Arjen composed this? I was immediately thinking, wow that's some weird composition, what even is this style? 😅 But yes, Smoon is amazing. Still, she could have unleashed her divine vocals a bit more, like she did in Rise Again.
@@Divide_et_lmpera Yes he did! He certainly is a genius. It's officially stated that is a mutual project of Arjen and Simone. And for the first time I can hear Simone's vocals flourish on another level, that's why composer's work it's extremely important! Btw, check out his other project with Dutch singer Anekke Van Giersbergen called: "The Gentle Storm" you will find similarities with this one.
Arjen's music is weird. But imagine Simone with Dimmu Borgir. That would be god-level music. Not that Epica is any less epic, of course, but still, I would be curious about that collab.
Quoting Simone: " In case you were wondering about the cosmic theme of the video, here’s a deep dive into the lyrical topics of the song: “Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals with our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially, it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."
"Aeterna" Now the ending is in sight In my heart of hearts I know As I bleed my final starlight Life is born as I let go From the moment we arrive Love endures, beyond our fleeting years (Mysteries of life) Unseen forces unite We are one On stardust we ride Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium Sensus omnes profundi Universo coniuncti sunt I release my final breath As my atoms split the skies Through the endless and forever I am echoed in your eyes Feel the universe inside Dark and light living deep within our hearts (Duality of life) Ageless forces unite We are one In starlight we shine Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium Sensus omnes profundi Universo coniuncti sunt Illa - lux Illa - lux Illa - lux Specta - et Specta - et Illa - vis aeterna infinita Lux - vigor mundi in anima Illa - penetravit in spiritum Lux - perobscura sed illustrat Specta - praeterita et futurum Et - posterum est superius Specta - mentem nostram altissimam Et - indivisam in tempore Illa From the moment we arrive Love endures, beyond our fleeting years (Mysteries of time) Unseen forces unite We are one On stardust we ride Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Wow.. Ayreon and Simone together again. It's like christmas...What a year! I've already added the new to arrive albums of Nightwish and Epica to my wishlist...now Simone's album is added as well!!
OMFG this is way better than what I expected. At some moments, it sounds like those amazing Symphonic / "Gothic" Metal bands from the 90's, such as the golden days Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved and Therion from Vovin era. What a blast!!! So proud of this goddess!!
Simone has chosen metal above all genres and that is pure love for the music she creates and she's created until now. As a metal lover, I'm proud of her and as a profound woman, I'm sure I will love the lyrics and melodies and harmony of each song deeply. You deserve all the love of the metal community, Simone. Thank you for sticking to your true self. I'm closer to you than any other artist in this world right now, so I value your extraordinary work more than anything and I'm grateful with the emotions and what is inside you. I also trust your partner in crime to give us amazing creations made into pieces of music. ❤ Thank you once more, I love you. Aeternally 🌹
Thanks for your powerful words, Maria, I totally agree! As her 'partner in crime', I hope to give you amazing creations indeed. Please let us know! Hugs from Holland.
I discovered Simone during the Phantom Agony years, been following her since. Her epic music with other artists like Charlotte Wessels and Kamelot among others really helped her inspiration I think. This track here is phenomenal.
@@Divide_et_lmpera it’s just a way of saying to emphasise how Arjen’s remarkable sound fits so well to Simone’s voice. I own the whole After Forever and Epica discography and listen to them since they both started releasing albums so there’s no need to take it so seriously!
This is mesmerizing. Simone's voice is getting better and stronger every year. I feel so proud of her, and musically speaking, Arjen has always been a genius. The combination of this two talented people is awesome ✨🤘🏻❤️. I'm so looking forward to listening the whole album.
Now the ending is in sight In my heart of hearts I know As I bleed my final starlight Life is born as I let go From the moment we arrive Love endures, beyond our fleeting years (Mysteries of life) Unseen forces unite We are one On stardust we ride Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium Sensus omnes profundi Universo coniuncti sunt I release my final breath As my atoms split the skies Through the endless and forever I am echoed in your eyes Feel the universe inside Dark and light living deep within our hearts (Duality of life) Ageless forces unite We are one In starlight we shine Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium Sensus omnes profundi Universo coniuncti sunt Illa - lux Illa - lux Illa - lux Specta - et Specta - et Illa - vis aeterna infinita Lux - vigor mundi in anima Illa - penetravit in spiritum Lux - perobscura sed illustrat Specta - praeterita et futurum Et - posterum est superius Specta - mentem nostram altissimam Et - indivisam in tempore Illa From the moment we arrive Love endures, beyond our fleeting years (Mysteries of time) Unseen forces unite We are one On stardust we ride Amor, ira aeterna Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Femme Fatale, Beautiful Song, Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Lady. Awesome Video. Mr. L does it again. He is a master of bringing out the best in his singers. Bravo. Can't wait for the album.
@@vickhomunculusrex2616 Not just Transitus! She's on 01 (just 1 song though, and sadly not a great one) and The Source (9 songs) too. Plus Electric Castle Live, and soon 01 Live.
The 1st "Prêt-à-Porter" outside Earth, between asteroids, comets and debris, accompanied with metal music, could only have the sign of this awesome and talented woman!!!! L'Oreal model, her majesty, SIMONE SIMONS! Thank God, you chose meal for your genre, although your creative mind would lead you, anyhow, here! Cheers and LOVE from Greece!❤
@@ArjenALucassen You're awesome and already a myth! Lucky you, having so many great Dutch female singers, lucky them for having you! A month ago Dianne, now Simone who's coming next?
Simone knows how to delight us. I'm glad that the first single she chose was metal. I was watching her live with Arjen and she said there's a lot of variety on the album, so she definitely knows her fans and what they are expecting from her ❤️
@@ruipinheiro447 Alissa is not only a beast on growls but she also has a beautiful clean voice, would be awesome listening to their duo in whatever style!
I always thought Simone's solo album would be jazzy, but this, oh my god, is MAJESTIC. I can't imagine a better choice than having Simone team up with Maestro Arjen. It has fulfilled dreams that I didn't even know I had. She has crowned herself the queen of metal that she is. 👑🤘🏽🔥🖤
@@ArjenALucassen Maybe jazz with a heavy twist. 🔥🎷 Hey Arjen, now that you're working with Simone, I don't know if you recorded any guitars for the album, but you definitely could join her on a latin america tour, and come to Mexico. I have a glimmer of hope that could happen, I mean, it's the closest we Latin American fans will get to seeing an Ayreon show live. Which by the way is something I dream of seeing one day, I'm filling the piggy bank to make that happen.
@@ArjenALucassen I enjoy this song. And I really love everything you do. The same for Simone and Epica.. I'm huge fan of yours masterpieces for more than 10 years.
Unbelievably Epic to begin with; there’s definitely much more to this now legendary Dutch symphonic Metal songstress than just being the lead vocalist of 1 of its best loved & most respected bands 🥰 👩🎤 🤘 💯 👍
Perfection! Simone is simply wonderful!!!! I have admired you since the beginning of your career and have followed its entire evolution. With each passing year you improve your vocal power and live performances! I can't wait to hear this entire album and the many others to come! I love you, from Brazil! ❤
Amazing Simone worth all these years of waiting for a personal album. Her best period of work yet! Arjen needs no introduction he is heard from the first note pure gold
@@ArjenALucassen WOW...A thank you in Greek language...Yes, I'll love it a song right away, or not... the first listen counts for me, how it will seem to me... and I thank you because without your genius touch, for sure it wouldn't be the same result ❤️🔥
This is an amazing project, great collaboration, incredible instrumentation and vocal work, pure quality is what I'm listening to. I hope this project goes live :) congratulations Simone and Arjen, can't wait to listen to the rest.
WOAHHHHHH! That was beyond amazing! I was just scrolling through my TV, and this was recommended. Beautiful and bombastic song! And the video? Cinematic masterpiece! I wonder how long this took to finish. Great teamwork! I'm looking forward to the album. So far, this era is looking promising.
One of the female voices that I love the most with the composer who has most captivated me with his musical creativity, I love this combination! The sound, the visuals, the outfit, the voices, everything is perfect! Congratulations Arjen and Simone, I hope you continue to amaze us with your talent!🤩
Simone and Arjen, great song, loved it. Just finished my 4th listen/viewing....it's already addictive! Great job on the video too, very, very cool concept. And Simone you are just as stunning as always! All the best of luck to you with the new record. Can't wait to buy it! 😊❤✌🤘
Every single time I fall further down the Simone rabbit hole I just love her artistic professional fortitude in my mind being 64 to this long rock n roll journey Simone is #1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@ArjenALucassen Arjen you are a master and all of this my friend. Watch the live stream you and Simone did yesterday that was so informative and fun! do we pre-order this via Nuclear Blast website I guess or where?
Excellent track, fully explores Simone's vocal talents as a solo artist in a way that's not always possible as a band member. On a point of interest Annette Olson is exploring similar themes in her new album due out on May 10th.
@@wildhoney126 Oh please... Her b**bs almost pop out of the dress. These shots were also used for the promo video clips on instagram. The spotify streams pale in comparison , only 50k
Simone and Tommy Kerevik on Ayreon-Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley was incredible. Simone on anything is incredible, I first heard her on Kamelot-The Haunting around 2007 and have been in love ever since.
Wonderful song and amazingly beautiful music video. Simone's superior talents and her legendary band created an artistic masterpiece, delivering eternal inspirational message of universal love and wisdom. 🤘😍✨💖🌷♥️🌷💖✨😍🤘
I can only say that I’m in awe, you never seize to amaze me. Looking gorgeous, strong and with your unique stunning voice that always gives me goosebumps. Loved all of it!!!!❤❤❤
The music of our beloved Arjen with the enchanting voice of Simone once again triumph. I dare say that Simone's voice has never been heard so impressively and universally before, as much as I love Epica. Cosmicly, two musical forces enchanted us. With appreciation and respect to the creators I love dearly!!
What a line up of top female talent you have Arjen - Floor , Simone, Marcella , Brittany , Anneke and more not to mention instrumentalists and male singers - you must be so proud to have formed these collaborations with your army of excellent instrumentalists - this is just another album of fantastic ear candy may long it continue… from a very long long admiring fan of 70+ years age in UK - still rocking
First, what a great song that gets even better the more often it is listend to. The growth of Simones voice is actually really impressive. Over the last years there are numerous breathtaking performances like "Rise again" in London or "Once upon a nightmare" in the Covid concert. I don`t know what it is it all sounds fuller, more versatile - it cuts deeper. We live in a time with so many amazing female vocalists but Simone has her place among the very best. Congrats both of you to this great collab, really looking forward what will be next - vinyl is preordered for sure.
Wow.. thanks so much for your EPIC words, much appreciated! Oh yes, Simone is getting better all the time, she's so easy to record. Thanks for buying as well and enjoy!
Simone is one hell of a singer.
Arjen is one hell of composer!
Correction... Simone is one hell of a Goddess.
Arjen composed this?
I was immediately thinking, wow that's some weird composition, what even is this style? 😅
But yes, Smoon is amazing. Still, she could have unleashed her divine vocals a bit more, like she did in Rise Again.
@@Divide_et_lmpera Yes he did! He certainly is a genius. It's officially stated that is a mutual project of Arjen and Simone. And for the first time I can hear Simone's vocals flourish on another level, that's why composer's work it's extremely important!
Btw, check out his other project with Dutch singer Anekke Van Giersbergen called: "The Gentle Storm" you will find similarities with this one.
Totally agreed, Kyle, such an honor to work with her!
Simone's solo album AND written by Arjen? That's gotta be amazing
Arjen's music is weird. But imagine Simone with Dimmu Borgir. That would be god-level music.
Not that Epica is any less epic, of course, but still, I would be curious about that collab.
Thanks for the confidence, Snappy!
@@ArjenALucassen Thank you for creating so many amazing projects 😄
I could immediately hear the Arjen L vibes as soon as I started listening to this song - so epic, loved it!!
@@profskettThe sequencers give it away ;-) Gotta love 'em.
Simone Alone is like listening to Epica and Ayreon at the same time and it's Cosmic and Majestic
That was the plan exactly, thanks David!
@@ArjenALucassen Thanks To You and Your Amazing talent
@@ArjenALucassen You are a misunderstood genius! 🖤
@@ArjenALucassen i love it Mister Lucassen. And i have to thank you for the great show in 013 last year i was there and it was amazing!!
@@fritsyt2090 Thanks! Hope to see you next year 🙂
Quoting Simone:
" In case you were wondering about the cosmic theme of the video, here’s a deep dive into the lyrical topics of the song:
“Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals with our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially, it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."
I wonder about the 1080p only 😂
As if I needed another reason to love this woman, here she is quoting Carl Sagan. 😍😍😍
Эспасибо за науку . Мира , добра . Привет из России .
The themes of things ending is also In Love We Rust
@@АнтонИванофф Dude, it must suck so bad there right now. I hope you don't get conscripted. 😯
"Aeterna"
Now the ending is in sight
In my heart of hearts I know
As I bleed my final starlight
Life is born as I let go
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of life)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
I release my final breath
As my atoms split the skies
Through the endless and forever
I am echoed in your eyes
Feel the universe inside
Dark and light living deep within our hearts
(Duality of life)
Ageless forces unite
We are one
In starlight we shine
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Specta - et
Specta - et
Illa - vis aeterna infinita
Lux - vigor mundi in anima
Illa - penetravit in spiritum
Lux - perobscura sed illustrat
Specta - praeterita et futurum
Et - posterum est superius
Specta - mentem nostram altissimam
Et - indivisam in tempore
Illa
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of time)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Cool, you found the lyrics! Thanks Rafael.
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years ❤
Everything Simone does is epic.
Oh hell yes!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Pretty easy when you’re the lead singer in a band called Epica
Totally agreed, Vlad, honored to be part of it!
@@ArjenALucassen You're a genius for writing this masterpiece!
Wow.. Ayreon and Simone together again. It's like christmas...What a year! I've already added the new to arrive albums of Nightwish and Epica to my wishlist...now Simone's album is added as well!!
Wow... thanks for the confidence and for buying, much appreciated! Let us know your thoughts 🙂
Has Epica announced a new album?
@@jeffreymercado2082 They are currently recording it
@@austinhudson5349 This is a good day indeed. :)
@@jeffreymercado2082they are in the middle of the studio recording, and it will be out on 2025
It is a dream come true for sure! Simone's first solo album are something longing waiting for all of us. Now, finally!!! 🌋🔥
Good to hear, glad to be a little part of your dream!
We are very thankful to you, Arjen, and to Simone for all that good music!@@ArjenALucassen ❤
Mejor que lo que lanzó floor pop jansen 😂
@@patricicurrais687 I agree 1000 times over obviously!!
It's been a joy watching Simone grow into this incredible, unstoppable force.
Same here, Ana, such an honor to work with her!
Simone she is a angel of metal.
Every song that she sing is a master piece. She is one of my favorite singers. U rock Simone
Totally agreed, Miguel, she made my job so much easier 🙂
OMFG this is way better than what I expected. At some moments, it sounds like those amazing Symphonic / "Gothic" Metal bands from the 90's, such as the golden days Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved and Therion from Vovin era. What a blast!!! So proud of this goddess!!
¡Muy cierto!
Close to Therion, yes. But, nowhere near Tristania or The Sins of Thy Beloved.
Тоже прочувствовал нотки therion
That is a big compliment, Pedro, thanks so much! Proud too 🙂
@@thetruechaby You’re correct Tristania is an incredible band
Simone has chosen metal above all genres and that is pure love for the music she creates and she's created until now. As a metal lover, I'm proud of her and as a profound woman, I'm sure I will love the lyrics and melodies and harmony of each song deeply. You deserve all the love of the metal community, Simone. Thank you for sticking to your true self. I'm closer to you than any other artist in this world right now, so I value your extraordinary work more than anything and I'm grateful with the emotions and what is inside you. I also trust your partner in crime to give us amazing creations made into pieces of music. ❤ Thank you once more, I love you. Aeternally 🌹
Thanks for your powerful words, Maria, I totally agree! As her 'partner in crime', I hope to give you amazing creations indeed. Please let us know! Hugs from Holland.
Why does her sex matter?
Thank you Maria!
@@simonesimonsofficial😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
👍partner
Simone totaly rocks.
She keeps it real.
Her voice is excellent.
I totally second that, glad you enjoy!
She totally rocks.
I've been listening to her amazing voice for over twenty years, and I think every year she sounds better
So true, so easy to work with her!
@@ArjenALucassen been following you also since star one. Victims of the modern age is still one of my favorite
I discovered Simone during the Phantom Agony years, been following her since. Her epic music with other artists like Charlotte Wessels and Kamelot among others really helped her inspiration I think. This track here is phenomenal.
ye she really does!
with the 'onc upon a nightmare omega alive version', you can hear it so clearly!
Wish I've known her for 20 years. Got into Epica back in 2011. Which is amazing as well. Just wish I've been following since day one.
Arjen’s sound is so remarkable and bombastic!
This sounds like After Forever and Epica both on Arjen’s steroids! 🔥
agree!
What steroids you're talking about? This is soft compared to Epica.
@@Divide_et_lmpera it’s just a way of saying to emphasise how Arjen’s remarkable sound fits so well to Simone’s voice.
I own the whole After Forever and Epica discography and listen to them since they both started releasing albums so there’s no need to take it so seriously!
@@Perdeler85 Thanks so much for your kind words! Glad to have steroids at my old age, haha!
Rainha!
This is mesmerizing. Simone's voice is getting better and stronger every year. I feel so proud of her, and musically speaking, Arjen has always been a genius. The combination of this two talented people is awesome ✨🤘🏻❤️. I'm so looking forward to listening the whole album.
Thanks as always, Luu! And I fully agree, she's getting better and better. A true joy to work with.
Sans oublier de rajouter le reste d'epica !
Now the ending is in sight
In my heart of hearts I know
As I bleed my final starlight
Life is born as I let go
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of life)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
I release my final breath
As my atoms split the skies
Through the endless and forever
I am echoed in your eyes
Feel the universe inside
Dark and light living deep within our hearts
(Duality of life)
Ageless forces unite
We are one
In starlight we shine
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Specta - et
Specta - et
Illa - vis aeterna infinita
Lux - vigor mundi in anima
Illa - penetravit in spiritum
Lux - perobscura sed illustrat
Specta - praeterita et futurum
Et - posterum est superius
Specta - mentem nostram altissimam
Et - indivisam in tempore
Illa
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of time)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Oh wow... you found the lyrics, Jose! Excellent 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen so I and everyone can really enjoy such a beautiful creation.
Femme Fatale, Beautiful Song, Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Lady. Awesome Video.
Mr. L does it again. He is a master of bringing out the best in his singers.
Bravo. Can't wait for the album.
Wow... thanks for the big compliment! It's very easy to bring the best out of Simone I must say 🙂
Simone is more beautiful than ever. The second half is pure magic. Arjen sounds like Arjen, epic.
@Tahoe10 silicon implants too...
@@nikosv95 Wut? Since when...
@@nikosv95 No way! Really... nooooooooo!
Thanks Paul, that made my day! Enjoy 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen Is that surprise or denial you are expressing, mr Arjen?
BRUTAL SONG... Love.
Bravoooooo Simone.
Bravoooooo Arjen...
Thanks Abraham, glad you enjoy!
Simone Simons??? AND Ayreon??? At the same time?!!? PERFECTION
Dude, Transitus has a lot of collabs of Simone Simons.
What is this, a crossover episode?
@@vickhomunculusrex2616 Not just Transitus! She's on 01 (just 1 song though, and sadly not a great one) and The Source (9 songs) too. Plus Electric Castle Live, and soon 01 Live.
@@Diamondshadows a little of Simons in a brand new Ayreon album
Haha, thanks ! I hope so 🙂
"... It sounds like Ayreon. I need to check the description. Yes, Arjen sounds like Arjen."
Haha, guess I can't help it, sorry! Hope that's a GOOD thing 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen It DEFINETELY is! I just didn't know anything about the project, didn't expect to recognize the violin. 😹
@@PStrife Right, it's Ben Mathot!
Ahah same here
@@ArjenALucassen it is magnificent thing good sir
Gewoon prachtig. De instrumenten, de samenzang en uiteraard de schitterende stem van Simone. Bravo!
Dank je wel, MJ, dat voelt goed!
Simone sounds like a divine being! There's no other words to describe her talent.
Simone... you are always wonderful... your voice is AETERNA!
The 1st "Prêt-à-Porter" outside Earth, between asteroids, comets and debris, accompanied with metal music, could only have the sign of this awesome and talented woman!!!! L'Oreal model, her majesty, SIMONE SIMONS! Thank God, you chose meal for your genre, although your creative mind would lead you, anyhow, here! Cheers and LOVE from Greece!❤
Haha, I like your words, Johnny! Efcharisto 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen You're awesome and already a myth! Lucky you, having so many great Dutch female singers, lucky them for having you! A month ago Dianne, now Simone who's coming next?
@@THE_JOURNEYMAN_PAN I think I worked with them all now! Yep... I'm totally blessed 🙂
Simone knows how to delight us. I'm glad that the first single she chose was metal.
I was watching her live with Arjen and she said there's a lot of variety on the album, so she definitely knows her fans and what they are expecting from her ❤️
Glad we made the right choice, Yithar! Next single will be quite different. So be warned!
@@ArjenALucassenisn't the 2nd the one with Alissa? Are you saying it is NOT metal???😮
@@ruipinheiro447Alissa White-gluz? If they release a song together im gonna die
Diverse album
@@ruipinheiro447 Alissa is not only a beast on growls but she also has a beautiful clean voice, would be awesome listening to their duo in whatever style!
I’m still having the hope that someday she’ll do a collab with Tarja ❣️
And with Dimmu Borgir.
@@Divide_et_lmpera Yes, please!
God hear you!
I always thought Simone's solo album would be jazzy, but this, oh my god, is MAJESTIC. I can't imagine a better choice than having Simone team up with Maestro Arjen.
It has fulfilled dreams that I didn't even know I had. She has crowned herself the queen of metal that she is. 👑🤘🏽🔥🖤
Haha, thanks for your kind words, Lucero! Oh no... no jazz with me on board 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen Maybe jazz with a heavy twist. 🔥🎷
Hey Arjen, now that you're working with Simone, I don't know if you recorded any guitars for the album, but you definitely could join her on a latin america tour, and come to Mexico.
I have a glimmer of hope that could happen, I mean, it's the closest we Latin American fans will get to seeing an Ayreon show live. Which by the way is something I dream of seeing one day, I'm filling the piggy bank to make that happen.
@@LuceroSP Arjen never tours outside Europe... Even there he rarely plays live. The best chance to see him play is going to Tilburg every two years
@@LuceroSP So sorry, Lucero, I'm a total recluse and I don't tour anymore... sorry again!
@@alinotic So true, thanks for the explanation!
Великолепно! Симона-редкое сочетание внешней красоты и невероятного голоса! Iove From Russia! Iove From Siberia!
а по мне так 5/10. Айреон ту же Эпику изобрел. Да и вокал мог бы быть лучше
@@dsmoons Дело вкуса!
Spasibo!
Greetings from Mexico
Согласен
Simone sempre foi uma ótima letrista no Epica, ansioso pelo que ela reservou para nós nesse primeiro álbum solo dela. ❤️🐍
EPICAYREON... The best of both worlds...
Haha, I like that one, Gordille! Will write it down and use it 🙂
Simone is the total package 🔥🔥
Oh yes, she's got it all! Such an honor to work with her.
Arjen+ Simone, I like without checking. They are always perfect.
Wow... thanks for the confidence, Salanee, hope you'll enjoy!
@@ArjenALucassen I enjoy this song. And I really love everything you do. The same for Simone and Epica.. I'm huge fan of yours masterpieces for more than 10 years.
@@salanee Thanks, we're honored! More coming soon 🙂
Ah Simone simons. É uma Deusa do Metal. Linda e maravilhosa.
Unbelievably Epic to begin with; there’s definitely much more to this now legendary Dutch symphonic Metal songstress than just being the lead vocalist of 1 of its best loved & most respected bands 🥰 👩🎤 🤘 💯 👍
That is good to hear, thanks for your powerful words!
Simply the queen 😍
I feel blessed to have stumbled across this only 17 hours after it premiered. Let's go, Simone!!!
this woman is so inspiring! lots of love, Simone. can't wait to hear your solo work!
Inspiring is the right word, Jess... for me too!
@@ArjenALucassen lovely to see your reply! congrats, you're also a big part of it. thank you! cheers from Brasil
Simone Simons: Secret Bloodborne Boss
My exact thought 😂
nice
Simone Simons: The Enigmatic Queen of Scarlet Rot.
Perfection! Simone is simply wonderful!!!!
I have admired you since the beginning of your career and have followed its entire evolution. With each passing year you improve your vocal power and live performances!
I can't wait to hear this entire album and the many others to come!
I love you, from Brazil! ❤
Amazing Simone worth all these years of waiting for a personal album. Her best period of work yet! Arjen needs no introduction he is heard from the first note pure gold
Thanks so much for your kind words here, Olga! Means a lot 🙂
What a year to be a symphonic metal fan.... thanks Simone for your art!!!!
This collaboration wrote poetry on the melodies...with Simone like a siren...enchanting even the inexplicable....big support from Greece!! 🖤🔊🔥
Efcharisto! Thanks for your powerful words, glad you enjoy it so far 🙂
@@ArjenALucassen WOW...A thank you in Greek language...Yes, I'll love it a song right away, or not... the first listen counts for me, how it will seem to me... and I thank you because without your genius touch, for sure it wouldn't be the same result ❤️🔥
Simone, I Love you, Amazing! Sucesso te Desejo!
This is an amazing project, great collaboration, incredible instrumentation and vocal work, pure quality is what I'm listening to. I hope this project goes live :) congratulations Simone and Arjen, can't wait to listen to the rest.
Thanks so much! For now no live plans, sorry... Hopefully one fine day!
Simone en Arjan, dit smaakt zeker naar meer! Iedere keer als ik luister hoor ik weer wat nieuws. Ik kan niet wachten op hele hele album.
Simone is so talented
Fantastic Voice, fantatic Song, fantastic Video.....
Thanks Alexander, that made my day!
Great song great video.... everything she does!!! Great choice Arjen for writing and playing his solo album
Thanks so much for writing that, let us know your end-verdict!
You have a powerful voice Simone. This is a great song.
It’s got that unmistakable Ayreon sound, which is so awesome! Like getting a new Ayreon record but with just Simone singing, which is all I need!
So true, Rob, this song is very Ayreon indeed. But I guess the rest of the tracks might just surprise you!
@@ArjenALucassenCan’t wait to hear it!
Simone jest jedną z najlepszych wokalistek czekam na kolejny wyjątkowy kawałek w jej wykonaniu❤❤❤❤
I can’t wait ♥️ everything Simone do is gold, she’s amazing 🥹♥️♥️♥️
Congratulations Simone ❤ such a wonderful song. Waiting impatiently for Vermillion to come out. Bravo!
Glad you enjoy it so far, hope you'll like the rest too!
WOAHHHHHH! That was beyond amazing! I was just scrolling through my TV, and this was recommended. Beautiful and bombastic song! And the video? Cinematic masterpiece! I wonder how long this took to finish. Great teamwork! I'm looking forward to the album. So far, this era is looking promising.
So good to hear all that, thanks! Yes, this was quite a job indeed. Next song coming soon!
@@ArjenALucassen Of course! And I bet it was, haha. Keep it up!
Simone and Arjen - what a gorgeous combination - it goes to my head!!!
Thanks for the confidence, hope you will indeed enjoy the album!
Congrats Simone, I'm so happy
Thank you Simone for coming into my life❤ I wish you nothing less than all the joy and happiness in the world ❤
Love you for All Aeternity
Oh yes... I second that!
One of the female voices that I love the most with the composer who has most captivated me with his musical creativity, I love this combination! The sound, the visuals, the outfit, the voices, everything is perfect! Congratulations Arjen and Simone, I hope you continue to amaze us with your talent!🤩
Oh yeah, that sounds good! Oh yes, we're unstoppable 🙂
What a pleasure to find @Simone Simons and @ArjenALucassen together! This song has already won me over, I can't wait to listen to the full album!
Thanks, glad you enjoy it so far! We can't wait to share it... more coming soon!
Simone and Arjen, great song, loved it. Just finished my 4th listen/viewing....it's already addictive! Great job on the video too, very, very cool concept. And Simone you are just as stunning as always! All the best of luck to you with the new record. Can't wait to buy it! 😊❤✌🤘
Thanks so much, Ivan, glad you enjoy it to much already! And thanks in advance for buying!
Every single time I fall further down the Simone rabbit hole I just love her artistic professional fortitude in my mind being 64 to this long rock n roll journey Simone is #1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Maravilhoso.
Pre -order without even listening,you know with Simone its gonna be excellent.
REAL!! 🤘🏻
Thanks for buying, Scott, enjoy!
@@ArjenALucassen Arjen you are a master and all of this my friend. Watch the live stream you and Simone did yesterday that was so informative and fun! do we pre-order this via Nuclear Blast website I guess or where?
@@jonathanratliff4780 Yes Jonathan! Or Simone own webstore. I guess there are still a few red vinyls available as I type this. But better be fast!
Sooo excited to hear that Simone is doing a solo album! This will be a must have for my collection!!
Cool, thanks for buying and enjoy!
a voz da Simone em perfeita harmonia com o trabalho do Lucassen... nao poderia ser melhor... parabéns, Simone, parabéns Arjen...
Thanks so much Moises, glad you enjoy it so far!
Simone's beauty is surpassed only by her talent. Definitely a hell of a singer! 🤘🏻🔥 I love this song and can't wait to hear the full album!!!
Fully agreed here, hope you will enjoy the rest of the album too!
She is a goddess!!!! I bet that her solo album will be amazing!!!
Thanks for the confidence, a goddess indeed!
@@ArjenALucassen With you behind it, it's guaranteed!
So nice of her to send us some projects she made during her trip to the 27th dimension :))
Haha, you're so right! Up to # 28 now 🙂
I Love It. Your voice sounds more and more beautiful with each passing year, Simone! Looking forward to the new album. ❤
I agree Jacob, Simone just keeps getting better! Such a joy to work with her.
Simone Simmos the Queen do Metal Sinfonico...
Wonderful. Simone, we are waiting for your performance with your solo project in Poland
Excellent track, fully explores Simone's vocal talents as a solo artist in a way that's not always possible as a band member.
On a point of interest Annette Olson is exploring similar themes in her new album due out on May 10th.
Nicely put, Peter, my aim exactly!
Прекрасная певица Симона! Спасибо за талант и клёвую музыку! ❤💓💗❤⚜️⚜️⚜️⭐🌟⭐
Great song Simone, congrats and good look in your new journey.
Arjen Anthony Lucassen PURE GENIUS!👏👏👏🤟🤟🤟
Simone é maravilhosa 🤘🏽😍
545K +. Unstopabble. So proud of you Simone.
maybe this is a boost in views from the label 🤷🏻♀️
@@wildhoney126 it's the revealing outfit that brought her the views
@@nikosv95 Of course not 🙄 who will surprise you with this in 2024?
@@wildhoney126 Oh please... Her b**bs almost pop out of the dress. These shots were also used for the promo video clips on instagram. The spotify streams pale in comparison , only 50k
@@nikosv95 Pensé lo mismo. 😢
¿Simone se habrá operado?
Simone and Tommy Kerevik on Ayreon-Daniel’s Descent into Transitus Medley was incredible. Simone on anything is incredible, I first heard her on Kamelot-The Haunting around 2007 and have been in love ever since.
Cool Michael, I totally agree with you! Even though it's spelled Ayreon, haha!
@@ArjenALucassen OK, that was just a typo 🤣😂
@@MichaelBradley1967 I know, I know 🙂Good now!
Meu Deus do céu, mano. 😍
Wonderful song and amazingly beautiful music video. Simone's superior talents and her legendary band created an artistic masterpiece, delivering eternal inspirational message of universal love and wisdom.
🤘😍✨💖🌷♥️🌷💖✨😍🤘
Wonderfully put, thanks for those strong words! Love the lyrics on this one.
Flor Siempre Simone Simons 🖤🎸
Te amamos Simone!! , muy buen material
I can only say that I’m in awe, you never seize to amaze me. Looking gorgeous, strong and with your unique stunning voice that always gives me goosebumps. Loved all of it!!!!❤❤❤
The music of our beloved Arjen with the enchanting voice of Simone once again triumph. I dare say that Simone's voice has never been heard so impressively and universally before, as much as I love Epica. Cosmicly, two musical forces enchanted us. With appreciation and respect to the creators I love dearly!!
Wow... thanks for your kind words, that feels good! I agree, she's getting better all the time. So easy to work with.
What a line up of top female talent you have Arjen - Floor , Simone, Marcella , Brittany , Anneke and more not to mention instrumentalists and male singers - you must be so proud to have formed these collaborations with your army of excellent instrumentalists - this is just another album of fantastic ear candy may long it continue… from a very long long admiring fan of 70+ years age in UK - still rocking
First, what a great song that gets even better the more often it is listend to. The growth of Simones voice is actually really impressive. Over the last years there are numerous breathtaking performances like "Rise again" in London or "Once upon a nightmare" in the Covid concert. I don`t know what it is it all sounds fuller, more versatile - it cuts deeper. We live in a time with so many amazing female vocalists but Simone has her place among the very best. Congrats both of you to this great collab, really looking forward what will be next - vinyl is preordered for sure.
Wow.. thanks so much for your EPIC words, much appreciated! Oh yes, Simone is getting better all the time, she's so easy to record. Thanks for buying as well and enjoy!
@@ArjenALucassen thank you for your reply, that made my day
Magic...
she is a goddess and she knows it
As do we all!
This is amazingly good. The change (middle 8), half way through is pure genius. Symphonic metal at its best.
Thanks Brian, that is my favorite part! I remember that was hard work to find the right sounds.
Fabulous, love it, really looking forward to the album!!!
Queremos turnê 😍😍😍 a melhor do mundo!!!!! Que felicidade é ser sua fã, Simone ❤
Thanks Lorena, glad you enjoy it! No live plans at the moment, but who knows... maybe one fine day 🙂
Bravo Simone! Nunca decepcionas!!
Queen Simone
Por siempre y para siempre Simone Simons !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Love you Simone. Thanks.
I agree with Arjen, and this has to be listened loud! Can't wait for the album
Totally, there is no other way! Thanks and enjoy 🙂
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