OPETH- Harlequin Forest at the Royal Albert Hall High Def!

OPETH-Harlequin Forest at the Royal Albert Hall High Def!

[@gemsandlasers269]

I was at this concert. Travelled to Lonon from Bristol when I was a student. I walked to the Albert Hall in the afternoon to see what was going on, and when I walked round the bakc, Mikael came out for a cigarette. I actually couldn't believe my luck. I chatted casually to him for about 2 minutes. Got a photo, wished him all the best and then we parted. Great memory.

[@miqotesoulia8620]

what a great memory to hold on to! hope you and him are in good health.

[@CristianHernandez-tr1jq]

Can you show us the photo?

[@gemsandlasers269]

@@CristianHernandez-tr1jq I could, but it's just a random 21 year old standing next to Akerfeldt. Not sure it's particularly interesting to anyone else to be honest.

[@cocomayor]

i believe this is one of the best rock/metal pieces ever written!!

[@GaudyGabriev]

cocomayor It may very well be.

[@Aaron_Gentry]

cocomayor I believe you're right

[@EricMetalhead]

cocomayor Master's Apprentices is probably their best metal song

[@QuentinSciascia]

+EricMetalhead Yes!!

[@ajbala5979]

Agreed

[@88omair]

Love Mikael's stand up routine between songs

[@miekkakala87]

Yaeh totally I was just saying that in my comment but I realized through your comment that probably everyone knows that already : D

[@aakkoin]

"I met Bruce Dickinson today... kept my cool, which is good"

[@dragonmasterlance123]

I love how its evolved from a bit of dry sarcasm between songs to full on banter with the audience.

[@zoks]

@@aakkoin "... kept my cool, actually. It was pretty cool."

[@holdenhenry2301]

InstaBlaster.

[@GClarke1234]

Mikael and the audience make the royal albert hall feel like a small room

[@thewall1982]

yeah there was a lot of chemistry between the band and audience.

[@FukYourWay]

Mikael is a legend!!:)Check his interviews, such a good sense of humor!!Like most Metalheads, we don't take shit too seriously and just have a good time!!\m/!!

[@robertomugabe11]

its a small hall by opeth's standard. 6-7000 capacity

[@ErickMaciasJuarez]

That moment when you watch a video of a heavenly, perfect song performed flawlessly live by the best metal band in the world and you know you’re done listening to music for the day as you won’t find anything nearly as good as this. Bye.

[@ilyab4792]

This song is amazing, just listen to Dream Theater afterwards, should hold up instrumentally at least.

[@goldehh1069]

Ilya B or death

[@philmole1209]

Listen to some Ariana Grande next. It'll make this sound even better.

[@petegrusky2715]

Try Haken, Igorrr or Jinjer, maybe Spiritbox, Native Construct... There's a lot of good shit around. If you're into prog try Crystallized by Haken; it's 18 min. masterpiece - my favorite song!

[@sadra-pr9770]

Agreed sir

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Live recordings are perfectly edited to ensure you don't see what the guitar players' hands are doing in spots where it's interesting.

[@enigmaofwisdom]

I know, right? The editing is a spastic nightmare...

[@Daniel.Miranda]

Rohann van Rensburg right!? like nigga i wanna see watchi doing with them chords!! -air guitar player

[@pierreschnehage8152]

It's probably to cover the mistakes which they redid in post production.

[@TheWalbla20]

Rohann van Rensburg It’s not to cover mistakes. They don’t make mistakes. Noticeable ones anyway. I’ve got a lot of dvds of bands and they all do that. Smart bastards.

[@MrDostoeyevsky]

@@pierreschnehage8152 dude I've seen them live trust me they don't make mistake

[@isjfojexkjdja]

It's amazing how Opeth sounds just as good live as on record

[@batteryincorporated]

better!!!

[@Allen7]

they sound even better live then on the records...and that is f'n amazing!

[@daario4278]

As expected from them, they're legends

[@robertomugabe11]

i would say better than the record.

[@magnusl723]

Martin Mendez is such a beast on bass. He for sure deserves more attention!

[@silverspork86]

Yeah.

[@mauriciogutierrez9340]

My first concert was an Opeth's concert, they've come 2 times to my country, first time I was in V.I.P, right in front of Martin the whole show, when they were playing The Grand Conjuration, in one part of the song when Martin is doing the Slap technique I was the only person in front of the stage pointing him with my hand while doing the ol' devil horns sign, i was moving my arm up and down to point him every beat that he slaps the strings, almost immediately he looked at me with a badass face and made an approval gesture with the head, im blessed since that day...

[@David-ro1sb]

@@mauriciogutierrez9340 Ah, that’s awesome! Always great when musicians can use our secret code out in public. You’re indeed blessed since that day.

[@dogfancy]

Perfect parts without an ounce of fat on them, awesome.

[@xamnosidda2242]

This song is a masterpiece.

[@theuniversewithin74]

Yes. But the entire album is a masterpiece. ❤️

[@luchitosoad]

@@theuniversewithin74 absolutely agree

[@Auspices1349]

Agreed, after listening to Opeth for years, this is their best album.

[@Meshuggapeth]

Watershed was awesome an important transition, but Ghost Reveries is Opeth's finest modern metal album in my opinion. Sounds fantastic, and the parts are so inspired

[@metallusmelandril7380]

Truth bro!

[@mindofmatter071]

I'm fixing to check that one out then...I'm a new fan and of course totally amazed!

[@nickdibart]

I agree. I put Ghost Reveries above Blackwater Park even. It's my favorite album of theirs. I used to not like Watershed much but each time I listen to it, it gets better and better. I love it now.

[@randyk_18]

Blackwater park is definitely their best.

[@randyk_18]

@@nickdibart L

[@dacrozzfire]

The ending outro riff ... can probably loop forever! \m/

[@Meshuggapeth]

Like the Deliverance outro

[@dacrozzfire]

YES totally!

[@Meshuggapeth]

Souvik Roy don't you love how they're similar but different?

[@dacrozzfire]

Subtleties \m/

[@erwanleon6054]

still can't get it correctly

[@BonedollPlays]

The discipline of the outro. So hypnotic. Not a single wrong pick, tone or note. No signs from any musicians. Just. Play it. Like it goes. STOP.

[@artificialinsolence3182]

The fact that they are not shortening the outro means that every single note written is important and part of the song. This band is just the perfect synergy of raw talent, technicality, the perfect vocals (growling and singing) and hugely creative songwriting!

[@deadbodybaby1]

Yeah mikael is one of the greatest musicians of all time ever

[@omkarjoglekar6482]

That growl at 9:46

[@ash2379]

Love the part at 8:28 where Mikael is enjoying his own melody.

[@tomasbarra433]

i mean, the chord progression makes me wanna cry

[@teejmorrison]

This is the greatest band of all time

[@theuniversewithin74]

I can't say I disagree. If I had to bring ONE discography to a tropical island for the rest of my life, I'd choose Opeth's.

[@Viiniciws]

Agreed.

[@methamphetasaur]

Who's still watching in 1997?

[@pathological_liar]

2002 gang here ☝️

[@paato70]

probably the best opeth song.....

[@fazi.smkn1indonesia100]

Hi Tool fan!

[@JonnyCrackers]

That outro is one of the best things ever.

[@xMRxZEROx]

Oh man. I remember when I first bought this digipak of this album that included the making of DVD. I didn't listen to anything else for 2 or 3 months solid. Everyone in my life was forced to listen to it. Such a good album. And this song and Hours of Wealth especially I played often. But this song especially is just so perfect. It's an example of every single beautiful thing a metal song can be. An epic memorable intro, hooky catchy verses, intricate and talented guitar riffs, soulful drums, subtle keyboards, feelings, emotion, depth, anger, rage. It's the only song that could have a catchy, almost radio rock part, that goes into a black/death metal verse, into an instrumental beauty, into prog metal, into an ending you don't want to stop. It's just perfect. It's my prime example to anyone who doesn't understand what good metal is. 🤟🏻😁 #Opeth #GhostReveries #HarlequinForest

[@cozaarksephos]

"we're not is Sweden now" that guy made my day

[@declankelly8964]

What a gronk

[@elliep1732]

6:51 his face hauntingly beautiful and totally rockin' at the same time. this song is so badass.

[@damonjohnson8337]

Exquisite. I don't think I've ever heard a more beautifully composed piece of music in my life. Opeth's music is a journey. If you are willing to go on that journey you will find some beautiful things there, I promise. 🤘🏻

[@flyingplantsinspace]

one of their best songs imo

[@shamimhussain396]

7:34 -such a majestic solo... So simple, but so deep... One of my favorites...

[@dihant746]

Yup.. Goosebumps.. :D

[@Vukf1]

and that bass line tho... everything is so good

[@sujayhazra949]

@@Vukf1 yeah bruh the baseline uffff eargasms all the way

[@matsaabel5949]

Its beautiful

[@AhmedMRagb]

It feels sad tho .. i remember falling into tears just hearing it for the first time

[@MickeyBelanger-pr7uj]

Love Sweden 🇸🇪 Michael

[@miqotesoulia8620]

the harmony throughout this song is something special, I hope others realize it. Such a gem this song. love it.

[@Cluless02]

One of the best bands ever. Their compositions, performance, style and production are outstanding.

[@MurphyMonster]

WE'RE NOT IN SWEDEN NOW!!!!

[@orbita1]

Came here looking for this lol

[@transient442]

MurphyMonster "fuck Sweden"

[@momi1carlos]

Can someone explain the joke?

[@Sillybillywill]

@@momi1carlos ikea

[@exscape]

@@momi1carlos The one about Bruce? I don't think there was much of a joke. Bruce is a professional pilot; that's about it.

[@gappy6479]

The greatest band on the planet, bar none!

[@johnphilip9819]

My first time listening to Opeth love them , Now I'm a Fan 🤘🤘

[@LegendaryGoetz]

I left a comment on here years ago. I always come back to this performance. I think this is one of their best ever live shows. The vocals are absolutely spot on.

[@kathima6459]

The 2019 Wacken video is also amazing!

[@honigdachs.]

It's ridiculous how good these guys are. Saw them live two times and they were by far the best live band I've ever heard.

[@Jotto999]

I can hardly believe how good this sounds

[@fernandosartillo9506]

This is the finest and classy metal song ever created and performed!

[@jcdenton616]

My god, this sounds absolutely incredible!

[@tylerjacobson8012]

This song has such a great melody. Akerfeldt is an unsung master of melody.

[@astrophotonics9470]

That "Crying Les Paul " like interlude at 7:30 .....perfect.

[@joshuadiuyan8203]

thats prs.

[@ricardogadelha5003]

THEY ARE THE TREES =))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@ansgarrules]

So wonderful

[@craighewitt4674]

So calming

[@dysthymiabearer]

So meme

[@guitar_jero]

I’ve always pictured a forest with harlequins instead of trees. Giant inmobile frightening clown trees with large feet for roots and a forage made from their hats, so dense it blocks the skies.

[@jadedjay7861]

Yes

[@codywolfe1001]

Akesson's backing vocals are sick

[@MegaLotusEater]

The outro is hypnotic

[@parrottfamily3]

My favorite song of allll time! Thank you so much for the upload!!!!!

[@sorenbuenneke6434]

Mine as well. Damn how did we get such good taste in music?

[@patricicel.9491]

Mooi die afwisselende stem. Dan grof en dan naar zacht. Lijkt echt op die grove stem die je hier deed toen Ludo nog leefde.

[@rocx_tour_once_said]

Why such a masterpiece is so underrated? It deserves more views!

[@PalashaGabarra]

Indeed. It's sad isn't it? They're immensely talented and yet they'll never be as successful, as well known, or as revered as the likes of Cardi B, and all the other talentless hacks that don't even deserve so much as to be mentioned in the same breathe as Opeth.

[@user-cc5mn5jt5i]

I think Mikael don't wanna to be a superstar.He enjoys his music and that's enough

[@miekkakala87]

If this man was not a musical genious he would a stand up comedian I swear, its like he reads the audience like a book and responds like he would tell a story to his children for a bedtime

[@agustinlado]

The growl at 9:43 is the most epic growl ever! And the SOUND in the outro OMG!

[@misternebojsa]

4:10 god damn :D

[@SalaryNue]

High Def! 360p...

[@MetallicaSindre]

+prog 5 years ago...

[@theweegit]

still not high def

[@mansurulkafi3407]

MSmart19

[@wardman21]

still a descent mix though. and high def for 2010 standards i guess

[@greenbackz]

2018 and uploader still hasn't changed it from "high def" haha

[@juankamehameha]

Im blown away by how good they sound live. like holy shit, these guys are fucking masters

[@davidnelson1090]

What an incedible asset Fredrik Akesson has become., he's added a whole new dimension to the band...

[@ItsNotaTuhmah]

Besides clean backing vocals, his playing is not really that great compared to Peter.

[@rajeevasokan8714]

This song is highly underrated, one of the best songs written by opeth

[@jessbian3385]

Deliverance/Damnation - Standard E: were going to move onto Ghost Reveries - DADFAD: (lower voice) *the Ghost reverie record*

[@BigBrain100000]

Close, it’s actually DADFAE

[@petegrusky2715]

@@BigBrain100000 e at the end is just e, not an E. ;) Interesting configuration though.

[@mental_suicide]

@@petegrusky2715 there is no need to write e if there is no other E

[@lukegray7892]

He downtuned his voice

[@BaronVonBlair]

Masks aren't metal.

[@andresmarin5328]

Goshh... when he sang only playing armonics in the guitar a shiver run my spine

[@m.muraterdogan901]

The Great Outro...

[@havjac95]

Damn they are good live!

[@FukYourWay]

Whats with the dislikes?? It's like stomping on a blooming flower!!People will always disappoint but at least the majority here can appreciate Opeths work!!!\m/!!

[@greenbackz]

probably because it's not high def..

[@petegrusky2715]

If you call half a million, a majority, then you must live in 2000 bc right now .

[@MrSRV94]

Hey man anaal nathrakh ❤️❤️❤️

[@BANSHEEBOY_1974]

@@petegrusky2715 YO ..whAT T FK does that even mean?! “ If you call a 1/2mill, a majority, then he must live in 2000BC”?.. He text “ At least the ‘MAJORITY HERE’( as majority on this page) can appreciate Opeths work”.. Soo It’s up to 8.9 ThousaND Likes… Soo, what year would he live in now? ..smh.

[@haydendillon-lloyd9304]

i hear king crimson and jethro tull in this I GET IT I FUCKING FORGOT HOW GOOD OPETH IS GOOD GOD!!! been years!!

[@blppt]

Mike loves all those big 70s prog bands. Especially the King.

[@michael88863]

8:53 onward is pure eargasm

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

How is the harmony before that not also an eargasm?

[@michael88863]

lol that is like the build up to the orgasm :)

[@gielv97]

reminds me of nate dogg xd

[@coelho1877]

this riff...

[@haitham_dannoun]

Katatonia style +swedish folk tone i think

[@matthewdupont7833]

Still my favorite song of all time.

[@AriesAflame]

This song is perfection.

[@omarfarid9374]

Mikael akerfeldt: part-time legend, full-time comedian.

[@notsuresurenot198]

my favorite song for running thru forest

[@CaliCutie1990]

NEW Favorite Opeth Song :D

[@jeffflood6733]

Saw them in Seattle with DT, Between the Buried and Me and Joey Eppard (Three). Killer show!!!

[@pizzashorts887]

Fredrik with the Enslaved shirt🔥

[@johnd8978]

His singing is better live. Unreal talent! One of my favorite songs

[@Chrime71]

one of the most beautiful song in this kind of music .. of those 40 years past !!!

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

Love this track.. it has a real Morningrise feel at 7:30. And 11:30.. I think 11:30 speaks for itself.

[@ilgazuzumoglu7093]

EVERY MINUTE OF THIS SONG IS OPETH FROM HEAD TO TOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tatzor]

One of my favourite songs!

[@jamesglandon3737]

I wish we could choose which camera we want to view instead of the camera choosing where it wants to go

[@edzaxon]

Jesus, cara! Esse som beira o absurdo!

[@aysenurarcn]

07:34 dude... so much beautiful solo

[@jacobthejuuler]

Such an epic ending

[@RikMan1025]

Seriously the best live recording since genesis suppers ready

[@joedoubleyouem5873]

i saw this tour in Los Angeles at the Wiltern a few days after this, the end of this song in particular was so loud and heavy in the venue. it was exquisite.

[@malacite1]

One of my favourite Opeth songs 🤘🏻

[@stefanoriva3525]

Such a huge song.... never get tired of it...

[@judasiscariot383]

They nailed this!

[@ivospazzadeschi4049]

Fantastic song

[@Ruben1459]

Mikael is a genius. :(

[@lunis8819]

this is one of the best songs I have ever and will ever hear.

[@dulcon1102]

Jethro Tull of metal

[@fscorpion678]

Koen Geuens According to the Grammys Jethro Tull are Metal lol

[@philliprupe3079]

FScorpion678 more metal than Metallica..... lol

[@nahuelgut]

@@philliprupe3079 well, Ian literally plays a full metal instrument...

[@saltpeter7429]

"I'd like to thank Jethro Tull for not putting out an album this year", says Lars while accepting an award for the Black album. Perhaps they should have...

[@TheSecondNature]

They're so much better than Jethro Tull... They're more like the King Crimson of metal

[@andrewmassacre1]

Shoutout to whoever edited this video to go along with each hit at the end of the song.

[@duuster-audio]

also thumbs up for the guy doing the lights, knowing exactly when is the last part of the last riff to switch off the lights after the last flash

[@nescaudrummer]

This song is so awesome it makes me wanna cry

[@harrisondocarmo7923]

7:00 Makes me feel like hearing no quarter.

[@Julius2965]

The drummer is really solid, doesn't miss a beat.

[@reducetheatoms]

Bro his vocals are amazing wth

[@nicolasgmi2293]

6:39 - 9:45 this is the only part, if I take every songs I’ve ever listened to, that makes me wanna close my eyes... Oh god it’s relaxing...

[@matssandqvist6022]

i get tears in my eyes when i am listening to this song, because it is so good

[@IsmailElBakkali]

This is the definition of EPICNESS.

[@michtribe]

Great job as always Shani 🎸🤘 Please bring us more Megadeth vids 🤘❤️

[@PalashaGabarra]

God I love this band. They're immensely talented. It's astonishing that they aren't that well known while talentless hacks are household names. Opeth should be far more known and successful than the likes of Cardi B, the Kardashians and whatnot.

[@MR-wy5yk]

The Bringer of Salt Opeth just for some special people 🖤

[@batteryincorporated]

it takes a certain (musical) intelligence to get how deep this goes... Unfortunatly the gen pop doesn't possess that :D

[@theuniversewithin74]

Yah, Opeth should be a household name, but they're way too advanced for the masses. Opeth isn't something you can listen to with one ear. You have to invest time and multiple sittings to just get into an album. But once you get over the threshold, their music just grows and grows. The masses, even the metal masses, don't have the inclination to invest more than two minutes if they're not "fed". Opeth is one of a kind. People have recommended stuff they think I'll like because of Opeth, but it's all garbage compared to them. Must've listened to GR well over 2000 times, I NEVER tire of it. The sign of a truly great band is that the first time you listen to a record is the worst, because you actually have to learn it to truly appreciate it. Same with In Cauda Venenum. It didn't sit right with me the first time. But I'm never giving up on Opeth, so I gave it another go and it opened up. Masterpiece.

[@matsaabel5949]

I think its because of the growling. It takes time to get used to it and to understand the beauty of it. Music that you have to actively listen to to understand gets rejectet by the majority of people

[@kathima6459]

I don't understand that... they have so many hit songs!😊

[@andyowen7636]

Lucky enough to be there...awesome gig..awesome venue

[@NickTheDrummer1]

Ooooooo, that snare is cracking 👌

[@Dylan_Powell_song_stories]

YeH too bad no filming was done on the drums. This must have been a hard piece for axe to learn for the band

[@CarltonMelson]

The best ending of a song Ever.

[@FrostyJim6969]

Damn this a great performance of a great song. One reason I love Opeth is their ability to transition so magnificently. It never ceases to amaze me.

[@DenisGhlonti]

great band! awesome music!

[@lotuseater90]

They are awesome. Forever Opeth 🤘🏼🤘🏼