Äänikoutsi reagoi: Wintersun "Time" // Finnish Vocal Coach Reaction (SUBS)

[@Harrycot555]

Dear Anna, Your approach and analysis of music in general made me watch all your videos in a row ! On top of that, everything in Finnish, and I have to say, what a poetic and beautiful language ! I speak 5 languages and I’m definitely looking to learn a few things from Finnish ! Wintersun is one of my favourite band, and I have to admit that “Time” is a very good piece by them. Lyrically speaking it’s also pretty deep. Another recommandation from them : “Sons of Winter and Stars” & “Land of Snow and Sorrow” from the same live. I would recommend to you Opeth with “Ghost of Perdition - Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre”, a very good piece to dissect. Mikael Åkerfeldt has a very interesting voice and the musicianship is on point. That’s for Sweden ! For Norway, I would recommend the band Leprous with the song “Slave - Live at Rockefeller Music Hall”. You cannot fall in love with the voice of Einar Solberg ^^ And for Finland, the choice is almost infinite, but considering doing Nightwish “The Poet and the Pendulum” or the “The Greatest Show on Earth”. Keep up the great work, you instantly earned a sub ! Cheers from Tokyo (but I’m French haha)

[@annavaskelainen]

jeeez that must have been a marathon haha! But you survived! 😊 You'll definitely have my vote on learning Finnish! Sons of winter and stars is in my reaction list. I'll put your other suggestions there too. 😊 Greetins to Tokyo, be well! xx

[@Harrycot555]

@@annavaskelainen Thank you for pinning my comment, I feel really honored 😊

[@annavaskelainen]

@@Harrycot555 🥰

[@ojieuntoo]

"Jari ei neuvottele" X)

[@KossuVissy69]

screemillä sisään, eikös aina ;)

[@annavaskelainen]

heheh

[@Taustavoima]

Hyvät repeemiset tässä kohtaa 🤣

[@ericmorneau8819]

I love that you're doing the commentary both in finish and english.

[@annavaskelainen]

[@casperhunter6894]

I had to stop the video a few times to read the subtitles as there was so much text. I am used to watching people as they speak, but I just couldn't, there was not enough time.

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

ive probably heard this song more than any other song - i love it and i actually like this live version better than studio version - his voice just has so much beauty and feeling

[@davidputterman2719]

This is a real endurance song not only for Jari but for all of the musicians. My arms and legs are getting tired just watching Kai the drummer. Another stellar review by Anna.

[@martine3293]

Poor Kai, this rehearsal session was a huge workout for him.

[@annavaskelainen]

You said it Dave. You'd know it as a drummer yourself! Thanks!

[@MortifiedPenguinGaming]

Whenever a Wintersun reaction pops up I gotta watch. So happy someone showed them to me back in 2006

[@Netfcuk]

I do not know which is more beautiful, the song itself or Annas facial reactions to it.

[@Cartis88]

Like I said in the chat, I really love the fact that you went for this song as an intro to them rather than sons of winters and starts. It does show case his cleans a lot more, which I suppose makes it a bit easier for you to analyse as you're not (yet) an expert on harsh vocals. =)

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi C, sorry for the delay in my response! This song was suggested to me when I asked for a song that included a lot of clean singing actually. 😊 hehehh

[@stevehill9167]

Such an amazing reaction, possibly the best I’ve seen. And may I say how beautiful your voice is when you speak Finnish. Wintersun are one of my all time favourite bands. You should also react to their live play through of Sons Of Winter and Stars. Their performance in that surpasses even this one. 🤘🏻🙂

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much Steve! 🙂 This song is a masterpiece. Sons Of Winter And Stars is in my list. xx

[@jayjcormeus1219]

If someone were to ask me what my favourite song was, it would probably be this one. Every aspect of it is phenomenal. It can bring me joy, sadness or make me want to go and raid the neighbouring villages...

[@mitchthepower]

If you need some assistance with your raiding plans... just contact me. ;-)

[@Always-fd7pk]

This! It's my favourite song ever

[@jayjcormeus1219]

@@mitchthepower Sure, I will keep you in mind ;-)

[@Georider73]

Me too please 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@Kanglar]

Yea it's good, but every song off the first album is better. This album was too overproduced, it's almost like Jari tried TOO hard. Instead of making music just for the joy of expressing his musical ideas he's too focused on achieving his vision of musical perfection and adding 89 tracks of orchestra and wind chimes and shit that in the end doesn't matter to the real substance of the song. Honestly it just comes off as try-hard and slightly pretentious.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

great reaction to this epic masterpiece. another one of these fantastic finnish bands. I hope, you´ll have your talk with jari about singing.

[@annavaskelainen]

I'll hope I get to sit down with him some day! xx

[@frankwieltsch2304]

I love it when you pronounce 'Wintersun' with your Finnish accent! One of the most beautiful Wintersun songs is 'Loneliness'. Is a sad song, but Järi sings it with very much feeling. I look forward to your next react. Greetings from the mountainous Switzerland! Moi moi ja kiitos

[@annavaskelainen]

hahah 😂 I'd love to do more Wintersun! Greetings to Switzerland! xx

[@Chivalry669]

@@annavaskelainen Loneliness is definately their best song !!!

[@frankwieltsch2304]

@@annavaskelainen Yes? We wait and wait and wait.... 💤💤💤🤣 Please more Wintersun reaction 🤘🤘🤘

[@2paktolife]

​@@Chivalry669 nah, Death and the healing.

[@jaketzi8816]

Ei äkkiseltää uskos että laulajalta o poistettu neljäsosa keuhkoista.... Jossai aikasemmi joku ehotteli Nightwishin How's the Heart akustista versiota, parineljä yläpeukkua sille. Eikä mee vikaan vaikka kattos Devil and Deep Dark Oceanin tai Yours is a Empty Hopen... Pakko taas nostaa: Dark Sarah - Dance with the Dragon, Heidi ja JP vetää tässä kyllä hienosti, noinniinku minu mielestä. Ja sitte tietty joku Northern Kings veto kannatas kans kattoo, vaikkapa euroviisuveto Take On Me...

[@annavaskelainen]

Aivan, se olikin neljäsosa! 😊 Laitetaan ääni How's the Heartille siis. Ja muillekin mainitsemillesi! Cheers!

[@MrMasapoika]

Jari's last solo touched my soul deeply.. so emotional

[@annavaskelainen]

It has a lot of power in it!

[@hessiankyojin]

Spot on with the Devin Townsend comparison. He is a massive fan. Jari calls that part the "Devin part" in one of his BTS videos for Time.

[@johnroache32]

I can see this being the intro of some epic theatrical release! As with you, waiting for the explosion. You are sooo professional! 🌸

[@annavaskelainen]

Aww John. :)

[@voodjin]

I love Wintersun, these guys are skilled AF and the entire band is tighter than a nun's a-hole (pardon my french). @Anna check out "Sons of winter and sun" as well, it's a great song and you see more crazy dums from Kai.

[@C-handle-r]

😂😂😂

[@Pappa_66]

Thanks! That is as epic as always! With Kevin I think it is the other way around. They use something like as many as 300 backing tracks when performing. That is why the sound is so awesome. In the song "Songs of Winter and Stars" Jari is using his voice in different ways even more. And Kai is also going total beast mode. Thank you again!!!!!!!!!!

[@annavaskelainen]

They have sooo many layers that no wonder they have a lot of backing tracks live as well hahah! The sound is really full! Kai.

[@C-handle-r]

But even when you listen to their "rock mixes" (omitting the orchestras) they sound massive.

[@Pappa_66]

@@C-handle-r Jari and Kai are back again! Just pre-ordered the "new" album.❤

[@TINIKAIEE]

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS-Tonight we ride (Official video)//this one is just unbelievable.

[@annavaskelainen]

heheh. Enemmän on enemmän!

[@C-handle-r]

​@@annavaskelainenAs signed by Yngwie. 😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BillyTheBigKid82]

On yksi Suomen parhaimmista äänistä tällä miehellä.

[@dac2007]

I like your earrings :) This song was the one that pulled me into Wintersun, it's so magical, beautiful and heavy at the same time. I recommend another amazing track from this live rehearsal series, Land of Snow and Sorrow

[@annavaskelainen]

I like my earrings too ;) They truly paint this powerful, magical scene with their music that pierces my core and at the same time shocks me and gives me energy lol!

[@mikegershon8528]

Anna, so very sorry that I missed the premiere. This was another fabulous reaction. I love to see the music transport you, because it transports me too. Your vocal breakdowns are wonderful. Now from a drummer's perspective, Kai Hahto is simply a machine disguised as a human!! I recently saw a drum playthrough that he did at a drummer's conference in 2014 of Wintersun's Sons of Winter and Stars and my jaw dropped. He was playing on a borrowed rig that lacked a second bass drum and a second floor tom so he had to improvise. The way he switched from right hand dominant to left hand dominant is something I have seen very few drummers do. And you are right; the heavy use of tom single beats or rolls at the beginning of a song cries "An Epic is coming." Now, before I end, I would like to suggest a song for you to react to. It is Damien Wilson singing "And the Druids Turn to Stone" from the Ayreon Universe concert. Well, I have gone on for far too long. Terveisiä ystävältäsi Mikelta Chicagosta) xx

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Mike, I'm here catching up with all the messages! 😊 So many. This song is pure power and such an epic journey. I felt like I needed a drink after this hahah! Yup- Kai is amazing! It takes great talent and a lot of practice to do what he does. I'll add your suggestion to my list! Terveisiä Mikelle Chicagoon! (Chicago is one of my fav musicals btw!) xx

[@Heretic679]

Wintersun is the best band on the world

[@alexraj2059]

Im asian and my fav band is wintersun....love jari from ensiferum till wintersun....his music is god level....lyrics are words of wisdom n his voice is the best...kai is a beast....temmu is a perfact patner for jari...a journey of wisdom n encoragment in this whole album...brings me to tears hearing this album....u should check out sons of winter and stars....hail finland

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Alex, glad to know you have found your way to my channel! Wintersun is great. 😊 I'll check your suggestion out for sure! xx

[@Danny-sh01]

I didnt knew that You covered wintersun i've been a fan of jari's musical career since he was on ensiferum it's such a talented singer not only that can play the guitar also overral great mussician. I hope You'll comeback with more wintersun some day loneliness winter is a good one very deep and touching meaning behind.

[@corinna007]

I haven't really listened to much Wintersun, but this was cool. 😊 I might have to listen to more. (Not sure if this makes sense, but I get a bit hesitant to check out new music sometimes because I know that if I really like it, I'll go all the way down the rabbit hole and never get out. 😅) Also, if you like folk-inspired music, Unleash The Archers made a cover of a folk song called "Northwest Passage". The original is really popular with us Canadians, and some people think it should be second national anthem. Maybe you should check that out too. 😉😊

[@dac2007]

Definitely makes sense, I'm the same lol

[@casperhunter6894]

My work out music is actually nothing, since I go swimming every week. And with your head in the water you don't hear a lot. But when working I always listen to music, mainly metal. A couple of months ago I listened to the whole discography of Wintersun. Some songs had already passed in random playlists on YT, so I had to check them out more thoroughly. My voice won't last 1 minute trying to do what Jari does. Impressive.

[@C-handle-r]

I sure hope you swim in a cold, Finnish järvi. 😉

[@casperhunter6894]

@@C-handle-rI sure do not understand what you are saying.

[@juholaitakari1305]

Ekaa kertaa tällä kanavalla. Täytyy sanoa, että kilpaillulla reaktioskenellä hyvä kotimainen vientituote! Tää kanava siis 😄

[@annavaskelainen]

Tervetuloa! 😊 Ihana kommentti, kiitos!

[@bradamis6273]

I enjoyed the reaction to Wintersun, would be interesting to see your reaction to 'Amorphis - The Bee' since it's a song that has to do with Kalevala. [ I think specifically Lemminkäinen dying and being sent to Tuonela ]. Their song 'Amongst Stars' is also amazing. :)

[@annavaskelainen]

Interesting suggestions, I'll put them to my list!

[@TheIpadfanatic]

I positively love your reactions Anna. Such a fresh perspective is absolutely welcome. Doesn't hurt that you are charming to the core. I am starting my journey with Wintersun. I believe they are doing some wonderful things instrumentally. Maybe why Nightwish keeps coming back to poach their musicians. Tuomas knows who to go and get, that is for sure. Thank you for taking the time to showcase this track and take care!

[@annavaskelainen]

Hii still here catching up with all the comments. :) Thank you for your support. How has your Wintersun journey treated you so far? xx

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@annavaskelainen Well Anna. So nice to hear from you. What a rare treat to speak with you. I am at the very beginning of my Wintersun journey. Not fraught with peril. Some joy. Takes time with things not in my comfort zone. HaHa. Nightwish brought me to your channel and I discovered Wintersun through your analysis. So Thank you. Channels such as yours is all about discovering new artists. I appreciate your passion for the material. It really shows. Take care and let’s chat again.

[@make_m_finland]

Aluksi kiitos tästä reaktiosta! .... Kun kerran pyysit kertomaan "treeni" musikkista niin tässäpä yhden 1980 luvulla potkipalloa pelanneen listaa... (jos vielä varsinaisesti treenaisin niin todennäköisesti kaivaisin vanhan c- kasetin naftaliinista 2x45 min .... niitä tosin oli kolme eri versiota, mutta päärunko pysyi samana) .... Eli n. 2h ennen peliä omaan rauhaan luurit päässä ja AINA aloitus (lämmittelyhölkän pituus + kevyt ensi venyttely) 1. LISZT:n Unkarilainen Rapsodia no: 2 2. ... sitten edesmenneen tyttöystävän kunniaksi Maggie Reilly: "Moonlight Shadow"... Näillä ajettiin mentaali "puhtaaksi" . Sitten lähdettiin itse asiaan. 3. Melrose " Real Dream" 4. Dead Kennedys "Holiday In Cambodia" 5. Peer Gunt " Let Her In" .......... .... kun kaikki lihakset auki ja kunnolla venytelty loppu vedot ja valmistautuminen porukan kanssa yhteisiin rituaaleihin... Tässä välissä kipaleet vaihtuivat mutta loppu aina sama🥰 Accept: "Dogs on Leads", Judas Priest :"Jawbreaker" , Metal Church :" Over My Dead Body" .... Eli varsin stimuloiva ääniraita vasemmanlaidan liukutaklaavalle pakille, jonka vahvuuksia nopeus (sata metriä 12,3s tosin käsiajanotolla) täysin häikäilemätön "iholla olo" ja siitä seurauksena kohtuuliisen hyvä kivun sieto + kyky venyä hyökkäjän eteen viime hetkessä.... miinuksena jalkapalloilijana... kaikki muut ominaisuudet😀... joten vain rakkaudesta lajiin mukana ... jos joku tämän vuodatuksen jaksoi lukea niin 10 pistettä ja papukaija merkki👍‍‍... Nykyisin "treenaan" vain metsäsuksilla pulkka perässä ja siihen maailmaan ei mikään musiikki kuulu... hiljaisuus on jo äänimaailma sinänsä Itä-Kairassa tarpoessa... hitaasti, mutta toistaiseksi perille löytäneenä.

[@annavaskelainen]

Moikka Make! Ahhh kasarimusa treenikaveriksi. Kelpaa, toimii, "potkii"! 😊 Ihanaa mietintää treenin eri vaiheiden ja niiden mukana muuttuvien biisien kanssa, itsellänikin treenimusa vaihtuu intensiivisyyden mukaan! Kiintoisaa insightia jalkapalloilijan elämään. Räjähtävyys ei ole koskaan ollut oma vahvuuteni, itse suosin juurikin pidempiä, matalasykkeisiä treenejä pyöräillen ja patikoiden. Siihen kaveriksi vähän painoja! Musiikittomuus luonnossa liikkuessa toimii loistavasti. 😊

[@antonylacroix6475]

Love your reaction ❤️ and accent ( though I’m lost without subtitles) [and your treble clef earrings] - one of the best winter sun numbers with Kai and Jukka from Nightwish

[@annavaskelainen]

Thank you very much Antony! 😊❤️

[@kasumifu1541]

"Jari ei neuvottele". XDD I see you have a great sense of humour miss and that is a good thing. I like all the Sonic Pump Studio video tracks, but not so much of their other songs. Why listen to anything else than the sounds of nature while training? Soothing. ^^ Thank you for the reaction. Be well and stay active.

[@annavaskelainen]

heheh. 😊 Glad to know you enjoy my content as much as I enjoy making it. Likewise, hope to see you around here in the comments! xx

[@Pappa_66]

Hi! This is going to be so awesome!!! Thank you very many!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keijokuuppa9937]

Nyt löyty Graalin malja, jes. Vihdoinkin suomalainen vocalkoutsi (ja pirun kauniskin vielä) reagoimassa huippubiiseihin. Kanava tilaukseen ehdottomasti. Kiitos youtube recommendations. Innolla etsin mitä muita videoita löytyy.

[@annavaskelainen]

Tosi kiva kuulla että tykkäät! Tervetuloa jengiin, kiitos tuestasi! 😊

[@KingJerbear]

Hello Anna! I'm late to the party, your reaction is great! I'm not sure your normal preferred genre of music, but I do notice that Scandinavian countries tend to be much more supportive ("open-minded") of heavy music as a whole, judging it from an artistic standpoint instead of labeling it simply as "noise," as is what seems to occur here in America. Wintersun is my favorite band, so of course I'm slightly biased, but they are able to combine heavy elements of death metal with melodic pieces from many other genres in a way that few other bands have been able to. I am patiently waiting for the next installment of Time II, which is set to release this August. Thanks again for your video and especially the captions, I will certainly be checking out more of your reactions as the Finnish language is quite lovely to listen to and you do a great job explaining your thoughts in a fun way.

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

Wintersun - Loneliness for vocal coach! Jari gives his everything on that! Mostly clean vocals and a ton of a emotions and longing!

[@annavaskelainen]

oooohh!

Anna, I love how You really "feel" the music, close your beautiful eyes and really let the music speak and touch your soul. I totally agree with @Harrycot555 that you have a beautiful voice. As a Swede I'm used to Finnish here in Sweden (Ruotsi), but most of the Finnish people I hear has a "harder" tone - but your Finnish is like butter. I could fall in love with you only listening to your voice and then open my eyes to see this beautiful woman. Jari has one of the best growling voices in my opinion, as even I can hear what he sings.

[@Kosmoloog]

The Finnish feel like a very distant family as someone who is Dutch. Can't explain why I feel that way.

[@annavaskelainen]

interesting!

[@C-handle-r]

Ik voel me inderdaad thuis als ik Fins hoor. Maar dat komt denk ik gewoon door mijn liefde voor alle bands daar. 😂

[@juhaharma5350]

Loistava video Anna! Noppitietona (huhut!), että tätä kyseistä levyä alettiin tekemään jo vuonna 2006, mutta sen ajan tietokoneet ja niiden muistit oli niin huonoja, että ne ei kyenny toistamaan Jarin maagisia eri leveleitä ja kerroksia, tämän vuoksi levy jouduttiin tekemään vasta 2010 luvulla, että levystä saatiin todellinen masterpiece. Ja tässä nämä kaverit kyllä onnistu. 10/10 videolle!

[@annavaskelainen]

thx Juha! 😊 Tätä ollaan spekuloitu nyt eräänkin tyypin kanssa, aika vahvalta huhulta vaikuttaa!

[@epiphilosophy]

I love your voice & the Finnish language, it's so...connected, like a bunch of &&&...

[@annavaskelainen]

hahaha 😂 I'm glad you like it! xx

[@JeffreyBezeau]

I discovered your channel lately and i must say that i love your reactions. Slowly becoming part of my favorite channels so far!! And you made me realised how i never really paid attention to Finnish before, and how i absolutely love the sound of this language. How it sound so smooth and fluid, make me wish i could learn it. You've got a beautiful speaking voice. (Sorry if there are mistakes here and there, French is my first language, not english) As for your question to us about the work out music: If i do Cardio, or when i go for a ride with my Skates (Ice skates in the winter or in-line skates during the summer) i love to put some Synthwave music. Carpenter Brut, Timecop, Zombie Hyperdrive and the likes. When i lift weights or do reps, i like to put 80's metal and rock (Iron Maiden, Dio, Mötörhead and others. I like to throw some Slipknot, Unleash the Archers, Arch Enemy, Ensiferum and Eluveitie in there too.)

[@annavaskelainen]

Hello! 😊 It makes me very happy to know you enjoy hearing my mother language! You should learn some Finnish. 😉 I absolutely love your choices of music for different activities, suits the mood and keeps it versatile! xx

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

Your epic feeling was right 😘 and the singers switch between growl and singing is amazing. When training: I listen to Nightwish Buenos Aires live session from 2018...starts gentle..and build during the song

[@annavaskelainen]

Interesting choice! I like your explanation though. 😊

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

@@annavaskelainen you should try, next time go for a run ☝️😅😉

[@ralfschubert6373]

I want more of this Viking speech. I Love you. I love what you did. Take care of you. ;-)

[@epicans6065]

Viking speech?

[@federicogarland2706]

I precisely listen to Wintersun when working out

[@ACardFan]

6:07 Good comparison of Jari’s voice to Devin’s! I’ve been a fan of both of them since 2007 and somehow I never noticed the similarity. Now that you mentioned it I can’t help but notice!

[@gerrygrouwe70]

Whauw english and finish and that expresion of your face love it keep on the good work Bedankt we in Holland say means thank you

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi Gerry, I am happy to know you found my channel and enjoy my content! Bedankt for writing me this lovely comment!

[@8disasterpiece8]

Huh. Jari on kyllä syystäkin erittäin kunnioitettu Suomalainen metalli muusikko maailmalla. Jos ikinä kiinnostaa kuunnella Jarin aiempaa projektia niin suosittelen Ensiferum - Lai Lai Hei :-)

[@Perrrkeles]

Enskojen eka levy edelleen säännöllisessä kuuntelussa. Ei yhtään täytebiisiä💪💪.

[@annavaskelainen]

Jari on kova! Kiitos vinkistä! 😊

[@gabriel.bardac]

Your first reaction to Wintersun ?! I checked your list to be sure. But why?? They are certainly not "too mainstream." I (a non-metalhead from another country) have heard of them for several years already on the Nightwish chain. And I would like to mention a significant element, that at the moment 2 members of Wintersun are playing in Nightwish (Kai Hahto and Jukka Koskinen, the bassist), which shows a deeper affinity between the 2 groups. Maybe you can find out something about this topic. I'm glad I started the weekend with your reaction :)

[@annavaskelainen]

Gabe, surprised to see you here! 😊 But I do get the connection now. Yes, my very first reaction to Wintersun! Hahah yes they are definitely not mainstream. What can I say- I know a lot of bands but I am so glad I don't know them all so I can discover this kind of treasures! Thank you for popping in and dropping me a comment again, I catch myself smiling every time I see there is a comment from Gabriel! xx

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Gabe branching out into other Finnish bands! 😍

[@robertsedlak9391]

I fall in love to finish :) It seems to be the same level as czech :D Ahoj z Plzne

[@robertsedlak9391]

Many thanks Anna * :)

[@GreenJeans1966]

Surprisingly I enjoyed this, usally not my favorite genre of music. The band members are so good. My my......that drummer is tremendous. Agree, the musicianship is top notch, attention to detail, well rehearsed. Liked the folk element from the intro. Good group of musicians, I appreciate very much. Thanks for your review as always. Stay safe and healthy. Good day to you and yours.

[@annavaskelainen]

Kai is such a pro. He has played in countless of sessions, gigs and bands. I no longer wonder why hehe! Be well Todd!

[@robgerhardterellen1488]

Hi Anna, what's happening here 😉 ? You realize what are you doing right now 🤩. Starting with your observation regarding this masterpiece of Wintersun ! You know there are more than 250 great Finnish 🇫🇮 heavy and symphonic metal bands and to do them all will take at least 10 years of your life ! And no one wants to be forgotten I'm sure. Just joking, you are a nice Suomi girl with good comments and I enjoy your enthousiasm as always and can 't wait looking for the next one. Finland, over thousand lakes country, should be proud having you on this channel 👍😊. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@annavaskelainen]

Hii Rob! I found Wintersun, finally! I might have to do a Finnish Metal themed week or something like that in the future hahah! So many good bands to cover. As always, I am glad to know you enjoy my content. Thank you for your support, I truly mean it. 😊 Greetings to you and yours to Netherlands! xx

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Another lovely reaction / analysis, Anna! This sounds great for a workout. My choice of exercise is cycling, and I don't have music when I'm out for a ride, because it's safer to be able to hear everything around me. But, when I'm on my turbo trainer, I'll often have some Arch Enemy, Sabaton or Unleash the Archers playing. I use headphones, so I can have the volume just right without having to worry about waking my neighbours.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thx! 😊 I love cycling! Good point. And good choices for "pumping" 😉 xx

[@darktranquillitea939]

New Sub from Germany here 🙌 Loved the reactions I've watched so far and I am going to Check more out now. I actually love the switches between suomi and english, because suomi just sounds so good! Also Wintersun are amazing 🤘 And if I may put a suggestion here, Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope Live In Colorado 2016 would be a interesting reaction 😃 I also saw some Opeth recommendations there, you can never go wrong with them. Cheers 😁

[@annavaskelainen]

Welcome to the gang, your support is MUCH appreciated! 😊 Hope to see you around in the comment section in the future too! xx

[@tabanstopalovic7951]

WTF.... this drummer is a beast!! He is sweating for a reason, this kind of footwork is unbelievable heavy to endure, for the most part the song he was playing blast beats which was giving that heavy undertone to the song. He just ran a marathon on that drum set. People who play drums know what I’m talking about... Ana thank you for your review, it was great as usual... Could you please react to Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@christophbarth6506]

When I watch your videos, all I want to do is learn the finnish language... It sounds so beautiful

[@annavaskelainen]

I challenge you to learn at least some Finnish words! ;)

[@christophbarth6506]

@@annavaskelainen yksi, kaksi, kolme 😁

[@MsCatstaff]

@@christophbarth6506 Try Duolingo! You get to learn some useful phrases, such as, "Tämä suomalainen bändi on todella hyvä," which is absolutely true about Wintersun, and "Tuo suomalainen muusikko on todella komea," which is also true but probably someone different for everyone. 😁

[@monkeytube138]

Being a Wintersun fan is an exercise in patience. I've lost count of how long we've been waiting for Time II. 15 years now? Can't rush perfection though.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahaha awww.. Truly asks some patience eh? 😂

[@Georider73]

Hey mate, I think you mean Time I?? Time II isn't out yet 😉🤘🏾

[@monkeytube138]

@@Georider73 Yeah, I know it's not out, hence why I wrote "how long we've been waiting for Time II" and not "how long we had to wait for Time II". Cheers.

[@SnakeP1tPoetry]

Love Wintersun, and now I love you too, nice girl and interesting language. Subscribed.

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanks for the sub, welcome to the gang! Glad to have you with me!

[@ecco256]

I remember reading in some old Biography (Ensiferum website?) that Devin Townsend was a massive inspiration when he started singing. So you are spot on with that.

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Love seeing a Finn react to other Finn music. What do you guys have in the water over there in Finland?? 🤣🤣 Almost all of my favorite metal bands are from Finland. Is it the cold that breeds creativity and talent? I can understand if that's the case because I come from a colder climate as well. When it's cold, there's nothing to do but drink and listen to music. 🤣 Side note, I'd love to visit Finland. It looks BEAUTIFUL.

[@annavaskelainen]

hahahah I don't know. Maybe it's the climate and the winter dim, like you said? 😂

[@Juhasante]

My number one favourite band😎🤘 Ja Kiitosksia reaktiosta Anna 👌

[@annavaskelainen]

olehyvä! ^^

[@m.94]

Dude , how can a girl be so beautiful like that ? 🔥❤️

[@utnaturalem4379]

Harsh Darwinian selection in a small gene pool

[@m.94]

@@utnaturalem4379 true , Great genes

[@keijovalikangas2126]

Tämä on diamantti! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Siis sinä olet!

[@chadeklund9835]

You should try listening to loneliness by wintersun. Jaari’s vocals are at his best and most emotional in that song.

[@metalfan9000]

Kiitos tästä!! So nice to see a Finnish reaction to Wintersun! I have a couple of suggestions as well: Ad Infinitum - Marching On Versailles Orden Ogan - In The Dawn Of The AI Ja uus subi, totta kai!!

[@annavaskelainen]

Jee, kiva että tykkäsit! ^^ Laitetaan listalle. Kiva että oot mukana! xx

[@steinbjermeland724]

Just for your feelings in musik..I love you :D

[@Antawnyoo]

Listening to Ensiferum could help you find some kind of sense (if you haven't already) out of this powerfull musical experience.

[@jimcorbeil]

Always a Joy - Have a Great Weekend : )

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanks Jim!

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Anna, I don't know if you are/were aware of this, but the Roots of Metal are The Blues (lyrical content and vocal delivery) and Classical Music (instrumentals). This band exemplifies both, but so much the latter, as you can hear. This is why a lot of Metal fans love the genre because there is massive crossover with that timeless genre from centuries ago.

[@boblong101]

lol, jari is a Devin Townsend fan. Great catch

[@ZonZorZerx]

You don't think she pre-listened this and covered all angles? haha.

[@annavaskelainen]

You think I hav time to pre-listen? Just try and do what I do at this scale. 😊

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

Jari Mäenpää useasti jakaa reaktiovideoita ainakin facebookissa, joten haastattelu hänen kanssaan ei ole varmasti mahdoton ajatus.

[@steinbjermeland724]

YEAH!!!! Devind out of Finland :)

[@lekalla]

Jari on aika aktiivinen somessa ei muutakun viestiä haastattelun merkeissä. Nyt kun Time II vihdoinkin tulee ulos tänä vuonna!😄👍

[@MarkoShreds]

Loistava video! Nyt kun Wintersun on taas kynnyksellä Time II ansiosta 😁

[@artisancans3954]

Oh! That's Kai Hahto.... Nightwish drummer....

[@pekkatoivanen4619]

And that’s Jukka Koskinen… Nightwish session bassist.

[@jugi1850]

Hienoa analysointia! Pistin kanavan tilaukseen. Suosittelen ehdottomasti Wintersun - Loneliness kappaleeseen tutustumista. Siinä mielestäni Jarin laulutekniikka pääsee parhaiten oikeuksiinsa.

[@annavaskelainen]

Tervetuloa jengiin ja kiitos tuesta! 😊 Tästä reaktiosta onkin jo aikaa, keväällä luultavasti uusi Wintersun- video tulossa siis! Kiitos vinkistä. 😊

[@jugi1850]

@@annavaskelainen Hienoa! Oma suositus on tosiaan hypätä suoraan Loneliness kappaleeseen. Sons of Winter and Stars on varmaankin se suositelluin biisi, mutta laulun näkökulmasta se ei tuo mitään uutta verrattuna Timeen. Musiikillisteknisenä taidonnäytteenä on toki reaktion arvoinen, mutta se on enemmän koko bändin ja Kai Hahton show, kuin Jarin laulutekniikan.

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

Tämä! Laulukoutsin näkökulmasta"Loneliness"on ainut vaihtoehto!tossaja

[@madant7777]

Good job on the subtitles!

[@annavaskelainen]

Thanks Mad Ant! xx

[@sulosky]

Kiitoksia tästä reaktiosta! Ei oikein ole mun kuppi teetä tämä laulu, mutta en olekkaan tee asiantuntija. Huikeaa kuitenkin, että Suomessa löytyy osaamista näin paljon sillä ovathan nämä vekkulit taitavia artisteja. Puhuin aikaisemmin, että jos voisit puhua omista kappaleistasi, mutta pistetään toiveena lisäksi, että jos voisit kertoa ylipäätään enemmän omien kappaleiden tekemisestä. Edit: olisi niin huikeaa sanoa, että kuuntelen Nightwishiä, Queenia tai vaikkapa Vivaldia treenatessa, mutta mä nyt myönnän että eurodancea mun soittolistalla on :D

[@annavaskelainen]

Ymmärrän täysin, ettei tälläinen musa ole kaikkien juttu. :) Sävellysasiaa, olisipa kiva jutella niistäkin! Sulla on aina kovin asiallisia mietteitä sulo! EURODANCEA ei juma. Just hyvä!

[@gredulous2444]

Training music for sports: For running it is Atmospheric or Euphoric Trance (BPM close to my heartbeat while I'm running. Music have to take me out of my body to somewhere else). For gym it must be mean and dark Metal Music with a lot of aggression so Black Metal or Death Metal will do fine. Wintersun: The Forest Seasons 3 first songs will serve that purpose (also bands like Whispered, Wolfheart, Mors Subita ect., anything aggressive and also straightforward enough not to interfere with your workout).

[@annavaskelainen]

Interesting! Trance-training! I usually also need a strong beat and some power from a song when I workout!

[@C-handle-r]

I've been practicing Suomalainen on duolingo now for 1.5 years (there's many bands who inspired me to do so, but no.1 gotta be Teräsbetoni) but the best thing i can do is recognise maybe 1 in 20 words you're saying. 😂 This summer im finally going to visit the country of my favourite music. What sentences for sure should I be able to say in everyday speech? "Hyvä Suomi!"? 😉 Cultural recommendations for Tampere region also welcome!

[@jhcycling3098]

Olipa raikas reagointivideo! Hyvänmielen suorastaan.. jäin heti ekasta lauseesta kiinni ”mistämistämistä” -ajatusluuppiin. LoL! Murteet. Oulusta kaakkoon kohden keskeistä Suomea.. ulos tampestereen, itäisen ja savon alueilta.. Nykäskylästä pohjoiseen. Nojuu, asiaan. Wintersunilla on se Sons of winter and Stars mikä on eeppisistä eeppisin taistelutahdon nostattaja ja sitten on tämä Time. Kaksi kovaa suosikkia. :) Lenkillä (fillari) ei kylläkään tule kuunneltua metallia.. ei ole koskaan ollut mun varsinainen juttu, vaikka nuo yllämainitut, sekä Nightwish kovasti kuluukin muuten kuulokkeissa. Kyllä oon 30+ vuotta ollut elektronisen musiikin ystävä. (Italohousesta teininä innostuin; italopiano!!!) Pääasiallisesti trance, jopa eeppinen/melodinen trance, hardstyle ja välistä ihan (pesukone)tekno soi. (DJ Orionin perjantai-illan setti antaa aika hyvän läpileikkauksen) Mutta ettei tehtäisi asioita liian helpoksi niin olen vaimolle nauranut ettei vastaantulijat varmasti arvaisi mitä se äijä kuuntelee painaessaan kypärä kallellaan 40km/h maantienlaitaa; Areenasta Jari Sarasvuon monologit ja politiikkaradiokin tuottavat extralisän adrenaliini/endorfiini/dopamiini -pöllyyn! :)) Hitsiläin, tulee joskus valittua ihan nostalgia ja jopa pelkkä Rock -radiokanavatkin, kun haluaa ”puhdistaa” aivoja. Sanomattakin selvää kasarin ja ysärin (Scoooooteeeerrr!!) olevan soitossa myös. Fillaroinnissa kaksi tuntia on lyhyt lenkki joten kerkiää kuunnella paljon ja onneksi musamaku on klassisesta saksalaisiin schlagereihin (Alppipolkat ja happy hard core tekno kanssa saa aina hymyn huulille) niin ei koskaan ole vaaraa puutumisesta! Huh, tämähän lähti ihan lapasesta. Kiitokset kumartaen!

[@annavaskelainen]

Olipas raikas, viesti, kiitos tästä! 😊 Saitko pääteltyä mitään sekasikiömurteestani? 🤪 Tämä valilkoitui ensimmäiseksi Wintersun-reaktioksi, koska suosituksissa sanottiin tämän sisältävän eniten kliiniä saundia. Hahah, kivaa analyysiä! Näitä urheilumusamietintöjä on ollut todella mielenkiintoista lukea! Radio Rock on kyllä hyvä, nimenomaan nollaukseen! Mutta monipuolisuus kunniaan, hyvä musa on hyvää musaa genrestä riippumatta. 😊

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I think this song is officially called "Time I" (with roman numeral 1) and Jari has been creating "Time II" for about a decade now. Time will tell when it's released (pun intended). I've heard this song quite many times already and it's so complex that you can hear small additional extra details every time you listen it through. *Update:* I stand corrected, the Album is called "Time" I and this song is just "Time".

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

The album is titled "Time I", and the song is Time (with Darkness And Frost intro in this live version of course). Jari split the album "Time" in two parts because of technical difficulties (insufficient RAM to handle the massive orchestration tracks etc.). Hoping that we will get Time II and other albums in this decade!

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

No, the album is called Time I and Time II is coming maybe in next 20 years or so. Intro is called Darkness and Frost and the song is simply Time.

[@tylermaccoinneachmckinney4383]

AMON AMARTH!!!! My immediate go to workout band. And sometimes I'll grow a full beard within at least 5 minutes 😂😂😂

[@annavaskelainen]

💪💪 !!!

[@dentymride2041]

Нічого не зрозумів, але файно, красіво та інтересно) Wintersun the Best! Time - extremely!

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi! Hope you turned the subtitles on at least? ^^

[@martine3293]

I love this song, I can really get lost in it. Not too much screaming... 😉 Another song of them I love is 'Land Of Snow And Sorrow'. My workout songs? I work out on a crosstrainer a lot, so I select my songs by their pace, energylevels and rhythms. But all of them are metal songs (Nightwish 😜, Rammstein, Metallica, Pantera, Battle Beast, Sabaton, Beast In Black, Sonata Arctica, Within Temptation, to name a few). What are yours? Groetjes 💜

[@annavaskelainen]

Hi M! I'm still catching up with all the comments here hahah.. 😜 This really is a big piece, I understand what you mean by saying that you get lost in it. It's a story. Sounds like you have some powerful music helping you out with your workouts, awesome! I have been leaning towards more industrial metal recently but it varies. Hmm let's see, for example Rob Zombie, Slipknot, to name a couple! Terveisiä sinulle, siskoillesi ja perheellesi! xx

[@martine3293]

@@annavaskelainen Industrial metal? Have you heard Turmion Kätilöt? (They'll play as a support act for Nightwish during their European Tour... Amorphis are special guests.)

[@MetaLMaDneSS1]

Perkele, still waiting TIME 2.

[@PeeVee1979]

Jarihan on antanut joillekin reaktiokanaville haastiksia ja Wintersun on facesivuillaan tykkäillytkin joistakin reaktioista. Ei liene ollenkaan poissuljettua saada Jarilta haastattelua.

[@annavaskelainen]

Toivottavasti onnistuisi joku päivä! 😊

[@pavelsuvorov5036]

Wow!Fire!Thank you beautiful Anna!Great reaction!Please Alice Supronova!🌹😲🇷🇺

[@carlosblascostefani168]

I do not have words to describe how you make me feel with your company, your contribution to my daily life is wonderful and I wish I could have a coffee with you one day to give you back everything you give me

[@annavaskelainen]

Carloooos. . 😊 I am honored to be a part of your week! I am super happy to have you in my community, really! xx

[@Songfugel]

Wintersunia ei voi kuunnella treenatessa ku sydän posahtais ku pian sitä ois jo keskin lenkin mettässä rakentamassa viikinkivenettä ja jo puolimatkalla valloittaan uusia mantereita, erityisesti Sons of Winter and Starsia kuunnellessa. Elikkä juurikin se näiltä oiski just se mihin sun kantsis ehottomasti reagoida seuraavaksi, ellet ole jo ehtiny tehdä niin. Heidän ehdottomasti eeppisin biisi, ja yks älyttömimmistä rumpalin suorituksista siinä Kailta mitä olen ikinä nähnyt/kuullut

[@annavaskelainen]

Hahaha, kieltämättä heidän musiikkityylinsä sopii kuvailemiisi aktiviteetteihin! :D Sons of winter and stars on listalla!

[@mustakaapu4694]

Teehä seuraavaksi Sons Of Winter and Stars. Siinä poletaan!!

[@annavaskelainen]

Listalla on!

[@obud3777]

Epic song 🤘

[@eyesofvenus]

The intro is "Darkness and Frost", it's a totally separate track on the album. :)

[@annavaskelainen]

ohhh I see!

[@kheldaur2107]

Jari on aivan uskomaton muusikko.

[@milton1448]

Powerful and heroic

[@annavaskelainen]

well said there!

[@OurBrokenDreams21]

You remind me of Ville Valo from the band HIM speaking Finnish and you are beautiful too. ❤️

[@annavaskelainen]

😊

[@samikoljonen2646]

Ei nyt sentään puolella keuhkolla, osa keuhkosta poistettiin Jarilta armeijan aikana saadun tuberkuloosin takia. Mutta ei todellakaan puolta keuhkoa lähtenyt..

[@shatteredstiks7392]

Beyond the dark sun- Wintersun, sons in winter and stars

[@Habzqx]

Devin oli Jarin isoiso idoli ja esikuva kun oli teinihevari. Eli toi kun huomasit samanlaisuuksia, johtuu varmasti siitä :D

[@annavaskelainen]

ahhh ilmankos!

[@liamflynn6929]

What makes it even more impressive is that Jari had part of one of his lungs removed after getting sick during his military service requirement

[@annavaskelainen]

Yes!