Epica "Consign To Oblivion" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@brendo9672]

I cracked 4 ribs and had a compressed lung from a wall like that

[@Sockmanof04]

@@brendo9672 …. I think you left your comment on the wrong thing😂

[@brendo9672]

@@Sockmanof04 nope wall of death, which is what they do at the beginning

[@TheDemonation13]

Epica storm the sorrow the bomb thank you for your vids also Flotsam ans Jetsam has some great works

[@CMala-777]

it's called wall of death madam \m/ love your channel

[@TheArchangel911]

Oh my goodness. Her first time seeing a real mosh pit. 😂😂😂

[@rushy67rr97]

And what a Mosh Pit, Anthrax would be proud of that one 🤣

[@unbekannternutzer25]

Isn't it a wall of death tho?

[@rushy67rr97]

@@unbekannternutzer25 to be fair I think it's a wall if death that descends into a mosh pit...looks like a great night out though 💪👍😎

[@unbekannternutzer25]

@@rushy67rr97 yeah true

[@ibleed100]

😂😂😂

[@mikeshea2456]

Elizabeth: "wHAT ARE THE DOING?!?" Metalheads: *drags from cigar* First wall of death, eh?

[@jeffbowden8367]

Best comment ever dude 🤣🤣🇬🇧

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

I slipped on a puddle of beer the first time and got pulled up by like 4 guys. Metalheads are the best crowds in the world. 🤘😎🤘

[@najrenchelf2751]

I still don’t understand the concept of it though... 😅 Or it’s just not for me! 😹

[@craven1927]

"I feel for the safety of those people" 1st rule of moshing: If someone falls you pick them up.

[@JarredSisler]

We take care of our own and eject those who don't is what I've always seen.

[@lantzkeefer6]

Definitely the first rule.I used to go to Merriweather Post Pavilion alot and at a Pantera show one of the security guy's pulled a kid down while he was surfing and the kid broke his neck and ending up dying. I'm not sure how this relates but the memory still haunt's me to this day, I guess I'm saying everyone should look out for each other at these kind of events and take care of each other so it stays fun, not tragic 😥

[@Gdisele]

Just like people get surprised at how friendly and open metal fans are the mosh pit is actually a friendly happy place.

[@Axe_Slinger]

And if you see somebody start crowd killing gang up and subdue the moron!

[@bobbynadeau664]

Yeah! I've seen a huge mosh come to a complete stop when a guy lost his glasses. It resumes when they were found. That was during a Blind Guardian show.

[@vinceblasco]

😂 Seeing Elizabeth encounter a legitimate Wall of Death for the first time is hilariously wholesome.

[@manusatra6344]

absolutely gorgeous!

[@jimmennaq]

still laughing 😂

[@baptisteda]

Still laughing every time I see it 🤣

[@MrErikbaan]

Also the look on her face when she hears Simone sing for the first time 🙂

[@RedMage117]

Came to the comments to say this. She was all like "wait...what are they doing?!?" 😂

[@johncassinari9175]

OMG Elizabeth’s innocence is so damn charming, while her reaction was hilarious. I am still laughing. “What are they doing”😮😮😮 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wglennhowells]

“Don’t be sick, be safe, don’t get hurt”…. Elizabeth is the “soccer mom of Metal” now 🤘

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

'What are they DOING!?' hehehehhe

[@caprise-music6722]

😹😹😹

[@RetardedFish]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi If I'm not badly mistaken, they're having fun?

[@tonykemp8505]

hello, oh my what can one possibly say other than vocals are great, however the rest is chaos & quite disturbing as in the band. may i also say i am new to your site, my name is A.K i'm from England & looking forward to more of your reviews one finds them joyful & interesting. please take care & stay well.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@RetardedFish just quoting Lizzy here :) I am usually at their concerts, but in the Netherlands. And yes, they are a lot of fun ;-)

[@frankfotofilm]

Came here for Epica Vocals reaction - got a legit first ever Wall of Death reaction. Can't say I'm disappointed!

[@Sarcasticron]

Elizabeth's ability to enjoy music like a child who's never experienced music but ALSO to be able to explain all its intricacies...I envy that very much.

[@macleod1592]

That is a perfect description of Elizabeth's videos. I've thought the same thing.

[@stevewilson4974]

I originally came to this channel for opera reactions. Now I'm listening to symphonic metal and loving it. I guess I love it for the same reasons I love opera: passion, energy, and great singing.

[@ghostnf9650]

Give Mozart and Wagner electricity and you get Symphonic metal ……

[@alejandrabaca6666]

@@ghostnf9650 Hahahahaha fav comment

[@MB-co6qj]

Welcome mate!🤘

[@rolsen1304]

Was the same for me, I grew up listening to classical and opera, then in like 1999 Nightwish appeared on the top 20 lists here in Norway and I was smitten immediately. Since then I have listened to all manners of symphonic and melodic metal. Epica is top tier for me, a slight step above Nightwish even. Therion is also fantastic and worth checking.

[@ghostnf9650]

@@rolsen1304 I would say Epica, Nightwish and Therion are the Holy Trinity of symphonic metal. I am a big classical music and opera fan too, I love Wagner.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

Simone has the most gorgeous voice and it blends so beautifully with the male vocals - and the music is so amazing -and gorgeous - i definitely think Epica is the greatest symphonic metal band of all time

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

agree 100%!

[@jessicakoster2543]

"You know how he's rollin' it? It's because it's a Roland Keyboard!" My drink came out through my nose! And I'm having the biggest girl-crush ever!

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

Hahaha!!! - Epic reaction ;-|

[@Elviolli]

I lolled in a public place when she said that. Well done, Elizabeth!

[@fernandochinchilla4979]

You could almost hear the "Badum Tss" at the background when she finished that joke. Very lovely!!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

It's so adorably goofy lol

[@Benobot99]

Chasing the Dragon is a beautiful song by them. Acoustic guitar and great emotional singing by Simone.

[@tim290280]

Absolutely. One of my favourites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo

[@unheavenlyfather5463]

That song doesn't really capture the abilities of this band fully

[@Benobot99]

@@unheavenlyfather5463 It's a ballad. It's not intended too.

[@mohamades2822]

The guitarist doing the main growls is Mark Jansen The keyboardist doing the screams is coen janssen And the guitarist on the right is isaac delahaye And you should react to "Design your Universe" its amazing

[@Pfaeff]

Yes, and when she noticed two people screaming, it was Isaac joining in with Mark. He gets to scream a lot these days as well, mostly to make it sound more massive.

[@dandyprime5338]

Coen isn't screaming ever, he's just miming on the mic when Mark is screaming.

[@Pfaeff]

@@dandyprime5338 You can clearly hear he's actually doing it and not Mark. Also why wouldn't he?

[@redfielduniverse]

@@dandyprime5338 They both doing it. You can hear them both.

[@beeldehoudende]

Yes please, do design your universe :-) and waht he said! Marc is doing the screams, Isaac joins in, and we see Coen doing something and even Arien sometimes screams aswell!

[@ne.laser_jon]

That’s a wall of death. Hearing and seeing that literally just gave me goosebumps and got me super emotional and pumped up. I can’t wait to get to another metal show again 😩

[@theAgathe]

Amen to that 🙏

[@erikhammer153]

One of the best live performances of all time..

[@hansemanuelsson9005]

"You know how he's rollin' it? It's because it's a Roland Keyboard!" Im so glad you kept that in the video, its so bad it´s hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

[@JesseCohen]

More pun, more fun!

[@hansemanuelsson9005]

@@JesseCohen For sure!

[@DamienE11]

The only way that could have been better is if they edited in a shot of Kirk stoicly shaking his head.

[@JesseCohen]

@@DamienE11 Or giving a wide eyed thumbs up of approval…eh?! 👍🏻🤣

[@Sense008]

The pun game was especially strong at that particular moment. Made me giggle.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Another Dutch goddess, It must be something in the water here in the Netherlands 🤩🤩

[@CJeey]

The water here sadly did nothing good with my voice :P

[@watchtheskies]

You can buy it in coffee shops too 😄

[@palantir135]

Melk

[@mariodriessen9740]

Yeah, I've been hiding in this water for a long time. You wouldn't believe the number of beautiful women I caught drinking it and then turned into singing goddesses. True story. 😁

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

Milk??? To just add another option ;-}

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

The keyboard player's name is Coen Janssen. He is one of the founding members. Mark is the guitar player that also growls. I'd love watch you have a cup of tea with Simone, talking about singing voice decisions.

[@Buboenik]

That cup of tea was my first thought too.

[@noahproulx2050]

Epica has been the face of symphonic metal for me. They are one of my favorite bands of all time and Simones voice, just yes, what else needs to be said

[@deadsha5492]

exactly. whenever i explain and show symphonic metal to someone for the first time its always epica. they are the prime example of the genre imo

[@Sarcasticron]

@@deadsha5492 If you want to show someone what it is like when metal meets classical music, Epica is your band! ...and then they get all distracted on how beautiful the lead singer is. C'mon, this is metal, we don't care about look, we care about TALENT!

[@Freegon444]

​​​@@Sarcasticron We do care about how she looks mate. It's just that she is so talented that we would love these guys even if she wasn't that pretty. Although to be honest I love Simone beacuse she has an angels voice, WHILE being gorgeous, WHILE dancing while singing in a syphonic death metal band, just like with "divine conspiracy" .She is purely an awesome musical speciment

[@Kimhaas007]

Thanks!

[@travisnoffsinger1703]

First rule of every Metal or Punk show. If someone falls or is struggling in the pit, during the wall, or in the circle… you stop and help them up and make sure they are ok. Every band and every true Metal or Punk fan will attest to that rule. Have fun in the pit, during the wall, or in the circle… but it’s everyone’s responsibility to make sure that no one gets hurt. Metal and Punk fans really are awesome people. Great analysis and reaction Elizabeth! Love Epica! 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@crhu319]

That is absolutely true. I don't think ive ever heard of an injury at either type of show

[@ThumperE23]

Agree and been there what that has happened. As I like to explain to people it's not a fight but a dance.

[@bales]

@@crhu319 I saw someone get messed up pretty bad, but they were drunk and being a prick, and it was at a The Dillinger Escape Plan show. TDEP fans are a different breed of hardcore.

[@unheavenlyfather5463]

"If you get hit at a show, you're a freaking moron. I know when there's certain people on the floor, I jump back, cuz I don't wanna get hit. So if your on the floor, or in the wall, and you get hit, and you can't take it and wanna cry about it.. Well you're a bitch, don't go to the show" 🤌🏼

[@unheavenlyfather5463]

@@bales that band isn't even a hardcore band. They are prog metal

[@Mathieumajor89]

the split at the beginning is called a wall of death. very common in metal shows. people just tackle each other but usually no one gets hurt. no different then a mosh pit.

[@mattspeer01]

“Tides of Time” is another good Epica one

[@nightwishlover8913]

Yes. Beautiful song.

[@MarcelCox1]

Yes, one of their top ballads, beside Rivers and Once upon a Nightmare. BTW Simone told that she was asked to sing Tides of Time for the funeral of her grandmother, but she couldn´t do it because it was too emotional.

[@joeN1992]

Link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ-aZ2iqf9qUpac&ab_channel=Elimeleh69

[@ArvoR]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ-aZ2iqf9qUpac this fanmade video is the best

[@Paweł_Szałek]

My favourite version is from Epica's concert in Montevideo. There was a power outage so in the meantime while technicians were fixing the issue, Simone sang a part of the song a capella kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjPooKDgpqafa8

[@sabertoothedcapybara]

As a musician by training and physiologist by profession, the casual inclusion of terminology like "pharyngeal cavity" makes me love this channel even more.

[@zeroonezero6270]

Elizabeth is by far my favorite reactionist. Her reaction on the mosh pit was rich. She is so genuine and not seeing her jaded is a breath of fresh air.

[@heliooliveira6665]

That "thing" you see and comented is called, Wall of Death , IS a traditional way in Metal shows of the audience having Fun , Wall of Death , Mosh Pit, Stage Diving and so goes on !!!

[@chadowen4766]

As Randy Blythe used to say, "If you don't know what's coming next, get the f*** off the dance floor."

[@SteveHarrellRally]

Don't forget circle pits!

[@PlugInKali]

YESSSS! Finally more Epica! More songs I think you'll enjoy: Stabat Mater Dolorosa, Unleashed, Design Your Universe (Retrospect concert preferred for these three), Essence of Silence, Once Upon a Nightmare, Tides of Time, Abyss of Time, Rivers and The Skeleton Key (these last three are from their latest album, so there are no official live performances). They have many more awesome songs, but these are a good start :P If you want a change of pace, Stabat Mater Dolorosa, Once Upon a Nightmare, Tides of Time and Rivers are mellower ones. PS. For a completely different kind of symphonic metal, I recommend Septicflesh. They also have an awesome live show with orchestra and choir. The guitarist studied orchestration in college and all songs are like an epic soundtrack to a horror movie. There might not be a lot for you to analyse voice wise because 90% of the vocals are growls. But if you're up for it, I highly recommend it! :)

[@charliethetraveller]

Epica recently performed in Alcatraz festival. They played some of the new songs there

[@wolframreactor74]

Deter the Tyrant and Chasing the Dragon

[@cypherredux2771]

Kingdom of heaven!

[@dandyprime5338]

You know Simone, here are the others: - Mark Jansen (no relation to Floor): Harsh vocalist, rhythm guitarist - Coen Janssen: Keyboardist, no vocals (he's just miming Mark's scream when Simone puts up the mic for fun) - Isaac Delahaye: Lead guitarist, back-up harsh vocalist - Rob van der Loo: Bassist - Arien van Weesenbeek: Drummer Epica main discography: - The Phantom Agony (2003) - Consign to Oblivion (2005) - The Divine Conspiracy (2007) - Design Your Universe (2009) - Requiem for the Indifferent (2012) - The Quantum Enigma (2014) - The Holographic Principle (2016) - Omega (2021) Epica side discography: - The Solace System (An EP and continuation of The Holographic Principle; 2017) - Epica vs. Attack on Titan Songs (An EP that released on 2017 in Japan and 2018 worldwide) - We Will Take You With Us (Live Album, 2004) - The Classical Conspiracy (Live Album, 2009) - Retrospect (Live Album celebrating their 10th year, 2013) Other songs with accompanying music and/or lyrics videos you should react to by Epica: - Feint (The Phantom Agony, 2003) - The Phantom Agony (The Phantom Agony, 2003) - Quietus (Consign to Oblivion, 2005) - Solitary Ground (Consign to Oblivion, 2005) - Never Enough (The Divine Conspiracy, 2007; side note: This video is notoriously difficult to find a good quality version of on KZbin). - Unleashed (Design Your Universe, 2009) - Storm the Sorrow (Requiem for the Indifferent, 2012) - Victims of Contingency (The Quantum Enigma, 2014) - The Essence of Silence (The Quantum Enigma, 2014; side note: There is an official live version and lyrics video for this song). - Unchain Utopia (The Quantum Enigma, 2014) - In All Conscience (The Quantum Engima, 2014; side note: The video for this is an aftermovie, i.e., a series of footage of the band playing live, with the studio recording). - Universal Death Squad (The Holographic Principle, 2016; side note: The official video for this is a lyric video, but it is actually a mix between lyric and music video). - Edge of the Blade (The Holographic Principle, 2016) - Beyond the Matrix (The Holographic Principle, 2016) - Ascension - Dream State Armageddon (The Holographic Principle, 2016) - The Solace System (The Solace System EP, 2017; side note: This video, and the following two after it, are all animated and tell a story). - Immortal Melancholy (The Solace System EP, 2017; side note: This song's acoustic version was first on The Holographic Principle, but this version is non-acoustic). - Decoded Poetry (The Solace System EP, 2017) - Abyss of Time (Omega, 2021) - Rivers (Omega, 2021) - The Skeleton Key (Omega, 2021) Let's just say that you won't be hurting to find Epica things to react to in the future. Thanks for this and have fun! :) EDIT: TanktheTech actually reacted to this song a while ago, so you could also just watch that, as I'm sure he explains the pyro in it.

[@jacek_poplawski]

I think you forgot to mention Mayan which is very close to Epica because that's another project of MJ :)

[@MartijnVos]

You say "no relation" but Mark Jansen was in the band After Forever with Floor where they wrote most of the music together, before he left over musical differences and founded Epica. They're not family, but there's absolutely a relation.

[@evilemuempire9550]

@@MartijnVos I think he was just clarifying that they’re not like brother and sister, since they have the same last name and are involved in similar music

[@johnspencer9537]

I'm glad you kept it short! (just kiddin') LOL!!!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Whoa, what a list! This toook time to digest. Thanks, Dandy! ❤

[@Buboenik]

The symbol on your chair is a great album of Epica too. 😉

[@rolsen1304]

I was thinking the same lol

[@mikea9332]

That is a $700 gaming chair! I was impressed. The Secret Lab is the manufacturer, beautiful, comfortable chairs. :-)

[@metalvideos1961]

@@mikea9332 gaming chairs are just pointless. for 700 dollar you can get an office chair with better back support and everything else. gaming chairs are just a gimmick.

[@mikea9332]

@@metalvideos1961 I agree, I was just commenting on her chair. 🙂 I have the utmost respect for Elizabeth, she herself has an unbelievable voice.

[@FaithsFallen]

Simone is one of the most underrated singers on the planet! Its sad genres denote popularity!

[@MooreCEJr]

Simone Simons was quoted to say that one of her voice early in her career changes that helped her in symphonic metal was by reaching out to Tarja Turunen (first frontwoman of Nightwish) thus changing her style to what she is today. This lady is another vocal beast and deserves much recognition. You do well to review other great videos of Simone Simons for a reaction.

[@jeroenvanvondelen3198]

Love that you’re give space here for a great band and a super singer (Simone) 🇳🇱😃

[@analovgmza]

I was waiting for this!! They have so much good songs... I'm so excited... Their new album Omega is great too! I can't wait to listen what you have to say about them 😁

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Ana, Elizabeth reacted to Epica, "Sancta Terra," featuring Floor Jansen last year. Here is the link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@analovgmza]

@@kirbys1370 Hi! I know, but I think that it's cool to have one of their large songs on this channel too... Thanks, anyways! 😁👍🏼

[@jameslafontaine198]

Omg the reaction to the mosh pit was priceless. Sometimes I forget that it must be insane to look at from a non-metal head's perspective

[@figgock1358]

I flew all the way from Australia to go to this concert.

[@DrMaquisapa]

Oh! I hightly recommend Kamelot's live version of The Haunting (featuring Symone Simmons) from the Cold Winter Night DVD. She is awesome in that performance, and Roy Khan's voice is astounding. Together the performance is pure magic. Also, as a fun fact, Epica took their name from a Kamelot album!

[@kristybizorik9803]

Roy Khan and Simone Simons do the BEST duets! I love Trois Vierges too.

[@cleverfilth7913]

I was at this concert and I was in this wall of death, so much good memories!!

[@samjcox]

Mark Jansen is the main harsh vocalist and his previous band was After Forever with Floor Jansen(not related to Mark) on vocals. You should check them out too.

[@kev1n1992]

Indeed .

[@kev1n1992]

They are great . 🤘🏻

[@robertvirnig638]

I generally don't care for screaming in music, but I liked this, it was all in tune and tastefully done. Great performance.

[@HistericosHistoricos]

YESSSSS EPICA in this channel!! I'm soooo glad!

[@humwengus1204]

​Can't recommend Epica enough, especially with Omega's release this year. They're certainly at their best & their performance at Alacatraz was spellbinding! I recommend reacting to The Skeleton Key or Abyss of Time, Kingdom of heaven 1 or 3 or Once Upon a Nightmare. There's a very impressive opera heavy song called in all conscience that doesn't have an official video but the performance of that song at the Omega Alive concert was breathtaking.

[@MarcelCox1]

I watched the Alcatraz concert on the live stream. I looked great visually, but unfortunately the audio mixing in the live stream was really bad.

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

@@MarcelCox1 that’s not their fault, all the performances were like that, that’s why I don’t really like festivals like that, it takes away from everyone 🙁🙁

[@plantifulalexandra]

The new album is real good! Loved the first albums but felt the ones inbetween were kinda uninspired... or maybe it's just me.

[@erusean8492]

Omega Alive was fantastic. In all conscience and once upon a nightmare were definitely highlights.

[@davidD3968-dd]

Agree. Omega Alive was a treat!

[@War624]

Mark Jansen gave us access to two of the best singers in symphonic metal, Simone Simmons, and Floor Jansen (no they're not related, lol). After Forever, and Epica ftw.

[@jackstorm5649]

I would say Mark helped give us access to three of the best symphonic metal singers. Not to knock on Simone & Floor they are two of my favorites but Laura can hold her own with any of them.

[@War624]

@@jackstorm5649 I totally forgot about MaYan. I had to look it up, lol. I was like "Laura? Laura who?". Yeah she's badass, too.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Seen them often, from the Netherlands so easy;) Mark really is a genius composer. The music is often so new and complex and you can still pick out every instrument. Favorite band:)

[@anthonymallette8856]

I mean Nightwish is pretty great too

[@War624]

@@anthonymallette8856 Yeah, but I was specifically talking about the bands Mark created.

[@krisnascimento287]

You're reaction to the wall of death/mosh pit was peak, adorable, metal soccer mom. I guess I've kind of forgotten that it looks scary from the outside lol.

[@J24777]

More EPICA!!! PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!

[@goosesayshonk9781]

i just saw them live couple days ago and didnt know who they were. i was going cause they were openeing for sabaton. AND OMG I became a fan immedietly!

[@ShadesOfMisery]

Their song "Chasing the Dragon" from their 10th anniversary show "Retrospect" would be a good one to do next!

[@vrslash1]

Yes PLEASE this song and performance are so perfect, Nicholas thanks for this request, I wish to see more reactions and analysis of this song on KZbin!

[@andreaszweili8593]

Or just anything from that DVD.

[@subidorload]

That would be amazing

[@moimeme8827]

yes, it's "la marseillaise", the french national anthem ! this live was incredible ! I was in and I'll remember for a long time !!!! take a look at "design your universe - live retrospect" (same live where Simon sing with Floor in Sancta terra). another master piece of Epica ;).

[@vrslash1]

J'y étais moi aussi 😊 mais il faut arrêter de réclamer des react du duo avec Floor, on l'a assez vu de partout. Place à EPICA et à Simone seule 😁😁😁

[@evilemuempire9550]

It’s funny, I had heard the song many times and recognized the tune, but it was only when she mentioned it that it clicked in my head that it was La Marseillaise

[@cobra29935]

Its funny, this verison of the song is so much better then the studio version that its the only version of the song i listen too. The odd time i do listen to the album version not hearing that little bit of the french national anthem in the song feels weird. Like something is missing.

[@lawrenceliang1111]

EPICA! Finally, hell yea! I’ve been looping The Essence of Silence for the past few days. Maybe this one can be next EPICA reaction video. Loving your Nightwish videos.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Lawrence, Elizabeth reacted to Epica, "Sancta Terra," featuring Floor Jansen last year. Here is the link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@lawrenceliang1111]

@@kirbys1370 Thanks, I watched that one a few days ago, but that one was uploaded more than a year ago, wasn’t it?

[@jeffm9770]

I saw them last week for the first time. Truly amazing show.

[@otrebla54]

Listen Epica, Cray to the moon. Awasome!! From Barranquilla, Colombia.

[@Neobaconman]

This might be my favorite reaction from you! Your music theory was so interesting, and it's something I really enjoy about Epica that most people, myself included, can't explain properly. I really appreciate you sharing and reacting to this one!

[@kj320175]

Cry For The Moon- Epica is one my my favorites of theirs

[@jimj9040]

“Begging for Concussions”… what a great band name.

[@LorenzoFrausto]

Hell yea! 🤘🏽

[@evilemuempire9550]

More thrash I think

[@sirmattalmighty]

Not sure if anyone already mentioned this, but the guy screaming on the keyboards is Coen Janssen. Isaac plays the second guitar :-)

[@douglaspage2398]

Wow! I can't believe I missed this one. (I had health issues in August). Surprised that this is her first time seeing a mosh pit. Welcome to metal! I was very fortunate to get to see Epica o. The same tour when they stopped in Dallas. Simone Simons was even wearing the same dress. Great show, and because metal is not as big in the states, it was a much smaller venue, we were right behind the mosh pit. If you think the video performance is great, you should definitely see them live if you have the opportunity!

[@jezusbloodie]

Awwww crap, I missed the premiere. I even had set a reminder for it smh 😭 I absolutely love Epica. Last time i saw them, in 2019, it was in a small, tiny almost, open-air theatre with a gorgeous setting sun behind them casting rays through the trees. Honestly one of if not thé best live settings I've had the pleasure to headbang to them. unfortunately not enough space for a proper pit, but the moshing was cozy af ☺️ That at the start is a "wall of death", if the folk are into it, the most fun way to kick off a mosh pit That "circle of doom" is commonly referred to as a "circle pit", but I like your name better. Another epic Dutch symphonic metal group is Delain, and I would absolutely love to see you react to "here come the vultures", or "we are the others"

[@Geggy0815]

This song and this performance is the best way to explain what epica is. Just Epic!

[@philoconnor1675]

Epica really exemplify this kind of beauty-and-the-beast vocals, where the clean operatic voice trades the lead with the harsh growls. You'll probably also really like their track Storm the Sorrow, which has an awesome video. If you like this style you might also want to check out Mark's other band MaYaN; you'll recognise their singer Marcela Bovio from your Ayreon Valley of the Queens reaction.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

you are the loveliest person and so interesting to hear your analysis of all this music that i love so much, and who knew there was so much to it and I thought I just loved it because it was amazing

[@toddhenderson7525]

I have been on an Epica journey for the last year and for me this is my favorite Epica song, I just love the switches between Simone voice and the growls of the other artist.

[@danielreuben1058]

I just recently discovered this channel and it's awesome. I love her authentic facial expressions throughout songs. I also appreciate how she is so positive about different genres and vocal sounds. I'm learning a lot and I'm able to appreciate "my type of music" even more and being exposed to new types as well. I'd love if she would do Tom Waits, especially something early and something more recent.

[@joewestford313]

Symphony X - "When All Is lost" is a wonderful 9 minute long song of them, because it is soft and heavy, slow and fast, simple and complex. A wonderful song of them and definitely one of their top 10 songs. If anyone has a link to a good live version of this song it would be amazing. The studio version is really great and I could not find any live version which can at least come close to it in sound/ recording quality.

[@mistersmeagol259]

Yes! 2nd, 3rd, and 4th this for *"When All Is Lost"* !

[@simonlamoureux9941]

She so needs to react to some symphony x!! "When all is lost" or "paradise lost"!!

[@ashamael]

Finding good live versions of any Symphony X is insanely difficult.

[@davidhenriquez4939]

I've been waiting for this since your Sancta Terra reactions! This Epica song is ... epic (It is probably the most used cliche to talk about the band, but it does not take away the truth 🤣)

[@joshuarivero8014]

YAAASS! Finally Epica! Easily one of my favorite bands. Lovely reaction and discussion. Once again you have given light and a whole lot of acceptance to the metal community. One love!

[@mattb953]

First, the moshpit wall of death reaction was priceless but can we talk about....Elizabeth: "he's able to roll the keyboard because it's a Roland 😬" the face she makes knowing full well that she went there had me cackling

[@jaila2806]

Omg yesssssss!!!! So excited to see you reacting to/analysing another Epica song ❤

[@nightfall0707]

If you are in for some more Epica I really recommend 'Chasing The Dragon' There is a really fascinating video of a live performance (from Retrospect i think). The song itself is amazing in it's own right. But what makes the performance so special is the fact that concert was played with a full orchestra and they have a sort of ballet on ropes or something. So if you are in a bit of an artsy mood, defiantly worth the watch.

[@PanDeSal.28]

You're gonna love their Design Your Universe istg ✨❤️

[@TheKSURVT]

I love your KZbin channel. You are lots of fun to watch! I enjoy the way you explain things that I might not have noticed before or at least not realized there was a "term" for. Although I'm a terrible singer, I've learned a bit about vocals and singing from you. I've even discovered new bands because you analyzed them. Thanks, and keep on doing what you do!

[@macleod1592]

Simone is my favorite female singer of all time. Her voice goes all through me. I could listen to her for hours even without the music.

[@rolsen1304]

Same, she could sing the text of a paper on seasonal grazing patterns among Kazakh mountain goats and I'd love it.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

ye i can listen to her all day without tiring. which is a Rare thing

[@sartajhanspal5604]

8:58 I love the explanation of "Twang" and "Loft" at this timestamp Great video , Elizabeth!

[@Immortall1408]

Yay, the copyright curse is hopefully gone for reactions to Epica. Yeah, Simone´s beautiful voice and then some gorgeous growling. :-D Since you mentioned the word "Mayan" in your description, it should be noted here that MaYaN is the name of Epica´s sister project with five vocalists in total. Namely: Marcela Bovio - the singer with red hair from your reaction to Valley of the Queens by Ayreon Laura Macri - an opera singer whose co-vocalists were Floor Jansen and Simone Simons in early days of MaYaN Mark Jansen - the growling guitarist on the left in this Epica´s performance George Oosthoek - the second growler Adam Denlinger/Henning Basse - clean and raspy vocals, fry-screaming

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Immortall1408, Elizabeth reacted to Epica, "Sancta Terra," featuring Floor Jansen last year. Here is the link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@Immortall1408]

@@kirbys1370 Thank you for the link. I know that she reacted to Sancta Terra, but I meant rather other songs from the band. It is not very clear from the way I worded it, though.

[@davem2369]

"GLITTER!". The level of positivity Elizabeth has kept up in her KZbin videos is absolutely delightful.

[@jonathangimenez3061]

Oooh yes. Finally. I have to say but, I reeeally was waiting for this reaction of you, I mean, you reacting to Epica. I don't know if this is actually your first reaction but it is the first time I see you reacting to it 😏. I hope that make sense to you but, I'm happy for this video reaction 👌

[@jacek_poplawski]

Finally Epica...! I am so happy :) I hope you enjoyed it, it is one of my fav symphonic metal bands (I was never fan of Nightwish, not because Floor, I liked Floor in her previous bands but not in Nightwish), there is also band called Mayan, both Epica and Mayan are projects of Mark Jansen, who also created After Forever (where Floor was singing), I recommend all these 3 bands :) Also in both Epica and Mayan you can listen to Marcela Bovio (I think you reacted on her in Ayreon before) :) Also there are a lots of great songs performed by Epica (this one is not the best for sure), I hope to hear more Epica/Mayan/Ayreon in Charismatic Voice, because symphonic metal is something I would love on this channel, maybe one day you will sing something like that too? :)

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Jacek, Elizabeth reacted to Epica, "Sancta Terra," featuring Floor Jansen last year. Here is the link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@jacek_poplawski]

@@kirbys1370 thank you, yes, you are right, however I remember it was more like a ballad (I like the song anyway) and I think focus of the reaction was more on Floor than on Simone ;) this song is heavier and Mark is singing (or growling) :) but yes, you are right, if I am correct Simone was also in Ayreon here? not sure, for sure Marcela was here, but I would love to see reaction with focus mainly on Simone/Mark, then Marcela or maybe even Cammie from Oceans of Slumber (she was in Ayreon too) :) oh and Floor in After Forever would be nice, I don't think it is well known band as people know her from Nightwish mainly?

[@Imaginatureband]

To są zespoły które wspólnie z Therion, Ayreon i Sirenią zainspirowały powstanie Imaginature :) sprawdź nas!

[@oliphant2848]

The fast, higher screaming section was classical black metal vocal styling. (Also, it's Mark who does that; he's the guy on guitar who screams.)

[@denialmen4248]

31:08 after the "fast growl" is the 2nd guitar player who helps him with the vocals

[@Tidelsson]

I remember the first time I watch them live. So many things going on. Great music, awesome execution. And Simone, such a great front woman. Gorgeous super talented. Great band to see and hear live.

[@shoemaker688]

That my dear is a wall of death. And nobody gets hurt, because metal heads are the most kind people you'll ever meet. And Yes, this is a EPIC performance. Very nice reaction Elizabeth. 😀

[@paxvostrum4824]

Cry For The Moon - one of their signature songs

[@cancelled_user]

But HD version! Not the one with bad audio quality.

[@_adonisk]

I second this notion

[@dannbon13]

"There's just so much Awesomeness happening, that's a technical term Awesomeness." So Awesome!

[@alanzimmerman1674]

Thanks for the Carmina Burana recommendation. I'd never listened to the whole work--just the Fortuna Imperatrix song. The whole thing is really powerful and beautiful! I could picture Simone singing some of the parts quite well!

[@Lu_Lorero]

I love so much your analysis! They always feel very genuine, and honest, and there's always big loads of interesting observations ♥ I'd like to recommend a video of Simone Simons singing Memories, its sooo beautiful and since they're on a studio the audio is perfect for listening clearly her voice, this cover is super lovely. Keep up the awesome videos, much love from Brazil ♥

[@Lu_Lorero]

If I can make 2 recommendations, 'Tides of time' is perfect too, in my opinion one of Epica's most beatiful songs. 😁

[@rolsen1304]

@@Lu_Lorero She reacted to Tides of Time some weeks ago if you haven't seen it!

[@Lu_Lorero]

@@rolsen1304 I have, it was awesome as expected, ty for the recommendation :)

[@EricMcLuen]

Look both ways before crossing the wall of death! I am in awe of the people who arrange songs like these. Especially when they play with a full orchestra/choir. As well as the sound engineers at these concerts.

[@benhur933]

I would love to see a duet between you and Simone, if you could make that happen I could die happy, and I just want to thank you for all that you do. .

[@cancelled_user]

Yes Elizabeth, you got the names wrong :)) They bald keyboardist is Coen Janssen. Mark Jansen is the guy who did the most growls. He is the founder, the main composer and rhythm guitarist. He does both, death metal growls and black metal screams. Isaac is a lead guitarist. He helped out Mark with growls here, so yes, there were actually two growlers. Right after that crazy fast black metal part, when you heard the deeper growls, that was Isaac. Almost everything else was Mark.

[@danydw8631]

I was hoping you'll get to Epica, one day thank you! I would rly recommend Epica's live session in the studio, you'll get more Simon's pure voice

[@theglanconer6463]

Wonderful reaction. Epica !

[@Kimhaas007]

I JUST LOVE THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE HARSH VOCALS ANT THE PUREST OF VOCALS BY SIMONE. IVE NEVER HEARD ANY THING LIKE IT EVER!!! IVE COME TO LOVE THIS SONG/GROUP STARTING 2 YEARS AGO AND THIS SONG STILL GIVES ME CHILLS!!! SO EPIC!!!

[@agent.orange1975]

Спасибо, Лиза! Очень приятно видеть, когда человек специально не ищет достоинства и недостатки, когда все по-честному! А твои эмоции - это нам огромный бонус, просто громадный! Очень красиво и занимательно. Вы с Симоной, Флор и другими достойными представителями и представительницами музыкального сообщества передаете нам свое настроение, а мы это ценим! Удачи, наилучшие пожелания тебе и всему музыкальному миру!

[@russward2612]

I'm a 58 y/I m. I spent much of my late teens and most of my 20s throwing knees and elbows in front of more bands than I can remember, many of whom are still filling stadiums. Lots of other bands are only memories now but most left various studio or live recordings that can give a sense of what it was like. The martial art that is 'mosh' has evolved. It seems more formalized now, back then it was a free for all and every man for himself. It was also a place women were smart enough not to go. It's been a long time since I crowd surfed or stage dove and I'm not going back in unless I have a deathwish. A new mom like you probably doesn't want to think about your precious boy in one of these but in 15 years or so, given the environment he will be growing up in and considering your predilection for cosplay with various fantasy weapons and such, it does seem likely he'll want to test himself in a moshpit or 30. It's a rite of passage and every drop of blood is a badge of honor. It's a way to get in tune with your inner Klingon and also very cathartic. Some martial arts training between now and then is probably in order, with that he'll know how to avoid or absorb whatever blows land on him. What awaits him is something I doubt I would survive, were I foolish enough to do it again. But then, as Danny Glover said in Lethal Weapon, "I'm too old for this s*#t." (lots of other movies used this line too). Enough blather from me! Remember Elizabeth, these people are doing it for fun. Regarding fire safety onstage, ask James Hetfeild. He has first hand knowledge of what can go wrong. 🤘💪🤘✌️🖖

[@isbjrn358]

Finally Epica ! Simone 🖤

[@kirbys1370]

Hi isbjørn, Elizabeth reacted to Epica, "Sancta Terra," featuring Floor Jansen last year. Here is the link if you missed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@Rosannasfriend]

Why do you keep assuming these people don’t already know that he Elizabeth reacted to that?

[@syddlinden8966]

omg you have covered literally ALL my faves!!!!

[@ryanmazk812]

Love these videos; the faces you make is really half the fun of watching these. Also though, Epica is just fantastic!

[@Kimhaas007]

I believe this is my top 3 songs ever!!!!! And my number hasn’t changed in years!!!!

[@MoldoonTube]

"Oh boy, that had to have gone wrong at some point" James Hetfield flashbacks: "Fire baaaaad!!"

[@mikebadjester940]

Gene Simmons has also set his hair on fire. Fire looks cool but accidents happen.

[@glennmorganfan9411]

Great White did even worse.

[@lantzkeefer6]

@@glennmorganfan9411 Such a tragedy, I saw them open up for Priest in 84

[@richardgilson3512]

I am old enough to get that reference. FeelsOldMan

[@shawa666]

I mean, James blew up for you!

[@leny1338]

That's a "wall of death", pretty common in metal concerts. Please go for Ne Obliviscaris's "Libera (Part I) - Saturnine Spheres"!

[@Lucco59]

I love your reactions, the explanation are really interresting, I am absolutly not a singer, but I love metal music, you have a new follower!

[@ofdenesken]

This is an awesome reaction. To my favorites... and your happy analysis is amazing.