EPICA - Once Upon a Nightmare (ΩMEGA ALIVE) reaction

[@PittDaddy]

You are getting to the point of listening to their more complex music. Their Opus Magnum is Kingdom of Heaven Part 3. It will blow you away. Kingdom of Heaven, Part 1 is right there with it. Both of these from the Omega Alive show. Watch the music video of Cry for the Moon as well. It was their very first release. You'll get to see Simone when she was just 19. And of course, more music from the Retrospect show... Unleased and Design Your Universe are incredible. BTW, they will be streaming their 20th-anniversary live show from Amsterdam with orchestra and choir on September 20th. It's only $16.99 to sign up.

[@oldmanjimh3165]

First two minute instrumental was killer. Simone's vocals wonderful and a very interesting dress. Another masterpiece.

[@VocalCitizen]

Indeed.

[@marcbaur677]

The most impressive and awsome, best trained and best skilled Woman Singers are in Heavy Metal. 😃

[@user-Rockmagix]

This is Epica pure. I love that song like hell.

[@oldman3319]

Simone's voice is crystal clear and the guitar solo is epic. Hence the name Epica.

[@javadan]

This is my favorite vocal performance from Simone. Whenever I speak to others about Epica and/or Simone, this is always one of my top suggestions for a first listen. Angelic does not do it justice as a descriptor. Also, Isaac's guitar work in this piece is simply beautiful. Isaac can shred with the best of them when the song calls for it, but few can get the raw emotion out of the instrument like he does. Add Coen's gentle piano to the mix and what more can you ask for?!

[@VocalCitizen]

Couldn't agree more!

[@grahambatchelor3576]

This is the closest you'll get to perfection........ ahhhhh no, I've changed my mind.... THIS IS perfection.

[@christomashofski9160]

The look on your face: My feelings exactly every time I hear this masterpiece. It never gets old. The band is aptly named!

[@stephhabelitz5659]

My fave by this artist BY FAR

[@Columbasta]

10:35 "I can't see her wings.." Well, you're in luck cuz every once in a while.. like when Daniel descends into Transitus, her wings actually become visible. Could this be a thinly veiled Ayreon suggestion? You bet! 👉 "Ayreon - Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley (Official Video)" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQhYueZ6h1jdk P.s.: special mention goes to Marcela Bovio and Caroline Westendorp as the dancing & taunting Furies. Enjoy! 🤘

[@VocalCitizen]

Thanks. 😊

[@Columbasta]

@@VocalCitizen De nada. I now see that another Dutchie beat me to it by a wide margin. He even posted the right l!nk, lol 😂

[@mariannevanrosmalen9604]

You actually CAN see her wings! On the song by Ayreon, this human equation. A must see therefore!

[@mariannevanrosmalen9604]

Also on Daniels decent into Transitus even beter, so a must see as wel..l

[@WNYretiree]

I'm late to the symphonic metal game and have only been listening since lockdown. I remember when I first listened to Epica, Simone's voice was startling and a little strange to me. As I have listened more and more, my admiration for her vocal abilities has grown and grown. This song gets inside of you and sets up residence. That voice is unbelievable.

[@VocalCitizen]

I get goosebumps so often, it's starting to scar...

[@eb3379]

www.youtube.com/@simonesimonsofficial : Simone Simons latest solo Album VERMILLION with influens of AYREON. There also video clips from songs Aeterna, We love in rust , and R.E.D.

[@progoholic]

I'd say the whole album composed and many instruments played by Arjen Anthony Lucassen himself is a tad more than just an influence... 'Understatement of the Year'-Award.😁😉😘

[@markwakefield8533]

She and Floor are like a vocal artillery barrage when they hit this mode

[@VocalCitizen]

It's like a secret level...

[@markwakefield8533]

@@VocalCitizen they certainly landed here from somewhere else in the cosmos cos they are otherworldly they may have been born here but their origins are out there.

[@rolsen1304]

Candy for the ears!

[@VocalCitizen]

Cotton candy, at that... the really fluffy kind that still has a tiny crunch as the flavor hits the tongue and melts like the heavenly ephemera it is??? Oh... 👀 sorry... I got lost in that for a sec. What what I saying? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@chriso6719]

Love the slow build on this song. Yeah, Isaac making that Les Paul sing..🤘🤘. Song is from the 7th album, 2016 's "The Holographic Principle", Lyrics by Simone, music by keyboardist Coen Janssen. Deep and powerful lyrics? You want to listen to one of their oldest songs "Cry For The Moon". Played here at Omega Alive. The entire Omega Alive stream was posted on EPICA's channel about 4 months ago. "Cry For The Moon" starts at 1 hour 19 minutes 28 seconds, and ends at 1 hour 27 minutes 26 seconds, then it transitions directly into "Beyond the Matrix".

[@VocalCitizen]

Nice thank you!

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

Simone with wings? By your command: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQhYueZ6h1jdk Ayreon - Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley (Official Video) Simone, Tommy, Marcella and Caroline... enjoy 🤘

[@PittDaddy]

I was just about to add this ;)

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

@@PittDaddy hero!😀

[@VocalCitizen]

Copied and pasted. 🔥❣️

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

@@VocalCitizen one very special ballad 'Tides of Time' kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ezn2Sie6mfr6c - yes studio version as the sound is superior, various live versions are available and show you SImone's singing professionalism. Word of warning: in this one Simone will reach in and rip your guts out 🖤

[@rnowak85]

Great reaction to one of my top 5 Epica songs. Inspired by the dark German fairytale about the Alder King or Erlking who steals the souls of children who linger to long in the woods by killing them with a single touch. The male voice here is the evil enchanter trying to lure the young traveler to his side with promises of power and tender care by his daughters. Simone's voice is so beautiful and the composition by the band is so magical. The song takes me to dark road in a forest late on a fall night with the bare branches of trees silhouetted against the moonlit sky. Simone has said the song is symbolic of being stuck in a life without a happy ending and how our innocence is taken away from us as soon as we are born.

[@VocalCitizen]

I love this. Cheers!

[@Calumetto]

Gorgeous. ••• PEACES!!!

[@naruto9121983]

my favourite epica song

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Hello there! So glad to see that you are feeling better so sorry for your struggles. Great reaction here and a fun one yeah Isaac and his custom seven string Les Paul guitar Make some beautiful sounds I tell you. But intros achingly beautiful as the whole song. This is Epica, what else can one say? This and a song done right next to it in the beautiful a cappella version of Rivers, was a one shot one cameraman take and of course they nailed it. You can tell that Epica like within temptation also, giving them due credit, put a lot of expense and love into their pandemic lockdown streaming concert here for the fans and we respect and love them for it. And yes Simone is an archangel…both beauty and power in her so trained vocals. You have some great other song recommendations here my friend. I see you like Apocalyptica with Epica in Rivers done so beautifully. May I make one clearly outstandingly beautiful recommendation along this line with this time an Apocalyptica song when they were on tour in 2023 with Epica, Siren Simone sang on one of their songs titled Rise Again…London performance. My gawd is it moving and chills.

[@VocalCitizen]

Bah... struggles make life interesting. Keeps one's mind busy. I'm breathing. 👍🏻 I always rock a sunny disposition. Life's happier that way. 😜

[@OliBP]

Epica is such an awesome band. Not only their music is so good but they always seems to be having such a blast playing live! I would recommend theses songs: -Kingdom of Heaven Pt.3 (Omega Alive) (Pt.1 is also great, same show) -Unleashed (Retrospect) -Consign to Oblivion (Live at the Zenith) -Beyond the Matrix (Omega Alive) -Design Your Universe (Retrospect) -Unchain Utopia (Omega Alive)

[@omarcguel9756]

'Memory" should by the next one, the voice of Simone like an angel

[@MegaDog555]

if ya can handle one more goddess Visions of Atlantis master the hurricane offical video

[@jaapblaauw3735]

This is another Epica epic, The Holographic Principle. It'a a lyric video. Not reacted to it that much on YT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrPgn2VqZecodUsi=h-dh8EMK-JLcJs33

[@VocalCitizen]

Thanks. On the list.

[@watchtheskies]

I agree, it is a spectacular song, pretty much like everything else they do 🙃

[@jamestalkington6306]

Cry for the moon or final lullaby.

[@nebulajumper6216]

Nightwish is the best Symphonic metal band Ever listened to Epica? No .. let me check them out, but you know, i won't change ... ... omg

[@DerHerr-ni2wr]

🤘🤘🤘

[@sonjaschweinsberger1637]

My favorit songs are Epica - Design Your Universe (Retrospect) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_Pgatjfaqjebc or Epica - Chasing The Dragon LIVE Retrospect 2013 HD kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo very good reaction

[@VocalCitizen]

Thank you!

[@redguern]

This performance is a perfect example of why we live in such an unfair world! Most pop songs are over by the time Simone starts singing. Name a pop superstar who can sing like Simone. We have just had the Taylor Swift circus visit the UK to unbelievable hype and praise and yet her talent comes nowhere near Simone’s. Others may say that’s an unfair comment but to me it’s so true. Sadly such talent as Epica will get so little exposure because lightweight pop music is pushed so much that today’s youngsters think that that is the maximum level of talent. Your reaction was spot on, this is what Epica and symphonic metal does to you.

[@VocalCitizen]

Thanks for that.

[@MegaDog555]

all though i love the lyrics to epica unchain utopia for you epica kingdom of heaven pt 3

[@VocalCitizen]

Done.

[@MegaDog555]

@@VocalCitizen your so beautiful i love ya

[@VocalCitizen]

You're sweet.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Shout out to the keyboard player - he lost his wild hair, but still phenomenal.

[@andreaswennberg9542]

Simone, my favorite singer 😁. A suggestion to another great performance by Epica. Epica - code of life (Live at AFAS) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2acaKNnZtZ2h9Esi=Abt9D_ZFihQ6epwE

[@VocalCitizen]

I love links. 💃🏼🌻

[@bryanjibodh8806]

React to Tides of Time by Epica or Dancing in a Hurricane.

[@MegaDog555]

i love simone and epica been my second fav band forever🐕

[@dickmeijer5363]

First is Nightwish?

[@markwakefield8533]

At least equal but different?

[@markwakefield8533]

NW devil and the deep dark sea Floor and Marko epic

[@markwakefield8533]

It’s reminiscent of Mickey Mouse Fantasia in parts

[@oldmanjimh3165]

P.S. Jinjer has new video "Rogue".

[@VocalCitizen]

THIS is why you're a BOSS LEVEL sub. Thanks.