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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2022
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 612

  • @Sethir
    @Sethir Рік тому +29

    I am *SO* glad Herman is on youtube. Guy's a legend

  • @suitov
    @suitov Рік тому +26

    Life's too short for beef between our treasured few wonderful power metal musicians. Glad you're both able to be grown-ups and say "frig it, we were young and it's been over a decade" - and I'd go absolutely nuts if you collaborated.
    Your commentary was also insightful. Especially when you bring up that English is their second language or even more! Toby being able to write AND sing in English like he does deserves more acclaim, honestly. (And Floor can just never be praised enough!)

  • @rientsdijkstra4266
    @rientsdijkstra4266 Рік тому +374

    Of course Tobias Sammett has a fantastic voice. But one of the super things about Floor is that she has this crazy ability to tune her voice and even her vibrato exactly to her duet partner, to give that really seamless feeling, even with completely different voices, such as Marco Hietalla or Henk Poort and others. This song is also a perfect example of that.

    • @rientsdijkstra4266
      @rientsdijkstra4266 Рік тому +11

      ​@Ben I know Epica quite well and listend to Sancta Terra and Stabat Mater Dolorosa at the Retrospect many times, and they are fantastic! But you are telling only half of reality (and I get the impression that you are trying to put things upside down) when you say that Simone made Floor sound better. They made each other (!) sound better, and Floor is clearly the better singer of the two (allthough both are fantastic).
      PS. "That is why Floor sounded good"? Do you mean to say that Floor normally does not sound good? You need to grow some ears, bud.

    • @brucedeo1981
      @brucedeo1981 Рік тому +3

      i really love Tobias and all his albums. He is almost at a genius level.
      But man, i can't still digest his voice. Sorry.

    • @rientsdijkstra4266
      @rientsdijkstra4266 Рік тому +1

      @@brucedeo1981 Well, that is a matter of personal experience and taste, and actually I do understand what you mean, allthough it does not bother me.

    • @yaronyaronyaronyaronyarony3187
      @yaronyaronyaronyaronyarony3187 Рік тому +4

      @Ben Floor is much better !!!

    • @rientsdijkstra4266
      @rientsdijkstra4266 Рік тому +1

      @Ben Dude, I can´t follow your long and confused ramblings, and I am not going to. I wish lots of listening pleasure with your favorite Simone (or was it Floor after all?)!

  • @Eastlight3D
    @Eastlight3D Рік тому +233

    What I noticed with Avantasia is that the more often you listen to the songs the more you hear new tiny details that you didn’t hear before, same with Nightwish.

    • @joshbarreras7255
      @joshbarreras7255 Рік тому +9

      Nightwish is awesome

    • @nicreven
      @nicreven Рік тому +2

      opera baby

    • @feliph64
      @feliph64 Рік тому

      and that's real gold.

    • @salzstange6341
      @salzstange6341 Рік тому +1

      I always had the effect that most Avantasia Songs are getting better the more you listen to them.

    • @nicreven
      @nicreven Рік тому +1

      @@salzstange6341 I literally just mentioned this to someone like 10 minutes ago, what the hell?

  • @jaredo9666
    @jaredo9666 Рік тому +168

    I would absolutely love to see some collaboration between Dragonforce and Avantasia since those are 2 of my favorite metal bands. Please try to make this happen one day

    • @warriorsorb1111
      @warriorsorb1111 Рік тому +5

      Dude, that would be epic.

    • @cappakrunchcappakrunch9681
      @cappakrunchcappakrunch9681 Рік тому +12

      Well, Avantasia isnt actually a band in the traditional sense. Its a project. Tobias pulls musicians from other great bands for 2 or 3 albums to tell a story then completely changes the lineup for the next concept. So in all honesty - it would just be Dragonforce ft Tobias Sammet.

    • @brickan2
      @brickan2 Рік тому +1

      I wouldn't at all. It would just be forced, cringy and weird.

    • @legionarybooks13
      @legionarybooks13 Рік тому +2

      @@cappakrunchcappakrunch9681 heck, I would be completely fine with that. :)

    • @FirstIsa
      @FirstIsa Рік тому

      @@cappakrunchcappakrunch9681 Eh not completely new lineup. He seems Partial to Michael Kiske and Bob Caitly. Pretty sure both have been in at least one song on every album.
      That said After seeing Yannis cover Ghost Love Score and Sahara I would LOVE to see a Beast in Black and Nightwish collaboration. Especially given that Yannis has the necessary Vocal range to sing counter to pretty much any artist.

  • @bobblake6530
    @bobblake6530 Рік тому +10

    Tobias in his project has collaborated with many outstanding singers. Excellent stuff!!

  • @nickwalters4852
    @nickwalters4852 Рік тому +106

    Anyone else click immediately on the video when Floor Jansen was in the thumbnail?! Just me?! NIGHTWISH ❤️❤️❤️

    • @nottoday3817
      @nottoday3817 Рік тому +3

      Nope. The only thing that would make me click faster would be Sharon den Adel or Bob Catley

    • @Briansgate
      @Briansgate Рік тому

      Funny, I didn't see people cream over Floor before she joined Nightwish.

    • @cletusbeauregard1972
      @cletusbeauregard1972 Рік тому

      watching it now. only reason I'm here.

    • @FirstIsa
      @FirstIsa Рік тому +1

      If you love Floor for her voice I strongly suggest looking up Yannis Papadopoulos's personal channel. He absolutely NAILED his vocal cover of Ghost Love Score.

    • @RossNixon
      @RossNixon Рік тому

      Yes! Me.

  • @thewhitemage777
    @thewhitemage777 Рік тому +289

    Floor is such a professional, she's the best in the business.

    • @PlanetJeroen
      @PlanetJeroen Рік тому +14

      best is a matter of taste I guess, but yeah, she's amongst those where you can dislike it but you cant find it bad. (without being wrong)

    • @miguelcarpintero7602
      @miguelcarpintero7602 Рік тому +20

      @Ben Simone could say whatever you want, dude, but it’s all about opinions and tastes… IMHO Floor is far beyond Simone, and I love them both…

    • @ACorpseWithoutSoul
      @ACorpseWithoutSoul Рік тому +18

      @Ben In your dreams dude.

    • @miguelcarpintero7602
      @miguelcarpintero7602 Рік тому +18

      @Ben Of course I presume you’re a Simone’s big fan, and that’s totally cool. I strongly disagree with you about your statement, but is my personal insight. What I try to mean is that no matter how large is the range, how high is the pitch or how deep is the growl, how good is the dancing or whatever you want to consider. Everything is about emotions and feelings, and what Floor conveys to me when she is on stage is, for me, unique. Her versatility, her stage presence, her way to deliver emotion when she performs make me to experience a strong satisfaction that no other singer can do, and no matter what people say, that is not gonna change…So, again, tastes and opinions…

    • @rientsdijkstra4266
      @rientsdijkstra4266 Рік тому +9

      @Ben Floor is SOOO much better then Simone (who is great). Better sound, and so many more possibilities than Simone

  • @sylvanstrength7520
    @sylvanstrength7520 Рік тому +7

    Have you heard their other collab “Kill the Pain Away”? Floor flawlessly kills not only the operatic vocals but she smashes the power metal vocals in that one!

  • @awesomereviews1561
    @awesomereviews1561 Рік тому +91

    Ah hearing Emerald Sword back in 98 was such a slap. I miss the original Rhapsody.

  • @EveryFairyDies
    @EveryFairyDies Рік тому +179

    I would ADORE to hear Dragonforce with Floor. Maybe their DragonWish song...

    • @ironbar5786
      @ironbar5786 Рік тому +12

      or nightforce

    • @alexandre_am
      @alexandre_am Рік тому +8

      Dragonwish, cool!

    • @babbonatale276
      @babbonatale276 Рік тому +10

      I'd love to hear some sick guitar solos in Nightwish songs too. I miss the power metal era of nightwish.

    • @DeepeningTheListening
      @DeepeningTheListening Рік тому +15

      @@babbonatale276 Wait for the next album of Nightwish. 😃 Floor has said that it will be heavier.

    • @i_am_well
      @i_am_well Рік тому +7

      I don´t believe that you missed The Night Dragon

  • @HristoShekov
    @HristoShekov Рік тому +5

    It will be reallz great to see collaboration between Avantasia and Dragon Force.
    Two of my favorite bands

  • @RCullis47
    @RCullis47 Рік тому +18

    Over the last decade, I have had the pleasure f experiencing Floor and Nightwish. She is spellbinding and an amazingly talented vocalist and performer. She's got it all. She can sing classical style, pop, rock, growl, everything. She's the total package and a very pretty lady if all the rest wasn't enough already.
    Great selection, Henry. Thank you for turning me on to this song.

  • @prashantsarkar821
    @prashantsarkar821 Рік тому +9

    I am so hyped for the new album. I feel like it's going to be their best one yet.

  • @MichaelHolmgaard
    @MichaelHolmgaard Рік тому +45

    Tobias' first band Edguy is some of the finest power metal ever created. Albums like Hellfire Club & Mandrake stand next to the Keepers for me ✨

    • @TheCrimsonOne508
      @TheCrimsonOne508 Рік тому +3

      Vain Glory Opera -> Rocket Ride are nearly untouchable PM albums

    • @brucerouffian2630
      @brucerouffian2630 Рік тому +1

      @@TheCrimsonOne508 Vainglory Opera is my ringtone.

    • @njbebop
      @njbebop Рік тому +1

      Lavatory Love Machine! 🤘🤘🤘🤣🤣🤣

    • @jemball1880
      @jemball1880 Рік тому

      tears of a mandrake was my fav power metal song for a while !

    • @xenadon
      @xenadon Рік тому

      Rocket Ride is my all time favorite.

  • @djoefie
    @djoefie Рік тому +15

    I would be SOOOO down for a DragonForce x Avantasia collab

  • @badsiony
    @badsiony Рік тому +26

    Still hoping that DragonForce and Floor will do a collab one day... 🤞❤️

  • @larsmarklund9640
    @larsmarklund9640 Рік тому +12

    I've always liked Tobias Sammet, i was very heavy into EdGuy back in the early 2000's. Tears of a Mandrake my alltime favorite song. Vain Glory Opera, my god... i gotta go back to listening to Tobias. Liked Avantasia also. But Edguy has a special place in my heart. And you are spot on about Sonata Arctica (Arc - Tica) ;)

    • @bmsuperstar1
      @bmsuperstar1 Рік тому +1

      Vain Glory Opera is my alarm sound. 😊

  • @LordDragox412
    @LordDragox412 Рік тому +40

    Floor leaving everyone floored once again!

  • @ironmalice93
    @ironmalice93 Рік тому +34

    Everything Floor touches is gold. Herman your a beast as well man, thanks for all that you do!

  • @djclaudeus
    @djclaudeus Рік тому +5

    Hands down my 2 favorite front people. Tobi and Floor. Can't wait to hear the whole album!!!

  • @JustJenReacts
    @JustJenReacts Рік тому

    I did this reaction last week, Tobias and FLOOR?!! I was astonished 😯 of course!!! Thanks for doing this video, isn’t it magical?!!

  • @SpartanMat117
    @SpartanMat117 Рік тому +2

    My top 2 favorite bands doing collabs. That would be so awesome, please make it happen.

  • @diana-cy4kj
    @diana-cy4kj Рік тому +7

    Tobias is great, I love everything he does.

  • @denisfilipovic8106
    @denisfilipovic8106 Рік тому +14

    The 2 first albums of Sonata Arctica were perfection, 20 years later i still listen to them and has the same feeling. After Reckoning Night, they slowly became Nickelback from Finland.

  • @marsmission8982
    @marsmission8982 Рік тому +3

    Avantasia is one of my favorite band.. His voice is amazing

  • @ascensionenergetics85
    @ascensionenergetics85 Рік тому +3

    I’d love to see you interview Floor & maybe talk about a collab 😊

  • @afishynado6812
    @afishynado6812 Рік тому +8

    Vain Glory Opera is still my favourite Edguy album, and I love his Avantasia stuff.

    • @brucerouffian2630
      @brucerouffian2630 Рік тому

      Vainglory Opera is my ringtone. My alarm music is Rise of the Morning Glory.

  • @The.Troubadour.
    @The.Troubadour. Рік тому +6

    The Vocals is the Best Gift made, & This is One of my newer songs category and Thanks for your amazingly Awesomeness skills in this matter Different kinds of music and Visdom behind this Awesome game of Shredding and having fun Right.
    O
    I liked it Herman Lee thanks for sharing this 🤘🤟✔️

  • @schmuckford
    @schmuckford Рік тому +20

    If you want to see another great example of telling a story while keeping the melody and catchiness in tact, check out Unleash the Archers. Apex and Abyss are the latest 2 albums that tell a complete story while having some of the most catchy and epic sounding songs and melodies go along with it.

  • @francescovisona8352
    @francescovisona8352 7 місяців тому

    That is an equilibrated analysis Herman, well done. And surely a collab between you and Tobi would be great!!!

  • @lefterismic3978
    @lefterismic3978 Рік тому

    Awesome idea Herman, great proposal and i do hope this collaboration whenever it happens to be unique, majestic and fruitful both ways.

  • @foolofatook2684
    @foolofatook2684 Рік тому +9

    Honestly I love Sammet's work. He takes elements of classic pop-rock like Meatloaf, and gives it a nice spin. I may be biased though, because I'm a vocal lover. I listen to just about anything in any language if the vocals are good.

  • @enriquesoto6534
    @enriquesoto6534 Рік тому

    Great song! Nice review, Herman! I really love all the bands you mentioned here! If DragonForce would team up and tour the world with a couple of them (Sonata, Rhapsody, Nightwish, Stratovarius …) it would be legendary, I think!

  • @olivermiller2013
    @olivermiller2013 Рік тому +6

    This is an interesting idea. I like Avantasia a lot and this new song is really nice. May be there will be some nice new songs with a cooperation.

  • @Duel_Ternimal
    @Duel_Ternimal Рік тому +14

    Bought Moonglow on vinyl yesterday never have listening to Avantasia and needless to say, the album blew my mind. Damn good composition and musicianship!

    • @arthurfleck6939
      @arthurfleck6939 Рік тому +2

      Give “The Scarecrow” a listen if you liked “Moonglow”. I think it’s their best, in my opinion.

    • @Flamebeard0815
      @Flamebeard0815 Рік тому

      Also, try 'The Metal Opera Pt. I & II'. Not as refined as the later stuff, but still quite powerful and well arranged.

  • @juantimer
    @juantimer Рік тому +7

    Fantastic song, though I am a fan of this type of music and a certified Floor fanatic. Enjoyed your educated opinion and analysis. A collab would be ... WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS :D

  • @Sonartica
    @Sonartica Рік тому

    Love to hear Tobias Sammet sing on the next song you guys make, love both of you guys and youre both full of ideas for every song, it will be a very big collab i reckon. :)

  • @brites4
    @brites4 Рік тому

    really love the song and you're very fun to watch too!

  • @rockstarnhalf
    @rockstarnhalf Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah to the collaboration!!!

  • @ST-0311
    @ST-0311 Рік тому +5

    Floor can harmonize with any type of vocalist. Moreover, she can do any type of vocals including extreme.
    If you've never seen a singer effortlessly transition from growls to clean to operatic and back watch Floor's performance of ReVamp - Disdain Live at Graspop.
    I've seen her live with After Forever, Mayan, ReVamp, and Nightwish. Always incredible!

  • @Frankamaria
    @Frankamaria Рік тому +5

    I love Avantasia and Floor as a combo 🥰

  • @TheAndostro
    @TheAndostro Рік тому +2

    when Tobi relese new song 1st you add it to playlist then listen how great it is

  • @Robfnord
    @Robfnord Рік тому +3

    LOVE Avantasia, I went to one of those shows in 2006 I think it was the Astoria (Miss that place) Edguy and Dragonforce, we had to get tickets off a tout outside and it was a rather oddly intense exchange, great times

  • @thenoobiecuber2387
    @thenoobiecuber2387 Рік тому +2

    Does anybody in this community not play guitar,but just loves this genre and finds Power metal incredibly satisfying and awesome to listen to! Also Herman li 🐐

  • @davidhansen2748
    @davidhansen2748 Рік тому +23

    I love Floor. I love Nightwish. I love Arjen and Ayreon. And I love Avantasia.
    And I love this song.
    So I want no one to misunderstand me here, what follows is high praise. From me anyway.
    This song takes me straight back to 1980. This would fit in extremely well with what my college roommates and I were listening to back then. And it would have been on every mix tape and rotation. Awesome stuff.

  • @nicreven
    @nicreven Рік тому

    When I first saw you talk about Avantasia I was incredibly excited, since it's my favourite music thing ever
    The idea of a dragonforce x avantasia collab is so amazing to me

  • @markgfeller8038
    @markgfeller8038 Рік тому +3

    Avantasia's first 2 metal operas are my favorites. I wish he'd make a metal opera 3 to explain what happened to the two when they walked off into New adventure

  • @Moodamage
    @Moodamage Рік тому

    Happy Birthday Herman!

  • @Rikireacts1967
    @Rikireacts1967 Рік тому

    A simple guitar solo. Beautiful and inspired by this great melody.
    I like to listen to it over and over again.
    Cheers

  • @Eloso3135
    @Eloso3135 Рік тому

    Love the new Avantasia song. Your analysis is spot on. Your offer for guest appearances as a way to get past any bad blood from the past was pure class. I salute you for that, and hope it happens.

  • @kevinvillalobos4477
    @kevinvillalobos4477 Рік тому

    That'd be awesome! Hope seen some colaboration soon from you two! : )

  • @coachhalimjiang
    @coachhalimjiang Рік тому

    The collab idea will be great! Would love to see it happening.

  • @hannahzander9541
    @hannahzander9541 Рік тому

    Always epic!!!

  • @globalmodelsdotbiz8965
    @globalmodelsdotbiz8965 Рік тому +2

    Floor was asked to sing the Dutch National Anthem a couple of days ago on Zandvoort (the racing track) because of her singing skills.

  • @rolokoster
    @rolokoster Рік тому

    I liked the video, your analysis and of course the new Avantasia song and complet album by the way. I just love that kind of music (your too Herman :) ) and I really enjoy your videos. Just don´t get mixed up with some of the youtubers looking for "fast popularity" and keep doing your fantastic job!
    And please don´t fight among geniuses!! There is room for everybody and fans too!!
    Keep the metal high!!!
    RK

  • @ingsve
    @ingsve Рік тому +1

    Sabaton has been producing a lot of lyric videos in the past couple years. Both for their recent releases where they have made lyric videos for each song of their albums which also helps them explain the story behind the song. They've also started making lyric videos for older songs as well so that they have representation on youtube which I suppose increases engagement since it's fuels reaction videos as well.

  • @ElLadoOscuro-MetalCritica
    @ElLadoOscuro-MetalCritica Рік тому

    too fucking cool Li's backlight on the guitars following the music rhythm

  • @ladislaualbert2807
    @ladislaualbert2807 Рік тому

    Thanks Mr. Li!!

  • @user-ib5zq7le6p
    @user-ib5zq7le6p Рік тому +1

    It was a good review! Thanks for it! I like both of you, but I can't keep waiting for a collab like DragonTasia))

  • @marc-antoinejean6428
    @marc-antoinejean6428 Рік тому +1

    It appears the PRS is back to life 🤘🏼
    Oh… and I absolutely want to ear you play the Silver Sky behind you 😊

  • @GioMimieux
    @GioMimieux Рік тому +6

    Floor is one of the most amazing singers 💕 No matter what she sings.

  • @garlandvelazquez8986
    @garlandvelazquez8986 Рік тому +1

    Saludos desde México esperamos pronto su visita!!! Se Miss You guys

  • @itsmini6175
    @itsmini6175 Рік тому +1

    Tobias is a really good lyricist. Avantasia has some of my favorite concept albums.

  • @pinkfluffypandicornblub2706
    @pinkfluffypandicornblub2706 Рік тому +1

    a Herman Li solo on an Avantasia album would be absolutely stunning

  • @ClaraBeack
    @ClaraBeack Рік тому

    Yeaaaaah a collab sounds AWESOME!!!!!

  • @trebrodz8179
    @trebrodz8179 Рік тому +5

    This is why I love this channel. It keeps me updated in the metal/power metal world. I didn’t even know that Avantasia was going to release a new album. Also, I 100% agree with Herman Li, I would really like to hear more guitar solos in Avantasia.

  • @laurakelly3647
    @laurakelly3647 Рік тому

    For the first time in my life I agree with Herman! More guitar solos plssss Sascha 🙏🙌 cheers 🍻

  • @AGDinCA
    @AGDinCA Рік тому

    The world needs more collaborations!

  • @GaryGary4279
    @GaryGary4279 Рік тому

    Hell yes! Please collaborate! I want to hear Tobi in Dragonforce and you in Avantasia!

  • @randalljones4370
    @randalljones4370 Рік тому +44

    In Europe, Tobias is allowed to be a writer and singer of incredible musical constructs in metal.
    There, he has no limit.
    In the US, his voice would hit a glass ceiling in a Journey cover band.
    oh well
    In the chorus, is that Tobias singing the high harmony in the first two lines, then Floor hitting the same notes in lines 3 and 4?
    Amazing... the range on both of them is just crazy.

    • @brucerouffian2630
      @brucerouffian2630 Рік тому +3

      I sympathise with American metal fans. As in, I feel sorry for them. It is much harder there to hear new great metal.

    • @FirstIsa
      @FirstIsa Рік тому

      @@brucerouffian2630 No kidding. I had Dying for an Angel playing on my phone at work (look I need SOME sound when spending 10 hours staring at surveillance feeds) and a coworker has been pestering me for recommendations ever since. So far he's listened to everything from Avantasia, Sabaton, Amaranth, Nightwish (wasn't fond of some of their softer stuff like the Islander), and Beast in Black, next time I see him I'm probably going to suggest Powerwolf just to screw with him.

  • @Drumsholic
    @Drumsholic Рік тому +12

    Amazing male voice and way of singing also what can someone says for Floor Jansens voice??Is like an angel if we can imagine how an angel sings!!

    • @Drumsholic
      @Drumsholic Рік тому +1

      @Ben I agree with that, Epica is amazing but i think Floor has the technique in her voice to sing everything amazingly good not only symphonic metal, it's like to speak for a singer maded better by the experience talking for Simone and a singer that is multitool and can make amazing results in any genre like Floor.Nightwish 's ex singer Tarjia it was amazing too and it is and now, they choose Floor maybe for her multitalent personality.

    • @fulviomanini6128
      @fulviomanini6128 Рік тому

      Both Floor and Simone are fantastic singers and I would put them both at the top even though I have a slight preference for Floor. Simone is prettier though;-)

    • @fulviomanini6128
      @fulviomanini6128 Рік тому +1

      @Ben agree with you. My top 3 would be Floor, Simone and Tarja i guess. I think Simone and Tarja are similar in the sense that they use more their headvoices in the operatic style while Floor is probably more all rounded with her singing. She can go from operatic to rock to growls and back to operatic in one song.

    • @fulviomanini6128
      @fulviomanini6128 Рік тому

      @Ben i used to listen a lot to Epica and Kamelot back in the days. Now it’s more Nightwish and Epica in the Symphonic genre.

  • @glorynightshade3476
    @glorynightshade3476 Рік тому +2

    This record is shaping up to be a monster yo Ill bet a collab with Jorn is out next

  • @x11bravo
    @x11bravo Рік тому

    I think it's sn AWESOME idea, brother!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @brentlacireno8712
    @brentlacireno8712 Рік тому

    Your right HermanLi good solo song for singers sounds great

  • @josephklause4869
    @josephklause4869 Рік тому

    Oh yes, a collab with Tobi, that would be really nice 🤘🤩 Greetings from germany

  • @danneu8
    @danneu8 Рік тому

    Never heard of Avantasia but I thoroughly enjoyed that.

  • @lonewulfyamcha
    @lonewulfyamcha Рік тому

    do more of these, your insight is interesting.

  • @arvetemecha
    @arvetemecha Рік тому +12

    When I first heard of Nightwish I did not want to listen to it, because in my metalheads/shredders sect they were despised for two sins which were the "lack of epic guitar solo" and "overuse of keyboard". And a few years later I was stunned by Floor Jansen's voice and stage presence and cried at a nightwish concert, like many of my pals. Floor Jansen has that rare gift within that small circle of "metal" vocalists like Bruce Dickinson, Dio, Halford, Glenn Hugues etc. who are "possessed" by the song, can hit the notes for sure, but moreover sing the words in "high definition".

  • @MisiDarkLilies
    @MisiDarkLilies Рік тому +2

    Always awesome when artists just do something completely different and everyone is asking them HTF. 🤣 I would love to hear you bring some DragonForce sound colabs to some of the Dutch,Swedish and Finish bands. Definitely less Cookie monster, as slightly mentioned. Ex Sonata Arctica and ex Nightwish Singer made a band called the Dark Element, they have a bit of that heavier sound with bass and guitar that you are mentioning, (" ghost and the reaper" was a good one) You might like that style. Also, always great to see people want to heal old conflicts. I hope you get the opportunity ❤

  • @afishynado6812
    @afishynado6812 Рік тому +7

    I love Sonata Arctica's older stuff, but I think with the Stones Grow Her Name album they really started going off course. (e.g. Shitload of money)

  • @ImperfectDark
    @ImperfectDark Рік тому

    Herman you should do a video about your favourite classic power metal albums! Big yes to DF-Tobias collab

  • @MRCelSynap
    @MRCelSynap Рік тому

    I also loved your opinions about the current power metal scene - its amazing to hear it echo'd around like that, I feel bad for those that are getting shit on, I want them to keep doing awesome stuff

  • @carlosdelira8675
    @carlosdelira8675 Рік тому

    I havent heard Avantasia in like 2 years but i think its Time to go back to them

  • @jayyvibing9539
    @jayyvibing9539 Рік тому +29

    Dream combination would be Herman Li ft. Floor Jansen, Tommy Johansson, and Tobias Sammet

    • @alexandre_am
      @alexandre_am Рік тому +1

      Lacking a drummer there...Aquiles maybe?

    • @Metal_Auditor
      @Metal_Auditor Рік тому +3

      @@alexandre_am or Hannes.

    • @alexandre_am
      @alexandre_am Рік тому

      @@Metal_Auditor good option of course! Just thought of Aquiles 'cause he's already played with Dragonforce

    • @christoneymobile
      @christoneymobile Рік тому

      Maybe Vlad from Jinjer on drums, just for variety.

    • @Metal_Auditor
      @Metal_Auditor Рік тому

      @@christoneymobile he’s definitely very good as well.

  • @KillerChairYT
    @KillerChairYT Рік тому

    You should absolutely do a collab thing with Tobias!
    Looking forward to how you will influence each others music.

  • @damienmaynard8892
    @damienmaynard8892 Рік тому +1

    Love this song and video! Reminds me of "Imaginaerum" - might be just the circus tent and the hat on the character. Yes I am from the Nightwish Army. No, I listened to this song the first time without knowing Floor was part of it. Looking forward to this album. The title track is great too! YES! I LOVE COLLABS! DO IT!

  • @LordLexand
    @LordLexand Рік тому

    Holy crap I would love to see that collaboration happen!!!!!!

  • @serpent4284
    @serpent4284 Рік тому

    Beautiful Song

  • @guitarplayalongs
    @guitarplayalongs Рік тому

    great collab idea!

  • @enriquesoto6534
    @enriquesoto6534 Рік тому

    Go out on tour together!! Make a couple of songs collaboration, one on each band’s albums… A dream come true, astounding experience!

  • @micahhearns1785
    @micahhearns1785 Рік тому

    Collaboration!!! WOOOOO!!!

  • @kidong1311
    @kidong1311 Рік тому

    Yes really true avantasia and dragon force should collaborate and do some songs on the stage can't wait to see it come true

  • @TheAussieLeo
    @TheAussieLeo Рік тому +1

    Herman... check out pre-1997 Marillion... you'd love Fish's singing and the music they spat out.

  • @dzmcroy
    @dzmcroy Рік тому +104

    It’s funny to hear that Herman has the same take as a lot of the power-metal fan community: “amazing that Tobi still writes catchy bangers; wish that Tony still did.”

    • @AnteroJokinen
      @AnteroJokinen Рік тому +3

      I don't even care that they stopped making power metal, I love Unia and The Days of Grays. But what happened after that? Worse melodies, lyrics, weird rock n' roll vocals, bad production... It's pretty sad. :/

    • @teosto1384
      @teosto1384 Рік тому +4

      Now I'm a little disappointed about that Sonata Arctica bit. Used to be a big fan but haven't really listened their latest albums much at all. They're a nice band and just this summer I did see Tony Kakko live twice but it's true what Herman says. They've misplaced some of that old magic they had. Misplaced because I don't think it's lost, it's just stashed away.

    • @DioHard
      @DioHard Рік тому +2

      @@AnteroJokinen Agreed 100% - Unia is still probably my fav record of theirs alongside Winterheart's Guild. No idea what happened. The last song that sounded somewhat cool was Flag in the Ground for me. But hey, we still have their old music forever

    • @legionarybooks13
      @legionarybooks13 Рік тому

      Fair point. I used to be a huge Sonata Arctica fan, yet haven't listened to them in at least several years. Not sure what happened, but they just fell completely off my radar. Unia was just okay to me, though I loved The Days of Grays. After that it felt like they kind of disappeared.

    • @brucerouffian2630
      @brucerouffian2630 Рік тому +2

      Me too. My daughter held on longer then I did, but for me Unia was the end. I kept trying them, and saw them in Paris about 8 years ago, but nothing past Reckoning Night is worth my time. Such a shame. The first time I heard The Cage I was taking my dog to the vet for surgery after someone fed her razor-blade sausage, and still I had a huge grin on my face. RIP.

  • @tarmstrong9906
    @tarmstrong9906 Рік тому

    I like the graphics,song, and lyrics. Pretty good.

  • @chrisbailey5113
    @chrisbailey5113 Рік тому +1

    Huge fan guys! Even at my age can’t get enough of your sound! Question Ive seen you live a couple times and you never play When dragons rule? My opinion top 3 song for sure!

  • @lorddeath4bs689
    @lorddeath4bs689 Рік тому +2

    Keep up the good work bro from Australia💀💀💀

  • @puppetmaster8551
    @puppetmaster8551 Рік тому +7

    Tobias is a phenomenal musician, guy is just a fantastic songwriter/composer. Floor kicks ass too. Good stuff as always from you. Honestly would love to see you guys collab with Tobias/avantasia

  • @warriorsorb1111
    @warriorsorb1111 Рік тому +2

    The melody, the emotional feel, and even the storytelling is, I have to admit, what got me hooked/addicted to Avantasia more than (no offense) most other bands I listen to. Don't get me wrong, I listen to Dragonforce still (as your songs have that crazy energizing feel that I like and I prefer it over coffee 😂) and I even have a playlist mixed of DragonForce and Avantasia only (even called my playlist Dragontasia). I definitely would love to see/hear a full collab between Dragonforce and Avantasia.