Narrenfreiheit
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Thomas Declaude's *Narrenfreiheit* (1987) is a distinctive Austrian spoken-word project that inhabits the liminal space between performance art and pop music. Working with Music Pool Austria, Declaude crafted a collection that channels the tradition of the court fool—the figure granted freedom to speak truth—into a contemporary voice. The album weaves spoken passages with musical accompaniment, exploring themes of liberation, artistic struggle, and the paradoxes of existence through tracks like "Die Befreiung Des Hofnarren" and "Künstler An Der Arbeit." Rather than conventional song structures, Declaude constructs poetic monologues and philosophical observations set against instrumental backdrops, creating something closer to conceptual theater than straightforward pop. It's a record born from the Austrian experimental tradition of the 1980s, reflecting a restless artistic mind questioning freedom, creativity, and society. For those interested in how spoken word intersects with pop sensibility and European avant-garde thinking, this is a quietly compelling artifact from Vienna's underground.
Item Details+
| Genre | Pop |
| Style | Spoken Word |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Cover in EX condition, including promo sheet. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Music Pool Austria |
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | Austria |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Herr Souffleur 4:12
A2. Giacomo, Der Dieb 6:38
A3. Dein Mund 0:45
A4. Die Zeit Der Küsse Ist Vorbei 2:15
A5. Die Befreiung Des Hofnarren 4:50
A6. Ich Bin Der Vogel, Der Von Außen An Die Gitter Stößt 3:50
A7. Träumendes Ufo 0:28
B1. Tanz Des Pan 4:22
B2. Licht Und Dunkel 1:39
B3. Der Narr War Gut 3:43
B4. Leiden-schaft 2:35
B5. Künstler An Der Arbeit 3:45
B6. Hüh-Hott - Das Lied Der Pferde 3:38
B7. Willkommen Kleiner Mensch 2:38
B8. Spiegelungen Lied 4:18
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