Within Temptation "Ice Queen" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Opera Singer

Another Patreon Choice! I asked our Patrons to choose a winter song for this snowy season, and Within Temptation's "Ice Queen" dominated the poll! I was simply impressed by Sharon den Adel's crisp vocals on one of Within Temptation's most popular songs of all time. This is an amazing ride!
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Within Temptation for the very first time, performing "Ice Queen” live.
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Performed by Within Temptation - Words and Music by Robert Westerholt, Sharon den Adel
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

We just released merchandise! Check out the full line-up here: thecharismaticmerch.com

[@tonydeluna8095]

Hello Kirk McCune Hello Kirby S Hello G.L. Schmidt Hello Elizabeth and to everyone else hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

[@kirbys1370]

@@tonydeluna8095 Hi Tony, I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas too! Thank You!!

[@tonydeluna8095]

@@kirbys1370 hello Kirby! Thank you 🙏! Yes I did it was fun! I’m sorry that I missed todays episode! I will be here tomorrow! Be safe out there !

[@randyrodriguez2398]

Since first time i saw one of your videos of iron maiden i enjoy so much of them (Nightwish are my favs) just because the way you enjoy music, you can transmite anything we feel.. keep going rocking and take care!

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Elizabeth If you want to hear Sharon's lower register you should react to her singing Things I should of done. It's on a show like Beste Zangers.

[@jimmyggs91]

I always wondered "well, Elizabeth covered so much Nightwish and Epica, why Within Temptation never got a chance?" And finally there it is... Is it a coincidence all 3 bands are lead by 3 amazing Dutch ladies? What's up with the Netherlands... must be the water.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi JimmyGGS291, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@Rosannasfriend]

I was surprised yesterday to realize she hasn’t done more than one video of within temptation.

[@ArvoR]

theres still Edenbridge from the oldies

[@Roller4x4]

"Delain-masters of Destiny" (Charlotte Wessels)or "soft revolution-charlotte Wessels"

[@samuelengle3773]

Water and Windmills

[@bucue802]

Since 1999, each year a Dutch radio station has held a top 2000, where the ranking is decided by popular vote. This year, Ice Queen is in position 159, so yeah even after all these years, it's still very popular in the Netherlands.

[@theopinson3851]

It’s crazy catchy.

[@amphetaminelogic7006]

And that is one of the rare moments in those 2000 recordings that i have to let go completely and open the volume all the way. I remember hearing this first time like yesterday...absolute classic. I prefer the live version with the metropole btw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfGaWiGZatrf5I

[@theMaszketnik]

Her voice live is unreal, it's so clean, it goes right through you. Also her charisma is unmatched, crowd goes wild in some songs, in others there's dead scilence. I went to the concert, because my wife is a huge fan and since then I'm a fan too. I have chills everytime I hear "The Promise" or "The heart of everything"

[@chriscrocker3976]

"Angellic" is always the word that came to my mind everytime I listen to her too. Ironically, first song I ever heard from them was "Angels" lol

[@kira5563]

Me too! This is the best way to describe Sharon’s voice

[@SteveHarrellRally]

Angels was my introduction to Within Temptation as well

[@jonhenry2984]

Angles is one of the best songs they have done! Again one of the first songs I heard too.

[@AnimeKaito1]

Angels & Fire and Ice

[@BlackRaven87]

Same

[@untilvalhalla13]

Sharon's voice is ear candy. It's so light and sweet, but she can turn it up when she needs too. Not enough people know about this band, and that's a travesty.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Ben, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623]

Probably the most successful rock band in the Netherlands that most people don't know, cause metal! Although the song was a monster hit in the early 2000's.

[@untilvalhalla13]

@@kirbys1370 yeah I watched it way back when. XD I also wish she'd check out more of Anneke with The Gathering at some point too. Maybe "Nighttime Birds" would be a good starting point.

[@doktermobiel]

As usual, the Dutch metal bands are better known outside of the Netherlands. As long as more people like to jump on "Snollebollekes"🤮 instead of enjoying true gifted musicians , it'll stay the same..

[@erwinj9697]

They were huge in the Netherlands when I grew up here. First band I've seen live

[@Babewatcherbob]

This song is what got me into Within Temptation. Such a beautiful song

[@ThePiscesmMended]

the track that got me hooked was Dark Wings. Mother Earth was the first album i found, and ive been hooked ever since.

[@TheNotsmith]

Same here.. Ice Queen and Aquarius

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Bob, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@oglschmitt]

2021 has been quite the year for Elizabeth. She discovered Dio and Deathcore, transformed into a unicorn, and got down with the (morning) sickness, among other things. With all that going on, this frostbitten gem was always lying just out of reach, but no more! I would have preferred the music video with it's gloriously cheesy early 2000's effects, but WT is a great live band, and Ice Queen is there penultimate anthem. Would love to see a reaction to And We Run, as it is a fascinating blend of styles. Interestingly, there is nothing "icy" about Sharon. Everything about her, from her appearance to her voice radiates a lovely, smiley warmth. Reminds me of someone . . .

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Yeah, what a year for Metal Mom Elizabeth, with all her projects, how many hours does her day actually have? 48? 😵

[@oglschmitt]

@@joergojschaefer3521 Sheand Kirk both have insane work ethics.

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@oglschmitt Definitely! Full power mode! Absolutely admirable!

[@paulriddle7818]

This deserves alot more likes!

[@jimmy-stevenbiemans1486]

Yesss, And We Run is so cool. Who would have thought that Symphonic Metal, which is a classical music and metal music crossover would work with such powerful rap music. Also, it seems that Xzibit also has that smiley warmth over him in real life. I guess that is a major influence on why they were able to connect, collaborate and blend their worlds of music so well 😊☀️

[@Rosannasfriend]

You need to hear more songs, Elizabeth. Sharon can have a deeper snd richer tone on her belts.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

Right? Her range difference just between Mother Earth and Hydra is huge.

[@leo01414]

You should hear "The Howlling" from Within Temptation. It was the first music i've heard from them and got hooked. Greetings from Brazil and keep up this AWESOME job you do here on YT. And congrats for the baby 😊😊

[@Bartjo32]

Yesss, the Black Symphony version of that song is so good!

[@gauchesymbiote1039]

That was the first Within Temptation song I had heard as well.

[@YandreYak]

I started from Enter and Restless. 1995. before they kinda touched the mainstream. THEN it was truly EPIC

[@Daniel-dj1tf]

Finally, Within Temptation was the band that introduced me to this genre, and later I found out about the Gathering, Epica and ofc Nightwish. Sharon is with ease one of my favourite all time female vocalists.

[@wepprop]

Before they hit it big (with 'Ice Queen') Sharon worked in the fashion industry. She's always doing interesting things with her stage outfits.

[@mandalorianscum1138]

I've seen them live 13 times, Sharon is an angel! Saw them the first time over 20 years ago. At Graspop in Belgium! I do prefer their early work,

[@BBBYpsi]

Sharon is self taught singer & she designs & makes all her outfits herself. Yes sews them & all. You want to hear how powerful she can actually sing check out when her & several artists got together on this show where they sing other artists songs. She did "Just when I need Tonight" Also would love to see you react to Gerphil Flores "Somewhere in Time" She has the voice of a Angel sent from heaven above.

[@jorgec9436]

Years ago I had the opportunity to listen to Sharon at a live concert in Mexico... I have to say, it was the first time I was on tears because of someone's singing...

[@darkaether2798]

Well, it’s about time!! I read today that the album is 21 years old and I remember when it came out 😳 hooked immediately. “Faster” is superb and the unofficial anthem of the Isle of Man TT 😉

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Dark Aether, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@mandalorianscum1138]

Do you know their first ep and album? Enter and the dance! A lot darker, but pure gold! I saw them live the first tim over 20 years ago, saw them 13 times live since then!

[@DoraFauszt]

Omg I was 12 and it feels like yesterday. I remember a very snowy winter day I walked home from school and this song going on my discman (yepp, it's those times 🤣). It was pure magic, this small memory remained engraved in my mind forever.

[@darkaether2798]

@@kirbys1370 I saw that one a couple of months ago, good stuff.

[@obsidianwing]

Got this Album on Christmas , has been a while

[@staberdearth3130]

The wonderment and joy in Liz’s attitude translates perfectly to her facial expressions. Have you ever seen anyone enjoy what they do more than she?

[@dieterdodel835]

Can't believe this song is 21 years old.......damn, how time flies.

[@jensenmekk]

She have an voice like velvet and looks like an angel

[@Andy_from_de]

It was amazing to see how this song absolutely dominated both voting stages. I'm a fan since 2003 and was lucky to have seen them 3 times since then. My all time favourite song is Mother Earth because those lyrics just speak to me so much. Hoping that the EU tour with Evanescence that was planned for 2020 can finally happen next year. The tickets on the fridge are starting to look like old Egyptian parchments. 😁

[@chadbennett7873]

Totally agree - Mother Earth, and I'd add Frozen and Covered By Roses!

[@aaronclift]

“The Heart of Everything” would be an interesting choice - Sharon puts a lot of grit into her voice on that song.

[@michs342]

Yeah I had tickets as well for April 2020, but had to refund them when they first moved the concerts as they then collided with another vacation. Haven't rebought tickets yet due to the changing dates, but do hope to go to London in April and finally watch that concert.

[@amyleefan85]

Wow. I am also a fan since 2003, I also have tickets for that tour that start to look like papyrus. Brother, is that you? :') But I have seen them 4 times if I remember correctly :D

[@fybromon1409]

For someone who wad basically self taught with vocals, it is impressive the way she sings. Mind you, it hasn't limited her because of it, it helps her make sounds you don't always hear from trained vocalists She has a bachelors degree in fashion and I believe designs all the outfits and stage sets.

[@crhu319]

Sharon is not just the vocalist, she has as much control of the music as Lzzy Hale does. As a composer and lyricist she is top notch, and that makes her THE Empress. Her vocals may not range too far off soprano but her phrasing is very powerful and sincere, Patsy Cline level. And this is a style of music Elizabeth zharoff and her inevitable Charismatica could do with current skills. Not to ship that too much, could decide to go all Angela Gossow on us too lol.

[@bartb217]

Sharon is next to a great singer, also a very nice person. She and her family life in my village and she is always friendly. If you want to see another side of her and don't mind hear to some other music styles (I listen to all kinds of music) I suggest: Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den Adel - In And Out Of Love Two great Dutch artists with a great collaboration. Live performance at the concert I visited: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3rOYXagrbKhb9U Official music video of the same song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqnZoZaqnLqSqZo

[@thesexyskywalker3283]

That is amazing that you live near her. How awesome it would be to have Sharon as a neighbor!

[@Mxulin]

Holland?

[@socksandpi1264]

"And We Run" by Within Temptation is amazing. "Paradise (What About Us?)" is also really good, Tarja sings with her and it's fantastic.

[@mauijttewaal]

YES

[@YandreYak]

Frozen

[@bobbycollins6783]

Totally agree with Paradise( What about us) unbelievably good. They soon so good together 👍

[@Bartjo32]

Amazing to see WT back on the channel 🤘 Please also check out the song WT did with Tarja: "Paradise"! The live version at Masters of Rock 2019 is awesome, I'm sure you'll love it 😄 PS: Tea time with Sharon would make for a great talk, she's such a sweetheart 😊

[@mauijttewaal]

YES

[@bertramallgood9921]

One of my fav. songs is 'The Promise', where she sings with her angelic voice: 'I'll make them bleed down at my feet.' 😏

[@mauijttewaal]

Witchy;)

[@RafitoOoO]

Now I need to listen to black symphony again

[@noctusowl]

@@RafitoOoO Hands down one of the best albums produced in mankind history

[@darkestlost]

Now i really want to see you covering her Mother Earth, the song which make me know the band and still is my favorite. And i just didn't know until this day that Ice Queen talk about nature. In the true, most of power metal songs of this time from Scandinavia talks about the nature and how much we have to care about it. Just pick Stratovarius songs like Anthem of the world, Paradise, and so much more. Even today is a currently theme in the metal of this genre.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi DarkestLost, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@obsidianwing]

Im a HUge Stratovarious Fan !

[@darkestlost]

@@obsidianwing me too!

[@helliett]

Definitely agree, Mother Earth is one of their best

[@charliethetraveller]

I support Elizabeth reacting to Stratovarius.

[@4nthr4x]

Within Temptation is most definitely in my top 3 of most memorable live performances I've seen

[@mandalorianscum1138]

You should check out their earlier work! From ep and album 'enter' and 'the dance'! A bit darker, but so good!

[@doktermobiel]

I totally agree. Candles is still my favourite 😋

[@Atlan0815]

Her voice reminds me of Kate Bush. So it is fitting that there is even an official cover version of them doing Running Up That Hill. You can find the official music video here on YT.

[@papasang6360]

When I told my son I was getting interested in female lead metal bands like Nightwish he pointed me to Within Temptation. Sometimes our kids really do know what they are talking about. LOL. I cannot wait to see Elizabeth's reaction to this gem.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi papasan G, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, it's been over a year since your last reaction to Within Temptation, and I'm glad you're reacting to another song/video. Sharon's vocal performance was outstanding as well as the band/orchestra. Overall, this was a great song for the winter season. Thank you, Elizabeth!!! 💙

[@joergojschaefer3521]

A quick look at the Wiki entry on Sharon den Adel: "Her musical influences include Tori Amos, Paradise Lost, Nirvana, The Verve, HIM and Bob Marley" Miss Elizabeth will definitely be delighted with these names! So pretty good listening and reaction material I think ... 😁😁😁👍

[@kirbys1370]

Hi BR 44, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Hey Kirby S. 🤘Thank you, I'll have a look after the premiere today ... 👍

[@johnafirth]

Paradise Lost from when though? Preferably not their brief stint in the majors.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I agree, she really does have one of the best tones in show business.

[@davidgunner1689]

I have tickets to see Within Temptation and Evanescence in April in the UK. Can't wait. Please Covid, don't ruin this for me!

[@wackawackawacka3406]

Me too, have tickets for March in Germany. The concert was already shifted twice due to Corona.

[@SteveHarrellRally]

I have tickets for Within Temptation and Iron Maiden here in the States. A very different combination but I'm here for it

[@De-M-oN]

The fact that you have to wear masks is ruin it for me already tbh.... But apparently we have now masks for eternity 😔

[@AliyahDayeVocals]

I remember when I played some Within Temptation for my voice teacher she used that exact word about Sharon's voice - "Pure". her voice is so angelic and ethereal. She's one of my greatest icons.

[@RawenWarCrow]

Imagine 15 or 20 opera singers, incognito in the audience, answering her singing in the chorus part... That would be just amazing, for people in the audience as much as for the artists on stage ^_^

[@asmodean26]

I know this band since ‘99. Her voice has grown over the ages and is very beautiful. She has one of the best voices my country has to offer. If you compare their older stuff with their newer stuff, then you will understand what I mean.

[@alextol9950]

The dresses are a signature look for Sharon, she always wears them on stage. This song started on a TV station 'the Box' where viewers could request the songs that were going to be played. This got requested a lot and the band blew up shortly after. Another song that broke through at the same time was Nemo from Nightwish. It is how I discovered both bands at the time.

[@noctusowl]

Funny. In my country the song that put them on the spotlight was Memories.

[@kim_2918_]

Seeing IRON MAIDEN play with Within Temptation in October. I CANNOT WAIT!!!

[@tomhaile7232]

Same columbus Ohio oct 7

[@furygeist]

My favorite band everrrr! 😍 She sounds like an angel, looks like the snow queen, just.... Blesses my ears every time.

[@mirceapopa9679]

As someone already mentioned: Sharon is an autodidact, meaning her vocal abilities are SELF-TAUGHT.

[@mauijttewaal]

Mainly self-taught...

[@hiddeheikoop]

I love that you can hear in Sharon's voice that she gives it all live.

[@gzignl]

to me.. she did it better in the earlier days... but maybe that is just me ...

[@De-M-oN]

@@gzignl its not you. This version was somehow not that good :(

[@nephastha]

I can't listen to this song without crying. It was the favorite from a dear friend who was taken from us too soon. Ice Queen was her online tag.

[@BobSlasher]

Such a great band. "Memories" is one of my favorites from Withing Tempatation. Especially in combination with the Music Video!

[@tomhaile7232]

I discovered them while in europe in 97 and been a fan every since. Saw them live in 2007 with lacuna coil, stolen babies, in this moment. And again Oct opening for iron maiden

[@Chris_1978]

I was at the first 3 of those shows in 2007, which stop did you see them on?

[@tomhaile7232]

@@Chris_1978 Louisville, KY. Then I went to Grand Rapids but the gathering was playing instead of within temptation.

[@rickrack4812]

Her hit song with the max of the higkest highs... LOVE LOVE LOVE SHARON... from grit to bird high. ...AN ANGEL ON EARTH.

[@Ramtrill]

I am looking forward to this so much! Discovering this song opened up a whole new world of music to me.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Ramtrill, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@Ramtrill]

@@kirbys1370 Thanks for the reminer Kirby! I did watch that one as well, but I've been hoping to see her analysis of this specific song pretty much since I started following this channel. Hopefully I can catch the premier.

[@mandalorianscum1138]

Do you know 'enter' and 'the dance'? Their first ep and album?

[@Ramtrill]

@@mandalorianscum1138 Absolutely.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

That was an experience. I'm glad I can say within temptation was one of the bands I can say got me into this style of metal. Simply glorious vocals

[@jannylane3254]

In this concert they made a cover of Black sabbath too where Sharon got some of their darkest tones along with their brightest, it's pure gold!

[@jro2.147]

Thank you for reminding me how much I love that era of Within Temptation's music. This takes me back to high school.

[@gendri946]

One of my fav rendition of this song. too pure, too (at least seemingly) relaxed and easy, too perfect in note and pitch, and its variances, that I don't know a better unchained melody can be sung anytime soon. It's like he is doing something as simple as just talking to you but this heart felt beautiful melody comes out. The relaxed and sincere love just fills the atmosphere and reflected on his face the whole time. I don't know which part he could have done better.

[@cakemike83]

This is the first song of Within Temptation I ever heard, and one of my absolute favorites. It has a great nostalgia feeling as it reminds me of when me and my girlfriend met. We have been together for 17,5 yrs now 😊

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Cake Mike, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@cakemike83]

@@kirbys1370 Cool, I'll check it out 😊

[@Luzarioth]

I saw Within Temptation live just once at a festival... during Ice Queen, the sound system surrendered XD

[@bapt_andthebasses]

and here, no bass no guitar ...

[@oggenable]

I just wanted to say that I love your videos. The way you are able to break down and explain singing to someone without prior knowledge is fantastic, and always on a positive note. A massive thank you!

[@FemkeeHartje]

This song honestly still makes me tear up. I couldn't speak/fully understand English when I heard it for the first time but I could "feel" what she was saying. 21 years later, now being 28yo it's still one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. And of course, so much dutch pride for Sharon and the band! Love your content, you are such a lovely person, would love to see you react to more metal/opera/rock music!

[@konradstanczyk5158]

"Mother Earth" from their "Black Symphony" concert is really worth listening. It has a full live orchestra! The song is from the same album as "Ice Queen" and is still one of the most popular classics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2bcqnmom7dmbas

[@etherealaffliction7348]

Oh please do this one ❤😢

[@THEINFERNALVerjigorm]

Her voice is absolutely beautiful, especially considering she never really was taught to sing and trained and learned by herself.

[@samthemoth2839]

Omg yes finally! Ice Queen is a song that's ingrained in my brain from the time I still consistently listened to the radio. It got quite some airplay here in Belgium and always made me try (and fail) to sing along

[@Fathersmidmeals]

You know which channel I think is super underrated? Metal Piano Music. The guy spends weeks composing classic metal songs into classical/relaxing piano pieces and he hardly gets any views. I love his arrangement of Holy Diver by Dio. That dude deserves millions of followers

[@SpookiCooki]

Sharon got nicknamed ice queen because her voice is so bright and high pitched. It feels very icy in a good way. My favourite song by them is "Jillian", it's so powerful. And I also love "the heart of everything." Especially the operatic, non-lyrical part towards the end gives me goosebumps.

[@CesarM666]

SHARON IS AMAZING, ONE METAL QUEEN, ONE ALBUM THE UNFORGIVING IS AWESOME

[@NeinFeline]

Ahhhhh... One of my all time favorites of this group.

[@DDeCopas]

It seems like her voice makes you... calm...? your own voice gets really smooth. I kinda feel a peaceful pleasure happening in your mind. it's always beautiful to see your reactions. thank you ❤️

[@cackles1005]

Great breakdown of Sharon's vocals and the band in general! I'm a longtime fan of Within Temptation's older material, and I really feel like you did them justice. Speaking of Dutch gothic metal bands with a female vocalist who sticks mainly to head voice, I would love to see you react to "Blackbriar - Cry Of A Banshee (Acoustic) [Live]". Zora, the vocalist, has some real chops and that is the song I have people listen to to get them hooked on the band.

[@diekje8728]

I remember going on a road trip as a kid with only two cd’s in the car. One with a cover of the singer in a white dress (Within Temptation) and another band with a singer in a red dress (Hooverphonic). You’ve reacted to both of them now. Happy memories

[@DavidTrendz]

I remember seeing this band when I stayed in Germany back in 2003. I heard this song for the first time and I fell in love with this band! Thanks for sharing this and giving your pro and entertaining perspective on this amazing performance!

[@countk1]

I actually had the honor of sharing the stage with this band as a support act back in '98 but I have known them from the very start. Love the band to bits! Her voice has become stronger throught the years and that (imho) was necessary but it's not a voice for power singing. The big pro about a voice like this is that it always will come acoss angelic if not forced to hard.

[@jezusbloodie]

Hype for more WiT reactions :D

[@briansgamesandanime]

i love when you react to Within Temptation. They are a band I've gotten wind of a few years ago and I cannot find a song that I don't like by them. It's incredible how Sharon sounds even though I believe she has no formal vocal training.

[@aperson9847]

I got to see them live a couple years ago and they did the most gorgeous acoustic version of this song, one of my favorite moments from any concert I've been to

[@lilaschwarz1236]

It always leaves me in awe how good pop an rock singers breathe out so much that the voice can just float in a broad stream of air. I tend to hold in my air too much so that my voice doesn't reach this shimmering kind of airy volume and stableness. Very motivating. Breeeeeathe!!!

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

This will be fun. This was the first WT song I heard and the only one I've covered. I don't think I've seen this version, but I know Sharon and the guys are going to nail it as always.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Pale Horse, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

@@kirbys1370 Um, thanks? I don't recall saying that this was Elizabeth's first encounter with WT. Plus I commented on that video when it was released.

[@mirjamvond1731]

Ah this was a really big hit here in the Netherlands at the time! It's what got me interested in symphonic metal 🙂 Looking forward to this!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Mirjam, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@mirjamvond1731]

@@kirbys1370 yes I have seen that

[@richardjones38]

Glad to see you're doing more WT!

[@chimairanl9043]

If I am not mistaken I saw her live for the first time in 1999 when she joined dutch punkband Heideroosjes for 1 or a few songs at the Pinkpop festival. Some years later this song was on Dutch radio everywhere and they were pretty big ever since. Saw them perform a few times. Crazy to think that Anneke, Sharon, Floor and Simone are all from my small country. And I have seen them all perform live😁

[@Bloodlustian]

Nature and life have been a big part of the Within Temptation sound for a long time. The album this track came from is called Mother Earth and features plenty of other themes around this. A fewbyesrs later they did a duo track with Tarja Turanen the former Nightwish vocalist to carry on the coat of arms of the 2 OG's of female metal singers.

[@Mat-te]

I love Within Temptation. My absolute favorite band. I have been listening to them over the last 15 years. I love "The Silent Force" Album. I'm so happy you chose a live performance.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Matte, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@Mat-te]

@@kirbys1370 i have seen. But I'm currently re watching it. Thank you 😊

[@dominiuewezep]

This is fun to watch! And agreed on the Vallis Alps mentioning

[@nickhodgkins7318]

Hello Elizabeth, and greetings from Australia.Thoroughly enjoying this live concert and the epic stadium/theatrical feel her voice conveys. This whole annual festival celebration is fascinating to me also. It’s a full production that highlights many creative aspects, apart from her heavenly and honest vocal style. May I recommend you listen to any releases from “London Grammar” as I feel some pleasant similarities in both these fantastic female voices. I’ve only been following your you tube appraisals since the start of the year, and i’m finding them to be educating, captivating and enthralling. So much so that I may convince myself to take up vocal lessons again this year. Thank you and all the subscribers for the your amazing insights, experience and recommendations.

[@Nick_Lawhead93]

Nightwish, Epica, Unleash the Archers, now Within Temptation. Gotta check out Amaranthe sometime!

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Forgiven Accepted, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@kevinscarr]

Side Note: Sharon studied as a fashion designer, and designs her own stage outfits. Within Temptation has been one of my favorite bands for over a decade now. They are touring the US in 2022.

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Yes, with Iron Maiden if I'm not mistaken.

[@lysak89]

I love Within Temptation! Been a fan since 2004 or so and Sharon’s costumes and dresses are always so gorgeous

[@kennethnadolny7553]

Saw them in a small club in Reno in 08 spellbinding !Sharon is terrific! Very ""both" lovely and talentedx💜☘️

[@sethkaicer319]

Elizabeth introduced The Temptations to my girl.

[@oglschmitt]

She's quite the matchmaker then, because I heard that she also introduced the Chordettes to Mr. Sandman.

[@RoseForEverafter]

Shimmery is such a good word for her high notes! She really is an angel-in personality as well! And I love how much FUN the whole band always seems to be having on stage, especially when they get to dress up like this 😂 she’s great at engaging the crowd too She and Floor remind me a lot of each other in terms of their vocal tones. Like, they both have quite “neutral” voices. Warm but still very clear and light, where they can pretty easily choose to use both brighter and darker tone effects on different parts. They’ve also both got those high mixed belts on LOCK. I know it’s been a while since you’ve checked out WT, but if you’re ever interested in doing more, Sharon actually did a song with Nightwish’s first singer Tarja! It would be great to hear what you think of them singing together considering Tarja’s heavily operatic style is SO different to Sharon’s natural one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6SzaYFnj9GIers

[@RoseForEverafter]

As a bonus, here’s the two of them dueting on each other’s songs Angels and I Walk Alone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on7Yq617q8yJjZI Super lowkey acoustic set so it’s really fun to see how they mess around and ad lib!

[@joeriandroog1925]

I was at this concert and it was an amazing experience. Also, a lot of the audience was dressed up for the occasion.

[@imaginarycastle]

Within Temptation was the first big concert I ever went to, and this song in particular was of course the reason we all got into the band in the first place. Haven't heard it in years, but of course it's still excellent!

[@andretedesco5329]

Also "Deceiver of Fools" and "The Promise" PLEASE!

[@louisea5669]

YES PLEASE

[@claudiomet]

WT !!! Another great band !!! (Check Black Symphony: Within Temptation & Metropole Orchestra... Awesome performance).

[@YAROS_LOVE_ROCK]

3 years ago, I happened to attend a concert Within Temptation when they came to our city. It was unforgettable 🔥 Sharon has amazing vocals 😍

[@richardwest6358]

The wonderful conveyor-belt of magical Dutch singers seems endless. Thanks for your usual erudite analysis. I am so glad to see your octopus is keeping nice and warm.

[@cyberingcatgirls7069]

My favorite song of theirs is Sinead. Sharon has an amazing voice.

[@Naheleniel]

Hum... As I am over the moon that finally the goddess Sharon is presented here on your channel, thank you my dear Elizabeth 🥰, I am also a little bit disappointed by the performance chosen here for your analysis. Clearly not the best representation of Sharon divine's ability. 😖 But thank you anyway for your input. 🥰💕 I hope you'll be reacting to more videos of this AMAZING band! My favorite symphonic metal band of all time! 🤘🏻🥳

[@sirkat344]

Right away (hearing/seeing them for the 1st time), I'm thinking, "Way too cool!" I love all the instruments here (violin? Hello!) Such an amazing performance. Would love to see them in person. Dang, gonna have to go on a quest for their music now. Elizabeth, Patrons- you guys (& gals) are making my music library expand like crazy. Love it. Ah. Wonderful end to a Monday. Oh- one last thing. Love the geek out by our hostess. Hee hee! ❤🐯

[@kirbys1370]

Hi sirkat344, it's been over a year, but this is actually Elizabeth's 2nd Within Temptation reaction. The first was, "Somewhere," featuring Anneke van Giersbergen on Sept. 2020. Here is a link to the video if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGUZoxrbrdmotU

[@patrickschardt7724]

I have found many bands through reaction channels. Violin and pianos always add an extra emotional layer I love her geek outs. They are one the best parts about her reactions, as are her informative tidbits

[@sirkat344]

@@patrickschardt7724 - I agree with you on both parts. LOVE strings. Elizabeth is the most "Human" of all reactors. She doesn't fake it or try to be too controlled- when she truly digs something. Awesome channel.

[@orlan2541]

I love Within Temptation! Been listening to them for years. Under appreciated band for how good they are.

[@CrisM779]

Sharon's voice has a delicacy to it that is so rare to hear, it's so beautiful! As for the costumes, am I the only one who got Game of Thrones and Night King vibes off them?

[@wackawackawacka3406]

You should have a look at this one: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOxgY2Mdt2Wrbc 😳

[@doomfable3378]

Good choice. One of WT’s best songs.

[@connmacart]

You misspelled worst or maybe popular, which doesn't mean much when looking at quality.

[@angieand89]

I really think WT has waaay better songs than this one, but everyone's tastes are different 😁

[@richardparrish5329]

The stage presence is pretty amazing , First time I have seen them perform .

[@GEDrake]

Great to see you back to WT Elizabeth xx