Omega Alive
Epica · 2021
204 min · 30 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a grand sonic landscape that is both powerful and atmospheric.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abyss of Time: Countdown to Singularity — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of intricate melodies and heavy guitar riffs while showcasing their lyrical themes of time and existence.
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Victims of Contingency — With its compelling narrative and powerful instrumentation, this song represents the band's ability to combine storytelling with technical prowess.
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Cry for the Moon — As one of Epica's most recognizable songs, it features soaring vocals and anthemic choruses that resonate deeply with audiences during live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- epic soundscapes for deep immersion
- headphone detail hunting moments
- cathartic crescendos and releases
- for late-night exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 3, 2021, Omega Alive marks Epica's first live album after two decades of studio recordings. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position as leaders in the symphonic metal genre, having released several critically acclaimed albums such as The Quantum Enigma in 2014 and Omega in 2021. This album captures the energy of their live performances, showcasing their evolution as musicians and performers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Victims of Contingency
The bridge introduces a shift in tempo and dynamics, emphasizing a moment of reflection amidst chaos.
This change accentuates the emotional weight of the lyrics, contrasting moments of despair with hopeful undertones that drive the song's message home.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Alpha: Anteludium 1:38
- 2 Abyss of Time: Countdown to Singularity 5:20
- 3 The Skeleton Key 5:05
- 4 Unchain Utopia 4:47
- 5 The Obsessive Devotion 7:17
- 6 In All Conscience 5:07
- 7 Victims of Contingency 3:32
- 8 Kingdom of Heaven, Pt. 1: A New Age Dawns, Part V 13:31
Disc 2
- 1 Kingdom of Heaven, Pt. 3: The Antediluvian Universe 13:23
- 2 Rivers (a capella) 4:32
- 3 Once Upon a Nightmare 7:11
- 4 Freedom: The Wolves Within 5:36
- 5 Cry for the Moon 8:31
- 6 Beyond the Matrix 6:26
- 7 Omega: Sovereign of the Sun Spheres 7:00
Disc 3
- 1 Ωvertura: Alpha: Anteludium 1:37
- 2 Ωvertura: Abyss of Time: Countdown to Singularity 5:17
- 3 Ωvertura: The Skeleton Key 5:05
- 4 Ωvertura: Unchain Utopia 5:36
- 5 Magnituda: The Obsessive Devotion 7:14
- 6 Magnituda: In All Conscience 5:05
- 7 Magnituda: Victims of Contingency 3:52
- 8 Elysia: Kingdom of Heaven, Pt. 1: A New Age Dawns, Part V 13:36
- 9 Elysia: Kingdom of Heaven, Pt. 3: The Antediluvian Universe 14:02
- 10 Gravita: Rivers (a capella) 4:31
- 11 Gravita: Once Upon a Nightmare 7:52
- 12 Alpha ∞ Ωmega: Freedom: The Wolves Within 5:31
- 13 Alpha ∞ Ωmega: Cry for the Moon 8:32
- 14 Alpha ∞ Ωmega: Beyond the Matrix 6:27
- 15 Alpha ∞ Ωmega: Omega: Sovereign of the Sun Spheres 10:58
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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