Von hier bis unendlich
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| Released | 2 February 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Studio | Taunusstudio | |||
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| Length | 44:03 (2006 version) 50:45 (2007 reissue) | |||
| Language | German | |||
| Label | Capitol Music | |||
| Producer | Jean Frankfurter | |||
| Helene Fischer chronology | ||||
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| Weihnachts Special Edition cover | ||||
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Von hier bis unendlich (English: From Here to Infinity) is the debut studio album by German pop singer Helene Fischer, produced and written by Jean Frankfurter. It was released on 2 February 2006 through Capitol Music, a division of EMI Music Germany. Von hier bis unendlich is primarily categorized under the schlager genre. The album also incorporates elements of pop, pop-rock, and euro-pop, blending traditional schlager sounds with contemporary pop influences to appeal to a broader audience. The albums' themes delve into a range of emotional and romantic themes of love, including longing, passion, heartbreak, and hope.
Upon release, the album received commercial success. The album debuted at number 78 on the German Album Charts (GfK), and peaked at No. 19 on the charts as well. Overall, the album lasted 71 weeks on the chart, and being certified 5× Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for selling 500,000 copies, and was also certified Platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) for selling 50,000 copies. The album also saw success in other countries, such as Austria and Switzerland. In Austria, the album debuted at No. 73, reaching its peak position at number 16, and lasting 44 weeks on the album charts (Ö3 Austria). In Switzerland, the album debuted and peaked at No. 49, and lasted 5 weeks on the charts (Swiss Hitparade).
Four promotional singles were released from Helene Fischer’s debut album Von hier bis unendlich (2006), each contributing to her growing presence in the German music scene. "Feuer am Horizont," released in January 2006, did not chart but gained exposure through performances on popular German TV music shows. The title track, "Von hier bis unendlich," released in April 2006, similarly served as a strong thematic anchor for the album, though it also did not chart individually. "Und morgen früh küss ich dich wach," released in July 2006, became more notable. Although it initially did not chart, it later gained popularity, especially after a 2013 cover by Beatrice Egli, which helped the song chart and eventually earn a Gold certification in Germany in 2023. Another promotional single released in November 2006, "Im Reigen der Gefühle," also received television exposure but did not make a chart impact.
Background and composition
[edit]Before the production of this album, she studied at a music and theater institution at Frankfurt, and played in a few musicals. Her first actual televised performance was in May 2005, performing a duet with fellow singer Florian Silbereisen.[1][2] She continued in her musical/theatrical studies until landing a recording contract with Capitol Music and EMI Music Germany, leading to the creation her debut studio album, "Von hier bis unendlich".[3][4] All songs were produced by Jean Frankenfurter, with lyrics written by Irma Holder and Jean as well.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]RYM (Rate Your Music) listed Von hier bis unendlich at number 70 in their article of "Most Popular Schlager Albums of All Time".[6] The album is also listed on their "Top Schlager Albums of All Time" at number 117.[7] An AllMusic review from Andrew Leahey states, "Von hier bis unendlich became one of the most popular German debuts of the 2000s, establishing Helene Fischer as a powerful vocalist in the schlager tradition".[8]
Live performances
[edit]Fischer performed her promotional singles on talk shows. She first performed her single "Feuer am Horizont" on many German musical shows such as Winterfest der Volksmusik, Komm doch mal vorbei, and Musik für Sie.[2] She then later performed the following singles on such shows as "Immer wieder sonntags", "Aktuelle Schaubude", "Schlager des Jahres", "Die Krone der Volksmusik (Schlagerchampions)", and "Die MDR Hitparade".[2]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Kristina Bach and Irma Holder; all music is composed by Jean Frankfurter.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Von hier bis unendlich" | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Engel geh'n durchs Feuer" | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Du triffst mitten ins Herz" | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Und morgen früh küss ich dich wach" | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Einfach reden oder so" | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Feuer am Horizont" | 3:52 |
| 7. | "Am Ende sind wir stark genug" | 3:11 |
| 8. | "Solang dein Herz noch für mich schlägt" | 4:03 |
| 9. | "Manchmal kommt die Liebe einfach so" | 3:14 |
| 10. | "Es gibt keinen Morgen danach" | 3:18 |
| 11. | "Im Reigen der Gefühle" | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Auf der Reise ins Licht" | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 44:03 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Friesen Hitmedley" | 6:42 |
| Total length: | 50:45 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Mitten Im Paradies" | 6:42 |
| 14. | "Ave Maria (Heut Sind So Viele Ganz Allein)" | 4:22 |
| 15. | "Nur Wer Noch Träumen Kann" | 3:19 |
| Total length: | 57:34 | |
Personnel
[edit]Below is the list of personnel in production of this album.[9][8]
- Artwork – Pecher Und Sorion, Köln
- Choir – Franco Leon, Karena Schönberger, Rainer Marz
- Engineer – Michael Bestmann
- Guitar – Johan Daansen
- Photography By – Markus Amon
- Producer, Keyboards, Programmed By, Arranged By – Jean Frankfurter
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums Chart (Offizielle Top 100)[10][11] | 19 |
| Austrian Albums Chart (Ö3 Austria)[12] | 16 |
| Swiss Albums Chart (Swiss Hitparade)[12][13] | 49 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2007) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| German Albums Chart (Offizielle Top 100)[14] | 83 |
| Chart (2008) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| German Albums Chart (Offizielle Top 100)[15] | 76 |
Certifications and
[edit]| Regions | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Germany (BVMI)[16][17] | 5× Gold | 500,000 |
| Austria (IFPI)[18][4] | Platinum | 30,000[17] |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Germany[19][20] | 2 February 2006 | Original CD |
| 5 March 2007 | CD reissue | |
| 26 November 2021 | LP |
References
[edit]- ^ Luley, Peter (2006-12-03). ""Am laufenden Band": Schnee von gestern". Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b c Imming, Stephan (2020-02-02). "Helene Fischer: Vor genau 14 Jahren wurde ihr Debut-Album "Von hier bis unendlich" veröffentlicht". schlagerprofis.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Helene Fischer Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & M..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ a b Grenier, Elizabeth (2018-11-22). "Helene Fischer, Germany's top-paid singer". dw.com. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Jean Frankfurter | Komponist / Arrangeur - Blasorchester Noten & Partituren - HeBu Musikverlag GmbH". www.hebu-music.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
- ^ "Most popular Schlager albums of all time". Rate Your Music. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Top Schlager albums of all time". Rate Your Music. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Von Hier bis Unendlich - Helene Fischer". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Helene Fischer - Von Hier Bis Unendlich". Discogs. 2007. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Datenbank: BVMI". www.musikindustrie.de. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "Von Hier Bis Unendlich: Historic Performance". acharts.co. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Helene Fischer - Von hier bis unendlich, retrieved 2025-02-16
- ^ "Top German Albums - Year-end 2007". bestsellingalbums.org. 2007. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Top German Albums - Year-end 2008". bestsellingalbums.org. 2008. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Datenbank: BVMI". www.musikindustrie.de. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "VON HIER BIS UNENDLICH by HELENE FISCHER sales and awards". BestSellingAlbums.org. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Auszeichnungen Archiv". IFPI Austria - Verband der österreichischen Musikwirtschaft (in German). Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ Helene Fischer - Von Hier Bis Unendlich, 2007, retrieved 2025-06-05
- ^ Imming, Stephan (2021-10-15). "HELENE FISCHER: Single "Null auf 100" ab 12.11. als Vinyl und: Ihre ersten Alben ab 26.11. im Vinylformat erhältlich". schlagerprofis.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-06-05.