makes it so appealing. Whether or not one believes in the paranormal, the myths and stories surrounding haunted music demonstrate the profound psychological impact that songs can have. The fact that music can convey deeper meanings and relationships than are initially obvious further supports the argument. To sum up, haunted music is an intriguing fusion of creative expression, superstition, and mythology. It continues to pique people's interest and tells a diverse spectrum of tales, from haunted instruments to cursed songs. These stories serve as powerful reminders of the profound emotional and even paranormal effects that music can have on us.

[rastronomicals]

1:48 AM EST November 30, 2023:

Lydia Lunch - "Gloomy Sunday" From the album Queen Of Siam (February 9, 1980)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

File under: Hot

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[konrul]

There was a time when I consumed "The Hungarian Suicide Song" in every form. The movie, some books and the many different versions of the song.

[konyvboritok]

[borninrot]

[manitat]

Sinéad O'Connor - Gloomy Sunday

[europaaesthetic]

Filmografie #2

Ein Lied von Liebe und Tod - Gloomy Sunday (1999), Rolf Schübel