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,"
Kleiner Engel flügellos
Mantus Lyrics
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tief in einer Welt dessen Menschen mich rücksichtslos
quälen mit Wirklichkeit dessen Inhalt mir so leer erscheint
wie der Tränenfluß eines Träumers der dem Tag nachweint
Bin ich eingesperrt in dem Kerker meiner Phantasie
wo nichts überlebt das von außen in mich dringen will
denn die Wirklichkeit würd' zerstören die Harmonie
"KLEINER ENGEL FLÜGELLOS"
Treib ich schweigsam fort wie ein losgelöstes Blatt im Wind
in die Einsamkeit als der Erdenwelt verlornes Kind
diese Wirklichkeit der Gesellschaft ist mir viel zu fremd
(so) träum ich mich hinauf in die Sphären wo mich keiner kennt
Ist Realität nur die Folge der Notwendigkeit
Wahrheit zu erkennen die uns tief im Geiste einverleibt
doch was ist schon wahr und so schön an dieser Geistigkeit
wenn dem Träumenden sie als Tränen in die Augen steigt ?
"KLEINER ENGEL FLÜGELLOS"
The lyrics to Mantus's song "Kleiner Engel flügellos" tell the story of a person who feels trapped in a world where they are not understood and often mistreated by others. The imagery of a small wingless angel emphasizes the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability that this person experiences. They are deep in a world where people are thoughtless towards them and their reality is empty and meaningless. The tears of the dreamer are compared to a river because they are a constant stream of sadness in response to the difficulties of everyday life. The person feels like they are imprisoned in the walls of their own mind, where no external influence can reach them. In this sanctuary of their imagination, they find peace and protection from the harsh and demanding society.
The lyrics also question the nature of reality and truth. The singer wonders if reality is just a necessary result of recognizing the truth that is deeply ingrained in our minds. But they also wonder if the beauty of the spirit is worth the tears shed by those who dream of a better world. Therefore, they find solace in escaping to the spheres where they are free from judgment and criticism.
Overall, the song captures the raw emotions of someone who feels isolated from their surroundings and values the refuge of their imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Bin ich stets gefangen wie ein kleiner Engel flügellos
I feel constantly trapped, like a wingless little angel, in a world full of people who treat me mercilessly.
tief in einer Welt dessen Menschen mich rücksichtslos
I am stuck deep in a world where the people around me are indifferent about my well-being.
quälen mit Wirklichkeit dessen Inhalt mir so leer erscheint
The reality of this world is so trivial and meaningless that it tortures me.
wie der Tränenfluß eines Träumers der dem Tag nachweint
It feels as though I am endlessly crying, like a dreamer who longs for the day to come.
Bin ich eingesperrt in dem Kerker meiner Phantasie
I am trapped in the jail of my imagination.
wo nichts überlebt das von außen in mich dringen will
Nothing from the outside world that tries to penetrate my inner world survives.
denn die Wirklichkeit würd' zerstören die Harmonie
The outside world would completely ruin the delicate balance and harmony I have created within myself.
die mich sanft beschützt vor den Menschen und vom Alltagsdrill
This harmony protects me gently from people and the mundanity of everyday life.
"KLEINER ENGEL FLÜGELLOS"
This repeated refrain is a reminder of my state of being - a small, wingless angel trapped in my own world.
Treib ich schweigsam fort wie ein losgelöstes Blatt im Wind
I drift silently along, like a leaf detached from its tree, lost in the wind.
in die Einsamkeit als der Erdenwelt verlornes Kind
I am lost in my own loneliness, like a child abandoned in this alien world.
diese Wirklichkeit der Gesellschaft ist mir viel zu fremd
The reality of society is completely foreign and alien to me.
(so) träum ich mich hinauf in die Sphären wo mich keiner kennt
So I dream of ascending to new heights, to a place where no one knows me or my struggles.
Ist Realität nur die Folge der Notwendigkeit
Is reality just a necessary consequence?
Wahrheit zu erkennen die uns tief im Geiste einverleibt
Is it meant to be the ultimate truth that we embody within ourselves?
doch was ist schon wahr und so schön an dieser Geistigkeit
But what is truly beautiful and true about this inner world?
wenn dem Träumenden sie als Tränen in die Augen steigt ?
Only to make the dreamer cry with sorrow and longing?
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergey Gaydukov
Спасибо за очень хорошую музыку!!!
Mr Arrogant
Dieses Lied gibt mir so enorme Flashbacks..
Unglaublich das ich es 2021 wieder gefunden habe und es noch auf YouTube ist. Vielen Dank dafür.
Xiomara Araomiox
du bist nicht alleine
masterthief 27
This song is made perfect mixing metal notes with softer notes
Vanitaz
Ich bin 15 und höre mantus seit 3 jahren und die songs die martin schreibt sind in jedem einzelnen ein meisterwerk man muss die texte nur richtig verstehen solche musik zu machen mit solchen texten ist wirklich eine gabe die martin hat Mantus <33
Musik tv
du hast so recht
Андрей Киров
Also.. wie geht's?
Laura
Amazing and magic voice and melody
sara ali
Hermosisima cancion
Albert3038
Hace años sin escuchar a mantus