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.
Aquil altera
Helium Vola Lyrics
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Dell'alta mente l′occhio valoroso
Dove tua vita prende suo riposo
Ne parere là l'esser beato
Creatura gentile, animal degno
Salire in alto e rimirare'l sole
Là l′imagine e la perfectione
Uccel di Dio insegna di giustizia
Tu ài principalmente chiara gloria
Per chè nelle gran d′opre tu ài victoria
Là vidi l'ombra, là, la vera essenca
The lyrics to Helium Vola's song "Aquil altera" are filled with poetic symbolism and metaphors, which make it seem like a secret code to unlock hidden meanings. The song title itself, "Aquil altera," which translates to "other eagle," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The opening lines, "Aquil′altera, ferma in su le verta/Dell'alta mente l′occhio valoroso" refer to the eagle's perching on the top of a green mountain or a tall tree. The eagle is called the "valoroso" because of its courage, bravery, and power.
The following lines, "Dove tua vita prende suo riposo/Ne parere là l'esser beato," suggest that the eagle is at peace with its place in nature, finding happiness and fulfillment in its own existence. The third verse, "Creatura gentile, animal degno/Salire in alto e rimirare'l sole/Singularmente tua natura voule," describes the eagle's noble qualities as a creature of nature that is meant to soar high and admire the sun. The eagle's majestic nature is further emphasized with the line, "Là l′imagine e la perfectione," which suggests the perfect embodiment of beauty and grace.
The fourth verse, "Uccel di Dio insegna di giustizia/Tu ài principalmente chiara gloria/Per chè nelle gran d′opre tu ài victoria," compares the eagle to God's messenger for justice, and its glory comes from its great achievements. The final line, "Là vidi l'ombra, là, la vera essenca," calls into question what is real and what is an illusion, as if the eagle's shadow is an illusion concealing its true essence.
Line by Line Meaning
Aquil′altera, ferma in su le verta
Oh, eagle with wings held high and steady, perched upon the green branch
Dell'alta mente l′occhio valoroso
Your courageous and watchful eye belongs to a mighty mind
Dove tua vita prende suo riposo
Where your life finds its rest
Ne parere là l'esser beato
It appears that blessedness can be found there
Creatura gentile, animal degno
You are a gentle creature, a worthy animal
Salire in alto e rimirare'l sole
To ascend high and gaze at the sun
Singularmente tua natura voule
It is your unique nature that drives you to do so
Là l′imagine e la perfectione
There lies the image and the perfection
Uccel di Dio insegna di giustizia
You, bird of God, teach us about justice
Tu ài principalmente chiara gloria
Your main attribute is a clear glory
Per chè nelle gran d′opre tu ài victoria
Because in great deeds, you achieve victory
Là vidi l'ombra, là, la vera essenca
There I saw the shadow, there, the true essence
Writer(s): Dp, Ernst Horn
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.