To read Arjen’s statement of why video was shot this way in a one take also, only adds to the humanity and her fragility in this achingly sad yet unbelievably beautiful song. Our Queen Simone needs to be protected ❤️

Simone is PERECTION! And this video is stripped down to PERFECTION! Nice to see you again. Splendid reaction. Thanks.

Simone with Epica was my introduction to symphonic metal so she holds a special place in my music This is beautiful. Wonderful reaction

This is definitely one I had to sit with for a while 🥲 it hit me on a deeply personal level. I’m excited for more, though, if the first two are THIS good!

I knew you would get to this quickly. :) Simone is just perfect for songs like this. Her voice is so haunting. My favorite singer! I know Arjen said they did a one-take video in black and white to strip it back, but I do wish it would switch to color in the chorus.

The end gets me everytime 😭

A lot of onions here as well. This really cuts into your soul. In my humble opinion number one material. Simone is a goddess. Arjen Lucassen a God. And I am suddenly religious.....😉

Beautiful vocals, cant wait to hear more from her 😀

Pure magic! The godess

Great reaction to this beautiful song. I hope you get your interview with Simone. I’ll be looking out for it. 🤘

This album is truly amazing. I mean I expected nothing less, Simone and Arjen. But even beyond what I would expect. Great reaction!

honestly for me since this came out it was on repeat !

Simone is in a league of her own! 😍💙

It's a gorgeous intense song. To me it has not much Ayreon/ Epica vibes (except for Arjen guitars solo, which is a typical Arjen guitarsolo and soooo recognizable from miles away😅), and that was the aim, to create something different. As for me that mission is accomplished with this song. And Simone, well we all know Simone, she always sounds of this world.

Since I watched Tauri's reaction in the song The Day That the World Breaks Down, Ayreon, Arjen Lucassen, and where Simone is one of the vocals, I have been noticing a certain musical pattern in the later melodies and that is present in the song Aeterna and now in this also! Arjen's trademark? When looking for the channel to see the lyrics of the song, which by the way is a very beautiful declaration of love, in the description they inform that they chose to focus only on Simone's face, in black and white, so that it wouldn't take the focus off her lines. of expressions provoked by emotions when singing, better absorbing the music, in its interpretation and in its emotions. And, it came out perfect! My God! Now do you understand when I said in several comments, that when you flirt with the camera, that look invades my soul? You captured this in Simone’s eyes! When I zoom in and pull your image closer to observe the reactions, that's exactly what I feel! Not that this gesture is made with double intent! But the vibration of emotion that is permeated in the look arrives and invades our soul! Oh my God! What a vocal start for high notes, beautiful! I love seeing Tauri's reactions and here they are showing in every way! It's enchanting when the guitar solo comes in, because there she lets her emotions flow, and from here, behind the camera, it's beautiful to see! Jesus! My God! What was that look, that flirtation with the camera for three seconds, and in this verse of the song? Man! Everything here gave me goosebumps! It invaded my soul, warmed and made my heart happy! That look is like a plea, a nod to the avalanches of emotions you are feeling at that moment, which is indiscreetly beautiful and brings tears to your eyes! Caracá! At the end of the song? Jesus! Ah excitement here! I'm very happy to have heard such a beautiful interpretation! And he got it right! In the second song it came as a ballad, exactly what her intuition had shown her! Man! It's all so beautiful! I am grateful for this experience I am going through! These emotions, coming from music, warm my day, sharpen my curiosity to look for other reactions, which I've already been doing! Thank you very much Tauri! More than 30 people at the premiere! This denotes consideration for the singer, and especially respect for her work! I am very happy for you! Kiss on your huge heart! ❤️🌷🫶

Amazing son from Simone and Arjen. Lyrics are really strong and hit you like Mike tyson...

It is very Rivers-esque in its simplicity. The solo is like that one in Tides of Time. 🙂

Class ❤

So many Gooooooosssies!

An 'orgasm' of love passion in this Dutch (my small country) bomber song! Love also your Blackbriar shirt!

Magic. Simone is absolutely beautiful. Great voice but unfortunately in black and white, you miss out that beautiful hair colour. ❤️🤘🎸🎻🦘

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I got serious original Stream of Passion vibes from this, and that makes sense as that is the first album with Arjen. I actually prefer this to the first song.

the saddest song - or at least one of the saddest songs i know - is steven wilsons music video for routine.

Waiting🌷

Tauri, this was a fantastic reaction! I was as moved as you are. I'm sure you won't, but if you go back to the video and scroll down to the comment that begins with O M G I kind of poured my heart out a little and Arjen actually responded! I can't wait for this album. And of course for your reactions to it your reactions to it!

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Thanks Tauri, awesome reaction and awesome Simone & Arjen. Talking about Arjen ........ already watched Arjen's latest? PLAN NINE (2023) -*”Before The Morning Comes (The Long Lost Songs)”*_ : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNJgYNx5xtuZgY0.html (Robert Soeterboek) STAR ONE (2024) *_”Fate of Man (01011001 - Live Beneath The Waves)”_* : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9ppdJeYl93Mc6M.html (Brittney Slayes) STAR ONE (2024) *_”The Sixth Extinction (01011001 - Live Beneath The Waves)”_* : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqd6Y92FsrKnnIU.html (a lot of singers) STAR ONE (2024) *_”The Day That The World Breaks Down (01011001 - Live Beneath The Waves)”_* : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e89khM1-s5fdZZs.html

Please don`t cry .......i am sure you loved this song .....realy sure....have fun with it but don`t cry

Taylor who? Simone is a true goddess!🤘🎸

Hi Tauri, ready for another new Talent? Her Name is "UPIKO" the Song is called "Crow" (there is one version in Japanese and one in English, both are beautiful). Stunning voice, beautiful lyrics and touching emotions. I would like to see your first listening reaction. 🤘 And "Thank You" a lot for this reaction here, love it, love Simone, love you, love "Metal", love music. Have a nice day und liebe Grüße. Nico