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.
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As the lyrics to Voltaire's song When You're Evil cannot be provided, we cannot give a direct interpretation of the specific lyrics. However, we can still analyze the artistic themes and messages commonly present in Voltaire's music. Voltaire is known for his dark gothic rock style and frequently delves into subjects such as death, horror, and the occult. His music often features tongue-in-cheek lyrics that are simultaneously amusing and eerie.
When You're Evil, in particular, is a prime example of the themes that Voltaire often explores in his music. The song has a confrontational tone, as the singer taunts the listener with the idea that they are secretly harboring malicious intentions. The lyrics are often described as playful and witty, which adds to the unsettling nature of the song. One interpretation of the song could be that it critiques people who hide behind a facade of goodness while secretly engaging in wicked behaviors.
Voltaire's music is also known for its incorporation of various instruments and musical styles, including elements of rock, jazz, and cabaret. This eclectic mix of genres is part of what sets Voltaire's music apart from other artists in the gothic rock scene.
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Araceli Anahi
This song is SO underrated! It is a really beautifull song, and the lyrics are so sad but conforting. "I can't believe in Hell but I've got to believe in Heaven. I wouldn't sleep at night not knowing that you were somewhere better". I just love it. Thanks V for sharing!
The Lair of Voltaire
I'm glad it could help you. It helped me too. I always say these songs are battle tested because I write them first and foremost to help myself through a lot of that same stuff. That's why I think they help others too. ; )
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The Lair of Voltaire This song is incredibly calming to me. I don't really know why; But it calms my anxiety and suicidal thoughts ( which is thankfully a rarity now ) when I can't do so myself.
Thank you, Mr. Voltaire. For creating such amazing artwork. <3
Tristyn Miller
Voltaire, you don't know how much this helps. I've been composing lately to help me get through tough times, your music is such a huge inspiration and hearing you say that gives me a world of strength.
Vincent Metterie
The Lair of Voltaire why many vidéos are bloked un France?
Macaroll
thank you for this song, Mr. Voltaire! my aunt has finally gone to a better place and your songs are a great comfort!
MoonBat
Your music speaks volumes to me still
Janet Jongebloed
To me, this is about losing someone and almost being forced to believe in heaven when you're still questioning your faith, especially after they've died. Also some gorgeous imagery/metaphors of burning their wings off like Lucifer to be there in what feels like Hell with you. I could take a guess who it was written about, but that's V's story to tell. To me, it reminds me of when my family passed away one by one and left me in what feels like a special kind of Hell wondering why I'm the one who was forced to be left behind to live another day. Life definitely starts to feel like less of a "gift" when your loved ones leave you down here.
Flaneel
As someone who listens to Black Metal, I must confess I love your work very very much! It's so expressive and colourful!
Lauren Frances
157 likes. 0 dislikes. Only Voltaire could achieve this. But my question is- why only 157 likes???