The Moon and the Nightspirit was formed in 2003 by Ágnes Tóth and Mihály Szabó in Hungary. Beauty is not only found in their songs, but in the illustrations that Ágnes, the multi-instrumentalist, paints in her albums, showing the fantasy of creatures of the traditional legends of Hungarian folklore. This all fits perfectly in the lyrics that the guitarist, Mihály, composes.

They have already been compared with several bands like: Ataraxia (good!) And Chandeen.

Their first album, Of Dreams Forgotten and Fables Untold (2005), is mostly sung in English, except for two songs in Hungarian, Égi Táltos and Holdanyánk.

     But the second album, Regõ Rejtem (2007), is totally sung in Hungarian.

     They gained prominence in the pagan folk scene after sharing stage with Corvus Corax, Korpiklaani, Blackmore's Night and Faun. (great bands!)

      In 2009 they returned with their third album, Ösforras, also all in Hungarian. An offering to the sleeping gods of ancient forests.

      Now in 2011, they released their fourth album, Mohalepte. I've heard little of it yet, but I can tell it's as good as the others. Ágnes continues with her mermaid voice and Mihály enchanting with the sound of strings.

I hope you enjoy this wonderful band. And let yourself be enchanted by the sweet voice of a beautiful creature named Ágnes.

     If you don't already know then, you're being introduced to one of the best celtic and pagan folk bands nowadays.

     Omnia is a Bohemian Pagan folk band with influence in the pagan culture of the netherlands. One of the many bands we'll cover in Alter-native!

     Omnia is a Celtic music band influenced by the pagan culture of European people, including references to Dutch, Irish, Belgian and Persian music. Mixed with the folk and the singing tale of the troubadours, their music is a real sound and visual spectacle, for the characterization of the members and even more for the instrumental. A journey that transcends space-time.

     Founded in 1996 by Steve Sic Evans-van der Harten, Jennifer Evans-van der Harten, Daphyd Crow Sens and Rob Raido van Barschot. The instrumentation is made from various percussion instruments, such as celtic harp, flute, hang drum, guitar, among others. The creation of the lyrics is developed from tales and stories, with themes that involve nature and the stars. With influences in songs of pagan rituals, they sing in several languages like English, Irish, Finnish, Breton, German, Latin and even Hindu.

     Omnia has recorded ten records since its foundation! The group has also traveled the world touring and in several music festivals we'll cover in our EVENTS section, among them the most famous and most frequented by the group is the Castlefest.

Check out the videos below for some wicked sound by Omnia and stay tuned that soon we will publish more bands!

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