Us Um Läbe - Gedichte in Nidwaldner Und Urner Dialekt

Us Um Läbe – Gedichte in Nidwaldner Und Urner Dialekt was released on the Swiss label Armida, serving as a dedicated preservation of Central Swiss linguistic heritage. Produced during a period of rising interest in regional folklore and oral traditions, the record features the poetry of Josef von Matt, a prominent figure known for his deep commitment to documenting the dialects and customs of the Nidwalden region. The project sought to capture the rhythmic nuances and cultural atmosphere of life in the Alpine cantons through the spoken word.

The collaboration with Ruedi Geisser, who provided the auditory backdrop and atmospheric framing for the poems, was designed to evoke a sense of place and personal history. By pairing the written dialect with an audio medium, the creators aimed to safeguard an ephemeral style of storytelling against the homogenization of modern Swiss German. The work was received primarily within local and academic circles as an important archival effort, valued for its authenticity and its focus on the intimate, often nostalgic aspects of mountain life.