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.
To the Bottom of the Sea
Voltaire Lyrics
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He said, "No storm is stoppin' me!"
He made fricassee of a sea anemone
Down at the bottom of the sea
I turned to my first officer and I said,
"What have you got to say to me?"
Well, he turned and said, "I'm in over my head."
A She-Kraken, lurkin' under my men
Looked up at their legs hungrily
She counted eight so she thought she found a mate
Down at the bottom of the sea
They kicked and they fought but it was all for naught
'Cause she just wouldn't set 'em free
She had them taut in a tight sailor's knot
Down at the bottom of the sea
Some men call to God
When their number's up
Some cry for their mums
I just lament all these barrels of wasted rum
Seaman Shaft, we all knew he was daft
His story don't end happily
He drifted by with a fishgig in his eye
Down at the bottom of the sea
Down at the bottom was treasure galore,
But guarding it so greedily
Was an angry horde of skeletons with swords
Down at the bottom of the sea (for the Horde!)
Some men call to God
When their number's up
Some cry for their mums
I just lament all these barrels of wasted rum
Down to the bottom of the—
We're at the bottom of the—
Stuck at the bottom of the deep, dark, crazy-ass fish dwellin'
Between the devil and the deep blue sea!
The song "To the Bottom of the Sea" by Voltaire tells a story of a group of sailors who venture into the depths of the sea on a mission. The lyrics describe the obstacles they face along the way, including a storm that one of the crew members, the Chinese cook, bravely navigates through. The cook is determined to make a meal out of a sea anemone and succeeds in making fricassee despite the difficult circumstances.
The first officer is overwhelmed and admits to being in over his head, showcasing the fear and uncertainty that can be present when exploring the unknown. The sailors encounter a She-Kraken, a female monster resembling an octopus, who tries to mate with them, causing a struggle before trapping them in a tight sailor's knot.
The song also touches on the idea of facing one's own mortality, with the singer mentioning that some men call out to God or their mothers in times of distress. However, the singer chooses to lament the wasted barrels of rum. The crew members come across skeletons guarding treasures, which leads to another dangerous situation.
Overall, the song reflects the dangers and thrills of exploring the ocean and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics are full of vivid images and colorful characters, creating a story that is both entertaining and insightful.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Chinese cook, he grabbed all he could took
He said, "No storm is stoppin' me!"
He made fricassee of a sea anemone
Down at the bottom of the sea
The cook aboard the ship gathered as much food as he could in the midst of a storm, determined to make something edible. He successfully cooked a sea anemone while the ship was stationed at the bottom of the sea.
I turned to my first officer and I said,
"What have you got to say to me?"
Well, he turned and said, "I'm in over my head."
Down at the bottom of the sea
The captain of the ship asked the first officer for his opinion, to which the officer replied that he was overwhelmed and did not know how to proceed while stuck at the bottom of the sea.
A She-Kraken, lurkin' under my men
Looked up at their legs hungrily
She counted eight so she thought she found a mate
Down at the bottom of the sea
A female Kraken appeared under the ship's crew and eyed their legs with hunger, assuming she had found a mate because of their eight legs.
They kicked and they fought but it was all for naught
'Cause she just wouldn't set 'em free
She had them taut in a tight sailor's knot
Down at the bottom of the sea
The crew tried to fight off the Kraken, but their attempts were futile. The Kraken had captured them and tied them up in a sailor's knot while still at the bottom of the sea.
Some men call to God
When their number's up
Some cry for their mums
I just lament all these barrels of wasted rum
When faced with death, some people turn to religion while others call out for their mothers. The artist, however, is only upset that they have wasted so much rum.
Seaman Shaft, we all knew he was daft
His story don't end happily
He drifted by with a fishgig in his eye
Down at the bottom of the sea
The crew had known that Seaman Shaft was not entirely sane, and his fate was not a pleasant one. They found him drifting in the water, dead and with a fishgig impaled in his eye while they were still at the bottom of the sea.
Down at the bottom was treasure galore,
But guarding it so greedily
Was an angry horde of skeletons with swords
Down at the bottom of the sea (for the Horde!)
There was treasure to be found at the bottom of the sea, but it was heavily guarded by skeletons who possessed swords and desired to keep their treasure to themselves.
Down to the bottom of the—
We're at the bottom of the—
Stuck at the bottom of the deep, dark, crazy-ass fish dwellin'
Between the devil and the deep blue sea!
The crew is at the bottom of the sea, feeling trapped and uncertain of their fate. They are stuck in a dangerous and wild world filled with unpredictable sea creatures and their own emotions.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Corpsripper5657
I never comment but I just want you to know for the last 13 years I've never regretted listening to any of your songs. You are amazing.
@NightBane345
Still to this, one of the best quest music in any game, wish more would see the potential of Voltaire in game events. Like BattleOn did all those years ago
@PsychoticGeek23
This album should be a musical. Seriously. I want very badly for this to be a play.
@BriGuyIL1980
"She counted eight, so she thought she found a mate" Oh, those poor sailors are about to experience hentai something fierce
@swaglevi4315
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@CookieMonsterStarr
The playlist is in the order of "This Ships Going Down" "To The Bottom Of The Sea" PERFECTION!
@ClonserHalphalive
Seaman Shaft sure was taught somethin' fierce. Lanced by a fish right in his eye, the daft man
@DrawingClaudio
the beast of the pirates bay is the next and there one more before this ships going down if you want to know more just play the questline from skull punch island in aqworlds
@TheDarkOsiris
I hear this song the first time at AQ Worlds... and since the first time i love it! :D Voltaire u are awsome! Greetings from El Salvador! :)
@darc22005
Yeah i remember that event. was one of my first introductions to his music besides The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy