Ensiferum - From Afar [Reaction/Review]

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Lyrics: From Afar
A raven came to me
Spoke to me in my dream
A long lost prophecy
A forgotten legacy
Echoes of yesterday
Won't let these dreams fade away
All the beauty I adored
At the edge of the world
Across the universe
Time is to be reversed
No shelter can be found
To this fate, we are bound
Behold the final hour
The last times will be dour
All life falls into gorge
Of the end of the world
Burning skies
On the vengeance's night
Devastating scythe
Of the Ancient Light
I saw the might
Of the Ancient Light
And the beauty of the perishing world
Theres no tomorrow
We have been warned
Across the universe
Time is to be reversed
No shelter can be found
To this fate, we are bound
Behold the final hour
The last times will be dour
All life falls into gorge
Of the end of the world
The sky's bird struck fire
Made a flame flare up
The north wind burnt the clearing
The north-east quite consumed it:
It burnt all the trees to ash and reduced them to dust
Burning skies
On the vengeance's night
Devastating scythe
Of the Ancient Light
I saw the might
Of the ancient Light
And the beauty of the perishing world
Theres no tomorrow
We have been warned

[@Excrucius]

This is "Lai Lai Hei" from their second album Iron (2004). A legendary folk metal hymn, Jari's vocals really stand out here with some parts sung in Finnish and a great solo towards the end of the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaeTiniprMl6gNk OR check "Token of Time" from their first album (2001). Pretty straight forward, but very folky with beautiful melodies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH3Lco2Cmt99rLM Both songs are written by Jari.

[@ToastedCigar]

These two are probably the best songs from Ensiferum. I really recommend them, too!

[@Derbixrace]

ensiferum - victory song, one freaking epic!

[@Patralgan]

There isn't music videos by this band in Jari-era, at least not that I'm aware of. Here are few of the songs that I personally love: Iron: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYWnnImemt2qm8k Lost In Despair kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KVpn-Zjd-AhsU Lai Lai Hei: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaaQd3iYmbOHq80

[@APREACTS]

+Patralgan I think we are going with Lai Lai Hei next seems to be a well liked song.

[@wardeni9603]

Lai Lai Hei is definitely one of the songs that best represent the band's music as a whole. However, they have 6 albums worth of goodies, 2 with Jari, and on the newest album they also have Netta Skog from Turisas. :)

[@ControllerOfMinds]

I second all of those! The band almost allways plays Iron and Lai Lai Hei live. Another one would be "Token of Time": kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGKcnYx8j5hrZ6s

[@Frosch666]

Fully agree with Patralgan, you can almost listen to all tracks of the great album "Iron" Here is one - bad quality - video with Jari & Ensiferum "Old man": kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKld2qipZKeecU And one track I really love, also it's "post Jari" is called "One more magic potion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4vNenilmdusfsk

[@emootikoah8156]

I really like Eternal Wait

[@matthewmcgookin8495]

I like Ensiferum well enough but their first two albums with Jari are head and shoulders above everything else they've done. Token of Time, Lai Lai Hei, and Into Battle are all incredible songs.

[@luckyluk3865]

Ensiferum- Into Battle. Easy choice

[@blazejecar]

from the jari era there are no music videos. I'd suggest the songs Lai Lai Hei, Iron, Token of Time and Sword Chant

[@APREACTS]

+blazejecar we are going with Lai Lao Hei next

[@Terjil]

Hero in a dream would be a great suggestion too. First song on the first album and it directly blew my mind!

[@kestatoi1]

Ah ah, finally some Ensiferum :) If you want to listen to some of the first two albums, check out "Token of time", "Lai Lai hei" and "Into Battle". You'll definitely love them.

[@thomasulverski]

That's true. There are a lot of similarities between Ensiferum and Winersun. That's why we all know that you gonna like it. :) Of course, Ensiferum - Into Battle (with Jari, Iron album). kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXy8mZxshNJorck And remember about Skálmöld - Kvaðning ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l53ReJSYepqYa8U

[@JLTS76]

And the guitarist and only founding member left Markus Toivonen was also a part of the Wintersun's "The Forest That Weeps (Summer)" choir

[@nirmalpaul8536]

He's been a part of every Wintersun choir(i.e Sons of Winter and Stars as well) along with Ensiferum bassist Sami Hinkka

[@user-me7mm7gr1p]

Ensiferum is one of my favorite metalbands ever, hands down. So good. Especially the first album :D But From Afar and In my Sword I trust are such badass songs as well from newer albums

[@Teloch]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3JfHyXnbFrp9U

[@sieni221]

Little dreamer is my fav song from jari era

[@JLTS76]

YES! Turisas and Ensiferum, you're just spoiling us now. A song from the Jari-era Ensiferum from the second album: Lai Lai Hei

[@Grygal]

This song introduced me to metal in the glorious year of 2011. Saw them live with Children of Bodom while suffering from otitis media. Since then my life improved a thousand times

[@KreshDraven6]

I love the first 4 albums, all of them are amazing Lai Lai Hey, Twilight Tavern and Victory Song are my favorite ones

[@joonaleinonen2440]

Ensiferum - Treacherous Gods!!!!

[@sallasar5]

Here some links from Jari-era Into Battle - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bdZYmiiM-Ua5o Treacherous Gods (Studio) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ69qI1mmrJ7iq8 Treacherous Gods (Live with Jari) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYu5c6SMn9V6fq8 Token of Time and Ferrum Aeternum ( Live with Jari) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp25noiwj7RsgKM Token of Time (Studio) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGKcnYx8j5hrZ6s Windrider (Live with Jari) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImudmmtg96oa9E Windrider (Studio) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX3Uh6irna2bgKs *Ferrum Aeternum (Studio)* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYqZdpmXn9OjqtE - *This one is maybe the influence behind Land of Snow and Sorrow* *And more songs that have some similar parts:* Ensiferum - Tale of Revenge (3:32 ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJaXY5yjha6fo5o Wintersun - Starchild (5:42) kzbin.info/www/bejne/raCmgZZteJlgacU

[@lukaswuttke3695]

*YES* finally some good ol Ensiferum! Loved your reaction! 🍺

[@APREACTS]

+Lukas Wuttke thank you!!!!

[@frodefallet2244]

Ensiferum`s first 2 album`s called Ensiferum 2001 and Iron 2004 has Jari on vocal

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Unfortunately there are no music videos from the Jari era. But still check out the first two albums

[@TricksyMirage]

Ensiferum - Windrider

[@jfbrko290]

A couple from when Jari was in Ensiferum that are really good: Little Dreamer Token of Time Guardians of Fate Old Man Sword Chant Gonlin's Dance Treacherous Gods Battle Song

[@stefanantfolk4328]

React to DREAM EVIL - The Book Of Heavy Metal

[@DarraKummitus666]

React to Nightwish - Romanticide! It's one of the heavier songs from them, and has a killer guitar solo!

[@Grygal]

Some OLD AWSOME Ensiferum-Stuff with Jari: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5CtZmSOgdJoa9E This song (Old Man (Väinämöinen)) always sends shivers down my spine

[@warren54]

Here are some of my favorite songs i would love to see you guys react to :) (Just a warning, If there is a music video published or by Vevo, do not capture it, or you could get a strike on your channel) 1. Living Dead Beat - Children Of Bodom 2. Hellhounds On My trail - Children Of Bodom 3. Banned From Heaven - Children Of Bodom 4. Shovel Knockout - Children Of Bodom 5. Halo Of Blood - Children Of Bodom 6. Everytime I Die - Children Of Bodom 7. Angels Don't Kill - Children Of Bodom 8. Scream for Silence - Children Of Bodom 9. I Hurt - Children Of Bodom 10. Horns - Children Of Bodom 11. I Worship Chaos - Children Of Bodom 12. Conquer Or Die! - Megadeth 13. Sudden Death - Megadeth Would love to see these reacted to! Children Of Bodom is my favorite band! along with some Megadeth

[@Adyraan]

Please react to: Orden Ogan - Gunman (epic Power Metal with heavy riffs) Earthside - A Dream in Static (just beautiful music ;) )

[@Crytica.]

You 2 are so adorable

[@Mixxx98]

Try Norther if you haven't...the bass player from Wintersun played in that band...

[@arianttila7532]

More Ensiferum! Lai lai hei, Burning leaves, Into Battle. So many great songs.

[@Bornerazo88]

Make the ensiferum day too please!!!!

[@Hidious10]

You two are pretty are pretty cool. I've listened to metal for the past 15 years, been through all genres, from black to stoner, and i'll tell you that: Ensiferum are one of the most talented bunch you'll ever find. Yea sure, there are some criticism about their albums, styles, song structures, name it. But in the end, when it comes to true metallers, Ensiferum have been there from the start (at least from my perspective) and are still going strong 15 years later. Now, you might think Jaari is the mastermind behind all this. I wouldn't blame you, I've thought this for years. Many users of the interwebs frequently comment on how the first album was a masterpiece and it's not the same since Jaari left. That's true. The album Ensiferum - Ensiferum is the best album I have ever heard next to Kalmah - Swampsong (those Finns are something), but I've asked myself: how has Ensiferum kept that unique folk-metal vibe after Jaari left? The answer was clear: an underappreciated musician named Markus Toivonen is the actual mastermind. The songs (or melodies) from the self-titled album were already composed when Jaari joined the band, he just made them awesome with his out of this world skills and vocals. Ensiferum are still going strong. Their new album takes a few listens to get used to and contains some memorable riffs. The best part, for me, is the Bonus Acoustic Show DVD. Holy moly, you will see all the talent from this. Petri, Sami, Neeta and that metronome of a drummer (sorry man, forgot your name, thought you were a robot) all shine in that DVD. And the crowd is just amazing. Emmi is there too. I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THAT SHOW! Give it a shot. I used to think Jaari was everything. No, Markus Toivonen and Petri Lindros got Ensiferum covered... and Sami and...all of them!!

[@yamadojo81]

Insomnium - Revelation ;-)

[@infernoah4059]

React to Mors Principium Est please!

[@luweasel]

Muhammad Noh yes!! Mors Principium Est

[@luweasel]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52kgmOhZr-LnKM

[@lordmouldybutt2712]

Reclaim the sun ohhh yeah or death is the beginning

[@115TUNGUSKA]

Pls more ensiferum, like warrior without a war and little dreamer

[@PanEfedryny]

You are awesome, proposals: Cradle Of Filth's - Her Ghost In The Fog, BEHEMOTH - At The Left Hand Ov God

[@ControllerOfMinds]

I am huge Ensiferum fan..! Not too found of the newest album, but I do think "For Those About To Fight For Metal" is one this year's best metal songs. Now how about the folk metal legends: Finntroll - Solsagan..! ;)

[@jthomashair]

I thought Two Paths was really great. So much better than the weak One Man Army.

[@LuanFilipe]

I recommend you check out Norther - We Rock. It was with Petri Lindroos, the same vocalist of this song. IIRC, he isn't on the band anymore

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

Great song from a great album!! But The combination "Tuuman Virran Taa + The Longest Journey" Is invencible!!

[@ibenbentalal9291]

this got you a sub from switzerland hail brothers

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Yes ..music

[@ktazounii4816]

Check out sword chant for an absolutely epic song with Jari in it !!

[@marioguerra5147]

if there is no more wintersun's songs , please react to battle song! Pd: Jari is the singer

[@115TUNGUSKA]

Mario Guerra they're missing some songs

[@hamster_aquatics_oasis]

if you like the vocals you should listen to the band he was in. He left them to join Ensiferum listen to this song by his other band Norther Mirror of Madness

[@APREACTS]

We did Frozen Angel last week

[@rupbhatt]

Awesome reaction guys... I would suggest you to check out the band Equilibrium and the song "Mana" .... thank me later :) IMO, the best instrumental metal song ever written. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3XMe6pvrK6cmNk

[@APREACTS]

+RuBH we have that band on our list for next month.

[@Bashi88]

You should check out another Finnish metal band, DIABLO. Why? Because they bought a car, silver coloured Talbot Horizon, to promote their latest album "Silvër Horizon" :D (it's also very good band…) Link: watch?v=ZB4oSj82Jt4

[@Xtortionist9]

Check out "Walk On Water" by the band Blessthefall. One of my personal favorites! 🤘

[@Xtortionist9]

Also, "Youngbloods" (Featuring Jesse Barnett) by the same band is one worth listening to as well!

[@celticcunt4656]

The thing with every new Ensiferum album is that there is a very loud group of people who will hate on everything Ensiferum made post Jari era so I wouldn't really consider most of the criticism towards them as worth noting.

[@joshi4141]

Please do Twilight Tavern by ensiferum. There you really hear the connection to wintersun

[@joshi4141]

There is also a choir in it like on the newest album of wintersun

[@johannes4218]

React to Santa Cruz - We are the ones to fall. They're an awesome hard rock/ heavy metal band from Finland.

[@APREACTS]

+Johannes A Suku with a name like Santa Cruz they are from Finland?

[@yusifer5719]

how about ten sephiroth by Obscura

[@georgeo7167]

Windrider hands down best song

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

They have so much good stuff for you to react to. Ensiferum Fridays, perhaps? ;) Starting from Jari-era, moving on to Petri-era, tons of great songs! Edit: Also, now you are one short of my four favorite bands from my home country of Finland: Moonsorrow! Absolutely majestic songs with great melodies (finnish lyrics so you get to experience full Finland treatment :D) One of the most popular songs in general is Huuto (Shout). No music video and live performances rarely catch all the epicness from their songs, so kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PKaYedYtSAlaM After this, maybe we'll have Moonsorrow Monday as well ;P

[@APREACTS]

+Janne Peuraniemi considering how many bands from Finland we have done I am amazed we missed one of your favourites lol

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

I still have a couple more great bands to inform you of, but one at a time! :D Please do react to Moonsorrow. They call their music pagan metal, trying to distance themselves from standard folk metal since they don't like being called a folk metal band. Maybe Melodic/Symphonic Black Metal with folk elements would be right way to describe them, though it's easier to just say it's Epic Metal!

[@mikkolaine4883]

My favorite from Jari's era is Token of Time (and it still is one of their best songs if asked me) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHKclaFjnriporc

[@edivanho]

Ahti is another great song from these guys

[@sr.puerta5309]

Please, next reaction: In my Sword I Trust - Ensiferum

[@Esarix]

Jari Mäenpää was in this band wasnt he? Or was he "the" band. Cant remember.

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

He was in The band but in this album he already left The band

[@themanonmars]

Dyscarnate iron strengthens iron please you won't be disappointed

[@derpherpula592]

Vektor - any song

[@jthomashair]

Recharding The Void!

[@lukasgraesslin]

Token of Time!

[@TheAnriii]

Today's double header was awesome, love both Nightwish and Ensiferum! But I noticed you have no Rhapsody reactions, is it maybe cause you know the band too well? If not - it's unacceptable! In that case here is one that you are sure to enjoy, Unholy Warcy kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpvKZn-nm5ysrLc This was one of the bands that shaped modern power metal into what it is, catchy melodies reinforced by keybords, lyrics about mystical fantasy realms, super technical guitar solos etc.

[@APREACTS]

+TheAnriii we have them on our list just haven’t had a chance to get to them but we will...look it took us almost 3 months to get to these two bands. We will get there.

[@aleksandarmitrovic5438]

React on Sabaton - last dying breath :) And use some video with lyrics, cause there's no ofiicial video :)

[@augustodutra3839]

Please, react to Shaman - Distant Thunder (Live)

[@djordjemadzarevic6544]

ACCEPT - Die By The Sword - Live @ Wacken 2017 Watch this !!! New album.

[@zami8827]

React Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Saivon lapsi or blac tears.

[@otto5423]

When sabaton?!

[@APREACTS]

+xddd this week...

[@krlosguitar1]

You guys have to react to STAM1NA - Valtiaan uudet vaateet, if you dont like it i'll pay his collage

[@APREACTS]

+Carlos Gómez lol we will check it but not anytime soon, in a couple of weeks or so. We really liked the video we did of them.

[@jackgallone6956]

React to Sotajumala (finnish death metal)

[@joaolima2935]

U really have to do Lai lai hei 😁

[@APREACTS]

+Joao Lima oh we will

[@joaolima2935]

By the way, this song was recorded by Jari, the original version is with Jari singing and playing guitar but theres no videoclip and the love version are all with Petri Lindroos.. Who's as good as Jari in my opinion

[@joaolima2935]

Love=live (fuckin autocorrect 😅)

[@benbong4577]

I recomment "Into Battle" - Ensiferum, their most epic song imo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bdZYmiiM-Ua5o I'm going to throw in a suggestion for another band too, hope you don't mind. React to Windir - Saknet! It's very folky and melodic black metal. It is a long song, but it really gets better as it goes along. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmlZqNvjqaGsLM

[@bardbadrul8564]

please do react malaysia and indonesia death metal band..

[@isacburstrom957]

React to defiatory aeons end

[@Pellzor]

React to mors principium est - leader of the titans!!! :)

[@isaiasbatista9689]

Suffocation catatonia my opiniom

[@luweasel]

Mors Principium Est. Amazing symphonic melodic death metal. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52kgmOhZr-LnKM

[@jimmy06660]

react to solo of into the battle of ensiferum

[@PlatineMapper]

React to Smoking Snakes - Sabaton or Coat of Arms - Sabaton

[@MAAP2920]

React Norther, thers Petri.

[@Karldin83]

Treacherous Gods from their first album is still my favorite Ensiferum song. Can really hear the start of Wintersun there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYu5c6SMn9V6fq8 Very old live recording from around the time Jari left Ensiferum

[@Mixxx98]

Try Norther if you haven't...the bass player from Wintersun played in that band...

[@themanonmars]

Dyscarnate iron strengthens iron please you won't be disappointed