1.Self-described "neoceltic pagan folk" band based in The Netherlands and Belgium
2. Electronic dance music producer from Ukraine
1. Omnia is a self-described "neoceltic pagan folk" band based in The Netherlands and Belgium and whose members (and former members) are Irish, Dutch, Indonesian, English and Belgian. Their traditional music takes on the form of various cultural routes, from places around the world such as Ireland, England and Afghanistan.
They sing in Welsh, English, Irish, Breton, Finnish, German, Dutch, Latin and Hindi and play Celtic harp, mouth harp, hurdy-gurdy, bodhrán, guitar, bouzouki, didgeridoo, flutes of all kinds, bagpipes, various drums and percussion instruments.
List of albums:
* Sine Missione (2000)
* Sine Missione 2 (2002)
* 3 (2003) - EP
* Crone of War (2004)
* Live Religion (2005) - live album
* PaganFolk (2006)
* Cybershaman (2007) - remix album
* Alive! (2007)
* History (2007) (American sampler) - compilation
* Pagan Folk Lore (2008) - live DVD
* PaganFolk At The Fairy Ball (2008) - live album
* World Of OMNIA (2009)
* Wolf Love (2010)
* Musick and Poëtree (2011)
* Live on Earth (2012)
* Earth Warrior (2014)
Present members:
Steve Sic (Steve Evans-van der Harten); Frontman, flutes, bouzouki, percussion, vocals
Jenny (Jennifer Evans-van der Harten); harp, hurdy-gurdy,hammered dulcimer, bodhran, piano, vocals
Daphyd Crow (Daphyd Sens); sliding didgeridoo
Rob Thunder (Rob van Barschot); Drums and percussion
Satrya; DADGAD Guitar
Previous members:
Mitch Rozek; Drums
Luka Aubri-Krieger; sliding didgeridoo
Joe Hennon; DADGAD guitar
Tom Spaan; drums
Philip Steenbergen; DADGAD guitar
Information from WorldOfOmnia.com and Wikipedia
2. Omnia is an electronic dance music producer, his track Stick in monday was featured in the Trance Mix Mission Podcast.
Man behind it all, is Evgeny Smirnov. Born in 1987, he would grow up with a diverse taste in music, loving and exploring the beauty of different genres. In the 90’s, he turned his passion for EDM into a hobby and started toying around with producing programs. After discovering trance music, Evgeny knew which path to follow and started developing his sound into this direction.
At the end of 2006, when Evgeny was only 20 years old, he concentrated on creating his own, quality tracks and saw big names like Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz and Above & Beyond play his tracks and remixes on the radio and during gigs. Remixes on ‘Ørjan Nilsen – La Guitarra’ and ‘Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline Govaert – Never Say Never’ put Omnia’s name on the map.
Old Man Tree
Omnia Lyrics
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Did I see him or he see me?
Standing there majestically
Tree and me...
The smell of sun on autumn leaves
He said take good care of all you see
Praise the earth down on your knees
He sang
Heya Heya Heya
Heya Heya heya
Hey Hey Heya Heya
Heya Hey
Life left you a broken boy, man
To fight the war an angry young man
Now it's time to be a shaman
Take these wings and learn to fly man
I lost my grip and took a trip
On a magic mushroom rocket ship
Rode the waves and didn't flip
The rainbow-flavoured astral trip
Heya Heya Heya
Heya Heya heya
Hey Hey Heya Heya
Heya Hey
The words they flow like melody
Through gnarly old man/tree and me
From root to bone from him to me
Just like the river to the sea
Now I am he as tree is me
And I'm not here and so is he
'Cause in my mind I'm always free
Just like tree that sang to me
Heya Heya Heya
Heya Heya heya
Hey Hey Heya Heya
Heya Hey
The first shall never be the last
There is no future and no past
Put brother Flame to sister Grass
Let's celebrate the Pagan mass
Heya Heya Heya
Heya Heya heya
Hey Hey Heya Heya
Heya Hey
The words they flow like melody
Through gnarly old man/tree and me
From root to bone from him to me
Just like the river to the sea
Now I am he as tree is me
And I'm not here and so is he
'Cause in my mind I'm always free
Just like tree that sang to me
Heya Heya Heya
Heya Heya heya
Hey Hey Heya Heya
Heya Hey
The song “Old Man Tree” by Omnia tells the story of the encounter between the singer and a tree that seems to be alive and sentient. The lyrics suggest that the man may have entered a state of altered consciousness, perhaps through the use of psychedelic mushrooms, as he describes taking a trip on a “magic mushroom rocket ship” and experiencing a “rainbow-flavored astral trip”. During this experience, the tree speaks to him and imparts wisdom about the importance of taking care of the earth and living in harmony with nature.
The encounter with the tree seems to have significant spiritual meaning for the singer, as he speaks of becoming one with the tree and feeling free in his mind like the tree that “sang” to him. The lyrics also touch on themes of the cyclical nature of life, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the importance of celebrating the natural world.
Overall, the song conveys a message of reverence for nature and suggests that connecting with the natural world can be a transformative experience that allows us to gain insight and wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
I came across a man who was a tree
The singer saw a tree that somehow resembled a man
Did he see me, or did I see?
The singer wonders if the tree noticed them just as they noticed the tree
He stood there tall and strong
The tree has a majestic and impressive appearance
Tree and me
The artist and the tree are the only ones present in the moment
The aroma of the autumn leaves
The artist can smell the seasonal scent of the leaves
He said cherish what you can see
The tree advises the singer to take good care of their surroundings
Honor the earth on your knees
The tree tells the singer to show respect and gratitude for the planet we live on
That's what the old man sang to me
The tree's words of wisdom are like a song to the artist
Heya Heya Heya
A chant or a refrain that's repeated throughout the song
Life left you broken as a man
The artist had a tough life that made them feel incomplete
Fought a war as an angry young man
The singer had to deal with conflict and anger in their youth
Now become a shaman, man
The tree advises the artist to become a spiritual leader and gain enlightenment
Take these wings and learn to fly
The tree metaphorically gives the singer wings to fly and access to spiritual freedom
I lost control and had a trip
The singer took drugs and had an intense experience
A psychedelic mushroom rocket ship
The singer describes the drug they took and the effect it had on them
Rode the waves and didn't flip
The artist had a positive and euphoric experience with the drug
The colours of the rainbow did drip
The artist had vivid and intense hallucinations
Heya Heya Heya
The refrain is repeated again to mark the end of this experience
The words they flow like a melody
The tree's words feel like a beautiful and harmonious music to the singer
From the tree to gnarly me
The tree's words go from its roots to the mind of the artist
From roots to bones, from him to me
The tree's wisdom goes deep and thoroughly through the artist
Like a river flows to the sea
The tree's words have a natural flow and end up enriching the artist's mind, just like a river enriches the sea
Now I am him, as he is me
The singer feels a deep connection with the tree to the point of losing their individual identities
I'm not here and neither is he
The artist and the tree become a part of a larger consciousness and lose their physical presence
'Cause in my mind I'm always free
The singer feels spiritually liberated thanks to the tree's wisdom
Just like a tree that sang to me
The singer compares the tree's words of wisdom to a beautiful song that they'll remember forever
Heya Heya Heya
The refrain is repeated one last time
The first is never the last
Everything is cyclical, and the artist believes that every end is just the beginning of something new
Neither future nor any past
The artist doesn't worry about the past or the future but focuses on staying in the present moment
Let's celebrate the Pagan Mass
The singer invites others to celebrate nature and spiritual practices that celebrate the earth
Heya Heya Heya
The refrain is repeated for one final time
Writer(s): jennifer van der harten, steve evans-van der harten
Contributed by Kayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AmyMetal1
Esta es la mejor banda que he escuchado en mucho tiempo, absolutamente todas sus canciones son de mi agrado y lo más importante es que me hace feliz escucharlos. Transmiten tanta pasión y alegría. Son increíbles.
@sarahdicksondarkmoondreame3437
This song is so stunningly beautiful. I haven't been able to get out in nature anywhere near enough lately after having broken an ankle and having caring responsibilities during the pandemic. This song makes me cry for that connection. Thank you for such a beautiful song <3
@deadjack1342
Lembro de quando conheci a Omnia, uma diversidade de sentimentos, crença e amor. Todas as composições do Omnia me fizeram uma pessoa melhor, mais sensível com a vida, mais ativo em defesa do meio ambiente. Mais grato pelo ar que respiro, aqui deixo meus mais sincero agradecimento ao Grupo.
@joalexsg9741
Maravilhoso isso! 😍😍💜💜💙
@michael5136
Such a beautiful song
@CaptKujata
Blessed Be, young lady. I hope your journey is wonderful. It won't always be easy, but it will certainly be worth it. I've been Pagan since I was about your age, too, well before these folks came along!
@beciapasiucka
Piękne !
@AndyB1286
Don't think I know a band who are as pagan as these guys. Credit to Stenny and Omnia for having the balls to just be who they are and not follow rules if they don't want to. They are very inspiring, and nice people too. --- Glaube ich kenne keine Band die so pagan wie diese Leute ist. Ich gratuliere Stenny und Omnia, dass sie den Mumm haben einfach sich zu sein und keinen Regeln zu folgen, denen sie nicht folgen wollen. Sie sind ganz schön inspirierend, und auch nette Leute!
@MetalRatte2007
Can't listen to this Version without tears. Goosebumps all over and my heart races. I love it.
@Isil971
Omnia thank you! I am a 15 year-old girl that knew nothing about Paganism 1 year ago. But then I listened to your music and travelled with you. I heard the voice of Mother Nature because you taught me to do it. I wish one day I can come to the Netherlands and watch you perform. Blessed be dear Omnia!