Der Doppelgänger by Schubert

[NievedeEspejos]

I love this version. It's very intense.

Thanks.

[oakroom48]

@NievedeEspejos Glad you like it!

[jamespianomanh]

I don't find this version haunting or beautiful; Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau makes it seem laboured, overly careful, and unnatural, whilst the tempo is almost too slow - I don't feel the rising angst or dread in the several bars marked "accelerando". I much prefer Richard Morrison or Jan Martiník (even though he's a bass).

[oakroom48]

@jamespianomanh Thank you for your comment.

[ilkertenor]

@jamespianomanh

i agree its maybe a bit too slow but i heared now richard morrison and must say i like it but i thinks its too fast. if you look in scores schubert wrote "sehr langsam" what he usally never does..same with the dynamics.he never used tripple forte ..also he wrote small diminuendi for piano which can be done just by let the accord sound till it disappears so you need a slow tempo..i personally think it should sung and played as a recetativo.

my favorite version is from werner güra

[protectobot83]

thank you, I love this song but never been able to find it on CD..great recording

[oakroom48]

Glad you liked it :)

[Roam665]

Just love Schubert, especially when performed by Fisher - Dieskau. There is no bigger Liedermeister than him.

[oakroom48]

Thanks for the comment! I agree :)

[lcsingin4christ]

I love this piece, it has a kind of spooky quality to it. I am working on it over the summer for next semester. I love the text painting that Schubert does in this piece.

[oakroom48]

"kind of spooky quality" -definitely!! Good luck with it! Thanks for commenting:)

[blackdreamr]

An incredibly powerful piece of music.

[oakroom48]

I agree - kind of spooky! Always glad to have another lieder enthusiast. I can recommend the Channel of FiDiTanzer528 for a better sampling. Thanks for commenting:)

[Gilmourisgreat]

I have been studying this peice of music amongst others for my A level music course, and i have to say i am really apreciating it, i thought i never would. Truly wonderful heartfelt music.Can anyone recomend any other composers similar to this and some difinitive peices? although i am already familiar with the works of Debussy etc :)Thanks

[oakroom48]

Hi - Congratulations on tackling one of the most difficult and profound songs in the classical repertoire ;0 Very impressive. I have written you a little more on your YouTube email. Thanks for commenting and good luck with your work!

[Gilmourisgreat]

thanks for your help! nothin wll be able to sway my heart from good ol rock and roll, but its like my life ambition to incorporate all the genres i luv in together and all those songs you sent me have been great inspiration :)

[oakroom48]

Good luck! It's a great ambition. I love rock 'n roll, too ;)

[love2sign]

Fantastic piece of music. Truly art in its finest form.

[oakroom48]

I'm glad you appreciated it. Thanks for the comment!

[zrshwe]

Does anybody notice a similarity with Bach's Erbarme dich,mein Gott from St Matthew's passion or am I imagining it?

[oakroom48]

This is an interesting comment which goes beyond my music analytical abilities - thank u. Regarding similarities, though, I had heard that the opening of this song was either an intentional or subliminal reference by Schubert to the Dies Irae of the Latin Requiem mass. Sorry my comment is so sketchy - any clarifications are welcome!

[johnwhite79]

@zrshwe Maybe there are key or chord prog similarities? I don't know enough. But the Bach is of course more forward-moving and slightly peppy despite its sadness. The Schubert is utterly resigned and empty. It is very creepy, but far worse is the feeling of total hopelessness. You need that space to let the chords reverberate a bit too long as if wishing for a response – but finding nothing.

[zrshwe]

Thanks for posting. A very powerful rendition.

[oakroom48]

Thanks for your comment!

[firestorm669]

Very nice version, but this is not Fischer-Dieskau, it sounds like someone doing a good impression, or maybe it is him at an old age..... are you sure this is him? cause i have the recording of him singing this song and it is different. non the less, very beautiful, one of my personal favorites

[oakroom48]

Hi - yes it is. That is, if the CD can be believed! EMI classics - I don't have the number at hand. It does sound very full-voiced for his usual lieder style. But it's definitely he .. thanks for your comment!

[otaka1214]

Barbara!

Schubert whose this is favorite work.

シューベルトに感謝！これは私の好きな音楽です。

(in japanese)

[oakroom48]

Oh, otaka1214 - I wish I could translate your

Japanese. I will try with my nephew. It is so

beautiful to see! Yes, the song can shake one, really. One cannot help but be deeply affected. A very great song, here, by 3 wonderful artists - Schubert, Heine, &

Fischer-Dieskau. Thank you very much for your comment!

[ottokees]

Yes !!! my cousin Olga is so right!!!. Besos!!!, ~Sergio.

[oakroom48]

Sergio, Olga is right!! Thanks for commenting:) -b xx

[mirator]

One of the most deep songs! Wonderful choice of illustration photo dear Barbara!

Cheers, ~Olga

[oakroom48]

However, not one of his more light-hearted ;) Thanks for commenting!! -b xx