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.
Positive
Opus Lyrics
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And all you know is that you're losing your mind
When everybody is trying to hound on you
And all you're feelin' is despair of that grind
When everybody is always been found untrue
Only trying to make you blind
When everybody is bringing you down, don't you
Then make an end of run and hide
Try to see the sunny side
Get some joy, don't have to pay
The world around ain't only grey
So let the colors flood your brain
Feel the light, forget your pain
If you're not able to believe
Come on and try to be more
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done to give
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done
When everybody is of no more account to you
And you can't give any emotional sign
When everybody is hanging around, you too
Start to feel that you're one of that kind
When everybody is stealing the sound from you
It's been the best you could ever find
When everybody is setting some bounds on you
But all your dreams are right beyound that line
Then make an end of run and hide
Try to see the sunny side
Get some joy, don't have to pay
The world around ain't only grey
So let the colors flood your brain
Feel the light, forget your pain
If you're not able to believe
Come on and try to be more
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done to give
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done
Then make an end of run and hide
Try to see the sunny side
Get some joy, don't have to pay
The world around ain't only grey
So let the colors flood your brain
Feel the light, forget your pain
If you're not able to believe
Come on and try to be more
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done to give
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
And it's so easy done to give
Done, done, easy done to give
Positive
It's the better way to live
Let's be more positive
The lyrics of Opus's song Positive are about staying optimistic despite difficult circumstances. The song begins with a description of feeling overwhelmed and losing one's mind when everyone seems to be against you. The lyrics encourage the listener to focus on the bright side of life and not let negativity consume them. This is emphasized in the line "try to see the sunny side," encouraging the listener to find positivity even in the midst of hardship. The chorus repeats the message of the song, encouraging the listener to be "more positive" and emphasizing that it's easy to do.
The second verse continues with the theme of feeling isolated and disconnected from others, but encourages the listener to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams even if others try to set limits. The song again emphasizes the importance of choosing positivity in the face of adversity.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and resilience, reminding the listener that staying positive can make all the difference in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
When everybody is fooling around with you
When everyone is not taking you seriously and acting childish around you
And all you know is that you're losing your mind
And you feel like you're going crazy because of their behavior
When everybody is trying to hound on you
When everyone is attacking and intimidating you
And all you're feelin' is despair of that grind
And you're feeling hopeless and discouraged from the constant pressure
When everybody is always been found untrue
When everyone has been dishonest with you
Only trying to make you blind
And they're deliberately trying to deceive and mislead you
When everybody is bringing you down, don't you
When everyone is trying to bring you down emotionally and mentally
Really wish to leave it all behind?
Do you wish to escape from this negativity and start fresh?
Then make an end of run and hide
If so, stop avoiding the problem and confront it head-on
Try to see the sunny side
Try to focus on the positive aspects and not just the negative ones
Get some joy, don't have to pay
Find happiness and don't let anything or anyone stop you
The world around ain't only grey
Life isn't just negative, there's positivity out there too
So let the colors flood your brain
Let positivity fill your thoughts and emotions
Feel the light, forget your pain
Allow happiness to replace the sadness and forget the pain
If you're not able to believe
If you're struggling to believe in positivity
Come on and try to be more Positive
Try to be optimistic and look for the good in everything
It's the better way to live
Being positive is a better way to live life than being negative
Let's be more positive
Let's choose to think and act positively
And it's so easy done to give
It's easy to spread positivity
Done, done, easy done to give
Done, done, easy to spread positivity
When everybody is of no more account to you
When you no longer care about what anyone else thinks or does
And you can't give any emotional sign
And you feel emotionally numb and detached
When everybody is hanging around, you too
When everyone seems to be waiting around aimlessly
Start to feel that you're one of that kind
And you can't help but feel like you also have no direction in life
When everybody is stealing the sound from you
When everyone is taking credit for your work and ideas
It's been the best you could ever find
You found your passion, even if others are trying to steal it
When everybody is setting some bounds on you
When everyone is limiting you and not allowing you to reach your full potential
But all your dreams are right beyound that line
But you know that your dreams are still possible despite the limitations
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Italo Gabriele
This song from Opus is very energetic and uplifting.
It remind us that :
1. " Make an End of Run and Hide"
2. " Try to see the Sunny Side"
3. "The world around ain't only gray..."
4. " So let the Colors flood Your Brain"
5. " Feel the Light, Forget Your Pain".
" Let's Try To Be More Positive"
☀🌻⛩♥👩❤👨
Austropop Elite
Opus is insanely uplifting. It's hard for me not to smile listening to them.
Natalia Droguett
It’s a pleasure to find this song right here, the 80’s were just amazing , the best of my entire life
Marwan Farag
Stay safe. ; )
Artyom Laba
Absolutely underrated band!
Synthpopfreak
MOST OF PEOPLE KNOW OPUS FOR 'LIFE IS LIFE'...BUT IT'S CLEAR THERE'S MORE TO IT THAN THAT ! THANKS FOR THIS MASTERPIECE OF AOR ROCK !
Aiden Thorn
I came across this cassette at a yard sale, many many years ago. I even purchased a car with a cassette player after the CD explosion... just so I could listen to it as I cruised.... One of the best albums out there... from a group that you can just tell... loves to do what they do :)
Mark Serour
I still have my cassette of 'Up and Down' (American version) that I bought in '85.
victor manuel maury arriaza
Excelente canción!!!!!!!! i love it
Italo Gabriele
This song from Opus is very energetic and uplifting.
It remind us that :
1. " Make an End of Run and Hide"
2. " Try to see the Sunny Side"
3. "The world around ain't only gray..."
4. " So let the Colors flood Your Brain"
5. " Feel the Light, Forget Your Pain".
" Let's Try To Be More Positive"
☀🌻⛩♥👩❤👨
Cecilia Santibanez
Grandioso OPUS me recuerdo cuando recién salí de la media forever OPUS buen rock....