EPICA - The Essence Of Silence (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)

[@nirmalpaul13]

Mark is one of the most underrated songwriters in metal right now :S

[@beatrizibarra6213]

I love Mark is a genious

[@fritsyt2090]

But Arie wrote this song 😀

[@mariajosecbmc4342]

It's the best to me. ❤️

[@UmbraMonarch]

Mark's vocals have improved so much since they first started. He sounds absolutely incredible now.

[@zazollo]

Yeah I remember thinking in their old stuff it was pretty mediocre and live it was just.... plain unpleasant lol. He sounds great now

[@ComradeBucket]

His vocals just give me shivers in this performance.... CAN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEEAAAD *dies*

[@PersephoneSkye_]

I used to think to myself, especially in things like we will take you with us... how can you scream like that without wincing in pain at screaming from your throat like that. I'm glad to hear that he still has that tone, but there's more depth to it and you know that he's doing it right now

[@odetonyx7677]

Simone Simons, such a divine voice and presence in the metal scene

[@LigeiaNoire]

fucking majestic album, this song is already a classic. Well done guys and Simone you sing marvellously, that song is hard to sing but you have done brilliantly for a live performance. Long live the new kings and queen of symphonic metal.

[@mariolorist7348]

Ligeia Noire It's live footage with the sounds of the album.

[@LigeiaNoire]

Mario Lorist you should ask mark

[@mariolorist7348]

Ligeia Noire Don't have to. Look at the tiny little cameras, for instance on the keyboard of Coen and on the drumkitt of Arrien. With those little things it's impossible to record a sound as we hear it. Those things are put there only for the images. Compare the song as you hear it on the video with the sound on the album. It's exactly the same. Nevertheless is Epica live one hell of a band. Saw them twice this year (Groningen and Leeuwarden) and they are live awesome.

[@LigeiaNoire]

Mario Lorist I guess they didn't have to do that, retrospect is not that good of a performance and they still put it on a dvd so...

[@KevinGoetz]

Mario Lorist You can't be serious. Even aside from the blatantly different EQ between the two, listen to the differences in Simone's phrasing, especially on the chorus. I'll give you this, her voice is most likely pitch-corrected judging from some of those robotic snaps, but this is definitely NOT the album audio. They most likely pulled the sound directly from the PA, brought the stems into a studio somewhere, and had a quick mix created from that.

[@steffelaar]

I'm so proud to be Dutch, many great musicians and vocalists in the metal scene are Dutch, Simone Simons, Floor Janssen, Arjen Lucassen, Anneke van Giersbergen, Sharon den Adel and so much more, so fantastic

[@turtleeeen]

Anneke its the best one haha.

[@orondontos]

#Steffelaar # Charlotte Wessels,Manda Ophuis,Caroline Westendorp,Floor Jansen,Simone Simons,Anneke van Giersbergen,Dianne van Giersbergen,Sharon Den Adel all my favorite vocalist 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@Jacobyjasta]

I'm Belgian and I'm happy Isaac is Belgian too.... Can't name many others! Haha :-P

[@pedjavukmirovic6770]

U should be proud bro... That much of a talent... Its insane... Is it a coffee shops? Serbia luv u all

[@hansevers6407]

@@pedjavukmirovic6770 no it’s the availability of very good education institutes for every genre.

[@John-bb9kd]

This song sounds spectacular live in my opinion.

[@fnglert]

That riff, that drum, a 3:06. It absolutely kills. Best riff Mark has ever come up with.

[@fabiana2908]

Heavy , coherent and dynamic sound, crystal clear vocals. They are doing really a good job, consolidating themselves as the best on this genre.

[@gotika89]

I actually like this live version better than the album version!

[@georgejansen4089]

This deserves way more views, what a great performance by the whole band and Simone sounds so good. This is not an easy song by any means and she pulls it off so well.

[@allanoliveira5053]

Enjoying this wonder during the quarantine. Where are the Brazilians in 2020 ??? Apreciando essa maravilha durante a quarentena. Cadê os brasileiros em 2020??? 🇧🇷

[@albinoj904]

Opa,aqui,é uma das minhas bandas favoritas pra vida \m/

[@CanalFlynns]

Aqui, sempre fenomenal! :D

[@joaovitorbrito7169]

✌🏾

[@bernadorinco]

🙋🏽‍♂️

[@franciscodeassispaulasanto4817]

aoooooooo

[@astral7080]

Simone is not a human, she is a godess avatar from a higher spiritual dimension. Epica is the most creative best sounding band/act in modern time, musicallity beyond..... And yes, I'm 56 years old, with 35 years in the music business.... Not many acts has affected me this profound....

[@richsellers8144]

Saw them Feb. 2nd 2016 here in Atlanta....one thing marked off of my bucket list. As a 52 year old lifelong metalhead, and a fan of this band for almost 15 years, it was one of the musical highlights of my life. They were supremely tight musicianship-wise, and phenomenally entertaining....and good Lord is Simone freaking gorgeous ! STILL smiling 2 months later 😀

[@deepdarkmidnight]

Such a nice video. Love this song, love the entire Quantum Enigma album.

[@k1ry4n]

Something is wrong My strength has gone Thoughts are corrupting my mind I can see I perceive this ain’t me Something so strong My mood has swung I can’t get it out of my head I believe that my mind misleads me (We confuse) Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse) Just have an open look inside (We appear) It’s just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind) Retrieve your balance Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence) Search for essence Find the silence within you (The essence is…) You’re searching and bursting There seems to be no cure When tension endures Delusions corrupting my mind I can see I perceive this ain’t me There seems to be no way When light fades to grey To get them all out my head I believe that my mind misleads me (We confuse) Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse) Just have an open look inside (We appear) It’s just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind) Retrieve your balance Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence) Search for your essence Find the silence within you (The essence is…) Make a start Explore your heart When a persistent memory Penetrates deep in your mind Allow the silence to destroy Your thoughts in every kind (We confuse) Is it a doubt you try to hide (Tangle and abuse) Just have an open look inside (We appear) It’s just a dreary memory stuck in your mind (Memory stuck in your mind) Retrieve your balance Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence) Allow the silence To wipe your thoughts away Retrieve your balance Use your senses to observe (The essence of silence) Search for essence Find the silence within you (The essence lies IN SILENCE)

[@mayly5289]

Thank you

[@marcelo.bassalo]

Guturais do Mark estão ótimos nesse álbum.

[@myghaelvinagre4349]

amo essa banda, na minha opinião ela é a melhor de symphonic metal

[@steliosp1770]

Mark has become one of the very best growlers in the business.. unbelievable growth. incredible performance from simone as always in such a hard song for the vocalist to perform live. such high notes, fast with not much room for big breaths.. queen. never seen a more beautiful woman. never heard a more beautiful voice. here s to epica. an incredible 15+ years since i first heard you guys.

[@leonardoneto99]

é inacreditável a trajetória dessa banda, começaram já em grande qualidade, e conseguiram manter o padrão "epica" de qualidade!

[@sandycandrafebraska1310]

What a brilliant song, never bored to this for many years 😄 In my ears they start from like oriental/middle east vibe in 0:43, then switch to jazzy feel by 1:13, finally the chorus 1:28 use a pop progression. All of them are very well blended with metal aggression

Oh my... this the best Band ever!! Thanks, EPICA!!

[@rbeforme]

One of the sickest breakdowns I've ever heard in my life

[@evanescence9314]

this band... ON FIRE!

[@NihokSan]

EPICA, one of the best Band Ever ! Rule the Earth ! Yeahh

[@jnielsen90]

Awesome new video! Going to the Epica, Eluveitie, and The Agonist show in Vancouver Sept 22nd...can't wait!

[@art_by_theresa_malasuk]

Beautiful music! Thank you for sharing it with the world. You guys rock!

[@ivancarrillo8809]

Only a few can fully understand the meaning of this, and even less had expirience it fully. Hope that change soon. Awesome job Epica!

[@manuhfigueiredo1981]

Simone, a perfeição da voz dela Deuses ! .💟💟💟💜

[@edisonlizama5742]

This is amazing ! We need more official live videos 🙏

[@davidgbetan]

Mágico!!!, que energia!!

[@ΛουκάςΚλαρνέτατζης]

PURE ART

[@5mellycheeze]

Ariën doesn't get enough attention for his drumming, no where near enough. He's damn good in the studio versions like this but live, he's in a different universe, he does the funkiest, off the wall, off beat kicks but damn if he isn't amazing. Ariën and Isaac joining the band was one of the best thing's that could of happened in my opinion, their styles blend better with the rest of the group and really allowed mark to unleash all the heavier ideas he had wanted to do.

[@Moooooooose]

I love the fun they're having on stage!

[@robinblieck8496]

i was there in the ancienne belgique in Brussels and their are truly amazing, great show!!! i liked epica before this concert but after this concert i really became a fan!

[@ilham1908]

Love the intro, really match with the moment condition. Wow

[@MrDolorlumbar]

It was a mistake no see you when you came to Colombia. You guys are awesome.

[@RAHERIFANANTENANAnambinina]

Absolutely amazing !!! A big fan from Madagascar.

[@brucestevenson1006]

Epica is the best Symphonic Metal band of all times

[@ingritjimenez6997]

Enamorada de la voz de Simone ❤

[@winwin-cd1bx]

best live performance for quantum enigma's album, simmone's voice here is better than any previous live performance, keep a good work!

[@ceciliagd4656]

Love you guys,your music fill me everyday ❤️

[@lethos8811]

Thanks nightwish, for kicking out two lead vocalists and hiring floor so I would dig in her past, find a duet of her and simone, discovered simone and epica and fell in love with them. Thank you nightwish

[@Angela-pj5hh]

wow! Big journey! =D

[@franro2204]

Thank you After Forever (Floor Jansen's first band) for Mark Jansen's departure from that band made me follow his next project which was Epica.

[@gizemcelik6045]

I had exactly the same journey!

[@arpitabrahmachari7649]

@@gizemcelik6045 which one do you like better? Epica, Nightwish or Xandria?

[@gizemcelik6045]

@@arpitabrahmachari7649hard to say because I find them very different. But Nightwish has a very special place in my heart :) what about you? And I don't know Xandria yet

[@NormanZealandMalana]

See you in December here in Manchester! Can hardly wait!

[@PlayerRPG85]

I freaking love you, guys.

[@MaxiEuGenE]

Fantastic performance!!! The most waited live song for me! Love Epica for it's epics!

[@LS4B7]

8 years since this song came out and I just wanted to give it another visit

[@ivonneflores.00]

¡LOS AMOOOOO EPICA! 🤘❤

¡Espectacular!

[@Creativinity7]

Can't wait to see you in New York. One of the best bands in the world!

[@Petertuske]

This is better than the album recording, very impressive!

[@kellydayanneramirez972]

Por está razón y muchisímas más los AMO tanto...

[@arkadiuszbyskal761]

Hope this one would be a special live track on cd from vip package, simply perfect in every second

Absolutely perfect!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you guys :D

[@raphaeldealmeida6450]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@juliakretz2800]

3:36 Oh my fucking god......this guitar solo! Fuck yeah!

[@oneokchris1668]

is that Amy Lee in your pic? ❤

[@juliakretz2800]

OneOkChris Yes :)))

[@silvanah4303]

Me encanta cuando tocan en vivo es un gran show!!

[@MementoMori1993]

That concert would be great for a DVD ;)

[@Massika2]

This is beyond amazing!

[@masterofpuppets1961]

Amazing !

[@heatherdawnpipke1669]

great guitars wow!!!

[@topmore5200]

The best song of the album ❤

[@gabbrielviera]

LOVE U GUYS! Greetings from Argentina

[@SvenSalemans]

I was there

[@tomasrebel4916]

Love it .... !!! Slovakia !!!

[@lupitalicesanz]

I LOVE EPICA lml

[@ylisvauhdis1270]

Growlrahrwah wroong! Mrahstrenghis ghoon! Thoogerrgrraptingmy miind! I CAN SEE, I PERSEEEIVE THIS AIN'T MEEE!! Growlrahrwah Stroong! Mymoodhasswoong! Ghantgetitoutofmy heead! I BELIEVE, THAT MY MIIIND MISLEADS MEEE!! (Wee confuuse) Is it a doubt you try to hide? (Tangle and abuse) Just have an open look inside (Wee aabuse) It's just a dreary memory stuck in your miind (Memory stuck in your mind) Retrieve your balance, use YOUR SENSES TOO OBSEERVE!! (The essence, of silence) Search for your essence, find the SILENCE WITHIN YOUUUU!!!!

[@jongu71]

Ylis Vauhdis , LMAO from your transcription of Mark’s growling...

[@TMTM-hh3wh]

Epica 4ever 🎉🎉

[@aryowijaya8990]

Please release the full Live @ Zenith.. This shiw is absolutely amazing..

[@shanty12371]

Mammamia che voce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leespears6914]

Can't wait for the Chicago show!!! VIP!!

[@jknl222]

wow. just wow. amazing.

[@dani1667]

Great!! excelente, grandiosa canción! I love it!

[@dani1667]

Los esperamos en GUATEMALA!

[@CalebSteele]

Awesome song, great sized venue.

[@VanWolffOfficial]

I can't wait to see her at the NYC show again! Got my VIP tickets already

[@waterowen6498]

LOVE you so much. Fans from Hong Kong

[@kashkotak]

she sounds so awesome live too

[@santiagohola88]

Definitivamente mi tema favorito del álbum. #YEAH

[@SebastianLeonhart]

Bravo Epica !

[@CaesarisPuella]

Really awesome =) Simone , Mark and the rest of the band were really great =)

[@dock3511]

Outstanding!

[@tamaskriza4654]

💯🥰🙏🎶🎶🎶

[@jorgetuller3663]

Epica is one of the best bands I've ever heard in my whole life. Therefore this is my favorite band. But I think they could make a better promotion when they release albums

[@invinoveritas1000]

thanks for all Epica lml

[@marking2540]

Bestiaaaal

[@nianyiwang8258]

so great!!!!!

[@Milabrochku]

Greetings from Vancouver. See you soon!

[@lasignoradelaine9475]

WHY WORLD?? WHY THIS GREAT MUSIC JUST HAVE FEW VIEWS ? :(

[@vanessadelagarza3885]

THIS I JUST HAD AN EARGASM

[@Sprywal1967]

Awesome!

[@yoanayotova4791]

Excellent performance! Bravo! :)

[@manukun24]

love this song

[@ioanak.3100]

They will come to Romania on 16th of October. So excited

[@eliudmuniz6145]

wow! Awesome, I mourn, really is so exciting even if it is only a video he imagines to be there, mone me goosebumps, I hope the wait time for me to go to see them play one day, Greetings from Mexico :')

[@rakkeva]

the best band I've ever met

[@paolaabril9250]

GEWELDIIIIIIIIG!!!

[@reffd1]

so epic. i wish i can see you live one day.

[@mariorockmetalpunk4486]

poca madre sublime chingon

[@susyvazquez1093]

los amo♥

[@cleptoneric]

One of my favorite songs

[@primarchmortarion]

I'm seeing them perform tonight, I hope they play this song.