AVANTASIA - Sleepwalking (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

[@Agnelocmjr]

Guys, Avantasia is a project to celebrate music and the hability to mix great lyrics with spetacular arrangements. Who cares if this song is metal or not? Most Avantasia´s success is because the musicians travel from melodic to progressive, from hard rock to symphonic and other styles with such talent that the final product should be considered a masterpiece. A band NEVER stays the same by years. And yes, this song is brillant.

[@sk26409]

I don't care if it is pop or not. It is still a good song no matter the genre. Talent shines through. And remember, Tobias tells stories with his Avantasia albums. This song just sets the stage for something else. Toby, great song, keep doing what your doing. And please bring Avantasia to the United States!

[@claytonlande8258]

Been a metal fan since late 70's and have to admit Tobias and his creation Avantasia is by far the best power metal music and group of musicians and singers I have ever heard. How they can top the Flying Opera dvd show I will never know as even after playing and watching it over 100 times I still cannot get enough and wish that Avantasia will makes its way to the USA in the future, although we unfortunately do not have the fan base that most European countries have. Rock on!!!

[@Benishe]

Wanna know why this song is great? It's because metal artists make better pop music than pop artists themselves.

[@lauritz_lml479]

But this is not pop, its such a metal ballade. ^^

[@Maks08061984]

It is not

[@greekfreak1980]

By ''fixing'' Avantasia,you mean put generic,downtuned guitar riffs over this and doing horrible shouting? Nah thanks,that guy has ruined enough good songs,from every genre,already.

[@boris9047]

This isn't pop, I'd call it rock. Btw, have you heard Minniva's cover version of this song, I think it's very good. *AVANTASIA - Sleepwalking (The Mystery of Time) (Cover by Minniva)*

[@DandyCandy1]

Hahaha dalo joj ga je XD

[@jaxsonbateman]

While Sleepwalking probably leans more towards rock/pop than metal, it still embodies one of the main things that makes Avantasia one of the best power metal/prog rock bands around - passion and emotion. This and most of their songs is just oozing it, and how they're able to make *you*, the listener feel it - that's what makes them a great band.

[@hectorini16]

Totally agree

[@zachvaulet277]

These guys could rap and id still listen. I think true talent like this has potential to transcend genre.

[@CSRaeburn]

Tobias looks like one of those actors from those movies where the nice guy dies frst.

[@siriusforever]

Because he would be.

[@Blondieyee]

What are you trying to say?

[@CSRaeburn]

@@Blondieyee Babe it's been 10 years, I have no idea what I was thinking back then.

[@MiroslavZuberec]

Tobias really, and I mean truly knows how to dress well. Damn. :D

[@lately111]

You're damn right!

[@ru99414]

Are you kidding? The start is the best part! Tobi has the most amazing voice ever and it feels so good when he sings the way he does in the beginning... it's like healing for my ears

[@lilly_randola]

this music is so beautiful

[@izackfarnackth8342]

que canción hermosa, ese Tobías es un Genio verdaderamente un genio :'3

[@juanantonioluna7227]

porque es aleman

[@JoeMurff]

I never get tired of listening to these guys, I've listened to this song countless times since it was released. I remember listening to this band for the 1st time, it was Lost in Space and right when I started listening to that song a few years back I never stopped listening to this band!!

[@Darkness1071]

Have all their albums. Appreciate every single song they have produced. Including Edguy. Love Avantasia!

[@evanfarless1159]

avantasia always makes me smile with Tobias and his amazing wordsmithing. #modernbard

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Avantasia isn a band, it’s a world phenomenon.

[@ammar_safdar]

Im probably one of the craziest metalheads you'll ever come across, but I legit can't understand some of the elitists in comments section. There is nothing wrong with listening to simple rock or pop music every once in a while. This is an amazing song no matter what ya'll think

[@Gandalfsdankstaff]

Ammar Safdar the ugly side of metalheads, sadly

[@hellothere4485]

Right all music is beautiful just because you wouldn't listen to it doesn't make it bad, these kind of comments are so annoying right?

[@TheNickhis]

seriously. I remember having that purist mentality in like... high school.

[@arkhalis3682]

Exactly. To them, heavier=better. Such elitist motherfuckers.

[@bbooyah1]

"And I don't feel gravity anymore." This line is absolutely brilliant; it perfectly captures a lightheartedness, an unshakable joy that can only be described by those ensconced in love. At the same time, it subtly alludes to the selfsame sense of helplessness that comes with the territory; the narrator is too happy for his own good. The inability to stay grounded causes the narrator to lose his footing. Another spectacular album by Avantasia. Thanks for releasing this, Tobias!

[@giovannitorres5694]

Pasan los años y termino volviendo a esta hermosa canción Viva el Power Metal! ✨✨✨✨

[@Nikiopp]

Tobbias is mastermind. He is my music idol, and Avantasia is the most beautiful thing that happened in my musical life.

[@demo0012]

who cares if its metal, pop or whatever..... its simply beautiful....... im a big fan of avantasia since the very beginning....it is still amazing what tobias can do, great song and amazing disc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AVANTASIA FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Eman8931]

What people don't know is that this a concept album so it tells a story. Just like all of the other Avantasia albums. This is a great song and people don't recognize how much time and work that goes into these albums. Song is great, Album is great Avantasia is great and all of the other artists on his albums are great.

[@SebastianWesthoff]

To get in the mood for the cold season. Best with some whisky and some crackling fire.

[@AngryMushroom91]

... and the guitar in your hands

[@MrHejke]

Mood for what? Ending your life? Yeah, it's suitable in that regard.

[@ničmatunedrží]

super band and super music, I like them, they are very good and I hope they shall stay on scene for a long time

[@LoneWanderer686]

Hey bros! You are complaining about this song but let me tell you that this song fits perfectly well in the newest Avantasia album, which is by the way a masterpiece. The album is full of heavy riffs, drums and amazing guitars... a softer song is always good to hear in a heavy album! Love this song and specially the whole album. Savior In The Clockwork is just stunning!

[@tekhiun]

I am sorry but this is below the shit we listen on the eurovision song contest here in europe.

[@jakobfel2]

tekhiun In your opinion. Metal doesn't have to be all heavy. True metalheads have a soft side.

[@matthewreed243]

tekhiun You must get a different Eurovision to the UK then, can't remember anything worth seeing on there since Lordi

[@tekhiun]

That's exactly what I said

[@JAYownYOU]

They are back, that's just already enough for me! Can't wait for full album

[@brianasciak1668]

Tobias makes pop ROCK!!!!!!! and live always gives 150%

[@tumbamarch89]

Cloudy's voice gives me chills on this one!

[@ismu34]

She kinda makes the song actually. I’d love to hear more of her work

[@SardonicRespite]

Still better than the shit on the radio.

[@bindieyre6137]

I agree, the stuff on mainstream radio just doesn't do it for me. This is why I bought an Internet radio when I finally found a station that plays what I like. It's called power metal radio lol.

[@ScorpionFlower95]

I don't care if Tobias said that this is a pop song! I love it so much,it's one of their best songs!! And the girl who sings with Tobias is beautiful and talented!!

[@CELESTIVL]

Incredible song, Avantasia never ceases to amaze me :)

[@DrSininsinity]

Beatiful ballad. Tobias is such a great composer. I enjoy so much the different music styles approaches since The Scarecrow.

[@janber1448]

Exelente balada, Tobias lo tiene claro!

[@checkyeshere]

Ich finde das Video und den Song in Kombination einfach so unbeschriblich toll!

[@ffixdmc3]

absolutely awesome and beautiful song!

[@FerHister]

Makes me remember Lost In Space! Damn! What a great song! Tobias is not a musician... He's THE musician.

[@lestermoralesleon9102]

tobias is a fkn master. dont care if is pop or rock... always sound good... this goin to be a great show this 18-4-16 in Costa Rica.

[@Barajamela100]

+Lester Morales Leon fue un chivaso mae!!! lml

[@lestermoralesleon9102]

+Barajamela100 Mae fue algo fuera de este mundo mae la energía de la gente y de todos era algo unico. Tengo mis cuerdas vocales echas una mI3rda de corear todas las piezas.

[@Wargzord]

That girl's voice, it's incredible! One of the prettiest and softest voices I ever heard! Avantasia is awesome! Thanks Mr Sammet!

[@renzomesquita6029]

Amazing! A great song with a well-made video! ;) Tobi Rocks!

[@jindriskazelena5931]

Tak tohohle chlápka miluju.♡ V Moravském Krumlově loni prostě nejlepší.Jen tak dál!!!!!!!!!!♡♡♡

[@menroflkuk]

The best album EVER MADE! :D Never have I heard so many just..perfect, brillian and deep songs in one album. Good job, Avantasia! Tobias

[@Malkavistrange]

complètement daccord ça met dans le beat de l'hiver sa vraiment bon comme chanson tobi au plaisir de vous avoir à québec

[@danielleombra7214]

Why does Tobias have to be so awesome .-.

[@MissEvilKitty666]

Great song! I'm a fan of Tobias since the first Avantasia album, just can't get enough of it!

[@norman7818]

Egal ob Avantasia oder Edguy, Tobias Semmet macht krass geile Music. 🎸

[@Flecharony]

Beste Stimme überhaupt!!!

[@norman7818]

Khelar-7-12​ da kann ich dir nur zustimmen. Ende Januar kommt das neue Album , ich freue mich schon total drauf.

[@simonm7662]

+Norman Freu mich auch schon drauf. Werde es mir glaube noch vorbestellen:) Tobi's stimme ist einfach göttlich:)

[@Flecharony]

+Norman Ich mich auch, das wird sicher super! :)

[@norman7818]

+Khelar-7-12 mit Sicherheit

[@DehBelmudes]

Wonderful. I love the voice of Tobias, sings too. Perfect! Perfect!

[@macdge318s]

who is this woman? her voice is so Beautiful

[@TrojanSalesmen1]

Cloudy Yang

[@MrZocker92]

Wie heißt es so schön, jedes Album hat seine höhen und tiefen

[@LELISFX]

As músicas do Avantasia tem o estranho efeito de parecer melhor a cada vez que vc ouve.

[@AHeroForTheWorld]

Metal Is Forever!

[@DaminousPurityofficial]

Such a great song and a brilliant video.

[@Tyrannosaur87]

This song does grow on you after a couple listenings. It's definitely in the same vein as Lost In Space and Carry Me Over, but it has it's own uniqueness to it that sets it aside.

[@TheFefaria]

Tobias Sammet me surpreendendo cada vez mais. Belo trabalho!! Som fodástico!!!

[@juanantonioluna7227]

totalmente de acuerdo

[@stevetucker5851]

I like the unorthodox drum beat in the chorus. Makes it not sound like every other pop song. Gives it some uniqueness and flavor.

[@antsinmyeyes]

I was just thinking, "Damn the drumming is on point here." The offbeat snare is **chef kiss**

[@Normaschthewanderer]

Drummer was really good on these albums. Wonder what happened to him.

[@juanepulef8799]

2019 y ahora vibrando con MOONGLOW...

[@smyasir0]

Si Amigo ! yo también !

Jesus, tenho que me livrar desse vício 🥹 não tem jeito, amor infinito ❤️

[@bryanramirez9840]

lml larga vida a todos los metaleros

[@Crezcent88]

Genius, he knows how to mediate all of it. Conveying emotions with music as his medium.

[@Supperbeta]

Wake me up when this song ends.

[@javierrosales6818]

Magistral Avantasia genial lo mejor para sus seres queridos y para ustedes felices fiestas.

[@maxmilianmatulaa4796]

For non-inteligent people... Thi is not pop... This is Metal Opera :-)

[@GrayFoxKnight]

I love Avantasia, they don't just stick to one genre of music. They just venture around to different music and it's funny, because they could give a careless of what people think. Tobi doesn't label his music at all. He can be as light as something like this or heavier and more grim. They are such a wonderful band. Avantasia for life!

[@mc23243]

I love Tobias Sammet

[@Logos6]

truly...that man,Tobias Sammet is one of the beast artists in the whole world for me.....greetings from Greece

[@scottcriscione9412]

fun fact. it never rains in the video.

[@sabrinagelatina]

It rains ice XD

[@babs1077]

Yes, it's frozen rain 😅

[@antsinmyeyes]

@@babs1077 Snow is not actually frozen rain. Source: I had to take a semester of meteorology when I was an astronomy major.

[@nicoleruassousa2400]

@@antsinmyeyes In artistic freedom snow could be a frozen rain 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@tacituskilgore8859]

those bastards lied to me 😤

[@mannyortiz5097]

I think the song is great. Wish we had more of this here in the states. One of these days I'm gonna get over to Europe and enjoy a real music festival.

[@serviceheft]

nice popband

[@guggoz123]

I must say that i simple love this song! The guitar solo in this song is fantastic!

[@God_Machine]

Avantasia doing a pop song!? I hate it now... well I'll hate it after I listen to it again.

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

+Super Kick Lost in Space is a pop song, so is Carry Me Over, so is Inside & In Quest For that were on the Metal Opera albums.

[@boonietunes1412]

+CavemanJesus4Life Ballad*

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

Combine Overwatch Ballads are pop, mainly because they top the Pop charts. Lost In Space & Carry Me Over are Pop songs. Cry Just a Little & What Kind of Love are ballads

[@HT-re9di]

Answer is metal opera

[@arguiluft]

Sasha is great. I can t stand wait to the tour

[@alfonsoalmenara5690]

I read there is no more Avantasia?

[@matthewreed243]

magazine.100percentrock.com/interviews/201405/53400 That interview was after he announced Avantasia might be finished so he's still going to work on a new Avantasia album just wants to do so in his own time with no pressure

[@MattStormage]

+Matthew Reed well one month to the new album now

[@AresKiske]

One of the things I like more about the progress Tobi & Avantasia project have made through the years is the big variety of music the albums have, wich I personally appreciate. You can find either pop-rock like this tune or pure power metal with When clock hands freeze. Love it!

[@roldirevan2130]

Dammit! For some reason I don't like Edguy's music... but I love Avantasia's! I don't get it... Long Live Toby Sammet!

[@roldirevan2130]

Hahaha, yeah, maybe... Listened to Tinnitus Sanctus

[@roldirevan2130]

Ok, I like my ears clean ^-^ Thanks!

[@0themanticore0]

necroplastful how could you not mention Savage Poetry, or Theater of Salvation? Vain Glory Opera?

[@jakobfel2]

Roldi Rammlied I prefer Avantasia for two reasons: 1) The multiple vocalists; I am a self-taught vocalist and it's really awesome to hear so many styles in one project like this. 2) It's a lot more "epic" and orchestral. Grander scale, more progressive/orchestral in terms of musical structure.. every Avantasia album is like a modern-day symphony, really. I love both bands though. Edguy, at least nowadays, tends to be better to listen to if you're in a bad mood and want some humor (though I like how Space Police was mostly serious). Avantasia's better for that epic feel.

[@jakobfel2]

necroplastful Ehh, it's all a matter of opinion. They're more goofy and radio-friendly, there's no denying that, but they still have some excellent tracks. Stuff like Ministry of Saints, Nine Lives, Dragonfly, Thorn Without a Rose, Speedhoven, Robin Hood, Pandora's Box, The Arcane Guild, Behind the Gates to Midnight World, etc. I do prefer their older stuff, mostly, but all of their material is pretty good. Really loved Space Police too.

[@moreno2029]

Avantasia is the very best song of the world. Fantastic !

[@hellomikie92]

1st asian girl I've ever seen in a rock/ metal video lol

[@darthapple87]

Check out Seraphim.

[@your_name_here2158]

True

[@darksam644]

Check out windrunner.

[@Primecat854]

The synergy between Tobias and that woman is incredible!

[@guest3858]

the female singer is fucking great but Toby is a classic

[@cornholio1281]

Tobias du bist so ein Genie... DAS hätte damals im DGH und so noch KEINER erwartet... HUT AB UND WEITER SO!!!

[@miltosbizios1196]

This song is awesome. Who cares if it's pop or rock or metal. It's beautiful to my ears. Open your mind people. By the way why does the drummer ALWAYS looks as if he's on crack? Both in videos and in their shows.. lel

[@aceofhearts1232]

I have an answer for you regarding the drummer. It's because he's not human. He's a high-speed alien drum bunny.

[@andyrodgers3397]

Beautiful song and Tobias seens so cute in the video, Amazing!

[@ivanesko80]

The name of the sweet girl ? :)

[@GamasterGod]

+Иван Милушев Cloudy Yang

[@ivanmichelcik9545]

+Иван Милушев Cloudy Yang

[@suelyaraujolima5182]

When I watch it I think I'm his queen in that song. Ohhhh passion ❤️

[@sergiomancera2130]

not heavy metal but still cool

[@takuthecrow]

Eins der Besten Alben von Avantasia meiner Meinung nach. Es liegt einfach so viel Gefühl in diesen Liedern!!!

[@Sbeiker2001]

looks like alternative rock.. :-s

[@rosimeripedrotti]

Wondering if would, into nowhere Just another winters night And I don't feel gravity anymore... You never lie, never cry, Never talk beyond of dreams And the dream is what remains Tell me don't you're Say won't anything When you look into mirror You're stunning away Like candle burning down Miles away, Miles away You've been cutting of the row Letting row unloosing ground And I wonder who's to blame As I am sleepwalking the rain It's now, It's now Selling victory over gravity And I'm sleepwalking the rain Winter's gone, far and while Gaving in on you and me Like the bridle, wall The emerald rules The hollow fame and dying dreams The live reach out full Petrified I wanna love Theres a frozen river flow And I wonder who's to blame As I am sleepwalking the rain It's now, It's now Selling victory over gravity And I'm sleepwalking the rain And I wonder who's to blame As I am sleepwalking the rain It's now, It's now Selling victory over gravity And I'm sleepwalking the rain

[@laus1ful]

JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE

[@smithkemp6411]

Exellent music. Listening over and over again. Their songs are incredible.

[@esquiloroedor8526]

They just don't understand... My God, this shows how genius Tobi is, shows that he can do way more than metal. I've always been fan of Avantasia, and now I'm more

[@Majikn]

Agreed. It's not even like Avantasia hasn't had ballads in their albums before. The soft moments just further emphasize the typical rougher sounds of metal. The relative dissonance gives each song this wondrous balance that mainly comes with experiencing the whole album from start to finish. In terms of the Mystery of Time, we've seen a couple trees. Not the whole forest.

[@sidestepsmayhem7926]

you two, have so much Explanations for a very simple thing.

[@RampantDirector]

Just discovered this band. Very cool. I will be listening more and picking up their CD when I can.

[@billwebb4776]

These guys have been the best band in the world for years. Are they ever going to do a US tour?

[@aceofhearts1232]

Well they came to the US in 2016 (Anaheim and New York). And they're coming again next month - to Anaheim, San Jose, Chicago, and Worcester MA. Also Montreal in Canada. If you don't have tickets already, get them now!

[@TheSplinter64]

Beautiful video. Beautiful song. Hats off to Tobias and the band. Can't wait for the album to be available in the U.S.A.

[@jamieblount-leahy8621]

I just love how this gem is on the same album as something like black orchid

[@MegaShadowIV]

Perfect Armony + Perfect Rhym = Perfect Song

[@TheSplinter64]

Another beautiful song and video from the great avantasia. Well worth the wait.

[@Ajaxxx15]

If one would call this R&B I still wouldn't give a damn, this is a great song, beautiful duet between Tobias and cloudy, that's all that matters

[@jakobfel2]

It's marketable. Not necessarily for money reasons, but to catch the attention of all of those people who would never give Avantasia a chance because it's called a 'metal opera'. Basically, it hooks the attention of many people out there who only like the stuff like this, and once they hear the rest of the album, they say "I was really missing out! This is awesome!".

[@EliPunk77]

Love it! Cloudy Yang is an amazing singer! Now come tour the U.S.!

[@lonhro84]

Big fan of Tobi and all his works. Can easily dismiss this song and still potentially enjoy this new release.

[@stuffness1337]

Cloudy Yang, she has provided vocals on a couple other albums most notably sang symphony of life on Angel of Babylon