Tadeusz Woźniak, born March 6, 1947 in Warsaw, passed away, confirmed PAP by his wife Jolanta Majchrzak-Woźniak.
He debuted in 1966 with Dzikusy at the Radio Song Market, adopting the pseudonym "Daniel Dan" and later performing with Czterech, winning with "Hej, Hanno." He composed music for poets like Julian Tuwim and Edward Stachura, and performed solo from the 1970s, winning accolades for "Zegarmistrz światła" in Opole.
His discography includes notable albums, and he served as music director at theaters and composed for films and TV series. Woźniak received numerous awards, including the Golden Mask in 1994, "More Beautiful Poland" in 2004, and "Gloria Artis" in 2005.
His legacy includes the 2017 book "Watchmaker of Light" ("Zegarmistrz Światła") and his composition "Word" ("Słowo") at the Rzeczpospolita Palace in Warsaw in May.
In memory of the artist, we recall the lyrics of his most popular hit.
Zegarmistrz Swiatła (Watchmaker of Light)
This I know: when they come after me, too,
in the watchmaker’s indigo light
the blue inside my head will splash,
clear and ready, will flow through me.
It may take days to cleanse this source
as ground and air extinguish alike.
I see reflections and points of light.
I’ll leave, forever, go…I don’t know where.
And, yes. When they come after me
in the watchmaker’s magenta light
the cobalt head of a match will flash and burn,
cast a shadow, clear and sharp
as the days flow from me, leave my shape
where the floors and air once were.
I’ll look at everything again, one last time,
and go, forever, with no idea of where.
And for all I know, when they come for me too
in the watchmaker’s purple light,
the turquoise in my mind will splash,
a translucent flare, and flood my days.
It may take time to quench these flames
as ground and air fade away alike,
as all I know sharpens to a point of light
and I leave forever, going…I don’t know where.
For I know, when they come for me at last
in the watchmaker’s damson light
the water inside my head will flare,
run clear as glass, then flow to fade.
It may take days to cleanse this source
as ground and air dissolve alike.
I see reflections and points of light.
I’ll leave, forever, go…I don’t know where.
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