Helium Vola interpret medieval lyrics in Old High German, Middle High German, Latin, Provencal and Middle French language in a modern, electronic scape of sound. Thereby danceable songs like their last single "In Lichter Farbe Steht Der Wald" as well as pieces that are strongly based on samples (e.g. "Funerali" and "Iuvenes" on Helium Vola) are created.
Both albums published by Helium Vola are meant to be concept albums with a general theme. Helium Vola, with a mix of mostly medieval lyrics and news casts focuses on the shipwrecking of Russia nuclear submarine Kursk. The album Liod (Old High German: song) broaches the issue of a medieval woman's biography.
The projects main vocalist is Sabine Lutzenberger, though the project has utilised a number of guest singers and musicians.
A Virgen Santa Maria
Helium Vola Lyrics
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A Virgen Santa María
Todos a loar devemos,
Cantand' e con alegría,
Quantos séu ben atendemos.
E por aquest' un miragre
Averedes poi-l' oírdes,
Que fez en Rocamador
A Virgen Santa María...
A Virgen Santa María,
Madre de Nóstro Sennor;
Un jograr, de que séu nome
Éra Pedro de Sigrar,
Que mui ben cantar sabía
E mui mellor vïolar,
E en toda-las eigrejas | da Virgen que non á par
Un séu lais sempre dizía, | per quant' ên nós aprendemos.
A Virgen Santa María...
The Helium Vola song "A Virgen Santa María" is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The lyrics express devotion and gratitude to the Virgin Mary, urging all to praise and sing with joy. The song tells the story of a miracle that happened in Rocamador, which the singer promises to reveal and whose beauty will be appreciated by those who hear it.
The song's opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the hymn, establishing its devotional nature and the focus on Mary as the object of praise. The second stanza introduces the miracle that the singer promises to recount, building anticipation for the story that follows. The third and final stanza highlights the importance of Mary and the significance of her role as the mother of Jesus.
The music of "A Virgen Santa María" features medieval inspired instrumentation, including electronic drums, synthesizers, and strings. The vocal performance is emotive and ethereal, with a chanting quality that fits the devotional nature of the lyrics. The song is sung in medieval Spanish, adding to its historical and religious aesthetic.
Line by Line Meaning
A Virgen Santa María
This song is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Todos a loar devemos,
We should all praise and worship her
Cantand' e con alegría,
We should sing joyful songs in her honor
Quantos séu ben atendemos.
All of us who listen to her teachings
E por aquest' un miragre
And because of a miracle that happened
Vos direi, de que sabor
I'll tell you what happened, and how it felt
Averedes poi-l' oírdes,
You will understand when you hear it
Que fez en Rocamador
What happened in Rocamadour
A Virgen Santa María...
This song is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Madre de Nóstro Sennor;
She is the mother of our Lord
Un jograr, de que séu nome
A minstrel, whose name
Éra Pedro de Sigrar,
Was Pedro de Sigrar
Que mui ben cantar sabía
Who was an excellent singer
E mui mellor vïolar,
And an even better player of the vielle
E en toda-las eigrejas | da Virgen que non á par
And in every church, he would sing of the Virgin who has no equal
Un séu lais sempre dizía, | per quant' ên nós aprendemos.
He always recited his poem, which we have learned from
A Virgen Santa María...
This song is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.