Mesmerizing! Just the best ballad of Epica, and the ultimate showcase of Simone’s voice IMO
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
It's fantastic isn't it mate. Her voice blows me away every god damn time
@cancelled_user
3 жыл бұрын
Simone, the princess of symphonic metal :) One of the most beautiful female voices I know, if not the most... But then there's also Tarja and Floor. My "holy trinity" :)
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
My next song on Monday is actually going to be Simone and floor at the retrospect tour. Can't wait to record it!
@cancelled_user
3 жыл бұрын
@@AshReacts Enjoy :)
@andreaswennberg9542
3 жыл бұрын
The way she hitting the high operetic notes and yet so softly is so beautiful. Canvas of life is another ballad where Simone gets me every time. Damn, you have to many songs left. A few more to the list. Dancing in a hurricane (live) Once upon a nightmare
@sonjaemery
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Dancing in a hurricane and once upon a nightmare definitely!
@Immortall1408
3 жыл бұрын
Thirded. At least, Ash may find why there were those pyramids on the ground in "Consing to Oblivion" from Zenith. What l consider to be an inspired move in "Tides of Time" is how they put that solo to come right out of belting as they probably were aware of the fact that she would not be able to sustain it for too long back then. And there is no dip in intensity. It was probably added when Isaac joined the band.
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
It was Mariela that started me on this epic epica journey and by the time I'm finished we'll probably have reacted to all the songs haha. I'll make sure to check those out as I love the ballads
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like dancing in a hurricane and upon a nightmare needs to be moved further up in the list ahha
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
That solo was absolutely beautiful. Gave me shivers just at the right time.
@simonking5863
3 жыл бұрын
Classy Epica, Simone is an angel 👼🤘🔥🤘
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if at the 20th anniversary she spreads angel wings and flies away at a live show ahah
@watchtheskies
3 жыл бұрын
I love this song, but my favourite Epica ballad is still this one: Once Upon a Nightmare - Epica (Live with Lyrics)
@marielaoquendorodriguez670
3 жыл бұрын
Sameeeee
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Got alot.of request for this one so it's gonna have to move up on the list for sure.
@jaapblaauw3735
3 жыл бұрын
One of those stunning ballads from Epica..It's about a loss indeed. Beautiful song and those vocals!!! She nails this one live as well. Unfortunately no good quality video of this song live on youtube as far as I know. Well, Simone was in a relationship with Mark in the early years of Epica. Although they broke up as a couple both were determined to stay on board of the Epica ship and keep it sailing.
@Immortall1408
3 жыл бұрын
There is probably no good one with heavier instrumentation, but there are two or three acoustic ones with a good quality audio. Even Marcela made a cover of it with Coen and a piano. And it is great that they considered Epica as something worthy of being kept afloat. It is not always the case. And now Mark is in a relationship with the vocalist in his second band "for a change". Can´t blame him, though. :-D
@marielaoquendorodriguez670
3 жыл бұрын
There are a few acoustic and the one at Pinkpop that is pretty good!
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I believe that you're first correct on the quiz question today so here is your emojis hahah 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆. It's a shame there is a good quality live video. We shall be forever grateful that the band didn't break up with their relationship.
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they knew it was something magical and it's great that they were able to put the failed relationship behind them and remain great friends and band mates.
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna need to check em out aren't I haha. I love the alternate versions.
@Im_Just_A_Dreamer
3 жыл бұрын
9:00 The answer is A) Mark. Funny thing is, the answer to that question is also tied to the creation of this ballad! In their earliest days, Epica’s rehearsals were held in the house of Mark's grandmother. According to Simone, she was extremely supportive, loving and accommodating. They were deeply saddened when she passed away, and this song is dedicated to her.
@Immortall1408
3 жыл бұрын
This is from an interview with Simone about the Design Your Universe album. Simone: Yeah, that’s true. And like I said before, the song was written by Coen, and he handed it to the band a couple days before we entered the studio. And when we went to work on the song, a dear friend of ours - a family member of one of our band members - passed away. So we were all in a very sad mood. And sometimes that gives you a lot of inspiration at that moment. Music comes from the heart, and that’s how I felt at that moment. And I think it’s also a little bit like a tribute to that person. And a couple months later, my grandmother passed away, so we played that song at her funeral. A lot of people were touched by it, and I think that’s a good thing
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Correct! Someone else got it right first so here's you silver medal haha 🥈🥈🥈🥈. Yeah I read that Simone has to distance her self from the lyrics singing this song so she doesn't cry
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh did she end up playing it at her grandmothers funeral then? I seem to remember somewhere it saying she was too upset to. What an amazing song to send someone off thought. Beautiful
@Immortall1408
3 жыл бұрын
@@AshReacts They might have done an instrumental version of it, maybe acoustic. She said what you are saying in another interview. Floor has a similar issue with one song "Strong", for instance, which she wrote many years ago in After Forever. I forgot that Simone wrote lyrics and vocal melodies for Tides of Time with Amanda Somerville. My memory is starting to slip...
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that about the co writer who is Amanda? Is she a songwriter or in another band?
@sonjaemery
3 жыл бұрын
This song really does showcases Simone’s voice ! My choices of Epica ballads are Once upon a nightmare ......The Holographic Principle Dreamscape.......The quantum Enigma b sides.......same writer (Rob).....Rivers Deep Water Horizon......Requiem for the indifferent All Epica ballads are wonderful but these are my favourites......hope they make your list!
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
They all deffo make the list haha. I wonder if any of them will top my favourite ballad (rivers) tho 🤔🤔🤔
@cancelled_user
3 жыл бұрын
Sonja, how could you not include Tides of Time. She sounds incredible in it.
@sonjaemery
3 жыл бұрын
@@cancelled_user yes she sounds incredible but the song for me is a bit generic compared to others. It comes down to personal preference and opinion and there are some songs I prefer to others no matter how popular or unpopular the opinion is.
@lancelarson9306
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tides is my favorite Epica ballad. Requesting Blind Guardian - Another Stranger Me (Official Music Video)
@AshReacts
3 жыл бұрын
Aye mate I know you've been waiting for this one for some time hahah now. I'll get that added to the list ta pal.
@marielaoquendorodriguez670
3 жыл бұрын
This is one of her favorite songs to sing live, there’s a pretty good live video, I’ll comment it down here (just watch it on your own if you want)
@marielaoquendorodriguez670
3 жыл бұрын
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@alifomar2422
3 жыл бұрын
This one's better imo m.kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Win04GNnWapjZw
@marielaoquendorodriguez670
3 жыл бұрын
@@alifomar2422 her voice is better but not the quality....
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