August 6th
marked more then 30 years since the death of Klaus Nomi. Nomi was a German
countertenor know for his wide vocal range and brilliant visionary theatrical
performances. His music was ahead of its time and he died too young.
Klaus
said “the future is based on the needs of the artist, deciding how to live and
living that way every minute. Klaus, the man from the future, lived that way in
the present, and held out his hand saying, come with me. You can do it
too." He inspired a generation of cutting edge singers, artists, and
moviemakers.
I created a sketch of Nomi’s
portrait with his lyrics from his song death below it. Death
is a song from Nomi's second album, Simple Man which is a remake of the aria
Dido's Lament from the Opera Dido and Æneas by Henry Purcell.
This is an
incredible version in my opinion. This really shows off Klaus's amazing
countertenor voice.
These are the
lyrics if you would like to know what he is singing…
Thy hand,
Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would,
but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.
When I am
laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create
No trouble,
no trouble in
thy breast;
Remember me,
remember me, but ah! Forget my
fate.
Remember me,
but ah!
Forget my fate.
If you would
like to see his videos here are a couple,
We still remember you Klaus and your inspiring voice.
Caniglia
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