1) Ataraxia was a pseudon… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Ataraxia:
1) Ataraxia was a pseudonym used by experimental electronic musician Mort Garson only on his 1975 album "The Unexplained: Electronic Musical Impressions of the Occult".
2) Ataraxia, formed in 1985, is a neofolk / neoclassical band from Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, that combines modern technology with archaic instrumentation over various media. They describe their music as a cross "between sacred and profane, ethereal and neoclassic, contemporary and early music." Their work has often involved research into European legends and Classical mythology. Contemplation, dreamy experiences, elegiac atmospheres, ritual movements float in a mysterious garden where contemporary textures of notes meet the embracing echo of classic sounds. Their lyrics are written in many ancient and contemporary languages (such as Latin, French, German, English, and their native Italian) as they try to bring to the surface the hidden treasures and revelations of each. Many of their performances take place in locations the band professes to possess specific spiritual qualities. Since their beginnings in the late 1980s, they have recorded over 20 original LPs every one presenting its own original concept. To name just a few, La Malédiction d'Ondine (1995) deals with female spirits of water and earth; while “Llyr” (2010) tells the story of a divine being traveling through times and forms. Their last work Quasar (2020) is dedicated to 7 archangelic archetypes.
Some of their earlier long sold-out albums have been recently re-released with numerous bonus-tracks.
Band line-up:
Francesca Nicoli - vocals, flute, lyrics
Vittorio Vandelli - classic guitar, chitarra battente
Giovanni Pagliari - keyboards, piano
Riccardo Spaggiari - drums and percussions (darbouka, tar, caxixi, ghaval, daf, etc)
Official website: http://www.ataraxia.net/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/atarassia
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ataraxia/13823036507?ref=ts
3) Ataraxia is a metal band from Woodcliff Lake, NJ, United States. http://www.reverbnation.com/ataraxia1
4) Ataraxia is a metallic crust band from Ruzomberok, Slovakia.
https://ataraxiark.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/ataraxiark
5) Ataraxia is a folk band from Germany.
Band line-up:
Herbert Storjohann - Acoustic Guitar, Blues Harp, Lead Vocals, Mandolin
Frank Ostersehlt - Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Klaus Gärtner - Flute, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Bass
La nuova Margherita
Ataraxia Lyrics
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[cover version of Kate Bush Wuthering Heights]
Follow my steps, cross the glances
I will bring you with me
In the other room, she lays her hands
embraces the courtains
How could you leave me,
I hated you and I loved you too.
She lays her hands,
She embraces the courtain on the walls,
she's smiling and wandering, wandering wandering
"It's me"
Christine, Christine took heat from ice, so cold,
I needed you, so cold
You, follow me and you will be young forever
You, follow me and you will sing forever
It's me Christine, it's me.
She lays her hands, smiling, but she isn't happy...
Ataraxia's song "La nuova Margherita" is a cover version of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights." In this song, the singer invites the listener to follow them and cross the glances to enter into another room. In this room, a woman lays her hands on and embraces the curtains on the walls. The singer questions how someone could leave them when they needed to possess them, expressing a mixture of feelings of love and hatred towards this person. The woman in the room continues to smile and wander, continuously saying, "It's me, Christine, it's me."
Line by Line Meaning
Follow my steps, cross the glances
Come with me and follow my lead, even if it means facing disapproving looks from others.
I will bring you with me
I promise to take you along on this journey with me.
In the other room, she lays her hands
In a nearby room, another woman is reaching out and touching something.
embraces the courtains
She's hugging the curtains and finding comfort in them.
How could you leave me,
I'm feeling abandoned and hurt that you walked away from me.
When I needed to possess you?
I wanted to have you close to me and make you mine.
I hated you and I loved you too.
My feelings for you are complicated - I both despise you and have strong affection and desire for you.
She lays her hands,
The other woman continues to touch things nearby.
She embraces the courtain on the walls,
The woman finds solace in holding onto the curtain against the wall.
she's smiling and wandering, wandering wandering
Even though she appears happy on the surface, her mind is wandering and she's lost in thought.
"It's me"
I'm real and you can trust me.
Christine, Christine took heat from ice, so cold,
Someone named Christine had to endure harsh treatment and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
I needed you, so cold
I needed your support and presence during a difficult time when things were emotionally cold and bleak.
You, follow me and you will be young forever
If you choose to stick with me, we can stay youthful and free-spirited forever.
You, follow me and you will sing forever
Together we will always find joy and harmony in singing songs.
It's me Christine, it's me.
It's really me, Christine - don't doubt my identity or intentions.
She lays her hands, smiling, but she isn't happy...
The other woman is outwardly positive but internally struggling with unhappiness.
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Januskaya Jatrus
Ricordo quando mi comprai il disco... Rimasi stupito nel sentire questa cover, qui in una versione spiritata e contorta... Con il testo modificato per renderla coerente con la storia del fantasma dell'opera (perchè è di questo che parla, come tutto il disco). Capolavoro tutto italiano. Grazie per l'upload
Josuë
I heard this track by the first time back in 1999, I had an ataraxia collection on tapes. beautiful music. I still have those cassettes back home. Thanks for sharing!
SelectCircle
I discovered this band just the other day - and I can't get away from them! O_O
Arthur B.
one of those songs that changed my life, still keep tape of it since 1995 (or 96)
SelectCircle
How'd it change your life? - if you don't mind my asking.
Ivol Orellana Lopez
Buenisimo cover. Tiene otra letra a la original. Igual me gusta hasta mas. Ataraxia wow que banda unica.
SelectCircle
As Kate's biggest fan - this gets my GOLD stamp of approval. 8 D
Oscar lo
Excelentes, fantásticos, maravillosos y etéreos. Ataraxia. Saludos.
javier matos
Years ago I was living in Paris, I bought my ticket for Ataraxia concert ( in a place close to Montmartre cemetery ).... but show was cancelled 😭😭😭
Brasha Magun
maravillosa