In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members: another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the first album, "Royaume mélancolique" and made their first concert in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the second violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their second album, "De lumière et d'obscurité", which was released in November 2000. But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.
Their third album, "L'être las - L'envers du miroir" was recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of 2003, few months after the release of a two-track single. This album, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany in order to record its 4th album, "Les mémoires blessées". This album was released in early 2004 and confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
The same year, the band was on tour in Europe, including a memorable date at the Wave Gothik Treffen, in the majestic Leipzig's theatre.
Then the year 2005 began with a major event, their first compilation, "Thoughts: 9 Years in the Sanctuary" was released on the US label Projekt; it summarizes no less than 9 years of career.
The other event of the beginning of this year is Dark Sanctuary's appearance in the tribute to Dead Can Dance, "Summoning of the Muse: A Tribute to Dead Can Dance", also released on Projekt.
In July 2005 Dark Sanctuary went back to Germany to record their fifth opus at the E-Klangschmiede Studio. Consequently, their new album "Exaudi vocem meam, Part I" is scheduled for November 2005.
The year 2006 promises to be rich too as the sequel of this opus, "Exaudi vocem meam, Part II", as well as concerts are announced.
As of 2009, they will be on an indefinite hiatus. They have finished recording, and shall be releasing, a collaborative effort with Victoria Francés titled "Dark Sanctuary".
Official site: http://www.dark-sanctuary.com
Ordre et Decadence
Dark Sanctuary Lyrics
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Libera me, de morte aeterna, in die illa tremenda,
Quando caeli movendi, sunt et terra, dumb veneria,
Judicare saeculum per ignem, tremens factum sum ego et timeo,
Dumb discussio vererit, atque ventura ira,
Ad te, omnis caro veniet, Eleison, rew miseriae, Eleison,
Dominus deus Sabaoth, Eleison, ad te, omnis caro veniet, Eleison,
Quando caeli movendi, sunt et terra, dumb veneria.
The lyrics to Dark Sanctuary's song Ordre et Decadence are in Latin and refer to the Christian ritual of Last Judgment, where on the day of reckoning, every soul will face eternal damnation or salvation. The lyrics plead for mercy and salvation from the horrors of eternal death on this fateful and ominous day. The lead singer's voice trembles as they sing the words, amplifying the fear and anxiety of the lyrics.
The lyrics also touch upon the power of God's wrath, which is a common theme in Christian theology. The lines, "judicare saeculum per ignem, tremens factum sum ego et timeo" translate to "to judge the world by fire, I am trembling and afraid." This highlights the fear and reverence one has towards God's ultimate power and judgement.
Overall, the lyrics of Ordre et Decadence are a haunting reminder of the finality of life and the power of God's judgement. The words express the fear and vulnerability one feels in the face of inevitable death and eternal judgement.
Line by Line Meaning
Libera me, de morte aeterna, in die illa tremenda,
Free me from eternal death on that terrible day,
Quando caeli movendi, sunt et terra, dumb veneria,
When the heavens and the earth are moved, waiting for judgment,
Judicare saeculum per ignem, tremens factum sum ego et timeo,
To judge the world by fire, I become trembling and fearful,
Dumb discussio vererit, atque ventura ira,
When the final debate is feared, and the coming wrath,
Ad te, omnis caro veniet, Eleison, rew miseriae, Eleison,
All flesh will come to you, have mercy, look at my misery, have mercy,
Dominus deus Sabaoth, Eleison, ad te, omnis caro veniet, Eleison,
Lord God of hosts, have mercy, all flesh will come to you, have mercy,
Libera me, de morte aeterna, in die illa tremenda,
Free me from eternal death on that terrible day,
Quando caeli movendi, sunt et terra, dumb veneria.
When the heavens and the earth are moved, waiting for judgment.
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