Have you ever heard the song Gloomy Sunday, the 1933 tune composed by Hungarian pianist and composer Rezső Seress? This song is said to be the saddest tune ever composed and is rumored to have sparked hundreds to commit suicide. The melancholic song was inspired by Seress’ emotions as he lived through the Great Depression and the political upheaval leading to the Second World War, and solemnly reflects the horrors of modern culture. As a result, Gloomy Sunday was initially banned by Hungarian officials. This story is living proof, how much music can affect our mood.
Written by Agnieszka Szczepańska