TOBIAS SAMMET'S AVANTASIA - The Moonflower Society (feat. Bob Catley) (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Official music video for 'The Moonflower Society (feat. Bob Catley)', taken from the new AVANTASIA album: avantasia.bfan.link/APEWTMS.yde
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The new AVANTASIA album, 'A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society', is out now! Listen on your favourite platform and order your vinyl, CD or box set via: avantasia.bfan.link/APEWTMS.yde
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CREDITS:
Directed by
Jess Cope at owlhousestudios.com
Written by
Jess Cope & Adam Oehlers
Produced by
John Cope
Assistant Director
Adam Oehlers
Artwork by
Adam Oehlers
Storyboard & Animatic by
Venkatram Viswanathan
Animated by
Gareth Gough
Miroslav Dimitrijevic
Venkatram Viswanathan
Peter Shaw
James Pierson
Edited by
Topher Holland
#Avantasia #TobiasSammet #TheMoonflowerSociety #BobCatley #Metal #HeavyMetal

[@leonhering7828]

How much fantasy and magic can you put into the song? Tobi: yes!

[@raventhebountyhunter]

The song is beautiful but the artistic direction made me fall in love. I loved the atmosphere, the colors, everything. Thanks for this Tobi, I needed it. I can't wait to listen to the full album.

[@danrossell2982]

Toby, you're the best

[@ShunaJenkins]

The animation is stellar. Just beautiful! It fits the song so well too ^_^

[@zachvaulet277]

I camt get over the ring masters vibe. Dudes so excited

[@john03ification]

Gives me Tim Burton vibes.

[@carlosbarzola2474]

@@john03ification Tim Burton's Corpse Bride.

[@JMurdochNZ]

Tobi once again proves a master of melody. You immediately want to sing that chorus even though you don't know the words yet.

[@tonigeraci]

that´s the thing!!! i show those avantasia songs for my wife, wich is not into metal and shw says: wow! this guy know about chorus!

[@RobertSmith-ow5kf]

@@tonigeraci That’s probably because I wouldn’t classify their modern stuff as metal. Especially the singles like this and mystery of a blood red rose. Sure, they have metal songs. But this isn’t one of them

[@tonigeraci]

@@RobertSmith-ow5kf and how would you classify them? For me it’s metal. Not such judas priest, for instance, but metal nonethess. Metal is such a huge style that is hard to say that songs like those arent.

[@RobertSmith-ow5kf]

@@tonigeraci I would say their modern stuff is more hard symphonic rock. Many of their songs have elements from bands like queen, journey, bon jovi, and meatloaf. However, they do have songs that I would classifiy as power metal and the metal operas were 100 percent metal.

[@n8pls543]

@@RobertSmith-ow5kf Well, I would say it's not symphonic, since it has a verse-chorus structure and lyrics - it's operatic. It also contains metal-specific elements to the instrumentation... and most importantly, Sammet would seem to describe his genre as metal, which makes it metal. I could just as easily decide that the newer extreme sections of metal have deviated too far from Sabbath, Candlemass, Dio, etc, to be considered metal, and who would be right?

[@_lee6390]

"The Moonflower Society" (feat. Bob Catley) Twilight falls, ghostly the hands That reach out for you Through the mist of these alien lands Swallowed away on the road to forever Like a storm the wraith of advance Forced its will upon you Sacred yesterdays, lucid and vast For a blink of an eye it’s all coming together Like a relic of a long bygone time Moonflowers grow from the back of your mind Hold on - yeah Fire in the night I see ghosts, spectres light around me Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Fire in the night One by one - pictures gather round me Where those moonflowers used to grow Lost no more - spectres gather round here Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Night by night - stare into the black Where moonflowers used to grow As I walk through the mist Down the ruins of things that used to be Silent remnants of magical times A cabinet of curiosities Old companions and past Christmas ghosts Juvenile levity Sacred gatherings, pictures of days Swallowed away on the road to forever A covert society buried in time Once bent on survival Now kicked out of line Oh I hold on... A fire in the night I see ghosts - spectres light around me Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Fire in the night One by one - pictures gather round me Where those moonflowers used to grow Lost no more - spectres gather round here Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Night by night - stare into the black Where moonflowers used to grow And quite suddenly Just as if somebody slammed the door Halcyon days buried in halcyon lore As silence prevails Fragments come passing me by Slipping right through A crevice in time, oh Fire in the night I see ghosts - spectres light around me Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Fire in the night One by one - pictures gather round me Where those moonflowers used to grow Lost no more - spectres gather round here Vivid and stark, a blaze in the dark Night by night - stare into the black Where moonflowers used to grow

[@ThreadingFate]

Thank you.

[@abiba1006]

Thanks bro , I appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@sergeroux-lescure172]

2 à. ©°

[@trumsolon]

It's hard to explain but Bob Catley's voice is so emotional to me. It paints pictures, takes me places. Terrific song by Tobi.

[@josearalat]

Bob's voice is the reason I keep coming back to Avantasia. I mean, all their songs are great but Bob's ones are just magical. Tobi's melodies and Bobs voice is just perfection.

[@ChrisPage68]

Still a golden voice, 30+ years since I saw Magnum. 🔥🤘

[@joaosil]

Bob Catley's voice works amazingly well with Tobias's.

[@blackcitadel37]

@@ChrisPage68 the older he gets, better his voice becomes.

[@raoulfranck3108]

@@blackcitadel37 Oh yes!!!

[@MigueldeLys]

Avantasia = Beautiful Metal

[@amauriruiz_guitar]

Totalmente de acuerdo contigo bro

[@alfredeux4732]

Apoyo eso!!!

[@dargossss]

Harás alguna vez un video sobre alguno de susu álbumes?

[@juanantonioluna7227]

Coño, Miguel de Lys

[@Fernando-rp6sw]

Encantado de verte por estos lares, Miguel. No sabía que compartiamos aficiones.

[@luisangelm.721]

Tobi if you can read this: I LOVE YOU, THNX FOR YOUR AWESOME MUSIC

[@natbatlightwood5288]

This honestly one of my favourite music videos of all time.

[@CEOofTricell]

Avantasia's songs have always left a strong, distinct impression on me. I don't think there's a band around that captures such dark whimsical fantasy, bringing you to a realm of spirits and dreams, of fey creatures and moonlit nights. Wonderful. Pure poetry. The video enhances that so very much. What an excellent pairing!

[@raphaelbussottipereira7546]

Another masterpiece. Congrats, Tobi! And Bob Catley....he's a living legend.

[@mazse18]

I've listened to this song a few times, now. I get an 80's - 90's vibe/feeling from the song itself, and the animation reminds me of certain kids cartoons and claymation shows of the 90's, with a bit of Tim Burton thrown in

[@GoldenEyedDragon]

Yeah i also had to look in the credits if Tim Burton wasn't the artist. His Artstyle seems to be a strong influence

[@budycelyn]

Tim Burton vibes i was getting also

[@Uma_Girl_Qualquer23]

Yes, Tim Burton´s influence can be seen in this animation, definitely. But it´s a nice film by itself.

[@heywoodjablome5380]

I feel like a dash of Neil Gaiman too

[@personbear]

You could sneak this song onto the soundtrack of Transformers: The Movie, and no one would notice.

[@lamnacken96]

Sammet writing songs for him and Catley means epicness! I LOVE THIS!!!

[@Mente_Fugaz]

2:45 to 3:35 for moments like these is why I will always love power metal

[@austinseven4720]

You and me both. The way it builds and builds before fully kicking in is sublime.

[@andrewhurd474]

Tobi’s voice sounds for lack of better word stronger and younger and Bob is aging like a fine wine. This song is stellar.

[@Artemis12438]

Heh, the wrinklier the raisins are, the tastier they are)))

[@janap.7232]

I love it. Tobi is just a music genius. His Avantasia is 18 years with me.

[@blazejecar]

funnily enough my favorite part of this song is that instrumental part starting around 3:10. It's so wonderful and so fitting with the video. A sense of wonder, mystery and excitement all at once in a couple of chords. It's like watching a top tier movie. 10/10

[@cappakrunchcappakrunch9681]

In my opinion, Tobias' voice sounds off. Almost like the vocal phrasing doesn't match with the cadence.

[@TheMykis]

TBH the instrumental part remind me Metal The Sims loading :D I love it

[@wingedhussar1453]

tobi needs to do more instrumentals

[@mugiwaranomia3093]

I'm hearing this song for the first time and I paid particular attention to that part and yes, it is indeed wonderful! I love it!

[@epicaunleashed8764]

Hey! Remember me?

[@MayBeSomething]

According to Freedom Call, Metal Is For Everyone. This song - no, this entire ALBUM - shows us that the Opera/Musical Theater people are no exception. Man, this is amazing! Great work!

[@Relhio]

Stronger than the law, ey?

[@johnnyspousta3136]

This song raised my spirit. Tobias is a total mastermind and this is a heck of a piece. I absolutely love all of it; the vocals, the lyrics, the instrumental and the video. Since this popped up on my Spotify, I give it a listen at least five times a day :3

[@amalialedger9327]

Tobias es un grande, de verdad. Los he visto por primera vez en Cartagena y quedé prendada desde la primera nota. Increíble directo, letras impresionantes y unas melodías que directamente te devuelven a la vida. Estoy deseando volver a verlos en directo, de las mejores experiencias de mi vida. Impresionante, gracias Avantasia por todo lo que nos hacéis sentir!

[@fireninja1972]

This is such a beautiful song it's somehow epic and also someone sad especially when it's linked with the video. Also the video is beautifully animated but if I'm reading it correctly it's sweet that death gave him one amazing show as he passed on

[@Rowri88]

Video was released on a full moon, I love this

[@paranormaldust554]

in love with this design

[@vDecha666]

God damn Avantasia you guys have done it again... each time I listen to the song I enjoy it more and more... Between Tobi and Bob Catley it just simply works

[@AlfonsoDGOfficial]

Sounds beautiful and very different with the original Avantasia touch!!! Congratulations to the mastermind Tobias Sammet. Such a nice song, can't wait to the new album come out

[@ludvigtheviolet3060]

It's like something from a dream... The kind of dream you remember, and have flashbacks to throughout your life. It's magical.

[@jingothejumper]

This is genuinely one of the best songs I have ever heard. That chorus is phenomenal!

[@i_kill_for_zardoz]

90% of Avantasia songs have epic and catchy choruses. It's one of Tobias' specialities.

[@livialima5149]

This is the best song about someone's clairvoyance awakening. And, sure, it's Avantasia's. Awesome!!!

[@surrexeruntofficial4029]

Now there needs to be an avantasia cartoon on a streaming service.

[@windrider6124]

Nice surprise, Catley usually contributes on some epic singalong compositions, and I bet it's no exception this time.

[@SarimFaruque]

1 million views let's go

[@oscarcastilloaraya4528]

First time I saw video I instantly remembered Edgar Allan Poe literature! Interesting approach to be honest. I love it!

[@SonharaProject]

totally in love with everything new that Tobi has come up with

[@GatoSalvaje]

It's wonderful to hear again the classic and powerful sound of Avantasia!!!

[@TheNickhis]

Love how whimsical and playful this is for being so spooky and mysterious in aesthetic. Absolutely delightful and enchanting. Makes you want to just join in!

[@a.delices5613]

Bob and Tobi's voice combination belongs to the sublime 😍

[@ACrown-nw3os]

TOBI SAMMET what a Master of Epic Music! 😎

[@igoralencar2494]

Very cool song! Has some Broadway meets metal vibe like mistery pf the blood red rose. Also very nice video, thought it was very Tim Burton´s style, but also felt familiar and thgought about Jess Cope who made several videos of Steven Wilson. Went to look for the director and BINGO! It was her!! The style made remember of Drive Home and Routine videos. She is great. Loved the colab!

[@KestrelM117]

So happy to know that a new Avantasia album will be released!! Moonglow was amazing, and Moonglow tour just the best I've been *_* This new song is great and the pictures are sooo poetic and beautiful! Reminds me Tim Burton universe with a bit of Wonderland... (just like Toby's look on the Moonglow tour, by the way) Thanks Tobias Sammet for your work and your art, thanks to all of the artists who are part of this project!

[@carolbirkelandgreen8620]

Fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to this. The music was superb and imagery sublime. Well worth the wait. Just when you think Avantasia can't get better, Tobais lifts it up another notch. Thank you Tobi can't wait for the Album release :) x

[@dallash71]

Bob's voice is beyond compare. Someone turn him into a vampire please I want him to live forever.

[@Stormhart]

What can i say you can't go wrong with the legendary Bob Catly and Tobias Sammet singing my fav Avantasia song for awhile.

[@naruto9121983]

i listened to it over 200 times already and i preorder the album especially when i saw that Floor jansen is on it too

Omg, the video is so beautiful ❤️

[@tobiassammet-su8gj]

Hello dear

[@RoyAksnes]

WHAT A MASTERPIECE THIS SONG AND ITS MUSIC VIDEO ARE!!!!.........EVERYTHING ON THIS VIDEO IS INCREDIBLE AND IT'S BASICALLY THE BEST MUSIC VIDEO I'VE WATCHED SO FAR THIS YEAR!.

[@fabricioalencar2378]

Bob Catley em alto nível como sempre! Tobi sabe construir histórias incríveis que emocionam..

[@kgn512]

Pena só sair em outubro, tá maluco, vou morrer esperando kkkk.

[@cielsilva4996]

@@kgn512 somos dois kkk, já não aguento mais

[@claudiamella6037]

Somos três kkk

[@GeraldoNunes91]

@@claudiamella6037 ainda bem que não vi essas single, se não eu ja estava doido... eu so vi a música com a Floor assim que lançou.

[@GeraldoNunes91]

difícil eu não gostar de uma canção que o Bob esteja envolvido, são todas muito muito boas de se ouvir ^^

[@alanpedro1448]

I need the rest of the album

[@neshmaster]

Great single and video. Good old Tobi...he can't fail!!!!! Can`t wait new album!!

[@iMac9991]

side note at 3:30 they actually got the boots accurate for a victorian time period with balmoral button boots! nice detail that the animator(s) threw in :)

[@jirimikes8806]

Everything about this song is great. Bob's voice is absolutely stunning. Video is beautifully made too. And I heard, that Floor Jansen will sing on this album too. My dreams will come true..

[@salzstange6341]

Dat 80s Magnum Vibes… I love it!!! Thanks for your Music!

[@Senythril]

When i tell you guys this easily one the best albums of the year i mean avantasia has proven again why they are absolute amazing band Tobby creation surpass with every avantasia album that comes i swear this man out does himself every album!

[@danielwalker2419]

Another masterpiece i expected no less, so hyped for the new album, The music video is beautiful, dark atmospheric and the instrumental truly captured the essence of the song the magic mystery and excitement. Bob Catley awesome as always, fantastic track.

[@josericardobertolin8480]

Fiquei imaginando o Andre Matos no lugar do Bob Catley cantando com o Tobias.. Gosto de clips animados, ficou muito bom.

[@Theodax1]

If anyone had ANY doubts as to whether or not this new Avantasia album was going to be any good; their fear have just been completely washed away! The first single was simply sublime, but this song is even BETTER in my opinion. Tobias has spent nearly 3 years putting this masterpiece together and the time, energry, effort, and EMOTION are all paying off in spades now. Absolutely infectious, catchy, thoroughly enjoyable, and instantly memorable. This is going to be a new Avantasia classic song and an immediate fan favorite if performed live. Bob Catley once again shows his iconic and legendary prowess as a vocalist and just helps to elevate an already amazing song to a completely new level.

[@Tyrannosaur87]

I love the fact that the guitar riff is straight from the orchestral piece at the end of The Great Mystery. So fitting for Mr. Catley

[@RobertSmith-ow5kf]

You sure? I dont hear the similarities

[@Tyrannosaur87]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haibp4FjrLaBps0 @ 6:50

[@RobertSmith-ow5kf]

@@frenchbaguetteoui Okay yeah i can hear it now. I pulled up the wrong part of the song lol

[@75kurai]

Had the pleasure to watch this song live yesterday (,the day of release)!

[@glorynightshade3476]

The orchestra build at 2:58 and carry thru is very proud and triumphant I DIG IT

[@laurakelly3647]

Oh exciting 😮😁🤞

[@laurakelly3647]

Epic 🔥👌🤘

[@kieranburchmore6522]

I see ghosts spectre's all around me, that single line, that melody, takes me back to the 90's theme song for some cartoon I used to watch as a child I can't put into words the feelings it brings!!

[@marishkamiteva]

You played such a beautiful show at Midalidare rock in the wine valley! Love you, Tobi and friends! Your amazing music makes me cry of joy!

[@darrylwebb3625]

Fantastic, in the literal sense! Such a "Musical" song that still does Metal. I love how Tobias brings in legends like Bob Catley.

[@robertgunnarsson3000]

Tobias Sammet - Musical genious! Say no more. The words speak from them self. =) Goosebumps! Wow! Hope to see Tobias Sammet in Sweden again, saw him in Gothenburg with his band Edguy many years ago. He spoke about the sweeds tobacco .. called ..snus.. the shit we put under our lip haha he said haha ! 😀🙏

[@caro7562]

Tobias is such a genius

[@freedomcall76]

Lost Avantasia out of sight about five years ago or so and found this again, its so epic!

[@RainMan0]

This is quality at it finest.

[@AnaMarch]

Avantasia never disappoints, beautiful song!

[@Ryuusei_Moon]

Avantasia sounds like magic, adventure, beauty and fantasy. Great video, I love it 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤.

[@robertschenk9006]

Tobias & Bob - a perfect team. Can't await to see you at Wacken Wednesday ...

[@Xmasparol]

this one is pretty catchy

[@stephenpuisis632]

this song and album are testament to why i fell in love with avantasia, back when you guys released 'dying for an angel' 🤘🤘🕯🕯🤘🤘🕯🤘 keep the flame burning! keep on keepin on!

[@andy.oneill]

Very nice, GJ folks of Avantasia. I like the Tim Burton vibes you got going on too, it's awesome =)

[@edbetzelberger9334]

I was thinking the same thing about the Tim Burton influence.

[@freegreenscreeneffects]

I think my greatest writing ambition is to write the story of Avantasia because the characters, themes and the world Tobias has created is second to none.

[@cristinabarros7420]

Anxiously waiting ❤️

[@Skellytor]

Awesome song and the animation is super cute 🥺

[@damianmarini1046]

Cant wait to hear the full album. Avantasia makes your dreams come true.

[@nathanadam4666]

Oh my god another MASTERPIECE from one of the greatest bands of all time! Tobias, you’ve done it again! Can’t stop listening to this - can’t wait for the rest of the album! I’ve been following you since Metal Opera!!! Amazing

[@thepetiii184]

Okay, nothing can beat moonglow for me, but DAMN can you get close! This easily became one of my top 5 favorite Avantasia Songs!

[@john9827]

I absolutely love the art style of Avantasia. I can't quite place where I recognize this particular art style, but it's very reminiscent of my childhood

[@Djasper321]

Might be from the opening from the 1988s aerobic championship!?!

[@goldmoon251]

I don't know when I've loved a song as much as the video before.

[@World227games]

Тобиас, долгих лет жизни тебе. Ты талантище! Edguy и Avantasia это 🔥 металл мира нашей современности, мелодичность, невероятная! Твоим друзьям, Ханси Кюрху, Jorn Lande, Mikel kiske, Rony Atkins,Amanda, Bob catley, всем большой респект, ну вы супер! В каждом альбоме незабываемые треки. 👍

[@Cherobyl1986]

Согласен.

[@MikeysMorgue]

That chorus has total 80's Pop vides. Like the Bangals or Bananarama.

[@fisherfreeman88]

Hey,this kind of metal my kids absolutely love...and the metal goes POP! It's pretty...

[@MagicMerlin688]

This is going to be great! My favorite band of all time! Avantasia! \M/

[@codyb6849]

Journey vibes good song here

[@sinsinn6708]

Tobias never disappoints

[@ThanosNikolopoulos]

I admit at first I didn't get it. The song is FANTASTIC, one of the best 80's like tune I heard in a long time! But the video seemed off. But give it a try or two to get the meaning of it and it shines! This is an absolute masterpiece of an artistic creation! Thank you!

[@nicosimo9957]

Everything, as always with Avantasia, could be represented on any album.

[@PabloLink74]

Bob Catley always present, niiice

[@arisaga822]

This is one of those songs you have to listen to on your dad’s hifi. Headphones just don’t cut it.

[@persamuelsson8651]

And you chosed sweden for the first apperence of this masterpice. 🤘Finaly i got to se you guys live 🤘😊🤘

[@jaroslavnovak7905]

Thx mister Sammet. Saw this clip right yesterday on local rock tv. Am sorry but with all that sh*t since '20 I almost forgot music. (My last from Avantasia is Moonglow yet). Goin' to buy this CD ASAP. (Hope that there are still CD's)

[@EmperorTakashi]

Avantasia is amazing.

[@brandonb1681]

Great tune. My fav will always be Chalice of Agony. I love power/symphonic metal. Sadly, I have resigned myself to the fact it will never be popular in the States. Swing by Charlotte, NC if you get the chance.

[@Alexsammet]

Bob Catley is pure magic, what a song, so enchanting background, so Avantasia!

[@JosesAmazingWorlds]

I keep finding that my favourite album is always Avantasia’s latest. Looks like Moonglow is about to get relegated to second favourite album. Is there any other band as consistently brilliant as Avantasia? Not a bad record at all.

[@wingedhussar1453]

Sounds very medlodic and opera

[@kulensky]

Happy to be one of the first to hear it Live a day after been released -Midalidare rock 2022

[@silenoz666]

Great song and great video.

[@martyragemage817]

Absolutely blown away

[@loreleiheathcliff8262]

looks like Johnny Deep's character 😅 awesome song

[@AntediluvianRomance]

Nice to see that Thermidora from Cursed Princess Club got a job in filming this video. Perfect work. 😁