Mirabilis is a neoclassical darkwave/ethereal project from United States, s… Read Full Bio ↴Mirabilis is a neoclassical darkwave/ethereal project from United States, started in 2001 by Dru Allen of This Ascension and Summer Bowman of The Machine in the Garden. Using vocals as the primary instrumentation, Mirabilis crafts original musical compositions as well as interprets traditional classical vocal pieces from a number of different periods. The music is melodic and rich and borrows from classical, ethereal, darkwave, and gothic genres.

The name Mirabilis is Latin for something that is wonderful, miraculous, or unusual. The two women see their musical union as an amazing and unique experience and the name embodies those sentiments. Dru and Summer are the core members of Mirabilis, but they use the project as an avenue to bring in other like-minded artists as guest performers to create something that is extraordinary and unique.

In 2001, Mirabilis made their debut on Projekt Records' holiday compilation, Excelsis, Volume 3 with their rendition of the Spanish carol, "Riu Riu Chiu." In December of 2003, the band's first release, a limited edition 7-inch self-titled EP was released on Fossil Dungeon. They quickly followed up with a full-length debut CD, Pleiades, in 2004 on the Middle Pillar Presents label. Pleiades blends together the beautiful voices of Summer and Dru as well as guest vocalists Regeana Morris (of The Changelings), Katy Belle (of Matson Belle), and Rebecca Colleen Miller.

In 2008, Mirabilis returns with the second full length album, Sub Rosa. Released in partnership between Middle Pillar Presents and Projekt, the release has a unique intensity and style, showcasing a broader range of instruments and styles while still exploring familiar classical and ethereal ground. Vocals continue to shine as the dominant instrumentation but Dru and Summer also explore a variety of new lush instruments and still remain true to their own unique genre.

Summer Bowman is half of acclaimed gothic/darkwave duo the Machine in the Garden. Summer has performed roles as both a singer and songwriter and has also become involved in the recording studio engineering, mixing, and producing. In addition to these projects, Summer performs with the Austin Civic Chorus, the featured chorus of the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Dru Allen has also put her stamp on the ethereal world, having co-founded the band This Ascension. The group blends standard indie rock with tribal elements and a number of vocal styles including opera, medieval, and traditional folk. In addition, Dru performed in the University of California Santa Barbara Women's Ensemble every quarter for four years while working towards her degree in Classical Latin and Greek.

Discography:
2003 - Mirabilis (EP)
2004 - Pleiades
2008 - Sub Rosa

Beneath the Continuum
Mirabilis Lyrics

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Out beyond the sun
In a far off space
I caught myself in the void
Staring out to vast nothingness
Catching breath
Blazing coldness
One, alone
Where nothing dreams

And we find a place of infinity
Beneath the continuum
A lost kingdom
And there I find
A different kind of time

Open to me
And eternal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mirabilis's song, Beneath the Continuum, describe a solitary journey into the depths of space. The singer finds themselves in a frozen expanse, staring out into nothingness. As they catch their breath, they come to a realization that they are truly alone in this infinite void. Yet, inexplicably, they are drawn to a place of infinity, a lost kingdom hidden beneath the continuum.

It is in this mystical place that the singer discovers a different kind of time, one that is open and eternal. The lyrics evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity about the vastness of the universe and the possibility of discovering hidden worlds beyond our own. The imagery of the lyrics is both haunting and beautiful, capturing the sense of awe that accompanies exploring the mysteries of the cosmos.

Line by Line Meaning

Out beyond the sun
Far away from the sun's reach

In a far off space
In a distant and unknown space

I caught myself in the void
I found myself in a state of emptiness

Staring out to vast nothingness
Looking into an endless void

Catching breath
Taking a moment to breathe

Blazing coldness
Feeling the intensity of a frigid environment

One, alone
Being completely isolated and solo

Where nothing dreams
In a place where dreams don't exist

And we find a place of infinity
Discovering an eternal and endless realm

Beneath the continuum
Below the never-ending fabric of space and time

A lost kingdom
A forgotten and mystical empire