Epica | Design your Universe (Retrospect) | First time reaction/review

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  • @stups9975
    @stups9975 3 года назад +20

    Epica is amazing. You just can’t go wrong with any song of theirs. Their new album is great too!

    • @RusselF013
      @RusselF013 3 года назад +4

      I agree! Though half of the songs from their catalog can not be recommended for first time listeners as they can be overwhelmed by it.
      Example is when a friend of mine who knows nothing about them, i recommended Fools of Damnation but she didnt like it. So i suggested Unleashed instead and she was able to appreciate it more.

  • @sylvester213
    @sylvester213 3 года назад +31

    Can't wait to visit Concerts like this again Epica & Nightwish are high on the list.

    • @ShadowhispersBand
      @ShadowhispersBand 3 года назад +1

      Got tickets for both. Just waiting for the concerts to happen again ...

    • @renevw5812
      @renevw5812 3 года назад +1

      Yeah indeed and Ayreon. Those are really from another planet ;)

    • @JHX1
      @JHX1 3 года назад

      Not sure if there will ever be these kind of concerts of either of them.. this was a one off and with nightwish it is also the 4-5 same ones returning in online reactions. The concerts I have been to from both, were not like this or wacken...

    • @ShadowhispersBand
      @ShadowhispersBand 3 года назад +1

      @@JHX1 I don’t know where you are from, but you habe to consider it‘s very hard and expensive to bring pyro to shows in the US and Canada. So if you live on that side of the big pond, chances are low you get a big show from european bands. Same goes for US bands in Europe btw.

    • @JHX1
      @JHX1 3 года назад +1

      @@ShadowhispersBand it's more the venue size for these kind of bands that restrict them in the pyro/lights etc.
      And I have seen them in South America, the UK, USA, the Netherlands and in Germany.

  • @wannabedane4046
    @wannabedane4046 3 года назад +10

    Almost always 3 main lead vocals in their songs: Simone, Mark and the Choir. Looking forward to Sancta Terra - but before that, why not do "Chasing the Dragon" from the same Retrospect concert - or go to their new stuff, also amazing

  • @gnosisdivina
    @gnosisdivina Год назад

    This is a master piece! Beautiful song! All sensation that produced this song in my mi mind and my body its indescriptibles.

  • @watchtheskies
    @watchtheskies 3 года назад +5

    Hi Tom, here is one of the most epic songs from Epica's new album 'Omega',
    with a great fan made lyric video too:
    Epica - Kingdom of Heaven Part 3 - The Antediluvian Universe (+ lyrics)

  • @randalljones4370
    @randalljones4370 3 года назад +1

    Time traveling again, and landed here.
    Thomas, I would give anything to have the compositional skills (and balls) to take a scoresheet and write :
    "...and here the 120 voice chorus creates an eerie/dissonant/off-kilter penta-tone pad while Simone soars over the chugging rhythm section dropping G#5 after E5 after F#5s like they were eagle feathers from the sky.... and here Mark comes in and quotes the Dirge of the DreamCrusher Orcs....
    ... and now it gets heavy."
    Killer reaction.

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      Hey Randall! Haha I have neither the brains or balls to even imagine this godly shit. 😄🤘

    • @rolsen1304
      @rolsen1304 Год назад

      Best comment on a Epica reaction ever, hats off to you🎉

  • @Kilian600
    @Kilian600 3 года назад +5

    Still the best live concert I attended to, even if I had to wait for 5 hours in the cold, till the first bunch of people could enter the Klokgebouw (the venue). Unfortunately, there is no recording of the intro of this show, where a lot of musicians gave gratitude to Epica, because the Retrospect show was their 10th anniversary.

  • @MrNicoMG
    @MrNicoMG 2 года назад

    Hats off for Simone, singing like that on stage during the 5th month of pregnancy.

  • @johndreessen7335
    @johndreessen7335 3 года назад +5

    Good reaction. One of the greatest metal bands. Great songwriters, great musicians and great performers. Thank you for this reaction. I’m proud to be dutch.

  • @juditho.955
    @juditho.955 3 года назад +6

    Always love your reaction, Thomas! Check EPICA 'Obsessive Devotion' Official Live Video; it is one of my (many) favorites from Epica. They also recently released a new album and 'Code of life' is just awsome. The complete album is worth listening.

  • @helenahey
    @helenahey 3 года назад +5

    Yay, more epic Epica! 😍 Simone sounds divine in the end with only keyboard and her voice. And don't worry about "taking long" with some videos, I can imagine the request list is already endless and new suggestions come up all the time 😅 Enjoy your week! 😊

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Moikka! Thanks for your understanding, yes it's quite overwhelming haha. Hope you have a good week too!

  • @MrSh0110
    @MrSh0110 3 года назад +9

    Incredible.
    Please check out another one from this concert -
    Epica - Chasing the Dragon - retrospect live

  • @sonjaschweinsberger1637
    @sonjaschweinsberger1637 3 года назад +1

    Epica is the best .....great reaction ....i like you

  • @ezequieldomicolo1697
    @ezequieldomicolo1697 3 года назад

    Epica Kingdom of heaven!!!

  • @joppepeelen
    @joppepeelen Год назад

    damned i wished i was there. this is PERFECT ochestra and more brutal shit combined. ticks all the boxes

  • @rolandmertens1604
    @rolandmertens1604 3 года назад

    Ever watched a band living up to it's name like that?
    Great reaction buddy!
    Catch you later 🎼🎶🔊🤘

  • @jorgebrito8807
    @jorgebrito8807 2 года назад

    Epica is just so amazing 🤘🏻

  • @Roller4x4
    @Roller4x4 3 года назад +1

    Cry for the moon-Epica is a song about the bad things happening in church behind closed doors!
    They released a new album...the Skeleton key is awesome.

  • @kdmckskdnfjdksnd
    @kdmckskdnfjdksnd 3 года назад +1

    Epica is back 🤘🏿
    Finally you did Epica reaction again .
    Great reaction man

  • @erwinamesz7642
    @erwinamesz7642 3 года назад +1

    It is so nice and fun to hear the song and knowing what will happen and how you will react.

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Erwin! Yes, another Dutch treat indeed. Enjoy the rest of your evening! 😀

    • @erwinamesz7642
      @erwinamesz7642 3 года назад

      @@ThomFoolery1 Some for you Thomas! Keep those reactions coming! (Would love a reaction about Queensryche, Take hold of the flame, live performance 1984 Tokyo)

  • @drneildurrant
    @drneildurrant 3 года назад +1

    Yes! Love this whole concert...

  • @erwinamesz7642
    @erwinamesz7642 3 года назад +1

    YES!! Again some Dutch epic metal by Epica!!!!!!

  • @tillylovesholland1161
    @tillylovesholland1161 3 года назад

    Their new song the skeleton key is awrsome. No live act yet but the video is pretty sick as well.

  • @matiasbelmonte4576
    @matiasbelmonte4576 3 года назад +2

    I love epica. Best band of symphonic metal today. Their latest albums are really heavy and have black and death metal elements. You should check them out. My recommendation is the skeleton key which is the new video.

  • @rockape1954
    @rockape1954 3 года назад

    this song is a killer.... when that bass drum drops. and everything is in there including that reprise section... the choir... the false ending..

  • @hannabdn1613
    @hannabdn1613 3 года назад

    oh Epica is one of my favorite bands ever. I can't wait to see them live again. a big hug from Buenos Aires great reaction btw Thomas👏🤘

  • @CyberBeep_kenshi
    @CyberBeep_kenshi 3 года назад

    Yupp, that's Epica for ye;)

  • @42nazgul
    @42nazgul 3 года назад

    Hi Thomas
    Thank you so much for this amazing reaction to Epica

  • @KreshDraven6
    @KreshDraven6 3 года назад

    Absolutely love this guys ! One of the best choruses in their discography

  • @Equilibrium2903
    @Equilibrium2903 3 года назад +2

    Yea, seeing that big drum hit followed by Simone going to town for the first time is something I will never forget. Sad but true, I had tickets to this show, but something happened that prevented me from going. Still kinda annoyed about this, but couldnt be changed at the time.

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Ah sorry to hear that! At least it was recorded.

  • @seanstevenson9891
    @seanstevenson9891 3 года назад +1

    First time I've ever listened to Epica. Dare I say, kind of Nightwishish (a good thing). Thank you. 🤘😜🤘

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      That's awesome!! Yeah both great in their own way but for sure share some similarities.

    • @dac2007
      @dac2007 3 года назад +4

      Besides the obvious heaviness and harsh vocals hey use a lot more choir, in a way they are more classical and less cinematic than Nightwish is.
      Like 2 different flavors of ice cream, love both.

  • @drneildurrant
    @drneildurrant 3 года назад +2

    A few weeks ago you said something about there not being much metal in Canada - I think you’ve checked out UTA - but there’s always Beyond Creation and Archspire. You’ll love both I reckon...

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      Thanks Neil! Yes, slowly discovering Canadian talent now. Very much enjoyed UTA and Spiritbox. Plan to do more soon. 😃

    • @hermenw.huiskamp8555
      @hermenw.huiskamp8555 3 года назад +1

      @@ThomFoolery1 take a look at Heavy Devi, i.e. Devin Townsend

  • @moimeme8827
    @moimeme8827 3 года назад

    yessss ! you did it :) ! amazing live. 3h of pure joy !

  • @unvideocualquiera6161
    @unvideocualquiera6161 3 года назад +1

    chasing the dragon!!!

  • @riquelpyles1421
    @riquelpyles1421 3 года назад

    hey, thomas. good job on this one, and you hit it on the head for me. the hardest thing about symphonic metal, from an american metal head point of view, is all the changes in the music and the operatic vocals. defiitely don't have an epica-type band here. sometimes it can be overwhelming. but, keep t it, cuz it's sooooo worth it! thanks for the time, man. hadgd!

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      Thanks Riquel! It's definitely a lot! So so impressive but maybe overwhelming for some people. Thankfully, we get it. 😀

  • @Mark_-jq6wg
    @Mark_-jq6wg 3 года назад

    Ahh Epica... I go into a trance watching any Epica / Nightwish performance, they are just so mesmerizing. I love your reaction to the heavy parts. I cant remember if you have but would love to see you react to Slaughter to Prevail - Demolisher. I can just imagine your reaction now!!. Anyways great as always bud... awaiting the next :D

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Mark! I've heard the name but not listened to them. I'll check em out! 👍

    • @Mark_-jq6wg
      @Mark_-jq6wg 3 года назад

      @@ThomFoolery1 it's heavy metal core but man is it tasty... the drumming is just mind blowing. The vocalist Alex Terrible has a ...... unique talent :p

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen 3 года назад

    It's such a great song. Intense😂😂
    It just doesn't let up 😂😂

  • @erwinamesz7642
    @erwinamesz7642 3 года назад +1

    Hi Thomas, have a splendid evening!

  • @RusselF013
    @RusselF013 3 года назад +1

    Great reaction!!! This is an epic concert! If you wish to check more from this same concert, I totally suggest “Chasing the Dragon” or “Blank Infinity”.
    There are quite new materials that came out after this release that you moght want to check. ☺️
    I highly suggest:
    The Essence of Silence - Official live
    Abyss of Time - Official music video; or its acoustic version, Abyss O’Time
    You’ll surely love these!

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      Thanks for the suggestions Russel! 😃🤘

  • @magicmicah27
    @magicmicah27 3 года назад

    im so glad you liked this one, its grown on me a lot lately. for more badass songs, i recommend "the essence of silence" official live, and their entire new album (but abyss of time, code of life, kingdom of heaven pt3, and synergize - the manic manifest in particular are standouts for me). cant wait for the next one! ps: you should just start assuming that songs arent done yet ;)

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Micah! Yes, I need to calm down haha 😄

  • @overdosedmiawallace
    @overdosedmiawallace 3 года назад

    You just keep doing my fave ones! 🥺💖

  • @Donna-C
    @Donna-C 3 года назад

    Have you seen Sancta Terra with Epica & Floor Jansen at the Live Retrospect show?
    It’s awesome!

  • @dac2007
    @dac2007 3 года назад

    I love how everyone thinks it's over when the lights turn off 😂
    If you want to know from Mark's own mouth what the song is about there is the little intro he does to this song, can be found in the full concert video (or the audio version in Spotify). It's actually the end of Sancta Terra, because this song comes after it, so yeah, you can watch it the next reaction lol

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Oh cool! I'll have to watch that. 😀

  • @vuslataktepe
    @vuslataktepe 3 года назад

    Great reaction. More Epica please. The Skeleton Key Epica. Just released...

  • @jaapblaauw3735
    @jaapblaauw3735 3 года назад +1

    Yeah Epica is amazing. Their new album Omega is awesome, Check it out sometime.

  • @greeniesr
    @greeniesr 3 года назад +2

    You should check out Epica, "Santca Terra", featuring Floor....Simone and Floor are majestic together, plus are good friends....

  • @sleni5501
    @sleni5501 3 года назад

    1:13 Now i want to play the PC game "Diablo" again!! 💥

  • @bradleedodman8798
    @bradleedodman8798 3 года назад

    Great video. Great song. One of my favs from Epica. You should react to Kingdom of Heaven Pt1, 2 & 3. Hasn't got an official video yet, but still epic. Also Epica vs Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow. Keep up the good work 🤘

  • @jeffbowden8367
    @jeffbowden8367 3 года назад +1

    HA HA just when u thought it was over, that’s becoming a habit with you reaching for the pause button early 🤣🤣🤣

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад +1

      Haha! So true. Such a dummy. 🤦😂

  • @music2seeconcertphotograph457
    @music2seeconcertphotograph457 3 года назад

    Did you do already "Within Temptation" with Sharon den Adel and Delain with Charlotte Wessels in order to experience examples of awesome Dutch female fronted symphonic metal?
    There are suggestions in THE list

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      I did a couple and really enjoyed but had blocking issues so left them alone since. Should probably give them another go.

  • @unvideocualquiera6161
    @unvideocualquiera6161 3 года назад

    kingdom of heaven

  • @ShadowhispersBand
    @ShadowhispersBand 3 года назад

    Make sure to check out MaYaN, You‘ll find Mark and Arien from Epica there allng with some orher familiar faces 😉 Saints don’t die would be my first go-to

  • @Dann66123
    @Dann66123 3 года назад +1

    Next... Universal death squad

  • @Holler86
    @Holler86 3 года назад

    If you are looking for some more Canadian metal check out Archspire- involuntary doppelganger. Canadian tech-death metal at its finest.

  • @scray00
    @scray00 3 года назад

    Hey hey hey. Hope you all have a great night 🖤🖤

  • @milovolt
    @milovolt 3 года назад

    NEXT Reaction , the Essence of silence live !! PLEASE !!!!!

  • @rolandmertens1604
    @rolandmertens1604 3 года назад

    Wow, yeah that's a great performance!
    Never saw this one before. Shameful actually, being Dutch and all...
    But 'Sancta Terra', yeah, I'll be waiting for your reaction on that one! 🤘
    Cheers mate!

    • @ThomFoolery1
      @ThomFoolery1  3 года назад

      Haha! There is so much good Dutch music that this is forgivable! Cheers 😀👍

  • @MegaSaintAugustine
    @MegaSaintAugustine 3 года назад

    You gotta check out Kingdom Of Heaven live. That one is another EPIC. (Haha! See what I did there? 😁)

  • @artiemeyer9988
    @artiemeyer9988 3 года назад

    You need to react to Sancta Terra live featuring Floor Jansen. You haven't lived until you hear Simone and Floor harmonizing....

  • @tillylovesholland1161
    @tillylovesholland1161 3 года назад

    More Dutch epicness ruclips.net/video/WNmeClKR-54/видео.html

  • @sinyohadi6357
    @sinyohadi6357 3 года назад

    Plisss reaction to alip_ba_ta cover fingersteyl toxicity - system of a down 🙏🙏🙏🙏