REACTING to EPICA (Unleashed) đŒđ€đ„
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 24. 10. 2020
- Woooow. No one warned me about the orchestra and choir. This was an experience and a half. Reacting to Epica is always intense but Unleashed was just crazy.
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"Design Your Universe" from the same concert is a thing of beauty too. I'll be waiting :)
Absolutely! Simone is sublime in that!
I second that!
Certainly!
Honestly that's one of my fav songs in general, but that performance is PERFECTION! đ
YEAHHHH
Petition to start Epica Sundays.
Dutch Sundays? The Gathering, Epica, After Forever, Beste Zangers, Within Temptation, Ayreon, Stream of Passion...
Signed
@@MrJuzam up!
@@MrJuzam Delain, Vuur
Me too
"Design Your Universe" from the same concert
Hai Chase.. EPICA Released New Single called "Abyss of Time" Please react to this song.. very please..
I'll get it in
@@ChaseCarneson Thanks a lot Chase
Epica - Design Your Universe - Retrospect live
Thank me later..
Ehm.. i regret to say .. i was there in Eindhoven... outside... Waiting for my daughter, in about -20 degrees celsius, in my car .... My daughter was in there on the 4th frontline bit sideways .. With a girlfriend ... who i had given my ticket .. as to me .. a first concert with a friend is so much more fun than with your old dad ... i had music in the car .. some candy .. a beer or 2 and i missed a blanket .. but Those 3 hours that the concert lasted were worth it.. When you saw them coming back ... bright faces .. big eyes and very very impressed ... So yes ... lol i see this concert again and i know i missed something ... but the faces and the reactions of the girls when they got back ....were priceless ...
Yeah I hear you. Last concert of After Forever had ik dat ook moeten doen. Mijn dochter met twee van haar schoolvrienden, ja hoor ik had twee extra moeten kopen. Nou ja, beste voor je kinderen en dat soort dingen weet je
Somehow this just gave me tears.
Good job,dad
"Design Your Universe" Rectrospect show. This is one of 2-3 of their best songs.
Yes! One of the best tracks of the Retrospect show IMO. The orchestral intro is gorgeous and adds so much to the song. Epica goes beyond Nightwish at blending strings and choirs in their music. It's their trademark I would say.
React to Kingdom of Heaven. Their masterpiece
1000x this.
Yas! Their masterpiece!
Yes! my body needs this!
Design Your Universe is right up there with my favourite of their albums, and tracks like this are exactly why. Looking forward to more of your reactions to their stuff! đ
Check out Design Your Universe from the same Retrospect concert with the orchestra and choir.
Yesss! EPICA! đ€
I'm so excited for this. Love this song. Hope you enjoyed because EPICA has so many great songs to check. I would love to see they here more often.
I highly recommend chasing the dragon form this same show
Hello Chase. But warning you about it would be like doing the same with fireworks in GSoE by Nighwish, donÂŽt you think? :-) "Unleashed" is great and this is the version with an extended orchestral intro. The official music video does not have it. Mind you, Unleashed as it is usually the case with singles is not exactly complex in terms of composition, but it is intense as you say. My suggestions for other songs from Retrospect would be, for instance: Serenade of Self-Destruction (not as straightforward as Unleashed and a tribute to a deceased co-creator of some previous albums); Design Your Universe (going acoustic for a bit);Presto (instrumental, metal version of VivaldiÂŽs Presto); Chasing the Dragon (this is quite thrilling and not just because of the music); The Divine Conspiracy (another glorious orchestral intro and some sweet guitar-work by Isaac). That is only scratching the surface, of course.
This performance is special thanks to the live choir and orchestra, sadly Simone was pregnant at the time and couldn't sing to the best of her ability (though she still did great given the circumstances!). I hope you'll react to many more Epica songs! :) They have recently released a new awesome video, the song's called "The Abyss of Time", it's really worth checking out!
Kamelot sabotaging the performance! ;-)
@@crabuki1273 Damn good reply :))))))
How many months had she been pregnant when this performance was recorded?
@@Censeo Like 3 months I think
I believe she also performed while 8 months pregnant because she is heavy metal in heart and soul
"...and it's six and a half minutes, so pack a lunch"
....Chase, buddy, my dude... many of us here are Nightwish fans. 6:30 is just an intro.
I hear you
@Lith Maethor YES, that's true! :)
Amateurs!! (Laughs in Transatlantic)
I love when you get mad at the song lol âHang on! Easy!â
Happens all the time
I'll be there Chase in september 2022 in this same venue in my home country. I just can't wait!
I was there... The orchestra was there at every song! Total of 3 hours awesome, jawdropping music.
I would kill to be there!
And one piece even without the band.. just before "devine conspiracy".
Yes I was there!
I guess now it's time for you to react to Sancta Terra or Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the same show. Both songs featuring Floor â€ïž
The violins and choir are AWESOME in this đ I have a feeling it made you very happy indeed đ Have a fantastic night and a damn good day tomorrow đđ
Unlike some bands who hire a composer to rewrite a song for inclusion of an orchestra or choir, epica composes their music with these things in mind.
This from their 10th anniversary concert where the musicians and choir were shown (and not just as backtrack). You offcourse have listened Sancta Terra and Sabat Mater Dolorosa ft. her friend Floor Jansen
Which are terrible so why bring them up?
Cypher Redux right, yuuuck.
@@cypherredux2771 Seriously????
@@nightwishlover8913 absolutely. It Is a terribly mixed live song. The vocal duet is poorly arranged and in general is just a terrible example of WHAT epic a IS.
Everytime I see the song recommended it is from NW fans not replica fans who really just want the reviewer to glorify Floor and do more NW songs rather than explore Epica's music.
Which I cannot stand because they are both great bute Epica deserves to be heard for what they are.
Nightwish makes me feel good, Epica makes me want to ride into battle, the soloist on violin absolutelty blew the doors off
Hi Chase, since you asked: I was there! This show was in my hometown and it's probably the best show I have ever seen!
Jealous
@@ChaseCarneson you can get this show, on DVD. It was recorded for Epica's 10th anniversary. It's called Retrospect. Have fun watching it. I was also there and it brought tears to my eyes. One of the best shows I ever attended.
Cheers!
Theyâre doing another full symphony concert this fall in Amsterdam and Iâm SO excited to go
DESIGN YOUR UNIVERSE NEXT !!! From this same show ( Retrospect). The orchestra and choir were there to celebrate a special show for the band's 10th aniniversary in 2013. It is great that you reacted to other Epica performances before so you know that all of their songs are written/composed so they are meant to be performed with an orchestra. Coen ( the keyborad guy)does the orchestra and choir arrangements of each and every song during the recording process. Isaac ( lead guitars ) and Rob ( bass) compose most of the melodies and song structure. Simone and Mark ( growls and guitar) write the lyrics. And Ariën (drums) simply completes and elevates every song. He truly is a beast.
You keep trying to nerd about the music but the fan comes out and you just go with it! both thumbs up to you!!!
I do my best đđđŒââïž
Design your universe from this same show. Nou will love it!!!!
Finally another EPICA reaction. I'm here for that haha. Man, you really need to listen and reaction to many masterpiece songs from them. Try "Design Your Universe" from Retrospect DVD. We all waiting for this. :D
Chase's eyes lighting up at seeing an orchestra, was amazing. That just tells anybody who has never seen one of his reactions, that he's a lover of music through-and-through.
Epica is one of the best symphonic metal. They mix metal with orchestras and choirs...but they are able to make the choirs and orchestra sound heavy as well. They used elements of death and black metal recently and it sounds powerful and heavy. I would recommend to listen to victims of contingency (official video). It's amazing.
Hi from the same Epica concert
Epica sancta terra with floor jansen retrospect show â„
Epica sabat mater dolorosa ft floor jansen retrospect show â„
I was lucky enough to be there, it was fantastic from beginning to end! They love doing special celebration shows, their 1000th show with befriended bands was amazing too. Sooo... high hopes for 2022 đđ€
"dancing in a hurricane" is one of my favorite epica songs (and a very underrated one imo). i'd definitely recommend a listen!
Wow! You made my weekend yet again.
This is my favourite song from Epica!
Yeah more Epica please đ€
Done!
@@ChaseCarneson I don't know if you realised but
this song has one of the most epic key changes ever. đ 15:00 - how Simone first goes down a little bit and than shoots up, into a higher key and more into her operatic register. Super epic and beautiful. Most key changes in music are done in rather boring way, but not this one.
Found ya through tank, jumped here because this is one of my favorite songs.
I wasn't there, but because it was their 10th anniversary concert they streamed the whole thing, I was a freshman in college holed up in my dorm for 3 hours just rockin out. I woulda loved to have actually been there, but because I got to experience it despite being a massive distance away the experience was still top notch
I love your reactions. It would be awesome if you react to some nordic stuff like Wardruna feat AURORA - Helvegen (live) or Heilung LIFA - In Maidjan. Greetings from Germany đ€
Sounds fun. đđ©đȘ
Ensiferum too!!!
Eeeeeaaaasy Chase! Not enough arms to airplay everthing...đ€Ł
I am learning a lot from you. I Hear music but to really listen is a wonderful thing. I went back and listened again and I could hear what you described. BIG Fun !!! Thanks
Love your reactions to Epica. Not many people react to them and it is nice to see.
One of your best reactions! Very seldom go back and watch reactions for a second time but this one is definitely worth multiple views.
đđđ thank you
I always think that it must be such a satisfying feeling to hear your music fully realized, as a song writer.
Then to have it done live in its full form must be ecstacy.
Now I cannot complain! Thanks Chase!
Someday Dimmu Borgir, Septicflesh and Fleshgod Apocalypse.
@@guimich2478 Great bands!
@@blivion7203 Seen them all live in small venues in my part of the world all types of Symphonic Metal are not a big happening. Oh well, they are bigger elsewhere.
YES I'm so happy you did more Epica! đ
I was there and I'm still in awe everytime I watch one of the videos!
Lucky man!
Chase, I am really craving some more Epica reactions!
My Favourite Epica song!!!!!! Great video!!
Yes!! more Epica :D
Hi Chase, thanks for the great reaction! You asked to react if people were there. Well, I was at this concert. It was actually my first ever Epica concert. It was their 10 year anniversary show with a 70 piece choir and orchestra and they played the whole 3 hour show. Itâs still one of the best shows Iâve ever seen. To this day I still get goosebumps and teary eyes when someone does a reaction from this show. Canât wait to see the next reaction from this show. A few suggestions are Design Your Universe, Serenade Of Self-Destruction, Chasing The Dragon.....
Fun fact: Simone's husband, Oliver Palotai (keyboard player from Kamelot and whose baby she was carrying her as well of course), actually made the orchestral arrangements together with Coen Janssen (keyboard player for Epica).
Great reaction. Cheers from the Netherlands.
Yeah, this show was something special. I remember coming into that venue and it was decked out like Epica was having their own Comic-Con, that's how insane it was. It was awesome. Yes, the orchestra and choir were there for the entire thing, as well as some special guests (Floor Jansen, anyone?). Wasn't a fan of the sound in the actual venue though, they definitely did a lot of cleaning up for the DVD/Blu-Ray release. Just thought I'd drop that in there for the sake of your FOMO :P
We were there to. And indeed the sound on the bleu ray is much better than from where we were standing. But it was awesome non the less. đ€đ€đ€
I clicked so fast and was so mad at wifi... before my nightshift brain started to process that this is a premiere thingie.
This performance was so amazing. I still see this as one of the best live experiences I have ever witnessed. Wished I could go back in time and relive it as if I'm there.
Nice! A fellow nightshifter! We even had an extra hour last night , right?!đ. I've put myself on the waiting list for this epic Epica, but am afraid I'll sleep during premiere đ€đ€đ€. Will have to catch up later.
Sleep well and have fun!
@@Jacqueline.1964 the extra hour killed me!
@@KelvinZomerVlog Lekker geslapen? Dat extra uurtje kwam mij uiteindelijk wel goed uit, de boel ontplofte een beetje na 4-en. Wat voor werk doe je?
@@Jacqueline.1964 Ik werk op een Spoedeisende Hulp als Medisch Hulpverlener (zelfde werkzaamheden als de verpleegkundige) het was chaos vanaf het begin bij ons! Wat voor werk doe jij?
@@KelvinZomerVlog Obstetrie/gynaecologie verpleegkundige. Hollen of stilstaan dus, maar vrij vaak het eerste. Welk ziekenhuis werk je? Ik werk in Dordt, in het Albert Schweitzer. Ik doe week op-week af nachtdienst, laatste nacht zo meteen.
I was there. Quite an amazing experience, I have to say. :) But so were all the other 21 Epica shows I've been to. They are just magical.
Never seen Chase at a loss of words before... This is a great piece of music. There is also a hauntingly beautiful duet with Floor Jansen, Sancta Terra (ignore Cypher Redux reaction below), from this show.
So awesome to hear the orchestra, choir, and band together. I understand why it can't happen more, but it's so great to hear it all performed together.
This is the best reaction of this piece I've seen! And TRUST ME: I've seen A LOT of it
This is very kind of you. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for the wonderful comment.
Epica did 2 shows with the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra & Choir from Hungary, one in Miskolc called the Classical Conspiracy, and a 10th Anniversary Show in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, called Retrospect. Both shows are recorded on live video.
My favorite by epica
This is from their special Retrospect performance iirc; the choir and orchestra was there for the whole show. It was the first show they had a chance to perform with a full live chior/orchestra "the way the music is meant to be". They did a live simulcast for this (why it's produced so well), I'm sure my co-workers were annoyed as I was on a 14hr shift that day and was NOT missing this, so had it blaring from my IT cave.
I'm pretty sure they don't make any money on concerts like this. It's all about the art, and they just go all out. Love them, love your analysis and appreciation.
I was there during the show. was a great great night with lots of good music. Highlight of the evening were deffinitly the longer songs (Design your Universe, The Obsessive Devotion, The Phantom Agony, Seranade of Selfdestruction and Cry for the Moon)
This Retrospect concert was a special one. They had the full orchestra and choir for the whole thing. Any song you do from this concert is great.
lol Yeah, a whole concert to watch. I'm jealous of you cause you still have SO MUCH to experience. :D
This is what I call "Brutally Fun"
Facts
Quite exited for this one, they are a great band with so many songs worth reacting to. I am glad you are now looking to the other symphonic Metal Bandsđ.
PS: cause you said you have something special coming (referring to my suggestion of Within Temptation) i will not longer annoy you with them ;)
You should react to Therion's Vovin too, if metal&orchestra is concerned.
Simone - her heart and soul is metal! Not only pregnant for this but had also recovered from a bout of MRSA! I recently heard that she likes to have the "e" at the end of her name pronounced - like in Aphrodite! (to stop her from being "mistaken for a German called Simon!")... Like the choirs? Try some Therion? eg "Dies Irae"
Tank need to see this!
Chaaaaase, time for Ayreon. Pleeeeeaaaase.
This is a HAGGARD upvote
Awesome description..."Auditory Holiday"!!! Epica has so much to offer, keep exploring. I would suggest Consign to Oblivion - Live at the Zenith
Thanks for the reaction and detailed explanation. Straight flames is liquid based and chemicals can be added to give it a color, expanding flames is gas based. Can be timed. So far what I learned from following Tank. (sorry, just had to write this :)) I like expanation during reaction vids, so many don't say a word. Tank (gear and techniques), a bit of Julia (vocals) and you (the rest) together give a rather complete insight in a song.
Great reaction! Would have loved this to be a joint reaction with Tank. As you said he would have broke down the pyro then told us if the violin soloist was playing a Stradivarius.
Pretty sure the key (haha) composer for Epica is the keyboardist, Coen Janssen. He's also a great player and the primary composer for all the orchestral/choiral accompaniment.
Oh, another interesting "small world" moment is that Simone is married to the keyboardist for Kamelot, Oliver Palotai, who is a beast. She was also ~3months pregnant during this concert back in 2013.
I think Mark and Simone also do a huge part in the composition, although it might be more on the lyrics side of things.
@@dac2007 lyrics by Mark and Simone, about 50% each. Regarding the composing of the music, all bandmembers take turns, Simone very seldom though.
Could you please react to MaYaN - Saints Don't Die? (That band is also closely related to EPICA, btw). Oh and the lyrics are super important when it comes to MaYaN, EPICA & Nightwish as well. Like to support, please.
Agreed MaYaN is great band.
@@dejannightwish Nice to see you again :).
Mark Jansen is a very interesting guy. Lyrical content is always a big part of his musical journey. I give my thumbs up for MaYan!
I think Marcela Bovio needs more exposure! Loving Floor, Simone, Tarja! There's a place and time for everybody.
@@guimich2478 I agree with every single word you just say!
But in my opinion, the most underrated singer in Symphonic Metal is Dianne van Giersbergen. I heard her full potential with Ex Libris' Medea and she's amazing! Still, Marcela is an incredible singer, and she's underrated as well.
Got to ask Mark afew questions in the past, and he always has interesting answers to provide us with...!
@@blivion7203 Sorry! I forgot Dianne! I am not the biggest aficionado of Symphonic Metal. What I heard I like but I am more well versed in other genres! Mark seems like a cool guy I enjoy watching interviews with him. Great content. Greetings from the North!
For me, the best song of Epica is Fools of Damnation... sad is not that popular :(
I guess Daniels like the same song =P
YES YES YES!!!
The Divine Conspiracy was my first exposure to Epica, and Fools of Damnation was a standout favorite for me on that one. I love Simone's vocals and the way the band turns into Dream Theater with the lead break that just keeps going on and on... These days I like too much of their work to say I have a favorite.
Are there any good live videos of Fools of Damnation? Don't think I've seen one.
Chase, please tell me you realized the double kick drum at the beginning matches the fireworks, which left me completely insane!
Nice work analyzing the songs, gives a new and refreshing angle. Chapeau!
Initially I didnât but itâs definitely incredible. Thanks for that.
Tank needs to see this, just for the pyro alone.
Sancta Terra feat. Floor Jansen? Anyone?
That Retrospect show was definitely one of the best live shows I've ever been !!! 4000 souls !!! 3 hours !!! A lots of guests too !!! One of the best live DVDs ever !!!
Check their newly released video, abyss of time, indeed, I think one of their best up till now! And concerning this concert, imagine you add Floor and you will have Sancta Terra...
This whole show is mind numbing! The orchestra and chorus did play throughout. Simone's breath support was really affected by her being pregnant at the time, so her upper register was not as strong as it usually is. I have probably already said it, but I recommend their song "Universal Death Squad." Their new one "the Abyss of Time" is incredible as well. đ€Ż
Love your comments and I promise I'll get it in the plan. You should also join our discord
@@ChaseCarneson thanks! But I'm so lame and old, I do not understand how to use discord đđ
@@corporategoth haha I said the same. Easy to show you how of you're keen
@@ChaseCarneson I'm giving it another go!
@@corporategoth Deal
TU4C! Surprised Chase is so much fun. In 2020, we all have FOMO.
The orchestra and choir were there because this was a very special concert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band's founding. They were there for the whole gig, which is on DVD ('Retrospect') and is awesome. Normally they use backing tracks for the orchestration and choirs.
Glad you got to 'Retrospect'. It's been a favourite BluRay concert of choice since it came out. If anyone's interested: Orchestral Arrangements Transcribed by: Oliver Palotai (a classically trained pianist who is also the keyboard player from Kamelot) and Coen Janssen (Epica's keyboard player). Choir Arrangements Transcribed by: Coen Janssen.
You did not mention that Oliver Palotai happens to be Simoneâs husband as well.đ
This was a 3 hours concert with the orchestra. React to "Desing your universe" from the same concert. Btw, Simone was pregnant in that performance
That from their 10th anniversary concert.
Needs to be an Epica and Nightwish concert tour.
This whole concert had the live orchestra and was live streamed, which I watched. Chasing the dragon has some great visuals and Santa Terra is a great one featuring Floor. Really anything from this concert is amazing. Check out Kingdom of Heaven for a 13 minute epic
Chase face the first few seconds is Epic with A
You HAVE to do Sancta Terra from this same concert, (Retrospect 10th Anniversary Concert)! Or any song from this concert really, but Sancta Terra has Floor as a guest singer and I think you'll appreciate it plus the live orchestra and choir! :)
i was there and it was something else * - *
If you haven't done Epica "Sancta Terra" with Simone AND Floor. Breathtaking.
Big thumbs up to the people who were there from the early stages of Epica's , or any band as great as them, and saw their evolution year after year.I' was a bit of a late bloomer with metal and symphonic metal but I got there and it's been an amazing 8 years ride discovering their past music and seeing how they grew in the meantime up until the present day. To me if you're a symphonic metal band you HAVE TO do an orchestra concert at least once. Epica did it, NW did...hell, even Metallica did it. Come on Nightwish...come on I know you can do it :)
The best Song of the concert âRetrospectiveâ is Serenade of Selfdestruction. This where the best to react.
Epica has their own live orchestra and choir. They don't use them when touring that often because of how expensive it is for them to do so, but in the studio they use them all the time.
EPICA off the Design Your Universe album give us a DOUBLE SHOT Of BURN TO A CINDER and just let it go right into TIDES OF TIME really shows SIMONE'S Vocal Prowles I've been listening to them for about 10yrs and just to kick it out there STORM THE SORROW Official Music Video