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Here I present my interpretation of Goethe's "Erlkönig" as a music video. It was an intense, creative journey to realize this project. Every scene, every emotion and every detail reflects the dark atmosphere of the ballad. It is a work that combines classical poetry with modern technology. I hope that our joint work, which I developed together with different AIs, captivates and touches you as much as it does me. Enjoy watching and listening – and thank you for your support! Text: Who rides so late through night and wind? It is the father with his child; He has the boy in his arms, He holds him securely, he keeps him warm. My son, why do you hide your face so fearfully? – Can't you see the Erlkönig, father? The Erlenkönig with crown and tail? – My son, it is a streak of mist. – "You dear child, come, go with me! I will play very beautiful games with you; There are many brightly coloured flowers on the shore, my mother has many golden dresses.” – My father, my father, and do you not hear what the Erl-king is quietly promising me? – Be calm, stay calm, my child; the wind rustles through the dry leaves. – “Will you come with me, fine boy? My daughters will look after you beautifully; my daughters lead the nightly dance and rock and dance and sing you to sleep.” – My father, my father, and do you not see the Erl-king’s daughters there in the gloomy place? – My son, my son, I see it clearly: the old willows seem so grey. – “I love you, I am attracted to your beautiful figure; and if you are not willing, I will use force.” – My father, my father, now he’s touching me! The Erl-king has done me harm! – My father is horrified; he rides quickly, he holds the groaning child in his arms, reaches the farm with difficulty and difficulty; In his arms the child was dead. Best regards, Andreas Schumacher PS In this music video we have reinterpreted the dark and emotional story of Goethe's "Erlkönig". The striking images and powerful music take the viewer into the magical and threatening world of the ballad. We placed particular emphasis on an atmospheric presentation to depict the tension and drama between the father, his son and the threatening Erlkönig. The "Erlkönig" is one of the most famous ballads by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and tells the gripping story of a desperate father who rides his dying child home on a dark night while the threatening Erlkönig tries to lure the child into his world. ???? This video is a combination of animation, music and poetry to capture the essence of the ballad. ???? If you like our work, I look forward to feedback and subscriptions. ???? Keywords: Goethe Ballad, Erlkönig Interpretation, German Poetry, Classical Music Video, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, lyrical ballad, dark music videos, Erlkönig Animation