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1) Corvus Corax is a band from Berlin, Germany, playing Neo-Medieval music using authentic older instruments.
The band's name is the scientific name for the raven. The band was formed in 1989 by Castus Rabensang and Venustus (Wim) Meister Selbfried, one of the Corvus Corax founders and the researcher of medieval music, decided to cease his active musicianship and dedicate most of his efforts to managing Corvus Corax's own label Pica Records.
Corvus Corax often use bagpipes as the solo instrument, and their live performances attract attention with the bizarre look of the musicians, which tends to be reminiscent of ancient Greek myths. They have been known to perform half-naked, dressed in unusual clothes, and wearing various ancient-looking decorations, often tattooed on.
The current line-up of the band is:
• Steve the Machine - drums and low drums.
• Hatz - drums, small drums and gongs.
• Panpeter - bagpipes and shawms.
• Vit - bagpipes and shawms.
• Jordon - bagpipes, shawms
• Harmann der Drescher - kettle drum, davul, drums and low drums (k.d.a.)
• Castus Rabensang - bagpipes, binjou, shawm, bombard, cittern, drummscheid and hurdy-gurdy.
Official site: http://www.corvuscorax.de
2) Corvus Corax is a symphonic black metal band from the United States.
Fortuna
Corvus Corax Lyrics
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Fortuna, Fortuna, Fortune bona primitus
Fortune bona primitus voluntas est inversa,
In meque michi penitus novercatur aversa.
Nam ferre scimus eum Fortune clipeum.
The song "Fortuna" by Corvus Corax, a German medieval folk band, is an anthem to the Greek goddess of fortune, invoking her blessings and acknowledging her fickleness. The chorus, "Fortuna, Fortuna, Fortune bona primitus," translates to "Fortune, Fortune, good Fortune in the beginning." The first two lines of the verses express the idea that good fortune is often followed by bad luck, and that it is futile to resist or complain about it. The final line of each verse, "Nam ferre scimus eum Fortune clipeum," means "For we know how to bear Fortune’s shield," emphasizing the band's acceptance of the ups and downs of life.
The lyrics of "Fortuna" highlight the medieval worldview, in which Fate and Fortune were seen as divine forces that controlled people's lives. The band's use of Latin phrases and medieval instruments, such as bagpipes and hurdy-gurdies, adds to the historical atmosphere of the song. The repetition of the chorus and the simple melody make it easy to sing along and evoke a sense of communal celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Fortuna, Fortuna, Fortune bona primitus
Oh, Fortune, Fortune, first fortune is good
Fortune bona primitus voluntas est inversa,
But first fortune's favor is fickle,
In meque michi penitus novercatur aversa.
And in me it turns completely against me.
Nam ferre scimus eum Fortune clipeum.
For we know that Fortune bears a shield.
Contributed by Scarlett V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elvis HC
Increible interpretación, realmente épica!
Hutt'n Kloas
Thank's for this upload. Should be somewhere in that crowd stunned by this performance. The outro was amazing, all the monks & nuns walking with burning tourches through the audience. Suddenly got kissed in the neck by one of the nuns. Still looking out for more recordings, esp. carmina burana
Alisson Costa
Totally wonderful!!!
Jones .M
Everytime i think about CORVUS CORAX always FORTUNA Song played in my mind.....
Viking 62
Das sind noch richtige Spielleute🤟🖤
ThatCat
Mein alter Musiklehrer sitzt im Orchester <3 Das machte ihn für mich zu einem meiner Lieblingslehrer damals. :D
Cooke
Geile Mischung! \m/
NATALIHEYKE
Aus die beste Musick in die Welt!