What is special about his music is his variable singing voice. The countertenor Arbogast sings most of his songs in a very high, clear voice, which is in stark contrast to his outward appearance which possibly accounts for his particular fascination. In his appearances he accompanies himself with an Irish bouzouki.
Luc Arbogast has recorded five albums, which are only available at his concerts.
2003 : Fjall d'yr Vinur
2004 : Domus
2007 : Hortus Dei
2009 : Aux Portes de Sananda
2012 : Canticum in Terra
The last album, Canticum in Terra, was recorded in collaboration with other musicians: Mélinda Bressan (flute), Jean Louis Renou (percussion), Aliocha Regnard (violin and nyckelharpa) Sarah Picaud (vocals).
Terra Incognita
Luc Arbogast Lyrics
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De Raïde des Raïdes
Lount tu che ce Cant d'Esperencia
Un de Vaï declaun des Traumen
loun vin mir
loun
Exvande de la Lux obscura
Libre sombre vil qui vil Delnir
Libre vunbre vinsevol des Himel
Aïlerod desenvin mïr
Sheïn leïk veïal e del dolor
Pleïs vedaïle sel d'Araï
L'Aïlerod bievel breqwaïles veiter
l'Aï dulce brevell damann
Ovi Tristan
L'Ombre dil Evoïl descre Vinter
Ombre d'Evoïl descre desivin mir
Ombre del Evin brevil se Vinter
Qui broï su demir predit Salman
Ovi Tristan
Los predïn Elvin su hoch
Obrevonn des Himmel
Previn se den d'Armaï
Ovi Tristan
Ombre vol desin vin mir
l'Aïlerod il verdis
l'Aïlerod is verdis
The lyrics of Luc Arbogast's song Terra Incognita have a lot of metaphors and imagery which makes it hard to fully decipher their meaning. However, some common themes that emerge are freedom, darkness, and the unknown. The phrase "Terra Incognita" itself refers to uncharted territories, which could be seen as a metaphor for life and the journey into the unknown that we take.
The first verse talks about someone leaving their wine and going to a distant land, where they declare that they are free from the chains of their past and traumas. The second verse talks about the shadow of the past and how it can rise again in the winter, bringing with it pain and sadness. The third verse expands on this theme, with mentions of the heavens and celestial beings such as the "predin Elvin." The final stanza seems to bring everything together, with the repetition of the phrase "l'Ailerod is verdis" which could mean "the air turns green," symbolizing the possibility of change and growth.
Overall, the lyrics of Terra Incognita are evocative and poetic, but their meaning is open to interpretation. The themes of freedom, darkness, and the unknown create a mysterious and intriguing atmosphere, leaving the listener to ponder the deeper meaning behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Es vaï de Tans loun de sen vin mir
He left Tans far behind to see the world
De Raïde des Raïdes
To the realm of realms
Lount tu che ce Cant d'Esperencia
Where you sing the song of hope
Un de Vaï declaun des Traumen
One of those who speak of dreams
loun vin mir
To see the world
loun
Towards
Exvande de la Lux obscura
Beyond the dark light
Libre vil de roïde sel D'Armaï
Free city of the kingdom of arms
Libre sombre vil qui vil Delnir
Free dark city that wants to shine
Libre vunbre vinsevol des Himel
Free shadow that conquers the skies
Aïlerod desenvin mïr
Follow your own path
Sheïn leïk veïal e del dolor
Absorption of the light and pain
Pleïs vedaïle sel d'Araï
Fill the veins with the blood of the kingdom
L'Aïlerod bievel breqwaïles veiter
The path of the wanderer is full of trials
l'Aï dulce brevell damann
The sweet sound of the lute
Ovi Tristan
Oh Tristan
L'Ombre dil Evoïl descre Vinter
The shadow of winter's evil descends
Ombre d'Evoïl descre desivin mir
Shadow of evil descends upon me
Ombre del Evin brevil se Vinter
Shadow of the evening falls in winter
Qui broï su demir predit Salman
It burns upon the blade of the fateful sword
Los predïn Elvin su hoch
The fate of the elven people hangs in the balance
Obrevonn des Himmel
Gaze upon the heavens
Previn se den d'Armaï
Prepare for the day of battle
Ombre vol desin vin mir
Shadow flies over the world
l'Aïlerod il verdis
The path of the wanderer turns green
l'Aïlerod is verdis
The path of the wanderer becomes green
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fabien CANO
je suis absoluement fan de cette interpretation,un immense bravo LUC
ludovic béhue
trés trés belle voie et superbe chanson merci mr Arbogast !!!
mathilde minne
superbe voix, incroyable !! :D
Jp Pif
Chair de poule ! Quelle belle œuvre ! Merci Luc !
Sylvana Victoria
Tout simplement sublime :')
Les Zamies de MSP
pour l'avoir de près à Souvigny , c'est un grand Homme avec une voie si cristalline si magnifique , que l'on ne peut pas rester insensible .... du pur bonheur et un voyage magnifique à travers les ages ... encore , ENCORE , je veux encore rêver
karine guionne
Magnifique
Mes larmes monte
Cette chanson me fait pensé a tellement de choses
Bastien Desbois
Pureté, chose rare de nos jours..................Mes oreilles subliment a l'orgasme auditive.....Rien de plus a ajouter.
Templier03
Pour le repos de l'âme!
Après tout au moyen âge, le chant sacré était fait pour relier l'homme à Dieu! et on y est
Marie Pradeau
une superbe balade !!!