Luc Arbogast´s music is inspired by medieval France and the farming traditi… Read Full Bio ↴Luc Arbogast´s music is inspired by medieval France and the farming tradition and unites melancholy and spirituality. In his songs he sometimes refers to Cantiguas Santa Maria and songs of Walter von der Vogelweide, Hildegard of Bingen, or William of Machault.
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).

Vox Clamantis
Luc Arbogast Lyrics

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Vos seres en la Liberta per vos en per vos Infant
Vos seres les libre Suldat que los Pays Defendant
Gardia Violan!

Vos seres multes Fortunes, Vo Signor recompansan.
Brandese vos anctes Armas, l´Enemi vindic seran.
Soyes brevan!

Es per una Santa Causa que vos enta engagear.
Liberante la Coleïra, contre los que asseïgear.
Nostra Terra

Nos son un centan des Pauvres, non suldate ma Pagans.
Non maniare les Espedes, Buclier, ne trebucans.
Son perduan!

Devan nos es une Arma, de milian des Militars.
Qui nos mettran su la Terra, et feran nos summitars.
Vela Veris!

Sun en Solis de l´Etare, Cornes sun brevan Sonnam.

En sun les Hymnes cantare, Vind sensu les Oreflam
Per Gloriam!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Luc Arbogast's song Vox clamantis are in Old French and speak of a call to arms for a holy crusade. The first stanza speaks to the people, urging them to take up arms for their freedom and their children's freedom, and to defend their country against invaders. The second stanza speaks to the soldiers who have already taken up arms, promising them rewards and victory if they continue to fight. The third stanza speaks of the righteous cause for which they are fighting, to free themselves from the tyranny of their oppressors.

The language used in the song is archaic and poetic, and the message is one of defiance and determination. The lyrics are a call to arms for a holy crusade, and the imagery used throughout the song is that of knights, battles, and the glory of victory. It is a song that stirs the soul and speaks to the warrior within.

Overall, Vox clamantis reflects the spirit of the medieval period, where war was seen as a means of asserting one's sovereignty and a way to prove one's valor. It is a song that captures the essence of medieval chivalry and the code of honor that knights lived by.

Line by Line Meaning

Vos seres en la Liberta per vos en per vos Infant
You exist in freedom for yourselves and for your children

Vos seres les libre Suldat que los Pays Defendant
You are the free soldiers defending your nation

Gardia Violan!
Protect with force!

Vos seres multes Fortunes, Vo Signor recompansan.
You will be greatly rewarded by your Lord for your bravery

Brandese vos anctes Armas, l´Enemi vindic seran.
Take up your old weapons, the enemy will be avenged

Soyes brevan!
Be brave!

Es per una Santa Causa que vos enta engagear.
It is for a holy cause that you are joining

Liberante la Coleïra, contre los que asseïgear.
Freeing the oppressed from those who lay siege

Nostra Terra
Our land

Nos son un centan des Pauvres, non suldate ma Pagans.
We are a hundred poor, not soldiers but pagans

Non maniare les Espedes, Buclier, ne trebucans.
Do not handle swords, shields or trebuchets