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
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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
Verdigris Wounds
Ataraxia Lyrics
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stoning pearls
like enamel marbles
becoming unstrung
one by one
like verdigris wounds
of my boldness necklace
sunk wreckages
till the core bit
these are my verdigris wounds
The lyrics of Ataraxia's "Verdigris Wounds" describe a profound sense of loss and regret. The opening lines "I bow my head, stoning pearls" suggest a state of deep reflection, perhaps bringing to mind a religious ritual. The pearls are described as "enamel marbles" that are "unstrung one by one," creating a sense of a gradual unraveling or loss of something valuable.
The image of "verdigris wounds" is particularly striking, as verdigris is a greenish-blue patina that forms on copper and other metals over time. This suggests that the singer's wounds are old and have become corroded over time, much like a piece of metal left to weather the elements. The "boldness necklace" mentioned in the lyrics is perhaps a symbolic representation of the singer's past courage and bravery, now lost or forgotten.
The final lines of the song, "these are my verdigris wounds," suggest a kind of acceptance or acknowledgement of the singer's pain and woundedness. Despite the lyrical imagery of decay and loss, the overall tone of the song is hopeful and even peaceful, suggesting that the singer has come to terms with their past and is ready to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I bow my head
I lower my head in submission
stoning pearls
piling up pearls like stones as if they have no value
like enamel marbles
comparing the pearls to enamel marbles, fragile and easily shattered
becoming unstrung
falling apart or losing their connection to each other
one by one
individually, each one separately
like verdigris wounds
similar to the green corrosion of copper, these wounds are reminders of past mistakes
of my boldness necklace
these wounds are a result of my past courageous acts
sunk wreckages
the remains of what was once valuable now submerged
the only hold of instants
the only thing left to cling onto are fleeting moments in time
till the core bit
until the very center or essence of my being was exposed
these are my verdigris wounds
these past experiences and regrets have left a lasting effect on me
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.