'Ode to Joy" English translation?

[Greg Cherone]

Does anyone have the English translation
to Schiller's<(corrected spelling)'Ode to Joy' poem that Beethoven so passionately
brought to life?

It would be most appreciated.

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[Gurn Blanston]

No, but I do have the translation of Beethoven's version of it. I don't have the Schiller original, although I am sure someone here will. I hope my typing method is not too confusing in the long run, can't do columns though! Also, of course, their are repeats and variations that aren't duplicated here.
PS - It is Schiller. Schindler was a scoundrel!

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne,
O friends, not these notes!

sondern lasst uns angenehmere
Rather let us take up something more

anstimmen, und freudenvollere.
pleasant, and more joyful.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Joy, lovely divine light,

Tochter aus Elysium
Daughter of Elysium

Wir betreten feuertrunken,
We march, drunk with fire,

Himmlische, dein Heiligtum.
Holy One, to thy holy kingdom.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted,

Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
All men will be brothers

Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Dwelling under the safety of your wings.

Wem der grosse Wurf gelungen,
He who has had the great pleasure

Eines Freundes Freund zu sein
To be a true friend to a friend,

Wer ein holdes Weib errungen,
He who has a noble wife

Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Let him join our mighty song of rejoicing!

Ja--wer auch nur eine Seele
Yes--if there is a solitary soul

Sein nennt auf' dem Erdenrund!
In the entire world which claims him--

Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
If he rejects it, then let him steal away

Weinend sich aus diesem Bund.
Weeping out of this comradeship.

Freude trinken alle Wesen
All beings drink in joy

An den Brüsten der Natur;
From nature's breasts.

Alle Guten, alle Bösen
All good and evil things

Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Follow her rose-strewn path.

Küsse gab sie uns und Reben
She gives us kisses and grapes,

Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
A friend, tested unto death,

Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben,
Pleasure is given even to the worm

Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
And the cherubim stand before God.

Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen
Happy, like thy Sun which flies

Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan,
Through the splendid Heavens,

Wandelt, Brüder, eure Bahn,
Wander, Brothers, on your road

Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.
Joyful, like a hero going to victory.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Joy, lovely divine light,

Tochter aus Elysium
Daughter of Elysium

Wir betreten feuertrunken,
We march, drunk with fire,

Himmlische, dein Heiligtum.
Holy One, to thy holy kingdom.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted,

Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
All men will be brothers

Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Dwelling under the safety of your wings.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen!
Be embraced, you multitudes,

Diesen Kuss der ganzen Welt!
In this kiss of the entire world.

Brüder--überm Sternenzelt
Brothers--over the canopy of stars

Muss ein lieber Vater wohnen!
A loving Father must live.

Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Millions, do you fall upon your knees?

Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Do you sense the Creator, world?

Such' ihn überm Sternenzelt!
Seek Him above the canopy of stars!

Über Sternen muss er wohnen.
Surely He lives above the stars.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted

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Regards,
Gurn
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That's my opinion, I may be wrong.
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[Euterpe]

Originally posted by Gurn Blanston:
No, but I do have the translation of Beethoven's version of it. I don't have the Schiller original, although I am sure someone here will. I hope my typing method is not too confusing in the long run, can't do columns though! Also, of course, their are repeats and variations that aren't duplicated here.
PS - It is Schiller. Schindler was a scoundrel!

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne,
O friends, not these notes!

sondern lasst uns angenehmere
Rather let us take up something more

anstimmen, und freudenvollere.
pleasant, and more joyful.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Joy, lovely divine light,

Tochter aus Elysium
Daughter of Elysium

Wir betreten feuertrunken,
We march, drunk with fire,

Himmlische, dein Heiligtum.
Holy One, to thy holy kingdom.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted,

Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
All men will be brothers

Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Dwelling under the safety of your wings.

Wem der grosse Wurf gelungen,
He who has had the great pleasure

Eines Freundes Freund zu sein
To be a true friend to a friend,

Wer ein holdes Weib errungen,
He who has a noble wife

Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Let him join our mighty song of rejoicing!

Ja--wer auch nur eine Seele
Yes--if there is a solitary soul

Sein nennt auf' dem Erdenrund!
In the entire world which claims him--

Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
If he rejects it, then let him steal away

Weinend sich aus diesem Bund.
Weeping out of this comradeship.

Freude trinken alle Wesen
All beings drink in joy

An den Brüsten der Natur;
From nature's breasts.

Alle Guten, alle Bösen
All good and evil things

Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Follow her rose-strewn path.

Küsse gab sie uns und Reben
She gives us kisses and grapes,

Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
A friend, tested unto death,

Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben,
Pleasure is given even to the worm

Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
And the cherubim stand before God.

Froh, wie seine Sonnen fliegen
Happy, like thy Sun which flies

Durch des Himmels prächt'gen Plan,
Through the splendid Heavens,

Wandelt, Brüder, eure Bahn,
Wander, Brothers, on your road

Freudig, wie ein Held zum Siegen.
Joyful, like a hero going to victory.

Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Joy, lovely divine light,

Tochter aus Elysium
Daughter of Elysium

Wir betreten feuertrunken,
We march, drunk with fire,

Himmlische, dein Heiligtum.
Holy One, to thy holy kingdom.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted,

Alle Menschen werden Brüder,
All men will be brothers

Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Dwelling under the safety of your wings.

Seid umschlungen, Millionen!
Be embraced, you multitudes,

Diesen Kuss der ganzen Welt!
In this kiss of the entire world.

Brüder--überm Sternenzelt
Brothers--over the canopy of stars

Muss ein lieber Vater wohnen!
A loving Father must live.

Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Millions, do you fall upon your knees?

Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Do you sense the Creator, world?

Such' ihn überm Sternenzelt!
Seek Him above the canopy of stars!

Über Sternen muss er wohnen.
Surely He lives above the stars.

Deine Zauber binden wieder,
Thy magic binds together

Was die Mode streng geteilt;
What tradition has strongly parted

Wow, thanks for all that work Gurn!

[Rod]

Originally posted by Euterpe:
Wow, thanks for all that work Gurn!

I've already typed it out at the symphonies page at this site! This is Beethoven's use of the ode, but there is more to it than this in this. Check this link:
http://socialpolicy.ucc.ie/Schiler_Ode_to_Joy.htm

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

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[Joy]

The universal appeal of the "Ode to Joy". A quote from Beethoven in a letter to the Russian Ambassador in Vienna, "I am just publishing the greatest symphony I have yet written."

Here is my take on the English version:

"Oh friends, not these tones! Let us raise our voices in more pleasing and more joyful sounds!"

"Brothers, surely a loving Father dwells above the canopy of stars. Do you sink before him, Millions? World, do you sense your creator? Seek him the beyond the stars! he must dwell beyond the stars."

"Joy, beautiful divine spark,
Daughter from Elysium,
We enter drunk with fire,
O heavenly one, your holy shrine.
Your magic once again bonds us together
What custom strictly separates;
All mankind become brothers,
Where your gentle wings hold sway.
He who has the great good fortune
To be a friend to a friend,
He who has won a dear wife,
Let him mix his rejoicing with ours!
Yes -- and whoever has but one soul
Somewhere in the world to call his own!
And he who cannot, let him steal away,
Weeping out of this company.
Joy is drunk by every creature
From nature's breast;
Every good one, every bad one
Follows her rosy pathway.
She gave us kisses and wine,
And one friend, tried unto death;
Even to the worm ecstasy is given,
and the cherub stands before God.
Gladly, as his suns fly through
The magnificent plan of the heavens,
Run, my brothers, your own course
Joyfully, like a hero off to conquest.
Let me embrace you, O millions!
This kiss is for the whole world!
Brothers, above the starry firmament
A loving father must surely dwell.
Do you fall down, O millions?
Are you aware of your creator, world?
See him above the starry firmament!
For above the stars he must dwell.”

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'Truth and beauty joined'