EPICA - The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre) REACTION | TWO OF MY FAVES COLLIDING?!

[@mikedown3219]

What a stunning video, Epica just keep getting better and better and Simone… words fail me.

[@calleugomes3694]

The thing "one of my favorite bands doing one of my favorite Classic pieces" was The reason Ioved that so much too. They absolutely know how to activate my soul's ressonance

[@91JRH]

That's why I love Epica, because their music is always so catchy! I have all earbook editions of their albums.

[@natanaelvieira2015]

Your reaction was very similar to mine when I heard it for the first time! Goosebumps, smiles, teary eye... Epica is SO MUCH my favorite band, I've been listening to this song non-stop since its release

[@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi]

Indeed,they really keep amazing.I finally found this fantastic band about a year ago and since then I've been nothing but amazed.Amazed by the awesome musicianships,all the songs and lyrics,all musical inventions they've created.And now this brilliant song with choirs and violins,it's something else,totally something else.Lovely Simone shows a new,wonderful side of herself.

[@BoG_City]

I love that the Efteling has chosen to work with Epica. In the past they have worked with Anneke van Giersbergen (she does the voices/singing of the witte wieven at the Baron 1898 rollercoaster). 20 years ago or something they also used an instrumental song from Within Temptation as background music on the promenade in the park for a couple of years. The ride De Vliegende Hollander was supposed to have vocals from Floor Jansen (then in After Forever), but there was a legal issue so they had to swap that before the ride opened back in 2007. The Efteling knows what's up and really is a great theme park. The ride is based around the musical piece. The story (really short version) behind it all is that there was a musical concourse in 1876 where an entire orchestra vanished after taking a walk in a nearby forest. They were supposed to play Danse Macabre at that concourse. Generations later a family of traveling salesman walk that same path and feel the present of the Unmentionable. They get joined by a black cat (with yellow and blue eyes, like simone in the video) and find some sheet music of danse macabre and the diary of Joseph Charlatan, the conductor of the orchestra. Which is the great great grandfather of that traveling family. Fast forward (a lot) and they end up at the abbey where one of the travelers gets scratched and then seems possessed and gets sick and eventually taken away. As a rider you'll walk trough the forest and grave yard of the abbey and end up in the abbey itself. There you are placed in church benches and then Danse Macabre starts playing and you'll see the ghost of Joseph Charlatan and a lot of other stuff playing Danse Macabre. The benches (where you are in) itself start dancing on the music, spinning faster and faster and tilting and eventually even drop a few meters. During the ride you can see a lot of references to and old show ride that used to be there called Spookslot, which also used Danse Macabre as the music. Sounds spooky, but Efteling is like Disney as in that it has the same family friendly vibe (and the same target group) so its (I find it sadly) spooky, but really family friendly. I think you'll love it Tauri :D also, pronunciation was on point!

[@aesbj9228]

Thanks for that! I was interested to learn more about the attraction past and present but hadn't looked yet.

[@Wrecker3D]

Fun Fact: Danse Macabre has been build on the spot where Spookslot* (former walkthrough Haunted Castle) once stood, this attraction already used Danse Macabre in the main show... It sadly wasn't up-to safety standards anymore, and they replaced it with this 1 of a kind (prototype) attraction which carries the name of the music as a tribute to it... -The attraction cost 35million to build (10 more then originally budgeted) *= When Spookslot opened in 1978 Kate Bush recorded the clip for Wuthering Heights at this location as well Side Note: Efteling likes to collaborate with artists when they can, example DJ Hardwell made a special Baron 1898 mix, DJ Tiësto has his own mix in Aquanura (Huge fountain near entrance/exit park) as does Guus Meeuwis (local artist) al of this music can be found on KZbin btw

[@GulliNL]

@@Wrecker3Dextra fun fact; the tombstone mentioning Kate Bush, which was used in her video, has been standing next to the old Spookslot attraction for years. It is now part of the Efteling museum.

[@rnowak85]

Loved your reaction and loved this video! I love how they did Simone's makeup so she appeared gaunt and ghoulish and also the yellow green contacts? Your right, I think Simone's theatricality and her ability to embody characters is very underrated. I would love to see her on stage in a spooky musical. Always loved her Angel of Death in Ayreon's Transitus. Fantastic!

[@nimedhel09]

SAME Tauri, I was DYING to hear the studio version, and it was magical to hear it live (I was there on the 19th and bought a livestream ticket to hear the new songs again, because dang, that new album is going to slap so freaking HARD)

[@wildhoney126]

this is an absolutely gorgeous interpretation of the classics and at the last concert this song + beyond the matrix became my favorites, Epica as always is on top, Simone's vocals in this song and artistry are simply killer

[@VidalEspartero]

I love the way you get emotional with the songs! ❤ Epica is always magical 🤘🏻🖤

[@timhutchinson8485]

I love the spooky yet whimsical quality of this. Feels very "Nightmare Before Christmas".

[@user-vv9it9ye4g]

I always have tissues at the ready when hearing a new Epica song.

[@TTHBLOX_]

The attraction will open today! I am so hyped!!!!

[@timhutchinson8485]

I'm honestly a little shocked at how good Simone is at an evil/witchy laugh. Then again, I was also surprised by that with Floor recently too.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

This is fantastic love your beautiful reaction Tauri! So many reasons like this that Epica has been and still remains my favorite band above all 🤘🏻

[@mauriciobalbuena2488]

Comparto la emoción 🇲🇽🖤🤘

[@tareskisloki8579]

They really did an amazing job with this one.

[@janottens6755]

Again a masterpiece of Epica WOW 🤩

[@milton1448]

What a GREAT arrangement! So fun

[@obud3777]

Simone in the Efteling!!! 🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@frank1963]

Hi Tauri, great reaction to another masterpiece from my favorite band. I am happy for you that you at least got to watch the livestream of the concert. I was lucky enough to be there front row on both nights. 🫶🤘

[@markymark8008]

It’s perfect!👻👻👻

[@Celion27200]

I love Epica so much. So sad i missed last concert in Paris in 2023. the music "Danse Macabre" is From French Composer Camille Saint Saens. I love it so much. This composer own my favorite Violin piece as he also composed "introduction and Rondo Capricioso" that is so beautiful. but to be back to Epica, their version is so gooooooooodddd. at least, 2024 was a better year for me. In June I saw Lovebites, in September I Saw Symphony X, and in November i'll see Dream Theater.

[@johndreessen7335]

Loved the song immediately when i saw it live. Was at both live-shows and watched the live-stream twice. Was first at the Efteling when i was about 8 years old, 54 years ago when it still was a theme-park without rollercoasters or other attractions like that. Loved they filmed the MV at the park. Thanks for this reaction.

[@nikosnikos8184]

the classical elements they incorporate into their music...it's perfect.the most important band in europe

[@jaykat073]

Its interesting how a "new" Epica track will send you down the memory rabbit hole😊. Master piece!

[@edmilsongomes1468]

I also almost cried when I saw this live in Amsterdam

[@fritsyt2090]

Can't wait for this one dearest friend! Love that Epica did this collaboration for the Efteling. I love the clash from classical and metal in this song and the music video is top-notch too. Only Epica can bring this to the table, well in my humble opinion ofcourse lol

[@charliethetraveller]

Tauri this reaction was like you getting back to childhood.

[@Arkryal]

Hi, I'm new to this channel, but I see you have great taste! Subscribing now.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

And now I'm waiting for the reaction of the charismatic Elizabeth at TCV 😎🤘

[@Yochemm]

I go in november to the park for a ride in Danse Macabre... This park is like Epica a Dutch high quality product!!!

[@johnburn8970]

Really enjoyed that video.

[@wouko]

What is fun that the attraction Danse Macabre replaced the (old) attraction Het Spookslot (Haunted castle) which soundtrack was Danse Macabre. Kate Bush filmed her first video clips in het Spookslot, so it's cool that Epica has made a videoclip in Danse Macabre. There was a tombstome for Kate Bush, just like now for Epica.

[@fredklein9005]

Fun fact: at 6:38 The singing monk on the right is Jeroen Verheij. Jeroen is the actual designer of the Danse Macabre attraction.

[@mrnadya]

Absolutely majestic ❤

[@blue17eyes]

I love this song and the video is so good! Epica is cool

[@MarianneWitteLubbers]

Please if you go to Ayreon (at Tilburg) next year the Efteling is around the corner from this city. Great 2 for 1 deal.

[@Carrinthe]

The first thing I thought when I first listen to this was "Oh, Tori will totally loose it when she hears this". 😅

[@sonjaschweinsberger1637]

EPICA ARE THE BEST

[@mrwomby5007]

I can recommend a visit to Efteling, it’s based on a fairy tale theme and isn’t as in-your-face as the usual parks.

[@jordi1090]

Both Efteling and Ghost in me are awesome

[@lordgandalf22]

THe white dress simone wears is a ode to kate bush who did some promotional work for the old spookslot attraction. ANd the two colored eyes connect the song to the new ride since there is a cat with the same colored eyes in the wueue :D

[@andreaswennberg9542]

Was soo happy when this video showed up on YT on Halloween season. Was hoping so much that this song would be first. Next song im hoping for is Arcana.

[@rosana1961]

Waiting🥰

[@dac2007]

I heard it on the stream and didn't realize it was based on a classical piece lol Shame on me But I loved it from the start, such a cool song Wonder if It's going to be on the new album, probably not

[@Ashen_Sukar]

if you go to a concert in the netherlands, try to combine it with a visit to the efteling, i really think youll love it(and hopefully for us you can make a vlog for it)

[@rosana1961]

It's amazing how your joy lights up everything around you, highlights your beauty and completely transforms it into smiles and happiness! MUSIC literally has the power to bring us joy or sadness, as well as transport us to other places. That's what I see in you today, in this work of art by Épica! Some time ago, I mentioned that I don't have a favorite band, I have a favorite channel that brings me these feelings and also transports me to other places, depending on the song chosen for the day! This channel is very eclectic, with a selection of genres for all tastes! But the symphonic rock metal genre predominates and with more than 1200 reaction videos released! It's a diverse channel that brings fans interviews with their favorite musicians and bands! It's a magical moment where the presenter allows us to be there, with our favorite artist, and learn a little more about them, behind the scenes of the music scene! Don't know this channel? What do you mean? You're on it now! Watching another reaction from its creator, affectionately called Tauri, from the TauriReacts channel! I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world! Kid, your reaction to the mega show that was this Épica performance was beautiful! I know how important they are in your life! There are already many comments, and that's great, and I was also very happy that there were around 60 people with you at the premiere, so I won't go on too much! I love you! Take care! You are very important in the lives of countless people, and I include myself in that amount, just like a small grain of sand! Take care! 🌷 (English is not my official language, so I use the translator)

[@Columbasta]

First impression when I heard this live (AFAS), "hey, Simone's channeling Kate Bush".. Same vibe at 6:24 nice.. Better still, there's a direct connection with the Efteling which I only learned about from better informed Dutchies who go waaaay back tt seventies. The lore: this new attraction is the upgrade of its predecessor called "Spookslot" (haunted castle). Take a wild guess who sang at the opening in 1978? Kate even got her very own tombstone which is still there, somewhere.. Now take a look at the clip. The "Epica" tombstone; Simone's white dress (made famous over here in NL by Kate's "Toppop" videos), clear nods to this one: "Kate Bush (Efteling) - original recording 1978 • TopPop". There's also at least two "cameos" 6:40 The singing monks are: Jeroen Verheij (r), designer at the Efteling & Joost (LUL!) van den Broek (l) of Ayreon/After Forever/etc fame and also Epica's producer. Simone's yellow/blue eyes are a reference tt children's book "Danse Macabre" by Dutch writer Paul van Loon. No doubt, I still missed a ton of Easter eggs.

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

They should've waited till the 31st to release the video, for the max spook factor.👻

[@Columbasta]

@@noneofyerbeeswax8194 It is rumored that on the night of Samhain, left unobscured by only a sliver of moonlight, a stripped down version will be performed by Smoon, Zora Cock and TAFNASR (the artist familiarly known as Simone's roommate). Arjen may be present in the form of the Dutch mythical figure known as "Magere Hein"..

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

@@Columbasta 💀Now we’re talking. Those rumours have eluded the ears of yours trvly though. Are they being spread by means of time telepathy enhanced by the 🌿?

[@DerHerr-ni2wr]

🤘🤘🤘

[@matzek.3220]

Hey Tauri, here's a little hint for you: The Efteling theme park is only a 20 minute car ride from Tilburg which will become Ayreon city again next year celebrating the 30th anniversary. So there is a chance you can see the park and its epicafied attraction plus the experience of very good music. Fingers crossed you can make it happen 🤘🏻!

[@rickdebeftekkel]

come to the netherlands and ill make a tour with you about the Efteling

[@apaysse]

Oh yes

[@Journeyman09]

I guess you need to visit Efteling and Dance Macabre first after this

[@shoemaker688]

I feel you girl. I just feel you. This is fantastic and indeed magical. 💓

[@timhutchinson8485]

I think the credits say that Coen wrote the lyrics to this?

[@gothic1961]

Hoi Tauri super reaction. Volg Epica vanaf 2002 Simone simons is geweldig zangeres krijg altijd kippenvel van . Sorry ben niet zo goed in Engels schrijven groetjes uit Nederland

[@diedzjeeoudshoorn7726]

Simone absolutely nails it when she is doing her "Dark Angel" kind of stuff. You saw her doing it at Ayreon and now again in this masterpiece. Because that's what this is. A masterpiece. Metal merges with classical. Brilliant. The Dutch metal scene keeps blowing me away.

[@foxtanker4055]

I was at the live show at AFAS on the 19th. I was not sure what I was hearing with this song but I know when all the choirs kicked in together it was incredible. It was an awesome show. You don't get the paper falling on your head experience watching from home :)

[@humwengus1204]

I was there too. That was the stand out song for me and I had it stuck in my head for weeks and could not get enough of it. I will never forget the surprise of hearing this masterpiece live🥰

[@hilliard1991]

This is what Nightwish is missing at the moment, Epica are taking over from Nightwish . Epica are getting stronger and stronger, and Nightwish are getting less epic.

[@shortstuff780]

Nightwish hasn't been this in years I personally love the humanist view point and the love of history new Nightwish is all about. For me, Epica is the best symphonic metal band, where Nightwish is my favorite symphonic band I love both, Epica has far better production values, but I love the story Nightwish tells

[@pietkeizer5279]

Speak for yourself. The new album Yesterwynde of Nightwish is so good. But indeed….Epica is also great to listen and to watch. This music of the ghost ( Dance de Macabres of the composer Camille Saint-Saëns) was an attraction in the Efteling, a famous amusement park in The Netherlands.

[@alvaro4470]

Epica was always better

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@blackbirds13 taking what you said if everyone is entitled to their opinion then why are you saying stop I don’t understand?

[@uniservicemann3186]

Music is not a compilation

[@billing876]

Hi Tauri, Just in case you have not seen/heard this - the whole Yesterwynde album vocals have been improved. Don't think you will be disappointed. Enjoy. Cheers Paul kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4CWepeOgryDe80

[@ArthurGentil-s6g]

I don't know why they are comparing Nightwish with Epica, they are two completely different bands but come on. Nightwish is one of the few bands within symphonic metal that risks new elements in their sounds (just like Within Temptation) and this makes them the greatest at what they do. Tuomas left neverland and now composes music based on history and books (like the song The Antikythera Mechanism for example), different from Epica and that's okay too

[@arthuralmeida9977]

Hey, plz check out the new Hollywood Undead music video, called Hollywood Forever

[@RRK1965]

Your playlist with your favorite music is getting very long, I guess.

[@mvdh877]

I can't wait for the new attraction to open on October 31st I'll be there, I took a day off especially for it

[@mvdh877]

today this attraction is open to the public by noon there was queue for the attraction of 5 hours