That particular video was made at the end of the part of the tour for The HOlographic Principle in Europe last year. They did like one concert every two days, or everyday for a few months, starting around October, I think, and I saw them just two days before this concert (in February). You couldn't tell that they'd toured so extensively, like, at all. They were amazing, really high energy and I loved every second of it. I think it was the most fun I've ever had at a concert (plus Epica and PowerWolf? That's a real treat, hehe). All the members of the band were really involved with the crowd too, and they had fun while doing their stuff, which is the best thing you can ask for. As always, they ended with this particular song, and, even in a small venue like we had, the mosh pit was insane. It was really fun to watch too, lol!
And this is exactly why you go see an Epica show for 30+ times and still not get tired of it. The atmosphere on and off stage just never dies. And the latest album is really really good, maybe the best one of the latest couple of years. Hope you liked it :)
do they always perform consign to oblivion? i really wanna go see them (they are coming in a few months) and wanted to know... also do they perform monopoly on truth/resign to surrender? thx :)
Awesome man, this song is fantastic, and this performance is even better, they're amazing live ! I love all of their albums, but their album of 2014 The Quantum Enigma for me it's not just their best album, but the best album of the whole symphonic metal genre. Try to check out the song The Essence of Silence (official live video), it's awesome
Haha this might be one of their least impressive albums for me (though STILL awesome, don't get me wrong!), but definitely to each their own 😊 has some ah-mazing songs though.
Kingdom of Heaven or even The Quantum Enigma is a much better representation of what Epica sounds like today. Consign to Oblivion, while an incredible track, is still very much old-school and Epica didn't really shift into their current sound until their next album, The Divine Conspiracy. However, the live video is a perfect representation of just how much fun they are on stage, so hey, that's a win for ya right there!
I'd disagree with this. While the album CTO is not representative of Epica as a whole. The song CTO is very representative of them. Mark has even stated that he thinks it's their most complete song in terms of having everything the band is about rolled into one song. It's why they close with this song at nearly every concert and why the live version is usually the number one requested reaction video from Epica fans. This song could easily go on TDC, DYU, Requiem or THP. TQE is a little too clean and flat for this song though. Don't get me wrong, I think songs like DYU and KoH are better than this song but your statement is not accurate in my opinion and I'd wager the band would not agree with it either.
Heya! Do you still watch Epica reactions? I'd like to see more Epicans commenting below videos, especially more ladies! We are almost all guys doing that these days :)
Heya! Do you still watch Epica reactions? I'd like to see more Epicans commenting below videos, especially more ladies! We are almost all guys doing that these days :)
I would recommend the "We will take you with us" album. It is quiet old album but it is just so unbelievable good. All the tracks are great but the standout tracks are "cry for the moon" "The phantom agony" and the gorgeous ballad "Feint" It is a studio recording but more or less with accoustic setting. For this performance they were supported by a string section (violins and chello's) plus choir. The whole performance can be found on youtube. th-cam.com/video/ZTCbugaGzfI/w-d-xo.html
Epica is amazing, but there are more great Dutch metalbands. You should definitly check out "Dear Mother" With their debut album "Bulletproof". They are a new dutch metalband formed by ex-Delain guitarist Merel Bechtold and ex-Delain drummer Joey de Boer. They teamed up with David "Pear" Hruska as their vocalist. Its realy worthwhile! I recently found them and bought the album right away, they're incredible! th-cam.com/video/gUCW2caH0nk/w-d-xo.html
I almost got to see them this year, but the tour changed up before they reached my town. Seeing this video, I really wish that had not been the case. I'd be interested to contrast their show with Kamelot and Delain, since I have seen them live. Looks like the show was pretty incredible. In the states, though, I suppose they'd be playing in a smaller venue, so the pyro and so on would probably be impossible.
I would suggest reacting to the official music videos for "Edge of the Blade", "Beyond the Matrix", and "Universal Death Squad" if you want some more up-to-date Epica. Those songs are all from their most recent studio album, The Holographic Principle, from 2016.
I saw them live last year here in the US where they rarely play, in a small venue and it was an awesome (note I didn't say epic :) performance. Total professionals.
If you want to listen to something more recent then "once upon a nightmare"(a song from their last album The Holographic principle) should be intresting. The song is based on a poem written by Wolfgang Goethe (the german version of Shakespeare). it is basically a horrific fairytale about a father racing through the night trying to find help for his sick son (who in his high fever has visions of gobling king trying to seduce him to enter the land of the dead). The build-up of the song and its tragic conclusion is just piece of art in my oppion. th-cam.com/video/CPgZmfD5E8Q/w-d-xo.html
This is definitely a song I didn't think I was gonna like (because in reviews I read "atmospheric" and "ballad-like" etc and Epica ballads have usually been the least interesting parts of their albums for me), but absolutely surprised me and blew me away. When you get goosebumps and tears in your eyes at first playthrough, you know it will be a song that will stick with you forever. :) So strong. Also live.
I'm sorry for commenting on another older video of yours, hopefully you'll see this, however while watching for the umpteenth time I noticed that you compared them to Nightwish. I figured you'd be interested in a band whom I would personally compare them towards, To the best of my knowledge, the band was named after Kamelot, specifically one of their albums, Epica, the latest album that they had released. Personally, Kamelot is one of my favorite bands, even after their change in singers from Roy Khan to Tommy Karevik. I'm adding a couple other links, also labelled for your convenience of some more of their songs and some history to name change of Epica for your perusal if you're interested. In terms of musical comparisons, I would compare them more to Kamelot with a lead female rather than Nightwish. Their musical styles in that they lean more towards metal with symphonic backing is. in my opinion, a better comparison than Nightwish who leans more towards a folksy influence, though, I am just a metal fan, so I'll trust your opinion as a former professional music reviewer more than my own on this particular topic. I just want to share the love for music more than anything. With regards to Kamelot and Epica, feel free to lean on me for any questions, they are two bands whom I follow very closely, hopefully I can answer any questions you may have. Kamelot: "The Haunting" (The song that, to the best of my knowledge, essentially kick-started Simone Simons' musical career due to the difference in popular knowledge of the bands at that time) :: th-cam.com/video/otFZzdNuJwQ/w-d-xo.html Kamelot: "The Haunting Live: One Cold Winters Night (I highly suggest this video, I feel it's a perfect demonstration of both Roy Khan and Simone Simons live)" th-cam.com/video/RsMXxxDMFYY/w-d-xo.html Kamelot: "Phantom Divine" (A pretty decent song that has a tendency to worm itself into my head, featuring Lauren Hart. With you're decent-ish review of Arch Enemy, I figure this might be right up your alley, despite it's 'formulaic' feel. A strong song with their now lead singer and front-man Tommy Karevik): th-cam.com/video/v8MqvUeDqL4/w-d-xo.html Kamelot: "Karma" (The epitome of Kamelot in my opinion, though lacking in Simone Simons impressive vocals, but one that I believe truly showcases the power of Roy Khan both as a singer and front-man): th-cam.com/video/exS-YFyiKZU/w-d-xo.html Epica History (Final Paragraph of entry as corroborating evidence for the naming of the band) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epica_(band)#History You've entered my realm of musical taste my friend, I have so many more bands and songs to recommend to you if you decide to tread down this path. Symphonic metal is my lifeblood, so i truly hope that you will indulge in it. If so, I have many more recommendations to provide. Keep up the good work, I know it's a pretty cliche phrase, but when ever I just want to relax and listen to some good music with the commentary of someone who is truly knowledgeable in music in general, you are my go to content creator, and I look forward to more from you regardless of who you decide to review. Thank you for all the good videos.
I've seen Kamelot a couple of times and I met Roy Khan back when he was the singer for Conception. Kamelot always put out high quality music even if i don't always like it all. Tommy sounds exactly like Roy to my ears but i know some people disagree.
@@PNW I have to admit, I am extremely jealous that you met Roy Khan as he's one of my biggest inspirations in my pursuit to become a great singer. I have to apologize for my assumption that you were ignorant of the band, I just had yet to hear your reference them directly and assumed you hadn't heard of them. I'm really sorry about that. I do believe Conception has put out some new songs, so Roy Khan is singing again. As for the difference between the two, I believe Roy can hit the operatic sound better, most evident in "Karma" and "Center of the Universe" which is a sound I've yet to hear Tommy achieve in any of the new albums. They seem to have to leaned more towards a darker, heavier tone starting with the album "Ghost Opera" that demands less of the symphonic, operatic, airy sound that Roy could achieve, and Tommy fits the mold for their new direction better. I will admit the initial opening vocals from "Podigal Son" off Silverthorn was pretty damn Roy-esque however. I do look forward to a Kamelot review from you, but as I said before, you do your own thing. I'm just along for the ride, though I'm more than happy to help in any way I can. Thanks for the good work. Link to Conception's YT channel with their new work feat. Roy Khan: th-cam.com/channels/dpxnjRF1PGHJfwHkDwMXPg.html
Blocked for my country on copyright grounds unfortunately. But I stand corrected yet again, thanks for the link. I'll try harder in the future to keep my foot out of my mouth.
I recommend you their DVD "We Will Take You With Us", It's really good material from 2005, I guess, and is on TH-cam. I don't think a reaction video to it would give you that many likes tough, so you might just wanna watch it. Hope you enjoy 😅
I love this song, the video of this performance, and watching people react to it, but personally, I prefer the performance at Retrospect. Perhaps it's because there was an orchestra, and choir on stage with them. Also, Simone's singing is better at Retrospect, however, Mark's unclean vocals are better at the performance at The Zenith.
Hello! Your reactions are great, keep doing this, please. Lol. Did you already listened to IGNEA? Great metal with a touch of middle east music. it's worth seeing. Have a good day! greetings from Brazil.
When you look at what Therion was putting out around this time, its easier to understand why Epica never got as much respect as the more commericlal Nightwish or a legendary trailblazer like Therion. Its not bad. And Simone is of course awesome, but if you put this next to Gothic Kaballah, Lemuria/Sirius B, Vovin or Secret of the Runes, it gets destroyed.
I'd suggest starting with either 'Design your Universe' from 2010 or their classic 'Divine Conspiracy' from 2007. The later albums IMO have suffered from poorer songs.
I have to say, this band does nothing for me. I appreciate the overall quality of the performers, my daughter is a trained opera soprano. It's the songs themselves that just don't kick in for me.
I've been a fan of Epica for quite a few years now and I do actually agree, the last few albums have had poor songs. But some of the albums from 8-10 years ago do have some great songs.
Gordon Heaney Completely agree with you, they became painfully cheesy and formulaic. Not that I blame them, that's what people obviously like the most and want symphonic metal to be.
![LM. 18.1 [REACTION] EPICA - Consign To Oblivion](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/t-hAr8zFETs/mqdefault.jpg)
That particular video was made at the end of the part of the tour for The HOlographic Principle in Europe last year. They did like one concert every two days, or everyday for a few months, starting around October, I think, and I saw them just two days before this concert (in February). You couldn't tell that they'd toured so extensively, like, at all. They were amazing, really high energy and I loved every second of it. I think it was the most fun I've ever had at a concert (plus Epica and PowerWolf? That's a real treat, hehe).
All the members of the band were really involved with the crowd too, and they had fun while doing their stuff, which is the best thing you can ask for. As always, they ended with this particular song, and, even in a small venue like we had, the mosh pit was insane. It was really fun to watch too, lol!
And this is exactly why you go see an Epica show for 30+ times and still not get tired of it. The atmosphere on and off stage just never dies. And the latest album is really really good, maybe the best one of the latest couple of years. Hope you liked it :)
do they always perform consign to oblivion? i really wanna go see them (they are coming in a few months) and wanted to know... also do they perform monopoly on truth/resign to surrender?
thx :)
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Damn, this is... fucking amazing.
Yesss!!!Now Kingdom of heaven!! Greetings From Serbia🇷🇸.
Best album Quantum Enigma,my opinion.
Pozdrav i za tebe od Nightwish fana
Pozdrav od EPICA fana iz Srbije. Nisam verovao da nas ima jos
I would also suggest the album Design Your Univrse for your review, its their best album
Awesome man, this song is fantastic, and this performance is even better, they're amazing live !
I love all of their albums, but their album of 2014 The Quantum Enigma for me it's not just their best album, but the best album of the whole symphonic metal genre. Try to check out the song The Essence of Silence (official live video), it's awesome
Haha this might be one of their least impressive albums for me (though STILL awesome, don't get me wrong!), but definitely to each their own 😊 has some ah-mazing songs though.
Kingdom of Heaven or even The Quantum Enigma is a much better representation of what Epica sounds like today. Consign to Oblivion, while an incredible track, is still very much old-school and Epica didn't really shift into their current sound until their next album, The Divine Conspiracy. However, the live video is a perfect representation of just how much fun they are on stage, so hey, that's a win for ya right there!
I'd disagree with this. While the album CTO is not representative of Epica as a whole. The song CTO is very representative of them. Mark has even stated that he thinks it's their most complete song in terms of having everything the band is about rolled into one song. It's why they close with this song at nearly every concert and why the live version is usually the number one requested reaction video from Epica fans. This song could easily go on TDC, DYU, Requiem or THP. TQE is a little too clean and flat for this song though. Don't get me wrong, I think songs like DYU and KoH are better than this song but your statement is not accurate in my opinion and I'd wager the band would not agree with it either.
they are so much better than Nightwish their music is more complex and they are better in every way
they always end their shows with this song and it's EPIC!!
Heya! Do you still watch Epica reactions?
I'd like to see more Epicans commenting below videos, especially more ladies!
We are almost all guys doing that these days :)
Kingdom of Heaven live
Unchain Utopia live
Design your universe live
Sancta Terra Live with Floor Jansen.
Heya! Do you still watch Epica reactions?
I'd like to see more Epicans commenting below videos, especially more ladies!
We are almost all guys doing that these days :)
Great review of this song. Loved it the first time I heard it too.
I would recommend the "We will take you with us" album. It is quiet old album but it is just so unbelievable good. All the tracks are great but the standout tracks are "cry for the moon" "The phantom agony" and the gorgeous ballad "Feint" It is a studio recording but more or less with accoustic setting. For this performance they were supported by a string section (violins and chello's) plus choir. The whole performance can be found on youtube.
th-cam.com/video/ZTCbugaGzfI/w-d-xo.html
Epica is amazing, but there are more great Dutch metalbands. You should definitly check out "Dear Mother" With their debut album "Bulletproof". They are a new dutch metalband formed by ex-Delain guitarist Merel Bechtold and ex-Delain drummer Joey de Boer. They teamed up with David "Pear" Hruska as their vocalist. Its realy worthwhile!
I recently found them and bought the album right away, they're incredible!
th-cam.com/video/gUCW2caH0nk/w-d-xo.html
I almost got to see them this year, but the tour changed up before they reached my town. Seeing this video, I really wish that had not been the case. I'd be interested to contrast their show with Kamelot and Delain, since I have seen them live. Looks like the show was pretty incredible. In the states, though, I suppose they'd be playing in a smaller venue, so the pyro and so on would probably be impossible.
I don't think you've done Nightwish - Storytime live at Wacken yet have you? That's one you want to add to the list. Very heavy for Nightwish
I would suggest reacting to the official music videos for "Edge of the Blade", "Beyond the Matrix", and "Universal Death Squad" if you want some more up-to-date Epica. Those songs are all from their most recent studio album, The Holographic Principle, from 2016.
I saw them live last year here in the US where they rarely play, in a small venue and it was an awesome (note I didn't say epic :) performance. Total professionals.
If you want to listen to something more recent then "once upon a nightmare"(a song from their last album The Holographic principle) should be intresting. The song is based on a poem written by Wolfgang Goethe (the german version of Shakespeare). it is basically a horrific fairytale about a father racing through the night trying to find help for his sick son (who in his high fever has visions of gobling king trying to seduce him to enter the land of the dead). The build-up of the song and its tragic conclusion is just piece of art in my oppion. th-cam.com/video/CPgZmfD5E8Q/w-d-xo.html
This is definitely a song I didn't think I was gonna like (because in reviews I read "atmospheric" and "ballad-like" etc and Epica ballads have usually been the least interesting parts of their albums for me), but absolutely surprised me and blew me away. When you get goosebumps and tears in your eyes at first playthrough, you know it will be a song that will stick with you forever. :) So strong. Also live.
Mascha Claessens I was at their 1000th concert celebration where performed this live and it was magical. Glad you liked it.
@@MaschaClaessens i think the best epica ballad is dreamscape, so maybe if you don't like them you will like this one
The Latest Album is The Holographic Principle..
Try Epica Unleashed live: th-cam.com/video/rxd6sxLxdys/w-d-xo.html
I'm sorry for commenting on another older video of yours, hopefully you'll see this, however while watching for the umpteenth time I noticed that you compared them to Nightwish. I figured you'd be interested in a band whom I would personally compare them towards, To the best of my knowledge, the band was named after Kamelot, specifically one of their albums, Epica, the latest album that they had released. Personally, Kamelot is one of my favorite bands, even after their change in singers from Roy Khan to Tommy Karevik. I'm adding a couple other links, also labelled for your convenience of some more of their songs and some history to name change of Epica for your perusal if you're interested. In terms of musical comparisons, I would compare them more to Kamelot with a lead female rather than Nightwish. Their musical styles in that they lean more towards metal with symphonic backing is. in my opinion, a better comparison than Nightwish who leans more towards a folksy influence, though, I am just a metal fan, so I'll trust your opinion as a former professional music reviewer more than my own on this particular topic. I just want to share the love for music more than anything. With regards to Kamelot and Epica, feel free to lean on me for any questions, they are two bands whom I follow very closely, hopefully I can answer any questions you may have.
Kamelot: "The Haunting" (The song that, to the best of my knowledge, essentially kick-started Simone Simons' musical career due to the difference in popular knowledge of the bands at that time) :: th-cam.com/video/otFZzdNuJwQ/w-d-xo.html
Kamelot: "The Haunting Live: One Cold Winters Night (I highly suggest this video, I feel it's a perfect demonstration of both Roy Khan and Simone Simons live)" th-cam.com/video/RsMXxxDMFYY/w-d-xo.html
Kamelot: "Phantom Divine" (A pretty decent song that has a tendency to worm itself into my head, featuring Lauren Hart. With you're decent-ish review of Arch Enemy, I figure this might be right up your alley, despite it's 'formulaic' feel. A strong song with their now lead singer and front-man Tommy Karevik): th-cam.com/video/v8MqvUeDqL4/w-d-xo.html
Kamelot: "Karma" (The epitome of Kamelot in my opinion, though lacking in Simone Simons impressive vocals, but one that I believe truly showcases the power of Roy Khan both as a singer and front-man): th-cam.com/video/exS-YFyiKZU/w-d-xo.html
Epica History (Final Paragraph of entry as corroborating evidence for the naming of the band) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epica_(band)#History
You've entered my realm of musical taste my friend, I have so many more bands and songs to recommend to you if you decide to tread down this path. Symphonic metal is my lifeblood, so i truly hope that you will indulge in it. If so, I have many more recommendations to provide. Keep up the good work, I know it's a pretty cliche phrase, but when ever I just want to relax and listen to some good music with the commentary of someone who is truly knowledgeable in music in general, you are my go to content creator, and I look forward to more from you regardless of who you decide to review. Thank you for all the good videos.
I've seen Kamelot a couple of times and I met Roy Khan back when he was the singer for Conception. Kamelot always put out high quality music even if i don't always like it all. Tommy sounds exactly like Roy to my ears but i know some people disagree.
@@PNW I have to admit, I am extremely jealous that you met Roy Khan as he's one of my biggest inspirations in my pursuit to become a great singer. I have to apologize for my assumption that you were ignorant of the band, I just had yet to hear your reference them directly and assumed you hadn't heard of them. I'm really sorry about that. I do believe Conception has put out some new songs, so Roy Khan is singing again.
As for the difference between the two, I believe Roy can hit the operatic sound better, most evident in "Karma" and "Center of the Universe" which is a sound I've yet to hear Tommy achieve in any of the new albums. They seem to have to leaned more towards a darker, heavier tone starting with the album "Ghost Opera" that demands less of the symphonic, operatic, airy sound that Roy could achieve, and Tommy fits the mold for their new direction better. I will admit the initial opening vocals from "Podigal Son" off Silverthorn was pretty damn Roy-esque however.
I do look forward to a Kamelot review from you, but as I said before, you do your own thing. I'm just along for the ride, though I'm more than happy to help in any way I can. Thanks for the good work.
Link to Conception's YT channel with their new work feat. Roy Khan: th-cam.com/channels/dpxnjRF1PGHJfwHkDwMXPg.html
th-cam.com/video/ibjaB9DOrJ4/w-d-xo.html
Blocked for my country on copyright grounds unfortunately. But I stand corrected yet again, thanks for the link. I'll try harder in the future to keep my foot out of my mouth.
@@PNW Sooo, any more Epica in the pipeline? :)
You haven't heard enough yet. This band is very diverse and their music is just top-notch.
Check this band is also amazing. Dream Theater-illumination theory(live from the boston opera house)
The album does not sound as heavy do to a different drummer.
I recommend you their DVD "We Will Take You With Us", It's really good material from 2005, I guess, and is on TH-cam.
I don't think a reaction video to it would give you that many likes tough, so you might just wanna watch it. Hope you enjoy 😅
Great song, thanks for listening to your subs. The next song from them should be Cry for the Moon or Unchain Utopia.
New Lord of the Lost video came out yesterday. Morgana is a great song, check it out.
great song!
KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
I love this song, the video of this performance, and watching people react to it, but personally, I prefer the performance at Retrospect. Perhaps it's because there was an orchestra, and choir on stage with them. Also, Simone's singing is better at Retrospect, however, Mark's unclean vocals are better at the performance at The Zenith.
Hello! Your reactions are great, keep doing this, please. Lol.
Did you already listened to IGNEA? Great metal with a touch of middle east music. it's worth seeing.
Have a good day! greetings from Brazil.
Kingdom Of Heaven live please!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO EPICA!!!!!!!! do natural corruption!!
When you look at what Therion was putting out around this time, its easier to understand why Epica never got as much respect as the more commericlal Nightwish or a legendary trailblazer like Therion. Its not bad. And Simone is of course awesome, but if you put this next to Gothic Kaballah, Lemuria/Sirius B, Vovin or Secret of the Runes, it gets destroyed.
I'd suggest starting with either 'Design your Universe' from 2010 or their classic 'Divine Conspiracy' from 2007. The later albums IMO have suffered from poorer songs.
So much this. The later albums suffer from overall just being bad albums.
guess that's why they are called opinions . in mine each album has been better than the last.
It's called music theory, not opinion; there are schools for that, I suggest you check them out
Adead lol stay mad kid
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I have to say, this band does nothing for me. I appreciate the overall quality of the performers, my daughter is a trained opera soprano. It's the songs themselves that just don't kick in for me.
agree with that.
I've been a fan of Epica for quite a few years now and I do actually agree, the last few albums have had poor songs. But some of the albums from 8-10 years ago do have some great songs.
Gordon Heaney Completely agree with you, they became painfully cheesy and formulaic. Not that I blame them, that's what people obviously like the most and want symphonic metal to be.