SIMONE SIMONS - Aeterna (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 май 2024
  • @simonesimonsofficial unveils 'Aeterna', the debut single from her forthcoming album 'Vermillion', out on August 23rd.
    Pre-order your copy : simonesimons.bfan.link/vermil...
    Listen now to 'Aeterna' : simonesimons.bfan.link/aetern...
    SIMONE SIMONS embarks on the journey of her debut solo record, Vermillion, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator, ARJEN LUCASSEN (AYREON). Vermillion will be released on August 23rd and is available for pre-order at: simonesimons.bfan.link/vermil...
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    Video directed, filmed & edited by Patric Ullaeus (www.rEvolver.se)
    Music written by Arjen Lucassen
    Lyrics written by Simone Simons and Lori Linstruth
    John Jaycee Cuypers - Backing vocals
    Ben Mathot - Violin
    Simone Simons & Arjen Lucassen comment:
    "Aeterna is the big, epic opener of the album and it comes with this amazing video too, directed by Patric Ullaeus. It definitely sounds the closest to Epica and Ayreon, blending powerful Latin lyrics with a touch of an oriental feel. We’ve tried to strike a balance between the mighty, bombastic sounds and the more atmospheric parts.Since it’s the first track people will hear from this album, it’s super important to us and we’re really excited for people to hear it!
    Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."
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  • @kylemanocchio5044
    @kylemanocchio5044 28 дней назад +374

    Simone is one hell of a singer.

    • @cafelinasha299
      @cafelinasha299 28 дней назад +15

      Arjen is one hell of composer!

    • @briankent2396
      @briankent2396 28 дней назад +12

      Correction... Simone is one hell of a Goddess.

    • @Tahoe10
      @Tahoe10 28 дней назад

      @briankent2396 have some self respect. She's an attractive lady with a beautiful voice. But she's just a woman. She farts, burps, picks her nose, just like every other woman.

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад +1

      Arjen composed this?
      I was immediately thinking, wow that's some weird composition, what even is this style? 😅
      But yes, Smoon is amazing. Still, she could have unleashed her divine vocals a bit more, like she did in Rise Again.

    • @cafelinasha299
      @cafelinasha299 27 дней назад +3

      @@Divide_et_lmpera Yes he did! He certainly is a genius. It's officially stated that is a mutual project of Arjen and Simone. And for the first time I can hear Simone's vocals flourish on another level, that's why composer's work it's extremely important!
      Btw, check out his other project with Dutch singer Anekke Van Giersbergen called: "The Gentle Storm" you will find similarities with this one.

  • @pandorastrife4327
    @pandorastrife4327 27 дней назад +272

    "... It sounds like Ayreon. I need to check the description. Yes, Arjen sounds like Arjen."

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +91

      Haha, guess I can't help it, sorry! Hope that's a GOOD thing 🙂

    • @pandorastrife4327
      @pandorastrife4327 27 дней назад +22

      @@ArjenALucassen It DEFINETELY is! I just didn't know anything about the project, didn't expect to recognize the violin. 😹

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +14

      @@pandorastrife4327 Right, it's Ben Mathot!

    • @yand.8300
      @yand.8300 25 дней назад +2

      Ahah same here

    • @johannakekalainen4962
      @johannakekalainen4962 22 дня назад +2

      @@ArjenALucassen it is magnificent thing good sir

  • @snappy6132
    @snappy6132 28 дней назад +359

    Simone's solo album AND written by Arjen? That's gotta be amazing

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад +19

      Arjen's music is weird. But imagine Simone with Dimmu Borgir. That would be god-level music.
      Not that Epica is any less epic, of course, but still, I would be curious about that collab.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +49

      Thanks for the confidence, Snappy!

    • @snappy6132
      @snappy6132 27 дней назад +13

      @@ArjenALucassen Thank you for creating so many amazing projects 😄

    • @profskett
      @profskett 27 дней назад +12

      I could immediately hear the Arjen L vibes as soon as I started listening to this song - so epic, loved it!!

    • @KilianSchindler
      @KilianSchindler 26 дней назад

      @@profskettThe sequencers give it away ;-) Gotta love 'em.

  • @David-di6bs
    @David-di6bs 28 дней назад +232

    Simone Alone is like listening to Epica and Ayreon at the same time and it's Cosmic and Majestic

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +30

      That was the plan exactly, thanks David!

    • @David-di6bs
      @David-di6bs 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen Thanks To You and Your Amazing talent

    • @Space_Oddity97
      @Space_Oddity97 27 дней назад +1

      ​@@ArjenALucassen You are a misunderstood genius! 🖤

    • @fritsyt2090
      @fritsyt2090 26 дней назад

      ​@@ArjenALucassen i love it Mister Lucassen. And i have to thank you for the great show in 013 last year i was there and it was amazing!!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      @@fritsyt2090 Thanks! Hope to see you next year 🙂

  • @ruipinheiro447
    @ruipinheiro447 17 дней назад +39

    Quoting Simone:
    " In case you were wondering about the cosmic theme of the video, here’s a deep dive into the lyrical topics of the song:
    “Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals with our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially, it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."

    • @De-M-oN
      @De-M-oN 5 дней назад

      I wonder about the 1080p only 😂

  • @mariajosecbmc4342
    @mariajosecbmc4342 29 дней назад +495

    Simone has chosen metal above all genres and that is pure love for the music she creates and she's created until now. As a metal lover, I'm proud of her and as a profound woman, I'm sure I will love the lyrics and melodies and harmony of each song deeply. You deserve all the love of the metal community, Simone. Thank you for sticking to your true self. I'm closer to you than any other artist in this world right now, so I value your extraordinary work more than anything and I'm grateful with the emotions and what is inside you. I also trust your partner in crime to give us amazing creations made into pieces of music. ❤ Thank you once more, I love you. Aeternally 🌹

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 28 дней назад +99

      Thanks for your powerful words, Maria, I totally agree! As her 'partner in crime', I hope to give you amazing creations indeed. Please let us know! Hugs from Holland.

    • @somethingelse04
      @somethingelse04 28 дней назад +17

      Why does her sex matter?

    • @simonesimonsofficial
      @simonesimonsofficial 28 дней назад +54

      Thank you Maria!

    • @berenicemendozarivera7799
      @berenicemendozarivera7799 28 дней назад +6

      ​@@simonesimonsofficial😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @jethrox827
      @jethrox827 28 дней назад

      👍partner

  • @freshwaterhorror
    @freshwaterhorror 28 дней назад +51

    Simone Simons: Secret Bloodborne Boss

  • @vladvampirelord8910
    @vladvampirelord8910 28 дней назад +100

    Everything Simone does is epic.

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 28 дней назад +4

      Oh hell yes!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @evilemuempire9550
      @evilemuempire9550 28 дней назад +6

      Pretty easy when you’re the lead singer in a band called Epica

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Totally agreed, Vlad, honored to be part of it!

    • @MichaelMaurice
      @MichaelMaurice 5 дней назад

      @@ArjenALucassen You're a genius for writing this masterpiece!

  • @pizzasurf3222
    @pizzasurf3222 29 дней назад +167

    It is a dream come true for sure! Simone's first solo album are something longing waiting for all of us. Now, finally!!! 🌋🔥

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +10

      Good to hear, glad to be a little part of your dream!

    • @pizzasurf3222
      @pizzasurf3222 27 дней назад +5

      We are very thankful to you, Arjen, and to Simone for all that good music!​@@ArjenALucassen ❤

    • @patricicurrais687
      @patricicurrais687 27 дней назад +5

      Mejor que lo que lanzó floor pop jansen 😂

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 27 дней назад +4

      @@patricicurrais687 I agree 1000 times over obviously!!

  • @Hydrangea1971
    @Hydrangea1971 28 дней назад +143

    Wow.. Ayreon and Simone together again. It's like christmas...What a year! I've already added the new to arrive albums of Nightwish and Epica to my wishlist...now Simone's album is added as well!!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 28 дней назад +31

      Wow... thanks for the confidence and for buying, much appreciated! Let us know your thoughts 🙂

    • @jeffreymercado2082
      @jeffreymercado2082 28 дней назад

      Has Epica announced a new album?

    • @austinhudson5349
      @austinhudson5349 28 дней назад +1

      @@jeffreymercado2082 They are currently recording it

    • @jeffreymercado2082
      @jeffreymercado2082 28 дней назад

      @@austinhudson5349 This is a good day indeed. :)

    • @ferdinand1687
      @ferdinand1687 27 дней назад +3

      @@jeffreymercado2082they are in the middle of the studio recording, and it will be out on 2025

  • @pedrosegundo2224
    @pedrosegundo2224 28 дней назад +145

    OMFG this is way better than what I expected. At some moments, it sounds like those amazing Symphonic / "Gothic" Metal bands from the 90's, such as the golden days Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved and Therion from Vovin era. What a blast!!! So proud of this goddess!!

    • @berenicemendozarivera7799
      @berenicemendozarivera7799 28 дней назад +1

      ¡Muy cierto!

    • @thetruechaby
      @thetruechaby 28 дней назад +10

      Close to Therion, yes. But, nowhere near Tristania or The Sins of Thy Beloved.

    • @avtobodyrepair71
      @avtobodyrepair71 28 дней назад +3

      Тоже прочувствовал нотки therion

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +9

      That is a big compliment, Pedro, thanks so much! Proud too 🙂

    • @sambell385
      @sambell385 27 дней назад +1

      @@thetruechaby You’re correct Tristania is an incredible band

  • @kimi84emanuele
    @kimi84emanuele 7 дней назад +6

    Beh cosa dire? eccezionale video musica e voce stupenda e non può non essere così con la strepitosa Simone come sempre ci delizia anche con i strabilianti e superlativi Epica.

  • @LuuMoreno
    @LuuMoreno 28 дней назад +53

    This is mesmerizing. Simone's voice is getting better and stronger every year. I feel so proud of her, and musically speaking, Arjen has always been a genius. The combination of this two talented people is awesome ✨🤘🏻❤️. I'm so looking forward to listening the whole album.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +6

      Thanks as always, Luu! And I fully agree, she's getting better and better. A true joy to work with.

  • @xdmemeslol
    @xdmemeslol 28 дней назад +77

    So nice of her to send us some projects she made during her trip to the 27th dimension :))

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +8

      Haha, you're so right! Up to # 28 now 🙂

  • @Perdeler85
    @Perdeler85 28 дней назад +56

    Arjen’s sound is so remarkable and bombastic!
    This sounds like After Forever and Epica both on Arjen’s steroids! 🔥

    • @remagine
      @remagine 28 дней назад +4

      agree!

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад +1

      What steroids you're talking about? This is soft compared to Epica.

    • @Perdeler85
      @Perdeler85 27 дней назад +2

      @@Divide_et_lmpera it’s just a way of saying to emphasise how Arjen’s remarkable sound fits so well to Simone’s voice.
      I own the whole After Forever and Epica discography and listen to them since they both started releasing albums so there’s no need to take it so seriously!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +5

      @@Perdeler85 Thanks so much for your kind words! Glad to have steroids at my old age, haha!

  • @Yithar
    @Yithar 28 дней назад +55

    Simone knows how to delight us. I'm glad that the first single she chose was metal.
    I was watching her live with Arjen and she said there's a lot of variety on the album, so she definitely knows her fans and what they are expecting from her ❤️

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +13

      Glad we made the right choice, Yithar! Next single will be quite different. So be warned!

    • @ruipinheiro447
      @ruipinheiro447 24 дня назад +1

      ​@@ArjenALucassenisn't the 2nd the one with Alissa? Are you saying it is NOT metal???😮

    • @jdm188
      @jdm188 23 дня назад

      ​@@ruipinheiro447Alissa White-gluz? If they release a song together im gonna die

    • @azidihaqeem7882
      @azidihaqeem7882 21 день назад

      Diverse album

    • @KitySims
      @KitySims 19 дней назад +3

      @@ruipinheiro447 Alissa is not only a beast on growls but she also has a beautiful clean voice, would be awesome listening to their duo in whatever style!

  • @OathKeeper95
    @OathKeeper95 28 дней назад +36

    I’m still having the hope that someday she’ll do a collab with Tarja ❣️

  • @salanee
    @salanee 28 дней назад +100

    Arjen+ Simone, I like without checking. They are always perfect.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +3

      Wow... thanks for the confidence, Salanee, hope you'll enjoy!

    • @salanee
      @salanee 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen I enjoy this song. And I really love everything you do. The same for Simone and Epica.. I'm huge fan of yours masterpieces for more than 10 years.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      @@salanee Thanks, we're honored! More coming soon 🙂

  • @ministeremoven7291
    @ministeremoven7291 28 дней назад +29

    I've been listening to her amazing voice for over twenty years, and I think every year she sounds better

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +4

      So true, so easy to work with her!

    • @ministeremoven7291
      @ministeremoven7291 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen been following you also since star one. Victims of the modern age is still one of my favorite

    • @ministeremoven7291
      @ministeremoven7291 27 дней назад +3

      I discovered Simone during the Phantom Agony years, been following her since. Her epic music with other artists like Charlotte Wessels and Kamelot among others really helped her inspiration I think. This track here is phenomenal.

    • @CyberBeep_kenshi
      @CyberBeep_kenshi 26 дней назад +2

      ye she really does!
      with the 'onc upon a nightmare omega alive version', you can hear it so clearly!

    • @bilbobaggins9451
      @bilbobaggins9451 26 дней назад

      Wish I've known her for 20 years. Got into Epica back in 2011. Which is amazing as well. Just wish I've been following since day one.

  • @anaabendroth3460
    @anaabendroth3460 28 дней назад +25

    It's been a joy watching Simone grow into this incredible, unstoppable force.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Same here, Ana, such an honor to work with her!

  • @silverbackgorilla2112
    @silverbackgorilla2112 28 дней назад +39

    Simone is the total package 🔥🔥

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +11

      Oh yes, she's got it all! Such an honor to work with her.

  •  28 дней назад +30

    Simone totaly rocks.
    She keeps it real.
    Her voice is excellent.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +6

      I totally second that, glad you enjoy!

    •  27 дней назад +2

      She totally rocks.

  • @scottcaturanosc
    @scottcaturanosc 28 дней назад +18

    Pre -order without even listening,you know with Simone its gonna be excellent.

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 27 дней назад

      REAL!! 🤘🏻

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Thanks for buying, Scott, enjoy!

    • @jonathanratliff4780
      @jonathanratliff4780 27 дней назад

      @@ArjenALucassen Arjen you are a master and all of this my friend. Watch the live stream you and Simone did yesterday that was so informative and fun! do we pre-order this via Nuclear Blast website I guess or where?

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад

      @@jonathanratliff4780 Yes Jonathan! Or Simone own webstore. I guess there are still a few red vinyls available as I type this. But better be fast!

  • @paper_frog_1987
    @paper_frog_1987 28 дней назад +91

    Simone Simons??? AND Ayreon??? At the same time?!!? PERFECTION

    • @vickhomunculusrex2616
      @vickhomunculusrex2616 28 дней назад +4

      Dude, Transitus has a lot of collabs of Simone Simons.

    • @Diamondshadows
      @Diamondshadows 28 дней назад

      What is this, a crossover episode?

    • @exscape
      @exscape 28 дней назад +1

      @@vickhomunculusrex2616 Not just Transitus! She's on 01 (just 1 song though, and sadly not a great one) and The Source (9 songs) too. Plus Electric Castle Live, and soon 01 Live.

    • @vickhomunculusrex2616
      @vickhomunculusrex2616 28 дней назад +1

      @@Diamondshadows a little of Simons in a brand new Ayreon album

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Haha, thanks ! I hope so 🙂

  • @user-gy2hm1uo8v
    @user-gy2hm1uo8v 29 дней назад +51

    Unbelievably Epic to begin with; there’s definitely much more to this now legendary Dutch symphonic Metal songstress than just being the lead vocalist of 1 of its best loved & most respected bands 🥰 👩‍🎤 🤘 💯 👍

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      That is good to hear, thanks for your powerful words!

  • @LuceroSP
    @LuceroSP 28 дней назад +26

    I always thought Simone's solo album would be jazzy, but this, oh my god, is MAJESTIC. I can't imagine a better choice than having Simone team up with Maestro Arjen.
    It has fulfilled dreams that I didn't even know I had. She has crowned herself the queen of metal that she is. 👑🤘🏽🔥🖤

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +5

      Haha, thanks for your kind words, Lucero! Oh no... no jazz with me on board 🙂

    • @LuceroSP
      @LuceroSP 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen Maybe jazz with a heavy twist. 🔥🎷
      Hey Arjen, now that you're working with Simone, I don't know if you recorded any guitars for the album, but you definitely could join her on a latin america tour, and come to Mexico.
      I have a glimmer of hope that could happen, I mean, it's the closest we Latin American fans will get to seeing an Ayreon show live. Which by the way is something I dream of seeing one day, I'm filling the piggy bank to make that happen.

    • @alinotic
      @alinotic 25 дней назад +2

      ​@@LuceroSP Arjen never tours outside Europe... Even there he rarely plays live. The best chance to see him play is going to Tilburg every two years

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      @@LuceroSP So sorry, Lucero, I'm a total recluse and I don't tour anymore... sorry again!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +4

      @@alinotic So true, thanks for the explanation!

  • @paulpisters668
    @paulpisters668 28 дней назад +33

    Simone is more beautiful than ever. The second half is pure magic. Arjen sounds like Arjen, epic.

    • @Tahoe10
      @Tahoe10 28 дней назад +1

      Makeup

    • @user-wx3gn7rf4f
      @user-wx3gn7rf4f 28 дней назад +1

      ​@@Tahoe10 silicon implants too...

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад

      @@user-wx3gn7rf4f Wut? Since when...

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      @@user-wx3gn7rf4f No way! Really... nooooooooo!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Thanks Paul, that made my day! Enjoy 🙂

  • @miguelfilipe9321
    @miguelfilipe9321 28 дней назад +28

    Simone she is a angel of metal.
    Every song that she sing is a master piece. She is one of my favorite singers. U rock Simone

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Totally agreed, Miguel, she made my job so much easier 🙂

  • @ElRenecito
    @ElRenecito 29 дней назад +59

    She is a goddess!!!! I bet that her solo album will be amazing!!!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the confidence, a goddess indeed!

    • @ElRenecito
      @ElRenecito День назад

      @@ArjenALucassen With you behind it, it's guaranteed!

  • @rafaelpessoa9659
    @rafaelpessoa9659 27 дней назад +99

    "Aeterna"
    Now the ending is in sight
    In my heart of hearts I know
    As I bleed my final starlight
    Life is born as I let go
    From the moment we arrive
    Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
    (Mysteries of life)
    Unseen forces unite
    We are one
    On stardust we ride
    Amor, ira aeterna
    Fulgor, fatum, incendium
    Sensus omnes profundi
    Universo coniuncti sunt
    I release my final breath
    As my atoms split the skies
    Through the endless and forever
    I am echoed in your eyes
    Feel the universe inside
    Dark and light living deep within our hearts
    (Duality of life)
    Ageless forces unite
    We are one
    In starlight we shine
    Amor, ira aeterna
    Fulgor, fatum, incendium
    Sensus omnes profundi
    Universo coniuncti sunt
    Illa - lux
    Illa - lux
    Illa - lux
    Specta - et
    Specta - et
    Illa - vis aeterna infinita
    Lux - vigor mundi in anima
    Illa - penetravit in spiritum
    Lux - perobscura sed illustrat
    Specta - praeterita et futurum
    Et - posterum est superius
    Specta - mentem nostram altissimam
    Et - indivisam in tempore
    Illa
    From the moment we arrive
    Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
    (Mysteries of time)
    Unseen forces unite
    We are one
    On stardust we ride
    Amor, ira aeterna
    Fulgor, fatum, incendium

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 24 дня назад +3

      Cool, you found the lyrics! Thanks Rafael.

    • @mikyXD1
      @mikyXD1 24 дня назад +1

      Love endures, beyond our fleeting years ❤

  • @ffranchesco
    @ffranchesco 28 дней назад +21

    she is a goddess and she knows it

  • @Gordille
    @Gordille 28 дней назад +25

    EPICAYREON... The best of both worlds...

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Haha, I like that one, Gordille! Will write it down and use it 🙂

  • @RideIntoTheStorm
    @RideIntoTheStorm 29 дней назад +23

    I can’t wait ♥️ everything Simone do is gold, she’s amazing 🥹♥️♥️♥️

  • @morriganmoonglow2712
    @morriganmoonglow2712 29 дней назад +33

    Metal Goddess Simone and Lord Arjen, HAIL! 🤘💀🤘

  • @rodolforsilva
    @rodolforsilva 28 дней назад +16

    Simone sounds like a divine being! There's no other words to describe her talent.

  • @joaryche
    @joaryche 22 дня назад +15

    Femme Fatale, Beautiful Song, Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Lady. Awesome Video.
    Mr. L does it again. He is a master of bringing out the best in his singers.
    Bravo. Can't wait for the album.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +4

      Wow... thanks for the big compliment! It's very easy to bring the best out of Simone I must say 🙂

  • @2491jess
    @2491jess 29 дней назад +36

    this woman is so inspiring! lots of love, Simone. can't wait to hear your solo work!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Inspiring is the right word, Jess... for me too!

    • @2491jess
      @2491jess 26 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen lovely to see your reply! congrats, you're also a big part of it. thank you! cheers from Brasil

  • @annaglesst
    @annaglesst 29 дней назад +44

    Whaaaat? It was really unexpected! OMG 😱

    • @garrickstokes
      @garrickstokes 28 дней назад +2

      Same here. It was more of a Whuuuuut? But it's ongoing 😂👍

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад +1

      Same. But Arjen's music is weird.
      I've been dreaming about Simone + orchestra for a few years now. Just orchestral instruments with her beautiful soprano. Probably will never happen. 😔

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +3

      Glad to still have some surprises up my sleeve, Anna, thanks!

  • @ScarletAlchemist
    @ScarletAlchemist 18 дней назад +7

    Praise to the Scarlet Lady.

  • @LuvtheJEm
    @LuvtheJEm 26 дней назад +6

    Now I'm even more excited to hear the solo album, this was fantastic. As time passes she just keeps getting better and I'm so grateful to be here to witness it.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад

      Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoy it! Oh yes I agree, she's getting better all the time. So easy to work with her.

  • @imcherylynn
    @imcherylynn 29 дней назад +25

    All my favorite people are releasing music all so close together, it’s a blessing really. I look forward to hearing this!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Hope you will enjoy it, and to be one of your favorite people! 🙂

  • @kyozanagi6646
    @kyozanagi6646 28 дней назад +10

    All Hail the Queen

  • @abrahamck
    @abrahamck 28 дней назад +31

    BRUTAL SONG... Love.
    Bravoooooo Simone.
    Bravoooooo Arjen...

  • @brettbosley779
    @brettbosley779 28 дней назад +12

    New stuff from Simone, Charlotte, Nightwish, and Unleash the Archers? This is turning out to be a very good year!

    • @markmichel3855
      @markmichel3855 28 дней назад +7

      Agreed. Plus Anette Olzon and Visions of Atlantis

    • @cuicalepi940
      @cuicalepi940 28 дней назад +2

      And a good year for Black Metal too 🗡🗡🗡

    • @Pravdacz-tp8zu
      @Pravdacz-tp8zu 28 дней назад +2

      And Seven Spires!

    • @brettbosley779
      @brettbosley779 28 дней назад

      @@Pravdacz-tp8zu and Ad Infinitum.

    • @Pravdacz-tp8zu
      @Pravdacz-tp8zu 28 дней назад

      @@brettbosley779 Correct. There's an infinitum of great music

  • @auri1722
    @auri1722 27 дней назад +11

    Simone... you are always wonderful... your voice is AETERNA!

  • @johnnybegood7
    @johnnybegood7 28 дней назад +27

    The 1st "Prêt-à-Porter" outside Earth, between asteroids, comets and debris, accompanied with metal music, could only have the sign of this awesome and talented woman!!!! L'Oreal model, her majesty, SIMONE SIMONS! Thank God, you chose meal for your genre, although your creative mind would lead you, anyhow, here! Cheers and LOVE from Greece!❤

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +5

      Haha, I like your words, Johnny! Efcharisto 🙂

    • @johnnybegood7
      @johnnybegood7 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen You're awesome and already a myth! Lucky you, having so many great Dutch female singers, lucky them for having you! A month ago Dianne, now Simone who's coming next?

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      @@johnnybegood7 I think I worked with them all now! Yep... I'm totally blessed 🙂

  • @carolinescabbia7518
    @carolinescabbia7518 28 дней назад +5

    I'm very happy for this solo project, you deserve it so much, I've been following you since I was a teenager, I could see that over the years you've gone against the grain of the industry and written great songs, you're a giant and for being a woman in a mostly male scene you're a quite done. Thank you for once again presenting us with incredible music and this partnership that is more than successful, Arjen is incredible, I grew up listening to you two and it's great to see that he is with you in this solo project, I'm looking forward to more partnerships from you two ❤

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад

      So glad we've been able to do this for you, Caroline, thanks! Yes I agree, going against the grain is always good :-)

  • @81giorikas
    @81giorikas 11 дней назад +5

    Lovely. And dark at the same time.

  • @JuliaDark
    @JuliaDark 27 дней назад +23

    I like electro picks along chorus and metal. Interesting.

  • @danielh5277
    @danielh5277 22 дня назад +11

    Sweet Jesus, Absolutely Brilliant!!!! 6 minutes of OMG!!!!😱😱🙏🙏🤘🤘❤️🌹

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +2

      Thanks Daniel, thanks for the big compliment! Glad you enjoy it so much 🙂

    • @yurikoshinigami
      @yurikoshinigami 18 дней назад +1

      Couldn't have said it better... Just omg

  • @ruipinheiro447
    @ruipinheiro447 22 дня назад +6

    If the vocals at 5:00 don't move you , you have no heart
    True voice of an Angel

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +7

      Totally agreed, I had full body goosebumps when I recorded that! Thanks, glad you enjoy 🙂

    • @ruipinheiro447
      @ruipinheiro447 21 день назад +2

      ​@@ArjenALucassenmy problem is trying to stop listening 😅
      I bet she will surpass 500K today 💪

  • @grishnacktourck4964
    @grishnacktourck4964 29 дней назад +18

    She is the Queen Midas

  • @ChrisPage68
    @ChrisPage68 29 дней назад +21

    Looking forward to seeing what she's doing. I hope it's different. I want to see her spread her wings.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 28 дней назад +12

      This song is the track that's closest to Epica, Chris. The rest is very different, I can assure you! Hope you'll enjoy :-)

    • @dac2007
      @dac2007 28 дней назад +3

      @@ArjenALucassen Oh, that's good to know, I was wondering that after hearing it first time. Not that I wouldn't like to sound like Epica but you know, it's nice to hear different things lol

    • @ChrisPage68
      @ChrisPage68 26 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen No doubt I will.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      @@dac2007 The next song will be my favorite. Very different from this one!

  • @Moonless_Future
    @Moonless_Future 10 дней назад +4

    Gothic metal with music by Arjen Lucassen and lyrics co-written by Lori Linstruth? I think this is the closest we'll get to the new Guilt Machine I've been waiting so long for!

  • @PatriciaSilva-ed6sy
    @PatriciaSilva-ed6sy 19 дней назад +5

    Perfection! Simone is simply wonderful!!!!
    I have admired you since the beginning of your career and have followed its entire evolution. With each passing year you improve your vocal power and live performances!
    I can't wait to hear this entire album and the many others to come!
    I love you, from Brazil! ❤

  • @RobCaldera
    @RobCaldera 27 дней назад +7

    It’s got that unmistakable Ayreon sound, which is so awesome! Like getting a new Ayreon record but with just Simone singing, which is all I need!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      So true, Rob, this song is very Ayreon indeed. But I guess the rest of the tracks might just surprise you!

    • @RobCaldera
      @RobCaldera 25 дней назад

      @@ArjenALucassenCan’t wait to hear it!

  • @PedroPaulo-jg5lt
    @PedroPaulo-jg5lt 28 дней назад +7

    The unexpected solo work we didn't know we needed up to now. Simone killing it, like always!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      Agreed, Pedro, glad you enjoy it so far!

  • @DanielMartinez-yx4rg
    @DanielMartinez-yx4rg 28 дней назад +12

    I can’t wait for the full album

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Thanks Daniel, we can't wait to share it!

  • @ruipinheiro447
    @ruipinheiro447 28 дней назад +17

    Thank you Simone for coming into my life❤ I wish you nothing less than all the joy and happiness in the world ❤
    Love you for All Aeternity

  • @edsonoliveira7521
    @edsonoliveira7521 29 дней назад +15

    Simone sempre foi uma ótima letrista no Epica, ansioso pelo que ela reservou para nós nesse primeiro álbum solo dela. ❤️🐍

  • @AGoldenPolaroid
    @AGoldenPolaroid 28 дней назад +5

    This is the perfect marriage of Ayreon and Epica with some special brand-new magic sprinkled in. Simone's vocals and screen presence are no joke! Can't wait to hear the full album

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      Thanks, that's what I like to read! Being all insecure and stuff, he he... Can't wait to share the next songs!

  • @nesguillen
    @nesguillen 19 дней назад +5

    Oh my gosh Simone!!! 03:55 - 04:00 😍

  • @artemreyes06
    @artemreyes06 29 дней назад +13

    I can’t wait 😍 she’s amazing

  • @PatricijaR999
    @PatricijaR999 29 дней назад +16

    I AM CRYING SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад

      Wow... mission accomplished, Patricija!

  • @PatitoCM1
    @PatitoCM1 28 дней назад +10

    What a year to be a symphonic metal fan.... thanks Simone for your art!!!!

  • @MetalMaven
    @MetalMaven 26 дней назад +6

    Sooo excited to hear that Simone is doing a solo album! This will be a must have for my collection!!

  • @mandy-miracle334
    @mandy-miracle334 29 дней назад +26

    Simone solo. I'm waiting for it.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Thanks, and we can't wait to share it!

    • @mandy-miracle334
      @mandy-miracle334 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen And I can't wait for the album. Thank you for answer me.

  • @MichaelBradley1967
    @MichaelBradley1967 28 дней назад +9

    Simone and Tommy Kerevik on Ayreon-Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley was incredible. Simone on anything is incredible, I first heard her on Kamelot-The Haunting around 2007 and have been in love ever since.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Cool Michael, I totally agree with you! Even though it's spelled Ayreon, haha!

    • @MichaelBradley1967
      @MichaelBradley1967 27 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen OK, that was just a typo 🤣😂

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      @@MichaelBradley1967 I know, I know 🙂Good now!

  • @user-zs7oe5lh6x
    @user-zs7oe5lh6x 28 дней назад +18

    Великолепно! Симона-редкое сочетание внешней красоты и невероятного голоса! Iove From Russia! Iove From Siberia!

    • @dsmoons
      @dsmoons 28 дней назад +2

      а по мне так 5/10. Айреон ту же Эпику изобрел. Да и вокал мог бы быть лучше

    • @user-zs7oe5lh6x
      @user-zs7oe5lh6x 28 дней назад

      @@dsmoons Дело вкуса!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      Spasibo!

    • @GuillermoOsory
      @GuillermoOsory 21 день назад

      Greetings from Mexico

    • @David.Gavrilenko
      @David.Gavrilenko 17 дней назад

      Согласен

  • @Space_Oddity97
    @Space_Oddity97 27 дней назад +5

    This collaboration wrote poetry on the melodies...with Simone like a siren...enchanting even the inexplicable....big support from Greece!! 🖤🔊🔥

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      Efcharisto! Thanks for your powerful words, glad you enjoy it so far 🙂

    • @Space_Oddity97
      @Space_Oddity97 25 дней назад +2

      @@ArjenALucassen WOW...A thank you in Greek language...Yes, I'll love it a song right away, or not... the first listen counts for me, how it will seem to me... and I thank you because without your genius touch, for sure it wouldn't be the same result ❤️‍🔥

  • @TenZrzut
    @TenZrzut 26 дней назад +5

    Simone seems to have enjoyed her role on Transitus :)

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +2

      Simone and me always enjoy working together, for sure! Next song will be quite different though, you'll be surprised 🙂

  • @TentacleOne
    @TentacleOne 28 дней назад +9

    This fire is out of control.🔥

  • @edivad1676
    @edivad1676 27 дней назад +7

    Simone's beauty is surpassed only by her talent. Definitely a hell of a singer! 🤘🏻🔥 I love this song and can't wait to hear the full album!!!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      Fully agreed here, hope you will enjoy the rest of the album too!

  • @christhiancastillo1607
    @christhiancastillo1607 28 дней назад +11

    INSTANT PURCHASE. I'm 100% sure I will adore this album.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Wow... thanks for the faith, Christhian! Let us know if you're right 🙂

    • @christhiancastillo1607
      @christhiancastillo1607 27 дней назад

      @@ArjenALucassen am i dreaming? With such massive gathering of talent how could I not have faith? Thanks for all the music! 🙏

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад

      @@christhiancastillo1607 You're welcome, thanks for enjoying!

  • @mikuRawrzilla
    @mikuRawrzilla 28 дней назад +9

    What a Queen😍! This Song is incredible. Totally in love with.🔥

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      Wow... thanks Miku, glad you enjoy it so much! Hope you will enjoy the next song just as much, let us know 🙂

  • @olgamilyu2828
    @olgamilyu2828 28 дней назад +7

    Amazing Simone worth all these years of waiting for a personal album. Her best period of work yet! Arjen needs no introduction he is heard from the first note pure gold

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      Thanks so much for your kind words here, Olga! Means a lot 🙂

  • @rolsen1304
    @rolsen1304 28 дней назад +6

    I'll buy this album on vinyl. If I'll like it or not I don't know yet(I did like this one, but it sounds like its part of a longer story so I defer judgement until I have the entire album), but I'll support Simone making more solo stuff. I'd love to hear her explore a ton of genres, from acoustic to black metal! You rock Simone, my favourite singer for a decade now!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      Thanks for buying the vinyl, much appreciated! With the risk of sounding arrogant... I think you will like it, he he 🙂

  • @MJ-xi5jg
    @MJ-xi5jg 28 дней назад +20

    Gewoon prachtig. De instrumenten, de samenzang en uiteraard de schitterende stem van Simone. Bravo!

  • @blackmore82
    @blackmore82 27 дней назад +11

    A M A Z I N G

  • @sanctaterraart
    @sanctaterraart 28 дней назад +12

    It's not really my cup of tea, but I will get the album and i will see what's going on with the other songs. I still support Simone, but I think I am more into Epica ;)

    • @Divide_et_lmpera
      @Divide_et_lmpera 27 дней назад +2

      Same.
      Epica musical compositions are brilliant and it's a perfect fit for Simone.
      I hope she'll never start doing pop like Floor.

    • @sanctaterraart
      @sanctaterraart 26 дней назад +1

      @@Divide_et_lmpera Maybe there are some " pop oriented " songs on the album who knows. But I think it might be also the " Ayreon " vibe - it is not for everyone. And I love Mark too much haha

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +6

      @@sanctaterraart I fully understand! But honestly, I think you will be surprised by the other tracks. And... you won't have to miss Mark. There, I've said too much now 🙂

    • @sanctaterraart
      @sanctaterraart 19 дней назад

      @@ArjenALucassen ;) august will be there soon

  • @EternalArchetypeMusic
    @EternalArchetypeMusic 26 дней назад +4

    Insane in every way. Innovation in music style while still retaining the orchestral and choral elements of Epica! And next-level graphics on the video! It felt like a next-gen cinematic for a AAAA game!

  • @sanctumnadir
    @sanctumnadir 22 дня назад +3

    Didn't even know she had a solo project. Epica has been a huge influence to me for years. Excited to see what she has in store.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +1

      I understand, we had to keep it secret for a year! Hope you will enjoy, please let us know.

  • @raulceja3859
    @raulceja3859 10 дней назад +4

    Sublime.

  • @alexcoimbra
    @alexcoimbra 28 дней назад +45

    Rainha!

  • @goldaries711
    @goldaries711 28 дней назад +11

    I had to stop doing my job to hear/watch this, and it was totally worth it. Here is now a very happy fan

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      Excellent decision! Hope they didn't fire you 🙂 Enjoy!

  • @Jokermolester
    @Jokermolester 27 дней назад +5

    4:30 forward remins me of Tristania 😫👌🏻 nice

    • @ayse2399
      @ayse2399 27 дней назад +1

      Yes like World of Glass album's choirs. ❤

    • @KitySims
      @KitySims 24 дня назад

      here thinking the same 🖤 the choir was my favourite part of the song and reminds me a lot of late 90's and 2000's symphonic metal

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +1

      I don't know them, but thanks for the tip... I'll check it out!

  • @mmmd30
    @mmmd30 28 дней назад +20

    It feels another song from ayreon, cannot feel simone’s touch

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +4

      Understood! I think you will like the next song, Please let us know!

    • @mmmd30
      @mmmd30 25 дней назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen thanks for responding . I’ll be waiting with excitement ❤️

    • @berenicemendozarivera7799
      @berenicemendozarivera7799 19 дней назад

      Habrá un tema en Alemán y Holandés, canciones inspirada en Rammstein, dueto con Alissa de Arch Enemy, entre más sorpresas, ésta canción es el comienzo y me pareció espectacular!

  • @avsilnedrass
    @avsilnedrass 27 дней назад +11

    Congratulations Simone ❤ such a wonderful song. Waiting impatiently for Vermillion to come out. Bravo!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +1

      Glad you enjoy it so far, hope you'll like the rest too!

  • @Oscar_Salem
    @Oscar_Salem 15 дней назад +3

    Simone is more and more beautiful and talented every day and this solo album shows us her infinite talent, simply amazing, this album will be 😍😍😍😍🤩🥰🖤🖤🤟🤟🤟

  • @AndreAFLG23
    @AndreAFLG23 27 дней назад +4

    Perfection! Greetings, brothers and sisters Ayreonauts!

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 25 дней назад +1

      Hugs back from the master Ayreonaut!

  • @luluxxx89
    @luluxxx89 28 дней назад +10

    One of the female voices that I love the most with the composer who has most captivated me with his musical creativity, I love this combination! The sound, the visuals, the outfit, the voices, everything is perfect! Congratulations Arjen and Simone, I hope you continue to amaze us with your talent!🤩

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад +2

      Oh yeah, that sounds good! Oh yes, we're unstoppable 🙂

  • @Papierrazzi
    @Papierrazzi 28 дней назад +7

    And of course her dress is Vermillion, very clever detail! Can't wait for the full album.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      Haha, oh yes! Leave that up to Simone :-)

  • @bobfronk7235
    @bobfronk7235 11 дней назад +4

    Heavens echo. Deep in the mind. Seek and Yee too shall find. The ancient voice inside 🪽🫶🏼🪽

  • @alewcas
    @alewcas 28 дней назад +10

    Simone is so talented

  • @mateaolanovic3306
    @mateaolanovic3306 28 дней назад +9

    Queen Simone

  • @luishenrique6063
    @luishenrique6063 28 дней назад +6

    QUEEN

  • @gersonlopez483
    @gersonlopez483 10 дней назад +4

    Increíble Simón me encanto🥰😍 tu video musical como solista 🎤🎧👍👏👏👏

  • @ox7639
    @ox7639 23 дня назад +4

    First, what a great song that gets even better the more often it is listend to. The growth of Simones voice is actually really impressive. Over the last years there are numerous breathtaking performances like "Rise again" in London or "Once upon a nightmare" in the Covid concert. I don`t know what it is it all sounds fuller, more versatile - it cuts deeper. We live in a time with so many amazing female vocalists but Simone has her place among the very best. Congrats both of you to this great collab, really looking forward what will be next - vinyl is preordered for sure.

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 21 день назад +1

      Wow.. thanks so much for your EPIC words, much appreciated! Oh yes, Simone is getting better all the time, she's so easy to record. Thanks for buying as well and enjoy!

    • @ox7639
      @ox7639 21 день назад +1

      @@ArjenALucassen thank you for your reply, that made my day

  • @David.Gavrilenko
    @David.Gavrilenko 29 дней назад +22

    It's going to be cool🔥🔥🔥

    • @ArjenALucassen
      @ArjenALucassen 27 дней назад

      Thanks for the confidence, David, hope so!

  • @comoseba
    @comoseba 29 дней назад +14

    Finalmente Simone!!!! ❤❤❤❤