Epica have shared a new video for their new single “The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre).” The track was recorded in collaboration with Dutch theme park De Efteling to promote their new “Danse Macabre” attraction.
The following was said about the video:
“Drenched in ghostly imagery, the video mirrors the unsettling thrill of De Efteling’s new ride, which opens its gates on October 31st, right in time for this Halloween season. Ever since their childhood, every member of Epica has loved this theme park that welcomes over 5 million visitors per year. Therefore, this collaboration was a true match made in the otherworld.
Submerge yourself now in the music video which was filmed right inside and in front of the new attraction – and as if this wasn’t already exciting enough, the band even received their very own “Epica gravestone” that you can spot, if you look closely.”
Keyboardist Coen Janssen commented:
“Every kid in the Netherlands knows how magical De Efteling is, and working this closely with the most beautiful theme park in the world surely is a dream come true!
As a young boy, I immediately got captivated by the “Danse Macabre” by Saint-Saens as a soundtrack for their haunted house “Spookslot”. So when De Efteling announced their new plans for the ghostly attraction “Danse Macabre” all pieces of the puzzle fell into place immediately: Why not combine our symphonic side with the ‘scary’ side of metal and do our version of this epic classical piece?!?
We are so happy that De Efteling trusted our vision and gave their full support, providing us with the new ride’s storyline, so we could write lyrics fitting the fantastic narrative and even adding a new chapter!”
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