The project is formed by the following people:
Alex Wende – composer, producer
Hennig Westland and Jäcki Reznicek – musicians
Thomas Pflanz – author of the Latin lyrics;
Diana Lasch, Kira Primke, Lawrence Sihlabeni, Maggie Reilly and Tom Cunningham - session soloists
The "Carl Maria von Weber" choir on the albums Mystic. Spirit. Voices. and Chapter 2
and Chor Der Deutschen Oper Berlin ("Choir of the German Opera, Berlin") on the album Times.
Lesiëm released its debut album, Mystic, Spirit, Voices, in 2000. The songs Fundamentum and Indalo (recorded with Lawrence Sihlabeni) were taken in rotation of German radio stations and were later released as singles in January and June of 2000. Soon after this, the album was re-released in more than 50 countries all around the world. When the album was released in the United States in 2002, it climbed to no. 7 on the U.S.
Lesiëm’s second album, Chapter 2, was released in 2001 in Europe, Initially, a limited pre-edition was released in March of 2001, followed a month later by the official release, with all tracks re-arranged. In some countries the first, limited, edition was released as official. The album was release in the U.S.A. in 2003 under the title Illumination.
The ethnic theme (which first appeared in Indalo from "Mystic. Spirit. Voices") was continued in the track Africa (released as a single in March 2001). The vocals on this track are performed by Lawrence Sihlabeni. During creation of "Chapter 2" the musicians used ethnic musical instruments, for example the doudouk (in the track Aureus) and the great highland bagpipe (for the track Britannia) and operatic parts (e.g. Susanne Kirchbaum's soprano part in "Aureus"). However, there were no hits like Fundamentum in this album.
The first two albums were a sort of prelude for the pop-opera Times, which was Lesiëm’s 3rd album (released as Auracle in U.S.A. in 2004). The musicians started their work in March 2002 and finished it in the end of July. The single Caritas (feat. Maggie Reilly and Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin) was presented in December 2002 on the philanthropic TV-show of Jose Carreras “Carreras Gala”.
In 2001, Lesiëm presented a huge show with lasers and pyrotechnics, called "Leipziger Feuerzauber". It took place at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal near Leipzig. More than 200,000 people visited it; a few millions of Germans watched it on the TV.
Humilitas
Lesiëm Lyrics
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Amat Pacem Phidias Amat Pacem
Ratio Ama Rationem
Egosum Pastor Bonus, Pastor Bonus
Whatever the cost
Whatever I do
No matter my fate
Pull me through
Everything is possible with you
Pasce Agnos Meos Agnos
Libera Nos Amator Paupertatis
Wherever I go
Wherever you are
The peace you bring
It's lifting me so far
Now I see
It's a miracle
So hush now
Forgive me all the secrets
All the lies
Hold me
Everything is holy now you're mine
You bring me home
Fateor Manus Do Vobis
O Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum ...
You have made me see
That whatever the cost
Whatever I do
Whatever my fate
I know that I will always count on you
You made me see
Oh hush now
Forgive me all the secrets
And the lies
Hold me
And deep within the mystery of your eyes
I am home at last
Pax Humilitas Humanitas Deus
Pax Intrantibus Salus Exeuntibus
Pax Intrantibus
The song "Humilitas" by Lesiëm combines Latin and English lyrics to convey a message of hope, faith, and love. The chorus starts with "Humilitas, humanitas, amat pacem" ("humility, humanity, love peace") followed by "Phidias amat pacem, ratio ama rationem" ("Phidias loves peace, reason loves rationality"). These lines suggest that peace can be achieved through both humility and reason, and that both are important aspects of being human.
The song then shifts to a more personal level, with the lines "Egosum Pastor Bonus, Pastor Bonus" ("I am a good shepherd, a good shepherd"). These words suggest that the singer sees themselves as a caretaker, someone who watches over and protects others - perhaps a nod to the Christian concept of Jesus as the good shepherd.
The final verse of the song moves away from Latin and into English, with lines like "Wherever I go, wherever you are, the peace you bring, it's lifting me so far". Here, the singer seems to be addressing a specific person or perhaps even a deity, expressing gratitude for the sense of safety and belonging they feel when this person is with them.
Overall, "Humilitas" is a song about finding comfort and peace in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Its message of love, humility, and faith is conveyed through a blend of Latin and English lyrics that create a sense of timelessness and universality.
Line by Line Meaning
Humilitas Humanitas
Humility is humanity
Amat Pacem Phidias Amat Pacem
Phidias loves peace and promotes it
Ratio Ama Rationem
Love Reason
Egosum Pastor Bonus, Pastor Bonus
I am a good shepherd, a good shepherd
Pasce Agnos Meos Agnos
Feed my lambs
Libera Nos Amator Paupertatis
Liberate us, lover of poverty
Wherever I go
No matter where I go
Wherever you are
As long as you are there
The peace you bring
The tranquility you exude
It's lifting me so far
Elevating me to heights unseen
Now I see
Now I can perceive
It's a miracle
It's a supernatural occurrence
So hush now
Be silent now
Forgive me all the secrets
Pardon me for all the concealed experiences
All the lies
And my falsehoods
Hold me
Embrace me
Everything is holy now you're mine
Everything is sacred now that I have you
You bring me home
You lead me to my abode
Fateor Manus Do Vobis
I confess, I give myself to you
O Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum ...
Oh blessed be the name of the Lord...
You have made me see
You've given me the ability to perceive
That whatever the cost
No matter the expense
Whatever I do
No matter what I undertake
Whatever my fate
Regardless of my destiny
I know that I will always count on you
I am certain that I can always rely on you
Oh hush now
Be quiet now
And deep within the mystery of your eyes
And within the enigma of your eyes
I am home at last
Finally, I am at home
Pax Humilitas Humanitas Deus
Peace, humility, humanity, God
Pax Intrantibus Salus Exeuntibus
Peace on entering, salvation on leaving
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leidimirdias8062
2021 who still here?
@masterjunky863
This is the music of the soul of Europe
@stirpsromanica
Yes! Someone finally realizes
@dinsbeard7038
I am glad you enjoy this record. I created it and it’s nice to see people enjoy this heart based compilation . :)
@simonbernard4216
If everything was in latin, maybe
@91Rabun
This is a masterpiece
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Saudades da vida!...
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Linda música!
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