Yeah!!! Finally you did this!!! This is one of my powersongs.. at gym etc.. gives me extra boost! btw Drummer is same as current nightwish one, Mr Kai Hahto… Next one should be Amorphis - The Bee!!!
Oh boi,the man did it! Winter is here! :) Whoever was requesting this for so long,you are awesome! :D BTW: The drummer is Kai Hahto and right now he is alson in Nightwish. He's a phenomenal drummer. Loved the video man!
@@zazakazarori1808 yeah swallow the sun is one of my favorite metal bands, totally different from this though its doom metal. Very slow tempo. I've seen Swallow the Sun live and it was great! :D
When I heard he had to continue touring with NIghtwish for recovering his hands, I was like, WHAT?!!! playing for Nightwish for recovery??? ...NOW I SEE WHY...
Why do people insist in using live versions of a song as an introduction. This is not the version of the music the band wants people to be the indication of their music. There is a reason why months or even years are spend making albums. Recording, re-recording, mixing, mastering, all of these things are done so they can present their art EXACTLY as they want it to be experienced. Live versions are great for people already familiar, but as a first time are less than ideal. Can we please show these artists the respect they have earned by allowing their art to be presented and enjoyed as they intended!
@NorthernLights ofDemons I don't like norther metal so what does this tell you? Right, it's a matter of taste ;) American metal is more modern and different and I personally prefer it over Scandinavian metal.
I have seen this band 3times live and I can tell you bois, that is some crazy shit right there. My alltime favorite band this here! I am also from Finland =) Do we have any Wintersun fans in the house or not?
In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion is amazing but so much different as son of winter and stars. But I agree that the atmosphere could be connected to that song
FINALLY! I been waiting for this so long. Every Wintersun tracks are masterpices. If you want more epicness check out “Loneliness” and “Land of snow and Sorrow” will blow your mind.
Fuck...just had tears in my eyes because of the virtuosity and emotion their music shows. This was like a fucking whole lord of the rings movie in my head. An eargasm!
Hey Alex, I'm starting to really like your channel. You've chosen music I've spent almost my entire life listening to, and it feels wonderful for someone, who identifies as a hip-hop head, to appreciate it. As for Wintersun and this song, the band is widely known for the fact, that they don't sample music or even edit it too much, so what you hear is actually what they do, not fake or anything; just pure talent and results of unbelievably hard work. As for the band and the song: I think the best place and time to listen to this song is a wintery night, alone under the stars - it makes one fill with amazement and awe. What this song represents to me, is divided in few mixed emotions. First, I believe it even has a concrete meaning; winters are hard here in the north, but with that comes the fact, that they are also beautiful. Being from the same country as the band, I think I can somehow relate to this. Secondly, I do believe, that the song seeks to describe inner struggles; either conquering them or succumbing to them and accepting one's fate. The idea of being a "son of winter and stars" seems to me a sort of inner belief, that the person in fact has the power to overcome the things set before him or herself, either by the fact that they are indeed originally the offspring of something, that seems to us humans as almost eternal, or just as some figurative idea of inner strength and fortitude. In the end, it's hard to tell. These are just mixed thoughts. Anyway, all the best to you and your channel. Keep the metal flag high. Regards, Tuomas
First off, thanks for reacting to this, it put a smile on my face and I've been waiting for this for a while. Ok, this is going to be a long comment, and I really hope you read it because it will make you appreciate this masterpiece even more... First things first: this is not a music video, it is a live recording. Let that sink in for a minute. THIS... IS... LIVE. You just experienced what is, in my opinion, one of the greatest metal compositions of all time. Period. So Jari, the lead musician, formed this band as a side project, and this song is his magnus opus. It took him over 6+ years to compose, as part of an album that he had to split into 2 parts (Time, and Time II is not released yet) because of how epic the endeavor was. Getting into a bit of technicalities, your average pop or rock song has between 60-200 tracks that are mixed to compose the final piece. Your more complex song contains in the neighborhood of about 400-500 different tracks for mixing. Sons of Winter and Stars is a composition of over 1400 tracks. Honestly, this track cannot be processed in just a single listen. There are countless layers and ebbs and floes that demand additional attentive listens; and believe me, the more you listen to it the more you will fucking love it. This band and every fuckin track they come out with is the product of a man's incomprehensible passion for metal and his incredible talent and hard work. So with that being said, listen to this song more, a lot more. And for some additional Wintersun to react to, refer to the following: The Forest that Weeps (Summer), Winter Madness (definitely one of the most incredible guitar solos ever composed), Sleeping Stars, Awaken from the Dark Slumber (Spring), Time. PEACE
Wintersun are absolutely amazing. I still remember when it was a solo project, I fell off it a while ago and got back into it again more recently. Fuck me, these songs are beautiful.
Dude, welcome to Wintersun train! It's a whole different level compared to everything else. Check out Loneliness (Winter) next if you want something slower and even more beautiful and Time (live rehearsal, remastered) for something similar to Sons of winter and stars. :)
YES, WINTERSUN! Good fucking choice my dude. I'm honestly shocked, this band is so unknown it's a crime. If you like them, their song Beautiful Death is amazing.
@@BIGBLOCK5022006 Death and the Healing was mine. I heard it shortly after hearing Iron by Ensiferum for the first time. Had no idea the connection between the two. XD
It makes me so happy when I see these kind of reactions to Wintersun's songs. I had a big smile on my face throughout the whole video due to this natural reaction you had. This is one more proof that Wintersun itself is a masterpiece. Funny and amazing thing is that I've been listening to this song since 2012 and I still have goosebumps whenever I listen to it again. Glad you discovered these guys. Keep an eye on them, they are full of surprises!
I know right, i loved ensiferum so when the first wintersun songs came out i was hooked then waiting almost 10 years for time, which i did gladly Because i knew it wouldnt be anything else then perfect
Revelations, out to the sea, ephermal, the elder, halls of awaiting, song of the blackest bird, the river, so many good insomnium songs he could listen to. Would be good to see one that isn't while we sleep for once
Alex man can you please do Blind Guardian-Mirror mirror live from imaginations through the looking glass!?!?! Also Blind Guardian- Valhalla live is reeeaaally epic too!!! You'll love it!!! And when we're at it throw in Blind Guardian-The bard's song (in the forest) live as well!!!
He absolutely has to do Blind Guardian after this, I mean, while I'll give Wintersun credit for some original and really cool parts of this song, many others are just so totally lifted from Blind Guardian that it was like I had already heard it...
Wintersun - Time (Live @ Sonic Pump Studios) Wintersun has been one of my favorite bands for many years, listened to them on loop so many times. They are in a band like no other. Thank you for FINALLY reacting to this Alex!
Alex my boy, you did it ! You really did it :D Thank you so, so much for this reaction !! This is my favorite song of all time, it's just perfection and excellence in music form. And to think that this is a live performance...It's just mind blowing. Jari is just a brilliant musician and Kay is a fucking beast on the drums too. (He's touring with Nightwish now) The whole Wintersun team are just top notch. Almost every band from finland is amazing, but they're in a complete diferent level.
Finally, the drummer is the same one from Nightwish. Also, all the song, guitars, bass, back orchestra, drums, are composed by the vocalist Jari Mäenpää. Now is time for you to react to Wintersun - TIME
Teemu, the Guitar Player who is not the main vocalist is one of the technical finest guitarist in Europe. Maybe on our world. His skill level is over9000, he really plays the Wintersun stuff pretty chilled
Dude, you should totally try more Wintersun. "Beyond the Dark Sun", "Time", "Battle Against Time", "Land of Snow and Sorrow"... Any of them! They are just a blast. You won't regret, buddy! Good journey.
@@arttuuusisalo8709 you finns have The BEST metal bands out there. I just can't stop loving Wintersun, Children Of Bodom, Amorphis, Kalmah, Ensiferum, Insomnium, and a long etc.
Isn't this still just one of the best metal songs ever, Alex? I watched this with you one year ago. How about doing a rewatch of this amazing song in 2020?
Wintersun is one of the best metal bands ever, they are amazing, there are no words to describe correctly the epicness of their music. Long live to Wintersun!!
I'm a long-time Wintersun and metal fan and my opinion about this song is that it's one of the best well-written and cohesive "epics" in the history of Metal. Those 14 minutes are fluid, epic, huge, and the energy buildup with the last 2 choruses are perfect. Metal bands try a lot to release over 9minute tracks with and epic feel, but that one really became a reference for this concept. It's not the same anymore, you know... trying to make an epic metal song and compete with that, GOOD LUCK
Yay, finally! :) Wintersun is pure awesomeness. For me this song is (in a way) about my homeland. Both Wintersun and Nightwish (that drummer-wizard is Mr. Kai Hahto, who plays in Nightwish as well) comes from Finland. The winter here is long and dark, full of snow and starry skies. You should react to another great metal band - Amorphis. Most of their songs is based on Kalevala, Finnish national epic. And also another suggestion : Devin Townsend. He's genius! Love your channel dude bruhhhh! Makes me smile every single time :)
So glad you finally did this one. The drummer is also the drummer for Nightwish. Wintersun is incredible - one of my favorite bands. Put on such a damn good live show, too. Just saw them in Massachusetts a couple weeks ago. Speaking of awesome bands, you should react to Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (the live in Colorado 2016 video).
@@mickej84 Dude, I love their new album. I listen to it from The burning to Cold with out skipping 1 damn song. It's pretty much perfect. Amazing live band too. Jukka and Markus are beasts.
@@christophersmith588 I also listened to a finish band called Mors principium est for the first time today. Also amazing! Reminds me of DT but more symphonic.
@@mickej84O yeah, they are super talented. Their newest album is pretty damn good too. I agree, they sounded kind of like a cross between DT and Kalmah or COB.
Cool that you react to this song! Ive seen the guy that been asking for this in the comment section for months now. Not my type of song, but awsome reaction anyway and its nice that you listen to your fans. Maybe my dream can come thru then aswell, been wanting to see a reaction on ERRA - Dementia for months now bro and its about time soon! Keep up the good work, awsome channel bro!
@@ScreecerRuLeZ glad to hear this man, even thou ERRA is big in its genre they feel kinda underrated in some wierd way. Augment is a Metal masterpiece and imo Dementia is one of the best metal songs ive ever heard.
Hi Alex! I really enjoyed watching one of my favorite bands on your channel and I'm glad You liked it too. Keep playing Finnish metal and you have a new fan! Greez from Hellsinki Finland.
Maybe it was good that you waited on this one for a while. You have to have some perspective on a range of metal to know what you're getting with Wintersun. I honestly don't know how many times I've watched the Sonic Pump videos, but every time, I'm blown away yet again. I had the great honor of seeing them live earlier in the month, and believe me, they're this good, every note, the whole show. None of us wanted to leave when the concert was over. We just stood there, awestruck and with melted faces, while the band handed essentially everything they could find to us. Set lists, picks, drum sticks, bottles of water. I would say that, when you find yourself in a bit of a rut, review another one of the Sonic Pump cuts. "Time" or "Land of Snow and Sorrow." They'll get you up and moving around the room.
saw them in october at the toronto show, wasn't a big venue, about 200-300 people were there, exactly the same experience, left home feeling better than i've ever felt in my life. my friend who came along to see NeObliviscaris ended up becoming a huge fan of Wintersun. We managed to catch both bands and Sarah Longfield behind the venue, chatted, took pictures, got stuff signed...etc. with all of them, was definitely an amazing experience as well.
Intra Venus, And plague flowers the kaleidoscope, Curator or almost anything from them would be great. My personal favourite "Devour me colossus" but there's no video to it and it's like 12 min
This song is a masterpiece!!! It means a lot for me, the chord progression and the talent of the guys inspire me to play everyday the guitar and learn myself new cool ideas. Have seen them now 1 time and gonna see them this saturday for the second time. it gonna be fk awesome and Alex if you want a another masterpiece from wintersun but a darker one, listen to "Eternal Darkness'' from the forest seasons, its something special but a fk hard awesome song with a solo, man.... pure awesomeness!!
Yes my friend, we do have some good metal here in Finland. Like these guys, Nightwish and many others. Fun piece of trivia; that drummer you so liked, plays in Nightwish now. Have a dope ass day...
Love Metal ayeee there you are I’ve seen you on every video since like June always liked your comment just wondering what song you are going to request now lmao
Thanks for this channel, dude. Never though I would enjoy watching someone listening to music. Came across your channel last month and can't stop watching it and other reaction channels. It's so awesome to see you discovering metal, enjoying and understanding it. I've been a metalhead since I was 14 (I'm 37 now) and I'm discovering many new bands (at least new for me) with reaction videos. AND revisiting songs or bands I haven't listened for years. Today was the first time I listened to Wintersun. Loved it !!! You should, definitely, try Opeth - Ghost of Perdition. Cheers from São Paulo/Brazil
Alex finally man, I waited for this for months bro... Glad you liked it. You should try Time and Land of Snow and Sorrow both of which are recorded as a live rehearsal too. Also keep in mind, the singer called Jari, has half a lung missing due to a tuberculosis surgery and still manages to pull these vocals. I can't even fathom what he'd sound like if not for the injury 😂 Keep the horns up homie 🤘🖤
Fun fact, that drummer that you loved is Kai Hahto who is currently playing in Nightwish! It's set you are a fan of epic stuff! You need more Nightwish, Ne Obliviscaris, Epica, Kamelot, Blind Guardian, Avantasia, Unleash the Archers and even maybe some Dimmu Borgir!
To this day, this is still the best way to express Finnish metal music to someone that doesn't usually listen to harder music. It is about dedication, melancholy, friendship, hard times and even some bits of patriotism. Yes, the song is fiction and fantasy, but the nouances and melody is what, at least I as a Finn, feel like. It's almost impossible to explain to someone, who hasn't lived at least one Finnish summer at a cottage and at least one winter under the Aurora borealis whilst skiing or just enjoying the moment with a bit of vodka-related drinks. This song is exactly how it feels.
He's definitely ready to dip into the weird universe of prog. I'd say The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing or Ka$cade would be solid introductions!
@@chiralsymmetry6997 If we're talking about general prog stuff. I'd say one of the better introductions would be Polyphia. They let other music genres inspire them and the album the most hated has quite a few inspirations from hip hop and rap. But i definitely wanna see Animals as Leaders :D
Great reaction man! This is such a fucking amazing song/video, i hope many who had never seen it before saw it through you! Wintersun - Time from the same live studio session would be awesome to see!! Keep it up!
Overlooked as hell they are, my friend. I think they need to be more active though. I understand that Jari is a perfectionist but they should release an album more than once every 4 years atleast.. Still, as a fan, I can't wait for Time II.
The drummer is Kai Hahto. He is a finnish metal legend. He has played in multiple famous bands. He is known from i.e Rotten Sound, Enochian Crescent and swallow the sun. He also played drums for the 2015 Nightwish album, but is more known from more extreme metal and blast beats. Absolute machine.
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Goal of the day: share this video with someone you know will love it :) thank you guys. i love yall
George Kollias - " Shall Rise Shall Be Dead ". Please give you mark to that drummer
Alex Hefner can you react to Sabaton the last battle?
Hope you have an awesome one man
Please react to blood tears dust by lacuna coil pleeeaaaase !
done :D
In Finland we have this thing called Metal Music...
And I love Finland so much for this great metal music!
And the very best of it!
Ville Ormasuo on earth we have this thing called metal music too
Kiitos for that!
Finland is definitely the leader when it comes to melodic death metal bands! Sweden is falling behind.
Wintersun - Time (Live @ Sonic Pump Studios)
Time and Loneliness for sure!!!
Land of snow and sorrow is a must aswell.
In Wintersun all songs are masterpieces . They are all required to audition :)
@@Sun-p6e Agreed! They are all amazing!
@@toumai7301 That's my favorite!
Yeah!!! Finally you did this!!! This is one of my powersongs.. at gym etc.. gives me extra boost! btw Drummer is same as current nightwish one, Mr Kai Hahto… Next one should be Amorphis - The Bee!!!
No I'd prefer "Bad Blood" by them...
I think it's the perfect starter song
Yes Amorphis next =D
The Bee or Death of a king...
Oh boi,the man did it! Winter is here! :) Whoever was requesting this for so long,you are awesome! :D
BTW: The drummer is Kai Hahto and right now he is alson in Nightwish. He's a phenomenal drummer.
Loved the video man!
SO glad he finally did it too. Been requesting this for months. Everyone deserves this song. Also Intervals - Epiphany no one can dislike that song.
And swallow the sun......kai hahto
@@zazakazarori1808 yeah swallow the sun is one of my favorite metal bands, totally different from this though its doom metal. Very slow tempo. I've seen Swallow the Sun live and it was great! :D
When I heard he had to continue touring with NIghtwish for recovering his hands, I was like, WHAT?!!! playing for Nightwish for recovery??? ...NOW I SEE WHY...
Try Kai's old band drumcam Rotten Sound-Obey, and watch him go!!!
WINTERSUN - TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!
Their Masterpiece!
TIME 1.5 REMASTERED!
CofeeAuLait No, the live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studios REMASTERED
Time or Loneliness, which is probably their prettiest song, that and the shredfest that is Winter Madness ;D
1 year later - still no reaction 🤒
Opeth - Ghost of Perdition (Live At Roundhouse Tapes)
Come on Alex! You have to do this one!
Why do people insist in using live versions of a song as an introduction. This is not the version of the music the band wants people to be the indication of their music. There is a reason why months or even years are spend making albums. Recording, re-recording, mixing, mastering, all of these things are done so they can present their art EXACTLY as they want it to be experienced. Live versions are great for people already familiar, but as a first time are less than ideal. Can we please show these artists the respect they have earned by allowing their art to be presented and enjoyed as they intended!
@@pyrocore Because live performances has a different feel to them. Also, live performances are often more indicative of actual talent.
In this case its because this version is amazing. I would rather listen to the roundhouse version then the album version and i usually do.
Metal was born in the UK, grew up in the US and was perfected in Sweden and Finland! 😉
And burned in Norway
@@verteticsandras7202 along with some churches
I am actually not a big fan of Scandinavian metal and prefer the stuff from the US and Germany
We are the most dence country, as per metal bands per capita. You May kneel.
@NorthernLights ofDemons I don't like norther metal so what does this tell you? Right, it's a matter of taste ;) American metal is more modern and different and I personally prefer it over Scandinavian metal.
In flames - cloud connected
Lamb of god - laid to rest
LEGEND! Totally agree.
Lamb of god all day
they have so many great songs and you said cloud connected... :/ facepalm
@@therev7744 Something like: Goliaths Disarm Their Davids, Jotun, The Hive, Zombie INC, or Colony would be so much better.
Yes!! Cloud Connected please!!
"This is not ordinary metal" I agree %100.
I have seen this band 3times live and I can tell you bois, that is some crazy shit right there. My alltime favorite band this here! I am also from Finland =) Do we have any Wintersun fans in the house or not?
Here's one. Seen them 4 times by now, love them. My all time favorite by now!
I made my exchange semester in Finland. Unfortunatelly there was no Wintersund concert, but I was able to see Ensiferium which was awesome.
Got to see them when they toured with Fleshgod Apocalypse in LA. It was pretty much a spiritual experience. :)
SageOfThe 666Paths Suggest other great songs pls i want to get into Jari's club
You Finnish are some lucky bastards.. I'm jealous.
Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Vapor Memory YES
So much yes!
In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion is amazing but so much different as son of winter and stars. But I agree that the atmosphere could be connected to that song
Agalloch is my best discovery of 2018. Shame that they disbanded.
Also, At The Gates - Slaughter Of The Soul. Will never stop asking for it.
And after even the cover made by Benighted
Fuck yeah! Melodeath classic !
I would recommend a couple of older songs: "The Break of Autumn" or "Ever-Opening Flower."
@@HideousConformity good choices, add Star Drowned to that and we have a deal.
At the gates,now that's an underrated band.
FINALLY! I been waiting for this so long. Every Wintersun tracks are masterpices.
If you want more epicness check out “Loneliness” and “Land of snow and Sorrow” will blow your mind.
Land of Snow and Sorrow is absolutely beautiful and I cry EVERYTIME. Jari is a damn genius
Loneliness is my favorite, probably my all around favorite song not just in metal.
some of these symphonic/melodic/power metal bands make normal professional musicians look bad.
It's just the best xD
Yeah. Evidence #1: Kai Hahto drum cam for this song played live: ua-cam.com/video/08_PduSKNWU/v-deo.html
@@MikkoRantalainen Kai Hahto is a fucking beast!!!! \,,/_
I mean everyone in this band is a professional musician but I know where you are coming from.
Fuck...just had tears in my eyes because of the virtuosity and emotion their music shows. This was like a fucking whole lord of the rings movie in my head. An eargasm!
The day has come. He answered our call. Praise you all, sons of winter and stars, for your waiting was not in vain!
INSOMNIUM - WHILE WE SLEEP
"This is not ordinary metal"
Hey Alex,
I'm starting to really like your channel. You've chosen music I've spent almost my entire life listening to, and it feels wonderful for someone, who identifies as a hip-hop head, to appreciate it.
As for Wintersun and this song, the band is widely known for the fact, that they don't sample music or even edit it too much, so what you hear is actually what they do, not fake or anything; just pure talent and results of unbelievably hard work.
As for the band and the song:
I think the best place and time to listen to this song is a wintery night, alone under the stars - it makes one fill with amazement and awe. What this song represents to me, is divided in few mixed emotions.
First, I believe it even has a concrete meaning; winters are hard here in the north, but with that comes the fact, that they are also beautiful. Being from the same country as the band, I think I can somehow relate to this.
Secondly, I do believe, that the song seeks to describe inner struggles; either conquering them or succumbing to them and accepting one's fate. The idea of being a "son of winter and stars" seems to me a sort of inner belief, that the person in fact has the power to overcome the things set before him or herself, either by the fact that they are indeed originally the offspring of something, that seems to us humans as almost eternal, or just as some figurative idea of inner strength and fortitude. In the end, it's hard to tell. These are just mixed thoughts.
Anyway, all the best to you and your channel. Keep the metal flag high.
Regards, Tuomas
First off, thanks for reacting to this, it put a smile on my face and I've been waiting for this for a while. Ok, this is going to be a long comment, and I really hope you read it because it will make you appreciate this masterpiece even more...
First things first: this is not a music video, it is a live recording. Let that sink in for a minute. THIS... IS... LIVE. You just experienced what is, in my opinion, one of the greatest metal compositions of all time. Period.
So Jari, the lead musician, formed this band as a side project, and this song is his magnus opus. It took him over 6+ years to compose, as part of an album that he had to split into 2 parts (Time, and Time II is not released yet) because of how epic the endeavor was. Getting into a bit of technicalities, your average pop or rock song has between 60-200 tracks that are mixed to compose the final piece. Your more complex song contains in the neighborhood of about 400-500 different tracks for mixing. Sons of Winter and Stars is a composition of over 1400 tracks. Honestly, this track cannot be processed in just a single listen. There are countless layers and ebbs and floes that demand additional attentive listens; and believe me, the more you listen to it the more you will fucking love it. This band and every fuckin track they come out with is the product of a man's incomprehensible passion for metal and his incredible talent and hard work.
So with that being said, listen to this song more, a lot more. And for some additional Wintersun to react to, refer to the following: The Forest that Weeps (Summer), Winter Madness (definitely one of the most incredible guitar solos ever composed), Sleeping Stars, Awaken from the Dark Slumber (Spring), Time.
PEACE
Wintersun are absolutely amazing. I still remember when it was a solo project, I fell off it a while ago and got back into it again more recently. Fuck me, these songs are beautiful.
Not bad, for a song based on a sailor's hornpipe tune, which is played at the outset.
Dude, welcome to Wintersun train! It's a whole different level compared to everything else. Check out Loneliness (Winter) next if you want something slower and even more beautiful and Time (live rehearsal, remastered) for something similar to Sons of winter and stars. :)
you forget "Awaken from the dark slumber"
YES, WINTERSUN! Good fucking choice my dude. I'm honestly shocked, this band is so unknown it's a crime.
If you like them, their song Beautiful Death is amazing.
Beautiful Death is the first song I ever heard from Wintersun.
@@BIGBLOCK5022006 Death and the Healing was mine. I heard it shortly after hearing Iron by Ensiferum for the first time. Had no idea the connection between the two. XD
I saw them live finally in 2018, they are great live!
It makes me so happy when I see these kind of reactions to Wintersun's songs. I had a big smile on my face throughout the whole video due to this natural reaction you had. This is one more proof that Wintersun itself is a masterpiece. Funny and amazing thing is that I've been listening to this song since 2012 and I still have goosebumps whenever I listen to it again.
Glad you discovered these guys. Keep an eye on them, they are full of surprises!
Oh yeah.. feels like yesterday when it just came out!
I know right, i loved ensiferum so when the first wintersun songs came out i was hooked then waiting almost 10 years for time, which i did gladly Because i knew it wouldnt be anything else then perfect
So that means...OMG!!!! INSOMNIUM-WHILE WE SLEEP!!! THANKS ALEX!!!
\m/ Yes Alex, you have to listen to Insomnium - you will thank us later! \m/
While we sleep lol
Markus Vanhala (guitarist) is the shit. Love INSOMNIUM AND OMNIUM GATHERUM! 🤘
Let him do the whole Winter's Gate album in one sitting :) ua-cam.com/video/5mb5mu_JO9Q/v-deo.html
Revelations, out to the sea, ephermal, the elder, halls of awaiting, song of the blackest bird, the river, so many good insomnium songs he could listen to. Would be good to see one that isn't while we sleep for once
Alex man can you please do Blind Guardian-Mirror mirror live from imaginations through the looking glass!?!?! Also Blind Guardian- Valhalla live is reeeaaally epic too!!! You'll love it!!! And when we're at it throw in Blind Guardian-The bard's song (in the forest) live as well!!!
He absolutely has to do Blind Guardian after this, I mean, while I'll give Wintersun credit for some original and really cool parts of this song, many others are just so totally lifted from Blind Guardian that it was like I had already heard it...
Those were some of the sickest guitar riffs I've heard in a while! Thanks for introducing me to this band!
Essa Quadry listen to Winter Madness. It’s great.
Wintersun is one of my favorite bands. Tnx for this react, mate!
Wintersun - Time (Live @ Sonic Pump Studios)
Wintersun has been one of my favorite bands for many years, listened to them on loop so many times. They are in a band like no other. Thank you for FINALLY reacting to this Alex!
Blind Guardian "mirror mirror"?
Nightfall should be done as an album reaction. Is so good to just take one song... even the intros
@@danigutierrez7257 Nightfall album reaction would be epic, the album is a masterpeace
All discography from Blind Guardian is amazing, you should listen they
Blind Guardian Bard's Song / Valhalla Live Wacken please!
Nah, if he's going to watch Bards song and Valhalla it HAS TO BE the Imaginations through the looking glass version haha
That is correct @@anderetamal
That Version is their (and their fans) immortal legacy.
this Valhala: ua-cam.com/video/CZ_VFJn2kJM/v-deo.html
Alex my boy, you did it ! You really did it :D Thank you so, so much for this reaction !!
This is my favorite song of all time, it's just perfection and excellence in music form. And to think that this is a live performance...It's just mind blowing.
Jari is just a brilliant musician and Kay is a fucking beast on the drums too. (He's touring with Nightwish now) The whole Wintersun team are just top notch. Almost every band from finland is amazing, but they're in a complete diferent level.
I still can't believe it. He fucking did it.
Haha finally bro ! I'm glad he enjoyed the song :)
@@lovemetal4884 as soon as I saw he did it, I thought "Hey, the dude with the Death logo will be so stoked!" Glad he finally reacted to it.
kreshBACON That’s right. I feel so lucky I saw them last September.
"I wanna be a son of winter and stars! That was so dope!" Lmao
Finally! Thanks for appreciating my favourite song of all time. You did it justice. Keep it up.
(Just lost in vegas to now go I guess).
Lost in Vegas have lost my interest some time ago now, I used to love them but recent videos are just not as good as the early ones.
"Amorphis - Death of a King" Please!
Yes please! Under the Red Cloud or Bad Blood (same album) would be good too!
@@christophersmith588 yeah \m/ bad blood would be a great song to start with
ALEX PLEASE DO POWERWOLF!! it's been a few months now man :)
i'm so early it's still 240p lmaoo
Yes. Plus their latest album is fire.
Armata Strigoi from wacken 2017 would be great
Oh yes, please do Powerwolf for your European viewers
Nightwish -The greatest show on earth (Live @ Tempere)
It has started, he did his first really long song, its only a matter of time now.. muahahahaha!
Duuude the greatest show on earth is f ing gold
YES YES YES!!!!! FINALLY!!! DUDE YOU MUST DO MORE WINTERSUN!!!! btw loved this reaction
Eluveite - Inis mona PLEASE! Its Celtic style metal.,. unique sound realy
YES!
I second Inis Mona or at least something off the Slania album. That whole album is good shit!
I'd recommend some of the heavier songs by them, not those slow, pop music sounding mass compatible ones.
Quoth the Raven
Primordial breath
Finally, the drummer is the same one from Nightwish.
Also, all the song, guitars, bass, back orchestra, drums, are composed by the vocalist Jari Mäenpää.
Now is time for you to react to Wintersun - TIME
Wintersun - Death and the Healing
yes!!!!! omg finally!!!!!
Hahaha so many are falling outta chairs with excitment
I was having my coffee then choked, worth it
Teemu, the Guitar Player who is not the main vocalist is one of the technical finest guitarist in Europe. Maybe on our world.
His skill level is over9000, he really plays the Wintersun stuff pretty chilled
Dude, you should totally try more Wintersun. "Beyond the Dark Sun", "Time", "Battle Against Time", "Land of Snow and Sorrow"... Any of them! They are just a blast. You won't regret, buddy! Good journey.
'Land of Snow and Sorrow' remastered is 10 times over the top.
Someone teach me the ways of Finland please.
Winter Madness solo will totally explose his mind (based on his reaction on every solo he hears)
Starchild was Always my favorite the story telling jari does is hauntingly beautiful
Battle against time is such a gateway drug to Wintersun.
It is not ordinaly metal? Welcome to Finland we have amazing metal bands
Miikka Leppänen yes y’all do.
Finland has the BEST metal bands.
Finland and mostly Sweden.
@@summonliiva5673 Finland, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Poland, France... Even the US has some really solid stuff now. It's an amazing era for metal.
Finland has the best metal in the world. No doubt! Cheers from Sweden
INSOMNIUM - While We Sleep
thats kinda contradictic...
Trying not to brag but us Finns can create preetty decent metal music :)
Insomnium-Winters gate
@@arttuuusisalo8709 you finns have The BEST metal bands out there. I just can't stop loving Wintersun, Children Of Bodom, Amorphis, Kalmah, Ensiferum, Insomnium, and a long etc.
@ thankyou and you're welcome i guess :D
Wintersun-Sons of ........
Oh shit he fucking did it!!!!
😆
Me from Norway: You cannot play better melodic metal than Dimmu Borgir!
Finland: Hold my Lapin kulta!
Isn't this still just one of the best metal songs ever, Alex? I watched this with you one year ago. How about doing a rewatch of this amazing song in 2020?
Ice Nine Kills- The American Nightmare (extended video)!!!
Yes plz
Wintersun is one of the best metal bands ever, they are amazing, there are no words to describe correctly the epicness of their music.
Long live to Wintersun!!
*Killswitch engage - The end of heartache (live)*
Fuck yeah!
I'm a long-time Wintersun and metal fan and my opinion about this song is that it's one of the best well-written and cohesive "epics" in the history of Metal. Those 14 minutes are fluid, epic, huge, and the energy buildup with the last 2 choruses are perfect.
Metal bands try a lot to release over 9minute tracks with and epic feel, but that one really became a reference for this concept. It's not the same anymore, you know... trying to make an epic metal song and compete with that, GOOD LUCK
Wintersun is one of the most epic bands ever! listening to them every day! especially THIS SONG! i just love it. Cheers from a swiss Metalhead :)
Yay, finally! :) Wintersun is pure awesomeness.
For me this song is (in a way) about my homeland. Both Wintersun and Nightwish (that drummer-wizard is Mr. Kai Hahto, who plays in Nightwish as well) comes from Finland. The winter here is long and dark, full of snow and starry skies.
You should react to another great metal band - Amorphis. Most of their songs is based on Kalevala, Finnish national epic.
And also another suggestion : Devin Townsend. He's genius!
Love your channel dude bruhhhh! Makes me smile every single time :)
So glad you finally did this one. The drummer is also the drummer for Nightwish. Wintersun is incredible - one of my favorite bands. Put on such a damn good live show, too. Just saw them in Massachusetts a couple weeks ago.
Speaking of awesome bands, you should react to Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope (the live in Colorado 2016 video).
Holy shit yes, NeO needs to happen.
DARK TRANQUILLITY - LOST TO APATHY
The latest Omnium Gatherum album sounds really good! Keep requesting DT!
@@mickej84 Dude, I love their new album. I listen to it from The burning to Cold with out skipping 1 damn song. It's pretty much perfect. Amazing live band too. Jukka and Markus are beasts.
@@mickej84 But yeah, I could request like 50 DT songs haha. So many GREAT songs come to mind.
@@christophersmith588 I also listened to a finish band called Mors principium est for the first time today. Also amazing! Reminds me of DT but more symphonic.
@@mickej84O yeah, they are super talented. Their newest album is pretty damn good too. I agree, they sounded kind of like a cross between DT and Kalmah or COB.
What The F**K
First time Hearing them.. just downloaded all there music gonna binge listen now :D
Thank you
You are lucky
So, 1 year has past. What you think about them?
@@jyrikeranen2962 I Love them, they have become one of my Favorite Bands 🤘🏼
Wow. I was waiting for this album for so long that I'd forgotten about it until now.
Worth the wait.
*Opeth - Ghost of Perdition* (Live at The Roundhouse Tapes optionally)
Dimmu Borgir - Council of Wolves and Snakes
Or Gateways live from forces of the northern night
Gateways live is also incredible
I agree Gateways live would be a great choice too.
Cool that you react to this song! Ive seen the guy that been asking for this in the comment section for months now. Not my type of song, but awsome reaction anyway and its nice that you listen to your fans. Maybe my dream can come thru then aswell, been wanting to see a reaction on ERRA - Dementia for months now bro and its about time soon! Keep up the good work, awsome channel bro!
Erra is one of my top 3 bands, honestly every song they did is good. It's hard to pick one that's not a tune, especially on Augment and Impulse.
@@ScreecerRuLeZ glad to hear this man, even thou ERRA is big in its genre they feel kinda underrated in some wierd way. Augment is a Metal masterpiece and imo Dementia is one of the best metal songs ive ever heard.
@@pasha1877 I agree, they feel like they should be more popular. Dementia , The Hypnotist and Render The Void is the holy trinity of Erra.
Hell yeah! They are so underrated!
Hi Alex! I really enjoyed watching one of my favorite bands on your channel and I'm glad You liked it too. Keep playing Finnish metal and you have a new fan! Greez from Hellsinki Finland.
AWESOME reaction! Please do more Wintersun!
Maybe it was good that you waited on this one for a while. You have to have some perspective on a range of metal to know what you're getting with Wintersun. I honestly don't know how many times I've watched the Sonic Pump videos, but every time, I'm blown away yet again. I had the great honor of seeing them live earlier in the month, and believe me, they're this good, every note, the whole show. None of us wanted to leave when the concert was over. We just stood there, awestruck and with melted faces, while the band handed essentially everything they could find to us. Set lists, picks, drum sticks, bottles of water. I would say that, when you find yourself in a bit of a rut, review another one of the Sonic Pump cuts. "Time" or "Land of Snow and Sorrow." They'll get you up and moving around the room.
Patrick Tracy I also saw them last month and I wish I had a time machine.
saw them in october at the toronto show, wasn't a big venue, about 200-300 people were there, exactly the same experience, left home feeling better than i've ever felt in my life. my friend who came along to see NeObliviscaris ended up becoming a huge fan of Wintersun. We managed to catch both bands and Sarah Longfield behind the venue, chatted, took pictures, got stuff signed...etc. with all of them, was definitely an amazing experience as well.
Ne Obliviscaris - Intra Venus 🤘
Don't give up! This reaction will come soon or later.
@@facundogotmand8368 I'm tryin 😩😂
SOON
Intra Venus, And plague flowers the kaleidoscope, Curator or almost anything from them would be great. My personal favourite "Devour me colossus" but there's no video to it and it's like 12 min
Has to be As Icicles Fall for me
This song is a masterpiece!!! It means a lot for me, the chord progression and the talent of the guys inspire me to play everyday the guitar and learn myself new cool ideas. Have seen them now 1 time and gonna see them this saturday for the second time. it gonna be fk awesome and Alex if you want a another masterpiece from wintersun but a darker one, listen to "Eternal Darkness'' from the forest seasons, its something special but a fk hard awesome song with a solo, man.... pure awesomeness!!
MORE WINTERSUN!
By the way the drummer is Kai Hahto, same drummer for Nightwish but you probably already know that being that this video is two years ago.
Yes my friend, we do have some good metal here in Finland. Like these guys, Nightwish and many others. Fun piece of trivia; that drummer you so liked, plays in Nightwish now. Have a dope ass day...
Now epica-consign to oblivion (live at zenith) pls pls
You gotta do Blind Guardian now. Bards song and Valhalla Live at Wacken 2016
This. So much this.
Let's not forget Equilibrium! Anything from the sagas album
Or the imagination through the looking Glass version
about time you reacted to wintersun :)
about TIME.
Yes TIME
How can someone dislike this? Check your Ears please. This is Perfect Songwriting!!!!!!!!!
Where’s that one guy with the death logo he always asks this lmao
#finddeathlogoguy
I think everybody's been asking for this(including me)
I'm searching him too
What's up dude. Just search my comment. It will be hard it has 2 likes.
Love Metal ayeee there you are I’ve seen you on every video since like June always liked your comment just wondering what song you are going to request now lmao
Holy fuck!!! He finally did it! I have been requesting this on every video for months haha. I knew you'd love these guys.
Haha, me too. Worth it though.
Sabaton - Primo Victoria
YES!
Alex you will slap yourself again for missing on this one :D
FINALLY!!! I FUCKING RECOMMENDED THIS FOR LIKE HALF A YEAR!!!
Thanks for this channel, dude. Never though I would enjoy watching someone listening to music.
Came across your channel last month and can't stop watching it and other reaction channels.
It's so awesome to see you discovering metal, enjoying and understanding it.
I've been a metalhead since I was 14 (I'm 37 now) and I'm discovering many new bands (at least new for me) with reaction videos. AND revisiting songs or bands I haven't listened for years.
Today was the first time I listened to Wintersun. Loved it !!!
You should, definitely, try Opeth - Ghost of Perdition.
Cheers from São Paulo/Brazil
Alex finally man, I waited for this for months bro... Glad you liked it. You should try Time and Land of Snow and Sorrow both of which are recorded as a live rehearsal too. Also keep in mind, the singer called Jari, has half a lung missing due to a tuberculosis surgery and still manages to pull these vocals. I can't even fathom what he'd sound like if not for the injury 😂 Keep the horns up homie 🤘🖤
DARK TRANQUILLITY - PUNISH MY HEAVEN
YES
Fun fact, that drummer that you loved is Kai Hahto who is currently playing in Nightwish! It's set you are a fan of epic stuff! You need more Nightwish, Ne Obliviscaris, Epica, Kamelot, Blind Guardian, Avantasia, Unleash the Archers and even maybe some Dimmu Borgir!
To this day, this is still the best way to express Finnish metal music to someone that doesn't usually listen to harder music. It is about dedication, melancholy, friendship, hard times and even some bits of patriotism. Yes, the song is fiction and fantasy, but the nouances and melody is what, at least I as a Finn, feel like. It's almost impossible to explain to someone, who hasn't lived at least one Finnish summer at a cottage and at least one winter under the Aurora borealis whilst skiing or just enjoying the moment with a bit of vodka-related drinks. This song is exactly how it feels.
Your reaction reminds of the first time I heard this song.
It has been one of my all time favorite songs ever since.
Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down
If you want to hear vocalists from Nightwish and Epica and many more :)
OH CMON some1 knows ayreon?
Ayreon and Star One would be great!
Amon Amarth pls
Next Animals As Leaders!!🤘🏻
CAFO will blow his mind :D
He's definitely ready to dip into the weird universe of prog. I'd say The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing or Ka$cade would be solid introductions!
@@chiralsymmetry6997 If we're talking about general prog stuff. I'd say one of the better introductions would be Polyphia. They let other music genres inspire them and the album the most hated has quite a few inspirations from hip hop and rap.
But i definitely wanna see Animals as Leaders :D
Yeah! Intervals or CHON would be cool too.
I've never clicked on a video faster! Love Wintersun, your reaction was awesome!
I was one of those people who recommended this song! Glad to see your reaction!!!
That is...no words, none just whoa
Paradise Lost - Faith Divides Us Death Unites Us
Yes! 1000 times YES!
Sabaton- to hell and back
Hammerfall - hearts on fire
Imagine how epic it was listening this walking home alone at night, stars visible up in the sky, lots of snow on trees..
Great reaction man! This is such a fucking amazing song/video, i hope many who had never seen it before saw it through you! Wintersun - Time from the same live studio session would be awesome to see!! Keep it up!
Nice to see you collecting your jaw from the floor
Kind of par for the course when it comes to Wintersun.
React to Carcass Heartwork
Winterson are an amazing band, sometimes overlooked. This is defo 1 of their absolute classic. Great reaction, keep it real bro
🤘🤘
Overlooked as hell they are, my friend. I think they need to be more active though. I understand that Jari is a perfectionist but they should release an album more than once every 4 years atleast.. Still, as a fan, I can't wait for Time II.
The drummer is Kai Hahto. He is a finnish metal legend. He has played in multiple famous bands. He is known from i.e Rotten Sound, Enochian Crescent and swallow the sun. He also played drums for the 2015 Nightwish album, but is more known from more extreme metal and blast beats. Absolute machine.
Yessss!!!! Been waiting for this for so long!! Please don't disappoint me bro!!!
Wintersun - Forest Seasons (Wintersun's take on the four season's (Vivaldi style) really captures the nordic seasons