SIMONE SIMONS - Aeterna (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

@simonesimonsofficial unveils 'Aeterna', the debut single from her album 'Vermillion', out now!

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Music written by Arjen Lucassen
Lyrics written by Simone Simons and Lori Linstruth
John Jaycee Cuypers - Backing vocals
Ben Mathot – Violin

Simone Simons & Arjen Lucassen comment:
"Aeterna is the big, epic opener of the album and it comes with this amazing video too, directed by Patric Ullaeus. It definitely sounds the closest to Epica and Ayreon, blending powerful Latin lyrics with a touch of an oriental feel. We’ve tried to strike a balance between the mighty, bombastic sounds and the more atmospheric parts.Since it’s the first track people will hear from this album, it’s super important to us and we’re really excited for people to hear it!

Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."

[snappy]

Simone's solo album AND written by Arjen? That's gotta be amazing

[Hydrangea]

Wow.. Ayreon and Simone together again. It's like christmas...What a year! I've already added the new to arrive albums of Nightwish and Epica to my wishlist...now Simone's album is added as well!!

[ruipinheiro]

Quoting Simone:

" In case you were wondering about the cosmic theme of the video, here’s a deep dive into the lyrical topics of the song:


“Aeterna takes the point of view of a star about to go supernova to explore how everything in the universe is interconnected, like a cosmic web made from stardust. It deals with our deep emotions, consciousness and other mysteries of life that science still can’t fully explain. Essentially, it’s a reflection on our place in the vast universe and the connections that bind us together, as we’re all, to quote Carl Sagan, “made of starstuff."

[rafaelpessoa]

"Aeterna"

Now the ending is in sight
In my heart of hearts I know
As I bleed my final starlight
Life is born as I let go

From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of life)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride

Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt

I release my final breath
As my atoms split the skies
Through the endless and forever
I am echoed in your eyes

Feel the universe inside
Dark and light living deep within our hearts
(Duality of life)
Ageless forces unite
We are one
In starlight we shine

Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt

Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Specta - et
Specta - et
Illa - vis aeterna infinita
Lux - vigor mundi in anima
Illa - penetravit in spiritum
Lux - perobscura sed illustrat
Specta - praeterita et futurum
Et - posterum est superius
Specta - mentem nostram altissimam
Et - indivisam in tempore
Illa

From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of time)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride

Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium

[pizzasurf]

It is a dream come true for sure! Simone's first solo album are something longing waiting for all of us. Now, finally!!! 🌋🔥

[David-dibs]

Simone Alone is like listening to Epica and Ayreon at the same time and it's Cosmic and Majestic

[pedrosegundo]

OMFG this is way better than what I expected. At some moments, it sounds like those amazing Symphonic / "Gothic" Metal bands from the 90's, such as the golden days Tristania, The Sins Of Thy Beloved and Therion from Vovin era. What a blast!!! So proud of this goddess!!

[PStrife]

"... It sounds like Ayreon. I need to check the description. Yes, Arjen sounds like Arjen."

[miguelfilipe]

Simone she is a angel of metal.
Every song that she sing is a master piece. She is one of my favorite singers. U rock Simone

[mariajosecbmc]

Simone has chosen metal above all genres and that is pure love for the music she creates and she's created until now. As a metal lover, I'm proud of her and as a profound woman, I'm sure I will love the lyrics and melodies and harmony of each song deeply. You deserve all the love of the metal community, Simone. Thank you for sticking to your true self. I'm closer to you than any other artist in this world right now, so I value your extraordinary work more than anything and I'm grateful with the emotions and what is inside you. I also trust your partner in crime to give us amazing creations made into pieces of music. ❤ Thank you once more, I love you. Aeternally 🌹

[anaabendroth]

It's been a joy watching Simone grow into this incredible, unstoppable force.

[Jose.Castro]

Now the ending is in sight
In my heart of hearts I know
As I bleed my final starlight
Life is born as I let go
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of life)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
I release my final breath
As my atoms split the skies
Through the endless and forever
I am echoed in your eyes
Feel the universe inside
Dark and light living deep within our hearts
(Duality of life)
Ageless forces unite
We are one
In starlight we shine
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium
Sensus omnes profundi
Universo coniuncti sunt
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Illa - lux
Specta - et
Specta - et
Illa - vis aeterna infinita
Lux - vigor mundi in anima
Illa - penetravit in spiritum
Lux - perobscura sed illustrat
Specta - praeterita et futurum
Et - posterum est superius
Specta - mentem nostram altissimam
Et - indivisam in tempore
Illa
From the moment we arrive
Love endures, beyond our fleeting years
(Mysteries of time)
Unseen forces unite
We are one
On stardust we ride
Amor, ira aeterna
Fulgor, fatum, incendium

[LuceroSP]

I always thought Simone's solo album would be jazzy, but this, oh my god, is MAJESTIC. I can't imagine a better choice than having Simone team up with Maestro Arjen.
It has fulfilled dreams that I didn't even know I had. She has crowned herself the queen of metal that she is. 👑🤘🏽🔥🖤

[LuuMoreno]

This is mesmerizing. Simone's voice is getting better and stronger every year. I feel so proud of her, and musically speaking, Arjen has always been a genius. The combination of this two talented people is awesome ✨🤘🏻❤️. I'm so looking forward to listening the whole album.

[joaryche]

Femme Fatale, Beautiful Song, Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Lady. Awesome Video.
Mr. L does it again. He is a master of bringing out the best in his singers.
Bravo. Can't wait for the album.

[THE_JOURNEYMAN_PAN]

The 1st "Prêt-à-Porter" outside Earth, between asteroids, comets and debris, accompanied with metal music, could only have the sign of this awesome and talented woman!!!! L'Oreal model, her majesty, SIMONE SIMONS! Thank God, you chose meal for your genre, although your creative mind would lead you, anyhow, here! Cheers and LOVE from Greece!❤

[Yithar]

Simone knows how to delight us. I'm glad that the first single she chose was metal.
I was watching her live with Arjen and she said there's a lot of variety on the album, so she definitely knows her fans and what they are expecting from her ❤️

[rodolforsilva]

Simone sounds like a divine being! There's no other words to describe her talent.

[ministeremoven]

I've been listening to her amazing voice for over twenty years, and I think every year she sounds better

[paulpisters]

Simone is more beautiful than ever. The second half is pure magic. Arjen sounds like Arjen, epic.