Guitarist Ad Sluijter, bass player Yves Hutsand Jeroen Simonson drums join Simone, Mark Jansen, and Coen Janssen on stage, like in the good old times, for the song ‘ Quietus’. It is also not possible to celebrate Epica’s anniversary without the participation of the band members that were present at the very beginning of the adventure. The two women show a great complicity and complementarity on stage. The second time is to perform the uptempo song ‘ Sancta Terra’. The first appearance is to perform, together with Simone and just the orchestra, a cover of 18th century Pergolesi’s ‘ Stabat Mater Dolorosa’. Also taking care of the entourage and fairytale alike the front lady opens the show wearing a black cloak.Įpica is also joined twice on stage by Floor Jansen. It is a grande finale of ten years, filled with guest performances and a ‘time-travel’ in their history. Besides the quality of the music and in a different setting, the band well thought- out every second. It is ‘the most ambitious project to date’ as announced in advance and that comes with high expectations.
The set is well balanced between all of Epica’s albums and includes some breaks by the orchestra, like the ‘ The Imperial March’ (Starwars) or a medley of different songs by Epica. The band lead by singer Simone Simons performs a three-hour set, which is much longer than the average concerts of this Dutch pride. One can for example see Doro Pesch, Amaranthe and ex Epica band members congratulate the band for this anniversary. Prior to the show, some videos of congratulations are shown on a white curtain that is hiding the stage. For the first time there is an online streaming: Retrostream is broadcasted in HD for many international fans. The concert takes place in front of a sold out 4,500 people in the Eindhoven Klokgebouw in the Netherlands.īesides the Retrospect show, it is possible for fans to be involved. It is the same orchestra and choir with whom Epica recorded their live album ‘ The Classical Conspiracy’ in 2009. For the occasion, the seventy-piece Hungarian Extended Remenyi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Choir of Miskolc National Theatreis accompanying the band on stage. "Retrospect" features this massive performance in its entirety, as well as exclusive interviews with all band members and behind-the-scenes footage from the show.World famous Dutch symphonic metal band Epica celebrates their tenth anniversary on this 23 March 2013. The Divine Conspiracy ~Anniversary Edition~ġ8. "Retrospect" will contain the following fan favorites:ġ3. On November 8, Nuclear Blast will release "Retrospect" as a deluxe hardcover book with 48 pages, both as a 2DVD/3CD and 2Blu-ray/3CD version. In addition to a collection of the band's biggest hits from across the spectrum of their entire catalog, this once-in-a-lifetime spectacular also featured the live debut of "Twin Flames" and the previously unreleased "Retrospect", covers of classics by Vivaldi, Pergolesi, and Oscar-winning film composer John Williams, two guest collaborations with the venerable Floor Jansen ( NIGHTWISH, REVAMP),and a very special performance of their breakthrough single "Quietus" with founding members Jeroen Simons, Ad Sluijter and Yves Huts.
Ten high-definition cameras captured this very special sold-out show while EPICA played in front of nearly five thousand ecstatic fans. Rock Tribune (Belgium) thought it was "an unforgettable show." The band was accompanied by the seventy-piece Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Miskolc National Theatre Choir, playing an unforgettable three-hour best-of set.Īccording to respected Dutch newspaper the Volkskrant, "The band wrote a chapter of Dutch metal history" this evening. The second premiere will take place a day later - on Thursday, November 7 - in Eindhoven, The Netherlands at Service Bioscoop Zien.ĮPICA celebrated its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only event, dubbed "Retrospect", on March 23 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The first premiere will be held on Wednesday, November 6 at the Mathäser Multiplex Kino in Munich, Germany. During these premieres a number of band members will join their fans with the first exclusive viewing of the film.
EPICA RETROSPECT MOVIE
Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA has announced the first two movie theater premieres for "Retrospect".
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