Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Palladium
2. Dies Irea [From Requiem]
3. Ombra Mai Fu [From Xerxes]
4. Adagio [from Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, From the New World]
5. Spider-Man Medley [from the Motion Picture Spider-Man]
6. Presto [from the Four Seasons, Concerto for Violin No. 2 in G Minor, Op
7. Montagues and Capulets [from Romeo and Juliet, Suite No. 2, Op. 64B]
8. Imperial March [From Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
9. Stabat Mater Dolorosa [From Stabat Mater]
10. Unholy Trinity
11. In the Hall of the Mountain King [from Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46-4
12. Indigo
13. Last Crusade
14. Sensorium
15. Quietus
16. Chasing the Dragon
17. Feint
18. Consign to Oblivion

Disc 2:

1. Never Enough
2. Beyond Belief
3. Cry for the Moon
4. Safeguard to Paradise
5. Blank Infinity
6. Living a Lie
7. Phantom Agony
8. Sancta Terra
9. Illusive Consensus
10. Consign to Oblivion

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3184 in Music
• Brand: Epica
• Released on: 2009-05-19
• Number of discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Dimensions: .26 pounds

Album Description
Japanese pressing includes one bonus track. Marquee. 2009.

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Outstanding
This latest release from Epica is a great example of band with vision, class, and emotional energy. They are standing at the top of their genre leading the way to excellence.

The combination of classical pieces done by the orchestra, then progressively joined by the band, and finally emerging into a cross-section of Epica's musical catalogue is pulled off with brilliance. The energy felt from the live audience adds an extra charisma to the performance. It seems a bit odd seeing long-haired headbanging going on along with a classical orchestra - but, it works. Although combining orchestra with metal is not new idea, it certainly is done well here and heightens the experience/pleasure of the concert.

Especially interesting are the fresh versions of Montagues and Capuets, and In the Hall of the Mountain King. The inclusion of the Spiderman theme and the Star Wars bit are a somewhat odd, but not totally out of place. No doubt, the choice of musical pieces done by the orchestra are intriguing.

Although I am not a fan of the death/growling vocals, I seem to be getting used to it - at least on this disc I can better make out what is being said. In regards to female vocals, they don't come any better than Simone. Her voice is strong, pristine, and alluring/enticing - this seems to set her slightly apart from Floor Jansen and Tarja - who are both incredible singers.

A highly recommended release to all Epica fans and those appreciate Gothic Metal.

One of the best "live" symphonic metal albums EVER
Having been a huge fan of their previous release, The Divine Conspiracy, I would have bought any of their future releases. I was completely surprised and unprepared for the classical masterpiece that was presented to me. The album was composed with a 40-piece orchestra and 30-person choir in the same vein as Metallica S&M...but they pulled it off with so much more flare and quality that it ranks up there as one of the best live albums ever produced. If you like classical music (which is most of the first CD) mixed with metal, then this is the album for you.

Frickin' Awesome!
The Classical Conspiracy, Epica's latest release, is a stunning blend of their own music, contemporary scores from several movies, and classical pieces. Combined with Simone Simon's beautiful voice, these pieces can only be described as ethereal. Simply, they're awesome. I can't say enough about the album, I downloaded it last night, and I've been listening to it on repeat since 11am today. I love it, and Epica fans will love it. It's definitely a must-have for anyone who calls themselves a symphonic metal fan. The only downside to this live recording is that there's no DVD! I would have loved to see these artists performing these amazing pieces live.