Blank Manuskript Release New Album Himmelfahrt

Salzburg, Austria – Blank Manuskript September 17, 2020

Art-Rock project Blank Manuskript release their latest effort “Himmelfahrt” the band’s 4th studio release and the follow up to their successful 2019 release of “Krásná Hora”

“Himmelfahrt” was to be available in two formats, Digital and as a Limited Edition Picture Disc to be sold exclusively at the bands shows on their upcoming tour. Sadly when the LPs arrived at the band’s headquarters it was determined Blank Manuskript could not sell the new album to fans due to inferior sound quality, and not holding up to Blank Manuskript standards. The good news is fans can purchase the digital album in almost all popular digital formats on Bandcamp.

Track Listing

Side A
Part 1 – Requiem (Strandberg / Larsen)
Part 2 – Dance of the Devils (Strandberg / Larsen)
Part 3 – The Underglow (Wallner / Wohlmuth)
Part 4 – Twilight Peak (Wallner / Wohlmuth)

Side B
Part 1 – Twilight Peak (Wallner / Wohlmuth)
Part 2 – Celestial Spheres (Wallner / Wohlmuth)
Part 3 – Transition (Strandberg / Larsen)
Part 4 – Heaven (Strandberg / Larsen)

The Band
Jakob Aistleitner – Saxophone, Flute, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Peter Baxrainer – Electric Guitar, Vocals
Manuel Schönegger – Trombone, Flute, Percussion, Vocals
Jakob Sigl – Drums, Percussion, Tape, Vocals
Dominik Wallner – Electric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Vocals
Alfons Wohlmuth – Electric Bass, Flute, Vocals

Production
recorded live at Tebes Studios Salzburg
recording by Wolfgang Spannberger
mixing by Jakob Aistleitner
mastering by Sunshine Mastering (Mischa Janisch)
design by Philip Reitsperger

About “Himmelfahrt”
2020: a pandemic virus turns our lives upside down. The vulnerability of our system is now obvious and uncertainty spreads around the globe, sowing the seeds of superstition, agitation, and incitement. While in quarantine, our thoughts circle the fundamental existential questions and finally, confusion impairs our composure. Now mythical creatures and ghosts inspire our imagination and ancient beliefs occupy our post-factual brains. The virus has penetrated our lives… It is the right time for psychoactive and contemplative musical enjoyment, it is time for Blank Manuskript.

With their recent release, Himmelfahrt Blank Manuskript interweave the masterpiece, Death by the Swedish 70’s Prog-Rock Band Dice with their conceptual work on Dante’s ‘Divina Commedia’. The result is a mind-blowing sonic journey through the underworld from the hellish abyss into the celestial spheres of heaven. In the accustomed quality, the Austrian ArtRock ensemble celebrates the epic breadth and invites listeners to encounter the realm beyond the short-living, superficial radio format.
Anyhow, musically highly contagious!

Upcoming Shows

Blank Manuskript – Himmelfahrt Album-Präsentation live at Tunnel
Friday, September 18, 2020 at 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM UTC+02
Florianigasse 39 1080 Vienna
Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/blank-manuskript-himmelfahrt-a/738305416949300/?ti=cl

Blank Manuskript – Himmelfahrt Album-Präsentation live at Jazzit This Saturday
Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 8:30 PM – 11 PM UTC+02
Jazzit Salzburg
Address: Elisabethstraße 11, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Phone: +43 662 883264
Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/314488256539616