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Silenzio · 12-27-2013, 05:40 AM

I just read his biography... He's actually called Reiner Hardt. (1905 – 1943)
He recorded 200 songs, but due to the war which took place between 1914 and 1918, most got lost. Moreover he was never popular nor successful.
Just like most artists who experienced the WWI he got mentally ill and shot himself.

However, his music may sound facile - the topics are very deep though.
Reiner Hardt wanted to unite expressionism and jazz.
He was inspired by the expressionistic movies of that time.
In my opinion his lyrics are similar to Bertolt Brecht's works.

Thanks Goofle11 for bringing this thread up.

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Silenzio Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austria Posts: 210	I just read his biography... He's actually called Reiner Hardt. (1905 – 1943) He recorded 200 songs, but due to the war which took place between 1914 and 1918, most got lost. Moreover he was never popular nor successful. Just like most artists who experienced the WWI he got mentally ill and shot himself. However, his music may sound facile - the topics are very deep though. Reiner Hardt wanted to unite expressionism and jazz. He was inspired by the expressionistic movies of that time. In my opinion his lyrics are similar to Bertolt Brecht's works. Thanks Goofle11 for bringing this thread up.