Vom Barette schwankt die Feder [German Landsknecht Song]

The Landsknechts were German mercenary soldiers of the Holy Roman Empire who played a major role in European warfare during the late 15th and 16th centuries. Organized into disciplined pike formations and famous for their colorful clothing, enormous two-handed swords, and bold fighting spirit, they served the Holy Roman Emperors as well as kings, princes, and city-states across Europe. Lyrics: Heinrich von Reder (1824-1909) Music: Hein Thum (1893)