Vocal Coach/Opera Singer REACTION & ANALYSIS Epica + Floor Jansen "Sancta Terra"

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@arturama8581]

Floor and Simone were room mates for a while. Guess they practiced a lot together.

[@KellyMallory]

Elizabeth is slowly turning into a metal head. :D

[@BadGirlFan]

Career change coming perhaps? ;p

[@lekalla]

Romanticide will do it.

[@rogerhouben9230]

Or yours is an empty hope 😁

[@luisnunes2010]

Let's get her to listen to Bruce. That'll push her over the edge. 😋

[@572Btriode]

@@lekalla Yep.

[@djstraylight]

Simone and Floor are best friends. It's was Simone that pulled Floor into rock vocals. And the world has been a better place ever since.

[@moo5862]

Mate, Simone is years younger than Floor. She's younger than me and I'm younger than Floor.

[@chrism2964]

@@moo5862 38 v 42, not that big a difference, if it was 10 years Id see your point.

[@NinoMit87]

Floor started playing in the rock band After Forever in 1997. Simone started one year of pop vocal lessons at the age of 14 in 1999 And Simone switched to operatic vocal lessons at the age of 15 in 2000 after hearing Nightwishes OCeanborn. Timeline doesnt match up if Simone learned Floor about rock vocals.

[@joslauwers7960]

Floor was attracted to Metal by Annemeke van Giesbergen and The Gathering., the song "Strange Machines"

[@charbelgeryess3034]

broo floor was discovered by nightwish she dosent even know what is metal i read that,by the band when they meet floor was singing in a university i guess

[@HPTop-fr2rl]

the Netherlands is blessed with some of the greatest female vocal lead singers and bands: - Anneke van Giersbergen: grand lady of Dutch metal and inspiration of Floor. Singer of The Gathering until 2007, now on a solo career. - Floor Jansen well known: After Forever, Revamp, Nightwish and a project called Nortward with Jørn Viggo Lofstad of Pagan's Mind. - Simone Simons: Epica and MaYan. - Sharon den Adel: Within Tempatation, Sharon is a singing autodidact and designs her own stage-outfit. - Charlotte Wessels: Delain - Diana van Giersbergen: Ex Libris and Xandria. Not related to Anneke. Sharon and Anneke sing together the "Best Duet"on YT called Somewhere. Highly recommended Simone and Floor also did on the same Retrospect Stabat Matar Dolorosa a 12th century hymn on music of 17th century composer Pergolosi. (one of many composer for this hymn (21+)).

[@JanStuivenberg2810]

Don't forget Marcella Bovio (Stream of Passion), technically she is from Mexico but she is fully Dutch now.

[@anashiedler6926]

Yeah, but other countries also have great symphonic/melodic/gothic bands with outstanding frontwoman: Xandria (Germany) with Kerstin Bischof, but also Lisa Middlehauve Edenbridge (Austria): Sabine Edelsbacher Amberian Dawn (Finland): Heidi Parvainen Tales of Evening (hungary): Ivett Dudás Also Angel Nation (Also under the name enkellination) (Finland): Elina Siirala) just to name a few...

[@ArvoR]

add Floor also to the first MaYaN album kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXZfY2sopyZkK8

[@Legion_Victrix]

Deffinetly, Within Temptation would be a natural NEXT one to discover for this channel.

[@thensho]

@@Legion_Victrix ass long as it's pre-hydra

[@JWNanaimo]

I saw a comment somewhere about this song that said “when Floor and Simone sing together it is like a new instrument”… how true is that!

[@cyberjarl]

The man who shouts "Floor Jansen" at the end with a growling voice is Mark Jansen (no family relation). Both he and Floor were together in a band called After Forever in the 90s/early 2000s until Mark quit the band due to creative differences. He went on to found Epica with his girlfriend at the time - Simone. Simone and Floor are close friends and have been for years - this is why they have such good chemistry on stage. Mark and Simone are no longer a couple, but they still work very well together. Simone is married with Oliver Polotai, the keyboards player of another metal band : Kamelot (in fact she was pregnant during this show which is why she didn't headbang as violently as Floor xD ) . Kamelot was the support band during Nightwish's 2012 Imaginaerum US tour, during which then-Nightwish-vocalist Anette Olzon fell ill minutes before their Denver show. Kamelot's session vocalists Elize Ryd and Alissa White-Gluz covered for Anette and the show went on while she was hospitalized. Nightwish's decision to go forward with the show upset Anette and she publicly criticized the band on her blog. This was the last straw in Anette's and Nightwish's already troubled relationship and days later, the band fired her, with Floor acting as her replacement for the remainder of the tour. We know the rest of the story. Elize Ryd was also considered by Nightwish as a vocalist - way back in 2005 when they fired their first vocalist, Tarja Turunen. They thought Elize was too young and inexperienced at the time and went with Anette instead. Elize went on to found her own band, Amaranthe. Unrelated to this, on their first album with Anette, Nightwish released a song titled Amaranth. Is your head spinning yet? XD

[@lilo5437]

The (metal) world is a small place

[@LawMom6]

Thank you for this info. So interesting!

[@zoestarwolf2415]

I was at the Denver show and it was amazing. They asked the audience to vote if we wanted to go home or for them to try to do the show with Kamelot's singers and a lot of Karaoke from us and all hands shot up in the air. It was not Nightwish's decision, Tuomas looking very nervous behind Troy and gave us a choice go home and hope to catch another show in 3 to 5 years or to go on with the show. So it was the audiences decision to go forward with the show not just Nightwish, but they did give us the option and to was a wild ride and a very magical night.

[@sarahgraves6759]

It's amazing how closely connected some of my favorite bands are.

[@boostfrog]

I already knew like 90% of this, and I was still confused by the end lol

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Some singers have chemistry Together. This song is perfect. FLOOR & Simone are really in sync. Gorgeous, beautiful and amazing.

[@richardjones38]

Floor was asked about what she thought about reaction videos recently, in one of her KZbin videos. She said she didn't think many of the so-called 'voice coaches' reacting had anything to say, but she may be more interested if people could recommend any who were good. I and quite a few others recommended she check out your channel. Maybe you will get to discuss whether headbanging affects the singing with Floor in person one day!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

I love this. And I’d be so honored to get to chat with her. Yes... I do have a lot to say about voice!! I think she and I would NERD OUT about vocal technique.

[@alixghandour]

@@TheCharismaticVoice She also actually answered a question about headbanging in a recent video, if not the same video mentioned here. She said something along the lines that she needs to be careful and with especially with aging.

[@silversabith]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Check out Floor's channel or her Instagram to watch the live chats she's done for fans since she can't tour atm. Also she married the drummer of Sabaton, I'd say yal agree on the importance of good drummers

[@agustinmanyari]

The Charismatic Voice, that would be awesome!

[@sleeepwalk]

​@@TheCharismaticVoice Did you notice that the choir have real sheet music in hands?

[@BerNa650]

I'm really happy to see you becoming a metalhead, more specifically addicted to symphonic metal. Keep rocking with us \,,/

[@remcovandenheuvel1315]

next up should be Epica consign to Oblivion live at the zenith, get yourself ready for a grand epic performance,

[@sleeepwalk]

By the way, the lyrics are awesome... Our good intentions have always been delayed ... Our generous acts have always come too late...

[@berserker4381]

Definitivamente es lo próximo que deberías escuchar

[@rammstein57950]

Or kingdom of heaven 🥰

[@basicguy5785]

I think that is a little too big a change coming from this song (and yes I know she did react to Jinjer).

[@Carrinthe]

@@basicguy5785 I think she can handle it.

[@robertcraane7910]

Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the same concert, Floor and Simone in full classic mode, a must!

[@watchtheskies]

Floor and Simone singing with just the orchestra, it's beautiful, drop this into youtube search: EPICA - Stabat Mater Dolorosa w/Floor Jansen (Retrospect 10th Anniversary DVD I)

[@mrwomby5007]

I agree, this is a ‘must listen’.

[@JJMM33]

Yes

[@Stan_S_Stanman]

Underrated suggestion right here

[@Always-fd7pk]

THIS

[@dirkdorner701]

Yes!!! Reducing a concert hall full of metalhead to the silence of awe.

[@jasonkadlec3929]

The founder of Epica is Mark Jansen after he left After Forever. After Forever was Floor's first band. You'd be amazed at how interwoven many of these bands are.

[@MrMarcoSix]

In fact, they were both trained by the same teacher, Amanda Somerville.

[@41kryst89]

Which is btw the most underrated female singer of symphonic metal

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Amanda Is great!! But I have to say this with Floor: The disciple Is better than the máster.

[@ghostrecon3214]

Never knew that, thanks for the insight!

[@dallassukerkin6878]

As Ghost Recon noted, I didn't know that! :) To celebrate ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3qWgJqYf7hppcU

[@beardedbastard7753]

Amanda is outstanding. Love the full metal opera.

[@stevenbirchall6987]

Whoever handled the sound deserves medal

[@danceswithwombats8256]

In the same concert Simone Simons and Floor Jansen sing "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" together with the orchestra giving them beautiful backdrop. You should check it out! I love your reactions, they are always the wholesome 15+ minutes that I need!

[@Schnorgldorf]

For sure!

[@pedrotrust]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo

[@ecthelion1735]

Please please this

[@daveh8670]

Epica Stabat Mater Dolorosa feat Floor Jansen LIVE

[@silvioalbertengo3490]

Yes,Elizabeth,you should try to contact Floor and do an interview!With your knowledge I'm pretty sure it would be an......EPIC interview!

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Believe Simone was three months pregnant at the time of this performance. Know she started singing with this band at 17. Try Epica, Stabat Matter Dolorosa feat.Floor Jansen ( Same show). Loved your reaction and commentary, I know you loved it by your smile and glow! Great Job!🤘

[@jolanas.5426]

Yes, they made one more song together on this show, Stabat Mater. :) My favourite Epica song is Chasing the Dragon, check out its live version!

[@darkiee69]

Not only that, this song came about 2½ hour into the concert.

[@ВалерияУльданова-б4в]

love to go back and watch all these videos again and again. the pure joy and excitement on Elizabeth's face bring me so much excitement of my own. also like how in 4 years we got 2 reaction videos on Simone and Floor but none with Simone and Cristina? srsly it's 2k24 guys and we still don't have any official #crimone recordings?? rly?? none? we need it badly, at least one, just to see how Elizabeth will survive it

I sense we will witness this lovely coach headbanging away in a NW concert during their next tour

[@kequeres]

Love the way you react . We can see how you became metal lover😊

[@renaldosoetevent]

Another recommendation... Ayreon - The day the world breaks down, were Floor and Simone both participate Ayreon - Valley of the Queens (live), were Floor, Anneke van Giersbergen and Marcela Bovio participate

[@ghostrecon3214]

Great suggestions! Ayreon is my favorite musical "band" but the songs would mention would be great for this channel.

[@Centurychild3005]

I would suggest to check both of these songs, valley of the Queens gives me shivers all over!

[@Carrinthe]

I would also highly recommend Ayreon Twisted Coil with Damian Wilson from the Electric Castle and other tales live.

[@jackstorm5649]

Well if we're throwing out Ayreon requests as well how about Magnetism (Tommy, Anneke, & Marko). Oh and on the bright side Transitus is still on schedule to be released in Oct. so by the end of the year we should have a bunch of new Ayreon.

[@georgekeighton4975]

May I also suggest Age of Shadows? Aw heck, there's too many good ones, just do a react to the whole show!

[@isacsousa6369]

I love how amazed she is watching the performance. Definitely the best React!!!

[@sleeepwalk]

And for more Epica... I love Consign to Oblivion live at Zenith - Paris...

[@MariusLapugean]

Simone and Floor are very good friends and have known each other for years and sing together quite often. I also recommend Stabat Mater Dolorosa by Pergolesi, the song sung by the two in the same concert. To see a lot of rockers listening to classical music from 1780 ....

[@xtrmfc]

You definitely need some Kamelot with Roy Khan .. The Haunting w/Simone

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

Yesss

[@justinwhitedddd5311]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@jgadams93]

I miss Roy :(

[@senditkevin]

@Metalhead4Jesus Roy is great. Tommy is great. I like both singers for different reasons and different elements of their voices. I'll leave it at that.

[@guynakash]

Roy is amazing, of course Simone too, but Simon's part in that song is very small and not that interesting. I think "Abandoned", live, was just an incredible performance by Roy, definitely one to check out.

[@SLove84711]

They do a true operatic piece together during the same concert...it’s beautiful!

[@Lokrion]

Tides of Time would be a great example of Simone showcasing her voice.

[@igorbueno2822]

I think it's the best music for Simone's voice

[@marielaoquendorodriguez670]

Delirium too....

[@alfafan33]

Delirium, yes!

[@DarkJediPrincess]

Tides of Time is beautiful, one of my favourites… but also a real tearjerker for me >_>

[@stephenmerryman4316]

Elizabeth, I just wanted to say, Thank You for what you do and for all of your posts. There are many (150 or more) so called, "vocal coaches'," who post videos critiquing singers. And honestly there are only about 15 who know what they are talking about, and you are probably at the top of that list of 15! Please keep on doing what you do!

[@Tauraherion]

Everytime Elizabeth reacts to symphonic metal (not only floor) she reminds me of a child getting the Christmas present they were waiting the whole year for. :-D

[@ddinfant679]

Her growl when the song abruptly ends... She was so not ready and grunts lol.... So awesome!!

[@lestatloewenhof5368]

I really love your reactions! And I don't just mean the videos in general but the actual way you react, your genuine facial expression of pure joy and lust (if I may call it that way) on the music, the voice, the harmonies.. And all the time so much expertise in what you say! And above of all that you've become a fan of some of my favorite singers :D So yours is the first "reactions channel" I follow. I'm really looking forward for more videos about Floor, Simone and maybe Marko (check out his own band Tarot, especially the live version of Tides, which is a very beautiful calm song, but any other song will do too..)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Yay! Thank you for joining our community!

[@tommyerickson1900]

I definitely agree with you. This channel is soooo much better than most, who just ramble stuff. Elisabeth's comments, not to mention facial expressions, really makes me want to listen more to the groups/artists she reacts to. And, when I want a really good time, I watch this channel and let the tears flow of emotions and laughter. Cudos to The Charismatic Voice, you're a beautiful soul.

[@ijleach]

Completely agree with the sentiment here...I've just got into Nightwish and related bands and artists and really love how Elizabeth is going through the same emotions as I feel. Have subscribed to this channel as Elizabeth's reaction is so honest, knowledgeable and informative. And you can't help but fall in love with the talented artists in this scene / genre...I'm blown away by the musicianship, imagination and ability. Thanks for the videos!

[@ghostnf9650]

Epica is a tremendous band on their own. Try “Chasing the Dragon” from this show. Its brilliant.

[@damienmaynard8892]

THIS! YESSSSSSS!

[@pen15super]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqmQd6Z-drZ7ppo yes

[@krisrakow6663]

Chasing the dragon eh? How grunge.

[@Aardvark_PL]

Oh yeah. The good one to check Epica's and Simone's quality.

[@sarah-7526]

YESS YESS YESS

[@martinklaus2203]

Two of the most versatile rock singers in the world. Loved it!!

[@MariaPajonk]

Symphonic Metal is the future of the classical music ... believe me , please :-) Greetings from The Netherlands

[@572Btriode]

Errrrrrrr, well now, a very great deal of classical music is metal without electricity. . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

@@572Btriode From a metalhead for more than forty years.: Thank you! Been saying it for years. People call it folk and classical music,- I call it Heavy Metal without distorted guitars.

[@572Btriode]

@@ulfdanielsen6009 Yup!

[@Plastikdoom]

And best description for these two...’when angels sing metal’!

[@jimborumable]

I am soooooo looking forward to this. It should be fun (your reactions always are, actually). You, personally, might get a kick out of these two amazing singers having a stab at Stabat Mater Dolorosa. It is quite pretty.

[@damianvc31]

Oh yes! That's straight up a classical piece, no metal involved. I may also add it's this very same concert but earlier, Floor got featured twice.

[@chrispriest9819]

I agree. This is a must listen to.

[@jimborumable]

@@damianvc31 Yes...wish I had been there, dude. They sound awesome together whatever they sing. This was originally a Franciscan Latin poem written by Jacopone Da Todi in XIIIth Century and put to music by Giovanni Batista Pergolesi in 1730's. Floor and Simone are singing just the first three lines. One of my favourite pieces actually. Ok, I admit it....I'm a nerd ;)

[@damianvc31]

@@jimborumable Good info! I discovered all these awesome bands in the last couple of months and can't get enough of them. I can't believe i missed Epica and Nightwish when they've been in my country multiple times

[@jimborumable]

@@damianvc31 I was hoping to see Nightwish this year but what with Covid-19 and all that, most probably won't happen now....Ho Hum :(

[@black4pienus]

They are best friends! Even were roommates at one point and Floor gave Simone also some vocal coaching years ago. Every time I watch them together on stage I think of how cool it would be to sing for large public with your best friend, both being in their own band. I guess I don't have to explain why this band is called Epica. Floor as a teenager knew she could sing real high, but she liked metal. At the time she thought she had to choose between the two, until she heard Dutch band The Gathering with singer Anneke van Giersbergen. This is an old song from them called Strange Machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3m4fqqfo7tld7M

[@crissoriano7404]

OMG!!! I love you so much! You actually reacted to it!! I'm literally waiting for this to come out! I like your reaction videos, very candid and i can always feel your excitement plus very informative. Looking forward to this!

[@alextol9950]

Floor and Simone collaborated numerous times over the years. Ayreon used their voices for a number of rock opera's that he made in the 90's early 00's together with one of the singers of The Gathering, Anneke van Giersbergen. Those three were considered among the best Dutch female vocals at the time in the scene. Floors' most known song from that time is probably 'My house on Mars' eventhough she mostly sing background vocals there. It is known because it got launched into space for Mars by NASA

[@charleshornbeak9078]

Your my absolute, favorite, reactionist. Your enthusiasm, and open mind, is fun, and beautiful. 👍

[@danrue3263]

Simone and floor god sounds like angels awesome voice mix tell me floor ✌️

[@chrishorst6993]

Now I’m going to be listening to Epica because of this reaction ❤️❤️

[@minimafia7616]

I am glad you listen Epica I told you so they are amazing

[@Methras]

I just love how excited this makes you, like a child that found a new superhero. Welcome to the enjoyment of melodic metal! Next step for you, dear woman, is to attend a concert as soon as you are able to! To actually feel the TRUE energy flowing through your body while being there. You will love it!

[@tomnagel5769]

Elizabeth unlike most reactions it bug's me stopping and backtracking but you just make it a pleasurable experience your reactions are so💓💓💓🤘🤘😍😍

[@unvideocualquiera6161]

Epica "chasing the dragon" and "design your universe" from retrospect dvd. "Consign to oblivion" live at Zenith oficial live. "Façade of reality" from we will take you with us DVD

[@Carrinthe]

YES!!! great suggestions!

[@cellebg]

And "Serenade of self-destruction" from Retrospect too!

[@unvideocualquiera6161]

@@cellebg retrospect dvd full

[@Angela-pj5hh]

I strongly prefer Consign to oblivion from Retrospect.. At zenith she "undersings" a lot.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

OH GOD!!!!!! This is INCREDIBLE. Hard to breath...

[@geertje75]

I don't know if you already have checked out Floor Jansen singing Vilijalied in the Dutch TV-show Beste Zangers. But if you like her it's worth checking out.

[@Neonbob]

Floor doing the Song. I don't no anything about Love. 😘😊

[@peterstclair2610]

yes already heard it amazing

[@martinvordemesche]

I don’t know what happens when I comment on such an old video, but the comment belongs here, and I can still copy and paste it if it should go unnoticed. Before I start: I like your channel for many reasons. You are positive about every song you listen to. I see you wince when a singer is out of key, but you never say a word. Whatever they are, you always find the good things to point out. You are always prepared. You know everybody’s names and enough background to do the singers justice. You have a great perception. You notice things about performances when hearing them for the first time which have not caught my attention after hearing them dozens of times. And on top of that, you still manage to enjoy the music very much. Kudos for that. You are curious whether Simone has adjusted her singing to match Floor. To me, it is clearly Floor who is matching Simone’s singing. It is almost like she is impersonating Simone in this song. Listen to the studio version to check. There have been recommendations already for more Epica songs below. I have been looking for live performances which bring out Simone’s vocal qualities, but found it difficult. There was this show “2 Meter Sessies” on Dutch TV which featured the very early Epica. It is a beautiful recording with choir and orchestra, but Simone is singing very clean all the time. I admire how she can easily go into and out of belt at any pitch. The two recordings I end up recommending are either the official studio recording of “Solitary Ground” (the “alternate version” if you want to talk about post-production, too) or the live recording of “Quietus” from the “Retrospective” anniversary concert. I don’t think that you need to cover even more Nightwish on your channel, but there is one more fun thing Floor can do with her voice which you have not yet listened to. If you like, listen carefully to “Yours is an Empty Hope”. I recommend the recording from the Nightwish cruise in 2015 which is on their channel, but the “Vehicle of Spirit” version will do as well. Now, for my personal recommendation to you. You have dipped into Metal here and there, enjoying the energy and power of the sound. I think you are ready to explore the roots of that genre including my all-time favourite rock singer Ronnie James Dio. He is the guy who put the horns in Metal music, by the way. Unfortunately, he died ten years ago, so most of his performances are quite old and video quality is poor. His best performances are from 1977 when he was on stage in Munich with the band Rainbow, but those videos would look atrocious on your 4 k screen, and you and your audience would have to put up with listening to guitar idol Richie Blackmore entertaining the crowd with Bach or Beethoven in the middle of the song for minutes. KZbin came up with a pretty decent recording from 2007, instead. It is a performance with the band Heaven and Hell in the Radio City Music Hall in NYC. The band consists of former members of the band Black Sabbath who have been the pioneers of Heavy Metal. Back then, Heavy Metal was a slow, bluesy flavour of rock with daunting guitar riffs, and double kick drum pedals had not been invented. I recommend either “Falling Off the Edge of the World” for vocal performance or “Heaven and Hell” for great audience interaction. ... and while I am here: Next Christmas you may want to have a look at the “Christmas Swing Medley” by ONAIR, a German a cappella group.

[@ghostrecon3214]

I would love to hear Epica - Tides of Time, that is a great example of Simone. Also, Kamelot - The Haunting ft. Simone Or even Kamelot - Abandoned with Roy Khan

[@Lasilintunen1]

To be honest, I'm a bit tired of the amount of vocal coach reacts channels. However, your channel is joy to watch and your giddiness always brings a smile to my face. I love watching your Nightwish reactions and how you're clearly falling in love with the band.

[@xhaleyxx]

I highly recommend watching more from this Epica Live Retrospect concert. They have a live choir and orchestra behind them for the whole show and it's incredible. Chasing The Dragon is my favorite for sure, it blew me away.

[@cliffbarber6058]

Ms.Zharoff could light up a large city with her enthusiasm. I love it.

[@MrSh0110]

More Epica! Epica is such an amazing band and this concert celebrating their 10th anniversary is 3 hours of pure epicness. BTW, Simone was 3 months pregnant in this show and sang for 3h straight. This song is actually quite basic for Epica. Please try these from the same concert - Epica - Design Your Universe Epica - Chasing the Dragon Epica - Unleashed

[@jo_g.germany]

Damn, Elizabeth, until yesterday I had watched less than 10 reaction videos on KZbin since it exists! Last night, I accidentally stumbled upon your channel and watched your reaction to Disturbed's version of "The Sound of Silence". It blew me away! I probably know less than 0.001% of what you know about music. But I know great music when I hear it. I am deep into female-fronted symphonic metal since Tristania and Nightwish. So I have binge-watched your Nightwish reviews and I love every one of them. All the while thinking: ' she should do Simone/Epica'. And here you go! Two of my most beloved bands! You really got me hooked! Love your expressive reactions and your professional style. I have gained so much from your analysis on songs I thought I knew. Please keep doing this!

[@thomassantangelo8082]

Both of these singers collabbed together in 2 Ayreon albums! Highly recommend listening to them! So much talent!

[@MountainMetal]

Excellent job! This whole show was amazing. It took a year to organize... Simone was handicapped with a pregnancy, which makes her performance all the more impressive. Given what we've learned about you, I would start at the very beginning with the orchestral intro and Monopoly on Truth. When it comes time to do Design Your Universe, (which I think is a MUST SEE), just watch out for the false ending. More!

[@cornflowerofsweden1288]

Elizabeth, your smile lights up the whole room. Also, your insights makes me appreciate the musical performance even more. Thank you.

[@J24777]

I still enjoy watching this!! Even 3 years ago this was Reacted to.

[@nealkristoffersinajon4440]

Consign to Oblivion (live at Zenith) gave me goosebumps even before Simone started singing

[@swjackson2112]

So glad you chose to review a song by Epica. For my money, they are the best band in the world. Simone and Floor work well together, and they are good friends. Also, the drummer for Epica - Arien Van Weesenbeek - is for sure one of the best metal drummers out there. Symphonic metal is my favorite genre - so glad it is finally beginning to make headway in the USA. It's been popular in Europe since the mid to late 90s, but only the last 5 or 10 years here. Welcome to the symphonic metal world!

[@roygarrett1663]

There is a reason you are in many lists of best reactors on KZbin. You earned it young lady.

[@salamanderavem3782]

Your so nerdy in a wonderful way. It makes me smile

[@ekgrafix]

Epica ... Unleashed. You really need to check it out , has all the bells and whistles you need and you’ll see the whole range of what Simone and Epica can offer in one song. One of the most beautiful melodies and choruses in their catalog

[@spotsilence8229]

Love You and Love Epica!

[@sleeepwalk]

I know, we are always asking more and more... This is one very waited... Maybe you could do Shoemaker after, and please read about it first... It's very important... Almost everyone cry at the end of the song... It's GLORIOUS! By the way, you're the best and your Q&A is lovely...

[@roxanal.426]

I knew it! Thank you for your reaction!

[@fvantpadje]

If you like this, then I recommend you to see 2 other Dutch metal singer's Within Temptation, Sharon den Adel and Anneke van Giersbergen with Somewhere.

[@mauijttewaal]

Yes!!! have been recommending this for some time now...

[@AngelusNZ]

I have the Black Symphony DVD. Such a great concert, and Somewhere is one of my favourite tracks on it.

[@CesarDainezi]

More Epica please! Anything from "We will take you with us"

[@samieltheinfamous]

Simone Simons is my favorite female vocalist, hands down. Unleashed and Once Upon a Nightmare (both by Epica) are two great examples of what she's capable of.

[@stevenbirchall6987]

After your reaction to nightwish I just knew I would find you doing this song 2 beautiful women with amazing voices I am listening to opera bcuz of them and of course YOU❤❤❤❤

[@scottweir6799]

Two beautiful souls with angel vocals ...... Wow Epica and Nightwish combined Amazing

[@treintje1001]

More from Simone: check out ‘Sensorium’ and ‘The Phantom Agony’ from their DVD ‘we will take you with us’. It’s from their first album and Simone is still very young and already looking and sounding absolutely brilliant. Everything from that DVD is worth checking out. For more recent work check out Consign to Oblivion in the Zentih Paris.

[@FilPol-yu1es]

These ladies nailed it! Chills. FLOOR is always amazing me with her Style.

[@Incubansoul]

This is why I watch reaction videos: to see a professional nerd out over the skills of the best in the field.

[@Sithspit_Rogue]

Watching you with this video was better than watching a child getting puppy, better than a woman saying "I do" to the love of her life. The pure JOY, bliss, and light on your face is happy-making.

[@terywoodsr.8690]

What you will find is that the European Metal Music scene is like a huge extended family where highly talented people will mix and match for the music. Like Floor and Simone knowing each other for a long time, just like Floor knowing Tarja. If you look them up, its amazing them being in many different bands or helping making albums for different artists. They spend a lot of time together on the festival circuit. Floor's vocals can even be heard on some gaming soundtracks. I wish that more of that talent could be known in the US... it is so much better than most of the RAP crap and pop music foisted on us.

[@BitterMack]

You deserve more views. I like how you go back each time and always explain

[@chrisvaughn4399]

Seen the video of this performance a few times. This one always ends up at a brain rattling volume as I strain to hear every intricate detail. Must be an amazing experience for everybody on stage to deviate slightly from their typical concert environment. Obviously it takes an insane amount of rehearsal for each individual element to synchronize the timing of such a calculated effort. With this arrangement, even the slightest deviation from the scripted composition would certainly stand out. Full orchestra. Full choir. Full band. Guest singer. Flawless delivery. Truly epic event. Ohhh.. and, an opera singer at a tool concert?! Cool. That will surely make for an interesting campfire story in a couple decades.. Being a fan of Floor, you would truly be missing out if you haven't seen her new personal youtube channel documenting some recent adventures from her home.. now that concerts have been postponed indefinitely. Great reaction. As always. Thanks!

[@shazmodeus2795]

I got to see Epica live in Wisconsin back in 2008, it was phenomenal.

[@erwinamesz7642]

OMG Elizabeth....... I just listened to "Elizabeth Zharoff- Martern aller arten" on youtube. That was full beastmode in its best!!!! I never really listened to Opera and when on tv I just could manage it for a couple of minutes, but this is insane. I love it!

[@nicholasevans166]

Elizabeth, as an opera singer you should check out these girls (Simone and Floor) performing on stage Stabat Mater Dolorosa a true opera piece. This piece has never been critiqued by someone who has the knowledge and skills to analyze their true capabilities.

[@patrickschardt7724]

Simone is actually quite shy and soften spoken. You can see how she has opened up if you watch older footage and then new footage. So it’s even more amazing when she starts singing. I’m always blown away This is the Retrospect show for Epica’s 10th anniversary and second show with the orchestra and choir. They did one in 2007 or so but didn’t record video for it, only audio With each new album, Epica has added more live orchestral elements like strings and choirs. Check out their new album and a few songs from their previous album

[@davidknox2787]

Best part of your videos is seeing how much you genuinely enjoy listening...you just seem to be having fun.

[@cdesha]

Kamelot - The Haunting Live ft. Simone Simons.

[@lith7ium993]

I'm amazaed that you took this all so well and positive in the first run. I've known both Nightwish and Epica for many years, but where Nightwish is taking you away to another land and dream, Epica is just a full force train going at max speed into your face with a siren chained to the front. Both of them are just wonderful bands, and both of them are a acquired taste. But for me, Epica really needs three or four listenings until I can understand the sound and the structure. It is just so much frontal assault in the beginning. Combining an Epica song with Floor is just making things more difficult. This thing is just madness, pure force, emotion, power. Kudos to you, if you actually were able to understand and disect this song on the first try.

[@charlesfuller4363]

You should check out these two sing Stabat Mater Dolorosa. It is a total classical feel and they slay it.

[@Perrrkeles]

Your face expression are so delightful to watch. You are also very beautiful woman. Great reactions by the way😊!

[@IM-xs3uv]

First time I've come across Epica. Thank you so much for this introduction to them!

[@boblethbridge6292]

As a singer of the operatic persuasion, I am surprised that you have not yet reacted to Amira Willighagen. For blended voices, her "Flower Duet" with Corlea Botha is iconic. Her duet with Patrizio Buanne ("O Solo Mio") and her "Amazing Grace" (the first time she appears to use her full upper register) are also worthy of attention. However, your starting point should probably be her amazing audition on Holland's Got Talent...

[@pannemanbroeker6822]

I LOVE THE FUN OF THAT DRUMMER .

[@JanusCCXVIII]

This is probably the best and thorough reaction of Sancta Terra videos I've seen so far.. You can tell that she's an opera singer the way she talks about the percussion(drums), the orchestra, the choirs and of course Floor and Simone's vocal techniques and vocal harmonies.. And it's not even a reaction, it is a review/commentary..

[@HistoryNerd808]

My favorite songs from Epica are "Once Upon a Nightmare" and "Tides of Time." Both are amazing and well worth a reaction

[@rosalindeschoonaard19]

Remembering the old days of After Forever...awesome!

[@ahaugrud]

It's always nice to hear Tool get a shout-out on the topic of drums.

[@astral7080]

Love your soulfull emotional reaction

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

There are two more Dutch symphonic metal bands you should listen to: -> Within Temptation with Sharon den Adel as singer -> Delain with Charlotte Wessels Within Temptation has a wonderful duet with another great Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen together with a full orchestra: „Somewhere“ kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTNdn2Ifr96rMk Apart from that you should watch/listen to some of their official videos: „And we run“ featuring XZibit combining symphonic metal with rap. „Paradise“, a duet with Tarja, the first Nightwish singer. For Delain I can suggest the song/video „Masters of Destiny“

[@fredriknilsson8019]

Anything from the Mother earth album with Within Temtstion is great.

[@michaeldougherty2807]

Paradise is the song with Tarja

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

michael dougherty Of course it is! Thanx! Writing comments „beside doing other things“ is often not a good idea 😳😉 I was going to suggest „Angels“ as well, changed my mind as I didn‘t want to suggest to much and there ist was, the mistake.

[@nimedhel09]

Yes! I'm happy to see you reacted to one of my suggestions, hehehe! And yes, this song has a middle eastern influence, like a lot of their songs too. I think that they both lived together for a while earlier in their careers, if I'm not mistaken, and they may have had the same voice teacher (Amanda Somerville). Yes! The drummer is a BEAST. It's his nickname too, lol! I hope that you explore more of Epica, because they're an amazing band (and they're my favourite alongside Nightwish, so of course I'd be happy to see more of them here, lol). They have an extensive repertoire beginning in the early 2000's with live studio sessions in 2002, so at the very beginning of the band (and Simone's career, who was 17 at the time). Simone also collabed with Kamelot, The Haunting live in 2005 being a good example of how Roy Khan (the then singer of Kamelot) and her had amazing chemistry with their voices.

[@afterburn02]

You've been to a Tool concert?!?!?! Officially the coolest of all reactors. Would love to see you break something of theirs down. Love how you also take the time to discuss the music as a composition as well, not just the vocalists. If you wanted to start doing composition breakdowns, not just reactions, Tool would be a great place to start and I think you could bring a lot to the table on that subject for people to learn from. Really separates you from the rest. Keep it up!!!

[@jgadams93]

YES! Watching/listening to Danny Carey is a life changing experience!