Poets of the Fall - False Kings (Alexander Theatre Sessions / Episode 6)

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Filmed by Tiia Öhman and Markus Captain Kaarlonen
Directed, edited and mixed by Markus Captain Kaarlonen
Lights by Tuittu Teivainen
Lighting & camera technician: Henri Ilanen / henri-ilanen.net
Extra cameras from studiovarustamo.fi
Filmed at Alexander Theatre in Helsinki, Finland / www.aleksanterinteatteri.fi
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[@amitavsen8193]

most underrated band in band music industry in this universe. Best vocal ever...

[@samuraiko]

I keep hoping against hope that PotF collaborates someday with Les Friction. To hear both of my favorite vocalists in one song? I would die happy right then and there.

[@taha258]

only we deserve them

[@DeltaSilver88]

I think they prefer it that way; they've always seemed very down-to-earth and as if they deliberately avoid the limelight. I think becoming more famous and moving toward mainstream would narrow their options too much; as an indie, more obscure band, they get to experiment and play with genres and lyrics as much as they like.

[@khaledjaradat5508]

These poets Must be known by the whole universe, they produce magic

[@caitlinholloway2627]

100% agree

[@jeanette7160]

Agree with you❣️🎶🥰

[@teemuranta-pere6223]

Yeah they kinda suck 😂 So lame and false humans 😂

[@sajidulislam3556]

i love you

[@healthyfoodrecipekitchenti1136]

The best part of 2020 is that I came across Potf

[@imrena194]

Me too!

[@yuria_nihilisten]

Enjoy your stay, they are amazing!!

[@amanarora5239]

Yeah me too!!!

[@jelly0190]

Welcome! You will not be disappointed, I promise. ❤️

[@AdamGibbyMC2012]

Welcome! Tell everyone you know!

[@kaunglin2138]

Chills.... Chills come racing down my spine

[@jinzokrim9979]

I see what you did here ^^

[@tosinghsatyam]

Chills Raced indeed!

[@DerLetzteTag23]

Yepp....waiting for that one as well ~sigh

[@LovePantsu]

...Like a storm on my skin

[@LovePantsu]

...until I feel you within

[@yuyito1518]

Can we talk about how amazing is Olli playing the guitar? I really love the boys but Olli stole my attention with that solo

[@nishchay40]

Yes ma'am! Absolutely splendid playing!

[@jennah6080]

Still in 2024 this band is the best one ever, yet too underrated. Been a poet fan since the very beginning of their time! So many good years and memories, their music saved me. Hyvä pojat, kiitos Manchesterin keikasta. Ootte ihan parhaita aina livenä ja kiva kun käytte täälläkin puolella lätäkköä keikkailemassa. ❤🔥

[@markstevens8055]

These guys are truly poets, bards, and skalds. They tell stories, evoke moods and feelings, and inspire. Poets of the Fall, you guys are #1, without a doubt.

[@nualafaolin7129]

"If I soar without grace, do I still soar?" Been a fan for many many years now, and the writing, compositions, solos etc never get old! Fantastic song, one of my favourites!

[@whitefantom]

That's my favorite line from this song. Gives me chills every time. 💜

[@anitaninkovic5194]

My favourite line, too! So much is said in a few poetic words.

[@mechanicalengineerturbo]

The answer is yes, you don't need grace to soar, only thrust and lift.

[@megana.6328]

Same here!@@whitefantom

[@nikitakundu2444]

I'm sorry but this version is dangerously great!

[@ilicarriedoll2843]

yup, I'm not really a fan of the original song, but this version? Breathtaking!

[@supremeleader3720]

I'm sorry that I came to know about this version after 1 week....

[@sumantabiswas5547]

much better than the original song

[@sohamkundu9986]

Marko is a god!!

[@rohan1523]

Can't wait for "Carnival of Rust"

[@akifnobody318]

Me too

[@fmw14]

It will be the last song i think

[@chiffmonkey]

It's a classic, but I'd prefer they picked tracks that are more... unexpected to be played unplugged. Like, imagine Revolution Roulette, Choice Millionaire, Locking Up the Sun, Shadow Play, The Game etc.

[@ankitakatyal8836]

@@chiffmonkey locking up the sun will sound so beautifully different. I wish they'd do it next.

[@jodebaisu677]

@@alfredvalentine4584 I see why you would think that, but the popularity of that song also attributed to many of their fans finding and falling in love with them. While I'd love them to play some of the more obscure songs I enjoy more, I would fully understand and even be happy about them playing CoR in that theater.

[@shuttertv9905]

This band is so disgustingly underrated.

[@JuanRomero-xn4le]

I'm so happy reading the comments section of any POTF song, I can see and feel the love that they deserve. You are amazing guys, I'm waiting every month for a new section, thank you for your music

[@katharinaa.9166]

same

[@sachinrk1]

Same here......❤️❤️❤️

[@simoncarter4956]

His voice should be registered as a lethal weapon for ones heart. I have heard this song how many dozens of times. Listening to it again now, he gets to "When there's no love in my embrace, cold blood runs through my veins, if I soar without grace do I still soar?" Suddenly, I have tears in my eyes... Marko!! You and your voice!!....Flippin heck, man!

[@ritwik84]

Amazing. Marko's voice. is out of the world.

[@valarmorghulis4512]

Marko Saaresto, Myles Kennedy and Matt Bellamy are the most amazing male voices on earth. Change my m... No, tbh noone can change my mind of that. :D

[@AnjaliKumari-gc8nt]

Bilkul ❤

[@margaritawise]

Dear Poets, thank you for existing ♥️

[@TheProphetyt]

How can you just play better on live than the original studio version???? ♥

[@AXEGAMINGHDH]

Stop using auto tune

[@rogerhommas]

.They are schooled in classical guitar in the nr.1 educationplace in Finland. Sibelius-academy....

[@milkman9423]

@@AXEGAMINGHDH what?

[@milkman9423]

@@AXEGAMINGHDH wtf he is not using autotune

[@milkman9423]

He is just using echo

[@wanderingowl3436]

We're so spoiled with these versions, showing how absolutely insane the quality of the band is. As always, Marko's voice is a delight

[@zombiecheri]

poets of the fall deserve the whole world but the whole world doesn't deserve them

[@sergeyc8971]

Как же я рад, что полтора года назад случайно наткнулся на эту группу. У Поэтов практически каждая песня чем-то уникальна, что является редкостью в наше время

[@smart_husky]

Я тоже совершенно случайно узнала о них, и оказалось, что почти все песни - это то, что я искала. То, что мне нужно 😊 А самое приятное, что с каждым новым альбомом они делают что-то новое, и каждый раз их музыка и тексты идут прямо в сердце 💛

[@skripkalisa1]

Так же случайно... Голос просто чудо! Завораживает..... 🐾

[@Russell_Green]

Узнал о них из Max Payne 2)

[@MsDosaumur]

А какие они прекрасные в живую на концертах!!!! голос марко просто волшебен!

[@skripkalisa1]

@@MsDosaumur вне всяких сомнений... Талант прекрасен....

[@perttisiirila3602]

Every radio station in the world should play this song🔊. It's so good🙂. Thank you Poets of the Fall👍

[@ireneseverova2369]

Pertti Siirilä absolutely agree ✌️

[@TempleOfTheGodsBand]

Marko has the sexiest voice, period! Truly angelic and out of this world! Whenever I feel depressed, I listened to his voice, and it soothes my mind

[@AddaHietala]

This needs a love button.

[@n93dude]

Markos voice is hauntingly beautiful

[@Mr14014]

How can I like this song again, again and again and again....?

[@ireneseverova2369]

Mr14014 endless love

[@KnittinGirl]

4:28 this roar is priceless!

[@historymaker118]

In a world filled with false kings demanding we kneel, I'm glad to have this song.

[@user-rm4by3fg4d]

Поэты та группа, которая смогла найти наибольший отклик в моей душе, а эта песня в данном исполнении напомнила об этом еще раз, даже слезы выступили чутка) Ребята, апплодирую стоя

[@user-wp9sb9du4t]

😥

[@yasnaya7343]

Они удивительны! И жаль что их мало кто знает 😪

[@user-rm4by3fg4d]

@@yasnaya7343 зато на их концертах очень уютно

[@user-gt5tn9zz9k]

Вы бы их 10 лет назад послушали!

[@Paolinkinparkfan]

Holy mother of everything!!! The original song was already fantastic... And they managed to make it even better like this??? Wow! This band is such a gift in my life ♥

[@Matrena77]

Чудесный голос и очень проникновенная музыка, не могу остановиться слушать, спасибо

[@healthyfoodrecipekitchenti1136]

Getting lost singing their song Caught up in all I've done It's all I know, but not what I need Cut by my love, cut till I bleed So I want to run to your shelter tonight Run to the shelter tonight United in silent resistance Of bowing to false kings So let me run to your shelter tonight Run from this meaningless pantomime I'll swallow my pride, give up the pretence Of bowing to false kings Bought their smiles, liquid and smooth Took their words for the truth Edge of light and shade My broken soul once more enslaved So I want to run to your shelter tonight Run to the shelter tonight United in silent resistance Of bowing to false kings So let me run to your shelter tonight Run from this meaningless pantomime I see the false kings I see that all this Must end When there's no love in my embrace Cold blood runs through my veins If I soar without grace Do I still soar? I need the love in your embrace Open doors, brand new ways End my wars and erase And I'm yours So I want to run to your shelter tonight Run to the shelter tonight United in silent resistance Of bowing to false kings So let me run to your shelter tonight Run from this meaningless pantomime I'll swallow my pride, give up the pretence Yes, I wined and, and I dined on, on that cyanide

[@ritayan9990]

5 minutes of happiness in these dark times!!!

[@supremeleader3720]

When it comes to POTF I press the like button before watching/listening (to) the video...

[@nastassja1868]

Fall in love with Poets deeper with every song

[@weatherfordja]

FINALLY, KZbin done me right...POTF was recommended. Thank you.

[@ayushsharma7998]

Saw them live, twice. This is one band where the quality of studio version and live is consistent. Absolutely love Marko n gang

[@Chizuru94]

Aw, I'm jealous. This is one band I want to see live for sure someday (and I live in Germany). Another one is maybe Sleeping with Sirens or Annisokay

[@Geospc]

That Solo!!!!!! 3:05

[@TheTricia37]

Everything That Poets Of The Fall Has Put Out Is Absolutely Amazing and Beautiful. I Listen To Them Every Day. And Night.

[@vallariesmith6735]

Poets should be know the world over. What an awesome group with a beautiful voice sharing amazing words. True art at its absolute best!

[@imtiazkamal9174]

My poets 💗 From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@zenzalei]

What a balm in these troubled times. Thank you for bringing light to a world in need of it.

[@SiblingOfDeath]

Hi there! The guys will do their magic once again! See you at the premiere!

[@westyavro]

This group really is the best group in the last 20 years in all genre.

[@felix0-014]

These guys need to be in the Witcher I swear.

[@yunnagi]

PotF will always be something otherworldly. There's something truly magical in the way their music and lyrics weave and entwine creating something that's unique to each listener. Their music really is Art. I've loved their work for the last 15years and I would love to see them perform live someday😍, even though I'm terrified of crowds😅. I would enjoy any of your songs🙃 performed at the Alexander Theatre. Could I request All the way, Where do we draw the Line, and of course Carnival of Rust😊 Also kudos👍 to the sound and editing team, brilliant job. They wouldn't sound as fabulous as they are without you. Keep up the wonderful work. Thank you 😘

[@Kras125Djg]

First time hearing POTF was on Max Payne 2, since then, 1 of my favorite bands ever.

[@andreyf1395]

Thanks, guys! Its pure modern poetry.

[@zirie3332]

Waking up after a day in bed due to migraine and finding out that it's the 15th (well now 16th but still)... wow it totally made it worth leaving bed for some hours. This has been one of my favorite songs since it was released.

[@MaryBlackKitty]

More than 10 years can’t get enough of Marko’s voice.. So beautiful and deep it causes goosebumps every time. Perfect song and video as always!

[@Eugdum]

Magnificent!

[@Manfibula]

Просто наслаждение для ушей и глаз!

[@baniksagar]

Goosebumps all the way..

[@miikanabelindow2264]

Markos voice is like butter and rocket fuel. Amazing. Max Payne and now this! 🤘

[@sarab5984]

Please don't ever stop making music

[@skyrock2266]

Olie is one hell of a guitarist...

[@beachbum8687]

Marko Saaresto, voice is music in itself!!

[@Lazarultos]

Chills from listening to the chorus... Even after I listened to the original version of this song so many times already. Their music and Marko's voice is a gift that I will never stop appreciating.

[@user-xp1sk5sk9e]

awesome! Poets of the Fall is my favorite band. From Tokyo, Japan

[@cpalove8278]

Обожаю вас, у вас самые лучшие песни!

[@umanggada8684]

No amount of POTF will be enough. Wish to hear 100 more songs

[@morganmaharet]

This song just goes deep in my soul, thank you for composing it and play it so beautifuly with this amazing voice

[@gabrielamouselli4290]

From Romania with love and appreciation! Thank you!

[@nagashtheforsaken]

Voice of an angel! Just amazing.

[@rositsamladenova1656]

МНОГО чувство при изпълнението на песента! Чудесни сте!😊❤❤❤

[@soumavbose8780]

I wished for that small solo part that Olli plays in live versions, which the studio version doesn't have... And Olli played it! And man, what an acoustic version!!! As smooth as a double of Scotch-Whiskey!!!!

[@David.Algren]

Yeeeeah I was expecting the same. I hope they do "Lift" with guitar solo. Olli has done it acoustic before 😍

[@user-hq7vb4wr9d]

im korean fan!! good song cool voice!!

[@alanweak]

Perfection. Someone Special or Dawn would sound incredible in that theater. Love this series.

[@sharKyeee]

oh my god , someone special would be sooooo perfect

[@elenakhamliuk7221]

Dawn is very underrated :(

[@MissRagnarok]

Dawn is so amazing and one of my favourites! It would sound so amazing

[@jodebaisu677]

If they do Dawn, I'd wish to have it lead right into Maybe Tomorrow is a Better Day.

[@6092alexandr]

Вы просто красавчики!!! Это шедевр!

[@camif3382]

My favourite song!!! Обожаю. Текст, исполнение - все до мурашек

[@Von-dee]

POTF just accompanies any mood

[@-breakofdawn-]

Stunningly beautiful, vocals, orchestration everything, and in top of it all the marvellous, poetic lyrics that are more true nowadays than ever before. No one writes lyrics like Poets. No one, not even native speakers of English. I love this Alexander series so much, thank you so much for all those wonderful episodes. 🙏💚

[@anirudh_acharya415]

I would like to take a moment to congratulate the team working behind the scenes to make this happen. Not to say that poets didn't do a majestic job ! Kudos to the whoever edited the videos and whoever handled the phase difference from all the mics present. According to me they are Tiia and captain. Kudos to the team ! Love from India!

[@anitaninkovic5194]

Hello there! Two days ago my husband and I went driving to see a monument in a little town not far away. This was the fourth or fifth time we went there. Yeah. We missed the turn. The monument is on a mountain, so we, technically, missed the mountain. In the broad daylight, not many cars on the road. Almost entered the little town. Why am I writing this here? The only difference we can think of this time was the POTF playlist during the whole drive time! So thank you, #PoetsOfTheFall, for a lovely little detour! :)

[@KondratevaNV]

Hi! I understand you perfectly! the Poets also pushed me to take action, change my life and make my dreams come true.

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@KondratevaNV They do that, don't they? Good luck and enjoy seeing your dreams come true!

[@KondratevaNV]

@@anitaninkovic5194 Yes, they go to the heart)) thank you for your suggestions)

[@tatyanakostromina1431]

Sounds incredibly beautiful in acoustic. I've enjoyed every breath on this premiere. An awesome treat for your fans during these tough times. Thanks guys! Take care!

[@mariaustyugova5945]

absoluuutelyyy FALLEN IN LOOOVE for them

[@vasiadaliani2440]

This is even better than the studio version! And the guitar solo towards the end was a great addition! Great job guys!!

[@alfateh9219]

POTF is just another meaning of love. Hail to these mighty poets. Love from Bangladesh 💖

[@hinoyes193]

Their music makes me feel happy , sad at the same time

[@user-lu1gn8xi7c]

It's amazing version of False Kings!!! Olli's guitar is a weapon for our hearts. Thank you for your music! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zimakovnikita2779]

From Russia with Love!!!

[@jinzokrim9979]

Higher state of art

[@kakish905]

4:27 мурашки по коже просто, мой любимый момент

[@David.Algren]

Haha I love that grunting as well

[@Laegmeril]

Ребята, как же вы шикарны! 💕💕💕💕

[@stari4ok702]

Oh my God! Unbelievable!

[@hoangtrunganh]

4:31 that "run"

[@flaviopresutti]

I love this song! Great work people! Greetings from Uruguay

[@ShineJasmine]

was having a bad day, now i feel better.

[@kimmawson6257]

Love you guys, please come to Australia.

[@alirahimi92]

😍😍😍 When there's no love in my embrace...

[@ahmadhammoud8666]

I'm pretty sure when they write their songs, they're definitely at another place. You redefined the term 'poet' guys! Amazing performance no doubt.

[@danielalexa2312]

Very cool and beautiful Song. Thank you Guys 😃😍🤩❤️♥️💝💖💗💓💞💕❣️💟👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸🥁🎹🎙️🎶🎤

[@user-le7nq9ox4y]

Poets, thank you for your work. Such a beatiful guitar solo

[@bboypranjal]

Everytime your theatre sessions come i have to fight with my brother whether this one is the best or the original one 😂 . Every song is a masterpiece from POTF .Also the improvisation you did in this one is just 😍❤️❤️😍❤️ . Listening to you guys is real happiness 😊

[@arturstadnix]

May these sessions never end

[@ninadoll9854]

Marko....your voice is a pure ecstasy

[@septemberraine5067]

Oh Yeah!!! Excellent!!!!! Pretend you can hear this 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 🎼🎶😍♥️🥰🎵🎼

[@septemberraine5067]

@UCgKbeU7ljphrGVW0HSBjnfg Oh yeah...and that is because they ARE magic personified! ❤🎼💫 #PoetsOfTheFall 💫🎼❤

[@marietjiescholtz6534]

Beautiful .... Beautiful .... I love u guys and your wonderful music.

[@kethamlam123]

Hope they will perform “The poet and the muse” and “sleep” :)

[@saraperez9646]

Just...WOW. I must admit that at first I was a little dissapointed because I was hoping something different, maybe older and not that super played... but guys you made me regret that feelings so much because you made again such a beautiful work! You all played so well and you are so well connected to each other... and Olli's little solo... :__) It was a pleasure to listen and watch this video, and I can't wait to try and play this version of the song. Thank you so so much. Really tight virtual hugs :)

[@tsukipon74]

Marko's voice just gives me chills.

[@GurmeetSingh-pm9kj]

Such a beautiful and blessed voice.