People sometimes criticize how Simone's voice has changed over time, but ultimately, I love how she's evolved. She's grown so much from mimicking Tarja on The Phantom Agony and now has a sound of her own. She's received a combination of pop and classical training, and her voice reflects that. :)
At the beginning she said this was the last song but she sounds better here , with her voice tired, than she used to the whole show. She used to be really terrible live, she's come a long way.
I cried three times when I saw them in Lisbon. I met Simone and the boys, she hugged me while I cried like a baby. What a perfect band. Perfect artists! To ten more years! A Legion member for life ❤️
I’m actually very impressed with how much they have improved live, and yes before some of you attack me, I am aware that Simone’s voice has changed. I think it’s changed for the better and they will all continue to improve.
Zachary Greene yeah, definitely. This performance is not comparable to the one they used to do, back in the days of "The Phantom Agony" and "Consign to Oblivium". This on is way better. They got better!
@@Rock-Metal91 Tarja got fired from NW bcoz her husband tried more and more to be the bands manager and was always questioning Tuomas... Tarja wanted to be paid more than the other members bcoz she said she was the reason NW was popular. It got out of hand so they decided to fire her. Simone and Mark are next to band members also good friends... there never has been any problems between them. Mark wont fire her bcoz she sounds different.
@@Rock-Metal91 While I prefer her old soprano style more, I'm almost sure they won't fire her (probably never). There was a time when things went south when Mark and Simone was a couple and later broke up but the band still went on. If the band didn't have problems back then, I can't see it will ever have in the future. They grew up (also as persons) and learned how to be more professional. People love her pop style more now so even if she becomes bad, the audience will adapt and accept it since everyone likes her so much.
Why I got into EPICA to begin with. I was at a show one night that was most likely death metal. Then I saw EPICA on the venue flyer for future dates. I said - no idea who they are but with a name like that, they've gotta be EPIC (and cue Equilibrium - Born to be Epic!)
Her voice is stunning, and the drummer is insane! I've never been a fan of the "growling/screaming" vocals, but the contrast works. Nice performance, and very musical. I like it.
EPICA ES UNA BANDA ESPECTACULAR...ESTE TEMA ES TREMENDO...UNA DE LAS MEJORES BANDAS SIMPHONICA DEL MUNDO.....QUIEN NO DELIRA CON ESTE TEMA....TE VUELA EL CEREBRO.....AGUANTE EPICA...AGUANTE EL METAL.....
She got MRSA in 2008 and struggled for many years(life threatening). Then after her pregnancy she got well, but her voice had changed so she retrained. This is the result. Her voice is like honey poured on my soul now...
@@rolsen1304 Well, one thing about women is that their voices can change drastically after pregnancy due to hormones changes, not a bad thing at all, let's just appretiate their colors on different moments of their lives, one thing is for sure, she's a great singer anyway
Epica is an awesome group, I saw them first time in Greece, when they played in front of few people and the played like it was 20k+ arena. Massive respect.
Simone's come such a long way. She really stands out in this song as a pleasant calm in the middle of this metal chaos, and she couldn't have done that in the early days, and her sound is so perfect for the band. Love ya, Epica!
LYRICS: How can we let this happen and Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today Most important to us is that our bills get paid Our good intentions have always been delayed How can we let this happen and Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end When we will stand in front of heaven's gate It will be too late! Try to unlearn all that you've learnt Try to listen to your heart No, we can't understand the universe By just using our mind We are so afraid of all the things unknown A must we appease is the lust to get laid Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey Our good intentions have always been delayed so Our generous acts have always come too late We are so afraid of all the things unknown We just flee into a dream that never comes true Low to the ground we feel safe Low to the ground we feel brave Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti Open your eyes; we're not in paradise How can't you see, this stress is killing me Fulfil your dreams; life is not what is seems We have captured time So time made us all hostages without mercy Seemingly generous fooling ourselves Selfishly venomous time tells Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition Our thoughts create reality But we neglect to be! So we're already slaves of our artificial world We shouldn't try to control life But listen to the laws of nature We all think we're generous But we only fool ourselves The only thing that matters is Our way and our vision Selfishly we're venomous But you know the time tells us There is more to life than our Higher positions, race for perfection Better, faster We must return to the laws of the nature Free ourselves from madness.
It amazes how many different approaches this song has when it is sang by Simone. Her performances may varie from show to show but in the end she is incredible for trying out "new stuff" in the middle of a show. That's how I interpret all the dislike about her voice not sticking to the studio version. Must have been such an amazing show in Paris, I envy those who went
Como les cuesta tanto entender? Simone es persona, están en medio de una gira mundial y sobre todo ES LA ULTIMA CANCION DEL CONCIERTO, SI CONCIERTO. Alguno de los que comenta negativamente podría pararse y dar semejante show después de todo lo anteriormente expuesto? Muy sensatamente lo dudo.
Sebastián Ignacio Valdevenito Arévalo te doy la razón, los he visto recientemente y la voz de Simone es espectacular. Y, efectivamente, cierran con esta rola
claro....es muy fácil estar tras la pantalla y hablar pestes sin ni siquiera ser cantantes de ducha....una gira trae desgaste,.y estos dioses aguantan como héroes... larga vida épica...
Void Alone escucha álbum por álbum y ya, es así de fácil, empieza por el Phantom Agony después el Consign y así hasta llegar al último álbum. Así también vas notando la evolución de la banda y como cambiaron de Metal Gótico Sinfónico a Power Metal Sinfónico
Yo los he ido a ver 6 veces y siempre cierran con esta cancion, y es increible cada vez que la cantan... asi que no deberian de criticar sino saben como bien dices...
A música dita "clássica", ou "erudita", tem por característica "elevar o espírito" por meio do uso proposital de vibrações musicais que direcionam a percepção para o alto. O metal, por outro lado, nos puxa para o "chão", vibra numa frequência costumeiramente diferente da erudição clássica. É esta tensão, este antagonismo que, acredito, compõe a força desta banda que consegue combinar tão bem o peso do rock com o épico sinfônico.
Every track I hear by them ... it's like the music reaches into your soul and sparks it alive. It's a perfect mix of beauty, brutal, dynamic.... they'll make you feel more emotions in a 8 minute song than the entire film industry in a year. 😭🤘
I don't listen to metal too often lately but I can't stop watching this clip. Musically it's really amazing but what I enjoy even more is the chemistry between you on stage and the fun you have playing together. All the best from Poland!
This performance is not comparable to the ones they used to do, back in the days of "The Phantom Agony" and "Consign to Oblivium". This on is way better. They got better!
I love watching this performance specifically. Something about the way they are all moving in sync with the lights behind them at 5:00 is amazing to watch.
I saw them at Spain and this song was incredible. Their performance are in a very good level. I love all the instruments, Simone's voice and of course the chorus. ;)
Incredible indeed.. now go listen to Kingdom of Heaven part 3 from their latest album and you’ll get to the conclusion they’re probably not from this world.
When Covid exploded and we were forced home I spent countless hours watching live shows on TH-cam, then something even worse happened and my body just couldn't bear anything more. I'm getting back there. Front stage. Thanks Epica.
OK, ok, ok. Need to calm down every time after this one! FAVORITE Epica's performance ever. I can feel the music in every part of my soul. Thank you, Epica! 🤘
Excellent band epica with amazing vocals by the legend of simone simons what amazing singer and fantastic icon with amazing guitarlist and fantastic drummering 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎸🎸🎸🎤🥁🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎼🎼
I saw them twice in Greece (including their first ever performance in the country) and they are always excellent. They are beloved in Greece and in Europe. I hope I will see them again soon.
Just so damn good, I might even go as far as to say their best LIVE single song performance for visuals, crowd interaction, acoustics, and just plain all of them being in the "zone" and just rocking the place. As for the song in particular, I have a hard time picking any favorite songs from Epica because simply put I like everything they have ever put out, and every album, video, and cover's......in my personal opinion, when it comes to Metal EPICA is in a league all by itself
Completely new to epica, just found out about them from metalhammer. What’s people’s issue with simone’s voice? Genuinely interested, i mean she’s a feckin incredible singer to be able to pull off this stuff live and it sounds to me nearly flawless.
A lot of their fans want her to produce only high-pitched howls instead of mixing it with ''pop'' singing, because musically they never looked past Nightwish and their over-glorified ex-singer who they think should be the ultimate end goal for any female metal singer. Others (and myself) think that she can kinda get lazy and can generally do better live when comparing it to her studio work, in other words, she sets a high standard for herself. She's still great, even at her worst.
For me, I'm just tired of the head voice / falsetto operatic style basically all female metal vocalists have now trying to copy Nightwish. I'm really digging Unleash the Archers especially because Brittney sings mostly in chest voice, though she definitely can hit those high notes when she wants to.
Personally, I just really liked the dark voice that she had in the beginning. I agree that she is technically better now, but the tone/color she had back then was so gorgeous and unique. And I’m just a person that likes good music (regardless of genre, I don’t really listen to symphonic female metal bands), so it’s not that I ONLY and uncritically listen to opera/soprano voices.
How can we let this happen and Just keep our eyes closed till the end The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today Most important to us is that our bills get paid Our good intentions have always been delayed How can we let this happen and Just keep our eyes closed till the end When we will stand in front of heaven's gate It will be too late! Try to unlearn all that you've learnt, try to listen to your heart No, we can't understand the universe by just using our mind We are so afraid of all the things unknown A must we apeease is the lust to get laid Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey Our good intentions have always been delayed so Our generous acts have always come too late How can we let this happen and Just keep our eyes closed till the end When we will stand in front of heaven's gate It will be too late! Try to unlearn all that you've learnt, try to listen to your heart No, we can't understand the universe by just using our mind We are so afraid of the things unknown We just flee into a dream that never comes true Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti Open your eyes; we're not in paradise How can't you see, this stress is killing me Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems We have captured time so time made us all hostages without mercy Seemingly generous fooling ourselves Selfishly venomous time tells Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition Our thoughts create reality But we neglect to be! So we're already slaves of our artificial world We shoudn't try to control life but listen to the laws of nature Open your eyes; we're not in paradise How can't you see, this stress is killing me Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems We have captured time so time made us all hostages without mercy Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave We all think we're generous But we only fool ourselves The only thing that matters is Our way and our vision Selfishly we're venomous But you know the time tells us There is more to life than our Higher positions, race for perfection Better, faster We must return to the laws of the nature Free ourselves from madness
Wow, this is so powerful to watch. The most apocalyptic and epic song from them, in my opinion. Nice to see so many fans having a great time and not just using their cell phones to record the show. Wish I was there!!!
I'm heavy into Floor Jansen and Sharon den Adel but this woman is growing on me. I can't put my finger on it, but she commands presence in a wholly different way. Quite fantastic! Great and easy voice
This song is an Epica anthem and is totally amazing live. That is definitely the best pyro show i have seen in a very long time and i'm a metalhead of 40 years keep it up Epica you guys are amazing 🤘🤘
Definitely. If it weren't so well synced and in all the right places, it would just be over the top and ridiculous. I don't usually expect stellar visual shows in metal, it's the music that matters anyway, but this is just as pleasing and interesting to watch as it is to listen to, huge props!
Old song, new energy, this performance is incredible!
best ever performance of that song =)
@@Mad9977 Yes I agree
Totally agree!!
Perfect as you! 😍
Couldn't agree with you more going to be an immensely incredible album!! It's always been my passion to blast symphonic metal on AMB.
Ladies and gentlemen
This is the highest level of the symphonic metal.
This is ART.
This one plus Ghost Lover Score played on Wacken 2013. There's plenty of good symphonic metal but I think these are the two we all agree on.
Evet
@@UndergroundTico ghost love score is ok, but you need to explore a little bit more.
Septicflesh my man, then Epica, then Therion, then old Nightwish
People sometimes criticize how Simone's voice has changed over time, but ultimately, I love how she's evolved. She's grown so much from mimicking Tarja on The Phantom Agony and now has a sound of her own. She's received a combination of pop and classical training, and her voice reflects that. :)
At the beginning she said this was the last song but she sounds better here , with her voice tired, than she used to the whole show. She used to be really terrible live, she's come a long way.
I think she's improved a lot too!
Judging by this video I think she came back to singing more classical eventually, which I really like
Well, her pregnancy changed her voice a lot so as far as I remember she had refreshed her classical voice training a few years ago.
She sounds much better here than in the studio version..
I've watched this video over 20 times, and I must say that this is one of the best musical performances I have ever seen.
Ben Baer Indeed my friend... Absolutely incredible, this is the real gem right here
Nightwish wacken 2013 would be my choice
Dimmu Borgir - Gateways live , is the best dude
Ghost love score at Wacken 2013
@@wallingnaga6563 I second this
I cried three times when I saw them in Lisbon. I met Simone and the boys, she hugged me while I cried like a baby. What a perfect band. Perfect artists! To ten more years! A Legion member for life ❤️
so glad for you! ❤️
Wow, Simone hugged you? I'd like to hug her too, I love her.
So how old were you when you cried like a baby? :) I assume you're a guy.
@@cancelled_user trying to see how gender and age matters if the person cries because they met a band they love?
@@MissieK Different people are curious about different things. And I'm curious about this. You don't have to understand everything.
@@cancelled_user still how gendereand crying matters? Lol
I’m actually very impressed with how much they have improved live, and yes before some of you attack me, I am aware that Simone’s voice has changed. I think it’s changed for the better and they will all continue to improve.
Zachary Greene yeah, definitely. This performance is not comparable to the one they used to do, back in the days of "The Phantom Agony" and "Consign to Oblivium". This on is way better. They got better!
No. she has got worse and if it continues I think she will be fired like Tarja.
Sam. Sure Jan 😂
@@Rock-Metal91 Tarja got fired from NW bcoz her husband tried more and more to be the bands manager and was always questioning Tuomas... Tarja wanted to be paid more than the other members bcoz she said she was the reason NW was popular. It got out of hand so they decided to fire her. Simone and Mark are next to band members also good friends... there never has been any problems between them. Mark wont fire her bcoz she sounds different.
@@Rock-Metal91 While I prefer her old soprano style more, I'm almost sure they won't fire her (probably never). There was a time when things went south when Mark and Simone was a couple and later broke up but the band still went on. If the band didn't have problems back then, I can't see it will ever have in the future. They grew up (also as persons) and learned how to be more professional. People love her pop style more now so even if she becomes bad, the audience will adapt and accept it since everyone likes her so much.
Seeing this song performed live was like a religious experience. You could feel every drum beat in your toes!
The real quality of bands is shown in live performances ... EPICA is truly epic.
Why I got into EPICA to begin with. I was at a show one night that was most likely death metal. Then I saw EPICA on the venue flyer for future dates. I said - no idea who they are but with a name like that, they've gotta be EPIC (and cue Equilibrium - Born to be Epic!)
@@PersephoneSkye_ 😂 Born to be epic is a great song!
@@countmorbid3187 - Dammerung is my favorite Equillibrium song :D
@@PersephoneSkye_ Think you gonna love Munarheim - The Last Unicorn
Man that drummer and the bass player killed it
All of them killed it
Most epic song I've ever heard...
So energetic, emotional and passionate.....
That's one of the best songs by Epica, if not the best one...
Her voice is stunning, and the drummer is insane! I've never been a fan of the "growling/screaming" vocals, but the contrast works. Nice performance, and very musical. I like it.
I still Can't believe I'm seeing this band tomorrow.
Truely a dream come true !
Увидел ?
EPICA ES UNA BANDA ESPECTACULAR...ESTE TEMA ES TREMENDO...UNA DE LAS MEJORES BANDAS SIMPHONICA DEL MUNDO.....QUIEN NO DELIRA CON ESTE TEMA....TE VUELA EL CEREBRO.....AGUANTE EPICA...AGUANTE EL METAL.....
that ending with Mark's growls and Simones vocals at the very end = amazing
I can barely describe the sensation of listening to Epica. I'm joyful
So much time without listening to Epica, Simone sounds way better than before or is it me? her higher notes sound clearer
Ok, she seems tired but in general her voice seems to have evolved too
She got MRSA in 2008 and struggled for many years(life threatening). Then after her pregnancy she got well, but her voice had changed so she retrained. This is the result. Her voice is like honey poured on my soul now...
@@rolsen1304 Well, one thing about women is that their voices can change drastically after pregnancy due to hormones changes, not a bad thing at all, let's just appretiate their colors on different moments of their lives, one thing is for sure, she's a great singer anyway
Epica is an awesome group, I saw them first time in Greece, when they played in front of few people and the played like it was 20k+ arena. Massive respect.
Simone's come such a long way. She really stands out in this song as a pleasant calm in the middle of this metal chaos, and she couldn't have done that in the early days, and her sound is so perfect for the band. Love ya, Epica!
LYRICS:
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
Our good intentions have always been delayed
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed ‘till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt
Try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
By just using our mind
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
A must we appease is the lust to get laid
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
Our good intentions have always been delayed so
Our generous acts have always come too late
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
Low to the ground we feel safe
Low to the ground we feel brave
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfil your dreams; life is not what is seems
We have captured time
So time made us all hostages without mercy
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves
Selfishly venomous time tells
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Our thoughts create reality
But we neglect to be!
So we're already slaves of our artificial world
We shouldn't try to control life
But listen to the laws of nature
We all think we're generous
But we only fool ourselves
The only thing that matters is
Our way and our vision
Selfishly we're venomous
But you know the time tells us
There is more to life than our
Higher positions, race for perfection
Better, faster
We must return to the laws of the nature
Free ourselves from madness.
One of the best live version of consing to oblivion. Awesome!
a suavidade e feminilidade da Simone ficou show demais nessa banda. ARTE
NEW OFFICIAL LIVE DVD PLEASE!!!! lml ❤❤🔥🔥❤❤
YES
Bluray/DVD , spotify??
It amazes how many different approaches this song has when it is sang by Simone. Her performances may varie from show to show but in the end she is incredible for trying out "new stuff" in the middle of a show. That's how I interpret all the dislike about her voice not sticking to the studio version. Must have been such an amazing show in Paris, I envy those who went
Yeah I've seen them like three times (two in paris, one in belgium) and every Consign felt different
It's always amazing though
An epic work by Epica. Great atmosphere in the audience. The music super. Simone's singing phenomenal. Simone's outfit galactic.
Como les cuesta tanto entender?
Simone es persona, están en medio de una gira mundial y sobre todo ES LA ULTIMA CANCION DEL CONCIERTO, SI CONCIERTO.
Alguno de los que comenta negativamente podría pararse y dar semejante show después de todo lo anteriormente expuesto? Muy sensatamente lo dudo.
Sebastián Ignacio Valdevenito Arévalo te doy la razón, los he visto recientemente y la voz de Simone es espectacular. Y, efectivamente, cierran con esta rola
claro....es muy fácil estar tras la pantalla y hablar pestes sin ni siquiera ser cantantes de ducha....una gira trae desgaste,.y estos dioses aguantan como héroes... larga vida épica...
Void Alone escucha álbum por álbum y ya, es así de fácil, empieza por el Phantom Agony después el Consign y así hasta llegar al último álbum. Así también vas notando la evolución de la banda y como cambiaron de Metal Gótico Sinfónico a Power Metal Sinfónico
Lo mejor, que cantan en vivo, no todos lo hacen!!!!!...son magníficos y nunca e podido ir a uno de sus conciertos pero se ve que dan lo mejor..
Yo los he ido a ver 6 veces y siempre cierran con esta cancion, y es increible cada vez que la cantan... asi que no deberian de criticar sino saben como bien dices...
Holy shit, does Coen have a sliding keyboard?! Awesome!
Yup! It's awesome! He goes from one end of the podium to the other, it's very entertaining.
I agree!
A música dita "clássica", ou "erudita", tem por característica "elevar o espírito" por meio do uso proposital de vibrações musicais que direcionam a percepção para o alto. O metal, por outro lado, nos puxa para o "chão", vibra numa frequência costumeiramente diferente da erudição clássica. É esta tensão, este antagonismo que, acredito, compõe a força desta banda que consegue combinar tão bem o peso do rock com o épico sinfônico.
@Hians TeT definiu muito bem
¡¡¡Ya era hora para un video de Consign to Oblivion!!! Tremendo tema! De mis favoritos.
Ivan Krom creo que ya no cantaban
O Brasil ama vcs!
@@jeanvictorvictor7571 kkkkk vai se fuder
o NW tbm
Pode crer
Fiquei muito contente quando eles vieram a Fortaleza.
amém irmãos kkkk
I love how much fun they're having while performing. Great song and awesome band. I hope I get to see them live in USA next year.
This is the best song of Epica!
Lyrics, melody, choir, grunts, everything is a masterpiece!
Kingdom Of Heaven would like to talk to youn
@@Omega-fb9ji KoH is another masterpiece, but CtO is another level. Like the first son. They always finish the shows with this
KoH and DYU rank above this one in my book.
2023 here... and they keep using Consign to Oblivion to end shows ♥
It's been hard for me to find modern metal that I would want to put on repeat. Until I found Epica that is.
Согласен
all these years later and this song still gives me goosebumps
Every track I hear by them ... it's like the music reaches into your soul and sparks it alive. It's a perfect mix of beauty, brutal, dynamic.... they'll make you feel more emotions in a 8 minute song than the entire film industry in a year. 😭🤘
Ultimate performance, this is a supergroup - the world hasn't seen in
decades. fronted by one of the greatest and angelic vocalists ever
From all those years listening to Epica I think this live performance is the best.. and I don't mean only this song, but in general
This band is at its best during LIVE performances...I simply LOVE THEM!!!
Does anyone else think the live performance is better than the album track?
same
Thomas Smith I do mostly because Mark’s growls have improved so much since then.
Absolutely
yes I do!!!
I'd like to hear a heavier guitar and drums remaster of all their best songs
The atmosphere building up before song kicks off.. Amazing performance
I don't listen to metal too often lately but I can't stop watching this clip. Musically it's really amazing but what I enjoy even more is the chemistry between you on stage and the fun you have playing together. All the best from Poland!
Metal
Final lyrics when Simone comes back are crazy phenomenal
insane onstage chemistry... those guys are family.
This performance is not comparable to the ones they used to do, back in the days of "The Phantom Agony" and "Consign to Oblivium". This on is way better. They got better!
This is simply amazing! The melody, the riffs, Simones voice, Marks screams, everything is so good and EPIC!!
Actually the growls and the screams mess up the whole song.. This could be a classic but they ruined it with the stupid screams
@@koslim You think? I understand that but I liked the heavy screams haha. But yeah I get it.
@@knightsindarkness1712 the beauty of the song is the heavy slow tempo riffs in combination with an angelic voice.. Screaming just causes a headache
Simone is the most beautiful metal singer of all time.
Change my mind.
Agreed, she is also up there outside the narrow filter of female metal singers.
Also one of the smartest and wittiest.
Eh, sharon crying in the corner!!
I'm a simple man. I see Epicas new live video I press "Like" and add it to playlist.
Старые их альбомы шикарные конечно , design your universe особенно , больше всего нравятся , ну а этот трек огонь просто
I love watching this performance specifically. Something about the way they are all moving in sync with the lights behind them at 5:00 is amazing to watch.
Arien is so underrated
For real. Not just in their genre, but metal in general.
True
Jack Falcon that's correct. And sad. He's been such a drumming inspiration for me.
I find his fills very repetitive
I saw them at Spain and this song was incredible. Their performance are in a very good level. I love all the instruments, Simone's voice and of course the chorus. ;)
I still fail to comprehend how something so epic can be written.. incredible. How do they do it?
I fail to comprehend how it isn't much more popular :-/
Incredible indeed.. now go listen to Kingdom of Heaven part 3 from their latest album and you’ll get to the conclusion they’re probably not from this world.
I'm not able to choose my fav live version of this song! They are evolving, getting better and raising the bars!
Their metal and the contrast of her voice works for me.
When Covid exploded and we were forced home I spent countless hours watching live shows on TH-cam, then something even worse happened and my body just couldn't bear anything more.
I'm getting back there. Front stage.
Thanks Epica.
OK, ok, ok. Need to calm down every time after this one! FAVORITE Epica's performance ever.
I can feel the music in every part of my soul. Thank you, Epica! 🤘
Best live performance of this beautiful song! 🫶
OMG!! What amazing !! Force,fury, charm and sweetness all in one song!!
Such beauty that reflects when they pretend to be shocking.They are.
Excellent band epica with amazing vocals by the legend of simone simons what amazing singer and fantastic icon with amazing guitarlist and fantastic drummering 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎸🎸🎸🎤🥁🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎼🎼
I saw them twice in Greece (including their first ever performance in the country) and they are always excellent. They are beloved in Greece and in Europe.
I hope I will see them again soon.
My first time ever hearing them. That was EPIC! Can't wait to explore this band. I'm a fan!!!
Dear GOD this is incredible!!! wtf never seen and heard something like that
ESTE TEMA REALMENTE ES UNA OBRA MAESTRA....ES PERFECTO.... SEGUIRA POR LA ETERNIDAD...NUNCA MORIRA.....
After so many years this song never gets boring
Masterpiece!!!!!!!!
“At the zenith of wisdom, no defying myself...”.
I found this about two years ago, and still to this day this is by far my favorite live performance I've seen!
Просто охренительно! Посчастливилось наблюдать это вживую!
Павел Смолин зависть... Белая.
Точно зависть , светлая !! Такой кайф !!! Лучше любой дури , энергии на целую неделю !!!
Just so damn good, I might even go as far as to say their best LIVE single song performance for visuals, crowd interaction, acoustics, and just plain all of them being in the "zone" and just rocking the place. As for the song in particular, I have a hard time picking any favorite songs from Epica because simply put I like everything they have ever put out, and every album, video, and cover's......in my personal opinion, when it comes to Metal EPICA is in a league all by itself
Jason Nielsen Yup, almost all of their content is quality. It is getting legendary how consistent they are
9:10 damn her voice in this part makes me fell for her over and over.
They were so fantastic in USA tour recently. The band is in top form
These guys really have some fun in their performances. I love it.
Completely new to epica, just found out about them from metalhammer. What’s people’s issue with simone’s voice? Genuinely interested, i mean she’s a feckin incredible singer to be able to pull off this stuff live and it sounds to me nearly flawless.
A lot of their fans want her to produce only high-pitched howls instead of mixing it with ''pop'' singing, because musically they never looked past Nightwish and their over-glorified ex-singer who they think should be the ultimate end goal for any female metal singer. Others (and myself) think that she can kinda get lazy and can generally do better live when comparing it to her studio work, in other words, she sets a high standard for herself. She's still great, even at her worst.
For me, I'm just tired of the head voice / falsetto operatic style basically all female metal vocalists have now trying to copy Nightwish. I'm really digging Unleash the Archers especially because Brittney sings mostly in chest voice, though she definitely can hit those high notes when she wants to.
Personally, I just really liked the dark voice that she had in the beginning. I agree that she is technically better now, but the tone/color she had back then was so gorgeous and unique. And I’m just a person that likes good music (regardless of genre, I don’t really listen to symphonic female metal bands), so it’s not that I ONLY and uncritically listen to opera/soprano voices.
Thanks for the Awakening, nice to hear a local group
Praetorxyn check out Jinjer for a great female lead
This never gets old!!!
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
The only thing that counts is the prosperity of today
Most important to us is that our bills get paid
Our good intentions have always been delayed
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
by just using our mind
We are so afraid of all the things unknown
A must we apeease is the lust to get laid
Nothing really matters, just devouring our prey
Our good intentions have always been delayed so
Our generous acts have always come too late
How can we let this happen and
Just keep our eyes closed till the end
When we will stand in front of heaven's gate
It will be too late!
Try to unlearn all that you've learnt,
try to listen to your heart
No, we can't understand the universe
by just using our mind
We are so afraid of the things unknown
We just flee into a dream that never comes true
Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe
Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave
Oblivisci tempta quod didicisti
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems
We have captured time
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Seemingly generous fooling ourselves
Selfishly venomous time tells
Too much thinking goes at the cost of all our intuition
Our thoughts create reality
But we neglect to be!
So we're already slaves of our artificial world
We shoudn't try to control life
but listen to the laws of nature
Open your eyes; we're not in paradise
How can't you see, this stress is killing me
Fulfill your dreams; life is not what it seems
We have captured time
so time made us all hostages without mercy
Low, low, low to the ground we feel safe
Low, low, low to the ground we feel brave
We all think we're generous
But we only fool ourselves
The only thing that matters is
Our way and our vision
Selfishly we're venomous
But you know the time tells us
There is more to life than our
Higher positions, race for perfection
Better, faster
We must return to the laws of the nature
Free ourselves from madness
This song is the perfect conclusion after an hour of concert
Someone in 2024? Getting ready for next tour?
YES, INDONESIA PLEASE ❤❤
I had the privilege of seeing them in Colombia for the second time ❤
Getting ready for the shows with orchestra
В Россию бы , в Санкт Петербург!!
I have tickets to The Symphonic Synergy in Mexico City!
Wow, this is so powerful to watch. The most apocalyptic and epic song from them, in my opinion. Nice to see so many fans having a great time and not just using their cell phones to record the show. Wish I was there!!!
I'm surprised the views arent higher, because this was one epic live performance!!
I'm heavy into Floor Jansen and Sharon den Adel but this woman is growing on me. I can't put my finger on it, but she commands presence in a wholly different way. Quite fantastic! Great and easy voice
Why is it always the vocalist? Yeah they bring alot to the band , but lending a voice isn't the same as lending your soul, unless you're DIO..
This song is an Epica anthem and is totally amazing live. That is definitely the best pyro show i have seen in a very long time and i'm a metalhead of 40 years keep it up Epica you guys are amazing 🤘🤘
Definitely. If it weren't so well synced and in all the right places, it would just be over the top and ridiculous. I don't usually expect stellar visual shows in metal, it's the music that matters anyway, but this is just as pleasing and interesting to watch as it is to listen to, huge props!
Simone Simons é incrível! O grupo também. Parabéns!!!!!
The countdown is what makes this version the best version of consigned to oblivion! So fucking epic!!
I just found this band by chance... wow... love it!!! Kinda reminds me of "through my veins" by ancient bards.
Wish we could see more of Rob's amazing bass playing
I swear, this is one of the hardest symphonic metal song to be used for 'try not to headbang' challenge
Still remember their show in the Netherlands on a small venue. they weren't this famous back in those days. Damn they've come far!
The more I watch this.. The better it sounds. Epic!
Epica never gets boring at all
EPICA IS AWESOME!!! THEY HIT HEAVY!!!
Greatest performance ever of my favorite song from Epica!
First time here. This is so energetic. The crowd has a great time. Have to be on a show soon!!! This sound is in my head now, and never leaves
MASTERPIECE !!!!!!!
Can we say this is epic?
This is my favourite song. The drums are amazing!!
The best symphonic metal band on earth! And one of the best metal bands of all time for sure!
This live performance is a masterpiece.
They always come back to Paris, I always come back to this masterpiece.
Eu amo como eles tão cantando e tocando algo assim e fazendo coraçãozinho jkkk
Que pedazo de cancion!!!! Y que herrrrrrrmosa esta Simone!!