Nicholas Lens lives in Brussels with his twelve year old daughter Clara-Lane.
Nicholas Lens is a contemporary Belgian author, composer and director.
Lens was born in Ypres near the French border in Flanders, Belgium. His godfather taught him violin when he was five. He studied trumpet and double-bass, first at local academies and then at Royal conservatories. Later on he studied viola da gamba with Sophie Watillon.
While he was studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, he started composing professionally for theatrical projects, film and television. While a member of the National Orchestra of Belgium, the conductor Mendi Rodan offered him a contract as a double bass player in the Israel Sinfonietta in Beersheeva, Israel.
His most popular work is the operatic trilogy "The Accacha Chronicles", consisting of "Flamma Flamma - The Fire Requiem", "Terra Terra - The Aquarius Era" and "Amor Aeternus - Hymns of Love".
His work is published by Schott Music International, Mainz/New York and distributed by Sony BMG International and Daila Laika ltd.
Agnus Purus
Nicholas Lens Lyrics
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Candidus
Culter in faucibus tuis
Non haesitet
Feri popa
Et prorumpet sanguis
Ex visceribus fumidis
Sicut flamma Sicut sol extenebris
The lyrics of Agnus Purus by Nicholas Lens can be interpreted as a depiction of a violent and sacrificial act. The first two lines, "Agnus purus Candidus," refer to a pure and innocent lamb. However, the subsequent lines, "Culter in faucibus tuis Non haesitet/Feri popa," reveal that the lamb is being sacrificed and slaughtered by a priest. The last three lines, "Et prorumpet sanguis/Ex visceribus fumidis/Sicut flamma/Sicut sol extenebris," describe the violent act of sacrifice and the resulting blood and flames.
The interpretation of these lyrics can be further reinforced by the musical composition of the song, which features a haunting and ominous undertone. The haunting melody played on the cello and the soprano vocals evoke a sense of dread and darkness, while the minor key creates a feeling of unease and disquiet. The abrupt and sharp sounds produced by the percussion instruments also contribute to the overall sense of violence and force.
Line by Line Meaning
Agnus purus
A pure lamb
Candidus
White and flawless
Culter in faucibus tuis
A sharp knife within your throat
Non haesitet
Does not hesitate
Feri popa
Strike the priest
Et prorumpet sanguis
And blood will gush forth
Ex visceribus fumidis
From the smoldering entrails
Sicut flamma
Like a flame
Sicut sol extenebris
Like the sun in darkness
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cocolonger
Sumus vicinae
Pulcherrime iacet
Quasi dormiens
Ubi vinum libatur
Vae viduae
Vae pupillis
Clunes tuas move mulier
Hic sedeo ego
Date mihi vinum
Vae viduae
Vae pupillis
Videtelinteum obsoletum
Catula etiam
Anulum ei
Et dentem aureum eriplit
Vae viduae
Vae pupillis
Videte morsum amantis
In collo scorti prisci
Ea suave olet
Ille putere incipit
Vae viduae
Vae pupillis
@CompleteNewbie
One of my favourite tracks. I can remember this almost any time and get a grin.
@acsorm
I have been a great pleasure take part in this CD, singing the part of bass. Bravo for all my colleagues and BRAVO for Nicholas. It was a very beautiful time!
@camillaedstrom7943
When i listened to it the first time many years ago I couldn't stop . I loved dancing to it as well as being transported by your Bass, the depth of it.
@micheled2069
Toutes vos voix étaient magnifiques, envoûtantes et le résultat extraordinaire avec des changements de rythme stupéfiants et des ascensions vertigineuses. FABULEUX !
@kaikreutzfeldt4021
I listen to Flamma Flamma since 1994. The art of music gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to it!
@jankoznar8591
Nice low notes!! I love low basses :D
@fermigadbobowieber4450
This album was in the fine arts library of my college - maybe around ‘98? Loved it and haunts me to this day. Thank you Marcel!
@foxdemonfox
My mother often listed to this when I was a young child. I loved it then as I do now. It haunts me still and I believe it always will, the pure and unadulterated beauty of this music. It is a masterpiece.
@KristofBernaert
Still my best discovery during school classes.
@annemievermeylen9288
Sumus vicinae.. we are neighbours.. Nicholas was the best neighbour ever. His powerful music still stands and so does his exquisite choice of voices.