From 1972 to 1973, Hagen enrolled in the crash-course performance program at The Central Studio for Light Music in East Berlin. Upon graduation, she joined the band Automobil (picture), which released a well-received album in Germany, including her first hit "Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen" in 1974.
After a concert for a West German labour union in 1976 her stepfather, Wolf Biermann, was forbidden to return to the GDR. Because of their protests against it her mother, Eva-Maria Hagen and Nina were thrown out of GDR in 1977, and followed Biermann to his hometown Hamburg.
Nina subsequently met West-Berlin photographer Jim Rakete (who also produced some bands he shot the cover-photos for - like "Nena" some years later). He brought Nina together with the politically left-wing band "Lokomotive Kreuzberg" (later known as "Spliff"): thus the "Nina Hagen Band" was born.
In 1978 The Nina Hagen Band released their self-titled debut album, which included titles like "TV-Glotzer" (a cover of "White Punks on Dope" by The Tubes) and "Auf'm Bahnhof Zoo".
According to reviewer Fritz Rumler, she thrusts herself into the music, aggressively, directly, furiously, roars in the most beautiful operatic alto, then, through shrieks and squeals, precipitates herself into luminous soprano heights... she parodies, satirises, and howls on stage like a dervish.
Nina Hagen's eccentricity led to big disputes in the band and during a subsequent European tour Hagen decided to leave the band, though she was still under contract to produce a second album in 1979. This LP, Unbehagen (in addition to the obvious pun on her name, in German this also means 'discomfort' or 'unease'), was eventually produced with the band recording their tracks in Berlin and Hagen recording the vocals in Los Angeles, California. It included the single "African Reggae"/"Wir leben immer... noch" (a cover of Lene Lovich's "Lucky Number"). The headless Nina Hagen Band soon developed a successful independent musical career as Spliff.
Meanwhile, Hagen's public persona was steadily creating an increasing media uproar and she became infamous for an appearance on an Austrian talk show called Club 2, in which she performed an explicit simulation of masturbation. She also acted with Dutch sex-drugs-and-rock-'n'-roll legend Herman Brood in the movie Cha Cha, along with Lene Lovich and various Dutch bands.
An European tour with a new band in 1980 was cancelled, she had a love affair with a 16 year old punk from Amsterdam called Noddy (www.noddyriot.co.uk) and sang a RHCP rapduet with him at the OneWorldPoetry festival at the MilkyWay and lived with him in New York and in the Bahamas.
In 1982 her first solo album NunSexMonkRock, a dissonant mix of punk, funk and opera, was a minor hit, and led to a world tour with the No Problem Orchestra.
In 1983 came the album Angstlos and a minor European tour. By this time, Hagen's public appearances were becoming even stranger; over the years they frequently included discussions of God, UFOs, her social and political beliefs, animal rights / vivisection and claims of alien sightings. The English version of Angstlos, 'Fearless', generated two major club hits in America , "Zarah" and the disco/punk/opera classic, "New York New York".
1985's 'Nina Hagen In Ekstasy' fared less well, but it did generate club hits with "Universal Radio" and a cover of "Spirit In The Sky", and it also featured her hardcore punk take on Frank Sinatra's "My Way", which had been one of her signature live tunes in previous years. Her contract with CBS over, she released the Punk Wedding EP independently in 1987, a celebration of her marriage to an 18-year old punk. It followed an independent 1986 one-off single with Lene Lovich, the anthemic "Don't Kill The Animals".
In 1989 Hagen released the album Nina Hagen which was backed up by another German tour. Now living in Paris with her daughter Cosma Shiva, in 1991 she toured Europe in support of her new album Street.
In 1992 Hagen became the host of a TV show on RTLplus. The following year she released Revolution Ballroom and two years later the German-language album Freud Euch appeared, recorded in English as Beehappy in 1996. Also in 1996, Hagen collaborated with electronic music composer Christopher Franke on "Alchemy of Love", the theme song for the Tenchi Universe movie Tenchi Muyo! in Love.
In 1998, Hagen became the host of a weekly science fiction show on the British Sci-Fi-Channel, in addition to embarking on another tour of Germany. In 1999, she released the devotional album Om Namah Shivay, which was distributed exclusively online. She also sang "Witness" on KMFDM's Adios.
Nina has a strong interest in various religions, but that is mainly driven by her urge to build a better world and her own colorful freedom within it.
In 2000, her song Schön ist die Welt became the official song of Expo 2000. The album The Return of the Mother was released in February 2001, accompanied by another German tour.
Hagen dubbed the voice of Sally in the German release of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and she also did some voice work in Hot Dogs by Michael Schoemann.
Hagen has been featured on many songs by other bands, for instance Oomph!'s song Fieber, a cover of Rammstein's "Seemann" with Apocalyptica and in 2008 appeared readily on psy-trance act S.U.N. Project's X Black Album, most notably on the fully vocal track We're In Space. She also sang the song "Garota de Berlim" with Brazilian singer Supla in her early years.
Her two children are Cosma Shiva and Otis.
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BEST archive for Nina Hagen pictures and stuff (regrettably just in German), incl. very old GDR pics like a beautiful one at the age of 18 and one shot by the "Stasi" (together with her stepfather Wolf Biermann - wiki)
Omhaidakhandi
Nina Hagen Lyrics
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Tell of God, the personification of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss.
Proclaim holy Lord Shiva with the Goddess Mother,
The Sustainer, Inspirer, and World Master.
Hail, hail to Lord Haidakhan,
Who incarnated for the liberation of the world.
Shiva invisible, unperceivable, highest God.
Your heart is very full of mercy,
One who surrenders to you is immediately liberated.
What pain in the world cannot be removed,
Instantly by your grace, O king of sages?
You always speak words which remove our fear.
Baba fulfills all desires.
Oh Lord, you are the source of auspiciousness, the remover of evil.
I sacrifice everything at your lotus feet.
Great Sage, you speak very sweetly, extremely benevolently,
Your sentences are the essence of knowledge.
The true eternal religion, full of generosity,
Tells of knowledge combined with holy work.
Each one's own duty is good for him,
Jealousy and hatred are not.
Truth, simplicity and love, brother,
This duty alone brings man happiness.
Meditate on the Lord's name, brother, to purify the heart.
Find the Lord sitting in your heart.
Holy Shiva is residing in your heart.
Find him there, leave ignorance and disappointment behind.
The great saint, an ocean of all qualities,
Whose beginning and end nobody knows.
Haidakhan is a wonderful place
Very holy giving joy and solace.
The roar of the Gautama Ganga is heard day and night,
Siddhas, gods and demons worship there every day.
Holy mount Kailash, so beautiful,
Looking at it, the mind yearns for it.
Under that mountain is a beautiful cave,
That great cave is described in the Vedas.
The wild animals wandering in the dense forest,
They forget all enmity among themselves.
Since the Lord started living here,
The "Garden of the Heaven's" beauty faded in comparison.
All glory to this holy place is ours,
Which Shiva enjoys as his living place.
Thy merciful look gives love of Thy holy feet.
By no other method can one get a pure mind.
Now Lord, show me grace in this way,
Let me renounce all and do meditation day and night.
Praise to Amba, mother of the universe.
All forms are one, Thou, mother goddess Amba
The lyrics to Nina Hagen's song "Omhaidakhandi" are a hymn to Lord Shiva and his incarnation as Haidakhan. The song speaks of Lord Shiva as the personification of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss, and the Sustainer, Inspirer, and World Master. It also talks about the power of surrendering to Lord Shiva and the mercy that he bestows upon those who do.
The song also speaks to the importance of duty, truth, simplicity, and love, and how following these principles can bring happiness to one's life. The lyrics encourage meditation on Lord Shiva's name to purify the heart and find the Lord residing within. The song discusses Haidakhan as a holy place that is revered by Siddhas, gods, and demons, and describes the beauty of Mount Kailash and the cave beneath it.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak loudly of the holy Lord of Haidakhan.
Tell of God, the personification of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss.
Proclaim holy Lord Shiva with the Goddess Mother,
Declare the holy union of Lord Shiva and the Mother Goddess,
The Sustainer, Inspirer, and World Master.
Who sustain and inspire the world, and rule as its Master.
Hail, hail to Lord Haidakhan,
Hail the Lord of Haidakhan,
Who incarnated for the liberation of the world.
Who took human form to liberate the world.
Thou alone art my true divine Master,
You are my true divine Master,
Shiva invisible, unperceivable, highest God.
Invisible, unperceivable, you are the highest God, Shiva.
Your heart is very full of mercy,
You have a heart full of mercy,
One who surrenders to you is immediately liberated.
And one who surrenders to you is immediately liberated.
What pain in the world cannot be removed,
What pain in the world cannot be removed,
Instantly by your grace, O king of sages?
Instantly removed by your grace, O king of sages?
You always speak words which remove our fear.
You always speak words that remove our fear.
Baba fulfills all desires.
Baba fulfills all desires.
Oh Lord, you are the source of auspiciousness, the remover of evil.
You are the source of auspiciousness and remover of evil, O Lord.
I sacrifice everything at your lotus feet.
I sacrifice everything at your lotus feet.
Great Sage, you speak very sweetly, extremely benevolently,
Great Sage, your speech is sweet and benevolent,
Your sentences are the essence of knowledge.
And your sentences are the essence of knowledge.
The true eternal religion, full of generosity,
The true eternal religion is full of generosity,
Tells of knowledge combined with holy work.
And tells of knowledge combined with holy work.
Each one's own duty is good for him,
Each one's duty is good for them,
Jealousy and hatred are not.
But jealousy and hatred are not.
Truth, simplicity and love, brother,
Truth, simplicity, and love, brother,
This duty alone brings man happiness.
This duty alone brings man happiness.
Meditate on the Lord's name, brother, to purify the heart.
Meditate on the Lord's name, brother, to purify the heart.
Find the Lord sitting in your heart.
Find the Lord sitting in your heart.
Holy Shiva is residing in your heart.
Holy Shiva resides in your heart.
Find him there, leave ignorance and disappointment behind.
Find him there and leave ignorance and disappointment behind.
The great saint, an ocean of all qualities,
The great saint, an ocean of all qualities,
Whose beginning and end nobody knows.
Whose beginning and end nobody knows.
Haidakhan is a wonderful place
Haidakhan is a wonderful place,
Very holy giving joy and solace.
Very holy, giving joy and solace.
The roar of the Gautama Ganga is heard day and night,
The roar of the Gautama Ganga is heard day and night,
Siddhas, gods and demons worship there every day.
And Siddhas, gods, and demons worship there every day.
Holy mount Kailash, so beautiful,
Holy Mount Kailash is so beautiful,
Looking at it, the mind yearns for it.
Looking at it, the mind yearns for it.
Under that mountain is a beautiful cave,
Under that mountain is a beautiful cave,
That great cave is described in the Vedas.
And that great cave is described in the Vedas.
The wild animals wandering in the dense forest,
The wild animals wandering in the dense forest,
They forget all enmity among themselves.
They forget all enmity among themselves.
Since the Lord started living here,
Since the Lord started living here,
The "Garden of the Heaven's" beauty faded in comparison.
The beauty of the "Garden of the Heaven" faded in comparison.
All glory to this holy place is ours,
All glory to this holy place is ours,
Which Shiva enjoys as his living place.
Which Shiva enjoys as his living place.
Thy merciful look gives love of Thy holy feet.
Your merciful look gives love for your holy feet.
By no other method can one get a pure mind.
By no other method can one get a pure mind.
Now Lord, show me grace in this way,
Now Lord, show me grace in this way,
Let me renounce all and do meditation day and night.
Let me renounce all and do meditation day and night.
Praise to Amba, mother of the universe.
Praise to Amba, mother of the universe.
All forms are one, Thou, mother goddess Amba
All forms are one: You, the mother goddess Amba.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NINA HAGEN
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Shri Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi bol
Ishwara sata chita ananda bol
Shri Samba Sadashiva Samba Sadashiva Samba Sada Shiva bol
Palaka preraka jaga pati bol
Jaia Jaia Haidakhanda bihari
Jaga kalyana hetu avatari
Tuma hi ho mama Sadaguru deva
Alakha agochara Shiva mahadeva
Parama dayamaya hridaya tumharo
Sharana gata ko shigrah uvaro
Kona so kashta munindra hai jaga main
Dura na hoya daya se china main
Bolata vachana sada bhayahari
Baba manasa phalai tum hari
Mangala bhawana amangala Hari
Prabhu tere charana kamala bali Hari
Mridu bhashi muni parama udara
Bodha vakya hai gyana ko sara
Satya sanatana dharma udara
Gyana nihita suchi karma uchara
Sabahi swadharma shreyakara data
Dvesha ghrina nahin dharma kahata
Prema saralata sata yuta bhrata
Yahi dharma manava sukha data
Nama bhajo hiya shodho bhai
Prabhu abayantara baithyo ai
Antara hridaya shudha shiva vasa
Pahi chanahun taji agya durasa
Saba guna sagara santa mahana
Adi anta jehi kahu na jana
Haidkhanda vichitra hai dhama
Pavana amita sukhada vishrama
Gautama ganga garajata nisha dina
Sidha surasura ara chata anudin
Shri Kailasha shikhara ki shobha
Dekata hiya mana upa jata lobha
Amba Amba jaia jagadamba
Sarva rupa eka tunhi Amba
Amba Amba jaia jagadamba
Sarva rupa eka tunhi Amba
Shri Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi bol
Ishwara sata chita ananda bol
Shri Samba Sadashiva Samba Sadashiva Samba Sada Shiva bol
Palaka preraka jaga pati bol
Om Namah Shivaya...
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¡Escuchen la versión de Sasha Sokol, es magnífica!
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Ich hab mir mit 15 Jahren die erste Lp gekauft und liebe Sie mit 60 noch immer.....❤
@xeventidex
Shri Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi bol
Ishwara sata chita ananda bol
Shri Samba Sadashiva Samba Sadashiva Samba Sada Shiva bol
Palaka preraka jaga pati bol
Jaia Jaia Haidakhanda bihari
Jaga kalyana hetu avatari
Tuma hi ho mama Sadaguru deva
Alakha agochara Shiva mahadeva
Parama dayamaya hridaya tumharo
Sharana gata ko shigrah uvaro
Kona so kashta munindra hai jaga main
Dura na hoya daya se china main
Bolata vachana sada bhayahari
Baba manasa phalai tum hari
Mangala bhawana amangala Hari
Prabhu tere charana kamala bali Hari
Mridu bhashi muni parama udara
Bodha vakya hai gyana ko sara
Satya sanatana dharma udara
Gyana nihita suchi karma uchara
Sabahi swadharma shreyakara data
Dvesha ghrina nahin dharma kahata
Prema saralata sata yuta bhrata
Yahi dharma manava sukha data
Nama bhajo hiya shodho bhai
Prabhu abayantara baithyo ai
Antara hridaya shudha shiva vasa
Pahi chanahun taji agya durasa
Saba guna sagara santa mahana
Adi anta jehi kahu na jana
Haidkhanda vichitra hai dhama
Pavana amita sukhada vishrama
Gautama ganga garajata nisha dina
Sidha surasura ara chata anudin
Shri Kailasha shikhara ki shobha
Dekata hiya mana upa jata lobha
Amba Amba jaia jagadamba
Sarva rupa eka tunhi Amba
Amba Amba jaia jagadamba
Sarva rupa eka tunhi Amba
Shri Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi, Haidakhandi bol
Ishwara sata chita ananda bol
Shri Samba Sadashiva Samba Sadashiva Samba Sada Shiva bol
Palaka preraka jaga pati bol
Om Namah Shivaya...
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Matityahu blessings to you,I am learning this mantra😉
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I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR LYRICS FOR SO LONG AH THANK YOU
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Translation - 2 O Lord, you are the source of auspiciousness, the remover of evil. I sacrifice everything at your lotus feet. Great Sage, you speak very sweetly, extremely benevolently; Your sentences are the essence of knowledge. The true eternal religion, full of generosity, Tells of knowledge combined with holy work. Each one's own duty is good for him, Jealousy and hatred are not. Truth, simplicity and love, brother, This duty alone brings man happiness.
@Viandanterosso
It's a devotional song sung during daily ceremonies in Herakhan Babaji temples everywhere...
@Viandanterosso
Shri Herakhandi Herakhandi bol Ishwara satachitananda bolSambasadashiva bol palaka preraka jaga pati bol Jai jai Herakhana Bihari Jaga Kalyana he tu avatari Tum hi ho mama sada Guru Deva Alakha agochara Shiva Mahadeva..... Om namah Shivaya...