BASIC ASS REACTIONS | Saltatio Mortis - "Pray To The Hunter"

[@larskunze376]

I was on a concert of these guys a day after the video was released. And I had the chance to talk to Alea for quite a while he was stressing the importance of reactors. an he spoke very kindly abou you and your channel. I do hope that Saltatio Mortis will get the attention they deserve internationally. They have outstanding videos to outstanding music and they are a delivering a hell of a show.....

[@NYMetsNo1]

New rule. You have to say "Let's go!" in the native language of whomever the video is by.

[@TheHighPhobia]

5:30 In their latest podcast episode, Alea said that when they first rehearsed that scene where Tetzel kicks away that enemy and focuses on Alea as his new opponent, Alea immediately thought "what do you want? Money, lands, women, food, drinks? I'll get it for you, lemme just get the hell out of here!" That man is massive. If I remember correctly, they gave him a two-hand-sword that he yields in one hand, because a normal one-hand-sword would have looked like a toothpick in his hands.

[@skyshatter3633]

not surprised .. they did the same with Hafthor Bjornsson in Game of Thrones. Normal one hand swords just look funny in the hands of those incredible giants

[@overdev1993]

the behind the scenes video is also pretty cool :) they rented a whole LARP village for this and the people in the video are cosplayers and just medieval nerds who like to dress like that also when they cast fire or 'enchant' the sword with flames they really had fire on their hands and weapons, yes they overlayed a little bit of CGI fire but you can also see the real flames there

[@Bioshyn]

was about to say, looks like they just found a bunch of people who brought their own armor and weapons, the post doc i worked with while writing my masters thesis was a sword fighter, and his wife too, they moved and had to replace the wooden ceiling of the rented property because they made holes in it during sword practice :D

[@martindonat3249]

Darc arts had also a good behind the scenes vid , they are one of the cosplay groups behind this and my mother told me

[@habbathejutt5749]

To be fair with the production value: Saltatio Mortis is extremly well connected in the german medival and larp scene. They are also a lot of medival events in historical villages. I think most of the background actors are people from that medival scene, in their own outfits und gear.

[@jimboninho]

I guess many KZbinrs don't react to SaMo because they are only known in Germany or Europe in general, so they react to other (worldwide known) bands because they bring more views. But to be honest: The REAL guys like you don't give a shit about clicks only - they enjoy good music. No matter from which country it comes. So thanks to you for going your own way!

[@weskers_sunglasses]

Just wanna say that I actually own the flags and the family painting at the beginning of the video because I've won them hehe :)

[@TankTheTech]

Nice!!!

[@BruderTux]

The making of is a great watch. The village at the beginning is a LARP location in northern Germany. That location has 4 four 'village' sets that can be booked for LARP events, photo shoots and stuff.

[@derubor]

I'm thinking right now that SaMo will make an Elder Scrolls related concept album, since the last two songs they released are related to these games.

[@homesteadlegion4419]

Lets hope for that 😁

[@Muck006]

Too bad the games arent a match for that though. Skyrim LOOKED GOOD ... but it was a bit shallow / empty as a world, with too many things being recycled. The worst part of it is that it was designed for stupid consoles and they didnt put in a decent AI for people who have a PC.

[@itaintnobutterflies6265]

I'm hoping for it 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dus1213]

​@@Muck006 did you call Skyrim empty? 😂 It's the only game where I find new things like 10 years later, even though Ive been playing it all the time. Like there are thousands of big to little secrets for you to find. Just don't rush the game.

[@Eadwulf_Skald]

@@dus1213 My 1000 hours in the game agree with you. Mods help, of course, but the regular content is also amazing.

[@dianaeisemann3115]

The voice of Alea is Amazing. The Band is great . I think Saltatio Mortis is one of the Best Band in Germany. I hope they'll become famous in the USA. The Guys Deserve so much More love and Fans. Greetings from good Old Germany. Your you tube channel is great.

[@daze.band.djentleman]

OMG SaMo is one of the best Bands Germany can give to the World. Saw them so live so often. Crazy Liveband and so much Humor!

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

SaMo are really incredible: As you said due to, but not only with regard to their latest videos. Their music is great as well and they are an awesome live band, too. They have so much power and fun on stage, that the fans are always really into it. I have shot them several times and I am so much looking forward to the next opportunity.

[@tanktop8572]

WOW! WOW! WOW! What rock have i been living under?? First time hearing this band and just WOW!

[@satansfall0760]

Mate no worries, many of my friends didn't know about SaMo until now that I showed them their music lmaoo...I have actually been a fan for 8 years lol and the name says it all (it's the title of a great song of theirs I suggest you to check out)

[@xxJOKeR75xx]

Definitely worth watching the making of. It's crazy how much effort they put in this. I totally agree, they should get a lot more recognition for their stuff.

[@nobbi84]

This Song has so much Power and love, as a dad I feel it even more. Greatings from Germany 🤘🏼

[@Tetragnathidae]

I'm an avid fan of Elder Scrolls Online and I just love the way the song is centered around the love a dad has for his child, it brings this whole epic saga a deeper connection of sorts. I also love the reveal that he is the assassin character we've followed in the game's trailers since idk 2014. No idea where this would be put in the timeline, but I love it non the less. Great reaction as always!

[@starsword-c2534]

A lot of the "I pray to the X" lines I'm pretty sure are referring to various of the aedra and daedra, who are basically the gods of the Elder Scrolls mythos (aedra near universally pro-humanity, daedra pursuing their own interests regardless of what it does to mortals, good or bad). "The hunter" is probably Hircine, the daedric prince of hunting and predators (werewolves end up in his realm of Oblivion as their afterlife), "the Wise One" is probably Hermaeus Mora, daedric prince of forbidden knowledge (the Dragonborn expansion to Skyrim deals heavily with him), and I think "the lady" is Azura, the Queen of Air and Darkness (one of the more generally benevolent daedric princes, she was a patron of the dark elves until the Tribunal of Morrowind betrayed her devout follower and their king Indoril Nerevar to become living gods). ETA: On a rewatch, the "dragon" is probably the aedra Akatosh, the dragon god of time, one of the most important gods of the Imperial religion.

[@DaddelZeit]

Fun Story about their Live DVD "Provocatio" (2013): It was after their first #1 album in german music charts, when the organiser of the "Mittelalter Phantasie Spectaculum" announced ((without SaMo knowing)), they will celebrate it with a 3 hour gig on his festival, with just a couple of days ahead. Saltatio Mortis said "Challenge accepted" and somehow even manged to hire a crew to record the concert without any time to plan it out. It was one hell of a concert and one oft the best live recordings as well. They also have some songs from Provocatio on their channel ;)

[@jannesriks5313]

Oh thank you Tank for that reaction. i looked for reactions to this Video for like a Week and never really found something. This is such an underrated Video and i hope it gets the attention it deserves

[@godfatherofbloedniss]

Maybe i am just completly fucked by all the fear about the Future of my little Girls, but this " i pray to the Hunter, to safe the life of my chield" gets me always to my emotional breaking point... Just awsome song and one of the best songs in the last few years

[@martindengler9356]

And another cool reaction. The tears and your smile said it all. As someone following those guys for over 10 years I'm curious where their new path leads them. Btw it would be cool if you could get Alea on your Podcast 😁. Anyway stay safe Tank 🤘🏻

[@milly7628]

Yes, it would be awesome if you could get Alea on your podcast 😃

[@Frggle]

I saw them live a week ago and they played this song. It was such a awesome atmosphere when the whole crowd sang this "oh oh oh" part and started to mosh when the chorus started 😃

[@ghoulunlimited4308]

These is the most epic video with and amazing video ive seen so far i love these so F.... MUUUUCH

[@KleineKassiopeia]

The second I saw the opening shot I knew that this had to have been filmed at LARP Dorf Bogenwald, a Larp Area with a Town with super cool buildings. Super cool video!

[@jannekaanta2884]

🤘❤️🤘. Congrats to 139K 🍻🥳

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks!

[@Buffaloheart68]

I love the quality and production that goes into Satatio Mortis videos. And the music kicks ass

[@Robert_Herring]

Such a damn good song and video. Pure epicness

[@samfetter2968]

you mirrored my first reaction to this video. I have watched this now about 159 times...still the same😂

[@derubor]

On a sidenote, the big guy without the armor is the frontman for Asenblut, if I am not mistaken.

[@Scouser74]

Wow, holy crap what a video, almost like a movie

[@ubermudetesetwas3408]

Yes, I've been waiting for this reaction :D

[@Ernie4775]

Hey Tank, sending some love from Germany! Saltatio Mortis is my favorite band and has been for a long time! I really enjoy your videos finding out more and more about them and appreciating their hard work! And on one other note, just because it popped up in the recommended videos for you when the music video was over, Scammer Paypack is worth checking out as well, something other than music but you know... :)

[@snowcatha]

I love this song and the effort they put into this video. In their latest podcast episode they talked with Tetzel about the sword fight in this video.

[@bluxx8072]

Zenimax Online/ Bethesda added also with the New Update for ESO Aleas Haircut for your Character in the Game.

[@AP-RSI]

Saltatio Mortis have earned their success. They have done really well with what they deliver now! Greetings from Karlsruhe

[@nachofire6825]

Ohhh that is a pure epic Video and Song!!! So have so much fun and mavel at the Video 🤘❣️

[@vicariousventuregaming2670]

This one got me too, Tank. The pipes get me every time, and the lyrics about protecting his child absolutely hit home. Great song, great vid, and great reaction!

[@JMurdochNZ]

Another epic song and video. It's a scientific fact that adding pipes to songs ups the epic by a factor of at least 20.

[@kaiwindhund3108]

Best of Germany THX Saltatio Mortis Die Bänd ist einfach nur Hammer Geil die haben so viele gute Lieder

[@Jovian999]

I know enough Elder Scrolls lore to know he's praying to a really fucking eclectic selection of gods.

[@Jellounseen]

Love the intro to basic ass reactions lol idk why just does always love the content you do even tho I know almost all the music you react to still fun to listen to at work most days

[@jacobklunder8552]

Had fun analyzing the weapons and armor, because that’s the kind of nerd I am

[@faktencheckweltweit]

You are one of the few who react to the music for fun and also have a sound knowledge, many of the others react to make clicks and cash. Many just look at what is going well on other KZbinrs and what makes clicks and then want a piece of the cake and then play the video to their astonishment with high or low acting skills. The best example of this is someone who claims to have never heard of Rammstein lol. Greetings from Germany and please keep it up!

[@Templarofsteel88]

If no one has pointed this it, the big dude is Tim "Tetzel" Schmidt, a bodybuilder and the singer of the band Asenblut.

[@gentlemanjester637]

So, in this video, Alea (lead singer) is taking the place of the Breton Hero. The Nord Hero and Altmer* Hero also feature, right after Alea's death. These three Heroes are prominent in the cinematic trailers for each Elder Scrolls Online expansion, and represent the player character from each of the three alliances. The Breton Hero is a ranger, and represents the Daggerfall Covenant (alliance of Bretons [magically proficient and chivalrous humans, think medieval Europe], Redguards [desert-dwellers and skilled swordmasters], and Orcs [pretty standard, although not inherently evil]). The Altmer Hero is a mage, and represents the Aldmeri Dominion (alliance of Altmer [gold-skinned Elves, who are your standard haughty and superior fantasy elves], Bosmer** [smaller Elves who dwell in the forest province of Grahtwood, are very carnivorous, and skilled at woodworking], and Khajiit [a race of feline humanoids who are excellent at sneaking and are often discriminated against because their homeland, Elsweyr, is where the drug Moon Sugar is grown]). The Nord Hero is a heavy warrior, and represents the Ebonheart Pact (alliance of Nords [typical viking-esque warriors], Dunmer*** [grey-skinned Elves who are proficient in magic and revere their ancestors], and Argonians [reptillians who were once enslaved by the Dunmer, masters of guerilla warfare, and their style/architecture is heavily inspired by the Aztecs]). The cinematic trailers always include one or all of the Heroes battling the foe. The trailer for Greymoor (the Skyrim expansion) showed the Nord Hero battling vampires. The trailer for the Summerset expansion centred on the Altmer Hero. And the trailer for the Elsweyr expansion showed the Breton Hero showcasing the new Necromancer class to battle a dragon. *High Elves **Wood Elves ***Dark Elves ("mer" basically means "elf." Orcs are sometimes called Orsimer, there's Maomar (Sea Elves), Aldmer, Chimer, Dwemer, Falmer... the only race of elves without "mer" in their name are the Ancient Elves, who are known as the Ayleid.)

[@dus1213]

thats a pretty perfect description, thank you!

[@gentlemanjester637]

@@dus1213 Any time!

[@CousinOfCurze]

The Bosmer in ESO don't fuck with woodworking though. Especially those native from Valenwood because they follow the Green. Cutting wood is punishable by death over there. They work bone. They are carnivorous because they also don't eat plants. Even their alcohol is fermented meat called Rotmeth. All your other descriptions are pretty spot on but I main a Bosmer (wood elf) and love their entire lore. So I had to nerd out for a bit hahaha.

[@steffi2422]

Epic Video - Great music… you have also to Check out the making of video 😃 ….there was also a Twitch-Stream with Alea (Das_Kaempferherz) and Tetzel (halbgottschmiede) 1-2 weeks ago, where talked about the Video… pretty interessing and funny…. 😁 Ah… i think the LARP Village is the Same Location, where Feuerschwanz did the Video for „DING“ 😀

[@Metallstaubwolf]

The "Big Boy" enemy is Tetzel. He is a german strongman and the singer for "Asenblut" and "All For Metal". You should check his stuff out, too. Hes a really great guy!

[@durin9759]

Also, he is a vocalist in "ALL FOR METAL"

[@LionheartSJZ]

Great reaction to a great song. It was the perfect song for my mood today. You're song selection is usually perfect in line with my daily mood Tank 👍

[@bianca2817]

Tank is the god of reactions, I love him 🔥🤟🔥

[@cloudwalker2807]

I'm still enjoying the South Park Intro! Funny stuff.

[@forestgirl22]

Wait wait wait.....so not only do you intro me to Saltatio Mortis, they do music for only my favourite series of games.....thank you Tank, just thanks

[@seanofarrell8896]

The video makes me the of vikings and game of thrones very good music video

[@jallown]

This was a huge fanservive to the Elder Scrolls community, Alea's character is the "Breton Hero," and the elf and big dude who revived him are the "Altmer Hero" and "Nord Hero." They've been used to represent the player character in all the cinematic trailers for the base game and all of the expansions (and there are a shit ton, they pretty much equal a full length film by this point and people have compiled them all on KZbin, ends up being several hours long. Even if you aren't super into Elder Scrolls, I highly recommend checking them out as they're outstanding).

[@alicenaps234]

Have to say that I think most of the folk there are more into reenactment than Larp. Fighting with real swords, real heavy armor, it's amazing. In southern germany we have some pretty awesome medival festivals with awesome reenactment groups :)

[@neongrau]

When i told Siri to play this song she played an acoustic version. Dang that was still as epic on its own.

[@luhn01]

the "abfahrt" was great!

[@hotseat2]

I would not be surprised if they would do the full OST for the next one

[@evokenzyklon5026]

Great band 🤘

[@happee8342]

The power of the beards lol !! This is going to be awesome!! We love ya Tank The Man 🤘🏼 Let's Gooooo 🖤

[@petersilver4281]

Fun song! Enjoyed this.

[@MrKangaroo123]

Bruh... This music video and the song in general gave me massive fucking chills holy shit snacks batman.

[@adamant_3337]

Absolutely love this! never heard of them. I feel like we have the same taste in music🤘🏻Did you see that Daath is putting out a new album?!

[@sergej7073]

The video shows the civil war we would have loved to have in Skyrim xD

[@Stewie-801]

Love this band

[@MultiTaraka]

Well the reason the can have as many people in their videos and the production can be as big as it is, is in alrge parts thanks to the german arp community. THe location is Bogenwald, a completey build fantasy larp village and most of the extras are larpers with their own equipment etc. Doesn't lessen the craftsmanship etc. of their videos, but it explains why they can be as massive as they are, bec. thanks to the community

[@notfeedynotlazy]

It also adds a LOT to the feeling that the "good guys" army is not really "an army going into battle", but the people living in that town readying themselves for battle as each one of them can to defend their town from a band of marauders that they know is about to attack it. You wouldn't have had that feeling if every extra was dressed and armed the same with identical material provided by the effects department.

[@ravmalakhim3394]

Abfahrt :D

[@technikschaf1574]

The Big Boy is Tetzel? Yeah i thought i knew the face but damned he got ripped. not how i remember him. What a masterpiece of a video and song. @tank: I like that format Asenblut makes good music. You could like them. Great guys.

[@koniglichergnom2352]

Maybe you could listen to a song of Asenblut in the future. Berserkerzorn is good. Fun Fact: the cover from the Amon Amarth album "Berserker" is pretty similar to Asenbluts cover from their album also called "Berserker". They even joked about it.

[@m__zombi]

You just called that mans a beef castle and damn near died lol Awesome song and video from these guys, as always. I really hope they tour the states cause I really want to see them live and I wouldn’t mind driving a bit to do so.

[@thorleifodinson5333]

Epic video 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@SWE87HS]

Epic Metal at its best. 👍

[@nobbi84]

Watch the making of,some of the fire is not cgi is real fire

[@kyris5439]

I would love to see Tank's reaction to SaMo's newest mischief. At the moment there is a friendly competition - the "Metal fight club" - happening between Saltatio Mortis and Hämatom. Each band wrote a song in 48 hours and now the fans get to decide which song is THE festival song of 2022 by streaming their favorite. Songs are: Saltatio Mortis - Alive now Hämatom - Es regnet Bier Voting only lasts for another 11 hours but irrespective of the result I would love to hear Tank's opinion on both songs 😉 Greetings from Germany

[@emanuely2t]

was i the only one thinking..... "Tank the Tech, raising the B.A.R? 🤣

[@viperarum5538]

hey Tank glad to see you still feeling the medieval metal/rock department Did you look into "Tanzwut"? For me they are legendary even above In Extremo and Saltatio Mortis, i mean they run 2-4 bag pipes at the same time depending on the songs and its the first and only band live where im looking forward to the last song as they perform their "Hymnus Cerberus" like a ritual For starters you can go with their song "Pack" feat. Saltatio Mortis, "Weiße Nächte" (somewhat older song) or "Die Tanzwut kehrt zurück" from their newest album

[@Mofl2328]

Isn't 2-4 bagpipes pretty normal? SaMo always has Luzi and Elsi on bagpipes and with some songs 4 with Falk and Alea as well. And In Extremo goes up to at least 3 as well for some songs with the default of 2 as well. Generally 2 out of the bagpipes/hurdy gurdy/violins are pretty much the minimum for these bands.

[@enki4589]

This vid is amazing!!!!!

[@crazyhaennystephan3377]

You must enjoy this Band in real live!!!! They´ll punch you so in the Face!!!! MPS! The VidProduction is soo good, because they are all in love in what they do!!!!!

[@armandoalpizar9891]

It's a great 👍 👌 🙂 song the instruments and video are awesome 👌

[@armandoalpizar9891]

I hope come more videos like this one I pray for the hunter

[@Tiloskater]

You had to take a look on Tetzls Band „ Asenblut“. He was the Big guy who fights against the Singer of Saltatio Mortis (Alea) in this Video! Take a look at the video: Seite an Seite oder Codex Gigas! This was great!

[@Freewhiler]

Would love a reaction video of "I prevail - Body bag". Rock on!!

[@HellBrYnger]

a magical elf, a bloodthirsty human and a regular sized dwarf, .... you're f***ed.

[@loganhinsley5328]

WHHERE IS THE REACTION TO NEW INFLAMES I NEEEDDD ITTTT

[@TankTheTech]

Tomorrow. 😎

[@eschekeschekson]

The "Big Boy" ist Tetzel, a Strongman from Germany. The fifth strongest man in Germany.

[@pinkfluffypandicornblub2706]

their newer sound reminds me a lot of Eluveitie and I love it

[@audano3391]

Next Stop - Saltatio Mortis - Finsterwacht

[@kaess307]

Take a look here behind the scenes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3nLn3qMeMytiqs

[@KelbenArunsun]

If you, for example do a basic reaction to Van Canto - If i die in battle youll see similar things. There are huge hooby scenes in Germany considering LARP or Medieval Reenactment. You can easily gather 50-100 people with really cool clothes by one shoutout on twitter, facebook or instagram to get them to come to be part of the video. Ive been part of if i die in battle with my LARP Charakter 10 yrs ago ^^

[@Stephyvalhalla]

you should do videos doe the band Equilibrium!

[@PeterMinoz-px3kx]

He shouts "For Tamriel"at the end.

[@lewinschubert6042]

You must Listen the Album Zirkus Zeitgeist or the older albums or samo live on stage

[@danielbender6906]

Gotta do Welcome to the Circus by 5FDP! Love the videos dude

[@notfeedynotlazy]

3:24 Hilarious how Tank missed out the most emotional moment of the lyrics by reacting at that precise second to a comment about songs in the game 😀😀 _EDIT:_ _Alea: "I've sworn to protect you / When you came to life / While mourning your mother / While mourning my w-"_ _Tank (interrupting): _*_"Hey, Alea says that they have four songs in the new game!"_*

[@bluxx8072]

Does Alea also sing the Bard Songs in High Isle in the English Version? I play the Game in German so idk but i would really like to know. In the German Version he is singing the Songs.

[@enki4589]

I could watch full movies with Bethesda graphics!!!

[@PeterMinoz-px3kx]

The big guy he fights is a the lead singer of Asenblut.

[@Blutaar42]

I'm still not sure what to think of the current Saltatio Mortis. It's not that it's bad, it's just a little departure from earlier works. And with the amount of Bands in this Genre (at least here in Germany) it's hard to stand out. It probably also isn't helping that I'm really not a big fan of current Bethesda. Since I skipped their show at MPS Hoppegarten - it was 35°C all day and SaMo played last - I might go to the next Show. The next one I will visit already has a great Lineup with Feuerschwanz, Schandmaul and Saltatio Mortis that I might actually stay at that Stage an not wonder off again.

[@farin71]

Das Leben ist Veränderung und das gilt auch für die Musik, es muss in erster Linie der Band gefallen. Als Fan hat man dann immer die Möglichkeit zu Entscheidung ob man den weg weiter mit geht und zu Konzerten oder das Album kauft. Nichts wäre schlimmer als wenn eine Band/Sänger weiter Musik raus bringt die sie so eigentlich nicht mehr will nur um den Fans zu gefallen.

[@odunhops7727]

By the way: have you seen the video from Rammstein "Zeit" it´s a mystical fucking breathtaking Movie!!!

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, we watched it on Twitch.

[@SavageBambi]

haha tetzel mit im video

[@pr0gengoo96]

Firstly - to the person who said that ''He/she didn't hear anything amazing - you should probably consult a doctor because there's something dire going on with your health Secondly : Ahrkin Vahlok !!