Deine Lakaien

Deine Lakaien is a German band project active since 1985. It is formed by the vocalist Alexander Veljanov and by the composer and multi-instrumentalist Ernst Horn. The group unites influences from dark wave with pop music and elements of avant-garde.

History

The beginning (1985–1989)

Deine Lakaien was founded in 1985 by Ernst Horn and Alexander Veljanov. Ernst Horn had just quit his position as a conductor at the Statestheater of Baden in Karlsruhe, while keeping his freelance work as pianist and composer for dramas at the "Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel" in Munich being engaged in avant-garde music of the 20th century. Alexander Veljanov, born in Republic of Macedonia, was enrolled for film and theatre studies in Munich in 1985. He was part of the gothic subculture and mainly interested in Dark Wave. Alexander Veljanov described the first meeting with the about 10 years older Ernst Horn like this:

Ernst Horn was dissatisfied with his occupation in the past and wanted to do something more modern. He had recorded a few pieces for a new project in winter 1984 already. Only a singer was missing. In 1985 he advertised in a newspaper "Vocalist wanted who enjoys experimenting". After Alexander Veljanov contacted Ernst Horn responding to the ad, both met in Munich and founded Deine Lakaien within the same year.

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Deine Lakaien

ALBUMS

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Ullyses

by: Deine Lakaien

I came from far, came from nowhere
Over the sea, came through the air
Give me your love
Give me your love
Give me your love
Give me your love
Desires of freedom smashed to your lips
Taste of lost hearts on drowning ships
Give me your love...
Give me your dreams..
So tie me up to the mast
and longing for, and drifting past
Give me your love...
As time stands still, ships run aground
forever the spirit, forever the sound




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