They can often be seen performing at local Medieval Markets and other re-enacting events.
In contrast with other 'medieval' bands, which often restrict themselves to a few instruments like bagpipes and drums or similar combinations, Schelmish offers a big pallette of instrumentation and mix them in a proper way.
Gaia
Schelmish Lyrics
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Lapesne viae sui vulgabunt eius viam ?
Exauditne verba clara genii
canticum cantoris insolentis
susurrum pudicum virginis faventis
magniloquentiam gloriatoris animi parvi
singultum tacitum amantis destituti
hesitationem mensis tenebricosae
Percipitne aratrum quod eam eruit
rotam quam sulcum facit in ea
cuniculum quem infoditur intra ea
imbrem quem crepat in ea
fulgurem quod icit in ea
radices quas adulantur in calorem suam
equitem quem ungulae tonantis transit eam ?
Vixdum
Ea quae mons est ruga in ore sua
cuius halitus frigidus aedes cathedralis disicit in pulverem
cuius sanguis fervens redundat ad terram incendio
cuius pontus turbatus lacrimarum permittit continentes mergitur
cuius venarum pulsus transformat regna in parietinis
Ea scit ut omnes, qui gremium suum paret iterum redirent in hanc
Ea est principium finisque
Ea est - terra
The lyrics to Schelmish's song "Gaia" highlight the power and majesty of the earth. The first verse questions whether those who commit patricide or those who betray their own path will be heard by Gaia. The second verse asks if Gaia hears the clear words of the talented singer, the whisper of the chaste virgin, the arrogance of the small-spirited braggart, the silent sob of the abandoned lover, the hesitation of the dark month, or the insane fury of the tyrant. The third verse wonders if Gaia senses the plow that digs into her, the wheel that makes furrows, the rabbit hole dug within her, the rainfall that cracks upon her, the lightning that strikes her, the roots that suckle her warmth, or the horseman whose hooves thunder over her.
The final lines of the song emphasize that Gaia is the beginning and end, the ultimate power and energy. The power she holds is in the mountain whose cold breath scatters the cathedral into dust and whose fervent blood spills into the fiery earth. In turbulent waters, her tears drown towns and the pulse of her veins transforms kingdoms into walls. Gaia understands all and those who obey her, return to her again. She is the fundamental energy that gives life to everything and it all originates and ends with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Auditne passus parricidae ?
Do you hear the steps of the patricide? Is the murderer on the loose?
Lapesne viae sui vulgabunt eius viam ?
Do his footsteps leave a trace, for anyone to follow his path?
Exauditne verba clara genii
Do you listen to the clear words of the genius?
canticum cantoris insolentis
The insolent singer's song
susurrum pudicum virginis faventis
The chaste whisper of a favoring virgin
magniloquentiam gloriatoris animi parvi
The boastfulness of a warrior with a small soul
singultum tacitum amantis destituti
The silent sobs of a deserted lover
hesitationem mensis tenebricosae
The hesitation of a dark month
furorem insanum tyranni ?
The insane rage of a tyrant?
Percipitne aratrum quod eam eruit
Does the plow notice what it uproots?
rotam quam sulcum facit in ea
The wheel that leaves a furrow in the earth
cuniculum quem infoditur intra ea
The burrow dug within it
imbrem quem crepat in ea
The rain that patters on it
fulgurem quod icit in ea
The lightning that strikes it
radices quas adulantur in calorem suam
The roots that seek warmth in the earth
equitem quem ungulae tonantis transit eam ?
The horseman whose thundering hooves traverse it?
Vixdum
Not yet
Ea quae mons est ruga in ore sua
It, which is a mountain with wrinkles on its face
cuius halitus frigidus aedes cathedralis disicit in pulverem
Whose cold breath scatters cathedral houses into dust
cuius sanguis fervens redundat ad terram incendio
Whose boiling blood flows to the earth like fire
cuius pontus turbatus lacrimarum permittit continentes mergitur
Whose turbulent sea lets tears fall and submerges the continents
cuius venarum pulsus transformat regna in parietinis
Whose pulse transforms kingdoms into walls
Ea scit ut omnes, qui gremium suum paret iterum redirent in hanc
It knows that all who come from it will return to it again
Ea est principium finisque
It is the beginning and the end
Ea est - terra
It is...earth
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ottonormalverbraucher7835
Translation in Englisch:
Across the heath, in the early morning glow
Birds pass on by, where may they be tomorrow
I follow the sizzling of the wings into the somber moor
Age-old songs resound from the haze
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
In our dance
Silken Haze, so chilly, brushing my skin
Further and further, where shall I find my yearning's goal
I close my eyes and grow a plumage
I feel the wind already and spread my wings to fly
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
In our dance
The heavens in you, how can I know them, can I see them
In flight we dance like the stars, moving on their paths
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
In our dance
@paka5102
English Translation
Across the heath, in the first morning light
The birds are leaving, where might they be tomorrow
I follow the murmur of the wings into the silent moor
Ancient songs emerge from the mists
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
while dancing
Mist like silk brushes my skin so chilly
Further and further, where do I find my desired goal
I close my eyes and a plumage sprouts
Already I feel the wind and spread my wings
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
while dancing
The skies within you, how can I know them, can see them
We dance in the flight like stars that travel their paths
Come and fly away with us
Let the wind carry you
Far away from this place
Come and fly as high as you can
Let us chase the skies
while dancing
@gianellabravoz.4457
Spanish
Sobre el campo, en la primera luz de la mañana
¿Tiran los pájaros, a dónde les gusta estar mañana?
Sigo el sonido de las alas en el silencioso pantano
Donde viejas canciones penetran desde la niebla
Ven y vuela con nosotros
Deja que el viento te lleve lejos de este lugar
Ven y vuela tan alto como puedas
Cacemos los cielos, el viento está bailando
Niebla como seda tira mi piel tan genial
Una y otra vez ¿dónde encuentro mi objetivo de anhelo?
Cierro los ojos y broto un plumaje
Ya siento el viento y abro mis alas
Ven y vuela con nosotros
Deja que el viento te lleve lejos de este lugar
Ven y vuela tan alto como puedas
Cacemos los cielos, el viento está bailando
Los cielos en ti, ¿cómo puedo conocerlos, pueden ver?
Bailamos sobre la marcha, las estrellas que se abren paso
Ven y vuela con nosotros
Deja que el viento te lleve lejos de este lugar
Ven y vuela tan alto como puedas
Cacemos los cielos, el viento está bailando
@torazely
The fact that there's so many comments from all sorts of other languages is amazing. This band, this song, has united so many disparate people with its beauty. Language is irrelevant, we all fell the same emotions when this song plays.
@spacecowboy1438
Birds of a feather...
@valselaa
You are right, greets from Turkey😇🇹🇷
@lonesomefencesitter3186
*nods* have no idea what they are singing about, but beauty is beauty.
@Amphitrite666
Agreed been listening to this since 2021. Greetings from Philippines ❤️
@SPACEGIRLGEMMY420
<3
@stephobindmo678
I love this. I’m American so I’ve got no idea of the lyrics however, it’s beyond beautiful! Magnificent!! 💙
@arturstaniewski2657
i known one word in german : naturlish , now more ....
@janainafernandes
Eu amo músicas com vibes medievais, são nostálgicas demais❤🇧🇷
@theeagle_design
Me da vibras medievales, te da una sensación como si hubieras vivido una época así, Viva Alemania! 🇲🇽 🇩🇪