EPICA - The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre) 🇳🇱 Official Music Video | DaneBramage Rocks Reacts

[@nightgoblin29]

I'm so happy that Efteling and Epica did this together!! :)

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Same here! 🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@andreaswennberg9542]

This song was first on my wish list after the Symfonic Synergy show a month ago. Sooo happy they did a video for it and released it in this time 😁.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

So am I!! IT's the Halloween song I did not know I needed in my life and now can't stop listening to.

[@l.k.9392]

I love how they stayed with the classic original and made it their own - wonderful

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

100% Agree! 🤘 Keep on Rockin' 🤘

[@roysmolenaars6408]

The Dance Macabre is the replacement of the haunted castle from the 70s. This was opened by Kate Bush and she also had her own gravestone there. Now Epica. The new attraction uses elements and music from the haunted castle.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

So cool. I love this!! Seems like an amazing attraction.

[@stebow1977]

I love Epica, I adore Simone and her voice. Great song too. Nice reaction Dane... 🤘🤘

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you so much!

[@2012inca]

Epica did a collaboration with the second most visited themepark in Europe called Efteling. Epica was asked by Efteling to sing the song Danse Macabre for the opening of their new dark ride also called Danse Macabre. The dark ride Danse Macabre is a run down haunted monastery. It was invented by people in Efteling with a total new ride mechanism so this dark ride you will not see in other themeparks in the world. Danse Macabre was an already existing song which Epica altered a bit. Danse Macabre is a danse with the dead. That is also what the dark ride called Danse Macabre is in Efteling. It is a danse with epic music, a ride with spinning church benches and a visual display of creepy things you would see in a run dow monastery. The waiting line leads you through a cemetery with music and moving parts. At the opening of Danse Macabre the waiting line was 4 hours to get in this dark ride. People from other countries came for the opening of this dark ride and it was all over the news on tv. Efteling is one of the oldest and themeparks in the world. It has a huge fairytale forest which you can get lost in for hours, some of the best dark rides in the world and rollercoasters. It is filled with fairies, goblins, fairytales and even the ATM and garbage cans are themed. The garbage cans are depicted as funny men who suck up garbage. Kids see this as a game so kids try to find as much garbage as they can to put in the garbage sucking trashs can so the park is always clean. They have the man / puppet with the longest neck in the world called "Long Neck" and also a big statue donkey that poops golden Efteling coins. Kids also see this as game to catch those golden Efteling coins. Americans and English peope who visited Efteling have called Efteling the dark version of Disney because Efteling doesnt sugarcoat the original fairytales by the brothers Grimm like Disney does. Efteling is built in a nature reserve and is not owned by a big corporation like Disney. It is owned by a foundation that is why prices of entree, food and hotel are lower than Disney. Is Efteling only for kids !? No, it is a family themepark it has something for everyone playgrounds for children, some of the best dark rides in the world, rollercoasters and dualing rollercoasters. Efteling was built before Disney parks even existed and the dark ride Danse Macabre, Epica sang the song in front of, is one of the most expensive haunted houses (monastery) in the world. It cost 35 million euros to built it. When you ask someone from the Netherlands what should I visit besides Amsterdam most would say go to Efteling. Since Efteling is one of the oldest themeparks in the world, as said it was built before Disney parks even existed, a lot of themeparks that were built later took inspiration from Efteling. One example is the first ever Madhouse that was built in the world. Later on other themeparks copied that idea of Madhouses making them even better. A madhouse is where the room spins around you so you think you sit on the walls or the ceiling. There are lots of videos in English of people from England and the US on KZbin who vlogged about their visit to Efteling.

[@scifimonkey3]

Delighted that you got back to Epica in your rotation and it’s an ideal song for the season. Hoping that you can slot in some tracks Live from the AFAS concert and you have to check out some of the tracks from their Covid Livestream - Omega Alive - Try ‘Once upon a Nightmare’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven part 3’ from that stream and you will turn into a Porcupine your arm hairs will be so stiff.😂

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I am stoked as well!! There is so much I am trying to keep up with but EPICA will always be a part of this channel. They are one of my all time Favorites! More to come.

[@maya276]

Great Epica song...love it,spooky and disturbing and nice at the same time

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@watchtheskies]

The EPICA chills are real 🙃

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

100% 🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

It is great Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) compositor song "Danse Macabre"

[@natanaelvieira2015]

Your reaction was very similar to mine when I heard this for the first time! Goosebumps, smiles, man Epica is SO MUCH my favorite band, I've been listening to this song non-stop since its release

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Right?! This is the song I did not know I needed to hear!!

[@kellysearlyyears]

I also had goose bumps during this song. It’s a great song and her voice is amazing. Before this song i never heard of Epica. A good one to turn up the volume 👍👍👍

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Oh wow, well, welcome to EPICA!!! They are one of my favs. Enjoy the ride.

[@kellysearlyyears]

@ thanks very much

[@lordgandalf22]

The white dress is a link to the promotion that keate bush did with the orginal ride called spookslot. her eyes link it to the new ride there is a cat with similar eyes. The video was recorded a few weeks before the ride opened it was spotted people from epica walked around. hope we hear this version from time to time in the ride as a random suprise.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Ohhhh nice!! I found that video from Kate Bush, thank you. I appreciate the information.

[@chillyjohn]

Great to know epica had asked Efteling to do this re-make of this song and the dive into it👌such a great promo love it

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

So do I. Such a great song and video

[@TTHBLOX_]

This song AND the ride make a full complete package. Also i just got the book!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

AWESOME!! And I agree!

[@obud3777]

Epica in Efteling 😮🤘🔥

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Phenominal!

[@markschattefor6997]

This is a real DUTCH theme park before disney copied it's concept.

[@ShieldmaidNan]

This was fun! She has a lovely voice. Your Halloween intro is still 🔥 Love the black cat 🐈‍⬛ 🎃 Happy Halloween 👻

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I loved this!! Thank you! Happy Halloween

[@shoemaker688]

I feel you my friend. This is just Epic and what a Halloween it is. And though it is creepy there is a sound of hope to. Just don't be afraid of the unknown. Great message too. Greetings from the Netherlands, home of Epica. Little update her. Thee is a official live version posted by Epica in Amsterdam last september. Full orchestra and two choirs to. And Simone is so in control. Just check it out buddy.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you so much. I am enthralled with this song, SO GOOD!!

[@RodB2]

Incredible reaction! I like your videos and especially seeing the reactions to Epica, don't forget them so much, it's one of the best symphonic metal bands, if you allow me I recommend that you review Epica's videos live at AFAS (Unleashed, Code of life and the beautiful ballad Rivers feat Apocalyptica) you will see with the last song a different facet of the band. 🤘🏻😬

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you so much! EPICA has their way of really enticing fans don't they!! And none to worry, EPICA is not going anywhere on this channel! MORE TO COME!!

[@MireillevanderWeegen]

As a proud Dutchie I just wanted to share the original music from this attraction. I've been to the Efteling since I was a little girl and it's the most incredible amusementpark. The Efteling and Epica has done an amazing job with this collaboration. The music still reminds me of the older attraction but with a new modern touch....simply love it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKZqGeDoN5-Y5Isi=ZmtdvjbuJGAx4686

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

AWESOME!! Listening now and I LOVE IT!! Clears up the EPICA version and lyrics. Such a wonderful tune.

[@Columbasta]

Some trivia to go with the Efteling's collabs with bands/musicians. The current "Danse Macabre" attraction is the upgrade of its predecessor called "Spookslot" (Haunted Castle). None other than Kate Bush sang at the official opening in 1978 (orig video on YT). She earned herself an Efteling tombstone (the Epica tombstone is a clear reference, as is the white dress Simone's wearing). Here's Kate's video: "Kate Bush (Efteling) - original recording 1978 • TopPop". Both tombstones are part of the graveyard that the public gets to visit on their way tt Abbey. There's also several "cameos" 5:56 The singing monks are: Jeroen Verheij (r), designer at the Efteling & Joost (LUL!) van den Broek (l) of Ayreon/After Forever/etc fame and also Epica's producer. Simone's yellow/blue eyes are a reference tt children's book "Danse Macabre" by Dutch writer Paul van Loon. Coen Janssen's wife Linda is also in the choir. Their son Pepijn Janssen is one of the two kids, lured into the Abbey by Simone. Then there's another legendary Dutch songster, Anneke van Giersbergen (the godmother of "female fronted" hardrock/metal and inspiration for Simone, Floor etc) doing several collabs with the Efteling. In 1997, The Gathering used music from an Efteling attraction in one of their songs (Nighttime Birds). In 2011 Anneke lend her voice tt soundtrack of "Ravelijn", another Efteling attraction. And in 2015 she provided the "Witte Wieven" vocals (ghostly mythical creatures, associated with mist) for another attraction "Baron 1898" (a dive coaster). The Efteling is high class spooky metal /rant🤘

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you so much for providing all of this! Fascinating.

[@HerrBert1976]

small correction: Kate Bush didn't sing at the opening but she recorded six songs before the attraction was opened to the public. The same as they did now with Epica. Which is very cool.

[@FamilieVosje]

Ga filmjes kijken van de opening het is zo gekkenhuis geweest wat een eer dat we dan dit tegen komen wat julie van vinden ❤❤❤❤❤ super mooi dank u

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you as well. The live is just as amazing and I love everything EPICS does!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Nice! Thanks to the algorythm there is a song that I would not have known of till after Halloween.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

AWESOME. Glad you discovered this as well. 🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@gerardflach2588]

I hope that you know, or will check out, the ORIGINAL song. I will point you to the rabbit hole: The original is Danse Macabre, by Camille Saint-Saëns, written in 1875(!). This song is a (very well done) reinterpretation of that. Also (I don’t want tot go in too much detail) it is firmly engrained into Dutch culture. The attraction, which uses the same music, replaces an old (45yrs) attraction ‘het Spookslot’, with the same theme. One of the iconic set-pieces is a yellow, floating violin. The old Spookslot was opened with Kate Bush singing. All this points back to tales from the Middle Ages, where the stories were built about dancing with the Dead.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah I found the rendition they will play for the venuie and I loved it!! EPICA did awesome mimicking the original sound. Made it even more special. Aside from all thank you so much for sharing. I love hearing about these cultures and historical significances!

[@michelledelfino7613]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I will be anxious for your next Epica reaction. I think you would be stunned by any of the Omega alive videos but I'd suggest the songs Kingdom of heaven part 3, once upon a nightmare and skeleton key.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I am also glad you found my channel! Welcome! More to come 🤘 Keep on Rockin' 🤘

[@Percy92]

Simone could lure me into that haunted house anytime, i'll definitely be doomed. 😂 I love this song so much. I lost count of how many times I watched the video since the release, it's just só good. I instantly fell in love with the song when I heard it for the first time during The Symphonic Synergy shows.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

You and me both. I actually had it playing over and over again as I have been editing my videos!! LOVE IT! 🤘 Keep on Rockin' 🤘

[@ericbosman2477]

I don't know if this new song off Epica is the reason but the queue for the new atraction in the Efteling today is 4 hours :-)

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Whoa!! Seems like an AMAZING attraction

[@jordi1090]

@@DaneBramageROCKS It is, first of its kind in the world

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

@jordi1090 I would love to see it

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Did you ever hear the original orchestral version of this 19th century composition by Camile Saint-Saens? I love how Epica adapted it, the guitar solo is amazing.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I heard the version that they will play at the attraction. So if that is it, then yes! 🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@dutchman7623]

There are many versions. Often we hear the xylophone ones, that enhance the skeletons dancing.

[@sirenasilverstorm2177]

The attraction will use a newly recorded orchestral rendition of the original version of Danse macabre by saint saens the song this one is based on though I do hope it'll be played somewhere on in the area

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Ah, ok thanks for that!! I hope so as well!

[@lordgandalf22]

Hope they at random might run this version instead of the "normal version" :D

[@SteveWettCFLT663]

Love the Halloween backdrop!!!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Thank you! Proud of that.

[@maya276]

I like the spooky song

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Fun right?!

[@maya276]

@@DaneBramageROCKS yes

[@AStark-dn6yh]

Watch the live video if you haven't already. It's freaking amazing too!

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I think I like it better to be honest!

[@davidp2888]

A song for the season.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Awesome right?!👻

[@DerHerr-ni2wr]

🤘🤘🤘

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@astral7080]

The number one act in modern music history

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

The LIVE is AMAZING as well.

[@wildhoney126]

A great take on the classics, Epica excel in all their styles, from very heavy to Disney metal.

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Ohhhh Disney Metal!! LOVE IT!!

[@joeyc630]

Nightwish scaretale live show 😊

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Sweet, ok! 🤘Keep on Rockin'🤘

[@iconsaffron4843]

Expecting to see Jonathan Creek somewhere in there🤣🤣🤣

[@connyschade5639]

You also should ook at the live version ❤❤

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

I did, I actually liked it better than the video. The sound anyway.

[@mvdh877]

since yesterday october 31st this attraction is open to the public..it costed 35 million euros by noon there was queue for the attraction of 5 hours today their is again a queue of 3 hours

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Awesome!! How fun

[@mvdh877]

3:58 yes yes yes yes yes we know now that you have goosebumps you don't have to show it 10 times

[@DaneBramageROCKS]

Yeah but, if I didn't , then you wouldn't know. 😜