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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Krisak Rogers
I’m obsessed with this album!Every song on this album is just beyond perfect! I’m in awe at how beautiful these songs are.
Varvara Gerasimova
This is such an underrated song actually, like every Voltaire's song that don't get very much attention....
I don't know if it's about friends or lovers or anyone else but i really liked it, it's strangely inspiring
RebelVampire666
People are saying this song is about best friends and I guess that makes sense but it's funny because when I first listened to this song I imagined archenemies who are particularly friendly, like Prof. X and Magneto or Perry and Doof, and the singer is getting tired of all the fighting and wants things to be amiable but at the end of the day he knows that, whatever their relationship, his life is better with his enemy than without. It somewhat reminds me of The Killing Joke.
Eli Burry-Schnepp
+live4twilight4ever Ditto. For some reason it reminds me of Professor Zoom and the second Flash.
Th3Hellhound 666
Same, still do.
BasedBillboardGuy
This is such an underrated song! Are you ever going to play it live again?
Salty_C.J.
dont know how i missed the remaster of one of my favorite albums
DepressedFox
Love the album... I can't wait until I get to own each one of your masterpieces. Still...I'm happy that you upload them online, on this account to listen to as well. Just wonderful.
of dismay and frost
Voltaire, YOU ARE FUCKING AMAZING!!
Recuvantari
Love it...