The sextette began working on their debut album "Gusła". The compositions were being created gradually and carefully due to the fact that the band was willing to do a concept album completely devoted to Polish Medieval culture. They went through several preproductions, they thought deeply about their extraordinary sound, lyrics and additional effects that could illustrate the presented world. Lao Che created crossover type of music, since all the members of the band had previous experience in death and doom metal and they wanted to mix up other genres as well. A lot of different styles were incorporated in their music: ambient, rock, metal, folk, reggae and the classical one too. It took them 2 years to complete the project. When everything was recorded, Sp Records released "Gusła" album in January 2002.
In May 2002 Warz left the band and he was repleaced by Krojc. Then Lao Che started playing live on stage in different places of Poland. In January 2003 another musician - Trocki - joined them to create a septet. In this line-up Lao Che began working on their second concept album: "Powstanie Warszawskie" ("The Warsaw Uprising"). The approach to composing the music was based on previous experience with Gusła and it took the band 2 years to complete another album. It was recorded in Obuh Studio (Analogue Rogalow) with the use of old equipment from the sixties and the seventies. A few microphones were even from the thirties. "Powstanie Warszawskie" was released by ARS Mundi Records in March 2005. They have released their first live DVD titled just like their sophomore record in May 2006.
Their third album "Gospel" was released on 22 February 2008 and the first single from this record is "Drogi Panie".
Lelum Polelum
Lao Che Lyrics
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Mgła u wrót, z nią Upiór.
Tchnie umarłych chłod.
Pacierz do ikon rychło zmów.
Lelum polelum.
W nocy - Noc.
Z Hordą Cienia noc.
Widmo mami w piszczel dmąc.
… to Widmo mami w piszczel dmąc.
Strachy na Lachy.
Las żyje maty.
Odpraw patriarchy.
Sioło Zjawę - GUSŁEM zwalczy.
"…Ciemno wszędzie,
Głucho wszędzie,
Co to będzie? Co będzie?"
The lyrics to Lao Che's song Lelum Polelum paint a vivid picture of a dark and ominous atmosphere. The phrase "Stuk - puk" is an onomatopoeic representation of a beating heart, which adds to the ominousness of the scene. The fog that appears in front of the gates is accompanied by the Upiór (a Polish demon) whose presence is signaled by the chill of death. The singer then reflects on the urgency to pray to the icons quickly, as if a sense of doom is approaching.
The song then moves on to describe the night, where the singer sees darkness within people, represented by the "Hordą Cienia noc". The "Widmo" - a ghost or apparition - attracts with a haunting melody, causing the bone to vibrate with fear. The phrase "Strachy na Lachy" directly translates to "Limbs trembling with fear", further adding to the sense of unease.
The lyrics then describe nature and a sense of ritual, as the village patriarch prays for protection against the "Zjawę" (another Polish demon). The use of the word "GUSŁEM" references the Gusle, an eastern European stringed instrument that is often used in traditional storytelling and folk music.
Overall, Lelum Polelum is a song that creates a strong sense of unease and fear. The lyrics reflect on the idea of darkness within people and the ominousness of the surrounding environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Stuk - puk, stuk - puk.
The sound of something approaching quickly and ominously.
Mgła u wrót, z nią Upiór.
A thick fog rolls in, bringing with it a terrifying presence that can't be seen clearly.
Tchnie umarłych chłod.
The air is cold and still, as if the presence of death is near.
Pacierz do ikon rychło zmów.
Pray quickly to the icons for protection and safety.
Lelum polelum.
A chant meant to invoke protection and safety.
W nocy - Noc.
The darkness of the night brings with it danger and uncertainty.
W ludziach Czarna Noc.
The people around us are just as dark and dangerous as the night itself.
Z Hordą Cienia noc.
The night is filled with the presence of an evil and dangerous force.
Widmo mami w piszczel dmąc.
Spirits are tempting and taunting us, causing us to feel uneasy and on edge.
... to Widmo mami w piszczel dmąc.
This is the reality of the situation, and we must face it with bravery and strength.
Strachy na Lachy.
Fear is taking hold of us, causing us to be paralyzed and unable to move forward.
Las żyje maty.
The forest is alive with dark spirits and dangerous creatures.
Odpraw patriarchy.
Use the power of tradition and history to ward off dark forces.
Sioło Zjawę - GUSŁEM zwalczy.
Use the power of music and culture to fight off evil spirits and dangerous entities.
"…Ciemno wszędzie, Głucho wszędzie, Co to będzie? Co będzie?"
The darkness and uncertainty of the situation is overwhelming, and it's unclear what will happen next.
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Piter PaRKER
zajebisty kawałek.
Aneta Krenz
coś niesamowitego <3, nie wiem która lepsza
S0WERR0
LEL I POLEL ŚMIEJĄ RYJE CZY PYSKI - dla kumatych :-) WSPANIAŁE !!!!!
SZTETKE
Lubię Dobrą Muzykę.....
Radosław Kaczorowski
pięknie
__c9h13n__
∞
Dobra Woda złote ciekawostki
Czy starożytni Grecy znali Polan o jasnych włosach? Czy grecki Apollo i slowianski Polelum moga być tym samym bogiem? Istnieje bardzo dużo słowiańskich wątków w mitach związanych z greckim Apollem. Sama nie wykluczam możliwości wiedzy Greków o Polanach już w czasach starożytnych.
Zapraszam do przeczytania moich argumentów za tą teorią:
1. Apollo był blondynem o niebieskich oczach, a więc pochodził z polnocy.
2. Apollo zabił zmijo-weza, częsty symbol zła w mitach Rusi, wspólny dla ludów indoeuropejskich.
3. Apollo miał matke Leto, a ojca Zeusa (Dzeusa) oraz siostrę bliźniaczkę Artemidę. Innymi bliźniętami w mitologii greckiej był Kastor i Pollukus, którzy wykluli się z jajka jak ptaki. Ich matka Leda poddała się Zeusowi w postaci łabędzia. Słowiańskie bliźnięta Lelum i Pollelum byly synami Lady. Bywali przedstawiani w postaci dwóch ptaków braci. Warto zwrócić uwagę na bliskość imion matek we wszystkich tych mitach: Leda, Leto i Lada. Łabędź jest ważnym, świętym ptakiem mitologii słowiańskiej.
Sama nie wykluczam związku imienia Lel z imieniem Lech. Pozostałością w polskim słowniku po kulcie braci Lelum i Polelum jest nazwa ptaka: lelek kozodoj.
Marek Kordzik
Zal mi doope sciska ,ze kawalki takie jak ten maja kilkanascie tysiecy wyswietlen a np: "Ona tanczy dla mnie" ma miliony.Niezbyt dobrze to swiadczy o poziomie Polakow.Szkoda.....
Michał Kubieniec
"Większość jest głupia". Taka niestety smutna prawda.
Kaspar Mauser
Absolutnie. To w żaden sposób nie świadczy o poziomie polaków. Jest coś takiego jak przeznaczenie danego rodzaju muzyki. Jest muzyka do tańca i picia wódki. I jest muzyka do... picia wódki.