Die Bootsmannsracht

Die Bootsmannsracht ("The Bosun's Revenge"), also known as Die Schifftersracht ("The Sailor's Revenge), is a classical Zusian based on a 1652 Baroque poem by Heinrich von Spechthausen, first set for voice and piano by  in 1827. Even before its setting to music, the poem was widely popular: as a direct result of its fame, Spechthausen was invited to the court of the Taugish king Friedrich III and enjoyed royal patronage for the rest of his life. Following Vogel's setting, the song became a staple of Svandish classical music, achieving widespread fame throughout the nation.

References to the song or poem can be found throughout Svandish culture, including many modern songs, films, books, and media. In 2018, Svandish baroque-pop band Dezember adapted the poem into a song, which topped the Neonmusik Singles chart for two weeks and sparked a resurgence in interest in the classical Lied.

Franz Vogel's composition
Franz Vogel set the poem for voice and piano in 1827.

Karl von Strandburg's composition
Karl von Strandburg set the poem for voice and piano in 1848.

Dezember's adaptation
"Das Lied der Bootsmannsracht" was released by the indie rock band Dezember on 23 March 2018. It spent two weeks at the top of the Neonmusik Top 100 Singles chart.