Bartender Reacts *I'm Jazzed!* Epica: The Final Lullaby ft Shining

[@chriso6719]

First time the sax has been used in an EPICA song. Shining is a Norwegian band, you see their lead singer, multi instrumentalist , and only constant member, Jorgen Munkeby here. The video footage is from the EPICA 20th anniversary concert last year in The Netherlands ,and streamed online. From the 7 song EP ,The Alchemy Project, this was the first single and was debuted live at this show. You already saw Sirens of Blood and Water from that EP.

[@frank1963]

Hi Chris, I was at the 20th anniversary concert, of course. It was awesome 😎

[@chriso6719]

@@frank1963 Hey Frank, watched the live stream, it looked awesome. Being there had to exponentially better. lol

[@AmericansLearn]

I'm so glad I haven't somehow just missed the sax in other songs, lol

[@frank1963]

Great to see you are enjoying EPICA, my favorite band.

[@Ministry_0f_Truth]

Wait, you haven't done Unleashed yet?? That needs to be next! Epica - Unleashed (Live at the AFAS Live)

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Great reaction, and also yet another fantastic performance by Epica. They are SO creative…after 20 years they are still at top of their game. This was filmed at their recent 20th anniversary massive Tilberg show. This is one of 7 very different songs from their recent all collab EP The Alchemy Project….fantastic music. I love many symphonic metal bands, but Epica does METAL done right and are by far my fave band. And yes, nothing in way of absolute perfect pitch gorgeous voice of Simone. ❤

[@arjenkeyser9937]

Hi lauren, you defenitly go to an epica concert (and Nightwish too) There is one but, the standard is that high, that potentially you don't like other concerts anymore. This was my 1st epica concert , and what kind of concert more than 3 hours of class music with so much fun on stage... followed by nightwish in the ziggo dome and again epica in afas live .... can't wait until I can see them life again. in 2 weeks Ayreon :)

[@eckligt]

I always expect saxophone when Shining is involved. His name btw is Jørgen Munkeby.

[@bobbyalonso3513]

Great band great reaction as usual, I have been enjoying your videos. So glad you found Epica and Nightwish ! Another good band is ELEINE ! Also Visions of Atlantis !

[@wannabedane4046]

Hey Lauren. I've seen them 5 times the passed year (Same with Nightwish and The Warning), one was at that 20th anniversary concert in Tilburg, NL where they played that song with Jørgen Munkeby (Shining) he is a norwegian jazz and heavy metal musician, singer and he plays amongst other wind instruments the tenor sax - great experience, whether they performed in a festivals or smaller venues. They are (like NW and TW) very accessible, humble and cool people. Definitely, go If you have the chance.

[@AmericansLearn]

I'm so jealous! I have a mighty need to see them live

[@wildhoney126]

Simone sounds even better with Tommy Karevik from Kamelot, he is a very cool vocalist, by the way, on the same EP he sings the song “wake the world” with Simone and this is a very beautiful song. Unfortunately, there is only a video with lyrics for it (

[@Nytraz]

Hi Lauren! Really been enjoying your Epica reactions, you seem to really enjoy not only the music but also the message in the songs, such as with Cry for the Moon. I’d love to see you react to Epica’s Chasing the Dragon from their Retrospect show. It’s one of my favorite performances from the band ever, but a lot of reactors never get to it which is a shame. I think you’d really enjoy the lyrical theme and message to this song as well though. I’ll leave a link below: Epica - Chasing the Dragon LIVE Retrospect 2013 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo

[@wildhoney126]

I support this suggestion 🤘

[@BrendonChase_2015]

I couldn't concur more! 🤘

[@rolsen1304]

Supported.

[@AmericansLearn]

Cool. Will do

[@gerrygrouwe70]

Tide of times next please you are going to be supriced and love that one

[@andreaswennberg9542]

Another great song from Epica The Alchemy Project is Epica - The Great Tribulatin (FT Fleshgod Apocalypse). A bit panic inducing song, Love it😁

[@Alex_9652]

Simone Simons - This is Halloween cover you'll love it

[@andrealucian1389]

Great you are digging their sound! I have to recommend Unchain Utopia Omega Alive show

[@Paul_C]

Well, strip away any of the faiths possible and you then have to live in the present. At some point everything dies. And there is no re-run.

[@justitia257]

Cheers Gorgeous Girl. Grazie

[@stefanc4520]

I'm so confused! What happened to Chicago Reacts?

[@AmericansLearn]

We still have it. Learns is our secondary channel at the moment, for all things not gaming, basically. Links to Reacts and Anime channels in the description!

[@cancelled_user]

@@AmericansLearn Hi! Can you please call your opera friend again and show her "Unleashed" by Epica? Make sure it's the new 2023 performance called "Live at the AFAS Live" 🙂 You will love it too! Simone's soprano is absolutely gorgeous here and the song melody is wonderful!