In English it dates from the first half of the 1600s. This expression comes from the Latin Iacta alea est, 'the dice have been thrown,' which according to Suetonius was said by Julius Caesar when he crossed the Rubicon and invaded Italy in 49 b.c. For example, Now that Ive announced my resignation, the die is cast.
On the first concert of the tour, WarCry made the official presentation of Jardón's replacement, Roberto García who had left Avalanch due to personal and professional problems with Alberto Rionda. The decision or course of action has been determined and cannot be changed. Īlea Jacta Est Tour, the tour to support the album, started on March 5, 2004, and lasted more than seven months, playing with bands like DarkSun, Abyss and Transfer. A month later, Víctor García and Manuel Ramil won the prizes as best vocals and keyboard player respectively, in the Radial Awards, celebrated in Spain. Once we cross this river, no turning back. This quote is also believed to have been, Alea iacta esta The die will have been cast. When I do an Internet search for 'the die is cast' it comes up spelled two different ways: Iacta alea est and Jacta alea est (and for that matter Alea jacta est). Alea Iacta Est or Alea Jacta Est (The Die is Cast) Attributed to Julius Caesar when he was crossing the Rubicon in 49 B.C., an action which provoked the start of the first Civil War. It also had a great reception, with critics that have prized this work. The Question: I am confused and hope that you can help. Ttwelve days after its release, the album reached #3 in the Fnac's list of sales, competing with albums from all musical styles.
I hope we meet again in future projects." The rest of the members said they respected his decision, and Alvaro's work on WarCry would always be a part of the band history. GLORIA VICTIS by ALEA JACTA EST, released 22 June 2010 1. I would like to thank those who have supported me during these years and those who bought the discs in which I participated. The parse for this is a pretty clear one: alea is 'die,' iacta is 'thrown/cast,' and est is 'is.' In Latin, you say 'is ed' to form the passive past tense, is is a helping verb like in English 'The dice have been thrown.' Iacta alea est isn't wrong, per se-it's just not the commonest quotation. The album was the last work by the band to include the bass guitarist Alvaro Jardón, who left after the last concert for El Sello De Los Tiempos tour at Sala Quattro in Avilés, leaving a communiqué on the band's website: "For personal and musical reasons, I have decided to leave WarCry.
a st) attributed by Suetonius to Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC, as he led his army across the Rubicon river in Northern Italy. the first album to feature writing contributions from all the band members (excluding Ardines and Mon), turning all the music and lyrics more introspective. Alea iacta est ('The die is cast') is a variation of a Latin phrase (iacta alea est jakta al.
Esteban Casasolas mixed it in Jaus Records where was also edited, and the graphic design ran by Ricardo Menéndez. Thanks!Īlso: I've also heard the variation Iacta Alea Esto, which I've read is in the imperative, and roughly translates to: "let the die be cast/the die must be cast.Alea Jacta Est was mastered in the M-20 Studios in Madrid by Francisco Martínez, produced by Víctor and Alberto, and co-produced by Slaven Kolak. However, any input/help would be greatly appreciated. Is this correct? Is there anything else I should keep in mind when deciding which variation to tattoo forever on my body? I'm currently leaning towards Iacta Alea Est because that is (supposedly) Suetonius' direct quotation of Caesar's words at the Crossing of the Rubicon, and I also think the emphasis on finality/casting fits better with my current situation. Which one is correct? I have read that Alea Iacta Est sets more emphasis on the idea of gambling, whereas the phrase Iacta Alea Est places more emphasis on the casting/finality of the action. However, I've read multiple different variations of the phrase: Iacta Alea Est and Alea Iacta Est being the two most common. I really respect the idea of committing oneself so wholeheartedly to an action that you are willing to brave any results/consequences (regardless of severity) out of a sense of loyalty and respect to the self. I heard it for the first time recently and the imagery of dye running through water into a fabric or something gave me this great context of 'it can't be undone'. Hi guys, I'm planning on getting Caesar's phrase "The Die Has Been Cast" tattooed on my left forearm, as I have always really admired Caesar, and I find the phrase to be incredibly relatable at this current period of my life. Alea iacta est - The 'Dye' or 'Die' is cast I love this saying.