This is literally a gothic YMCA. Prove me wrong.

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong....

@aaronf.7125

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheLairofVoltaire Word of god approves it. Nothing can deny it now.

@devincetee5335

4 жыл бұрын

It's even just as catchy (Though it doesn't have the dance)

@Chrius

4 жыл бұрын

Gothic Sultans of Swing

@AdachiSimp

2 жыл бұрын

I dont see the relation

When my friend introduced me, he described Voltaire as "such a sexy man, brilliant musician and great concert. He is totally my gay crush" And after some deliberation... I concur...

@LunarGuard

6 жыл бұрын

LuckyBullet Darn... another one.

@makitstop

6 жыл бұрын

really? i describe him as a more kid friendly Marilyn Manson

@makitstop

5 жыл бұрын

well i mean like relitively speaking compaired to marolyn mandson hes fucking telletubbys levels of kid freindly

@xal7034

5 жыл бұрын

@@makitstop Teletubbys and child friendly are two things I thought I would never see in a single sentence

@allistercrow2405

5 жыл бұрын

@SL3DG3 true that haha

"give a man a mask and he will be his true self" hu seems fiting for this song, love your work, a french fan

@RavenSutcliffe

6 жыл бұрын

oscar wilde and aurelio voltaire in the same place? aaaah que je suis heureuse hehe

@ilpiratadellaluna4466

5 жыл бұрын

I think the same thing. 🖤

@principleshipcoleoid8095

4 жыл бұрын

I think masks have a property of making people disasotiate from their actions. Normal person in mask can do greater evil then without it. Internet has a similar effect. Deinduvidiation effect is what it's called. People can also share more contrevortial opinions with anonymity. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJ6Fj9CyebGshMo.html

@ianwarhover5390

3 жыл бұрын

@@principleshipcoleoid8095 "You see, there's a fundamental connection between seeming and being. Every fae child knows this, but you mortals never seem to see. We understand how dangerous a mask can be. We all become what we pretend to be." -Patrick Rothfuss Name of the wind

@bleakautomaton4808

2 жыл бұрын

Weird how this 'mask' also works when referring to some online, haha.

This reminds me of phantom of the opera in so many ways I love it I even love the album cover of this it’s beautifully designed

@Khloethefish

Жыл бұрын

I thought so aswell! 😊

Okay, am I the only one imagining every song of Voltaire's to be his actual life story, and he's the most interesting voodoo-practicing, Satan worshiping, brain-eating, nocturnal, etc. thing in the world?

@Ironheade712

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGreatDevourer666 i've met taliesin and he's just the best

@ThHellhound

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Bright, please stop using SCP 079 to browse KZread.

@stitchedroses86

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThHellhound i was looking for this comment lol

I used this song as part of an exercise in my ESL class I'm teaching in Armenia, where I blank out some of the words in the lyrics and they have to listen to the song and fill in the blanks. The students are fascinated by my unusual musical tastes.

@lukechrist

6 жыл бұрын

Surenity I would have LOVED to have had you as a teacher Maybe then, I would have actually paid attention

No matter how many years pass, Voltaire is such bliss to my ears and has been ever since I first discovered When You’re Evil in the Deady Bear game on Battleon that I used to hooked on because of the godsend of music this guy provided the world with.

@trajan74

2 жыл бұрын

When you're evil was my first experience with Voltaire also.

@Neikio-tz4qk

Жыл бұрын

ah battleon that brings me back to 13 year old me

My god. It takes a... month hearing this song all over at least trice a day to understand that "staring at the telephone" is waiting for a call, not playing or googling or social networks as modern smartphone style. O tempora.

I know it doesn't fit the song perfectly, but somehow the picture it conjures up in my mind (and what I would do if I were to make a music video for the song) is of a shy teenager who has an interest in dark, macabre, gothic things, but doesn't feel like the people around him would understand. So eventually, he stumbles upon some people who share his interests, help him dress up accordingly and show him the local goth club, where he's welcomed with open arms. Maybe at first he thinks this "masquerade" is funny, but eventually, he "becomes the mask" as he realizes he now looks the way he always felt and found people who accept him for that.

@arthurberdin4671

7 жыл бұрын

actually your the nearest of the real interpretation in the com, cuz its exactly voltaire's life, many of his songs rant about his childhood and how happy he was to grow up and live from music, voltaire is always literal, cheesy and singing about is life, and that's why we love his music, because it's true and well written, not some commercial shit or retarded thing, each song has a message to it that hit right in the feels, kudos from France Voltaire!

@purplehaze2358

5 жыл бұрын

The point of the song is that the masquerade is a bad thing. The "mask" is symbolic of the fake personalities people put on to be accepted.

This is definitely my favorite song in the album… it’s so catchy! I love the imagery, and the line “I became the mask” especially

You have no idea how much will power its taking to NOT download this album illegally -.-; it's not too often I resist like this. Your one of the few artists, Sir Voltair, that I would rather buy the album... now i just have to get the money... :'(

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

Considering that I spent $85 K to make this album and a year and a half of my life... I appreciate you thinking it's worth paying for. Thanks!

@Zeratul649

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheLairofVoltaire Nearly impossible to buy it in my country. (Poland.) And it is too expensive to import it.

@rkt739

Жыл бұрын

What a comment! Artists just love to hear that you usually steal stuff and just barely decided not to steal theirs.

One of a few songs by him that are fantastic to listen to on loop. The Night, The Masquerade, and a few others that escape me are on that list, and I love 'em all.

So you wrote this song when you were only seventeen? That's impressive

@xenos12500

8 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Burch Wait? What? Really? He did? Holy shit.

@martinssempa5764

7 жыл бұрын

The Good Rev. Clemens Where did you find this out?

@DarkBraza

7 жыл бұрын

Solo, I'm sorry to interfere, but this information is provided on the Voltaire's official website in the Music section → About - Raised by Bats CD.

@HazmatCrowl54454

7 жыл бұрын

Adolf Hitler it's available on his website and in the video Future Rockstars Handbook part 1.

@brunoblontrock4276

6 жыл бұрын

That is what one does when one is seventeen.

The song is also fitting as a great metaphor for playing TTRPGs a hobby that helped me know myself

Thinking about it while relistening to this; How interesting is that a song that Voltaire made when he was 17 inspired me enough to make my first full song at the same age? The song I wrote (which I named "Mask of Lies") even acts as a sort of "other side of the coin" to this song, which wasn't the original intention, but incredibly fitting. To this day, Mask of Lies is still the only song I've written full lyrics to, and I only did so because of Voltaire. Just thought that was kinda cool to think about.

A friend of mine just made an entire campaign based on this song. I'm double-grateful to you, then!

@aligorzeimet4029

8 жыл бұрын

What kind of campaign?

@neji2401

8 жыл бұрын

Cypher System, basically some sort of lovecraftian god feeding on memories managed to create an artificial victorian city in which he traps people, making them part of his "masquerade" and feeding on their memories in excange for bizarre and wonderful abilities. Everyone has to wear a mask chosen by their subconcius, which tightly relates to their powers and, the more they lose themselves, they literally become the Mask. some of said masks have three eyes in a triangular shape, denoting a higher status and some sort of "predestination" to meet the Last of the seven lords of Tamaschera, whose agenda is unknown. my character was one of said three eyed - chosen ones, witch caused every single lord or politician to want me dead, since the Last Lord needed my mask. the game played out much like a political intrigue at the beginning, leaning more towards exploration and "try sto stay alive" by the end. Our story ended when we discovered the true nature of Tamaschera and tried to take down said lovecraftan horror. Needless to say, all the memories we sold during play made it stronger and we had no chance to win. Still, my character found true love in the face of danger. it was a very good campaing.

@Tinkatube

8 жыл бұрын

That actually sounds like an interesting tale...

@aligorzeimet4029

8 жыл бұрын

Mattia Salvetti Sounds very interesting. Love it.

@nobody4248

6 жыл бұрын

Fun fact this song remained me of Hastur (lovecraftian god)

The song that plays in my head whenever I go out now

My husband and I both said, "YAAAAAAAY NEW VOLTAIRE" at the same time XD Always loved your music! I wish I could've come to see you when you were in New Orleans, but I had work DX. You're one of my inspirations as a singer. Keep up the awesomeness!

@fahholliday5374

9 жыл бұрын

>DX >XD >"YAAAAAAAAY" Please don't

@tonymennen

9 жыл бұрын

lol, it thinks it's special.

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

I'm playing in New Orleans at The Goat this October 30th! ; )

I am reminded of the masked ball scene in Phantom of the Opera.

@makitstop

5 жыл бұрын

i'm reminded of vampire the masquerade: bloodlines... you know...that one game with bender from futurama

@elizam9652

5 жыл бұрын

Same, only with more Goth and Vampires than the original!

@Miller-og8ke

5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE phantom of the opera

I immediately thought of The Masque of the Red Death and the Goblin King's Ball from the film Labyrinth. Hell, this would've been perfect for Labyrinth if it wasn't 30yrs too late. :D

I suddenly got the image of a bunch of vampires dancing to this in a ballroom and there’s a big mirror in the room that’s only reflecting the masks.

im totally gonna wear my gothic vampire outfits, decorating my home halloween and play this

Your music is a source of great inspiration when I have an art project due.

This is maybe my favourite song right now. I might have to join the masquerade.

Aurelio Voltaire, Aurelio Voltaire, Aurelio Voltaire!

"I became the mask" made me think about Rorschach from Watchmen .-.

@shev9704

8 жыл бұрын

Rethess Or the Jim carrey from the Mask

@edwardnygma8533

8 жыл бұрын

+Stavros DJesus No, Rorschach.

@edgarslam1955

8 жыл бұрын

+Edward Nygma No, Jim Carrey. :P

@edwardnygma8533

8 жыл бұрын

+Theo de Raadt No. He, Walter Kovaks(sp?), is just psychologically attached to it and the persona.

@edwardnygma8533

8 жыл бұрын

+Dr. Edgar Slam No! Rorschach's mask > Loki's mask!

Voltaire and his eccentric wonders deserve recognition inter-worldly!

It reminds me of show choir. No matter who you are or what's going on in your life, when you get on that stage, you throw everything away. Nothing matters but the performance. And you get lost in the character you portray....

I've been working on a steampunk fantasy LARP called 'The Broken Blade' lately and I literally named the area where the 'political' side of the game takes place "The Masquerade Courts" just because of the visual this song gives me.

@jakubkael2995

7 жыл бұрын

ARAM Queen Making game? How epic!

@jamesforgie6594

5 жыл бұрын

K9 Pepper this sounds like fun... where are you? Coz if I can, I’m gonna get tickets for this, I think.

As someone who is literally the opposite of gothic I find it weird how your my favioute artist just shows how much talent you have ig

This song reminds me of Gail Wynand from The Fountainhead.

Oh Voltaire, master of goth. You've done an spectacular job once again. This one is going in my favorite song list with Irresponsible :D

I just bought a wolf mask for halloween because of this song.

Love the harpsichord.

Villy Bats would be proud to hear this album awsome job on Voltaire

I instantly thought of both Masque of the Red Death and the King in Yellow while listening to this.

@HallowedKeeper_

9 жыл бұрын

I only thought of Masque of the red death I never read the King in Yellow

There's no need. to. be. unhappy, it's fun to stay at the maaaaskarade~

Is it me or does this album sound extremely 80s, some of the songs remind me of rock songs of that time, it's a pretty impressive album.

@Fearless_Jay

9 жыл бұрын

that's not exactly wrong actually; he wrote some of those tracks back in the 80s, I believe masquerade is one of them; he just didn't have the talent, nor the money nor anything really to do the songs.

@AlphaWolfShadow

9 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: this is the oldest song on the album, written in 1984, as he said on the July Nooseletter.

@nicesongsification

9 жыл бұрын

Fearless Jay After reading your comment, I thought about a few things you know. I believe he always had the talent but he lacked the money and other assets, but I am glad he kept on the songs he never published and actually did it now. 80s or not is way better than the music of today.

@Fearless_Jay

9 жыл бұрын

Agreed haha

@aligorzeimet4029

8 жыл бұрын

+iamthemetalgod A lot of these songs are from the 80s I believe that he never got around to releasing.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!

Ok i have to say, THIS IS AMAZING. well done man.

Anyone else getting The Masque of the Red Death vibes?

okay i've listened to this song for like 40,582 times but today i have a terrible cold and as i was reaching down to grab a face mask the exact "grab a mask and cover up your face" line came up in the song literally at the same time and i just--

This is the best song I've ever heard. And that's sayin' something

I adore this.

Wild guess , but is this Masquerade Heaven? Reasoning of the interpretation: The verse"burst through the pearly gates" Also"Absolved me of my prior sins" .In my interpretation he fears first death , but as he sees what lies behind , a world where every one wears a mask , and because of that no one is judged there ,he likes it,because he can just forget his mistakes . I think its his vision of afterlife.

@igorgruszkiewicz2729

6 жыл бұрын

sdasfa afasfa "I shed this wretched skin at last and I became the mask" makes it sound more like hes still alive, but adopted a new persona. Because no one knows anyone elses identity, "no one cares at the masquarade."

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

"Pearly gates" is a metaphor for entering into an "elite" group, in this case, leaving the suburbs of New Jersey and running away to New York City where I found myself invited to all manner of galas and other exclusive parties. It was definitely an impressionable experience for a 17-year old. Maybe I'll cover this song in my new Song Meanings and Origins series soon!

@Cryskae

5 жыл бұрын

The Lair of Voltaire You're not only still making music but active on KZread?! What a wonderful day this has been. I have been listening to and singing your songs since I was introduced to Goodnight Demon Slayer and When You're Evil over a decade ago in my darker formative teenage years. You have been an inspiration to me for the better half of my life, when I "became the mask" myself and finally felt free to be truer to my inner self. So... thank you.

Love it!!

Beautiful

A hell of a trip to the furry convention.

Albums worth every penny for 500, Alex

Amazing!

it would seem, I have a new favourite, nice job Voltaire

Five people were too scared of the masquerade to join.

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

That number is now up to 17. The fools! They don't know what they're missing at this party!!! LOL!

@stitchedroses86

2 жыл бұрын

Now its 49

wait he played the harpsichord!? oh man.... it fell within the song perfectly!

Awesome, like always ;)

Somewhat reminiscent of Uriah Heep but I love it another musical victory dark father I thank you

Probably my favorite song on the album! Until the next song on the album comes up, anyway...

I thank you with all the Werds I can think of including owns from Dr.sous

Honestly this is hanging out on the internet as an outcast teen. (Especially for furries with the animal picking line.)

I"ve made it my mission to like every one of the videos on your channel, thanks for posting. Hopefully I'll share mine with you one day (:

Please let this be somewhere in VTM: Bloodlines 2, it fits so well.

Freaking awesome

all of voltaire's music is cheesy as hell but it's really good

@akashaeustache9283

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed xd

@TheLairofVoltaire

5 жыл бұрын

You may not have heard ALL of my songs. But hey, maybe that's just me thinking songs like Innocent, Sacrifice, All the Way Down, The One's WHo've Hurt You, The Folly of Love and Feathery Wings..etc... aren't cheesy... but you know, what do I know?

@purplehaze2358

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheLairofVoltaire DAAAAMN, dude.

I wish I could go to a masquerade

Weirdly, I kind of associate this with me joining the communities I have recently (goth, furry, Warhammer, to name a few), and with discovering your music and community here. I was in a rather toxic situation in a prior fandom, to the point where I feared being ostracized because I didn't tow the party line and agree with everyone else in it, and discovering these communities, including yours, have helped me drastically. Thanks for the great music, and for being an awesome person.

AHH yes is it goths or furries to help one discard their old face

This makes me think of a vampire who pretends to be human in order to fit in with society.

@TreespeakerOfTheLand

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should check the Vampire: The Masquerade games. since that's kinda the point of those games :P Bloodlines 2 is coming next year, but I can recommend Bloodlines 1 for now. Though it is from 2004 and you need an unofficial patch to even play it, but it's good ^^

@thepip3599

3 жыл бұрын

Solace The Satanist Girl That sounds interesting.

@TreespeakerOfTheLand

3 жыл бұрын

@@thepip3599 I think it is, but I can't say whether you will like it. Just give it a go and come to your own opinion ^^

& that Charlie brown is why I love wearing costumes everyday

Duke!

💗💗💗

This is more like a cynical ball the term ball was used in the old days for the term masquerade whenever you have a masquerade is considered a ball anyways beautiful song my kind of gathering a masquerade

I really want the bass tab for this song

This song is about furries and you cannot convince me otherwise

Quisiera poder saber que es lo que dice la canción. Aunque es inposible que responda. Muy buena cacion la de mi cantante fav :"3

Aaaaaaaaand I was born 8 years late. Damn.

@jaredrunner3578

4 жыл бұрын

At least he's still around though and doing shows and stuff

Grab a mask and cover up your face Sounds like 2020

dude I love his music valtare if you see this comment I love your music

Mostly, I just want to know...Who is Blast?Who is Breakthrough?

I somehow always think of American Psycho when this plays. My favorite on the album!

I've never found any other song, which would be a summary of my OC. :U

Lair of Voltair is furry confirmed

@TheFloozydrayton

6 жыл бұрын

can i point out that most often vampires are asociated with masquerade balls (which is a Victorian ball dance with the requirment of a mask, mostly attended by the high class or anyone who can maneged to get an invitation)

Now, can this really be considered an escape route from my basement? I certainly hope so, gonna try it when i get the opportunity.

why does his song remind me of that masquerade scene in labyrinth?

God I wish you were single

@JDMadPuffy97

9 жыл бұрын

He is now. You're welcome :)

"And to think I hesitated."That Hellraiser reference.

After listening this again and again for the first time my brain spat out: "lol 'dis about furries?" And I feel more tempered now

After those about the "zoo" and "which animal is right for me?" i get furry fandom vibes. i kinda like it actauly

Song for 5th chapter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@l.1342

4 жыл бұрын

More like for the 6th

Okay, so an amv with this song set to Doctor Doom would be pretty good.

hey Voltaire uuh what type of music is this? it sounds weird

Very much like life. We all wear masks.

@Miganishi

9 жыл бұрын

I don't, and people hate me for that.

#it'sblackfriday

со мной до смерти...

Anyone who plays dragon age or reads the books will immediately think of an Orlesian singing this song.

@ragingmephiles7782

6 жыл бұрын

I dream in neon I did immediately think of the Orlesian game and my Inquisitor at the Winter Palace.

@several__owls6575

6 жыл бұрын

THERE ARE FUCKING DRAGON AGE BOOKS?!? WHY TF WAS I NOT INFORMED SOONER?!?

Like the song, but I have no clue as to why KZread put this in a playlist titled "Mix-Rock music"

I hate how I see Dio Brando in this, as well as furries maybe. Regardless, a great song! All of these songs are excellent

Where the hell are the lyrics?

@voltairenyc

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony W Stanton in the video description

@anthonywstanton

6 жыл бұрын

Aurelio Voltaire Oops! I really love your music! Outstanding sir!

this also apples to furies change my mind

goth ymca