In Extremo (abbreviated InEx, or just IE) began as two projects: a nameless, purely medieval band, and a rock band. They became known at that time through frequent appearances at medieval market meetings, at which they performed their acoustic pieces and sold CDs of their renditions of traditional songs. On April 11, 1995, during the recording for that year's season, Michael Rhein (alias Das letzte Einhorn, engl. "The Last Unicorn") found the project name "In Extremo, "Latin for "At The Edge".
Most of the band members perform under stage names. The initial members of the medieval band were Das letzte Einhorn (engl. "The Last Unicorn," vocals), Flex der Biegsame (engl. "Flex the Flexible," bagpipes), Dr. Pymonte (bagpipes), Conny Fuchs (who left the band before the official release date, due to her pregnancy, and was replaced by Dr. Pymonte) and Sen Pusterbalg (replaced shortly after the official release by Yellow Pfeiffer, engl. "Yellow Piper," bagpipes). The rock band originally consisted of Thomas der Münzer (engl. "Thomas the Coiner," guitar), Der Morgenstern (engl. "The Morning Star," drums), and Die Lutter (engl. "The Lutter," bass guitar). Der Münzer subsequently left the band and, as of 2000, the band's guitarist is Van Lange (engl. "The Long One"). As noted below, almost all of the band members play multiple instruments.
The increasing number of visitors, success of their CDs, and the popular interest, as well as cross-pollination from groups such as Corvus Corax and Bathory, encouraged In Extremo in 1995 to attempt to start a band combining bagpipes and other traditional instruments with rock guitars. The result was the current incarnation of In Extremo, a rock group that integrates modern instruments like the drum set, electric bass and guitar with the acoustic elements previously used for the medieval songs, and which plays both types of music as well as a hybrid of the two.[1]
In August 1996, they began work on the first In Extremo album, which already contained two tracks of the new rock project. Because the album had no official name, it became known as Gold because of the golden cover. In February 1997, like the single Der Galgen (engl. "The Gallows"), it quickly sold out in Medieval markets.
In Extremo played separately as a medieval and a rock band, until on March 29, 1997, when they played their first live rock concert. Since that time, they have given this date as their date of establishment. The two projects were officially merged on January 11, 1998. April 1998 saw the first "high occupancy" In Extremo concert in the Rabenstein castle in Brandenburg.
Over the years, their music became more heavy metal based, while at the same time becoming increasingly commercially successful. The classical instruments, however – bagpipes, shawms, and lutes – still play a large role. The band is likewise noted for their conspicuous stage costumes and known for using pyrotechnics in their concerts, including Der Morgenstern playing cymbals which have been set on fire.
On 26 February 2010 In Extremo announced that Der Morgenstern left the band because of musical differences via their homepage. On June 11, Florian "Specki T.D." Speckardt was announced as his replacement on drums. Since then, they have proceeded to release 3 albums: Sterneneisen, Kunstraub, and Quid Pro Quo, all of which have reached the top 10 in the German charts, with Sterneneisen and Quid Pro Quo both having number 1 positions for a time. Their 13th album, Kompass zur Sonne was released in May 2020.[2], but it was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On July 30th, 2020, they played an online livestream concert for Wacken World Wide.
Óskasteinar
In Extremo Lyrics
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Faldi Dб Alla Vildi Deim Leyna
Huldi Dar Hellisskъta Heillasteina
Alla Mнna Unaрslegu Уskasteina
Fann Йg Б Fjalli ...
Langt Er Nъ Siрan Leit Йg Dб Steina
Er Deir Skyldu Uppfylla Um Жvidaga
Ekki Frб Dvн Skэrir Dessi Litla Saga
Fann Йg Б Fjalli ...
Gersemar Mнnar Grжt Йg Ei Lengur
Geti Dжr Fundiр Telpa'Eрa Drengur
Silfurskжra Kristalla
Meр Grжnu Og Grбu
Gullna Roрasteina
Rennda Fjуlublбu
Fann Йg Б Fjalli ...
The lyrics of Óskasteinar by In Extremo describe a search for precious stones in the mountains. The singer discovers beautiful gems and desires to hide them away from anyone who might take them. He finds a hiding place in a cave filled with enchanted stones and declares that he will keep his treasure secret. The singer also remarks on how long it has been since he last searched for these stones, and how he never forgets their worth.
The first verse describes the process of finding precious stones in the mountains. The singer finds beautiful stones and desires to hide them from others who might steal them. The second verse describes the singer's determination to keep his discovery secret, while also remarking on how long it has been since he has searched for these stones.
The final verse describes some of the gems the singer has found, including silver, green, and gray crystals, as well as a reddish-golden gem and a blue sapphire. The song ends with the singer emphasizing how valuable these treasures are.
Overall, the lyrics of Óskasteinar convey a sense of mystery and awe about the process of discovering and hoarding precious gems.
Line by Line Meaning
Fann Æg Á Fjalli Fallega Steina
I found beautiful stones on the mountain
Faldi Dý Alla Vildi Deim Leyna
I hid them away so no one could find them
Huldi Dar Hellisskúta Heillasteina
I concealed them in a cave, enchanted stones
Alla Mína Unaplegu Óskasteina
All of my cherished wish stones
Langt Er Nú Siðan Leit Æg Dý Steina
It's been a long time since I searched for those stones
Lengur Ei Man Æg Óskina Neina
I won't forget my wishes
Er Deir Skyldu Uppfylla Um Óvidaga
They must come true, no matter how long it takes
Ekki Frá Dögum Skýrir Dessi Litla Saga
This little story is not forgotten
Gersemar Mínnar Grét Æg Ei Lengur
I no longer cry for my lost opportunities
Geti Þér Fundiplega Eða Drengur
Can you find and count them, boy?
Silfurskúra Kristalla
Silver-shining crystals
Með Grænu Og Gráu
Green and gray ones too
Gullna Ropasteina
Golden yellow wish stones
Rennda Fjúlublá
Deep sapphire blue ones
Fann Æg Á Fjalli Fallega Steina
I found beautiful stones on the mountain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . DP, KAY LUTTER, REINER MORGENROTH, BORIS YELLOW PFEIFFER, ANDRE STRUGALA, MARCO ZORZYTZKY, MICHAEL RHEIN, SEBASTIAN LANGE, HILDIGUNNUR HALLDORSDOTTIR
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Canagán
This will sound terrie stereotypical, but I have no idea what they're saying but it sounds EPIC. Probably a song about cupcakes knowing my luck
Steinarr Gudmundsson
SuperChicken O.o This is a story abour two children that goes to the mountain to find beautiful stones, wishing stones.
Niklas Papenheim
ich finde das ist das ROCKIGSTE lied das in extremo JEMALS hervor gebracht hat!!! InEx ihr seid die besten!! xD
NessUno
This melody is originally a Hungarian folk song called "Kis kece lányom". Anyway, I like this German metal version as well.👍
Rubashow
I don't know whether you're aware of it but the text is Islandic.
NessUno
@Rubashow
Yes I know it buddy, I was talking about the melody.
Mill Haus
it's an icelandic children poem that is sung to that hungarian melody. and btw, his pronounciation of the icelandic lyrics is far beyond terrible. great sound though, but a little research beforehand should be done imo.
acccordion likkro
1:22 "Wenn Du ein' Mann erhörst, issa Deiner"
SUNDER
Oskasteinar!!
Случайный Русский Откуда-то с Планеты ⚒️
Oskasteinar!!