Anneke van Giersbergen is the Godmother of them all. She basically started the whole 'female-fronted' metal scene in The Netherlands, in 1995, with The Gathering. She has been very valuable, not only artistically, but also for the Dutch independent music industry. Most names you hear in the comments, are from people she worked with, guided or inspired. So she is regarded as the Queen of Metal here. (She herself has been exploring other, and rather different genres in the past as well, not only metal). Now you know why Sharon is so proud to have her sing on stage with her.
Anneke van Giersbergen writting skills are insane. Listen to her while working & the quality was/is so high that had to listen to it again but now without any distraction.
I beg to differ. Anneke may have been the first to do it, but Tarja was the one to mainstream it. Anneke or not, without Tarja I don't think the scene would've been even noticeable.
@@spacewalkerrr Maybe in Murcia-land but believe it or not, other places exist and Nightwish was the gold standard and mainstreaming it in Europe, Asia and South America long before Evanescence had their break.
The woman basically formed the path for other female vocalists in harsher subgenres. The Gathering had a lot of Doom in its early years and Anneke was with them by then (Mandylion for example).
Yes indeed, and I dare Rebecca to react to one of Anneke's signature live performances for a change. Try 'Travel' or 'On Most Surfaces' from The Gathering's TG25 show at Doornroosje. See if that helps understand why she's Devin Townsend's 'Metal Tinkerbell' and a true inspiration for an entire generation of rock/metal singer's in The Netherlands, incl. Floor.
So Rebecca, you have found the Dutch holy grail: Floor Janssen (Nightwish), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Anneke van Giersbergen (the Gathering) and Simone Simons (Epica). Just to show that our Dutch ladies represent the best quality of sound in the World! Now listen to Ayreon - the moment the world dies or Ayreon - And the druids turned to stone. You will hear the best progrock and space metal opera composer EVER!!!!!!
@@mmaxeator, Delain's Charlotte Wessels certainly belongs into that collection as well... and not to forget Nightwish's original frontwoman Tarja who inspired many of them.
Anneke van Giersbergen, the woman in black, is an absolutely phenomenal singer, she's always so smiley when she sings. She's done some really good acoustic songs that highlight how strong her voice is.
Anneke's smile and energy can make anyone smile including Jonas Renkse, she's such a ray of light... I saw her with Sirens and The Gentle Storm, always perfect.
@@SEbdeViaje I think the majority would disagree with you on that. To anyone unfamiliar with The Gathering, go listen to the likes of Alone or Third Chance or On Most Surfaces or In Motion #1 (or pretty much anything from Mandyion)... and decide for yourself.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! So fantastic you did a WT song with an added bonus of Anneke! Both of them are so good. There is something in the water in the Netherlands! Sharon, Anneke, Floor, Simone, Charlotte...
Funny how the Netherlands has some of the best and biggest female voices in metal. Simone, Floor, Sharon and Anneke, and theres more. Please react to Valley of the Queens (live) from Ayreon Universe.
Well chosen and great reaction. Two of my favorite singers. The second singer is called Anneke Van Giersbergen and I'd love to see you react to some of her solo works or one of her bands (The Gathering or Vuur). She also has some amazing duets with Devin Townsend. :)
I agree!! Even recently I publish a comment saying something similar, in this video the voice of Anneke don't show all her potential , she have a very peculiar technique , I love her voice 💗
though Supercrush would be great, i'dd really like to see Rebecca reacting to some of Anekke's bands, since that's where you can see her amazing technique more accurately. I would recommend one of the videos from the Sound Relief concert by The Gathering... And I would say "Travel" without any doubt
Ive always loved this song and when I first saw this performance I was blown away. Their voices together takes you on such a journey its almost like a flying dance through a serene and picturesque valley or something. It's such a beautiful performance
That's isn't true, I followed her from the beginning and she had some lessons but not much. She had to control the sweet high notes. But her voice is still incredible!
Thank you Rebecca. If you care to explore Within Temptation a bit further, you will find they experiment with a wide variety of sounds and guest vocalists. The Other Side of Me, from this same show, Dangerous, or And We Run are some of my favorites with guest vocalists. For pure WT, my recommendations would be Iron, Stand My Ground, or Angels.
She is definitely my favorite singer all genres includes ! Unique and emotive and sometimes heartbreaking ! Thank you for this reaction ! Within Temptation fan since 2001 !
I agree! I've been a fan since the moment I found the video memories somewhere back in 2005. Sharon can really touch your heart with her voice, she has in some concerts started to cry. There's a very popular video with that that a fan recorded in the most recent tour. Wow, so epic and emotional version of "forgiven"
Within Temptation is my favorite band of all time in the history of music for a reason. Thank you SO much for reacting to them! Anneke is amazing as well. Her voice is so amazingly unique!
YES!!!!! I remember watching this for the first time. I was so excited when I saw Anneke come out, which added so much to this version of the song. And yes... every time I've seen and talked to Anneke, she is always smiling. She is probably the nicest person in music that I have met!! She sang a song from her band VuuR at ProgPower USA this past September called Freedom and had everyone in our group fighting back tears. She is soooooo good!!!
Yes. Anneke is the personification of happiness. She makes me feel happy just listening to her. And when I met her... It was magical! The way she spoke to me....as if meeting an old friend... Anneke and Simone were the most amazing and friendly musicians I've ever met.
In your opinion. I really like Anneke a lot however I prefer Sharons voice. That does not make one better than the other. I just enjoy the Within Temptation sound better.
The second singer is Anneke van Giersbergen. She is amazing, and I have been her fan since her first band (The Gathering). You should definitely look at some of her music.
I've watched this duet like 100 times. Makes me tear up every time. I've followed both bands for many many years. Within Temptation. And The Gathering.
Anneke is such an amazing singer!!! I saw her live with her Metal band Vuur a couple of times and her voice is incredible. And such a kind person, she took the time to talk to anyone who approached her after the show!
She's so amazing and such a good heart that when we started talking she said "look at you, you are beautiful!" I was shocked looking at her, the most beautiful voice and smile in the world saying that to me!!! Me! Simone did the same 10 years ago... But 10 years ago I was healthy and thought I wasn't that bad... She loved my cheek piercings, gosh. NETHERLANDS produces the best voices, beauty and kindness. My heart is feeling warm.
One of my favourite songs being reacted to by one of my favourite reactors. And I realised this when I started to smile the moment I saw the thumbnail and clicked the video in a flash. Thank you.......
OMG!! YAAAAAAS!! You really need to listen Anneke van Giersbergen when she was in The Gathering (on most surfaces, in motion, leaves, black light district, Amity, Travel, Strange Machines, liberty bell, and so on... :p). Her voice is very beautiful and complex.
She started a new band called Vuur (Dutch for "fire")...good stuff! She also sang for The Gentle Storm (with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon). Not to mention her many, many guest appearances :)
I have been in love with this Duet for several years now, I gets chills every-time Anneke begins her part.. BTW your Eye-shadow is amazingly vibrant, you wear it so well, very Beautiful :)
Funny, watching this, I wondered if I should request that Rebecca reacts to the Flower duet sung by Netrebko and Garanca. Or is there an interpretation you'd prefer?
tornoutlaw oh, you’ve just read my thoughts, I really like the interpretation you’ve mentioned! Elina and Anna sound like angels 😊 Would be great if Rebecca makes the reaction for their video from Baden-Baden opera gala😊
This is one of the snogs that every time gives me goosebumps. I love the harmony between these two ladies. Thank you for your reaction and dissection of their techniques.
Omg thank you for doing that, you nearly never see someone reacting to within temptation. If I'm allowed to suggest something, can you do paradise (what about us) by them? It features an old favorite of you - tarja. And it's just beautiful. Oh, and if you want to hear something very unique, try and we run. It's fearuring a rapper - xibit - and it's.... Ikd. I'd never believed that rap and metal could work, but omg it does it so good.
Within Temptation has dragged me through some of the darkest times in my life.. I love them so much, and I never get tired of hearing them. I am so glad you did this react video.. so glad you liked it! Gosh you just keep pulling up the greatest songs in my life.. :)
Something that might be of note to you: Sharon of Within Temptation was mostly self taught at the beginning of her career. Anneke had some classical training and obviously Floor, Tarja, and Simone are highly trained.
I have been trying to get various reaction channels to check out Anneke and/or The Gathering forever...it seemed like a losing battle. Anneke is wonderful and really needs to be heard by EVERYONE!
Thanks for this, Anneke is my favorite female singer, I think she's just lovely. And you mentioned how she was smiling... it feels like she is always smiling when she sings, unless it's a "sad song". Really, just check out any of her live performances (I mean in your own time, not as a reaction request). In particular, there's a bunch of videos on TH-cam of her playing solo, just her and her guitar, and singing songs not only from her past bands and solo works, but also stuff like "Jolene"... for example at "La Scene Bastille" in 2012, a small venue in France that holds like 300 people.
I just felt like watching this reaction again. I was stunned to see that it was four years ago...that means that I have been a fan for 6. You are still simply wonderful, dear. Congrats on your new singles. I am so proud to " know " you ! Stay well luv...
I don't know what magic Anneke has in her voice, but I start melting immediately when I hear the first note. No matter if she's by herself, with Devin, with The Gathering, with Amorphis or anybody. :) Sharon is great as well of course.
Yay! Finally you are reacting to Within Temptation. Sharon has such a beautiful and emotive voice. She does some things with her voice you don't hear with other singers, perhaps because she is known for never having had a singing lesson, instead she taught herself by listening to other singers. I guess sometimes natural talent is enough. I'd highly recommend you listen to the duet with Tarja "Paradise (What about us)" as well as "Mother Earth" (The live version from Black Symphony is great) and "Our Solemn Hour" (Metropole version or Black Symphony version are both beautiful.) Generally when reacting to Symphonic Metal bands you'll find the live versions even better than the studio ones, it seems to be a genre that attracts great live musicians. Her friend in this one is Anneke van Giersbergen, lead singer of The Gathering, another band worth checking out. As always, a great reaction to a great song. Keep up the good work Rebecca.
You are the first reaction to this style of music I've actually liked to see; you are one of the few to actually let the music play and actually enjoy it. Your analysis comes in at actually points where it makes sense and it's beyond refreshing to see someone enjoying the music, and I love that you put more of it at the end of the video and let the songs play out.
oh wow, you’re spoiling us! within temptation and aurora were on the top of my list of artists i wanted you to react to (again). thank you so much! you’re my favorite music reaction channel by far, perfect mix of expertise and humor :)
My favourite song... Thank you! The whole performance: th-cam.com/video/Iwz9XPdO2XI/w-d-xo.html And yes, she was sick during the performance, hence the mic to mouth closeness...
Not to make you cry, but Dead Boy's Poem by Nightwish, lyrically and instrumentally a Masterpiece, i get goosebumps everytime i listen to it, Tuomas Holopainen is truly a genius and poet
Check Iron Maiden, please. Bruce Dickinson's vocal range (4.25 oct) and breath control is astonishing. - Fear of the dark (flight 666) - Hallowed thy name live You won't be disapointed
Dear Lord! I can't believe you actually made a react video to this outstanding performance! It gives me the chills everytime I listen to it. It also makes me cry. Meaningful song + beautiful heaveanly voices. Really emotional. The entire show is amazing Thank you for this gift.
Finally an important vocal coach’s reaction to one of the most unique voices in rock/metal: Sharon den Adel, from Within Temptation. You nailed it when talked about the brightness in her voice and its peculiar flute-like tones and colors. I mean, ive always felt just the same as you did about it, but seeing how instantly it was your comments about it, from a very professional vocal coach, that was awesome. I‘ve been forever intrigued in how she manages to put so much air in her voice... Please react to some others songs of theirs... My suggestion is “Within Temptation - Never ending story”. Sharon’s voice really shines though it.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you actually listen to your viewers, members, fans and whats their faces and you reacted to this. Also I love you. You're always so cheerful and witty.
OMG!!!! I absolutely Love Within Temptation!!!! This reaction to this song makes me extremely happy!!! I have always loved how Sharon De Adel is able to express so much emotion with her voice. The entire band is amazing and they have such great synergy!!! Sharon and Anneke sound so angelic together also!!! Keep up the amazing work!!! You are truly appreciated!!!
YESSS. Within Temptation is one of my favorite bands ever. Can't wait to see them in NYC in March. They are fantastic live. Would love to see you react to Band-Maid! They've got some great live videos on YT.
Love your reactions!!! I adore this song solo, let alone the gorgeous duet. More Within Temptation please, maybe one that's more gothic rock like Angels or Caged? Thank you!
Now the circle is complete. Floor Janssen from Nightwish and Simone Simons from Epica and Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation The Dutch Golden soprano girls :)
You seriously would LOVE "The Fighter" by In This Moment. Tons of personality in that voice. Also, for male vocals, you should do the classic to end all classics, "Stargazer" by Rainbow
the fact she was recovering from a bad cold i think it was at the time of this concert meant she adapted some notes to mean she could hit them properly during this concert. catch her at 100% and she is even more amazing :) This is my favourite version of this song they have done
It's always lovely to see Anneke singing whether it be The Gathering, Within Temptation, Ayreon, or Devin Townsend (nd even Vuur) . She's a creative genius who never sits still for long...
This one was huuge! You'd like to listen to and react to more Within Temptation songs. Sharon absolutely is worthy of being listened, her voice is singularly beautiful. I'd suggest The Promise, Angels, Memories... Have fun ;)
Great reaction. I think you should check The Promise from the same live (Black Symphony) she's very good even she was ill that night and of course Paradise (What About Us) with Tarja live from HellFest.
This is from the concert Black Symphony. I have a lot of concert blu rays and I think this concert (along with Through the Never) is my all time favorite. If you have a good home theater you are in for a treat with this disk.
Very cool. Glad you liked it. I only really discovered WT last year and have become a huge fan. It's sad we in the US don't know about these amazing bands. Now that I have discovered them though I am finding other great symphonic metal/rock bands. Going to see Sharon and WT in Seattle in May :)
Martin Owings do the same thing as me. When on you tube they put simular music from other artist in the list. That way i heard of venice when checking on csny close harmony music.
Anneke is wonderful! I recommend Strange Machines by The Gathering live at Pinkpop to see and hear more of her. She's one of the best metal vocalists imo. May I ask for more Nightwish as well? Your Is an Empty Hope to see the more aggressive side of the band and of Floor's vocals.
The whole concert is brilliant if you want to see a dynamic performance flamboyant this is it Sharon is a lyrical goddess love your reactions by the way
Great analysis as always Rebecca! Love the way you always break it down so that it’s obvious for even simpletons like me!! 😁 Can I suggest (again!) that you react to Devin Townsend, Deadhead live at the Royal Albert Hall?????? I know it's more than likely on your list....but just a very gentle reminder and nudge for you!! 😉
Rebecca I LIVE for your reacts on metal music! You give so many helpful tips while having a blast discovering these amazing women! Thanks to you I'm listening metal again hahaha Love from Brazil!
Oof this hits my heart so much. I would listen to Within Temptation so so much during my difficult teenage years!! I never been a person to call myself a fan often, only exceptions being Within Temptation, Linkin Park and Nightwish! :) I'll always have such a soft spot in my heart especially for Sharon because I would always be so proud of her being from the Netherlands too!!
So happy that you choosed to listen and react to this song that I LOOOOOOVE 😍 I've been listening to these 2 girls since my young age in the 90s... Keep on making your videos plz 😁 they're so cool
Love the symphonic metal with the female leads. It only makes me to impatient to see what new, young female talent will emerge who were/are inspired to start their signing careers with similar bands empowered the almost vibranium road laid down by these goddesses of Rock \m/.
Anneke van Giersbergen is the Godmother of them all. She basically started the whole 'female-fronted' metal scene in The Netherlands, in 1995, with The Gathering. She has been very valuable, not only artistically, but also for the Dutch independent music industry. Most names you hear in the comments, are from people she worked with, guided or inspired. So she is regarded as the Queen of Metal here. (She herself has been exploring other, and rather different genres in the past as well, not only metal). Now you know why Sharon is so proud to have her sing on stage with her.
Anneke van Giersbergen writting skills are insane. Listen to her while working & the quality was/is so high that had to listen to it again but now without any distraction.
I beg to differ.
Anneke may have been the first to do it, but Tarja was the one to mainstream it.
Anneke or not, without Tarja I don't think the scene would've been even noticeable.
@@F1rstWorldNomaD oh it kinda became THE MAINSTREAM with Amy lee
@@spacewalkerrr Maybe in Murcia-land but believe it or not, other places exist and Nightwish was the gold standard and mainstreaming it in Europe, Asia and South America long before Evanescence had their break.
@@F1rstWorldNomaD true that
Anneke is one of the most underrated female vocalist of the past 20 years!!
The woman basically formed the path for other female vocalists in harsher subgenres. The Gathering had a lot of Doom in its early years and Anneke was with them by then (Mandylion for example).
I totally agree!!
Yes indeed, and I dare Rebecca to react to one of Anneke's signature live performances for a change. Try 'Travel' or 'On Most Surfaces' from The Gathering's TG25 show at Doornroosje. See if that helps understand why she's Devin Townsend's 'Metal Tinkerbell' and a true inspiration for an entire generation of rock/metal singer's in The Netherlands, incl. Floor.
Fun fact: Sharon den Adel (the singer in the white gown) is self-taught!
Seriously?! She certainly does not sound self taught! Amazing!
@@GothicElf68 fun fact #2: she designs and makes most of her outfits herself, because she once went to uni for fashion design
@@GothicElf68 well, she has actually never trained her vocals in classical singing, or any other style
@@clairlestrange Very creative and talented young woman!
@@Inu501 I was not disputing. I only meant her vocal capability is very very good for someone who is completely self-taught.
Floor, Simone, Anneke, Sharon, Charlotte, Dianne and more. Netherland is really blessed with some great singers.
Yessssss Charlotte Wessels.... Yassss
I thought i was the only one who missed Dianne from the other recommendations.
Willemijn Verkaik :)
@@Balladenkind best Elphaba^^ sometimes I wish Willemijn would join a Rockband as well^^
Charlotte is so amazing in live with her new song: master of destiny
I am 72.
Yes, I am
And I really love to hear Within Temptation.
hans2406 Thank God there’s no age restriction to music 😂
Listen to The Gathering. They're magical.
Are you still alive?
So Rebecca, you have found the Dutch holy grail: Floor Janssen (Nightwish), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Anneke van Giersbergen (the Gathering) and Simone Simons (Epica). Just to show that our Dutch ladies represent the best quality of sound in the World! Now listen to Ayreon - the moment the world dies or Ayreon - And the druids turned to stone. You will hear the best progrock and space metal opera composer EVER!!!!!!
"the moment the world dies" gonna be hard to find ;) maybe some confusion with "The Day That the World Breaks Down" or "Everybody Dies" ?
Kwisatz Haderach I have heard so much songs/albums of Ayreon today that I messed up my mind.... ;-).
Dont forget DELAIN
@@mmaxeator, Delain's Charlotte Wessels certainly belongs into that collection as well... and not to forget Nightwish's original frontwoman Tarja who inspired many of them.
You are forgetting about Delain! Dont forget Charlotte from Delain.
Everyone falls in love with Anneke
Guilty.
She is an angel. No other words. Unashamed to love her.
Anneke van Giersbergen, the woman in black, is an absolutely phenomenal singer, she's always so smiley when she sings. She's done some really good acoustic songs that highlight how strong her voice is.
Right. She's been one of my favorite singer when she fronted "The Gathering" many years ago. And she's still amazing 💜
She is unbelievable!!! Too bad the Gathering is such a lousy band, she should have left much earlier
@@RuaSalvia Yup, Gathering on Pinkpop was magical. Saw Anneke too when she opened for Smashing Pumpkins a few years ago with Agua de Annique
Anneke's smile and energy can make anyone smile including Jonas Renkse, she's such a ray of light... I saw her with Sirens and The Gentle Storm, always perfect.
@@SEbdeViaje I think the majority would disagree with you on that. To anyone unfamiliar with The Gathering, go listen to the likes of Alone or Third Chance or On Most Surfaces or In Motion #1 (or pretty much anything from Mandyion)... and decide for yourself.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! So fantastic you did a WT song with an added bonus of Anneke! Both of them are so good. There is something in the water in the Netherlands! Sharon, Anneke, Floor, Simone, Charlotte...
Funny how the Netherlands has some of the best and biggest female voices in metal. Simone, Floor, Sharon and Anneke, and theres more. Please react to Valley of the Queens (live) from Ayreon Universe.
Yes! Came here to suggest this as well!
yes yes yes! i've just suggested the same, didn't see your comment straight away.
Big 4 of the Netherlands
@@lament666 indeed
Great one!!
“You’re there!” “You know, we rehearsed, I’m always here. Really” 😂😂😂
Diana Alvarez Rocha it was a one day performance. I dont know about rehearsal. Its rumoured that it was a suprise apearance.
Glad you finally got to this band.
Would like to see what you make of Piotr Rogucki - who features on a version of the Whole world is watching.
Ive worked together with Sharon and Within Temptation on Europe Tour , she is realy a warm and frendly person with a amazing voice .
Well chosen and great reaction. Two of my favorite singers. The second singer is called Anneke Van Giersbergen and I'd love to see you react to some of her solo works or one of her bands (The Gathering or Vuur). She also has some amazing duets with Devin Townsend. :)
@resh Ih-Ah baby
I agree!! Even recently I publish a comment saying something similar, in this video the voice of Anneke don't show all her potential , she have a very peculiar technique , I love her voice 💗
She also had duets with Amorphis.
Very cool
Yes I agree. Supercrush (Addicted Live)
though Supercrush would be great, i'dd really like to see Rebecca reacting to some of Anekke's bands, since that's where you can see her amazing technique more accurately. I would recommend one of the videos from the Sound Relief concert by The Gathering... And I would say "Travel" without any doubt
Ive always loved this song and when I first saw this performance I was blown away. Their voices together takes you on such a journey its almost like a flying dance through a serene and picturesque valley or something. It's such a beautiful performance
The amazing thing with Sharon Den Adel is she's never had any vocal lessons....she has a truly angelic voice.
wait, is this her as well?
th-cam.com/video/TxvpctgU_s8/w-d-xo.html
@@sMASHsound yup
Not to mention she makes all their outfits also for their shows
That's isn't true, I followed her from the beginning and she had some lessons but not much. She had to control the sweet high notes. But her voice is still incredible!
Thank you Rebecca. If you care to explore Within Temptation a bit further, you will find they experiment with a wide variety of sounds and guest vocalists. The Other Side of Me, from this same show, Dangerous, or And We Run are some of my favorites with guest vocalists. For pure WT, my recommendations would be Iron, Stand My Ground, or Angels.
She is definitely my favorite singer all genres includes ! Unique and emotive and sometimes heartbreaking ! Thank you for this reaction ! Within Temptation fan since 2001 !
I agree! I've been a fan since the moment I found the video memories somewhere back in 2005. Sharon can really touch your heart with her voice, she has in some concerts started to cry. There's a very popular video with that that a fan recorded in the most recent tour. Wow, so epic and emotional version of "forgiven"
Here's the video th-cam.com/video/ICDJ2v8JGnQ/w-d-xo.html
Within Temptation is my favorite band of all time in the history of music for a reason. Thank you SO much for reacting to them! Anneke is amazing as well. Her voice is so amazingly unique!
You HAVE to check out Within Temptation's song " MEMORIES " it's something that you won't be able to leave alone.
I love Memories!
Oh, God, yes, the best music ever 😍
Angel as well
Great suggestion 👍 "memories" "mother earth" "and we run" are a 3 way tie for my favorite from them
My favorite by Within Temptation is Murder. Its intense.
YES!!!!! I remember watching this for the first time. I was so excited when I saw Anneke come out, which added so much to this version of the song. And yes... every time I've seen and talked to Anneke, she is always smiling. She is probably the nicest person in music that I have met!!
She sang a song from her band VuuR at ProgPower USA this past September called Freedom and had everyone in our group fighting back tears. She is soooooo good!!!
dgantzbass yep, Anneke is a sunshine😊 I always smile watching her videos, so I can’t even imagine how warm she is in person🥰
I was at that ProgPower show too. Anneke was amazing! Although for me it was Valley of the Queens that brought me to tears!
Anneke ALWAYS pulls emotions from her audience. I swear she could make a stone cry.
Yes. Anneke is the personification of happiness. She makes me feel happy just listening to her. And when I met her... It was magical! The way she spoke to me....as if meeting an old friend... Anneke and Simone were the most amazing and friendly musicians I've ever met.
Everybody knows Anneke is the queen of them all.
In your opinion. I really like Anneke a lot however I prefer Sharons voice. That does not make one better than the other. I just enjoy the Within Temptation sound better.
The second singer is Anneke van Giersbergen. She is amazing, and I have been her fan since her first band (The Gathering). You should definitely look at some of her music.
You should listen to “Travel” from The Gathering from their 25th. Anniversary concert with all singers present and in the past. It’s Amazing.
@@franstraas2517 YES, but not the one from the official audio, the other one where she cried midsong knowing that it was her last TG performance.
I agree! She also does some amazing duets with Devin Townsend.
Saturnine is probably the most powerful song I've heard in my entire life. I freaking love Anneke.
I've watched this duet like 100 times. Makes me tear up every time. I've followed both bands for many many years. Within Temptation. And The Gathering.
Anneke is such an amazing singer!!! I saw her live with her Metal band Vuur a couple of times and her voice is incredible. And such a kind person, she took the time to talk to anyone who approached her after the show!
She's so amazing and such a good heart that when we started talking she said "look at you, you are beautiful!" I was shocked looking at her, the most beautiful voice and smile in the world saying that to me!!! Me!
Simone did the same 10 years ago... But 10 years ago I was healthy and thought I wasn't that bad... She loved my cheek piercings, gosh. NETHERLANDS produces the best voices, beauty and kindness. My heart is feeling warm.
One of my favourite songs being reacted to by one of my favourite reactors. And I realised this when I started to smile the moment I saw the thumbnail and clicked the video in a flash. Thank you.......
I am sooooo happy you do this video, I have requested it so I’m realy realy happy and even more to see you enjoy it !
Hi, nice to meet you Rebecca :) Never really watched these "reaction videos " , its interesting! Keep it up /,,/
10 months late but my favourite cover artist commenting on my favourite reaction channel? Awesome!!
Rebecca is awesome 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
OMG!! YAAAAAAS!! You really need to listen Anneke van Giersbergen when she was in The Gathering (on most surfaces, in motion, leaves, black light district, Amity, Travel, Strange Machines, liberty bell, and so on... :p). Her voice is very beautiful and complex.
THAT'S where I know her voice from!! I adore the Gathering so much.
She started a new band called Vuur (Dutch for "fire")...good stuff! She also sang for The Gentle Storm (with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon). Not to mention her many, many guest appearances :)
Loved the gathering! 90s lowlands memories!
This song just tugs at my heart ,for so many obvious reasons.
I dedicated this too my Best Friend, who passed away suddenly! ♡♡♡
Simply beautiful..
Anneke (the second voice) is a Goddess. You need to react to a solo video of her. I love Within Temptation too.
I have been in love with this Duet for several years now, I gets chills every-time Anneke begins her part.. BTW your Eye-shadow is amazingly vibrant, you wear it so well, very Beautiful :)
Finally! I’ve waited for this reaction for so long😍 Sharon and Anneke sound like Flower duet from Lakme together but in metal. So sweet, so tender✨
Funny, watching this, I wondered if I should request that Rebecca reacts to the Flower duet sung by Netrebko and Garanca. Or is there an interpretation you'd prefer?
tornoutlaw oh, you’ve just read my thoughts, I really like the interpretation you’ve mentioned! Elina and Anna sound like angels 😊
Would be great if Rebecca makes the reaction for their video from Baden-Baden opera gala😊
This is one of the snogs that every time gives me goosebumps. I love the harmony between these two ladies. Thank you for your reaction and dissection of their techniques.
Omg thank you for doing that, you nearly never see someone reacting to within temptation. If I'm allowed to suggest something, can you do paradise (what about us) by them? It features an old favorite of you - tarja. And it's just beautiful.
Oh, and if you want to hear something very unique, try and we run. It's fearuring a rapper - xibit - and it's.... Ikd. I'd never believed that rap and metal could work, but omg it does it so good.
would love to see your reaction to my two fav singers in paradise
And We Run would be amazing. I literally heard that for the first time today, and found it to be an unusual collaboration, but an awesome one!
'What about us?" truly is an amazing song. One of maybe 10 in my 1kk+ playlist I never skip. Perfectly suited song for both of them.
To be honest, Sharon is not a very good live singer. She misses notes and does not breath.
Within Temptation has dragged me through some of the darkest times in my life.. I love them so much, and I never get tired of hearing them. I am so glad you did this react video.. so glad you liked it! Gosh you just keep pulling up the greatest songs in my life.. :)
Something that might be of note to you: Sharon of Within Temptation was mostly self taught at the beginning of her career. Anneke had some classical training and obviously Floor, Tarja, and Simone are highly trained.
I have been trying to get various reaction channels to check out Anneke and/or The Gathering forever...it seemed like a losing battle. Anneke is wonderful and really needs to be heard by EVERYONE!
She's amazing. Her highs on Moonspell's "Scorpion Flower" were crazy as well.
So true. Can't wait for Rebecca's reaction to one of her performance from 1996/1997 at pinkpop or Katowice, where it all began!
anneke was the biggest influence for floor jansen, which seems to be a favorite in most reaction channels.
Thats right, we need more Anneke appreciation in the world.
Sharon den Adel and Anneke van Giersbergen, two angels from the Netherlands 😎 Anneke does a "mean" Avé Maria" 👍
Isnt Floor Jansen also from there? netherlands has good female vocals!
Rbbt and Simone from epica too ...
I love Nienke de Jong and Marjan Welman from Autumn as well. Such a good band. :)
@@rosicl2867 Yes before Nightwish she was in "After Forever"and when that band disolved she created her own band "Revamp"
@Bakema NL Floor has a singing Sister too 😎
Anneke has one of the more unique voices. There's just something about it...especially when she forgoes vibrato.
By the way, Anneke sings on Devin Townsend albums.
Please do more Townsend. Stormbending or Deadhead!
Anneke sings with everybody, thank the gods
Why am I watching a video of a vocal coach who doesn't know who Anneke is? Has it been living under a rock for the past 25 years?
Yessss one of my favorite song duets!!! Anneke and Sharon together are killer!
"Flute-like" what a great way to describe her voice! Within Temptation is another band I enjoy a lot. Haven't heard this one before.
You finally reacted to Within Temptation!!! Its my dream come true
Thanks for this, Anneke is my favorite female singer, I think she's just lovely. And you mentioned how she was smiling... it feels like she is always smiling when she sings, unless it's a "sad song".
Really, just check out any of her live performances (I mean in your own time, not as a reaction request). In particular, there's a bunch of videos on TH-cam of her playing solo, just her and her guitar, and singing songs not only from her past bands and solo works, but also stuff like "Jolene"... for example at "La Scene Bastille" in 2012, a small venue in France that holds like 300 people.
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Yeaaaaaaah thats deff a one to check!!!
YES please
Yes yes yes !!!
Yess
Pleasepleasepleaseplease
I just felt like watching this reaction again. I was stunned to see that it was four years ago...that means that I have been a fan for 6. You are still simply wonderful, dear. Congrats on your new singles. I am so proud to " know " you ! Stay well luv...
Sharon den Adel is another one of the Great rock/metal female vocalists
I don't know what magic Anneke has in her voice, but I start melting immediately when I hear the first note. No matter if she's by herself, with Devin, with The Gathering, with Amorphis or anybody. :) Sharon is great as well of course.
Yay! Finally you are reacting to Within Temptation. Sharon has such a beautiful and emotive voice. She does some things with her voice you don't hear with other singers, perhaps because she is known for never having had a singing lesson, instead she taught herself by listening to other singers. I guess sometimes natural talent is enough.
I'd highly recommend you listen to the duet with Tarja "Paradise (What about us)" as well as "Mother Earth" (The live version from Black Symphony is great) and "Our Solemn Hour" (Metropole version or Black Symphony version are both beautiful.) Generally when reacting to Symphonic Metal bands you'll find the live versions even better than the studio ones, it seems to be a genre that attracts great live musicians.
Her friend in this one is Anneke van Giersbergen, lead singer of The Gathering, another band worth checking out.
As always, a great reaction to a great song. Keep up the good work Rebecca.
Anneke always smiles, a lovely spirit. I've seen her in some "living room concert", 25 people only. She was amazing❤️
Wish you had reacted to Within Temptation performing Jillian with metropole orchestra :"(
Yes, very awesome song and the live Performance ist great.
Yes!!!!
You are the first reaction to this style of music I've actually liked to see; you are one of the few to actually let the music play and actually enjoy it. Your analysis comes in at actually points where it makes sense and it's beyond refreshing to see someone enjoying the music, and I love that you put more of it at the end of the video and let the songs play out.
oh wow, you’re spoiling us! within temptation and aurora were on the top of my list of artists i wanted you to react to (again). thank you so much! you’re my favorite music reaction channel by far, perfect mix of expertise and humor :)
My favourite song... Thank you!
The whole performance: th-cam.com/video/Iwz9XPdO2XI/w-d-xo.html
And yes, she was sick during the performance, hence the mic to mouth closeness...
Not to make you cry, but Dead Boy's Poem by Nightwish, lyrically and instrumentally a Masterpiece, i get goosebumps everytime i listen to it, Tuomas Holopainen is truly a genius and poet
Check Iron Maiden, please.
Bruce Dickinson's vocal range (4.25 oct) and breath control is astonishing.
- Fear of the dark (flight 666)
- Hallowed thy name live
You won't be disapointed
Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!
Dethmuerte kiske could perfectly sing run to the hills even higher!!.
And with the ages his voice has even improved
Hell yeah.. Some words with sense finally 🤘❤️
Nekane Rodriguez or check any singer male or female who performed on any Ayreon album 😂(Bruce did as well)
@@nekane6168 Kiske sings better live
Dear Lord! I can't believe you actually made a react video to this outstanding performance! It gives me the chills everytime I listen to it. It also makes me cry. Meaningful song + beautiful heaveanly voices. Really emotional.
The entire show is amazing
Thank you for this gift.
@ 4:23... when the guitar and the keyboard guys feel happy playing for these two amazing singers duets.
Finally an important vocal coach’s reaction to one of the most unique voices in rock/metal: Sharon den Adel, from Within Temptation. You nailed it when talked about the brightness in her voice and its peculiar flute-like tones and colors. I mean, ive always felt just the same as you did about it, but seeing how instantly it was your comments about it, from a very professional vocal coach, that was awesome. I‘ve been forever intrigued in how she manages to put so much air in her voice... Please react to some others songs of theirs... My suggestion is “Within Temptation - Never ending story”. Sharon’s voice really shines though it.
The most beautiful duet I ever listened to
One of the best duet from two amazing voices in metal music ....
Big hail to the gathering and within temptation!!!!by the way you are gorgeous!!!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you actually listen to your viewers, members, fans and whats their faces and you reacted to this. Also I love you. You're always so cheerful and witty.
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Yaaay! Finally within temptation!💖 Within Temptation - Deceiver of Fools (Live) is another amazing video 😊
OMG!!!! I absolutely Love Within Temptation!!!! This reaction to this song makes me extremely happy!!! I have always loved how Sharon De Adel is able to express so much emotion with her voice. The entire band is amazing and they have such great synergy!!! Sharon and Anneke sound so angelic together also!!! Keep up the amazing work!!! You are truly appreciated!!!
YESSS. Within Temptation is one of my favorite bands ever. Can't wait to see them in NYC in March. They are fantastic live.
Would love to see you react to Band-Maid! They've got some great live videos on YT.
I second the request for Band-Maid, great all girls japanese band ;)
Even though I love them, I'd recommend against it. Won't be the first channel to get hit with copyright strikes.
Mmm they're a great, great band but hardly vocal genius, i mean c'mon next you'll be asking for ozzy osbourne 😂😂😂🙄🙄
@@chrisbergsten1429 I agree with that.Top, Top band indeed.
WHAT? THEY'RE BACK??? How have I been living under a rock! I saw them two previous times they were in NY. Such an effing AWESOME live concert!!!!
Love your reactions!!! I adore this song solo, let alone the gorgeous duet. More Within Temptation please, maybe one that's more gothic rock like Angels or Caged? Thank you!
Now the circle is complete. Floor Janssen from Nightwish and Simone Simons from Epica and Sharon den Adel from Within Temptation The Dutch Golden soprano girls :)
This song always bring me to tears...
Its amazing how Sharon can put all her feelings into her music. Wonderful!
Both vocals give me chills! I love this song!
Within Temptation is one of my favorite groups! I really enjoyed the duet, so melodic and beautiful. Thanks for reacting to this Rebecca!
You seriously would LOVE "The Fighter" by In This Moment. Tons of personality in that voice. Also, for male vocals, you should do the classic to end all classics, "Stargazer" by Rainbow
the fact she was recovering from a bad cold i think it was at the time of this concert meant she adapted some notes to mean she could hit them properly during this concert. catch her at 100% and she is even more amazing :)
This is my favourite version of this song they have done
the godmother of female rock bands, and one of her most succesfull follower-queens.
It's always lovely to see Anneke singing whether it be The Gathering, Within Temptation, Ayreon, or Devin Townsend (nd even Vuur) . She's a creative genius who never sits still for long...
This one was huuge!
You'd like to listen to and react to more Within Temptation songs. Sharon absolutely is worthy of being listened, her voice is singularly beautiful.
I'd suggest The Promise, Angels, Memories...
Have fun ;)
Heared this song 1000s of times .. still chills on my spine
Great reaction. I think you should check The Promise from the same live (Black Symphony) she's very good even she was ill that night and of course Paradise (What About Us) with Tarja live from HellFest.
The Promise is a masterpiece of them. No doubt!
I’m sorry, but Paradise at Hellfest was a terrible performance. I don’t know what was wrong with Tarja, but she missed a lot of the notes...
This is from the concert Black Symphony. I have a lot of concert blu rays and I think this concert (along with Through the Never) is my all time favorite. If you have a good home theater you are in for a treat with this disk.
Very cool. Glad you liked it. I only really discovered WT last year and have become a huge fan. It's sad we in the US don't know about these amazing bands. Now that I have discovered them though I am finding other great symphonic metal/rock bands. Going to see Sharon and WT in Seattle in May :)
Martin Owings do the same thing as me. When on you tube they put simular music from other artist in the list. That way i heard of venice when checking on csny close harmony music.
So beautiful. Ok, now I have to go back to the video or dvd and watch 5 times in row. hahaha. I have gossebumps everytime. Thank you.
Love WITHIN TEMPTATION!!!!!!!
Anneke! Finally! Oh gosh, I'm such a big fan. Her voice and smile make me happy!
Anneke is wonderful! I recommend Strange Machines by The Gathering live at Pinkpop to see and hear more of her. She's one of the best metal vocalists imo.
May I ask for more Nightwish as well? Your Is an Empty Hope to see the more aggressive side of the band and of Floor's vocals.
That is the best live clip, agreed!
i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see this
Anneke has eyes that turn a rainy day into a moment in paradise.
For me Anneke is the best female vocalist ever. I just love her.
The whole concert is brilliant if you want to see a dynamic performance flamboyant this is it Sharon is a lyrical goddess love your reactions by the way
Great analysis as always Rebecca! Love the way you always break it down so that it’s obvious for even simpletons like me!! 😁 Can I suggest (again!) that you react to Devin Townsend, Deadhead live at the Royal Albert Hall?????? I know it's more than likely on your list....but just a very gentle reminder and nudge for you!! 😉
Rebecca I LIVE for your reacts on metal music! You give so many helpful tips while having a blast discovering these amazing women! Thanks to you I'm listening metal again hahaha Love from Brazil!
Sharon and Anneke sounded beautiful together. I love this one!
She was sick during the concert. Check out also forgiven from the black symphony concert so beautiful
A video with anneke😍😍😍
Anneke adds wonderful to everything she touches.
Oof this hits my heart so much. I would listen to Within Temptation so so much during my difficult teenage years!! I never been a person to call myself a fan often, only exceptions being Within Temptation, Linkin Park and Nightwish! :) I'll always have such a soft spot in my heart especially for Sharon because I would always be so proud of her being from the Netherlands too!!
I always have the visualizacion of christmas bells when Annette steps in. Such a broad sound, the bright vs the dark register. Stunning
wow, you are reacting to all my fav singers 😍
So happy that you choosed to listen and react to this song that I LOOOOOOVE 😍
I've been listening to these 2 girls since my young age in the 90s...
Keep on making your videos plz 😁 they're so cool
Within-Temptation - Paradise ft Tarja live @ Hellfest 2016
OMG no. Tarja over used her chest voice in this performance and it sucked. This is coming from a big Tarja fan.
Rachel Tressler She was sick that day. She literally said that when she was on live in Twitter. She still pulled it off amazing 😍.
Yes the Mera Luna performance is more sharp, however there her microphone was lowered in favour of Sharon.
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Love the symphonic metal with the female leads. It only makes me to impatient to see what new, young female talent will emerge who were/are inspired to start their signing careers with similar bands empowered the almost vibranium road laid down by these goddesses of Rock \m/.