Opera Singer / Vocal Coach Reacts to Symphonic Metal: Epica - Once Upon a Nightmare from Omega Alive

[@gekegerritsen5617]

Please listen to Tides Of Time (or Rise Again with Apocalyptica). One of the most beautifull song I ever heard from Simone Simons

[@Haldau]

matching from Simone's solo album Vermillion - Dark Night of the Soul

[@thomasp4579]

Yes, I think, Tides of Time is a great choice :-). I wil see Epica next friday in Amsterdam with a classical orchestra and a choir I am really looking foward to it. Great Reaction by the way !

[@rolsen1304]

He's back! And Epica is GODLIKE!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I'm honestly leaning towards an entire concert reaction of this one... can't believe no one told me about it earlier! #sheltered

[@frank1963]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts YES 🙌 that would be amazing. It’s such a great concert.

[@2112666123]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts And your still just scratching the surface on there amazing songs they have U should go back a bit to the early days up to the Holographic Principle cd 💿 OMG THEY TOPPED THE PREVIOUS SONGS

[@erwinmulder1338]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts DO IT!

[@darkthunder28]

It's a yes, yes, YES! for me (one because it's Epica, one because it's this great performance of Once Upon a Nightmare, and the other is because you're back c: )

[@courtneybarnes9900]

So glad you're back! Can't wait to see what's to come

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dandytaz]

So great to have you back. Kingdom of Heaven Pt 3 from Omega Live next!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Honestly I might just do the whole concert

[@OliBP]

Kingdom of Heaven Pt3 really should be your next song! But the whole concert is even better!!

[@rnowak85]

So great to have you back. I missed your insights and analysis. As someone with no music education or training ( a mistake I made sure my children did not suffer) I have learned so much about singing and music from your videos. Looking forward to more. Great reaction to one of my favorite Epica songs. Loved your insights on how Simone is producing those achingly beautiful high notes as well as her powerful belts. Song is inspired by the dark German fairytale about the Alder King or Erlking who steals the souls of children who linger to long in the woods by killing them with a single touch. The male voice here is the evil enchanter trying to lure the young traveler to his side with promises of power and tender care by his daughters. Simone has said the song is symbolic of being stuck in a life without a happy ending and how our innocence is taken away from us as soon as we are born. I would love to see you dive into the Dutch gothic symphonic metal band Blackbriar and their lead singer Zora Cock. She has one of the most hautingly beautiful and unique voices. I have never heard another singer like her. The Seance is a great song to not only listen to but has some great vocals that you would have fun analyzing. There is an offical music video as well as an acoustic version that i absolutely love so perhaps a two for one? Arms of the Ocean is another great song and my usual first song to introduce the band although more straight forward vocally. My Soul's Demise is another great song with interesting vocals by Zora. Bonus is their strong gothic vibe in both their music and visually in their videos, a perfect fit for the Halloween season. For more Simone I concur on Tides of Time or Rise Again with Apocalyptica and throw in Sirens- of Blood and Water which is inspired by the original Little Mermaid tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thank you. For ALL of this. Have you ever heard the Schubert version of the Erlking? It’s striking for piano and singer. Was a very important piece of my concert repertoire for a while. I would love to do a return to Blackbriar. What I recall is it being really wonderful. Would be a great double header. I’m very tempted to throw in multiple reactions that feature a few songs with a similar theme as well. Still brewing those ideas though. Wonderful suggestions. Thanks again!

[@natiisotillo7770]

This is one of my favourite songs by Epica. It makes me cry everytime I hear it. It threw me back to the time Epica came to my city for a show and they played this song. Ah, it was a special night. This was such a cool reaction to see! I'll be here for more :) thank you for coming back and sharing your passion with us.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Natiiiiii thank you so much :) have missed it, like I said. Plenty more. Thanks for saying hey. I think I’m gonna do a whole play through of the concert soon.

[@frank1963]

Makes me cry as well. 😢

[@damianvc31]

It's good to hear more from you 😊 Amazing song and performance to come back Coincidentally Epica is having an important show this friday with orchestra and they are streaming it worldwide too Soon there would be brand new material to react to from this great band, and there's an upcoming album as well (from which they will probably do something in the show)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I’ve got my live stream ticket :)

[@damianvc31]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts great!

[@leootjeeh]

Oh my, I thought youtube glitched and suggested an old video from years ago! Welcome back!🙋🏼‍♀️😃

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

HEY! Good to be back! Missed ya :D

[@leootjeeh]

Missed ya too! Glad to see you're doing good and can't wait for those reaction videos ;D

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Looks like I’m buckling up for a full omega alive concert reaction 🤣 maybe I’ll load up twitch for it

[@draagnipur8767]

That`s cool you are back. There are Simone`s solo album songs to react. I am waiting.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

ohhh nice, what's the album called?

[@mikedown3219]

Vermillion

[@hoges412]

Great to see you back Charlie. Long time subscriber here, and g'day from Australia.🇦🇺 Epica are livestreaming a sold out symphonic night concert from the Netherlands on 20th Sept, which I'm greatly looking forward to. Full choir and orchestra, with "special guests" - I'd be very surprised if Floor doesn't make an appearance. Another band and singer you've reacted to previously is Lovebites, currently on tour in the US. They have a lot of new material on their channel, and one you might enjoy is Soldier Stands Solitarily, live in Tokyo in 2023. This one is a real challenge to Asami's vocal range, and she's competing against guitarists, base and drummer on a high bpm onslaught, this track is Fast! Cheers.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yo thanks so much! g'day! If it wasn't sold out I'd def try to hunt down a ticket!! Thanks for the suggestion! I definitely remember that reaction, would love to revisit! High BPM is HYPE, looking forward! Cheers :D

[@josearteaga92]

They are having the same show in Mexico in December! You could check that out! (I’m attending next week ❤)

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Floor will not be there….Simone and Floor have moved on…not connected anymore

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

🥺😔

[@dzrrr]

OH, Charlie, you can surprise! To pick such an amazing song for your comeback to youtube - so beautiful but so unpopular. Well, you got me - i will chase you from now on)) Amazing production of this video, literally stunning. How about to check Tarja's fresh cover of WT Angels? A lot of interesting classical things there to talk about

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Will do!

[@dzrrr]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Will be waiting

[@JustinDieter]

Welcome back, Charlie! I can't sing a note to save my life, but I've always appreciated your vocal analysis of some amazing artists.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Course dude! Thank you 🙏

[@bigg2988]

Really great pick for a "comeback" video! Without probably even knowing it, you have selected a song that has deep roots in the dawn of Romanticism - the band have stated the lyrical and emotional inspiration for it came from none other than Franz Schubert's chillingly famous Lied "Erlkoenig". That's right, EPICA take their Classical roots seriously! With that said, it is easier now to explain the artistic choices such as the rise of tension throughout the track, the symbolism of the circle of fire in the night, and not least - the rhythm of the "hooves" in the piano line... I am sure, of all reactors, you will appreciate this background. :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Schubert’s song was a staple in my performance repertoire for a while. I’m so glad to learn of the parallel… wish I had brought up the lyrics during my listen 😬

[@alixghandour]

Randomly thought about you today and see that you just uploaded this. Glad you're back!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

yoo! that's cool! Happy to be making videos again and glad you found it :)

[@zenszufi]

It's good to see you again with the same love of music and professionalism as before.Welcome back and good luck!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yo thank you! Happy to be digging in to the stuff I love with people who share the same appreciation for really cool singing

[@merqury5]

You're alive!? Great to see you back at it.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

haha yeah :) better than ever actually. Burnout is a crazy thing.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Shades of Pink Floyd with an angel singing. Simone's magnificent singing and then your analysis. Man I know why I have missed your vids.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I mean you can’t argue that you hear their influence. I love when bands like this preserve the greats in their music. Thanks for being here :)

[@jaap_vink]

Nice to see you're back! Perfect timing while I'm vacationing in southern France 😎

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Jaaaaaaap!!!! Enjoy your vacation! Must be beautiful weather down there right now

[@jaap_vink]

@BigVoiceEnergy it is! Although we're having a lot of wind and today and tomorrow a bit chilly. Only 19-20C 😎 Still swimming with the dogs in the Mediterranean though.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

What a pleasure! Brought mine to San Diego while I was singing at the opera there this summer. Dog + beach is the best

[@wildhoney126]

Simone is actually a very resilient singer. She is very energetic on the live stage and at the same time, in recent years, it is very noticeable that she has begun to control her voice much better, which allows her to actively move during a concert and at the same time, her voice almost does not suffer from this and for a long time now I have not heard from her a single incorrectly taken, false or broken note Now she is absolutely gorgeous in live shows, not only with her voice but also with her stage presence

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Absolutely! I’m planning a “20 years” transformation analysis of her voice right now actually. Apparently there’s a great 2004 live video recording that they did, which will be the jumping point.

[@wildhoney126]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts I would also recommend watching something from the Paradiso concert 2006, they remastered this concert a year ago, now it is also available in good quality on KZbin. For example, from this concert there is a gorgeous duet of Simone and Roy Khan (Kamelot)- “trois verges”

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

LOVE Roy khan’s voice. This would be epic.

[@frank1963]

@@wildhoney126 hey hello Wildhoney, how are you doing? I hope you’re doing well. Do you have the possibility to watch the live stream next Friday? I have tickets for both nights. 🙌

[@wildhoney126]

@@frank1963 in my country unfortunately it is impossible to buy tickets for the stream (you can't pay with a bank card from my country). I'm a little sad, but I'm glad that you have the opportunity to visit two concerts at once, it's cool. I know in advance that the impressions will be unforgettable 😁

[@andreaswennberg9542]

There will soon be an Epica live full orchestra concert. Have my stream tickets 😁. Epica - Kingdom of Heaven Pt3 (Omega Alive) is a masterpeace. Wonder if you have heard Simone singing Ombra Mai Fu? Epica - Ombra Mai Fu. Hoping for a surprise like that this next concert 😁.

[@andreaswennberg9542]

Sadly no good live recording for that song. Lyric video with good sound at least. Ombra Mai Fu music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oF6zfIWtrNipjs0&si=TXN_2yzgQ7UxWvG7

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I have not but you're not the first to request this. I'd love to hear it.

[@jaapblaauw3735]

​@@CharlieCalottaReacts Simone did that song during her study and also during An Epica live show with Orchestra and choir, The Classical Conspiracy. This show was officially recorded in 2008 but only for audio, there is no video. This is the live audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6DTnImcnZigkNEsi=Sb8gIo4dTJch_Vjv

[@eckligt]

@@jaapblaauw3735 There is this fan-made assembled video with Simone singing "Ombra Mai Fu", since the audio at the concert was professionally recorded (and released as an album) but it was not professionally filmed but yet there were people with (crappy) mobile phones in the audience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrHqZmXh7h9gsk The person who made that video also used some generic footage of the orchestra in their 2013 "Retrospect" concert as B-roll footage, so that's why some of the imagery doesn't look crappy. BTW, it's the same orchestra in both concerts.

[@Mike-gz8gy]

Hell yeah!!! Awesome video, Charlie!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thank you homie, clarifying the content, trying not to get burnt out XD appreciate you giving it a watch

[@OliBP]

Hey welcome back! I really really enjoy your reactions thanks to your input due to your background. Epica is such an awesome! I'm sure there's a lot of band you want to get back to, but don't forget about this one ^^ Here's my recommendations: -Kingdom of Heaven Pt.3 (Omega Alive) -Beyond the Matrix (Omega Alive) -The Skeleton Key (Omega Alive) -Unchain Utopia (Omega Alive)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Sounds like I should just do the whole concert 😈

[@OliBP]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts That would be AWESOME!! :P Funny thing, i simply copy paste my list and deleted songs you had already done. Didn't realised it was all from Omega Alive XD

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I know I’ve done rivers and some others but none specifically from that concert. I was so impressed with the production from this one song that I think the whole thing would be an awesome 2 hour reaction 🤣

[@OliBP]

I haven't watched the concert, but half my favorites songs are there. And on all of them the production is just insane! On a whole another level! One thing i love about Epica is how much they always seems to have so much fun during their performance. And because of Covid, i'm sure they missed that a lot so they went all in for Omega Alive :P Anyway, don't fight your urge to watch it, do it!! I would definitely enjoy it and i'm sure i wouldn't be the only one! :P

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

Epica is one of my all-time favorite metal bands. I've seen them live 5 times so far, either headlining or opening for another band.

[@inekestemerdink7544]

Hello Charlie 🎉nice to see you again😊 greetings from the netherlands and yes Simone is great 🧡😘🍀

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hallo! Thanks for stopping by again :) had a great time visiting family in Amsterdam last summer. Can’t wait to go back

[@nebulajumper6216]

You have so much songs still to discover from them... I envy you. Earing them for the first time ..

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I started this channel with nightwish and a little epica mixed in. Special place in my heart. Excited about discovering the rest.

[@wishmaster0390]

I am so happy to see you again. I have missed your reactions!!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Missed you too!

[@PeterKarlsson-b6h]

Thank you for a good reaction to my second favorite song from Epica Would love to see your reaction to my favorite- KIngdom of heaven pt.3 from Omega alive!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

ya but... what if we just did the whole concert?

[@PeterKarlsson-b6h]

Super good idea 👍🤟😀

[@astral7080]

One of the most powerfull intros ever created

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Plenty more to come 🫡

[@vogel2280]

Talking about Epica or Charlie's self promotion? 😂😂😂

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Lmao fair @Vogel2280

[@frank1963]

Hey Charlie, it’s great to see you back. Your are looking great 👍 I really enjoy your way of reacting, even though I can’t sing like sh.. 😂 I subscribe to your channel again. Thank you for reacting to my favorite band Epica. Next week they will have a concert in Amsterdam which I have golden circle tickets for. For both nights!!! 🙌 They will perform with a complete orchestra and a choir just like they did in 2013. Btw Simone released her first solo album on the 23 rd of August. She did it with the help of Arjen Lucassen from Ayreon. It’s an amazing album. There are several videos from the album on KZbin. Wishing you all the best from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤘 Oh and the original version of this song on the album,the intro is done by an orchestra. Also worth listening to.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Awesome, these are super helpful, thank you! Wish I could make that concert…

[@frank1963]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts they also do two concerts with full orchestra and choir in Mexico in a few months. I don’t know how far away that is for you.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Just picked up the virtual live stream tickets

[@frank1963]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts oh great 👍 yes I forgot about that. Luckily you found out yourself. Have fun, I’ll be standing front row as I always do. So you might see me. I’m the one wearing an Epica t-shirt. 😜

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Ha! Great fashion for the event

[@briandahyman1126]

Love this one!❤️ Will see them live in Amsterdam next thursday..with orchestra and choir🤘🤘🤘

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Jealous!!!

[@pdutchie4924]

Hey, found you again! So good that you have a bit of time again to do these reactions❣️ Gorgeous performance btw! Guess An ocean of strange islands is already on the list? 👀

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

You know it is :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Great to see you here Pauline ❤️❤️🔥

[@one42chrisp]

Wonderful to see you back on KZbin! You were asking for suggestions, I don’t know if you have ever listened to Lovebites before, but I would like to suggest one their latest video releases, Edge of The World [Official Live Video from Memorial For The Warrior Souls], Asami gets a bit of a vocal workout and Miyako performs a very beautiful guitar solo as well as playing the piano.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I’ve been aware of Lovebites and heard they’ve made a big splash onto the scene recently. Definitely gonna check them out!

[@fsvanderleij-nijdam8984]

Rivers with Apocalytica live at AFAS is so fricking beautiful!!

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

That entire event was brilliant, Once Upon a Nightmare being a standout, along with Kingdom of Heaven part 3. But I recommend you listen to Rivers from this same event, very different and very cool.

[@jpsother1183]

Feed the Puppers! Good to see you back. lots out there waiting for ya, Arjen had another live Ayreon show (They Did TDTTWBD live!), Simone has new stuff out with Arjen, Also Dianne van Giersbergen (with Arjen) Nightwish has some new stuff coming . . .

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Shoot thanks for the reminder… passed their dinner time. New Ayreon and Nightwish on the schedule 🫡

[@what_the_hec7]

I've been waiting years for someone to make analize Omega Alive and I'm slo glad it's specifically Charlie and Once Upon a Nightmare. Kingdom of Heaven 1 from Omega Alive shows her as powerful as here in the operatic parts but with a much heavier musical background and also with some ballad parts, while Unchain Utopia, Omega and Victims of Contingency all show her doing these kinds of shifts on heavier songs and with astonishing stage setup. Now that they're doing 4 shows with full orchestra and choir and suprise guests, 2 next week and 2 in december, you'll have Epica content for months to cover. As fas as I know, Simone has almost never sung arias, at least outside Two great recent performances in symphonic metal have been Dianne van Giersbergen's A Symphonic Tragedy, showcasing her vocals as majestic as they can be and Xandria's You Will Never Be Our God. Also I would love for you to react to Celtic Woman's Over The Rainbow Live From Johnstown Castle which is a duet of classically trained sopranos (edit: one of them being 21 years old at the time) playing with their voices in a similar manner as Simone is doing here, and with an incredible stage setup and orchestra as well

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hey! Glad I picked this one too! These are awesome suggestions. SO much music to listen to and talk about. I'm feeling like digging into Epica for a little while is going to be great.

[@jeroenvanos9653]

You should check out the "We Will Take You With Us" uploads on the Epica channel. It's from about 20 years ago, and Simone's classical voice is even more present

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

There’s something really special about the symphonic metal operatic singers in their early days. I love hearing that transformation into that versatile symphonic metal vocal sound. This would be great to hear!

[@eckligt]

Did you know that Epica are performing two concerts in Amsterdam next week, with full orchestra and choir? The one on the 20th will be livestreamed (and available for a few days afterwards), I think it costs money though. Later this year, in December, they will head to Mexico City and perform two special concerts, again with full orchestra and choir. Just FYI in case you're able to make it to Amsterdam (digitally) or Mexico (physically).

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I did! I’d love to be there but unfortunately the live stream is sold out. Maybe I can book it to Mexico ✈️

[@eckligt]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts I didn't think the livestream could sell out. But I think there are a few tickets left for one of the two shows in Mexico. If you have the means and opportunity to go, I think you should. I'm flying to Amsterdam in a few days.

[@Percy92]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts The livestream tickets are still available! :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

No you’re right. I got the wrong info. Just bought my live stream tickets.

[@blivion7203]

Nice to see you back. You also look slightly younger now.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Got a lot healthier after lockdown, a lot more energy too! Thanks friend, good to see you back too

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

masterpiece of my favourite band ever. it just doesn't get better than this 🤘😎🤘

[@chrisl6735]

Perfetto, starting with Epica

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Planning more for the coming weeks, with some new Nightwish and probably within temptation, hopefully get some new recs from y’all :D

[@dribbel77]

Hee welcome back! 🎉😊

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yo thank youuuu

[@aesbj9228]

Never seen you or your channel before. Your pitch at the end won me over! Now subscribed and waiting for more 😀🤘

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yoooo just to catch you up, during lockdown I live streamed live reactions and when life got busy again I had to stop. Back with hunger to jump back into this awesome culture. Welcome!

[@thisisshari]

Wow those high notes at 9:02-9:20 👀 I feel like it can be pretty difficult for a lot of opera singers to get that thicker mixed voice but she transitions back and forth so effortlessly. 😍

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Truuuue Simone (and quite frankly all of the symphonic metal singers) have absolutely unreal flexibility when it comes to flipping between different styles

[@pauloverbeeke2352]

More Epica !!!

[@P51Dfan]

Welcome back Charlie. "Rivers - A Capella" on this same album will blow your vocal mind. Please react!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Love rivers. I’m sure I’m not ready for the a cappella 😬

[@P51Dfan]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts here’s the video. Choir, A Cappella, haunting production. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZjIeKedn96Eoqssi=ZkoWIx9_vJ3Zwczp

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

This is in the full concert video, right?

[@P51Dfan]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts this is a live performance that’s part of the Omega Alive album. It’s not live in front of an audience. It’s very much like the Once upon a Nightmare performance.

[@donnam2364]

Welcome back…

[@RaptorMk2]

Welcome back Charlie! I had just been wondering how you've been doing. Allow me to suggest Adrienne's live sing-through of "Almosttown" by Seven Spires.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Whaddup raptor! Not the first request for this, so worth a watch :) great to see you.

[@RaptorMk2]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts good to see you too! How's everything been?

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Good mate. Been on the road a lot singing. Out of the house about 8-10 months of the year, and very grateful for that. Finally got to a point where I feel like I can breathe and jump back in where we left off here.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

Yes!!! Welcome back ❤❤❤ I would love to see a reaction of Ren, "Hi Ren" ❤

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

A friend of mine who just started doing reactions told me about this one

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts You will love it and it will make your brain melt....in a good way

[@mikedown3219]

Interesting thing about the filming of that video, the cameraman had to have another guy tracking him to make sure he didn’t step into the fire. Have you heard Simone singing Ombra Mai Fu? It is on their Classical Conspiracy CD. There is a fan made video of it but not good visual quality.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

nice cinematography teamwork right there! Also... she HAS sung opera arias? Thank you that's huge. I'd love to listen. I have some friends who sing that aria regularly, so I'd love to get one of them in to see what they think.

[@eckligt]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts This is the fan-made video I think Mike is referring to, with footage from various crappy mobile phones scattered throughout the audience (plus a little bit of generic orchestra footage from Epica's later 2013 concert, which btw had the same orchestra): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrHqZmXh7h9gsk

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Just gave it a check for audio quality and it’s definitely good enough. Will record this soon!

[@eckligt]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts It's not a very long song (about 5 minutes), so is there any chance you could do a compare-and-contrast analysis video with this live version? I think it's the best one in terms of looking visually at Simone's technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTYoIidqcmWrKs Fan-filmed in Philadelphia in 2010. Some unsteady camera at the start, but it settles down.

[@gisohatt59]

Counting down to september 19th, The Symphonic Synergy! Their next concert @ Afas Live, with orchestra and choir live on stage once again…… Will be epic! ( live stream available too!)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Just got my live stream ticket 🔥

[@gisohatt59]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Did you enjoy it as well?

[@rkempo]

I so did not recognise Charlie without the tash! xD. A great ballad to mark your return!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Wooooo naked faaaaace!

[@nightgoblin29]

I've seen alot of Simone outfit and looks over the years but this one for me is the most beautiful

[@D9270-f8t]

Wow I watched your videos a few times long ago. I didn't recognize you without the mustache 😀

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Clean shave and about 30lbs down from then lol

[@tillthestarsevaporate]

In case it wasn't already mentioned, the album version of this song does not have the intro guitar/piano, it's just an orchestral intro. So while watching this for the first time I struggled to identify the song at first even though it's my favourite Epica song 😂

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Oh that’s interesting, something more intimate here but would be cool with the orchestra

[@moniquerohemsilva6104]

You should hear "The Miner" too. It's AMAZING ❤

[@2112666123]

EPICA IS BEAUTFUL METAL

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Truuue

[@wannabedane4046]

My top 3 bands are: Nightwish (Floor), Epica (Simone) and The Warning (DPA - all can sing) - Epica Omega Alive, the whole virtual concert is fabulous. Epica has just played the Symphonic Synegy concert with full orchestra and choir in Amsterdam (I was there) and will do that again in Mexico, December 7th. Your friend Nicole Maria should see these concerts!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I think I saw you in the live stream. 🤣 check out my channel for more Epica

[@djstraylight]

Glad you're back. As a fellow musician you know there was a lot of pent up creativity after the pandemic and everybody has been busy. Epica had their 20th anniversary. New Nightwish album. Sleep Token has broken onto the scene, their singer has such an amazing voice. You are spoiled for choice as far as music to analyze.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

lol I've been chomping at the bit for that new NW album... keeps popping up on my Spotify, but that's definitely one I want to dig into soon. I've known sleep token for a little while but nothing new. Excited!

[@hackman8909]

Epica is always a good choice. I don’t know about looking straight in to the camera though..😂

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Lolol I’ve got a teleprompter so that’s where the video plays. does it creep you out? 🤣

[@ajtatosmano2]

bro, it's been so long I didn't recognise you without the beard

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Getting cast as younger opera guys, need to look younger as I get older 🤣

[@jonathanratliff4780]

New to your channel here my friend and great reaction thank you for the breakdown of what is hands-down my favorite band. I will say I am grateful to a number of very good symphonic metal bands like Therion, visions of Atlantis, Xandria, Nightwish, Delain and others that were my gateway up to the power and beauty of Epica! Just subbed to your channel 🤘🏻

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Great suggestions, thank you!

[@Jester1411]

please check out Theater of Tragedy, their first album really paved the way for these symphonic bands back in the 90s. Also The Gathering is another great band

[@marcklinker9229]

Take a look at Simone Simons solo album and the new Nightwish songs. New album will come out on 20 septembre.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Can’t wait for that day

[@PittDaddy]

I just came back to this song. Since you posted it, Epica has released 2 songs. The first is The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre) based on the Saint Saens original, and Arcana. Both are available live from their recent concert in Amsterdam with a full orchestra and choirs. Arcana may be the best Simone has done after this one.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

Will there be Twitch again?

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

NOT scheduled, but will definitely have some streams from time to time. I’ll announce here for sure if I plan one

[@2112666123]

Dude Seen her 5 times WOW YOUR MISSING OUT

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

For sure!

[@dandytaz]

Also, new Nightwish is out!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

It popped up on my Spotify and I had to resist hitting play 🤣

[@christophschmedes5975]

Watch the epica vidios from the wacken Show this is a wild epica Metall concert

[@R.A.Dofficial]

React "Design Your Universe - Epica live at Retrospect" they're with the whole Orchestra, please!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thanks for this!

[@R.A.Dofficial]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts My Pleasure, and you know what, I'm still watching your other videos😅😅

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hey great! All of the great symphonic metal I’ve been introduced to by viewers has really shaped my musical taste since this all started. Hope you enjoy

[@R.A.Dofficial]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Once you're done with your Epica journey, you gotta check out Xandria with Dianne van Giersbergen on vocals!

[@paulriddle7818]

I love how the AI completely butchers Simones name.... haha And good effin seein ya charlie!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Lololol I tried so many iterations and that was the closest

[@paulriddle7818]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts 🤣 See-mone -uh See-muns is how I understand it.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Now that AI is a thing it’s too funny to not play around and meme on it haha. Good to effin see ya too Paul :)

[@DerHerr-ni2wr]

🤘🤘

[@MrEvgen18]

You can listen Addio Del Passato from Lara Fabian

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Oh great idea!

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Talking symphonic metal, I assume you know the new Nightwish album is out soon. They have released a couple already. VERY symphonic bias, but still metal, so far.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yes I heard. SUPER excited about this one. Nightwish was my first exposure to the genre so I’m really pumped to hear.

[@Runedthings]

👀. Well, hello there...

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Oh heyyy!!

[@bratlett]

Have you covered any Arias yet?

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

A few actually yeah.

[@Percy92]

You should definitely check out Epica - In All Conscience (Omega Alive) :)

[@hansevers8605]

Their last single is amazing to and prefer life version from the AFAS in Amsterdam last Semptember.

[@christophschmedes5975]

Warning Simone is a classic soprano she sing Opera and wild Metall have fun

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

oh yeah she's the best!

[@henri4843]

🤘💥

[@2112666123]

ITS SIMONE SIMONES NOT SIIII MONES GET IT ??

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Lol

[@Ark-kv7bj]

Epica rules….. and now your back…Nightwish released a couple of new songs from the on 20th of September release new album…. Yesterwind…

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Marking it down

[@remcohoman1011]

18:27 ..one pronounces her last name like her first name... not SSaymons but Siemons That is how The dutch say her name, they know, she IS Dutch lol

[@vogel2280]

Almost did not recognize you all clean shaven.

[@moorurr]

sick reaction, look into the camera less tho, you staring straight into my soul for 90% of the video is kinda terrifying. it was fun tho, and i wish you good luck in all of your careers

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hahaha thanks. Was trying something new. The teleprompter is great but I think it’s more for song lyrics and Twitch chat now. More Epica coming soon.

[@moorurr]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts nice nice, i recommend abyss of time if u havent seen it yet

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Okay thank you

[@demoremda]

wb charlie :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yo thank you!

[@ianjarvis9367]

😁

[@felipecampos3045]

old epica is way better, check out solitary ground live paradiso or design your universe live retrospect

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Old epica definitely has an edge. I listened to design your universe live retrospect with a buddy of mine a few years ago on the channel, it is unreal kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJSyZ6KHo9iLgrssi=jTeGW0csPKdfbh73

[@marciusnhasty]

Don't teach AI to pronounce her last name wrong. 😅

[@lizgonzalez9589]

He obviously hasn’t listen to floor Jansen 😊

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Teehee

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Of course he has the more appropriate question will be has the ever listened to Dimash. And by the way Simone cowers to no metal singer other than possibly the power metal level aspect of Brittney Slayes, but Simone’s opalescent purity, belting power u see here, her flawless head to chest and bank transitions and the most perfect pitch of metal vocalists that is only matched by Tommy Karevick of Kamelot. Simone is goddess from Mt Olympus and Epica is symphonic METAL done proper.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Got a fresh Dimash video in the works

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

​@@jonathanratliff4780the problem is, he has no self-made music I have heard xD