EPICA - The Quantum Enigma (Studio Documentary Part II)

[@slicksam1669]

I was in that choir recording this!

[@Animagladius]

AWESOME!

[@Metalton95]

Can I ask you, compared to the sound in the studio before the final mix, how do you think the final mix of the album sounds, with you and the rest of the choir on? :)

[@slicksam1669]

I can't really hear myself or the other basses that well on the CD. In the studio (standing next to the other basses) the choir sounded a lot different, especially on songs like "The Essence of Silence" where all you can hear on the CD are the sopranos. I think the choir was mixed a bit too much towards the female singers, but other than that I like how the album turned out!

[@NIIVES]

+Slick Sam awesome very interesting to read your comments :) I wonder if they did that because Epica's rhythm section already completely fills up most of the low frequencies so naturally the female singers stand out more. If they had boosted the male voices, maybe it would've taken away from the instruments or whatever. What do you think?

[@marcianoreis5401]

[@erikaova6273]

This will be their most beautiful work!

[@Xbitrate]

two months for release and it's already my favorite album ever.

[@jempm55]

Arien's spoken words, combined with more choir work, and of course Simone's angelic voice. Yes, we are definitely back to the quality of Design your Universe. Cannot wait!!!

[@mc23243]

The intro is just perfection, I have never heard anything better

[@LadyLazarus1027]

Simone sings beautifully at 3:58 - 4:29 almost made me drop some tears :)

[@Silmarisi]

That moment when music is so beautiful you have to cry ...

[@nick241337]

The Quantum Enigma is by far the best album of Epica! I love it so much, that I listen to it every day! The show in Bochum was also awesome! ;)

[@VikramShankarMusic]

Fuckkk. This just keeps getting better and better.. the choir arrangements sound superb, and Simone's voice sounds as sweet as ever. And that last song tease was incredible! May needs to hurry its ass up! Oh, and extra props for the Rhodes keyboard and glockenspiel action in the acoustic tune!

[@ollesvanbom9032]

I love the previous albums, but this can be something else. I really like the hint of the sound on these 2 documentarys. I really love listening to albums like this one will probably be. First you get a few instant favourits. The week after you have new favourites as the album is growing on you. Then when you hear it several times, it's he songs you didn't caught your emidiate attention in the beginning that you like the best

[@nutricaonoite6700]

01:57 to 02:09 he's playing "Leaving too Soon" from Kamelot.

[@Windrider666]

This sounds it will the best sounding Epica album ever. With the real strings instruments and all. Can't wait!

[@normairizarryni]

RFTI is by far my favorite Epica album, and I think this one is going to be better. Cannot wait for this to be released!!

[@agominator]

Mark said Simone would take vocal lessons back when they were promoting Retrospect, and now she sounds amazing, I'm waiting to hear what her fully trained lyrical voice will sound like for the first time ever

[@samipagan]

How do you know that? About Mark and Simone? I'm waiting it too!

[@agominator]

I don't remember where I read it, but he has said so several times, even in Retrospect itself she sang an aria with Floor, but I'm pretty sure I've seen at least 3 interviews in which Mark confirms Simone went back to lyrical singing lessons. Besides, after Tarja had Naomi she got a lot better live, I'm sure it will happen the same with Simone, and we all know she's very talented :)

[@samipagan]

Glad to read that. So I'm sure Simone will sing better now! :) I love simone's lyrical voice. thanks for the answer

[@MrScientist90]

Kingdoms of Heaven part II !!!! Can't wait for this album so much!

[@Giorgi6679]

This album's gonna be a masterpiece! It sound musically the best Epica's album ever. I can't wait to hear that. Well done guys!

[@futurepriestess2010]

It's amazing how hard they work and work so well together, can't wait for the new album :)

[@SilentJoe68za]

Just from these samples it's building up to be an awesome album. Sounds amazing so far!!

[@CryStifled]

I love it cuz i hear the sound "old epica" mix with something new and experimental and i like sooo much! omg i'm so exciting

[@jpcontreras87]

so much talent going on

[@martonkuklis408]

This record seems so deep, I believe it's gonna be Epica's one of the best.

[@TheLadyMarguerite]

THIS is going to be Your Masterpiece!!!!!! Can't wait....

[@alexandraaugustin9975]

This is how real music is made! Amazing!

[@TarquamProduction]

Definitely the best sound, the best record

[@florenciasalas3701]

OMG!! already in love with the cd

EPICA was born in heaven..! They are extraordinary..!!

[@glitternight89]

I have the feeling that this will be their most epic album.

[@taemfreak]

I can't believe there's going to be a Kingdom of Heaven part II! Kingdom of Heaven is one of my favourite songs. I hope it lives up to its first counterpart. May can't get here fast enough!

[@MultiSemiramide]

I love the acoustic song.

[@paulisawesome9]

This is your best album yet! I especially like Chemical Insomnia, Victims of Contingency, Natural Corruption, and of course the title track, also known as Kingdom of Heaven part II! You guys might just beat out Kamelot as my favorite band! Really, really amazing work!!!

[@Aniasan]

I'm so excited for this you have no idea! The samples sound incredible!

[@kevinmaxdual]

Ohhhhh Myyyyyy Goooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait it sounds...just...EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! Specially congrats to Simone, her voice sounds stunning!!! Saludos desde Colombia!!!!

[@cucco1]

Definitely gonna check this out.

[@EridanTheEnchanter]

Sounding really good! The first sound clip has a few things in common with Wintersun, which is good.

[@Crisrock26]

This choir is amazing...Wonderful!! :D

[@clarawillemsens3466]

OWW! It sounds amazing! I can't wait to listen to this album!

[@Gael_Nairy_Okisa]

I am in Brazil and Very anxious ! I feel it is a great and beautiful album !!!

[@antoniofernandodiasjunior8896]

Wow! I'm very excited to hear the new songs!

[@Byrondt]

We 're waiting for you in greece!!!

[@TheDaniiellaah]

Sounds fantastic!!! It makes me impatient! haha I loved it!!!! LOVED IT!!! everything you do is perfect, EPICA

[@damienhackney8259]

Yes! They just get better - gonna pre-order this NOW!!!

[@MahHina]

i can't wait for this album.

[@GermanGarciaHN]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!!! all was perfect!!! and when I heard Mark vocals, it was just Magnific!!!! I can't wait any more this is killing me !!!FUCK!!!!! this album will be the best ever and also the best album of 2014!!!

[@T3nno]

so pumped for this album!

[@gabrielpaixao5668]

I CANNOT WAIT MORE!!!

[@Ensuh]

I love what I hear! Your sound is just awesome! It gives me shivers

[@ghj1992ll]

It all sounds so beautiful and brutal and full of awesomeness! I cannot fucking wait!! You guys are the best band out there I think and each album you create is more amazing than the next :)

[@ClaytonDerby]

OMFG!!!! Epicness!!! This is amazing!!! I want the album now!!!! :D

[@JuanceMusicOK]

*PARTE 2* *CON LO POCO QUE ESCUCHÉ, ESTOY MAS QUE CONVENCIDO QUE ESTE DISCO SERÁ DE LO MEJOR!!!!! I ♥ EPICA!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/ YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH*

[@liricobarroco]

Epica los Amo, saludos desde Guatemala!!!

[@not223]

Dynamics! Sounds like it's going to be KILLER :)

[@Lindy_Enalya]

Aaaargh can't wait! Choir looks less epic than what I imagine when listening to them haha. Still great singers.

[@Unreal32822]

Sounds completely amazing! It is going to be an agonizing two months until the release! I wonder if the instrumental tracks on disc three will be identical to the tracks on disc one, minus the vocals, or if they will be different arrangements . If they are different arrangements, I'll definitely get the Earbook version.

[@giuliadivolina4835]

Wow

[@koopakiid16]

Glad to hear Simone is returning to her singing style from the early years. Hopefully she brings back the same vocals that was in the divine conspiracy

[@edeneverly2573]

BOO to that. She's allowed to explore her vocal range and experiment with style. That's HER instrument. Fuck all of you who put her through hell with bad sentiments because YOU feel self-entitled. An artist is an artist and cannot be contained. When they were promoting the last album Isaac applauded her vocal exploration as enriching the album. Plus, if you really LISTEN, you'll find that she hasn't "returned" to her vocal style. She doesn't sound like that. A voice changes with the person. I don't want to hear one more fucking comment like this. I swear if I was in front of anyone who said it, I'd punch you right in the face. Yea. I mean it.

[@koopakiid16]

Rowan Holly calm down dude, I didn't even say her voice was bad. Besides people are always going to voice their opinion, good luck with trying to silence everyone

[@metalyllen]

Damn, this is good! Looking forward to this album, so good!

[@martinharsselaar141]

epica is nog steeds de beste en simone ga zo door met zingen groetjes martin epica fan

[@TheVixenne]

This. Will. Be. Epic! May is too damn far away!

[@DarkWingsBroken]

OMG!!!!! I just can't wait!!!!! x3 (I would like to see the little Vincent too u.u)

[@JansenMaYaN]

I can't wait !!!!

[@diszain]

The best Album of Epica :)

[@patryciachan]

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alzemirohenrique1852]

Epic! It seems a new best album is about to come \m/

[@ToaTPM]

Simone's vocals sound better than than ever.

[@Choco-9s]

I shouldn't be watching these videos before the album comes out but... I just can't help myself! At least now I know The Quantum Enigma won't deceive anyone. :D

[@MegGraves]

4:52 onwards sounds awesome! Excited! :D

[@cvisyd7740]

can't wait!!!

[@Juanheco16]

Padam is amazing.

[@bluemorpho8230]

Kingdom of Heaven part II?? La primera estuvo brutal, no me imagino cómo será este XD

[@nas4799]

can't wait for this album >

[@upat0500]

Joost - Legend - Period!

[@krystalmusiclove]

2:33 Canvas Of Life

[@metaleroo4ever]

4:35 is Sense without sanity ! :D

[@Soviet_Saguaro]

Do you know the song at 3:20?

[@metaleroo4ever]

Banish your ilussion! hey the album is uploaded on youtube search "epica the quantum enigma full album" and you'll find it...

[@krystalmusiclove]

I heard the whole album except the bonus tracks 3:20 is Banish Your Illussion

[@Soviet_Saguaro]

thank you so much...i get the album in a day or two but i was just too curious haha

[@real90sjesus]

I WANT THE NEW ONE ALREADY!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@Beani100]

WOW! Mark and Simone's voices sound a bit different..I dont know if thats just me, but it does sound different, in a good way of cause ;) MAY needs to come NOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@DoraFauszt]

All I can say is... HOLY CRAP OMFG!!!!!!!!

[@DanielHernandez-px9lg]

Lo maximo la amo...

[@MyFukinBass]

AWESOME!

[@andrumrocker6863]

Epica simplemente es MUSICA en todo el esplendor de la palabra!

[@drefuhrman]

cant wait

I want it now...this will be a great album. Iml

[@2vksnvf1]

Sorry but i cried at the end ( " The recordings are done ! " ) . " The Quantum Enigma " will be the best album you have done .

[@archival3154]

May?! Give it to me right now!!!

[@douglasimons]

I seriously think I'm gonna have a heart attack if May 2nd don't come soon

[@mariaaaamo]

is this intro from the album? :O it's going to be perfection

[@maerunua5330]

I love it!

[@Deviantloverable]

i like epica from the begining :) but this will be SPECTACULAREEE!!!!! :D

[@CritiquingCricket]

Love this 5:14 - 5:20

[@RammmFan]

ast time I saw Epica was at UB's Bar & Grill, been way too long, got my VIP ticket,gonna be awesome with Lacuna Coi

[@Portedrea]

Sounds amazing! Are there any pre-order links for Europe?

[@miltonex]

OMG!!! that´s a RCA 44 microphone?

[@emanuelortega5126]

From 5:07 to 5:28 is the song nº 3 -> The Essence of Silence :D

[@ruigsjr]

Tell me please, how can I survive the wait??

[@StormColdSoul]

Crying.

[@yuryhancharou7391]

шикарно !!

[@darkfriend100]

awwww que genial me gusto

[@astral7080]

Divine!

[@ariagna09]

Ya quiero que sea mayo, este disco definitivamente se oye mejor que requiem for the indifferent. La voz de Simone suena mucho mejor

[@CZARCS1]

single single single!!!!!!

[@mbratanov]

1:57 is like Kamelot's Leaving too soon ;)

[@IsabelDraiman]

amazing!