Coph Nia is the dark ambient/martial music act from Sweden formed by Aldeno… Read Full Bio ↴Coph Nia is the dark ambient/martial music act from Sweden formed by Aldenon Satorial. Coph Nia’s music tends to drift between dark ambient soundscapes and ritual anthems. Many of the tracks betray Aldenon’s interest in the Western magical tradition and the work of Aleister Crowley.
The name “Coph Nia” derives from Chapter 3 of Aleister Crowley’s “Liber AL vel Legis” . The passage reads in full: “I am the Lord of the Double Wand of Power; the wand of the Force of Coph Nia—but my left hand is empty, for I have crushed an [sic] Universe; & nought remains.” (AL III:72).
Aldenon maintains an official web site of Coph Nia at myspace.

Coph Nia - the project is definitely related to the elite of experimental music. Relatively new creation of the European label Cold Meat Industry, Coph Nia immediately established himself as one of the most interesting and successful projects ambient 21st century. Perfect mastery of the sound as a tool of self-expression allows Coph Nia «voice» any emotions, thoughts, completely shift their attitude to music. The richness of sound Coph Nia grand. It seems that there is no sound that would be present in their work. Howling wind from the natural and mysterious whisper in ancient languages to children's laughter and soft guitar strumming. Beauty, emotion and craftsmanship - these are the three components of the amazing atmosphere created by the music Coph Nia.

Sanctus
Coph Nia Lyrics

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Pater et Mater unus deus
Mater et Filius unus deus
Filius et Filia unus deus
Filia et Pater unus deus
Sanctus
Omnia in duos
Duo in Unum
Unus in Nihil

Haec nec Quatuor nec Omnia nec duo nec Unus nec Nihil Sunt
Gloria Patri et Matri et Filio et Filiac et Spiritui Sancto
externo et Spiritui Sancto interno ut erat est erit in saecula
Saeculorum sex un uno per nomen Septem in uno Ararita
Sanctus
Pater et Mater unus deus
Mater et Filius unus deus
Filius et Filia unus deus

Filia et Pater unus deus
Ararita

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Coph Nia's song Sanctus are a mixture of Latin and English and are a reference to the Christian trinity, as well as elements of mystical and esoteric philosophy. The Latin phrases "Pater et Mater unus deus" (Father and Mother are one God), "Mater et Filius unus deus" (Mother and Son are one God), "Filius et Filia unus deus" (Son and Daughter are one God), and "Filia et Pater unus deus" (Daughter and Father are one God) refer to the triune nature of God, with each person of the trinity being indivisible from the others. The word "Sanctus" is the Latin word for "holy" and is repeated throughout the song.

The following lines, "Omnia in duos, Duo in Unum, Unus in Nihil" (All in two, Two in one, One in nothing), are from the mystical teachings of the Hermetic tradition and suggest that all of existence is a duality that is ultimately unified into one. The lines "Haec nec Quatuor nec Omnia nec duo nec Unus nec Nihil Sunt" (These are neither four nor all, nor two nor one nor nothing) further emphasize the paradoxical nature of the universe and the limitations of human language and understanding.

The final lines of the song refer to the name "Ararita," which is a word of unknown origin and meaning that is often used in magical rituals. The phrase "Saeculorum sex un uno" (six ages in one) and "Septem in uno Ararita" (seven in one Ararita) may refer to the idea of cycles of time and the unity of all things.

Line by Line Meaning

Pater et Mater unus deus
There is one God who is both Father and Mother

Mater et Filius unus deus
There is one God who is both Mother and Son

Filius et Filia unus deus
There is one God who is both Son and Daughter

Filia et Pater unus deus
There is one God who is both Daughter and Father

Sanctus
Holy

Omnia in duos
Everything is in pairs

Duo in Unum
Two become one

Unus in Nihil
One in nothingness

Haec nec Quatuor nec Omnia nec duo nec Unus nec Nihil Sunt
These things are neither four nor everything nor two nor one nor nothing

Gloria Patri et Matri et Filio et Filiac et Spiritui Sancto
Glory to the Father and Mother and Son and Daughter and Holy Spirit

externo et Spiritui Sancto interno ut erat est erit in saecula
External and internal Holy Spirit that was, is, and will be forever