Jump to content
UNRV Ancient Roman Empire Forums
Gaius Octavius

Classical Music in Latin & German.

Recommended Posts

Some Latinists might be interested in hearing this:

 

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6470188

 

Thanks, GO, an interesting article. It's one of my favourite pieces of music.

 

Some of the lyrics are a bit sexy, but I wouldn't say "lewd" as this author does. In spite of what she implies, "venio" in Latin means "come" in the everyday sense, not in the sexual sense!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Some of the lyrics are a bit sexy, but I wouldn't say "lewd" as this author does. In spite of what she implies, "venio" in Latin means "come" in the everyday sense, not in the sexual sense!

 

I think that you are correct (not that I speak a word). If the listeners think that the latter is what it means, let them enjoy themselves. Sex in Latin! Puts bottoms in the seats. And that is the point of the exercise. But the music and voices are great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Some Latinists might be interested in hearing this:

 

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6470188

 

Thanks, GO, an interesting article. It's one of my favourite pieces of music.

 

Some of the lyrics are a bit sexy, but I wouldn't say "lewd" as this author does. In spite of what she implies, "venio" in Latin means "come" in the everyday sense, not in the sexual sense!

 

True. True.

 

But there are plenty of other lines explicit and not so explicit.

 

And who doesn't love a good double entendre...?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Some of the lyrics are a bit sexy, but I wouldn't say "lewd" as this author does. In spite of what she implies, "venio" in Latin means "come" in the everyday sense, not in the sexual sense!

 

I'll never hear "Adeste fidelis" quite the same way again.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Map of the Roman Empire

×