EPICA - The Ghost in Me (Live at The Symphonic Synergy)

[@luciesebestova3993]

We defintely need a DVD from this amazing show! 😍 And we also need this song on Spotify 😁

[@LitttleWindWitch]

Yeeeess please!!! for those of us who couldn't be there 😞🖤

[@jaynecobb8356]

I'm hoping for a double set (the recording from Amsterdam and I hope they gonna record a show in Mexico as well).

[@bertoverweel6588]

Absolutely!!

[@kaytie8172]

I sign this 1000 times.❤

[@luciesebestova3993]

@@jaynecobb8356 that would ve perfect ❤️

[@CAVALO-QUENTE]

PLEASE RELEASE A DVD OF THIS GORGEOUS PERFORMANCE

[@ririsahrial]

Please upload this full concert in youtube 😋

[@Tjenias4]

Blu Ray!!! Or even 4k

[@richardroozekrans2061]

I was there, it was great! Everybody's talking about Simone, but no one mentions what Coen did with this classical masterpiece, turning it into symphonic metal at its best.

[@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi]

Is this version arranged by Coen?

[@Peregrine101]

@@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi The text is written by Coen. According to the notes with the official video (find that one also on KZbin) the music is credited to the old master himself, Saint-Saëns, Coen and Epica

[@Vielakaifa]

Must've been an amazing experience. I went to their 10th Anniversary!

[@richardroozekrans6362]

@@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi Yes, Coen was in a Dutch late night talkshow (Humberto) the day before the opening of the new Efteling attraction "Danse Macabre" on halloween, where he mentioned that he wrote the lyrics and metal-arrangement using the music composed bij Saint-Saëns.

[@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi]

I know Coen has done lots of arrangements and compositions on Epica albums.But as far as I know,this is the very first song where he made the lyrics.And,what kind of lyrics!Absolutely great job by Coen!! And of course I have seen the official video of this song and it reads:lyrics by Coen.Which I wondered a bit.But then I found out that the original version didn't include the lyrics at all.

[@what_the_hec7]

How awesome it is that after 20+ years in the buisness, Simone is still trying new things with her voice

[@MikePotvin]

i love the fact that this band is still in their prime and have many albums in them

[@kilianhrkm]

They have been in their prime since they were founded 😄

[@MikePotvin]

@@kilianhrkm agreed !

[@TheElias222]

Lyrics: [Intro: Simone Simons] When it seems like all hope is gone Hear my sinister song Why don't you sing along? [Verse 1: Simone Simons] Come forward, embrace the unknown You're welcome in my haunted home This abbey where stories are told Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds [Chorus: Simone Simons] It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny [Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir] Oh, no, we’re afraid of the night You’ll be safe, just be brave, there’s no need to be scared Oh no, we’ll stay here in the light Come on have some fun, you will see the sun, when the show is done, follow if you dare [Verse 2: Simone Simons] Hope fades as I’m closing the door Too late, you can’t leave anymore Old fairy tales play by the rules Here there be monsters and here there be ghouls [Chorus: Simone Simons] It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny [Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir] We know you’re a witch in disguise Follow me and you’ll see what I’m singing is true Oh, no, don’t look into her eyes As I hypnotize you will realize you cannot escape (the) yellow and the blue [Bridge: Simone Simons, Choir] It’s time to free the ghost in thee Give in to the dark phantoms agony Our choir sings eternal songs Abandon your fears while you sing along We wonder what the shadows hide Not scared anymore we shall go inside The one unnamed's compelling thee To echo this melody endlessly Take one more step beyond this door And you will be singing forevermore The orchestra's playing Dark melodies swaying Enchanting, betraying It’s time... Feel it beginning Everything's spinning Thunder, lightning Joyfully frightening Come and join the night with me Come enjoy the ride with me Let your ghost be free [Chorus: Simone Simons + Choir] So now you see The ghost in me Eternally singing in harmony And finally We all agree To dance with the dead is our destiny [Outro: Simone Simons, Choir] As you surrender to me Gone are the days of being afraid Sing with me for eternity Come take my hand It’s not too late This must be fate If you only trust me I'll show you the way My way Come together Dance forever Join us in our Endless nightmare Embracing the night While you sing With us Forevermore

[@EvaMetalhankle]

There's no word to describe how proud I am of you! How grateful I am for all these years in which you've been mastering your craft without ever repeating yourselves! And am very happy for following you from the very beginning. For a music lover, you are a gift from the gods... Meanwhile, maintaining a close relationship with your fans, discussing music with us and spending some time chatting with us before or after the shows. You deserve the utmost respect both as a band and as individuals. Here's to music 🥂

[@jonathanratliff4780]

So well and perfectly stated my friend! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@rubenjanssen1672]

🎉TO MUSIC🎉

[@ElSommelierHeredianoEmproista]

Dios mío pero qué es esto? 😍🤩 lo más apoteósico que he escuchado, se me erizó la piel y hasta las lágrimas me sacó de la epicidad

[@steliosp1770]

so beautiful how everyone on stage from the children to the orchestra to the choir to the band members to the crowd is beaming with a smile throughout this entire performance. simone.. 20 years in love. what can i say but thank you!

[@natanaelvieira2015]

Simone's going crazy in the end is my new obsession!!!

[@tamaskriza4654]

This is symphonic metal!!! I was both nights at AFAS Live. It remains a good memory! Thank you Epica 🙏💯🥰🎶🎶🎶🎸🎻

[@ChanceTheChancenator]

Was this filmed on the first or second night? I was only there the first night, but didn't see any cameras.

[@gokhankus8331]

we want that master piece on spotify my queen

[@pablogalvezgallardo7964]

The orchestra's playing Dark melodies swaying Enchanting, betraying It’s time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Joshivr]

An experience I will remember forever and ever! Can’t wait to relive the show for a third time when the Blu-ray comes out 🫶🏻

[@hisham2854]

She's Simply queen! Much love from Bangladesh ❤

[@xxNightmareous]

This gotta be on every reaction channel 🤘🔥🔥 Symphonic metal at it finest 🖤

[@LuisWinchester8]

20 years of awesome music and i'm still haunted by this errant dutches who go on their way creating MAGICAL SOUNDS on their path. ¡FREAKIN' AMAZING! 🤩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥☠️🤘🏾✨

[@zoranbl1990]

Unreal. This band is fantastic. They just keep getting better and better. I LOVE IT!

[@altair7x]

We urgently need a DVD/Blu-ray release!

[@kilianhrkm]

Urgently indeed! I've been waiting since I left the AFAS in Sept!

[@Chibanah]

I haven't listened to Epica in years, but with this track I feel like I've got a new impetus to go back to listening to them. Amazing performance!

[@PatrickStaal]

Just perfect! And I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Please release it on Spotify!

[@myriamibanez9901]

When it seems like all hope is gone Hear my sinister song Why don't you sing along? Come forward embrace the unknown You're welcome in my haunted home This abbey where stories are told Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny Oh no, we’re afraid of the night You’ll be safe, just be brave, there’s no need to be scared Oh no, we’ll stay here in the light Come on have some fun, you will see the sun, when the show is done, follow if you dare Hope fades as I’m closing the door Too late, you can’t leave anymore Old fairy tales play by the rules Here there be monsters and here there be ghouls It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny We know you’re a witch in disguise Follow me and you’ll see what I’m singing is true Oh no, don’t look into her eyes As I hypnotize you will realize you cannot escape (the) yellow and the blue It’s time to free the ghost in thee Give in to the dark phantoms agony Our choir sings eternal songs Abandon your fears while you sing along We wonder what the shadows hide Not scared anymore we shall go inside The one unnamed's compelling thee To echo this melody endlessly Take one more step beyond this door And you will be singing forevermore The orchestra's playing, Dark melodies swaying, Enchanting, betraying It’s time.... Feel it beginning Everything's spinning Thunder, lightning Joyfully frightening Come and join the night with me Come enjoy the ride with me Let your ghost be free So now you see The ghost in me Eternally singing in harmony And finally We all agree To dance with the dead is our destiny As you surrender to me Gone are the days of being afraid Sing with me for eternity Come take my hand It’s not too late This must be fate If you only trust me I'll show you the way ...my way Come together Dance forever Join us in our Endless nightmare Embracing the night While you sing With us Forevermore

[@TeamWolfmountain]

Both Simone and Coen did an amazing job at this

[@redmossycobblestonewithabug]

I feel like the luckiest person alive just for having the chance to see this live. What an absolutely incredible show! Best day of my life

[@wellingtondefreitas.2743]

Simplesmente arrepiante !! Há Simone Simons transcende à realidade com seu lírico gótico sombrio .

[@geminigrrl66]

I love how the fans are just so into the music and the moment! I wish I could have been there. THIS is why I tell people that great music still exists and to look outside of their little bubbles. I am SO grateful for file sharing back in the day or I would have never discovered The Phantom Agony. By the way, does Simone ever age, lol ❤. Her voice has always had that theatrical element to it, and it's great to see her really leaning into that with this song.

[@wildhoney126]

I want to point out the gorgeous video footage, we see the choir so close and the instruments close-up, it's super cool 👍

[@januszkania3047]

Something great, mix of classical music with contemporary rock. There is an orchestra, there is a choir and vocals at the highest level, but above all it is a brilliant interpretation of the work of classical music. This is a musical masterpiece

[@tomamancio5720]

What a joy to be alive in the same time when there is such a band like Epica. That was not a song, was a experience 🖤

[@frank1963]

Het was een concert wat ik nooit zal vergeten. En dit nummer was echt een hele mooie verrassing. 🤘🫶

[@chriso6719]

Hey Frank. 👋Looks like you got another great concert. 🤘🤘

[@frank1963]

@@chriso6719 hi Chris, Yes I’ve got a vip ticket for Ayreon 30th anniversary concert and I have tickets for both concerts for the 25 th anniversary concert of After Forever. I guess that is what you mean!? Of course I was at this concert on both night. Btw I saw your comment by chance, I still don’t get notifications even though I have a premium subscription!!! And it has nothing to do with my settings!!! So if I don’t respond all the time then you know the reason! 🤘

[@Ismarmlp]

We defintely need a DVD from this amazing show! [2] 😍

[@HigherHighSymphony]

It was aamazing being there in person! Can’t wait to relive it on (4K UHD) Blu-ray 🤩🎉👌

[@UweKrebs-v5c]

Wow. What an amazing show. Please please release this show on DVD, BluRay and CD as soon as possible. Wow.

[@PetitBrie]

and of course on Phonograph record

[@gerardflach2588]

Ánd vinyl!

[@mus.saadlaoud]

How can we convince people who listen to all the random mainstream rubbish nowadays that this is actually a live performance. Wonderful 🤍

[@gonzalogarcia9469]

More than a month and I'm not over that night yet, but for sure now I can come back whenever I want, this was just so great.

[@lisgyldenhr4327]

Oh what a beautiful moment to remember from this brilliant concerts.. Epica you are masters of what you do, and my favorite band. Love it. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶❤️

[@juliancmps1241]

Epica is back.

[@nicola4877]

They've been there the whole time

[@pascalgeleen]

1 word: AWESOME !!!!

[@Peter.R.M.]

This is what live music is all about folks - fantastical!

[@erikalima3420]

Que espetáculo perfeito 😍😍 Simone nem sei o que falar de você mulher, que interpretação maravilhosa ❤❤

[@matheusvmoraes]

Uma artista excepcional ❤️

[@berenicemendozarivera7799]

¡Qué hermosa canción, coro, músicos, Simone, todo! Son lo mejor! ❤🎉

[@maxgodisov7756]

Божественно!!! Симона как всегда прекрасна!!!

[@supercarolegal]

Se a Simone estiver cantando assim todas as outras músicas, esse deve ser o melhor dvd do Epica!

[@AM501]

what an amazing performance,such a great experience

[@maslovoz]

Amazing! Very inspiring! Thanks for the creativity Epica! From Russia with love)

[@danielniros]

im listening to this song nonstop

[@moorurr]

we need this on spotify guys!! love the song btw

[@rubythesheep2]

14th November for Spotify 🖤🤘🏻

[@BretaZob]

I grew up on Pop, Rock and Roll, Rock and other music but also on opera, symphonic and classical music. I love the combination of classical and metal. ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍 🎸🎻🎸🎻🎷🪗🎹🎺🪕🥁🥁🪘🪘🥁🪕🎻🎺🎹🎸🪗🎷🙂🙂🙂

[@mariodriessen9740]

UNBELIEVABLY EPIC 🧡🧡🧡 Props to the front of house guy and all the other men and women who did such an amazing job!

[@igorreactsagain]

Oh this brings back memories

[@MzzzCain]

This got me so emotional. I saw you guys back in 07. Its rare to see bands from the beginning and witness all these years their ever growing success. Im so proud of you Epica.❤

[@PauloSergioLeite-u5c]

GREAT BAND EXCELLENT VOCALIST GORGEOUS VOICE AND MY GODDESS

[@fbjsfc]

A Masterpiece

[@Victor_ivic101]

The performance was amazing and the audience was all in tune.

[@rubythesheep2]

Amazing Performance! I'll never get over how good this concert was 🖤

[@MeMenno88]

And you know the hilarious part? I remember very vividly back in 2005, after their free performance in Leidschendam on some 150x100m grass field, went to the local metal bar, and was asked where i was that night. I responded with "I went to see Epica", to which (forgot his name) responded with: "what, that Efteling metal???!(in a in a disgraced maner)". But isn't Efteling Metal the best thing in the world if you hear this?? Dank je Coen, van wat ik heb begrepen was jij de persoon die dit op gang heeft gebracht (based on interview met Kink Radio) en daar ben ik je eeuwig dankbaar voor. La Dance Macabre was het eerste stuk waarmee ik verliefd werd op muziek, en ja, in Het Spookslot. Coen, dude, you went SO full circle on us with this, eeuwige liefde man, dit project van je is GOUD.

[@hestermetz383]

Goosebumbs !!! So amazingly done !# dans macabre leeft!!!

[@wildhoney126]

this was the highlight of this show. 💥 And also an alternate version of "beyond the matrix" ❤️

[@ElisabethÅkerbergNilsson]

WOW!!!!!! Soooooo MIGHTY! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@edsonoliveira7521]

Released full DVD from The Symphonic Synergy.

[@franciscojoseduroguio]

Simmone I think that this time he has displayed new ranges and facets in his spectacular voice; it is a delight... it always is 👌❤️😮

[@marubrink33]

Esto es una obra de arte por donde lo mires, no se escapó un detalle en esta obra magistral! Es totalmente hipnótico.

[@LEANCAPO]

Uauuu… perfect edition for a perfect song and interpretation!!!

[@engelgonzalez2931]

If I say that this is a MATERPIECE, this word is not enough for this high-level show.

[@Hizkia_33]

I haven't seen any footage from these shows yet, so this was quite the surprise. I'm glad they posted this! Those are such lucky people. I can only imagine the emotions they felt with the orchestra and choirs. That, along with the band, make such an awe inspiring combination. Epic performance! ❤👏🏼

[@caronte008]

Those children are adorable

[@kellysearlyyears]

Amazing!!!!!! Those kids where having the time of their life!!!

[@91JRH]

We need a blu-ray release of each show! One blu-ray for the AFAS show and the other blu-ray release for Mexico!

[@Javteling]

this song is really on repeat. such a cool song. awesome 🎉🎉

[@LightingRevenant]

I would love to see a musical like this one someday, like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Phantom of the Opera, well you get the idea. I love musicals, I listen mostly to French ones, there's an obscure but elegant feeling to the French language when conversing about what's in the shadows. Simone's voice feels just like a dark but soothingly journey seeking the light. I feel that I can listen to it without even bothering about time. Amazingly wonderful performance, I loved every part of it 🖤

[@mariadiezmari6185]

So beautiful song and performance!!! 😮😊❤🎉

[@frostfireee28]

For reference, that lightning strike bang in the beginning was so loud it sounded like a bomb went off backstage, and even scared Simone 😂

[@aesbj9228]

On the 19th?

[@frostfireee28]

@ yup lol

[@paulriddle7818]

@@aesbj9228 She said she almost crapped her pants.

[@aesbj9228]

@@paulriddle7818 lol I knew something was going to be different on the first night

[@sexesteem9853]

Yeah I remember that 😂😂😂😂 I shitted my pants

[@bemusedkidney8619]

This was probably the 1st piece of classical music I fell in love with back in high school... waaaaay back in the 80s. Love this version!

[@amauribarbosamusico]

Quando falo que Música Clássica e Rock (Metal) estão no mesmo patamar e nada os supera, é disso que estou falando. Epica sempre foda!

[@felipebenyisrael8570]

Simplificado mágico ❤ Uma obra de arte. Em um mar de lama da música brasileira Temos o metal para nós salvar 😊

[@СергейКовалёв-й4в]

Эпика приятно удивляет. Не скатывают, а наоборот становятся только лучше с каждым годом. Просто красавчики 😍

[@jeroengest1882]

Wow, amazing performance!

[@thegigguy]

What an amazing performance. Simone ' s vocals pure perfection. EPICA are truly the masters of symphonicmetal 👏 💖🖤👌👍🤘

[@Meto-1965]

INCREDIBLE BEAUTY! THANK YOU EPICA SO MUCH!💯💯💯

[@hawkai_4761]

So precious to hear it again after the live stream! We need it on iTunes as well!

[@lindarosevanderzijde7811]

Wat a Masterpiece and awesome lyrics this song went through the deepest of my soul❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EiderJChavesC2]

This is something special, really! Thank you all! ❤❤❤

[@taniaafernandez1168]

Excited to hear this in Mexico City ❤😍

[@johndreessen7335]

Love this song. Loved it immediately when i saw it the first evening. Loved it even more seeing it again the second evening. And twice the livestream the days after. Was happy to see the official mv. And now the live again. Tears of joy. 🥲. Hope there will be a blu-ray. Thanks. ❤️

[@VidalEspartero]

I was there and it was an amazing surprise 🤘🏻🔥 Watching it this way is awesome!!

[@david46n2]

Fooking Masterpiece 🤘🏼🤘🏼🫶🏼

[@luciesebestova3993]

OMG 😍😍😍😍 Thank you for this video!

[@TTHBLOX_]

Prachtig gedaan❤ all dat aplaus was goed verdient!!! DANSE MACABRE LEEFT

[@skackerud]

Yea, a fantastic show. DVD is needed.😍👍

[@lils.targaryen]

Un capolavoro

[@dave-bk6vt]

The memories came flooding back, thanks for an amazing night!!

[@thebear128]

This song is so beautiful! It brought a tear to my eye. I really needed this today.

[@blue17eyes]

I was there both nights! I fell in love with this since I heard it live,,

[@davidderricott3968]

This song was a real treat, very well executed. ❤

[@JulioSilvaC]

such an incredible power through the sound of the music ... is incredible you guys are awsome !

[@RoseForEverafter]

Absolutely amazing!!! Took me right back to the show!!! I hope for many more videos and a concert dvd too 😍

[@ClaytonDerby]

Love it!!! So happy got to see and hear this live 🤩🤩

[@shoemaker688]

Wow, wow, wow. I can't get enough of this! Fantastic! 🤟

[@alexdupont4638]

Epica et Simone, on vous aime ! Ce live et ce morceau sont fantastiques ♥️

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

It was such a magical experience, I would absolutely love it if the show was released, so I could experience it again!