EPICA - The Ghost in Me (Live at The Symphonic Synergy)

Epicans! Brace yourselves… the moment has arrived. You’ve called for it, and now the full live specter of "The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)" from 🎻 The Symphonic Synergy 🎻 show at @afaslive is here to haunt your screens! 🦇

Directed by Jens de Vos
Director of photography - Maikel Cozijns
Camera operators: Jeroen De Wilde, Maria Munoz, Frederik Celis, Nick Maris, Wout Lenaerts, Michiel Vanson, Edward Opdebeeck, Maxim Schiller
Assistant director - Kajra Vandendriessche & Marijke Crynen
Post production by Nina Hermans & Jens De Vos

Backing vocals: Marcela Bovio, Linda Janssen, Marjan Welman
Choir: Kamerkoor PA'dam directed by Maria van Nieukerken

Sopranos: Leonore Engelbrecht, Merel van Geest, Gonnie van Heugten, Marta Loncar
Altos: Karen Langendonk, Natascha Morsink, Alfrun Schmid, Annette Vermeulen
Tenors: Guido Groenland, Henk Gunneman, Francis Ng, Joost van Velzen
Basses: Martijn de Graaf Bierbrauwer, Nathan Tax, Remmert Velthuis, Samuel Wong

Children's Choir:
Pepijn Janssen, Cato Janssen, Millie Biemans, Luus van der Linden, Samuel Vonk, Zoë Janssen, Liv Vermesi, Mare Brugman, Anne-Louise Janssen, Job Stokkermans, Sara Helleman, Lotte Zijlema, Sterre Mélotte, India Melotte, Lia van Beurden, Juno van de Veerdonk, Amiraah Verploegen, Suze van Haaren, Miloe Verdoorn,Jasmijn Jeurissen, Ella Verstegen, Fay van den Broek, Lila van Rompaey, Indy Bouw, Veerle van der Poel, Josepine Verhappen, Kate van Deurzen, Puk van Ansem, Elena Kuhlman, Isis Bouw, Floris van Bergen, Aimee van Meegen, Juliette Flissinger, Lena Stokkermans, Job Stokkermans, Resa Westera, Luna Legel, Pam Roelofs

Orchestra personnel:
THE SYMPHONIC SYNERGY Orchestra conducted by Dante Diaz

Violins: (CM) Ben Mathot, Floortje Beljon, Manon van de Kempe, Stijn Brinkman, Heleen Knoop, Marleen Veldstra, Annelieke Marselje, Pablo Kleinsmann, Mart Koek, Milka Malotaux, Valerie Schonen, Mark Mulder, Loes Dooren, Marnix Verberne, Tseroeja van den Bos
Celli: Marije de Jong, Jascha Bordon, Rachel Daniels
Double bass: Kasper Stern, Andris Meinig
Flute: Linda Speulman
Oboe: Paloma de Beer
Clarinet: Erik Steven, Rojas Toapanta
Bassoon: Maria Losada Burgo

French horn: Gaizka Ciarrusta, Megan Brouwer, Felix Peijnenborg
Trumpet: Coos Zwagerman, David Perez
Trombone: Rafael Afonso, Huub de Jong
Bass trombone: Twan Dubbers

Tuba: Egle Liutkauskaite
Timpani: Niek Kleinjan
Percussion: Marcel Heijnen, Baue Kunstman

[luciesebestova]

We defintely need a DVD from this amazing show! 😍 And we also need this song on Spotify 😁

[CAVALO-QUENTE]

PLEASE RELEASE A DVD OF THIS GORGEOUS PERFORMANCE

[richardroozekrans]

I was there, it was great! Everybody's talking about Simone, but no one mentions what Coen did with this classical masterpiece, turning it into symphonic metal at its best.

[what_the_hec]

How awesome it is that after 20+ years in the buisness, Simone is still trying new things with her voice

[MikePotvin]

i love the fact that this band is still in their prime and have many albums in them <3

[gokhankus]

we want that master piece on spotify my queen

[tamaskriza]

This is symphonic metal!!! I was both nights at AFAS Live. It remains a good memory! Thank you Epica 🙏💯🥰🎶🎶🎶🎸🎻

[EvaMetalhankle]

There's no word to describe how proud I am of you! How grateful I am for all these years in which you've been mastering your craft without ever repeating yourselves! And am very happy for following you from the very beginning.
For a music lover, you are a gift from the gods... Meanwhile, maintaining a close relationship with your fans, discussing music with us and spending some time chatting with us before or after the shows. You deserve the utmost respect both as a band and as individuals.

Here's to music 🥂

[Joshivr]

An experience I will remember forever and ever! Can’t wait to relive the show for a third time when the Blu-ray comes out 🫶🏻

[SommelierHeredianoEmproista]

Dios mío pero qué es esto? 😍🤩 lo más apoteósico que he escuchado, se me erizó la piel y hasta las lágrimas me sacó de la epicidad

[zoranbl]

Unreal. This band is fantastic. They just keep getting better and better. I LOVE IT!

[Kot]

Before this I thought Epica's retrospect show was the pinnacle of live symphonic metal, but that masterpiece just blew my mind...
The quality of the production, the live sound amd the whole set are just top level

[natanaelvieira]

Simone's going crazy in the end is my new obsession!!!

[TheElias]

Lyrics:

[Intro: Simone Simons]
When it seems like all hope is gone
Hear my sinister song
Why don't you sing along?

[Verse 1: Simone Simons]
Come forward, embrace the unknown
You're welcome in my haunted home
This abbey where stories are told
Watch closely, a nightmare unfolds

[Chorus: Simone Simons]
It’s time to free the ghost in me
Possessed by this beautiful melody
Just come with me I’ll make you see
To dance with the dead is your destiny

[Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir]
Oh, no, we’re afraid of the night
You’ll be safe, just be brave, there’s no need to be scared
Oh no, we’ll stay here in the light
Come on have some fun, you will see the sun, when the show is done, follow if you dare

[Verse 2: Simone Simons]
Hope fades as I’m closing the door
Too late, you can’t leave anymore
Old fairy tales play by the rules
Here there be monsters and here there be ghouls

[Chorus: Simone Simons]
It’s time to free the ghost in me
Possessed by this beautiful melody
Just come with me I’ll make you see
To dance with the dead is your destiny

[Post-Chorus: Simone Simons, Children's Choir]
We know you’re a witch in disguise
Follow me and you’ll see what I’m singing is true
Oh, no, don’t look into her eyes
As I hypnotize you will realize you cannot escape (the) yellow and the blue

[Bridge: Simone Simons, Choir]
It’s time to free the ghost in thee
Give in to the dark phantoms agony
Our choir sings eternal songs
Abandon your fears while you sing along
We wonder what the shadows hide
Not scared anymore we shall go inside
The one unnamed's compelling thee
To echo this melody endlessly
Take one more step beyond this door
And you will be singing forevermore

The orchestra's playing
Dark melodies swaying
Enchanting, betraying
It’s time...
Feel it beginning
Everything's spinning
Thunder, lightning
Joyfully frightening
Come and join the night with me
Come enjoy the ride with me
Let your ghost be free

[Chorus: Simone Simons + Choir]
So now you see
The ghost in me
Eternally singing in harmony
And finally
We all agree
To dance with the dead is our destiny

[Outro: Simone Simons, Choir]
As you surrender to me
Gone are the days of being afraid
Sing with me for eternity
Come take my hand
It’s not too late
This must be fate
If you only trust me
I'll show you the way
My way
Come together
Dance forever
Join us in our
Endless nightmare
Embracing the night
While you sing
With us
Forevermore

[cesarcordero]

Saw this in Mexico a few days ago. I couldn't stop crying. This song is a master piece and the Symphonic Synergy was an unbelievable show

[PatrickStaal]

Just perfect! And I still get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Please release it on Spotify!

[mus.saadlaoud]

How can we convince people who listen to all the random mainstream rubbish nowadays that this is actually a live performance. Wonderful 🤍

[marubrink]

Esto es una obra de arte por donde lo mires, no se escapó un detalle en esta obra magistral! Es totalmente hipnótico.

[LuisWinchester]

20 years of awesome music and i'm still haunted by this errant dutches who go on their way creating MAGICAL SOUNDS on their path. ¡FREAKIN' AMAZING! 🤩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥☠️🤘🏾✨

[altairx]

We urgently need a DVD/Blu-ray release!