Ayreon/Floor/Anneke/Marcela "Valley of the Queens" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

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3 of the most exquisite voices in the world (Floor Jansen, Anneke van Giersbergen, and Marcela Bovio) come together in this mysterious and mesmerizing performance.
Valley of the Queens is from the Ayreon Universe, found by composer/musician Arjen Lucassen. He writes specifically for each artist - which is evident, by how beautiful he has written for these three women.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to "Valley of the Queens" for the first time.
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Performed by Ayreon - Featuring Floor Jansen, Anneke van Giersbergen, Marcela Bovio - Composed by Arjen Lucassen
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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@ArjenALucassen 4 года назад

Wow, Elizabeth... you really know what you're talking about! Very interesting, excellent observations. And thanks for pronouncing everything right, not easy! Oh... the flute player is Jeroen Goossens, not me. I can't even whistle :-) Keep up the good work!

@lordofkiwi5144 4 года назад

Thank you for you contribution to music Mr Lucassen, It is always a pleasure to listen to your creations. In these times when profitability trumps quality, your music is an oasis for the ears.

@TheCharismaticVoice 4 года назад

Thanks, Arjen! And thank you especially for both writing excellent music, and for your help in clearing the block on this video. I'm looking forward to featuring more music by you soon. Side note: I had some help from peeps on Patreon with the pronunciations. They are an awesome group, who also adore your work.

@javierromero3976 4 года назад

Wow 🤯

@brandonbailey8318 4 года назад

He said I can't even whistle🤣🥰

@InIcarus 4 года назад

We are not worthy! 😮

@Richardtv1968 Год назад

Anneke is the Godmother of all metal/symphonic vocalists …… look how proud Floor looks at her idol!

@AdLockhorst-bf8pz 9 месяцев назад

And Floor's sister Irene also sang with AYREON ... live. And Marcela's sister was in AFTER FOREVER with her (one of Arjen's previous bands).

@eliasreyes2404 8 месяцев назад

I love anneke

@petedarcy7115 3 месяца назад

@@AdLockhorst-bf8pz After Forever was Floor's first band. Marcela's sister Diana, sang back-up vocals with Stream Of Passion.

@justdave9610 4 года назад

I think it's noteworthy how Marcela changes her placement and technique depending on whether she's harmonizing with Floor or Anneke.

@sirdrums 4 года назад

She's great at arrangements. I think she helped with the vocal arrangements of the live performances, and we all can see she did an awesome job!

@InIcarus 4 года назад

She also has worked with Epica doing harmonies with Simone. I remember Simone saying something like "If we need to do the harmonies we just call Marcela, she's the go-to." in an interview. She's a true professional.

@warhammer5690 4 года назад

Marcelas a serious bad ass. Love her voice.

@mariejunge1311 4 года назад

She did also sing choir on some of the other Ayreon live performances.

@FutileGrief 3 года назад

Marcela is a beast! Arjen acknowledges a lot of the music variations and harmonies of the first Stream of Passion album to her. And of course she is a badass composer in her own right!

@TheCharismaticVoice 4 года назад

Note to all: it looks like this video is being blocked due to copyright ID match. I've disputed that (it's legally fair use), but there's a chance that the video won't be unblocked in time for the premier tomorrow. Crossing fingers that it's cleared quickly!

@Shandathe 4 года назад

Looks like it's publically available now. Thanks for the effort :-)

@Brabbel63 4 года назад

And Arjen already caught up on this reaction.

@Luicatus 4 года назад

@@Brabbel63 Yes, great Elizabeth pinned his comment at t he top

@jpsother1183 4 года назад

I watched at work and saw this comment and thought "Arjen has been known to pop up in comments, I bet if it got to him he was all 'Let her have at it!' and that's why I can see it", and I get on late tonight and behold, the Good Man Himself has left a reply. Also, Jeroen Goossens has popped up in comments on Aryeon reaction and analysis vids as well. Also a cool guy

@justdave9610 4 года назад

You must check out the day that the world breaks down. It has so many world class singers in the song and would be a wonderful song to see you analyze.

@Frankamaria 4 года назад

yes please!

@PaulEMoz 4 года назад

If you want to get a true flavour of Ayreon, their most reacted to video is "The Day That The World Breaks Down". It's a 13-minute song, which is the opening track from the album "The Source", and it features 11 different singers. Naturally, all their parts within the song are quite short, and there are long instrumental passages too (in various styles), but I guess 11 vocalists will give you a lot to analyse! Arjen also made a very interesting and entertaining video, which is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oFuMKdrzPqU.html. It might not be the best suited for your style of reaction, but you might enjoy watching it anyway.

@SeriousPoo 4 года назад

Agree, that would be a tremendous song to react to. Just wait till Elizabeth hears Michael Mills. That will be epic.

@azharibenyamin7230 4 года назад

The truth is I just listen for The day that the world breaks down a couple minutes ago. And I really feel sorry for my self not to hear this song in the past 3 yrs. So I would hardly suggest you to react and analyze this wonderful wonderful song. Btw @paul morrison thank you for recomendation. And also I think this channel is the best react and analyse in the internet.

@frankroos1167 4 года назад

Personally, the best way to get a true flavour of Ayreon is to get a full album and listen to it end-to-end. Although individual songs are absolutely fanatstic, a full album is really the best way to appreciate Arjen's work. A single song out of an opera doesn't make the opera. That really goes for these things from Ayreon. Also, you will hear more of the rock thing. This particular song, as beautiful as it is, doesn't really rock. It fits really well within the Electric Castle, though. It won't be good for a reaction video, though. These albums are kind of looooooooong....although still too short.

@toni.tapola 4 года назад

@@frankroos1167 Tell me about it! For over _12 years,_ I've been, time after time, at the end of *_01011001_* (my first Ayreon, ordered it based on an advertisement), "Huh, that was 102 min 16 seconds already?" [often I then hit 'Replay'] 😅

@toni.tapola 4 года назад

Yes, _The Day That the World Breaks Down_ from Arjen's own RU-vid channel: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oFuMKdrzPqU.html

@ShadowhispersBand 4 года назад

Please more Ayreon. The Ayreon Universe show is a treasure chest of great songs but also fantastic singers, both male and female. The Exe of Ra, When Druids turn to Stone, Everybody dies, Ride the Comet, Comatose, just pick any, really...

@adamhaywood4808 4 года назад

When the Druids turn to Stone is wonderful

@ShadowhispersBand 4 года назад

Adam Haywood Goosebumps the whole song. The hammond organ (that roared live even more, I stood right in front of Joost) and Damian’s amazing voice. One of my favorite songs of the concert

@RacingBrick 4 года назад

And let's not forget Intergalactic space crusaders ;) Really the whole Ayreon Universe album is pure gold

@IrisDImtv 3 года назад

Comatose is a masterpiece. That whole album and also The Human Equation are top music for me.

@patrickschardt7724 2 года назад

3 of the most talented female vocalists of all time and yet they are still very unknown

@patrickdejong723 4 года назад

The only problem I have with this song is it's too short

@ludovicm.1848 4 года назад

100% agreed

@countgeekula9143 4 года назад

Agreed. It's glorious but too short. 😁

@ikkeschopkont 4 года назад

I know right, every time... Darn... Already :(

@Bonez0r 3 года назад

The song doesn't have that many different melodies (the singing is repeating the same melody over and over, and then there's the flute part that's different), I think it would become repetitive if it were longer. IMO it's just the right length.

@greywuuf 3 года назад

Too short by at least a factor of 4

@markototev 4 года назад

For more Ayreon from the same show you absolutely MUST listen to Damien Wilson's clear, powerful and motive voice in "And THe Druids Turn to Stone"

@chris_j2665 4 года назад

There's so much love for Anneke out there, her voice always has a little hint of her accent coming through that adds a little 'something' to everything she does. I would recommend having a look at one of Anneke's and Arjen's projects The Gentle Storm and in particular a track called The storm, Marcela is the backing singer they combine perfectly. Marcela deserves so much more recognition, she's awesome.

@spacewalkerrr 2 года назад

I've been in two concerts of Anneka and she's like the sweetest, she hugs you before you try to hug her! would you consider to analyze her EARLY years? like her '95 "strange machines" performance ? no body makes these kind of songs anymore, her signature vocal style was so influential for female fronted metal scene!

@kirbys1370 4 года назад

Hi Elizabeth! Finally, I'm Very Happy that You were able to Premiere this video. I LOVE this Song and Performance and I also LOVE your New Orange Top! All Three Women (All Queens) have a Beautiful Sweet Voice (Clear and Strong) in this Very Intimate Ballad!! And Congratulations on your clear pronunciation of, "Arjen Lucassen!!!" Well Done and Thank You, Elizabeth!!! :-) :-) :-)

@the_technomage 3 года назад

Love this song. I agree, way too short. Anneke van Giersbergen is a trailblazer in female Dutch rock/metal vocals. She has inspired both Simone (from Epica) and Floor. Discovered so much good music during the quarantine.

@vigridr7614 4 года назад

Ayreon's compositions are unmatched.

@michaelstamper5604 10 месяцев назад

Utterly sublime. I have no other words.

@JamesDoebbler 4 года назад

This entire show was so epic, so many amazing singers. I was lucky enough to experience it live, twice. Damian Wilson is such an awesome chap, would love to see you analyze "And the Druids Turned to Stone" from this same show.

@RudyBleeker 4 года назад

I'm jealous you were there.

@shoemaker688 3 года назад

Marcela glues it all together. Great! And I'm a Floor and Anneke fan. Great reaction Elizabeth!

@alexanderfontane9412 Год назад

Truly angelic voices. It gave me chills!

@valeriududau3218 4 года назад

try Ayreon - Everybody Dies (Ayreon Universe) .

@ChrisPage68 4 года назад

I love that song. It always gives me a chuckle.

@ArekMateusiak 4 года назад

yes, i also recommed it, also i highly recommend eye of ra :-D ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-odcO0SciTUY.html

@simsjo 4 года назад

Oh totally!!

@theclow614 4 года назад

yeeessss! my queens! I've been waiting for the video for a long time! Thank you :) you are opening the gates to some incredible vocalists. Anneke being my all time favourite!

@boomstinbang6841 4 года назад

Sweet! All three ladies are amazing! Extra love to Marcela who isn't as well known like the two other ladies and doesn't always get the love and kudos she deserves

@sirdrums 4 года назад

At least the metal scene here at Marcela's home town is very very proud of her!

@stasa-X 3 года назад

I love Marcela Bovio, she is amazing singer but I do agree that she hasn't the glory of the two other ladies which also i love.

@glennwehmeyer 3 года назад

Arjen is so amazing. For more Anneke you'll find her working with Devin Townsend on multiple albums and she was on an Amorphis album. Amorphis - Amongst Stars is one of Anneke's best songs. Of course, she did a whole 'solo' album with Arjen as well. So much amazing music and so little time :)

@djstraylight 3 года назад

Anneke van Giersbergen's first band was The Gathering from her native Netherlands. Look for The Gathering Confusion live for one of her earliest performances.

@glennwehmeyer 3 года назад

@@djstraylight Good call on The Gathering and a great vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RTIRTUGqlJ8.html A twenty-something Anneke belting out some acid/gothic rock.

@JanJvG Год назад

I can literally lose days when I start listening to Anneke' insane large repertoire. Her own calmer albums are also nice to listen to with her other band agua annique besides the Project Vuur with the same musician's as Ayreon. + Here on RU-vid there is a really nice duet album that is not on Spotify or Deezer. Or the show with an orchestra. And all the nice collaborations she had done. Just amazing!

@doomfable3378 4 года назад

Marcela is a wonderful singer. Her tone is impeccable. Recommendations: Ayreon - “The Day that the World Breaks Down” (as it has some additional info on all 11 singers from Arjen himself) The Gathering - “Travel” for more Anneke

@hermenw.huiskamp8555 4 года назад

I second both :)

@Ucalegon_ 4 года назад

If you want to know what Ayreon is all about you can't really find a better example than that video.

@janhilbrandbrink6875 4 года назад

I second the Ayreon one : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oFuMKdrzPqU.html I would like to add the song Everybody Dies from the Universe concert : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9AAXtUdM7xE.html There are different versions of The Gathering bringing Travel live on RU-vid. None of them are uploaded by Anneke or her band though.

@gwaptiva 4 года назад

It'll also introduce the musicians, incl the flute player.

@rockape1954 4 года назад

Marcela is the singer in Arjens group 'Stream of Passion' in which she also plays violin. Her sister is also backing her singing. Her most recent Solo album is also very good. Anneke collaborated with Arjen on 'The Gentle Storm' As well as her many genres of her own solo stuff and her band Vuur.

@silversabith 4 года назад

Its so awesome they unblocked this and Arjen commented and complimented you on it.

@gregjetnikoff7124 4 года назад

3 insanely wonderful voices. Yet when Floor sings I tear up...HOW DOES SHE DO IT!!!!!!

@Mr.Myrdok Год назад

Anneke is the godmother of symphonic metal. Pretty much every female symphonic metal singer cites her as the biggest influence for them getting into the genre.

@joelmartincrawford 4 года назад

I really enjoy your videos. As a classically trained musician who works exclusively with classical music as my day job, but absolutely loves rock and metal music, I really appreciate your skilled and well informed analysis.

@johnwade7410 4 года назад

I had no doubt that you would get this video unblocked, Arjen is a really great guy. What a super reaction Elizabeth! I love these ladies together, their harmonies are otherworldly. La trio bella!

@JHofman666 4 года назад

Just from the Ayreon Universe there are a ton of great videos. “River of Time” with Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian) and Marko Hietala (Nightwish), “Day Sixteen: Looser” with Michael Mills (Toehider, amazing voice), “And the Druids turn to stone” with Damian Wilson (Maiden United, Headspace, Treshold, Star One and many more) “Magnetism” with Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering, Devin Townsend Project, The Gentle Storm, VUUR) and Marko Hietala. Just a few that I absolutely love from that concert, but basically all of the discography of Arjen ;)

@alexiserni1152 4 года назад

She should just lean back and listen the whole show, something nobody should miss :) Anyway I woud add "Intergalactic Space Crusader" to your shoty list - I think Maggy Luyten is excellent in the song (Damian as well of course).

@JHofman666 4 года назад

Absolutely love Maggy in this concert and Damian, well he is Damian :)

@tjitsekoster9379 4 года назад

Shivers, everytime I hear this. I could listen to a whole album of these women harmonizing.

@filipvanderkelen9580 4 года назад

The live Version of twisted coil with Damian Wilson singing. A Song from another project Guilt Machine by Arjen Lucassen

@Scherzo-mk4ih 4 года назад

This. A million times this

@RudyBleeker 4 года назад

Highly recommended

@angelmunoz1975 4 года назад

really a beautiful song and a wonderful reaction

@angelmunoz1975 4 года назад

the other song that has a different trait from Nightwish and Floor is Yours is An Empty Hope ... react please

@Evil_Peter 4 года назад

I loved this reaction. Always great to see a knowledgeable musical mind react to Ayreon. I'd recommend doing The Day that the World Breaks Down next as not only is it a big song with eleven singers involved, it also has annotations made by Arjen that will further shed light on the song, the singers, the musicians, and also some of the gear that's being used. I think it's a great step off point to get into this project.

@nadiauribe6202 4 года назад

One of My favorite songs ever! Thanks for always bringing to us amazing music and reactions.

@gwaptiva 4 года назад

Goosebumps all around; such a lovely simple little song, so well done. Oh, and it's something like a tenor or baritone tin whistle.

@Freeze014 4 года назад

I hope Marcela will get the love she deserves.

@TheCharismaticVoice 4 года назад

I'd love to hear Marcela more. It was apparent during this song that she is capable of much more.

@Freeze014 4 года назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice She is currently in MayaN and used to be in Stream of Passion, the link is an example of their very last concert: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tNUR9IDPDM0.html

@nadiauribe6202 4 года назад

If You really want to go into something different, You could check out her work in "Elfonia", which is a mexican goth metal band. Marcela started there. The band doesn't exist anymore, but has a very interesting and unique sound.

@ShadowhispersBand 4 года назад

The Charismatic Voice Check out Dhyana by MaYaN. A great soft duett with Laura Macri, an absolute gorgeous singer and such a lovely person, like everyone in MaYaN.

@nathanberry4849 4 года назад

@@TheCharismaticVoice All three women in this video are monsters, but yeah Marcela is absolutely equal in skill. I recommend Powerless - (From Unprecedented - The Piano Sessions) It's on Marcela's personal channel.

@breakneck1975 4 года назад

Dear Elizabeth, Ayreon albums are in the genre 'Progressive' rock, in wich everything can happen. Some of his albums are more rock/folk others are rock/metal. This song is from 'Into the electric castle' wich is a more rock/folk album. The song I suggested a couple of times 'the day that the world breaks down' is from the album 'the source' and thats more of a rock/metal album. This song has all 11 singers in it that are featured on this album. The day before yesterday (25 sept. 2020) his latest album 'transitus' was released btw.

@niksur1201 4 года назад

Glad it is back up and we can enjoy your reaction to this awesome piece.

@randiminer8621 4 года назад

yes please more Ayreon! and more Anneke!

@christianwilhite83 4 года назад

Wow, thanks for this. Love all three of these voices, and I've never heard them together before.

@RalfHaring 4 года назад

I think Everybody Dies is a good primer. Lots of singers. More rock. Floor is in there, too. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9AAXtUdM7xE.html Castle Hall is another good punchy one. Arjen plays but doesn't sing on it, though it does feature Damian Wilson who is a real standout on many Ayreon songs. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iKGaeQ9f-cY.html Star of Sirrah has Floor teaming with Hansi Kürsch from Blind Guardian. I'm sure you'll get around to them one day as well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3dEHQNAZsIo.html Eye of Ra is a big final number with literally dozens of singers. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-odcO0SciTUY.html Amazing Flight is one with lots of Arjen singing. There are also a couple unexpected surprises at the beginning and halfway through. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r5IitoFXc7E.html

@juyifan7933 4 года назад

I agree, "Everybody Dies" is probably the best introduction.

@peterliddle4546 4 года назад

👍

@treintje1001 4 года назад

Great suggestions and kuddos for providing the url’s! 😉👍 However the best intro imho is the official video from The Day The World Breaks Down, as it provides a look behind the scenes, you really get to see how Arjen works and what Ayreon is all about. And it’s an awesome track as well! 😉🤘

@indigorocket4094 4 года назад

OH MY GOD! You're doing a reaction to Ayreon!!! I was so lucky to be present for this performance. You're in a rich niche of prog metal with Ayreon.

@jonno55 4 года назад

Music and above all voices to get maximum goosebumps!! Ayreon is worldclass prog music, with top musicians and top of the bill singers (female and male).

@tomhaile7232 4 года назад

I'm glad this is up, what a treasure

@Drew_pew_pew_pew 4 года назад

In Belgium we had the 'Metal Female Voices Fest', a 3 day festival and a combi ticket costed around 83€. In 2013 this was just a part of the line up for Sunday: Tarja, ReVamp (band with Floor Jansen), Anneke Van Giersbergen , Stream of Passion (band with Marcela),.... It was a very chill festival and most of the time band members watched the other shows from within the crowd. At the time I didn't understand how lucky I was and I'm afraid I will never have the chance again to have such an experience. I had the luck to see Anneke perform in a local bar for a very intimate acoustic set. She made some mistakes on her guitar but with her smile and silly jokes you looked past that.

@thomassantangelo8082 4 года назад

YES! I'm so happy you did this video =) Arjen makes such great music and you do such a great job reacting to it. It's amazing. I would recommend "The Day the World Breaks Down" It's a great epic song that starts off an album. The song has all 11 singers in it including Floor. It's considered one of the best Ayreon songs!

@johnro6659 4 года назад

Glad you checked out Ayreon. As always love to watch your reaction and how you analyze the vocals as well as the music. I actually learn something every time.

@markototev 4 года назад

Try The Gathering - Travel or Waking hour from the Noise Severe DVD. She deserves her own song at this point :).

@revylokesh1783 4 года назад

Yeah, by this point, a lot of reactors_know_ her. She's everywhere, with Devin, with Amorphis, with Ayreon, yet nobody ever seems to react to _The Gathering._ It's a shame really, she's such an inspirational singer and such a nice person in general.

@mvanderplas2275 4 года назад

Yes on the Gathering, just not A Noise Severe. Listen to Travel on youtube and on bandcamp. The youtube version sounds wrong compared to the bandcamp one. I'm quite sure they used the wrong audio track from the DVD. Same goes for Valley of the Queens from Electric Castle Live I suspect.

@ehcarbles1623 4 года назад

Yep, those two songs exactly were the ones tha I was about to recommend :D

@lompeos7388 4 года назад

Travel from their TG25 concert

@grungegrumpy3585 4 года назад

Aye, Anneke would really deserve some central stage time in this channel by now. Imo her performances at the The Gathering TG25 concert doing 'Travel' and 'On most surfaces' are quite exemplary of her stunning vocal capabilities and impressive sound. Add their live version of 'Strange Machines' on Pinkpop '96 and you get both a nice picture of her development through the decades, while also getting an idea of how she inspired a whole generation of lead female metal singers and while getting a hunch of The Gathering's grunge and Pink Floyd roots and inspiration. Anneke explored a very broad range of styles, with maybe only progrock elements and her unique vocal presence as a common denominator. The 2015 Masters of Rock performance of 'The Storm' by Anneke's and Arjen's mutual proggy project 'The Gentle Storm' is also worth a listen as it shows both an excellent Anneke as lead and Marcela as support. Both rougher and lighter stuff by Anneke and Devin with The Devin Townsend Project is also worth experiencing: varying from 'Kingdom' and 'Grace' in the Retinal Cicrcus show to 'Ih Ah'. Finally, Anneke's cooperations with Danny Cavanagh and similar artists along with her solo acoustic performances are worth a listen. Edit: Oh, and might I mention Ayreon's 'Comatose' performed by Anneke and Katatonia's Jonas Renske? :)

@TheButterflyChaos 4 года назад

Anneke is just lovely♥️ well, all these ladies are amazing! But I just Adore Anneke's voice so much!

@TheButterflyChaos 4 года назад

Recommend The Gathering - Strange machines! Ooooor, just Anneke - Wasted years (Iron Maiden cover) live!

@michaelhagberg4573 3 месяца назад

Nothing compares to the goddesses of metal

@paradisecostarica4986 4 года назад

I love to see how people are moving this woman to my exact set of musical tastes. And I love to see there is so many people which such a good taste in music.

@shirazzza 3 года назад

When I'm having a crap day like today I can watch your videos & see how passionate & precise your reviews are & it helps my mind so much, it's contagious in the best way

@johnforsyth7987 3 года назад

Wonderful reaction Elizabeth. The music was wonderful. Please do more reactions like this one.

@johanstenborg1465 4 года назад

The Day That The World Breaks Down would be a good song to try next. Lots of great singers, awesome video and a really amazing track.

@targhan666 4 года назад

This music hugs our brain

@someonesusingmyname 4 года назад

Anneke is probably my favorite singer ever, but Marcela's vibrato at the end of the second chorus just gives me chills.

@devorazwindcatcher 4 года назад

Arjen Lucessen can rarely be seen on stage, because he has stage fright. At this concert he made an exception. He plays "The Hippie" and you can see him in the track "The Garden Of Emotions". He's not an exceptionally brilliant singer but that's for you to comment on. Also most of the other cast can be seen in this song. Only "The Highlander" (portrait by Derek 'Fish' Dick) has already died at this point in the story. But you see "The Egyptian" (Anneke van Giersbergen), "The Indian" (Simone Simons), "The Barbarian" (John 'Jaycee' Cuijpers), "The Roman" (Edwin Balogh), "The Futureman" (Edward Reekers) and "The Knight" (Damian Wilson). Also as a special guest, there's John de Lancie as the Narrator, or "Forever". Marcella Bovio, Dianne van Giersbergen (not related to Anneke) and Jan Willem Ketelaers are performing backing vocals. Here's the link for 'The Garden Of Emotions': ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w6rBHaOmXMo.html

@SergioSBloch 4 года назад

I enjoy your reactions so much because your facial expressions are so animated and true to your feelings - you have the best and cutest eye flutter I've ever seen... you light up when you hear something amazing and that just amplifies the sound with your expressions. There is a genuine quality to your reactions that comes from the core. I've heard you sing - love your voice.

@PaulBarber-v9e 5 месяцев назад

Hi Elizabeth, I would love to see you collabarate with Arjen and become one of the Ayreon family. And those three voices! Thank you Marcela, Anneke and Floor.❤

@justdave9610 4 года назад

Yay! So glad this got unblocked. Loved your reaction to such a beautiful song.

@matthewmunson6098 3 года назад

I truly love your reactions and your honesty let alone you're a very beautiful woman and your voice so well and soft spoken I'm so glad I may subscriber of your channel and of course the queen floor just kills it as always

@janhromas7276 4 года назад

I don´t understand how anyone can afford to block your great work, which doesn´t hurt anyone at all, but educates!! My opinion :-).

@Wavecaster05 4 года назад

Ayreon is such a deep well of talent to explore. It seems many people have reacted to 'The Day that the World Breaks Down' as their introduction, and it's a great start with 11 different singers. Arjen comments throughout the video about the story, singers, instrumentalists and the gear he used on the album. It's 13 minutes that feels like it goes so quickly.

@petergreenough630 4 года назад

Once again thank you for giving me another group to investigate. You have certainly broadened my musical enjoyment, and for that alone I thank you once again.

@EKOrTT 4 года назад

Other Ayreon songs with great singing are Merlin's Will (the Ayreon Universe performance) And the Druids Turn to Stone, and The Castle Hall.

@len2193 2 года назад

Nice reaction to a really beautiful song.

@dallassukerkin6878 4 года назад

Thank you, Elizabeth, for highlighting this glorious piece ... and for reminding me its about time I paid for a copy of it ...

@dismalangel 4 года назад

Just seen your Ayreon reaction. Your excitement and enjoyment of music is really a great pleasure to witness.

@Kelsea-2002 2 года назад

These three ladies are real artists.I would like to see a whole concert from them.

@floreaciprian9742 3 года назад

I like how you paused at the end with Floor smiling. That smile says We nailed it and we're damn proud of it !

@Nro52 4 года назад

This song is lovely. As you said, nothing extravagan, but utterly beautiful and touching. As for recomendations, Arjen had a project, Star One. From a live concert, there´s a song called "The eye of Ra", which has more opera rock vibes and is sang by many people. They´re all great singers, Rusell Allen is an amazing one... and also, Floor is there too.

@justdave9610 4 года назад

I can't wait for this one!

@athletism 4 года назад

I'm so excited that RU-vid let you release the video, I was hoping to see you analising this three queens, I had actually not heard this song but it was the definition of beautiful. I also wanted to make a suggestion, you should listen to Dianne van Giersbergen (not related to Anneke) she used to sing for Xandria, from wich I would recommend the video "Nightfall", she now sings for Ex-Libris and has also participated with Ayreon I think in "Electric Castle" along with Simone Simmons. Hope you can enjoy her voice as well wich I think is at the same level as Tarja's. Have a grat one, love your videos and I really hope to be able to catch you on the celebration this next friday.

@franciscoflg 4 года назад

There are so many ayeron music what you needed to listen. I have 1000% for sure do you will enjoy ayeron. I suggest for the next one "everybody dies".

@WittyCaMoNinja 4 года назад

your genuine passion for music is absolutely infectious ... great stuff, thank you for sharing

@ralphskyperion1699 4 года назад

It’s great to see the maestro Arjen commenting on your wonderful reaction Elizabeth. This track is from Into the Electric Castle, probably my favourite of Arjen/Ayreons album. There are some amazing tracks on it, including Isis & Osiris and Amazing Flight. Thank you so much and keep reacting.

@MooWithMetubes 3 года назад

3 of the beat singers ever!!!

@reaverthewizard 4 года назад

Thanks for doing an Ayreon song. Big and pleasant surprise for me. Also enjoying the new album!

@tylerpd52 4 года назад

The day the world breaks down is the best one to check out next

@danielgro1039 2 года назад

My dear Elizabeth, do you inow what i like so much about your videos? I can see from your face expressions just wothin seconds what you think about a song... I can see from your eye movement and from your body tension how much you are into a song... You are a petson like i am as well... Someone who cant hide feelings and emotions when it comes to music... I love how you analyse every song like on point... I like how you are open for new experiences (i remember you when you reacted to Jinger or LornaShore whom i love) thank you for that

@guitarplayerz4893 4 года назад

Great reaction video, Elizabeth!!! I would recommend Ayreon "The Day the World Break's Down". There are 11 vocalists in the video, which will be a lot to comment on, but it's definitely worth it. You won't be disappointed.

@helGnT 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for these vids. So lovely :)

@renevw5812 4 года назад

Like always a fantastic reaction.

@nornog 4 года назад

Thank you! I have never heard of this band for lack of a better word, I am going to have to listen to more of there work.

@TheOvermaster 4 года назад

You should definitely listen to this album (off camera obviously as it's long even by album standards ) - it's my favourite album and imo the best album of all time and I think you would enjoy it immensely.

@rfabian48 3 года назад

I loved the harmony of the three voices together

@uauser-ez5ye8mf4m 2 года назад

Anneke - my vocal one love :-) from first type cassette in 1996

@kirsil7471 4 года назад

Man, that was beautiful!!

@Dragonsinger71 2 года назад

Nice choice, IMHO, to give reaction. The feel of a round, Celtic in nature, and definitely one I really like, too. As lush and lovely as the entire piece is, I'm especially blown away by the ending. As you pointed out, it's so lovely, but for me the big selling point is that it's a capella, which raises the delicacy and beauty to an even higher level. The entire concert is stellar; no doubts there. I love that delicate, acoustic driven pieces like this imbued the overall show with a ton more emotion by providing a sense of texture that prevented it from becoming just another progressive metal show, while also showcasing the broad talents of Arjen Anthony Lucassen.

@mikediana5374 4 года назад

Hey there! So glad you have dipped your toe into the fantastic world of Arjen and Ayreon. He is a wonderfully prolific Dutch composer and instrumentalist. He always surrounds himself with the absolute best in vocal talent for the genre from around the recording world. His music is considered progressive metal but in reality touches on a wide range of styles. Where Tuomas leans more toward the cinematic side Arjen is far more theatrical. He has said he was influenced in his youth by rock operas like Jesus Christ Superstar and his approach to songwriting reflects characterization and plot. You will meet among others, Irene Jansen (if you haven't already) you know who's sister who really came into her own via her work with Aryeon and the likes of Tommy Karevik (formerly with US based symphonic metal band Kamelot) and the amazing Michael Mills (lead vocalist and multi instrumentalist with Aussie band Toehider). There are so many great singers who appear on the vast discography for Ayreon. Ayreon Universe Live is a best of concert where Arjen tried to get all the original singers to recreate their roles. There are so many incredible songs. The Day That The World Breaks Down would be a great starting place (for educational experience) since Arjen narrates via messaging and you see him, the vocalists and soloists performing in either his studio or in their own spaces. He gives a bit of background on the performers, the concept behind the recording and see him perform in studio. You will enjoy his self deprecating sense of humor and his appreciation of all those he invites to work with him. As usual I jabber on too much but I have become a massive fan and am currently buying his catalog.He has an actual rock opera called The Theater Equation. Check it out. There are clips on RU-vid.

@Thlayli7 Год назад

Three amazing singers! Anneke my favourite female vocalist. And I'm new to Ayreon (came via The Gentle Storm) - so, SO good!

@JeroenBrosens 4 года назад

Kudos for your pronunciation of their dutch names already! 👌🏻 The flutist by the way is my name buddy Jeroen Goossens. My fellow dutchies probably know him best from the super fun song 'Roodkapje' by Pater Moeskroen (yes that's actually him!)

@Flammazine 3 года назад

What? I remember that song from my childhood. That's pretty awesome

@Crazyytrible 4 года назад

Ayreon is amazing. Whatever you choose to listen to will be interesting. I would recommend for anyone that find Ayreon appealing to actually listen to a show or album in it's entirety. The albums all have a story to tell and the singers are characters in that story. It's a real treat :)

@26cheatahuk 4 года назад

Another superb reaction .Thank you. A truly fun one you could try is Ayreon "Everybody Dies" which is not as bad as it sounds. If you do this be ready for Floors great entrance.

@haploc 4 года назад

When it comes to harmonies live, check out Songs of the Ocean and The Eye of Ra, with all singers on stage. Total bliss.

@michealhudson5664 4 года назад

I've known of Ayreon for a long time, but I've never heard this song. This version of it is amazing, I think I've listened to it about a dozen times today. It gives me chills.

@leahd4611 3 года назад

I just found your channel and have been watching your video's like crazy. Two things: 1) I hope you have found or realized that Devin Townsend and Anneke van Giersbergen have worked together on albums and tours. 2) I am happy you got your octopus!

@Sadistiq 4 года назад

What majestic voices, they truly are regal. Arjen.. maestro.

@febed01 4 года назад

Nice to see you again :) Arjen knows how to write for background vocals -- never boring to hear and probably to sing. For more Marcela on that concert there's "The Theory Of Everything" (with the also amazing Michael Mills), "Day 11: Love" (with Edward Reekers)