LEPROUS - Illuminate (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@santamiriam]

There are two types of people in this world: the one who doesn't like Einar's voice and the one who adores it. I can't get enough of it, surely.

[@FluffyFractalshard]

there are "people" not liking his voice? oO

[@MaazAhmed]

What? Who doesn't like his voice?

[@santamiriam]

unfortuantely, yes. they simply can't get used to it, even though they initially liked their music

[@timkelly6463]

I'm incredibly picky about singing voices. But Einar is my very favorite singer on Earth. It's hard for me to imagine anyone disliking his voice.

[@freezingmoon5663]

HAHAHA you're funny. Everybody loves his voice.

[@akalawada]

I fell in love with Leprous TODAY guys. I have SEVEN albums to listen to. 🥹

[@RockyfromMilwaukee]

Same. I fell in love with them a few days ago.

[@MikeNevill3]

Did yah listen to it all. They are something else. Try Haken and Devin Townsend

[@TulliusHeuer]

I always have a strange feeling when i listen to Leprous songs for the first time... but as i am listening to it i start to realize that i can't stop listening to their songs, i never get used to it. Leprous makes the kind of music that works like a puzzle to me, i feel like everytime i listen to them i find something different and it makes me enjoy it even more! This happened to "Stuck" too. Can't wait to the full album. A fun fact is that i'm more into things like Rhapsody of fire, Galneryus etc... But Leprous is actually one of my favourite bands!

[@sebastianarmas897]

Tullius Heuer Same here! It's always a mystery whenever you discover new Leprous material, but that's one of the main things that makes it awesome!

[@VictorBeyVideos]

That is how progressive metal/rock works man, at least to me, every progressive metal band that are nowadays on the top of my lists were strange and not so pleasant at the very beggining, but when you get used to the tempo of the specific track, with the dissonances applied frequently (which gives a mark to a band) and all the details in melody and chord progression (which makes progressive sound that way) you start to adapt your ear to a complex music and will start to really feel good by hearing it (again and again, the main difference between progressive and power metal is the fact that a ordinary power metal band feels annoying when you keep listen for many years, don't worry cause rhapsody and galneryus are not ordinary, they have progressive elements and neoclassical elements as well) + Leprous have creative musicians that can innovate a lot using the same ideas and by this way don't losing their identity, then your ears start to align with that specific well made sound and even if it is not as common as a power metal song should go, when you get used it feels even better.

[@sinklar1224]

Tullius Heuer Check out TesseracT dude, think they might intrigue you

[@TulliusHeuer]

Aw i know them, thanks for the suggestion. They're quite amazing. I started listening to them at almost same time as Leprous.

[@josearmandohernandezguanar5050]

It is entering a hypnotic trance, a labyrinth of sounds that forces you to finish listening ... It is like falling into a dimension of lower frequencies, with a feeling that feels like loneliness but not sadness.

[@NyuuPhyllo]

That slight change in the groove at 3:15 does all of the song

[@anonaconn]

It's amazing how much changing a drum pattern can completely alter the sound of a song. If you liked that - and you haven't already - check out The Contortionist, Language Pt I and Pt II. Joey Bacca is the king of pocket grooves.

[@Typerhaze]

metric mods are the best

[@drumur]

It's still 6/8 it's just a different pattern

[@ozzless]

for me it's the bass income at 1:57. Elevates the song to godlike levels

[@googlypal]

Well it’s slightly polymeric in that section isn’t it?

[@Apierce1969]

You know those days when you find a new band and never heard anything like it before, but it all just clicks? Today was a good day.

[@malpolonsignatus2112]

Increíble. Yo sentí lo mismo cuando los conocí

[@freezingmoon5663]

Einar's voice is devastatingly beautiful. Why do you like to make me cry?

[@TheBbaks]

I have no clue how Metalinjection gave this new album such a low score. Every song they've realized so far has been a banger.

[@sebastianarmas897]

Brandon Bakken Where did you find that review? I can't find it.

[@timkelly6463]

metalsucks, you mean? They gave it a 3 out of 5. Say its "ultimately cold and strangely flat."

[@jesusverdin8203]

We gotta start discovering bands for ourselves and discuss this as a community rather than having journalism tell us what’s good.

[@ycyang2698]

most of these metal critics have just average metalhead brain， not able to appreciate something intellectual

[@Driskoll97]

Lol, Metalinjetion for an album that is not metal

[@hankkingsley9183]

This is possibly one of the best prog albums in existence

[@Mulukkis]

Yes, Malina and Bilateral are among the greatest for me.

[@cj5787]

YES!

[@langadubazana]

When the drummer threw the 3 over 4 polyrhythm on the hats I came.

[@hugocruz2439]

Langa Dubazana what minute? I want to learn more about music :)

[@lorkhan610]

3:15 pay attention to the hi-hat

[@Crabcore1]

Yeeeeah ! I had no idea of the count, but yeah that's something that I really like everytime I listen to this song. Damn it Baard, why are you so great !

[@deepsolar169]

I agree

[@trokoshea1]

This is insane.

[@colosseer4184]

Haken, Leprous, Dilemma, Opeth, Riverside, they all keep prog as well as my love to music alive

[@Clarky_AU]

Tried to given Dilemma a listen. Not a fan of the vocals, musically they're great.

[@eduardoGentile720]

Add The Contortionist to the mix

[@PagyBio]

dear hunter is also incredible

[@Digital_Deity99]

You guys heard of Sleep Token? If not, I recommend listening from the early EPs onward. Worship. 🙏🏼

[@ufuksonmez4356]

baard is making incredible things on this song; ghost notes, out of scale/time hits on hihat, the voice of 2 sticks hitting each other(that starts exactly at 1:31) etc... it's a big joy to just focus on him and listening to music like that.

[@aeons8314]

That fill at 1:05 is so simple but yet so brilliant. Love it.

[@Musicc138]

Its interesting how Leprous use similiar synth patches on their albums, it really connects tracks together, and it gives great listening experience when you listening full album.

[@zabelzardok]

Dejan Sukara that synth-y bass gave me a serious boner.

[@sicdedworm09]

Am I the only one that doesn't try and compare an artists new work to their old? Just listen to it. Either enjoy it or don't. People go in expecting this, expecting that. You ever think you're disappointed because of what you built up in your head? Leprous has never given what people "wanted" they do their own shit and they do extremely fucking well

[@nickpollard7245]

sicdedworm09 You're exactly right. It seems rare that "fans" can evolve with a bands sound as they go through their careers. Expectations can lead to disappointments. Better to go in without a preconceived idea. I love it. Saw them last year and it was one of the best shows I've seen. The musicianship is amazing.

[@sebastianarmas897]

sicdedworm09 Leprous is a band that never tries to do the same thing for two albums in a row, so something like this is expected. That being said, it's still pretty amazing. All three of these songs have been stuck (heh) in my head interchangeably and I loved them all. I also love that no matter what they have experimented with so far, they have never lost their "progressive" side to them.

[@88omair]

sicdedworm09 You can never be the only one thinking anything. Never

[@nickpollard7245]

You're right. It can only sound like Leprous coz there's no one else that does sound like them. It seems the radio is allergic to unique styles these days. Leprous & Haken are the two leading lights in that respect.

[@sebastianarmas897]

Nick Pollard Two of 👍

[@baszt]

these guys have an infinite resource of inspiration. They will remain among the greatest bands in history, I so freakin sure of that

[@dessislavazheleva2877]

I am here to bend the knee. These guys are kings.

[@akibhossain7839]

Norwegian Kings.

[@chrono5108]

Dessislava Zheleva speaking of bending the knee, I suggest yall check out the band Bent Knee. Theyre pretty darn cool.

[@dessislavazheleva2877]

Sure, I will :)

[@dessislavazheleva2877]

I checked them, they're really great, thanks

[@Solomonar23]

Evan Brisson I was just listening to them, and then I saw your comment. Fantastic band indeed.

[@Seegrump]

My God, that drumming🙏😭

[@clyriss1115]

I'm a french people who discover this music because my name is "Leproust"

[@dwa7199]

Courage

[@clyriss1115]

@@dwa7199 Are you french? Or are you learning french?

[@zentropy12]

Que pensez-vous de la musique? En plus, tu as un nom sympa. J'espère avoir dit ça correctement. J'utilise google traduction.

[@francisproulx9669]

French too!

[@clyriss1115]

@@zentropy12 J'aime beaucoup cette musique ! Je n'écoute que des musiques rythmées !

[@Baha2490]

3:15 Poly Poly Poly Poly Po Po Poly rhythm

[@chrono5108]

yeah dude 3:15 tripped me up haha

[@kristijanfistrek9055]

Bard is an animal. That beat should be illegal.

[@keyowah1]

HAHA IT IS SO GREAT

[@federz666]

It's actually a popolyly rhyrhythmthm

[@RockSchooled]

It's not a polyrhythm.

[@lizbermea7714]

Why, am I just finding this band?!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!! New LOVE, thank you

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

Their drummer never disappoints

[@luciarinaldi4163]

Yes, Baard is always the best

[@WillEnj0y]

Final verdict on this album: If you like powerful choruses, this album will blow you away. If you like Leprous's more experimental build up segments, you may be disappointed. The songs on the album are very focussed and condensed. I like it, others may not.

[@johnwinchester9654]

His voice is so truly different from anything I’m used to. Not sure if it’s inflections, tones, style. Regardless I love it. These guys are hard to peg which makes them even more appealing. Very different. For the first time in my music listening experience someone that doesn’t automatically make me think of another band. Creative, engrossing, and exciting . Love it. A refreshing new sound ( at least to me).

[@adamswierczynski]

[lyrics] Your road is paved yet coloured in black Concealed by the night, it remains Undiscovered until the dawn Hidden from the light, it remains When night confines you Take my torch Illuminate Your God might not try[?] Light your way Illuminate No ray meets your eyes Find your day Molded by the dark Where your shelter lies Covering your path Invisible The fire slowly dies Couldn't stop your cries Hidden by your wrath Invisible Invisible Illuminate Your God might not try[?] Light your way Illuminate No ray meets your eyes Find your day Illuminate Your God might not try[?] Light your way Illuminate No ray meets your eyes Find your day Waiting for someone Daring to see Shades on your pathway Leading to me Help by suggesting corrections.

[@buddhamisanthrope8021]

"Speaking is made of silver but silence is made of gold" (english translation from a french quote) "=>thumbs up for this previous comment PLZ...!!!"

[@phatkizza707]

Your god might not "rise" 😊

[@matthewseymour5165]

Took me a few listens to get this band and now I totally love it. Best thing I've found in a long time

[@boogyjuggy]

Very nice guys, i think this is the one that breaks you globally...you put on a great show last year in Ottawa....keep having fun, enjoy the ride.

[@sytsevledder]

This album is shaping up great! Can't wait for the entire album to come out.

[@TinaReggie]

I cannot wait for the entire album release. These songs are all killing me. The band is tighter than ever, and Einar's vocals, beyond awesome.

[@sebastianarmas897]

Tina Reggie Well, we only have to wait one more week, and judging by these songs this is going to be worth the wait!

[@aldo78970]

Most exciting one yet!

[@Mdgrossi]

No words for this sound, leprous always elevates quality Prog.

[@1252-p4u]

My friend who recommend me this song is now dead. Everytime i listen to this i memory him. Thanks for the good song and greetings to my friend to the heavens or where ever you are i miss you and im in tears. Thank you

[@pilotac8272]

No one can deny that Leprous have delivered once again! People were quick to judge from the first single but this confirms they haven't lost any of their spark :)

[@timkelly6463]

Honestly, after the three singles they released, From the Flame might be the best. Illuminate is great if you're looking for a track that sounds like The Congregation. But really, the rest of the album doesn't have that feel.

[@pilotac8272]

I also really enjoy From the Flame, I think this album will have a mix of familiar-sounding tracks and ones that show a natural evolution for the band, I for one am HYPED for the rest of the album! :D

[@arsonne]

New fan here and I think this is definitely my favorite song by this band. Painfully good.

[@borgir83]

This is freaking awesome!! So in love with the polyrythms. Reminds me a bit of Planet X!!

[@AlvoJAM]

They absolutely took inspiration from Alien Hip-hop. The kick drum is almost exactly the same as Virgil's in that song.

[@sonicmayhym]

again these guys take a very interesting poly rhythmic approach to there music.very unique.i like that the drumming is very precise and carries everything,the drummer is the heartbeat of a band and so for this guy to be able to play thru these interesting time signatures and changes of the other instruments and to keep it organic and just tight.is absolutely commendable.i don't know who this drummer is..but i have seen a few of there videos now..and this guy is an amazing drummer.and for this singer..he has a very crisp air about his voice.very focused and clear.bet it was relatively easy for the guys on the board to dial him in and let him go in the studio as for the other voices.i like how you guys have taken such an amazing foundation and non conventional approach to your work and just spun that baby in the mixer and came out with a win..thumbs up

[@Matteo_the_Plague_Doctor]

I'm really digging the new tracks. I've been jumping back and forth between Stuck and From the Flame for a few days now. I can't wait to have the whole record on Itunes so I can just loop it. I discovered Leprous not too long ago to. So its nice to discover the band and BOOM immediately get a new album. I'm so glad I found this band. Its nice to have a proggy band that isn't totally succumb to the whole Djent metal fad.

[@teunsegersofficial]

What I hate most about most Djent music is the screaming vocals. Leprous and Haken are two of my favourite bands right now, especially their later albums. If you have any recommendations of bands that sound like The Congregation of Malina, I would like to hear them!

[@alexi-alex1759]

Teun Segers bent knee is an amazing prog band

[@delfvioleau8493]

Teun Segers you should try VOLA, stray the skies is an awesome song

[@MaazAhmed]

Teun Segers you should try Tetrafusion

[@DOCMETAL665]

Inmazes is amazing in its entirety! I second this recommendation.

[@markeinsportnoy]

Captive, is the strongest track of the album, pure progressive, the drummer it's amazing, the vocals never dissapoint Never, Coma, OMG!!!!! Leprous do it again, PROGRESSIVE pure style

[@BrettCahill]

A lot happier after hearing this! Has more of a leprous feel than the past two singles had. Fingers crossed for the album!

[@realestofthereals]

I heard a person in my art class speaking about this band and out of curiosity I checked it out now I like it

[@lurrutia0109]

I'm so in love with this band! I hope to see them live someday 😍😍😍😍

[@akibhossain7839]

So instead of making another less proggy radio version song, you guys actually made a song that quite represents your technicality and style. You did it again, Leprous!

[@timkelly6463]

Wait until you hear the rest of the album. It's amazing!

[@Albandbart]

So, you're trying to tell that "Stuck" and "From the Flame" don't fit their style?

[@mishamazureka3486]

And who are you to decide what Leprous' style is?

[@21Cayque12]

Akib Hossain This is definitely the proggier they've ever been. I couldn't keep myself from hearing the whole album

[@damnedcat4518]

No he,s trying to tell you this: When you grew up listening to masterpieces like TPS and Bilateral it,s quit dissapointing to witness the release from the radio version S(t)uck"

[@Garbageprincess]

This song is the best thing I have ever listened to

[@abirhasanjoy6431]

Idolizing this band for past 3 years ! This band never fails to amaze me

[@curtischin1458]

Brilliant again. Can't wait for my preorder with shirt to come in.

[@risiathelemon]

Masterpiece.

[@alessandrapriolo]

Awesome! So glad i got to see these guys in Calgary, when they came to Canada recently for this tour, amazing ambiance and presence live.

[@buddhamisanthrope8021]

Probably the "more in consciousness" song I've heard those last months.... THan you so much Leprous for your music and heart.. Thank you so much...

[@Zaadin19]

Still one of my favorite Leprous songs, even years later.

[@XxBaused667xX]

Oh god, I'm so hyped for this album, this might be one of my Top albums of this year!

[@delfvioleau8493]

Wah! These dudes did (again, as always) an outstanding job. Fav single. Hyped for the album

[@ivanyiattila3547]

Einar voice and his musician members are so great!

[@fishermanryan]

These guys seriously do not let down with their new music, Leprous is phenomenal.

[@baszt]

From the Flame and Illuminate delighted me from the very first second but Stuck somehow remains behind. A few more songs like these two and will be an amazing album IMHO!

[@Holy5ra]

*Dayum* Cant wait for the whole album already !

[@staquetgregory7524]

Enfin de l innovation dans le metal prog . Excellent ègalement a voir en live !!

[@alexi-alex1759]

that chorus is soooo good

[@97dantesinferno]

Baaaaard!!!! That rhythm is fucking gorgeous! That change, OMG.

[@IneskaInLove]

At first didn't like it that much, but now, damn! And the bass is amazing!!!!!

[@anthiondel]

That bass line... It has a "pulling" sound to it, quite awesome

[@itsmariaalex]

YES!!! I absolutely love this! Great job, Leprous!

[@corywashburn]

The level of synchronicity this group has is astounding.

[@endlessorbaggins8223]

Nice to have a third video one week before release. I can't wait to hear the whole album! Based on what I heard with Stuck, From the flame and this one, for me Malina shape to be a really good album that I will listen a lot to.

[@andampsan]

Thanks for uploading this song today. Best birthday gift ever!!

[@LeonardoVala]

Great band. Its sound is unique, original and special. It can lead you for different magnificent moments and feelings. Awesome and elegant progressive rock!! Greetings from Ecuador..

[@FluffyFractalshard]

oh man, im just lost for words for this band.

[@Zhamora8888]

Man, that intro is throwing me off. The left foot doing off-beats, the right foot making polyrhythmic beats, with the hands doing rudimentary hits while hitting strong accents every 3rd beat, is so damn hard to pull off, in my case. Mad props to Baard.

[@ladysruml1528]

Great thanks from the Czech Republic. Leprous You're great.

[@FacundoSS_Guitarist]

This song and all their songs are the result of top tier musicianship, love and passion for doing music. 🤘😍🤘

[@DanielKRego]

That displacement at 3:15.

[@Dryniel]

Liking the songs released so far, but I do hope there are some longer songs on the album as well. Leprous always shines best in longer songs.

[@sebastianarmas897]

Daniël Dekkers The longest song is 7 1/2 minutes long. One thing that I've noticed is that their songs are getting progressively shorter with each passing album. Not that I mind though, because they make every second count.

[@lucamartinezbergamin8804]

So fucking good. Can't wait to hear the full album, looks already like a serious AOTY contender.

[@timkelly6463]

Gonna be a close battle with Clairvoyant from The Contortionist!

[@MaazAhmed]

This one surely has The Congregation vibe to it, I like it.

[@timkelly6463]

Perhaps the only track on the album that does. At least thats the way I hear it. Not one track sounds similar to the others. Which is an aspect you couldn't apply to The Congregation.

[@AlexrooXell]

Malina will be their best album, hands down

[@facepalmjesus1608]

this song beats the Eurovision contest every day!!!!!!

[@rehannoor4961]

every leprous releases tbh

[@nelskudler]

Masterpiece. Intelligent and Soulfull

[@6sentient]

i have only words of praise for the song,but im curious - whats the scar on right side of einar's neck?

[@dominiklubowiecki5576]

I can't get it from my head. Good.

You guys know this is not a music… this is a masterpiece craved by the best

[@Omertahun]

Oh good i was gonna show this to my little brother a couple of days ago and it couldnt be found on youtube at all. Now an official video. Great stuff

[@hubertson93]

I'm a simple man. I see a new song from Leprous and I press like. Before listening...

[@aHaaven]

Much more enjoyable than the two songs so far released. If this is a better representation of the album it'll surely be a worthy addition to the already diverse catalogue. :) And as is tradition, the video adds absolutely nothing.

[@Borahkreth]

Yup, about videos, it's has been this way since... Coal ? Bilateral videos were fun though

[@anonaconn]

I've always like videos of the band playing. There are exceptions of course, but I can't complain at this. haha

[@James-yz9yo]

Haave from the flame is boss. But us disagreeing doesn't mean we can't be YouTubros!

[@jaredhoeft2832]

eh, I prefer From the Flame. I enjoy this song too, but it doesn't seem nearly as strong or memorable.

[@777mhoram]

So brilliant..!!!

[@Amhaengeosa]

Another amazing song. This album will kicks ass.

[@TYFLOL]

Can't wait for Malina!

[@azureinfinity2212]

That a melodic weaving of music and intense voice . Just Wow!

[@charliepreidis3004]

The chorus of this song is indescribably powerful.

[@anthonytabura6346]

I like this band a lot, I like that they definitely have there own style.. Yet, they have a very, very, solid sound.. I would definitely like to see them keep going, is def a sound and band I can get into.. Rock on!!!!!!!!

[@tomwimsatt9567]

Love the vocals. Very tight harmonies.

[@JcBurnsRed]

This Song made my day!

this song is like a melodic panic attack. i love it.

[@fulltime4545]

Yeeees. Though "Stuck" is a good Song, this is the kind of music I want to hear from Leprous! :)

[@yankfan08161985]

Love the album!!!

[@cricriswt]

been waiting for a sound like yours since "the price" :)

[@Razzberri]

I'm all about this song atm... on in my car every day!

[@satanstherapist6401]

Absolutely stunning track. Just stunning.

[@awakennomore]

So, I saw and heard this band live just a few days ago. First time even hearing about them. INSANE live. Guitars are a little heavier live (was this an happy accident, because it crushed so hard)

[@McCollyflower]

Close to "The Price" Level. All hope isn't gone. Love these Guys

[@JustMe-tk1kb]

The chorus is life

[@chuckofalltrades]

Damn, that's awesome.

[@Bandit2924]

Some may say Leprous is the best Prog metal band ever, or even just the best prog band in general. I say, simply put, they're the best band ever.

[@Solterie1]

Except this album isn't metal at all.

[@Bandit2924]

JakePriest you haven't heard the whole album yet then 😏

[@cy9nvs]

ruslan mam why not? It's been leaked already and there isn't much metal to be found. But "weight of disaster" owns.

[@Bandit2924]

Vermillion honestly people have different definitions of metal.. for me, I find (almost) the whole album to be metal! I could not even for a second think of this album as rock. You don't need extremely heavy distortion on your guitar to he metal in my opinion.

[@timkelly6463]

it's not metal. but it's also not rock. so what is it?