Dark Sanctuary
Dark Sanctuary is a neoclassical darkwave group founded in Paris, France in… Read Full Bio ↴Dark Sanctuary is a neoclassical darkwave group founded in Paris, France in February 1996. Their songs can be categorized primarily as "dark atmospheric", most of them having a unique feel to them - mixtures between gothic, ethereal and ambient music, relying on classical instruments for the most part. Their first official release was a 20 minutes single track MCD, "Funeral Cry", released in 1997 and, at that time, the band only consisted in two members, Arkdae on keyboards and Marquise Ermia on vocals.
In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members: another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the first album, "Royaume mélancolique" and made their first concert in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the second violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their second album, "De lumière et d'obscurité", which was released in November 2000. But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.
Their third album, "L'être las - L'envers du miroir" was recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of 2003, few months after the release of a two-track single. This album, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany in order to record its 4th album, "Les mémoires blessées". This album was released in early 2004 and confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
The same year, the band was on tour in Europe, including a memorable date at the Wave Gothik Treffen, in the majestic Leipzig's theatre.
Then the year 2005 began with a major event, their first compilation, "Thoughts: 9 Years in the Sanctuary" was released on the US label Projekt; it summarizes no less than 9 years of career.
The other event of the beginning of this year is Dark Sanctuary's appearance in the tribute to Dead Can Dance, "Summoning of the Muse: A Tribute to Dead Can Dance", also released on Projekt.
In July 2005 Dark Sanctuary went back to Germany to record their fifth opus at the E-Klangschmiede Studio. Consequently, their new album "Exaudi vocem meam, Part I" is scheduled for November 2005.
The year 2006 promises to be rich too as the sequel of this opus, "Exaudi vocem meam, Part II", as well as concerts are announced.
As of 2009, they will be on an indefinite hiatus. They have finished recording, and shall be releasing, a collaborative effort with Victoria Francés titled "Dark Sanctuary".
Official site: http://www.dark-sanctuary.com
In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members: another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the first album, "Royaume mélancolique" and made their first concert in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the second violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their second album, "De lumière et d'obscurité", which was released in November 2000. But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.
Their third album, "L'être las - L'envers du miroir" was recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of 2003, few months after the release of a two-track single. This album, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany in order to record its 4th album, "Les mémoires blessées". This album was released in early 2004 and confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
The same year, the band was on tour in Europe, including a memorable date at the Wave Gothik Treffen, in the majestic Leipzig's theatre.
Then the year 2005 began with a major event, their first compilation, "Thoughts: 9 Years in the Sanctuary" was released on the US label Projekt; it summarizes no less than 9 years of career.
The other event of the beginning of this year is Dark Sanctuary's appearance in the tribute to Dead Can Dance, "Summoning of the Muse: A Tribute to Dead Can Dance", also released on Projekt.
In July 2005 Dark Sanctuary went back to Germany to record their fifth opus at the E-Klangschmiede Studio. Consequently, their new album "Exaudi vocem meam, Part I" is scheduled for November 2005.
The year 2006 promises to be rich too as the sequel of this opus, "Exaudi vocem meam, Part II", as well as concerts are announced.
As of 2009, they will be on an indefinite hiatus. They have finished recording, and shall be releasing, a collaborative effort with Victoria Francés titled "Dark Sanctuary".
Official site: http://www.dark-sanctuary.com
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Dark Sanctuary Lyrics
A Mes Ennemis Tourner la page Est un geste bien difficile Mais tourner l…
Abre los Ojos [Cesar :] A pesar la muerte En fin yo te encontre ¿Eres bie…
Ame de Décembre L'Etre de Décembre Recueille les déviants oubliés Au fin f…
Anatheme Un anathème est tombé Sur cette pauvre humanité Le monde som…
Anathème (Music and Lyrics by Arkdae) Un anathème est tombé Sur c…
Assombrissement de l'âme (Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Sombre Cÿr) "Je vois la mort…
Au milieu des sepultures La tristesse éternelle d'un ange sur la terre De grandes fon…
Au milieu des sépultures La tristesse ternelle d'un ange sur la terre, De grandes fon…
Cet Enfer au Paradis Je ne sais que faire de cette vie Dans cet enfer…
Cristal Corps éthérés... Comme tu m'as cherchée... Ma présence dés…
D'une Mère à sa Fille Serre toi encore contre ma poitrine, Puis touche le ciel aux…
De Larmes et de sang Une à une Les larmes se concentraient Autour des pupilles …
De Lumière et d'Obscurité (Music by Arkdae, Hylgaryss and Marguerite, Lyrics by Hylgar…
Dein Kalter Stein -Laß mich ein letztes Mal Deine Nähe spüren Dein Antlitz in…
Des Illusions Un regard Une illusion Un sourire Une autre illusion Une…
Dies Mortis Aucun discours, aucune parole, Que l'indicible absence... …
Elle Et L'aube Je pleure Abоmйe dans mon cocon Je sombre Egarйe au coeur de…
Enfantement J’ai froid....…
Femme D'Un Soldat Mort Trop de vide Et là Trop tard Tu n'es plus là. Le soir se…
Fin de vie Dans combien de temps serai-je enfin libre? Mon corps sembl…
Funerailles Le froid envahit sa pauvre âme Quand sa tombe se referme…
Funeral Cry Death Close my eyes Stop my cries Misery Set me free He…
Incomprise Une triste corde flotte au-dessus d'un bûcher Ma conscience…
J'ai rêvé d'une vie J'ai rêvé d'une vie Parfaite Aimée, choyée Calme et belle…
L'Arrogance "Triste fin Triste Destin Que d'invoquer La Mort Par ce…
L'autre monde [Music and Lyrics by Arkdae] Dans l'obscurit…
L'Envers du miroir (Music by Hylgaryss, Lyrics by Sombre Cÿr) Face à ce…
L'hiver est fini L'hiver est fini mon aimй Cristal tu n'es plus Et je serai…
L'Inconnue Goutte de pluie assassine, La rosée jamais Ne viendra me …
L'ombre triste [Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by M.Camu] Les ailes collées par t…
La chute de l'ange (Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Hylgaryss) Une lueur scintill…
La Clameur du Silence Glisser lentement dans l'oubli Perdre doucement toute notio…
La complainte de Sally Il y a une ombre dans le vent... Je crois…
La Mort avant le déshonneur (Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Sombre Cÿr) "Cette douleur in…
La Rencontre fatale Face à moi Se tenait un ange Son regard hostile Semblait me…
La Rêveuse J'ai baissé mon capuchon rouge Sur mes yeux humides... Oh…
Laissez Moi Mourir Je regarde ces êtres masqués autour de moi Qui sont-ils ? Q…
Le cachot La lourde porte se refermait Laissant en ses murs une âme…
Le chemin vers la délivrance Je n'ose comprendre ce qu'ils me veulent Je suis traînée da…
Le Paradis Noir Le sol a glissé sous mes pas Je marche dans l'obscurité Ce…
Le Reve De La Nymphe Prends mon corps Je te donne ma chair Prends mon âme Je te…
Le rκve de la nymphe Prends mon corps Je te donne ma chair Prends mon âme Je t…
Le tribunal Mon erreur fut ma vivace tйnacitй Ma volontй d'appuyer ma vй…
Les Entrailles de ce Purgatoire Des milliers d'âmes tombent du ciel Et les vies et les…
Les Larmes du méprisé (Music by Hylgaryss, Lyrics by Sombre Cÿr) D'autres larme…
Loin des mortels Par la pureté des flammes Je semblais vivre Mais l'arrêt de…
Lullaby Je viens te retrouver…
Maze In my eyes I saw your face Shining in my skin In my…
Memento Mei Memento mei, quia ventus est vita mea, Nec aspiciat me visu…
Miserere Dies irae, dies illa Solvet saeclum in favilla: Teste David …
Mon Errance... Qui me sauvera du tourbillon de mes pensées? Tu m'as laissé…
Omnes fluctus tui Mais que vienne l'obscurité Car le temps je pense N'est pl…
Ordre et Decadence [Music by Arkdae and Hylgaryss, Lyrics by Hylgaryss] Libera…
Orpheline La vieille femme ouvrit la porte Sortit chercher du bois M…
Perdition Les ailes brûlées l'Espoir a fui mon esprit Cette faiblesse…
Présence J'ai traversé tant de couloirs, Le corps nu, affaibli par l…
Profondeur de l'âme [Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Sombre Cÿr] Au-delà de toute …
Puisses-tu... Puisses-tu m'entendre crier ma peine, Hurler ma terreur fat…
Rêve Mortuaire [Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Hylgaryss] Dors, dors, petit …
Seul Face au Sinistre "Les flammes de ces bougies Répercutant leurs visages sur c…
Silence macabre S'évanouissant Devant les sourdes flammes Le silence reprit…
The Garden Of Jane Delawney The poet's voice lingers on His words hanging in the air T…
Valley of the Pain [Music by Arkdae, Lyrics by Marquise Ermia] Valley of pai…
Vie Éphémère Oubliant le sang Fuyant l'incision Mon choix est irrévocab…
Vie Ephémère "Oubliant le sang... Fuyant l'incision... Mon choix est irré…
Vision Meurtrie La larme à l'œil Le visage limpide L'iris qui se noie Dan…