Jaroslav Seifert - Všechny krásy světa

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Review by Kendra Wilmes

Album Review: Všechny krásy světa by Jaroslav Seifert Alright, let’s dive into Všechny krásy světa (which roughly translates to "All the Beauties of the World"), a gem from 1979 that’s not your typical music album. Nope, this one falls under spoken word and audiobook vibes, with Jaroslav Seifert himself reading some of his poetry. It’s like sitting in a cozy café while someone whispers stories of life, love, and Prague’s hidden corners—except it’s on vinyl. The record was released in Sweden and Switzerland on Šafrán 78, which feels kinda random but cool at the same time. You’ve got Antonín Brousek pulling everything together, Jan Kristofori doing the cover art, and Jiří Pallas producing. Oh, and Vlasta Chramostová joins Seifert for a track or two, adding her own flair. Now, onto the tracks. I’ll admit, I didn’t listen to all of them because who has time for that? But there are two standouts that stuck with me. First up is “Úvod – Čte Jaroslav Seifert” (Intro – Read by Jaroslav Seifert). Man, hearing Seifert’s voice is wild. He sounds like he’s just casually chatting with you, even though he’s reciting poetry. His tone? Super chill, almost grandfatherly. There’s something comforting about how he delivers lines—it makes you want to grab a cup of coffee and just... listen. Like really listen. Then there’s “Bohyně Ranních Červánků” (Goddess of Morning Red Skies). This one hits different. Maybe it’s the imagery Seifert conjures, or maybe it’s the way Chramostová reads it with such emotion—you can practically feel the sunrise breaking over the horizon. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to get goosebumps from an audiobook-style album, but here we are. What’s funny is how low-key niche this whole thing feels. Spoken word albums aren’t exactly topping charts these days—or back then either—but they have their charm. It’s like finding an old postcard tucked away in a drawer; it might not change your life, but it gives you a little glimpse into someone else’s world. Here’s the kicker though: Why Sweden and Switzerland? Like, what made those countries the perfect fit for this release? Did people over there suddenly develop a craving for Czech poetry? Or was it just some quirky label decision? Either way, hats off to whoever thought, “Yeah, let’s put this out.” So yeah, Všechny krásy světa isn’t gonna be blasting at parties anytime soon, but if you’re into raw storytelling and poetic musings, give it a spin. Just don’t expect beats—this one’s more about heartbeats.

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Filename: jaroslav-seifert-vechny-krsy-svta.zip
  • MP3 size: 21 mb
  • FLAC size: 327.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Dosti Wolkera !12:30
U Hrobu Rabbiho Löwa2:40
Kuchyňské Hodiny4:46
Smíchovský Dance Macabre20:30
Úvod - Čte Jaroslav Seifert5:16
Bohyně Ranních Červánků9:30

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Catalog Numbers

SAF 785

Labels

Šafrán 78

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Mono

Credits

RoleCredit
Compiled ByAntonín Brousek
Sleeve NotesAntonín Brousek
CoverJan Kristofori
ProducerJiří Pallas
Read ByJaroslav Seifert (tracks: A1), Vlasta Chramostová (tracks: A2
Written-ByJaroslav Seifert

Notes

  • Nahráno v roce 1978 v Praze.
  • Ukázky z knihy Jaroslav Seiferta "Všechny krásy světa" čte Vlasta Chramostová.
  • Technická úprava - studio Decibel Stockholm

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (A Side): SAF 785 A GP 1
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side): SAF 785 B GP 1
  • Rights Society: n©b

About Jaroslav Seifert

Born 23 September 1901, Žižkov, Austria-Hungary - died 10 January 1986, Prague, Czech writer, poet and journalist, He was awarded with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1984.

Name Vars

  • J. Seifert
  • Seifert

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Všechny krásy světa* by Jaroslav Seifert isn’t your typical music record? Released in 1979, it’s actually a spoken word piece with poetic storytelling rather than songs. It features Seifert himself reading some of his works, alongside actress Vlasta Chramostová. The album was released in Sweden and Switzerland under the label Šafrán 78. Fun fact: Antonín Brousek not only compiled the tracks but also wrote the sleeve notes. For fans of poetry and literature, this one’s a hidden gem!