Reaction to EPICA Beyond The Matrix (Live at the Zenith) OH MY...

[@henningschwertfeger8128]

Here are the lyrics: Shine through the sky Beyond the matrix Feel what it's like to be divine (to be divine) Shine through the sky Beyond the matrix Feel what it's like To have attained Nirvana Shine past the sky open your mind Then you will be balanced and free Be the master over your own energy Live in this moment like there is no past All that matters is to be who you are Be in this moment judgments will not last Urge yourself again to claim back your life Take a leap into the dark Dare to dive and fall The point of no return restrains us Shine through the sky Beyond the matrix Feel what it's like To reach divinity Aim at the sky open your mind Then you will be balanced and free Be the master over your own energy Shake off oiled feathers leave your past behind Use your inner force to reach your true self When there's no future you can't be occupied By non-essential waste and ruins of the past Recreate your hologram Dare to dive and fall The point of no return restrains us Shine through the sky Beyond the matrix Feel what it's like To have attained Nirvana Shine past the sky open your mind Then you will be balanced and free Be the master over your own energy Someday you'll open up again (To learn and grow) Someday you'll have to reach for new endeavors To perceive your inner self (Perceive your soul) Someday you'll start to live your life Responding with anger Responding with peace The choice is all mine It's a small lie for a man, but a giant blow for mankind We are almighty now We have found the alchemy of life We are all dominant here We are the force in control Shine through the sky Beyond the matrix Feel what it's like To reach divinity Aim at the sky open your mind Then you will be balanced and free Be the master over your life Stay in charge maintain your duty Dive into the sea of pure tranquility We will be finally free

[@sabina1118]

Thanks for this, now when I did not remember 🤣❤️

[@cancelled_user]

@@sabina1118 Can you do more Epica please? We have a deficit :D

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

My favorite band :-) always a party with them hehehe Seen them a lot, helps to live in the same country:)

[@sabina1118]

I Can imagine!! Lucky you!

[@TimoArula]

Epica always goes far and beyond !!!!! LOVED IT 😍!!!

[@rolsen1304]

Epica - Kingdom of Heaven Pt 3, well worth it;) Epica is the most spiritual band I know of, their lyrics and songs aims for the soul.

[@DiamondHeartMatrix]

Yessss. My favorite Epica song!!! Speaking as someone who has personally gone beyond the matrix, in that I now see the true reality and have remembered my divine nature, - the matrix as it stands is all an illusion, a hologram - a game of fear. A way to keep you from realizing and acknowledging your own divine power. Love is the one true reality. And it is slowly being revealed, layer by layer. 💜🙏✨

[@MrSh0110]

Great reaction and analysis Sabina! Epica is mind-blowing indeed. This song is amazing yet Epica has dozens of songs in this level or higher. You have to check out this one.. Epica’s latest masterpiece from their live stream last year. It has all what you appreciated in Beyond the Matrix but multiple by 10.. - Epica - Kingdom of Heaven part 3 - Omega Alive

[@luBazan1206]

Epica inspires me every day with its lyrics and melodies!... You need to listen "Kingdom of Heaven part 3 - Omega Alive" is a masterpiece! 🌟

[@PittDaddy]

Agreed. KOH3 is beyond amazing

[@BabylonZeus]

This may be to date one of their best compositions indeed. Video from Omega Alive, and not from another source !!

[@Rokkoola]

Man, Epica have a completely different feel and vibe to their music. This felt at times otherworldly, especially in the chorus. Like everytime the chorus came in it felt like we took a trip through space or something. Their true to their name, cause almost all their songs are totally EPIC. Another song i recommend is "The Second Stone". When i listen to that chorus I get an almost rainy foresty vibe for some reason. And lastly...great reaction!

[@kristenrobinson9346]

This song took me to heaven and it took me on a plane for my much needed vacation this song had me so emotional 😭🤧😊💯👏🔥❤️😇😇😇

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Sabina, if Henri hasn't seen this video yet, you should definitely introduce her to Epica with this one again in your live stream :)

[@Immortall1408]

or she could do, for instance, the official video for Skeleton Key on her own and the Omega Alive version with Henri

[@sonjaschweinsberger1637]

Love your reaction ....more Epica plz

[@leone.6190]

As a Bassist this was allways one of my favourit Songs by this Band. :D This was a great reaction. I allways enjoy the thoughts you have about the things you notice and just the generell Joy you radiate whilest listening to music. Keep in rocking!

[@watchtheskies]

I love how positive Epica's songs are, the majority of their songs are about overcoming adversity, freedom, liberty and living your best life. A Metal band with a Pop and Classical singer, singing songs about positive things, who knew that would be such an incredible combination! I love this band :)

[@henningschwertfeger8128]

I loved your enthusiastic reaction to this beautiful song. Thank you very much. I have the impression you are becoming a true metal head 😍😍

[@sabina1118]

Thank you so much for this, Henning! I loved it 🤣❤️ I Think you might be right 😳😂💥

[@adriaDythea]

Chasing the dragon,Tides of time,Skeleton key or Rivers but truthfully most of their songs are Epic!!! And definitely worth listening to.

[@randalljones4370]

I had heard this was an amazing song, and had wanted to watch it.. I wanted a really nice presentation. I'm glad I saw your reaction. You have the best facial/realtime reactions... even if I was deaf (I am not), I could hear the music through your reaction. Thank you for releasing this.

[@jaapblaauw3735]

This is such a great song indeed. It's from the album The Holographic Principle, a very strong album! The chorus of this song gets stuck in your head immediately.

[@NaX619]

Thank you again

[@theglanconer6463]

Fun, joy fun, joy and then some more fun. Epica is fantastic. And try not to jump :)

[@watchtheskies]

Hi Sabina, this song is from the same album as Beyond The Matrix, it's absolutely beautiful, Simone really shines in this one EPICA - ONCE UPON A NIGHTMARE (VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnMiautip6djJo

[@Dmitriy88S]

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[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Such a good song

[@robinbraamhorst1410]

Sabina , i recommend "skeleton key" by epica! That one is awesome!!

[@sabina1118]

Noted, Thanks 🤗

[@Immortall1408]

@@sabina1118 From Omega Alive, but I am not sure whether it is what Robin Braamhorst meant or not.

[@robinbraamhorst1410]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYi9nqOQiamnobc I like this version of the song,it's the music video!

[@cancelled_user]

@@sabina1118 It's a popular song, but on the other hand... everyone reacts to same songs. Would you like to do something different than everyone else? Epica catalogue is huge, they have lots of beautiful songs!

[@andreaswennberg9542]

One of the few times I really like a guitar solo. Epica! 😀

[@birminghamchris9377]

I hesitate to compare symphonic metal bands such as Nightwish, Epica and Within Temptation as they are individually unique and bring their own qualities to the world of symphonic metal. Dare I say that Epica have a more visual aspect and maybe more flamboyant than Nightwish and Within Temptation? That’s a very moot point and is only an observation. I love this song and often play it at home…I’m not sure if the neighbours like it though. What a powerful and enigmatic performance…I’m a particular sucker for the visuals. The Epica sound is certainly heavier, which is not a detractor for me. Simones vocals are stand alone and should never be compared to Floor or Sharon from Within Temptation, all three have their own enigmatic style. What a great reaction Sabina to a top quality track. Take a bow.

[@linkiapo]

Please react to Kingdom of Heaven Pt 3... 👌👌🤘🤘

[@wannabedane4046]

I concur - a must, and of course the live version from their stream. The two other part of the KOE trilogy are quite fantastic too

[@charliethetraveller]

Can't wait for your reaction to Kingdom of Heaven part 3

[@chrishuijboom]

Make sure to get your attendance sorted for their upcoming shows with orchestra and choir ;)

[@astral7080]

Pure divinity!!

[@Immortall1408]

I hoped somebody would choose to react to this performance. They use backing tracks for sounds of the orchestra and the choir. It was an anniversary concert for which they hired both to perform live. It would be prohibitively expensive to have them touring with the band. The tricky thing is to find the best balance between backing tracks and live instruments + vocals and Epica is mostly able to do it really well. This song is from the seventh album The Holographic Principle that came out in 2016. It was one of the singles. I love how they are jumping up and down on the stage, even though I am not sure I would be able to play any instrument while jumping. :-D There is another song that came from this particular concert at Zenith (excluding "Consign to Oblivion") which is called "Dancing In A Huriccane" in which you can hear Simone´s delivery of some lower notes.

[@watchtheskies]

The Holographic Principle is easily in my top 10 albums of all time, absolutely amazing from start to finish

[@Immortall1408]

@@watchtheskies it is definetely up there :-)

[@cancelled_user]

Heya Immortall :) Not just playing instruments, but singing operatic and jumping at the same time :) I think that's quite impressive too.

[@justitia257]

Amazing

[@evilvolts]

love that Isaac Delahaye solo

[@sabina1118]

Yes 😍

[@Immortall1408]

@@sabina1118 Epica does not include solos that often, but when they do they are generally very pleasant to listen to, to be honest. And prior to Isaac´s joining of the band, there were none.

[@evilvolts]

@@sabina1118 In th3e link I left for Kingdom of Heaven part 3 from Omega Alive Isaac Delehaye and keyboardist Coen Janssen have a duet on guitar and keyboard. also COEN has a solo on a Burning Piano

[@watchtheskies]

I love Isaac's solos too, always so well constructed melodic and tasteful

[@Immortall1408]

@@watchtheskies and they also feel like they are integral parts of songs, not something that force into it

[@tetuone11]

Serenade of Self-Destruction from the Retrospect 10th Anniversary DVD tends to be overlooked. Simone Simons gives a phenomenal performance in it. But that's just my opinion. Give it a listen if you can. It's a hidden gem. Anyway, take care and best wishes to you.

[@birdbranch]

❤❤

[@Chinonzalo]

Definetely Epica its another kind of stuff. If you react to some of their "omega alive" vids probably u will be amazed.

[@WardDorrity]

Epica has characterized their work as "metal hymns". Let that sink in. Sabina, have you ever head of Thomas Bergersen of Two Steps from Hell? He has been characterized as a modern Beethoven. But, like Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish, he is so much more than that. Check out Myth (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3eQgn2deJiff5o) It's 8 minutes long and it is magnificent. That's a whole other rabbit hole.

[@patas248]

C'est pas trop mon style , mais pourtant j'en ai des frissons ! j'adore

[@dac2007]

This is a great song, often seen as the live catchy party song for everyone to be jumping in the chorus To see the full extent of this awesome band, react to Kingdom of Heaven Part 3 from the Omega Alive livestream. Will blow your mind for sure, also great lyrics for you to enjoy

[@stevanradonjic5494]

Hey Sabina love your reactions next song Epica Unchain Utopia

[@digitalmouse3314]

Do fresh Kingdom of Heaven pt.3 and loving Epica go back all there albums talk for the people against war and tyranny. Never dark even death growls inspirational lines Epica is super upbeat happy music even when tackling twin towers falling. Always respectful as well never paint Muslim people bad either multiple albums about middle Eastern conflict. Mark Jansen is the composer death growls / bass player

[@Dann66123]

😍

[@aknight216]

Can someone confirm that is Issac singing at 6:50? The line is "We are all dominant here " and I point it out entirely to mention that Issac should sing more -- he is the dark contrast, that is darker than Mark and that feels like fertile ground for grand expression. More Issac 😊

[@lynnef1988]

yup it's him :) him and Mark go back and forth there. I enjoy his harsh vocals alot too!

[@MarcelCox1]

Hi Sabina, I see a number of people already gave suggestions for other Epica songs, generally the most popular songs. So instead, let me give you a different suggestion. As you put so much weight on good lyrics, I sugges you should check out the song "Serenade of Self-Destruction" in the live version from the Retrospect concert kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5m6aHicnqeqo5I I'm sure you will appreciate the lyrics, but the song in itself is also great. It's much darker than Beyond the Matrix and it is a bit like a rollercoaster ride with mix of heavy and light passages. It also has a strong oriental vibe, I thing which Epica uses in a number of their songs.

[@Geo7N]

Hello Sabina! Make a reaction of Kingdom of Heaven part III (Omega Alive), please!

[@abigaillockey374]

Thanks for the reaction Sabina and, by the way, have you reacted to Dimash's new "Stranger"?

[@birdbranch]

Epic..a

[@svilenp]

👍👌🌹💖

[@robingelebal8447]

Next to this cool song are even better ones to discover (my personal opinion) lika Sankta Terra and Consign to Oblivion... My tiny country boast with state-of-the-art metal bands.

[@davidparker5071]

Sabina, long term subscriber from Canada; Angelina Jordan has released a ‘22 version of “My Funny Valentine” on Instagram… you will love it I’m sure!

[@sabina1118]

Uh, Thanks 🤗 That’s noted

[@dog-eb7sg]

Sabina💓, can you react to this?: 🎸YNGWIE MALMSTEEN far beyond the sun live leningrad 1989🎸

[@Arend010]

It was a nice song untill Mark comes in! Fortunately it was short. So i really like this one!

[@stolzesheart6111]

Are you lost about VoB? Try to react them, sis Sabina