1. The MRSA incident with Simone was in 2008. Yeah sometimes the effects last longer but around this time she just wasn't doing very well live. In the past 2-3 years she's improved considerably. 2. I find it both hilarious and awkward how well Simone and Tommy's stage chemistry works when the former's husband is Kamelot's keyboard player.
Oh please, did you ever see Roy and Simone together? Now THAT was some major rubbing. It's just role-playing, dude. Besides, I get the feeling Tommy isn't too sure about touching her or not, hence the "hover hand". Before calling someone a douche, think it though first.
Actually, it sounds like Tommy is slightly flat throughout the song and Simone does go slightly sharp at some points when they're singing together to compensate I guess.
yeah..... i see how everyone says simone doesn't do very good in this one :\ and in all intents and purposes she doesn't, but that's not put into context. First of all Kamelot has seemed to have tuned their guitars all down to C, eg. Rule the world has changed from Db to C etc.., making it lower in key and simone being high pitched singer, it'll make it harder for her to sing, plus she's been suffering from MRSA recently, which affects both her health and her performance, not her fault guys :S
Well, this is not the best Simone's performance. Anyway is always nice to see her. And talking about Tommy I have to say that he does it great. Kamelot you chose well.
Sounds like you are envious, Dtoburn2. :D You should watch vids with Roy or Fabio. THIS is nothing, believe me. ;) I actually find it amusing how he tries not to touch her at all. ;) Anyway - lovely performance! Tommy rocks! :D
I feel like whoever they would've chosen as the new singer, people would still bitch about it. Oh well, haters gonna hate. Tommy is, in my opinion, the best possible replacement. But then again.. it's not really about replacing someone. As someone else said, it's about a new beginning. Roy began something new after Vanderbilt, did he not? Kamelot grew to become my favorite band, and I'm sure it will stay as it. But really, Vanderbilt was so.. fgsfds.
Yeah, I've noticed it too. I also expected a bit better performance of her. Anyway, it was a good one though - especially because of her look and charisma. :P
She's gone downhill live in recent years. Her early live stuff was simply mindblowing, but she was stiff and lifeless. More recently, it seems she has been focusing more on putting on a show then hitting the right notes. Very impressed by Tommy though. Roy had some big shoes to fill.
Is it me... or was Roy much LOUDER than Tommy? Because when Roy and Simone sung together he was as loud or louder than her, but here Simone is much louder than Tommy... >.>
Most of them are. And most fans are too. Anyway, none of them has idea of what the words "mezzosoprano", "MRSA" and "opera" mean. And none of them seems to have ever listened to heavy metal.
Is it me or this version of The Haunting is a little lower than the original one? I've been noticing that from 2007 until now, Kamelot and Simone have been singing a lower version of the song...I don't like it :S but still, I like this performance
Whiplash St 😂😂😂😂 jajaja yo estaba pensando lo mismo 😂😂😂😂 Tommy estaba muy metido en el papel de Ariel. Pero le faltó un poquitito más, porque en realidad se supone que era un amor funesto, y ambos estaban muy alegres😅😅
Add that the cam seems kinda non-pro...meaning it obv. doesn't capt. sound correctly. But, surely it sounds a little outta tune...as often when performing a show (read: running a friggin marathon)while singing. I bet it sounded 1000 times better at the actual show. ;-)
That "recently" was five years ago. Enough time to recover, if you ask me. And even right after MRSA she sounded better than here. I don't know why but somehow but Simone seems to be going downhill live. I can't even renember a video recorded lately where Simone doesn't get out of tune.
Tommys voice is much too "normal" compared to Khans outstanding and unique vocals. They should have chosen someone with a more charismatic voice. Tommy is good technically-wise, but there's nothing special about him.
they are both out of tune. And this guys is singing the chorus an octave down....completely saps the energy out of the chorus......bad performance from both
Thank you for uploading this, one of my all time favorite songs by Kamelot. So happy to hear Tommy singing it.
The name of the song is: "The Haunting", Tommy Karevik is a perfect fit for the band, let´s welcome him and wish that He stays for many years.
11 years later and he's still in man🎉
Finally hearing Tommy and Simone singing it together 😭 I AM FUCKING CRYING!!! 😭 MY WISH CAME TRUE!!! 😭 💞
1. The MRSA incident with Simone was in 2008. Yeah sometimes the effects last longer but around this time she just wasn't doing very well live. In the past 2-3 years she's improved considerably.
2. I find it both hilarious and awkward how well Simone and Tommy's stage chemistry works when the former's husband is Kamelot's keyboard player.
Oh please, did you ever see Roy and Simone together? Now THAT was some major rubbing. It's just role-playing, dude. Besides, I get the feeling Tommy isn't too sure about touching her or not, hence the "hover hand".
Before calling someone a douche, think it though first.
ok, Kamelot, this settles it. you HAVE to make a new dvd with Tommy!
thanks for uploading \m/
Actually, it sounds like Tommy is slightly flat throughout the song and Simone does go slightly sharp at some points when they're singing together to compensate I guess.
yeah..... i see how everyone says simone doesn't do very good in this one :\ and in all intents and purposes she doesn't, but that's not put into context. First of all Kamelot has seemed to have tuned their guitars all down to C, eg. Rule the world has changed from Db to C etc.., making it lower in key and simone being high pitched singer, it'll make it harder for her to sing, plus she's been suffering from MRSA recently, which affects both her health and her performance, not her fault guys :S
Tommy ist sooooo toll *-*
I just love how much fun they have ❤
they're so perfect together ♥
Great Tommy!!!! AWESOME job!!! I loved that new "from within" intonation... 0:45 It sounded like PelleK...
Nice vocals! Great pick Kamelot!
Well, this is not the best Simone's performance. Anyway is always nice to see her. And talking about Tommy I have to say that he does it great. Kamelot you chose well.
U r welcome :) I am happy to be able to share these precious moments with all the other Kamfans from all over the world. \m/
Tommy has actually one of the most unique and versatile voices in metal nowadays. How much of his previous work do you actually know?
Around 0:38... Calm down Tommy, Oliver's just there y'know XD
the monitors probably suck, and she doesn't seem to have an in-ear, it's hard to keep in tune when you can't hear the backing track.
I just saw you are from Finland, your country has some amazing bands, I wish mine had atleast one.
I just want her hair!
a gazillion goosebumps
Hell yeah! With Simone, too!
Sounds like you are envious, Dtoburn2. :D You should watch vids with Roy or Fabio. THIS is nothing, believe me. ;) I actually find it amusing how he tries not to touch her at all. ;) Anyway - lovely performance! Tommy rocks! :D
tommy. at parts I confused you with Young Khan.
Tommy la caga, roy khan no el tiene voz
I guess the microphone of Simone was set a bit too loud...
There making a new album in September with him I heard
wow shes really up on him though I wonder how her husband feels lol
You must see her with fabio back in 2011 when he joined the band after roy left
hahahahaha yeah, simone is kindda dirty in stage :d
I feel like whoever they would've chosen as the new singer, people would still bitch about it. Oh well, haters gonna hate. Tommy is, in my opinion, the best possible replacement. But then again.. it's not really about replacing someone. As someone else said, it's about a new beginning. Roy began something new after Vanderbilt, did he not? Kamelot grew to become my favorite band, and I'm sure it will stay as it.
But really, Vanderbilt was so.. fgsfds.
well, Roy is gone and life has to go on
Don't like the way Simone sings here (I like her voice very much) but Tommy...oh Tommy :D
I adooooore Kamelot and I've seen both of them live and they are great, but here both of them are completly off!
Yeah, I've noticed it too. I also expected a bit better performance of her. Anyway, it was a good one though - especially because of her look and charisma. :P
She's gone downhill live in recent years. Her early live stuff was simply mindblowing, but she was stiff and lifeless. More recently, it seems she has been focusing more on putting on a show then hitting the right notes. Very impressed by Tommy though. Roy had some big shoes to fill.
fucking AWESOME!!! I knew he is the best choice but he is way batter I've expected!!!!
No lo hace nada mal, nada mal
Go Kamelot Go!
Kiss her please!
This both singers are so hot xD
Beautiful couple *---------------* i think they should marry haha xD
simone its married with Oliver P. ..also known as the keyboarder from the band Kamelot and not only :/
2:49 cant hear that well
Is it me... or was Roy much LOUDER than Tommy? Because when Roy and Simone sung together he was as loud or louder than her, but here Simone is much louder than Tommy... >.>
She doesn't have an in-ear monitor herE?
Most of them are. And most fans are too. Anyway, none of them has idea of what the words "mezzosoprano", "MRSA" and "opera" mean. And none of them seems to have ever listened to heavy metal.
i really miss Roy...
Is it me or this version of The Haunting is a little lower than the original one? I've been noticing that from 2007 until now, Kamelot and Simone have been singing a lower version of the song...I don't like it :S but still, I like this performance
Not the same without Roy Khan..
His duet with Simone Simmons was magical....
Damn. Oli got to go home and hit that later on. Lucky bastard:)
Algo me dice que el hijo no será de oliver e.e esos están perreando en ves de cantar, no oliver yo que tú, mandaba a la fregada a la simona e.e
Whiplash St 😂😂😂😂 jajaja yo estaba pensando lo mismo 😂😂😂😂 Tommy estaba muy metido en el papel de Ariel. Pero le faltó un poquitito más, porque en realidad se supone que era un amor funesto, y ambos estaban muy alegres😅😅
I prefer the version of tommy and elize,but simone is good
Rumour had it that Geoff Tate was going to join the band but Kamelot have a 'No rogue saliva on stage' policy
LOOOOOL xD
Exactly, and that's probably why the performance seems.. um, touchy? HAW HAW. I don't mind it though, not at all.. :D
You know that tommy definitly got some of that after the show xD great show though, great voices, love kamelot forever.
Oliver's face the entire time >:O
Add that the cam seems kinda non-pro...meaning it obv. doesn't capt. sound correctly. But, surely it sounds a little outta tune...as often when performing a show (read: running a friggin marathon)while singing. I bet it sounded 1000 times better at the actual show. ;-)
:D
That "recently" was five years ago. Enough time to recover, if you ask me. And even right after MRSA she sounded better than here. I don't know why but somehow but Simone seems to be going downhill live. I can't even renember a video recorded lately where Simone doesn't get out of tune.
Psst she got a lot better recently.
roy khan .roy khan plies
Hace falta roy khan pero esta en conception ya salio de nuevo
Simine has never been a great singer live
I think it's better to say " Simone, stop rubbing your ass like that, this is not Oliver" ;D
Call me crazy but I think she's a little bit out of tune... Maybe her throat felt bad... But, overall, it souds very good! Tommy is great!
they dont sound good together....but he is good singer for Kamelot
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Tommy wins!
That'd be truly hilarious to see Oliver hit Tommy in front of everyone Lol . just saying...
actually she's always like that lol
but this guy is new. lol at the hover hand
I like Tommy......he just doesn't sound goood singing this song...not only in this performance but several others from what I've seen
I guess that's true too, even if she suffered from the illness she should be a lot better than this. Kinda disappointing from her...
I prefer this song with Alissa.. but Simone is good ❤
You obviously have heard only her bad performances. She's VERY good live. Just very inconsistent.
No no!!! The voice? Mmmmh.. ---_____-----
Tommys voice is much too "normal" compared to Khans outstanding and unique vocals. They should have chosen someone with a more charismatic voice. Tommy is good technically-wise, but there's nothing special about him.
buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu never replace the great voice of roy khan
Why is he singing the chorus an octave down......sounds very bad
Not good... What's hap?
they are both out of tune. And this guys is singing the chorus an octave down....completely saps the energy out of the chorus......bad performance from both
no, simone is just out of tune lol
Or the person singing along is interfering with the recording of the singers onstage.
Tommy It is a cheap copy
Diag!!! Simone sings very horrible
Good song, but I don't like her dress.
2/10. Troll harder.
Simone as always ruining the songs.. she even ruin her own songs! I didn't expect her to do it right on this show lol