Die Irrlichter
Germany (2002 - present)
“Irrlicht” is German for “The Will’o’The Wi… Read Full Bio ↴Germany (2002 - present)
“Irrlicht” is German for “The Will’o’The Wisp”. This mythical creature was known to the old Romans as „Ignis Fatuus“ or the light of fate. According to legend, they led nocturnal wanderers astray, if not to their deaths.
These modern-day “Die Irrlichter” entrance their audience and lure them with music from days gone by and worlds far far away. The band excites listeners both at their live performances and on four released
albums, with their foot-stomping dances, tragic ballads, saucy ditties and own compositions of fairy-tale stories. Their harmonised vocals and part singing are accompanied by reproductions of historic instruments such as bass lute, harp, renaissance recorders, nyckelharpa, davul, shaume and bagpipes.
Live performances get their special touch and atmosphere through the lively commentary, the large variety of instruments and the even larger repertoire of music. What is already a feast for your ears turns into a feast for your eyes through supporting acts of juggling and the themed costumes worn by the musicians.
The debut album Koboldtanz (Goblin’s Dance) was released in 2002 and met with thrilled listeners everywhere. May 2004 saw the release of the second album Elfenhain (Elven Wood), which is especially renowned for its merry and sometimes saucy tunes. The album Angelus ad Virginem (From The Angel To The Virgin), released in autumn 2005, had a wintery and christmasy theme and showed “Die Irrlichter” from their quieter, romantic side. Contrasting this, the current album Aventiure (Adventure) from 2006 leads into a world of adventurers, cutpurses and witches. The current album Goldstück (released in autumn 2008) leads you to the dark side of fairy tale.
Current line-up:
Brigitta Jaroschek ("Ilara die Vielsaitige") - vocals, bass lute, six-string and 12-string guitars, cittern, mandoline, harp, Jew's harp
Stephanie Keup ("Ioana die Liederliche") - vocals, flutes, rauschpfeife, chalumeau, nyckelharpa, hammer and anvil
Jutta Simon-Alt ("Die Eifelflamme") - vocals, bagpipes, shawm, flutes
Jutta Tiedge ("Hayat - tanzt an der Trommel") - davul, lance-knight drum, darabuka, cymbals, percussion
Daniela Heiderich ("Ela Engelhaar") - flutes, rauschpfeife, shawm, bagpipes, harp, crumhorn
Former Members:
Anna Karin ("Das Tanzweib Lacrima") - vocals, davul, percussion, lute, cymbals, dance
Ulla Kramer ("Die gurrende Geigerin") - violin, viola
Christine Krull-Kosubek ("Das schöne Wib") - vocals, bagpipes (galician gaita, Hümmelchen), gemshorn, flutes, jingles
Ulrike Endesfelder ("Linja") - vocals, flutes, rauschpfeife, violin, percussion
Christoph Danielec ("Meister Argyll") - vocals, shawm, rauschpfeife, flutes, bagpipes, war horn
Edwin Meißner ("Der Teufelsgeiger") - violin
“Irrlicht” is German for “The Will’o’The Wi… Read Full Bio ↴Germany (2002 - present)
“Irrlicht” is German for “The Will’o’The Wisp”. This mythical creature was known to the old Romans as „Ignis Fatuus“ or the light of fate. According to legend, they led nocturnal wanderers astray, if not to their deaths.
These modern-day “Die Irrlichter” entrance their audience and lure them with music from days gone by and worlds far far away. The band excites listeners both at their live performances and on four released
albums, with their foot-stomping dances, tragic ballads, saucy ditties and own compositions of fairy-tale stories. Their harmonised vocals and part singing are accompanied by reproductions of historic instruments such as bass lute, harp, renaissance recorders, nyckelharpa, davul, shaume and bagpipes.
Live performances get their special touch and atmosphere through the lively commentary, the large variety of instruments and the even larger repertoire of music. What is already a feast for your ears turns into a feast for your eyes through supporting acts of juggling and the themed costumes worn by the musicians.
The debut album Koboldtanz (Goblin’s Dance) was released in 2002 and met with thrilled listeners everywhere. May 2004 saw the release of the second album Elfenhain (Elven Wood), which is especially renowned for its merry and sometimes saucy tunes. The album Angelus ad Virginem (From The Angel To The Virgin), released in autumn 2005, had a wintery and christmasy theme and showed “Die Irrlichter” from their quieter, romantic side. Contrasting this, the current album Aventiure (Adventure) from 2006 leads into a world of adventurers, cutpurses and witches. The current album Goldstück (released in autumn 2008) leads you to the dark side of fairy tale.
Current line-up:
Brigitta Jaroschek ("Ilara die Vielsaitige") - vocals, bass lute, six-string and 12-string guitars, cittern, mandoline, harp, Jew's harp
Stephanie Keup ("Ioana die Liederliche") - vocals, flutes, rauschpfeife, chalumeau, nyckelharpa, hammer and anvil
Jutta Simon-Alt ("Die Eifelflamme") - vocals, bagpipes, shawm, flutes
Jutta Tiedge ("Hayat - tanzt an der Trommel") - davul, lance-knight drum, darabuka, cymbals, percussion
Daniela Heiderich ("Ela Engelhaar") - flutes, rauschpfeife, shawm, bagpipes, harp, crumhorn
Former Members:
Anna Karin ("Das Tanzweib Lacrima") - vocals, davul, percussion, lute, cymbals, dance
Ulla Kramer ("Die gurrende Geigerin") - violin, viola
Christine Krull-Kosubek ("Das schöne Wib") - vocals, bagpipes (galician gaita, Hümmelchen), gemshorn, flutes, jingles
Ulrike Endesfelder ("Linja") - vocals, flutes, rauschpfeife, violin, percussion
Christoph Danielec ("Meister Argyll") - vocals, shawm, rauschpfeife, flutes, bagpipes, war horn
Edwin Meißner ("Der Teufelsgeiger") - violin
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Die Irrlichter Lyrics
Aelinesse na megil Aelinesse na megil Aelinesse Aelinesse na megil Hiradhin th…
Angelus ad Virginem Angelus ad virginem Subintrans in conclave. Virginis form…
Auf Wanderschaft Von Kammerzofen großgezogen Von andern Gassenbuben stets be…
Avrix me Avrix me Galanica que ya va manecer! Avrix me Galanica que…
Cantum Corvi Credo in spatham - Corvus sum bellorum Donabo te mortem -…
Cutpurse My masters and friends and good people draw near Look out…
Das letzte Eichohrkatz Das Eichohrkätzchen gar lieblich zu schauen Verzagt saß ein…
Das Spiel mit den Leuten Der Spielleut´ wunderbare Klänge Füll´n den Marktplatz mit …
Der Fischer Das Wasser rauscht', das Wasser schwoll ein Fischer saß dar…
Der kleine Geigling Die Aventiure des kleinen Geigling Es war ein kleiner Gei…
Der rechte Mann Mein Vater war ein reicher Herr, Der fragt mich, was mir…
Der Weg Des Morgens zarte Röte durchfließt den Himmel sacht, Verste…
Des Winters Zît Uns hât der winter geschât über al: heide unde walt sint…
Dreizehn Feen Rosen, Rosen, Dornenhecken Feen lauern in den Ecken Feen f…
Elfenhain Lilianas Dorf ist nur Feuer und Blut, Alles was bleibt -…
Eno sagrado en vigo Eno sagrado en Vigo, Beylava corpo velido En Vigo, no sagr…
Falalan Cuando yo me vengo de guardo ganado Todos me lo dizen;…
Gaudete Gaudete! Gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria Virgine: Gaud…
Geigentanz Zaghaft wilde Melodey Die Geige kreischt, die Flöte weint …
In die Taverne! Neulich war'n wir am Straßenrand Da kam'n zwei Bauern anger…
Irrlichter Erschöpft vom Tag trat ich in die Taverne Der Himmel war…
La Marmotte Wir kamen schon durch manches Land Avec la marmotte Als Ju…
Lauschet dem Wind Still, still, lausch dem Lied im Wind, Es kündet leis'…
Lautenspieler Vor dem Brunnen stand die Maid Tief in den Traum versunken …
Les filles des forges Digue ding dong dong Ce sont les filles des forges Digue d…
Lied der Gefangenen Als die Großmutter die Liese behext, da wollten die Leut´si…
Lully Lullay Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child, By, by, lully, lull…
Lunas Blocksbar Im Sommerwalddunkel im Schatten der Bäume schlendert eine k…
Madeleine J'ai neuf ou dix moutons Dans mon ménage en haut J'ai neuf…
Maria durch ein Dornwald ging Maria durch ein Dornwald ging, Kyrieleison Maria durch ein …
Mormas Mündel Hart peitscht der Regen jenen Weg, Zu Mormas alter Hütte, …
Nû schrîet aber diu nebelkrâ Diu welt was gelf, rôt unde blâ, grüen in dem walde…
Orientis partibus Orientis partibus adventavit asinus, pulcher et fortissimu…
Rodrigo Martinez Rodrigo Martínez a las ánsares, ahé pensando qu'eran vacas…
Roter Mond Roter Mond überm Silbersee, Feuerglut wärmt den kalten Tee,…
Schenk voll ein Schenk voll ein Rebens kühlen Wein! Hebt die Gläser, auf d…
Selleriesalat Ich bin ein junges Weibchen Und hab ´nen alten Mann…
Sigurd Store Sigurd store han svepte sitt mjöd och såg ut mot…
Sto mi e milo Sto mi e milo, milo i drago, vo Struga grada,…
TANZ MIT MIR Komm tanz mit mir, tanz in dieser Nacht Dreh dich, bis…
Tarantella Nui simmo povere venimo da casoria, Casoria e Messina simm…
Totus Floreo Tempus est iocundum, o virgines, modo congaudete vos iuve…
Unter den Toren Unter den Toren, im Schatten der Stadt Schläft man gut, wen…
Wan si dahs Uns jungen mannen sanfte mac An frouwen misselingen Ez kam u…
Wildgänse Dem König treu ergeben, der sehr weise und schon alt, Kämp…
Zwei Schwestern Ein König fern in seinem Reich Der Wind streicht über die…