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Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = Helium Vola| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| origin = Germany | instrument =| genre = Darkwave | occupation =| years_active = 2001–present| label =| associated_acts =| website = http://www.helium-vola.de www.helium-vola.de| current_members = Ernst Horn Sabine Lutzenberger| past_members =| notable_instruments = Helium Vola is a Music of Germany|German Darkwave or "Electro-Medieval" band (music)|band founded in 2001 by Ernst Horn , who was also one of the founding members of Qntal . In the contract with Chrom Records Horn insisted on Helium Vola not being seen as a successor of Qntal nor being marketed as such. The band's name is Latin language|Latin meaning "Fly, Helium" - a reference to the noble gas Helium which is used to fill balloons. http://www.helium-vola.de/HELIUMVOLA/discography_f/2004b_Liod/bio_liod_d.html Etymology of the name on the band's official Homepage
Helium Vola interpret medieval lyrics in Old High German , Middle High German , Latin language|Latin , Franco-Provençal language|Provencal and Middle French language in a modern, electronic scape of sound. Thereby danceable songs like their last single "In Lichter Farbe Steht Der Wald" as well as pieces that are strongly based on samples (e.g. "Funerali" and "Iuvenes" on Helium Vola ) are created.
The project's main vocalist is Sabine Lutzenberger , though the project has utilised a number of guest singers and musicians.
Lineup
Ernst Horn , (instruments, composer)
Sabine Lutzenberger, vocals
Discography
All three albums published by Helium Vola are meant to be concept album s with a general theme.
Helium Vola , with a mix of mostly medieval lyrics and news casts focuses on the shipwrecking of Russia nuclear submarine Kursk (submarine)|Kursk .
The album Liod (Old High German: song) broaches the issue of a medieval woman's biography.
Für Euch, die Ihr liebt is a double album. The first CD consists of love songs from various eras while the second CD features lyrics on darker themes such as death, greed and homophobia.cite web|url= http://www.helium-vola.de/n_fuer_euch_die_ihr_liebt/biography_d.html|title=HELIUM VOLA, Für euch, die ihr liebt|language=German|work=Helium Vola|publisher=Ernst Horn, Chrom Records It contains a version of " Die Moorsoldaten ".
Albums
Helium Vola ( Chrom Records : 2001), studio album (some versions released with 'Omnis Mundi Creatura' as bonus disc)
Liod ( Chrom Records : 2004), studio album
Für Euch, die Ihr liebt (Indigo: 2009), studio album
Singles
Omnis Mundi Creatura ( Chrom Records : 2001)
Veni Veni ( Chrom Records : 2004)
In lichter Farbe steht der Wald ( Chrom Records : 2004) EP (music)|EP
References
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External links
http://www.helium-vola.de Helium Vola Official website
http://www.laut.de/wortlaut/artists/h/helium_vola/ Helium Vola at laut.de de icon
