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There are multiple artists called Voltaire:
1. Voltaire (born 1967 in Havana, Cuba) is a singer/songwriter whose music has its roots deeply embedded in European folk music, but also has influences from the gothic scene. He has also been directing commercials and animating short films for ten years, and is best known for his Hieronymous Bosch-inspired station IDs for MTV.
Inspired by the films of Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad), Voltaire began animating at the age of ten on a super8 camera. By piecing together snippets of information from fanzines, he eventually was able to teach himself how to make foam rubber animation models and animate them. The films of his childhood landed him his first directing job in 1988 with MTV. The stop-motion tour of the hellish Garden of Earthly Delights won several awards.
He also teaches stop-motion animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
He also wrote the song “Brains!” for the Cartoon Network show “Grim and Evil” which has since split into two separate shows (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Evil Con Carne) and the song can also be found on his album “Boo Hoo”.
An avid fan of Star Trek, Voltaire frequently attends conventions and released a four track E.P. called “Banned on Vulcan”. It was a set of comedy recordings poking fun at characters from the show.
1. Voltaire (born 1967 in Havana, Cuba) is a singer/songwriter whose music has its roots deeply embedded in European folk music, but also has influences from the gothic scene. He has also been directing commercials and animating short films for ten years, and is best known for his Hieronymous Bosch-inspired station IDs for MTV.
Inspired by the films of Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad), Voltaire began animating at the age of ten on a super8 camera. By piecing together snippets of information from fanzines, he eventually was able to teach himself how to make foam rubber animation models and animate them. The films of his childhood landed him his first directing job in 1988 with MTV. The stop-motion tour of the hellish Garden of Earthly Delights won several awards.
He also teaches stop-motion animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
He also wrote the song “Brains!” for the Cartoon Network show “Grim and Evil” which has since split into two separate shows (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Evil Con Carne) and the song can also be found on his album “Boo Hoo”.
An avid fan of Star Trek, Voltaire frequently attends conventions and released a four track E.P. called “Banned on Vulcan”. It was a set of comedy recordings poking fun at characters from the show.
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Almost Human
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The Devil's Bris
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Boo Hoo
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MummRaFM wrote:
rox !!!
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ayaribaregis wrote:
Что-то не впечатлил. Подожду и попробую ещё раз.
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yotakagirl wrote:
I always ending up quoting lyrics from the "Happy Birthday" song to people and they don't understand how funny it is because they don't know Voltaire. :'(
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brubs- wrote:
When you're evil <3 [2]
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Clown00 wrote:
When You're Evil <3
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Pachamanca wrote:
The fuckin' Man!
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ringwraith10 wrote:
Almost Human is a good choice, as it's my favorite. :) I would say, though, that his first CD, Devil's Bris, is an important one to have since it has many of his classic songs on it.
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Artanna wrote:
oooh now i must choose from two!! lol yay! i think i'll get Almost Human first, cause i do love the cover xD
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psychodork41 wrote:
@Artanna Ooky Spooky!
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cirruswolf wrote:
Loving this
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DaysofSODOM wrote:
RADIOHEAD = SHIT
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Speilbilde wrote:
Artanna - Almost Human! It was my favourite until TTBOTS's release. ;)
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Artanna wrote:
please someone tell me, i already have To the Bottom of the Sea but i want moorrreeeeee!!!! Which should i get now?!?
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Speilbilde wrote:
Can't wait for the Radiohead-cover! :) Also, loving the new picture.
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Marisoul wrote:
2 nite in méxico... yay!!!
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Chmielowa94 wrote:
awesomeness.
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biox2003 wrote:
cool songs
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xdevotchkax wrote:
i love him. so. fucking. much.
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RDPzero wrote:
i'm top listener *--*
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abdicare wrote:
*dances*
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