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.
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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
Torquemada
Ataraxia Lyrics
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Diligite iustitiam qui iundicatis terram.
"Quis, quid ubi, cur, quomodo quando?"
"Quis, quid ubi, quibus auxiliis?"
"Nec me pudet fateri nescire quid nesciam."
"Habemus confitentem reum!"
Ataraxia's song Torquemada is an ode to one of the most infamous figures in the Spanish Inquisition. The song begins with the Latin phrase "Non ignara mali homo homini lupus," which translates to "Man is a wolf to man, not unaware of evil." This phrase is a reflection on the cruelty of the Inquisition, which was responsible for the torture, imprisonment, and execution of thousands of people accused of heresy, witchcraft, and other crimes against the Church.
The next line, "Diligite iustitiam qui iundicatis terram," translates to "Love justice, you who judge the earth." This is a plea to those in power to govern with fairness and justice, rather than using their authority to oppress and persecute others. The following lines, "Quis, quid ubi, cur, quomodo quando?" and "Quis, quid ubi, quibus auxiliis?" are questions that were commonly used during Inquisition trials to extract confessions from the accused. The final line, "Nec me pudet fateri nescire quid nesciam," roughly translates to "I am not ashamed to confess the extent of my ignorance." This is a nod to the fact that even the most learned scholars of the time were often ignorant of the true nature of the crimes for which people were being accused.
Overall, Torquemada is a powerful and haunting reflection on one of the darkest periods of human history.
Line by Line Meaning
Non ignara mali homo homini lupus,
In times of hardship, people can become ruthless towards one another,
Diligite iustitiam qui iundicatis terram.
Those who uphold justice in society are worth cherishing,
"Quis, quid ubi, cur, quomodo quando?"
Asking the right questions is key to understanding a situation,
"Quis, quid ubi, quibus auxiliis?"
By questioning the details of a situation, one can uncover the truth,
"Nec me pudet fateri nescire quid nesciam."
It is not shameful to admit what one does not know,
"Habemus confitentem reum!"
We have a confessed offender!
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