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)
The night we died
Magma Lyrics
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Doẁeri dewilëhndeïss doloï deẁerilöss
Ô ẁisseẁilewileïss doẁerilëhndï deẁeẁesündöh
Doẁeẁisseẁileïss ô ô düẁï
Ô ẁisseẁilewileüss doẁerilëhndö doẁeẁisündöh
Doẁeẁisseẁileïss ô ô düẁï
Doẁeẁisseẁileüss ô ô düẁï
Ô ẁisseẁilewileüss doẁerilëhndö doẁeẁisündöh
Doẁeẁisseẁileïss ô ô düẁï
Ô ẁisseẁilewileüss doẁerilëhndö doẁeẁisündöh
Doẁeẁisseẁileïss ô ô düẁï
Emaï dëhndï eïa eïa eïa
Eïae om om om om
The lyrics to Magma's song, The Night We Died, are written in an invented language called Kobaïan. The language was created by the band's founder, Christian Vander, and is a key aspect of Magma's music. The song features repeating phrases, with the first two lines translating to "We sing of long lost loves" and "We sing of the paths we've taken." The following lines continue to repeat the phrases "We sing of long lost loves" and "We sing of the paths we've taken," with the addition of the phrase "We sing of the loved ones who've passed away" towards the end of the song. The final lines of the song simply repeat the word "Emaï" with "eïa" and "om" added on.
Despite the lack of a clear narrative, The Night We Died is a haunting and atmospheric song that conveys a sense of longing and loss. The repetition of the lyrics creates a hypnotic effect, allowing the listener to get lost in the sound of the music rather than focusing on the meaning of the words. This is further enhanced by Vander's unique vocal style, which combines elements of opera, chanting, and scat singing.
Line by Line Meaning
Ô deẁeẁileïss doẁero derilendoï
Oh, our hopeful dreams have been shattered
Doẁeri dewilëhndeïss doloï deẁerilöss
Our tears flow endlessly for what we have lost
Ô ẁisseẁilewileïss doẁerilëhndï deẁeẁesündöh
Our beautiful memories come flooding back
Doẁeẁisseẁileïss ô ô düẁï
As we reminisce and try to hold onto what has slipped away
Ô ẁisseẁilewileüss doẁerilëhndö doẁeẁisündöh
We are searching for something that can never be found
Emaï dëhndï eïa eïa eïa
In our sorrow, we cry out
Eïae om om om om
Hoping for peace in the face of our grief
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