1) is a German darkwave/goth metal band comprised of Martin Schindler and Tina Schindler that dissolved in 2005 but reunited in 2008.
2) is a heavy metal band started by Greg Blakely of Derbyshire, UK.
3) was a NYC disco act who issued the first 12" ever remixed by Jellybean Benitez "(Dance It) Freestyle Rhythm" , a New York radio & club hit in 1978.
4) is a synthwave producer in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Influences are NIN, Miami nights 1984, Ministry, CJ Burnett, Waveshaper, Red Marker, Caspro, Wice.
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1) Is a project by Martin Schindler founded on or about 1997 which disbanded in 2005 but reunited in 2008. Both Martin Schindler and Tina Schindler are also active in electro act Black Heaven and metal outfit Sepia.
The band's name derives from Roman and Etruscan mythology, where Mantus and his wife, Mania were gods of the underworld. They were associated with the city Mantua. Mantus was identified as the "leader of souls", escorting the souls of the dead down into the underworld.
As already said, Mantus is a project by Martin Schindler. But his idea of dark romance only could have been realised by alternating singing of female and male voices. That's why he involved his sister always named as Thalia, which is certainly not her real name.
So the alternating female/male-singing is one incisive aspect of Mantus' musical appearance. Overall the style of the music ranges doom-metal to some kind of pop. The texts contain themes like love, hate, death, perpetuity or immortality but also criticism on global problems as racism, xenophobia and rape.
The reason for their minor popularity in spite of existing for 8 years and releasing 6 albums is that they never gave concerts or appeared in the charts (they never had any ambitions, too).
Discography:
* 2000: Liebe und Tod
* 2001: Abschied
* 2002: Fremde Welten
* 2003: Weg ins Paradies
* 2004: Keine Liebe EP (DVD)
* 2004: Ein Hauch von Wirklichkeit (also as a limited 2 CDs-edition)
* 2005: Zeit muss enden (2 CDs)
* 2006: Chronik (Best of: 2 CDs)
* 2009: Requiem
3) Disco act Mantus was a group formed circa 1974 in Queens NY, and was originally known as Gypsy. Originally a hard rock orientated act, by 1976 they had changed their name to Mantus and shifted to a dance orientated sound. They released their debut single "Turn Around, Boogie Down" in 1978. The follow-up, "(Dance It) Freestyle Rhythm," was a New York radio hit and their debut LP "Midnight Energy" appeared in 1979, and the single "Rock It to the Top" became a Top Ten hit on the club charts in in Billboard, Cash Box, and Record World. Their self-titled 1980 follow-up LP also generated a hit in "Boogie to the Bop,"
Julia
Mantus Lyrics
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Verwandle Tränen in gefallenes Mondgestein,
Du leuchtest heller als die Sonne je zuvor,
Sei du mein Schicksal, der Sehnsucht offenes Tor.
Das was ich suche spiegelt sich in dir
Mein süßer Engel, nun schau herab zu mir.
Ins Land der Träume würde ich dich entführen,
Julia, sei ein Teil von mir,
Denn einsam ist dieses Leben hier.
Julia, lass mich nicht allein,
Denn ohne dich will ich nicht mehr sein.
Du bist der Stern dem ich folge in der Nacht,
Dein Strahlenglanz behütet mich ganz sacht.
Gib mir die Wärme bevor ich noch erfrier,
Mein schwaches Herz würd' schlagen nur in dir.
Du bist die Wahrheit und der Grund für meine Qual,
Dich zu begehren als hätt' ich keine Wahl.
Bist du mir nahe, dann ist der Schmerz gebannt
Und tanze lautlos mit den Schatten an der Wand.
The lyrics of "Julia" by Mantus depict a yearning for a deep connection and love with a woman named Julia. The singer of the song longs for Julia to rescue him from the captivity of his own being, and to transform his tears into fallen moon stones. Julia is a beacon of light in his life, shining brighter than the sun, and the singer wishes for her to be his destiny and open the gateway to his longing. He sees what he is searching for in Julia and implores her to take a look at him, for he is ready to be taken away to the land of dreams, especially if he could feel her love even just once. The chorus repeats his plea for Julia to be a part of his life and not to leave him alone, as he cannot go on without her.
The singer compares Julia's radiance to that of a star, whose light guides him through the darkness of the night. Her warmth is vital to him, as his weak heart can only beat for her. The singer sees Julia as the truth and the reason for his suffering, as desiring her feels like no choice at all. When she is near, the pain is gone, and he can dance with the shadows on the wall.
Overall, "Julia" is a love song that expresses the desire for a deep connection and the importance of a significant other in one's life. The lyrics paint a romantic picture of longing, warmth, and rescue, and the chorus's urgency emphasizes the importance of Julia to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Wirst du mich retten aus dem Kerker meines Seins,
Will you save me from the prison of my being?
Verwandle Tränen in gefallenes Mondgestein,
Turn tears into fallen moonstone.
Du leuchtest heller als die Sonne je zuvor,
You shine brighter than the sun ever did.
Sei du mein Schicksal, der Sehnsucht offenes Tor.
Be my destiny, the open door to longing.
Das was ich suche spiegelt sich in dir
What I am looking for is reflected in you.
Mein süßer Engel, nun schau herab zu mir.
My sweet angel, now look down on me.
Ins Land der Träume würde ich dich entführen,
I would take you to the land of dreams.
Wenn ich nur einmal könnte deine Liebe spüren.
If only I could feel your love once.
Julia, sei ein Teil von mir,
Julia, be a part of me.
Denn einsam ist dieses Leben hier.
Because this life is lonely.
Julia, lass mich nicht allein,
Julia, don't leave me alone.
Denn ohne dich will ich nicht mehr sein.
Because I don't want to be without you.
Du bist der Stern dem ich folge in der Nacht,
You are the star I follow at night.
Dein Strahlenglanz behütet mich ganz sacht.
Your radiance protects me gently.
Gib mir die Wärme bevor ich noch erfrier,
Give me warmth before I freeze to death.
Mein schwaches Herz würd' schlagen nur in dir.
My weak heart would only beat for you.
Du bist die Wahrheit und der Grund für meine Qual,
You are the truth and the reason for my suffering.
Dich zu begehren als hätt' ich keine Wahl.
To desire you as if I had no choice.
Bist du mir nahe, dann ist der Schmerz gebannt
If you are close to me, then the pain is gone.
Und tanze lautlos mit den Schatten an der Wand.
And dance silently with the shadows on the wall.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.