Klaus Nomi - Death - Dido's Lament

Death is a song from Klaus Nomi's second album, Simple Man which is a remake of the aria Dido's Lament from the Opera Dido and Æneas by Henry Purcell.

Just an incredible version. This really shows off Klaus's amazing countertenor voice.

lyrics:

Recitative

Thy hand, Belinda, darkness shades me,
On thy bosom let me rest,
More I would, but Death invades me;
Death is now a welcome guest.

Aria

When I am laid, am laid in earth,
May my wrongs create
No trouble, no trouble in thy breast;
Remember me, remember me, but ah! forget my fate.
Remember me, but ah!
forget my fate,

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Klaus
• Nomi
• death
• dido's
• lament

[ysbaddaden2003]

He didn't die of AIDs

The Gods just wanted him back...

[LudiHERMANkoknit]

At first I was happy because I found this song, but then I remembered he wasn't with us anymore :( Now I think I will go cry myself to sleep. I really hate this world sometimes.

[killgreed]

@angel4justice1 Bullshit, they die for no reason, except the multinational Corporation!

[ackleyeggs]

i will always remember you, but I cannot forget your fate. I know you would have given us so much more, had you been given time. Alas, alas. Rest in peace my brother.

[unternusvortex]

hermoso...de verdad

[Tupwap]

Unübertroffen!

[MrSergionina]

Великий талант!!! Покойся с миром!

[angel4justice1]

Never EVER forget those who died for you, those who fought for you! regardless if straight Gay or whatever..the freedom we have today is mainly thanks to them!!!

[angel4justice1]

Perfect!! 

[Jonamon]

now I am sad

[Genkimark]

Remember me, but forget my fate...RIP, Klaus Nomi.

[TheBeeHum]

@ysbaddaden2003

I didn't even think of that, but that would be the best thing ever. It's not too late, Hagan could do duet using one of his recordings.