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.
TOYS IN THE ATTIC
Omnia Lyrics
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Toys in the attic are
Calling from the rafters
Ghost of a sigh
Pretty painted faces
Ride on the rocking horse
Memories of shadow
Dreams never die
I could fly if I wanted to
I could reach for the sky
We can swim like the dolphins and...
We can laugh' till we cry
But there's nothing to say
Dolls made of clay
We can play all day
Toys in the attic…
Sneaking up the staircase
Toys in the attic are
Waiting for me
Eyes in the dark
Looking for my marbles
Bats in the belfry and
I hear music start to play
This will be my happy home
And I'll never be alone
We will swim beneath the trees
All my happy friends and me
Hush baby, don't you cry
Cheer up and dry your eyes
Come join the happy games
Toys in the attic…
Frolicking in frenzy
Toys in the attic are
Dancing crazy
Whirling around
Spinning through the cobwebs
Bone and lace twirl in time
As the clock dissects the rhyme
And I could fly if I wanted to
I could reach for the sky
We can swim like the dolphins and
We can laugh' till we cry
But there's nothing to say
Hush baby, don't you cry
Dolls made of clay
Cheer up and dry your eyes
We can play all day
Come join the happy games
Toys in the attic…
Hush baby, don't you cry
Cheer up and dry your eyes
Come join the happy games
Toys in the attic…
Toys in the attic...(3x)
The lyrics to Omnia’s song “Toys in the Attic” speak of childhood memories and the joys of imagination. The song paints a nostalgic picture of a child’s playful wanderings through an attic filled with old toys. The voices on the staircase with their ghostly sighs, and the bats in the belfry, create a mysterious atmosphere, but the song’s message is one of comfort and joy.
The child in the song is invited to join the toys in their happy games, to fly and reach for the sky, swim like dolphins, and laugh until they cry. The toys seem representative of the child’s own youthful spirit, and the attic a place of refuge where they can escape reality for a while. The final verse describes the toys dancing crazy and whirling around, bringing life to the cobwebs as if they were in a fairy tale.
Overall, the lyrics to “Toys in the Attic” speak to the power of childhood imagination and the comfort and joy that can be found in nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Voices on the staircase
I hear whispers on the stairs leading to the attic
Toys in the attic are
There are toys stored in the attic
Calling from the rafters
The toys seem to be calling out from the ceiling
Ghost of a sigh
A faint sound of longing or sadness echoes through the attic
Pretty painted faces
There are dolls with colorful faces and features
Ride on the rocking horse
One can ride on the toy horse that moves back and forth
Memories of shadow
There are vague recollections and remnants of the past
Dreams never die
Imaginative thoughts and aspirations last forever
I could fly if I wanted to
I have the choice to soar through the air
I could reach for the sky
I can aim high and achieve my goals
We can swim like the dolphins and...
We can move gracefully and joyfully like the sea creatures
We can laugh' till we cry
We can express our glee and amusement to the point of tears
But there's nothing to say
There's nothing important or relevant to discuss
Dolls made of clay
There are dolls fashioned from earth and minerals
We can play all day
We can spend hours amusing ourselves
Sneaking up the staircase
I quietly ascend the stairs to the attic
Waiting for me
The toys are eagerly anticipating my arrival
Eyes in the dark
I perceive pairs of glowing eyes in the dimness
Looking for my marbles
I search for my lost round toys
Bats in the belfry and
I spot some flying mammals in the upper part of the attic
I hear music start to play
I hear a melody emanating from somewhere in the attic
This will be my happy home
I feel content and fulfilled in this place
And I'll never be alone
I will always have my toys and my imagination for company
We will swim beneath the trees
We will move vividly beneath a canopy of foliage
All my happy friends and me
I am surrounded by my jolly playmates
Hush baby, don't you cry
Quiet down, little one, don't be sad
Cheer up and dry your eyes
Get happy and wipe away your tears
Come join the happy games
Join in on the merrymaking
Frolicking in frenzy
We are behaving exuberantly and energetically
Dancing crazy
We are moving wildly and erratically
Whirling around
We are spinning rapidly
Spinning through the cobwebs
We are moving through the webs created by spiders
Bone and lace twirl in time
Objects made of bone and fabric move rhythmically
As the clock dissects the rhyme
The clock divides and analyzes the musical pattern
Hush baby, don't you cry
Quiet down, little one, don't be sad
We can play all day
We can spend hours amusing ourselves
Come join the happy games
Join in on the merrymaking
Toys in the attic...(3x)
The toys are still there, ready for more fun
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@StrangeMachines1
Jenny's voice is so comforting I can't stop listening to this song
@edithorvath4044
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@timoderpro4661
That insane laughter is a type of art, too. It seems to be used to introduce the message of the song.
@PrivatMann
What is the Message of this Song?
@vincentdoemaarwat890
@Privat Mann Either death or a haunting
@vincentdoemaarwat890
@Privat Mann or mental health
@Grensid
@@PrivatMannit subtly tells a story of going insane/nuts/crazy 😉 There's a direct notion of 'losing marbles', but more poetic are 'toys...' (whatever really they are) '...in the attic' (ones head)😁
@geoffbishop6549
these people are insanely talented! This is magic.
more power to Omnia!
@gitanafgas4456
Hacen la mejor musica que en mi vida pude haber escuchado, Gracias por crear sensaciones increibles con estas bellisimas canciones
@jamesrauh8186
The more I here and watch Omnia the more appreciation I have for what they are sharing of their lives with us and trust us to share it. They are also very talented musicians and vocalists. Which I have seen and heard with my own knowledge and taste. So I hope they continue to grow and love one another long enough to reach their true potential. Namaste and Baraka Bashad Jim .....