There are multiple artists named Ataraxia:

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

Li Frere Li Mestre du Temple
Ataraxia Lyrics

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[Cronique a la suite du roman de Favel]

Li Frere, Li Mestre du Temple
Qu'estoient rempli et ample
D'or et d'argent et de richesse
Et qui menoient tel noblesse
Ou sont ils? que sont devenu?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Li Frere Li Mestre du Temple" by Ataraxia is taken from the novel "Favel" and describe the story of the Knights Templar. The song talks about the powerful and wealthy Brother Masters of the Knights Templar, who were once filled with gold, silver and riches that brought them great nobility. However, now they are gone, and the song questions what happened to them, leaving the listener to ponder their fate.

The lyrics are a homage to the Knights Templar, who were an influential organization of knights during the Middle Ages. The Templars were known for their wealth and military prowess, and they were often associated with the Holy Grail and other legends. However, their power and influence soon became a threat to the French King Philippe IV, leading him to order the arrest of the members of the order, including their Grand Master Jacques DeMolay, accusing them of heresy.

Overall, the lyrics of "Li Frere Li Mestre du Temple" are a reflection of the downfall of the Templars and the mystique surrounding their fate.

Line by Line Meaning

Li Frere, Li Mestre du Temple
The Brothers, The Master of the Temple

Qu'estoient rempli et ample
Were filled and abundant

D'or et d'argent et de richesse
With gold and silver and wealth

Et qui menoient tel noblesse
And who led such nobility

Ou sont ils? que sont devenu?
Where are they? What became of them?

Contributed by Savannah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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