Klaus Nomi - The Cold Song - EQ Filtered

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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ri8_C5mQx8&fmt=18 I remember seeing Klaus Nomi for the first time on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979 and I thought how peculiarly odd he was.....with that female soprano voice, his odd appearance and a pop sensibility to-boot, he was bizarre and brilliant. Klaus had made an impact on new-wave music in the late 70's and was working to break into the pop mainstream just before he died. His first love however, was Opera. In this video, Klaus sings Purcell's strange aria The Cold Song from the English 17th century baroque opera King Arthur The opera's composer Purcell died in 1695 from incurable T.B. aged 36, while in 1983 Klaus sadly died succumbing to complications due to Aids, aged 39. Both men were remarkably talented but died so young. ---------- Purcell's Cold Genius ----------- What power art thou, who from below Hast made me rise unwillingly and slow From beds of everlasting snow See'st thou not ( how stiff )2) and wondrous old Far unfit to bear the bitter cold, I ( can scarcely move or draw my breath )2) Let me, let me freeze again to death.3) ------------------------------- The Lyrics to this old aria are strangely prophetic. Watching it now, knowing what a difficult time Klaus was having, just adds to its intensity and sadness The film The Nomi Song was released a few years ago...telling the Klaus Nomi story... see trailer here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402406/trailers-screenplay-E23491-10-2 funniest quote....Klaus sings Castrato but with his balls still intact !

Channel: Music
Uploaded: June 10, 2007 at 9:51 am
Author: anTONYM2M2

Length: 0:05:09
Rating: 4.95
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Video Comments:
trollosaurusrex (Monday 6th of October 2008 05:26:33 PM)
Sure is AIDS in here.
merfer99 (Monday 6th of October 2008 03:59:50 PM)
Marilyn Manson is SO Las Vegas.
semitelfeletem (Monday 6th of October 2008 01:27:23 AM)
hm.. here you are again; does Nomi follow Nunan? not to everyone.... Cheers!
anTONYM2M2 (Sunday 5th of October 2008 05:07:18 PM)
go watch one of your animation cartoons....i'm sure escaping into childrens entertainment is easier than dealing with the real world and it's nastier characteristics discussed here. and remember mickey mouse loves you !
octareenroon91 (Sunday 5th of October 2008 11:01:28 AM)
Remember that you are disparaging a person that has made creative contributions, basically for his creative contributions. You have no control over how Marilyn Manson pursues his career. Presumably, you have some control over how your life goes. Have you made shock-media about Islam? You could be classified as human waste for being an internet tough guy. Moreso for not acting on your proclaimed beliefs. Nice video, though. I will pretend that you do not exist, solving my problem with you.
amokdelviento (Saturday 4th of October 2008 10:56:16 AM)
Stop talking about Manson and Islam and focus on Nomi and this amazing performance. It's a shame that the people who watch this video have to bear this kind of comments about hate, Manson and Islam.
anTONYM2M2 (Saturday 4th of October 2008 11:12:28 AM)
if you don't like reading comments, then don't read them ! take your own advice..... stop reading comments about Manson and focus on the performance. better still ask youtube to offer you a comment free network silly person !
SsjAntonio (Tuesday 30th of September 2008 12:43:38 PM)
fa schifo
Bunnypunker (Thursday 2nd of October 2008 08:28:07 AM)
you fai schifo...What an ass!
Mentocthemindtaker (Tuesday 30th of September 2008 12:13:58 AM)
Sorry, but I have to disagree. Oh, Marilyn Manson is definately in it for money, no doubt there. But I also think that Manson very much believes in what he is doing. He doesn't set out to deliberately shock people, he just plays on the things that other people find shocking that he doesn't. He also has a wonderful sense of aesthetics. Also I think he does know where to draw the line, he may be playing on people's paranoia and fear, but he's not suicidal. To follow your advice would be stupid.