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

Leise Feuer brennt in Brunst
Angizia Lyrics

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HOMUNKULUS (entfacht ein Zündholz)
HOMUNKULUS (spricht)
Brenne, Feuer, Züngelzorn.
Lohe saust in Woll' und Dorn.
Flammen, Funken, grelle Lichter.
Schwaden, Rauch & Grollvernichter.
Ahh... schlaft ruhig und ruht im Dunst.
Leise Feuer brennt in Brunst.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Angizia's song "Leise Feuer brennt in Brunst" are quite poetic and metaphorical. In the opening line, "Homunkulus (entfacht ein Zündholz)" we are introduced to the character of the Homunculus, a mythical miniature human created through alchemy. The Homunculus here is lighting a match, which could be seen as a metaphor for the spark of creativity or passion. The following line, "Brenne, Feuer, Züngelzorn" speaks to the intensity of this passion, using fiery imagery to convey its power. The next two lines, "Lohe saust in Woll' und Dorn. Flammen, Funken, grelle Lichter" bring to mind the image of a wildfire - an uncontrolled blaze that spreads quickly and indiscriminately. However, the final two lines, "Schwaden, Rauch & Grollvernichter. Ahh... schlaft ruhig und ruht im Dunst. Leise Feuer brennt in Brunst" seem to soften this image. The smoke and mist that follow the flames become a sort of soothing blanket, allowing us to rest and find peace within the chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

HOMUNKULUS (entfacht ein Zündholz)
HOMUNCULUS (lights a match)

HOMUNKULUS (spricht)
HOMUNCULUS (speaks)

Brenne, Feuer, Züngelzorn.
Burn, fire, tongue's wrath.

Lohe saust in Woll' und Dorn.
Flame rushes in wool and thorn.

Flammen, Funken, grelle Lichter.
Flames, sparks, bright lights.

Schwaden, Rauch & Grollvernichter.
Mists, smoke & anger annihilator.

Ahh... schlaft ruhig und ruht im Dunst.
Ahh... sleep peacefully and rest in the mist.

Leise Feuer brennt in Brunst.
Quiet fire burns in lust.

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