Helmut Lotti (born October 22, 1969 as Helmut Lotigiers) is a Belgian popul… Read Full Bio ↴Helmut Lotti (born October 22, 1969 as Helmut Lotigiers) is a Belgian popular singer. He began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley, and was described as "De Nieuwe Elvis" (in Dutch) or "The New Elvis". His first two albums were Vlaamse Nachten (i.e. Flemish Nights, 1990) and Alles Wat Ik Voel (i.e. All That I Feel, 1992). After a few more albums, he changed direction in 1995 with the first of what became a long series of "Helmet Lotti Goes Classic" albums, with proved to increase his popularity.
these albums are, Goes Classic (1995) Goes Classic II (1996) Goes Classic III (1997) And stopped in 1998 with The Final edition and a christmas album, A Classical Christmas with. Both recorded live in the same church.
Since 1999 he has also dabbled in Latino and World music.
His albums following his departure from The Goes Classic series, but usually with The Golden Symphonic Orchestra,include.
Out Of Africa. (1999)
Romantic. ( 1999 Non orchestral.)
Latino Classics. ( 2000)
Romantic 2 (2000 Non orchestral.)
Goes Classic, The Red Album. ( 2000 Re recording of the 1995 orginal, with the loss of several songs.)
Latino Love Songs (2001)
My Tribute To The King. ( 2002)
Pop Classics In Symphony. (2003)
From Russia With Love.(2004)
The Crooners. ( 2006 Double album.)

The Goes Classic albums lost their numerical denominators, and were retitled,Goes Classic The Red Album,
Goes Classic The Blue album and Goes Classic The Castle Album, respectivley. The other titles are still in effect.
The above discography is for the European issues. The International versions are some what more muddeld and confusing.

Oddly enough the majority of his discography is availble on DVD except The Final Edition, which thus far has only been issued on VHS.
The DVD of Goes Classic The Red Album, is a new concert shot in Brussels in 2003, omitting 2 songs from the orginal 1995 version. The majority (40 minutes) of the orginal 60 minute, 1995 concert shot in Antwerp, is included with this version, omittting 6 songs.
the other goes classic dvd's are direct transfers of the orginals issued on vhs
He does volunteer work as an ambassador for UNICEF. Lotti has vowed to take part in the 0110 concerts against racism and extreme right, organised by Tom Barman.

Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Helmut Lotti Lyrics

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Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Les anges dans nos campagnes
ont entonné l'hymne des cieux
Et l'echo de nos montagnes
redit ce chant mélodieux

Gloria in excelsis Deo

Gloria in excelsis Deo

Bergers pour qui cette fête
Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants ?
Quel vainqueur, quelle conquète
Meritent ces choeurs triomphants ?

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

Ils annoncent la naissance
du Saint Rédempteur d'Israel
Et, pleins de reconnaissance
chantent dans ce jour solennel

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo

Overall Meaning

The song "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is a traditional Christmas hymn that portrays the joy and celebration of the angels as they announce the birth of Jesus. The title itself means "Glory to God in the highest" and is a phrase that was sung by the angels as they appeared to the shepherds in the fields. The song begins with the repeated refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo" which sets the tone for the joyous occasion.

The second half of the song focuses on the shepherds and their reactions to the angels' announcement. They are filled with wonder and awe, questioning the significance of this event and why it is being celebrated. The shepherds are told that the birth of Jesus is the reason for the celebration, and they join in with the angels in singing praises to God. The song concludes once again with the refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo," emphasizing the importance of glorifying God and celebrating the birth of his son.

Overall, the song captures the spirit of Christmas and the joy and wonder that surrounded the birth of Jesus. It serves as a reminder to celebrate the season with the same sense of wonder and gratitude that the shepherds and angels felt so long ago.

Line by Line Meaning

Gloria in excelsis Deo
Praise be to God in the highest

Les anges dans nos campagnes
The angels in our countryside

ont entonné l'hymne des cieux
have sung the hymn of the heavens

Et l'echo de nos montagnes
And the echo of our mountains

redit ce chant mélodieux
repeats this melodious song

Bergers pour qui cette fête
Shepherds for whom this celebration

Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants ?
What is the meaning of all these songs?

Quel vainqueur, quelle conquête
What victor, what conquest

Méritent ces choeurs triomphants ?
Are worthy of these triumphant choirs?

Ils annoncent la naissance
They announce the birth

du Saint Rédempteur d'Israel
of the Holy Redeemer of Israel