Azure - Weight Of The Blade (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 11 кві 2024
  • ► Preorder our new album 'Fym' here: azureish.bandcamp.com/album/fym
    Here's the music video for our new single, 'Weight Of The Blade'!
    Had a lot of fun making this video with Loki Films, hope you enjoy it!
    Video by Shaun Hodson of Loki Films
    www.lokifilms.co.uk/
    Felix La Mer - Cover Art
    Huge thanks to Gladrags Brighton for the outfits
    www.gladragscostumes.org.uk/
    Thanks to Tucker Drew, The Gunton Arms in Norfolk, and a big shout out to Gary Rushton for his swords www.garyrushtonmusic.com/
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    📓 lyrics
    How many years have I done this alone now?
    How many wonders have I swindled or bled from their home
    While I’m so far removed from my own
    There is no way to know
    If I cared, and I don’t
    Yonder fountain, and field of red lightning
    No enchantment ornate as my own
    Tread over sea, sent to seek, steal and leave
    Everything withering in wake of my wave
    Wind in my stride
    Carries a cloud
    Crimson as my eyes
    It’s not that I don’t feel alive
    I just feel untouched by the passing of time
    All that I know is
    This way to behave
    Bother and burden
    Won’t stop me these days
    Nothing compares to
    The weight of the blade
    It glistens like a cascade
    Gasps like a lung
    Well maybe I sold myself cheap
    Or should I be grateful for the journey that was thrust upon me?
    It depends where it leads, where it ends
    On the state of my sorcery
    The way that it’s spent
    Ever since Ultor, the mountain, my teacher
    I’ve had a fire who yearns for release
    And since the bloom, I have reason to assume
    All shall wilt, never wait for those weak to the blaze
    Destiny calls
    Wailing like winter
    Both broken, and sharp
    So harden your heart
    Though old, still a fool
    Pray light be my guide
    All that I know is
    This way to behave
    Empathy severed
    By the hand of endeavour
    With no way to measure
    The weight of the blade
    It listens in the darkness
    It tastes as a tongue
    The Mistress, she waits in the den of dawns
    I dare not return, but the blade weighs so much
    …well, maybe I could…
    Oh to be bound by the weight of the blade
    So hard to see past the weight of the blade
    For every light stolen adds weight to the blade
    One-hundred years of my life to the weight of the blade
    All that I know is
    This way to behave
    Empathy severed
    By the hand of endeavour
    With no way to measure
    The weight of the blade
    It listens in the long night
    It whistles a song like a
    Bird, much too heavy to fly away
    We’ve wedded the ground and accepted our fate
    Rather than dwell on the things we’ve lost
    We deal in destruction to the wonders of the world
    ---
    Azure - Weight Of The Blade (Official Music Video)
    Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Fantasy, Power Metal, Prog, Rock

КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @DamianKeyes
    @DamianKeyes День тому

    I absolutely love this! Well done guys

  • @nonZensically
    @nonZensically 14 днів тому +9

    You guys continue to be the absolute artsiest, unhinged prog rock there is and I am so here for it! Can't wait to hear the full release

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  12 днів тому +1

      Ahh so stoked for you to hear it! Honestly unhinged is a word we'd absolutely use to describe a lot of this new record hahaha!

  • @DrMobiusOfficial
    @DrMobiusOfficial 19 днів тому +10

    Is anyone else wondering how they got that piano up there?

  • @starcloister4651
    @starcloister4651 18 днів тому +6

    So good. Prog rock, speed metal, modern pop, and a bit of jrock influence all rolled into one amazingly talented band.

  • @smitchellbass
    @smitchellbass 19 днів тому +6

    HELL YEAH THIS ONE HAS SWORDS

  • @ashleycurtismusic
    @ashleycurtismusic 18 днів тому +8

    I can now say I've been an Azure fan since 951 subs, I'll come back to this comment in a few years

  • @yhandere
    @yhandere 16 днів тому +4

    🐉 destiny calls, wailing like winter, both broken and sharp 🗡️

  • @jamescalistro7871
    @jamescalistro7871 18 днів тому +6

    From one monster to another... I never could have done this... KILLER!!!! Love you guys!!!!

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  18 днів тому +1

      Huge love to you Jim! Big monster to monster appreciation haha! Glad you dig it!

  • @Doornenstroom
    @Doornenstroom 17 днів тому +5

    chris really decided to make "my parents just died of the plague" fashion

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  17 днів тому +9

      Keeping it iconic despite the bubonic

  • @cloenobody
    @cloenobody 17 днів тому +4

    this is incredible, im speechless

  • @antlettedufromage
    @antlettedufromage 18 днів тому +7

    How the fuck does Galen even

  • @michaelmodjeski6945
    @michaelmodjeski6945 18 днів тому +3

    This is totally awesome guys! Looking forward to receiving my CD. This album will put you guys on the map, and open the eyes and ears of proggers everywhere! This kills! Makes me wanna break out my zweihander! LOL😸🎸🎹🎨💪🏼

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  18 днів тому

      Ideal listening experience with the sword in hand haha! So stoked to get these CDs out to people!

  • @charliemaddison5727
    @charliemaddison5727 19 днів тому +4

    YES YOU ALL LOOK SO COOL AND IT SOUNDS SO SICK

  • @LeeMintz
    @LeeMintz 18 днів тому +3

    Sick

  • @FrigoEU
    @FrigoEU 19 днів тому +4

    Sounds insane from the first listen. Love the whole song, with the bass standing out from time to time. Big big win!

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  19 днів тому

      Ah glad you like the track! Alex has got some super melodic bass moments on the record, absolutely stoked to be playing with him!

  • @progresque9738
    @progresque9738 19 днів тому +3

    Magic

  • @Lyndahayes
    @Lyndahayes 18 днів тому +4

    No way to measure the weight of this EPIC track! Massive congratulations to Azure! Perfection! WOW!

  • @CharlesC2024
    @CharlesC2024 16 днів тому +3

    This has been getting better every listen! SO hyped for the album release!

  • @GraceHayhurst
    @GraceHayhurst 18 днів тому +4

    incredible aesthetic as always

  • @fjordfjesta
    @fjordfjesta 18 днів тому +3

    Whoa! What a gorgeous track. And those solos! Amazing all around, you all did a wonderful job on this.

  • @MARANG.
    @MARANG. 19 днів тому +4

    Yes guys! 🙌❤️

  • @andreistroe4140
    @andreistroe4140 19 днів тому +3

    superb.

  • @WUSCWorldsUltimateShredCollab
    @WUSCWorldsUltimateShredCollab 19 днів тому +3

    At work but will def be jamming this in the background

  • @benseraphin
    @benseraphin 19 днів тому +3

    Let's gooooo

  • @hyperboreal
    @hyperboreal 19 днів тому +4

    What kind of wizardry is this? You guys are scary good.

  • @z33chie
    @z33chie 19 днів тому +3

    OOOO one of my favourite choruses yet that’s so pretty 🔥🔥

  • @stevesmith3990
    @stevesmith3990 18 днів тому +3

    Sounds great and fun video, looking forward to the album!

  • @verse_4422
    @verse_4422 15 днів тому +3

    Had randomly discovered you guys a while back, then this got shoved in my face and it's like I've been brought to a whole new world of incredible, inspiring songwriting and passion - it's easy to see just how happy y'all are doing what you do, I hope to see y'all in the US someday.
    (Also, just have to say you all have amazing hair)

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  15 днів тому +2

      Ah thanks so much for checking out our new stuff and for the kind words! Fingers crossed we can make it out to the US on tour some day!
      International touring is logistically and financially pretty far out of reach for us at the moment, but we'll keep on working at the music until we can make it happen!

    • @verse_4422
      @verse_4422 15 днів тому +2

      Y'all will make it there! I wholeheartedly believe it. Can't wait for Fym! (And I'll have to pick up Lu, too!)

  • @frankielad4049
    @frankielad4049 19 днів тому +4

    That set is magnificent

  • @Mwgsyboy
    @Mwgsyboy 6 днів тому +1

    Another cracking song and I was very pleased to hear it live at The Face Bar in Reading the other evening. Keep up the good work and look forward to the release of Fym!

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  2 дні тому +1

      Ah that Face Bar gig was a good time! Glad you caught it! Hyped for you to hear the record once it's out!

  • @sleepyopossum3200
    @sleepyopossum3200 19 днів тому +3

    Another killer track, y'all! Love the, for lack of a better word, autumnal atmosphere of the landscapes here. Chris' nails are also fantastic....anyway, I'm really digging just how heavy this gets at times. reminds me of opeth in a great way, with the contrast between the heavy and more melodic moments..... Stunning!
    -Casey

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  19 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much! So glad you're digging some of the heavier vibes on the record! Definitely have a lot of love for Opeth and that kind of music!

  • @Toehider
    @Toehider 18 днів тому +2

    Wow this is incredible!

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  17 днів тому

      Ah dude thankyou! A friend of mine called Brian recently introduced me to that one song album you did! Absolutely wild stuff, really enjoyed it! Anyway cheers for listening and glad you dig it! -Galen

  • @Horizis
    @Horizis 6 днів тому +1

    You guys are amazing! Loving this song

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  2 дні тому

      Ah fingers crossed we can come over and play some shows in Europe some time! Or if you're ever playing in the UK we'd be stoked to play a show together!

  • @stav_tg
    @stav_tg 18 днів тому +2

    Absolutely loving this! 🎉

  • @abrarkadabrar7829
    @abrarkadabrar7829 16 днів тому +3

    Bro. What is this guitar work. Sounds like symphonic powers metal but also folk but also speed metal but also the singer going Blind Guardian levels of epic on top?
    Edit. Scratch that. Every instrument sounds enchanting. Jeezus
    Edit. Subscriber no 978

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  15 днів тому +1

      Ah thanks so much for checking it out! Glad you enjoy the musical fusion on this track! Our style varies a huge amount between songs, but generally the most common through line is somewhere in-between prog rock and power metal!

  • @framingskeletons
    @framingskeletons 19 днів тому +2

    So friggin good, guys!!

  • @JakePopowskiGuitar
    @JakePopowskiGuitar 19 днів тому +2

    Absolutely incredible!

  • @tumaprints
    @tumaprints 19 днів тому +2

    LOVE IT !!! EXCELLENT!! BRAVO!!

  • @Clokkemaker12
    @Clokkemaker12 19 днів тому +2

    Appearing here with the secondary account just to give it a second like!

  • @ruthligaya
    @ruthligaya 19 днів тому +2

    03:15 moment made me lose my mind!!!

  • @sebastianmasso1814
    @sebastianmasso1814 19 днів тому +4

    Omg, spectacular. I don't want to appear patronising but i think your playing and writing has matured to a level few will match. I love this . Hearing the jazz rock influence even more. It all sounds so fluid and natural. i need to get my hands on the cd. Is this a concept album based on the book? i haven't read th ebook. May need to get a copy.

  • @TheYougig
    @TheYougig 19 днів тому +3

    Beautiful Music

  • @Clokkemaker
    @Clokkemaker 19 днів тому +5

    Pretending i didn't replayed that pre-chorus snippet like 60 times before the song actually release. Incredible song, the chorus is super catchy, and i was not expecting for the jazzy piano solo, loved it!
    Also, i have a question. Is The Mistress Fym's mother?

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  19 днів тому +2

      Hey! Thanks so much for giving it all that time already haha!
      The Mistress is not Fym's mother but good question. Fym is enticed onto her journey by the Mistress, as was Lu (from Ameotoko 1 and 2). The motives of the Mistress aren't always entirely clear to her subjects, but her many acolytes in the Den of Dawns and her command of sorcery earn her enough respect and elusiveness to remain unchallenged by those she sends on her missions!

    • @Clokkemaker
      @Clokkemaker 19 днів тому +2

      @@azure2176 Oh i see! Thanks for the clarification, i love the mistery surrounding her. I've caught some motifs in Ameotoko II and Mistress from your self-titled song, that "Sea and Sky, Wind and Tide" chant, it kept me thinking a lot about what happened to Mistress and Lu. Sometimes i have a feeling that she's not completely evil, but definitely acting as "the end justifies the means". Probably i'm just theorizing too much...
      Just one month and a few days to the album, super hyped

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  19 днів тому +2

      @@Clokkemaker Sounds like you understand her perfectly then! I really hope hearing the full record will help illuminate some more theories for you! Always so so grateful that you've poured yourself into the headspace of the lore, it means a LOT to us!
      Chris

  • @BeatPOWERvomPowerhof
    @BeatPOWERvomPowerhof 19 днів тому +2

    dope. fck.

  • @trioskitz1265
    @trioskitz1265 16 днів тому +1

    LOVE THISSSSSSS❤❤❤

  • @Vynterchilld
    @Vynterchilld 19 днів тому +2

    🙌

  • @richardschwarz7907
    @richardschwarz7907 14 днів тому +5

    Subscrbing to help you guys reach 1000 subs, much love from Brazil, Rick

    • @azure2176
      @azure2176  12 днів тому

      Ahh thankyou so much Rick! Looks like we reached 1000 so we appreciate the help! Much love from Brighton UK!