REACTION to EPICA (Abyss Of Time) ⚫⏳🔥

[@playtagwithasemi]

Simone Simons - because not every metal vocalist can masterfully balance music with being an actual L'oreal model.

[@Immortall1408]

and with that lethal combination of fiery red hair, piercingly blue eyes and that timbre of hers

[@Moooooooose]

@@wowguy1243 Every country has beauties😉🌼

[@teslalover88]

Tarja❤️but Simone is beautiful too, but my Queen is Tarja

[@irinik.2853]

@@teslalover88I totally agree😄😄 Although they should not be compared, they are both beautiful and talented in their own way

[@teslalover88]

@@irinik.2853 100%🤗when it comes to favourite singer: Tarja, favourite band: Epica❤️

[@stephaniegsns3976]

Can we please have Epic(a) tuesday from now on?😁

[@shanecagulada1077]

💯 This comment needs to be pinned!

[@cainyourkids]

Can I just say that Chase's profound love for music in general and his appreciation for the effort going into producing songs/albums in varying genres is extremely validating, especially for us who love music regardless of the genre gatekeeping? Seeing his excitement over different songs from different artists is such a pleasant thing to witness.

[@Shinobi_sac]

Both Chase and Tank have such enthusiasm and knowledge when it comes to music and the performance side of things. It makes them 2 of the best reactors and it's awesome that they collab together, as the 2 areas of expertise complement each other so well.

[@paisa20]

I agree

[@cainyourkids]

@@Shinobi_sac I agree! I can't say much in terms of the instruments and the performance production since I'm not experienced in either, but what I love so much about Chase and Tank is that they are able to share their knowledge born from experience to those of us who have zero background on it and we actually manage to understand, at least, on a surface level. Chase especially has had me learning more about Nightwish songs - songs that I've listened to for almost 15 years - and go 'wait, I didn't know THAT was happening' and reawaken my enjoyment of the songs with a newer outlook on it. To add, another reactor I love (and to complete the trifecta of the high-tier Nightwish reactors) is also Julia - who actually breaks down vocal analysis and technique very well. On this, I can more or less relate due to growing up in show choir but it's really rare enough to see a 'vocal coach' react and actually teach you something instead of just going 'ooh' and 'aaah'. Her, Elizabeth (The Charismatic Voice), Madeleine Harvey and few others - I really like. Chase, Tank and Julia for the holy triumvirate of reactionalysis XD

[@Shinobi_sac]

@@cainyourkids Elizabeth from the Charismatic voice is my favourite for vocals reactions as her enthusiasm and excitement are as infectious as her knowledge and explanations are amazing

[@cainyourkids]

@@Shinobi_sac Right! I'm just a tiinnnnyyy bit more partial to Julia because of her on-screen written text explanation, but Elizabeth is really, really great especially when it comes to classical vocal technique (considering its her specialty since she's an Opera singer in her own right). Her facial expressions though, so cute and as you said infectious!

[@dave-bk6vt]

Design Your Universe is exactly what you want to hear (live at Retrospect, like Unleashed) EDIT: it has gear and production, double reaction with Tank?

[@Immortall1408]

or "Serenade of Self-Destruction" with those sparks by the end

[@Syncratci]

@@Immortall1408 Serenade of Self-Destruction is such an underrated song

[@fountainPoison]

He absolutely needs to listen to Design Your Universe and Serenade of Self- Destruction!! 🤘🏽 Two of my favorite songs by Epica

[@MatthieuBENOIST]

Thanks for this reaction ! You have to do a one on the "sassy Simone" from Ayreon's Transitus new album : This Human Equation : kzbin.info/www/bejne/onzaknWAoriIptU or kzbin.info/www/bejne/pavQhYueZ6h1jdk , cheesy as hell, but so good, too :) (with Simone Simons, Tommy Karevik, Marcela Bovio and Caroline Westendorp and a lot of work on the music video ) And if you never reacted to an Ayreon stuff (each album is an opera rock concept with different singers) , "The Day That The World Breaks Down" is an absolute must, with 11 singers (from Dream Theater to Blind Guardian and other good surprises): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c

[@Pamgiber]

You made my week happier now! I have a feeling we are going to see a lot of EPICA around here! Amazing band! I saw they live 3 times e I can say they are amazing people and musicians. Thank you for this!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@theraak9428]

@@ChaseCarneson Me too chase.. you make my day with this reaction.. thanks a lot dude.. i hope more EPICA will come..

[@subidorload]

Suggestions Chasing the dragon Design your universe Kingdom of heaven Fools on damnation / the divine conspiracy. Or some of the old ones like cry for the moon.

[@Immortall1408]

I would try "Seif Al Din" from those old ones, as well

[@fotist7865]

Also the quantum enigma!

[@caintheenabler1435]

You know your epica good sir

[@subidorload]

@@Immortall1408 basically the 99% of epica songs are enjoyables... facade of reality, mother of light, natural corruption, the obsessive devotion, semblance of liberty, monopoly on truth, once upon a nightmare... fight your demons, dedicate your heart... the pirates of the caribean (medley) and memory (from cats). Are all good ones. Maybe sundays of epica would be better xD

[@KreshDraven6]

Great reaction man, Epica is easily one of the best and most consistent bands in the industry today, can't wait to hear the whole album. Really recommend the song Design your Universe (live from the retrospect tour) it's epic af and has a killer chorus

[@samuelsavard2186]

Epica - Kingdom of Heaven It's an incredible song 🤘

[@FlixPat]

I have always loved Epica, but with this track I kinda fell in love again with them. Your happy face while listening to some notes portrayed the reaction of us fans so well!

[@nightwishlover8913]

Thanks for this one, Chase. Some beautiful melodies here - what a voice Simone has! Gorgeous! How about "Design your Universe" Live at Retrospect next?

[@guimich2478]

I second this!

[@joop558]

Me too

[@MrSh0110]

Yes!!

[@Ubermonk01]

I... Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth and Tenth this!

[@LindasCorneroftheInternet]

I've been waiting for this! I'm so proud of my fellow dutchies they're one of the few who always stayed in my playlist ever since my first listen in the time of the phantom agony

[@zardclaudia]

I wasn't completely sold at the very first listen, however I see the tightness of the composition (time signature/key changes and the transitions/bridges) and the band after heavy rotations. I am now genuinely in love with the song. For the next reaction may I suggest an off-the-beaten-path choice of Universal Death Squad (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) from their last album THE HOLOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLE (2016), featuring the studio performances from each member of the band, which I think is quite reaction/analysis-worthy. Keep up the good work!

[@Immortall1408]

the lead guitar by Isaac, drums with Arien and a bass guitar by Rob, if I remember correctly

[@mw4rdi]

I love Universal Death Squad, pity there's only few reactions to that. Do it, Chase!

[@1SunnyDaze0]

Universal Death Squad - Universal Love Squad double reaction!!! That acoustic version is pure bliss to listen to!

[@Immortall1408]

@@1SunnyDaze0 Once Upon a Nightmare is another lovely song from those that are softer on this album

[@1SunnyDaze0]

@@Immortall1408 Beyond the Matrix - The Good The Bad and The Ugly is another great metal/softer duo from the Holographic Principle! Both are fantastic! I'd love to see Chase's take on just how different the styles are!

[@Jakob-tf6kj]

As far as i know, Coen's keyboard allows him to carry it around, and as you saw from Consigt to Oblivion, he likes to move around with his instrument!

[@Dwimordene777]

First of all - awesome channel, with different, unique approach to reacting and invaluable insight. Your videos make great job at opening the ears for things that people usually overlook. I would not bother writing such a long comment like this on other channels, but this seems the right place to do it :) In one of the videos You were asking about Epica live performances. I saw Epica live 3 times and because I play couple of instruments myself (guitar, bass, hurdy-gurdy) and also (like You) pay a lot of attention to nuances I have some detailed (possibly interesting) informations to share. Epica has many unique qualities, but in this post I would like to highlight someone who is overlooked by vast majority, and that someone is Epica's FOH (front of house) engineer, who mixes the audio for the audience. The guy is an absolute genius! It is really difficult to sound amazing all the time considering that different venues have different acoustics, air conditions and so on, especially when there are a lot of intricacies in the music and adjustments (equipment, volume and tone of particular instruments in particular parts etc.). Epica's band members and their sound engineers managed over the years to craft mesmerizing live sound, and their FOH engineer created a perfect template that he is able to adjust to every conditions that occur to them during the tour. I saw hundreds of bands live and there are only few that are on the same level of live sound quality as Epica. Everything sounds crystal clean and crisp, so You can pick out every single sound that each of the instruments produces, and at the same time it forms a cohesive unit. It feels like the air has higher density and You can almost touch the music. Every strum, every little cymbal is accented and highlighted when it has to, so the punchy parts feel really punchy and the emotional parts sound otherworldy beautiful. So when every member of the band performs at the highest level their concert is one of the best live band experience that one can have. But there is a downside to this, so lets talk about Epica's singers. Historically Epica's live performances were inconsistent because Mark is an inconsistent growler and Simone's vocal chords are very sensitive to air conditions (temperature, air humidity) and tour fatigue, plus she had an MRSA infection that impacted her health for quite some time. I saw Mark 4 times - 3 times with Epica, 1 with Mayan, and he was great 2 times (both Epica) and horrible the other 2 times. He can produce growl of the same quality as he does in the studio version, but it seems that on random days he just can't do it. When it happens there is lack of depth and power in it, and his real "clean" scream is on the front instead of the growl, which sounds terrible (IMO). I saw Simone 3 times, and she was mesmerizing 2 times and medicore on the other time - it was late in the tour and she really struggled. Over the years they become more consistent, especially Simone whose voice changed and she worked a lot to have full control over it. 2013-2014 was the breaking point for her when she figured out how to sustain power in her voice throughout the tour and how to adjust to changing conditions. Still, they are way better in the closed venues when the conditions are more constant than in the open air. I obviously highly recommend going to the concert especially in a closed venue. I also recommend reacting to Epica - Cry for the moon (from "We will take you with us" DVD), because You'll be able to see the band performing alongside the cellos, violins and choirs and hear Simone's early voice and Mark's questionable growling :). The only problem here is that the official Epica channel has this video in 240p quality, but there are other videos (like the one with 40 million views) that have better quality.

[@cainyourkids]

Yes, Abyss of Time! First time I listened to the song, I got Consign to Oblivion vibes with a fresh twist!

[@natasja_sv]

I have played this so many times already, I cannot wait for their new album, it's gonna be epic. I don't have a single song I don't like, but one of my favorites is Design Your Universe, live from the Retrospect dvd, like many others already said.

[@matiasbelmonte4576]

Epica is the best symphonic metal band today. They are still a heavy metal band but supported by a powerful orchestra. Lately they've been including death, Black and progressive metal elements.

[@andrewcarter1747]

I don't know about Black Metal elements, but Death and Progressive elements have been their since day 1 with The Phantom Agony.

[@matiasbelmonte4576]

​@@andrewcarter1747 yeah, I agree. But since RFTI (progressive) and then in TQE and THP those elements are more evident.

[@Soviet_Saguaro]

@@andrewcarter1747 they absolutely have black metal elements i.e. Ascension

[@madnessoverload7824]

They are definitely the heaviest and most agressive symphonic metal band. Personally, i prefer Nightwish for their variety and unique compisitions.

[@Hy-jg8ow]

If you people don't know it yet, try the album Vovin by Therion, its a whole other world of symphonic metal with Gothic elements, its scary how good that one is. Also, if you don't mind progressive rock/metal elements and neoclassical metal, then I would also point out Symphony X, their album V is a masterpiece, just listen to the song Egypt.

[@andrewcarter1747]

This song is amazing, one of Epica's best since Design Your Universe, and it's not like their last 3 albums were weak, can't wait for Omega to come out and give us a good start to '21.

[@iDEATH]

Simone's voice is like finest crystal. Hearing you mention being chilly during the production of video reminds me that you should check out Vintersea sometime. They are a pretty cool band from the American Northwest, also with stunning female vocalist (and an actual ginger drummer!), and a couple of the gorgeous videos they've shot were apparently quite difficult because of the weather. Cold rivers and even one in the snow. So, you know, if you ever find the time, lol.

[@senditkevin]

I'll check them out.

[@TheDevilYouKnow891]

I didn't even watch the video and I already pressed the like button . I always LOVE your reaction/analysis. Please, more EPICA! Design Your Universe live Retrospect next. EDIT: The video is about a man who follows the representation of nature in the forest. When he sees her in the eye, he experiences catharsis, realises he's one with nature and cries. ( the end- ) The whole album will deal with duality, that's the meaning of the dancers and Mark's and Simone's opposite outfits.

[@emilianoaparicio8313]

With the song "The Holographic Principle" you have all the essence of what Epica is. Absolute perfection, a masterpiece, nothing is left over, nothing is missing.

[@Zombertino]

Epica is the result when a group of genius musicians, composers and singers decide to get together...

[@Neobaconman]

Dude! I totally agree that pre-chorus is absolutely amazing, and Simone changes up the vibrato a bit every time. Chills. Also, Epica uses live orchestra on their albums along with a bit of synth, like Nightwish and a few other bands. Majority of the sound in this video is from the orchestra.

[@Immortall1408]

And this time they recorded with the full orchestra.

[@MrSh0110]

+ choir + children choir :)

[@KelvinZomerVlog]

Usually they use parts of orchestra separately and not everything is "live". Now I think you hear the difference that it is a full blown orchestra.

[@lunaruvaak5231]

Love the visible joy you have while listening to the music, keep up the good work ❤️

[@pestilence6957]

I really recommend The Holographic Principle. It’s a Symphonic metal masterpiece. Oh and of course Kingdom of Heaven (their Magnus Opus - so far...)

[@cranboogie]

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

[@micahmaughan1101]

this reaction vid makes me so happy. chase, your excitement is contagious and very fun to experience. plus its an absolute banger of a song, that helps too

[@gestalucas]

Thats so cute when you say that you love music. It's really clear in your facial expression and thats why I'm lovin' watching your reactions videos of my all time favorite band. I'm a fan since 2010 and all that details in their sound with the fundamentals elements - grows, soprano voice, chorus and the heavy metal - makes me chill and love more and more this fuckin band. I absolutely would enjoy if you did more reactions videos from Epica. I'd suggest: Design Your Universe (could be from studio or live in Retrospect). That masterpiece shows why they're the best syphonic metal band

[@needforspeedwww]

Great reaction, educational, and the invitation for the haters to pack their staff and shut the front door absolutely on point. Cheers mate!

[@scottpreston1079]

Thanks for doing this song!! such a powerful and moving voice that woman has!

[@surpelle]

Will always be here for your Epica reactions and I love your pauses.

[@ChaseCarneson]

There you go, Tobias!!!!!

[@erwingroeneveld5372]

Hi Chase, I just wanted to say: thank you. As a Dutchie who's been following bands like Epica and Nightwish from their beginnings, I am learning so much from you. You're pointing out so many interesting things, techniques and sounds that I've either take for granted, didn't hear or simply wasn't aware of. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back to the albums and re-listened everything, just to pick up on the things you point out. I just LOVE music, just like you. But this makes me appreciate the craft and arts of these people even more. Thank you! Honestly.

[@Syncratci]

Great reaction! Really excited for their new album. People always praise Simone (and rightfully so) but Mark's growls have gotten so good over the years.

[@Immortall1408]

Indeed. It is really a big difference when you listen to more recent Epica stuff and something from 2004 or -05. He had to learn really fast to do both low growls and high screams, which he did not need to do in After Forever.

[@Thnielsen85]

oh fuck that contrast from his growls and her angelic clean beautiful voice... damn.. her first line made my eyes tear up.. this is such a beautiful piece of musical heaven..

[@marciusnhasty]

I was listening Epica for years, but this song just came and took my personal first place. Entire album is just killing it.

[@Morrodin182]

Just a suggestion from my end: Fools of Damnation ... keep up the awesome show by the way. I recently discovered your reaction vids and liking them 101% :D

[@Patryn71]

I've been an Epica fan for many years now. I was lucky enough to start listening to them when their first album was released. I had a friend in the Netherlands that introduced me to Nightwish, and then to Epica. I personally prefer Epica over Nightwish because I like the generally heavier style, especially with the vocals offsetting each other so well. Also, being able to see how much Simone has improved and grown over the years with the band is a delight to see & hear.

[@stups9975]

Can’t wait for the new album to drop ... If this single is any indication of how the album will be .... it’s gonna be great. You should do what you did with Nightwish , when they release the new album.

[@simonking5863]

Amazing band, fantastic live and can’t wait for their new album “Omega”.

[@gabrielasasselli5903]

I loved that song from first listening too. I´m glad you enjoyed it too!!!

[@KelvinZomerVlog]

I loved your reaction. Everything about this song is amazing. So happy you reacted to this

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

You need Design Your Universe (live) in your life ❤️🙌

[@charlesfuller4363]

Def one of my favorite of your reactions. That was super fun.

[@fine_nib_witch]

If you liked this one, I'd say give The Holographic Principle a listen, that track is amazing!

[@elwinvanrosmalen3627]

About angelic, Simone plays an angel in the new Ayreon project. This human equation You'll like and then do the day that the world breaks down. First time I backed up to see your reaction on the double pre chorus again, brilliant!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Love that!

[@elwinvanrosmalen3627]

Chase Carneson btw, still didn't do Sancta Terra right? Next one for Epica Tuesday...

[@DC88_]

I love your face when you learn you were right about the repeating of the pre chorus 😊 Again, wonderful song, great reaction and keep hitting that pause button to educate us 😜

[@felipelara81]

Freaking masterpiece. PLEASE more Epica!!

[@juanmartinparejalequerica5068]

Thanks! it was awesome

[@kittyflint705]

I love how you smile while trying to catch every detail :D And how you get speechless at some point xD And your shirt btw. I should probably just say I love you. And Epica. You reacting to Epica is perfection.

[@gyqz]

The stimming I see you do, you actual intensive describing and experiencing details in music, the way you get lit up when you note something is tapping your soul in a positive way, the way I see you intensely smile when you feel the rush of real art coming in and living it and at the same time trying to share all of these feelings with other people, because you are so passionate about it....yup I understand you and that is why I subscribed to your channel and need to binge watch your videos. The spectrum has no lost individuals...only pure idiots...LOL Thank you for your amazing videos!

[@black4pienus]

Yep, I agree. Going on my playlist right now. Heard this one for the first time too. Already knew Epica of course.

[@piglet_el_rudo]

They released an official video to the acoustic version of this song. It's great. Check it out.

[@angelicafowl]

That white outfit at the start looks like it could be a katarzyna konieczka design. Really cool. Edit: and it is, she did all the costumes for the video XD

[@lisal.4783]

So excited to see you react on that. I'll have my cup of tea ready :D

[@davidhenriquez4939]

Where to go next - I insist with a song from their first album: "Cry for the Moon" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqrWYpKKqrqgf5Y (This video includes orchestra and choir hahaha) Abut this reaction, this song has proved to me how subjective music is. Some people have had reservations with this song, I on the contrary, reacted the same as Chase the first time I heard it xD. I really love this song! For me is one of their best, it seems to me that it combines very well everything that one could love about Epica.

[@Immortall1408]

this was the first demo, as well, if I recall it correctly

[@davidhenriquez4939]

@@Immortall1408 Yes, it's my understanding that that this song was the first demo (2002), that lead to their first album "The Phantom Agony" (2003), an latter to the DVD "We Will Take You With Us" (2004), from which the video in KZbin comes from! This song was the first ever I listen of Epica or any Symphonic Metal band, and I thought that was absolutelly stunning!

[@Dragonfly1Scorpion]

Hey Chase, thank you so much for dropping this reaction incidentally on my birthday! Couldn't have asked for a better song!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Happy birthday!!!!! My present to you.

[@Dragonfly1Scorpion]

@@ChaseCarneson Cheers, man! Keep up the amazing work!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Epica is true to the "Beauty and the Beast" vocals like Theatre of Tragedy and Tristania were back when.... and Simone's costumes! 👨‍🦰 + 👩‍🦰 = 🔥 Just as well Julia and you didn't collab on this one! Too much ginger! LOL! Is that even possible? I want Coen's curved keyboard! So many times your face was "kid at Christmas"! Great reaction!

[@MrSh0110]

Epica is such an incredible band. Hear this amazing piece of art, and realize they have dozens of pieces in this level. More Epica!!

[@oh_hey_its_b]

Please don't ever stop nerding out over music. It is so refreshing and uplifting to be able to get excited about something with others, particularly nowadays. Thank you for being you! :)

[@War624]

I know so many people are all about Tuomas, but I honestly like Mark's composing more. Nightwish is fantastic, and really can hit you in the feels, but all of Mark's bands between After Forever, Epica, and Mayan really do it for me, when I'm wanting to just headbang. Not many symphonic metal bands hit in that way for me.

[@hiawatha.g]

This was their most recent MV--I think a lot of us wanted you to check it out. As always, you enabled me to hear aspects I hadn't picked up on my first few listens. Thanks Chase!

[@jiansonz]

That "without your fears for a thousand years" part immediately reminded me of a particular song by the band Arven.

[@migueltoledo9875]

When you watch Epica stuff, make sure you say "orchestra" instead of "synth" ;) At least in the 3 latest albums. Btw, I had the exact same reaction than you at 12:15

[@carlwilliams9642]

I can't quite get into Epica for some reason yet I absolutely love this song. Chase seems like the kind of guy I can have a conversation with and help me diagnose with that is the case with me.

[@dandyprime5338]

I'd recommend these songs: "Universal Death Squad" "Edge of the Blade" "Beyond the Matrix" "In All Conscience"

[@silvanah4303]

In all conscience!!!!!!

[@Immortall1408]

@@silvanah4303 hair flying everywhere

[@iliagharibashvili748]

EPICA - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

[@parrotheadlasvegas]

I love this new song and I can't wait for the new album! Thanks for another insightful reaction where I can learn more about the music I love :-) Suggestions: Chasing the Dragon Reverence (Living in the Heart) Design Your Universe Tides of Time (lyric video) Canvas of Life Have a damn good day yourself!!!

[@sirlaughalotlewis]

His keyboard is amazing. On stage he's one of my favourites. He normally has that one, or the one that looks like it's on a Segway😅

[@sineadd9186]

If you know that Attack on Titan is, you HAVE TO listen to their mini album : Epica vs Attack on Titan Songs!!!! PLEASE JUST DO IT (even if you don't know Attack on Titan is)

[@philius6692]

I love Simone's vocals with the heavy metal....and that keyboard looks hard to play!

[@horscategorie]

Just wanted to add - your analysis are helpful. Thanks! I loved it when you worked with the lovely vocal coach from down under... ;) We all know who I am talking about... the other redhead... (Julia Nilon)

[@QazwerDave]

For more, and little different, from some of these guys: MaYaN - Saints don't Die 5 different vocal styles !!

[@subidorload]

X2

[@Immortall1408]

Chase has already seen Mark and Merel, at least

[@darkthunder28]

Yes! Or this one, which is live kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOceXeDbdxjr5I

[@Immortall1408]

@@darkthunder28 I wanted to suggest this exact one in the case Chase liked Saints Don´t Die, and well, it seems that you were faster - thumbs up

[@Moghsina]

So proud of our Dutch vocalists :) Sometimes this tiny country forgets we have lots of talent here. If only metal was mainstream here too...

[@Moghsina]

Eeeps not wanting to neglect the other musicians as well! It's just that I hardly know them by name as they are not as much in the spotlights...

[@randomstuffzofdoom]

If you want to hear more of Simone, but in a different style, I ´d suggest Ayreon - Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley or This Human Equation. Both great songs that feature her.

[@chilai]

I know people are making a lot of suggestions, and pretty much all of them are incredibly great. But I BEG you to do some of the "Epica - We will take you with us" stuff. Studio recordings of their very first album. The videos are of high quality (considering they are from 2003-04), and you can see the band at their begginings. They were amazing out of the gate, and some of the songs there are classics to this day, they play a bunch of those on most concerts. Simone was like 17 on those recordings, which is insane. And he had a much more "operatic" style back then, which is a nice contrast to the newer stufff. Just my two cents.

[@Immortall1408]

but not those that are on official Epica´s YT channel

[@markfrancis6886]

Right with you there, awesome recordings. I found a 'making of' vid as well with some insight from the backing singers, which was welcome

[@cancelled_user]

@@Immortall1408 Now they are 🙂

[@Kekoapono]

Another Epica music video you ought to react to is “Victims of Contingency.” It’s one of their heavier songs, and an all-around banger.

[@ShaunNicolella]

Chase, your ability to analyze music never ceases to impress. It would be so fun to hang out with you and listen to music....... Oh wait, I guess we do lol. I have only heard one other Epica song, includes a guest appearance of Floor Jansen. This one was good. Cheers bro!

[@ChaseCarneson]

What a lovely comment. Thank you Shaun.

[@martinsriber7760]

For next Epica I recommend Chasing The Dragon LIVE Retrospect 2013. It is impressive both musically and visually.

[@mattfolmer7481]

If you're looking for more Epica, I STRONGLY recommend Design Your Universe from the Retrospect concert. It's beyond awesome.

[@RickLeMon]

When they are standing back to back at the beginning, I can't help but think of Frosted Miniwheats. You have Mark Jansen's rough and textured vocals on one side and Simone Simon's sweetness on the other. Or maybe I'm just hungry.

[@fakeplastictrees6672]

I Love You Chase 😂 Thanks for reacting this song. This good song from magnificent band need more exposure i think. Thanks again chase, really I am. Hope you will reacting Epica-Design From Universe Live Retrospect. Stay safe chase. Regards 🤘🏿

[@yssanne24601]

Absolutely adore both this song and the way you do reactions, I either learn something new or you confirm my theories, keep on rocking!

[@lenadrieling8973]

Love the video :) been really looking forward to this one

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏🙏🙏

[@natanaelvieira2015]

I loved your reaction and analysis of the music. I also love that pre-chorus, it has a beautiful melody. This song is everything, just that ❤️😂 Please react to Chasing the Dragon from Retrospect. It's a really beautiful and complete song

[@Marquess271]

Man your reactions are killing it every time! I really enjoy your content. Keep on going :)

[@ChaseCarneson]

Will do my friend. Thank you 🙏

[@bazkeen]

Close the door on the way out 🤣🤣🤣🤣Brilliant👍🏻

[@ChaseCarneson]

🚪🚪🚪

[@bazkeen]

@@ChaseCarneson 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skullair52]

You have to talk to Tank about the keys but he wears em and crowdsurfs while playing 🤘💜🤘

[@Fritzi_A]

Check out the acoustic version of this song. It was released a few days ago

[@maelysoldenight860]

Wonderful reaction ! It's amazing to see your delight and connect with it ! If you'd like, they released a video of the drum playthrough of that song, and other than Ariën being the impressive beast that he is, it really shows all the details they put in thoses parts and there are lots of them !

[@sordi92]

GET IN! 🤘🏻

[@konradstanczyk5158]

Maaaan, this video gave me goosbumps, one of your best reactions imo! Can't wait to see more of Epica! ^_^ I'd love to see you react to one of their longer songs, like "The Holographic Principle" (there's a really cool fan-made lyrics video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYrPgn2VqZecodU), or maybe a ballad, like "Tides of Time" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqnXqSDgspqg9E) or "Once Upon a Nightmare" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_WkKODmb96qNk)

[@MrSh0110]

Yes!!

[@Ko-et8vo]

The way it seems like the music tortures you with her misterys ... till you figure it out and get so relived.

[@maximilianschultz8244]

That's one of those ergonomic keyboards. Carpal tunnel isn't messing around.

[@wesleyjgr]

Best symphonic metal band ever

[@xX_N_E_O_Xx]

I've never seen you so excited about a band like, it was a genuine reaction. One thing I want to point out is Simon's perfect prononciation, you can pick up what she's saying despite the heavy melodic music.

[@Kekoapono]

Regarding that breakdown, I think Epica are particularly great at contrasting the beautiful melodic music with heavy, almost brutal (at times) metal, and there’s a nice balance between the two. Whenever I listen to Epica I always imagine the concept of “beauty and the beast.” I think in visual art there is something known as “The Sublime,” which combines beautiful things with ugly (or at least harsh) things. I love that combination in Epica; another thing they do that I love is to have both harsh and clean vocals. I tend to find metal bands who use both harsh and clean vocals more interesting than bands that exclusively use one or the other.

[@toof987]

Epica - A Phantasmic Parade is another pretty good song by them from one of the more recent albums. They have so many good songs though that it can be hard to choose.

[@xGambit13]

Because I know you love drums you should check out the drum playthrough of this song. It's easy to tell why their drummer has a nickname of The Beast.

[@alanfoster6589]

He doesn't look like it, but he is one helluva drummer.

[@Nighteye2]

Great reaction to a great band ^_-