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.
I'M SORRY
Voltaire Lyrics
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Day after day it's bringing you to your knees
All's okay, then everything crumbles
And all that you perceive is blowing away
But while I'm tearing at the seams
I'll apologize to anything
I'm sorry
All's black and white when you're just a baby
You get some hair on your chin
You think you know everything
Years go by then everything's "maybe"
And all that you believe
Drowns in a sea of gray
But while I'm tearing at the seams
I'll apologize to anything
I'm sorry, I'm selfish
I'm sorry, I behave this way
I'm sorry, couldn't help it
I'm sorry that you lost your faith in me
(I'm sorry that you lost your faith
I'm sorry that it rains
I'm sorry I ever came
I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
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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Written by: Paul D. Allen, James Lorell Moss
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The Lair of Voltaire
Pretty much all of Boo Hoo was written after a particularly painful break up. This song is definitely one of them. It's about having the rug pulled out from under you. Having someone break up with you when you really didn't see it coming. I'll get into more details once I get around to making the Song Meanings video for this album.
pr0nfarr
I was first introduced to you at the wee ripe age of 15 when my goth aunt took me to see you at El Corazon Seattle. The older I become, the harder your emotional lyrics hit home
Matt Trujillo
That one sounds really familiar. Your music’s absolutely been a saving Grace. Thank you so much. Especially the Almost Human album & Riding A Black Unicorn...
Cow comrade
I've been listening to you nearly weekly since I was 13, as I get older it these songs mean more to me, they have helped support me in my hardest of times, and help reflect and comfort the agony of life. Thank you for being the closest thing to a father figure I had.
Johnny_Skills
VOLTAIRE PLEASE MAKE A SONG MEANING VIDEO SOON
MVC B
thanks dad, us
Liz Montgomery
Honestly all of Voltaire’s music really speaks to me. The meanings and just the beautiful tunes and this man makes. He’s definitely one of my favorites.
LSB Comics
Is it weird I turn to Voltaire's music when I fall into depression?
Frank Pepi
no heheh I do the same thing...all the time heh
Everett Hammond
Same here