DARE I SAY...EPICA WAS EPIC!?!?! Ex Metal Elitist Reacts to Epica "Sancta Terra (Feat Floor Jansen)"
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
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Two angels fell from heaven and started to sing. The combination Floor and Simone is unbeatable. What a performance. Proud to be a Dutchie1
Nightwish Army South Germany Division
I deeply regret not having been able to attend this concert and envy all those who were able to experience it.
Seeing the Goddess of the Valkyries and the Queen of Epica together on one stage is truly epic.
You should check out their second performance from the same concert, the song is called "Stabat Mater Dolorosa".
A classic piece sung in the middle of a metal concert - and celebrated by the fans.
And one more thing: Simone was three or four months pregnant at the time.
Epica is the slightly heavier version of Symphonic Metal.
And like Floor, Simone Simons is also from the Netherlands. There must be something special about this country that produces so many outstanding voices.
Greetings!!! I have so much Nightwish reactions coming! I'm so excited to share them!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Hello! I hope you're going to do just as many Epica reactions. 🙂 Please bear in mind Epica is the peak of symphonic metal today. They are not something like a little sibling of Nightwish. Both bands play symphonic metal but they both have their own distinct style. Epica will blow your mind, if you keep reacting to them. You can't really get a good picture from just 1-2 songs, you need to react to many of them. Their music is very diverse, ranging from very heavy to more radio-friendly to longer progressive epic masterpieces and even several breathtaking ballads.
If you'd like to react to something super epic, with beautiful melody and also showcasing Simone's gorgeous soprano, backed by an amazing imagery, go for this live performance: EPICA - Unleashed (Live at the AFAS Live). Make sure you find exactly this version, OK? 🙂 It's an older song but here performed in 2023.
Alternatively, if you'd like to hear something a bit heavier, you can try a song written mostly by their drummer:
EPICA - The Essence of Silence (Official Live)
Epica songwriting (and orchestral compositions) are top-notch! Out of 6 Epica members, 4 of them have degree in music, and you can really tell! They don't have any weak album and they don't have boring "filler songs" on their albums. You can pick any of their full 8 studio albums and listen from beginning to the end, and you will enjoy it (as long as this is your style).
The lead guitarist of Epica is Mark Jansen the guy who introduced Floor at the end of the song (no relation to Floor) and he was in After Forever with Floor during their first 2 albums - he left After Forever and created Epica with his then girlfriend Simone Simons (lead singer)
thats awesome!
Mark was a founding member of After Forever who Floor joined aged 16. He then went on to form Eoica
This was the Retrospect show marking their 10th anniversary so for the occasion went full orchestra and choir, and recorded for dvd as well was broadcasted . And Simone was 3 months pregnant in this which explains why less agressive windmilling and headbanging. This was a long show and this was 21th song in it out of 23 if i am not wrong. Floor featured in 2 songs with the second one being a classical piece for alto and soprano duet called Stabbat Matter Dolorosa. Epica are considered symphonic metal but most of their songs include harsh vocals and this is one of a select few that don't
Okay, now do the other duet from that concert,Stabat Mater Dolorosa. Two metal queens in the middle of a metal concert doing a medieval religious song.
I concur! amazing to watch that at a metal concert the respect paid by the audience to these 2 singers singing a 13TH century Christian hymn ... amazing !
Epica and Simone Simons are a whole other Rabbit Hole. You will eventually get into the Ayreon Universe with Arjen Anthony Lucassen. And he is very COSMIC too.
lol I love that you say VERY COSMIC TOO lol
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Yes, do Ayreon! The Day The World Breaks Down is the perfect start!
I concur.
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Well Arjan Anthony Lucassen is a dutch hippy and a very tall one.
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I predict Cosmic is going to love EPICA 🙃
Phenomenal band
lol you will see
I love how Floor and Simone are sounding like angels, but also head banging, then you got the full choir and what not, then Epica’s band is going full on Head bangers ball, I’m guessing those guys were inspired by that back in the day.
One of the things I love about your reactions is the fact that you don`t pause. You get to experience without interruptions and we get an honest reaction. Keep this way!
By the way, since I`ve just watched all your Nightwish reactions (so far) I would like to make a suggestion based on what you have been commenting on Floor.
She is an extremely versatile singer. So much that people used to say she would sound amazing even singing the phone book. Which she was challenged to do at a radio show and she killed it. The video is available on youtube. It`s easy to find. But apart from that, she was part of a Dutch TV show - Beste Zangers - where a group of famous singers are gathered and on each episode one of them is featured and the others sing either their songs or songs that mean something to them. Floor was fairly unknown from the Dutch back then. When she appeared in that show she conquered her own country. You can find her videos easily singing a wide variety of songs from different styles. She does a great job singing in spanish (she doesn`t speak it) and the "owner" of the song is freaking out listening to her. She also kills it with "Shallow" from Lady Gaga and it`s a very emotional interpretation.
She does an amazing cover of "Let it Go" from Frozen and cover of Eurovision winner song "Euphoria".
There`s a whole world of Floor to explore :D
I actually just added that to my list! I can't wait to see it!
And the Dutch could not ignore her when she was invited to sing the Dutch anthem at the Formula 1 race at Zandvoort a year ago, with the Royal Airforce Orchestra.
Great reaction!! I'm feeling a "Consign to Oblivion" reaction in the near future ;)
....maybe....possibly....yep hahhaa
Epica live at the AFAS with Unleashed is mindblowing.!!!
Well, I may have a surprise for you...soon
I predict that you are going to really like your Epica journey. Much of what Epica does is quite heavy, right up your alley, I think. You mentioned that Floor looked tall. She's 6' 1" in her stocking feet.
Can't wait!
Hi, please continue with Epica. They are generally harder than what you heard in this song, and more proggy as well. But they also have some stunning ballads. You should check out:
* "Consign to Oblivion", as an example of a hard, proggy Epica song. I recommend the live version from the Zenith in Paris.
* "Tides of Time", as an example of a ballad they have written. I recommend the studio version, as they never put together a professional live video of it.
sounds great!
There is a beautiful fan-made video for "Tides of Time" by Elimeleh69
@@cancelled_user Good point, that's still the audio from the studio version but gives some changin visuals at least.
I also like several videos of that song that fans have filmed during concerts, but this time around I fell down on suggesting the studio version. It varies :-)
Two angels from heaven!🤘🎸
Love your reaction videos. I think your reactions pretty much mirror my own when watching either Nightwish or Epica lol Floor and Simone together is heavenly! Thanks for the video dude!
That means a ton man.
This is one of those special performances that just aligns the stars. I love Epica, I love Floor and this just brings a smile to my face every single time. Cheers and keep lifting folks up, we need to hear it!
Well that's always epic to say the least.
Damn, every time I hear those long notes they sing towards the end, I'm more convinced Floor and Simone will be singing harmonies in the background during the 2nd coming of Christ.
Yeah, it sounds that good to me.
A other great reaction!
Now for Epica I guess you're going to see a lot of suggestions for "Consigned To Oblivion" and you're going to fkng lose it!!!
You like heavy?
Oh boy, that's going to be a treat for you.
Thanks again for another awesome video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed.
😊❤️🤘🤘
lol well...I may have something coming your way this weekend lol
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Awesome!
Looking forward to it.
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Ahh! Cosmic, you're special. Much love from the Nightwish Army UK Division. If you loved this, you will love another brilliant Dutch Band Within Temptation. Especially their song Paradise with Tarja.
Thanks Will, I may have a little video coming your way lol
Arien Van Weesenbeek is the drummer in Epica. He has been hitting things since he was 3 years old, according to his parents. Luckily, he found his dad's drum-kit before he wrecked the furniture by using knives, forks and spoons! .... Coen on keyboards is a real character too.... and of course, Mark Jansen (no blood relation to Floor but he was in her previous band!) ........"Stabat Mater Dolorosa" from this concert - Simone and Floor again!..... or "Chasing The Dragon" - my favourite Epica song for many reasons.
I will for sure check em out dude
As with Nightwish, there's much to unpack here. They will not disappoint you! The Retrospect concert celebrated 10 years of the also female fronted Epica and was one of the few occasions in which they performed with an entire symphonic orchestra and a choir ( as they also did with the Classical Conspiracy). I would really suggest watching Unleashed of this concert. I know you'll like it!!
ruclips.net/video/-Zthr3-Ml5Q/видео.html
And for some metal drenched classical music: "Presto" ruclips.net/video/kDsUjbOX3xg/видео.html. Also to discover: a Metal version of Montagues & Capitulets ( From Romeo & Juliet) aaaand The Imperial March, amongst others
ohhh sounds awesome!
Welcome to Epicas epic universe.
2 of the best 5 Femal Vocalist Singer Alive in a Duett is always an catchy tune to hear. 🤘🤩😍😋
Epica is an amazing rabbit hole to go down. The contrast in their music is so incredible, and they also seem like great human beings.
I cant wait for more
:D another deeeeeep rabbit hole :)
yes, this sub/bell was a well placed one
You are next level Hellion!
Thanks
Freaking amazing
A really super song from this same concert is Unleashed. l know you'll love it
I will for sure check it out!
you should do thee heavy stuff from Epica Consign to Oblivian live from the Zenith in Paris with a wall of death and a circle pitt
ohhh do I have a treat for you
To see what these two Ladies are able to do, you may try STABAT MATER DOLOROSA.
Don't forget, it was in the middle of a metal concert! 😅
Metalheads are sometimes very open minded 🤘😁
So glad you finally found your way to Epica! Unpacking Nightwish inevitably leads to Epica. I'm sure others have pointed out that Floor and Epica's Mark Jansen were once in a band together called After Forever, which is also worth checking out. Now that you've discovered Epica, check out their "Consign to Oblivion - Live at the Zenith" video, an utter face-melter. "Unleashed (Official Live)" is also superb.
well...Don, I may have something coming this weekend that you will like lol
Hi Cosmic, here is the latest Live video from EPICA, very epic 🙃
EPICA - Unleashed (Live At The AFAS Live)
thanks so much Watch!
If you go through the Female Dutch Metal Rabbit Hole, you can have a look at Anneke van Giersbergen and her former band the Gathering, specifically "The Gathering - Travel (TG25 concert in Doornroosje)" . Second and third songs would be "On Most Surfaces" from the same concert and "Strange Machines", from Pinkpop 1996, to see where it all started. Rumour is that last bit is where Floor sounded out her direction as singer during that concert. Anneke sings a mean Kate Bush for fun, and also features in many Aryeon universe songs.
Yes, it is a (small) symphonic orchestra with choir. From Hungary, if I remember correctly. Probably not too expensive. Epica was not a very rich band back in the day.
I think they had a live orchestra because this was their 10 year anniversary tour, so it was a special occasion.
@@deed5811 I know. i have the DVD.
@@franshinlopen2166 He doesn't know that 😉
Stabat mater dolorosa same show. Enjoy!
Welcome to the Dutch diva's and symphonic metal. Holland has several world famous symhonic bands with female front singers (Within Temptation was also extremely famous)
The guy who shouted at the end: FLOOR JANSEN, he was the guitarplayer in Floor's first band, After Forever. They made beautiful songs too and were doing very good in Europe. Floor was broken when the guys decided to split up.
Floor and Simone (Epica) are best friends, studied classical singing together and were roommates for a while. You can see the affection they have for eachother and their bands.
This was an aniversery, so they got the orchestra on stage. On tour they have the music n backing track. Like Tuomas wrote lots of music for the London symphonic Orchestra (ghost love score , poet and the pendulum and many more) They are a bit too big on stage and touring with an orchestra is not managable hahaha. But Nightwish uses the music from the London Orchestra (that he wrote out for all instruments, insane) also as backing track.
Sir, it's your channel. Pause when you feel you need to, forget names ( I am terrible with names) I just enjoy your face, enjoying the music. It feels almost like I am a proud mother haha.
Thanks again sir!!! (Aeyeron you will love too. Arjan a Dutch muscisian (brilliant) who works with the best of the best artists to create something....special. Floor and Simone are always there but also man many other metal singers and mucisians.
Thank you!
I'm soooooo glad our paths crossed! So many of you have just wrapped me up in a warm embrace!
MOAR Epicaaaa! lol. Kingdom of Heaven is a masterpiece in 3 separate parts. It blew me away.
oh you already know!
Simone and Floor are not only Dutch.
They've also been friends for a long time.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
This is a whole new feel to symphonic thrash metal. Great growls in other songs. Floor and simone are true friends which you can see from their chemistry together. The Dutch have some real gem...Floor Jensen, Simone Simons, Sharon Den Adel and Charlotte Wessels. Thanks for your comments on mental health, I suffer with severe anxiety, music helps me through. Keep rockin
much love dude! Agreed Epica has been on repeat for me. Keep going dude, appreciate you.
Yes Floor is 6ft tall approximately. Btw Floor Jansen is Dutch and the J in her last name is pronounced as a Y.
Next Epica song...
-Kingdom of heaven part 1 omega alive show ruclips.net/video/8NyJEW_t-0g/видео.html
-Semblance of liberty
-Death of a dream
-The holographic principle
I may or may not have a song coming....lol
Another fun reaction, Cosmic. As for thoughts on pausing - my biggest concern with not pausing is that the reactor, who is not familiar with the song and doesn't know where to pause or talk, inevitably talks over some of the best, coolest, and most impactful moments of the song, and is often missing the bits that we want to see reacted to the most. I personally would rather have the reactor pause, then take the video back 10 seconds, to restore the flow and to make sure nothing is missed. This is best accomplished by using the space bar to pause and the back arrow to rewind 10 seconds and resume playback. Just my 2 cents.
I actually had no idea how to do that! Thanks!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody The army loves learning reactors❤
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody any day we can learn something new is a good day. 😁
@@Erfedwe what would I do without you? 😜
Watching a 10 minute music video with a 1 minute reaction isn't really a reaction. We all know where to find the uninterrupted original.
'is that a whole symphony?' dang, you have been missing out, there's a fair few metal bands that do orchestras. dimmu borgir has done full orchestra and choir live, at least a hundred people on the stage, lord of the lost has done orchestra where they toss their electric instruments for cellos and pianos, worth a gander, both full concerts are available on youtube.
Was going to recommend this and saw you did it last month. Excellent jaw drop!! Are we in love with Floor yet? Is she not the epitome of goddess on earth incarnate - towering over Simone with such grace, beauty, style and elegance? Sure Simone is no slouch, but Floor..😍
Ok one more Floor solo please. “Euphoria” Floor Jansen on Beste Zangers.
yoooo Pymander! this was wild!!!
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody glad you tried it. Imo one of her best solos.
Best friends in real life
🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done
Thank you 😁
Epica, Floor guesting with other artist/bands, Its all just the tip of an iceberg. Enjoy!
You can do The Opener of Wacken 2013 Dark Chest of Wonders if you like. Floors first Big Stage with Nightwish. Between the 2. and 3rd Song Marko Introduce Floor as new Face Lead Singer of Nightwish 😁
I did dark chest, it was amazing
If you want a good song that shows off a lot of what Epica is capable of (Definitely not all of their repertoire) Chasing the dragon from the same concert
For sure!
As far as how often you pause that's up to you. This is your, channel your video, your journey of discovery. It's good to at least consider the advice of others but ultimately you gotta do what feels right to you. The only bad reaction is a fake un-authentic one.
I've been waiting for you to get into Epica. I hope you give Jinjer another chance (I'd recommend Pisces live studio recording session). Another great band you haven't touched yet is Lacuna Coil. The song Swamped from the 119 show in London is a good start for them.
I have that Jinjer reaction coming! I agree with you on everything! Appreciate the love!
I was going to comment on the reaction being as great as always but felt it more important to say this: just remember, you are not alone either.
much love dude, you are a great soul
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Besties singing so effortlessly ❤
Thanks for another reaction.. maybe you wanna check floor singing phantom of the opera 😅
Added! I love Phantom of the Opera!
@thecosmicwolffreacts Sweeeet! There's couple of different versions but I like the beste sängers version the best..
I believe this song is about a suicide bomber who does and thinks he's in heaven but is fact in hell.
Wow that sounds crazy!
Oh by the way, no pauses, or minimal pauses doesn’t bother me, or even a lot of pauses, of they have useful/entertaining things to say. But I’m pretty chill about all this stuff, I just seeing peoples reactions to epic music like this.
ya, we all have our own styles. I'm sure I will evolve as I grow. Much love dude!
Nice Reaction, If you are not aware, Floor Jansen's husband is the drummer of the music group Sabaton - Christmas Truce - ruclips.net/video/HPdHkHslFIU/видео.html - If you haven't heard of them do a reaction, there music is mostly based from history/real events. Listen to the end, Floor is performing the vocals.
So that's the way the angels supposed to sing 🤘 great one bro
What about first operatic Floor's voice taste did you like it! Please try ( disdain) by REVAMP last Floor's band for another taste, for a new flavor ( you know what I mean)
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I loved it! I will for sure check out the song! much love!
yeah, Floor is tall, 6'1 without heels
I do not want to hear the original anymore, this version with Floor and orchestra and choir is so unbelievably good.
🐕sabaton epica nightwish my top 3 bands
I cant wait to do more Sabaton
For some reason symphonic metal just works...
It really does!
Fair to say Sancta Terra is not a typical Epica track - though it is a great party on the stage to look at.
Seems to be that in the last 4 or so years, when Ghost Love Score started to be reacted to, that Sancta Terra became a fairly common choice to follow. This isn't the case for anyone who already liked metal - but for a lot of people who don't know metal or don't like it, Ghost Love Score started as something of a gateway drug and Sancta Terra is still accessible to people so it tends to be a common reaction suggestion. Epica does go harder than this and does feature male gutteral almost all the time. Consign to Oblivion tends to follow in the reaction path and that is *way* harder.
Personally? The more people listening to metal, and getting rid of some silly leftover (media created) hysteria about what it is...the better. And the more people listening and getting in to it - the more there is for musicians and bands and that means the greater chance of more music for everyone!
completely agree with your last statement!
Kingdom of heaven from OmegAlive next 🔥🔥🔥
sounds awesome!
this one can be a good entrance in the wold of Epica, but Epica is deeper and more moving and complete than this one... I suggest "Consign to Oblivion" from Zenith Paris gig. I just can't figure how you could react to it.
ohhhh...guess what lol
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody 😅🥰
It's like dying and going to metal heaven, right?
It really is! haha
I have been really enjoying your posts over the past few weeks--keep it up!
I took a quick look at your playlist and I don't see anything by The Hu. They are a Mongolian band who fuse old school songs and instruments with new melodies and instruments...and then they throw in some throat singing for fun! I suggest you give Wolf Totem a try. It's a good place to start and the more ravenous fans will guide you from there. ruclips.net/video/jM8dCGIm6yc/видео.html&ab_channel=TheHU
Thank you so much for the kind words! I know I need to do the hu! just for you!
I'm not sure what it is but I just don't gel with Epica. I can't quite put my finger on it. They're obviously a very talented band and Simone is an incredible singer, just like Floor. But something about their music doesn't hit the same spot in me that Nightwish's music does. This is a great song though.
Yea, sometimes we just dont mesh with a band.
For me it's the exact opposite. I love Epica but there are only a few Nightwish songs that I like and most of them are from the Tarja era.
But I really like most of Floor's other work with After Forever and ReVamp or her solo music.
Is it epic? Oh no man, you just haven't seen the really epic stuff from Epica yet. The song “Sancta terra” is a rather mediocre song for this band, this performance is all hyped just because of Floor Jansen. To be honest, a lot of Epica fans are very annoyed by this, because in the 20 years of Epica's existence, they have a lot of really cool songs. And from the song "sancta terra" you almost don't understand what this band is really playing. I strongly advise you to watch the really cool material from Epica, but be careful, it can blow your mind 😁☺️ this band is absolutely incredible :
Epica - Kingdom of heaven part 3 (omega alive show)
Epica - consign to oblivion (live in zenith)
Epica - Design your universe (retrospect live)
So...I completely see what you mean, because I know sometimes bands can live in anothers shadow...I may or may not have another reaction coming, that could have possibly blew my frikin MIND! Maybe...possibly...lol
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody it's just that when you see one of these three performances, you will understand that it's really epic 😁 Epica is not just ordinary symphonic metal. Their work ranges from soft acoustic songs and lyrical ballads to melodic death metal, sometimes the song starts quietly and acoustically and breaks into death or black metal, in addition, a lot of progressive stuff. Although there are many "radio friendly" songs. But in general, their music is one level harder than Nightwish's work, if you like that, then I'm sure they will impress you 😉
I´ve been told that the Epicans don´t reallylike this song. I don´t know if this is true, but that that leads to the point why i´m writing this. I don´t think that your story in the description qualifys you as an elitist. In my opinion an elitist is someone who says: Oh, don´t listen to THIS album, there are much better albums from this artist. But IF this is true, then I have maybe the answer to the question why metal is much less popular in the Netherlands than in other european countries. Of course things like radioplay and the depiction of metal in the mainstream media plays also into that, but I have the theory, that the Netherlands have even more gatekeepers than for example we here in Germany. And maybe that is part of the Dutch mentality, because when a big part of your country is below sea level, you better keep the gates closed when the tide rises. But regardless, what I wanted to say that this dispute I had still resonates in my mind, and therefore I cannot listen to this song at the moment. I would set me in a bad mood. I have Epica still on my playlist, but in the moment I skip it whenever an Epica song comes up. I hope this feeling diminishes over time because i really liked Epica. Sorry for this long text, but I needed to write it away .
Write your heart out friend!