The counter was up within 24 hours YouTube, where the entire concert can be seen on more than 13,000 views. In addition, the reactions poured in: “praiseworthy, emotional and full of admiration.”
On social media, fans speak of a “great”, “beautiful” and even “legendary” end to the career of the Netherlands’ most successful band. “In a word, amazing,” wrote one viewer. “The band members have not changed. BZN and the fan club: thank you for this performance.”
Admiration for Carola and Jan
The voices of Carola Smit and Jan Keizer in particular make a deep impression. “Carola still sings so well and she also looks great, little has changed,” a fan responds. Others agree and also praise Jan Keizer: “Fantastic voices. Jan has only gotten better.”
International fans are also making themselves heard. “A more fantastic tag, it was a truly beautiful thing. BZN is the best band ever,” sounds from Germany.
Fans who have been following the band since the time of Anny Schilder talk about their ‘youth band’ and about music that never gets old. “Watched with tears in my eyes,” wrote one viewer. Another: “Seen so often in the past with my parents. What emotional, but beautiful images.”
People who were unable to attend due to circumstances are also grateful for the broadcast. “That way I was able to enjoy it a bit. Really goosebumps, so beautiful.”
Tastes like more
Although the concert was emphatically presented as the final encore, many fans secretly hope for more. Suggestions for Ahoy, Ziggo Dome or a theater tour pop up regularly. “This can’t be the last time, can it?” one fan wonders out loud. “BZN can last for years to come.”
With the joint performance of BZN and the Zangertjes van Volendam, the evening took on an extra local and emotional character. Fans speak of a dignified and loving conclusion to an impressive musical history.
The question remains whether it is really the final farewell. But one thing is certain: BZN’s last concert made a deep impression. As one fan sums it up: “Heavenly music from the heart. This was BZN at its best.”
The entire concert can be seen below.