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My First Exposure to Epica "Skeleton Key" [Symphonic Metal] (reaction ep. 543)
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2022
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In this video Canadian Guitarist/producer Dean Wolfe reacts to Dutch symphonic metal band Epica and Skeleton Key (2021).
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Epica has very prog songs as well, so if you want to explore that side of them I would suggest the Kingdom of Heaven series, in 3 parts, but perhaps start with the standalone songs The Holographic Principle: A Profound Understanding of Reality: ruclips.net/video/CYlQJ_t2iks/видео.html
or Consign To Oblivion: ruclips.net/video/dkqyyUTCMUQ/видео.html
Consign to Oblivion is about as heavy as Epica gets so be prepared for growls, but composition and melodies are gorgeous.
The Kingdom of Heaven series, especially parts 1 and 3, are considered their very best work by many fans.
Shorter songs that I personally consider peak Epica:
Unleashed
Chasing The Dragon
Fools of Damnation
Essence of Silence
Design Your Universe
The Divine Conspiracy
Abyss Of Time
Omega Sovereign of The Sunspheres
The Code of Life
Tides of Time(my favourite ballad from any band, ever)
Rivers
The Second Stone
In All Conscience
Universal Death Squad(very unique sound)
Once Upon A Nightmare
For a peek at the very beginning:
The Phantom Agony(both these are old songs, Simone was like 17)
Cry For The Moon
For live performances go with their OFFICIAL LIVE videos, or the recordings from Retrospect, Zenit or Omega Alive. Epica demands good sound mix to catch it all, and these shows have the best.
Besides these I really struggle with thinking of a bad Epica song, they are either good enough to be classics for other bands or straight up mindblowing. Their melodies are intricate and beautiful, riffs chunky and delicious, and the contrast between Simones soaring lyrical soprano and Marks thunderous growl is just pure ear candy.
Simone has a large part in writing lyrics and the vocal lines, and I swear she has a endless supply of beauty to draw from somewhere inside that gorgeous red head. Mark, growler and rythm guitarist does a large part of the composing, with Coen, the keyboard player helping with choral lines and orchestration.
Any questions, ask away; I can help you with links to good versions to react to and such. Epica is my musical home and I find it truly sad that not more people are familiar with their music. There's so much to gain from listening to this band.
Oh, and the Omega Alive performance of Kingdom of Heaven Part 3 is in my and many other peoples eyes the current peak of Symphonic Metal. It's a mindblowing song, and mindblowing performance. Epica will celebrate 20 years next year, I can't wait to see what they come up with.
Nice reaction Epica is an awesome band one of the best out there, they have a lot of great songs. You should check the Consign to Oblivion live at Zenith, Unleashed live at retrospect, Design Your Universe live at retrospect😉🤘🏻
This band is awesome!! Enjoy their music 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 they have many. Circle of Illusion is on my list for you
Hello Dean, welcome to the world of Epica!
I hope you're going to react to much much more. This is not a band with just 3-4 big hits. They have over 100 songs on 8 studio albums and you can easily listen to a dozen (or two dozens) in one go and not get bored.
This band is phenomenal, the best musical discovery of my life. 4 out of 6 Epica members have degree in music and you can really tell! You have no idea what you've just discovered and what a beautiful journey lies ahead of you :)
If you want something more progressive, most people will recommend "Kingdom of Heaven" (there are 3 songs with this name, from part 1 to part 3) but this time I would suggest another longer epic masterpiece from Epica: The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality (+ lyrics). Almost no one reacts to it, but it's a great music!
You mentioned "Consign to Oblivion", that's another masterpiece with lots of growls, not for everyone, but you obviously don't mind heavier music.
If you want something a bit shorter, try either The Essence Of Silence (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)
or Universal Death Squad (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)
Fun to see we both decided The Holographic Principle might be the right recommendation;)
@@rolsen1304 Oh I didn't even see that. Nice! You normally don't post so many suggestions :))
@@cancelled_user Yeah I figured I'd make this list and copy past for new reactors, I think the songs on it has something to please every ear. I have like 30 more I'd like to include on it but best keep it as short as I can lol
I'll use your list, thanks
@@deanwolfechannel Thanks and enjoy ;)
Epica took their name from the sixth album of USA Symphonic metal band Kamelot (From Tampa, Florida). The band also has another connection in that Simone Simons' husband, Oliver Palotai, plays keyboards for Kamelot.
Epica was one of my favourite band and i'm ever happy to see reaction about their songs and people who apreciate their stuff. Some songs you can hear by Epica are for example
Kingdom of heaven pt.3 ruclips.net/video/BdBCVMD8TiM/видео.html
Essence of silence ruclips.net/video/P6hX5rpEOgY/видео.html
Chasing the dragon ruclips.net/video/Dx-FsHAQHp8/видео.html
Once upon a nightmare ruclips.net/video/4BKYloFdTIo/видео.html
Rivers ruclips.net/video/3rW7Vpep3II/видео.html
Consign to oblivion ruclips.net/video/dkqyyUTCMUQ/видео.html
Unchained utopia ruclips.net/video/c8XdrOhEZl0/видео.html
Victim of contingecy ruclips.net/video/aT1JsH2_97c/видео.html
Beyond the matrix ruclips.net/video/ix_PpfputKY/видео.html
All tis songs are very good, enjoy it.
Bye
Good list
Try Epica. Sancta Terra retrospective live show featuring Floor Jansen, awesome thanks requesting 😎
Loved this. Genuine interest in the music always wins, thanks!
Hi from the UK 👋 🇬🇧 as you are a prog fan you should check out Ayreon it's what Epica and Nightwish fans also like 👍
Ayreon the day that the world breaks down the source (2017) and begin the journey down the rabbit hole that is Ayreon
actually I have reacted to that Ayreon but that one only! So what should be my 2nd react?
@@deanwolfechannel Ayreon universe age of shadows live
Ayreon universe intergalactic space crusaders live (this song is a homage to the British sifi series blakes 7)
Ayreon universe the eye of Ra live (this song was inspired by the film stargate) 🎥 🎞
Great / EPIC songs from Epica: "Kingdom of Heaven Part 3", at omega alive, "Consign to Oblivion" (live at the Zenith, Paris) "Unleashed", live at the Retrospect (with FULL orchestra and choir), and many others!
beat band ever 🤘😎🤘
They’re so amazing, glad you loved it ❤️ react to The Essence Of Silence Official Live Video 🔥
I will check it out
If you need more prog then you should try KINGDOM OF HEAVEN pt1. 🌀🌀🌀🧿🧿🧿🧘🧘🧘
or The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality (+ lyrics)
I would highly recommend you watch Kingdom of Heaven Part 3 Omega Alive. This masterpiece was done as part of a virtual live concert last year. It will blow the prog in you away.
ok 👍
Try the live show same song, awesome thanks 😊
Symphonic Metal is an offshoot of Power Metal. Which of course has its roots from Deep Purple.
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They prog mixing death metal and symphonic metal also I like them better then nightwish for one reason consistency you know what your getting always same line up for years now, Used to love Nightwish more but 3 singers left now I am done with supporting them plus Tuomas got some anger issues and it comes through the music. Epica always happy even dark songs exist but albums always end with a hope for the future.
Cool insights
The Lives are way more Epic than the videos
I'll be getting to some