EPICA - The Ghost in Me (Live at The Symphonic Synergy)
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- Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025
- Epicans! Brace yourselves… the moment has arrived. You’ve called for it, and now the full live specter of "The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)" from 🎻 The Symphonic Synergy 🎻 show at @afaslive is here to haunt your screens! 🦇
Directed by Jens de Vos
Director of photography - Maikel Cozijns
Camera operators: Jeroen De Wilde, Maria Munoz, Frederik Celis, Nick Maris, Wout Lenaerts, Michiel Vanson, Edward Opdebeeck, Maxim Schiller
Assistant director - Kajra Vandendriessche & Marijke Crynen
Post production by Nina Hermans & Jens De Vos
Backing vocals: Marcela Bovio, Linda Janssen, Marjan Welman
Choir: Kamerkoor PA'dam directed by Maria van Nieukerken
Sopranos: Leonore Engelbrecht, Merel van Geest, Gonnie van Heugten, Marta Loncar
Altos: Karen Langendonk, Natascha Morsink, Alfrun Schmid, Annette Vermeulen
Tenors: Guido Groenland, Henk Gunneman, Francis Ng, Joost van Velzen
Basses: Martijn de Graaf Bierbrauwer, Nathan Tax, Remmert Velthuis, Samuel Wong
Children's Choir:
Pepijn Janssen, Cato Janssen, Millie Biemans, Luus van der Linden, Samuel Vonk, Zoë Janssen, Liv Vermesi, Mare Brugman, Anne-Louise Janssen, Job Stokkermans, Sara Helleman, Lotte Zijlema, Sterre Mélotte, India Melotte, Lia van Beurden, Juno van de Veerdonk, Amiraah Verploegen, Suze van Haaren, Miloe Verdoorn,Jasmijn Jeurissen, Ella Verstegen, Fay van den Broek, Lila van Rompaey, Indy Bouw, Veerle van der Poel, Josepine Verhappen, Kate van Deurzen, Puk van Ansem, Elena Kuhlman, Isis Bouw, Floris van Bergen, Aimee van Meegen, Juliette Flissinger, Lena Stokkermans, Job Stokkermans, Resa Westera, Luna Legel, Pam Roelofs
Orchestra personnel:
THE SYMPHONIC SYNERGY Orchestra conducted by Dante Diaz
Violins: (CM) Ben Mathot, Floortje Beljon, Manon van de Kempe, Stijn Brinkman, Heleen Knoop, Marleen Veldstra, Annelieke Marselje, Pablo Kleinsmann, Mart Koek, Milka Malotaux, Valerie Schonen, Mark Mulder, Loes Dooren, Marnix Verberne, Tseroeja van den Bos
Celli: Marije de Jong, Jascha Bordon, Rachel Daniels
Double bass: Kasper Stern, Andris Meinig
Flute: Linda Speulman
Oboe: Paloma de Beer
Clarinet: Erik Steven, Rojas Toapanta
Bassoon: Maria Losada Burgo
French horn: Gaizka Ciarrusta, Megan Brouwer, Felix Peijnenborg
Trumpet: Coos Zwagerman, David Perez
Trombone: Rafael Afonso, Huub de Jong
Bass trombone: Twan Dubbers
Tuba: Egle Liutkauskaite
Timpani: Niek Kleinjan
Percussion: Marcel Heijnen, Baue Kunstman
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We defintely need a DVD from this amazing show! 😍 And we also need this song on Spotify 😁
Yeeeess please!!! for those of us who couldn't be there 😞🖤
I'm hoping for a double set (the recording from Amsterdam and I hope they gonna record a show in Mexico as well).
Absolutely!!
I sign this 1000 times.❤
@@jaynecobb8356 that would ve perfect ❤️
PLEASE RELEASE A DVD OF THIS GORGEOUS PERFORMANCE
Please upload this full concert in youtube 😋
Blu Ray!!! Or even 4k
What is a... DVD? 🤔😅
Who’s stuck in the DVD age still? 😂
I was there, it was great! Everybody's talking about Simone, but no one mentions what Coen did with this classical masterpiece, turning it into symphonic metal at its best.
Is this version arranged by Coen?
@@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi The text is written by Coen. According to the notes with the official video (find that one also on RUclips) the music is credited to the old master himself, Saint-Saëns, Coen and Epica
Must've been an amazing experience. I went to their 10th Anniversary!
@@ReijoValiranta-nt1vi Yes, Coen was in a Dutch late night talkshow (Humberto) the day before the opening of the new Efteling attraction "Danse Macabre" on halloween, where he mentioned that he wrote the lyrics and metal-arrangement using the music composed bij Saint-Saëns.
I know Coen has done lots of arrangements and compositions on Epica albums.But as far as I know,this is the very first song where he made the lyrics.And,what kind of lyrics!Absolutely great job by Coen!! And of course I have seen the official video of this song and it reads:lyrics by Coen.Which I wondered a bit.But then I found out that the original version didn't include the lyrics at all.
How awesome it is that after 20+ years in the buisness, Simone is still trying new things with her voice
i love the fact that this band is still in their prime and have many albums in them
They have been in their prime since they were founded 😄
@@kilianhrkm agreed !
Before this I thought Epica's retrospect show was the pinnacle of live symphonic metal, but that masterpiece just blew my mind...
The quality of the production, the live sound amd the whole set are just top level
Saw this in Mexico a few days ago. I couldn't stop crying. This song is a master piece and the Symphonic Synergy was an unbelievable show
There's no word to describe how proud I am of you! How grateful I am for all these years in which you've been mastering your craft without ever repeating yourselves! And am very happy for following you from the very beginning.
For a music lover, you are a gift from the gods... Meanwhile, maintaining a close relationship with your fans, discussing music with us and spending some time chatting with us before or after the shows. You deserve the utmost respect both as a band and as individuals.
Here's to music 🥂
So well and perfectly stated my friend! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
🎉TO MUSIC🎉
This is symphonic metal!!! I was both nights at AFAS Live. It remains a good memory! Thank you Epica 🙏💯🥰🎶🎶🎶🎸🎻
Was this filmed on the first or second night?
I was only there the first night, but didn't see any cameras.
Simone's going crazy in the end is my new obsession!!!
I haven't listened to Epica in years, but with this track I feel like I've got a new impetus to go back to listening to them. Amazing performance!
Unreal. This band is fantastic. They just keep getting better and better. I LOVE IT!
Lyrics:
[Intro: Simone Simons]
When it seems like all hope is gone
Hear my sinister song
Why don't you sing along?
[Verse 1: Simone Simons]
Come forward, embrace the unknown
You're welcome in my haunted home
This abbey where stories are told
Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds
[Chorus: Simone Simons]
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
[Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir]
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: Simone Simons]
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: Simone Simons]
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
[Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir]
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
[Bridge: Simone Simons, Choir]
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
[Chorus: Simone Simons + Choir]
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
[Outro: Simone Simons, Choir]
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
An experience I will remember forever and ever! Can’t wait to relive the show for a third time when the Blu-ray comes out 🫶🏻
Dios mío pero qué es esto? 😍🤩 lo más apoteósico que he escuchado, se me erizó la piel y hasta las lágrimas me sacó de la epicidad
Just perfect! And I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Please release it on Spotify!
20 years of awesome music and i'm still haunted by this errant dutches who go on their way creating MAGICAL SOUNDS on their path. ¡FREAKIN' AMAZING! 🤩❤️🔥❤️🔥☠️🤘🏾✨
we want that master piece on spotify my queen
I feel like the luckiest person alive just for having the chance to see this live. What an absolutely incredible show! Best day of my life
Oh what a beautiful moment to remember from this brilliant concerts.. Epica you are masters of what you do, and my favorite band. Love it. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶❤️
This gotta be on every reaction channel 🤘🔥🔥 Symphonic metal at it finest 🖤
I want to point out the gorgeous video footage, we see the choir so close and the instruments close-up, it's super cool 👍
I love how the fans are just so into the music and the moment! I wish I could have been there. THIS is why I tell people that great music still exists and to look outside of their little bubbles. I am SO grateful for file sharing back in the day or I would have never discovered The Phantom Agony. By the way, does Simone ever age, lol ❤. Her voice has always had that theatrical element to it, and it's great to see her really leaning into that with this song.
I can't imagine how awesome is to witness this live ❤ being in a live concert of Epica with a full orchestra is my dream.
Simone tore this song up. My god the last 50 seconds is just downright beautiful.
The orchestra's playing
Dark melodies swaying
Enchanting, betraying
It’s time
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing! Very inspiring! Thanks for the creativity Epica! From Russia with love)
Something great, mix of classical music with contemporary rock. There is an orchestra, there is a choir and vocals at the highest level, but above all it is a brilliant interpretation of the work of classical music. This is a musical masterpiece
How can we convince people who listen to all the random mainstream rubbish nowadays that this is actually a live performance. Wonderful 🤍
Oh this brings back memories
We defintely need a DVD from this amazing show! [2] 😍
I haven't seen any footage from these shows yet, so this was quite the surprise. I'm glad they posted this! Those are such lucky people. I can only imagine the emotions they felt with the orchestra and choirs. That, along with the band, make such an awe inspiring combination. Epic performance! ❤👏🏼
We urgently need a DVD/Blu-ray release!
Urgently indeed! I've been waiting since I left the AFAS in Sept!
Esto es una obra de arte por donde lo mires, no se escapó un detalle en esta obra magistral! Es totalmente hipnótico.
No es magistral es perfecta ah nivel Dios
UNBELIEVABLY EPIC 🧡🧡🧡
Props to the front of house guy and all the other men and women who did such an amazing job!
This got me so emotional. I saw you guys back in 07. Its rare to see bands from the beginning and witness all these years their ever growing success. Im so proud of you Epica.❤
It was very cool to be here during this concert.
But I must say that I remember mainly trying to check in with my wife whom I dragged in to this saying it'd be good.
She agreed that Epica's performance was great and she would definietely go again.
¡Qué hermosa canción, coro, músicos, Simone, todo! Son lo mejor! ❤🎉
EPICa symphonic metal! Awesome!
what an amazing performance,such a great experience
Wow. What an amazing show. Please please release this show on DVD, BluRay and CD as soon as possible. Wow.
and of course on Phonograph record
Ánd vinyl!
It was aamazing being there in person! Can’t wait to relive it on (4K UHD) Blu-ray 🤩🎉👌
When Epica plays live it is always something special ... ... but when they add an orchestra it gets fantastic ... ... well ... and when the choirs (male, children, female) steps in it gets magical.
What a joy to be alive in the same time when there is such a band like Epica. That was not a song, was a experience 🖤
1 word: AWESOME !!!!
Het was een concert wat ik nooit zal vergeten. En dit nummer was echt een hele mooie verrassing. 🤘🫶
Hey Frank. 👋Looks like you got another great concert. 🤘🤘
@@chriso6719 hi Chris,
Yes I’ve got a vip ticket for Ayreon 30th anniversary concert and I have tickets for both concerts for the 25 th anniversary concert of After Forever.
I guess that is what you mean!?
Of course I was at this concert on both night.
Btw I saw your comment by chance, I still don’t get notifications even though I have a premium subscription!!! And it has nothing to do with my settings!!!
So if I don’t respond all the time then you know the reason! 🤘
Эпика приятно удивляет. Не скатывают, а наоборот становятся только лучше с каждым годом. Просто красавчики 😍
More than a month and I'm not over that night yet, but for sure now I can come back whenever I want, this was just so great.
Not even 200 thousand views? Highly underrated video. This is a masterpiece.
Prachtig gedaan❤ all dat aplaus was goed verdient!!! DANSE MACABRE LEEFT
She's Simply queen! Much love from Bangladesh ❤
Que espetáculo perfeito 😍😍 Simone nem sei o que falar de você mulher, que interpretação maravilhosa ❤❤
Uma artista excepcional ❤️
That's one of the reasons (another one is the Album Omega) for me why Epica is now the best symphonic metal band
Super awesome! I gotta wonder: am I the only one who ever thinks how much a show like this would cost to be made? Truly amazing
Goosebumbs !!! So amazingly done !# dans macabre leeft!!!
Simone au sommet de son art... Un groupe incroyable !!
This was probably the 1st piece of classical music I fell in love with back in high school... waaaaay back in the 80s.
Love this version!
What a stunning performance and crispy quality pictures.
Love this song. Loved it immediately when i saw it the first evening. Loved it even more seeing it again the second evening. And twice the livestream the days after. Was happy to see the official mv. And now the live again. Tears of joy. 🥲. Hope there will be a blu-ray. Thanks. ❤️
Simplesmente arrepiante !! Há Simone Simons transcende à realidade com seu lírico gótico sombrio .
Amazing!!!!!! Those kids where having the time of their life!!!
DVD e live álbum desse show seria incrível os fãs agradecem Simone Simons que performance sensacional 🤘❤️🇧🇷
Это было СУПЕР , я в восторге , спс.
And you know the hilarious part? I remember very vividly back in 2005, after their free performance in Leidschendam on some 150x100m grass field, went to the local metal bar, and was asked where i was that night. I responded with "I went to see Epica", to which (forgot his name) responded with: "what, that Efteling metal???!(in a in a disgraced maner)". But isn't Efteling Metal the best thing in the world if you hear this?? Dank je Coen, van wat ik heb begrepen was jij de persoon die dit op gang heeft gebracht (based on interview met Kink Radio) en daar ben ik je eeuwig dankbaar voor. La Dance Macabre was het eerste stuk waarmee ik verliefd werd op muziek, en ja, in Het Spookslot. Coen, dude, you went SO full circle on us with this, eeuwige liefde man, dit project van je is GOUD.
we need this on spotify guys!! love the song btw
14th November for Spotify 🖤🤘🏻
such an incredible power through the sound of the music ... is incredible you guys are awsome !
This is what live music is all about folks - fantastical!
Peak performance of Epica
What an amazing performance. Simone ' s vocals pure perfection. EPICA are truly the masters of symphonicmetal 👏 💖🖤👌👍🤘
If I say that this is a MATERPIECE, this word is not enough for this high-level show.
Epica is back.
They've been there the whole time
Wow, amazing performance!
The performance was amazing and the audience was all in tune.
Absolutely amazing!!! Took me right back to the show!!! I hope for many more videos and a concert dvd too 😍
im listening to this song nonstop
C'est juste monstrueux ! La claquasse.
Uauuu… perfect edition for a perfect song and interpretation!!!
Amazing Performance! I'll never get over how good this concert was 🖤
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. GOOSEBUMPS ENTIRE TIME LISTENING 😍😍😍
Y por esta razón me encanta los conciertos de Épica,,porque nunca he podido ir a uno de sus conciertos por factores de económicos, pero vale la pena verlos en video ❤🎉
So beautiful song and performance!!! 😮😊❤🎉
Wow, wow, wow. I can't get enough of this! Fantastic! 🤟
I would love to see a musical like this one someday, like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Phantom of the Opera, well you get the idea. I love musicals, I listen mostly to French ones, there's an obscure but elegant feeling to the French language when conversing about what's in the shadows. Simone's voice feels just like a dark but soothingly journey seeking the light. I feel that I can listen to it without even bothering about time. Amazingly wonderful performance, I loved every part of it 🖤
this song is really on repeat. such a cool song. awesome 🎉🎉
So precious to hear it again after the live stream! We need it on iTunes as well!
Simmone I think that this time he has displayed new ranges and facets in his spectacular voice; it is a delight... it always is 👌❤️😮
I'm truly sad that I missed this. Wonderfull performance.
Estraordinário , fabuloso
this is on another level.. its Magic...
It was a magical moment, amazing!
Just amazing.❤
Sensacional......
I want to see this show complete with this beautiful quality!! That was Amazing ^^!! Love Epica, the Orchestra made it awesome ;) Beautiful really!!
What an amazing performance on a great piece of music! Legacy!
OMG!! I opened RUclips and this was the first thing i saw 🤩. Awesome as always, all my love from Mexico 💖🇲🇽
This song is so beautiful! It brought a tear to my eye. I really needed this today.
Epica et Simone, on vous aime ! Ce live et ce morceau sont fantastiques ♥️
I was there and it was an amazing surprise 🤘🏻🔥 Watching it this way is awesome!!
Pure Epica.
The memories came flooding back, thanks for an amazing night!!