I don't understand negative comments about Dianne's voice. When singers use their operatic vocals (which I love) -name Tarja here - they're accused of being one trick's ponies and bla bla bla. Dianne is using a non-operatic voice here and that's it. Don't people call that versatility? Even Floor Jansen is praised for her non-operatic vocals. You all complain for the sake of complaining. This band, Xandria makes superb music (They're the best symphonic metal band IMO).
I think the main flaw with the song isn't her singing, but the melodic line she sings. This is why I think Epica will always be the best, because they're song-writing is so superb and hits the perfect balance of catchiness and complexity.
Well, I actually don't like Epica so I won't talk about it. Still I don't find anything wrong with this song.. It is a ballad so I find the fact it is not that complex pretty normal.
Matthew O'Brien I agree with you, Matt. She's good, the song well...not so good. I think it needs something more, because it began really cool, but then it went over the same structure over and over and over again till the end. And...well, this is not a ballad, and...well, there's not much excuse for poor composition. But I hope the rest of the album is better.
Daniel Germán Cardozo LOL Thanks! Dianne is a hell of a singer so people should just shut up and keep their opinions to themselves. About Epica, they've never been my cup of tea. I only like a few songs and that's it.
It's funny how everyone is sitting here and complaining about how the song is boring and the lyrics are cheesy, and how the older vocals were better. Then there's me, who has no idea what you're comparing to. I have a guilty pleasure for this type of music, and I suppose I'm just not picky at all. I enjoyed it. Now excuse me as I sip tea and click every related video on my sidebar LOL
This is an excellent example of a great single. The tunes are simple, the melody is inviting, the vocals clear and beautiful. I simply cannot understand the hate this song has taken. It is absolutely magical and nostalgic.
Fully agree bloody awesome song if this was produced In the 80s be a song many would listen to absolute pump up song if I was still water skiing their songs are timeless 😊
Xandria is usually not on my playlist, but I have to admit that this songs is great. It's very catchy but not in a "poppish" way, it's just simple, gentle and relaxing.... yet slightly highlighted with powerful moments just to fulfill your blood with some kind of strenght. I like it a lot, really. I think that Dianne is great for this band, everything fits perfectly. Keep going, searching and improving Xandria, this is truly a masterpiece!
1:34 - 3:12 So beautiful and powerful. This is pretty much the song that introduced me to symphonic metal. And I don't see why everyone is comparing this song to other bands; just appreciate the music for what it is!
Xandria é aquela banda que não só uma musica incrivel e sim quase todas, uma banda fantastica que merece ser reconhecida, a unica banda que ouço e sinto arrepios, musicas fodasticas dmais
Guys, guys, I don't understand the unlikes and the mean comments. An album single - this could be considered a single since it's the first full song released - has to be a catchy, good and with a hook (for example, the chorus here is a great hook). I think this song checks all these 3 requirements, and I bet there are way heavier stuff on the whole album. Yes, it's more goth than metal, but hearing the Nightfall snippet convinced me that things will get really heavy on this record. Just wait until you'll hear the full album, and then make up your mind whether you like it or not :D.
Alma i agree with you like always its a good song and i will buy the Album. I will see you soon at your concert at Germany November the 8th. You will rock like always and the other bands (3) will do it too.
everyone is expecting epic sound, it's Xandria, for many years their music was not epic and but was still very good and unique. I'm glad they got rid of soulless epic sound and went back to Xandria's unique style
I really loved this song :) I felt chills! Love the sweeping "balladesque" feeling, is a strong song in a different way but many "metalhead" people think that all has to be super choirs and guitars everywhere, but I like that Xandria is doing something different and fresh. :D I give them a 10/10 very good job!!!
All of you people must realize that this is how Xandria always was, before Manuella came in. Apparently taking Manuella in was a bad step for the band. People say bands suck, but if you are a fan of the band, you won´t be so close minded. None of you Tarja-fan boys never really liked Nightwish either. You don´t follow bands, just singers like Manuela or Tarja. Not all symphonic metal bands have to create music with powerfull vocals. This song is just as good as any of old great songs from Xandria and I´m happy that they returned to their previous style. Too bad that all their videos now will be flooded with Manuella´s fanboys comments. You never liked Xandria anyways, you just followed Manuella´s voice because you missed that kind of metal. So move on and leave Xandria alone, they´re doing a gr8 job at what they always did.
I never put comments on TH-cam but I am this go round. I have read a great deal of the comments below and considered everyone's point of view. If you regularly listen to female fronted metal or any other metal, as there are now a ton of different types, then you will know that musically you cannot compare one band to another or one song to another. Some bands sound similar to others while some do not. Some songs similar to others while some do not. If you do not like a band then you simply do not like a band period. This is fine. I see that people try to defend their favorite bands which is that person's choice. I have many favorites myself. I did see that someone wrote how not all female singers are trained to sing in opera form. I feel this is a good example to go by. When you have one who is trained, for example Tarja and a lot of others, then there will be a difference between singers. Also instead of always focusing on the singer maybe try looking at the band as a whole and the other members individually as a musician and what they do and have done musically. This might make you change your opinion about a band and it might not. If you are a musician then you will understand what I am saying. Music is more than just about the person singing. Also some bands, of course not all, have changed their sound over time to make it more modern, especially some that have been around for a long while, so that should be taken into consideration as well. Example being Tristania. The older Tristania is much deeper and darker compared to the past two albums but others may feel differently which is fine. Tristania is Tristania. They have a distinct sound and probably always will. But with this past album they started to return to their roots some. They are an awesome band by the way. Another example being the famous Nightwish that a ton of people argue over on youtube. I have seen all the singers except for Tarja. I am fine with that because I do not expect to pop in the album or see them in person and the lead singer to sound exactly like Tarja. It is just the way that it is. If you do not like any of the newer singers then, to put it simply, do not listen to it or complain about it. The other two singers are not like Tarja but both are phenomenal artists and have there own individual work on the side as well as past projects that they have done or been on. With music/bands, any type, you gotta find that one thing that you feel makes them distinct from other bands. Sometimes that is hard to do and in that case, oh well. You either like them or you don't. But music is more than just about the singer or a video with a hot chick or guy or a million other things people complain about. As you grow and branch out and listen to other artists, metal or not, then it may help you be more open to things that you would have never imagined or thought you would be open to. It also may help you pick up on other things in music and you may go back to an artist that you hated before and listen to them 5 months later and end up loving them. It happens. But there are individuals who are firmly set on their opinions and some that are not and that is fine. Even some musicians are set in their ways which is fine as well. Anyway just some stuff I am throwing out there to the world. So if you have positive comments then that is great and if you have negative comments then that is fine. I respect anyone's opinion as everyone is entitled to one, unless of course you are just being a butt.
Dammm... am I the only one that wants to listen to this song over and over (AND OVER) again? XD I'm surprised Dreamkeeper wasn't a full-blown single. I'm completly new to Xandria though... Have they got any other songs with such beautiful melodies like this one?
Actually for those who want another Neverworld's end, this one sounds more like the old albums (Even the voice of Dianne it's alike Lisa's). I've been following this band since their first album and when Neverworld came I was kinda confused because even that was epic, it was so different. This sounds like Xandria again, and I feel proud of em, its great to see this band going back to their roots.
I'll say this: it's a good song, I like it, but it's nothing special. It doesn't have that epic sound that it did with Manuela (no disrespect to Diane). I'll give the album a try but the only reason I started liking Xandria so much was because of the epic opera voice.
It doesn't have that Xiandra feel that was in Neverworld's End and India. there's something tranquil about certain parts of ths song, but i hope this album isn't a 3 chorus-fest.
Dianne's voice is pure gold
I don't understand negative comments about Dianne's voice. When singers use their operatic vocals (which I love) -name Tarja here - they're accused of being one trick's ponies and bla bla bla. Dianne is using a non-operatic voice here and that's it. Don't people call that versatility? Even Floor Jansen is praised for her non-operatic vocals. You all complain for the sake of complaining. This band, Xandria makes superb music (They're the best symphonic metal band IMO).
I think the main flaw with the song isn't her singing, but the melodic line she sings. This is why I think Epica will always be the best, because they're song-writing is so superb and hits the perfect balance of catchiness and complexity.
Well, I actually don't like Epica so I won't talk about it. Still I don't find anything wrong with this song.. It is a ballad so I find the fact it is not that complex pretty normal.
Matthew O'Brien I agree with you, Matt. She's good, the song well...not so good.
I think it needs something more, because it began really cool, but then it went over the same structure over and over and over again till the end.
And...well, this is not a ballad, and...well, there's not much excuse for poor composition. But I hope the rest of the album is better.
Totally agree! with your opinion of voices and for disliking Epica xD
Daniel Germán Cardozo LOL Thanks! Dianne is a hell of a singer so people should just shut up and keep their opinions to themselves. About Epica, they've never been my cup of tea. I only like a few songs and that's it.
It's funny how everyone is sitting here and complaining about how the song is boring and the lyrics are cheesy, and how the older vocals were better.
Then there's me, who has no idea what you're comparing to. I have a guilty pleasure for this type of music, and I suppose I'm just not picky at all. I enjoyed it.
Now excuse me as I sip tea and click every related video on my sidebar LOL
This is an excellent example of a great single. The tunes are simple, the melody is inviting, the vocals clear and beautiful. I simply cannot understand the hate this song has taken. It is absolutely magical and nostalgic.
This, is, too, BEAUTIFUL :3
+Matiastrong agreed...I get the urge to just cry sometimes its that good
kbarreto2006@gmail.com
I get that too, it´s relieving. It depends on how much you do that if it´s good or not.
Very beautiful indeed
This
Song
Is
Just
AMAZING!!!
I never listened such a song like this one, Xandria has overcome themselves. Congratulations!!!
Fully agree bloody awesome song if this was produced In the 80s be a song many would listen to absolute pump up song if I was still water skiing their songs are timeless 😊
Absolutely obsessed with this beautiful song 💔❤💔
Everything by xandria is gorgeous! I love this band!
Dianne is one of the golden professional metal singers.
What happens to these symphonic metal bands? All have beautiful vocalists! Nightwish,Epica,Within Temptation,Xandria,Amaranthe
And Charlotte Wessels from Delain is beautiful and wonderful too. :)
Very well remembered ....
Amaranthe is not symphonic metal, but yes the female vocalist is beautiful
Amaranthe is not symphonic. Why they keep being thrown in there is beyond me.
It's a metal band with a female singer, so people immediately assume it's a symphonic metal band
Xandria tiene su propio estilo. Por eso resalta, es incomparable. Esta canción llega al alma.
Xandria is usually not on my playlist, but I have to admit that this songs is great. It's very catchy but not in a "poppish" way, it's just simple, gentle and relaxing.... yet slightly highlighted with powerful moments just to fulfill your blood with some kind of strenght. I like it a lot, really. I think that Dianne is great for this band, everything fits perfectly. Keep going, searching and improving Xandria, this is truly a masterpiece!
I couldn't ahve said it better myself. The song is very well balanced and full with memorable text.
Omg she has such a beautiful voice
Yes yes yes...A beautiful voice!!!
Yes! She is, of course, Manuella Kraller, but sadly she has been gone from Xandria since `13, I believe.
Nope, this is Dianne van Giersbergen
i haven't heard xandria's older music but i've come to really like this album. i have no regrets buying it.
1:34 - 3:12 So beautiful and powerful. This is pretty much the song that introduced me to symphonic metal.
And I don't see why everyone is comparing this song to other bands; just appreciate the music for what it is!
Wow! Xandria back to the origins!
Amazing song! Can't wait to have my "Sacrificium" with me!!!
Beautiful song! So emotional and impactful. The lyric videos this record label had from 2014 were one of the best.
Im in LOVE with Her...
The first verse sounds like the Moon is singing to the Earth
Why are you all complaining? I don't understand. This song is amazing! :D I think the band worked very hard to make the fans happy. :)
Xandria é aquela banda que não só uma musica incrivel e sim quase todas, uma banda fantastica que merece ser reconhecida, a unica banda que ouço e sinto arrepios, musicas fodasticas dmais
I dedicate this song for you, Gramps. Left us all in silence today... 90 years old. Rest in peace, buddy. We love & miss you.
Это самая классная песня, из всех, что я слышал!
This is a great song, from all I've heard!
WOW! I love her voice. I am a xandria's fan since 5 years ago, and I always like their vocalists now and forever.
Guys, guys, I don't understand the unlikes and the mean comments. An album single - this could be considered a single since it's the first full song released - has to be a catchy, good and with a hook (for example, the chorus here is a great hook). I think this song checks all these 3 requirements, and I bet there are way heavier stuff on the whole album. Yes, it's more goth than metal, but hearing the Nightfall snippet convinced me that things will get really heavy on this record. Just wait until you'll hear the full album, and then make up your mind whether you like it or not :D.
Alma i agree with you like always its a good song and i will buy the Album.
I will see you soon at your concert at Germany November the 8th.
You will rock like always and the other bands (3) will do it too.
The album is great, Carsten! You'll surely enjoy it :D. See ya in Muenster! ^_^
What a beautiful song ❤
As a big fan of Xandria I haven't listened to this album as much as I should had, but better late than never.
This song come from realm of Magic, you can clearly feel it
I am still missing Lisa's voice a little but I love this song! ^_^ Beautiful voice and music! It reminds me of the first albums: my favorite ones!
I don't know why but this is the song made me start piano lessons :P
Actually Einstein ust to play violin. So i guess everything pushed you this way (your profile picture = Einstein)
Good luck and have fun
everyone is expecting epic sound, it's Xandria, for many years their music was not epic and but was still very good and unique. I'm glad they got rid of soulless epic sound and went back to Xandria's unique style
soulless epic sound....get out of here...
Enchanting and delightful in every way. I can’t get enough of these angels voices, and damn their replacement singer is amazing also.
I couldn't stop to listening this song.. the lyrics really touch my heart.... 🤗
OLD XANDRIA IS BACK!
and she is gone now :(
@@ChuckyMaster i don't think i'll ever understand how come they fired so many band members so far...
2:22 super amazing animation phoenix rising!! lml/
no
This is very good
Sam Doo same
What a beautiful song! I love the somewhat ethereal, dream-like reverb quality that Dianne delivers in this song.
This is the song that got me into Xandria
***** I recommend listening to the entire Sacrificial album. Some of those songs on there are just the best!!
I've been listening to them since ravenheart
Love the song. The woman singing is amazing!
Time for a positive comment: I actually liked this song :D
Me encanta este tema ❤
I really loved this song :) I felt chills! Love the sweeping "balladesque" feeling, is a strong song in a different way but many "metalhead" people think that all has to be super choirs and guitars everywhere, but I like that Xandria is doing something different and fresh. :D I give them a 10/10 very good job!!!
is wonderfull, it touch my soul, the lyric, the música, her voice. amazing
Xandria con Dianne....fue lo mejor! Amo a esta chica! 😍😍
So wonderful band, welcome to her new singer so BRAVA!!!
I wonder how each and every song they made is so beautiful, gorgeous.
Excellent song
Very beautiful song !! And what a voice , dianne has the voice of an angel :)
I love this band. I love the operatic vocals. Well done!
This has become my ultimate xandria song. Funny how I didn't really like their older songs but love the new ones. Haha.
This band ROCKS!! Who cares if some DON'T have GREAT taste and love their music or their singer!! SHE'S AWESOME!!
Lyric is so meaningful. I like it with my heart.
this is the most beautiful voice i have ever heard
Can't wait for the new album!
All of you people must realize that this is how Xandria always was, before Manuella came in. Apparently taking Manuella in was a bad step for the band. People say bands suck, but if you are a fan of the band, you won´t be so close minded. None of you Tarja-fan boys never really liked Nightwish either. You don´t follow bands, just singers like Manuela or Tarja. Not all symphonic metal bands have to create music with powerfull vocals. This song is just as good as any of old great songs from Xandria and I´m happy that they returned to their previous style. Too bad that all their videos now will be flooded with Manuella´s fanboys comments. You never liked Xandria anyways, you just followed Manuella´s voice because you missed that kind of metal. So move on and leave Xandria alone, they´re doing a gr8 job at what they always did.
You are fucking right!
Dianne is my metal head princess her voice always relaxes me
Love her voice! These guys are pretty awesome.
This is sounding amazing, loving the new vocalist
beautiful woman with massive vocals. and a killer band..God's before their time....
this song is so EPIC!!!
I love this song! I can't stop listening to it! Dianne sounds incredible! I can't wait for the album (the box set) to arrive in my mailbox!!!
Amzing sound i can feel the music again like when i was child thank you for this gift
Xandria's own Nemo :-D
Perfect splendor.!!!
I love this album
I never put comments on TH-cam but I am this go round. I have read a great deal of the comments below and considered everyone's point of view. If you regularly listen to female fronted metal or any other metal, as there are now a ton of different types, then you will know that musically you cannot compare one band to another or one song to another. Some bands sound similar to others while some do not. Some songs similar to others while some do not. If you do not like a band then you simply do not like a band period. This is fine. I see that people try to defend their favorite bands which is that person's choice. I have many favorites myself. I did see that someone wrote how not all female singers are trained to sing in opera form. I feel this is a good example to go by. When you have one who is trained, for example Tarja and a lot of others, then there will be a difference between singers. Also instead of always focusing on the singer maybe try looking at the band as a whole and the other members individually as a musician and what they do and have done musically. This might make you change your opinion about a band and it might not. If you are a musician then you will understand what I am saying. Music is more than just about the person singing. Also some bands, of course not all, have changed their sound over time to make it more modern, especially some that have been around for a long while, so that should be taken into consideration as well. Example being Tristania. The older Tristania is much deeper and darker compared to the past two albums but others may feel differently which is fine. Tristania is Tristania. They have a distinct sound and probably always will. But with this past album they started to return to their roots some. They are an awesome band by the way. Another example being the famous Nightwish that a ton of people argue over on youtube. I have seen all the singers except for Tarja. I am fine with that because I do not expect to pop in the album or see them in person and the lead singer to sound exactly like Tarja. It is just the way that it is. If you do not like any of the newer singers then, to put it simply, do not listen to it or complain about it. The other two singers are not like Tarja but both are phenomenal artists and have there own individual work on the side as well as past projects that they have done or been on. With music/bands, any type, you gotta find that one thing that you feel makes them distinct from other bands. Sometimes that is hard to do and in that case, oh well. You either like them or you don't. But music is more than just about the singer or a video with a hot chick or guy or a million other things people complain about. As you grow and branch out and listen to other artists, metal or not, then it may help you be more open to things that you would have never imagined or thought you would be open to. It also may help you pick up on other things in music and you may go back to an artist that you hated before and listen to them 5 months later and end up loving them. It happens. But there are individuals who are firmly set on their opinions and some that are not and that is fine. Even some musicians are set in their ways which is fine as well. Anyway just some stuff I am throwing out there to the world. So if you have positive comments then that is great and if you have negative comments then that is fine. I respect anyone's opinion as everyone is entitled to one, unless of course you are just being a butt.
I'm loving Xandria with Diane.I loved the band when I accidently heard Valentine with Manuella. Love this band no matter who is singing :)
This is one of my favorite songs by Xandria!
fantastic song and singer. love it!
Fantastic song!
simply marvelous !!! ❤
Honestly, i dont know why your comments are so mean. Ok This is not their best song but it dont desserve this words you wrote. It's a nice song.
Found this band few months ago. I think that this is their best song to the date. Their newest singer is bands best singer so far in my opinion.
Amazing song & lyrics... Touch my soul 🌞🌙
Damián Echeverría Absolutely
Dianne is the best
Really love it!
I appreciate the text in this song. And her voice not to mention the band.
Will be seeing them in Nov when they play there first headline show in the USA ever.
Sadly they had to cancel their U.S shows :'(
haha!
Dianne is perfect, Xandria are fantastic!!!
Да, это круто !
can't wait for the album :)
Sounds like old Xandria :O
Otra hermosa melodía perfectamente cantada es que es una maravilla y hermosa que encantó de vocalistas las de esa agrupación
Dammm... am I the only one that wants to listen to this song over and over (AND OVER) again? XD I'm surprised Dreamkeeper wasn't a full-blown single. I'm completly new to Xandria though... Have they got any other songs with such beautiful melodies like this one?
Actually for those who want another Neverworld's end, this one sounds more like the old albums (Even the voice of Dianne it's alike Lisa's). I've been following this band since their first album and when Neverworld came I was kinda confused because even that was epic, it was so different. This sounds like Xandria again, and I feel proud of em, its great to see this band going back to their roots.
Great song ! Amazing vocals. I hope this vocalist will stay in the band.
fantastic. Right on
i am addicted to this band and song
very good
My favorite song of them so far
This song really needs an official video!
♥I absolutely adore your work ♥ ♥ ♥
similar ever dream. love it
Great song
Increible!!! Pasada de canción!! Y el videoclip es flipante!! Hasta el ultimo detalle.
I'll say this: it's a good song, I like it, but it's nothing special. It doesn't have that epic sound that it did with Manuela (no disrespect to Diane). I'll give the album a try but the only reason I started liking Xandria so much was because of the epic opera voice.
It doesn't have that Xiandra feel that was in Neverworld's End and India. there's something tranquil about certain parts of ths song, but i hope this album isn't a 3 chorus-fest.
To be honest I'm not a big fan of symphonic metal but this song is awesome! Love the tune and the voice of the singer
nice job! Xandria forever
This is a super cool song.
Stumbled across xandria by chance watching war eternal for the umpteenth time. And this is second song. Its bad ass.
AMAZING!!!
Dianne Goddess