How these guys manage to completely change the feel of a song, whilst still maintaining the level of awesome, is ridiculously incredible. Bunch a' kings
The Norhern Kings are from Finland who each sing in their own Bands. They are: Jarkko Ahola - Terasbetoni Marco Hietala - Nightwish/ Tarot Tony Kakko - Sonata Arctica Juha-pekka-leppaluoto - Charon
It's fun to see people taking things seriously. My guess is that Northern Kings project was something these guys did when not working with their primary bands.
JP mouthing "To me you're like a growing adiction that I can't deny".... Years seeing this and listening to this and I never get tired. Kneel before the Titans.
The great thing with their covers is that they totally make them their own. They are different enough so you can love both without feeling like betraying one or the other !
I adore the fact that the guys completely made this song their own. It sounds so different from Seal's version - I think I might just even like this version better. Oh and of course it has to be mentioned: Marco has to be one of the best vocalists, ever, period.
I don't get why people say this sucks, the original is great and this is fucking amazing too ! It's a different style altogether so trying to compare it to the original isn't a good way to define whether it's good or not. Say this was the original version, would you think it sucks ? I think it sounds great, then again I love this type of music so... Different people with different tastes, I guess, but stop pretending this objectively sucks. It's not a fact, it's your opinion.
Bradley Fletcher how so ? If it's objectively bad, then it should be easy to find tons of reasons it sucks, right ? Just saying "this sucks" doesn't make something suck lmao
I love when people talk about the "essence", something that's capable to define only by the artist itself in the very moment of the writing process, then the essence is gone forever. It's like when people say that "I don't like the path the band is taking right now, they've lost the essence", oh, can you define that? Where you in the reharsals, in the composing, in the writing process? No, all the people that say that kind of things, they're just assuming that the essence is that particular aspect they actually like. Pure personal musical taste prettending to be objective.
@towerguarder i agree with u ... first time I hear of them and I really enjoyed all this master pieces with different musical arrangements and vocals... i like the original versions of course...but this is refreshing to the taste...thank you for sharing....
Cover hin oder her, finnische Musik ist einzigartig super. Ich liebe diese Musik und ganz besonders Marko. Er hat eine wahnsinnige Ausstrahlung und beste Stimme (sorry von allen) und er ist so wunderschön. Wenn er lächelt geht die Sonne auf. Marko ❤
Everything they do is awesome, really. They have made a new art form out of covers. John Fruciante used to do that to, when he was in The Red Hot Chili Peppers, covers that were better than the originals....
Why complain about the song? Its a bombastic hair metal version of a famous song. Its cheesy but competent and you can take it or leave it. And the naked girl adds abit of decadence to it.
ffs what are you saying guys?the guys have talent the melody of the voices and the music goes very well together...i like them and the singer especialy from sonata arctica has a very unique voice that gives even more color to the song!!!
When are you getting to realize the fact that a cover is always a tribute or expression of respect to the original song. It is not an athletics where one tries to surpass others earlier performance.
Jokke Haha that's not totally true. A cover is someone's own impersonation of the song. The beauty of this version, is that it's totally different, and still it's the same song. If you cover something, it should be unique in its own way, otherwise you might aswell put on the original.
i grew up listening to the original on the radio. i love this cover, being able to hear some of my favorite voices in heavy/power/prog metal sing songs that are staples in other genres the people that are hating on this cover need to get outside of their little musical bubble--
World is full of haters and smart asses! If you don't like this cover, just leave, listen something else. It's really easy to hide behind the keyboard. Go back to real world, find big group of people that admires something, and say to them "You're ignorant and full of shit!". How many of you will be brave to do that?? Cover is really really good, they turned ballad into the pure power, I admire that.
the original version of Seal was the soundtrack of 'Batman Forever". This Northern Kings version should be the soundtrack of the newest Batman movie......
Seriously, playing cello with manicure is impossible!
5 років тому+3
that`s the only thing that pisses me off in the clip. they should have have an actual cellist girl to "play" (she`s covered anyway so what) too visible that this one is probably just a model
It's a horrible video, but I thoroughly enjoyed the song. Then again, I am unfamiliar with the original version. I never did like Seal's music so I never bothered with this song before. I enjoy the four part harmony, each fella has a unique vocal range and voice. He brings his own style and you can pick out each one and still hear them as a cohesive unit. That's actually really hard to do. They're all great musicians, whether you enjoy the song or not. Your enjoyment is personal opinion and has no bearing on how good the band is as a whole or broken up as the individual musicians. I loved their version of the song, I like the band, but please, don't knock the musicians because you don't like their versions of the covers they do. Go ahead and dislike the music, you have every right, but don't state their a horrible band, because they aren't. They just aren't your cup of tea.
Ian Sohr To argue or even discuss which is better between this version and the original is as futile as to start an argument over whether the Damone cover of Wasted years is better or worse than the Iron Maiden version or whether the Beseech cover of Gimme gimme gimme is as good as the Abba version. I'm a fan of Charon and Sonata Arctica, Seal I thought was okay but I wouldn't choose to play his music. I'm guessing you would probably be inclined more towards the opposite, different genres, different tastes.
man i have just find this for the firth time and i have to say that its amazing Oo i love the sond they make together. well done one more for my favorits
I love the original. And i normally like when a band re imagines a song.. But this is just extremely awkward and i think its terrible. Im glad you like it though. Im not trying to troll. Just being honest.
Im not a fan of metal music, but what the heck people? how is it possible to NOT like this song? you know what? I dont care, its your loss. and for all of you who like it, YEAH !!! LETS DANCE!!!
How these guys manage to completely change the feel of a song, whilst still maintaining the level of awesome, is ridiculously incredible.
Bunch a' kings
The Norhern Kings are from Finland who each sing in their own Bands. They are:
Jarkko Ahola - Terasbetoni
Marco Hietala - Nightwish/ Tarot
Tony Kakko - Sonata Arctica
Juha-pekka-leppaluoto - Charon
I know 4 out of 4. XD luv from Poland. :))) Check out Polish Metal Alliance :))))
It's fun to see people taking things seriously.
My guess is that Northern Kings project was something these guys did when not working with their primary bands.
Tony and Marco are two of my favorite vocalists, period, both in one band, simply divine.
I freaking love these guys. Every one of them have such amazing and powerful voices.
JP mouthing "To me you're like a growing adiction that I can't deny".... Years seeing this and listening to this and I never get tired. Kneel before the Titans.
I think the whole band consists of the greatest vocals in the world!
The great thing with their covers is that they totally make them their own. They are different enough so you can love both without feeling like betraying one or the other !
The technical ability in this song is just amazing. Think of all the different sounds that had to come together to make this.Truly amazing.
Wow they all put so much into their vocal performance. They all rock!!!!
everybody shut up and listen when Finnish metal gods sing
Best comment ever.
agree
you're wrong though.
Can't agree more...
Damn right
I love Jarkko!❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘 He’s the best!!
I adore the fact that the guys completely made this song their own. It sounds so different from Seal's version - I think I might just even like this version better. Oh and of course it has to be mentioned: Marco has to be one of the best vocalists, ever, period.
Totally forgot about northern kings. Amazing music. It’s been over a decade since I’ve heard them.
I don't get why people say this sucks, the original is great and this is fucking amazing too ! It's a different style altogether so trying to compare it to the original isn't a good way to define whether it's good or not. Say this was the original version, would you think it sucks ?
I think it sounds great, then again I love this type of music so... Different people with different tastes, I guess, but stop pretending this objectively sucks. It's not a fact, it's your opinion.
but it objectively sucks, dan
Bradley Fletcher how so ? If it's objectively bad, then it should be easy to find tons of reasons it sucks, right ? Just saying "this sucks" doesn't make something suck lmao
I guress cause they miss the essence sometimes, i foudn that with michael jacksons - they don't care about us cover.
I love when people talk about the "essence", something that's capable to define only by the artist itself in the very moment of the writing process, then the essence is gone forever. It's like when people say that "I don't like the path the band is taking right now, they've lost the essence", oh, can you define that? Where you in the reharsals, in the composing, in the writing process? No, all the people that say that kind of things, they're just assuming that the essence is that particular aspect they actually like. Pure personal musical taste prettending to be objective.
Dan Komochi i love the original, but this is ... This is Amazing
@towerguarder i agree with u ... first time I hear of them and I really enjoyed all this master pieces with different musical arrangements and vocals... i like the original versions of course...but this is refreshing to the taste...thank you for sharing....
"To me you´re like a growing addiction that I...I can´t deny....." Oh so true, I´m totally addicted to this song.
This just sends chills down my spine, like the original! Wow!
This version is so good
Love!!! All great singers in one song ❤️
I like this cover! Потрясающая оркестровая обработка известной песни! Wow!
one of the most amazing covers ever
eu ja adorava essa musica na voz do seal, mas nessa versão gostei mais ainda, perfeita!!!
Cover hin oder her, finnische Musik ist einzigartig super. Ich liebe diese Musik und ganz besonders Marko. Er hat eine wahnsinnige Ausstrahlung und beste Stimme (sorry von allen) und er ist so wunderschön. Wenn er lächelt geht die Sonne auf. Marko ❤
I don’t get why everyone is hating this. This really rocking!
Everything they do is awesome, really. They have made a new art form out of covers. John Fruciante used to do that to, when he was in The Red Hot Chili Peppers, covers that were better than the originals....
yeah the video was pretty bad, but that doesnt change the fact that this cover is amazing
I don’t know if you’ve seen the likes to dislikes.... but in ratio; no one is hating this.
Outstanding in every way! Eileen
Wow ! beautyful song from Seal and yours cover version in Gothic Metall ! YEAHHH ! stronger and awesome !
I was so in love with jarkko because of 02:38 , I remember replaying this part again and again. His face is just beyond cute :)
they really need to do another album
This is just damn great!!! Why am I only finding this now!
I guess that by the time I answered you, you've discovered the 2 albums and special tracks as well... 😆
Like the original, but this is pretty fabulous.
I love Marco
All these people are complaining about the song and I'm just over here wondering who that chick is playing the cello.
But you're not wondering why she has to be NAKED to do it ? 😂😂😎
Why complain about the song? Its a bombastic hair metal version of a famous song. Its cheesy but competent and you can take it or leave it. And the naked girl adds abit of decadence to it.
clearly the best band in the world!!
Metal Vikings🖤🤘🏼
ffs what are you saying guys?the guys have talent the melody of the voices and the music goes very well together...i like them and the singer especialy from sonata arctica has a very unique voice that gives even more color to the song!!!
Sweet cover
THIS is real music!!!!
When are you getting to realize the fact that a cover is always a tribute or expression of respect to the original song. It is not an athletics where one tries to surpass others earlier performance.
Jokke Haha that's not totally true. A cover is someone's own impersonation of the song. The beauty of this version, is that it's totally different, and still it's the same song. If you cover something, it should be unique in its own way, otherwise you might aswell put on the original.
TheWowacow Yeah but one does not make a cover of a shit song in their own opinion. Hence, it's also a expression of respect to the original song.
+Jokke true that, though sometimes they do surpass.... occasionally....
+jirka merunka for example, for me, faith no more easy surpasses commodores/ lionel richie easy.
+TheWowacow I could not find an argument for the first sentence in the rest of your text, which I totally agree with.
They all have wonderful voices,I felt in love with this song
Is that the guy from nightwish?
+ZacRyan777 Yes hes is ^_^
es, He's Marco Hietala
This is so awsome!
Marco is amazing
Tony, JP and Marko - the Best of The Best.
perfeito! !!
i grew up listening to the original on the radio.
i love this cover, being able to hear some of my favorite voices in heavy/power/prog metal sing songs that are staples in other genres
the people that are hating on this cover need to get outside of their little musical bubble--
None of their versions do. They're more like re-imaginings than covers. Also, I really like this version of the song.
first time listening to it seemed strange, but now I love the way they sing this beatiful song.
simply great, Northern Kings rock!
Wow, I like it. I think Marco"s voice is the strongest, after him comes Tony.
Damn... It is fifth time in a row, that I listen to this song...And can't stop :D
Best cover !!! love it !!!
Wow, that was great!
World is full of haters and smart asses! If you don't like this cover, just leave, listen something else. It's really easy to hide behind the keyboard. Go back to real world, find big group of people that admires something, and say to them "You're ignorant and full of shit!". How many of you will be brave to do that??
Cover is really really good, they turned ballad into the pure power, I admire that.
Welcome to the internet...
bloody brilliant!
All Hail Finnish Metal Gods!
No but they put a spin on old pop songs and they are from 4 different types of metal bands and the metal coming from Finland is worth listening to!
Yeah...no.
You don't have to watch or listen to!
This is awesome. I love the vid, and the remakes that they have done. Rock is very much alive
f**in great Tune. BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
+f4815162342 my apologies.
When I heard this song, I was just amazed. Awesome group.
the original version of Seal was the soundtrack of 'Batman Forever". This Northern Kings version should be the soundtrack of the newest Batman movie......
Northern Kings IS the metal dream team!
OMG God has blessed scandinavia.. otherwise how can this be true?
some 1 from middle europe.
This is a nice song in original !
this cover by the owning Northern Kings is awesome !
760 people never kissed a rose upon a grave
A real metal fan doesn't discriminate against anyone as he doesn't need too. Metal is a way of life and that is the only thing to it.
TONY KAKKO !
Just stumbled across this by accident. So glad I did. I love it :)
Seriously, playing cello with manicure is impossible!
that`s the only thing that pisses me off in the clip. they should have have an actual cellist girl to "play" (she`s covered anyway so what) too visible that this one is probably just a model
Watch and learn
@@legacythegame from whom?
It seemed to be a new standard in music videos. The last Lindemann porn (Till the end) was full with nice naked white masked girls.
@@heinzlotze9123 Yeah, it seems that Northern Kings just did this a bit over decade too soon.
Wow, I was expecting much better from these immensely talented singers.
I know right, Marco is such a hottie
Awesome cover, excellent clip, it's great art 👍😄😄 I love 😊
We miss you ♥️♥️
The flow of this song is only for people who hear metal and enjoy it :D
Northern Kings's music is an acquired taste. ^_^
Great song, but the lady needs a social life if you ask me. lol
jedesmal wenn ich diesen Song höre, dann komm ich echt gut drauf. Respekt, Ihr habt echt alle eine super Stimme :)
It's a horrible video, but I thoroughly enjoyed the song. Then again, I am unfamiliar with the original version. I never did like Seal's music so I never bothered with this song before. I enjoy the four part harmony, each fella has a unique vocal range and voice. He brings his own style and you can pick out each one and still hear them as a cohesive unit. That's actually really hard to do. They're all great musicians, whether you enjoy the song or not. Your enjoyment is personal opinion and has no bearing on how good the band is as a whole or broken up as the individual musicians. I loved their version of the song, I like the band, but please, don't knock the musicians because you don't like their versions of the covers they do. Go ahead and dislike the music, you have every right, but don't state their a horrible band, because they aren't. They just aren't your cup of tea.
Dude, I like Seal, but his clip is just a Batman's promo. About NK - just an epic voices and a new wave of fcn awesome pop covers =))
i love northern kings! they are awesome!!!!
quando o cover é melhor que o original...
that is the greatest version!
This is 100 times better. Seal´s voice lacks the power, this version lacks the gay aspect of the singing!
Damn.. Two great vocalists in that mix.
Dear God, this is awful. Seal should sue.
ahahah, agreed. it's the worst ever.
Absolutely AMAZING ♥
Omg,compared to Seal this sucks...
I agree.
Ian Sohr To argue or even discuss which is better between this version and the original is as futile as to start an argument over whether the Damone cover of Wasted years is better or worse than the Iron Maiden version or whether the Beseech cover of Gimme gimme gimme is as good as the Abba version.
I'm a fan of Charon and Sonata Arctica, Seal I thought was okay but I wouldn't choose to play his music.
I'm guessing you would probably be inclined more towards the opposite, different genres, different tastes.
Only tastless retards thinks this is better, only good thing about this are the naked women.
man i have just find this for the firth time and i have to say that its amazing Oo i love the sond they make together.
well done one more for my favorits
this is terrible
+Jack Smith fuck off
I love the original. And i normally like when a band re imagines a song.. But this is just extremely awkward and i think its terrible. Im glad you like it though. Im not trying to troll. Just being honest.
Nobody likes negative opinions so go away.
+Jonzu95 your absolutely right. but i also dont like a band destroying a song by an artist that i really love.
Wundervolles Lied!
Der Wechsel zwischen all den tollen Stimmen ist einfach wunderbar! =)
And THIS is why they're Northern KINGS!
Briliant !
Me encanta esta cancion ,el grupo y charon .fantasticos
I couldn´t have said it better myself. Thumbs up!
love it !!!!
great!!!!!i love it!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheExilus you're damn right!!! they are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
The girls looks so beautiful. Excellent video! !..!
Heavenly.
This was AMAZING!
great song !!!!
Im not a fan of metal music, but what the heck people? how is it possible to NOT like this song? you know what? I dont care, its your loss. and for all of you who like it, YEAH !!! LETS DANCE!!!
Brilliant!!!
This is so good! I love it!