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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #70 on: March 13, 2012, 11:48:55 PM »
I gotta get this album.  While Ive never been a big fan of the male vocals, Ive grown to be able to enjoy them for the most part and Simones vocals easily make up for it.  I totally agree with the assessment that it takes a few listens.  I just think in general that it takes time to really enjoy Epica's music.  Its definitely not a one time listen and you love them type of band.  I really enjoyed Design Your Universe so I definitely need to give this album a listen.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #71 on: March 14, 2012, 05:20:34 AM »
I didn't really manage to get into Design Your Universe  :-\

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #72 on: March 14, 2012, 09:57:08 AM »
There's 2 problems that I can see with Design Your Universe.

1. The god damn narration, these bands just need to stop with that, or the dialogue stuff, whatever, it's horrible on every level.

2. They somewhat developed a need to drag out all of their songs into pointless instrumental sections.


That said, I still like the album, though it took me quite a while to really dig it.
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #73 on: March 14, 2012, 07:06:34 PM »
It is really long, but I think I prefer it over the TDC now.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #74 on: April 02, 2012, 06:59:04 PM »
Ive given the new album a bunch of listens now and im really starting to dig it. Its definitely not catchy but it grows on you. This album is more complex than thier other stuff and now that its soaked in, im really enjoying it.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #75 on: May 13, 2012, 10:19:19 PM »
I've been playing the hell out of Requiem for the Indifferent lately.  "Storm the Sorrow" is just magnificent.  When Simone belts out the "NOOOOooooOOOO" in the chorus...*orgasm*
     

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #76 on: May 13, 2012, 10:20:45 PM »
I've listened to Requiem a whole bunch of times now. And I can't remember a single melody/riff from the CD. It really sounds like they took their formula for the past 2 albums and just quickly rehashed it to make an album. I didn't feel a whole lot of heart in this one.
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #77 on: May 14, 2012, 05:24:25 AM »
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #78 on: May 14, 2012, 08:43:06 AM »
I've listened to Requiem a whole bunch of times now. And I can't remember a single melody/riff from the CD. It really sounds like they took their formula for the past 2 albums and just quickly rehashed it to make an album. I didn't feel a whole lot of heart in this one.

I initially kinda felt that way about The Divine Conspiracy.  And then I realized, "wait a minute.  I was hugely into And Justice For All way back in '89, so since I'm so familiar with the riffs from One, I guess I'm automatically familiar with the vast majority of riffs from TDC."
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #79 on: May 14, 2012, 08:45:30 AM »
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #80 on: May 14, 2012, 08:45:51 AM »
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.

I would go just to see Simone  :heart

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #81 on: July 15, 2012, 09:57:11 AM »
Bump!

I don't know why but I always had a bit of a dislike for female vocals for some reason  :huh: That was until I was in need of some new music and someone recommended I give Ayreon's The Human Equation a spin. I really enjoyed it and it also changed my mind about female vox. A bit down the line I also acquired 01. Floor & Irene Jansen and Marcela Bovio's vocals really grabbed me and converted me.

I became a fan of Simone's voice the second I heard it on Web of Lies, which was a while back now. I always meant to check out Epica but never seemed to get around to it (although I did check out who Simone was, hence my avatar  :D ). Seeing as I had some down time, I gave Star One's Victims Of the Modern Age a spin, Floor's voice rekindled my liking of female singing and also reminded me to give Epica a go, now I can't seem to get Storm the Sorrow out of my head! Now in the process of working through their material.

Just found out that they are playing at a club that I go to sometimes when I'm at uni. It's very near to my home, only a short walk from my uni accommodation and tickets are cheap so might check them out live too. Apparently Stream of Passion are supporting so I'll have to check them out too, if I heard right Marcela Bovio fronts them too, and as I said before I enjoy her vox too.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #82 on: July 15, 2012, 12:12:28 PM »
I have Requiem for the Indifferent and Design Your Universe. I love both of them even though the male growling vocals pretty much suck. Simone Simons has a great voice and she's hot as hell too. Even though its more poppy, my favorite song is Storm The Sorrow. I'm not really too familiar with symphonic metal so I don't know if they're ripping anyone off (like some people say) but I enjoy them.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #83 on: July 15, 2012, 01:59:07 PM »
Yeah I just listened to Cry For The Moon and I understand where people got the troll idea from, the male vox aren't too great.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #84 on: July 23, 2012, 10:17:37 AM »
I saw them open for Kamelot during the Black Halo Tour in 2006 in NYC. I love Simone Simmons, she's so hot. She has a great voice, too, lol. Consign to Oblivion is definitely one of the better metal albums of the past decade, imo.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #85 on: October 26, 2012, 10:02:14 AM »
Man...you know, if only this band had different lyrics, they could be in my top 3 favorite bands ever rather than just being a band I marginally listen to once in a blue moon as background music.  They have SUCH a good sound.
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #86 on: October 26, 2012, 10:01:53 PM »
Their earlier stuff isn't as anti-religion IIRC.  I went on a Consign to Oblivion kick a week or two ago.
     

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #87 on: October 27, 2012, 09:57:38 AM »
Well with the growing its not so easy to understand the lyrics. I can't say I'm a fan of the lyrics but I don't let it get to me cause the music is that good.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #88 on: March 14, 2013, 05:46:43 PM »
Anyone see this?

https://www.livemusicstage.com/events/80/epica-retrostream/12?readmore=1

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Internationally renowned symphonic metal band Epica celebrates their 10th anniversary on March 23rd with a special performance titled ”Retrospect”. Joining them on stage in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, will be a 70-piece symphonic orchestra and choir, making it the band's most ambitious project ever.

Since it would be nearly impossible to take such a massive line-up on the road, Epica has partnered with LiveMusicStage who will broadcast the concert live online across the globe.

“I am looking very much forward to this show. Everything we have done and achieved in these last 10 years will come together on the 23rd of March. Playing with a big orchestra and choir brings our music even more alive, in fact that’s the way how it's meant to be. Very rarely can we realize all of it and that makes it so special”, says Mark Jansen of Epica.

The high quality live stream provides an exclusive, social concert experience with a front row view of the greatest Epica show ever: ”Retrospect” is literally a retrospective on Epica's career including new songs never performed before, with special guests and effects. It presents Epica's music the organic way − accompanied by a symphonic orchestra and a choir.

The anniversary show is expected to sell out soon, so don't miss your chance to experience another milestone in Epica's exquisite existence!

Sounds really cool and for 9 bucks, Im seriously interested, although I feel like I could forget to be around on a Saturday afternoon to watch.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #89 on: March 14, 2013, 05:54:17 PM »
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.

It was a great show. I saw them on Halloween night. Alestorm dressed like Batman characters and called themselves "Christian Balestorm".

And Epica, at the end, for an encore, did Sally's Song from A Nightmare Before Christmas.
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« Reply #90 on: March 14, 2013, 06:04:33 PM »
Yeah, I might have plans that Saturday, otherwise I'd probably jump in as well.
     

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #91 on: March 14, 2013, 06:42:02 PM »
They are touring the us in the fall with ale storm. I may check them out in NYC.

It was a great show. I saw them on Halloween night. Alestorm dressed like Batman characters and called themselves "Christian Balestorm".

And Epica, at the end, for an encore, did Sally's Song from A Nightmare Before Christmas.

That night ended up being the rehearsal dinnerfor NY sisters wedding so I didn't get to see them. I wish I got to catch that tour.

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« Reply #92 on: March 24, 2013, 08:11:30 AM »
Ended up watching the concert live.  Really really awesome show. Simone was off a bit, but the orchestra, choir, lighting, fireworks, and the rest of the band were great.

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/epica/2013/klokgebouw-eindhoven-netherlands-3d8a14b.html

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #93 on: March 24, 2013, 11:27:36 AM »
Apparently people are posting on Simone's facebook wall and/or tweeting her, asking her if she's pregnant/congratulating her on her pregnancy.
Newsflash: Most women don't have perfectly flat bellies, and some *gasp* don't even want to hide theirs!!! shocker, I know!! And if she is really pregnant but hasn't announced it that means it's none of anyone's damn business. People. :tdwn
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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #94 on: March 25, 2013, 09:23:12 AM »
During the chat for the concert, people kept questioning it. I feel bad for her if she isn't pregnant.... but it did look like a little baby bump. I wouldn't say anything to her cause its rude though.

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« Reply #95 on: March 25, 2013, 10:32:43 AM »
Well, a group of people will always become as smart as the dumbest person in the group.

Put that group on the internet and that lowest common denominator becomes very, very low.

     

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #96 on: April 26, 2013, 02:27:47 PM »
It is official per Kamelot FB, Simone and oliver are having a baby

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« Reply #97 on: April 26, 2013, 03:30:23 PM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?

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« Reply #98 on: April 26, 2013, 03:35:20 PM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?
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« Reply #99 on: April 26, 2013, 03:48:04 PM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?
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Ahh, sorry Adace, I meant Epica albums without growling. Thanks anyway, I know most of those.

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« Reply #100 on: April 26, 2013, 04:12:11 PM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?
Nightwish, Sirenia, Unsun, Within Temptation, Xandria, Edenbridge, Amberian Dawn

Ahh, sorry Adace, I meant Epica albums without growling. Thanks anyway, I know most of those.
No prob. I'm not totally sure if there's any others like that as I'm mainly familiar with their last two albums which do have growling.

A few non-growling songs I know of are Unleashed, Feint, Burn to a Cinder, Sancta Terra, Delirium, Safeguard to Paradise, and Tides of Time. Hope that helps.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #101 on: April 26, 2013, 10:32:15 PM »
It is official per Kamelot FB, Simone and oliver are having a baby

I considered it official when I saw them live last week. Noticed the baby bump the whole show. She looked great too (as usual).
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« Reply #102 on: April 27, 2013, 07:59:41 AM »
Yea it was noticed during the Retrospect show, but it wasn't confirmed. I assume its a bit more noticeable now.

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Re: Epica appreciation thread
« Reply #103 on: April 27, 2013, 11:08:42 AM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?

I'm confused. Consign to Oblivion has plenty of growls.

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« Reply #104 on: April 27, 2013, 01:33:16 PM »
I've always been put off Epica because of the male growly stuff when I have dipped in.
But seeing as how I've been on a female-fronted band kick lately (MindMaze, MorningStarlett, Vandroya, Visions Of Atlantis, Nemesea etc) and I happened on The Consign To Oblivion album on Youtube I gave it a go.

I really like it. And no growls.  :metal

Are there any others without the growling?

I'm confused. Consign to Oblivion has plenty of growls.

Posted while I was still listening, about half way through and I didn't notice any. Do they come later? I jumped to some other albums and found the growls easily.