ONAR
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ONAR composed of Lefteris Pliatsikas and Penny Ramadani, is a renowned Greek Pop rock
group. The band's name seems to be a reference to the Ancient Greek word ὄναρ "dream".
, under the title "To ergo pou paizoun ta matia sou". From the very first instant, the album won positive reviews. Songs such as "Me tromazeis", "Hartina Fanaria", "Galazies Erwmenes" became popular, making the LP golden
.
In 2000 they released their second album entitled "Min petas tha se doun", a special LP which marked the participation of Teresa Salgueiro
of Madredeus
in a song based on a poem by Federico Garcia Lorca
. Manos Ksydous, another renown Greek songwriter, also participared with two songs. This LP had a notable commercial success, as well.
Their next work was released in 2003 and is titled "Aladin, teliosan oi efxes sou". The LP's hit song was "Den hrostao se kanena" (which had been pre-released as a CD-single and had already become golden) with the participation of Vasilis Papakonstantinou
and later an adaptation to αν old folk song called "Istoria mou". Other songs that stood out from this record were "Na sai kala", "Posa ploia eho hasei" and "Fisaei sta stavrodromia tou kosmou" (based on a poem by Tasos Livaditis).
In the next three years, they released two more LPs: "Stin akri tis gis" and "Pou taksideveis" containing popular songs such as "Mahairia twra ta filia sou", "Kimata tou Aigaiou", "Mi fevgeis", and "Peta psila".
In December 2006 they released their latest LP so far, titled "Tipota den einai opos fainetai", from which songs such as "An m'agapas", "Kaseta" (lyrics by Efstathia), and "Perasmena mesanihta" stood out.
, Lavrentis Mahairitsas, Dionysis Tsaknis, Socrates Drank the Conium
, Vasilis Papakonstantinou
, Sakis Boulas, and Lakis Papadopoulos. They have also participated in concerts dedicated to Lefteris Papadopoulos
in Athens and Salonica and they have given concerts in Megaro Moussikis under the artistic supervision of George Dalaras
.
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
group. The band's name seems to be a reference to the Ancient Greek word ὄναρ "dream".
History
The band was created in 1998. In 1999, they released their first LP with songs by Lefteris and produced by renowned Greek songwriter Filippos PliatsikasFilippos Pliatsikas
Filippos Pliatsikas was the main composer, lyricist and lead singer of the Entekhno rock group Pyx Lax and is now a solo artist.- Career :...
, under the title "To ergo pou paizoun ta matia sou". From the very first instant, the album won positive reviews. Songs such as "Me tromazeis", "Hartina Fanaria", "Galazies Erwmenes" became popular, making the LP golden
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
.
In 2000 they released their second album entitled "Min petas tha se doun", a special LP which marked the participation of Teresa Salgueiro
Teresa Salgueiro
Teresa Salgueiro , OIH is a Portuguese singer. She is best known as the lead singer of Madredeus from 1987 until 2007....
of Madredeus
Madredeus
Madredeus is a Portuguese band. Their music combines traditional Portuguese music with influences of modern folk music...
in a song based on a poem by Federico Garcia Lorca
Federico García Lorca
Federico del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús García Lorca was a Spanish poet, dramatist and theatre director. García Lorca achieved international recognition as an emblematic member of the Generation of '27. He is believed to be one of thousands who were summarily shot by anti-communist death squads...
. Manos Ksydous, another renown Greek songwriter, also participared with two songs. This LP had a notable commercial success, as well.
Their next work was released in 2003 and is titled "Aladin, teliosan oi efxes sou". The LP's hit song was "Den hrostao se kanena" (which had been pre-released as a CD-single and had already become golden) with the participation of Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Vasilis Papakonstantinou is a Greek singer known mostly for his work in Greek rock. Most of his songs have gained considerable popularity, mainly in Greece and Cyprus.- Early life :...
and later an adaptation to αν old folk song called "Istoria mou". Other songs that stood out from this record were "Na sai kala", "Posa ploia eho hasei" and "Fisaei sta stavrodromia tou kosmou" (based on a poem by Tasos Livaditis).
In the next three years, they released two more LPs: "Stin akri tis gis" and "Pou taksideveis" containing popular songs such as "Mahairia twra ta filia sou", "Kimata tou Aigaiou", "Mi fevgeis", and "Peta psila".
In December 2006 they released their latest LP so far, titled "Tipota den einai opos fainetai", from which songs such as "An m'agapas", "Kaseta" (lyrics by Efstathia), and "Perasmena mesanihta" stood out.
Touring and collaborations
ONAR have been touring in Greece ever since they released their first LP and they have participated in all the major festivals of Greece. They have collaborated with some of the most important representatives of the Greek pop-rock scene such as: Filippos PliatsikasFilippos Pliatsikas
Filippos Pliatsikas was the main composer, lyricist and lead singer of the Entekhno rock group Pyx Lax and is now a solo artist.- Career :...
, Lavrentis Mahairitsas, Dionysis Tsaknis, Socrates Drank the Conium
Socrates Drank the Conium
Socrates Drank the Conium is a Greek progressive/blues rock band that formed in 1969 and was active in the early 1970s. Their sound was reminiscent of other such bands of the approximate period like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jeff Beck and some of the more progressive,...
, Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Vasilis Papakonstantinou
Vasilis Papakonstantinou is a Greek singer known mostly for his work in Greek rock. Most of his songs have gained considerable popularity, mainly in Greece and Cyprus.- Early life :...
, Sakis Boulas, and Lakis Papadopoulos. They have also participated in concerts dedicated to Lefteris Papadopoulos
Lefteris Papadopoulos
Lefteris Papadopoulos is a Greek lyricist, writer and journalist.Lefteris Papadopoulos was born in Athens, Greece on 14 November 1935. He is the son of Greek refugees from the Asia Minor and Russia. He enrolled at the Law School of the University of Athens but he stopped during the third year in...
in Athens and Salonica and they have given concerts in Megaro Moussikis under the artistic supervision of George Dalaras
George Dalaras
George Dalaras , also possibly spelled as Yorgos or Giorgos Dalaras, is a Greek singer. He is of international fame and has recently been selected as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency. He was born in Nea Kokinia, Piraeus. His father was Loukas Daralas, a singer of rebetiko.-Early...
.
Members
Onar are playing with:- Michael Kexagias (bass)
- Stelios Makryplidis (guitar)
- Kosmas Mprousalis (drums)
- Diamantis Karagiannakidis (keyboards)
- Hlias Karoumpalis (sound technician)
Discography
- 1999 - "To Ergo Pou Pezoun Ta Matia Sou" EMIEMI RecordsEMI Records is the flagship record label founded by the EMI company in 1972 and launched in January 1973 as the successor to its Columbia label. The EMI label was launched worldwide...
- 2000 - "Min Petas Tha Se doun" UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
- 2002 - "Alladin teliosan i evches su" UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
- 2003 - "Stin Akri Tis Gis" UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
- 2004 - "Ton Oniron Ta Chromata" UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
- 2006 - "Pou Taxideyeis" UniversalUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
- 2008 - "14 Megala Tragoudia: Onar" Antler Subway
- 2009 - "Den Mporo Na Xaramiso Allh Anasa" (I Can't Waste Another Breath)
- 2010 - "Osa antio mas menoun"