1. An Austrian pop-rock g… Read Full Bio ↴There are many artists with the name Opus:
1. An Austrian pop-rock group.
2. A dubstep/grime artist.
3. A Yugoslavian progressive rock band from Belgrade.
4. An English Heavy Melodic Instrumental band.
5. The Martin County High School nationally renown concert choir.
6. A Romanian grunge/stoner rock band.
7. A progressive heavy metal band from Bangladesh.
8. A funk/soul band
9. A psychedelic rock band from Netherlands.
10. A breakbeat artist.
1. An Austrian pop-rock group which was formed in 1973. In 1984 they released Live Is Life which topped the charts in many countries, and a live recording of the song even made the Top 40 in the USA in 1986. It remains popular as a sing-along song for crowds at sports events in Europe. A cover version was also performed by the Slovenian band, Laibach.
Opus is still active, but have not enjoyed the same success since Live Is Life, and are generally considered a one-hit wonder. They also had success with some other songs in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, but not in "non-German-speaking" countries.
The Finnish ice hockey team, Tappara, has the song Live Is Life as it's goal song.
LP's Discography:
- Daydreams (Album, 1980)
- Eleven (1982)
- The Opusition (1982)
- Up And Down (1984)
- Solo (1985)
- Opus (1987)
- Magical Touch (1990)
- Walkin' On Air (1992)
- Love, God & Radio (1993)
- The Beat Goes On (2004)
- Opus Magnum (2020)
2. A dubstep/grime artist and a professional violinist Bill Harpum. He is famous for his Sharpie EP.
Discography:
- Marbles (EP, 2017)
- Methodist (EP, 2018)
- Sharpie (EP, 2018)
- Mindapple (EP, 2018)
- Crumble (EP, 2019)
- This Damn Feeling (EP, 2020)
3. A Yugoslavian progressive rock band from Belgrade formed in 1973 (sometimes is called Opus 1).
The members included Miodrag Okrugić on keyboards, Dušan Prelević on vocals, Slobodan Orlić/Dušan Ćućuz on bass, Ljubomir Jerković on drums and a variety of guitar players.
They have released one single Dolina Bisera and one LP Opus 1 in 1975, and disbanded two years later.
4. An unsigned English Heavy Melodic Instrumental band which formed in 2000.
Opus formed in early 2001 and debuted a year later with their 6 track (non-instrumental) EP Questions. After a year and a half of touring in and around London and supporting bands such as The Datsuns, Kid Galahad and The blueprint Opus decided to perform an instrumental one off show in their local area Frimley. Much of their set was improvised and the band played their set with total belief in what they were doing that night. From that day Opus have only ever performed instrumental sets.
In 2004 they went on to record their self-titled 30 minute long, one song self-released EP OPUS. They have since gone on to develop their distinctive style of heavy, yet melodic instrumentation and have been working to create new material. Sample Aura is the bands 3rd studio EP and was released on 10th March 2006. They recorded a free track called Antipathy which could be downloaded from their official site.
Their influences can be found in artists such as Tool, Mogwai and King Crimson.
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5. The Martin County High School nationally renown concert choir. Located out of Stuart, FL. It has been under the direction of Ronald L. Corbin for 26 years. Over the years, Opus has performed and won top honors all over the country. Most recently sweeping competitions in Chicago, Honolulu, London, and Seattle. The choir is based out of Stuart from Martin County High School.
6. A Romanian grunge/stoner rock band with hardcore and punk-rock influences. It was formed in 2001.
7. A progressive heavy metal band which was formed in 2008 in Bangladesh. They are: Raisul Hasan (Vox), Poneer VAI aka M.K. Khan Majlish (Guitars), Elahi aka Fazly Elahi (Guitars), Piklu Bhai-ex aurthohin (As Guest/Guitars), Sanjay (Bass), Rafee (Drums).
They have released two tracks on two compilations (KOBI & BIJOY MICHIL).
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8. A funk/soul band which was previously called Coke. The members were: Ruben Perez, Ariel Hernandez, Victor Rodriguez, Jose Rubio, Cesar Godinez, and Paul Garcia.
Under this name they have re-released a self-titled Coke as Opus in 1972, released another self-titled record in 1973, a single Tu Amor No Esta / Beware in 1974 and a compilation Lo Mejor De Opus En El Español in 1975.
9. A psychedelic rock band from Netherlands. They were: Erwin Musper, Jo Robeers, Frans Theunisz, and Chrit Mandigers.
They have only released four 7": Baby Come On / Angela Grey (1969), Master Of My Fate / Cucumber Sandwiches (1970), Gotta Get High / A Bas L'etat (1970), and Ohio Sun / Down In The Valley (1972).
10. A breakbeat artist. Only a single Defiance (1992) was released.
Extra
Opus Lyrics
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The song "Extra" by Opus is a love song about a person who has found a special someone who they can't imagine living without. The song begins with Ashanti's ad-libs talking about the beginning of their relationship and how the other person was always there for them. The verses talk about how this person has got them hooked and how they never felt this way for anyone else. The chorus emphasizes how they can't imagine living or thinking without the other person and that they'll never leave them. The bridge talks about how this person has become a necessity for them, and without them, they can't see themselves living or breathing.
The rap verse by Caddillac Tah presents the idea that no matter what happens, they'll stick together and ride for each other through thick and thin. He talks about how they're here to make money and that their camp is strong, and together, they'll win at any cost. He emphasizes the idea of brotherhood and that they'll protect their family at any cost.
Overall, the song "Extra" emphasizes the idea of finding someone that you can't live without and that you'll ride for each other through thick and thin. It's about love and loyalty for both romantic partners and friends.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning...
At the start of our relationship...
When no one else was around...
When I didn't have anyone else...
You were there...
You were always there for me...
And now.. that everything is good...
Now that things are going well between us...
You gotta know...
I want you to understand...
I'll ride out with you... forever...
I'll always be by your side...
I never thought that I could find this thang
I never thought I could find someone like you...
That always had me comin' back again
You always keep me coming back to you...
Something about the way you move, it got me...
There's something about the way you move that draws me to you...
Hooked on you, no matter, what I do
I'm addicted to you, no matter what I do...
I never felt this way for another
I've never felt this way for anyone else...
It's feelin' kinda strange, but I love it
This feeling is unfamiliar, but I like it...
You did that thang to me, you is where I be
You've captured me, and I want to be with you...
There's no me
Without you...
Without you
I can't function...
Don't you know that I will...Never leave
I want you to understand that I'll never leave you...
All I need
Is you...
You're always there to make me feel alright
You always make me feel better...
You got me thinkin' bout you day and night
I can't stop thinking about you...
Thinkin' bout how my life is now
I reflect on my life now that you're in it...
How you, make me smile, and I, love ya style
I love the way you make me smile, and I love your style...
Whatever troubles you're in, I'm in
I'm here to support you through everything...
What you've done to me
You've had such an impact on me...
You know that I can't see
I can't imagine...
Myself with or without you
My life without you doesn't make sense...
Bein' without you
I can't bear the thought of being without you...
Breathin' without you, baby
It's like I can't even breathe without you...
Now it don't matter if you hatin' or spoiled...
I don't care if people hate or criticize us...
We gone get that dough
We're going to hustle and make money...
The camp is strong...
Our team is powerful...
Can't do nothin' else but blow
We have to keep advancing and succeeding...
You did that thang to me, you is where I be
I'm loyal to you...
All we got is us, me and 'Shan tearin' it up, nigga what, what
We're in this together and nothing can break us...
Murder I-N-C
Murder Incorporated, our team...
My princess... Ashanti
My queen, Ashanti...
Without each other, y'all
We can't live without each other...
Nowhere...
We'd be lost...
Contributed by Nathaniel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.