Epica Tides of Time Reaction 

This song was written in honour of Mark's grandmother who was a big help to Epica in their esrly years and who passed away during the creation of the "Design your Universe" album. The music for this song was written by Coen. Lyrics are by Simone and Amanda Somerville.

My favorite voice I've ever heard in my life. Also their music compositions are beyond amazing. I have no idea how they are not more popular.

Marcela is wonderful! By the way, a little information, she is part of the Epica family, it is her voice that sounds on backing vocals for Simone in studio recordings, and she sometimes takes part in Epica concerts as a guest second vocalist and plays the violin. Well, Simone. What can I say, Simone not only sings well (although since 2009, when this song was recorded, she has also made progress in vocals), Simone touches the soul. This is a special talent. By the way, Epica released a new live 2 days ago, from a concert in 2023: Epica - Code of life (live at the AFAS live) ✌️

You have chosen wisely :)

One of my softer favorites. Another one is Epica - white waters. Oh, Simone and Oliver Paloti made This is Halloween. Might be under Simone Simons own songs. Simone Simons - This Is Halloween

Thanks for picking up this original version of the song as well! I'm sure you've seen the channel "The charismatic voice" appear in RU-vid's recommendations. They actually did an interview with Simone Simons, and went a little bit into the recording of this particular song. Simone explains that she had a cold when she recorded this song, and that she herself can hear some of her own nasal congestion in the above video. I just thought that was funny, considering how stunning it sounds to everyone else! Regarding live versions, I think the one from Pinkpop is the only so-called "pro-shot" video with a full band. But IMHO it's not a very good version. I think it's well known that Simone struggled to sing this song live in the early years after it came out, because of the bridge section, in particular the two extremely high belted notes. There are some fan-filmed versions that are worth watching, if you have the interest. I'll leave two links, one from around the time the song came out and Simone had a good day on the job, i.e. she handled the bridge section pretty well. And another from much more recently, when more training and maturity meant she wasn't struggling any more: * 2010 version from Reuver, The Netherlands: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-njJx0wGZcRk.html * 2020 version from Los Angeles, USA: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ktuuGE_J50g.html PS: As for Halloween, what about these two videos? * Simone and her husband Oliver recording "This is Halloween": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UuKp0DRiMJw.html * Simone and Coen performing "Sally's Song" at a concert in Toronto in 2012: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fd9aovYpyS0.html

My favorite ballad from eEpica. It breaks my soul every time I hear it but I love it

This is the first ever Epica song I heard 15 years ago or more on a bus! I knew right then she was the best singer of the best band, and just from her voice I expected fatal beauty. If you are in the mood for a live legendary Simone duo and a ballad masterpiece with legendary guest Roy khan look no further and brace yourself for the show: Epica - Trois Vierges (feat. Roy Khan) 1080p ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ozj6iXUOMFs.html The whole legendary underrated concert: EPICA - Live at Paradiso (Full DVD with Timestamps) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5_XtWleif6U.html

Hey man! I knew you would love it and I’m happy to confirm it =) You should check out “Code of Life (live at AFAS)” released few days ago. It’s from Omega album (2021). Cheers!