ROADIE REACTIONS | "Epica - Sancta Terra feat. Floor Jansen (Live)"

[@Soviet_Saguaro]

I think their song Kingdom of Heaven live could blow your mind. Quite the symphonic metal masterpiece

[@Cateyeske]

Or Design Your Universe

[@ryankelly8966]

There is also a action movie called kingdom of heaven with Orlando bloom check it out especially the director’s cut version

[@peterrandig9127]

Fact to know: Simone was pregnant in this show. Let's go!

[@Stefan7020]

Yes

[@LeglessWonder]

3 months, I believe

[@alyciaholloway2151]

So now I wanna know know 1) how old this video is bc newbies like me are nosey and 2) am dying to see if her baby is an equally stunning ginger girl and 3) sings, is loud, bangs on pots and pans.

[@peterrandig9127]

@@alyciaholloway2151 You're right. Would be interesting.

[@peterrandig9127]

OK daughter is a blond angel, Video is from 2013 and I don't know anything about the colour of her poo.

[@douglascampbell9809]

The plastic shield is also because the drums can set up a resonance inside the bodies of hollow instruments. If placed wrong or not shielded it will change the sound of the orchestra instruments. A sound engineer commented about this on a Within Temptation (Black Symphony) concert where they also have a full orchestra and choir.

[@cyberjarl]

You mentioned the connection between Floor and Simone, as well as Floor and Mark (both were in After Forever) but the connection doesn't end there. Simone is married to Oliver Polotai, the keyboards player of another metal band : Kamelot (in fact she was pregnant during this show which is why she didn't headbang as violently as Floor did xD ) . Very early Epica (then named Sahara Dust) was in fact Kamelot's support band during their Epica tour (from their namesake album), and it is from Kamelot's Epica album title that the name of the band comes from. Kamelot was the support band during Nightwish's 2012 Imaginaerum US tour, during which then-Nightwish-vocalist Anette Olzon fell ill minutes before their Denver show. Kamelot's session vocalists Elize Ryd and Alissa White-Gluz covered for Anette and the show went on while she was hospitalized. Nightwish's decision to go forward with the show upset Anette and she publicly criticized the band on her blog. This was the last straw in Anette's and Nightwish's already troubled relationship and days later, the band fired her, with Floor acting as her replacement for the remainder of the tour. We know the rest of the story. Elize Ryd was also considered by Nightwish as a vocalist - way back in 2005 when they fired their first vocalist, Tarja Turunen. They thought Elize was too young and inexperienced at the time and went with Anette instead. Elize went on to found her own band, Amaranthe. Unrelated to this, on their first album with Anette, Nightwish released a song titled Amaranth. Is your heads spinning yet? XD

[@MsCatstaff]

If I remember correctly, one of the songs Elize sang at the Denver Debacle WAS Amaranth.

[@00wheelie00]

@@MsCatstaff I see Denver Debacle a lot ... I would have paid good money to see that 'debacle'!

[@LeglessWonder]

Yea its like a giant incest party with a lot of these bands lol

[@horscategorie]

@@00wheelie00 Me2

[@phillee2814]

@@00wheelie00 Indeed, I think of it as the Denver Miracle to actually pull off a show under those circumstances and leave the audience baying for more.

[@watchtheskies]

I won't say anything about this, it'll be a surprise :) EPICA - Stabat Mater Dolorosa w/Floor Jansen (Retrospect 10th Anniversary DVD I)

[@andrewcarter1747]

Not sure there's much in the way of gear for Tank to go through on that one though.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

@@andrewcarter1747 unless he describes every flute clarinet, horns etc violin and cello brand in the orchestra....

[@overfloaterx]

Barely 30 seconds into the music, 10 seconds into the main riff: _"Oh no... not ye-- ... you gotta resist for little whi-- ... just... ... oh... Oh dear._ _He succumbed to the headbang already._ _The final roundup is just going to be a video of his chiropractor visit."_

[@Candyrock87]

One reason for why Floor and Simone's voices mesh so well is that they trained under the same vocal teacher: Amanda Somerville

[@yumi.eXVtaQ]

Who also replaced Simone in a couple of shows... and, kinda rumour and kinda not, but who was one of the reasons After Forever disbanded.

[@fabrizio_prina]

Amanda is another great vocalist

[@Sarcasticron]

@@fabrizio_prina I was at one of the shows where she replaced Simone, and I concur!

[@Sarcasticron]

@@yumi.eXVtaQ Did this have something to do with the fact that Floor was dating After Forever's guitarist, Sander Gomman, who is now married to Amanda Somerville?

[@yumi.eXVtaQ]

@@Sarcasticron yep. Still rumour, but exactly this one.

[@bearloh4740]

C'mon tank,break down what the orchestra's playing too 🤣

[@Gieslly]

sidechannel: TankTheLuthier

[@rocioiribe5841]

Be crazy if he did! Lol

[@onslaught5012]

Don't forget, Tank hasn't mentioned in any videos yet essential gear for Floor is her floor fan.... she's never on stage without one, no matter who she's singing with it seems. Just like Emppu and his EV-1!

[@shannona6989]

Baha could only imagine him dropping facts about timpani and violins

[@draagnipur8767]

Acustic is for "Design Your Universe" - one of two their best songs. Must react that one.

[@christophschmedes5975]

Hey Tank Santa Terra was the 2 . Song with Floor in the Retrospect Show the first Song in Epica s Retrospect Show with Floor is a Classic Song calls Sabbat Mata Dolorosa in this Song you can Herd Floors Classic Vocals and Simone s Mezzo Soprano and Mark was Gitarr Player in Floor s First Metall Band Afterfoever when the band split Floor goes to Revamp and Mark bild Epica

[@edsonoliveira7521]

Next: Design Your Universe(Live Restropect)

[@alexcorti1002]

"sooo into the video that I forgot the MAIN REASON I DO THIS REACTIONS" ... LOVED THAT TANK! there's no better way to react to this!!!! Keep up the good work Man!!!

[@zanetpieterse7933]

Taaaaaaank! Great reaction! 🎧🎼📣❣ You're banging A LOT during this... as you should be 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 and I really enjoyed listening to this with you!....... "Aw, is that it?" 😁👍🏻 Man, this song is so good, it's like, the anthem of humankind or something! I am so glad you have an appreciation for Symphonic Metal, it generates such powerful music and I think the world needs much more of it. It's reactors like yourself though that are the torch bearers for this genre, so my biggest thanks is for that ❤🤘🏻 Greetings from Namibia 🌃⛲⚔🇳🇦🤘🏻

[@badsiony]

I love the fact that you have Nightwish music playing in the background :D

[@billhooks69]

As you may remember from a previous comment I made, I spent some time as a live sound man. I can't even imagine what it's like to mix all that. Full orchestra, full voice choir, and a metal band all in one hit. The equipment for all that must be phenomenal. Way over my old head these days.

[@SiriaBlackYT]

I remember watching this for the first time live on my laptop! It was my first ever livestreamed show and if I remember correctly it was 5€ to see the stream. I've done a lot of these this year, but in 2013 it was not the norm! Since it was their 10th anniversary, they wanted to include as much fans as possible and managed to get their show streamed! Simone was in the early stages of her pregnancy here, they made it public a few weeks after this show. Floor wasn't the only guest, former band members Yves Huts (bass), Jeroen Simons (Drums) and Ad Sluijter (Guitar) joined the band on stage for the song Quietus, replacing the current members just for that song.

[@michellefaz7534]

YES!! I’ve been waiting to see your reaction of this!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@tribvne9633]

Cheers to the Drummer who hammered this out flawlessly like a machine. Cheers you beast.

[@j_muller]

Took too long to get to that one. :-) Another band with orchestra on stage is Within Temptation - Black Symphony Live. songs: Angels, Jiliian, Our Solemn Hour or the ballad Somewhere with Anneke van Giersbergen (inspirer of Floor Jansen, collaboratoor of Devin Townsend and Ayeron)

[@rubysliver495]

That was a really epic presentation in perfect harmony. Thank you for an also perfect reaction as usual. In my opinion the voices of Simone and Floor fit together perfectly, bedded into a breathtaking orchestral masterpiece. I love it

[@Jovian999]

Holy balls, the production value on this show... out of this world. This song sounds a lot like classic After Forever in a very good way; it has that middle eastern vibe Mark Jansen often brings to the table and I've missed hearing Floor sing to it. She and Simone really vibe together!

[@gothicmetal3191]

Love Nightwish background music! Epica is an amazing band!! Great reaction

[@Kacsinszki]

If you like orchestra on the stage, I highly recomend to watch some Within Temptation. The Black Symphony concert is epic! Start with Our solemn hour!

[@vhesperian]

Our Solemn Hour is amazing, one of my favorite WT songs.

[@aquillawhingate3248]

And Forsaken is just as deeply emotional in my opinion too, so many good WT songs to choose especially from the first 3 albums and then there is the Tarja Feat. with Paradise (What About Us?)

[@cristiaolson7327]

Our Solemn Hour is one of my favorite WT songs. Definitely needs to be heard. (Incidentally, it was the song playing in my car 20 minutes ago when I pulled into my driveway after work.)

[@aquillawhingate3248]

@@cristiaolson7327 Still a great song I agree Also in your car you mean over the airwaves, or internet radio?

[@cristiaolson7327]

@@aquillawhingate3248 CD player. I have an older car, so I burned a disc full of Within Temptation, Epica, Nightwish, and Lacuna Coil songs to listen to while driving.

[@hoppizilla]

Glad you liked Epica! They and Nightwish were the gateway into my love of metal via Pandora back in the day and I have not regretted a moment of that. Thanks for reacting to this, glad you had such a good time!

[@mahdie7530]

This is the moment when acoustic guitars are brought to a fixed base. To play the song design your universe. At the beginning of the song, both guitarists start with acoustic guitars and then quickly switch to the electric guitars they put around their necks. This concert belongs to 2013. Simone is three months pregnant at this concert. And one of the best epica concerts. In the 39th minute of the concert, one of the violinists comes to isaac and they start playing the presto song, which of course the orchestra accompanies them in the background, which is wonderful. This concert is worth seeing in full.

[@calchristensen8562]

Floor actually did another song with Epica during this concert.

[@dave-bk6vt]

Design Your Universe next, please? From the same concert

[@Syncratci]

Probably my favourite from Retrospect

[@nightwishlover8913]

YESS!

[@fbjsfc]

@@Syncratci mine as well

[@shoemaker688]

How beautyfull can a song be. Orchestra, choir, band and two godess singers. Great reaction my friend! Goosbumps over and over again.

[@Dallascowboy666]

Epic band epic show epic everything epica plus floor it doesn’t get any better than that epic reaction again bro 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@SergioSBloch]

Oh I was waiting for this one!! Great that you finally go to it.... looking forward to seeing/hearing your thoughts on this one.

[@dirkdorner701]

Another great reaction Well,... I am not sure, if this (mentioned below) video is the right kind for a reaction of yours or not, but it is amazing. Simone and Floor during this exact concert did "Sabat Mater Dolorosa". The video is titled as Epica, but it is not really, because the band is not playing. The music comes "only" from the orchestra. In any case, reaction or not, it is worth watching. So here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo Stay safe Dirk

[@sarabanas1447]

Wow I honestly had my doubts to whether any other female singer could ever compare to Floor’s insane abilities but yea I actually really love this woman’s voice as well, just incredible together my god, and let’s not leave out the amazing orchestra and choir, I mean u just know when u see this coming into any live performance u freakin KNOW ur about to see something GRRREAT!!! MAGICAL!!

[@heart_of_garnet]

Thanks for the info about the clear screen setup behind the drummer - like an idiot I’ve been thinking all this time that it was to prevent an orchestra member from being potentially skewered in the head from a random flying drumstick. 😂😂😂

[@amherstburgerpicker5786]

Wow I have seen this video a thousand times and never noticed the plastic behind the drummer!?! Great reaction Tank!

[@Rancid-Jane]

I am regularly amazed at the things you notice and how much knowledge you have of instruments and stage works. It is fun to learn from you.

[@greekazoid_8325]

What a great song, and having Floor featured is a bonus! You should also check out Soilwork's "Let This River Flow" live from Helsinki. Which also features Floor Jansen!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@thomaslilly9558]

Nice reaction, thank you. Don't think they were roomies, think they were in music school together and became friends. Have seen vidoe of them singing at the piano with wine after dinner at one of their homes before Floor moved to Sweden. Fun fact....Simone's mic stand is shaped as an S.

[@darkiee69]

From the same show "Stabat mater dolorosa" also with Floor.

[@branislavfx]

This was a definitely a great, almost 3 hours long "crème de la crème" explosive show. But if you like the metal blend with other genres, try their show "The Classical Conspiracy" from Miskolc, Hungary 2008. They have played the metal versions of Verdi, Vivaldi, Dvořák, Prokofiev, Händel, Grieg and the movie instrumental soundtracks as Spider Man, The Empire Strikes Back and Pirates of the Caribbean. I'm sure you'll love it 💥🔥👌

[@wietze1220]

don't know if you are still reading this, but yeah this show was something else, i was there live and it is firmly in my top 3 shows i have seen in my life. Epica is criminally underrated and even myself sometimes forget they exist, but without fail everytime i am reminded of them im am pleasantly 'surprised' and Floor is just a wonderfull person, besides crazy talented also very kind, had a conversation with her after one of her shows before she joined nightwish, had a signature of her on the back of my phone for years

[@RA57727]

I always thought that rock and classical music added to each other. Just like the contrast between heavy brush strokes and light and darkness and light itself. The contrast between the two styles brings out the best quality of both and invoke a strong emotional response. Good job and review as always - enjoyed it.

[@papaherf7349]

In-sync Windmills with Floor... NICE🤘. Great video / song. What no orchestral break down🤣.

[@YoJimBo851610]

Nice catch with the shield behind the drummer, never noticed it!! And I've watched this video a lot!!!

[@caintheenabler1435]

"Design your Universe" and "Unleashed" are best two songs from retrospect imo Tank, but as I told Chase "Chasing the Dragon" is Simone's best vocal work

[@hiawatha.g]

This is how it sounds when the heavens open up and the angels come down.

[@prchise]

First this epic performance and tomorrow the Nightwish Wednesday. Sweeeeeet :)

[@mariannel447]

Sooo happy I was at that concert 🖤🤘

[@YoJimBo851610]

The trillogy has been completed: Julia, You, and now Chase! Each breakdown adds more to the richness of the music when you listen to it without critique! Great job!!!

[@R---66---R]

'Sancta Terra' (Holy Ground?) won't ever get out of my head, ever!

[@mariiiioh]

I'm so glad you did this, thank you!!

[@NicoleBartolini]

I really needed this, this was an awful day but you, Simone and Floor made it better :) Let's gooooo!

[@TankTheTech]

Awesome!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@TankTheTech Simone Simons and Floor Jansen : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvZiaJrfLeprqs Good friends or Best friends but not roommates. You were right

[@Pelasgos14]

After forever. Man a great band with Mark and Floor and one of the best prog metal bands of Europe. Listen to Floor singing "energise me" and other masterpieces.

[@peterjackson6011]

So glad to see someone in stage tech witness the magic that happened in this performance.

[@phillee2814]

Props to the audio crew - with a 70 piece orchestra plus a full choir, plus all the band's instruments and mics, they must have been balancing and mixing around 150 channels! Can you imagine the scheduling for that? 08:00 Sound Check. 13:00 Lunch Break. 14:00 Sound Check (cont.) 17:00 Break for a light meal (can't sing properly on a full stomach) 18:00 Lighting synch to sound testing, Final Rehearsal. 21:00 Doors Open. . .

[@Dianen65]

You do a great windmill yourself ! love the combination of orchestra, classical singing and metal music. It is epic!

[@ryanenglish3744]

Whenever I see Floor, I'm always waiting for a Tank Fact on a piece of production . . . the fan in front of Floor to give the epic hair flying effect haha

[@572Btriode]

That's floor's biggest fan, AKA Floorfan. I'll see myself out. . . . . . .

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

Haha lol, but Floor actually published a selfie of herself in a store bying a huge Floor-fan..😄🤣

[@juanmendez3770]

@@572Btriode 🤣🤣

[@fririk4397]

Oh man what a power duo, these girls are out of this world and Tank thank you so much for this cover and introducing me to Epica, killer band now firmly placed on my fav playlists. Super reaction video like always! keep up the good work and stay safe :)

[@rsprenger79]

Aaaaaah YES!!! My favorite 2 singers singing together in one of my top favorite bands! Can't wait for this one!!!

[@peterrandig9127]

Oh yes, and Sharon and Anneke next time ...

[@rsprenger79]

@@peterrandig9127 I'm one of the lucky ones who was there at Within Temptation's Black Symphony concert. I was a huge fan of WT and The Gathering (or at least the Anneke-era) back then. Hadn't heard of Epica or Nightwish yet. I could really feel a buzz when Anneke entered the stage to join in on Somewhere. Although Epica and Nightwish have since taken over the top spots on my favorites list, that song Somewhere still is very special to me.

[@derrickparran]

Thanks for the info Tank. You always find something of note to comment about. That drummers shield was there all the time anid i missed it. Nice!!!

[@damianstark5362]

Loved it, Tank! That you forgot about the gear until the end is awesome. A testament to how powerful a performance Epica puts on.

[@greggeo5933]

Oh, wow, I did not know the orchestra and choir was hungarian until now. :D Nice. T(h)anks for the fun Tank facts again.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

drummer is insane. the two ladies are harmonising so good. interesting, how floor is able to adapt her voice to simones voice.

[@FilPol-yu1es]

I Can't hear this song too many times. I'm in love with these Divas. FLOOR! 😍

[@olivierdecaux1625]

Let's go for the definitive metal+orchestra corssover. Septicflesh live with orchestra in the Infernus Sinfonica DVD. "Dark Art" is a good song to start with.

[@jpsother1183]

I have seen a video of Floor and Simone joking that one spent more time at the other's flat than at their own, so, maybe not officially roomies, but damned close, and Simone was dating Mark at the time he left After Forever so they spent a lot of time together. I also have heard Floor helped Simone with vocal training, but like Henk Poort and Floor have discussed, even this far along in a career you really can use a trainer or someone to work with, to stay atop your game. Henk is 64 I think, and he still works with a coach (who helped him learn distortion for singing to Floor)

[@billattercliffe8655]

On the subject of pregnant singers, check this one out: Floor about six months pregnant singing "O Holy Night" in Finnish at their Raskasta Joulua concerrt "Heavy Christmas" where Finnish metal bands perform a concert for charity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56UiJZrmdKIj8U There's enough production stuff going on to be worthy of comment, plus it's a mashup of a Christmas carol and a metal band. Then we have Floor nailing a classical rendition with her usual power all the while baby Freja is kicking mommy's diaphragm.

[@shirazzza]

I love this song so much & just all the hair! It's awesome

[@b.k.4954]

An interesting one to check out from a production/lighting perspective is their version of the Star Wars Imperial March from the same show. I imagine the conversation went like this: Band: What can you do for us, Mr Lighting Tech? Lighting Tech: Yes.

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Back in the days Floor and Simone often guested each others bands on different festivals and I believe I saw ReVamp, Epica and one more band with a wild Female singer - on tour once. One big family of top female singers - crist they good👍🤘🤘

[@Buffaloheart68]

Don't know why, I never listened to much Epica, but damn do I love it when I hear them

[@garysmith8455]

Aaaaaw man, as usual, we keyboardists are passed by. What was he playing?? Never mind, even though the huge logos are taped off, it is clearly a Roland Fantom 'G8'. Thanks for the reaction, I have only discovered this band in recent weeks, but have been a Nightwish fan for a while. Even bought a ticket for the recent VIRTUAL concert (O: I see Epica is going to do something similar soon to support a new release. (Omega)

[@margaretgreen5263]

One of my favorites! It’s so beautiful I can’t stand it! Keep rockin’ it out! 🤘🏻❤️

[@buttonanastasia]

Martyr of the Free World - Epica. This is the song that got me into symphonic rock 🎸 Let’s go! 💪 And question, when are you coming out with merch! 🤣🙌❤️

[@Serbertim]

I love how metal singers have chemical reactions I began to admire Epica when I saw Simon singing with Roy Khan of Kamelot exquisite they are

[@QazwerDave]

Far from my favourite Epica song, and that says something !! Yeah, we need more Epica.

[@camilaaraujo7974]

I've known and been listening to Epica, Nightwish, After Forever and such bands from the late 90's/early 00's european scene since 2004 and this is the first I hear about Floor and Simone being roommates lol It's funny how people just start coming up with things out of nowhere in the comments section. Like the one about Mark Jansen leaving AF because of Simone... Here's the thing: they're all just good friends! Mark and Floor started After Forever together with Sander Gommans and other dutch musicians in the late 90's. After their second full lenght Mark left for creative differences and if I remember correctly it was not exactly amicable (Epica's song 'Run For A Fall' is said to be about how Mark felt at the time). But they made their peace years later and Floor has been a recurrent guest for both Epica and Mayan (Mark's side project) and in that meantime she became good friends with Simone as well. That's it. :)

[@Thorgrim247]

Good one Tank. Loved it. Hope you are doing great! Peace.

[@mix6809]

great reaction as always, tnx tank

[@villainouschrisk]

they brought a bunch of acoustics out. each guitar player had one for the opening of "Design Your Universe". excellent song.

[@adambates4436]

Thank you for more Epica! Very good live, if you get the opportunity GO! One of these days you need to react to Therion, arguably considered the founding fathers of Symphonic Metal. They where releasing albums with this sound back in the mid 90's with symphony, choir, and operatic vocals. Unfortunately not many live shows exist in good quality. Plus most studio tracks the songs contain only operatic vocals, so live shows sound completely different. Defiantly something that warrants a live vs studio comparison in the review. Therion's sound is not for everyone and each album's concept can vary the symphonic element. Please put this band on your radar as they play a role in the history of Symphonic Metal. Best albums in my opinion release from 1995-2007, they changed the sound a bit after that and many fans dropped off. A new album is coming out and the track released has the classic sound so they may be returning to their older style. The 2007 tour probably has the best quality recordings online. Just remember the live show will sound VERY different from the album. I know you prefer live shows, but IMO to truly appreciate Therion the studio recordings should be included in any review. Some personal favorites: Cults of the Shadow - Theli, Rise Of Sodom And Gomorrah - Vovin, Via Nocturna - Deggial, Ginnungagap - Secret of the Runes, An Arrow From The Sun - Lemuria

[@adambates4436]

Something that just crossed my playlist that some of you may not know about. A symphonic black metal band called Hollenthon. Check out the song "Y Draig Goch", vocal style is not for everyone but a fun change once in a while.

[@purpleir]

Awesome reaction awesome song! Btw earlier today I thought for a moment that was Wednesday and I couldn't find a Tank's Nightwish reaction programmed for today and I freaked out

[@palantir135]

Stabat Mater Dolorosa is another duet by them. After forever was the first band with Floor with guitar player and founder Mark Janssen. He left and formed Epica. His girlfriend then was Simone. Simone is one of the main singers on the new Ayreon album Transitus. Keyboard player, Joost van den Broek, is now keyboard player in Ayreon.

[@cam0racer]

Thank you, I have wondered for a long time why the shield around drummers. Have noticed at concerts and various youtube videos.

[@shuriken4852]

The entire Retrospect show with the orchestra & choir is fire. 🔥

[@ARetiredPirate]

Quite a achievement from that orchestra and choir, almost 3 hours with some quick songs like unleashed with the pyro.. must have been quite a experience. And they played the 2 acoustic ones at the beginning of "design your universe" great song btw..hint hint

[@marcodhaene]

Epica, Floor Jansen, full orchestra, c'mon... it's... epic! The very best of Dutch rock and vocal athletes ;)

[@RemizZ]

Oh damn, Insomnium! Haven't heard that song in ages. Excellent taste in music man :D

[@parrotheadlasvegas]

WOOHOOO!!! Thanks for this Tank 😁 You’ll love other songs from this show 😉 Definitely check out Unleashed (pyro over the crowd indoors??), Design Your Universe, and Chasing the Dragon (acrobats!) 👍 Have a fantastic day 🤘😎🎸

[@kezca]

Great performance, cheers Tank loved it.

[@lancelarson9306]

Thanks for getting back to Epica. Please do more. Universal Death Squad (Lyric Video), Kingdom Of Heaven (Lyric Video), Unleashed (Live Video), Abyss Of Time (Official Video). Fun surprise gear wise in Abyss.

[@LarSvonTod]

Yeah, Floor and Mark were together in After Forever, Simone was a very big fan of them and also Mark's girlfriend, when Mark left the band he started his own project and after struggling for a while to find the right vocalist he asked Simone and thus Epica was born. Also the next song is Design your Universe, which has an acoustic intro, that's why the had those guitars at the end.

[@KreshDraven6]

Yep, Epica is way too awesome, these guys are absolutely killer live. I highly recommend to watch Design Your Universe from this same show (Retrospect show), it's a banger and has one of their best choruses. Oh and really nice to know for what these plastic shields are for, I had no ideia

[@richardaling5278]

The concert was in an old industrial complex "Klokgebouw" (Philips) Eindhoven, Netherlands. Like 20 miles from my home and i wasn't there:( But i saw other great acts there like Devin Townsend, Opeth, Mesjuggah and many more:) Eindhoven is metal capitol of the Netherlands,back in the days known for Dynamo Open Air festival and ofcourse Philips lightning, buzzing toothbrushes, mri-scans, the cd, hifi and stuff...

[@ginnydileo5168]

The acoustic guitar at the end was probably for Design Your Universe, another amazing song by Epica. And yes, the reaction you did for Poet and the Pendulum was Wembley. And speaking of Wembley, please, please do The Greatest Show on Earth from Wembley. Tampere is amazing but Wembley is just extra special. I promise you won’t regret it.

[@weltraumbummler2780]

It is so nice to see when you discover bands I've been hearing for ten years ore more.

[@stephsteph4574]

I read Epica - Sancta Terra, I give a like! Because it's epic(a)! Glad you enjoyed it, I do everytime!

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

My favorite moment, which no one seems to mention, is the little shimmy Simone does just before the breakdown. She's so cute doing it.

[@haukionkannel]

The whole choir really gives this song and other in this live show a big uplift in what singing can do! More choir metal is needed ;) I really have to wonder why Finland does not have huge amouth of heavy metal choirs? :)

[@LunaBianca1805]

Sancta Terra was originally on "Divine Conspiracy" That's the first Epica album I ever listened to. If you run out of Retrospect stuff, their live recording of the "Classical Conspiracy" show in Miskolc (sorry, probably wrote that wrong, I'm terrible at remembering geography related data 🤣) which also has a full choir and orchestra is awesome, too.

[@marievie91]

Man was that epic! Enjoyed every single bit of it :D