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.
Nature Nous Semont
In Extremo Lyrics
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De ces fors vins buvant
Et ces dames delйs qui
Nous vont regardant
Nature nous semont
D'avoir cњur dйsirant
Adonc conquerons-nous
A ces gorgues polies
Ces coliйs tirant
Chil oeil vair resplendissent
De biautй souriant
Nature nous semont ...
Li leur maries sont
Envers nous approchant
Adonc jamais ne fussions
Veu tant ne quant
Nature nous semont ..
The lyrics of "Nature Nous Semont" by In Extremo seem to describe a group of men who are drinking in a tavern, while being watched by women. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nature nous semont" which translates to "Nature summons us" or "Nature calls us". This suggests that the men are being spurred on by their primal instincts to pursue their desires. The song then refers to Oliver and Rollant, two legendary knights from the story of "The Song of Roland", who were famously brave and daring in battle. This may be a metaphor for the men's own quest for conquest and adventure.
The second verse describes the women looking on, with their shining eyes and beautiful smiles, while their husbands approach the men. The lyrics suggest that the men have never seen such beauty before and are compelled to act on their desires. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the men are being driven by their natural instincts to pursue pleasure and adventure.
Overall, "Nature Nous Semont" seems to be a celebration of instincts, desire, and adventure. The lyrics suggest that the natural world inspires us to follow our desires and pursue excitement, even if it means going against societal norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Quant sommes йs tavernes
When we are in taverns
De ces fors vins buvant
Drinking these strong wines
Et ces dames delйs qui
And those ladies over there
Nous vont regardant
Who are watching us
Nature nous semont
Nature summons us
D'avoir cњur dйsirant
To have hearts that desire
Adonc conquerons-nous
So let us conquer
Oliver et Rollant
Like Oliver and Roland
A ces gorgues polies
To these polished necks
Ces coliйs tirant
Drawing these collars
Chil oeil vair resplendissent
Those gray eyes shine
De biautй souriant
With a beautiful smile
Nature nous semont ...
Nature summons us
Li leur maries sont
Their husbands are
Envers nous approchant
Approaching us
Adonc jamais ne fussions
So we would never be
Veu tant ne quant
Seen or heard from again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . DP, REINER MORGENROTH, MARCO ZORZYTZKY, ANDRE STRUGALA, BORIS YELLOW PFEIFFER, KAY LUTTER, MICHAEL RHEIN, SEBASTIAN LANGE
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SUNDER
Awesome! Hail In Extremo!!!!
Belial1247
Einfach nur endgeil, besonders die Melodie der Sackpfeife gefällt mir! :-)