Some context: The Efteling fairytale theme park in the Netherlands has had a haunted attraction since 1978 in which the Danse Macabre music was used. It is now being replaced with a new haunted attraction called Danse Macabre, which uses the same theme music. This new attraction will be opened next week on Halloween. The release of this song by Epica with the Danse Macabre theme is no coincidence, with the video providing us a sneak preview of the new Efteling attraction. How exciting! ❤
Oh, that's neat! Thanks for that. As a poor Canadian metalhead I'd never have known. Obviously super Halloween-y, but the added context is cool, as now I know why it's super Halloween-y. :)
When Dutch people ask me about Epica's music, me being from the Netherlands, I've always told them it's something like "metal meets efteling music". And now it's actually true. Thank you for giving us efteling metal 🤘🏻
Lyrics: [Intro] When it seems like all hope is gone Hear my sinister song Why don't you sing along? [Verse 1] Come forward, embrace the unknown You're welcome in my haunted home This abbey where stories are told Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds [Chorus] It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny Oh, no, we’re afraid of the night You’ll be safe, just be brave, there’s no need to be scared Oh no, we’ll stay here in the light Come on have some fun, you will see the sun, when the show is done, follow if you dare [Verse 2] Hope fades as I’m closing the door Too late, you can’t leave anymore Old fairy tales play by the rules Here there be monsters and here there be ghouls [Chorus] It’s time to free the ghost in me Possessed by this beautiful melody Just come with me I’ll make you see To dance with the dead is your destiny We know you’re a witch in disguise Follow me and you’ll see what I’m singing is true Oh, no, don’t look into her eyes As I hypnotize you will realize you cannot escape (the) yellow and the blue It’s time to free the ghost in thee Give in to the dark phantoms agony Our choir sings eternal songs Abandon your fears while you sing along We wonder what the shadows hide Not scared anymore we shall go inside The one unnamed's compelling thee To echo this melody endlessly Take one more step beyond this door And you will be singing forevermore The orchestra's playing Dark melodies swaying Enchanting, betraying It’s time... Feel it beginning Everything's spinning Thunder, lightning Joyfully frightening Come and join the night with me Come enjoy the ride with me Let your ghost be free So now you see The ghost in me Eternally singing in harmony And finally We all agree To dance with the dead is our destiny As you surrender to me Gone are the days of being afraid Sing with me for eternity Come take my hand It’s not too late This must be fate If you only trust me I'll show you the way My way Come together Dance forever Join us in our Endless nightmare Embracing the night While you sing With us Forevermore
It's not often that your biggest hobbies entertwine, and even more rare when it is Epica and the Efteling. What a crossover, what a version of the Danse Macabre! Amazing. Blew me completely away!
just like that, straight away and without warning?)))) thanks 😁 This is an absolutely gorgeous version of a classic. I thought I saw Joost Van Den Broek 2:25 that's him, right?
EPICA insiste en JAMÁS dejar de ser EPICAMENTE INCREÍBLE. 🔥🔥🔥 Y estoy segura que JAMAS dejará de ser mi banda favorita, JAMAS, 15 años en esa posición y contando.🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
ahhhh now it makes totally sense! When you played this at the symphonic Synergy I was a bit confused 😅 It's a very cool project! And I am from Spain so I don't know the park even existed, now I am a bit more curious 🤔
I love the song and the video. I've spent some time at the Efteling a few months ago, if I remember it correctly, but I didn't see the Danse Macabre itself just yet. I hope I can visit it soon.
It's about time Hollywood discovers Epica! Epica MUST get a title song for some blockbuster movie! They deserve to get much more fame with a much bigger audience. Always great live shows, catchy current lyrics with content. unusually Epic Epica.
man this was actually fire, i love your guys stuff so much. like i listen to yall 24/7. this is the first song that has come out after i started listening to yall, and man, its a banger, i cant wait for the new album. wish you guys the best of luck in everything!
Never have I ever clicked something so quick in my life! I knew it was special when played in the Symphonic Synergy and now this beauty :) Much love to the best band in the world! ❤❤❤
OMG how beutiful to start my day with this! it's pure perfection, it's so dark, Simone's voice sounds better than ever 😩😩😩 it's SO FUCKIN* PERFECT UGGGGG I LOOOVE TI 🖤
Saint-Saëns metal is such a hoot! Camille would turn in his grave, rise up and invite Simone to a dance 🦇🤘 Most fans will assume that the thingy with Smoon's eyes is artificial, which is funny. They've been duped for decades..
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This was such a cool project to do 🤘🏻👻🎸
Any BTS coming?
Inderdaad Isaac, vette solo trouwens 👍👍
this song's solo is so delicious haha is like classical music but it sounds very classic metal too, just very on point as always :)
It' s such a cool project to watch and hear
It's better than chocolate!
Some context: The Efteling fairytale theme park in the Netherlands has had a haunted attraction since 1978 in which the Danse Macabre music was used. It is now being replaced with a new haunted attraction called Danse Macabre, which uses the same theme music. This new attraction will be opened next week on Halloween.
The release of this song by Epica with the Danse Macabre theme is no coincidence, with the video providing us a sneak preview of the new Efteling attraction.
How exciting! ❤
Oh, that's neat! Thanks for that. As a poor Canadian metalhead I'd never have known. Obviously super Halloween-y, but the added context is cool, as now I know why it's super Halloween-y. :)
When Dutch people ask me about Epica's music, me being from the Netherlands, I've always told them it's something like "metal meets efteling music".
And now it's actually true. Thank you for giving us efteling metal 🤘🏻
Niet dat ze weten wat de Efteling is ;p tenzij het Nederlanders zijn, maar dan horen ze Epica al te kennen :D
Disney metal
I have no words to describe how great is this band. They sound amazing on every album.
The laugh at the end is EVERYTHING
Saw this Live and was AMAZING
this band is on another level.
Lyrics:
[Intro]
When it seems like all hope is gone
Hear my sinister song
Why don't you sing along?
[Verse 1]
Come forward, embrace the unknown
You're welcome in my haunted home
This abbey where stories are told
Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds
[Chorus]
It’s time to free the ghost in me
Possessed by this beautiful melody
Just come with me I’ll make you see
To dance with the dead is your destiny
Oh, no, we’re afraid of the night
You’ll be safe, just be brave, there’s no need to be scared
Oh no, we’ll stay here in the light
Come on have some fun, you will see the sun, when the show is done, follow if you dare
[Verse 2]
Hope fades as I’m closing the door
Too late, you can’t leave anymore
Old fairy tales play by the rules
Here there be monsters and here there be ghouls
[Chorus]
It’s time to free the ghost in me
Possessed by this beautiful melody
Just come with me I’ll make you see
To dance with the dead is your destiny
We know you’re a witch in disguise
Follow me and you’ll see what I’m singing is true
Oh, no, don’t look into her eyes
As I hypnotize you will realize you cannot escape (the) yellow and the blue
It’s time to free the ghost in thee
Give in to the dark phantoms agony
Our choir sings eternal songs
Abandon your fears while you sing along
We wonder what the shadows hide
Not scared anymore we shall go inside
The one unnamed's compelling thee
To echo this melody endlessly
Take one more step beyond this door
And you will be singing forevermore
The orchestra's playing
Dark melodies swaying
Enchanting, betraying
It’s time...
Feel it beginning
Everything's spinning
Thunder, lightning
Joyfully frightening
Come and join the night with me
Come enjoy the ride with me
Let your ghost be free
So now you see
The ghost in me
Eternally singing in harmony
And finally
We all agree
To dance with the dead is our destiny
As you surrender to me
Gone are the days of being afraid
Sing with me for eternity
Come take my hand
It’s not too late
This must be fate
If you only trust me
I'll show you the way
My way
Come together
Dance forever
Join us in our
Endless nightmare
Embracing the night
While you sing
With us
Forevermore
Loved this one at the Symphonic Synergy concert. Had goosebumps all the time during this song.
Exactly!!!!!
Absolutely!!! Awesome song!
Oh my God... Danse Macabre was actually the first piece of classical music I fell in love with when I was a teenager... ✨✨❤❤
It's not often that your biggest hobbies entertwine, and even more rare when it is Epica and the Efteling.
What a crossover, what a version of the Danse Macabre! Amazing. Blew me completely away!
We want it on spotify!
Nice job- I always love the way Epica uses the choirs and orchestras! Beautiful
Epica's works with the choirs are just INSANE
One of my favourite metal bands, covering one of my favourite classical songs. It is wonderfull! Thank you, Epica!
This was so freaking amazing live at the Symphonic Synergy.
Best Halloween surprise ever!
Epica and Efteling together? Magic! Hopefully this song figures in the ride itself at some point!
The ride should have a speaker on it that plays the song on repeat all day whenever the theme park is in operation.
Omg 😳
What the amazing epic song 🎶👌🏻
epica the best band ever 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Big fan from Iraq 🇮🇶
I CAN'T STOP LOVING THIS BAND ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
never stopped and never will
Me to. I'm a big fan of this Incredible great band.
Putting the epic in Epica, loved every second of it!
EPICA SIEMPRE TE VOY A AMAR
It was amazing hearing this song debut at the Symphonic Synergy show and the studio version is AWESOME!!
I saw and heard this at the symphonic synergy and fell in love. And now this, thank you..superb band❤
just like that, straight away and without warning?)))) thanks 😁
This is an absolutely gorgeous version of a classic.
I thought I saw Joost Van Den Broek 2:25 that's him, right?
The song is rare but good. THE SOLO IS AMAZING!
This is so amazing, please include this track on the regular setlist ❤
I always wanted to see Epica doing something in this dark fantasy vibe, and now... THIS IS AMAZING, you guys always outdid yourselves!
The best band in the world. Amazing song.
Amazing, I want to hear alll the new songs so bad. Simone looks so gorgeous. 🖤
I've already loved the live performance at Afas a month ago ❤ Listening to this studio version is just amazing
The consistency of this band needs to be studied.
Great comment
100%
Consistency in evolution, a signature sound that keeps reinventing and renewing itself - quite incredible!!
@@markwilson4535 They literally refuse to miss.
EPICA insiste en JAMÁS dejar de ser EPICAMENTE INCREÍBLE. 🔥🔥🔥
Y estoy segura que JAMAS dejará de ser mi banda favorita, JAMAS, 15 años en esa posición y contando.🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Flashes of Symphonic Synergy come back to me
I'm smiling through the entire video
Oh yeah we need this on streaming and everywhere like YESTERDAY 😍
I agree! I looked on Spotify and it's not released on there yet 😞
Perfeição ❤
Melhor banda do mundo
Amo vocês ❤🇧🇷❤🇧🇷
Kippenvel tot over mijn oren ☠️💀🖤🩶🤍
Wow Epica overshadows nightwish with easy. And that's saying a lot cause nightwish was my favorite band for long years
Just give a little bit more listens to Yesterwynde
This is going to be on constant repeat for the next week at least!!!! Yet again absolutely stunning!!
Incredible video and many memories of Amsterdam . Thank you Epica
Certified spooky banger!
I expected a bang in the beginning 😂
That bang made me jump during the concert :)
Same … that bang felt like a mistake turns out it was planned 😂
Good to know I wasn't the only jumping at that bang.😅
That was LOUD!!!
The new masterpiece of EPICA! I love this song! This band is greater than great!!! 🎙🎸🎸⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love it! In my mind since Symphonic Synergy
Generally I dont like musicals that much, but Epica doing a musical-style song is just awesome.
WTF?? This, a few days before Dance Macabre opens?? Brilliant, absolutely BRILLIANT!!
For me best metal band...i am 47 years old and listen metal since 1990❤
Te amoooo❤
They just getting better and bettere as time goes by !!! It'a amzing!! 🥰💢💥
Happy Halloween Season🕯🕸 🎃👻🕯
I knew that it will come. Thank you so much Epica! It would be a nice surprise, if this song will be on the new album.
This is the best thing I've ever heard 🤯
Love her smile at the end❤❤❤
wow crazy i love verry love that good job!!!!
Love this song, been playing in my head since I heard it at the Symphonic Synergy!
This Arcana and Aspiral have been in my head a ton since seeing them on the 19th, very happy one has an official studio release now x3
So stunning❤❤❤
I loved the new song, looking forward to Epica9
Aaaaww yeah! I loved this one during the concert! And to now have the official video. Awesome!! :D
I've never thought I would listen such a good version of this Music. Congrats Epica, it's amazing!
I was not expecting for this!! I loved this song so much in the latest concert, thanks for the official video!
this is absolutely amazing
3:53 best part omg 🔥🔥🔥
This is a perfect fit for Epica
Halloween coming earlier! I feel like two passions of mine gathered and the result was this awesome song. Epica and Tim Burton! LOVED IT! 💜👻💀
Epica being epic! ❤
Increíble como siempre ❤
ahhhh now it makes totally sense! When you played this at the symphonic Synergy I was a bit confused 😅 It's a very cool project! And I am from Spain so I don't know the park even existed, now I am a bit more curious 🤔
Muito lindo, estou arrepiada com tanta perfeição 🥺
All my favorite things in life combined. This is truely epic.
Como sempre, sendo a melhor banda de metal sinfonico e nos surpreendendo 💜 EPICA
Quem teve essa ideia mitou mt, a música ta maravilhosa
Love it!!!
Simply the best band. ❤
I love the song and the video. I've spent some time at the Efteling a few months ago, if I remember it correctly, but I didn't see the Danse Macabre itself just yet. I hope I can visit it soon.
Thank you! That was so epic I even cried 🤯😅
It's about time Hollywood discovers Epica! Epica MUST get a title song for some blockbuster movie! They deserve to get much more fame with a much bigger audience. Always great live shows, catchy current lyrics with content. unusually Epic Epica.
man this was actually fire, i love your guys stuff so much. like i listen to yall 24/7. this is the first song that has come out after i started listening to yall, and man, its a banger, i cant wait for the new album. wish you guys the best of luck in everything!
Saugeil !!!
Never have I ever clicked something so quick in my life! I knew it was special when played in the Symphonic Synergy and now this beauty :)
Much love to the best band in the world! ❤❤❤
Hello i from MALAYSIA🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 say hi EPICA 🤟🤟🤟
The best band ever!❤
I will never hold hands with you, Simone 😂 I'm sorry! Hahahaha
Als liefhebber van de prachtige vormgeving in de Efteling en jullie prachtige muziek beschouw ik dit als een cadeau!
Daar moet even naar gekeken worden
OMG how beutiful to start my day with this! it's pure perfection, it's so dark, Simone's voice sounds better than ever 😩😩😩 it's SO FUCKIN* PERFECT UGGGGG I LOOOVE TI 🖤
Amazing work!!!❤
That was fantastic - EVERYTHING is perfect, flawless!!
Epica's musicality is very good \,,/
The perfect collaboration 🖤
Me encantaaaaaaaa❤
Solo esta canción es infinitamente superior a todo el disco de Nightwish.
Saint-Saëns metal is such a hoot! Camille would turn in his grave, rise up and invite Simone to a dance 🦇🤘
Most fans will assume that the thingy with Smoon's eyes is artificial, which is funny. They've been duped for decades..
Amazing, stunning. Just like Epica. ❤❤
Precioso trabajo muchachos, la musica, las voces, el video ❤
Love it so much!!
Different song. Very good!
Amazing!!!!
Love the vibe and sound of the song, such adoc with the spooky season, Epica best band ever 👻🤘🏻👻
Absolutely beautiful.
Amazing
Perfect 🔥🔥🖤👻