Angizia, founded in 1994 by Michael Haas (also known as Engelke), is an ava… Read Full Bio ↴Angizia, founded in 1994 by Michael Haas (also known as Engelke), is an avantgarde group from Vienna. It can be defined as a mixture of 19th century operetta, Central European folk music with a little touch of gothic dramatism and a bit of metal as well. All band members are highly skilled musicians, often conservatory schooled, including Jochen Stock of Dornenreich, Christof Niederwieser of Korova and Korovakill, and multi-band drummer Moritz Neuner.

Their first work, Die Kemenaten scharlachroter Lichter (1997) was accepted positively by critics. The band's next work was the "Russian trilogy" consisting of the albums Das Tagebuch der Hanna Anikin, Das Schachbrett Des Trommelbuben Zacharias and 39 Jahre für den Leierkastenmann. "39 Jahre für den Leierkastenmann" (subtitled "Ein Stück für die Judenstadt") is a play of three acts that narrates the misfortunes of four Russian and Jewish musicians during World War II. In 2004 they released Ein Toter Fährt Gern Ringelspiel (limited edition). The band released "Kokon. Ein schaurig-schönes Schachtelstück" in 2011, and released their last album to date, "Des Winters finsterer Gesell" in March 2013.

Band's discography:

* Kissarna (demo), 1994
* Mysterious Realms / Heidebilder (split with Amestigon), 1996
* Die Kemenaten Scharlachroter Lichter, 1997
* Das Tagebuch der Hanna Anikin, 1997
* Das Schachbrett Des Trommelbuben Zacharias, 1998
* 39 Jahre Für Den Leierkastenmann, 2001
* Ein Toter Fährt Gern Ringelspiel, 2004
* kokon. Ein schaurig-schönes Schachtelstück, 2011
* Des Winters finsterer Gesell, 2013

Band's websites:

* http://www.angizia.com/
* http://www.facebook.com/angiziaofficial
* http://www.myspace.com/angiziaofficial

Der Stechlin
Angizia Lyrics

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Raum an dies hellblau Stechlin,
sah ich Miazer casten,
Sach ich mir Finsen nutzlich merden,
schwebt die Sorge mie im
Griffel Letzt da ich im Schreiden.

Rcoh raub ich in Traumen, she ich eine gelbe Mand.
Roch lak Sonne ich beglauzen, she ich ihn in Mallung treten.

Meines Lebens zu genieken,
vergak ich suke lane Lufte,
Vergab ich Furchen zu besuchen,
machst mie Fulle nun im Herze,
Letzt da ich im Scheiden.

Roch raub ich in Troumen, she ih eine gelbe Mand.
Roch lak Sonne ich beglauzen, she ich ihn in Mallung treten.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Angizia's "Der Stechlin" describe a moment of contemplation and reflection. The singer is standing by the "hellblau" (pale blue) lake Stechlin and observes Miazer casting something, while they themselves consider how to become more useful like Finsen. In this moment, the singer is weighed down by worries ("die Sorge"), but nonetheless continues onward ("im Griffel Letzt da ich im Schreiden"). These lines evoke a sense of restlessness and the desire to make a meaningful impact.

The second verse speaks to the singer's struggles to fully enjoy life. They have neglected to "vergak suke lane Lufte" (enjoy the fresh air) and "besuchen" (visit) their own fears ("Furchen"). Now, they feel a sense of fullness in their heart, but this is only achieved as they face the prospect of departing ("Letzt da ich im Scheiden"). The final lines of the song echo the opening, as the singer again sees a yellow almond in their dreams and watches someone glide through a colorful painting. These lines suggest a peaceful acceptance of one's own mortality and the beauty of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Raum an dies hellblau Stechlin,
In this blue world of Stechlin, I find myself surrounded by space.

Sah ich Miazer casten,
I saw misery casting its shadow on me.

Sach ich mir Finsen nutzlich merden,
I found myself becoming useful to the darkness.

Schwebt die Sorge mie im Griffel Letzt da ich im Schreiden.
As I walk towards the end, the weight of my worries follows me like a shadow.

Rcoh raub ich in Traumen, she ich eine gelbe Mand.
In my dreams, I steal a yellow almond.

Roch lak Sonne ich beglauzen, she ich ihn in Mallung treten.
I bask in the sun's rays and see it reflected in my paintings.

Meines Lebens zu genieken,
To enjoy my life,

vergak ich suke lane Lufte,
I forgot to seek fresh air,

Vergab ich Furchen zu besuchen,
I forgave myself for missing opportunities,

Machst mie Fulle nun im Herze,
And now my heart is filled,

Letzt da ich im Scheiden.
As I depart from this world.