1) Estamp… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) two different groups using this name:
1) Estampie is a medieval folk band from Germany, founded in 1985 by Syrah (Sigrid Hausen), Michael Popp, and Ernst Schwindl. The band took their name from a medieval dance. Estampie use a wide range of traditional instruments, including hammered dulcimers and various woodwind and stringed instruments. They write music in a primarily medieval style, but include some modern influences from pop, minimalism, and various traditions.
2) Estampie is a British early music ensemble led by Graham Derrick, specialising in lively secular music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, founded in 1983.
Stella splendens
Estampie Lyrics
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Ut solis radium
Miraculis Serrato
Exaudi populum
Concurrunt universi
Gaudentes populi,
Divites et egeni,
Ipsum ingrediuntur
Ut Cernunt oculi
Et inde revertuntuntur
Gratiis repleti.
Principes et magnates
Ex stirpe regia,
Saeculi potestates
Obtenta venia
Peccaminum proclamant
Tundentes pectora
Poplite flexo clamant
Hic: Ave Maria.
Praelati et barones,
Comites incliti,
Religiosi omnes
Atque presbyteri
Milites, mercatores,
Cives marinari,
Burgenses, piscatores
Premiatur ibi.
Rustici aratores
Nec non notarii,
Advocati, scultores,
Cuncti ligni fabri,
Sartores et sutores
Nec non lanitici,
Artefices et omnes
Gratulantur ibi.
Reginae, comitissae,
Illustres dominae,
Potentes et ancillae,
Juvenes parvulae,
Virgines et antiquae
Pariter viduae,
Conscendunt et hunc montem
Et religiosae.
Coetus hi aggregantur
Hic ut exhibeant
Vota, regratiantur
Ut ipsa et reddant
Aulam istam ditantes
Hoc cuncti videant
Jocalibus ornantes
Soluti redeant.
Cuncti ergo precantes
Sexus utriusque,
Mentes nostras mundantes
Oremus devote:
Virginem Gloriosam,
Matrem Clementiae
In coelis gratiosam
Sentiamus vere.
"Stella Splendens in monte" is a song of joy, celebration and devotion. The opening line, which means "the shining star on the mountain" sets the scene for the rest of the lyrics, as they describe a gathering of people who come from all walks of life to witness a miraculous event. The second line compares the star to the radiance of the sun.
The song then describes how people from all backgrounds join together in this joyous celebration. The rich and the poor, the great and the small, and people from different professions, join in unison to witness the miracle. The princes, magnates, and powerful people, as well as the ordinary folk, join together to ask for forgiveness for their sins and praise the Virgin Mary.
The song ends with a call to both sexes to unite in prayer and devotion, to cleanse their minds and to feel the presence of the Virgin Mary, who is glorified in heaven. All in all, "Stella Splendens" is a song of unity, forgiveness, and devotion to the Virgin Mary, bringing people of all backgrounds together in faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Stella Splendens in monte
A shining star on the mountain
Ut solis radium
Like the rays of the sun
Miraculis Serrato
Serene with wonders
Exaudi populum
Hear the people
Concurrunt universi
Everyone comes together
Gaudentes populi,
Joyous people
Divites et egeni,
Both rich and poor
Grandes et parvuli,
Both great and small
Ipsum ingrediuntur
They enter inside
Ut Cernunt oculi
To see with eyes
Et inde revertuntuntur
And they return from there
Gratiis repleti.
Filled with gratitude
Principes et magnates
Princes and magnates
Ex stirpe regia,
From royal lineage
Saeculi potestates
The powers of the world
Obtenta venia
Seeking forgiveness
Peccaminum proclamant
Proclaiming their sins
Tundentes pectora
Beating their chest
Poplite flexo clamant
Kneeling, they cry out
Hic: Ave Maria.
Here: Hail Mary
Praelati et barones,
Prelates and barons
Comites incliti,
Illustrious counts
Religiosi omnes
All the religious
Atque presbyteri
And the priests
Milites, mercatores,
Soldiers, merchants
Cives marinari,
Seafaring citizens
Burgenses, piscatores
Burgesses, fishermen
Premiatur ibi.
Honored there
Rustici aratores
Peasants and farmers
Nec non notarii,
As well as the notaries
Advocati, scultores,
Lawyers, sculptors
Cuncti ligni fabri,
All the woodworkers
Sartores et sutores
Tailors and cobblers
Nec non lanitici,
As well as wool workers
Artefices et omnes
Artisans and everyone else
Gratulantur ibi.
They rejoice there
Reginae, comitissae,
Queens, countesses
Illustres dominae,
Illustrious ladies
Potentes et ancillae,
Powerful and maids
Juvenes parvulae,
Young girls
Virgines et antiquae
Virgin and old
Pariter viduae,
Also widows
Conscendunt et hunc montem
They climb this mountain
Et religiosae.
And those who are religious
Coetus hi aggregantur
These groups come together
Hic ut exhibeant
To show here
Vota, regratiantur
Their devotions, to give thanks
Ut ipsa et reddant
So that they may give back
Aulam istam ditantes
Enriching this court
Hoc cuncti videant
So everyone may see
Jocalibus ornantes
Decorated with joy
Soluti redeant.
Returning, renewed
Cuncti ergo precantes
Everyone praying
Sexus utriusque,
Both sexes
Mentes nostras mundantes
Cleansing our minds
Oremus devote:
Let us pray devotedly
Virginem Gloriosam,
The glorious virgin
Matrem Clementiae
Mother of mercy
In coelis gratiosam
Graceful in heaven
Sentiamus vere.
May we truly feel her presence.
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.