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.

[@travisobrien1533]

When I saw Protest the Hero in Guelph, Ontario back in 2014 I got to the venue early and Rody Walker (lead singer) just happened to be out having a smoke. We talked for a bit, took a photo and went our ways. I know exactly how you must have felt lol

[@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

[@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.

[@bodomterror92]

Saw them live in India back in 2012 , i am sure they might have been jet lagged with the long ass flight but god almighty their playing was superb. Undoubtedly the best band i have seen live. Dare i say better than the studio version.

[@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.

[@droidsector]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@BernardoCasarín]

HAH HAH

[@ash2379]

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

[@tomasbarra433]

i mean, the chord progression makes me wanna cry

[@omkarjoglekar6482]

That growl at 9:46

[@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

[@elliep1732]

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

[@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

[@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

[@methamphetasaur]

Who's still watching in 1997?

[@pathological_liar]

2002 gang here ☝️

[@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

[@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!

[@gappy6479]

The greatest band on the planet, bar none!

[@Cluless02]

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

[@tylerjacobson8012]

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

[@johnphilip9819]

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

[@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.

[@stepanmyha1380]

Группа просто бриліант який відточено дуже професійним звучанням інструментів і чудовими рифами на 7.34 мурахи по шкірі

[@miqotesoulia8620]

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

[@MurphyMonster]

WE'RE NOT IN SWEDEN NOW!!!!

[@orbita1]

Came here looking for this lol

[@transient442]

MurphyMonster "fuck Sweden"

[@momi1carlos]

Can someone explain the joke?

[@irllyhatethestrokes]

@@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.

[@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

[@rafalsputo9584]

One of the most beautiful songs in the history of progressive metal.,Which when I listen to it I get goosebumps, it makes such a colossal impression on me every time.Simply a masterpiece.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@omarfarid9374]

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

[@Chrime71]

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

[@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!😊

[@Jotto999]

I can hardly believe how good this sounds

[@fernandosartillo9506]

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

[@rajeevasokan8714]

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

[@m.muraterdogan901]

The Great Outro...

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

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

[@codywolfe1001]

Akesson's backing vocals are sick

[@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.

[@juankamehameha]

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

[@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...

[@grooveforall7641]

I think it would be better in the parts "...away from my home", "away from the sun"... He extended the "hooome" and "suuun", like in the recorded song.

[@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

[@stefanoriva3525]

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

[@albertol78]

Saw them in this tour in Madrid, amazing concert!

[@lunis8819]

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

[@matssandqvist6022]

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

[@edzaxon]

Jesus, cara! Esse som beira o absurdo!

[@michellelee1698]

I've been loving this band since 1999. I've seen Opeth live twice. They are so amazing live! I hope to see them again again if concerts become a thing again. One of my favorite bands hands down! That ending riff could go longer🤘🖤

[@aysenurarcn]

07:34 dude... so much beautiful solo

[@malacite1]

One of my favourite Opeth songs 🤘🏻

[@misternebojsa]

4:10 god damn :D

[@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.

[@notsuresurenot198]

my favorite song for running thru forest

[@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

[@bak1386]

The tone of each instrument is so dialed in, it's perfect. This is the shit! Plus this is 11 years old now, it def stands the test

[@harrisondocarmo7923]

7:00 Makes me feel like hearing no quarter.

[@andrewmassacre1]

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

[@neomanwell998]

First time I listened them was in 2018. Liked just few musics. Were not inti Death metal punch distorted singing voices. And cutted most of their songs because liked the melody mainly the beautiful Mikael's voice. However, while doing my work, started to listen the entire song, and now I can not listen only the soft voices, need to listen everything. I REALLY CAN NOT remember when was the last time I had shivers in my spine and entire skin listening to music. OPETH made it again. This is, for sure, with all due respect to the classic bands, the best band ever.

[@judasiscariot383]

They nailed this!

[@nescaudrummer]

This song is so awesome it makes me wanna cry

[@Daddy53751]

One of the most underrated artists in the world

[@RikMan1025]

Seriously the best live recording since genesis suppers ready

[@CaliCutie1990]

NEW Favorite Opeth Song :D

[@andyowen7636]

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

[@pizzashorts887]

Fredrik with the Enslaved shirt🔥

[@DenisGhlonti]

great band! awesome music!

[@jeffflood6733]

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

[@havjac95]

Damn they are good live!

[@marzipan8285]

Who's here in 2020 I've loved Opeth since I was 15 I'm currently 30. Edit: this has been my all time favorite metal song to this day

[@sosashonen]

Hell yea

[@odoloid]

His clean vocals sound impeccable!

[@vinicius3938]

*I got the lyrics* Into the trees Past meadow grounds And further away from my home Baying behind me I hear the hounds Flock's chasing to find me alone A trail of sickness Leading to me If I am haunted Then you will see Searching the darkness And emptiness I'm hiding away from the sun Will never rest Never be at ease All my matter's expired so I run A trail of sickness Leading to me If I am haunted Then you will see There falls another Vapor hands released the blade Insane regrets at the drop Instruments of death before me Lose all to save a little At your peril it's justified And dismiss your demons As death becomes a jest You are the laughing stock Of the absinthe minded Confessions stuck in your mouth And long gone fevers reappear Nocturnally helpless And weak in the light Depending on a prayer Pacing deserted roads to find A seed of hope They are the trees Rotten pulp inside and never well Roots are sucking, thieving from my source Tired boughs reaching for the light It is all false pretension Harlequin forest Awaiting redemption for a lifetime As they die alone With no one by their side Are they forgiven? Stark determination Poisoning the soul Unfettered beast inside Claiming sovereign control And now the woods are burning Tearing life crops asunder Useless blackened remains Still pyre smoldering

[@IsmailElBakkali]

This is the definition of EPICNESS.

[@cr-cn4ky]

What a beautiful song,perfect!

[@arthurkick7260]

This is the coolest band

[@z.letrich2694]

absolutely amazing by every sides of ....simply...no words

[@e-karttolle786]

What a power in his voice 😍

[@omilos39]

Opeth must have their own sound engineer beacuse the balancing between instruments is always on spot and it's awesome.

[@davnex791]

Come non innamorarsi in questo band? Sono semplicemente insuperabili! ❤❤❤

[@CarltonMelson]

The best ending of a song Ever.

[@jacobthejuuler]

Such an epic ending

[@manueltorres013]

The mix is incredible.

[@mickeybelanger890]

Old man. Love opeth my favorite band..how did I go raised on Ozzy and become old and love Opeth

[@tonytrilex2555]

I love the absolute last note they play it's the best!!!!

[@amanygad6917]

Every time I play this video I want to hit the like button again and again And I watch it ALOT

[@blppt]

This is one of Lopez's songs that Axe always nails live. The other one I can think of offhand would be Wreath.

[@NecrobutcherMM]

whisky+coffee+smoke+this piece of art and memories...

[@Atzenman80]

Awesome Song but that Outro....purely amazing!

[@billyarsenault1970]

Authentic Heavy Metal. Opeth is the real deal. These guys are the worthy successors of Classic Heavy Metal. We are so fortunate to have them to carry the torch for Black Sabbath Judas Priest, Iron maiden, and Mercyful fate. I can't imagine having no Opeth all these years. Dream theater is a good band and all -but they are not on this level integrity.

[@mccartykyler]

That first growl always gives me chills....

[@IceKoldKilla]

"We're not in Sweden now!" 😂 Drunk count had to shout lol

[@PurdueRules15]

Opeth has THE best outtros ever.

[@chuckofalltrades]

What beautiful editing, especially during the ends of that riff.

[@michtribe]

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

[@ronaldkozlowski7204]

If you like 2/5 second clips of them playing.

[@noir1131]

Still awesome in 2018.

[@bithon5242]

Still awesome in 2019