Omnia 04 - The Raven

[@TheaterRaven]

If Poe could see this, he'd be proud. This does him and this hauntingly beautiful poem great honor. I love it. Blessed be.

[@249sawgnr4]

Mr Poe would have been immensely pleased with the beauty of this version.

[@marcbark4705]

🙏💀🔥

[@marcricciardi7914]

So Mote It Be! 💗🍷

[@marcelhagen300]

@@249sawgnr4 Absolutely!!!

[@Lov3ly350]

This is so cool 😎👍 I love this 🥰

[@Razamaniac]

after all these years still the best Raven reciting Still Epic

[@joebowman6549]

One of the best interpretations of any poem by anyone that I have ever heard. This brings the Raven to life like no one ever has before and does justice to Poe's genius. This is further evidence, in case you might have needed any, of the incredible talent and genius that is Omnia.

[@HardStyleDevvo]

I think the alan parson project made a masterpiece as well as omnia

[@zeithqueen5044]

Only this, and nothing more~

[@squaw24]

Un peu de Zik

[@squaw24]

Un peu de Zik

[@marcbark4705]

for me its the best interpretation

[@Germander1]

I’ve always loved Poe’s poem but this version gives me chills every time I hear it, a fantastic rendition ...

[@thfengaelbarr1161]

Same

[@Razamaniac]

the best ever

[@gawayahawkesworth659]

thank you Omnia and to the poems creator this song has stopped my commuting Suicide more than once this song has literly saved my life twice now so I thank you with deep appreciation and Gratitude

[@modkut]

I dont know what is going on with your life but heres a link that keeps me going and going and going no matter how intense the feeling of letting go is it is steve sic of omnia saying some words that make me cry everytime i listen kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4TbmGZtnr9sr80

[@wayne9833]

A beautifully innovative approach to an 1854 classic. As beautiful as the poem is, I believe that this rendition TRULY improves upon it. But LIKE it ... NO ... I LOVE it. How could you not? The artistry, the music that SO wonderfully suits the poem, the way his voice ranges from a whisper to nearly a shout in places where such expression is appropriate. As much as I like Omnia (not ALL of what they do, but very much of it), I think that this is one of the best things that they have done to date. Signed: a 63 yr old white American male.

[@mspruston1]

A beautiful rendition.

[@epiendless1128]

There are so many versions of The Raven, but this is the only one that really moves me.

[@ivana.medina3126]

Lyrics now!: Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, tapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some visitor, " I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this, and nothing more." Ah, distinctly I remember it was in a bleak December, And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor. Eagerly I wished the morrow;- vainly I had sought to borrow From my books surcease of sorrow- sorrow for the lost Lenore- For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore- Nameless here for evermore. And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Thrilled me- filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; Presently to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating, "'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door- Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;- Merely this, and nothing more." Out into the darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before; But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token, And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, "Lenore!" This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, "Lenore!"- Merely this, and nothing more. Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning, Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before. "Surely, " said I, "surely that is someone at my window lattice: Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore- Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore, 'Tis the wind and nothing more." Open wide I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore; Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door- Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door- Perched, and sat, and nothing more. Soon that ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore. "Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou, " I said, "art sure no craven, Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering on the Nightly shore- Tell me what thy lordly name is on this Night's Plutonian shore!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." Now the Raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. Nothing further then he uttered- not a feather then he fluttered- Till I scarcely more than muttered, "other friends have gone before- On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before." Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." Then methought the air grew denser, perfumed by an unseen censer Swung by Seraphim whose footfalls tinkled on the tufted floor. Once more on the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore- What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt and ominous bird of yore Meant in croaking "Nevermore." "Prophet!" said I, "thing of evil!- prophet still, if bird or devil!- Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore, Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert isle enchanted- On this home by horror haunted- tell me truly, I implore- Is there- is there balm in Gilead?- tell me- tell me, I implore!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." "Prophet!" said I, "thing of evil- prophet still, if bird or devil! By that Heaven stretched above us- by that God we both adore- Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn, It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore- Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore." Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." "Be that word our sign in parting, bird or fiend, " I shrieked, upstarting- "Get thee back into the tempest and the Night's Plutonian shore! Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken! Leave my loneliness unbroken!- quit the bust above my door! Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!" Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." Now the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door; And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming, And the lamplight o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor; And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Will be lifted- nevermore!

[@kimholland4822]

Thank you for writing this I've never heard of this before and I was trying to listen to the words but I didn't understand some of them. 😊😊

[@ivana.medina3126]

@@kimholland4822 same here, english isn´t my mother tongue. Enjoy.

[@ЕлизаветаЛаринская-в4ь]

ни одного комментария на одном из словянских языков...что ж, буду первой. Omnia - это лучшая фолк-группа, созданная за всю историю человечества. спасибо ей за невероятное исполнение невероятного произведения

[@nicolepospiech-c8n]

Toll,das gabs auch schon auf Napster und hat sich aus den90ern bis heute erhalten ❤kannst prüfen!

[@elizabethsaracho8194]

Desde México Maravillosa Música Que Talentosos Mágica Tengo Sesenta Y Seis Años Amo La Buena Musica Bendiciones para todos los Quiero

[@tomysure747]

Edgar Allan Poe, magnifico escritos y Omnia banda increible. Mejor unión no existe.

[@geeemm909]

Wow! I have only recently discovered Omnia: thank goodness I have found them. I am absolutely blown away by this rendition of one of my favourite poems. Sadly I do not have the words to express my appreciation of this powerful performance! I hope I get the opportunity to attend a concert one day.

[@ragohwhiteclaw7462]

I fully believe that this was how this poem was meant ro be presented. The music builds with the mounting madness and desparation until the final crescendo, sinking back into resignation and ennui. Only Omnia have the chops to deliver it so well

[@norbertfranz2702]

A really cool tavern that I like going to in Germany used to have this song on their playlist for "background music" for a long time. I listened to the tune I-don't-know-how many times while drinking, reading and chatting with friends before I even realized that it was Edgar Allan Poe. In fact, I did not know which band or artist this version was by till today. One of my friends also performed "The Raven" at talent night, and when I watched that, I was suddenly reminded of this version. There are countless versions of "The Raven" set to classical and modern music or just recited, but thanks to KZbin, I quickly located and identified Omnia's version. Perfect!

[@ikar0us]

There's a thunderstorm here above my attic flat. This poem and music fits the ambience.

[@mblaskie52]

That's perfect for this!

[@burakbilecen9841]

my favourite version of my favourite poem... such a magnificent perform

[@BelegaerTheGreat]

When I first heard their Raven, I was confused and weirded out, and clicked away. Months later, I stumbled upon the poem online, and only then it occurred to me how brilliant this is! Poe was a genius, but the rhythm that Omnia gives to his text really brings to light its melody and masterful flow of words! Edit: OMG there is a guy humming in the background! It makes so much sense and is so cool!

[@martijnvangammeren1868]

This is the omnia i loved and miss. Yes call me old and everything but God i miss this music. Yes everything evolves but this omnia is much better than they are now. In those days i saw them so much live at concerts and fairs and always loved them.

[@christinebielski]

Always loved this poem since i was young

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

One of my Family favorites, thank you 🖤

[@myinformationoverload]

That was THE best rendition of The Raven I have ever heard. The only one better would be from Vincent Price. Thank you OMNIA for doing this rendition of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven and thank you LegionnaireBG for posting this. It is truly appreciated.

[@jeanvalentine9261]

This poem has many esoteric meanings it’s the most beautiful version I have ever heard thank you ❤.

[@stevenmcdonald118]

The original Poe's poem is a bit different and with several stanzas more. But Omnia did great job here =)

[@maexpert11]

I don't think I have ever taking a liking to any band as quick as I did Omnia they are really something else I just wish I could have found their work earlier in life

[@rachelwright4500]

Absolutely gorgeous! This rendition has made me want to learn this poem. Thank you 💜

[@larsivarevensen]

My end yuo. Barty darri😮 het reven

[@sonnenregen2449]

Wunderbare Performance, Dankeschön 👌

[@sarahjakob5978]

i think of this Interpretation everytime i read the raven and I'm so in Love with this

[@joshualynn9913]

This regaling was filled with so much feeling my kids actually started crying half way through

[@clementagius9788]

magical as always still and always will listen to this magical music love you all!!

[@gawayahawkesworth659]

this is my lullaby it helps me deal with my hard adoption and the anger I suffer daily with my anger of the deep hurt I feel but when I hear this I can cry without feel guilty of how I'm effected

[@arismaiden6457]

Hauntingly beautiful. No words can describe it.....

[@tobiasroeven9991]

aris maiden your right

[@nakitasagara2228]

La delicadeza de las palabras de Poe embellecidas con la profundidad y tristeza, cautivante, de Omnia

[@fallensparrow6402]

Nakita Sagara no hablo

[@Methulu_Syllasluth]

This is the best version of this poem'song. :)

[@Ben27459]

A breath of fresh air!!! So beautiful!!!

[@petrafrank3188]

Gives me goosebumps every time I listen

[@albamontoyabaena]

Hearing that amazing piece of art I'd almost felt Poe reborn

[@marinav872]

Quanto amo questo pezzo !!! Grandissimi

[@Ottovanghyrssbergen]

Simply amazing, cheers from Chile!!!

[@mike020363]

Musicians of high order.

[@midnight-2021]

Agreed!!! Big fan of metal and love classical music as well as many other genres. This band Omnia, in my opinion is the must creative of them all. Musicians of the highest order. Dio is giving his devil horn hand salute in both Heaven & Hell with the creativity from this band.

[@joshualynn9913]

The recitation is so beautiful and emotionally charged my 2 kids 5&7 started crying about half way through (tears of emotion not sadness or maybe sadness because the poem is sad)

[@therespectedlex9794]

That's lovely singing, and an original harp.

[@tobiasroeven9991]

Everytime i listen to this i get the feeling as somebody is walking over my grave

[@randalhansen9039]

I have always loved most of the music from Omnia. This is quite possibly my favorite! Sends chills up my spine! ... possibly because I have been targeted and been in too close a proximity to death. Live by the sword, die by the sword some say.

[@jeanvalentine9261]

This is the greatest version I ever heard it's beautiful.

[@OakOracle]

I wish you all would do some more selections! Bravo!

[@fishhead6449]

Tis so natural, just "IS" and that's it !

[@watewmark]

You mean that it just "is" ... and nothing more.

[@MsHedgewitch]

best version ive heard to date!

[@tomfoil5590]

i am in love with this song.................

[@PainDePims666]

Me too buddy...

[@fernbuddug4632]

Omnia is great...!!!☆

[@jackiegranner]

❤

[@chemiflask7692]

This was simply beautiful and mysterious! Spooky awesome

[@jacquelinespalding4796]

Lovley band song I love

[@tree708]

🦋

[@melissasmith6956]

This is so beautiful and lovely!!

[@jodeejingles]

That is so awesome and well done.

[@ElaNotowska-hr3ku]

Thank you

[@nickgeorge7367]

Magnificent

[@gawayahawkesworth659]

I worship the raven and I love this song it makes me cry

[@fragiledream3357]

Genial!

[@markroddy4365]

Beautiful

[@rudib.6267]

Unglaublich gut!

[@Missxmorbidxashley]

Amazing.... Chilling 💕

[@gailtaylor7556]

Amazing blessed be x

[@petrahelmer8158]

Love it ! ❤

[@corbinlowe6344]

I cry. It's so good

[@fishhead6449]

Great music !!!

[@fabthefab448]

le plus beau poeme de Poe traduit par l'un de nos plus grand poetes, Charles Beaudelaire..... never more

[@nicolento168]

Great.

[@Milton2k]

I could give so much price to this......I am just giving ti one. "Wow"

[@Mosaic_Crone]

It would be perfect for them to play this as the featured artists for FaerieCon East in Baltimore. I played this on our walk to his gravesite & many people stopped to ask us who was reciting it.

[@danielwaters2475]

I love synchronicity wow how can I go far beyond what In seen others have. Do not know but it seems that way.

[@TheTruthseeker1954]

Stunning!

[@으어어-u6e]

Poe is great

[@stevenmcdonald118]

0 dislikes because they rock hard :D

[@TrIs1493]

+Steven Mcdonald One dared to dislike ;o

[@ufolandingzone1160]

+Tristan Isaac that was just a bot I think.

[@modkut]

16 dislikes.. you can see clearly how humanity is getting worse and worse and emotionless

[@josianeoliveiracruz2155]

🖤🖤🖤

[@anthonygreen2943]

LOVE IT!

[@sonnenregen2449]

Thanks to U

[@LenoraShumaker-m5i]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheAngeliaMusic]

Here in 2022

[@anyways3271]

I FUCKING LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS.

[@gettonstone5906]

I spoke with Ravin. She was Beutiful.

[@fishhead6449]

One ( BRILLIANT*

[@Nikbis]

If I had to keep one song, it would be this one.

[@claytonvet]

Fack awesome

[@ChaosWitch72826]

play, repeat, play, repeat.....

[@ravennevermorestuefen7596]

Happy birthday Edgar Allan Poe. He would have been so proud to have inspired this rendition.

[@petersmith9659]

If my teacher had shown me this 😮

[@aaronwilkins3511]

A may zing

[@punker13punker]

O_O wow.

[@josealvaradocopa5708]

2023.

[@cristianemariacamposconti37]

🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@vxnilla_donut1735]

A comment from a young child you have been looking for. XD

[@HalieSnel]

Merci, thank you :-* !

[@fishhead6449]

Anyone that can not understand this needs to get a life !"!

[@banjoleb]

it's pretty much the opposite

[@cauealvesandrade5380]

Just the opposite, actually

[@thomassimmons4381]

I absolutely LOVE this piece! Can anyone tell me what lyrics the second vocalist is singing towards the climax?!

[@everilliem3292]

I think it's just chanting honestly

[@jeh32]

Why did they change the "bust of Pallas" to a "bust of Eris"?

[@fallensparrow6402]

jeh32 it is Ares, the Greek god of war, if i an not mistaken, omnia is a pagan band

[@jeh32]

In Greek mythology, Pallas is a symbol of wisdom or truth. In the original poem, when the bird perches on the bust of Pallas, that symbolizes that the bird is more than just mocking what it's heard and is in fact imparting some truth or wisdom. Eris is the Greek goddess of discord. I can see see how discord might apply to the concept of this poem, but changing that symbol changes the meaning of the poem. Ares is the Greek god of war, but I don't see how that would apply here. I think he very clearly says "Eris" and not "Ares". He pronounces the name with a short "i" instead of a long "e", and ends it with a soft "s" instead of a "z" sound.

[@jeh32]

I still love the song, it just kind of bugs me that they made that change.

[@TheaterRaven]

+jeh32 I agree. The switch changes the meaning of the poem entirely. It's the one thing that, to me, keeps this rendition from being perfect. Everything else--the music, the delivery--is absolutely divine. I wish Omnia would do an entire album of Poe-inspired songs. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

[@myinformationoverload]

I like the change from Pallas to Eris. My 15 year old cat is named Eris. :-)

[@Whobatee]

Just saying it’s a bust of Pallas

[@AHAleid]

فيلق

[@patriciavasquez2725]

Mí alma se emociono, pero mí mente que no sabe inglés no entendió. Pongan subtítulos muchachos please!!!!!