There are multiple artists using this name.
1. - Epica is a symphonic m… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
1. - Epica is a symphonic m… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
Ombra mai fu
Epica Lyrics
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Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più
Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più
Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più, soave più
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più
Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
Ombra mai fù
di vegetabile,
cara ed amabile,
soave più, soave più
The lyrics of Epica's song "Ombra mai fu" are a tribute to a fig tree. The words describe the beauty and sweetness of the fig tree's shade, calling it pleasant and loveable. The tree is depicted as a living entity that shelters and takes care of those under its canopy. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces the sentiment of admiration and reverence towards the fig tree, which is both a symbol of nature and the connection between the earth and the sky. The melody of the song further enhances the emotional impact. It is serene and calm, evoking a sense of peace and harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Ombra mai fù
Shade never was
di vegetabile,
of a plant
cara ed amabile,
beloved and delightful
soave più
even sweeter
Ombra mai fù
Shade never was
di vegetabile,
of a plant
cara ed amabile,
beloved and delightful
soave più
even sweeter
Ombra mai fù
Shade never was
di vegetabile,
of a plant
cara ed amabile,
beloved and delightful
soave più, soave più
even sweeter, even sweeter
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Gina Gabriel Vera
Soy una gran fan de Epica y no sé en verdad sobre sopranos y mezosopranos. A mi me encanta esta música, esa voz dulce de Simone me da tranquilidad cada vez que la escucho. A disfrutar de la música, no a criticar y ponerse quisquillosos, si no les gusta; simple no la escuchen. Epica sigan adelante, asi como yo, hay muchos fan que quieren escuchar más de ustedes :)
TheCountess
Why can't I sing like this? Her voice is like that of an angel, just too beautiful <3 I love it
William Vargas
wow ! seria genial escucharla interpretar mas este tipo de canciones me encanta :)
Juan Moreno Restrepo
Me quito el sombrero me hizo volar con mi opera favorita Serses , bien por Epica y esta hermosa y talentosa vocalista, en mi corazón Epica
Leuzi leia nazareth
Linda voz eu treino também cantar essa maravilha se conseguir nessa tudo bém quem sabe na próxima vida...kkk
crmier
kkkkkk 😂
Germano Alves
perfeita cantora incrível
Soledad Luna
Oh, amo la voz de Phillipe Jaroussky *-* Sobre todo su versión de "Vedro con mi diletto", un aria de Vivaldi. Sobre los castrati hay un documental muy bueno aquí en youtube. Lograron recrear la voz de un castrato o al menos se acercaron. El resultado fue impactante o.O
Gabrielle Carolina
My Gosh,this is lovely! Her voice sounds perfect!
Anthony Hodgson
Not for me, it is a castrato piece, and if a woman is to sing there is non better than Cecilia Bartoli. Fortunately, there are no castrati today (hopefully) but if you want to hear the counter Tenor singing it try Andreas Scholl.