Ensiferum - Lai Lai Hei [Reaction/Review]

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Lyrics: Lai Lai Hei
Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kauniit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen tytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
Sill aika ompi voittoisa, mutt tämä maa on ikuinen
Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kauniit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen tytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
Sill aika ompi voittoisa, mutt tämä maa on ikuinen
There's a place in the North, far, far away
Home for the wandering man
Dreaming fells with skies so pale
Calm is the glorious land
Flames will send the sign to the sky
That we have come to feast tonight
The lakes are echoing with our song
Shadows are dancing on the forest walls
Shadows are dancing on the forest walls
Enchantment of the fire and moon
Lost in the whispering night
The raven's magic enthralls the woods
It's crawling in the sweet starlight
We have gathered in this distant land
Full of wisdom, secrets and tales
Morning will never rise again
Roaming wolves are howling for the dead
Roaming wolves are howling for the dead, oh yeah
La la la
(Lai lai hei)
La la la
(Lai lai hei)
Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa
Nyt kauniit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa
Jokaisen tytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden
Sill aika ompi voittoisa, mutt tämä maa on ikuinen
La la la
(Lai lai hei)
La la la
(Lai lai hei)

[@qelipothaumiel]

ENSIFERUM - INTO BATTLE!

[@APREACTS]

We were wondering what song to do next when we want to go back into Ensiferum...that one was going to be my pick.

[@benbong4577]

Into battle gives me strong Wintersun-vibes

[@Teofilo87]

Token of Time is also a great choice!

[@De-M-oN]

Or Smoking Ruins :)

[@DanielLopez-xc3gu]

battle song with Jari Mäenpää singing

[@human260]

Token of time is a must listen from Ensiferum.

[@sicksimeonsamurai8897]

Yes, one of my favourite Song!!!

[@Edgyhalla]

The song has a mix of finnish and english lyrics. :P

[@APREACTS]

Thanks for clearing that up, it all sounded Chinese to me.

[@MAAP2920]

Perfection.

[@karju4]

@@APREACTS You really think Finnish band singing english and chinese?

[@xerayer]

@@karju4 clearly u didn't get the sarcasm

[@thorwulfx1]

Jari-era Ensiferum is great stuff. I think Petri came in and has done a great job, too. They've done admirably after losing such a great singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Their albums after "From Afar" have, to me, been a little uneven on the songwriting front, but they always feature some great stuff.

[@redpanties210]

Victory Song is a must do if you want to experience the best of post-Jari Ensiferum

[@DennisTrovato]

it's finnish obviously hahaha xD

[@APREACTS]

That makes sense....doh

[@m__zombi]

This era will always hold a special place in my heart but I think the era of Petri is amazing. He killed it in Norther and then the newer ensiferum stuff especially the new album. Holy crap.

[@KeltveX]

Happy New Year GUYS!!! I wish you awesome year \m/ greetings from Slovenia! And great song BTW!

[@APREACTS]

Happy New Year to you and your family!!!

[@madddog6790]

An awesome song...love this album. You know the one constant in Ensiferum, from the beginning until now, is the one and only Markus Toivonen. A great guitarist in his own right, he's also written/co-written a shit ton of their music, so he deserves a lot of credit for making Ensiferum what it is! Into Battle is a great song on this album as well. Also, check out Deathbringer from the Sky...it's my ring tone :). Tummun Virran Taa/The Longest Journey from the Afar CD is awesome too. LOTS of good stuff from these guys, both with & without Jari.

[@gravenwolf6535]

Can't forget to" Slayer of light".

[@MAAP2920]

Love it!

[@JLTS76]

Oh yes, i personally like the post Jari era Ensiferum more, but this is a band that doesn't have a single bad song. Btw they were singing in finnish. And Lai Lai Hei, doesn't really mean anything. If you want some more old Ensiferum, you should try Into Battle.

[@benbong4577]

JLTS76 Into Battle is just pure viking/death, my favorite song from them :D

[@timomastosalo]

Lai lai is a scat, meaning 'feeling like singing', a bit like sha-la-la. It could be also la or laa. And yet some other syllables are found in that scat. hei means, 'hey, hi & by (hei hei, mostly)'. Maybe li-li, hey! would be good English description here.

[@peterkarargiris4110]

Very cool. I'm not familiar with this band but I like what I hear. Have a Happy New Year guys.

[@APREACTS]

Happy New Year!!!

[@Loxley81]

Guys... seriously... you need to check out other songs by Ensiferum: - Iron - Token of Time

[@arianttila7532]

Finally! Thank you so much guys. Now give us more Ensiferum reactions 😉

[@APREACTS]

We will for sure!!!

[@gravenwolf6535]

React to Ensiferum" guardians of fate, windrider, iron, into battle, victory song, twilight tavern, in my sword I trust and for those about to fight for metal.

[@MAAP2920]

REACT THEM ALL!

[@BryonAutry]

Ensiferum was the band that got me into folk/viking/pagan metal as a whole. The first song i ever heard from them, which is still my favorite song of theirs to this very day is called "Token Of Time". It's from the Jari era (their very first album, in fact). Hope you get the chance to check it out eventually!

[@khorne4901]

Be'lakor - Countless Skies

[@celestialcolosseum]

YES! Countless Skies is in my top3 Be'lakor songs.

[@cacak1234]

Ensiferum - Eternal Wait....will 100% enjoy it cause seeing that you loved ballads from Wintersun too.

[@MAAP2920]

True... :O

[@MrMike2489]

Yeeeeees finallyyyyy, awesome song!! You guys should do more Ensiferum they have incredible songs like Token of Time, Into Battle or Iron!!!

[@APREACTS]

We plan on doing more of their songs from the Jari era on Sunday's, not every Sunday, but on a few Sunday's here and there.

[@MrMike2489]

Great!! They have incredible songs, even in the post Jari era, an amazing band .... Glad you like it guys!! Keep up with the amazing work, great channel!

[@FamilyGuyRoks6]

Ensiferum rules! Token of Time and Dragonheads are two of my favorites! also i’d recommend for Amon Amarth Runes to my Memory, Death in Fire, War of the Gods, and Destroyer of the Universe!! Happy New Year!! 🤘

[@ycdiRocky]

How can I double and triple like your videos? Every time I watch it, it is just awesome!

[@ronathonclifford8487]

aaah folk metal soothing to ma soul

[@JanneTarhanen]

Really loved the reaction on this video. Song is excellent and I agree with you that it reminds the first wintersun album. You really need to check the Ensiferum - Treacherous Gods... that actually reminds me Time -album era. There is growling and clean vocals.. definitely thimbs up \m/

[@ToastedCigar]

My favorite from Ensiferum! Another great song is Token of Time from their first album (a song written by Jari Mäenpää). And yeah have a great New Year's eve guys! :)

[@APREACTS]

Enjoy yours as well and Happy New Year!!!!

[@rienau1086]

Happy New Year 🎇🎉🎊🎆

[@APREACTS]

Happy New Year to you and yours!!!

[@Teofilo87]

I love this song so much! So folky and energetic, my hands were up in the air the whole time. Make sure to include Token of Time in one of your upcoming Ensiferum (Sun)days.

[@celestialcolosseum]

One of my favorite Ensiferum songs, great choice!

[@kjaniga17]

You guys need to react to all of the songs in the 1st 4 Ensiferum albums. Those records are totally epic!

[@sickleof]

Did you saw the Wintersun's facebook page?? They will trie to do a North America tour the next year (which start in hours in this part of the world xD), and a South America tour too if they can (i hope they can). Happy new years guys!!

[@APREACTS]

I would love to see them come to Toronto sometime in 2018, I just hope it is an All Ages venue or my kid will be heartbroken. Perhaps a headlining tour with BRHG would be amazing but I would take any sort of tour as long as I get to see them in 2018.

[@ilpoh1237]

Thank you guys for this. I just love Ensiferum and this is one of their best songs. I'm waiting tomorrow to check some Finnish metal. On hangover of course as it should be done after party :) Happy New Year! And you should do Týr, viking / folk metal band from Faroe Islands. "The Lay of Thrym" for example.

[@APREACTS]

We have done a Tyr song back in August. Tomorrow’s Finnish doubleheader is good, that I can promise you!!!

[@mikkolaine4883]

Yeah! Truly you gotta do Into Battle, Token of Time and then one of my favorites from the same Iron album called Sword Chant. As you might have noticed already the language sang first on Lai Lai Hei is Finnish. Would be nice to see Long Song Sundays! Epica, Nightwish, Xandria and other ones with long songs since you have more time there. Or then Finnish Sundays because you have just scratched the surface. ;)

[@APREACTS]

That is our plan for Sundays...long songs. Is when we have the most time. We will throw some Ensiferum here and there but most likely we will do 10+m songs on Sunday

[@CarlosGonzalez-og1eg]

Rhapsody - “Dawn of victory”, you’ll love it! Happy 2018!!!

[@APREACTS]

Happy New Year!!!

[@Teofilo87]

Antonio's reaction was great on this one, he seemed to enjoy it quite a lot. :) Which is awesome because the song is amazing!

[@nicojordan2661]

The first two albums with Jari are just as good as the first Wintersun album, if not better.

[@vitun15]

Good stuff. And there was even a blast from the past included on the video. Gig poster with Naildown on the menu - the way back project of Daniel, latest rhythm guitarist of CoB. Coming from the same town as Bloodred hourglass :)

[@APREACTS]

That is a really cool thing...thanks for sharing that!!!

[@user-oo8oj1hl8k]

The funny thing about Ensiferum is that their most Wintersun-esque song was released right _after_ Jari quit the band. The song "Victory Song" would feel as much at home on the first Wintersun album as it feels on an Ensiferum record. ;D

[@forefather100]

ensiferum is an amazing band and one of the greatest !!

[@MrSpeedyy1991]

Have been big fan since their first album 🤘

[@halox3xdraven]

Hey I haven't seen anyone do a reaction to the band Hipocrisy.. you guys should check out their song Eraser. Much love I really enjoy the videos. Keep it up you guys

[@benbong4577]

Charles Hall hypocrisy - eraser is great

[@SlavomirSihtric]

Yes, do also Hypocrisy!

[@SlavomirSihtric]

Yes, Ensiferum is perfect to replace Wintersun in Sunday, becouse of Jari ;] You also should check Norther, first Petri's band - singer of Ensiferum ;) Specialy I recomended You the first album - Dreams of Endless War Have a good year!

[@APREACTS]

We can guarantee you 2 things, we will do more Ensiferum on Sunday's and we will be checking out Norther as well!!!

[@carliddp]

A&P-REACTS Norther was the band of Jukka Koskinen, the bass player of Wintersun!

[@kratosh1]

The first 2 albums are so epic

[@115TUNGUSKA]

Pls more ensiferum

[@nirmalpaul8536]

Correction: Jari also played for Arthemesia and Immemorial while playing for Ensiferum in the late 90s(Dragonheads demo era). Fact: Goblin's Dance from their debut self-titled album was written by Jari and Arthemesia vocalist Valtias Mustatuuli. You guys have to check it out. IMO, Ensiferum's best song after Victory Song( from their third album, well... Victory Songs)

[@psynque]

She really liked it.

[@baptistemurat2203]

you have to try ensiferum - victory song (from a french guy)

[@TheOldSS]

Guys, if you do more Ensiferum in the future, you have to do the song Pohjola. Possibly the manliest song in existence. Also fun fact: the singer of Ensiferum used to sing in Norther as well, in the older albums.

I think when Pedro was made, he was Finnished (pun really intended). :D

[@TheLukieBoi1]

Every video i'm going to be here recommending 'Rotting Christ - Κατά τον Δαίμονα του Ἐαυτοῦ'. I can't wait to see you guys react to that one!

[@APREACTS]

Is it good or is this for the lulz?

[@TheLukieBoi1]

Oh, it's definitely good. Rotting Christ are a well respected Greek Melodic Black Metal band, been around since the early 90s. Definitely not anything crazy like Belphegor. Much more melodic.

[@APREACTS]

We will have to look into this...sounds interesting!!!

[@TheLukieBoi1]

14 albums, 26 years, they've put in work!

[@akilmanwaring7767]

Sword Chant Slayer of Light Heathen Throne The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne pt2) Hero in a Dream Token of Time Battle Song Just a few you can choose from!

[@maxiruoff1191]

Equilibrium - Prey

[@bogenstark_kai8461]

What about Ne Obliviscarisundays until Saboton new Album drops?

[@jimmy06660]

#Ensiferumsunday really ensiferum had alot of material, many epic songs

[@APREACTS]

We plan on doing more Ensiferum on Sunday's at least once/twice a month...specially when we get those damn Jari Blues and we feel like we want to listen to his voice and guitar. But next Sunday we are going with Lost Horizon.

[@krishnaramessur6611]

The Magical song 🤘😍😇

[@jarithesaunalover6008]

You guys have to try out The Mars Volta - Take the Veil Cerpin Taxt.

[@MAAP2920]

Albums Ensiferum and Iron, theres Jari. ;)

[@KreshDraven6]

One of my favorite by them, just behind Victory Song Please guys, could you react to In Flames - Jotun (studio version) ?

[@APREACTS]

We have 2 songs lined up from In Flames....Jester Script Transfigured & December Flower. One of those we will be doing in January, the other in Feb. We try not to repeat too any bands, unless new material comes out or we are attending a show.

[@KreshDraven6]

Oh man, both songs are fantastic, December Flower along with Jotun are my favorites ! I can't wait :)

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

Time for some more Ensiferum, any time soon? Into Battle would be a great song for you to get back on Ensiferum track!

[@user-hm3dj1ul2m]

С 2008-го песня не надоела. Просто в душе.

[@keithvincent4]

evile/thrasher/track please.

[@sovex9331]

I want the first 2 minutes of this song to be played at my funeral.

[@fatherlandchild2780]

Possible If youre finnic or finno-ugric

[@KlaypeXL2]

React to Parkway Drive- Crushed, Dark Days, Wild eyes, Boneyards.

[@valerondrummer3185]

Nice song, guys. You'll enjoy by the Ensiferum - Into Battle. Hope you will react it on the next Ensiferum reaction))

[@APREACTS]

Oh we will my friend!

[@timomastosalo]

Lai lai hei means like La, la hey or La, la, hi! Or even La, la bye!

[@MAAP2920]

React whole Ensiferum - Ensiferum album. Theres is this song "into battle" song you would like. ENJOY!

[@blackwinterstorm]

Maximum The Hormone - Alien !!

[@APREACTS]

Their label has slapped another reaction channel with a copyright strike, so we will no longer do any videos from bands on that label to avoid any issues.

[@talonraker1140]

I'm aware this is an old video, but if you guys aren't aware of Æther Realm they're the closest band to Wintersun I've ever found. My favourite by them is "The Sun, The Moon, The Stars" but it's 20 minutes long so it may not be ideal for a reaction video. If you want to react to something of theirs, go with "Death", "The Devil" or "The Chariot". I'm sure you'll enjoy them since you like Wintersun ^^

[@Obi-111]

Ensiferum - In My Sword I Trust

[@windrider6124]

Should react to old Ensiferum, "Windrider" is a obvious choice, one of my all time favorite metal tracks, and I've been a fkn metalhead-geek for 30 years!

[@floki5605]

Username checks out 😂

[@11097245]

#HEYGUYS! You Should React To «She Is The Dark» by My Dying Bride. They are a great Gothic Metal band, the athmosphere and melodies are out-of-this-world good and the vocals are really brutal. I'm sure you would love it.

[@thomas35835]

Sabaton Saturday sounds better than Sunday... Anyway glad you liked Ensiferum... Into the battle is very Wintersun like...

[@APREACTS]

Some more Sabaton coming this week...we couldn’t start the year of 2018 without Sabaton

[@1410PK]

Magic Potion I love it so there is another one by allestorm hangover and then the other great songs...:-)

[@KiradMovies]

Do a reaction on Inquisition - The Realm Of Shadows Shall Forever Reign.

[@Onizukaize]

You should react to Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Autumn's Grief

[@Stouts77ify]

Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa Nyt kauniit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa Jokaisen täytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden Sillä aika ompi voittoisa, mut' tämä maa on ikuinen English translation/ He gazed the falling star from the edge of the world Now the face of the maiden are covered by rough land Everyone has to look in the eyes of the truth Because the time is victorious, but this land is eternal There's a place in the North, far far away Home for the wandering man Dreaming fields with skies so pale Calm is the glorious land Flames will send the sign to the sky That we have come to feast tonight The lakes are echoing with our song Shadows are dancing on the forest wall Shadows are dancing on the forest wall! Enchantment of the fire and moon Lost in the whispering night The raven's magic enthralls the woods Crawling in the sweet starlight We have gathered in this distant land Full of wisdom, secrets and tales The morning will never rise again Roaming wolves are howling for the dead Roaming wolves are howling for the dead! Oh yea! LAI LAI HEI! Hän katsoi maan reunalta tähteä putoavaa Nyt kauniit kasvot neitosen peittää karu maa Jokaisen täytyy katsoa silmiin totuuden Sillä aika ompi voittoisa, mut' tämä maa on ikuinen English translation/ He watched a falling star, at the edge of the world Now the maiden's beautiful face is covered in barren earth Everyone has to look into the eyes of the truth, For time is victorious, but this land will always stay true LAI LAI HEI!

[@PaulRuben_]

Ensiferum twilight tavern.

[@finvikkinen]

How about Moonsorrow - Sankarihauta?

[@matevzpocic6647]

React to Broken loose by Space unicorn on fire

[@wardeni9603]

You should react to Turisas - Miklagard Overture, one of their very best songs :p

[@MsAlen111]

If you like folk metal you should react to FINNTROLL - Under Bergets Rot . They are from Finnland and they are very cool.

[@APREACTS]

We have done Finntroll, not that song.

[@RPNocando]

This song always brings a smile on my face. It's not that special in comparison to the other epic Ensiferum and Wintersun songs but nevertheless a great example of the our finest folk metal. The Finnish-sung parts are especially uplifting. One suggestion from me: Raunchy - Anesthesia Throne (kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_bc2xmjLaBetk), melodic death metal from Denmark.

[@jarkkolaurila4251]

If you guys like ensiferum, try band called Norther.. It fucking Rocks! And greetings from finland!

[@APREACTS]

Yeah, we will be checking out that band soon!!!!

[@somafu9892]

Try Token of Time next!! :D you will be blown away! \m/

[@ControllerOfMinds]

Good choice for a song! I'd rather say that some of Wintersun's newest songs have got some Ensiferum in them. :D I enjoy every album of Ensiferum, up to their last two - rather disappointing. Throwback request: Judas Priest..!

[@TheMusicalPotatoes]

You should give a listen to lost horizon-heart of storm

[@APREACTS]

Next sunday we are doing a song from Lost Horizon. Mark it down!

[@zahrans]

Happy New Year, guys!

[@APREACTS]

Happy New Year!!!

[@celticcunt4656]

speaking in viking lol xD, But for real you should also check out some of their new stuff like The Way of The Warrior cause it's pretty awesome.

[@maxwesterlund7855]

Lai Lai Hei is nothing but a chant! Kind of like "Hey Hey Hey!", so no deeper meaning here! Your videos are great and you react to great music! Also, you are right about the best music coming from the Nordic countries! Cheers from Finland!🤘🏼

[@christianhansen6580]

Windir: Dance of mortal lust

[@viking-mr8zm]

Do dagoba 2014 hellfest its all about time pleaseeee!!!!

[@RRIFstepparn]

Havamal - Jotun war and Ereb altor - midsommarblot 👍😉

[@mailisparrott9186]

Please react to Ensiferum Victory Song, it is so good!

[@Mustaerkki]

I think Petri Lindroos and Netta Skog are really talented musicians nothing to take away from Jari! Btw Norther at 4:30 !

[@APREACTS]

You will be seeing some Norther on this channel, that is a promise.

[@Mustaerkki]

Frozen Angel (Music video) would be a good start (if you haven´t heard it before) So many good songs as you saw me write on that Kreator video.

[@kevinanderson9864]

Their from Finland

[@thiagoalex5390]

React Dream Theather-A nigthmare to remember-Studio. Brazil!

[@mailisparrott9186]

What about Korpiklaani (woodland clan), that's folk metal too. Maybe you could react to their music?

[@APREACTS]

We did Drink Drink and it was blocked in 247 countries....so that band is almost a no go...we tried over 10 videos.

[@mailisparrott9186]

A&P-REACTS oh no... what about Korpiklaani ? Wooden pints? How are these videos blocked, oh dear... Korpiklaani you would like because it's viking/medieval folk metal.

[@APREACTS]

Korpiklaani is who I was talking about.

[@infinitesolutions3529]

Lai lai hei means nothing specific in Finnish, but I think that its a joik (old Sami people singing style). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joik

[@DannyStatuz]

Equilibrium - Rise Again - Want a fun folk metal track? Check this band out !! :D

[@DennisTrovato]

I propose #JariSunday until you've listend to everything from Jari. Old Ensiferum, Immemorial, Arthamesia

[@gelo5531]

well it's still jari :D

[@michaeldeng1981]

Finland!!!