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.
Zadok the Priest
Amici Forever Lyrics
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And Nathan the prophet
Anointed Soloman, king
And all the people
Rejoiced.
And all the people (Alleluia)
Zadok the priest
And Nathan the prophet
Anointed Soloman, king
The lyrics of "Zadok the Priest" talk about the anointing of King Solomon by the high priest Zadok and the prophet Nathan. The event described in the lyrics comes from the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically from the First Book of Kings. The song celebrates the anointing of the king as a moment of great joy and celebration among the people.
The lyrics repeat the names of the key figures involved in the anointing - Zadok, Nathan, and Solomon - emphasizing their importance and the religious significance of the event. Additionally, the repeated use of the phrase "and all the people rejoiced" underscores the communal aspect of the event and its significance for the people of Israel.
Overall, the lyrics of "Zadok the Priest" celebrate an important religious and historical event in Jewish history and emphasize the joy and importance of the occasion for the Jewish people.
Line by Line Meaning
Zadok the priest
The high priest, Zadok, who was responsible for leading the religious affairs of ancient Israel.
And Nathan the prophet
And Nathan, the prophet, who was responsible for communicating God's messages to the Israelites.
Anointed Soloman, king
Together, they performed a sacred ceremony where they anointed Solomon, son of David, as the new king of Israel.
And all the people
All the Israelites, who had been waiting for a new king, were present to witness the coronation of Solomon.
Rejoiced. And all the people (Alleluia) Rejoiced.
They were filled with joy and expressed their happiness by chanting 'Alleluia.' They saw Solomon as a wise and just ruler who would lead them to prosperity and peace.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL, DAVID VICTOR ROGERS, PAUL JOHN SHAW
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