Epica - The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality (+ lyrics)

[@mr.thompson6613]

One of their masterpieces . This band is like fine wine, it only becomes better with age.

[@peenwhistle]

That's generally the difference between good music and bad music. Try: Opeth Trivium Soil Work Dream Theater In Flames

[@andrewjohnson8346]

A band that appears to have chosen knowledge over fame ❤️🙏🏻

[@2st_duallist]

the parasites will not win.

[@ijoroyo-royo8562]

I agree with you friend

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

" The holographic principle states that all the information contained within a region of space can be determined by the information on the surface containing it." So unfortunate that most people can't get past the growling cause these guys are beyond brilliant.

[@ReineDz]

CORRECT !

[@5150warpig]

i love this band. the scientific and theological ideals contained in their songs are wide varied and beautifully delivered

[@dongiovanni4331]

@@5150warpig check out the song 39 by Queen.

[@omrigilkis5016]

one of the basic laws of the universe is "the one is the all, the all is the one" so whatever person, space, object, thought, whatever you look at. you can descipher the rest of the universe from it in many ways. So I'd say the holographic principle is part of this fundamental law. here is an example. Epica is the best band of music in the world! therefore being part of the all, you could say this is the best universe

[@TBomb15]

that's the resolution to the black hole paradox isn't it?

[@17Daanee]

5 years ago this day they released this Masterpiece, nothing can be compared to eversince its release up to the present. An album and a title track, which is basically a Sci-fi, Heavy Metal opera. This one is the peak point of this already cult album to me.

[@enriquesalazar1294]

I've been following Epica for a long time. And this song has to be their BEST track up to date. It has everything: speed, drums, riffs, slow tempo, chorus, lyrics, etc. At leasrt, for me, it is the best song from Epica so far

[@milanradulovic3915]

Well, although is quite difficult to say, I think at the end this one is the best!

[@enriquesalazar1294]

@@milanradulovic3915 True, hard to find the best song from Epica. But as a musician, I believe this is their best track, the most complete one (kind of like Seventh Son song from Maiden). Cheers man

[@FFXI_Addict]

Cry for the Moon had been my favorite since its release long ago. But I've been listening to this track with increasing frequency for the last year. It's something else, even for Epica.

[@milanradulovic3915]

@@enriquesalazar1294 true. Saludos metaleros! 🤘🏼

[@eedd94]

I can't stop listening this song! It's so majestic, so perfect, so heavy, so everything!

[@pem7920]

I have that 2 haha

[@formatcforcortex2465]

hüülooğğğ

[@Infinite3ntanglements]

I concur! 🙏🏽♾🧿

[@dannyb3663]

I marvel at this. I hope that if aliens find the remains of our civilization in the distant future, there'll still exist a CD with this on it, and a CD player in working order buried somewhere. The music on 'The Holographic Principle' is what humanity should be remembered for.

[@Zoza15]

Lol, are you kidding me man?. What if these aliens just walk among us without us knowing anything?. And what if these aliens are like humans, like you and me..

[@ijoroyo-royo8562]

The melody really makes you feel like you're in the lyrics of the song...if you absorb it, it's not just music but a work that produces a burning power and stirs your heart's enthusiasm.

[@sagitta.ra19h26m]

Nice!

[@Zoza15]

This track will be memorable for the years to come.

[@aramisvanaquin827]

Undoubtedly my favorite on the album together with Divide and Conquer. I already consider it a masterpiece, the intro, the solo in the beginning, the instruments in general, Mark's outstanding growls and simones outstanding voice, I also like the lyrics, ... It's like a kingdom of heaven pt. 3 in terms of pure epicness.

[@tijltrienen]

i hope when their one album further they make a sequel of this song like they did with kingdom of heaven

[@aramisvanaquin827]

Definitely, that would be so cool!

[@OEpistimon]

+Tijl Trienen Or make a full album named Kingdom of Heaven. Now that would be amazing.

[@ProtestantsRUs]

Agreed, this, divide and conquer, and once upon a nightmare are all 5 star songs

[@duzimex8282]

It's transcendental...

[@j1shin]

Long Epica songs are just top notch. I love the frenzy going on in some parts combined with the quieter parts. It's almost like watching an action movie. Also the melody is just awesomeness to the max.

[@carlospinto3003]

Love Epica for being who they are in this music at their best (the intro choirs, the lyrics and orchestrations - and much more). But I also love these little surprises like in 09:44 . They truly deserve to be the best Symphonic metal band nowadays. And congrats for the video! It totally fits the epicness of the song

[@karygomez1700]

Im agree with you Carlos this video totally fits the epicness of the song!!!

[@theraak9428]

i'm just speechless in 09:44.. DAMN I LOVE THIS SONG

[@edwardcastillo7555]

Agree, I think there were some better bands but they're gettin obsolet, meanwhile Epica got fresh and greatness

[@callisto_1486]

Epica really is the best at what they do I think. Well, no one really does what Epica does the way Epica does it. :P

[@cyrusardyn]

Carlos Pinto whats in 9:44? am i missing something?

[@carlitoxb110]

This band never stop improving, this is their best album in my opinion

[@diszain]

For me is The Qhantum Enigma, in my opinion The Holographic Principle is a trancision album like The Divine Conspiracy

[@LMTR14]

no, too many ballads and the last song isn't a proper climax.

[@onceuponanightmare2394]

@@LMTR14 ??

[@onceuponanightmare2394]

@@diszain What do you mean?

[@leonkennedy3398]

Agree!

[@Deathadder90]

My 56 year old (conservative) dad just got me hooked on this (listen to this son, she sings really pretty and there are some interesting guitar moments), the end times must be nearby or something.

[@WeAreAllWhiteSperm]

Or he's like me saw a very sexy redhead peeped her. Realized she had a voice of a god damn angel and wtf symphonic metal. #Trump2020

[@kendaldk5634]

I'm a conservative and I love epica. Your don't have to be a part of a certain political party to enjoy good music.

[@MrDR7no]

epica are far from conservative tho. Just sayin . Their music happens to explore various philosophical themes including some of our greatest fears. E.g in consign to oblivion or this whole album. But it is more like an exploration of our human nature and deficiencies than "warnings".

[@reshpeck]

I kinda think Epica soars well above mundane bullshit like conservative/liberal, left vs right, whatever the fuck. This is the music of heaven, where all that nonsense recedes into the chasm where it belongs.

[@reshpeck]

Case in point, 7:20, which came up just as I was writing that. Listen to the lyrics.

[@TheTheAndreiasantos]

Saw this live, and tears came to my eyes. I just love this song, the instrumental, the choirs, the meaning. It really is Epica at its best, they're simply incredible

[@PersephoneSkye_]

Me and Epica shows = RIVERS of tears down my face. Fist in air. Singing and screening. Running around the mosh pit. Headbanging. Ecstasy. Wild happiness that lasts weeks.

[@AndersMidnatt]

Kingdom of Heaven, The Quantum Enigma and this epic thing... They form a clear thread that leads to enlightenment, omniscience, omnipotence...

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

That is a lovely time line. Thank you

[@jeffreymihaly7523]

You get it; the mystical meaning

[@Beegeezy144]

This is the knowledge that we have been searching for...

[@Fabiane87797]

Uma obra de arte em forma de música, como não se apaixonar? Brazil here!!!

[@andrerodrigues6070]

sem dúvidas...uma obra de arte!

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Faby Bandeira lindo demais ainda tem gente que houve nojeira no ouvido

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Faby Bandeira lindo

[@jonathana1228]

Vc falou tudo

[@isaiasesssaearealidadebati2673]

Musica bonita e outro novel.

[@Hailstorm273]

To the creator of this video, Epica has seen and shared your work.

[@wliu003]

Kingdom of Heaven is a long time favorite of mine. This masterpiece is really challenging that though.

[@FernandoSanchez-os1sj]

Beautiful Masterpiece 💞

[@timeacsakvari2360]

I was reading Space Odyssey when this album came out. My days back then were just..reading that awesome book and listening to this awesome song continuously. Now every time I listen to this, I think about the books story, reliving its universe. Maybe is just me, but it is a perfect match.

[@ezalbanooma]

THE OUTRO GIVES ME SUCH GOOSEBUMPS I CAN BARELY MOVE, WOOOOOOOW

[@Ivan-zo2zl]

I really love how it starts amazingly deep into the concept with slow melody, and evolves turning faster and heavier , I really enjoyed this, and all those unexpected moment were EPIC like 7:39, 8:17 and 9:44 . This is such a masterpiece just like Kingdom of Heaven and The Divine Conspiracy !!! EPICA FOREVER AND EVER!!! lmL

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

Kingdom of heaven is still one of my all time favorites... Mother of light is still is still my all time favorite, just thinking about that song does this thing where water pushes out from my eyes...like every fucking time it's a rather complicated emotion :/

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

Oh wait that right, it reminds me of this cronic depression I've been living with for like way to long. Welp that explains that.

[@billy-the-butcher]

Why are you people forgetting the Requiem for the Indifferent? That album was a masterpiece that manages to overshadow even the Divine Conspiracy in my honest opinion, yet no one seems to remember it?

[@alladis7406]

@@billy-the-butcher it takes some time to fully appreciate this album, maybe that's why it's so underrated.

[@flavy1000]

I´ve aways thought the same about our illusions and reality, our souls and the world surrounding us,now I know that I am not the only strange one...Though it might seem negativity, it´s the real truth..each one of us takes the path of their minds an not of their souls... Hope someday this finally changes, but, as it is today I see it too difficult..Hope this poetry, music like this and a lot of people may make the difference...!! I loved Epica since the begginning, they are -besides the beauty of their music and Simone´s voice in itself-the only band that has this kind of lyrics....yet spiritual and good centered but in total touch with reality..

[@jacobus55]

Man does not have a soul. It is Soul that has a human. We are Soul. Awesome song!

[@jaapblaauw3735]

Epica got even better with every album. The Holographic Principle is their very best! The new Omega album is on par with THP. Incredible how consistent their catalog is, no weak albums, amazing!🤘

[@IzayoiMeiHigu]

The masterpiece I was waiting for sooooooo long

[@moustafaghazal8213]

fools of damnation!

[@ThyFacelessOne]

Good list, though to the best I would like to add The Obsessive Devotion, Death Of A Dream and The Divine Conspiracy, Consign To Oblivion tracks.

[@maraliettah.6523]

Great list! I'd add Sensorium and The Quantum Enigma!

[@LadyLazarus1027]

monopoly on truth!!!

[@thiagoa7712]

Better than "Consign to Oblivion"? I am not sure!

[@sagitta.ra19h26m]

WOW... I'm blown away. "NAMASTE Kabbalistic, I believe. In a ship of the imagination Not bound by space-time Ridding on pulses of energy Across the vastness of my mind Fuges of neurons firing Illuminate this infinite soul The journey a personal odyssey New pathways New dimensions Unfold. 🙏🏼নামাতে

[@sandravovin]

I have listened to a LOT of music but I can say for sure that i'VE NEVER HEARD A BETTER SONG IN MY LIFE...

[@jiripesta3984]

Serenade of self destruction is my favourite

[@inceptionpart2888]

One of my favorites songs ever.

[@CaesarisPuella]

Best Epica song with KIngodof of heaven

[@deathwing9664]

This is exactly my opinion!

[@MatheusRocha-hl5qe]

and Design Your Universe to :3

[@CofeeAuLait]

"In All Conscience" way better than this.

[@josefineseyfarth6236]

I also love Ascension- Dream State Armageddon from this album or The Phantom Agony as one of their classics from T.C.C.

[@thorngarden]

every time I listen to In All Conscience it gets closer and closer to being my favorite Epica song, still doesn't top Omen imo

[@byoigres]

This song is amazing but I want to say that the work of the sync, the fonts and the backgrounds are an amazing job. 👍

[@khosani1726]

There was kinda a theme with Epica songs before. A popular theme, and frankly a successful one, was to have the 'standard' part of the song in the first half. That is the opening, verse, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, and then in the second half the band would take you on this ridiculous musical journey that included some of the best I have ever heard, and then wrap up with another chorus. I loved that. I still do. But it was starting to get predictable. I found myself listening to new Epica songs thinking to myself, "okay this song is okay but when is it really gonna get good?" This masterpiece might be their Magnum Opus because it is truly remarkable from beginning to end.

[@phoneixashes]

Dear heavens! This beauty brings tears to my eyes

[@dianamarino6896]

This is true artistry! Thank you Epica for sharing your divinity with us!

[@cn6757]

excellent work...found video when Epica officially shared it. you gained their respect, and mine.

[@guilhermelopes6844]

Que musica linda, que coral perfeito, EPICA sempre conseguindo deixar as pessoas admirado com tanta Perfeição em uma musica, o álbum é perfeito demais.

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Guilherme Lopes linda musica

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Guilherme Lopes linda musica que nos toca pena que essse brasil so se houve imundice..

[@danielsodre1054]

Isaias Batista Aquela decepção de escutar isso em casa, e quando saio para a rua, só o funk tocando.... lástima

[@theghostoftn]

Masterpiece. Awesome video

[@CarlosZapo333]

Yes I'm agree with you.... 🤘🏼

[@freedonphitrader679]

Espectacular obra maestra!.. el coro es simplemente fantástico! es como un el lenguaje de los dioses, un coro celestial y angelical!.. un 10 total este disco!

[@diszain]

Pero a los "expertos dioses del metal sinfónico" se les cayeron los calzones al escuchar este disco, para mí es la trancisión para un cambio más brutal en el siguiente álbum, The Holographic Principle tiene la esencia de Epica pero con nuevos ritmos, tengo que aceptar que me costó digerirlo un poco, pero me encantó :D

[@melissac2700]

This is EXCELLENT!!!!!!! One of my Favorites from this CD♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@claramalvasi2807]

One of the greatest videos I ever seen. Congrats! Best Holographic principle song

[@christopherepperson3328]

• The holographic principle • Social Text • Relative words Welcome to the abyss, the place that you created.

[@Effect-Without-Cause]

What is existence without oblivion? What is clarity without illusion? What is creation without destruction? There's a lot of Yin-Yang and Taoist principles in Epica lyrics, I love it!!

[@christopherepperson3328]

Kain Highwind A trinity, diversity prior to creation. Nihilo, Pantheism, all monist save for diversity.

[@phenomartsservices8353]

Im the 1000 liker hehe, Epica hits also in Narobi, Kenya, and even in Kiambu County

[@noorsarsar]

God damn Isaac

[@stardustgirl323]

noor sarsar true that!

[@JoaoRyanPlim]

Man How I love this song! Masterpiece is not enough word to describe it!

[@rolsen1304]

Progressive symphonic metal masterpiece right here.

[@MultiSemiramide]

Best song on the new album.

[@fredsb473]

Best song since Design Your Universe album, period.

[@leandrohenriquesilva9714]

amazing

[@syneidesisofficial8576]

WELCOME TO PROGRESSIVE EPICA!

[@hdtov4245]

Excelente video !! de las mejores canciones del nuevo album de la banda.

[@NassibMohammed]

Tnx for the great song ! from Morocco

[@juanantonioluna7227]

Western sahara free

[@reniig6653]

A veces pienso que hay una canción de epica para cada parte de mi vida...

[@franciscoe.3203]

Eu adorei o álbum The Holographic Príncipe, principalmente essa música super legal.

[@tijltrienen]

this and theatre of dimensions (the song ) from xandria are pure lust for the ears

[@Stregatto_Astratto]

This is a total fucking masterpiece !!

[@mradzinski]

10:12 ... Pure EPIC riff right there. Those staccatos and palm mutes make it sound fucking HUGE!

[@arifabeh-afarin6748]

This is the kind of song that grows on you with time.

[@diszain]

Este video lo compartió Epica en su página oficial de facebook, por supuesto ya la había escuchado diez mil veces antes :P

[@luisfernandez48]

After seeing this video I listen the entire album again. Is such a masterpiece

[@vonray2781]

TRANSLATION TO THE LATIN INTRO We must learn how to move the rudder We had supposed that the truth was small (i.e: like a particle) We must become strong We should use it all For that must prepare There are some language inconsistencies on the original language but this is what I think they wanted to say.

[@banjoleb]

Thank you!

[@castielcdm6851]

gracias por su disco...esperamos mucho por el. los amamos!!!!!!!!!

[@limeyfox]

It is physiologically impossible for a human to avoid tapping their foot at 9:24. This music touches our very inner being!

[@ProtestantsRUs]

great job with the different pictures and fonts to match the tone dude

[@thecc3446]

I love the messages contained in the last 2 records. So in line with the philosophical and human challenges we face today, everyday.

[@Life-uh2db]

They've been talking about these things since the beginning but it's become more direct recently

[@xena9055]

Wow Simone is wonderful here

[@LePartySquad]

MASTERPIECE!!

[@miguelbrandao8333]

Thanks for watching? Thanks Epica for making this epic music and thank you for making this epic video, from font to image selection, amazing!

[@wtcxdm]

0:42 reminds me a lot of a TV show called Westworld!

[@satchking6861]

Love this song so much. Keep doing exactly what you want Epica.

[@tijltrienen]

6:46 till 7:19 pure heaven to my ears

[@pedromelolouzada2003]

One of the bests songs of all time

[@Juan-ly3ky]

Wonderful song, nice work on the video

[@babatoa]

It contains gothic details. Amazing.

[@abdelrahmanalaa5726]

Nice Video ...I love the song very much and the lyric video increased its epicness .... there is a mistake I think at 7:19 you become what you focus (on) not (AT) :) and Of course it is Uncorrectable now but just for raising awareness of people whose mother language is not English ... have a good day :)

[@mircometalsoul3401]

This Song is DIVINE. \m/

[@fotodavidrodriguez]

this is ART!

[@beautifulvampires777]

What is this glorious gem I've found?!?! 😍🤗

[@anaduarte6678]

This is the best song Epica ever made.

[@mariatm7663]

Masterpiece!!!

[@edeneverly2573]

Awesome! Can you do Cosmic Algorithm? Dying for it. 😀

[@stardustgirl323]

pure magic of music!!

[@AnnoyingRedhead]

I really like that song and this video is so well made. These pictures are beautiful.

[@piotroleszczyk1690]

really beautiful video! I'm looking forward to watchinh more!

[@Omega-fb9ji]

Brilliant song and a great lyrics video.

[@Infinite3ntanglements]

🤭🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🌌♾🎶🙏🏽Per aspera,Ad astara ! #StarlightCommunity

[@ThyFacelessOne]

Not gonna lie, I do not like all tracks from last three Epica albums (Requiem For The Indifferent, The Quantum Enigma and The Holographic Principle), but this track gotta be one of the best Epica tracks EVER! What I really like is that it is back to the roots of the band, ultimate choir eargasm experience, Mark is finally getting more role as the growler-screamer, and everything is perfect in unison, and really using elements from the first four albums, which I like in their entirety (The Phantom Agony, Consign To Oblivion, The Divine Conspiracy and Design Your Universe), and really a grand, majestic epic in the veins of Consign To Oblivion, Chasing The Dragon, The Divine Conspiracy, Kingdom Of Heaven tracks. Also, this one and Ascension - Dream State Armageddon really comes close to the perfection of two of my all-time fav Epica tracks, Death Of A Dream and The Obsessive Devotion.

[@asadmuhammad4806]

They always surprise me

[@epicaisepic9923]

amazing work to a masterpiece!! ❤❤

[@Omega-fb9ji]

This is my favourite lyrics video I've ever seen. Do you plan on doing one for new Kingdom Of Heaven or Omega?

[@jesusenriquediazvalverde8133]

Magnánimo !!!

[@Libritor]

very nice pictures, the view of the lyrics are really good.. nice video!!

[@luigi1456]

This is one of the best songs on this album by far

[@intelektor]

Best lyrics video ever!!!

[@marcolichtgestalten]

Magistral!!

[@luisvelez4220]

Amazing song and video. rock on

[@333khandie]

mi amigo me recomienda canciones bien chidas :3

[@danielbeaver5283]

This song gives me a perspective sense of life

[@Prince1993t]

Great job ! :)