In Extremo (Latin: At the Edge) is a German medieval metal band originating… Read Full Bio ↴In Extremo (Latin: At the Edge) is a German medieval metal band originating from Berlin. The band's musical style combines metal with medieval traditional songs, blending the sound of the standard rock/metal instruments with historical instruments (such as bagpipes, harp, hurdy-gurdy and shawm). Versions of well-known traditional/medieval ballads make up the main part of their repertoire, but the band has written an increasing share of original material in recent years. Their own material is written in German, whilst the traditional songs and cover songs are in a variety of languages.
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.

Wind
In Extremo Lyrics

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Spuerst do spuerst do wie der Wind
Die Wollust bringt
Spuerst do spuerst do wie das Blut
Durch die Adern rinnt
Fuehlst do fuehlst do
Wie er singt

Der Wind der Wind weiss wer ich bin

Der Wind der Wind treibt mich dorthin
Der Wind der Wind bleibt mir I'm Sinn
Der Wind der Wind weiss wer ich bin

Hoerst do hoerst do wie sie singt
Die Nachtigall
Hoerst do hoerst do das wilde Lied
Vom Suendenfall
Fuehlst do fuehlst do
Wie er klingt

Der Wind der Wind...

Wenn die kalten Stuerme dann
Laub und Schnee zusammenfegen
Und man vor dem Winterschlaf
Nur einmal voll ins Schwarze traf
Was gibt es Schoeneres als I'm Feuerschein
Mit der Liebe eins zu sein

Der Wind der Wind ...

Overall Meaning

In the song "Wind" by In Extremo, the lyrics describe the sensation of the wind and its impact on the body and soul. The wind is personified as having knowledge of the singer's identity and being able to guide them to their destination. The nightingale's song is also heard in the wind, containing the message of the fall of man and the consequences of sin. The lyrics emphasize the intimate connection between the singer and the natural world, as well as the transformational power of love.

The wind is a recurring symbol in many cultures, representing both the uncontrollable force of nature and the potential for change and growth. In this song, the wind serves as a conduit for the singer to experience their own desires and emotions. The nightingale's song adds a layer of complexity to the lyrics, as it suggests that the consequences of sin are echoed throughout nature, tying the singer's personal struggles to a larger narrative.

In terms of musical style, In Extremo is known for blending medieval and modern elements in their music. This is evident in the use of traditional instruments like the hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes alongside electric guitars and drums. The vocals, which are sung in German, range from plaintive whispers to powerful growls, adding to the overall dramatic effect of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Spuerst do spuerst do wie der Wind Die Wollust bringt
You feel, you feel how the wind brings pleasure

Spuerst do spuerst do wie das Blut Durch die Adern rinnt
You feel, you feel how the blood flows through the veins

Fuehlst do fuehlst do Wie er singt
You feel, you feel how it sings

Der Wind der Wind weiss wer ich bin
The wind, the wind knows who I am

Der Wind der Wind treibt mich dorthin
The wind, the wind drives me there

Der Wind der Wind bleibt mir I'm Sinn
The wind, the wind stays in my mind

Hoerst do hoerst do wie sie singt Die Nachtigall
You hear, you hear how the nightingale sings

Hoerst do hoerst do das wilde Lied Vom Suendenfall
You hear, you hear the wild song of the fall from grace

Fuehlst do fuehlst do Wie er klingt
You feel, you feel how it sounds

Wenn die kalten Stuerme dann Laub und Schnee zusammenfegen Und man vor dem Winterschlaf Nur einmal voll ins Schwarze traf Was gibt es Schoeneres als I'm Feuerschein Mit der Liebe eins zu sein
When the cold storms then sweep together leaves and snow, and one hit the bull's eye before hibernation, what could be more beautiful than being one with love in the firelight?

Der Wind der Wind...
The wind, the wind...

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REINER MORGENROTH, MARCO ZORZYTZKY, ANDRE STRUGALA, BORIS YELLOW PFEIFFER, KAY LUTTER, MICHAEL RHEIN, SEBASTIAN LANGE

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