EPICA - Once Upon a Nightmare ΩMEGA ALIVE ~ 2021

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‪@epica‬ This was such a banger as always! Guys thanks for rocking out with me! Epica holds such a special place for me especially since they opened the door for me to appreciate rough vocals! ‪@simonesimonsofficial‬
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@mikedown3219 6 ай бұрын

If there really was a place called Heaven, this is the music that would be playing. You are right about Epica, they pretty much never repeat themselves and their diversity is insane.

@luBazan1206 6 ай бұрын

The ease with which Simone switches from contemporary singing to classical singing and vice versa never ceases to amaze me! She is incredibly wonderful, one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard in my life! I love you forever Sisi 🥰

@NeeceLoneWolf 6 ай бұрын

I have this DVD. It got me through lockdown. Best $60 I ever spent.

@eckligt 6 ай бұрын

Not only was this shot in one take, they actually recorded/filmed TWO songs in this single take -- the other being "Rivers". You have already heard "Rivers", but in a different performance where Apocalyptica joined them for it. The "Rivers" version from the "Omega Alive" project is quite different. It's cool because the song totally bleeds into this "Once upon a Nightmare", you can hear the trails or reverb continuing at the beginning of the video you just saw. They should ideally be seen back-to-back.

@LouisannaBall 6 ай бұрын

I knew you would love this one. What a song. A work of art. WE NEED OMEGA ALIVE DANIEL, PLEASE 😂❤ You will experience this level of performance throughout the entire show 🎉

@watchtheskies 6 ай бұрын

I have only seen EPICA once. that was last year, being in the same room as Simone when she is singing was mind blowing

@PittDaddy 6 ай бұрын

They take you on a journey in every song. And Simone's voice on this... OMG. You won't hear music like this on any radio including SiriusXM. We are blessed to be able to hear them. PS Yesterday (Jan 17) was Simone's birthday. Happy Birthday Simone!!!!

@scifimonkey3 6 ай бұрын

Glad you did this one as it is my favourite Epica performance and I have to put in a request for a full concert listen to Omega Alive. It is simply THE best.

@rnowak85 6 ай бұрын

Great reaction! One of my favorite Epica ballads although I think every Epica ballad is one of my favorites. Lyrics by Simone inspired by the German fairy tale of the Alder King. To quote Simone: “This isn’t a typical ballad; it’s melancholic and has more of a themed vocal going through it than a chorus. I’m a big fan of classic fairy tales and the lyrics were inspired by a dark German tale about the Alder King, or Erlking, who steals children’s souls. A lot of times, parents don’t take their children seriously, especially when it comes to seeing monsters in the closet so it’s a dark twist on fairy tales. It’s symbolic of being stuck in a life without a happy ending and how our innocence is taken away from us as soon as we’re born. ” I love the use of the eerie man's voice as the Alder King low in the background enticing a young traveler to deviate from his path through the woods with promises of sweet games and care by his beautiful daughters, only to steal his soul. Simone's heart achingly beautiful vocals complete he storytelling. The tale is a great analogy for our journey from childhood to adulthood and all the enticements that can lure ourselves and our children from a productive path to one of misery and destruction. As others have mentioned this was a one shot recording of Rivers (performed in a unique acapella style) that flowed uninterrupted into this song. Filmed by their videography Jens the Panda using a similar one shot recording style that he used in their Rivers video from Chile. Love his work.

@watchtheskies 6 ай бұрын

Hi Daniel, you'll enjoy the album version of Once Upon a Nightmare, it's very beautiful, that opening section is all orchestral 🙃

@Roller4x4 6 ай бұрын

Oncommig....20yrs anniversary with full orchestra 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Tickets already for sale 🤘🏻

@frank1963 6 ай бұрын

The actual 20 year anniversary concert was in 2022, I was there. I also will be at both concerts this year with the full orchestra and choir, but that has nothing to do with any anniversary.

@lillianekockritz2796 23 күн бұрын

Epica, Nightwish, Ayreon - three sources of phenomenal music and with outstanding singers and musicians. I have just bought the DVD of the concert Omega Alive 2021 and do not regret it. Also I am very much looking forward to Simone's solo album. It is already on my wish list.

@S.E.Walker 6 ай бұрын

Yes! This is sooooo good! On the album there is a beautiful orchestral opening for this song, but somehow this Guitar/Piano intro is even better! Simone takes us all higher than high with this one! I also vote for a full reaction to the Omega Alive show!

@wildhoney126 6 ай бұрын

did you notice that everything was shot in one take, with one camera movement? It's really very beautiful. The guitar and piano duet at the beginning of the song is an improvisation; the original studio version of this song has a long orchestral introduction.

@happy_burger 6 ай бұрын

They probably had to have a guy just guiding the cameraman around that wall of fire :)

@frank1963 6 ай бұрын

@@happy_burgerthey actually did

@user-vv9it9ye4g 11 күн бұрын

...and thank God they DID make this version. I could listen to that intro all day long.

@Calumetto 6 ай бұрын

Just gorgeous. Love it. I just wish I'd listened at night with the lights down. That would have been perfect. ••• Thanks! PEACES!!!

@wildhoney126 6 ай бұрын

By the way, Simone turned 39 yesterday or today 🥳

@frank1963 6 ай бұрын

Yesterday 17 January. 🤘

@jonnygoulding2482 6 ай бұрын

Good to see you're enjoying Epica as much as we are, I've been away a while but from Epicans around the world WE ARE WATCHING YOU, Danielson 😎👍

@knutruther4964 6 ай бұрын

As you mentioned in the description, first Epica with Floor (Sancta Terra) and then Consign to Oblivion with Mark's voice, which scared me a lot at first, with every Epica song it got better, now I'm a huge fan of Epica, at their 25th anniversary concert I had the pleasure of hearing the song live in this version.

@happy_burger 6 ай бұрын

Man, that moment around 6:11 when she effortlessly slips into operatic just for a second, always gets me

@taemfreak 6 ай бұрын

here we go come onnnn!!! one of my all-time fave epica tracks brooo the build-up, the increasing intensity, story-telling, musical complexity and simone's divine, unfiltered vocals drifting flawlessly between TWO different vocal styles - INSANE! they are insane. love to see your epica reactions, let's keep this journey going, man there's still so much more to discover, especially since you enjoyed their acoustic side! big up!!!

@2112666123 6 ай бұрын

EPICA is beautiful METAL 🤘!!!!!

@alexandherarchondo1056 14 күн бұрын

Exactly, it is a legendary performance. It touches parts of the soul that very few artists can. It's magical. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@Percy92 6 ай бұрын

This song will always be one of my favorite Epica songs.

@frank1963 6 ай бұрын

Well you’re still enjoying my favorite band I see. Hope you enjoy over 20 years of catching up. 😉🤘

@artsurf4951 6 ай бұрын

Masterpiece

@duncanwyer2460 6 ай бұрын

🇬🇧 Norfolk : doubled the straps ! Strapped in for the ride 😊

@CyberBeep_kenshi 4 ай бұрын

goosebumps, Everytime

@DaveCrokaert 6 ай бұрын

Yup Epica never dissapoints. It always takes me a bit of getting used to Simone with curls though :)

@marcogruble5408 6 ай бұрын

Hey Aries, Great reaction as ever. Yeah, Nightwish and Epica are truly very special. Just wondering how your friends react if you bombard them with Nightwish and Epica.