Sadeness
Enigma
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Procedamus in pace In nomine Christi, Amen Cum angelis et pueris Fideles inveniamur Attollite portas, principes, vestras Et elevamini, portae aeternales Et introibit rex gloriae Qius est iste Rex glorie? Sade, dis-moi Sade, donne-moi Procedamus in pace In nomine Christi, Amen Sade, dis-moi Qu'est-ce que tu vas chercher? Le bien par le mal La vertu par le vice Sade, dis-moi, pourquoi l'évangile a du mal? Quelle est ta religion, où sont tes fidèles? Si tu es contre Dieu, tu es contre l'Homme Sade, es-tu diabolique ou divin? Sade, dis-moi Hosanna Sade, donne-moi Hosanna Sade, dis-moi Hosanna Sade, donne-moi Hosanna In nomine Christi, Amen
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Written by: FABRICE CUITAD, FRANK PETER, MICHAEL CRETU
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Sadeness" is a song by the German musical project Enigma. The song belongs to the genre of New Age and was quite unique and different from mainstream pop and rock songs at the time of its release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as a single in November 1990 and quickly became a massive hit worldwide. It topped the charts in 24 countries including the UK and remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the US for two weeks.
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Album Details"Sadeness" is a part of the first Enigma album, "MCMXC a.D." The title "MCMXC a.D." stands for the year 1990 in Roman numerals.
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Musical FusionIn "Sadeness," Enigma combined Gregorian chants with modern beats and rhythms. This fusion of traditional and contemporary was what set the song and the band apart.
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Significance of the TitleThe song title, 'Sadeness', is derived from the word sadness. However, it's a coinage that combines the name of Marquis de Sade, a famous French philosopher and writer known for his libertine sexuality, and the English word 'sadness'. The song’s lyrics explore the theme of sexual desire and spirituality.
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Language UsageThe song features lyrics in French, Latin, and English. The Latin elements in the song again hint towards Gregorian chants ensuring novelty in the soundscape created.
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Enigma FormationEnigma is a musical project created by Michael Cretu, a Romanian-German musician. He initially formed the group in 1990 and used the Gregorian chant samples that became the hallmark of Enigma’s sound.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, with its distinctive sound, introduced a trend of incorporating Gregorian chants and other forms of chants into pop music, influencing various artists and music producers.
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ControversyDespite its success, the song attracted some controversy because it combined religious themes, specifically Gregorian chants, with sexual overtones in the lyrics.
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Music Video DetailsThe music video for "Sadeness" also stirred up controversy due to its sexual and religious imagery. Produced by French director Michel Guimbard, it includes scenes shot in the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, interwoven with sexual scenes that evoked a reaction from religious groups.
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