Opera Singer Reacts To Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) | Tea Time With Jules

[@jeffk1482]

With a full symphony and choir backing, I REALLY think you’ll *love* this!

[@sportsaholic19888]

I am a contributor for an online radio that airs on Saturdays Nights and we play 4 hours of metal bands with women leading or co-leading bands. It's allowed me to experience hundreds of amazing bands from all over the planet. We play Epica, Nightwish and have a library of thousands of bands. There are SO MANY freaking talented people all over the earth right now! This is a clip that I've seen many MANY times and really dig it!

[@seattanf2348]

Cool. That's a radio show I'd definitely be interested in. KZbin might not allow you to post a link but what is the name of the show so I can find it?

[@justincrowe5676]

That's awesome. We really need to get nightwish and epica on more American radio stations

[@Ieeho98]

I wondered about this very thing. Is there more talented people today than in the past, or do we now have more access to more talented people because of the internet? I grew up 50 miles from a major U.S. city and the only individuals or bands we were exposed to were the ones on the radio. On a side note, have you listened to a band called The Warning? They are 3 sisters from Monterrey, Mexico (ages 23, 21 and 18). They have 3 albums, play rock/hard rock and are awesome live! A couple of weeks ago they gave up a gig opening for Guns N' Roses to go play the Extended Stage and the MTV VMA's.

[@richardwest6358]

This performance is from Epica's Tenth Anniversary Concert. They pushed the boat out & shipped in the symphony orchestra plus male and female choirs to join them for this special 3 hour long concert - hence the conductor. Floor from Nightwish is a good friend of Simone Simons, the pregnant singer from Epic, have know each other for many years and have frequently sang together - she contributes one more song. The whole three hours are up on KZbin and are more than worth searching for. This year they celebrated their 20th anniversary with a virtual concert and then took it on the road. Again - well worth watching

[@AZD-Benji]

Thats awesome dude! Am I able to listen to this show in the UK @sportsaholic19888 ?

[@MrHws5mp]

As another reactor pointed out, can we also take a moment to appreciate the poor sods who had to mic up that stage, with dozens of instrumentalists and vocalists all with wildly different natural levels, all close together, who mustn't interfere with each other? There's a reason there's so much Perspex up there...

[@Kelsea-2002]

That's what happens when 2 very good friends just want to have fun on stage.

[@robertsheeler321]

This was from there 10th annaversity show , that's why they had an orchestra , normally they use backing tracts .

[@onehandcowboy]

Then to think that Simone was several months pregnant at the time, which meant that she was holding back with headbanging

[@nevermore5168]

You have 2 of the greatest symphonic metal sirens together and it's so beautiful and yes that word epic. But what makes this so amazing is that Floor and Simone are having so much fun and being playful to each other. They trust each other so well that it's so pure. I'm so glad you love it!🌹

[@PK--ITA]

Question - does the nickname nevermore come from Warrel's band? (this is off topic 👍)

[@nevermore5168]

@@PK--ITA I'll give you a hint " I heard a tapping as of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door."

[@PK--ITA]

@@nevermore5168 I've never read EAP in the original, I don't even speak English, so I'll just say nothing. One of my favorite bands, Nevermore, maybe they were inspired by EAP, I don't know. Best regards, Lenore

[@nevermore5168]

@@PK--ITA I know that there are Poe books in different languages out there probably even on line, maybe worth a look if you want. As far as the band forgive me but not familiar with them but thank you for letting me know 🌹

[@PK--ITA]

@@nevermore5168 👍

[@len2193]

You should give a listen to 'Valley of the Queens' Floor with Ayreon acoustic.

[@greeniesr]

Must watch video's to the end....

[@paulchapman2569]

2 off the 4 Goddess's, Floor Jansen, Simone Simmons, Anneke van Giersbergen and Marcela Bovio.

[@palantir135]

All of them can be heard in Ayreon

[@zk513]

Add Irene Jansen, Dianne van Giersbergen, Charlotte Wessels - all Dutch - and Amanda Sommerville to that list.

[@alancarter41]

I was at the Sabaton show in Nashville in October 2012. Epica opened, and both bands put on one of the best shows I have ever seen.

[@jimGotland]

Floor is married to Hannes drummer in Sabaton and they have two girls together.....more to come?

[@alancarter41]

@@jimGotland Given her age (42) possible but the window is quickly closing.

[@bigg2988]

It is a different style, rhythm and pace obviously, but somehow every time I watch this performance, it gives me the vibes of "The Flower Duet" off "Lakme". Just something in the way the two voices blend, just a little apart bust so compatible! One of the great moments absolutely.

[@dennisthemenace671]

Two things 1 the mirrored video 2 not letting the video play out .

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Jules, here is an EPICA performance which is right up to date, a song from a show earlier this year in Amsterdam, Simone is incredible, I think you will be impressed 🙃 EPICA - Unleashed (Live At The AFAS Live)

[@Duskwind_]

What an epic concert! Floor and Simone both trained under the same opera vocal coach (Amanda Somerville), so I think that they may have practiced together a bit 😁 Love ya Jules! It's always a bright spot in my day when you drop a reaction 🤗

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

I have a sneaking suspicion that Amanda Soberville being Fleur's vocal coach might be in the same realm as Floortje and Smoon being roommates when studying nuclear physics at a conservatory in Amstelhavn, Dutchmark, as well as Mark and Floor being siblings (oh wait, they must've been married, ma bad), and After Forever breaking up due to evil Amanda stealing Fleur's boyfriend. By the way, here's Amanda singing with Epica: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYaVkH6lqJaihbssi=T46Z1rdZQRIhr0-o&t=2074

[@Duskwind_]

@@noneofyerbeeswax8194 Except this is true. Simone has talked about her in many interviews, and she subbed as lead singer of Epica when Simone was ill. Floor was coached by Amanda during her After Forever days, but they had a falling out.

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

@@Duskwind_ I have no doubt that Amanda was Simone's coach, but I'm yet to find any confirmation that she was Floor's too. The only person Floor has ever mentioned as her mentor is the teacher she met at the rock academy (or conservatory? I can't remember). Amanda wasn't a member of AF production team until "Invisible Circles", by which point Floor didn't really need any coaching anymore.

[@mikedown3219]

Retrospect was their 10th anniversary show, it was a 3 hour show with just about everything. Sancta Terra was the second last song in the main set so Simone had been on stage over 2 hours at this point and she was 3 months pregnant. If you want to hear more from the show here are some suggestions… Unleashed (start here, symphonic metal at it’s best)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnHZ6augd2Xr9U Chasing the Dragon (with sub-titles) (power ballad) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfGkIqOl7udd9k Presto (classical instrumental duet between solo violinist and Epica’s lead guitarist) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXXWhp2YhL1mrsk Delirium (soft ballad) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHK8gXecaL-eZ5Y The Divine Conspiracy (great collaboration with the orchestra)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2G3p6WqntOFjbc Design Your Universe (closing number, spectacular) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_Pgatjfaqjebc

[@wannabedane4046]

I concur

[@mikedown3219]

🤘

[@scifimonkey3]

You would love EPICA ‘Rivers’ Live with Apocalyptica.

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Very weird to see that the clip is mirrored, so used to see Simone starting on the left, now on the right 🙂 BTW did you notice Floor's outfit? Wacken 2013 (first half)

[@TheReuby667]

This version of this is probably my favourite song. 🤘

[@janvanleeuwen2535]

Thanks Jules, for reacting on this one. Love to hear from a expert. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤘🫡 (As Floor and Epica 😉)

[@pauloverbeeke2352]

Hi, you seem to like "Epic" music! Well then I have the ultimate for you! Ayreon!! and start with "The day the world breaks down" duration no less than 13 minutes! And you will be surprised which famous singers you will see in this (No spoiler :) And then Ayreon Live with "Everybody dies" here too there is a surprise at the end!

[@felipecampos3045]

you really need to listen to Epica unleashed live retrospect, you will get chills, these two songs with floor are nice, but nowere near what epica can do.

[@MegaDog555]

awww ya paused before they hug best part at end love them

[@robingelebal8447]

Try listen to this song with quality audiophones Its pounding! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@1stoombs]

❤😊 great show !!

[@Doppeldropper]

Their duetto of the "Sweet Curse" is great too 🤘🙂👍

[@skeezesmith7954]

Aww. You missed the kiss. Floor and Simone are BFFs. They make a great duo. 😊🤘

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

"We're a powerful duo." Wait, the KISS?!👀 Hmm.. If you take a look at the thumbnail of that "Sweet Curse" video, the (made-up) "roommates" story might get a different flavour to it...😁

[@124Spider5]

It's fabulous to see that you, with your background in contemporary music and opera, can enjoy this type of music. Symphonic Metal. ❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘❤🤘

[@h.rutten2187]

As a bald shaved man who had long hair in his younger days it’s all about relaxing your neck and to swirl your head around as you tip forward and backwards a bit without effort. It shouldn’t take to much effort, it’s a fairly smooth undertaking as long as you don’t head bang straight forward and backward that is not pleasant. It’s more like making an oval as you turn as if you’re dipping the oval forward and backward.

[@MisterJ56]

FYI: Retrospect is the 3rd live album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica in celebration of their tenth anniversary. The recorded live show took part in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Because of the great demand by international fans, Epica announced a live stream, called the Retrostream, on March 4, 2013. Epica performed on stage with the same orchestra that accompanied Epica in the recording of the live album The Classical Conspiracy: the 70-piece Extended Hungarian Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of Miskolc National Theatre.

[@alanfoster6589]

I can't recall an opera with headbanging in it (head rolling,now....).

[@valksyvalksington6155]

While Sancta Terra arguably is not typical of Epica (and was not originally a duet) it is a great example of the ideas behind Epica -- Sound that is so huge and layered and complex, typical of symphonic metal it is theatrical and dramatic and cinematic, but they can also be remarkably experimental. They really are a remarkable band with an excellent pedigree.

[@majbrat]

Truly Epic

[@metalvideos1961]

i wanted to go to this concert its recorded in the netherlands. but i forgot about it lol

[@michaelbuttner4262]

The Grandfather of Heavy Metal Music is Classical Music

[@TheMateriaalkunde]

Both singers contribute(d) to Ayreon, and that is a cradle of close friendships between musicians and has no room for diva-ish antics. Floor is very friendly to all artists in her style. She gets along quite well with nightwish' first singer Tarja. Alma mater of Dutch symphonic metal is Anneke van Giersbergen. She too is an Ayreon contributor. As was Marko Hietala, former base player of Nightwish. Together with Tuomas Wäinölä, the three are about to finish a Latin America tour. Simone played a prominent role (as the doomed Indian) in the Ayreon opera "Into the Electric Castle." (Btw she perished being overwhelmed by Death spirits played by two of her Epica band mates)

[@ericbraun4652]

You missed the French Horn wandering around under them as you were first talking about their head-banging. I think it's really fun. And there's a guy singing a line below them right before the end.

[@MegaDog555]

sabaton epica and nightwish my top 3 bands

[@Magga-f3z]

Next maybe . Tuomas Holopainen - A Life of Adventure. and Tuomas wife Johanna Kurkela.

[@PittDaddy]

Please listen to the song Unleashed from the same Retrospect concert. You will be overwhelmed by it.

[@pp2003]

Next "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" from same concert❤

[@crossloanstudio]

How about you join them as the third voice? I would love to hear what uniqueness you would add!!!!

[@kristiansavov6528]

Yesssss!⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥

[@anitabons6034]

same concert: "Stabat Alma Dolorosa"... Simone with Floor> please watch that

[@fioddorsuperconcentrado2492]

She did

[@robertthurman9866]

Floor is a master at matching another singers pitch.

[@RGP0503]

Thanks for this. Their harmonies are amazing. Oh, just an FYI, your video was presented in reverse. From Sweden.

[@eckligt]

Please keep going with Epica. These duets are not the best places to start, but that shouldn't stop you from continuing with songs such as Unleashed, The Skeleton Key, Tides Of Time and hundreds more by Epica!

[@furcascr4362]

You have to react to Therion! ✨️✨️✨️

[@JourneytoIxtlan]

Gave you a like!

[@redguern]

You cut it off before the end and missed the chat between them.

[@esanchez1305]

You really need to do reaction videos to Tommy Johansson he plays guitar for sabaton and doe his own band and does covers and upgrades. He can sing anything so well he is considered the male floor jansen

[@Wrangler-fp4ei]

When you head bang, watch this vid again with way Floor does the wind milling. She has her hands on her hips, bend like their doing. It protect your neck! Have fun!

[@princessjava42]

Definitely check out videos from "Omega Alive," which is their live stream (pandemic) show. Nothing short of amazing! Some good tracks from that show include "Rivers," "Kingdom of Heaven Pt. 3," and "Skeleton Key." \m/

[@turkeryalazman428]

Whenever I watch Epica I imagine Simone going to the baggage claim at the airport and there is a quire a full orchestra with a conductor sliding on the bands with suitcases of normal people 😁😁😁

[@DavidPChristian2]

When opera singers listen to Floor I sometimes get the impression it's not so much they want to be at the concert, they want to be on stage. Alternate career option?

[@metalvideos1961]

if you like metal with a Symphonic orchestra in the back ground you should check out Dimmu Borgir live at wacken 2007 if i remember. its Symphonic black metal so no opera singing like you hear with Symphonic. but its epic none the less.

[@stpfs9281]

I haven' seen them do it around that way... All those left-handed guitars! It makes us look at it in a different way :) The choir rocking out! Earrings off before you try :) Did Floor swap registers with Simone?

[@ronaldderooij1774]

And then the fact that during this concert of 23 songs, Simone (the red haired) was 12 weeks pregnant. I don't know about Dutch metal artists. But even pregnant they go on and on and on. Floor recently even collapsed 6 months pregnant after a Nightwish show completely exhausted. She had to be taken to hospital. Now she is finally resting.

[@jimGotland]

Simone and Floor are super pals, room mates in collage!

[@reactionsaccount3955]

Other great rock/metal performances with symphonic orchestra: Alter Bridge - Words Darker Than Their Wings Live At The Royal Albert Hall EVANESCENCE - Lacrymosa Synthesis Live DVD > Which I am sure the title will intrigue you Within Temptation and Metropole Orchestra - Somewhere

[@svilenp]

☝☝👍👍👌👌

[@rowdy75]

Sweet reaction, love it! You would get so much more quality and pleasure out of heavenly music like Epica‘s or Nightwish‘es if you used good ear- or headphones, I promise! Those would also prevent your mic from transporting an awful room background music sound from your speakers to your audience while you’re commenting without stopping the video…!

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Epica is more heavy then Nightwish there is more growling lol. Nice reaction.

[@christophschmedes5975]

Have fun by Simone and floor

[@camillasaietz4856]

Please do devil and the deep blue ocean by Nightwish

[@aad9108]

Nightwish and epica

[@christophschmedes5975]

Do now that Simone the singer From Epica one of the best sopranos in Metall is Abd Floor Jansen is her best frend

[@GodertdeVosvanSteenwijk]

Retropspective live 10 yars Anniverary

[@Thorgrim247]

You are not alone Jules. Even Floor claims she is a little stiff necked the next day. This was a special 15th anniversary show. They don't always use a orchestra in their live performances.

[@dennisthemenace671]

Its was Epicas 10th anniversary show

[@jonathanratliff4780]

This was an Epica anniversary concert of their 10th anniversary. This is not a Nightwish concert in Nightwish never uses an orchestra never has but Epica has on several concerts over the years.

[@miltonwall2123]

Damn girl you are a beautiful lady!!

[@alanfoster6589]

A great duet, even if it's not from Lakme 😉

[@TheOystei]

There is a lot of commonality between classical music and especially heavier metall, even outside of symphonic metal, so seeing collaberations from metal bands with orchestras are not that "uncommon" if you look for it.

[@larryc3860]

"Sancta Terra" = Sacred (or holy) ground, land or place in Latin......

[@vogel2280]

The phrase "being out of breath" is not in Floors dictionary. And for someone that inhales on Fridays, only to exhale on Tuesdays, why would you you need to know those words.

[@djclabbe88]

Pleeeease start using headphones when you react to music :( It sounds like crap with only computer speakers

[@randymarple9830]

Frustrating when reactors don't take the time to not post a reversed video.

[@mandje2002]

Who the fuck is Floor Jensen !!!!!!😉

[@torsten.breswald]

they actually don't sing really classical style, then their microphones probably would just fall apart :) , it's more like they make it sound like it, a very light high mix voice or something like that. this way they also have better air support and are able to headbang in between. with real opera voice they would end up having a very hard time getting enough air to sound this beautiful

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

Those are Shure SM58. You can use them as a hammer or run them over with a tank, and they won't fall apart (I know it was a joke :). In fact, they wouldn't even be overloaded. The compressor/ALC will keep the volume the same regardless of the incoming sound pressure. And this is precisely the reason why they're not using the proper operatic technique: why bother when the mike is doing the job for you? It sounds better this way, when they can focus on enunciation and precision, rather than on natural resonance and perfect sound projection. This "modified classical" style is somewhat reminiscent of the old school bel canto, which too favoured precision and intelligibility. Modern opera singing focuses on technique only, and this might be the main reason nobody is interested in opera anymore.

[@johnveerkamp1501]

It ‘s not jensen but jansen !!

[@peterkeijsers489]

It's Floor JAnssen, not Jensen. If you can't even spell a name right.....

[@crossloanstudio]

How about you join them as the third voice? I would love to hear what uniqueness you would add!!!!

[@crossloanstudio]

It has been done with three voices... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-miIagpL-VsLcsi=tJpdrtL4RK_hWfLx