Throwback Thursday: The Haunting Beauty of Amy Lee’s “Speak to Me”

Released on March 17, 2017, “Speak to Me” is a hauntingly evocative ballad by Amy Lee, composed for the soundtrack of the psychological thriller Voice from the Stone. Directed by Eric D. Howell and starring Emilia Clarke, the film tells the story of a nurse named Verena who cares for a mute boy who believes he can hear his deceased mother’s voice.

The music video for “Speak to Me” was also directed by Howell and filmed at the Castle of Celsa estate near Siena, Italy—the same location used for the film. The visuals mirror the eerie, haunting atmosphere of Voice from the Stone, with Amy wandering through the desolate, castle-like setting, representing the lingering presence of the deceased mother.

Amy Lee collaborated with the film’s score composer, Michael Wandmacher, and Howell to craft the song, infusing it with personal emotion drawn from her own experiences as a new mother. Although the video features a young boy, it is not Amy’s son, Jack Lion Hartzler, but the director’s son.

Watch “Speak to Me” Music Video:

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Throwback Thursday: Evanescence’s Unforgettable Self-Titled Album (2011)

This Throwback Thursday, we’re revisiting Evanescence’s powerful self-titled album era, released in October 2011. Marking a significant moment in the band’s history, this album showcased a revitalized sound and deeper lyrical introspection from Amy Lee and her bandmates.

One standout moment from this era was their electrifying live performance at the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil, held on October 2, 2011. Amy Lee, dressed in striking gothic attire, delivered an intense, passionate set that captivated thousands of fans in attendance and millions more watching globally.

A key highlight was their performance of “What You Want,” the dynamic lead single from the self-titled album, which exemplified Evanescence’s evolved sonic approach with energetic rhythms and powerful vocals.

Relive the excitement with this memorable performance:

Did you experience Evanescence live during their self-titled album tour? We’d love to hear your favorite moments—share your memories in the comments below!

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Throwback Thursday: Evanescence Unplugged – The 2004 Anywhere But Home Era

Before YouTube, livestreams and TikTok snippets, Evanescence had given their fans something raw, haunting, and unforgettable: the Anywhere but Home live album and DVD, released in 2004. Recorded during the Paris show at Le Zénith, the set perfectly showcased Amy Lee’s soaring vocals in a powerful live setting—untouched by studio polish but fully equipped with emotional rawness.

Fans were treated to rare acoustic renditions of My Immortal and Breathe No More, and a chilling cover of Korn’s Thoughtless. Amy’s presence, the gothic imagery, and energy from the audience turned Anywhere But Home from being just a concert documentary to a landmark of the band’s early touring years.

The DVD was a way for many first-time viewers to see Evanescence live-whether they actually did, or just through their living room TV, it cemented Amy Lee as one of the most compelling frontwomen of the 2000s.

Do you remember your first time watching Anywhere but Home? Let us know what your favorite performance was from that legendary set.

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Throwback Thursday: Evanescence Rise to Fame

Every Thursday we dive into some nostalgic moments and reminisce about the rise of Evanescence, whose trademark theme was mixing gothic rock and haunting melodies into the mainstream among the early 2000s.

It all started in Little Rock, Arkansas, where a young Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody met at a youth camp whilst they started writing music together. The humble beginnings would eventually take Evanescence to the top of the charts with their groundbreaking debut album, “Fallen,” in March 2003.

Evanescence live at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC 2003

“Fallen” isn’t just an album — it’s a cultural moment, a phenomenon. “Bring Me to Life”, “My Immortal,” and “Going Under” spoke to a generation with their emotional resonance and dark, cinematic sound. With Amy Lee’s soaring top notes, Evanescence pushed into a realm of music history through their fusion of the rock, metal, and orchestral genres.

Particularly, “Bring Me to Life” was propelled to stardom for the inclusion within the 2003 movie Daredevil. The Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance was awarded for the single and “Fallen” went on to sell over 17 million units throughout the world.

Despite lineup changes, personal struggles, and long gaps between albums, the evolution has continued, staying true to their emotional intensity and musical ingenuity. From The Open Door historically representing growth in 2006 through to Synthesis in 2017 and The Bitter Truth in 2021, these albums talk about growth, resilience, and artistic bravery.

The throwback today celebrates not just an account of success in their early days but the everlasting essence of Evanescence: a band that dared to be different and change the face of rock music forever.

What’s your favorite memory of Evanescence? Drop a comment below and let’s share certain moment!