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.
The Bold Fenian Men
Omnia Lyrics
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A-plucking young nettles, she ne’er saw me coming
I listened a while to the song she was humming
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
'Tis many long years since I saw the moon beaming
On strong manly forms and their eyes with hope gleaming
I'll see them again, through all my sad dreams
Some died by the glenside, some died near a stranger
And wise men have told us that their cause was a failure
But they loved their old Ireland and they never feared danger
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
I passed on my way, Gods be praised that I met her
Be life long or short, sure I'll never forget her
We may have brave men, but we'll never have better
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
The song "The Bold Fenian Men" composed by the band Omnia is a tribute to the Irish revolutionary group "Irish Republican Brotherhood" or "Fenians." The song describes the encounter of the singer with an old woman who was plucking young nettles when she starts to hum a song praising the bold Fenian men. She recalls the times when she saw these brave men, strong and hopeful, fighting for their cause of Irish independence. Although some of them died, either by the glenside or far away, and some claim that their cause was a failure, they never feared danger as they loved their old Ireland. The singer reflects that he is blessed to have met such a woman and that although there may be other brave men, the Fenians have set an example that we should never forget.
Line by Line Meaning
'Twas down by the glenside, I met an old woman
I met an old woman plucking nettles by the glenside, and she did not notice me approaching.
A-plucking young nettles, she ne’er saw me coming
The old woman was busy plucking young nettles and did not realize my presence.
I listened a while to the song she was humming
I listened to the song she was humming for some time.
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
She was singing songs in praise of the brave and bold Fenian men.
'Tis many long years since I saw the moon beaming
It has been many years since I saw the moon shining on the strong, hopeful men.
On strong manly forms and their eyes with hope gleaming
I saw their eyes shining with hope as they stood there strong and manly.
I'll see them again, through all my sad dreams
I long to see them again, and I dream of them often.
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men.
She sings in praise of the bold Fenian men who fought for their love of Ireland.
Some died by the glenside, some died near a stranger
Some brave Fenian fighters passed away near the glenside, while others died in unknown places.
And wise men have told us that their cause was a failure
Many wise men believe that their cause was not successful.
But they loved their old Ireland and they never feared danger
Despite the risks and obstacles, they loved their land and were never afraid to fight for it.
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
Once again she sings in praise of the brave and bold Fenian men.
I passed on my way, Gods be praised that I met her
I continued on my way, thanking the Gods that I had met the old woman.
Be life long or short, sure I'll never forget her
No matter how long or short my life may be, I will never forget her and her powerful songs.
We may have brave men, but we'll never have better
Even though we may have many brave men, we can never find any better than the bold Fenian men.
Glory O, Glory O, to the bold Fenian men
She ends the song with a final tribute to the bold and fearless Fenian men.
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snipeefox
To the bold fenian men. Whom had more balls than any who came over to meet 'em. Whom had the courage to stand up to tyranny and fight the wicked for a cause that was all of ours.
@robbrown420
Beautiful 😍
@lutornado
That's fine music , makes us connect with the past, makes us feel alive in memory of what has happened .
@drakkenslever
ik had ze laast nog in spijkenisse gezien live het is best goed hoor de band ik heb zelfs nog handtekenigen van hun
@batmanredux1629
I watch this one a lot.... Awesome scenery and fine playing
@alexis13thirteen
This song almost made me cry just listening to it.
@texasnewt
Thanks for posting this -- lovely pictures, and Omnia is just so very good.
@adminelf
lovely. happy days listening to this!
@drakkenslever
yes ze are the best omnia i have all muziek is the best song erver
@renata081284
muito muito muito obrigada a todos! essa é com certeza uma das minhas múscias favoritas.