The original group first met while rehearsing and performing at different opera venues globally. The band originates in the United Kingdom and was formed in 2002. The original five members included Tsakane and David, but were also Nick Garrett (bass-baritone), Geoff Sewell (tenor), and Jo Appleby (soprano). Nick left the band in 2005 shortly after the release of their album Defined for unexplained reasons. Geoff left in February 2006 right after his daughter was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and was replaced with Bruno. Jo Appleby was replaced by Lucy when she left in late 2006 to pursue a solo career.
Amici was then signed with Arista Records and came out with their first album in 2004, The Opera Band. The album quickly reached #74 in the Billboard 200 album charts and top 50 of the ARIA Australian album charts. It reached #2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover and Heatseeker charts, #1 on the ARIA Australian Classical album chart, and it also became top 5 on the UK Classical charts. In addition, it received a nomination for 'Album of the Year' at the Classical Brit Awards in 2004, where they also performed.
The latest album from Amici is Defined and was released in 2005. This album has reached top 5 of the Australian album charts.
Photographs and individual bios can be found at Amici's official website, www.AmiciForever.com.
Nimrod: Lux Aeterna
Amici Forever Lyrics
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Elgar's famous, serene, and stately melody
is given a vocal adaptation with this
Lux aeterna requiem.
Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine cum sanctis tuis
in aeternum:
Requiem aeternam dona eis,
Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum quia pius es.
The lyrics to Amici forever's song Nimrod: Lux Aeterna are actually an adaptation of the traditional Requiem Mass text, commonly used in funeral services. The lyrics are a prayer for eternal light and rest for the deceased. The phrase "Lux Aeterna" translates to "eternal light" and is a common theme throughout the song.
The first verse translates to "May eternal light shine upon them, O Lord, with your saints in eternity: for you are merciful. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord; and may perpetual light shine upon them. With your saints in eternity, for you are merciful." The lyrics speak of the hope for those who have passed on to be granted eternal rest in the company of the saints, with the assurance that God's mercy will be extended to them.
The hauntingly beautiful melody of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations serves as the foundation for this piece, creating a sense of reverence and reflection. Amici forever's vocal adaptation of the melody adds a layer of emotion and spirituality to the already powerful composition. Overall, Nimrod: Lux Aeterna is a moving tribute to those who have passed on and a reminder to cherish the time we have on this earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine cum sanctis tuis
May eternal light shine upon them, Lord, with your saints
in aeternum: quia pius es.
forever: for you are merciful.
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine;
Grant them eternal rest, Lord;
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
and may perpetual light shine upon them.
Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum quia pius es.
With your saints forever, for you are merciful.
Contributed by Madelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.