1) Magma is the brain-chi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Magma is the brain-child of drummer/composer Christian Vander formed in Paris, France in 1969, disbanded in 1983 and reformed in 1996. Starting with a base of experimental rock heavily influenced by jazz and 20th century classical music, the band developed such a unique style of progressive rock that it became a new genre called Zeuhl. Characterized by insistent and repetitive rhythms, dramatic vocals, virtuosic solos, heavy bass playing, and jazzy drums, Zeuhl has been emulated by numerous followers from all over the world. Almost all of Magma's lyrics are sung in the constructed language known as "Kobaïan" and concerns a lengthy saga about Earth and the planet Kobaïa, with spiritual and environmental themes.
2) Magma is a progressive folk group from Argentina. The music retains strong Andean influences and is notable for incorporating the flutes of the region. Their output is notable for meshing the Andean elements with Spanish folk guitar and the adoption of European song structures and instrumentation. Extended prog and folk songs see the use of both Mellotron and pan flutes. Despite being an 1980s outfit, their music is reminiscent of 70s progressive rock and 60s/70s folk. Truly a great example of music transculturation on various levels.
3) Magma is a German progressive/spacey band that recorded an album called Rock Duo Magma in 1975.
4) Magma (마그마) is a psychedelic band from Korea.
5) Magma is a pop-rock group from Poland.
6) Magma is a hardcore band from Orlando, Florida
7) Magma is a modern thrash metal band from Belgrade, Serbia. They are a famous underground Serbian demo band. They have recorded their first album and are now looking for label.
8) Magma is a tribal house duo from Antwerpen, Belgium. It consists of Kelvin Smits and Sebastien Kalonji and have also released under the names Clean and Spanner.
9) Magma is a Hard Rock band from Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
Malawelekaahm
Magma Lyrics
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Hël Hël Hël
Mama ritstoh üdi dëhnsi dëhnsaï
Hël Hël
Mama ritstoh
Hël Hël
Mamama ritstoh
Hël Hël
Hël
Ühl... Ühl... Šlaöss!!!
/ëwëloï s/ëwëloï /ëwëloï dö balötsaï (14x)
Dowëri wïlëhndöh
D/ëwëloï dö balötsaï
Ümanüri sï dëhn sïn downah
Ari sibüri sibüri sibüri sibü
/ëwëloï s/ëwëloï /ëwëloï dö balötsaï (10x)
Dowëriwïlëhndöh
D/ëwëloï dö balötsaï
Ümanüri sï dëhn sïn downah
Ari sibüri sibüri sibüri sibü
/ëwëloï s/ëwëloï /ëwëloï dö balötsaï (8x)
Dowëri wïlëhndöh
D/ëwëloï dö balötsaï
Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï
Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï
Sé loh wï loï
Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï
Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï
Sé loh wï loï!
Ümanüri sï dëhn sïn downah
Ari sibüri sibüri sibüri
Üwah sowiloï
Üwah lëhndi lëhnsi lëhnsoï
W/ëritstoh iünd/ë
Dö wëritstöh iünd/ë
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Üwah sowiloï
Üwah lëhndi lëhnsi lëhnsoï
W/ëritstoh iünd/ë
Dö wëritstöh iünd/ë (2x)
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sïn dëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sï wëlëhn soï
Doweli wëlïhn dëhn sï wëlëhn soï
Šlaöss!!!
Ü Maahrï sïn downah
Süri doï doï doï doï
Ü Maahrï sïn downah
Süri doï doï doï doï
Ürï doïa Üri doïa Üri doïa
Doï doï doï doï
Ü Maahrï sïn downah
Süri doï doï doï doï
Ü Maahrï sïn downah
Süri doï doï doï doï
Ürï doïa Üri doïa Üri doïa
Doï doï doï doï doï doï doï doï doï doï doï do...
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The lyrics to Magma's song "Malawelekaahm" are quite difficult to interpret, as they are heavily influenced by the invented language of Kobaïan, which is used by the band in most of their songs. However, the overall feeling of the song is one of intensity and urgency, with repeated phrases and chants that create a hypnotic, almost ritualistic atmosphere.
The opening lines, "Mamama ritstoh üdi dëhnsi dëhnsaï / Hël Hël Hël / Mama ritstoh üdi dëhnsi dëhnsaï / Hël Hël," can be translated to "Mama ritstoh, scream and dance / Hey hey hey / Mama ritstoh, scream and dance / Hey hey." This is followed by a series of chants that repeat the phrase "ëwëloï s/ëwëloï /ëwëloï dö balötsaï" over and over, which roughly translates to "light / light / light of the universe." The rest of the song includes more chanting and repetition of phrases like "Ümanüri sï dëhn sïn downah / Ari sibüri sibüri sibüri sibü" ("The man is down / The Siberian is screaming") and "Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï / Sé lah Maahrï Donsaï / Sé loh wï loï" ("This is Maahrï Donsaï / This is Maahrï Donsaï / It's like a dream").
Overall, "Malawelekaahm" is a prime example of Magma's unique sound and style, which incorporates elements of jazz, rock, and classical music, as well as their invented language of Kobaïan. The song's repetitive structure and urgent, almost primal energy make it a thrilling and immersive listening experience.
Contributed by Mackenzie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.