Avantasia "The Scarecrow" (The Flying Opera) REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

Metal Opera. I mean, it makes sense, right? After a year of teaching me aspects of metal I never would have before, Avantasia makes its way into my queue. What better way to experience such a collaboration with such an amazing performance by some pretty exceptional singers!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Avantasia for the first time, performing "The Scarecrow” (The Flying Opera) Live at Wacken, 2008.
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Performed by Tobias Sammet, Andre Matos, Jorn Lande, Kai Hansen, Bob Catley, Oliver Hartmann, Amanda Somerville, Cloudy Yang, Sascha Paeth, Robert Hunecke-Rizzo, Miro, and Felix Bohnke
Words and Music by Tobias Sammet
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@pl_audio]

I saw Tobias Sammet with Edguy back in 1998. A quite small venue and I've had a few beers, so in between two songs I tried to si g one of his high notes and Tobias asked the audience "who strangled the cat?". True story.

[@lucasscemist2877]

Kkkkkkk não creio

[@stephsteph4574]

Ooooooh yes! Check out "The raven child" next, you'll hear Jorn Lande again and Hansi Kürsch from Blind Guardian 👌

[@LeCroix74]

whenever I hear Avantasia's song Lucifer I have goosebumps. Jorn is astounding on that one (like everything he sings on, actually...)

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Raven Child is brilliant, but I would love to see her wait and review a live version with Hansi

[@RedBeardAnubis]

Yup. One of my favorites off that album.

[@mariusr.6179]

Yes yes yes! Raven Child is amazing

[@benthomas2458]

@@LeCroix74 by FAR the worst thing about Lucifer is that it is much too short. I could got for like... twice as much after the break where it speeds up

[@thadeuhudson]

I'd die to see Seven Angels again. RIP Andre Matos, best metal singer ever. We still miss you.

[@maritapia7558]

One of the best.

[@Luciannovo]

We'll always miss him, he was special.

[@Luciannovo]

By the way, I was in his last concert, it was a festival with Shaman and Avantasia, actually his last song was Reach out for the Light with Avantasia.

[@thadeuhudson]

@@Luciannovo I was there as well. I payed the meet & greet with him.

[@thadeuhudson]

Rip

[@barryfilter2364]

I have not seen a performance by Tobias Sammet where he was not smiling while on stage. He enjoys being on stage so much and as a audience you will see and feel it. He is one of the best front-man/performer you can enjoy seeing life.

[@Deimos174]

"He sounds like he has a smile inside." This is probably the best description of Tobi i've ever heard. Everytime i saw him live it was a blast. Him joking around with Eric Martin between songs was one of the funniest things i have ever seen at a live show. He is the "King of Fools".

[@MisfitNightmare]

I guess that is kinda his stage persona and he is much calmer off stage, like he actually said in one of the interviews, he is more of a introvert. But yesss, i live for Tobi talking "bullshit" on stage.

[@ilPoliHansen]

Indeed this perfectly describes Tobi. Still remember first time I meet him for the Vain Glory Opera tour... and he has never changed.

[@lollokopter11]

I've seen him three times on stage, once with Edguy, twice with Avantasia. God that man can talk on stage 😂 He's a great showman for sure, and I think that's a competence some musicians sadly lack

[@thesoundofwhitenoise2122]

I don't think any other band could have written a song like Lavatory Love Machine other than Edguy. Okay, maybe Primus, the Butthole Surfers or Mr Bungle, those bands are on the very weird side as well. But there are very few bands with the amount of humour and weirdness as Edguy.

[@edusszfx]

Can't wait for this! Jorn Lande destroys on this one! Now I really wish you analyze Sign of the Cross/Seven Angels medley from this concert. Tobias+Jorn+Andre Matos+Kai Hansen+Bob Catley+Amanda Sommerville are a sigh to behold (and would be the culmination of several people you analyzed before).

[@analoguesoul]

Yes how right you are brother. 😊🤘🏽 Korn Lande is amazing .... So underrated. I'd say he's the DIO of today. Sign of the Cross/The Seven Angels/Another Angel down/The Raven Child/The Tower .... all are such amazing classics 🤘🏽😊❤️

[@Immortall1408]

Oh yeah, that one is from the second location where they filmed parts of this DVD.

[@raoulzimmermann]

It´s incredible, especially the seamless transition. And what always cracks me up is Kai, because he looks like he has NO IDEA where he is, or what he´s supposed to sing...^^

[@PVDH_magic]

The Seven Angels is so awesome!!

[@RallzGuitar]

Come on people! Let’s get a lot of votes here and make this happen!

[@Aleraptor]

People usually think Metal makes you angry, but I feel like her when I'm listening to Avantasia. I can't stop smiling, it's so good.

[@hoehere_Gewalt]

Of course Avantasia is about Tobias Sammet mostly, but can we appreciate Jorn's voice too. He is unbelievable!

[@sergioferrero46]

Saw him perform with Jorn in April, and man, what a performance. He was unbelievable, and amazingly kind with the crowd as well, what an underrated metal legend

[@palkys.]

That's why you see "Tobias Sammet's Avantasia" as the tittle of the band

[@NoSexForU]

Jorn's voice is OMFG

[@alfredolangarica6824]

Damn, so many Avantasia's songs to recommend: - The Raven child - The seven angels - The tower - Lucifer - Sign of the cross Greetings ✌️🇲🇽❤️

[@ricardocontreras6640]

bro.... that's just getting started, I saw him perfom the wicked symphony ohh god, Tobias is amazing, also Stargazers, Journey to Arcadia T_T

[@Melwasul94]

Swap The Tower and Sign of the Cross with The Wicked Symphony The Story Ain't Over!

[@OttiTheStrange]

Let the storm descent upon you book of shallows spectres Savior in the clockwork ... guys this list is endless :D

[@twinquist]

Don't forget "Cry Just a Little"!!!

[@pappo666]

The Tower and Farewell is my favourites i just love how the dynamics change and how the tone changes in those two

[@TheMusicalPotatoes]

the "opera" part of avantasia is the fact that everything is written like a play, with characters and all. They abandoned a bit of that over the years, their first 2 albums were much more opera-like beyond just the lyrics, so if you want to hear that, I'd recommend "The seven angels". Also Tobi had a cold at this concert I believe, so this isn't even his max.

[@darkiee69]

The "opera" comes from the two first albums Metal opera and Metal opera part2.

[@TheDryparn]

@@darkiee69 Which he wrote as a play.

[@ironpipex160]

Uff the seven angels

[@shorey66]

Interesting. Probably why he's such a great character in The Source by Ayeron.

[@darkiee69]

@@shorey66 He fits the role perfectly as the "cocky" captain. Tobias is the total opposite of Arjen, but they get along great. It's the yin and Yang thing.

[@Hipp0campus_1]

I request a Tea-Time interview with Tobias! he's a really cool guy. He even has his own show on a german radio station. I guess he'd love that format, though I'm not so sure if he's that fond of tea.

[@IkmelAAA]

As a vocalist, the first Avantasia song you should react to is The Seven Angels which is also one of their greatest songs. How people are not recommending it is beyond me.

[@knutolabersas5601]

probably because it's too "mainstream" but there's a reason for that. it's the best one

[@peacockfilletsteak]

@@knutolabersas5601I don’t think anything from Metal Opera 1 or 2 is “mainstream”. Maybe among fans, but in general? Nah.

[@deadliestassassin3092]

@@knutolabersas5601 Mainstream lol? Everything that came out after the metal opera albums is more mainstream. This song for example or Lost in Space. Tobias even went more mainstream with Edguy starting with Hellfire Club. Nothing wrong with mainstream but i prefer the older original sound from Avantasia and Edguy.

[@vigridr7614]

Jørn Lande is an absolute treasure. He has an album of Dio covers that he released in 2010, beautiful tribute and the only person that I believe has ever lived up to the task. I'd also like to take the time to show appreciation for Sascha Paeth (the dude in the camo pants) because without him and Miro (the keyboardist here) we may not have had many of the newer wave of power metal names that we do - from the beginning they believed in and have produced/been extremely involved in lots of albums for many bands like Angra, Kamelot, Epica, Rhapsody, After Forever etc over the years, being credited by those bands as being one of the big reasons they have succeeded. I'd say they're some of the most influential people in the genre, and I'm glad they pressed so hard to carry the torch. Looking forward to the premiere!

[@luisnunes2010]

Good to hear some apreciation for Sascha. 👍😁 He has a most impressive body of work. 🔥🎸

[@stormcorrosion176]

When I first bought Kamelot’s “The Fourth Legacy” back in 99, I will always remember that it was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro!!

[@Neilbear5820]

So true.

[@Hammpedampe]

And Jorn also pulled off the role as an undead powermetal singer (Pentakill - Mortal Reminder as an example) really well. he's such a national treasure for norway!

[@pikkulena11]

wanna like your comment 300 x

[@BerNa650]

I see Avantasia I click the like button. Simple as that, Tobias is crazy good both as a singer and as a composer, and as far as Jorn Lande is concerned, he is A BEAST!

[@chrisbelair1382]

Agreed!

[@SeraphimEzekiel]

The norwegian Samurai as Tobi calls Jorn😊

[@josephklause4869]

Jup, and Tobi ist always a total goofball on stage :D I love it!

[@serban031]

@@josephklause4869 I saw them live in Chicago during the last tour and they were all just so funny. Tobi and Eric especially, but just everyone in general. And Jorn just blows everything away

[@puppetmaster8551]

Tobias is a serious musical genius and no doubt Jorn is a beast.

[@andreasglende4952]

Thank you for finally reviewimg something including Jorn Lande. His voice is EPIC. Please do more Jorn Lande ❤️

[@StraightWhiteMan]

You definitely should go more into Jorn Lande. He is the absolute master of the voice. Can recommend 'Walking on water' and 'Master of Sorrow'

[@eteyrarpg]

I also suggest Lightbringer, by Pentakill - voiced by Jorn Lande himself and sooooo epic :D

[@Beleram]

Well i suggest "Beyond Twilight - Crying" Jorn is amazing. Epic Vocals \m/

[@Osamodification]

@@eteyrarpg Supporting this! As a DotA player, League having had Jorn Lande as a singer on there is a cause of perpetual envy for me

[@MasterZelgadis]

How can you not recommend Lucifer? :D

[@Beleram]

@MOBsta Imaging i think its his best work. I do love his solo stuff aswell but that album is diffeent🤘

[@andremunari3639]

Finally! Elizabeth meets Jorn! Can't wait to see!

[@Fazz25]

Jorn is by far one of the most underrated vocalists out there! A sheer testament to his voice is that he was chosen as one of the singers to play with Heaven & Hell in Hyde park rather than cancel the gig after Dio died. Anything by him is just fantastic! Lucifer or Promised Land with Avantasia. Sail On or Spirit Never Dies with Masterplan. Whitesnake Medley on his Solo things. Hell even The Battle or anything else from his Allen-Lande colaboration.

[@Neilbear5820]

Call them what they really are.................BLACK SABBATH.

[@serban031]

I would really say he’s not underrated at all. He’s worked in a lot of places with a lot of artists, and the fact that he was chosen to sing Dio’s spot at Heaven and Hell is quite the point that he is a monolith of rock and metal. Hell, he brought to life Pentakill in a way that no one else really could have, allowing Riot Games to actually put out a good metal/rock sound for that.

[@FilipeAguiarCarvalho]

The guy sang with Malmsteen, sang in Masterplan, Avantasia... He's not "under" anything. Everyone that know his name knows that he is an absolute master of his craft.

[@fabiomacielfreire7431]

Even his songs on Pentakill, the band for the MMO League of Legends, are amazing. This man is a beast (and I fucking love Avantasia and Allen Lande)

[@andrepierrot89]

There's always the "underrated" guy in a comment in every video... 😂 Be original m8

[@ShadowKayvaan]

Never would I have believed Avantasia would be able to top The Scarecrow, but then they blindsided us with The Raven Child. Consider that one some time? 😁

[@nightshade7240]

Raven Child is one of my favourite songs with one of my favourite singers with Hansi.

[@JMurdochNZ]

The sheer amount of musical talent on stage during a typical Avantasia song is quite mindblowing. Tobias is a master composer. Love the celtic touches in the melodies on this song.

[@user-or2xl6kq4d]

Wow. Jorn is one of greatest masters of distortion control. He has an interesting project "Allen/Lande" with Sir Rassel Allen. You should try it.

[@AngelesBustamanteM]

YES Please check out Down from the mountain, I love that song ❤

[@ayrie09]

I love Allen/Lande! Such a great team up!

[@bepkororoti8019]

Don't forget about Masterplan, great compositions

[@aflappincod]

@@AngelesBustamanteM honestly the previous 3 albums are much better than the great divide. Master of sorrow is a better shout imo.

[@AngelesBustamanteM]

@@aflappincod i love master of sorrow, but that is a balad, this one is pure power metal 🤟

[@lythene2083]

Gonna nerd out a bit, apologies. The Flying Opera is the name of their live show/album; so called because their first two albums are titled The Metal Opera, Part 1& 2. Toby wrote albums for Avantasia in groups. The Scarecrow is the titular track of another album from a separate trilogy than the first (The Wicked Trilogy) So this song might not represent the Opera moniker as well as tracks from those albums, though I think it's more about it being a story than the musical style. I don't want to be a downer or anything either, but compared to Toby from a few years earlier, he seems to be having trouble. His voice changed dramatically after this tour, though he's gotten it back finally. Moonglow by Avantasia has him back in fine form, as well as featuring singers you're quite fond of. Hansi, and Geoff Tate make appearances, Jorn again, and more. Ravenchild, which I've seen recommended a lot is from that album. I definitely second that recommendation, or perhaps The Asylum by Edguy to see Toby at his finest. And to answer a little question from your video, the female vocalist is Amanda Sommerville, though she's not featured in this track.

[@mordirit8727]

"His voice changed dramatically after this tour" looks nervously at the third "no" after "do I really have a choice?" and sweats...

[@bakalaudia5620]

Tobias doesn't sing in the healthiest way anyway, even in this live album you can see he's overexerting himself, he said a few months ago in Instagram that the pandemic was a blessing for his voice because he could finally rest out of stage

[@1974thc1]

The Asylum is awesome. And you're right of course. This song is great, but it's not from the Metal Opera albums.

[@equipbasicsword]

Sooo, speaking of endurance; whenever Avantasia is touring, their shows last three hours. Yes, three hours! There's no supporting act, there's only Avantasia! The second half of the song just comes with so much force, it always hits the feelings. Both Tobi and Jorn are amazing. Other songs I'd recommend are the Raven Child, Lucifer, Let the Storm Descend Upon You, Mystery of a Blood Red Rose, The Seven Angels, Alchemy and The Story Ain't Over.

[@natassiatavares4568]

It is impossible to listen The Story Ain't Over and don't get immedialy happy and hopeful.

[@kiraskill1834]

"Runaway Train" ... A song from Avantasia that deserves to be heard more and to be talked about

[@Ekenkometen]

Agreed!

[@gregfou2577]

Runaway Train is so good !

[@FirstIsa]

Honestly the entire Wicked trilogy deserves to be talked about more. I really appreciate that Tobias wrote the whole story from different perspectives and intended them to be left to the listeners interpretation.

[@serguei666]

Jorn is simply magnificent!!! One of my favourites singers 🔝🔝🔝

[@THCLughe]

this song is a MASTERPIECE... we need more Avantasia. Take something else from that dvd 😉

[@gandyhyoga6942]

I can proudly say: I WAS THERE. In Wacken, basically on the front row. What a show, one for the ages.

[@LittleMelianna]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@No-li4py]

Please please please more Avantasia!! Don't let this be the last video please, I'd suggest Let the Storm descend upon you next

[@Angel1416lml]

YESS!! finally some avantasia! I have been waiting for big reaction channels to listen to them. They are my favorite band!.

[@levmatta]

I wish André Matos were in this song and in the world right now. Live Long and Prosper

[@NewtzT-V]

The part of Jorn the vocalist adding distortion is very good observation. He's playing the part of "Mephistopheles" Or a demon, at first speaking very seductively to our main protagonist, the scarecrow [tobias, the other vocalist], and over time, revealing his true nature and intentions.

[@cezarrogeriodemourafelippe1442]

Her reactions are so sincere and pure, she's a delight to watch, specially when you love the target of her reactions and you want to see it blowing somebody else's mind for the first time hahahahah

[@JosesAmazingWorlds]

I’ll always say Jorn is the incredible mix of Coverdale and Dio.

[@shawnhegarty4998]

Agreed. I love Jörn

[@Troya972]

YES!! I agree

[@Fedorevsky]

Jupp, Jørn is amazing

[@inframundo1919]

Jorn is the man!

[@goncalobaia1574]

Spot on. What an underrated genius

[@oglschmitt]

Hell yes!! One of my favorite Avantasia songs, and I knew an opera singer wouldn't be able to resist something called The Flying Opera. Mrs. Zharoff, take us to school!

[@ToddPetersen]

I'm thrilled you've discovered JORN LANDE. He is a monster of a singer! He is gonna keep coming up as someone you need to check out. The best singer to appear in the last 30 years.

[@KreshDraven6]

Fantastic choice, Avantasia is incredible, Tobi is a phenomenal singer and composer and Jorn is a beast, one of the best singers in the industry in my opinion. Had the pleasure to see these guys live a few years ago and it was just perfect, more than 3 hours of pure fun, their presence on stage is crazy and the whole crew is great but Tobi is the mad man, such a nice lad

[@applicativejones]

"Wall of sound" is a good description of Avantasia in general. It's a project about being as big as possible. As far as "opera" - there's a convention in prog rock/metal that a concept album has a single through story, and an opera adds to that a different singer for each character in the story. So something like Operation: Mindcrime is a concept album, but not an opera. Dr. X and Nicki are both performed by Geoff Tate. Avantasia, on the other hand, brings in ridiculous numbers of vocalists so that every character does get their own vocalist. Their song The Seven Angels is probably the most incredible example of this, and well worth your time.

[@CatspawAdventures]

The Seven Angels is absolutely fantastic, recommendation seconded.

[@Immortall1408]

This is a performance from Wacken 2008, even though the DVD with it came out in 2011 and that coincided with Avantasia´s second big tour. I think is a small introduction to members of this touring ensemble is in order. *Tobias Sammet* - he is the main creative force for this project and a vocalist with great energy to support it; he has another band called Edguy, but this band is currently on hiatus as he is working on yet another Avantasia´s album *Sascha Paeth* - the guitarist with hair; he is the person, who was able to convince Tobias to go on a tour with Avantasia and organize it; he owns a recording studio and worked with many bands in the past, even though you probably know only three by name: Kamelot, Epica, Shaman; and a very good guitarist to boot *Felix Bohnke* - he is the drummer for Avantasia and he is also the drummer for Edguy *Miro (or Michael Rodenberg)* - he is the keyboardist and the creator of orchestrations; and he works a lot in conjunction with Sascha Paeth; he had been also responsible for all studio keyboard parts in Kamelot until they hired Oliver Palotai as a full-time member *Oliver Hartmann* - he is the bald guitarist, who is also a really good vocalist, even though in Avantasia he mostly provides backing vocals; he participated as a guest in many other projects and was a member of, at least, three bands that I can think of right now *Robert Hunecke-Rizzo* - he is the bassist and the backing vocalist *Cloudy Yang* - she is the backing vocalist with dark hair *Amanda Somerville* - she is the backing vocalist with blonde hair; she used to be a backing vocalist for both Floor Jansen and Simone Simons in the past; she has been involved in a number of other metal projects over the last nearly 20 years, most recently, she was the villain on the latest Ayreon´s album *Jørn Lande* - he is the vocalist that sings with Tobias in this particular song; he is known for his quite gritty power metal vocals and also his solo work and different musical projects *Andre Matos* - you are already familiar with this vocalist; during the second tour his parts were sung by Michael Kiske *Bob Catley* - he is an English singer whose career began in 1972; he was the lead singer in three bands, at least; and he has some solo work behind him *Kai Hansen* - he was one of the founding members of Helloween and is, indeed, a prominent figure in power metal, at least, in Europe; his career spans more than four decades *Henjo Richter* - he is a guitarist from the power metal band Gamma Ray, which was formed by Kai Hansen; he is there only for one song If anybody wants to add anything, feel free to do so.

[@fernandobarreiro6152]

Great recap! I'll just add that Hartmann has some pretty good solo albums and is indeed a great singer and Sommerville has a couple of great albums with Michael Kiske under the "Kiske-Sommerville" moniker :) Also, Lande is a huge fan of Dio and has a full album of Dio covers in his honor and a great tribute song. He has an amazing gritty style but could also sing more soulful and bluesy, ala David Coverdale, specially back in the 90s.

[@Immortall1408]

@@fernandobarreiro6152 It is a pity that Michael and Amanda never really toured with those duets together, because I would go. Although, I understand that they are both busy with other projects.

[@madlift]

Great breakdown! Thanks!

[@zedddddful]

Jorn"the duke" Lande is one of my personal heroes the guys voice is just so God damn powerful.

[@rodek8614]

Scarecrow, Lucifer, and Let the Storm Descend Upon you are quite possibly the three greatest songs ever written. So I suggest Lucifer or Let the Storm Descend Upon you next!!

[@RetardedFish]

Jorn is easily my favorite male vocalist.

[@marinmikloska1429]

How many likes for "The piper never dies" by Edguy?

[@nd1312]

One of my favorites

[@marinmikloska1429]

@@nd1312 masterpiece!

[@ForestDumper666]

Piper is perhaps THE best song. Ever.

[@Johnintveld]

Reading its title alone makes my heart jump

[@deanzehner9015]

I was just thinking of that, and Mysteria.!

[@Freedom35ab]

Jorn Lande is a force of nature

[@razzledazzleist]

Fun fact : Avantasia and Ayreon were pitted as "rivals" as both released albums at the same time. But in true metal fashion, both Arjen and Tobias have had each other guest on their albums. There is no rivalry. Hopefully you remember Tobias' role as the captain from Ayreon's The Day That the World Breaks Down.

[@steveturner1815]

Yeah I totally agree. Both guys running those projects are MASSIVE talents and create very different styles of music. I am sure they are big fans of each other.

[@jens0933]

There's a little more than that. Ayreon's singer favorite vocalist is Alice Cooper and Tobias is Bruce Dickinson. Bruce recorded a song with Ayreon and Alice recorded a song with Avantasia. There's no rivalry but that's just ironic

[@sonnic1995]

i'm guessing they already were or became friends on the way, because i remember reading Tobias interviews and he was so salty when Timo Tolkki did his Avalon thing

[@luisnunes2010]

This shall not be the last Avantasia. Oh, Elizabeth, wait untill you hear the bald guitarrist, Hartmann, sing! We are also due a look at Rhapsody of Fire. It's a pity the big neoclassical final pieces of the concept albums don't exist in live form...

[@Immortall1408]

Hopefully, this will not be the last...

[@CJeey]

Rather have the old rhapsody when the band was still together. or luca turilli's rhapsody :p since there 2 rhapsody bands atm :O

[@HUORANCALIME]

I'm adding to the Ollie Hartmann part. He's an amazing singer. Worth of analysis of his own music.

[@RushAss]

Oliver is indeed a boss level vocalist as well as a fine guitarist.

[@luisnunes2010]

@@CJeey Much prefer the original formation of Rhapsody. Though Prometheus has Emilie, the soprano, singing with them...

[@serguei666]

Now listening to Sammet in "Land of the Miracle" song of his band Edguy. Glorious!!! Your skin bristles...

[@twinquist]

The Mandrake album is a masterpiece!

[@serguei666]

@@twinquist I prefer Vain Glory Opera and Theater of Salvation...Land of the Miracle in this last one!!!

[@puppetmaster8551]

Edguy is the shit, I prefer them to Avantasia but both are great, Tobias is a genius.

[@lazaruscomplexofficial]

When Tobias and Jorn are on a song together in avantasia i always lose my mind. They just have such similar yet protagonistic and antagonistic qualities when they duet it just is AMAZING

[@kentaro167]

Wish we would have more avantasia here, love this video so much

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, this is my first time listening to Avantasia and I loved this performance. This was an amazing song and the band did an excellent job on this masterpiece. The lead vocals were incredible, and the guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, and back-up vocals were just perfect. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@Immortall1408]

Was this through Patreon? :-)

[@kirbys1370]

@@Immortall1408 The reaction requests are compiled from KZbin comments. A second source of requests is through the Discord server associated with this Patreon (those are the requests that determine the monthly top 5 poll that is voted on), then Elizabeth records the top vote for the premiere.

[@Immortall1408]

@@kirbys1370 Okay, thank you for the info about the selection proccess.

[@TheSoulSaviour]

Avantasia - Raven Child (feat Hansi Kursch and Jorn Lande), imagine that lineup

[@fabsscout]

Also Book of Shallows (feat. Hansi Kürsch, Ronnie Atkins, Jorn Lande and Mille Petrozza) is pretty good.

[@lowdz68]

Tobi is an incredible songwriter. He writes perfectly for the person he has in mind for the part. The best Geoff Tate has sounded in twenty years is on the tracks written for him by Tobi. He even wrote a Meat Loaf song (Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose - unfortunately He couldn’t get Meat to sing it). He’s a funny dude to , for a German! 😁😁😁

[@aaronclift]

"I wish that there was more music like this today that was really combining some of the brilliant things in different kinds of genres and was creating something epic in proportion." Elizabeth, we need to get you into more progressive rock. It's right up your alley.

[@Boltius]

Jork Lande is a beast no doubt. There is something magical in his voice. Was thinking to recommend him to have a listen for a long time.

[@jacquesfourie4825]

Jorn is just insane!

[@TakahataStrify]

I've been listening to The Scarecrow since its release, i've had Pentakill's tracks on loop for years, and NEVER recognized Jorn Lande's voice in that masterpiece. holy shit.

[@nicollyalvesb]

I love this song and I love Avantasia, they're a great band!! Ghost in The Moon and Farewell are my favorite songs of them 💕

[@Smagal]

It would be great to see you reacting to The Seven Angels by Avantasia!

[@cesar12356]

Please do next the raven child!!!!!!

[@purple83]

That line by Tobias "Do I really have a choice?!?!? NO, NO, NOOOO" is WAAAY better on this live than on studio album, his voice warmed a lot during the song and got better from the beginning. I have no words for Jorn, I love him since the super project Ark back in early 2000's, then Masterplan and so on. His voice is so wild and rough like the latest Russell Allen and you can find him in some Ayreon rock operas like "01011001". Strange fact: I used this song when my last girlfriend dumped me and came back begging 6 months later, I invited her to listen to this song and focus to the same line "One day she'll wonder why she had to let you disappear" after I gently refused to come back together.

[@esanchez47]

I just love when Tobi's work is appreciated. I mean this guy brings so much to the music scene, the balls to make such an ambicious project like Avantasia with all those musicians, and leading Edguy at the same time for years! Great analysis!

[@joshuatapp3447]

Don't know Jorn Lande!? Dude's one of the most famous rock singers! You must check out more of his stuff. His live performances are insane. He's been on dozens of albums and has a successful solo career.

[@WillyAndreBergstrom]

He's famous amongst the congregation, but until he participated in the Norwegian finals of the Eurovision Song Contest, most of Norway had never heard of him either. Sadly, he didn't make the cut. They sent that clown Tix instead...

[@joshuatapp3447]

@@WillyAndreBergstrom I have literally never seen/watched Eurovision, but have heard a lot about it... and how horrible it is. :/

[@WillyAndreBergstrom]

@@joshuatapp3447 Imagine the worst kind of musical shitshow you can think of, double it and then add eastern european EDM... I never watch it, but you can't fucking escape it in the media... I contemplated watching it when Jørn Lande was on, but wisely decided to stay away even then.

[@sirdrums]

Huh, about time! You had Ayreon, now comes the turn for Avantasia! Can't wait for it!

[@PlebKing124]

Avantasia is such a rabbit hole of great singers. Jorn Lande is impeccable in this one.

[@Sheeshasan]

Ok! I already knew Avantasia and the song Scarecrow but it is actually the first time I hear it live and I have to say that I have goosebumps listening to this! Thank you for sharing your curiosity, analysis and expertise with us. I discovered many artists I did not know about by watching your channel and your excitement and passion makes those discoveries thrilling to me. Thank you!

[@puppetmaster8551]

Tobias the singer and creator/composer of Avantasia is an absolute genius. highly recommend checking out his first band Edguy, they fuckin rule too.

[@joremba]

I've loved this song for a long time, seeing your reaction made my day. You are a joy to listen to. Keep it up!

[@inframundo1919]

Maybe I'm wrong but I think "The Flying Opera" was the name of the DVD with the show and "The Scarecrow" is the name of the song. I don't remember very well but Tobias said the opera part was because different singers represent different roles in the history they try to tell in the song

[@RandallHidalgoS21allas96]

you are right

[@wagnerlutterbach]

That's right.

[@pandziekan4494]

AVANTASIA - The Raven Child must be done

[@sigridcheshirecat2601]

Tobias is amazing, so glad I had the opportunity to be at Wacken Open Air 2008! Usually when they do a regular gig, they don’t have a support band before and the gig lasts about THREE HOURS without breaks. Another fascinating thing about Tobias is, that even towards the end of these three hours he still has enough power to jump across the stage like a crazy person and sing at the same time. I really miss to go to those concerts… hopefully we can soon go to gigs like that again… life without gigs is just so dull…

[@sheaqe10]

Thank you! It feels like I've been waiting a millennia for you to do Avantasia. I really love your insightful commentary in all your reviews. Hope you will do one for Avantasia's song The Seven Angels someday. :-) Everything they do is amazing, but that's my favorite.

[@Fr3gU]

For me, Opera in this sense is that there is a storyline and "actors" performing the different parts

[@bjorns.1611]

Avantasia are amazing. And the best thing about them is that when you buy tickets for an Avantasia show, you get Avantasia. There is no support band. They just play 3 1/2 hours at least and give it their all! You should check out The Nightflight Orchestra, where death metal vocalist Björn Strid goes Disco Rock!

[@stevefivestring9383]

The last two shows of Avantasia I've seen in Hamburg lasted 3:10 and 3:30 hours. Absolute impressive!

[@FirstIsa]

Would love to hear Elizabeth do a cover of Avantasia's "Seven Angels" although the song does have a ton going on, 14 minutes of Tobias Sammet, Michael Kiske, Oliver Hartmann, Kai Hansen, David DeFeis, Rob Rock, Andre Matos, and Timo Tolkki ALL singing different parts (with an equally diverse, numerous, and noteworthy set of instrumentals)

[@Rafa_tm]

Try Farewell with Amanda and Reach out for the Light with Kiske

[@gonzzalito84]

Amanda ❤️

[@brownc1]

Amanda Somerville is incredible. A must for a reaction video.😃

[@timkaefermusic]

Really happy to see Avantasia on your channel! Y'all should try singing some of their songs. So much fun! I'd love to see your reaction to Farewell or Starlight

[@walkerj2610]

Just found this channel and have been deep diving through it. Really enjoy the genuine excitement you get for music. it has given me a higher appreciation for the musicians I enjoy listening to through your explanations on why the singer and the band are badass.

[@TheDevilYouKnow891]

Avantasia is simply A - M - A - Z - I - N - G . I've seen them live and I was absolutely blown away by Tobias' endurance, energy and talent. He's the mastermind behind this outstandingly brilliant project. He not only sings and delivers his best in every song but also jumps all around and keeps the audience engaged. Please react to Reach out for the Light ft Andre Matos ( same show, The Flying Opera). Thank you Elizabeth for analyzing this masterpiece. ♥️

[@juanisimocr]

OMG it's happening!!! Can't wait for Elizabeth to discover Jorn Lande and enjoy more of Tobias!

[@eliasgerlin609]

Would love to see "the Raven Child" by Avantasia, Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) and Jorn Lande

[@caiquedomingues4334]

Best react ever. Try any song from Avantasia with André Mattos (from Shaman), this would be an EPIC react

[@gingermaneditorial9213]

"Mozart is totally metal." Love it!

[@maximilianmeier2184]

Omg yeeeesss! This is gonna be awesome! 🖤🖤

[@tiagotoledo]

Jorn Lande the best 'modern' era metal singer for sure..

[@avalves]

I can't thank you enough for this analysis! I've been waiting so long for it. Thank you!

[@diegofdobravo]

I've just find this video and I loveeeeed it. Thank you! Avantasia have been one of my all time favorite band and I felt very good to see this video! Gracias desde Chile!

[@colinandrews7272]

Just an FYI, one of the guitarists is none other than Oliver Hartmann, and in addition to being a very good guitarist, he's also an amazing vocalist as well. His work with At Vance is a personal benchmark for vocal skill.

[@TheSabresfan1]

I recently discovered Avantasia as I was digging in to the career of Michael Kiske and the first song I listened to from Avantasia was The Seven Angels. Each song I have heard from Avantasia has just been incredible and awe inspiring in how beautiful it is. I have always been a fan of longer metal songs and opera sections so hearing those being combined with Avantasia is just jaw dropping with what they have done

[@rogelionavarro188]

Thank you!!!!!! I never imagined that I would have as much luck as to see this video Just after I commented in one of your last works. I really love all of your videos, they always put a smile on my face and brighten my Day!!!!

[@torgiwankenobi1155]

My favourite Thing about Avantasia is, you see them live, they act over three Hours, but it doesn't getting borring at any time, because of all this exciting Singers and the Changes between them in the Songs.

[@edilsonbarbugiani7121]

Jorn is God. Listei to walking on water.

[@aceanimations3214]

YESSSSS

[@mikek8490]

Walking on water is a killer song and the whole album is awesome :) Interesting that I like Jorn´s cooperation albums much more than his solo stuff. Especially Sammet knows how to get the best out of him.

[@NUTHUGGER2000]

Please take the time to review THE SENTINEL by Judas Priest. Live in Dallas 1986. You will be floored by Halfords quick ability to change 2 octaves in 2 syllables. Amazing performance worth a watch.

[@Chronologo]

That's by far the best performance of that song Judas has ever done, better than the studio version. Halford cleared and sober from his addictions reached his second peak in vocal performance. That one still gives me the goosebumps to this day

[@Rafa_tm]

Yessss

[@calanor4130]

Definitely my favourite Avantasia song! Some really great stuff in this one, including the folky fiddle! 😀 Thanks for yet another great and interesting reaction/analysis, Elizabeth!

[@mvegacr]

Thank you for reacting to this song! One of my favorites Metal songs that I think that needs to be heard! Avantasia is awesome and hopefully you can react to more songs from them.

[@JuanCarlosAMK]

Tha really good note, the top note. This is the only singer I've seen singing a more complex and high and precise note live than in the studio version. Tobias Sammet is awesome. Let alone he is in a concert where he already sang a few other complicated song before in the same evening

[@puppetmaster8551]

Tobias is a great singer and a true musical genius

[@MightyHiken]

Now that you got introduced to Jorn, you gotta check out Masterplan!!

[@brottis23]

Thank you , i was looking and No One is saying Masterplan ! 🤘🤘

[@TheOriginalBagelstein]

@@brottis23 THIS BIG TIME. Jorn is a fucking superstar.

[@1974thc1]

Debut album is awesome! Enlighten Me, Crystal Night, Soulburn...so many great songs. Jorn rules!

[@Drakandia]

Oh, please let that happen! A like, just for the hope that it does!

[@wixed]

Or ark!

[@zamf]

I still get goosebumps every time I listen to this song. It's one of the greatest masterpieces in metal I've ever heard. Thank you for the extended analysis on the song. I now know specifically why I adore it so much.

[@SeraphimEzekiel]

OMG!!! You finally did Avantasia! My favourite band. Thank you so much for this Elizabeth. Thank you!

[@Papadragon18]

"Bugah bugah bugah" and "wagah wagah wagah" are fantastical terms. ^^

[@jimstewart8122]

OMG! A little while back I asked for some Jorn. I'm sure that had absolutely nothing to do with your choice, but I'm delighted to see this. Can we have a Jorn cover? Stormbringer, I walk Alone or New York Minute? Or all of them? IMO, he's currently the best Rock/metal singer out there and deserves to be mentioned in the same breathe as the other metal masters.

[@nicolaisidek]

This made me smile. Been waiting for you to do Avantasia, especially this song