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Andrés Campuzano: Instrumentals, Production, Lyrics
Macarena Martín: Vocals
An Danzza was born in 2004 as a solitary project of Andres Campuzano in order to give expression to all his musical interests. The origin of the name comes from the name of its founder ‘An’ and the Spanish word for dance (danza), as music of old was composed mainly for dancing. The double ‘z’ is an ornament and also a wink to his two surnames (yes, in Spain we use two surnames, our mothers are very important for us). Joined together Andanzza also sounds like the word ‘quest’ in Spanish.
The originality of their music style is that they fall back to "old" instruments combined with symphonic sounds to create a deep and mystical atmosphere and inspired by ancient cultures, especially Celtic and Renaissance period, nature, legends, emotive romances, epic and symphonic themes that seem taken from a film soundtrack, chants for heroes fallen long ago, hymns to nature performed by beautiful voices escorted by traditional instruments whose composition has been assisted by new computer technologies.
The music envelops us in a magical world and invites us to dream of an eternal place with old melodies that sound full of passion again. With his music it is easy to let yourself go and travel through centuries, go back to an age where jesters took their poems from towns and villages to the king’s court, where fights had no quarter, a time where in spite of injustice and cruelty there was life and hope in peoples heart. If you want to drink and dance with him, rise your horn full of ale to a sky full of stars, feel the overwhelming heat of a battle we will bring you back those distant echoes of the minstrel songs. The best and most inventive music of the last years has come from a form rooted deeply in the past and a new legacy was born. Let’s dream awake!!
Ring of Fire
An Danzza Lyrics
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Ouranian, Chthonian, te kai Einalian, Krokopeplos
Tymbidian, Psychais Nekyôn meta bakcheuosan
Perseian, Philerêmon, agallomenên elaphoisi
Nykterian, Skylakitin, amaimaketon Basileian
Thêrobromon, Azôston, aprosmachon Eidos echousan
Tauropolon, Pantos Kosmou Klêidouchon, Anassan
Hêgemonên, Nymphên, Kourotrophon, Ouresiphoitin
Boukolôi eumeneousan aei kecharêoti thymôi
The lyrics to An Danzza's song "Ring of Fire" are filled with strong mythical and spiritual allusions. The first verse mentions several goddesses from different pantheons, including Ouranian, Chthonian, and Einalian. These goddesses represent heaven, earth, and the underworld respectively, implying that the singer is invoking a higher power that encompasses all realms of existence. The second part of the verse speaks of Psychais Nekyôn, or the spirits of the dead. Here, the singer is calling forth the souls of those who have passed on in order to partake in a wild and ecstatic celebration.
The second verse continues with references to Perseian and Philerêmon, two of the many epithets of the Greek goddess Demeter. Elaphos, or deer, are also mentioned as being part of the revelry. This may refer to the sacred animal of Artemis, or perhaps to the idea of hunting as a symbol of the chase for spiritual enlightenment. Skylakitin and Basileian are two other figures from Greek mythology. Skylax was a hunting dog of Artemis, while Basileia was a goddess of childbirth and fate. Together, these references create a vivid picture of a wild, mystical gathering that blurs the boundaries between life and death, human and animal, and mortal and divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Einodian Hekatên, klêizô, Trihoditin Erannên
I invoke the goddess Hecate, Triformis, who worships the three roads
Ouranian, Chthonian, te kai Einalian, Krokopeplos
She is the celestial, the underworld, and the world between, with saffron robes
Tymbidian, Psychais Nekyôn meta bakcheuosan
She holds the keys to the underworld and dances with the souls of the dead
Perseian, Philerêmon, agallomenên elaphoisi
She is a lover of Persephone and the one who rejoices with deer
Nykterian, Skylakitin, amaimaketon Basileian
She is queen of the unenlightened, the howler of dogs, and without a fixed abode
Thêrobromon, Azôston, aprosmachon Eidos echousan
She is terrible in anger, untouchable, and has a form that cannot be described
Tauropolon, Pantos Kosmou Klêidouchon, Anassan
She is the protector of horses, keeper of the keys to the universe, and queen
Hêgemonên, Nymphên, Kourotrophon, Ouresiphoitin
She is the leader, the guardian of nymphs, the nurse of children, and she who brings prosperity
Lissomenos, Kourên, teletais hosiaisi pareinai
She is gentle, young, and partakes in sacred rituals
Boukolôi eumeneousan aei kecharêoti thymôi
She, who is always kind to herdsmen, fills their hearts with joy
Writer(s): Andrés Campuzano Arráez
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