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1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
Feint
Epica Lyrics
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Smothered by those who could not bear to face reality
Every beat of your heart tore the lies all apart
Made foundations quiver
Every wave in the lake caused the porcelain to break
And I shiver
All the right answers
Under a sea of dust lies a vast wealth of wisdom
An untuched snow turns red
Innocence dies
This black page in history is not colourfast,
will stain the next
All that remains is just a feint of what was meant to be
This black page in history is not colourfast,
will stain the next
And nothing seems in life,
in dreams like what was meant to be
The lyrics to Epica's song "Feint" are an emotional and introspective reflection on the impermanence of life, the weight of history, and the frustration of seeing the world as it is, rather than how it could be. The song starts with the image of a bright candle that has been snuffed out by those who cannot bear to face the difficult truths of life. The metaphor suggests that something precious has been lost due to the inability of people to confront reality.
As the song goes on, the singer reflects on the power of truth to break away the lies that bind us. The "beat of your heart" is compared to earthquakes that can shake the foundations of the world. Similarly, the "waves in the lake" are compared to the fragility of porcelain, suggesting that even the smallest movements can have a profound impact. The singer shivers at the realization of how unpredictable and unstable the world can be.
The final lines of the song suggest that despite the transience and uncertainty of life, there is still hope for wisdom and meaning to be found. The "untouched snow" that turns red suggests a loss of innocence, but also the possibility of transformation and rebirth. The "black page in history" is a reminder that our actions have consequences that can last for generations, but also that we have the power to shape the future. The song ends with a sense of resignation and sadness, as the singer reflects on the gap between what we hope for in life and what we actually experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The very brightest candle of all has been extinguished
The most shining and promising hope that existed has been destroyed.
Smothered by those who could not bear to face reality
The very hope of a better tomorrow was crushed by those who could not accept the truth.
Every beat of your heart tore the lies all apart
Every heartbeat you experienced made the lies and deceptions around you crumble.
Made foundations quiver
Your courage shook the roots of the deceptive norms established by others.
Every wave in the lake caused the porcelain to break
Every small action of yours caused the fragile world built around you to shatter.
And I shiver
The impact of your actions was so powerful that it sends shivers down the spine.
The leftover tallow just doesn't contain
The remaining material is inadequate.
All the right answers
It lacks the crucial elements to fully provide the answers.
Under a sea of dust lies a vast wealth of wisdom
In the midst of all the debris and chaos, there is a precious abundance of knowledge.
An untouched snow turns red
Even something pure and pristine can become stained and tainted.
Innocence dies
The corruption and deception that exists around us takes away our purity and naivety.
This black page in history is not colourfast, will stain the next
A terrible event in history will not be easily erased and it will have consequences for future generations.
All that remains is just a feint of what was meant to be
The remnants of what could have been are just mere shadows.
And nothing seems in life, in dreams like what was meant to be
The reality of what was once ideal is far removed from what is now possible.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADRIANUS SLUIJTER, COEN JANSSEN, MARKUS JANSEN, SIMONE J M SIMONS
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@zetsulaplantaloquendera7644
The very brightest candle of all has been extinguished
Smothered by those who could not bear to face reality
Every beat of your heart tore the lies all apart
Made foundations quiver
Every wave in the lake caused the porcelain to break
And I shiver...
The leftover tallow just doesn't contain
all the right answers
Under a sea of dust lies a vast wealth of wisdom
As untouched snow turns red
Innocence dies
Every beat of your heart tore the lies all apart
Made foundations quiver
Every wave in the lake caused the porcelain to break
And I shiver...
This black page in history is not colourfast,
will stain the next
All what remains is just a feint of what was meant to be
This black page in history is not colourfast,
will stain the next
And nothing seems in life,
in dreams like what was meant to be
Every beat of your heart tore the lies all apart
Made foundations quiver
Every wave in the lake caused the porcelain to break
And I shiver...
I shiver
@TheReaper955
1:01 a métrica dessa parte soa perfeita, como se cada sílaba fosse uma nota musical tocada vez por vez, cada uma a seu tempo
Ev'ry-beat, of-your-heart
tore-the-lies, all-apart
Made foundations quiver
Ev'ry-wave, in-the-lake
caused the porcelain to break
And I shiver
@A--20
Nunca llegue a pensar que el tiempo pasaria tan rapido ,Ahora miro hacia atras y me veo a mis 15 años(ahora 30) escuchando estas canciones y todos esos años que se fueron volando.
@rubibonita3826
Disculpa, veo tu comentario y me pasa lo mismo, escuché Épica cuando tenía 15 y ahora cerca a mis 30, que nostalgia
@phelipetech
sinto lo mismo...
@rogmaryperezpardo572
Me pasa igual!
@armandovarela7782
Estoy en las mismas
@jericaborrego8478
Yo pensando esto, decido ver los comentarios y el tuyo está de primero <3
@moniquedepaula3613
Essa música é uma poesia! Simone, maravilhosa como sempre! EM FRENTE ÉPICA! 🖤🇧🇷
@robsonmedeiros9114
Eu concordo em gênero, número e grau contigo 🇧🇷🇧🇷
@fernandaliramc
Uma das canções maravilhosas que me fizeram amar Epica há tantos anos.
Belíssima! ♥️
@usuario7446
Minha alma ultrapassa todos os limites possíveis de sentimentos quando ouço qualquer música da banda Epica..