This song is basically a letter of gratitude and understanding to Mozart. The emotion is born of the beauty of his music and the madness in his head. I love the way they have the rockets on the screen behind surging upward in the first half of the song, then spiraling downward in the second half, representing his great accomplishments as well as the self destructive nature behind the genius. As a recovering addict the symbolism really resonates with me. The power and emotion of this song blow me away every time. Its the greatest tribute imaginable.
Wow. Great to see your first reaction to the legendary Anneke and one of the most underappreciated bands in the Netherlands giving it their absolute best during their 25 year anniversary show in 2014. In the end of this performance all other singers and musicians joined the choir on stage. Magic. Here's two more songs from the same concert 'TG25' that give you an idea of both the band's and Anneke's mutual discography and capabilities: 'On Most Surfaces' and 'Waking Hour'. Different but just as epic.
This is my absolute favorite song (this specific live) for many years. IMHO it s probably one of the best build up ever wrote and the last part is just a testimony of why Anneke is considered by many old metalhead as the grandmother of symphonic metal
Anneke is the godmother of Dutch female metal/rock fronted bands. Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Simone Simons (Epica) and a lot more females were inspired by her and went into metal.
Anneke is amazing!!!!! Do more The Gathering! Do the live Strange Machines from pink pop i think when they were starting maaany years ago, the energy is amazing🤘🏼🤘🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻
The Gathering takes you into a trance....check out strange machines from the Gathering. And when you, like what happened to me, get seriously enchanted by Anneke, check out "the gentle storm with "the storm". Live versions of course. Or Devin Townsend with Anneke with the song "grace" . Live again. This absolutely in every aspect gorgious lady is the grandmother Goddess of almost all famous female metal singers of today. She inspired a lot of now famous people. She made beautifull solo songs as well. Don't forget to check her performances with Ayreon from Arjen Lucassen. That rabbit hole is a life changer. You will not regret it. Never thought I could fall in love with a RUclips singer. But man, she is something.
Anneke has one of the GREAT voices of the past 30 years . In common with a lot of musicians and vocalists that have come out of Holland since the 70s ( and there has been some brilliant stuff which is well worth checking out ) she is a performer that doesn't get nearly the kudos she deserves . The fact that she began in the early 90s and is still going strong today is testament to her enduring appeal . As well as the Gathering and her solo work she regularly appears in Ayreon productions and in the last year has toured with Marko Hietala ( ex Nightwish ) and Floor Jansen ( Nightwish ) . This song in common with several of The Gathering's songs is a wonderful soundscape with Anneke's voice acting as another instrument . As others have mentioned I'd check out " Strange Machines " Live from Pinkpop in 1996 - you'll see a younger Anneke and it will hopefully show you why she was Floor Jansen's inspiration ENJOY !
This song is my absolute favorite on youtube, Anneke and The Gathering are awesome, great reaction and please more of this. More great Dutch metal bands are, Epica, Delain, and Blackbriar.
I Nicolas. Nice to see you being surprised by this amazing singer and band. She is the godmother of Dutch metal queens an was a inspiration for Floor Jansen and other Dutch metal queens. And you just scratched the surface here. Just dig in to this rabbit hole. And keep rocking.
Well everyone has a different path to metal and when I started getting into metal, I quickly realized that I like thrash and death metal, so bands like The Gathering were never on my radar :Dd
This song is about Mozart. The gathering is a great band with many great albums (with Anneke as singer) Anneke is the godmother of dutch female metal singers like Floor Jansen, Simone Simons etc. Anneke often performs on Ayreon albums and in all three Ayreon live concerts. I would advice you to first listen the song: The day that the world brakes down, official video to learn to know the ‘band’. This song is without Anneke but with Floor and Simone. Then listen to the live concerts: Ayreon universe live. With Floor and Anneke. The electric castle live and other tales. With Simone and Anneke.
You are the best - thanks a lot for the early Christmas present!🤩 And must say: Being left speechless is the best response - it means this music works! :c)
My favourite singer, who has so many ‘voices’ . I have been lucky to see her live with her different bands (latest Heavy Strings in Eindhoven), all amazing, will see her next nearBaarn in July
Anneke is one of the best Dutch female metal (or any genre she likes to sing in) singers in the Netherlands. She is the godmother of female fronted metal or prog bands. She`s still active, is also involved in the solo tour of Floor Jansen (female Dutch singer in Nightwish) Anneke`s sound is very relaxing.....in any song she sings...... metal, classic or whatever she does.
I'm 53 and grew up listening to Dutch metal bands like The Gathering, After Forever (Floor Jansen's previous band), Epica and others. I'm italian and I LOVE Anneke, she's absolutely sublime, a goddess of symphonic doom metal.
Have you heard of Nightwish (with Floor Jansen)? Maybe check out their song Tribal (live recording) for the first reaction or Ghost love score from Tampere, Buenos Aires or Wacken gigs. They really shine live. 😊
Thank you for watching. I'm definitely intrigued to react to more music like this (I'm not really familiar with it yet) I would like some recommendations! ;))
That was a vibe, right? Okay since you've asked, here goes: "The Gathering - Waking Hour (TG25: Live at Doornroosje - unofficial video)". From the same concert, really showcasing Anneke's vocal acrobatics. She really is the godmother of all & inspiration for countless singers who followed in her footsteps (e.g. Floor Jansen). Cheers from Amsterdam!
@@BrendonChase_2015 Well what a wonderful request! I'm really looking forward to another song with Anneke on the vocals. You have set the timer. The video will be out by the 23rd of december :))
Try Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down - The Source (2017) ruclips.net/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/видео.html And Ayreon - Valley of the Queens (Anneke van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Marcela Bovio) ruclips.net/video/TbebO5BZi-I/видео.html Or Star One - Fate of Man (Brittney Slayes, Michael Romeo) ruclips.net/video/vn7P3oVMnys/видео.html Or Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music (Official Music Video) ruclips.net/video/7nymQkZHs1k/видео.html Or Ambeon - Ashes (Simone Simons) (Electric Castle Live And Other Tales) ruclips.net/video/ZLR3aTqlBNg/видео.html Or Guilt Machine - Twisted Coil (Damian Wilson) (Electric Castle And Other Tales) ruclips.net/video/gcHn0kCgmAs/видео.html
I wouldn't think, that there would be an ad in the middle of the song. Bands usually insert ads at the start and the end, so you can enjoy the whole song without stopping:DD
This song is basically a letter of gratitude and understanding to Mozart. The emotion is born of the beauty of his music and the madness in his head. I love the way they have the rockets on the screen behind surging upward in the first half of the song, then spiraling downward in the second half, representing his great accomplishments as well as the self destructive nature behind the genius. As a recovering addict the symbolism really resonates with me. The power and emotion of this song blow me away every time. Its the greatest tribute imaginable.
Wow. Great to see your first reaction to the legendary Anneke and one of the most underappreciated bands in the Netherlands giving it their absolute best during their 25 year anniversary show in 2014. In the end of this performance all other singers and musicians joined the choir on stage. Magic.
Here's two more songs from the same concert 'TG25' that give you an idea of both the band's and Anneke's mutual discography and capabilities: 'On Most Surfaces' and 'Waking Hour'. Different but just as epic.
This is my absolute favorite song (this specific live) for many years. IMHO it s probably one of the best build up ever wrote and the last part is just a testimony of why Anneke is considered by many old metalhead as the grandmother of symphonic metal
Anneke is the godmother of Dutch female metal/rock fronted bands. Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Simone Simons (Epica) and a lot more females were inspired by her and went into metal.
i lovem all :-))
In the end all the former and current singers of the Gathering came on stage and sang the song with Anneke.
My goddess....... Anneke is really on a different level. Our Dutch metal Tinkerbell!
This is an absolute masterpiece.
greetz from the Netherlands
Anneke is amazing!!!!! Do more The Gathering! Do the live Strange Machines from pink pop i think when they were starting maaany years ago, the energy is amazing🤘🏼🤘🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻
She truly is! Don't worry, a reaction to Waking hour by the Gathering is coming tomorrow!! And your recommendation might as well be the next one! ;))
The Gathering takes you into a trance....check out strange machines from the Gathering. And when you, like what happened to me, get seriously enchanted by Anneke, check out "the gentle storm with "the storm". Live versions of course. Or Devin Townsend with Anneke with the song "grace" . Live again. This absolutely in every aspect gorgious lady is the grandmother Goddess of almost all famous female metal singers of today. She inspired a lot of now famous people. She made beautifull solo songs as well. Don't forget to check her performances with Ayreon from Arjen Lucassen. That rabbit hole is a life changer. You will not regret it. Never thought I could fall in love with a RUclips singer. But man, she is something.
Great reaction to the best performance of the best song ever
She's one of the greatest, one of the best all time ever.
Fair play watching this without crying 😂
Wow this performance gets me every time again.. 🥰🙏🤟
So beautiful 🤩
Anneke has one of the GREAT voices of the past 30 years . In common with a lot of musicians and vocalists that have come out of Holland since the 70s ( and there has been some brilliant stuff which is well worth checking out ) she is a performer that doesn't get nearly the kudos she deserves . The fact that she began in the early 90s and is still going strong today is testament to her enduring appeal . As well as the Gathering and her solo work she regularly appears in Ayreon productions and in the last year has toured with Marko Hietala ( ex Nightwish ) and Floor Jansen ( Nightwish ) .
This song in common with several of The Gathering's songs is a wonderful soundscape with Anneke's voice acting as another instrument . As others have mentioned I'd check out " Strange Machines " Live from Pinkpop in 1996 - you'll see a younger Anneke and it will hopefully show you why she was Floor Jansen's inspiration
ENJOY !
She does receive a lot of appreciation.
This song is my absolute favorite on youtube, Anneke and The Gathering are awesome, great reaction and please more of this.
More great Dutch metal bands are, Epica, Delain, and Blackbriar.
Thank you for the kind words. Will definitely keep these names in my mind when chosing the next band to react to!
Ayreon !!
@@mandje2002 Oh yeah forgot that one, Arjen of Ayreon, he is a genius!
And Within Temptation and After Forever
I Nicolas. Nice to see you being surprised by this amazing singer and band. She is the godmother of Dutch metal queens an was a inspiration for Floor Jansen and other Dutch metal queens. And you just scratched the surface here. Just dig in to this rabbit hole. And keep rocking.
You say you're a metalhead and you don't know The Gathering?? Dude, this band is essential for any rock lover
Well everyone has a different path to metal and when I started getting into metal, I quickly realized that I like thrash and death metal, so bands like The Gathering were never on my radar :Dd
This song is about Mozart.
The gathering is a great band with many great albums (with Anneke as singer)
Anneke is the godmother of dutch female metal singers like Floor Jansen, Simone Simons etc.
Anneke often performs on Ayreon albums and in all three Ayreon live concerts.
I would advice you to first listen the song: The day that the world brakes down, official video to learn to know the ‘band’. This song is without Anneke but with Floor and Simone.
Then listen to the live concerts:
Ayreon universe live. With Floor and Anneke.
The electric castle live and other tales. With Simone and Anneke.
I love this your face says it all to this masterpiece
Yes!! I always search for new Anneke reactions, she is an amazing person and singer. She has done so much❤ Thanks for your reaction, 🌞
You are the best - thanks a lot for the early Christmas present!🤩 And must say: Being left speechless is the best response - it means this music works! :c)
I'm glad you enjoyed! Sometimes no words can describe what you just heard :Dd
My favourite singer, who has so many ‘voices’ . I have been lucky to see her live with her different bands (latest Heavy Strings in Eindhoven), all amazing, will see her next nearBaarn in July
you must do Mirror Waters & King for a day from TG25 . its with the 1st singer Bart and its amazing as well!
Anneke is one of the best Dutch female metal (or any genre she likes to sing in) singers in the Netherlands. She is the godmother of female fronted metal or prog bands. She`s still active, is also involved in the solo tour of Floor Jansen (female Dutch singer in Nightwish) Anneke`s sound is very relaxing.....in any song she sings...... metal, classic or whatever she does.
The absolute godmother of metal is still Doro Pesch😄
I'm 53 and grew up listening to Dutch metal bands like The Gathering, After Forever (Floor Jansen's previous band), Epica and others. I'm italian and I LOVE Anneke, she's absolutely sublime, a goddess of symphonic doom metal.
Anneke van Giersberger is awesome and enjoyed you reacting to her and The Gathering.
Have you heard of Nightwish (with Floor Jansen)? Maybe check out their song Tribal (live recording) for the first reaction or Ghost love score from Tampere, Buenos Aires or Wacken gigs. They really shine live. 😊
Your right that switch was unearthly
Anneke
❤❤❤
Anneke la mejor por eso la amamos.
Thank you for this reaction! You really should do more Dutch progressive music and symphonic metal 🤘!
Thank you for watching. I'm definitely intrigued to react to more music like this (I'm not really familiar with it yet) I would like some recommendations! ;))
@@nicolaswutzmusic my first recommendation would be strange machines, either from this epic show, or from pinkpop festival.
" Motion #1" from this show is also epic.
Well, in fact, every single song of this concert is Epic!
First recommendation from a subscriber under this comment gets a video in less than 4 days!
That was a vibe, right? Okay since you've asked, here goes: "The Gathering - Waking Hour (TG25: Live at Doornroosje - unofficial video)". From the same concert, really showcasing Anneke's vocal acrobatics. She really is the godmother of all & inspiration for countless singers who followed in her footsteps (e.g. Floor Jansen). Cheers from Amsterdam!
@@BrendonChase_2015 Well what a wonderful request! I'm really looking forward to another song with Anneke on the vocals. You have set the timer. The video will be out by the 23rd of december :))
@@nicolaswutzmusic Yay! Looking fwd to it. You'll love the "Tinkerbell of Metal" in that one.
Lol, I misunderstood the message and posted a separate comment with recommendations. Regardless, I recommended the same track + On Most Surfaces. xD
@@grungegrumpy3585 It's ok mate :DD I will definitely react to both songs ;))
Try Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down - The Source (2017) ruclips.net/video/oFuMKdrzPqU/видео.html
And Ayreon - Valley of the Queens (Anneke van Giersbergen, Floor Jansen, Marcela Bovio) ruclips.net/video/TbebO5BZi-I/видео.html
Or Star One - Fate of Man (Brittney Slayes, Michael Romeo) ruclips.net/video/vn7P3oVMnys/видео.html
Or Arjen Lucassen's Supersonic Revolution - Golden Age Of Music (Official Music Video) ruclips.net/video/7nymQkZHs1k/видео.html
Or Ambeon - Ashes (Simone Simons) (Electric Castle Live And Other Tales) ruclips.net/video/ZLR3aTqlBNg/видео.html
Or Guilt Machine - Twisted Coil (Damian Wilson) (Electric Castle And Other Tales) ruclips.net/video/gcHn0kCgmAs/видео.html
Wow, that's a lot of recommendations (thank you) :DD
I will do a roulette spin and choose at least one of them! ;))
@@nicolaswutzmusic the nice thing is that all these links refer to 1 person: Arjen A. Lucassen
Might wanna use an addblocker. Make YT pissed 😁
I wouldn't think, that there would be an ad in the middle of the song. Bands usually insert ads at the start and the end, so you can enjoy the whole song without stopping:DD
@@nicolaswutzmusic Nope... that is not bands. That is YT. Get a blocker... there are good ones out there 🙂
ads are a disease....