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Berlin 1920s

One of the major avant-garde movements of the 20th century, German Expressionism experienced its most beautiful creations in 1920s Berlin. Reflecting an era marked by war and pessimism, the artists of the time strove to convey powerful feelings by applying a subjective and distorting vision to the arts. These elements (dissonance, dynamic contrasts, textural changes, distorted melodies) can be found in the compositions of Schoenberg, Berg or Webern or in the works of Munch, Nolde, Marc, Heckel, Schiele, Beckmann...

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Title	Alt.	Duration	Compo/Artist	Description	Keywords	Key	BPM
Wiener Tango [CEZ4508 - 4]	0	2'04	Antoine Glatard	Quirky tango based on on a dramatic scansion. Clarinet, cello & ...	German realism tango movement passionate symphony orchestra ... German realism,tango movement,passionate,symphony orchestra,tragi-comic,driving,scansion,animation & cartoons,clarinet,comedy,insidious,ironical & mischievous,relentless,politics,urgent,cello,building,staccato,xylophone,acoustic,disturbing,instrumental,pizzicato,fast	Dm	120	Title : Wiener Tango Reference : CEZ4508 - 4 Composer(s) : Antoine Glatard LC : 10347 Album : Vienna - Heart of Mitteleuropa Release date : 05/05/2022 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2215380
Tovaritch Waltz [CEZ4125 - 6]	0	2'24	Piotr Moss	Russian waltz. Nostalgic & swinging. Small ensemble with violin, ...	circus music circus old-fashioned German realism ... circus music,circus,old-fashioned,German realism,waltz,clumsy,tragi-comic,retro cabaret,1920,funfair,honky-tonk piano,violin,1930,country ball,slapstick,carnival,Russia,punctuated,danceable,kitsch & cheesy,melancholic,clarinet (all),moving,bass drum,instrumental,heavy,medium,small ensemble,trumpet,wood-block	Am	96	Title : Tovaritch Waltz Reference : CEZ4125 - 6 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Nostalgia Release date : 23/09/2013 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1303450
Alt Kabaret [CEZ4060 - 12]	0	2'55	Teddy Lasry	In the spirit of the Berliners cabaret of the 20's. Sax, clarinet, ...	German realism retro cabaret carefree 1920 ... German realism,retro cabaret,carefree,1920,Berlin,old-fashioned,Yiddish,1930,clarinet,danceable,foxtrot,1940,arts ,swaying,Judaism,melancholic,melodic,alto saxophone,sensual,sentimental,chromatic accordion,everyday life,Balkans,romantic comedy,small ensemble,trombone,acoustic,geopolitics,instrumental,Israel,jazzy,medium,narrative,main version	C	126	Title : Alt Kabaret Reference : CEZ4060 - 12 Composer(s) : Teddy Lasry LC : 10347 Album : Teddy Lasry - Yiddishland - YIddish Lands Release date : 28/03/2008 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0800120
Animals on Parade [CEZ4268 - 6]	3	1'05	Laurent Couson	Joyful, lively & burlesque. Symphony orchestra.	revue variety orchestra circus music 1930 ... revue,variety orchestra,circus music,1930,retro cabaret,building,circus,crescendo,driving,happy & joyful,German realism,triumphant,funny,circus animals,fiery,Germany,quirky,lively,instrumental,polka,fast,main version,swirling	Cm	118	Title : Animals on Parade Reference : CEZ4268 - 6 Composer(s) : Laurent Couson LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Movie Release date : 26/10/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1621070
Animals on Parade 2 [CEZ4268 - 15]	0	0'59	Laurent Couson	Joyful, lively & carefree. Symphony orchestra & rhythm.	revue variety orchestra 1930 retro cabaret ... revue,variety orchestra,1930,retro cabaret,confident,happy & joyful,funny,fiery,circus,danceable,polka,swirling,tracking shot,carefree,instrumental,fast,alternate version	C	118	Title : Animals on Parade 2 Reference : CEZ4268 - 15 Composer(s) : Laurent Couson LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Movie Release date : 26/10/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1621160
Animals on Parade 3 [CEZ4268 - 16]	0	1'33	Laurent Couson	Carefree. Brass band & drums.	retro cabaret variety orchestra 1930 brass ensemble ... retro cabaret,variety orchestra,1930,brass ensemble,revue,Germany,confident,heavy,clumsy,German realism,melancholic,honky-tonk piano,alto saxophone,tragi-comic,snare,flute ensemble,carefree,instrumental,medium,alternate version	Ab	162	Title : Animals on Parade 3 Reference : CEZ4268 - 16 Composer(s) : Laurent Couson LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Movie Release date : 26/10/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1621170
Animals on Parade 4 [CEZ4268 - 17]	0	1'14	Laurent Couson	Carefree. Small instrumental ensemble.	revue 1930 retro cabaret building ... revue,1930,retro cabaret,building,circus,crescendo,driving,happy & joyful,triumphant,funny,circus animals,fiery,small ensemble,Germany,quirky,lively,instrumental,polka,fast,alternate version,swirling	Ab	162	Title : Animals on Parade 4 Reference : CEZ4268 - 17 Composer(s) : Laurent Couson LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Movie Release date : 26/10/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1621180
Crossing Cultures [CEZ4386 - 3]	0	1'58	Piotr Moss	Sudden, grating & ironic in a Jewish mood. Piano, clarinet, strings & ...	punctuated relentless disturbing German realism ... punctuated,relentless,disturbing,German realism,Yiddish,clarinet,archive footage,destiny,Eastern Europe,acoustic piano,string section,tragi-comic,fiery,heavy,klezmer,interrogative,mysterious,acoustic,instrumental,medium,main version	G	114	Title : Crossing Cultures Reference : CEZ4386 - 3 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Mitteleuropa Release date : 15/10/2019 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1936080
Mitteleuropa Nostalgia [CEO2005 - 9]	0	1'46	Bruno Alexiu	Fox-trot. Outdated & dancing. Strings ensemble.	foxtrot 1920 1930 1940 ... foxtrot,1920,1930,1940,old-fashioned,ballroom dancing,carefree,danceable,kitsch & cheesy,refined,sentimental,Germany,funny,retro cinema,comedy,lively,newsreel,German realism,bouncy,oom-pah,happy & joyful,ironical & mischievous,naive,Czech Republic,swaying,confident,symphony orchestra,acoustic,England,Austria,clarinet (all),United States of America,feminine,France,Hungary,instrumental,medium,pizzicato,trombone,main version	Em	82	Title : Mitteleuropa Nostalgia Reference : CEO2005 - 9 Composer(s) : Bruno Alexiu LC : 10347 Album : Opération Anthropoïde - Original score by Bruno ALEXIU Release date : 28/01/2015 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1504010
Berliner Ragtime [CEZ4125 - 1]	0	2'28	Piotr Moss	Easy-going & old-fashioned. 1920's style. Small ensemble with ...	circus music retro cabaret German realism 1920 ... circus music,retro cabaret,German realism,1920,1930,Berlin,slapstick,silent movie,jazz ragtime,trumpet,swaying,blooper,clarinet (all),lively,happy & joyful,kitsch & cheesy,honky-tonk piano,bouncy,xylophone,funny,punctuated,festive,carefree,clumsy,small ensemble,violin,wood-block,19th century,circus animals,retro cinema,comical,danceable,funny animals,United States of America,instrumental,medium,relaxed	G	129	Title : Berliner Ragtime Reference : CEZ4125 - 1 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Nostalgia Release date : 23/09/2013 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1303400
Between The Wars [CEO2158 - 3]	1	1'33	Gréco Casadesus, Gregory Cotti	A bouncy waltz between burlesque & sentimentality in the spirit of ...	old-fashioned waltz movement German realism 1920 ... old-fashioned,waltz movement,German realism,1920,Germany,slapstick,silent movie,melancholic,acoustic piano,solo,retro cabaret,destiny,historical narrative,bouncy,intimate,swaying,confident,carefree,piano bar,sentimental,tragi-comic,acoustic,instrumental,medium,restrained,main version	Cm	155	Title : Between The Wars Reference : CEO2158 - 3 Composer(s) : Gréco Casadesus - Gregory Cotti LC : 10347 Album : Triangles Roses - Les Homosexuels Face au Nazisme - Original Score by Greco Casadesus Release date : 29/02/2024 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur - Opus Millesime ISRC : FRZPA2408620
Between The Wars Alternate [CEO2158 - 14]	0	1'31	Gréco Casadesus, Gregory Cotti	Alternate version with bastringue piano.	melancholic retro cabaret silent movie old-fashioned ... melancholic,retro cabaret,silent movie,old-fashioned,honky-tonk piano,solo,sentimental,1920,Germany,bouncy,weird,carefree,interrogative,piano bar,confident,jazz club,restrained,waltz,instrumental,medium,main version	Cm	163	Title : Between The Wars Alternate Reference : CEO2158 - 14 Composer(s) : Gréco Casadesus - Gregory Cotti LC : 10347 Album : Triangles Roses - Les Homosexuels Face au Nazisme - Original Score by Greco Casadesus Release date : 29/02/2024 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur - Opus Millesime ISRC : FRZPA2408730
Warsovian Cabaret [CEZ4308 - 4]	0	2'43	Piotr Moss	Retro & better-sweet tango with a burlesque touch. Small ensemble ...	retro cabaret tango movement tragi-comic clarinet (all) ... retro cabaret,tango movement,tragi-comic,clarinet (all),old-fashioned,1920,slapstick,quirky,ironical & mischievous,German realism,string section,1930,swaying,Eastern Europe,muted trumpet,wood-block,ratchet,oom-pah,jerky,1900,chromatic accordion,acoustic,funny,danceable,instrumental,slide whistle,kitsch & cheesy,clumsy,medium,parodic,small ensemble,pizzicato,main version	C	118	Title : Warsovian Cabaret Reference : CEZ4308 - 4 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Polska Poland Release date : 18/10/2017 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1722130
Circus Life [CEZ4268 - 8]	0	0'36	Laurent Couson	Carefree & burlesque. Brass band.	variety orchestra 1930 retro cabaret revue ... variety orchestra,1930,retro cabaret,revue,1920,festive,happy & joyful,heavy,funny,slapstick,lively,clumsy,German realism,fiery,instrumental,medium,main version,swirling	Dbm	105	Title : Circus Life Reference : CEZ4268 - 8 Composer(s) : Laurent Couson LC : 10347 Album : Cabaret Movie Release date : 26/10/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1621090
Dada [CEZ4047 - 20]	0	0'53	Didier Goret	Burlesque, absurd & eccentric. Clarinets, violin, piano & bass drum.	animation & cartoons abstract art clumsy German realism ... animation & cartoons,abstract art,clumsy,German realism,bouncy,blooper,1920,comical,funny animals,unstable,ironical & mischievous,jerky,tragi-comic,1900,1930,funny,quirky,unclassifiable,heavy,Twentieth century music,small ensemble,psychotic,instrumental,medium,main version	Bb	92	Title : Dada Reference : CEZ4047 - 20 Composer(s) : Didier Goret LC : 10347 Album : Modern Art Release date : 26/04/2007 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0602140
The Curators' Ballet [CEO2009 - 2]	0	0'49	Philippe Hersant	Light & childlike. Clarinet, bass clarinet & string quartet.	walking arts & crafts impressionism historical narrative ... walking,arts & crafts,impressionism,historical narrative,pastoral,bouncy,1900,19th century,silent movie,clarinet (all),Twentieth century music,romantic music,German realism,scansion,string quartet,slapstick,acoustic,instrumental,medium,mysterious,strict,main version	G	112	Title : The Curators' Ballet Reference : CEO2009 - 2 Composer(s) : Philippe Hersant LC : 10347 Album : La Ville Louvre - Original score by Philippe HERSANT Release date : 11/09/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0900100
The Polish Plain [CEZ4308 - 15]	0	1'56	Piotr Moss	Melancholic, solitary & desolate. Accordion & cello @ 0'40.	chromatic accordion lament sad string section ... chromatic accordion,lament,sad,string section,cello,desolate,destiny,wandering,historical movie,lazy,Poland,social drama,contemporary history,introspective,restrained,sentimental,tragic,1900,1920,1930,1940,acoustic,romantic ,lullaby,cold,instrumental,intimate,slow,lyrical,historical narrative,heritage,German realism,sinister,main version	Em	68	Title : The Polish Plain Reference : CEZ4308 - 15 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Polska Poland Release date : 18/10/2017 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1722240
Tango Canalla [CEO2083 - 8]	0	2'12	Marc-Olivier Dupin	Grotesque, burlesque & tragical-comical. Tango for silent movie ...	ballroom dancing acoustic piano 1920 silent movie ... ballroom dancing,acoustic piano,1920,silent movie,classical tango,tragi-comic,slapstick,retro cabaret,kitsch & cheesy,1930,punctuated,Argentina,fiery,scansion,exotic,proud,German realism,ironical & mischievous,bouncy,acoustic,South America,duet,Europe,instrumental,medium,relentless,strict,main version	C	120	Title : Tango Canalla Reference : CEO2083 - 8 Composer(s) : Marc-Olivier Dupin LC : 10347 Album : La Nuit est à Elles - Original score by Marc-Olivier DUPIN Release date : 21/12/2018 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1903270
People Next Door [CEZ4023 - 5]	0	3'32	Piotr Moss	Old-fashioned & nostalgic waltz. Honky-tonk piano.	honky-tonk piano silent movie swaying old-fashioned ... honky-tonk piano,silent movie,swaying,old-fashioned,German realism,danceable,melancholic,waltz movement,Germany,Balkans,social drama,retro cabaret,fiery,intimate,sentimental,western,acoustic,funny,country ball,moving,instrumental,heavy,clumsy,medium,solo,tender,sad	Em	126	Title : People Next Door Reference : CEZ4023 - 5 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Documentary Line Release date : 19/04/2012 Publisher(s) : Editions Max Eschig - Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1310340
The Soldier's Leave [CEZ4256 - 10]	0	1'49	Gilles Maugenest	Interrogative & funny. Trumpet & clarinets.	circus music clarinet Russia trumpet ... circus music,clarinet,Russia,trumpet,1920,1930,funny,slapstick,parodic,tragi-comic,animation & cartoons,swaying,changing,driving,funny animals,clumsy,historical narrative,new circus,scansion,1900,punctuated,art,acoustic,childhood,warlike,instrumental,medium,naive,German realism,main version	Ebm	122	Title : The Soldier's Leave Reference : CEZ4256 - 10 Composer(s) : Gilles Maugenest LC : 10347 Album : Revolution 1917 Release date : 04/07/2016 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1616970
Warmongers Waltz [CEZ4043 - 1]	0	1'20	Gérard Torikian	Hard, serious & slow. The time war approaches. Archive style ...	Twentieth century music historical narrative destiny poignant ... Twentieth century music,historical narrative,destiny,poignant,historical conflict,tragic,Balkans,inexorable,string orchestra,passionate,German realism,1900,1920,1930,solemn,tormented,violin,Germany,Austria,swaying,steady,natural disaster,Russia,sentimental,moving,disturbing,strict,scansion,acoustic,instrumental,slow,lyrical,medium,main version	Am	69	Title : Warmongers Waltz Reference : CEZ4043 - 1 Composer(s) : Gérard Torikian LC : 10347 Album : History of Conflict Release date : 25/04/2007 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0600720
Mort à Berlin [CEZ4047 - 30]	0	0'55	Jean-Yves Bosseur	Sarcastic but disturbing. Brass section with accordion & percussion.	German realism geopolitics solemn 1920 ... German realism,geopolitics,solemn,1920,chromatic accordion,abstract art,retro cabaret,driving,walking,relentless,small ensemble,1900,1930,1940,historical conflict,proud,military march,Twentieth century music,trumpet,Berlin,clarinet (all),disturbing,strict,bouncy,scansion,military music,acoustic,instrumental,mechanical,medium,main version	Am	101	Title : Mort à Berlin Reference : CEZ4047 - 30 Composer(s) : Jean-Yves Bosseur LC : 10347 Album : Modern Art Release date : 26/04/2007 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FR26F9602030
Constructivisme [CEZ4047 - 29]	0	1'54	Didier Goret	Mechanical & determined. Unemotional. Solo piano.	German realism Soviet Russia abstract art inexorable ... German realism,Soviet Russia,abstract art,inexorable,relentless,1920,1930,Balkans,silent movie,complex,fiery,disturbing,mechanical,acoustic piano,strict,urgent,1940,Berlin,historical conflict,steady,driving,industry,unstable,interrogative,neo-classical music,percussive,jerky,trains,politics,acoustic,weird,instrumental,fast,Russia,solo,main version	Gb	153	Title : Constructivisme Reference : CEZ4047 - 29 Composer(s) : Didier Goret LC : 10347 Album : Modern Art Release date : 26/04/2007 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0602230
Grotesque Mazurka [CEZ4308 - 8]	0	1'49	Piotr Moss	Burlesque & better-sweet Polish folk dance. Small ensemble with ...	retro cabaret clumsy circus music slapstick ... retro cabaret,clumsy,circus music,slapstick,halloween,funfair,new circus,German realism,drunk,tragi-comic,violin,contemporary history,mazurka,small ensemble,swaying,horror,quirky,bass drum,Poland,trumpet,ironical & mischievous,1900,1920,acoustic,Germany,chaotic,clarinet (all),cymbal,danceable,instrumental,medium,main version	Am	97	Title : Grotesque Mazurka Reference : CEZ4308 - 8 Composer(s) : Piotr Moss LC : 10347 Album : Polska Poland Release date : 18/10/2017 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1722170
Lola Lola [CEZ4086 - 12]	0	2'33	Marc-Olivier Dupin	Like in a German expressionist movie. Caustic. Trumpet, accordion & ...	retro cinema German realism tragi-comic 1930 ... retro cinema,German realism,tragi-comic,1930,1940,retro cabaret,insidious,unstable,ironical & mischievous,melancholic,trumpet,Germany,dissonant,chromatic accordion,wandering,strict,acoustic,double basses (all),lazy,instrumental,interrogative,introspective,medium,trio,main version	Bbm	118	Title : Lola Lola Reference : CEZ4086 - 12 Composer(s) : Marc-Olivier Dupin LC : 10347 Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD2 Release date : 04/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1107950

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