NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Epica (band)

Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band which puts emphasis on the use of operatic elements and death grunts, also performing some song passages in Latin. It was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 388 pixelsFull resolution (1180 Ã— 572 pixel, file size: 169 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Epica (band) Metadata This file contains... Dimmu Borgir onstage at Tuska 2005. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Symphonic metal is a term used to describe metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony. ... See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It... The present is the time that is perceived directly, not as a recollection or a speculation. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Nuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. ... Simone Simons live in concert Simone Simons (born January 17, 1985) is a Dutch mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of symphonic metal band Epica. ... Mark Jansen Mark Jansen (born December 15, 1978) is a Dutch musician. ... Epica is a full-length album released in 2003 by the Metal band Kamelot. ... Symphonic metal is a term used to describe metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that sound similar to a classical symphony. ... The Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy. ... Death grunts, also referred to as death growls, death vocals or harsh vocals[1], is a vocalisation style usually employed by vocalists of the death metal musical genre, but is also occasionally used in a variety of other heavy metal sub-genres. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ... Mark Jansen Mark Jansen (born December 15, 1978) is a Dutch musician. ... After Forever is a symphonic metal band from the Netherlands, which relies on the use of both soprano vocals and death grunts. ...

Biography

In early 2002, Mark Jansen left After Forever due to creative differences and began looking for musicians to integrate a new musical project, initially named Sahara Dust. In late 2002, the band courted Helena Michaelsen (from Trail of Tears) as its frontwoman, but shortly after she was replaced by the then unknown mezzo-soprano Simone Simons, Jansen's girlfriend at the time. The band's line-up was completed by guitarist Ad Sluijter, drummer Jeroen Simons, bassist Yves Huts and keyboard player Coen Janssen. Their name was changed to Epica, inspired by Kamelot's album Epica. Also see: 2002 (number). ... Mark Jansen Mark Jansen (born December 15, 1978) is a Dutch musician. ... After Forever is a symphonic metal band from the Netherlands, which relies on the use of both soprano vocals and death grunts. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Trail of Tears was a Norwegian gothic metal band originally formed in 1994 under the name of Natt. ... A mezzo-soprano (meaning medium soprano in Italian) is a female singer with a range usually extending from the A below middle C to the F an eleventh above middle C. Mezzo-sopranos generally have a darker (or lower) vocal tone than sopranos, and their vocal range is between that... Simone Simons live in concert Simone Simons (born January 17, 1985) is a Dutch mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of symphonic metal band Epica. ... Kamelot is a power metal band that incorporates many elements of symphonic and progressive metal into their music. ... Epica is a full-length album released in 2003 by the Metal band Kamelot. ...

Epica then assembled a choir (made up of two men and six women) and a string orchestra (three violins, two violas, two cellos and a double bass) to play along with them. Their debut album, The Phantom Agony, was produced by Sascha Paeth (known for having previously produced bands such as Angra, Rhapsody of Fire and Kamelot) and was released in late 2003. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A string orchestra is an orchestra composed solely of stringed instruments. ... The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. ... The viola (French, alto; German Bratsche) is a bowed string instrument. ... The violoncello, usually abbreviated to cello, or cello (the c is pronounced as in the ch of check), is a bowed stringed instrument, the lowest-sounding member of the violin family. ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Epica. ... Sascha Paeth is a German guitarrist, musical producer and mixer known for working with heavy-metal bands such as Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody Of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever and many others. ... This article is about the heavy metal band Angra. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kamelot is a power metal band that incorporates many elements of symphonic and progressive metal into their music. ...

Their second release, entitled Consign to Oblivion, was influenced by the culture of the Maya civilization, a fact which can be noticed, for example, on songs which integrate the "A New Age Dawns" arch. "A New Age Dawns" refers to the time system of the Mayan people, which extends up to the year of 2012, and makes no reference of what may happen past said year. Consign to Oblivion was composed with film scores as a basis, with Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman being cited as major inspirations. The album features guest singing by Roy Khan (from Kamelot) on the song "Trois Vierges". Epica also joined Kamelot as a support band on parts of their tour for promotion of the The Black Halo album, to which Simone had contributed her vocals. Consign to Oblivion is the newest CD from Epica, released in April 2005. ... This article is about the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. ... 2012 (MMXII) will be a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A film score is a set of musical compositions written to accompany a film. ... Hans Florian Zimmer (born September 12, 1957) is an Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe award-winning film score composer from Germany. ... Daniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953 in Los Angeles, California) is an American singer-songwriter who led the rock band Oingo Boingo from 1978 until its breakup in 1995, and has since 1985s Pee-Wees Big Adventure worked as a film score composer. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Kamelot is a power metal band that incorporates many elements of symphonic and progressive metal into their music. ... Kamelot is a power metal band that incorporates many elements of symphonic and progressive metal into their music. ... The Black Halo is power metal band Kamelots seventh full-length album. ...

Epica's The Score - An Epic Journey was released in September 2005 and is the soundtrack for a Dutch movie called Joyride, though it can also be seen as their third album. Characterised by guitarist, Mark Jansen, the album is "Typically Epica. Only without the singing, without the guitars, no bass and no drums".^[1] The Score - An Epic Journey is the third Epica album, released in 2005. ... // In film formats, the sound track is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... Joyride is a 2005 adventure mystery film from the Netherlands which featured the music from symphonic metal band Epica. ...

In 2005 and 2006 Epica went on their first tour throughout North America with Kamelot. After the tour, their drummer, Jeroen Simons, left the band, due to his wish to pursue his other musical interests. In December Ariën Van Weesenbeek was announced at the official website of the band to be the drummer for their new album. North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Born 1980. ...

In September of 2007, Epica will for the first time be the head liners of their next North America tour. It will also see the release of their latest commercial album, which they began recording in late 2006. North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...

Line-up

Simone Simons live in concert Simone Simons (born January 17, 1985) is a Dutch mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of symphonic metal band Epica. ... A mezzo-soprano (meaning medium soprano in Italian) is a female singer with a range usually extending from the A below middle C to the F an eleventh above middle C. Mezzo-sopranos generally have a darker (or lower) vocal tone than sopranos, and their vocal range is between that... Mark Jansen Mark Jansen (born December 15, 1978) is a Dutch musician. ...

Past members

Session members

Discography

Albums

The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Epica. ... Consign to Oblivion is the newest CD from Epica, released in April 2005. ... The Score - An Epic Journey is the third Epica album, released in 2005. ... The Divine Conspiracy is the fourth full-length studio album by the Dutch symphonic metal formation Epica. ...

Singles

The Phantom Agony was Epicas debut single. ... Feint is the second single of the Dutch symphonic metal-band Epica. ... Tracklisting Cry for the Moon - previously unreleased single version Cry for the Moon Run for a Fall - previously unreleased single version Run for a Fall Categories: Song stubs | Epica ... Solitary Ground was Epicas first single from the album Consign to Oblivion. ... Quietus (Silent Reverie) is the 5th single released by the Dutch symphonic metalband Epica. ...

DVDs

We Will Take You With Us is the title of the first DVD released by the Dutch goth metal band Epica. ...

Other releases

Cry for the Moon was the demo of the Dutch symphonic metal-band Sahara Dust (the later Epica). ... The Road to Paradiso is the name of a book about the Dutch symphonic metal-band Epica (written in both Dutch and English) which was accompanied by compilation album of the same band. ...

References

External links

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Official websites

Fansites

Epica at online databases

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