DYNAMIC DUO!! First Time Reaction to Epica - "Sancta Terra" (feat Floor Jansen)

[@rubentullenaar2934]

We need more Floor and Simone☺️🙏🏼

[@oktober-vh6gl]

Stabat Mater Dolorosa next! It's a 13th century Christian hymn they break out in the middle of this metal concert... and it's amazing! The song is about Mary's pain watching her son, Jesus, go through the crucifixion and these two goddesses do a superb job keeping this song alive in the 21st century!

[@jeffk1482]

I concur.

[@damienmaynard8892]

THIS!!!!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I concur

[@susanjw7763]

I concur

[@fluffpuckot]

Yes, yes yes! There is more, and that is Stabat Mater. Absolutely beautiful piece of music, made even better by Floor and Simone!

[@photonpilot__]

Such a great song and love hearing their voice together. As far as the production goes it's incredible. That many Clay Paky Sharpy beams (the little tiny moving light fixtures) create such a mesmerizing web of bright, powerful, and beautiful light beams that complement the music so well. Hats off to their lighting designer from another lighting designer. Edit: Watching this video with my "pet" Clay Paky Sharpy (he's been retired from service after being burnt by Pyrotechnics) sitting on my shelf next to my desk. If it was a sentient being instead of a little light robot it would've loved seeing all of it's "friends" creating such a beautiful display of light for such a beautiful peace of music.

[@naruto9121983]

they also did stabat mater dolorosa together in that show. in that song you will see how to make a metal crowd stay completely quiet. Floor and Simone together is a happiness overkill

[@user-xq7mh5kg6bvvf3]

EPICA! One of my favourite band!!!

[@bobsuisse2]

@Stacy: Mark Jansen, the founder of Epica was also the founder of After Forever, Floor's first band. So here IS the connection. So I will recommend a double feature for you 🤪. 1st After Forever "Follow in the Cry" Pinkpop live 2004. Young unbelievable Floor!!! And 2nd - EPICA (Sahara Dust) "Follow in the Cry" 20th anniversary 2022 live. Yes! Same song! Because of Mark BOTH bands made it. You will love it. Promised.

[@typeomaiden4038]

I was waiting eagerly for you to see this video after seeing your Nightwish and Epica reactions. Really happy to see someone else realize just how versetile metal music is. It really can blend aspects of other genres in a way that I don't think other genres are able to.

[@viktorbalatoni8950]

Finally more Epica Stacey! Thank you!😊 This show, the Retrospect was almost 3 hours long to celebrate 10th years anniversary of Epica extended with Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of National Theatre from Miskolc, Hungary. The full show was awesome, its must to watch the full concert. Fun fact, Simone was 3 months pregnant😉 Simone and Floor is very close friends as you seen in their chemistry. They did Stabat Mater Dolorosa in the same concert if you want to watch more from this angelic duo. But my suggestion with another unique voice ( feat Simone😅) is The Haunting from Kamelot live in Norway 2006. They have many connection to some musicians whos you know. The vocalist Roy Khan changed to Tommy Karevik who was the opposite leader in the Ayreon song The day that the world breaks down and at the keyboard is Oliver Palotai who is Simone's husband.

[@mikedown3219]

Retrospect was a 3 hour show featuring a wide range of music from soft ballads, classical and metal. There is even another duet between Floor & Simone singing a 13th century Latin hymn. Here are some of the highlights… Unleashed (start here, symphonic metal at it’s best)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnHZ6augd2Xr9U Chasing the Dragon (with sub-titles) (power ballad) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqfGkIqOl7udd9k Presto (classical instrumental duet between solo violinist and Epica’s lead guitarist) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXXWhp2YhL1mrsk Stabat Mater Dolorosa (13th century latin hymn, duet between lead singer Simone and Floor Jansen) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo Delirium (soft ballad) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHK8gXecaL-eZ5Y The Divine Conspiracy (great collaboration with the orchestra)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2G3p6WqntOFjbc Design Your Universe (closing number, spectacular) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_Pgatjfaqjebc

[@sandgroper1970]

What I like about this, is as you mentioned the orchestra and choir, adding an extra layer to the music and concert experience. Something about an orchestra being incorporated into a rock / metal concert, adding an extra layer into the music.

[@robingelebal8447]

Such a nice rocking banger song! Next to Epica there are more lovely Dutch female singer gothic metalbands: Blackbriar, Delain, Within Temptation, The Gathering. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@pancentricism]

Simone has just released a solo single (Aeternal) from her forthcoming debut solo album. It was written by none other than Arjen, (from Ayreon). You're probably aware as well that Arjen recently released a live version of The Day That The World Breaks Down.

[@David_randomnumber]

Arjen wrote it ? That's an instant buy. I like Simone's voice but never got into Epica.

[@denis.patritti]

Two wonderful singers!

[@carlw8072]

Simone and Floor rented a flat/house together and have known each other for a long time, they are good friends.

[@LarsKoehler]

I am not sure, if that’s a myth. There doesn’t seem to be an evidence for both sharing the accodomation. I’ve seen/read videos/interviews of both stating a friendship, but never that they lived or studied together. On the other hand: I haven’t read/watched everything…

[@deathwatch1980]

read that a few time now, never seen a source of it thou.

[@lennartschmidt5385]

@@deathwatch1980 Floor is also 4 Years older than Simone so I am not sure as well.

[@seattan]

This performance was at Epica's 10th anniversary celebration concert. The name of the concert is Retrospect. It's a great show from start to finish. Floor and Simone sang 2 songs together. This one and Stabat Mater Doloroso (maybe bad spelling for Doloroso). If you ever decide you want to do an entire concert in 1 reaction video Retrospect is one you should take into consideration.

[@AndreSomers]

And, later this year, they are doing it again! Looking forward to it, as I have a ticket to one of the Amsterdam shows 🤘

[@wimvank.7463]

Stacy, from the same venue they sing a ancient hymne from 1726. Stabat mater dolorosa it is called. Special point from this hymne; the composer died 6 weeks after finishing the song. You do not believe your ears. And even more unbelievable is the fact how to silence a metal fan crowd who is complete in awe. Mind blowing. See you soon we hope.

[@gene6690]

For its small size, Holland just knows how to churn out amazing female metal singers. Beautiful people 💥💥💥

[@KreshDraven6]

Hands down one of my favorite bands. Epica has such and rich and incredible music catalog. What's even more impressive in that particular show is that Simome was pregnant, and yet, delivered heavenly vocals for about 3 hours

[@louisminten7889]

This song is about a suïcide bomber, who thinks that he is in heaven, but he is actuelly in hell, but he likes it so much there, that he refuse to go to heaven. Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the same concert Floor and Simone

[@damienmaynard8892]

Hello Stacey and cats! G'day from Oz again! Great job! The drummer here is Arien van Weesenbeek. He has been hitting things since he was 3yo according to his parents - lucky for their furniture he found his dad's drum-kit pretty quickly! Simone Simons has been, still is(?), a cosmetics model and is a good friend of Floor and Mark Jansen (Epica's male singer, no blood relation - he was in Floor's earlier band - he's in the spotlight at the end). Another vote for "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" from the same gig. More Epica epic epicness, please!? edit: Floor and Simone = Xena and Gabrielle but better!

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

Another duet (Dutch of course!) to enjoy is 'Somewhere' by Within Temptation ft. Anneke van Giersbergen

[@JMEAUS22]

Anneke has a few collaborations that can be recommended

[@dbcanada]

Thanks, Stacey. Glad you feel the same as we do. ❤

[@winchester7861]

its the Epica Retrospect concert for their 10 years anniversary ( 3 hours of show with a live orchestra ) you should do some reactions to it Stacey 😁

[@tomasnyqvist3119]

Hey Stace you need to watch "stabat mater dolorosa" from that same concert. Very different but beautiful ❤

[@MrApocalyptica83]

Fun fact in this concert Simone was in her third month of pregnancy and it's for the tenth anniversary of the band epica that was 11 years ago and at that time floor wasn't officially the night wish singer yet

[@FritzMonday]

Pure talent !

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Very good performance from both.

[@TimoArula]

Simone + Floor = POWER COMBO !!!! Nuff Said !!!! NWSU/FloorFan/Epican/Ayreonaut/TWA 🤘😎🤘

[@sivsjolander8644]

Simone and Floor = magic. Hug from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@astral7080]

Pure magic!

[@ErnstBeck-eq4ge]

Floor and Simone is so Great Singer ! Together is so Beautiful Voice for Metal Music ! That is Absolutly Epic

[@alexthorpe6583]

I got to see Epica in 2014, at a tiny local venue. Standing in the middle of the crowd, and only 10 feet from the band.

[@winchester7861]

hello stacey 😊 its such a beautiful music 🤘

[@citizendave1]

I think you would love The Skeleton Key Omega Alive version

[@michaelkemper3326]

Ahhh 😍...Floor

[@judgedino]

Epica & Apocalyptica...... Rivers..... live version, is a beautiful moment! Think you'll love it! ❤

[@ladydalida6917]

Nightwish Arm< South Germany Division here The Goddess of Valkyries and the Queen of Epica together on the Stage - THIS is Epic pure !

[@damianvc31]

That Epica show (Retrospect 2013) was amazing, definitely keep digging on it There's another song (more like a classical piece) with Floor, which happened earlier in the 3 hour setlist and much more great songs from Epica This band is really amazing and you'll probably love everything you hear from them As for Ayreon, they have done the album The Source together (which has the song you listened to it), they have some songs they sing back and forth. No live version though, just the studio.

[@stephan515]

Hey Stacey , your channel =top! ; please try some more Epica & Floor with “ Stabat Mater Dolorosa” , i think you will be blown away 😊

[@hermunkulus]

Not sure if you know or not, but Bruce Dickinson released a new solo album in March (his first since 2005). I know you've been loving Maiden so if you're looking to get a fix, I recommend checking it out. As for Epica? Love em. Symphonic metal is solid. In addition to them and Nightwish, there's also Ad Infinitum, Delain, Kamelot, Evergrey, Unleash the Archers among countless others.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

I am grateful to many good symphonic metal bands… Some are questionable in the metal true genre, but such as the likes of visions of Atlantis, within temptation, Delain, leaves’ Eyes, Therion, Nightwish etc. that were my gateway eventually up to the awesome greatness of Epica and Dimmu Borgir. By the way Stacy you’ll never see Nightwish performing live at the orchestra which Epica embraces it and has done it several times and have massive shows coming up this Fall in Amsterdam and Mexico with orchestra and choirs. Indeed I Highly encourage you to deep dive on Epica if you like your music heavier and on a grander scale you will be very pleased. Symphonic METAL done properly 🤘🏻

[@lizardman8712]

Woot yeesss!!!! Your sister would definitely love this too

[@AM501]

you need to listen to the second song they sang togather "stabat matter"

[@josejimenez-nn6me]

Add BEAUTIFUL to description❤ I really enjoy your reactions hope you keep doing cheers and love from NIGHTWISH ARMY COSTA RICA DIVISIÓN 🇨🇷💀🤘

[@user-xq7mh5kg6bvvf3]

I remember when I met the band at a meet and greet, the guitarist, when I told him I was Italian, told me: "AH!! MAFIOSO". We all started laughing! 😁😁😁😁😁😁🤣🤣

[@knutruther4964]

Could have been Mark, who now lives with his Laura in Sicily.

[@magicus22]

Floor and Simone two phenomenal voices! i love them ! you should see Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song & Valhalla - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016 is just a masterpiece.

[@LDBHX]

Simone and Floor ❣ are sisters in crime 🔥❤🔥 Never go wrong with these two 💜 Btw Simone just dropped new solo track from her new album ❤ Definitely yes ❣

[@Cadinho93]

What's actually impressive is that Simone had been singing for around 2.5 hours before this song started and was pregnant at the time. Also, Simone and Floor are best friends. It was Simone that pulled Floor into rock vocals and the world has been a better place ever since.

[@richardwest6358]

Whilst Flooor & Simone are inded good friends it was Anneke van Giersbergen who influenced Floor - Simone wasn't even in a band when Floor joined After Forever when she was 16 !

[@MarcelCox1]

A suggestion for Floor and simone singing together: Sweet Curse kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp68q39_d5uCoLc This is a song from Floor's band Revamp with Simone as guest singer on the concert shown. It is not a HQ recording but sill good enough to enjoy. It is from the period around 2010 when Simone and Floor were probably closest to each other. Around that time, Revamp and Epica were touring together. I will also post some more links in the reply because if I post too many links in one post, it will be considered as spam by KZbin.

[@MarcelCox1]

Here is a video of Floor and Simone folling around and rehearsing "Sweet Curse" at Simone's home. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvZiaJrfLeprqs Floor and Simone in the studio recording for MaYaN kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXZfY2sopyZkK8 Flooring doing a video interview with Simone during COVID lockdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3yTgaeJbrejqM0

[@ecbftl]

I have seen this before, but I watched it again. Wow ... just wow. It ends with Floor saying Revamp was playing the next night, and those who were going were lucky bastards. She was also saying Revamp and Epica had toured together....

[@janottens6755]

Here you got two queen’s , one from Epica land , and one from Nightwish land . Mind blowing 🥸💖👍👍

[@richardwest6358]

The are BOTH from The Notherlands !

[@warbear323]

There are many other symphonic metal bands out there. Some of my favorites are Within Temptation and Delain. Both are from The Netherlands like Epica. For Within Temptation's I recommend starting with their "Paradise" music video, a duet between Sharon Den Adele (their lead singer) and Tarja, the original Nightwish lead singer. For Delain, I recommend starting with their music video for "We Are the Others".

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘 Great Job again

[@johnfreeman5310]

Floor and Simone are great friends and shared a flat back in the day

[@fabiorobertonascimento8370]

nice react It would be cool if you reacted to Epica's song river, it's a really cool song, there are several versions, I suggest the one played with the band apocaliptica

[@124Spider5]

Mark Jansen (Guitar player, he is on the right of Floor) and Joost Van Den Broek (Music Producer of bands: Epica, Ayreon, Powerwolf and Blind Guardian) were former members of Floor's first band "AFTER FOREVER". So, can you imagine the quality of that band? After Forever? With Floor?

[@VK.Vertol]

Queen can be only one! Only if the present dies, the next can replace her as a queen. 🤔 Simone is gorgeous and great singer, but there's only one queen - Floor I. Mighty Queen of the mighty power/symphonic metal kingdom. 🤘

[@ettibbet5493]

There are 3 fairy queens my dude

[@tonycardone990]

Another band you may be interested in is Feuerschwanz. Warriors Of The World United is a great song with a bunch of vocalists.

[@nebulajumper6216]

Glad you continue your EPICA journey 😊😊 I love both bands, with a slight preference for EPICA. They are so complex and innovative in their sound and lyrics.The preference for EPICA is because they can be way heavier at times then Nightwish.

[@BillWood2791]

All hail the 'Queen Of The Valkyrie' Floor Jansen

[@moimeme8827]

I love this band ! I saw in Paris a long time ago and you can find the final song on YT: "consign to Oblivion live at Zenith" ;). From the same live ("retrospect live" for the 10th anniversary of the band), you can find some "pépites" like "design your universe", "chasing the dragon", ... Playing with an orchestra behind, what a trip !!!! Floor and Simone are good friends ;). Here another one you have to see: "Epica-ThePhantom Agony" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3LPg5lvpstsmpI). Simone at 19yo and captation during recording the album.

[@merowinger4802]

I can only recommend checking out Epicas "Sirens - of blood and water" which is featuring Charlotte Sessels from Delain and Myrkur. It could be a better title for a song those 3 perform together.

[@glennbrock4021]

I loved this when I saw this to. ❤❤❤❤

[@chrish3762]

a masterpiece!

[@CGDiscussion]

You just hit the lottery.

[@javadan]

If I was a vocal student, I think I would just throw in the towel and quit after this. These 2 ladies are cheat codes. Wow!

[@renejensen7799]

Stabat mater Dolorosa is another song from same concert, that got both qieens in it!! else Simone and Floor also got songs where both sing in a lot of Ayroen songs, my favorite there might be the Dream disolves from the Album The Source by Ayroen, a highly underrated, and almost never reacted to song, i think you should, i think there is no live version, so that would have to be a studio version, but its a song really underrated, and overlooked imo..

[@normmcinnis4102]

The Dutch invasion!

[@louisminten7889]

When, where. I have to flee😂😂

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

Those damn Dutchies, they have gekoloniseerd everything!😁

[@Gazza-z]

Good singers

[@christofferskold5591]

2 angels 2 amazing voices :)

[@roygarrett1663]

Symphonic Metal women are just perfect. I feel how you feel.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Stacey! Happy to hear you're bringing symphonic metal back into the rotation. I love the classic rock, but...

[@mvellis3863]

Simone and Floor are very close friends

[@uwetessenow985]

Hi Stacey 2 Goddess sing together absolutely beautiful and amazing not from the Earth 🌍 😅

[@danrue3263]

Told you floor was a goddess ❤

[@danrue3263]

What a voice

[@Idyll_Insomniac]

New sub here. I would recommend looking into Therion, a swedish Symphonic metal band who are considered pioneers of the symhonic metal genre. Depending on the time period/album the singers may be different as they only have a core of 5 of so members then work with other people where needed, i.e. live or studio. Songs I recommend would be: The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4SomHl_mMmHjas Birth of Venus Illegitima (OFFICIAL LIVE): kzbin.info/www/bejne/apK4ZKWVapmSaZY Therion - The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah (Live) (Wacken Open Air 2007): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Osn6Fnd9-nqKc Then: Summernight City (ABBA cover): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-xlZSop8SFpqM

[@glenngunnis6642]

Floor and Simone are 2/3 of the world breaking trio with Anneke Van Giersbergen. They can never perform together because the world will truly break down if it happens.🤘🎸

[@beldin2987]

This is also interesting, even though the visual quality sucks, but you have the same song with all the 3 dutch symphonic goddesses here : Simone Simons and After Forever - Beyond me kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmaXoKCnfpmSa80 After forever " Beyond Me" with Sharon Den Adel ( Within Temptation) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaWkfqSeobN0os0

[@Eddie-ol9cv]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@richfabian6534]

Stacy this was Awesome

[@thedivoxx]

Hell yea, more Simone and/or Floor makes me happy

[@Wreath83]

So nice!

[@pauloverbeeke2352]

You have to check more Ayreon ! Because Simone and Floor are also appear in several songs! (You Wish you were Dutch :)

[@yinxed]

Metal history Lesson, back in 2000s the Symphonic metal was in its infancy with bands like Lacrimosa, After forever, and Tristania. but before them; HAGGARD set a standard that must be revised in this modern era. I invite you to check some of their tracks. they are a German Medieval ensemble mixed with death metal that paints beautiful medieval landscapes through their thematic albums. Nightwish and EPICA stand on the foundations that HAGGARD uncovered.

[@dragonreader3817]

👍

[@dazjackson1972]

I like to watch this just before I enter my gym - for some reason it seems to send my testosterone levels sky high 🤔💪🇬🇧

[@richfabian6534]

Okay here is a question, other than Floor singing with Nightwish did Simone also?

[@johnballance1971]

Simone just standing there in the green light like Poison Ivy......

[@TheMateriaalkunde]

And another massive Epica performance: Orchestra and choir and the band and Simone fiddling with a well known classic piece, very much hooked to halloween.... Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6nCd3SKpd90eJosi=_JQ9nAKJC6alswND

[@MegaDog555]

🐕my 2 fav female singers

[@Lionshawk]

Stacy - If you like Heart, Pat Benatar - Promises in the Dark!!!!

[@manuelmorante9465]

👍👍😎😎🤘🤘

[@felipecampos3045]

you really need to listen to unleashed live retrospect, it will give you goosebumps

[@JeffSparrow87]

Maybe explore the band Kamelot. It's also symphonic metal. With a male lead singer. The current lead singer is awesome, and the previous singer as well. Sirenia is an awesome band as well. A little bit more metal, but symphonic still

[@CecenCore]

When else can you see Poison Ivy and Cat Woman singing together? 🤘

[@DerHerr-ni2wr]

🤘🤘

[@Roddrummer]

You, my friend, are an excellent reactor: you don't pause too much, you have great taste (and are open minded enough to discover new stuff), and you FEEL music above and beyond simply listening to it and enjoying it. You need to discover a Canadian musical genius by the name of Devin Townsend, he will make your pulse race and your heart soar in a similar way to Nightwish, Epica, Floyd etc. Check him out.

[@reaperinsaltbrine5211]

Simone and Floor are really like sisters..or lovers. There are some body language that is very hard to fake. Awesome persons both they are.

[@hson_hson9621]

next time to watch "stabat mater dolorosa " with Floor and Simone

[@rickashworth7304]

These two women on stage give one hell of a performance! Have you seen Pink Floyd's "One Of These Days(I'm going to cut you into little pieces)" from the Pulse concert? You will see the famous inflated pigs flying about. Not quite orchestral metal, but close... and what a Bass line... Wow! Hey Stacey, if you ever feel like giving us some more Led Zeppelin, then try "When The Levee Breaks" from John Paul Jones (playing for change)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnmTXoqOiquMaM0. Thanks!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Did you know Floor jansen who I consider my spirit animal and my Goddes has one pointy ear like an elf.