Evanescence’s haunting ballad “My Immortal” has echoed through the hearts of listeners since its release in 2003 — a song that feels as timeless as the emotions it captures. Yet when Amy Lee revived the track during the band’s 2017 Synthesis Live tour, she transformed it into something even more breathtaking — a performance that fans still describe as one of the most captivating moments in the band’s history.
After more than a decade of blending gothic rock with symphonic metal, Synthesis Live was a bold step for Evanescence — their first tour backed by a full orchestra. The result was spellbinding. Each note of “My Immortal” shimmered with cinematic beauty, weaving together strings, piano, and Amy’s ethereal vocals into a living, breathing work of art. The video of this performance, which has now surpassed 6 million views, proves that some songs only grow more powerful with time.
Even if you’ve never considered yourself an Evanescence fan, this rendition demands attention. The orchestra takes the lead, crafting a dark, dreamlike atmosphere filled with emotion and tension. Then, Amy Lee’s voice enters — soft yet commanding, fragile yet unbreakable. At 35, her delivery feels more seasoned, carrying years of life, pain, and wisdom within every trembling note.
Her vocals are operatic yet raw, threading through the orchestral storm like light piercing through fog. One viewer perfectly captured the sentiment, writing, “It sounds like she put her whole life and soul into this one… Amazing.” And it’s true — you can almost feel her heart breaking and healing in real time.
When the first chorus ends, the audience bursts into applause, breaking the spell only momentarily. Amy’s deeper tones in the next verse show her extraordinary control and emotional range, proving why her voice remains one of rock’s most unmistakable. Supported by the sweeping orchestra, the performance feels less like a concert and more like a sacred experience — one that leaves the listener trembling.
Even longtime fans were left stunned by how faithfully she recreated the emotion of the original recording two decades later. As one YouTube comment noted, “How she pulled this off 20 years later is just unbelievable.” Another added, “Her voice hasn’t aged a bit — it’s still as powerful and pure as ever.”
But perhaps the real magic lies in the song itself. For many, “My Immortal” remains a personal anthem of grief, love, and survival. One fan summed it up best:
“Amy doesn’t just sing this song — she bleeds it. And even after 20 years, it still reflects every heartbreak and every moment of healing I’ve been through since the first time I heard it.”
In that moment on stage, surrounded by a sea of strings and emotion, Amy Lee didn’t just perform “My Immortal.” She lived it all over again — and invited the world to feel every note with her.
