1) A mononym of Aurelio V… Read Full Bio ↴Voltaire is a name of at least three acts:
1) A mononym of Aurelio Voltaire Hernández (b. 1967, Havana, Cuba), a singer/songwriter whose music has its roots deeply embedded in European folk and also has influences from the gothic scene. He has also been directing commercials and animating short films for ten years, the best known of these are his Hieronymus Bosch-inspired station MTV IDs.
Inspired by the films of Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad), Voltaire began animating at the age of ten on a super8 camera. By piecing together snippets of information from fanzines, he eventually was able to teach himself how to make foam rubber animation models and animate them. The films of his childhood landed him his first directing job in 1988 with MTV. The stop-motion tour of the hellish Garden of Earthly Delights won several awards.
He also teaches stop-motion animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
He also wrote the song "BRAINS!" for the Cartoon Network show "Grim and Evil" which has since split into two separate shows (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Evil Con Carne) and the song can also be found on his album "Boo Hoo".
An avid fan of Star Trek, Voltaire frequently attends conventions and released a four track E.P. called "Banned on Vulcan". It was a set of comedy recordings poking fun at characters from the show.
He often takes part in Adventure Quest Worlds special musical events in which he is drawn incredibly well!
Discography:
The Devil's Bris (1998)
Almost Human (2000)
Boo Hoo (2002)
Then and Again (2004)
Ooky Spooky (2007)
To the Bottom of the Sea (2008)
Hate Lives in a Small Town (2010)
Riding a Black Unicorn Down the Side of an Erupting Volcano While Drinking from a Chalice Filled with the Laughter of Small Children (2011)
BiTrektual (2012)
Raised by Bats (2014)
Heart-Shaped Wound (2017)
What Are the Oddz? (2019)
The Black Labyrinth (TBD)
2) A German indie rock group from Bonn, too. They were founded in 2003 by Roland Meyer de Voltaire, who is the singer, songwriter and producer of the band. Their discography includes one EP and two albums, called "Heute ist jeder Tag" (2006) and "Das letzte bisschen Etikette" (2009).
Sites: Voltaire-Musik.De (official)
3) A Polish punk rock band who have released two albums.
4) An 18th-century French writer and philosopher, who might be scrobbled by people listening to audiobooks of his works.
Alchemy Mondays
Voltaire Lyrics
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I'm buried behind the gallery
Come in and see a band
from Norway or Japan
Pick up the CD while you're able
someone on a tiny German label
Hey, save a dance for me
Miss Gothic NYC
and please deposit if you please
some black lipstick on my peepee
Monday time for alchemy
So come in and have a pint
There's a hideous man named Mike
and a bunch of gothic tykes
And George at the bar with his fake fangs on
and hold everything, they're playing my song!
"It gets so lonely being evil"
It's Monday night again
so pull up a chair my friend
and Jason and Althea will be, oh, so glad to see ya
Don't get cake on your velvet cape
here at Alchemy Mondays
Voltaire's song "Alchemy Mondays" is a catchy, upbeat song with a Gothic twist. The song is about Alchemy Mondays, a weekly gathering spot for enthusiasts of dark subcultures. The lyrics paint a vivid image of a seedy bar filled with Gothic enthusiasts, ordering pints of beer while enjoying a live band from Norway or Japan. The singer of the song is hanging out at the back of the gallery, enjoying the music while people-watching.
The singer of the song also asks Miss Gothic NYC to save a dance for him, while also making a slightly pervy request to have some black lipstick deposited on his "peepee." Another interesting character at Alchemy Mondays is George, who wears fake fangs and is perhaps a vampire enthusiast. The song culminates in the moment when "It gets so lonely being evil" begins playing, which is apparently the singer's favorite song.
Overall, "Alchemy Mondays" is a window into the dark and twisted world of the Gothic subculture. The song is playful, catchy, and fun, with a slightly naughty edge that keeps things interesting.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday, time for Alchemy
Voltaire invites us to Alchemy Mondays, a night of music and entertainment.
I'm buried behind the gallery
Voltaire is likely working behind the scenes to make the event happen.
Come in and see a band
The main attraction of Alchemy Mondays is live bands, from all corners of the world.
from Norway or Japan
Voltaire emphasizes the diversity of music on offer at Alchemy Mondays.
Pick up the CD while you're able
Voltaire encourages attendees to support the artists by purchasing their CDs.
someone on a tiny German label
These artists may be from small labels that struggle for recognition.
Hey, save a dance for me
Voltaire has an interest in dancing.
Miss Gothic NYC
This is a name or description for a woman known by Voltaire.
and please deposit if you please
Voltaire humorously requests that the woman put on some black lipstick on his 'peepee,' likely to add to his gothic appearance.
some black lipstick on my peepee
Voltaire has an interest in looking as Gothic as possible.
Monday time for alchemy
Voltaire sings the refrain again as a reminder of the event's name and that it is held on Mondays.
So come in and have a pint
Voltaire invites attendees to partake in alcohol, specifically beer.
There's a hideous man named Mike
Voltaire makes a tongue-in-cheek comment about one of the event's possible attendees.
and a bunch of gothic tykes
Voltaire refers to the younger attendees which could be teenage members of 'goth' culture or musical enthusiasts.
And George at the bar with his fake fangs on
Voltaire points out another person at the event, who has dressed with fake fangs likely as part of their costume.
hold everything, they're playing my song!
Voltaire expresses excitement as one of his songs is played at the event while likely performing it here with his band.
"It gets so lonely being evil"
This lyric is likely part of the chorus or refrain of a song being performed at the event, speaking from the point of view of an evil character.
It's Monday night again
Voltaire reminds the audience that it is already Monday again.
so pull up a chair my friend
Voltaire invites the attendees to take a seat and enjoy the show.
and Jason and Althea will be, oh, so glad to see ya
Voltaire mentions two people who will be happy to see the guests.
Don't get cake on your velvet cape
Voltaire humorously warns the guests they should be careful not to get cake on their most valued items of clothing.
here at Alchemy Mondays
Voltaire reminds the listener it is all happening at Alchemy Mondays, the designated venue for the event.
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