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.
Official Website Myspace
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.
Givin A Gift
Opus Lyrics
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But time has control over me
Youve got to set me free
You search for A sign
I've been waiting such A long time
I will see it through
And all I do
- everything is for you
Just wait and see
- you can't imagine what's true
All I can do
Is give myself as A gift to you
And all I can do
I'm givina gift
- givina gift
- givina gift to you
Givin A gift
- givina gift
- givin A gift to you
I'm callin your name
But you're not able to stay
Youre always far away
To look for an aim
The reason is never th4e same
If it's hard to do
That's A reason too
- I'm not gonna find something new
An eagle flies alone
But youve always known
I'm comin back and iets true
All I can do...
The lyrics to Opus's song "Givin A Gift" speak to the desire to give oneself fully to someone else, even when it seems difficult or impossible. The first verse addresses the idea that time is a limiting factor, and that despite the desire to give more of oneself, time can be a barrier to doing so. The chorus serves as a reminder of the commitment to giving oneself as a gift to the other person, despite any obstacles that may arise. The second verse deepens the theme of distance, both physically and emotionally, and the struggle to remain connected to the other person despite these challenges. The final chorus seems to solidify the commitment to giving as a way of bridging that distance and remaining true to the promise of the relationship.
The song appears to be about the struggles and joys of love and commitment. It speaks to the dedication required to make a relationship work, and the sense of satisfaction that comes from giving oneself to another person. The lyrics suggest that this giving is not always easy, but that it is ultimately worth it in order to maintain a meaningful connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You're askin for time
You're requesting my time.
But time has control over me
Unfortunately, I cannot control time.
You've got to set me free
You must release me from this request.
You search for A sign
You are searching for a sign of something specific.
I've been waiting such A long time
I have patiently been waiting for this sign to appear for an extended period.
I will see it through
I will persist until your desired outcome is achieved.
And all I do
All of my actions are dedicated to you.
- everything is for you
Everything I do is for you to benefit.
You can trust in me
You have the ability to confide in me.
Just wait and see
Please be patient and observe.
- you can't imagine what's true
The truth is something beyond what you can anticipate.
All I can do
The only action I am capable of is.
Is give myself as A gift to you
My gift to you is dedicating myself entirely to your needs and desires.
And all I can do
I am only capable of so much.
I'm givina gift
I am providing a gift.
- givina gift
I am giving a present.
- givina gift to you
This present is intended for you.
Givin A gift
Providing a present.
- givina gift
Presenting a gift.
- givin A gift to you
This present is intended for you.
I'm callin your name
I am attempting to persuade you to come to me.
But you're not able to stay
Unfortunately, you cannot remain here.
Youre always far away
You are frequently distant.
To look for an aim
You are searching for a goal.
The reason is never th4e same
The reason is consistently diverse.
If it's hard to do
If the task is difficult to complete.
That's A reason too
It is also a legitimate excuse.
- I'm not gonna find something new
I will not discover anything new.
An eagle flies alone
The eagle tends to be a solo creature.
But youve always known
This information is not new to you.
I'm comin back and it's true
I will return, and this is a certainty.
All I can do...
I find myself limited to...
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Serour
Should have made the music charts.
Paul Crisp
Wow!!! What a great combination for a great ballad i genuinely love this track that i've never heard before. The gem that got away big shame ,much better than today's crapp. April 2020 😎♥️😎♥️🎵
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I love opus
José cortes Romero
OPUS wonderful
공상원
Opus was international band.
J Hale
Miss the band. Great Video! Louisville, Ky, USA
José Ramírez
Ok