Oct 26, 2016 a hungarian suicide song that has been linked to 100 deaths and was banned by the bbc has resurfaced online. Gloomy sunday juliamg reasons why tv archive of our. Police who investigated the suicide found a copy of the sheetmusic to gloomy sunday in the dead girls bedroom new york times writes about suicide of seress two days after that incident, a young girl in new york gassed herself, and in the suicide. Set just prior to wwii, the film focuses on hungarian beauty ilona erika. Download right click and do save link as in 1933, hungarian composer rezso seress and lyricist laszlo javor released gloomy sunday, which soon came to be known as the hungarian suicide song thanks to the 200 cases of suicide that were linked to the tunes release. Universal music publishing editio musica budapest ltd. In each case, gloomy sunday was closely connected with the circumstances surrounding the suicide. Gloomy sunday was composed by pianist rezso seress in 1933. The song that connects all these deaths is the notorious gloomy sunday, nicknamed also the hungarian suicide song, that has been linked to over. Sep, 20 the original gloomy sunday, written in 1932 by rezso seress, was known as the hungarian suicide song and blamed for more suicides than any other song in history.
In new york, a young secretary committed suicide and in the suicide letter, she requested that play gloomy sunday at. In 1933, a unknown hungarian composer, rezso seress, wrote gloomy sunday, originally titled vege a vilagnak the world is ending reportedly after his girlfriend broke up with him. Gloomy sunday is beautiful, wellacted, and every bit as downcast as its. Aug 01, 2016 gloomy sunday the mysterious suicide song. Written in 1933 and covered more than 70 times, rezso seress and laszlo javors gloomy sunday has allegedly been linked to more than 100 suicides since it hit the gramophones in 1935. Some people have already moved on from hannahs death. A hungarian suicide song that has been linked to 100 deaths and was banned by the bbc has resurfaced online. Szomoru vasarnap is a 1999 film, a germanhungarian coproduction although the movie centers on a romantic love triangle with tragic consequences, it has a strong history background, set in hungary during world war ii. The lyrics tell the story of an individual whose lover has recently died. If you cant install or update itunes for windows apple. An analysis of historical sources suggests that the song was believed to trigger suicides. Gloomy sunday made news again in 1984 after ozzy osbourne was dragged to the court by the parents of a teen who shot himself while listening to osbournes suicide solution. The original gloomy sunday, written in 1932 by rezso seress, was known as the hungarian suicide song and blamed for more suicides than any other song in history. Police who investigated the suicide found a copy of the sheetmusic to gloomy sunday in the dead girls bedroom.
Lovers must watch why many people suicide by this song. According to urban legend, it inspired hundreds of suicides. Gloomy sunday, thats come to be known as the hungarian suicide. From a scientific point of view, it has been proven that listening to music can make us happy, sad, optimistic or cynical. Gloomy sunday, the hungarian suicide song readitt the e. Hungarian composer reszo seress wrote the song gloomy sunday, apparently while depressed and during an actual gloomy sunday, and soon after people started turning up dead. So many people are living their work lives the same way. During the great depression, suicide rates were at an alltime high, and it could be that gloomy sunday simply seemed like the right note, so to speak, to go out on. There was a heavy depression still going on,lots of folks hurting mentally, spiritually. The song was rejected at first for being too melancholy but was eventually published and quickly became the death anthem among the defeated and suicidal.
Download itunes from apples website, then click download to download the itunes installer. The present article focuses on what is probably the best known song concerning suicide, gloomy sunday, the hungarian suicide song. Due north ep by the marcus king band on apple music. Check out suicide sunday by the friday night boys on amazon music. Sunday is gloomy, my hours are slumberless dearest, the shadows, i live with are numberless little white flowers will never awaken you not where the black coach of. He knows that some people will take it hard, but he also knows that they will find ways to deal with it. The sunday following a hefty saturday night bender. It was written by rezso seress who committed suicide himself.
The hungarian lyrics were written by the poet laszlo javor and its title changed from vege a vilagnak end of the world to szomoru vasarnap sad sunday. The songs melancholia is believed to have set off wave of suicides which included the songs composer and his lover. Is it true that many died after listening gloomy day song. According to legend, seress suggested to his girlfriend that they should get married after he finished writing it. If any itunes updates are available, click install. A week later in the same city, a young woman was found hanged in her apartment. Two days after that tragedy, a young secretary in new york gassed herself, and in a suicide note she requested gloomy sunday to be played at her funeral. Gloomy sunday, otherwise called the hungarian suicide song, is a song made by hungarian piano player and writer rezso seress and distributed in 1933. Well listened to it about a month ago and am still alive. Jan 09, 2018 its possible that the times, rather than the tune, inspired many of these suicides.
Hungarian noir is a heroic attempt to shake the song from its depressive association and reveal it as a work of musical art worthy of celebratory recognition, proposing it as a song for the ages. The strange story of gloomy sunday, the song that incite. Freakonomics radio producer suzie lechtenberg files a report that centers around a song, gloomy sunday, thats come to be known as the hungarian suicide song. Gloomy sunday sound,music and things that tickle your ears. Jun 09, 2018 a girl from new york, who committed suicide by inhaling gas, left a note to play that song at her funeral. Aug 31, 2011 freakonomics radio producer suzie lechtenberg files a report that centers around a song, gloomy sunday, thats come to be known as the hungarian suicide song. Gloomy sunday the urban legend of dangerous suicide song. When the song was first marketed in the united states, it became known as the hungarian suicide song. Jul 08, 2007 gloomy sunday from hungarian szomoru vasarnap, ipa.
Gloomy sunday single by relaxation music on apple music. If you get itunes from the microsoft store, you shouldnt need to follow the rest of the steps in this article. Could this gloomy song really inspire a person to commit suicide. A girl from new york, who committed suicide by inhaling gas, left a note to play that song at her funeral. The song was written by a hungarian composer in 1933.
Boasting a huge hit single, the bouncing, machine funk monster title track, and a raft of catchy, candy coated 80s pop, the album is one of the hidden gems of the era. About gloomy sunday this is a reprise by billie holiday of the hungarian suicide song in which the protagonist wants to commit suicide following her lovers death. Jun 09, 2009 check out suicide sunday by the friday night boys on amazon music. Szomoru vasarnap, also known as the hungarian suicide song, is a popular song composed by hungarian pianist and. On a sad sunday with a hundred white flowers, i awaited for you my dear. Police who investigated the suicide found a copy of the sheetmusic to gloomy sunday in the dead girls bedroom new york times writes about suicide of seress two days after that incident, a young girl in new york gassed herself, and in the suicide note she requested gloomy sunday to be played at her funeral. At least eighteen suicide deaths in hungary are reported to have had close links with gloomy sunday. Dec 30, 2015 gloomy sunday made news again in 1984 after ozzy osbourne was dragged to the court by the parents of a teen who shot himself while listening to osbournes suicide solution. A week later in the same city, a young female shop assistant was found hanging from a rope in her flat.
If you look up the history and significance of gloomy sunday, youre setting yourself up for hours spent falling into a rabbit hole. Several others drowned themselves in the danube while clutching the sheet music of gloomy sunday. In which becks commits suicide and gayle spends the next fifty days wondering exactly what she should have done differently. You can downloadsubscribe at itunes, get the rss feed, listen live.
Diva records is going to launch the single gloomy sunday on. So you wont feel depressed rather you would be scared. Geils band in 1983 because coleader seth justman turned down a batch of new songs wolf had written with don covay and michael jonzun, he made the most of it and released the great lights out album. The singer thinks about committing suicide in order to be reunified with the lost lover. Bands like judas priest and marilyn manson can attest to that. But a few months after gloomy sunday was printed, there were a spate of strange occurrences that were allegedly sparked off by the new song. Banned hungarian suicide song gloomy sunday by rezso seress. The strange story of gloomy sunday, the song that incite to. Weeks later, another new yorker, aged 82, jumped to his death from the window. Gloomy sunday by cloud rat, released 31 january 2014 original lyrics. Gloomy sunday was a song written in 1933 by the hungarian composer rezso seress.
Sharry barry sliced milk 25 or 6 to 4 ill stay gloomy sunday medley live. Apr 21, 2017 it is probably one of the most depressing songs recorded, and it has been linked to over one hundred suicides. If you have windows 10, you can get the latest version of itunes from the microsoft store. Suicide sunday by the friday night boys on amazon music. In 1933, hungarian composer rezso seress and lyricist laszlo javor released gloomy sunday, which soon came to be known as the hungarian suicide songthanks to the 200 cases of suicide that were linked to the tunes release. Could this gloomy song really inspire a person to commit. Gloomy is sunday with shadows i spend it all my heart and i have decided to end it all. Maybe i should save some money to go to the golden bridge. Gloomy sunday, also known as the hungarian suicide song was said to have been linked to at least 19 suicides in the 1930s. Police investigated the suicide, found a copy of the gloomy sunday in her bedroom.
The myth attached to the song gloomy sunday is that several people have committed suicide while listening to it. In berlin, a young man requested a band to play gloomy sunday, and after the number was performed, the man went home and blasted himself in the head with a revolver after complaining to relatives that he felt severely depressed by the melody of a new song. Plenty of people have accused songs of spurring loved ones to commit suicide. Oct 16, 2016 gloomy sunday, written in 1932 by the hungarian pianist and composer rezso seress, was nicknamed the hungarian suicide song, which is blamed for being connected to more suicides than any other. According to one anecdote, the song gloomy sunday was originally written by hungarian pianist and composer, rezso seress in paris in december of 1932, the day after a row with his fiancee over his failure as a composer had led to her departure, this being a sunday, but then again, gloomy sunday is plagued by anecdotal evidence. Gloomy sunday was written by the hungarian selftaught pianist and composer rezso seress in 1933 and the theme song of a great movie by that name which i saw about five years ago. If you dont have itunes installed on your computer, get it from the microsoft store windows 10 or download the latest version from apples website. Update to the latest version of itunes apple support. Rolf schuebel makes his directorial debut with this subtlytold true story about one the 1930s most memorable melodies. Gloomy sunday, written in 1932 by the hungarian pianist and composer rezso seress, was nicknamed the hungarian suicide song, which is blamed for being connected to more suicides than any other. After a long night of drinking, the person usually wakes up at around 2. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Watch the video for gloomy sunday from billie holidays billie holidays greatest hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Like many european films, gloomy sunday has crisp cinematography and gorgeous production design, not to mention that hauntingly melancholic titular tune.
It is probably one of the most depressing songs recorded, and it has been linked to over one hundred suicides. The original lyrics were titled vege a vilagnak the world is ending and were about despair caused by war, ending in a quiet prayer about peoples sins. The song gloomy sunday is often considered as one the most cursed songs in the history of the world. Posted by noise blogger billie holiday, gloomy sunday, rezso seress, ringu, suicide song, the ring permalink young revivals freaky video finding real music played on the theremin 2 responses to gloomy sunday the suicide song. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Among those included are two people who shot themselves while listening to a gypsy band playing the tune. Rezso seress and laszlo javors song gloomy sunday may be one of the most depressing songs ever recorded, and is commonly called the hungarian suicide song because of its. The song that connects all these deaths is the notorious gloomy sunday, nicknamed also the hungarian suicide song, that has been linked to over one hundred suicides, including the man who composed it. Gloomy sunday, also known as the hungarian suicide song, is a popular song composed by hungarian pianist and composer rezso seress and published in 1933. Written in 1933, gloomy sunday s lyrics speak of the death of a lover and entertains thoughts of suicide. I used to dread sunday night with my entire heart when i was in school. The original lyrics were about despair caused by war, but were essentially forgotten after seress friend, the poet laszlo javor, wrote his lyrics to this song, titled szomoru vasarnap gloomy sunday, about a man committing suicide following his lovers death. It was written by a hungarian during a very bleak period for that country, and given english lyrics by sam lewis. This is the story of a song that causes people to commit suicide.
Only the hungarian suicide ballad gloomy sunday, tacked on three tracks before the end, offers any hint nova might be deeper than she appears in her selfpenned tunes. Depending on the version of itunes that you have, there are a few ways to. The effect of art on suicide risk has been a neglected topic in suicidology. Suicide song, published march 30, 1936, the author unnamed described a number of suicides. Jun 22, 2011 freakonomics radio producer suzie lechtenberg files a report that centers around a song, gloomy sunday, thats come to be known as the hungarian suicide song. Jun 22, 2018 gloomy sunday the hungarian suicide song. The rolling stones have nothing on paul whiteman if the item i heard about gloomy sunday is true. There have been many covers of gloomy sunday in the modern era, though none of them can rival holidays for effect and influence.