Evanescence, My Immortal - A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

[@mikeburns983]

Her voice in this song has a haunting tone. So beautiful.

[@mikegLXIVMM]

I love her voice! 💗

[@chaddubois8164]

As someone who was listening to the radio at the time Evanescence hit, it can't be understated how big they were at the time. Whether you're a fan or not their music was on the radio like every fifteen minutes. One of the biggest bands at the time. Amy Lee is a true talent.

[@mrloop1530]

Surely you mean that it can't be overstated

[@BrianLarkin-q5v]

Evanescence do have a harder side also. They like to alternate between it and Amy soloing on the piano. You could try " Bring me to life", " Going under", my favorite " Torniquet" or another slower one " Hello". It's always a pleasure to see you smiling and playing the harp Amy. 😊

[@MetalGeek464]

Tourniquet is a fantastic song.

[@RaXXha]

Hello is gut wrenching.

[@joseaimperial512]

She also has a lullaby album that my kids listen too :)

[@darkiee69]

One of my favourites from the first album is, besides Hello, Imaginary.

[@devinup3981]

Your Star is heavier but also has a nice piano part.

[@rabeksmom]

Do you know Amy Lee also plays the HARP!!! She learned while on an extended break between albums when she was in a "questioning" phase. She doesn't claim to be very good at it, but fell in love with it. In their later albums you'll hear it. :) In terms of style - they almost always have at least one ballad on their albums but they are mostly harder rock.

[@erkkapehto9125]

I think this song became so popular because of its very honest emotional expression. Many people can relate to losing a loved one and this song captures emotions related to that in such a beautiful way. It has helped many people to process their losses

[@nickmaddalena985]

This is where I disagree with many people in general and not just in music. Complexity does not equal better. Complexity is good when it adds or defines the music but is not the main factor. Evanescence music is more fundamental but interesting due to the evocative textures and themes. Music for the masses which in my book is more important then for the academic. When music touches your emotions and make you feel, that is good music.

[@skelleytor]

Nirvana is an example of that

[@periechontology]

Complexity does not equal better, but the capacity for complexity does. I agree with your basic premise though that simplicity CAN be just as powerful as complexity.

[@PainInTheS]

Complexity too often leans into snobbish... Like people talking oh so 'intelligent' about painters like 'Mondriaan' with his square figures. To me that's truly rubbish. Where I am very much into comics and regard these pencillers as artists....most would say it's childish doodling. But it requires absolute talent. Too often these 'great' painters or sculptors and whatnot are talked into greatness where there's actually much ado about nothing. Lots of times I get a snobby vibe from these people. In the pop/rock/metal world you often get that from prog lovers....these people oftentimes are as snobby as they come. All because they listen to more 'difficult' music. Often they are a certain kind of people, you can just pick them out when you hear them talk, or even by appearance. Jazz is another example.....these people are probably the worst even. You simpleton just don't get this music, shut up! 🤣

[@wayfaringspacepoet]

​@@periechontology I mean, their entire tracklist on The Open Door kinda proved their capacity for experimentation and creating complex compositions - songs such as Lose Control and Your Star come to mind in particular, those two are the ones that stand out the most on that record

[@tyler6320]

There's a video of Amy performing with the harp on TV if you search her cover of Sally's Song. It was on Jay Leno

[@MarcelPilie]

I think you missed the essence of this song by Evanescence (no pun intended) by focusing too much on the simple melody and chord progression. This song and Sinéad O'Conner's version of "Nothing Compares 2U" are considered by many to be two of the saddest songs in rock and pop in the last 30 years. Not because of their complexity. But because of their simplicity and soulful expression. Which you will miss if you focus too much on the analytics.

[@xx_theartfuldodger_xx1105]

Many classical musicians seem to have this issue. Things that they deem simple, because of the melody, chord progression, or whatever, they seem to almost disregard. For me, who is a fan of all styles really, would almost always take simple and emotional over flashy and cold.

[@MarcelPilie]

@@xx_theartfuldodger_xx1105 I agree.

[@ratfatz]

Word !

[@danielmarone5757]

Word !

[@AgenteusaRR]

I'll give it to you Sinead's "Nothing Compares" is more iconic but let's not compare (no pun) neither her voice , neither the song itself to "My Immortal" :P

[@jenniferwettervik4495]

I want this song to be played at my funeral, it’s had such an impact on me as a person and my musical journey. Absolutely lovely. ❤

[@jenniferwettervik4495]

Also please listen to their Lacrymosa!!!

[@darkphoenix2]

I was around 13 when Evanescence dropped their singles for Fallen and blew up. I can't remember which song I heard on the radio first, but I think it was My Immortal, because at that age I wasn't very interested in music and hearing Amy Lee's voice had an immediate impact on me. I'd never heard a singer like her, and I got that album. One of the first bands that I was truly interested in. I'm a metalhead now and I sometimes find myself wishing Evanescence made more complex music that backed up Amy's always amazing vocals. However, l still consider The Open Door to be a nearly perfect album and I'll listen to anything they make to hear how her voice mixes with hard rock guitars and drums. If you are interested in hearing more of this band, I think you should do a track from The Open Door. It is more varied and creative than their other albums, in my opinion. "Lacrymosa" is on that album, and I think "Lose Control" and "Your Star" are also pretty interesting, from a compositional standpoint. They're also just really really good to listen to.

[@detectivekornfed]

Lovely comment 🙂. I think Cloud Nine is also an overlooked song from The Open Door, and Amy's voice on it is characteristically expressive and soaring.

[@stephendennis5911]

I've seen evanescence live and first heard my immortal after my mother had passed away and have been following them ever since then

[@jackpearson1110]

It's more modern.......well that's because most of these songs were from the video age. This video in particular was mesmerizing. Her eyes, the band coming in at the end....were all beautifully done. The performance can elevate a song as much as a chord change. It's a shame you did not see what everyone else saw. But I figure your husband will show you the video. Tonight,Tonight by Smashing Pumpkins is another example of extremely artistic videos, elevating a song to award level over it's peers.

[@aliwantizu]

My late last regular girlfriend (RIP) was a semi professional singer in her late teens and early 20s and she absolutely adored Amy Lee. This was her favorite song, she sang it often, and I can not hear it without thinking of her and being moved, saddened, and thankful for the memories this brings up. There are 4 "studio" versions of this song that I'm familiar with. The 1997 original which was a demo with slightly different lyrics than the other version that was to be put on an EP where it's just Amy Lee singing while playing the piano, the 2000 album version which is mostly the same (vocals and piano) with some slight changes in the lyrics and the addition of strings, the 2002 "rock version" which has the "metal" parts towards the end of the song (this is the version you listened to,) and finally a 4th "alternate" version that appears on the 2017 album Synthesis where Amy "reimagined" some of her songs. Thank you for your breakdown and exploration of this amazingly haunting song. ~Be Blessed

[@BloggerMusicMan]

I've never been a fan of Evanescence, but I was about 12 when Fallen came out and that album was huge. Lately, when I've heard their name I've listened to them just for a certain nostalgia's sake. Amy Lee does have a beautiful voice, and I do like the sentiment behind this song. Nice to see someone with a classical background analyze it.

[@nibel13]

I was 13 in '03 so yes it hits me nostalgi'cly in the emo-feels.

[@joannecunliffe8067]

In terms of which music the quieter piano parts remind me of, I suppose Tori Amos "Pretty Good Year" from her album "Under the Pink" comes to mind. Tori is such a mind blowing pianist anyway - especially on "Cornflake Girl" so that's one you might enjoy reviewing, Amy 🥰 Nothing much I can add to the fabulous comments about Evanescence. They're just fabulous. "My Immortal" is so sublime but with a good crescendo (and solo). I enjoyed this review ♥♥♥

[@mattbehr1084]

I have watched a few of your reactions and subsequent analyses. First I enjoy them. I chose to comment on this song because well I like it, and it is recent. I feel like this Chanel is as much about your journey into a new style of music as anything else. To that end my impressions, music is a form of expression, Rock tends to express anger, depression, or “Let’s Party”. Classical music tends to have a broader range of emotions expressed, but much of classical music is much more than 4 or 5 voices. Amy lee is as much a poet as anything else and so her music reflects that end. Keep that in mind with Evanesance ‘s music. I think at times you might struggle with comparisons to what you know. Most rock bands are quartets or quintets with a singer as the main melodic voice, and three supporting rhythm instruments to support, more like folk music in that sense. A riff is a reoccurring harmony on which to build on. Think Fur Elise or Eine Kliene Nachtmusik, or even Vivaldi’s guitar concerti. An interesting note about this era of rock is it saw the guitar less as a lead instrument and more of a counter melodic voice, and therefore no screaming guitar solo. For an interesting exercise in blending 2 outwardly contrasting styles of music I would like to recommend alternative rock bands like “The Red Hot Chili Peppers” and/or Candlebox (Far Behind). At any rate please keep the Chanel and please continue your musical exploration, I think we will all benefit.

[@johncarpenter3751]

Oh wow your gonna love her voice !! She’s a lovely woman as well. Also, heavy metal is just Classical music mixed with the blues and the Amps turned all the way up with distorted guitars

[@JDignum]

That*s an interesting take.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Metal has always been heavily influenced by Classical music.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Evanescence is great! I think amy lee is probably my favorite female rock voice!!

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

There were two versions of the song on the album; this one, and one without the band. I always liked the one with just Amy.

[@Kirilicus]

Can't wait for the moment when symphonic metal appears on this channel. Such bands as Epica with Simone's best soprano nowadays, of course Nightwish, Within Temptation, etc. Thanks for all videos I watched so far, (has started from the beginning).

[@JDignum]

Amy Lee is such an awesome singer. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chriskasowski4743]

This song moves me to tears nearly every time i hear it

[@nestorhernancasares3318]

Amy Lee is one of the most incredible performer. You can tell any kind of feeling in his performance and he can makes you feel it. Love her.-

[@BlueBookGuy]

How strange... just subscribed after hearing your reaction to Sound of Silence and wondered instantly whether you reacted to this song.. amazing you have! There is a lot of heartbreak and passion in this song (Amy has experienced much).. after all, songs and melodies are about feeling and evoking memories, dreams, fears, emotion, and so much more x The visuals to this song are equally as good and relate.

[@philiparonson8315]

Your comment on ‘film score’ music was very spot on. One of the goals of the group was to have that quality.

[@fathertedcrilley3988]

My two favourites Amys in one video :) I saw Evanescance at Download this year, she sings like this live, there's no studio polishing going on here. PLeeeeeeaese do 'Lithium' its got all that classical stuff mixed in with some guitars and it's AWESOME

[@amievil3697]

I always liked this song. I don't know why my eyes leak when I listen to it

[@Cumulo_Nimbus]

Thanks for the video! Another easy listen song by Evanescence with harp is "Secret Door".

[@mikeira]

This was very nice, thank you. :) Evanescence is my religion :D

[@billmorrissey7680]

I LOVE Amy's Vocals I found Evanescence on the internet back in 2006 (This was when I got my 1st computer.) My Immortal was also my introduction to her amazing vocal abilities. I have been a big fan since, and I hope you are a fan now too. Still diggin' your videos. Keep 'em comin'.

[@LeeKennison]

I enjoyed your reaction to this song, and I really enjoyed your music lesson at the end, in which you encouraged others to play along to songs like this with a simple harmonic structure. This song sounded vaguely familiar, although I don't ever remember specifically listening to Evanescence, even though I have heard of Amy Lee. Not sure why I never checked them out before. I just spot checked a few of their other songs which lean more into the metal style, while still being accessible to those who might not otherwise like metal. They gave me a bit of a Nightwish vibe. I really liked Amy Lee's voice, and I thought it also worked well over these harder sounding songs.

[@jovana_r]

Don't ever compare Evanescence (Amy) with Nightwish (Floor) in front of Nightwish fans. They are so sensitive about it and even take it as an insult. 😆

[@markgreen950]

It's funny. When I first heard this band way back when my immediate feeling was that they were a more commercialised/radio friendly take on symphonic metal. I don't mean that as a negative, giving people a "gateway drug" to other styles is important.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

I hear that too ,Lee. Just certain chord changes…a phrase here and there, puts in mind of Nightwish.

[@LeeKennison]

@@jovana_r Lol, I knew making the Nightwish comparison was going to get me in trouble.😉 I almost left it out because of that. But honestly that was the first thing that popped into my head from my limited sampling. It wasn't meant to be a negative opinion of either band. More as being a type of metal and vocals that non-hardcore metal fans can enjoy. I do like Nightwish, although I am not a devoted fan. I would actually like Amy to give Nightwish another listen, since her first one was very early on in her journey and was tainted by the Metal Mozart comparison.

[@LeeKennison]

@@markgreen950 Makes sense. I think that is a good way of seeing it.

[@morrigan_fayre3778]

Amy was actually going to college for music composition for cinema when the band got signed. I’d be very curious what you think of synthesis. In my opinion one of the bands most unique works

[@morganqorishchi8181]

This is my first video of yours I've seen and I'm already in love with how you make reactions. You do research, you analyze the different sounds that go into the song, you look at the vocals and the instruments - I love this so much. It's obvious you put in a lot of effort into your videos and I love it when people treat music like an art form to do deep dives into instead of dismissing rock or other genres as 'not art' based on their recency and popularity.

[@solino2002andrea]

Hi 👋 Mrs. Amy, As you told it’s a very simple piece of music… I remember I’ve been able to play it (“solo” included ) and that says it all…very simple, but sometimes a well prepared sandwich 🥪 could be better than a fancy and complex “nouvelle cuisine” dish. Here the classic bread 🥖 is the floating arpeggio and the melody that reminds me of a religious hymn and the high quality ham is Amy Lee’s voice; no sauce? Yes, just a thin layer of mayonnaise that could be represented by the “bridge”, the little “solo” and the fading and ethereal “outro”… I got hungry 😋… Thanks for your fantastic analysis.

[@hariatmakhalsa1648]

I never heard of this group but I like this piece.

[@Vann132]

Eu amo tanto My immortal e a voz da Amy ❤❤❤

[@yelnikigwawa1845]

Love hearing this piece reacted to; thank you. Two background tidbits, at about the same time as this single was released, the band briefly posted a 'band's version' arrangement online, for download, which was very similar to the version you listened to, but lacked the crashing guitars and cymbals and such in the break; it was just the piano. To me, it's a much more touching and intimate version. The other tidbit is that Ben Moody was asked about the strange sounds that appear at the end, as he allows the keyboards to fade out. It sounds very much like Morse code. Moody said it was something intrinsic to the keyboard, and nothing he did. (Be interesting to see if someone can interpret Morse Code, and can tell us what the keyboard is communicating. Perhaps it's the manufacturer's name, or the model number, or some such.)

[@petersattler22]

Thanks for being a wonderful human Amy. I could be having a tough day, see a new video from you and things start looking up. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for a year full of videos!!! It was a lot of work for you. The world is a better place with you and Vlad (and your little one) in it. ❤

[@dylankerr2411]

That last sequence Amy played on the harp instantly gave me Yes - Roundabout vibes. I would definitely watch a series of Amy plays Evanescence in the style of Yes. 😆

[@fernandocastriotti1]

There is the key A melody or composition with a certain simplicity can be very effective and exciting even if it does not have the sophistication or is a work of art. I consider that the combination of the charisma transmitted by the voice that interprets it, added to the message of the lyrics and the arrangements and editing, generate special sensations, therefore being success, popularity or something so comforting or moving. Kind regards and thank you for your work.

[@ridgebackdk]

piano is a very very usefull tool ... i am no piano player but have made my living as a musician 30years now ... i learned the basics on piano and its helped me so much over the years , i still suck but its a great instrument to learn scales and intervals for other instruments in just how piano is laid out ...makes it simple to see and understand and the skills are very transferable

[@EddieReischl]

Really a great song, Amy Lee is very talented. It's sort of a nice reversal to go A to C#m, and leave it hanging there. The other chord progression with F#m is nice too. If I was her guitar player though, I would probably try to tell her that I don't think this song should have a heavy guitar passage. If she insisted, I think I would suggest a key change there. Instead of E leading into the guitar solo playing over the F#m progression, maybe take E to F C Am Em F G# B C# and then back to F#m with her singing, using the F C Am Em part to solo over, and then use power chords and drums to emphasize the F G# B C# sort of chromatic climb before going back to F#m. Something like that. I really like her piano playing and progressions right before the guitar breakdown.

[@Migtopia]

Some of y’all complaining/annoyed that she’s not focusing on the theme of the lyrics, but rather the simplicity of the arrangement of the song, AS IF THAT WAS A BAD THING, is hilarious! I think Y’ALL missed the point of her analysis. She’s basically saying exactly what some of you are saying, but in a more eloquent way. “Sometimes, simple IS better!” Her calling the arrangement basic isn’t an insult! It’s a fact! “My Immortal” is a simple song, BEAUTIFUL, but simple nonetheless. I’ve been a die hard fan of Ev since ‘03, precisely because Amy is a classically trained musician. You can hear it in most, if not all, her music. That’s what I love about Evanescence, but a sprinkling of classical influences doesn’t stop them from being a very contemporary rock band, and sometimes simplicity is key, and my immortal is a perfect example of that. I’m also classically trained and I also teach piano, and guess what? I’ve used My Immortal for all my beginner students in the past, because of how simple it is, and in the process make new fans out of my students! This review was wonderful! It was so nice seeing a review that actually focuses on the music rather than the lyrics! ❤️

[@eouveluz]

YES! I was jarred when I saw some people on the comments thinking she was taking away from Amy's and the band's talent, when she's literally taking the song as an open door (no pun intended hahah) to everyone to relate to it (which is a fact some people are using kinda against the reaction, when it's exactly what she's saying).

[@CycleOfJudges]

It's not comments because "focused to much on music" it's comments because "ignoring the lyrics/what the song is conveying" music exists to convey. It's a boat full of people, and when the focus is on the boat, it feels like the point is missed. It's a good boat. But there are living, breathing people there too

[@Migtopia]

⁠@@CycleOfJudgesIf that were the case, then every classical piece in history would have lyrics. A piece of music doesn’t need lyrics to convey a feeling or even a message, regardless of it’s simplicity or complexity. I understand your analogy, but I don’t think it’s applicable in this case. Referring to the lyrical content of a song as the “life and breath of the boat,” is reductive! Are the lyrics beautiful, impactful even, YES! Of course! However, this analysis WASN’T about the lyrics! It was about the music, and that’s what people can’t seem to let go of.

[@BH6242KCh]

This song is a firehose of emotion.

[@lancebloke]

Hey Amy. I think this song is purposefully simple and much more about other Amy's words, which makes sense given the subject. I think a song that not many would recommend is called 'Speak to Me' which other Amy wrote for a film score. I think it has some interesting progressions and more of a classical influence.

[@andreimansan]

Thank you for this great class about the value of the simple. I know many people that would say that this song is not good because it's too simple. They really need to watch this video kkkk.

[@contacluj758]

Skunk Anansie ("Squander", for example) should be on your list. Their singer, Skin, sung with Pavarotti once.

[@andreakinuthia4197]

Charlie Big Potato is my fav ❤

[@furyzxzx]

You play so beautifully ❤

[@fretlessfender]

The emotional content of this piece is quite impressive... Evanescence does that allways with me... her voice grabs me by the throat. I love this to pieces!

[@jovana_r]

I quite liked the first album by Evanescence (or at least some songs from it), when it was released, but I never followed their work more than that. I guess I was listening and liking too many bands back then and it was very easy to forget about any of them. Anyway, your talking about how good this song is for beginners made me wish to find any instrument somewhere and try to play it. Maybe once I'll try to borrow an acoustic guitar from my friend and try to learn it. Who knows. 😊

[@LeeKennison]

Go for it Jovana. I have received a lot of pleasure from learning to play various instruments (guitar, bass, drums, and piano), and I really didn't start learning until I was 50. I personally did it just for my own entertainment and learning pleasure, not to impress others. One of the nice side benefits is that I now better understand what all of the different musicians are doing in a band, along with understanding music in general much better. Which has helped me to better understand and appreciate the type of concepts Amy shows in her videos (harmony, melody, etc.) There are lots of great resources on YT and online for learning.

[@jovana_r]

@@LeeKennison I know, just I have never really wished to learn to play an instrument, except for drums long time ago. I have always been a vocals person more than anything. But this Amy's talk really made me wish it for a moment. I don't know. Maybe in a future I might give it a try. I am just afraid, knowing myself, that I would give up very quickly.

[@LeeKennison]

@@jovana_r Yeah, I know the feeling. That was my experience when I was younger and tried to learn guitar, since I would give up on it pretty quickly. I don't think I had the patience back then, and was probably overly concerned on how I would sound to others. Later in life I didn't have these issues, since I was just doing it to enjoy it, and not worrying too much about how good I sounded to others. For whatever reason, I really got into it this time around and so I was naturally motivated. Since then it has brought me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. I would say it is worth taking a little time to try it, just to see if you get the desire to get into it more. Maybe guitar isn't the best starting point, since you have to deal with tuning, sore fingers, and learning how to form various chords that will likely sound terrible until you develop your abilities to form them properly. If you have access to a keyboard instrument that might be an easier starting point.

[@jovana_r]

@@LeeKennison I don't worry how I would sound to others because even if I started learning any instrument, it would be only for me and I guess that the only person that would hear me would be my husband and he has witnessed a lot of my truly horrible singing already. So at this point in life I don't worry about that at all. But my problem is that I don't have a real desire to play anything. And then you add starting to learn it from zero. Only thinking about that makes me feel and think "no way!". There are things, not conected to music, that I am much more interested in, but struggle with all of them. I have always had a motivation ptoblems, but since I became ill, nothing is possible. My brain, nerves and body simply give up after really short amount of time. But, well, who knows... maybe one day. And I guess that if I ever feel good enough to learn to play an istrument, it will be drums. I have a very good friend who is an amazing drummer and he even offered me to teach me at his house, but, as I've said, at the moment it is simply impossible.

[@LeeKennison]

@@jovana_r Yeah, you need to go with where your passions lead you. Hopefully you can find those things that give you pleasure and satisfaction, within the constraints of what you can do on any given day. The one good thing about our modern world is that the internet and sites like KZbin give you a wealth of things to explore without having to leave your house. I remember you saying in the live chat that you will be going to a Rammstein concert in less than 6 months. That will be an awesome experience.

[@TristanandIsolt]

Amy's father is an amazing singer also. Check out him singing Desperado on the Gong Show. It's a shame Ben tends to be forgotten. He's the writer of My Immortal with a little help from Amy after he originally finished it. When Ben left the band it was pretty much the end of Evanescence. Amy has carried on with the name, but has never had the greatness of their breakthrough album Fallen. A similar band Within Temptation has a similar song Forgiven that would be great for you to react to.

[@Haplo-san]

Oh my puberty! This and Anathema, was my food for melancholia.

[@ru2yaz33]

Some interesting music to possibly react to... "nights in white satin", the moody blueSatin, "time in a bottle", jim croce "don't fear the reaper", blue oyster cult "dust in the wind", kansas

[@BH6242KCh]

Amy Lee's cover of Led Zeppelin's Going to California is ethereal.

[@garygreen1782]

That was a great lesson Amy. I enjoyed the talk. Very well done. I am sure your students are very lucky.

[@frankylaseure2641]

Another call for the song "Travel" by The Gathering, the TG25 live version. "I wish you knew your music was to stay forever".

[@robertpetre9378]

I was 14 when I first heard My Immortal when evanescence released their Fallen album and I remember this song being very popular at the time it got played on the radio in the uk 🇬🇧 a lot and it featured in the daredevil film with Ben Affleck as well

[@netuno60]

Thank you Amy for your great music class about the harmony of this song.

[@drdamm21]

Amazing love the description... when are we going on the Nights in white satin Journey 😅

[@wessexdigital97]

Lovely song. Parts of the piano figures remind me of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@robertpetre9378]

Amy Lee is a classically trained Pianist so there are definitely elements of her music which are inspired by classical music as I’m sure Freddie Mercury would’ve been inspired by classical music as well.

[@davidlopan7152]

A good one from them, but Lithium, Going Under, and Call Me When You're Sober have a little more rock to them.

[@emilyjohnson8025]

So I've gone back and forth on your reactions because I love the depth that you provide, as a violinist and lover of classical music. But in the end, I'm subscribing to you because I do want to see more of this competent analysis. However, I would like to see you revisit symphonic metal in the vein of Nightwish and Epica. Nightwish was very early on in your journey and I'd love to hear your thoughts on a different song. I came to Evanescence to see how you reacted to them, because Evanescence was my personal bridge from ONLY classical to listening to primarily symphonic metal after being introduced to them. I felt you were much fairer to Evanescence than to Nightwish in this case, which might just be a part of your journey. And yes the song is simple, and agree that that has its benefits, but sometimes the simpleness is a part of the depth of a song with such emotion behind it. I hope you'd consider revisiting Nightwish. If you are looking for more technical songs for the instruments, I recommend Gethsemane or Stargazers. Shoemaker or Ever Dream for vocals. Many consider Greatest Show on Earth or Poet and the Pendulum to be some of Tuomas' more epic compositions. I suggest being gentle/aware with the content of Poet because it was about a very painful moment for Tuomas and the band. I also recommend the band Epica - they have an entire show (Retrospect) with an orchestra and choir behind them. She does several songs with Floor from Nightwish, including Stabat Mater Dolorosa. To set expectations: while to most lay ears it may be very "classical" it is probably done more "modern" in technique, though it is much more classical than most listen to. A more iconic Epica song from this show would be Unleashed. Eluveitie is another favorite that would be a lot different from what you've done. It is considered Celtic folk metal and uses quite a few traditional instruments including tin whistle, Celtic harp, pipes, violin, and hurdy gurdy. Another person suggested Tori Amos as an interesting reaction and I second that! I'd have to do some listening to see what I thought the best song would be. Just do me a favor. Please don't compare any more music with Pachelbel's Canon. It's triggering and no one deserves that 😂

[@johncereijo6706]

You really do have a teacher's drive to make music more attractive to learn. ❤

[@ChadTheGirlDad]

Oh I think you’ll love the band sleep token

[@ganjiblobflankis6581]

There was a certain harmonic shift that featured in the best music that fell into "Nu Metal" which I think comes from Gregorian chant (I have not noticed it prominently between) and hard rock and metal have salvaged it and kept it going.

[@robertpetre9378]

Probably power chords with are basically a Root and a fifth which were definitely sung in Gregorian Chants.

[@mikes9305]

It could be interesting for Amy to explain some of the standard, accessible classical pieces in a parallel video series. For example, the first movement of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (perfect sonata-allegro form), a Strauss waltz, Dvorak dance, Little Fugue, etc. 😊

[@morrigan_fayre3778]

Side note Amy also took harp lessons

[@mikeabrames5171]

I bet you’re a wonderful teacher.

[@gbsailing9436]

Another band that you need to hear more of, which had their main riff stolen by the famous Andrew Loyd Webber to create the even more famous Phantom Of the Opera, is in Pink Floyd's, ECHOES. Really waiting for you to dissect that one Amy!

[@stevem2700]

Though not really a fan of this group, I really enjoyed your analysis. You make it interesting and informative without necessarily having to be a fan of the piece of music or the group. That is one of them many reasons I enjoy watching your channel so much. Would love to see you, do some of The Moody Blues. They are one of the early bands to mix, classical and rock music.

[@keitha.563]

How could you not like Amy Lee her voice is Amazing. I am a Led Zeppelin freak . But anything Amy Lee I am there ... She is unreal , unbelievable, beautiful and simply amazing in concert.

[@stevem2700]

I think you may have missed the broader point of my comment. Nowhere did I say I did not like the band, I simply said I was not that into them. The main point of my comment was to complement Amy. Her analysis in my opinion, is so good and entertaining that she drew me into listen to a band that I wasn’t really into. This analysis gave me a greater appreciation of evanescence.

[@jardennis4nd]

Her eyebrows and expressions told how she felt while hearing this song. Her words became technical afterwards. Please keep in mind that record companies are not funding un-modern music. I loved her facial expressions more.

[@plantmanofmars4105]

Just discovered your site - fantastic! Have you received many suggestions to look into Phish? Very interesting band that incorporate a number of influences - including classical! Many if their songs have very intricate composed sections - generally followed up with improvisational jams. It’s quite a rabbit hole you could fall into, but I would love your take on their composition called You Enjoy Myself! Either way, loving your channel!!

[@digitalblues01]

Off topic but have you watched the Marx Brothers? Would love to know what you think about Harpo and his playing the harp.

[@ominayu]

Here I am again doing my humble work, can we have a reaction on Haggard- of a might divine? My immortal was the first music I learned on piano, good old times.

[@sarahb6012]

If you enjoy mixing of genres, look into symphonic metal. Some uses more heavy metal music with opera type vocals. Others mix heavy guitars and strings with vocals. Some groups to look into, Nightwish with either Tarja (original singer) or Floor Jansen (current), Epica, Visions of Atlantis. Dark Side of the Moon worked with violist Rusanda Pandili using a violin made by Maggini in 1610. Their cover of Enya’s May It Be is a wonderful example of taking one genre and changing it to a different genre. Another reason I think you would enjoy Dark Side of the Moon, they are a 4 piece band. Melissa on vocals, Morten on drums, Hans on guitar and Jenny on harp. But I do think you would enjoy breaking down how two really different types of music merge into a new type of music.

[@AmyLeeForever]

She reacted to Nightwish while back. Look it up

[@MandoMusica]

I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed. It might seem an odd pairing, but you should check out 'Everytime' by Britney Spears. It's a simple song with a beautiful score.

[@martarogado2197]

Please, do Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here and Dark Side Of The Moon albums. Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Loo Reed, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie...

[@alphonse5935]

Amy knows how to play the Harp as well.

[@steveheckle8847]

Just check out an unbelievably brilliant cover from MORISSETTE AMON LAMAR from the Philippines she did live at her home in one of her livestreams, just her on her piano and mic blasting a brilliant cover 🇬🇧🔥👌❤️.

[@jonathanrivera9257]

❤❤❤❤

[@stephendennis5911]

My other favourite tracks lose control and haunted and part of me and what you want amongst many others

[@loot3470]

I think you should check out Mad season "Long day Gone". Think you'll enjoy this one.

[@albertwendel50]

I don't know if anyone else has suggested Nightwish (with Floor Jansen). Their song Ghost Love Score is well worth your time.

[@AmyLeeForever]

She did react to them already. look it up

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction and comments, Amy!

[@robinaerts1216]

How have you not heard this song. This is the real mystery. 🤔

[@brodygaston6053]

I'm a new subscriber. I'm sure you get so many requests. But I'd love to watch your reaction to "Winds of Change" by The Scorpions, or "November Rain" by Guns n' Roses ....no profanity or shock-value content, but honest and pretty iconic songs in recent Rock history.

[@slyder35]

It’s like you dont feel music, you just see matrix code

[@alexandrecampos7893]

Reaction to Nirvana The Man Who Sold The World (MTV Unplugged)

[@thomasmcguigan5626]

You should do something from The Mars Volta...

[@betohvenn]

Please react Missing by Evanescence. Thanks ❤

[@JiTiAr35]

Silent Lucidity next

[@jono8884]

At some point, you should react to Harpo Marx playing the harp in several Marx Brothers movies.

[@1dognight166]

'10 Thousand Reasons' Matt Redman Yup, extremely popular in the Christian music world.

[@xeqaniceferli9331]

Please, RAMMSTEIN - LÜGEN, thanks🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@walterw9829]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@mrpocock]

There is a really good version of this song with Babymetal. Different arrangement recorded when she was older, and her voice had matured. It still has a trace of her child voice in this album recording.

[@headlibrarian1996]

If you want classical and rock I suggest Yngwie Malmsteen's first album.

[@kevindobson3701]

Nothing is Perfect by Metric , music video version please 😊

[@twistedpixel756]

I'm not sure what you said in this video that reminded me of this, but I think you'd really enjoy Paramore's Last Hope. It's whole composition is sweepingly beautiful, and you just can't help letting it take you along for the ride. I'd really enjoy hearing your reaction and analysis of it. Both live, and studio versions are excellent, but I believe the majority of people prefer the live version. Though in my opinion, each have their strengths. If it helps, the live version has 69 million views.