EPICA - "Sirens - Of Blood And Water" feat. Charlotte Wessels & Myrkur (Official Music Video)

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"Sirens - Of Blood And Water" was co-written and performed with CHARLOTTE WESSELS and MYRKUR and is taken from EPICA's collaborative mini-album 'The Alchemy Project,' out now.
Directed, filmed & edited by Patric Ullaeus (www.rEvolver.se)
rEvolver crew: Pamela Klint Bjarne, Torgy Johnsson, Johanna Persson, Tobbe Olsson
'The Alchemy Project' includes these 7 tracks:
1) The Great Tribulation feat. Fleshgod Apocalypse
2) Wake the World feat. Phil Lanzon (Uriah Heep) & Tommy Karevik (Kamelot)
3) The Final Lullaby feat. Shining
4) Sirens - Of Blood and Water feat. Charlotte Wessels & Myrkur
5) Death is not the End feat. Frank Schiphorst (MaYaN) & Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork)
6) Human Devastation feat. Henri Sattler (God Dethroned), Sven de Caluwé (Aborted)
7) The Miner feat. Asim Searah (Damnation Plan), Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium), Roel van Helden (Powerwolf)
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LYRICS
Do you remember your home?
Fruit that shimmers like gold
Blossoms, like flaming fire
In your garden they grow
All the corals and pearls
At the heart of the world
All the castles of amber
Await your return
Little sister,
The sun is sleeping
Come with me before
Crimson fills the air
Every creature below
Is weeping for your fate
So take my hand now
Will you take this dagger from me
Sweet sister
Don’t linger
Come on into the water
‘Cause our blood runs deeper
And I miss you
See this knife, it is sharp
Plunge it into his heart
Send his soul to the heavens
Far above the stars
Shed no tears over him
Guilt and sorrow don’t swim
Once you dance on the waves
You will find love
Will you take this dagger from me
Sweet sister
Don’t linger
Come on into the water
‘Cause our blood runs deeper
And I miss you
So handsome in his salt - sailor skin
Bathe in the sea,
Like a child living free
Tonight I dance
And laugh at defeat
A dying heart
Bleeding feet
I’ll return to the sea
Will you take this dagger from me
Sweet sister
Don’t linger
Come on into the water
‘Cause our blood runs deeper
And I miss you
We are the sisters of the sea
Inside the waters we are free
You ride the currents of my tears
As our goodbye is drawing near
We are the children of the sky
Come earn a soul that never dies
#epica #charlottewessels #myrkur #symphonicmetal #thealchemyproject #simonesimons #sirens #mermaid #metal #thealchemyproject #fairytales

[@ruicaridade2798]

I probably not alone in saying i'd love a Sirens full album.

[@fueledbypaintwater]

Yesssssss! Epica featuring a bunch of the amazing female metal vocalists out there.

[@powskier]

This isn't a side project. This is Epica. Myrkur and Charlotte are guests. But, yes, I would like to see them invited back again.

[@svenjensen9770]

I concur!

[@svenjensen9770]

​@@powskiersideproject or not, we need more of this 😍!

[@amandalamb5724]

Definitely not alone in it lol myrkur's voice is downright magical and all together they're incredible.

[@evvy1001]

Not enough people are talking about that switch from chest to head voice in Myrkur's chorus. Damn, that was beautiful.

[@taintedqueen2087]

YESSS

[@konradstanczyk5158]

I've been listening to this non-stop for 2 days and just realized that this is an interpretation of the original "The Little Mermaid" story, in which the mermaid's sisters give her a dagger so that she can kill the prince and regain her tail. Simone appears to be the little mermaid, Myrkur and Charlotte are the sisters. Except in their version the mermaid does kill the prince and reunites with her siblings (unlike in the story, where she refuses and turns into foam). Really awesome and well-written lyrics. And what a fantastic song.

[@YasWitch7]

YOURE A GENIOUS for noticing that, thank you, this gives a whole different meaning and weight to the song

[@marajones1828]

The best part is the singers did this collab because they both were obsessed with The Little Mermaid from the old original version and loved mermaids so they decided to create this masterpiece ❤️

[@MagicThys]

just had my 3rd listen, I agree with your assessment of the lyrics and video, thankyou for your insight, it has enhanced my appreciation of the song

[@C4ami]

Perhaps Simone is also a sister, because she sings "do you remember your home?" Like to somebody not about herself.

[@dianacanaveral8471]

in this version she didn't kill him either, at the end of the song you can hear: "we are the children of the sky, come earn a soul that never dies"...

[@sararamirez4257]

I need more collaborations with Myrkur!

[@Metal-4-Life]

I saw Epica and Charlotte in the same title and clicked on this video faster than Yngwie shredding a solo. This song rules!

[@FabianReyesBahamon]

That was fast then, dude!

[@victoryankov2493]

My reaction is the same... Made the share to some friends faster than his riffs ;)

[@toddfarrand3292]

Love the melmstien reference thank you

[@powskier]

Murmur stole the show.

[@KathleenBiZaRRe]

myrkur is also great ❤ love all 3 woman ❤️ great collaboration ❤️

[@bubu8909]

1:28 I love how Myrkur looked at Simone and Charlotte

[@MultiSemiramide]

Wow, Myrkur's voice fits so well with Epica's instrumentation

[@Mainkessler2816]

Epic is also part of the black metal

[@valerieblackthorn13]

@@Mainkessler2816 No, is not.

[@Mainkessler2816]

@@valerieblackthorn13 that’s your opinion and don’t care

[@guillermoruizrojas]

If Simone, Charlotte and Myrkur where actual sirens🧜‍♀️ like in the greek mythology, I would immediately jump in the water 🌊

[@BIBLE-a-s-m-r]

They are

[@amandalamb5724]

Same with Myrkur for me lol

[@standingdoor7077]

Same and I can't swim so...😵

[@mariadiezmari6185]

Me too.

[@szaesz8190]

what a simp

[@rolsen1304]

Very complimentary voices, also I find Myrkur interesting as an artist so this was fun!

[@thami_90]

Myrkur: a legend! Strong, amazing voice! 👏👑

[@0LaCCy0]

Legendary collaboration!

[@dreamerhyper4117]

Huh, my exact words after finishing the song!

[@Veronica-mg6og]

And an actual one, where all three had their moment, song and music video alike.

[@RogerioSilva-qp2ue]

Cara vs são tudo 😍😍😘😍💓💓💓💓

[@BerenicePiceda]

Leaving the lyrics here because they are so awesome ♥ Sirens - Of Blood And Water Do you remember your home? Fruit that shimmers like gold Blossoms, like flaming fire In your garden they grow All the corals and pearls At the heart of the world All the castles of amber Await your return Little sister The Sun is sleeping Come with me before Crimson fills the air Every creature below Is weeping for your fate So take my hand now Will you take this dagger from me Sweet sister Don't linger Come on into the water 'Cause our blood runs deeper And I miss you See this knife, it is sharp Plunge it into his heart Send his soul to the heavens Far above the stars Shed no tears over him Guilt and sorrow don't swim Once you dance on the waves You will find love Will you take this dagger from me Sweet sister Don't linger Come on into the water 'Cause our blood runs deeper And I miss you Will you take this dagger from me Sweet sister Don't linger Come on into the water 'Cause our blood runs deeper And I miss you So handsome in his salt sailor skin Bathe in the sea, like a child living free Tonight I dance and laugh at defeat A dying heart, bleeding feet I'll return to the sea We are the sisters of the sea Inside the waters we are free You ride the currents of my tears (Will you take this dagger from me Sweet sister) As our goodbye is drawing near (Don't linger) We are the children of the sky (Come on into the water 'Cause our blood runs deeper) Come earn a soul that never dies (And I miss you)

[@archangel2781]

Ladies, don't give yourselves to evil men. Save yourselves for love.

[@BerenicePiceda]

@@archangel2781 What's with your comment? 🤣 I'm happily married and still enjoy this song

[@AnnabelNightwish]

@@BerenicePiceda homeboy thinks he's edgy

[@BerenicePiceda]

@@AnnabelNightwish So it seems, but I really want to believe he's being sarcastic. Otherwise it's too cringy😅

[@hayleywilliamscroc]

@@archangel2781 I won't be giving myself to any men lmao🏳️‍🌈

[@pocahotassjade]

Holy Crap, I didn't know Myrkur sounded like that. This song came up on Spotify, and I knew it was Charlotte and Simone, but then I was like who is this other person singing at @1:55 then I looked at the song and it said Myrkur. I know who Myrkur is, but never really listened to her. Now, I think I will. What a sultry siren voice. Great song.

[@hannahnoir4884]

The voice of Myrkur is just heaven! ❤️

[@JoseGdPJ]

Best collab ever. Love how the three voices blended perfectly. 😍❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MetalRemains]

Hola Jose! Estaremos comentando este vídeo y el disco nuevo en nuestro próximo episodio del podcast. Te invitamos a suscribirte y formar parte de nuestra comunidad metalera. Stay Metal! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rolsen1304]

I hope we get some behind the scenes "Making of" footage from this EP!

[@gonzalopereira2120]

Simone's voice has no comparison at all. I can stay the whole day listening her and fall in that deep state of "nothing else care". After 20 years hearing Epica is a big surprise that year after year they become better and better. Like Charly Garcia says "Say no more"

[@Closminding]

This is NOT Epica

[@gonzalopereira2120]

@@Closminding actually it is...

[@Closminding]

no it isn't. Neither Charlotte nor Mycure are in Epica.

[@Closminding]

@@gonzalopereira2120 no it isn't. Neither Charlotte nor Mycur are in Epica.

[@gonzalopereira2120]

@@Closminding ok.. you're right... you all have the whole true on your side... but, they are doing a collaboration with... and the master mind begind this production is the band... buy no more discussion please...

[@rubbishpurplelollies]

Charlotte's eyes when she sings "Every creature below is weeping..." Powerful. Enchanting.

[@raqf5951]

This song is a masterpiece. Beyond perfect. OBSESSED

[@BrendonChase_2015]

M a s t e r p i e c e Here's to hoping that some day soon, Zora will surface in one of these aquatic themed treats. What a song this is and what a well blended collab. Vocal magic! 🤘

[@JaneNBlake]

I know, this song has Zora's music vibe written all along

[@TheNotsmith]

Yesss... Agreedd

[@theamvgirlx]

YESSS ahaha I could totally see Zora in this song

[@najrenchelf2751]

I do believe Blackbriar has already been an opening band for Epica - so, they at least know each other :)

[@veronicadavanzo2064]

Yes! This song definitely has Blackbriar vibes!

[@smoxey_vision6544]

Myrkur is my newest discovery! I already loved Simone and Charlotte but Myrkur is sooo enchanting I really I don’t know how I have missed her work! Btw the song is really good, the lyrics and the video as well, no need to say the voices are beyond amazing. Keep the great work guys 🧜‍♀️

[@nataliazolotova1754]

This mini-album is just on another level. Glad to hear Epica experimenting with the sound and style.

[@dreamerhyper4117]

Sirens of our modern world indeed! Really glad to hear Charlotte sing in a Metal song again, it really is perfect.

[@saramaria7481]

What sweet heaven is this? Simone, Charlotte and Myrkur singing together... beautiful just beautiful.

[@fritsyt2090]

What a bloody good song!!! I had goosebumps all over, chills down the spine and teary eyes, OMFG can't wait to have my hands on the physical copy of this masterpiece of an EP by the very best symphonic metal band in the world and so many other crazy talented musicians! 🥲🔥🤘🏻

[@darknico7622]

La influencia de Myrkur en la parte atmosférica le da un toque envolvente. Las tres tienen voces majestuosas con buenos contrastes y los backing vocals de todas haciendo melodía es un deleite. Una de las mejores colaboraciones del año. Estoy contento de que Epica se haya atrevido a hacer cosas nuevas en este proyecto

[@elisimpatica463]

¿En qué minuto hablas de la parte atmosférica con Myrkur? Porque escucho la voz de Charlotte también en ello.

[@Balder_of_Midgard]

La única que no conocía es a Myrkur, yo que soy un apasionado del metal sinfónico, me lo apunto para escucharlo. Aunque según wikipedia no es Metal sinfónico, sino Black Metal

[@brwlpkriek59]

El problema de esta música es que se torna aburrida. Le falta fuerza, es bastante flojo.

[@juananonimo6993]

@@brwlpkriek59 Bueno. Depende, esto es para los que les gusta la melodía, a los que gusta el ritmo machacón, hasta el reguetón les sirve.....y eso hay que evitarlo a toda costa. Mejor apreciar este tipo de música que caer en esos males....

[@brwlpkriek59]

@@juananonimo6993 si, pero creo que el tema está re flojo. Es olvidable en comparación con otros trabajos. No siempre las colaboraciones son buenas, no me pueden gustar los últimos trabajos de la banda.

[@supercarolegal]

I didn't know who Myrkur is, but she is amazing! her part is incredible! This song surprised me a lot! wonderful!

[@ItzzNoxygen]

Myrkur is amazing, amazing voice! I suggest looking at her Spotify

[@lowpoweramps]

The choir of the Valkyries, a masterpiece of Symphonic Metal!

[@JoanSutherlandFan]

1st listening: Hmm ok. Nice song. 2nd istening: Da ra ra ra dan (dancing with hands). 3rd listening: WILL YOU TAKE THIS DAGGER FROM ME SWEET SISTER (dancing around).

[@fatimapalacios2292]

I'm in a "see this knife is sharp" phase, I just loop that.

[@jimmyrosario__]

I just get goosebumps everytime when Myrkur sings her part....💖

[@tymoteuszpeta9924]

That voice at 3:38 - goosebumps everywhere... Just wow, amazing song

[@diazhernandezandreamarilu7444]

Es realmente Hermoso!!! Parecen angeles Cantando En verdad ame está colaboración!!! se ven hermosas 🖤

[@GabrielleDriessen]

This was legendary, majestic, fantastic! My biggest congratulations to Myrkur, Simone and Charlotte, all of you are so so talented! Love u girls!❤️

[@missrubyphoenix]

The song gave me instant chills and the visuals reminded me of the Brides of Dracula, luring people to them with their striking beauty, to then finish them off (I know they're basically sirens but still) especially with the black dresses and overall looks, I'm in love with all their aesthetics tho

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Myrkur is great, looking forward to this colab!

[@aeonss__________]

Truly hope they do a live version of this

[@mariar868]

Myrkur and Simone Simons in one song... that's it historical moment for me

[@JotunWitch]

Myrkur,Simone and Charlotte...this is the holy Trinity. I'm completely in love 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@SamboFlux]

Absolutely incredible. The way the arrangement works the 3 voices around each other is sublime. Charlotte and Mykur are 2 of my favourite singers so to see all 3 together.. wow. For anyone new to Mykur, highly recommend Leaves of Yggdrasil, it's just spine tinglingly gorgeous.

[@tamsinskarsten5363]

Im a fan since 2009 and Epica still fails to dissapoint me, this collab is simply splendid, video is immaculate. Im falling in love with Epica over and over again, Im impressed just like a was a teenager again!!!

[@user-zs9hz8vh3h]

Their singing alchemy is beyong enchanting. Not only the visual part is amazing, but also the expression and the fairytale vibe we are all getting as we enjoy the assembled power of their voces. Heart's beating faster at the chorus. Pristine piece of vocal art

[@Chetallica]

This is the beauty of Epica; never afraid to "push the envelope". Stay within their realm of epic/symphonic, but never sure what you are going to get as a whole. This cd is in my mailbox as I type this, so will be there when I get home!!

[@ferrenberg]

Absolutely. That's why they're by far the best symphonic metal band for quite some time now

[@Closminding]

This ISNT Epica

[@fritsyt2090]

@@Closminding we love Epica and this is Epica with other artists!! Btw I loved "new" Delain last Friday in Zwolle and Diana the new singer was phenomenal she nailed it! They didn't disappointed me at all! 😃

[@Closminding]

@@fritsyt2090 IT'S NOT EPICA!!! It's a collaboration between CHARLOTTE, MYKUR and Epica. It's what they say on their own Instagrams!!! They are EQUAL PARTNERS fgs.

[@Closminding]

@@fritsyt2090 FHS GIVE THE OTHERS CREDIT!!!!!! 😡

[@lia4550-f3m]

Wow! Holy trinity!! Want to see it live!

[@renevw5812]

YES, the Dutch and Danish have a collaboration.

[@sandraelizabeth5361]

I love Myrkur's voice

[@loudspeaker436]

Stunning .... Classy ...Symphonic...

[@markusmaniquiz]

This album " The Alchemy Project " And Dream Theater's 7th Album " Train Of Thought " was released 19th years on the same release date November 11, 2003 time flies. Happy Released day " The Alchemy Project " Thank You for this Guys❤️🖤 I love you Sweetie Girl 🖤❤️‍🔥

[@dejavu2603]

Should be performed live... All together... Beautiful song!

[@MetalMaven]

Killer line-up of vocalists!!

[@NihokSan]

Yeah !! Gothic is back ! Cool 👻

[@bifrostarg5793]

Epica turn back at the Essence. Amazing Song! Myrkur bright as a Star! Charlotte is always awesome!!Terrific work!!

[@KitsuVampyria]

The collaboration is amazing and I love the lyrics also. It so usual for songs about sirens to talk about seducing men but this tells the story of H.C. Andersen's tale about The Little Mermaid from the perspective of the sisterly love. It's so beautiful ❤️

[@Veronica-mg6og]

Simone said is a mystery who the victim is. I would say the lyrics tell they murdered the man to get their sister back.

[@KitsuVampyria]

Well that would be a wonderful twist 😎 and a better ending!

[@1977Yakko]

Well, that one is stuck in my head now. This is a good thing. 🙂

[@joeyc630]

Love the contrast between colors white, black and red, awesome ❤😊

[@BrunoEugenio]

A new definition of "perfect mix" just arrived! Charlotte, Simone and Myrkur together are another level

[@ethyrion]

I'm so mesmerized by this song ever since it came out! Can't stop listening to it with the same joy of the first listen! Please make a special group project all three of you with songs similar to this one!!!

[@pardeepbhakar4961]

Impressive. The best collaboration I have heard in a long time and it’s original! No cover.

[@alejandromoya7]

Shortly after the end of 2022 I just heard, without a doubt, the "song of the year". Impressive how well the vocals and otherworldly arrangements are assembled!!!

[@sirkat344]

More goodness from a band that went from "I've seen the name before" to "I just got my 10th CD!" in only 4 months. Yeah, the new album is awesome- and this is a great reason why. Love it! So happy to have discovered Epica (Thanks to The Charismatic Voice)!

[@AnnaSmoon]

Your most amazing video. A spectacular job, I'm really thrilled. Thank you so much for giving us this gift Epica, Myrkur and Charlotte❤❤❤

[@markfrancis6886]

I've seen all three live, all are spectacular. Epica always my favourite band

[@japun3yz]

Great song and great video! Hope for more colabs like this in the future! Nice!

[@AACSandman]

Smoon is so extremely talented and ridiculously beautiful that at this point I see no other way to contemplate an EPICA live show that involves we fans falling our faces on the ground and prostrating before our Goddess 💘👢🧎🙇‍♀ We're so lucky to have someone like Her living at the same timeline as us

[@barryfilter2364]

Unpopular opinion, however as talented Simon is as a vocalist, song writer she is not a good front woman. She dos not have stage present is has a very awkward dancing style (when she tries to dance)

[@SunOfTheSun]

@@barryfilter2364 unpopular for a reason mate

[@Maxntp]

@@barryfilter2364 I beg to differ, I've seen them live a month ago and I was surprised at how good a frontwoman she was (and I had pretty high expectations) 😉 maybe she was tired or having a harder day the night you saw them

[@Erwin0912]

3 of my favourite singers collabing. incredible! Such a great song! Love how different Epica is with every album!

[@carodelirium]

This is how I want Epica to sound like in the future, LOVELY SONG. 😍

[@jaapblaauw3735]

What a great song! The whole EP is brilliant!

[@shirokaminokageyami]

This is simply just a perfection collab for me..

[@xxNightmareous]

I'm a huge Epica fan, but god Charlotte killed it here. She's the star of this masterpiece 🖤🔥

[@mikeigl3478]

Yall never stop bringing it to a new level and inspire. Thanks your music has gotten me through some very troubling times

[@sanctaterraart]

Never got such an vibe of a FAIRYTALE SONG , AHS COVEN & TIM BURTON than by this song. Epica should start with movie tracks!

[@Flashofgrey]

Beyond beautifully composed, sung and filmed. Three of my favourite singers with their own unique flare makes for such a gorgeous piece of art. I rarely watch or rewatch music videos, but I’ve already hit replay thrice.

[@Mari-nn4ru]

The collab we didn't know we needed

[@melissaschianchi9547]

It makes me remember of the three witches from Macbeth (Shakespeare)...amazing song and video! See you in Argentina this November 22nd! ♥️

[@jacobcarroll8579]

... And here we have EPICA, continuing to age like a fine wine. Thank you so much! You all just keep getting better every year! I Love you all, Fan from Florida

[@aeonss__________]

Can we please get a live version of this?

[@jedisct1]

What an epic collaboration!

[@giselesilva9893]

Bewitched by these sirens 😍

[@GolpesdaInternet-kz7ok]

EPICA MUST make a full album project like that! Never listened something like that. Speechless!

[@Neko-uq9cr]

Now I understand why men in ancient Greece fell for Sirens. When they sang like this, who would be able to resist? I guess no one.

[@contentconsumer8951]

It is so amazing I can hear all of them!!! No one is left as a backing, huge thanks for that!!!

[@TheTavomb]

Unreal ❤️‍🔥

[@roseoliver8589]

Maravilhoso, Myrkur sereia enigmática! Instrumental da musica Top, vozes Top! Por mais videos e encontros dessas deusas assim!

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

Floor, simone, Charlotte, Tarja, and Sharon are my top 5 and two of them are in this song 🥰

[@christoph8333]

3 brilliant women from my favorite metal genre. Perfect song. Perfect voices. Good job, girls. Keep up the good work. I never was disappointed from any of your bands. Thank you for good music for years/decades.

[@theopinson3851]

I kind of love how when you see Myrkur’s name on something you have literally no idea what to expect lol. Was hoping for some black metal shrieks but this will do!

[@JamesHopkins-on3mv]

Saw a vocal teacher listen to your song. She literally had her musical mind blown. Sometimes the unique wins.

[@maldowns1686]

i would happily throw myself to these sirens of metal.......

[@deniseant6046]

Wonderful video, music and of of course, with beautiful and talented ladies!!!!

[@jorgetuller3663]

Masterpiece. There's no word to describe better than that.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Ethereal and beautiful.....and the song was amazing as well!!!

[@luciusblackwood2640]

Wow! Three of my favorite vocalists of all time, together, perfectly!

[@edsonoliveira7521]

Epica e qualidade são quase sinônimos. A melhor banda de metal sinfônico! 👑❤️

[@lauraulate3288]

A great moment to be alive! ❤️‍🔥

[@mercurydust6187]

What a beautiful and sad song, the exact moment where the little mermaid's sisters give their long hair to the sea witch in exchange for a dagger, asking her to spill the prince's blood on her legs so that she becomes a mermaid again and returns with They went to the amber palace where her father and grandmother await her, the little mermaid loving him so much and seeing him happily married to the one she thought saved her life that night, she waited for sunrise, where she would throw herself into the sea immediately turning into foam. sea, when making this great sacrifice, the daughters of the air came down from heaven and told her that she would win a soul by collecting 100 laughs from little newborns and that was the final destiny of the little mermaid. I love so much this master piece 🖤🌙🧜🏼‍♀️

[@astral7080]

This is the beauty combined in the universe right now!

[@trollstjerne]

Big fan of Myrkur! Awesome collab!

[@kamden1980]

I'm so glad I stumbled across this. It was amazing.

[@user-qd9xv9ed2e]

Magnifico e giro como sempre

[@skullscandle]

What a fantastic and beautiful video. That's a reason to buy their next album.

[@franro2204]

Haunting, mesmerizing and in all honesty incredible both in music and visual's. A M A Z I N G!

[@RodrigoHolanda1988]

Simbolismo das musas e suas belezas das mulheres do SYMPHONYC METAL.