"it's so melodic." ... that's one of the reasons why some people are not really into metal band, but ended up listening to symphonic metal and liking it because of the balance between the melody of rock, the complexity of classical music and dark edge of gothic metal.
Count me in that category I’ve been loving these bands!! If it was listed as straight metal I wouldn’t have ever listened, and I would have missed out on this wonderful genre of music. thank you COVID !!
@@Ehrmann_Gregsson Erm... Ok master. You`re right because you`ve said so... Any objective examples of most talented musicians in certain area which you can find only in metal band? Talented in what? Technique, skills, emotions... Called most talented by who...? Elaborate pls. as im curious :).
Never a truer comment in the day of auto-tune alot of the pop princesses and princes they work the hell out of that stuff I've never heard more clear voices come out of heavy metal and rock and roll any other time in history
You were not wrong in assuming Floor and Simone like each other. They have been friends for a long time and have a linked history, with Epica's founder Mark, having been in After Forever with Floor for over 5 years before starting Epica. Fun fact, Simone was pregnant during this concert and still busted out crystal clear notes.
@Gabriel Bartz Sorry but Mark and Floor are not related even though they were both band members in After Forever. The name Jansen is just very common name like Smith in the US for example.
@@silversabith And she's also awesome For those of you reading who want to hear her check out Ayreon's album The Human Equation and look for the parts of "Passion"
I don't think they two still like each other so well as they did. Well, Floor said some months ago that her relation with Simone was just "professional", nothing beyond that. They even unfollowed each other in instagram for a time. I don't know what happened between them but I don't think they are as friendly with each other as they were when Retrospect was recorded. Sad.
YAS LORT! DEFINITELY, her emotion in that one makes me cry each time I watch it. ... and I hear tale that that was one of the first times in a long time that Tuomas had his in ear monitors on during the song, (which explains why Marco and Emppu gathered around him toward the end and Floor's vocal crack during "the ever free, tuck me in beneath the blue" ) , since apparently it's a very hard one for him to hear the vocals of since it's quite literally his way of committing suicide. Brilliance, Nightwish. Sheer brilliance.
I really want her to react/analyze that one as well. Anything with Floor in it basically. But Poet stands out. I love how Rebecca analyzes and talks about the songs, from a vocal trainers perspective, rather than 'just' reacting to the songs. Keep up the good work R! Fun fact: Floor Jansen can split mountains in half, melt hearts and bring titans to their knees with her voice. Effortlessly.
Symphonic metal is tenderness and brutality, wrath and sorrow. It's my favorite music because you can almost hear the Euphoric catharsis of a deep anguish. The operatic vocals and heavy metal do not clash, it compliments.
Rebecca . to be honest your voice suits the genre very good too.. maybe you can join a Symphonic metal band??? Finally .. a vocal coach who can actually sing.
Rebecca, you **need** to hear “The Greatest Show on Earth” by Nightwish! I consider it their magnum opus, and Floor gets to **really** show off her vocal versatility in it. Also take a listen to “The Magic of the Wizard’s Dream” by Rhapsody. They have an amazingly beautiful, operatic guest vocalist in that song whom you’ll probably recognise once you see him... :)
Thank you for your reaction .Those two are the best female metal voices in my opinion. Fun fact .Simone started singing after listening to Nightwish. Singer was then Tarja Turunen.Looking forward to more Nightwish /Epica reactions.
Wow I was not expecting this one. This is awesome! Great reaction! If you want to hear more of Simone Simons (the one with the red hair) check out Epica - Chasing the Dragon live at Retrospect. That song is beautiful
I love your reactions about Floor. And it's amazing that someone like you who really knows about singing is commenting about it. There are lots of haters who don't really know anything about anything and they try to tear Floor down. Your explanation is simple perfect! I'm so glad u knew these singers! I love Simone too but Floor is my favourite :)
Unfortunately Lucas it's not just Floor they try to tear down. It's all female European vocalists that front rock or metal bands. And it's mostly Americans that do the hating. Alot of men here have it in there shallow heads that women can't be good rock/metal vocalists. But most of them wouldn't know good music if it bit them on the bum. In Sharon Den Adel took a lot of heat from these idiots 2 years ago when their Hydra album hit the US charts. It nearly broke up the band. But those of us that love Within Temptation and bands like them started sending Sharon and Robert mail/email telling them to ignore the turds, that we think they are amazing.
Hey Rebecca, if you like duets, and would like to meet a couple other metal ladies, check out the video "Within Temptation and Metropole Orchestra - Somewhere (Black Symphony HD 1080p)". It's not a particularly impressive song in terms of showing the singers range (it's a ballad), but it's pretty well executed as a duet, which includes Within Temptation's singer, Sharon den Adel, and a guest appearance by Anneke van Giersbergen, who happens to be probably my favorite female singer in the genre.
I loved seeing the chemistry between Floor and Simone :3 They've been real life friends for a long time and it shows. Beautiful to look at such a sweet friendship/bond, connecting over both their passion for music
It's just pure eargasm everytime I hear this song. Another duet I really like is Somewhere by Within Temptation featuring Anneke van Giersbergen during the black symphony concert. (Within Temptation feat. Anneke Van Giersbergen - Somewhere (Live)). Fun fact: Sharon den Adel (singer from Within Temptation) has never studied singing and is completely self-taught.
Hevy Devy also never studied singing and manages to be pretty technically perfect in everything he sings. Must be nice to be basically born with that natural feel for your voice.
@@rolsen1304 I agree, but her voice is also pretty different from other metal singers I know. I wonder if it is because of a difference in voice type or in technique.
As to their chemistry.. They were flatmates and a few years ago did youtube vids of different things. Playing piano, testing songs, acoustic guitar riffs. Back before Floor left After Forever.
I couldn’t carry a note if my life depended on it, I just love watching these videos. It’s so interesting to hear the “technical” side of something so foreign to me. Love love love!
Nice reaction video. Maybe you could also take a look at Simone Simons with an accoustic solo permance The song i would like you to take a look at is called "Feint". This clip is a showcase of her vocal abilities. During this song she was only supported by a piano, a base and 2 person female choir. One of the women (the blond one) in the choir was her vocal coach at her school. On several occasions you can see Simone making eye contact and the smile at the end of the song from the coach is the proud smile of a teacher. Simone was about 18 when this was recorded and she had just completed her vocal training. The band also had just released their debut album. The song itself is about a politcal assasination of a Dutch politician that had a real good shot at becomming our next PM at the time. He practically came out of nowhere and was not tied to any of the traditional parties. LOL at the Apologies.com comment. Thanks for the review. Merry christmas and a happy new year
I think this is my favorite reaction that you have done so far. Seeing you're reaction and expression when the chorus starts is priceless. Epica is one of my favorite bands of all time and to see them reach more people is always amazing. When I saw the title and thumbnail I got so freaking excited
You should give some of the male vocalists within the genre(s) a go - "The Haunting" live by Kamelot with Simone is a wonderful performance, and if you're feeling a little friskier you should try "Demon of the Fall" by Opeth because Mikael Åkerfeldt is just one of the best, most talented artists of all time. Keep up the wonderful work!
This is what you get when you have 2 of Symphonic Metal's Marquee voices backed up by the heaviest of the Symphonic Metal bands in a live setting with live orchestra and choir, THE best live concert experience ever.
Aw yiiiis! This performance was my introduction to Epica. I know I'm kinda late in the game when it comes to fangirling on these symphonic/classic metal but I think this is the best genre of music ever. ❤️❤️❤️ Btw, Rebecca, I love it when you hum along with the songs you're reacting to. It's beautiful.❤️
I am glad I watched this. I have been a fan of Epica for 11 years. I own this DVD/CD combo and have listed to it many many times. By your explainations of what these ladies are doing and how complicated it can be, I have even more appreciation for this. Thanks.
Now you know two of the absolute goddesses of metal, it's time for number three. PLEASE do something by tarja. If you want floor in again, there's a version of 'over the hills and far away' that they perform together, but I really would suggest phantom of the opera live at end of an Era. It's one of the best and most beautiful while still by far the heaviest versions of this song I've ever heard...... So yeah. If you think floors and Simone's operatic vocals are good, tarja steps it up one level more (at least in my opinion, don't want to start a fight here)
You are right, Tarja has the best operatic technique, but it's also because she mostly uses that style and has studied it for a long while, whilst Simone and Floor did not (I know Floor said she studied belcanto for a year, and I'm not sure for Simone, but I think it's also around that time frame). All three of them are amazing in their own right, and have influenced symphonic metal quite heavily.
@@saga1363 Well, both are really proficient, but they also have a different background too. While Tarja has studied lied singing, Dianne has studied belcanto, and while both are classical singing, they are still a bit different from each other.
OMG! How ever I have missed this??? Thank's Coach, You Steetie Pie. ❤. Always a total pleasure, for Your reviews on point and nice reaction's. Love YA 💝, peace ✌
both of those singers are professional stage performers! they always rock on stage... I also liked when you noted that this song is very melodic.. it's brilliant!
if you want to see what these two lovely ladies can do when they consentrate, check out Epica Stabat Mater Dolorosa feat Floor Jansen LIVE anyone that say metal singers cant sing should check closer, hear the slower, calmer songs, and you will find that most of them are trained, and really can sing, they just choose to scream or growl for the effect, to send out the message in the song. many are about unjust things in society, hard lifes, abuse of all forms, protest against wars, etc.
Please react to Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) singing Jerusalem live with Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) @ Canterbury Cathedral! It's an incredible vocal performance, and you've never reacted to Bruce before, so i'd love for you to react to it. Cheers
So happy to see this reaction! I would suggest another performancr of these two singers from the same concert, stabat mater dolorosa, its truly amazing!
I love Epica so much. They are the best symphonic metal band out there. Best guitars and drums and orchestration. Along with one of the best vocalists in the genre. Simone Simons, Floor Jansen, Tarja Turunen, and Diane Van Giersbergen (who is also a vocal coach) make up some of the best in the genre as well.
Damn, noticed that I would want to suggest so many videos to check.. they would be 95% finnish metal bands and singers ^^ and Rebecca, i do actually love your geeky facts and your presentation of technics of singing. I hope you keep going, videos are good :)
That was a GREAT analysis!! The way you explain how the techniques work is very clear. I've been singing at open mics for a couple of years (just started) and many of the things you talked about I found out by accident. I've noticed my voice SLOWLY becoming stronger(and higher) but I have also been told that it has more character too. Throat notes and palate notes are HARD to continue for more than a few songs without getting tired. I am old (56) but I'll keep working at it and experiment. I always record myself with my phone for immediate feed-back.
Epica- Cry for the moon live studio session por favor!! I haven't seen this performance with Floor till now. Always been a great song but this performance was brilliant!.....Floorgasmic lol nOice!
Omg you're so incredible! I think I love you haha I'm soo glad you liked this, PLEASE react to Epica - Cry for the moon (Studio Version) You're gonna be mind blown
Rebecca, I love your enthusiasm and how much your thoroughly enjoy the varied genres you review. I also love your technical interpretations, keep up the good work, cheers!
The two queens of metal... Almost to much beautiful magical powers for one stage.. I'm a bit surprised there wasn't a cataclysmic tear in the space time fabric!
I just adore this version ! These two are amazing ! I prefer Simone's voice and Epica, but of course that Nightwish and Floor are just fantastic too. But the most impressive thing here is that Simone was pregnant when this was recorded
Absolutely love the way you analyse the songs and lyrics...you get so emotionally involved in the song, especially some of the rock songs...I'm definitely very glad to have stumbled upon your channel....BRILLIANT!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Loved your reaction! I really like reactions where you not only see the reaction but also comment about the song. I've watched your reaction to Ghost Love Score a couple of times already because I like your commentary and your reactions to the songs and I think I'll watch this one more than once as well.
If you want to hear a very unique tone and the most beautiful head voice (non-operatic usually) you should check /watch?v=XRw7IG_MrJc - Within Temptation - Angels (The Silent Force Tour)
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Am I the only one who imagine Rebecca in a symphonic metal band? It would be wonderful ♥️🌹
omg yass
Definitely!
Yes, she is gorgeous
symphonic postapocalyptic reindeer-grinding christ-abusing extreme war pagan fennoscandian metal
Absolutely
"it's so melodic." ... that's one of the reasons why some people are not really into metal band, but ended up listening to symphonic metal and liking it because of the balance between the melody of rock, the complexity of classical music and dark edge of gothic metal.
Count me in that category I’ve been loving these bands!! If it was listed as straight metal I wouldn’t have ever listened, and I would have missed out on this wonderful genre of music. thank you COVID !!
She had been singing for 2.5 hours and was pregnant, this is actually incredible.
Metal powered baby :0?
Whats actually is impressive is that Simone had been singing for around 2.5 hours before this song started.
And she was pregnant at time.
OMG! Really!!??
Really!
is it some kind of surprise? Simone is absolute profesionalist :)
Interesting . She did a good job after that long of singing especially pregnant.
Metal has by far the most talented musicians and singers! Great reaction and analysis!
It`s simply not true. Talented musicians are spread around all genres and i am metal head after all so no bias here.
Love your reaction RVA tho.
It's definitely true.
@@Ehrmann_Gregsson Erm... Ok master. You`re right because you`ve said so... Any objective examples of most talented musicians in certain area which you can find only in metal band? Talented in what? Technique, skills, emotions... Called most talented by who...? Elaborate pls. as im curious :).
agreed my man
Never a truer comment in the day of auto-tune alot of the pop princesses and princes they work the hell out of that stuff I've never heard more clear voices come out of heavy metal and rock and roll any other time in history
Floor Jansen and Simone Simons are goddesses 😍😍
Under...
STATEMENT!
Agreed, I think they might be sisters in law judging by the chemistry
You were not wrong in assuming Floor and Simone like each other. They have been friends for a long time and have a linked history, with Epica's founder Mark, having been in After Forever with Floor for over 5 years before starting Epica.
Fun fact, Simone was pregnant during this concert and still busted out crystal clear notes.
Simones been a beast forever.
@Gabriel Bartz Sorry but Mark and Floor are not related even though they were both band members in After Forever. The name Jansen is just very common name like Smith in the US for example.
@Adead No they are not, they have both stated they are not related at all. Floor has a sister named Irene who is also a singer.
@@silversabith And she's also awesome
For those of you reading who want to hear her check out Ayreon's album The Human Equation and look for the parts of "Passion"
I don't think they two still like each other so well as they did. Well, Floor said some months ago that her relation with Simone was just "professional", nothing beyond that. They even unfollowed each other in instagram for a time. I don't know what happened between them but I don't think they are as friendly with each other as they were when Retrospect was recorded. Sad.
The chemistry between Simone and Floor is just amazing
Definitely check out The Poet and The Pendulum by Nightwish live at Wembley!!
YES PLEASE! :)
YAS LORT!
DEFINITELY, her emotion in that one makes me cry each time I watch it.
... and I hear tale that that was one of the first times in a long time that Tuomas had his in ear monitors on during the song, (which explains why Marco and Emppu gathered around him toward the end and Floor's vocal crack during "the ever free, tuck me in beneath the blue" ) , since apparently it's a very hard one for him to hear the vocals of since it's quite literally his way of committing suicide.
Brilliance, Nightwish. Sheer brilliance.
I really want her to react/analyze that one as well. Anything with Floor in it basically. But Poet stands out.
I love how Rebecca analyzes and talks about the songs, from a vocal trainers perspective, rather than 'just' reacting to the songs. Keep up the good work R!
Fun fact: Floor Jansen can split mountains in half, melt hearts and bring titans to their knees with her voice. Effortlessly.
No, the sound quality is very poor. She should check some other version of The Poet
Yes!!
Sancta Terra is one of my favorite songs!!! LOVE both Simone and Floor!!
Hi! You should react to Epica- Cry for the moon is one of the best songs of them and it will shock you!
yes please
Agreed
Cry For The Moon is one of her best songs and one of Simone's signature songs. So yes please do that reaction.
YES PLEASE
There's a live studio version that is legendary
Symphonic metal is tenderness and brutality, wrath and sorrow. It's my favorite music because you can almost hear the Euphoric catharsis of a deep anguish. The operatic vocals and heavy metal do not clash, it compliments.
Ooff bruh, that was deep af
Opposites attract
"Euphoric catharsis of a deep anguish" is my favorite sentence right now.
Complements
5:46 - "Kind of breathes light and energy in you, doesn't it? Makes you feel strong and powerful."
Yup, that's metal for you :D
Rebecca . to be honest your voice suits the genre very good too.. maybe you can join a Symphonic metal band??? Finally .. a vocal coach who can actually sing.
i love when you react to metal singers! it's really important to give this people more visibility. 💛
Rebecca, you **need** to hear “The Greatest Show on Earth” by Nightwish! I consider it their magnum opus, and Floor gets to **really** show off her vocal versatility in it. Also take a listen to “The Magic of the Wizard’s Dream” by Rhapsody. They have an amazingly beautiful, operatic guest vocalist in that song whom you’ll probably recognise once you see him... :)
Omg, I need more Floor reactions. I can't get enough
it calls floorasme ;-)
Shes amazing..
Simone Simons is AMAZING 😍 YAY for reacting to this 😬
Thank you for your reaction .Those two are the best female metal voices in my opinion. Fun fact .Simone started singing after listening to Nightwish. Singer was then Tarja Turunen.Looking forward to more Nightwish /Epica reactions.
Can't get enough of these two dutch ladies ❤️ please react to Nightwish - The Poet and the Pendulum live Wembley 2016
YES!
Floor is Finnish lmao
Malek Yamout how wrong could you be, Floor Janssen is 100% dutch. Sorry to wake you from a bad dream.
Floor is Dutch buddy. Nightwish are Finnish.
Within Temptation - Paradise (feat Tarja)
Edit: Symphonic Metal is the music for vocal coaches
I agree withing temptation but I think that Rebecca prefers the song "Angel" and so we will be entitled to a fourth video on Tarja
@@djedjemtg7607 Appropriate
Completely agree should definitely give paradise a listen
YES. That song was the duet I had been waiting years for. I love Paradise. 💜
The scarecrow from Avantasia!
The chorus to this is lovely. Especially with THREE of you!
OMG you did this! So happy :D Oh, dan Floor and Simone are friends, so they have great chemistry :)
Wow I was not expecting this one. This is awesome! Great reaction! If you want to hear more of Simone Simons (the one with the red hair) check out Epica - Chasing the Dragon live at Retrospect. That song is beautiful
Modnar621 couldn’t agree more!!!
I love your reactions about Floor. And it's amazing that someone like you who really knows about singing is commenting about it. There are lots of haters who don't really know anything about anything and they try to tear Floor down. Your explanation is simple perfect! I'm so glad u knew these singers! I love Simone too but Floor is my favourite :)
Unfortunately Lucas it's not just Floor they try to tear down. It's all female European vocalists that front rock or metal bands. And it's mostly Americans that do the hating. Alot of men here have it in there shallow heads that women can't be good rock/metal vocalists. But most of them wouldn't know good music if it bit them on the bum.
In Sharon Den Adel took a lot of heat from these idiots 2 years ago when their Hydra album hit the US charts. It nearly broke up the band. But those of us that love Within Temptation and bands like them started sending Sharon and Robert mail/email telling them to ignore the turds, that we think they are amazing.
@@chrisbennett6236 totally agree Rebecca! You are so skilled and talented. Your opinion is so enriching! :)
Wow,Simone and Jansen are two queens
you should react to nightwish phantom of the opera!
Omg yes! The live version
Yes do the live version from End of an Era. (With their first singer, not Floor, not that I don't like Floor just a new singer for you to listen to)
@@mahliz Tarja and Marco are incredible in that version
Yesss!! Is soooooooo good
@@mahliz agree watch Tarja first before Floor
Another fantastic female duo for you to react to (maybe) would be "Within Temptation feat. Anneke Van Giersbergen - Somewhere (Live)"
I wait for month now for any reaction to that masterpiece.....i asked in all reaction channels for it!
@@ingovonderluhe2174 I hear you! Both Sharon voice and Anneke's need to be heard by waaaay more people!
Or another one (duet), which is also quiet funny Tarja Turunen - Noche Escandinava III Miau Miau Duetto buffo di due gatti G A Rossin :D
I think Anneke Van Giersbergen too. Anything where her sings.
Old THE GATHERING songs,her Solo Projects or her Work with DEVIN TOWNSEND....soooo many to react....
Oh! You would love Ayreon - Valley of the Queens live. Three gorgeous voices togethere: Floor, Anneke van Giersbergen and Marcela Bovio
seconded!
Agreed
Yes! Beautiful! That song haunted me for days.
omg she needs to react to some old The Gathering songs, Anneke is literally a goddess
i love that song !!
Hey Rebecca, if you like duets, and would like to meet a couple other metal ladies, check out the video "Within Temptation and Metropole Orchestra - Somewhere (Black Symphony HD 1080p)".
It's not a particularly impressive song in terms of showing the singers range (it's a ballad), but it's pretty well executed as a duet, which includes Within Temptation's singer, Sharon den Adel, and a guest appearance by Anneke van Giersbergen, who happens to be probably my favorite female singer in the genre.
And if you want some staccato check out 'The Cross' from that same performance.
I recommended that one a few weeks back as well! I really REALLY hope she does it! Beautiful duet!!!
I'd say go with The Promise, again from the Black Symphony
There is NO ONE like Floor Jansen on the metal scene. She is out of this world , powerful, versatile , she can do.it all
They're two of my favourite singers in existence! I love how emotional Rebecca gets about things like this - makes me emotional too!
I loved seeing the chemistry between Floor and Simone :3 They've been real life friends for a long time and it shows. Beautiful to look at such a sweet friendship/bond, connecting over both their passion for music
It's just pure eargasm everytime I hear this song.
Another duet I really like is Somewhere by Within Temptation featuring Anneke van Giersbergen during the black symphony concert. (Within Temptation feat. Anneke Van Giersbergen - Somewhere (Live)).
Fun fact: Sharon den Adel (singer from Within Temptation) has never studied singing and is completely self-taught.
Sharon den Adel has literally the voice of an angel. Like a flawless crystal!
Hevy Devy also never studied singing and manages to be pretty technically perfect in everything he sings. Must be nice to be basically born with that natural feel for your voice.
@@rolsen1304 I agree, but her voice is also pretty different from other metal singers I know. I wonder if it is because of a difference in voice type or in technique.
As to their chemistry.. They were flatmates and a few years ago did youtube vids of different things. Playing piano, testing songs, acoustic guitar riffs. Back before Floor left After Forever.
The raw emotional and technical POWER of her vocals is SO beautiful. DAMN. That is AMAZING.
Epica consign to Oblivion, live at the zenith. perfect song show and Quality, also the band started from around the area where i live currently
YES
Love the little imitations you do in the middle... Your voice is perfectly on spot!
Stabat Mater Dolorosa , live from the same show
Joseph Nahas yessss
OMG YESSS
I couldn’t carry a note if my life depended on it, I just love watching these videos. It’s so interesting to hear the “technical” side of something so foreign to me. Love love love!
Nice reaction video. Maybe you could also take a look at Simone Simons with an accoustic solo permance The song i would like you to take a look at is called "Feint". This clip is a showcase of her vocal abilities. During this song she was only supported by a piano, a base and 2 person female choir. One of the women (the blond one) in the choir was her vocal coach at her school. On several occasions you can see Simone making eye contact and the smile at the end of the song from the coach is the proud smile of a teacher. Simone was about 18 when this was recorded and she had just completed her vocal training. The band also had just released their debut album. The song itself is about a politcal assasination of a Dutch politician that had a real good shot at becomming our next PM at the time. He practically came out of nowhere and was not tied to any of the traditional parties.
LOL at the Apologies.com comment.
Thanks for the review. Merry christmas and a happy new year
Feint is my favourite
I think this is my favorite reaction that you have done so far. Seeing you're reaction and expression when the chorus starts is priceless. Epica is one of my favorite bands of all time and to see them reach more people is always amazing. When I saw the title and thumbnail I got so freaking excited
“Kind of breathes light and energy in you (…) Makes you feel strong and powerful.” Well put! Metal in a nutshell ^,^
Even more impressive is Simone being pregnant during that recording. Her voice never failed during that tour.
You should give some of the male vocalists within the genre(s) a go - "The Haunting" live by Kamelot with Simone is a wonderful performance, and if you're feeling a little friskier you should try "Demon of the Fall" by Opeth because Mikael Åkerfeldt is just one of the best, most talented artists of all time.
Keep up the wonderful work!
Please, do a review of the Haunting!!
Please react to one of the older Kamelot songs, like Vigridr said. With Roy Khan the hearth and inspiration of the band.
@@tommyechoes3520 Yes , Roy Khan is best male singer in world imo she should react.
Good choice!!! Want to see that.
Totally agree the Haunting is one of my all time favourites
This is what you get when you have 2 of Symphonic Metal's Marquee voices backed up by the heaviest of the Symphonic Metal bands in a live setting with live orchestra and choir, THE best live concert experience ever.
Sharon Den Adel, Floor Jansen en Simone Simons are the dutch musketeers of symphonic rock.
And we are proud of it.
Aw yiiiis! This performance was my introduction to Epica. I know I'm kinda late in the game when it comes to fangirling on these symphonic/classic metal but I think this is the best genre of music ever. ❤️❤️❤️
Btw, Rebecca, I love it when you hum along with the songs you're reacting to. It's beautiful.❤️
AND THIS IS MY FREAKING FAVOURITE SONG I'm actually crying right now, not kidding
And you have such an amazing voice too! You rock!
Rebecca, thanks for the video! I don’t understand English, but your emotions tell a lot! :)
I am glad I watched this. I have been a fan of Epica for 11 years. I own this DVD/CD combo and have listed to it many many times. By your explainations of what these ladies are doing and how complicated it can be, I have even more appreciation for this. Thanks.
Now you know two of the absolute goddesses of metal, it's time for number three. PLEASE do something by tarja. If you want floor in again, there's a version of 'over the hills and far away' that they perform together, but I really would suggest phantom of the opera live at end of an Era. It's one of the best and most beautiful while still by far the heaviest versions of this song I've ever heard...... So yeah. If you think floors and Simone's operatic vocals are good, tarja steps it up one level more (at least in my opinion, don't want to start a fight here)
You are right, Tarja has the best operatic technique, but it's also because she mostly uses that style and has studied it for a long while, whilst Simone and Floor did not (I know Floor said she studied belcanto for a year, and I'm not sure for Simone, but I think it's also around that time frame).
All three of them are amazing in their own right, and have influenced symphonic metal quite heavily.
Regarding operatic voice in metal, I find Dianne van Giersbergen (ex Xandria) better (imho).
@@saga1363 she's really damn good, I have to admit that, but I think tarjas still better....... But you can't argue about taste I guess
Of course! Just saying.
@@saga1363 Well, both are really proficient, but they also have a different background too. While Tarja has studied lied singing, Dianne has studied belcanto, and while both are classical singing, they are still a bit different from each other.
Yeah Rebecca! You're the next Symphonic Metal Diva! Metal community loves you! And add metal covers made by you, like Minniva?
Must watch and react "The Poet and The Pendulum at Wembley" by Nightwish... You're AMAZING.. Merry Christmas by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!💟🎅
I second that, great song to react.
OMG! How ever I have missed this??? Thank's Coach, You Steetie Pie. ❤. Always a total pleasure, for Your reviews on point and nice reaction's. Love YA 💝, peace ✌
Love your videos !! 😍 continue following Floor (love her too) and Simone Simons (the red her singer) they are amazing
#neverstopsinging 😉
both of those singers are professional stage performers! they always rock on stage... I also liked when you noted that this song is very melodic.. it's brilliant!
Epica's band members: So how much melodic epicness can we squeeze into this performance?
Simone and Floor: ...Yes...
Thats just really really beautiful, so much talent on one single stage, awesome. goosebumps here all the way
if you want to see what these two lovely ladies can do when they consentrate, check out
Epica Stabat Mater Dolorosa feat Floor Jansen LIVE
anyone that say metal singers cant sing should check closer, hear the slower, calmer songs, and you will find that most of them are trained, and really can sing, they just choose to scream or growl for the effect, to send out the message in the song. many are about unjust things in society, hard lifes, abuse of all forms, protest against wars, etc.
9:16 wow! just like that. That was an amazing demonstration of vocal ability and exact pitch.
chapeau! 👍
Unleash the Archers - Awakening is a definite recommendation if you're enjoying female metal vocalists
I would argue Apex over awakening, personally.
Oh I really like the way you sing at the beginning of every video! Just adorable!
Please react to Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) singing Jerusalem live with Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) @ Canterbury Cathedral! It's an incredible vocal performance, and you've never reacted to Bruce before, so i'd love for you to react to it. Cheers
Yes please!
Your videos are an addiction for me. Hashtag never stop reacting 😁
Thanks again for your fantastic passion and understanding. Especially with the symphonic metal that I love so much
Your reaction at 1:48 just keeps giving me a smile...
(Would almost say that was a good eargasm)
So happy to see this reaction! I would suggest another performancr of these two singers from the same concert, stabat mater dolorosa, its truly amazing!
Epica - Consign to Oblivion live from Zenith...One of the most epic songs from EPICA.
agree
I’ve seen Epica live and they were bloody amazing
I believe this concert with the orchestra was for the 10th anniversary of Epica
Their voice brings tears to my eyes
Great reaction! You should react to Epica- Cry for the moon live studio version and Sataba Mater Dolorosa with Floor...
Oh my God my fav song & 2 of my fav female singers!!!! I'm so glad u reacted to them aaa
I love Epica so much. They are the best symphonic metal band out there. Best guitars and drums and orchestration. Along with one of the best vocalists in the genre. Simone Simons, Floor Jansen, Tarja Turunen, and Diane Van Giersbergen (who is also a vocal coach) make up some of the best in the genre as well.
Anneke van Giersbergen while different in style and less visible, even to the metal/symphonic metal community, should never be left out of your list.
Prefer tuomas composing from nightwish, but well i havent really listened to epica, you know what ima go do that right now cya lols
Damn, noticed that I would want to suggest so many videos to check.. they would be 95% finnish metal bands and singers ^^ and Rebecca, i do actually love your geeky facts and your presentation of technics of singing. I hope you keep going, videos are good :)
React to Epica "Chasing the dragon", is one of my favorite epica song
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That was a GREAT analysis!! The way you explain how the techniques work is very clear. I've been singing at open mics for a couple of years (just started) and many of the things you talked about I found out by accident. I've noticed my voice SLOWLY becoming stronger(and higher) but I have also been told that it has more character too. Throat notes and palate notes are HARD to continue for more than a few songs without getting tired. I am old (56) but I'll keep working at it and experiment. I always record myself with my phone for immediate feed-back.
Epica- Cry for the moon live studio session por favor!! I haven't seen this performance with Floor till now. Always been a great song but this performance was brilliant!.....Floorgasmic lol nOice!
Awesome reaction To an equally awesome performance by these 2 girls and the whole musicians and orchestra Live music with live band at its finest
Omg you're so incredible! I think I love you haha I'm soo glad you liked this, PLEASE react to Epica - Cry for the moon (Studio Version) You're gonna be mind blown
Haha sorry oops did it again. I sometimes just want to sing the whole time I have to restrain myself lol welcome and thanks darling appreciate it 💛💟🎅
Rebecca, I love your enthusiasm and how much your thoroughly enjoy the varied genres you review. I also love your technical interpretations, keep up the good work, cheers!
The two queens of metal... Almost to much beautiful magical powers for one stage.. I'm a bit surprised there wasn't a cataclysmic tear in the space time fabric!
Give it! We await your cover on this song! You sound great on this melody!
I just adore this version ! These two are amazing ! I prefer Simone's voice and Epica, but of course that Nightwish and Floor are just fantastic too. But the most impressive thing here is that Simone was pregnant when this was recorded
Absolutely love the way you analyse the songs and lyrics...you get so emotionally involved in the song, especially some of the rock songs...I'm definitely very glad to have stumbled upon your channel....BRILLIANT!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Listen to tides of time by epica. And something from Within temptation old albuns.
I really enjoy your explanations of what the elements are and their voices and the music.
Yes to Epica!! Simone Simmons!!!
Loved your reaction! I really like reactions where you not only see the reaction but also comment about the song. I've watched your reaction to Ghost Love Score a couple of times already because I like your commentary and your reactions to the songs and I think I'll watch this one more than once as well.
If you want to hear a very unique tone and the most beautiful head voice (non-operatic usually) you should check /watch?v=XRw7IG_MrJc - Within Temptation - Angels (The Silent Force Tour)
Both of these women give me goosebumps. They are so good.
the greatest show on earth nighwish live tampere
That has some nice low parts in it too
And this is why Epica and Nightwish are my top picks on playlists. Not just the singing as you say but the whole package, once again fantastic review.
Marco Hietala & Floor Jansen - Ave Maria
Ave Maria is one of my favorite songs and while the Marco and Tarja duet is beautiful and sobering, the Marco/Floor version had me in tears
For example one other Ave Maria which would be great. Jarkko Ahola - Ave Maria, I would want to see Rebecca's face when Ahola sing
Your reactions / commentary is the best, thank you 🙏🏻 I don't know anything about singing so I learn a lot
Every time I see them together I just see an Elf princess and a Valkyrie
this performance of sancta terra is the performance that actually made me fall in love with symphonic metal, just stunning❤
I think it is time for some Kamelot. The Haunting.
Your reactions to symphonic metal, especially Floor and Simone are awesome. Love it.