The group was originally founded by guitarist Manuel Göttsching, keyboardist/drummer Klaus Schulze, and bassist Hartmut Enke in 1971. All three founding members had previously played together as part of the short-lived group Eruption founded by Conrad Schnitzler. Prior to that Schnitzler and Schulze had worked together in Tangerine Dream.
A short-lived project Manuel Göttsching had in 1970 was the Steeple Chase Blues Band, which also included Hartmut Enke, Wolfgang Müller, and Volker Zibell.
Ash Ra Tempel released its self-titled debut album in June 1971. This release is considered by critics to be a classic of the genre; Schulze temporarily departed for a solo career shortly after its release. Schwingungen (1972), Seven Up (with Timothy Leary) (1972), and Join Inn (1973) are all considered key works from the band. The pop-oriented 1973 album Starring Rosi was thus named because it featured lead vocals by Rosi Mueller.
Their music is widely characterized as cosmic and atmospheric. The early albums were more psychedelic-oriented and all had one lengthy track per side: one more powerful and dramatic, the other of a more atmospheric nature.
ART's last concert performance took place in Cologne in February 1973.
Later, after recording the soundtrack Le Berceau de Cristal (1975; unreleased until the 90's) Ash Ra Tempel shortened its name to Ashra, making a more melodic, synthesizer-based music. In 2000 the band was reborn. Joined by long-time colleague Klaus Schulze, the album Friendship was released.
Ash Ra Tempel has exerted a relatively large influence on later space rock and krautrock bands. The psychedelic bands Acid Mothers Temple and Hash Jar Tempo named themselves in reference to Ash Ra Tempel and so, possibly, did the Ozric Tentacles.
Daydream
Ash Ra Tempel Lyrics
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The clouds tell us a story
There is a lovely gypsy queen
It lives in rainbow land
One day a caliph came down from the rainbow
And saw the little gypsy
Sitting there among the coloured clouds
So he ask her
Why do you look so sad
You live in rainbow land
And everyone is lucky here
And the gypsy replied
I like to know all about things
Happen in the world
But nobody will tell me
No one seems to know
Don't worry, little caliph said
I think I can help you
Take that little magic ball
When you look inside
You can see the whole world
And all things that happen in it
I will come to see after a year
To know if you'll be happier
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
The lyrics of Ash Ra Tempel's song Day-Dream is a retelling of a story that features a little gypsy queen living in a land of rainbows. The gypsy queen feels unhappy because she cannot know all there is to know about things that happen in the world. To solve this problem, a caliph appeared and gave her a little magic ball that would allow her to see the whole world and everything that happens in it. The little caliph then disappeared into the secret of the universe. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "In the secret of the universe."
The story in the song is open to various interpretations, but one way to read it is as a metaphor for the human desire to know and understand everything there is to know about the world. The gypsy queen's sadness is a result of her inability to satisfy this desire, but the caliph comes to her aid by providing her with a means to achieve her goal. However, the caliph himself is a mysterious and elusive figure who ultimately disappears into the unknown. This could be interpreted as a warning that the desire for knowledge can never be fully satisfied, and that the pursuit of knowledge may ultimately lead to a sense of disillusionment or even loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the sky with me
Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sky together.
The clouds tell us a story
The shapes and movements of the clouds can convey a message or narrative.
There is a lovely gypsy queen
In this rainbow land, there exists a charming and intriguing queen of the gypsies.
It lives in rainbow land
This magical gypsy queen resides in the land of rainbows.
One day a caliph came down from the rainbow
A powerful and wise caliph descended from the rainbow to visit this land.
And saw the little gypsy
The caliph noticed the small, unhappy gypsy sitting among the colorful clouds.
Sitting there among the coloured clouds
The gypsy was perched amidst the vibrant clouds of rainbow land.
And she seemed to be very unhappy
The gypsy appeared to be quite sad and distressed.
So he ask her
The caliph inquired of the gypsy.
Why do you look so sad
What is the reason for your sorrow?
You live in rainbow land
Surely, residing in such a magical place should bring joy and wonderment.
And everyone is lucky here
All inhabitants of this land are blessed and fortunate.
And the gypsy replied
The gypsy responded to the caliph's question.
I like to know all about things
I have a desire to learn and understand all that exists.
Happen in the world
The occurrences and events that take place in our world fascinate me.
But nobody will tell me
Despite my curiosity, no one is willing to share their knowledge with me.
No one seems to know
It appears that no one has the answers to my questions.
Don't worry, little caliph said
The caliph sought to ease the gypsy's worries by offering a solution.
I think I can help you
I believe I have a way to assist you.
Take that little magic ball
The caliph presented the gypsy with a small, enchanted orb.
When you look inside
If you gaze into its depths,
You can see the whole world
You will be able to envision the entirety of our planet.
And all things that happen in it
And observe all of the various events that take place within it.
I will come to see after a year
The caliph promised to revisit the gypsy in one year's time.
To know if you'll be happier
To check and see if the gypsy's newfound knowledge and understanding have brought her joy.
And he vanished
The caliph disappeared from sight.
In the secret of the universe
He disappeared into the mystical and unknown depths of the universe.
In the secret of the universe
His whereabouts and purpose are shrouded in mystery.
In the secret of the universe
He has entered into a realm beyond our understanding or perception.
In the secret of the universe
He has delved deep into the enigmatic and inscrutable aspects of existence.
In the secret of the universe
He has become lost to us in the infinite vastness of the cosmos.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GrzegorzWronkowski
Look at the sky with me
The clouds tell us a story
There is a lovely gypsy queen
It lives in rainbow land
One day a caliph came down from the rainbow
And saw the little gypsy
Sitting there among the coloured clouds
And she seemed to be very unhappy
So he ask her
Why do you look so sad
You live in rainbow land
And everyone is lucky here
And the gypsy replied
I like to know all about things
Happen in the world
But nobody will tell me
No one seems to know
Don't worry, little caliph said
I think I can help you
Take that little magic ball
When you look inside
You can see the whole world
And all things that happen in it
I will come to see after a year
To know if you'll be happier
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
@hipnose2376
LETRA
Olhe para o céu comigo
As nuvens nos contam uma história
Há uma adorável rainha cigana
Ela vive na terra do arco-íris
Um dia, um califa desceu do arco-íris
E viu a pequena cigana
Sentada lá entre as nuvens coloridas
E ela parecia estar muito infeliz
Então, ele pergunta a ela
Por que você está tão triste?
Você mora na terra do arco-íris
E todo mundo tem sorte aqui
E a cigana respondeu
Eu gosto de saber tudo sobre as coisas
Que Acontecem no mundo
Mas ninguém vai me dizer
Ninguém parece saber
Não se preocupe, o pequena califa disse
Eu acho que posso ajudá-la
Leve a pequena bola mágica
Quando você olhar para dentro
Você pode ver o mundo inteiro
E todas as coisas que acontecem nele
Eu voltarei para vê-la depois de um ano
Para saber se você estará mais feliz
E ele desapareceu
No segredo do universo
E ele desapareceu
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
@hipnose2376
Olhe para o céu comigo
As nuvens nos contam uma história
Há uma adorável rainha cigana
Ela vive na terra do arco-íris
Um dia, um califa desceu do arco-íris
E viu a pequena cigana
Sentada lá entre as nuvens coloridas
E ela parecia estar muito infeliz
Então, ele pergunta a ela
Por que você está tão triste?
Você mora na terra do arco-íris
E todo mundo tem sorte aqui
E a cigana respondeu
Eu gosto de saber tudo sobre as coisas
Que Acontecem no mundo
Mas ninguém vai me dizer
Ninguém parece saber
Não se preocupe, o pequena califa disse
Eu acho que posso ajudá-la
Leve a pequena bola mágica
Quando você olhar para dentro
Você pode ver o mundo inteiro
E todas as coisas que acontecem nele
Eu voltarei para vê-la depois de um ano
Para saber se você estará mais feliz
E ele desapareceu
No segredo do universo
E ele desapareceu
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
No segredo do universo
@axxmedia
Look at the sky with me
The clouds tell us a story
There is a lovely gypsy queen
It lives in rainbow land
One day a caliph came down from the rainbow
And saw the little gypsy
Sitting there among the coloured clouds
And she seemed to be very unhappy
So he ask her
Why do you look so sad
You live in rainbow land
And everyone is lucky here
And the gypsy replied
I like to know all about things
Happen in the world
But nobody will tell me
No one seems to know
Don't worry, little caliph said
I think I can help you
Take that little magic ball
When you look inside
You can see the whole world
And all things that happen in it
I will come to see after a year
To know if you'll be happier
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
And he vanished
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
In the secret of the universe
@ashrambiologie2707
one of the most beautifull songs ever ever ever written.
chickenskin, always, tears, memories, youth, everything!
I'm in rainbowland! I'am lucky.
@anitasolohina2793
Only 18 👇👇👇
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@lucasbonfanti8664
Alguém em 2023 curtindo esta vibe??
@sambhumahendran5618
Artificial paradises brought me here. What a lovely song 💜
@MrNeonkind
one of their best songs... great!
@Tarsila0904
Estou aqui por causa do paraíso artificiais
@roytersilva6013
+Tarsila Calixto Eu também -
@fercamargo4062
+Tarsila Calixto eu também kkkkkk mais vamos combinar que esse somzinho é mil vibes😍
@AntonioNeto-if7fl
+Fer Camargo Caramba, coloquei esse som nos favoritos do navegador há uns 2 anos e só voltei aqui hoje. É bem mais que mil, bom demaissssss
@tobiaspina4818
Que vibe