Ayreon/Floor/Anneke/Marcela "Valley of the Queens" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

3 of the most exquisite voices in the world (Floor Jansen, Anneke van Giersbergen, and Marcela Bovio) come together in this mysterious and mesmerizing performance.
Valley of the Queens is from the Ayreon Universe, found by composer/musician Arjen Lucassen. He writes specifically for each artist - which is evident, by how beautiful he has written for these three women.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to "Valley of the Queens" for the first time.
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Performed by Ayreon - Featuring Floor Jansen, Anneke van Giersbergen, Marcela Bovio - Composed by Arjen Lucassen
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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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#Ayreon #Reaction #ElizabethZharoff

[@ArjenALucassen]

Wow, Elizabeth... you really know what you're talking about! Very interesting, excellent observations. And thanks for pronouncing everything right, not easy! Oh... the flute player is Jeroen Goossens, not me. I can't even whistle :-) Keep up the good work!

[@lordofkiwi5144]

Thank you for you contribution to music Mr Lucassen, It is always a pleasure to listen to your creations. In these times when profitability trumps quality, your music is an oasis for the ears.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks, Arjen! And thank you especially for both writing excellent music, and for your help in clearing the block on this video. I'm looking forward to featuring more music by you soon. Side note: I had some help from peeps on Patreon with the pronunciations. They are an awesome group, who also adore your work.

[@javierromero3976]

Wow 🤯

[@brandonbailey8318]

He said I can't even whistle🤣🥰

[@InIcarus]

We are not worthy! 😮

[@Richardtv1968]

Anneke is the Godmother of all metal/symphonic vocalists …… look how proud Floor looks at her idol!

[@AdLockhorst-bf8pz]

And Floor's sister Irene also sang with AYREON ... live. And Marcela's sister was in AFTER FOREVER with her (one of Arjen's previous bands).

[@eliasreyes2404]

I love anneke

[@petedarcy7115]

@@AdLockhorst-bf8pz After Forever was Floor's first band. Marcela's sister Diana, sang back-up vocals with Stream Of Passion.

[@justdave9610]

I think it's noteworthy how Marcela changes her placement and technique depending on whether she's harmonizing with Floor or Anneke.

[@sirdrums]

She's great at arrangements. I think she helped with the vocal arrangements of the live performances, and we all can see she did an awesome job!

[@InIcarus]

She also has worked with Epica doing harmonies with Simone. I remember Simone saying something like "If we need to do the harmonies we just call Marcela, she's the go-to." in an interview. She's a true professional.

[@warhammer5690]

Marcelas a serious bad ass. Love her voice.

[@mariejunge1311]

She did also sing choir on some of the other Ayreon live performances.

[@FutileGrief]

Marcela is a beast! Arjen acknowledges a lot of the music variations and harmonies of the first Stream of Passion album to her. And of course she is a badass composer in her own right!

[@erickvalverde9444]

There's not enough Anneke Van Giersbergen in your channel. But it's great digging into these older videos and finding Ayreon.

[@patrickdejong723]

The only problem I have with this song is it's too short

[@ludovicm.1848]

100% agreed

[@countgeekula9143]

Agreed. It's glorious but too short. 😁

[@ikkeschopkont]

I know right, every time... Darn... Already :(

[@Bonez0r]

The song doesn't have that many different melodies (the singing is repeating the same melody over and over, and then there's the flute part that's different), I think it would become repetitive if it were longer. IMO it's just the right length.

[@greywuuf]

Too short by at least a factor of 4

[@doomfable3378]

Marcela is a wonderful singer. Her tone is impeccable. Recommendations: Ayreon - “The Day that the World Breaks Down” (as it has some additional info on all 11 singers from Arjen himself) The Gathering - “Travel” for more Anneke

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

I second both :)

[@Ucalegon_]

If you want to know what Ayreon is all about you can't really find a better example than that video.

[@janhilbrandbrink6875]

I second the Ayreon one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c I would like to add the song Everybody Dies from the Universe concert : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3KkiaeLmbJqrqc There are different versions of The Gathering bringing Travel live on KZbin. None of them are uploaded by Anneke or her band though.

[@gwaptiva]

It'll also introduce the musicians, incl the flute player.

[@rockape1954]

Marcela is the singer in Arjens group 'Stream of Passion' in which she also plays violin. Her sister is also backing her singing. Her most recent Solo album is also very good. Anneke collaborated with Arjen on 'The Gentle Storm' As well as her many genres of her own solo stuff and her band Vuur.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Note to all: it looks like this video is being blocked due to copyright ID match. I've disputed that (it's legally fair use), but there's a chance that the video won't be unblocked in time for the premier tomorrow. Crossing fingers that it's cleared quickly!

[@Shandathe]

Looks like it's publically available now. Thanks for the effort :-)

[@Brabbel63]

And Arjen already caught up on this reaction.

[@Luicatus]

@@Brabbel63 Yes, great Elizabeth pinned his comment at t he top

[@jpsother1183]

I watched at work and saw this comment and thought "Arjen has been known to pop up in comments, I bet if it got to him he was all 'Let her have at it!' and that's why I can see it", and I get on late tonight and behold, the Good Man Himself has left a reply. Also, Jeroen Goossens has popped up in comments on Aryeon reaction and analysis vids as well. Also a cool guy

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Since this video is currently blocked due to content ID, I made ANOTHER video about copyright to explain why these things happen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5SwkqCud650brc Hoping to have the video un-blocked soon!

[@Robschaf]

Hi

[@gabelo23]

Thanks dear charismatic voice

[@obbekjaer]

Hi Elizabeth, it just popped up in my feed now here in Denmark so it looks like it has been unblocked here atleast. And that is actually something since an ongoing dispute in negotiations between Google and KODA (the Danish organisation for musicians rights) has prompted Google to block a lot of Danish, Norwegian and Finnish content for us a few months ago (Nightwish being one of those bands, although I've seen some of their music re-appearing lately).

[@johns20901]

Listening in Maryland, looks like you’ve been unblocked. As you saw from all the comments yesterday, Arjen is fan friendly and does not want his videos blocked. He is an immense talent and makes good things happen.

[@SteffenMathiasen]

@@obbekjaer Which? I did'n notice. Most of Nightwish is still blocked. (Det meste Nightwish er stadig blokeret).

[@SveinJohnnyFedje]

Was shocked there is no reaction to The Gathering. Anneke's voice in her own songs and style is some of the most beautiful in the world and really takes you on a journey.

[@PaulEMoz]

If you want to get a true flavour of Ayreon, their most reacted to video is "The Day That The World Breaks Down". It's a 13-minute song, which is the opening track from the album "The Source", and it features 11 different singers. Naturally, all their parts within the song are quite short, and there are long instrumental passages too (in various styles), but I guess 11 vocalists will give you a lot to analyse! Arjen also made a very interesting and entertaining video, which is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c. It might not be the best suited for your style of reaction, but you might enjoy watching it anyway.

[@SeriousPoo]

Agree, that would be a tremendous song to react to. Just wait till Elizabeth hears Michael Mills. That will be epic.

[@azharibenyamin7230]

The truth is I just listen for The day that the world breaks down a couple minutes ago. And I really feel sorry for my self not to hear this song in the past 3 yrs. So I would hardly suggest you to react and analyze this wonderful wonderful song. Btw @paul morrison thank you for recomendation. And also I think this channel is the best react and analyse in the internet.

[@frankroos1167]

Personally, the best way to get a true flavour of Ayreon is to get a full album and listen to it end-to-end. Although individual songs are absolutely fanatstic, a full album is really the best way to appreciate Arjen's work. A single song out of an opera doesn't make the opera. That really goes for these things from Ayreon. Also, you will hear more of the rock thing. This particular song, as beautiful as it is, doesn't really rock. It fits really well within the Electric Castle, though. It won't be good for a reaction video, though. These albums are kind of looooooooong....although still too short.

[@toni.tapola]

@@frankroos1167 Tell me about it! For over _12 years,_ I've been, time after time, at the end of *_01011001_* (my first Ayreon, ordered it based on an advertisement), "Huh, that was 102 min 16 seconds already?" [often I then hit 'Replay'] 😅

[@toni.tapola]

Yes, _The Day That the World Breaks Down_ from Arjen's own KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c

[@justdave9610]

You must check out the day that the world breaks down. It has so many world class singers in the song and would be a wonderful song to see you analyze.

[@Frankamaria]

yes please!

[@erwinamesz7642]

The guy with the flute is Jeroen Goossens, know as The Flutomaniac (Fluitomaan in Dutch). He is THE flute and woodwind artist.

[@rickrides8352]

Arjen Lucassen talking about Jeroen Goossens: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmPFhH5udsl4hZo

[@TheLsgaming]

Thijs van Leer might want to have a word with you :D

[@erwinamesz7642]

Thomas Jaeger Thijs in his younger year was fenomenal, but for me the current level of Jeroen is more appealing. 👍

[@MellifluentMusic]

What about Thijs van Leer? He was also at the concert. :P

[@WhiteBug]

@@MellifluentMusic nope, Thijs was at ITEC, this was at universe :--)

[@patrickschardt7724]

3 of the most talented female vocalists of all time and yet they are still very unknown

[@markototev]

For more Ayreon from the same show you absolutely MUST listen to Damien Wilson's clear, powerful and motive voice in "And THe Druids Turn to Stone"

[@ShadowhispersBand]

Please more Ayreon. The Ayreon Universe show is a treasure chest of great songs but also fantastic singers, both male and female. The Exe of Ra, When Druids turn to Stone, Everybody dies, Ride the Comet, Comatose, just pick any, really...

[@adamhaywood4808]

When the Druids turn to Stone is wonderful

[@ShadowhispersBand]

Adam Haywood Goosebumps the whole song. The hammond organ (that roared live even more, I stood right in front of Joost) and Damian’s amazing voice. One of my favorite songs of the concert

[@RacingBrick]

And let's not forget Intergalactic space crusaders ;) Really the whole Ayreon Universe album is pure gold

[@IrisDImtv]

Comatose is a masterpiece. That whole album and also The Human Equation are top music for me.

[@Freeze014]

I hope Marcela will get the love she deserves.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I'd love to hear Marcela more. It was apparent during this song that she is capable of much more.

[@Freeze014]

​@@TheCharismaticVoice She is currently in MayaN and used to be in Stream of Passion, the link is an example of their very last concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn-4g2x_ebV3g5I

[@nadiauribe6202]

If You really want to go into something different, You could check out her work in "Elfonia", which is a mexican goth metal band. Marcela started there. The band doesn't exist anymore, but has a very interesting and unique sound.

[@ShadowhispersBand]

The Charismatic Voice Check out Dhyana by MaYaN. A great soft duett with Laura Macri, an absolute gorgeous singer and such a lovely person, like everyone in MaYaN.

[@nathanberry4849]

@@TheCharismaticVoice All three women in this video are monsters, but yeah Marcela is absolutely equal in skill. I recommend Powerless - (From Unprecedented - The Piano Sessions) It's on Marcela's personal channel.

[@alextol9950]

Ayreon is basically just one guy, as you probably already know. He's very active on social media so do not be too surprised is he pops up here. Arjen Anthony Lucassen is generally pretty cool with what you guys are doing so if you have copyright issues then it is no problem to contact him through his website or facebook. Arjen makes progressive rock and there are no rules there. He will throw anything into it that he feels that the song or album needs.

[@Katiriaa84]

I want this song to be played at my funeral

[@the_technomage]

Love this song. I agree, way too short. Anneke van Giersbergen is a trailblazer in female Dutch rock/metal vocals. She has inspired both Simone (from Epica) and Floor. Discovered so much good music during the quarantine.

[@michaelstamper5604]

Utterly sublime. I have no other words.

[@ausalazarc]

I read in one of your comments that you would like to listen more to Marcela, and you totally should do it. She's an amazing singer. I wish she could get more love and recognition.

[@sirdrums]

She should check out some songs of Marcela's older band, Elfonia.

[@adamhaywood4808]

@@sirdrums or Stream of Passion

[@ehcarbles1623]

Stream of Passion (Marcela vocals) - Street Spirit, front the live DVD Memento 👌

[@AdLockhorst-bf8pz]

Try MaYaN 😊 DHYANA is a three languages duet with Marcela...

[@spacewalkerrr]

I've been in two concerts of Anneka and she's like the sweetest, she hugs you before you try to hug her! would you consider to analyze her EARLY years? like her '95 "strange machines" performance ? no body makes these kind of songs anymore, her signature vocal style was so influential for female fronted metal scene!

[@seanmurphy637]

Marcella does such a fantastic job here with the harmonies. She has to change her tone depending on which of the other 2 she is harmonizing with. And, if course, I agree. This is much too short. We need more from Aeryon asap. The Day That The World Breaks Down would be great.

[@valeriududau3218]

try Ayreon - Everybody Dies (Ayreon Universe) .

[@ChrisPage68]

I love that song. It always gives me a chuckle.

[@ArekMateusiak]

yes, i also recommed it, also i highly recommend eye of ra :-D kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXGgGOJmM6Hi7s

[@simsjo]

Oh totally!!

[@vigridr7614]

Ayreon's compositions are unmatched.

[@Mr.Myrdok]

Anneke is the godmother of symphonic metal. Pretty much every female symphonic metal singer cites her as the biggest influence for them getting into the genre.

[@Kelsea-2002]

These three ladies are real artists.I would like to see a whole concert from them.

[@chris_j2665]

There's so much love for Anneke out there, her voice always has a little hint of her accent coming through that adds a little 'something' to everything she does. I would recommend having a look at one of Anneke's and Arjen's projects The Gentle Storm and in particular a track called The storm, Marcela is the backing singer they combine perfectly. Marcela deserves so much more recognition, she's awesome.

[@michaelhagberg4573]

Nothing compares to the goddesses of metal

[@Alvvays667]

For more Ayreon, 'The Day That The World Breaks Down' (with 11 singers) and 'Everybody Dies' are very good and popular examples. But maybe one of the songs of the newest album (released just this Friday 25th) would be nice as a thank you for Arjen for helping out personally to unblock your video? To promote the new album a bit 😉 Also appreciate that you mentioned the timing on 'THE'. Such details on little imperfections make a reaction&analysis video even better. And these ladies can appreciate it too, as they all three are voice teachers. I think you could actually see from Floor's smile to the others, they knew it right then, handled it and smiled it away without regret.

[@angelacorrea9606]

I would have liked to hear more of Marcela. She did a beautiful job with lovely harmonies but having a moment for her voice to shine independently from Floor and Anneke would have really highlighted just how incredibly talented all three women truly are, each in their own unique way. I do so enjoy your reaction videos, your enthusiasm for music and voice is so bright and catching. I wish some of my past voice teachers had had that kind of enthusiasm for the more unique, less mainstream voices. I'm already looking forward to your next video!

[@rdantunano]

Marcela's performance of Out in the Real World from Electric Caste live is amazing.

[@sirdrums]

@@rdantunano I second this. Check Out in the Real World from Electric Caste live. Marcela just shines here!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth! Finally, I'm Very Happy that You were able to Premiere this video. I LOVE this Song and Performance and I also LOVE your New Orange Top! All Three Women (All Queens) have a Beautiful Sweet Voice (Clear and Strong) in this Very Intimate Ballad!! And Congratulations on your clear pronunciation of, "Arjen Lucassen!!!" Well Done and Thank You, Elizabeth!!! :-) :-) :-)

[@shoemaker688]

Marcela glues it all together. Great! And I'm a Floor and Anneke fan. Great reaction Elizabeth!

[@justdave9610]

I can't wait for this one!

[@renevw5812]

Like always a fantastic reaction.

[@boomstinbang6841]

Sweet! All three ladies are amazing! Extra love to Marcela who isn't as well known like the two other ladies and doesn't always get the love and kudos she deserves

[@sirdrums]

At least the metal scene here at Marcela's home town is very very proud of her!

[@stasa-X]

I love Marcela Bovio, she is amazing singer but I do agree that she hasn't the glory of the two other ladies which also i love.

[@tomhaile7232]

I'm glad this is up, what a treasure

[@theclow614]

yeeessss! my queens! I've been waiting for the video for a long time! Thank you :) you are opening the gates to some incredible vocalists. Anneke being my all time favourite!

[@alexanderfontane9412]

Truly angelic voices. It gave me chills!

[@nadiauribe6202]

One of My favorite songs ever! Thanks for always bringing to us amazing music and reactions.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

3 insanely wonderful voices. Yet when Floor sings I tear up...HOW DOES SHE DO IT!!!!!!

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. thank you, elizabeth.

[@christianwilhite83]

Wow, thanks for this. Love all three of these voices, and I've never heard them together before.

[@northof4912]

Amazing!

[@niksur1201]

Glad it is back up and we can enjoy your reaction to this awesome piece.

[@glennwehmeyer]

Arjen is so amazing. For more Anneke you'll find her working with Devin Townsend on multiple albums and she was on an Amorphis album. Amorphis - Amongst Stars is one of Anneke's best songs. Of course, she did a whole 'solo' album with Arjen as well. So much amazing music and so little time :)

[@djstraylight]

Anneke van Giersbergen's first band was The Gathering from her native Netherlands. Look for The Gathering Confusion live for one of her earliest performances.

[@glennwehmeyer]

@@djstraylight Good call on The Gathering and a great vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIWsg4eLfNafgJo A twenty-something Anneke belting out some acid/gothic rock.

[@JanJvG]

I can literally lose days when I start listening to Anneke' insane large repertoire. Her own calmer albums are also nice to listen to with her other band agua annique besides the Project Vuur with the same musician's as Ayreon. + Here on KZbin there is a really nice duet album that is not on Spotify or Deezer. Or the show with an orchestra. And all the nice collaborations she had done. Just amazing!

[@helGnT]

Thank you so much for these vids. So lovely :)

[@peruru2476]

Yay, it's unblocked. Love the song in all it's iterations. The original one with Anneke, the one Floor did on the Star One Tour in 2002, the one Marcela did from her living room, or even the one from a release party, which is a not so great recording from the audience but has Floor playing the flute 😆. And then of course there is this one from Ayreon Universe with those 3 lovely ladies together ❤. Also, lovely reaction as always. Unfortunate that the block had hit you of all people reacting to Ayreon. Maybe the coincidence with the release of the new album on friday wasn't favourable. But who knows, now it's back up....wohooo 😃 For a different more metal song from Ayreon, you could try "Everybody Dies".

[@Donna-C]

Simply beautiful.

[@WittyCaMoNinja]

your genuine passion for music is absolutely infectious ... great stuff, thank you for sharing

[@agustinmanyari]

Thank you Elizabeth! your work is wonderful! I love your reactions! 💖👏🏻👏🏻

[@JamesDoebbler]

This entire show was so epic, so many amazing singers. I was lucky enough to experience it live, twice. Damian Wilson is such an awesome chap, would love to see you analyze "And the Druids Turned to Stone" from this same show.

[@RudyBleeker]

I'm jealous you were there.

[@filipvanderkelen9580]

The live Version of twisted coil with Damian Wilson singing. A Song from another project Guilt Machine by Arjen Lucassen

[@Scherzo-mk4ih]

This. A million times this

[@RudyBleeker]

Highly recommended

[@one42chrisp]

So glad this is now available to see. I agree, this song is much, much too short. More Ayreon and more Marcela would be much appreciated.

[@skwatson2617]

I am absolutely loving your reactions and discovering these stunning renditions. I am now such a fan of Floor too

[@janhromas7276]

Thank you so much for this reaction video, Elizabeth. I really appreciate your work. Your knowledge and analysis. You´re doing great. These female singers are some of the best singers in the rock and metal scene. Very beautiful song. Keep up the great work, Elizabeth :-).

[@shirazzza]

When I'm having a crap day like today I can watch your videos & see how passionate & precise your reviews are & it helps my mind so much, it's contagious in the best way

[@RalfHaring]

I think Everybody Dies is a good primer. Lots of singers. More rock. Floor is in there, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3KkiaeLmbJqrqc Castle Hall is another good punchy one. Arjen plays but doesn't sing on it, though it does feature Damian Wilson who is a real standout on many Ayreon songs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3yqkpiHbstgmbs Star of Sirrah has Floor teaming with Hansi Kürsch from Blind Guardian. I'm sure you'll get around to them one day as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWoeYSEdr-mf9E Eye of Ra is a big final number with literally dozens of singers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXGgGOJmM6Hi7s Amazing Flight is one with lots of Arjen singing. There are also a couple unexpected surprises at the beginning and halfway through. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGasmqele72Wbac

[@juyifan7933]

I agree, "Everybody Dies" is probably the best introduction.

[@peterliddle4546]

👍

[@treintje1001]

Great suggestions and kuddos for providing the url’s! 😉👍 However the best intro imho is the official video from The Day The World Breaks Down, as it provides a look behind the scenes, you really get to see how Arjen works and what Ayreon is all about. And it’s an awesome track as well! 😉🤘

[@kirsil7471]

Man, that was beautiful!!

[@angelmunoz1975]

really a beautiful song and a wonderful reaction

[@angelmunoz1975]

the other song that has a different trait from Nightwish and Floor is Yours is An Empty Hope ... react please

[@marcblachman2322]

Keep the Ayreon going! Arjen pulls in all this amazing talent. You could dedicate a whole channel to his work and never be redundant. Love your analysis! Thanks so much

[@matthewmunson6098]

I truly love your reactions and your honesty let alone you're a very beautiful woman and your voice so well and soft spoken I'm so glad I may subscriber of your channel and of course the queen floor just kills it as always

[@dismalangel]

Just seen your Ayreon reaction. Your excitement and enjoyment of music is really a great pleasure to witness.

[@MroMroMarc]

You're so authentic on your reactions! And a Floor's fan. And you really know what you are talking about. I binge-watched a lot of your videos. Saying "let's go back a little more" a lot of times shows a real memorable music moment appreciator. Just love how you do it. =D

[@johnforsyth7987]

Wonderful reaction Elizabeth. The music was wonderful. Please do more reactions like this one.

[@gwaptiva]

Goosebumps all around; such a lovely simple little song, so well done. Oh, and it's something like a tenor or baritone tin whistle.

[@tjitsekoster9379]

Shivers, everytime I hear this. I could listen to a whole album of these women harmonizing.

[@rfabian48]

I loved the harmony of the three voices together

[@JHofman666]

Just from the Ayreon Universe there are a ton of great videos. “River of Time” with Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) and Marko Hietala (Nightwish), “Day Sixteen: Looser” with Michael Mills (Toehider, amazing voice), “And the Druids turn to stone” with Damian Wilson (Maiden United, Headspace, Treshold, Star One and many more) “Magnetism” with Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering, Devin Townsend Project, The Gentle Storm, VUUR) and Marko Hietala. Just a few that I absolutely love from that concert, but basically all of the discography of Arjen ;)

[@alexiserni1152]

She should just lean back and listen the whole show, something nobody should miss :) Anyway I woud add "Intergalactic Space Crusader" to your shoty list - I think Maggy Luyten is excellent in the song (Damian as well of course).

[@JHofman666]

Absolutely love Maggy in this concert and Damian, well he is Damian :)

[@johnro6659]

Glad you checked out Ayreon. As always love to watch your reaction and how you analyze the vocals as well as the music. I actually learn something every time.

[@petergreenough630]

Once again thank you for giving me another group to investigate. You have certainly broadened my musical enjoyment, and for that alone I thank you once again.

[@justdave9610]

Yay! So glad this got unblocked. Loved your reaction to such a beautiful song.

[@psychobob35]

It’s Alive!

[@user-vr3vn4cu4z]

Hi Elizabeth, I would love to see you collabarate with Arjen and become one of the Ayreon family. And those three voices! Thank you Marcela, Anneke and Floor.❤

[@SergioSBloch]

I enjoy your reactions so much because your facial expressions are so animated and true to your feelings - you have the best and cutest eye flutter I've ever seen... you light up when you hear something amazing and that just amplifies the sound with your expressions. There is a genuine quality to your reactions that comes from the core. I've heard you sing - love your voice.

[@hansgruber2913]

You really have to listen to Anneke sing a song called "Travel" with a symphony (from the album "Anneke Van Giersbergen Symphonized" It is an absolute masterpiece

[@paradisecostarica4986]

I love to see how people are moving this woman to my exact set of musical tastes. And I love to see there is so many people which such a good taste in music.

[@johanstenborg1465]

The Day That The World Breaks Down would be a good song to try next. Lots of great singers, awesome video and a really amazing track.

[@randiminer8621]

yes please more Ayreon! and more Anneke!

[@silversabith]

Its so awesome they unblocked this and Arjen commented and complimented you on it.

[@reaverthewizard]

Thanks for doing an Ayreon song. Big and pleasant surprise for me. Also enjoying the new album!

[@Jason-Dawg]

I love the stopping. It gives a chance to understand what is being heard in those small pieces to fully understand the overall piece. Love your reactions and how animated you are in describing what you hear.

[@Evil_Peter]

I loved this reaction. Always great to see a knowledgeable musical mind react to Ayreon. I'd recommend doing The Day that the World Breaks Down next as not only is it a big song with eleven singers involved, it also has annotations made by Arjen that will further shed light on the song, the singers, the musicians, and also some of the gear that's being used. I think it's a great step off point to get into this project.

[@annestep6741]

It is beautiful

[@nornog]

Thank you! I have never heard of this band for lack of a better word, I am going to have to listen to more of there work.

[@joelmartincrawford]

I really enjoy your videos. As a classically trained musician who works exclusively with classical music as my day job, but absolutely loves rock and metal music, I really appreciate your skilled and well informed analysis.

[@len2193]

Nice reaction to a really beautiful song.

[@jonno55]

Music and above all voices to get maximum goosebumps!! Ayreon is worldclass prog music, with top musicians and top of the bill singers (female and male).

[@someonesusingmyname]

Anneke is probably my favorite singer ever, but Marcela's vibrato at the end of the second chorus just gives me chills.

[@marcelabrack]

Just dive into this concert Ayreon Universe. There's tons of gems! And the druids turn to stone, everybody dies, the theory of everything (with Marcela), Magnetism (with Anneke), the Eye of Ra (with Floor and her sister who also sings amazing Irene Jansen and then all the singers together)

[@devorazwindcatcher]

Arjen Lucessen can rarely be seen on stage, because he has stage fright. At this concert he made an exception. He plays "The Hippie" and you can see him in the track "The Garden Of Emotions". He's not an exceptionally brilliant singer but that's for you to comment on. Also most of the other cast can be seen in this song. Only "The Highlander" (portrait by Derek 'Fish' Dick) has already died at this point in the story. But you see "The Egyptian" (Anneke van Giersbergen), "The Indian" (Simone Simons), "The Barbarian" (John 'Jaycee' Cuijpers), "The Roman" (Edwin Balogh), "The Futureman" (Edward Reekers) and "The Knight" (Damian Wilson). Also as a special guest, there's John de Lancie as the Narrator, or "Forever". Marcella Bovio, Dianne van Giersbergen (not related to Anneke) and Jan Willem Ketelaers are performing backing vocals. Here's the link for 'The Garden Of Emotions': kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWfVc3uXhNKLg9E

[@evasl]

You need to meet Anneke! Her energy is too amazingly bright. She's not only a very skilled singer, she's a healer! 🤗 Marcela has a voice of a goddess...and she can also scream and grunt! And, Floor...you already know her power!

[@TheSeeking2know]

😲

[@ciflores0]

I would love to see more Marcela! I'm not familiar with her myself, but I think she's been the primary vocalist of some other Ayreon performances.

[@PaulEMoz]

Marcela first worked with Arjen in 2003. He liked her contribution so much that he formed a new band called Stream of Passion, featuring Marcela as lead vocalist. Here's the official video of the single from that album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2bNoWCDoK2qrKs

[@ciflores0]

@@PaulEMoz What are some of your favourite songs with Marcela? Doesn't matter if it's Ayreon, MaYaN, Stream of Passion or whatever. I'm really interested in hearing more of her!

[@markototev]

Try The Gathering - Travel or Waking hour from the Noise Severe DVD. She deserves her own song at this point :).

[@revylokesh1783]

Yeah, by this point, a lot of reactors_know_ her. She's everywhere, with Devin, with Amorphis, with Ayreon, yet nobody ever seems to react to _The Gathering._ It's a shame really, she's such an inspirational singer and such a nice person in general.

[@mvanderplas2275]

Yes on the Gathering, just not A Noise Severe. Listen to Travel on youtube and on bandcamp. The youtube version sounds wrong compared to the bandcamp one. I'm quite sure they used the wrong audio track from the DVD. Same goes for Valley of the Queens from Electric Castle Live I suspect.

[@ehcarbles1623]

Yep, those two songs exactly were the ones tha I was about to recommend :D

[@lompeos7388]

Travel from their TG25 concert

[@grungegrumpy3585]

Aye, Anneke would really deserve some central stage time in this channel by now. Imo her performances at the The Gathering TG25 concert doing 'Travel' and 'On most surfaces' are quite exemplary of her stunning vocal capabilities and impressive sound. Add their live version of 'Strange Machines' on Pinkpop '96 and you get both a nice picture of her development through the decades, while also getting an idea of how she inspired a whole generation of lead female metal singers and while getting a hunch of The Gathering's grunge and Pink Floyd roots and inspiration. Anneke explored a very broad range of styles, with maybe only progrock elements and her unique vocal presence as a common denominator. The 2015 Masters of Rock performance of 'The Storm' by Anneke's and Arjen's mutual proggy project 'The Gentle Storm' is also worth a listen as it shows both an excellent Anneke as lead and Marcela as support. Both rougher and lighter stuff by Anneke and Devin with The Devin Townsend Project is also worth experiencing: varying from 'Kingdom' and 'Grace' in the Retinal Cicrcus show to 'Ih Ah'. Finally, Anneke's cooperations with Danny Cavanagh and similar artists along with her solo acoustic performances are worth a listen. Edit: Oh, and might I mention Ayreon's 'Comatose' performed by Anneke and Katatonia's Jonas Renske? :)

[@Sadistiq]

What majestic voices, they truly are regal. Arjen.. maestro.

[@breakneck1975]

Dear Elizabeth, Ayreon albums are in the genre 'Progressive' rock, in wich everything can happen. Some of his albums are more rock/folk others are rock/metal. This song is from 'Into the electric castle' wich is a more rock/folk album. The song I suggested a couple of times 'the day that the world breaks down' is from the album 'the source' and thats more of a rock/metal album. This song has all 11 singers in it that are featured on this album. The day before yesterday (25 sept. 2020) his latest album 'transitus' was released btw.

[@andrewsitek190]

Always more Ayreon. The man is a musical genius and needs more exposure. Especially as someone that appreciates musical theater, you'd love Ayreon. The Day That The World Breaks Down is fantastic and he has some interesting information come up on the official video

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Anneke is just lovely♥️ well, all these ladies are amazing! But I just Adore Anneke's voice so much!

[@TheButterflyChaos]

Recommend The Gathering - Strange machines! Ooooor, just Anneke - Wasted years (Iron Maiden cover) live!

[@eTraxx]

Watched this again .. the third or fourth time .. in part because I simply love this piece of glorious music .. but also to watch the simple joy of Elizabeth's

[@biancaturner725]

thank you Roberto!