THE GENTLE STORM - Shores Of India (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@monojira]

Anneke's smile is simply heart-warming :)

[@patryciachan]

Mono Jira totally agree

[@discomfort5760]

When Anneke is happy, everybody witnessing it are too.

[@pohle1303]

not only her smile....

[@jarocari_0693]

​@@pohle1303 Also her voice, beauty and charisma! 🥺🥰 A DUTCH ANGEL

[@paulchapman2569]

I concur

[@andrewjones1143]

I really wish American musicians were more like this. The level of creativity I see from European musicians is just so unmatched. Awesome song!

[@Trikipum]

The problem with the american industry is that all bands are hostages of themselves... It is a matter of mentality. All these "great" european artists started doing their music and if you liked, good for you, was a very personal thing. On the other hand, the united states was in a state of "trends" after "trends" that every band joined and once they got a hold of it, they never left it. That is why USA bands are totally stuck up in their own style..

[@vickidickinson6420]

Arjen playing "electric sitar" made me smile. The Shores of India is a voyage worth listening to.

[@misfitsscream]

its a tambura

[@demoncleaner80]

minghag Tanpura, I think. Only because I got curious and Googled it.

[@misfitsscream]

demoncleaner80 tambura refers to several stringed musical instruments, so you are right on the actual name. all depends on location, and india it is the tanpura.

[@rashmibasu9393]

minghag you are absolutely right. it is the tanpura, and it is definitely not played like a sitar or a guitar. :) nice music though.

[@SOAD525]

Viktoria VanHolten It seemed like it didnt have strings on it haha

[@tonykratos]

It's amazing how Arjen Himself takes the time to respond youtube comments when the majority of famous musicians don't even care,one of the best composers out there.

[@mensagemparatammy]

Everything with Anneke is fantastic! What a beautiful voice!!!!

[@salanee]

absolutelly perfect. the whole album is perfect. I cannot stop listening it. After few weeks of listening it, I must admit I am addict to it.

[@Gigatless]

Anneke looks just gorgeous.

[@joseneto5833]

Her voice is incredible...

[@ayreon8]

wow! anneke is the best female voice in the world and Arjen....Arjen...Arjen... A GENIUSSSSSSSS! grazie per utilizzare la voce di Anneke, fantastica! Arjen ti voglio cosi' fino alla fine dei tuoi giorni...

[@alinelima479]

Loved the track. I have been waiting anxiously for the album. And I must confess that Arjen's face during the sitar solo made me laugh out loud, he's like "Dude, I'm rocking out with a sitar, how good life can get?", that's priceless!

[@perfectlypopsicle492]

Anneke has always been a jovial person but has she ever looked so joyously happy as she does here? She is clearly proud of this project, and rightly so.

[@BiotribeBF]

Wonderful performance and this album is surely a must for the fans of the valuable music art ! Many greetings from Bulgaria.

[@tomwheeler9211]

Got this album the other day. Love it. It is perfect. Everything has space musically and it's well written and recording is top notch!

[@Singingtinky]

It's been a while since I listened.... got goosebumps again when the choir started to sing! :D

[@mohamedabdel-aleem8384]

Me too

[@DementorTSF]

Same here, in 2022!

[@michereff]

Fantastic job, as could be expected. Arjen and Anneke are absolutely incredible separated but together form something unbeatable. Video excellent, with great ambiance and creates that feeling if want to be living in the history of the album. Congratulations! (ah, I don't like to mention my favorites early, but The Storm, in both versions, has been the song that I hear more - and deserves a lyric video haha). Great release! Cheers!!

[@lunafiguereo5710]

Ok Anneke's voice makes me happy but her smile captures me like I feel a mixture of happy to be alive and sad that I will never see her in person. If I live again, my quest will be to marry her. My God, her voice and presence is so Godlike

[@BorisBorovoyESQ]

Wow... gotta buy the whole album and go on a concert as soon as they coming somewhere near NYC! This is MY KIND OF MUSIC!!!

[@RNataliya]

Очень интересно... Есть еще одна группа, которая похоже миксует народные мотивы (вспомнить бы еще какого народа...) с роком. Но чуть потяжелее у них выходит. И вокал мужской. Нужно будет поискать. Давно очень слушала.

[@BorisBorovoyESQ]

R Nataliya Многие экспериментировали с восточным звучанием ))) Есть такая группа Orphaned Land, израильтяне. У них очень органично смешивается металл и мизрахи.

[@RNataliya]

Boris Borovoy ))) Я о них как раз и вспомнила) Только название никак припомнить не могла. Давненько их слушала... Интересные ребята.

[@sithnamqus]

God I love heavy metal!! You can listen extreme-brutal-abrasive-full-core songs and songs like Shores of India, a beautiful yet powerful song, I headbang this song all along and can't stop listening...

[@jllpmusicman]

Not Heavy Metal . . .

[@WildMasha]

Amazing album, I adore both versions and you two are gorgeous ad always... I cannot decide wich song is my favourite, I love them all!!

[@DenisKublitsky]

It's been almost a year since the release of The Diary, but I still get goosebumps and feel like I'm listening to it for the first time. Such an amazing album!

[@TheLuvers666]

This song is catchy and wicked beyond belief. Leave it to Arjen. Have always loved how he constantly evolves but also adds it layers of ethnic instruments. A composer of the highest order.

[@manojbairwa2853]

never heard of the band before but this song is amazing or maybe it is bcos i am from india.

[@manojbairwa2853]

***** thanks man,btw that solo and chorus ar mind blowing.

[@manojbairwa2853]

***** u clearly dont have slightest idea of vastness of indian culture.

[@mtarkes]

***** Sounded like western song of course. But you are right there's a little mixing with middle eastern looks especially the clothes but rest was all indian , the architecture , the instruments spices incense and other exotic stuff all are very Indian.

[@wolfmare4239]

Manoj Bairwa maybe because this is their first album，arjen known for his project ayreon，and anneke best known for being the former vocalist of the gathering

[@coymacoy1106]

Simplesmente magnífico esse trabalho. Depois de alguns anos voltando a ouvi-lo.

[@victoriadevalo]

I love it! I listen it over and over again and i can´t stop the player. Thanks for an amazing song.

[@JosephOlmos5]

not a bad song first time I hear of this band looking forward to buy their CD soon

[@jamesnelson2923]

***** Such a great song, another great album, that's why your one of my favorites and Anneke is just plan awesome love her voice

[@mrwonderful6457]

***** Smoking is bad for your health or is it medicinal?

[@thatonedude675]

You know, I didn't know what I was expecting in this video, but it went on 11 on the whole "India" theme.

[@mikkohuuhka6182]

Can't...stop...listening...to...this...You guys seem to have fun while making this video =) And Annie looks sooooooooo beautiful!

[@sjm20043]

OMG words cannot describe how epic this clip is. Long love to my dear Anneke and the master Lucassen! wonderful job you have done in this album, such beautiful harmonies, instrumentals and vocals

[@johnvaughn666]

Not even sure what the hell this is.. But I've got to admit, it's pretty cool.

[@llamafactorySA]

Hi Arjen and Anneke. This album is a dream come true! Ive been a huge fan of Anneke's singing every since I stumbled across her duet with Within Temptation. Ive been listening to Arjen since The Human Equation came out, and Ive been enjoying every subsequent album more and more. You are really honing your songwriting, everything Ive heard from this album is excellent. #applause But if I may be so bold as to say, I think Shores of India could have rocked even harder if the verse's rhythm was in double time. Just a hunch! :D

[@llamafactorySA]

***** In the end it wasnt a matter of fast or slow actually. Just more... oomph, for the lack of a better word. The problem is, In the meantime Ive heard the album version. And now I have to eat my words haha! Its has OOMPH, those few bars here and there where the drums and guitar ad more texture. Absolutely spot on! Same with Endless Sea (Storm). The way it builds over time. These "radio" versions, as awesome as they are, didnt showcase the songs' full scope, as ive come to realize now. Thanks for a great album!

[@llamafactorySA]

Oh, and "The Moment" might be my favorite song on the album. The way Anneke hits those notes make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! I can't imagine anyone else sing it.

[@Inu501]

Have you heard about The Gathering, it was Anneke's first band, and then she founded Agua de Annique

[@dariofernando5572]

Me encanta esta nueva faceta de Anneke!

[@davesvens8697]

arjen seems to have gold hands,another great band to the list

[@alinaescobedo5240]

Well, Arjen did it again. The album is so effing aweeeeesome.

[@ZainaArekat]

Oh wow! This song is epic!! Congrats Arjen for the brilliant result, and you too Anneke, amazing vocals. Some parts of the song sounded like something from Arabia or Babylon, reminded me a bit of a certain Richie Blackmore song! 😜 i love it, and I an't wait for the full album.

[@MercenariosBR]

Our more than beautiful clip, Arjen getting along with the girls in india .... hahaha great, congratulations for the amazing work of art. Brazil hugs

[@yunaperruna]

My God!!! Arjen and Anneke together??? Awesome!!! I really love what you did in the past with Astrid in AMBEON, amazing stuff by the way, but with this one you'll sure blow my mind!!! Greetings from México!

[@BrunoZuppone]

Wow.. I cant believe in what The Gentle Storm is becoming. I'm seeing a huge success. What a wonderful video ! DAM

[@bbhollandsecretary7841]

Dit album is echt haar beste werk ooit! Dit nummer en The Endless Sea (Gentle version) zijn echt amazing!!!! Maak graag veel meer van dit soort nummer! Gouden stem!

[@panupoysti1008]

Arjen you fit the video's theme like a glove, "go on, check me out" :D What a magnificent album, really loving the Gentle side.

[@bazinko]

ARJEN IS ADORABLE

[@LuShabar]

Anthony made a great job, as always. I missed him. Those who didn't know him can seek Ayreon or Ambeon or Stream of Passion. He has really done wonderful things. Tyvm Arjen

[@marongen]

Terrific song, brilliant video. Can't wait for more

[@cristianmaggiolo]

que belleza de tema... y ella siempre la mas bella

[@tavei]

Can't wait to see you at Wacken!! Costa Rica represent!! Pura vida!!

[@mannihilator]

my new favorite female singer! incredible song.. . .

[@ironmaidenxp9546]

anneke never had to leave the gathering, His voice is unique and In This kind of epic music is lost.

[@MateiCristian]

Nice video. Excellent track. Super album. Great voice. Beautiful woman.

[@King-Gilamashur2758]

Really cool video guys. Had a lot of fun watching.

[@williamsousa4259]

Refrão gostoso de ouvir 🫶🏻🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gabbrielviera]

Wow! what a great song!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Manusmusic]

Awesome, Arjen! I like the unexpected high note in the chorus. Rock that shisha

[@4liferaider1]

masterpiece album

[@zoomoo318]

The hype was well worth it...amazing video! Can't wait for the whole thing, it will blow me away for sure

[@migouelsanchez5148]

Good to see they still prodige vidéos for songs in 2018.

[@rodrigos12]

Anneke ♥

[@bubbachunk6168]

Awesome.Anneke is brilliant as always!!!!

[@diegosanguinesky]

Belíssima voz!!

[@MarianGelens]

Geweldig nummer.../Awesome song!

[@CarenChristine]

Que maneiro! Amei o som. Adoro a voz da anneke

[@failedcreation2]

This song makes me think of Orphaned Land for some reason, the middle eastern tinge, I guess. Anyway, always wanted to see Kobi on one of Arjen's projects.

[@Lindy_Enalya]

***** Yep Orphaned Land is a great band, 'The Birth of the Three' is a must to listen to. Great job on this btw, pleasure to the ear!

[@transcendkira]

***** Oh yeah please do. They're a great band and their latest album would probably be to your taste (maybe?? I don't know) It's good stuff.

[@KingAlpaca]

+Arjen Anthony Lucassen You absolutely should.

[@voxac30withstrat]

+Arjen Anthony Lucassen Still waiting for you to come to Australia Arjen.

[@MantiaRyche]

+Arjen Anthony Lucassen Yes Arjen, you should defintly have Kobi on one of your albums one day. Also Sarah from Arkan.

[@Azada32135465465]

its so hard to make this music , i think it take more time to mix all of it together . the voice with brilliant composer and we have this amazing song i hope to keep go on like this ^^

[@aggelossamaras2402]

nice song!

[@PizzeriaBrandi]

Nuovo video per The Gentle Storm. Molto suggestivo

[@mahaveerbairwa]

To all the people who think it is more middle east than India, It Is India, as someone from india I can confirm this although song is nothing like an Indian song and no indian instruments are used in it. Visuals are definately from india.

[@maogr]

The Gentle Storm, a very nice band, regards from Colombia!.

[@FireOfJagz]

Saw them on Paaspop 2015, and i love them!!

[@elrojales9083]

Hmm... I love the instrumentation of the Gentle version, but the chorus of the Storm version is epic! Simply can't choose.

[@upat0500]

Exceeded my expectations (as usual) /,,/ Superb!

[@ConradParadox]

Great work!!! Arjen is the King!!

[@DavidGoshadze]

God, that stringless sitar! Hahaha I love that guy!

[@gergocsordas7588]

1:03 - Relax room of the Electric Castle :)

[@andrewwildman]

Love this band. Kind of remind me of #Renaissance.

[@uyemanise189]

This good for everyone specially Song Anneke Van Giersbergen from Amsterdam

[@estranho.matutinho]

I'm sure George Harrison would appreciate this one! Great work again!!

[@ShadowSpirit1111]

Zo gaaaaaf en dat ga ik vanavond live zien in de melkweg!!!!!

[@kennethekqvist25]

Truly great!

[@rjmpm1978]

great song simply beauty,love anneck

[@МихаилК-ю6й]

This is great!!!

[@TheSunMoon]

I was watching death metal videos. How did I get here?! But I'm enjoying it all the same.

[@ARMERZ]

You were along the "Shores of India" while surfing the internet that is why you got here!

[@celestialburst]

Amazing song! Can't wait to see you in Paris ;)

[@x0rZ15t]

Love it

[@RichardPlamondonNatural]

Really Powerfull Song !

[@ehanni]

Beautiful.

[@quadrathell]

Very beautiful music

[@tipsandtricks_pl]

Pure love!

[@Snus83]

The song is great. And it looks like Arjen had a lot of fun "playing" that citar. Was the video originally intended for gentle version?

[@MrSpiritdrummer]

beautiful

[@Chaosdude7111]

This really reminds me of something I would have heard Within Temptation do back in the days of The Silent Force, and since that is one of my favorite albums of all time, that is a *huge* compliment. Well done indeed, The Gentle Storm.

[@cynthiavansoest]

Ik zou graag een lyric video willen van the moment

[@SonataFanatica]

"... and as the moon's gazing down... on the Valley of the Queens..." ;) ;)

[@incubus5112]

Well I see some comments from Mr. Lucassen here, so I'll give it a shot ... I just want to ask if you will be at Masters of Rock in Czech republic, if you personally will play there? btw I love this song, looking forward to see and hear this live @ MoR

[@MaxGiudice]

Very good song !

[@lucianasouza3036]

adorei.

[@mosj9876]

awesome!

[@felipeleandro87]

Greetings from Brazil!

[@RR-oj2bt]

Very pretty vídeo, nice song

[@ferdinardos]

Great video and music composition.Arjen i would like to hear a cover of the old "The gathering" songs (mandylion,nightime birds) with your personal music taste on them if its possible.

[@jabokk]

very nice,..

[@DrigrX]

***** Amy thoughts on doing a version of this cd with gentle and storm tracks mixed together?

[@TSPH1992]

Arjen is rocking the shit out of that electric sitar.

[@Galacticmountain]

happy video happy Anneke great heavy guitars :D