Poets of the Fall - King of Fools (Alexander Theatre Sessions / Episode 1)

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Filmed by Tiia Öhman and Markus Captain Kaarlonen
Directed, edited and mixed by Markus Captain Kaarlonen
Lights by Tuittu Teivainen
Filmed at Alexander Theatre in Helsinki, Finland / www.aleksanterinteatteri.fi
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[@nehalchakraborty9546]

Can we take a moment and appreciate the fact that the legendary Poets of the fall exist. One of the best things that happened in my life.

[@girishsir84]

bro, how long have you been following them? amd whats the first song of them your loved?

[@nehalchakraborty9546]

@@girishsir84 ive been following them since 2009. I listened to revolution roulette first. Then carnival of rust and then the trio of lift, overboard and late goodbye. That was my introduction to the band.

[@patrickjane3360]

I heard these and my life changed- Poets of the fall, king of fools, all the way 4 u.... #Siddharth Chakraborty here (maybe ur distant relative)

[@patrickjane3360]

I started listening to them way back in 2009 when I got my first phone

[@girishsir84]

@@nehalchakraborty9546 mine was pretty same, but the 1st one i heard was Credled in Love. it just got me..

[@atom]

The most underrated band... The music.. The singer.. The feel... It's so perfect

[@stacyharris4933]

Yup, everything. It's our little secret! 😉

[@helenar.7497]

Every time i Tell Someone about them they don‘t actually know them 😢

[@max_pokerface]

don't blame ppl ...they can't understanding potf ...but we can :)

[@szymonpaker]

Yes...Yes and yes... Poets are like magic 🎩

[@jennijarvinen3657]

I usually listen to metal or opera (because I am a classical singer, but i love poets of The fall and Markos voice ❤️

[@Dayfer]

The song was released 14 years ago, and Marco's voice is exactly as it was back then, isn't that just amazing? Beautiful song, beautiful perfomance!

[@historymaker118]

You're wrong. His voice isn't exactly the same. It's better.

[@debjitsmusicstudio]

@@historymaker118 You are right

[@vimalkhullar2381]

Yes. ageless. This made me smile.

[@lefteriskarampelas6510]

HE'S EVEN BETTER.

[@333baphomet]

@@historymaker118 he's matured and has more control over his range. sounds way better but i'm on the ride for the feels and artistry first and foremost

[@TheProphetyt]

Marko's voice is flawless

[@lcharzewski]

Yeah, but Olli is incredible :D

[@akaar4053]

glad to see a fellow Argentinean who likes Poets haha

[@qkelp3337]

I agree! ❤

[@christiansami375]

People these days dont listen to good music. But all of you who are here you guys have an amazing music taste. Good day

[@user-eh1hy2ep7m]

Ангельский голос, способный вытащить из депрессии, снять усталость и отвлечь от реальности. Как я счастлива, что имею возможность слушать это сокровище ❤️

[@aingealcridhe1]

My favorite voice ever. It doesn't just create sound, it creates feeling. So amazing... ❤️

[@michellemhs9469]

I agree. Marko's voice has a certain quality that tugs at the listener's emotions and feelings. It draws it out into the open. It's scary sometimes because his voice mesmerizes me but also makes me feel so emotionally close to bursting out in tears.

[@paarlarum9585]

Never clicked on a video that fast in my life.

[@iL.LuSion]

Me too!

[@satu3747]

mee too, hilarious 🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

[@ilonaknuutinen]

Literally this.

[@WLxMusic]

You're not alone. I've so been ready for an alchemy volume 2 acoustic version.

[@sensualladylove484]

It was like I told myself-go there faster, why so slow, damn phone, show it to me😂😂😂😂

[@DeborahPGomez]

Very underrated group. One of the best groups I ever heard in my life, really makes you feel something. This acoustic versions are even better that the studio ones.

[@xSmHbRtCx]

I clicked “like button” before listening.

[@adityaisgreat21]

You shouldn't be doing that, but what I did was like the video while watching it (when it was about halfway).

[@sannihelanen511]

Same here!! 🥰😄

[@pavlg3944]

Yeh same here ..poets of fall 💓💓💓💓in hearts forever

[@friendlycreature6375]

@@sannihelanen511 PEACE AND LOVE to all POTF LOVERS 💓💓💓😊 FROM ALGERIA 🇩🇿

[@emrecetin5615]

Burada Türk görmek de nasipmiş

[@SlowMister112]

I refuse to let go of gems

[@David.Algren]

OH - MY - GOD ♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭 This is my definition of "Destiny": To play "Max Payne II" just to kill boredom 'cause there was no other game left to play and finish the game to discover the ending song. Man, that day will be unforgettable forever. Thank God we and Poets are sharing the same era!

[@David.Algren]

@Rita 25 y.o - check my vidéó I'm so sick of you!! I don't give a damn 'bout your video!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@deaddeadstrokepool794]

Well it's been two years. It's almost surreal that we are in the third year of covid. I remember waiting each month for the newest release of this series in 2020 but I can't help but feel they couldn't top the very first one they released all the way back in January. God, I love this band.

[@rinaswen7901]

Ну нельзя же быть такими офигенными ❤ Каждый раз, когда слышишь музыку Poets of the Fall, чувствуешь, что вокруг творится магия

[@heyromix]

одевай плащ и бери волшебную палочку and get enjoy every time when listen their music :D

[@KondratevaNV]

Невероятные ощущения каждый раз когда слушаешь их песни. Настоящее волшебство!

[@denisovaveronikavvv]

Марко невероятный

[@albertoortega9159]

I don’t spea K Russian but I agree! Greetings brothers.

[@vikrambasu7360]

Hey all you humans out there ! This is music. Listen. Listen again. Close your eyes & listen again. Poets of the Fall are the best. My pranaam to you guys.

[@alzeem978]

Me: I love Poets so much for astonishing vocal! POTF: Psst. Wanna even more astonishing vocal?

[@MetalHeadReacts]

He has such an amazing voice... so few artists can sound as good live as they do on record... I'm so glad someone suggested this band to me.

[@kimkor5992]

Hi dear metalhead.. I am just glad to see your comment here.. Saying that I got to this band more than before after watching your reaction to them... Wish all the best for you

[@arunk1504]

"For what I feel is the only TRUTH for me" There isn't a sentence more True than this!

[@Lazarultos]

Poets of the Fall is one of the few bands where their live singing voice is just as good, if not even better than their recordings. I absolutely love this rendition of King of Fools as it has a more somber and reflective feel to it than the more energetic and emotional one of the recorded song, while still delivering the same message. The fact that they can express the same song in such a vastly different way is almost magical. Hearing this in my twenties is just as inspiring as hearing it the first time in my early teens. And I know I'll be enjoying their songs long after they've retired ^_^

[@rogerhommas]

Yes. 32 live shows under my vest... ..live in Finland thou...

[@Lazarultos]

@@rogerhommas Lucky you! One of my dreams is to be able to attend one of their concerts live and hopefully meet them before they retire from singing

[@cte46]

Очень проникновенная песня, как всегда впрочем. Я рад, что эта группа не так популярна во всем мире, как могла бы быть. Это создает какое-то ощущение ценности каждой их песни. Никакой обработки голоса, ничего лишнего. Лишь пение гитары и человека. Браво!

[@joshenka00]

Это так, чем менее разрекламировано искусство, тем оно ценнее

[@alicepoison6211]

Каждый раз, когда думаешь, что тебя уже ничем не удивишь. Браво, просто нет слов от восхищения!!!!

[@debbygomez6820]

How is possible that this group sounds better and better everyday?

[@vimalkhullar2381]

You can tell how much people love this band. Just look at the like to unlike ratio. Much love. God bless the band and the fans.

[@deniselisboa1]

i come from the future to tell you i cant see any dislikes (im gonna cry)

[@Lusor108]

@@deniselisboa1, so 14K likes, and seems like no dislikes. Ratio indeed is good.

[@HueYing]

We can just assume that it's zero

[@UndecidedNomad]

I need to find me a woman who feel this song is in their heart.. because I feel like this song is all the emotions I feel all together and easily explained

[@therealist7327]

I beg of you, please stay more with ACOUSTICS. This is your SIGNATURE. Every second is just MAGIC. PLEASE STAY WITH ACOUSTIC.

[@justcreepy8592]

Who are 98 dislikes? Did they even listen to them. As soon as I heard the first accords I felt as if my soul been touched. How people not appreciate real voice and sound with it’s purity, not computer generated voice.

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 👋

[@Steve_P_B]

98 fools jealous that they never got to be king. 😉

[@Lectuz]

Wow. Now I'm hoping for Carnival of Rust.

[@tridentOP9964]

Same here

[@ValLamDel]

That's it! And I also would be happy if they sing "All the Way 4 U" and "Daze" as well ;-)

[@User39123]

Yes!

[@redikurti8334]

There u had it carnival of rust was lastly added

[@Lectuz]

@@redikurti8334 Thank you for this comment, it was like a reminder for me. It was all that I could have hoped for and more.

[@jukkapenttinen2641]

The voice is devine...the sound is perfect...🇫🇮...

[@feitus3705]

Best song from my favorite PotF album Carnival of rust.

[@enriquesd69]

OH MY GOD. I think I will never get more love to Poets but now I got. Simply wonderful.

[@user-gb5mw1zr1y]

Голос.. просто закрыть глаза и улетаешь . Сколько лет слушаю музыка не надоедает.Спасибо вам за ваше творчество

[@rabidsmiles]

I am so grateful to be alive while Poets of the Fall exist. Absolutely gorgeous

[@isaakrm1951]

His voice is from another planet

[@user-xc4ws6eo4w]

Очень жаль, что у таких музыкантов и таких песен так мало просмотров и слушателей. Их музыка - настоящая магия. Особенно это чувствуется когда смотришь на них на сцене в живую. Словами не передать

[@Yeshua_is-Cool]

This song with acoustics is chilling

[@jennah6080]

Poets is the best band ever, their music makes my days so much better. It was a pure blessing to my ears to see these guys live too. So proud of my countrymen!

[@adeshmishra7663]

Marko's expression and calmness made this metaphysical song even more transcendental.

[@WLxMusic]

Oh wow, my heart, be still you restless thing.

[@katerina1722]

Очень проникновенное исполнение. Безумно люблю эту песню. А Олли, как обычно, самое милое солнышко. Молодцы ребята☺️

[@DhavalShukla]

This song with it's lyrics is right in the chills. Thank you guys. We all love you for this music and for what you are. ❤️

[@hosseing.7346]

I miss Alexander Theatre Sessions.

[@TiredOwl1983]

Как всегда мурашки по коже от голоса Марко, спасибо что вы есть)

[@kikru5542]

Still 'Cradled in love' has gotta be my favourite all these years. Never gets old. Lots of memories associated with it 😭😭NOSTALGIA!! 😭😭😢😢🥺🥺😞😔😟🙁😌😌☺☺

[@themelomix]

Why is everyone only talking about Marko's amazing voice? Olli plays the guitar so majestically!

[@denisovaveronikavvv]

Какой шикарный тембр 🖤🖤🤍🖤🖤🤍🖤 хочется летать

[@erisnein]

Сердечко растаяло ❤

[@Modjahed2002]

*Шикарная песня!*

[@1FDS1Radon]

А вживую сама расстаешь😋

[@ropopolorololopo]

The only band that has no any bad songs Every song is beautiful! They are the real poets❤️💜💙💚🧡💛🔥

[@user-uo4so7xv4p]

Как мне нравится голос Марко, чистый, красивый, без обработки, такой искренний и настоящий😍 хочется слушать и слушать) Браво👏👏👏

[@patcavi8]

He sings with so much passion. Absolute favourite of mine. x

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 👋

[@PrajwalSedain]

This song is about a young love, which the writer fears will falter apart as two lovers grow up. He fears his naivety, his 'feeling' of him being right all the time will eventually lead to the downfall of relationship. The writer asks his partner if he/she would wear the crown of king for fools , should his naivety bring them down. Wonderful composition.

[@ashishpoudel840]

❤

[@PrajwalSedain]

@@ashishpoudel840 tait kaile lekhe maile yo lol haha

[@carlosacic]

Poets really are something else

[@meryemcakr4101]

Holy mother of artistry! What a beautiful place is that!

[@IamHappyface]

Oh god! One of my favourite songs. And it's golden! Just the velvet of the vioce and the magic of guitar sounds. Nothing more, nothing less. Pure joy. Many many thanks from Belarus!

[@xTigressStylex]

I hope one of the songs will be War. It’s one of the greatest songs I know and just imagining performing it live gives me chills

[@KatiMolina]

Yes, please!

[@nikitakundu2444]

Agreed bro!

[@tonisarro2525]

It's UP now!

[@xTigressStylex]

Toni Sarro ikr 😀😀🤩 can’t believe it actually happened

[@dmfom5530]

Акустика в театре высший класс, молодцы и спасибо за ваше творчество

[@iL.LuSion]

This.. yes this.. is the voice.. of God!

[@szymonpaker]

Exactly ❤

[@Sinn3246]

One of the Old Gods...

[@vimalkhullar2381]

True.

[@bigsmoke2362]

People these days dont listen to good music. But all of you who are here you guys have an amazing music taste. Good day

[@xGypsy88x]

Literally got chills the moment he started singing, and they lingered long after the song ended. Poets of the Fall is the one band who never fails to affect me so quickly and so deeply.

[@veronikavainilovich1982]

Какие же они невероятные, а Марко такой волшебный )

[@Wistbacka]

Still so underrated and relatively unknown band considering how good they are and how long they have been active.

[@user-lb9qv4qm3c]

Ребятки, вы самые крутые! Как проникновенно звучит голос у Марко!

[@herballord1828]

Самые лучший голос, который я слышала. И, главное, что со временем он становиться все лучше. Потрясающе, просто великолепно

[@WLxMusic]

Guys, I hope one of the twelve is Children of the Sun. I've been salivating to hear an acoustic version of it ever since you guys uploaded that teaser clip of Marko playing it on the guitar.

[@darknessofdanger]

These guys are just transcendental

[@hopediesyoung6376]

How is hell can they have such low views. When stuff labeled as music gets paramount views and it is trash and 0 talent. Gooba (Cough). This band is absolutely incredible and perfect in talent. Deserve to be biggest band out.

[@lupitaortiz4402]

I wish I will see you one day, my true Poets!

[@pauldavid8445]

Same here, I wish I could one day

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello beautiful 😍, hope you’re doing good today??

[@NishantKumar-tw1wl]

Really poets of the fall still my no1 band 😍😭😭😭

[@cristinacristal8123]

I can hear an angel singing ❤️❤️🌹

[@victoriabasak]

How his voice can be that amazing ? If the god has voice would be like him!!!

[@shaizylaroja8895]

God of Melodies

[@ragedkid5664]

Best voice I've ever heard in my life.

[@God_For_A_Reason]

Thank you for existing. My life would be so Incomplete without you guys

[@michaelhofer9149]

This is a prime example of why this 62 year old rock head loves Poets of the Fall!

[@MrJesseforsell]

It´s rare that a song makes me feel this emotional. Love it

[@inkinkvizitor208]

Отлично, скучал по таким, Вашим песням.

[@himka7]

Божечки кошечки...i fall in love again 😍 this voice...this voice is perfect and one of the most beautiful voices I ever heard. It my personal drug which I need like air. Kiitos musiikistasi! Rakastan sinua❤

[@anubhavs.sarkar4591]

Potf legends

[@topski7780]

this is a masterpiece, thank you guys for a such great content, from Belarus with love😘

[@antoninajucovscaia8439]

It is exactly three years since the release of the 1st episode of Alexander Theatre Sessions. Thank you for this amazing experience of all our beloved songs!

[@wanderingowl3436]

I got chills. How can Marco still sound exactly the same and how can his voice carry so much feeling. Wonderful performance

[@WLxMusic]

Oh my god, i just realised, this _is_ the Alchemy Volume II acoustic version! I've been asking for this for so long!! Thank you Poets!!!

[@narlabegins]

Wait, what? Is this an Alchemy Vol. II? 😱😱😱

[@chiffmonkey]

Isn't Vol 2 going to be from albums 5-8?

[@WLxMusic]

@@narlabegins Not officially, no, but it is in spirit. It's a collection of some of their best songs, but acoustic versions of them.

[@chiffmonkey]

@@WLxMusic That's going to seem kinda silly when/if they release vol 2.

[@WLxMusic]

@@chiffmonkey Although, I don't think another Alchemy volume on it's own would make sense anymore, now that all of their music can be streamed. Alchemy volume I was like their best of album for people to get into their music.

[@user-fp9hq7kq2i]

Потрясающие, великолепные и неповторимые!!!

[@kirtirajlahiry8135]

This is just pure heaven. This is what it sounds like. Playing this song on acoustic guitar is just other-wordly.

[@reflexionesenps]

We need the Poets in México city... Será una larga espera una canción por mes, pero será una forma de que este año pase rápido. Gracias por esta sesión.

[@jennijarvinen3657]

I hope they come there. I'm from Finland so it's easy for me to see them live ❤️

[@MarLene-ou7fd]

I acually started learning finnish for them, I'd love to go since they did the Sweet Scape video

[@yairmd9833]

Yo tambien espero que vengan a México algun día UnU

[@kingwinter2024]

@@jennijarvinen3657 Moi, Jenni!

[@M.K.137]

I worry that I can't give you what you need That you'll find nothing underneath the peel That I can't undo the times we disagreed That I can't ignore the way I feel Cos what I feel is the only truth I know And I get by on this naivete of youth If what I feel is the only truth And what I give out will make up what I'll receive Can I leave behind my naivete of youth? Will I be crucified for wanting to believe? I believe Could you hold us up if I would drag us down? Resurrect emotions from our past N' if they had a king for fools would you wear the crown? Build us up again and make us last Cos what I feel is the only truth for me And I get by on this naivete of youth If what I feel is the only truth And what I give out will make up what I'll receive Can I still leave behind my naivete of youth? Will I be crucified for wanting to believe? I believe And if we don't worry about a thing Will we be sorry when the rain is falling again And what does it matter If fortune should favor It's never the final amen If what I feel is the only truth And what I give out will make up what I'll receive Can I still leave behind my naivete of youth? Will I be crucified for wanting to believe? I believe

[@M.K.137]

@Dimitrije Nikolić 🥰🥰🥰

[@papaisduniyakapapa]

Thanks, For Your Time...❤️✌️

[@mixowtlawz007]

Literally cried.

[@aswinp888]

KIng of fools fool😂

[@TheDefton87]

Thanks 🎈

[@watchsubham5196]

Theatre seasons are fantastic specially acoustic with marko and tukianen 🎸

[@Katty_Sky]

Голос Марко и Гитара Олли. И все. :) Иногда этим двоим больше ничего не нужно чтобы сделать шедевр.

[@user-fk4xq8gu1d]

Как же это прекрасно😗😚😍!

[@CeLillyMusic]

And we get this... EVERY month? God I'm the luckiest woman alive haha :D

I’m out of words. 💚💚💚

[@funkier593]

There is no other band that can make me feel so emotional that i can release the pain inside and drop a tear while im listening to them.

[@lexehwaz]

Whoa. Didn't listen POTF for a while and now I'm literally in chills. Though I can't find any interesting things for myself in their latest albums, I still truly love early albums, especially this song. Excellent

[@Flouflouche]

In my point of view, if you didn't try to deeply dig in their earlier stuff enough yet (by that I mean to have some songs on repeat in order to enjoy more even further and in a quite right mood), you should give another chance to their last songs! I think they are still as amazing as they were with the first stuff but I understand it may not be straightforward for some people to enjoy the most recent works because the style has changed. However, I had the experience that style does not matter with POTF, they still keep the same aura as from their debut (except maybe the fact that they have chosen an external producer for the Clearview album), it is just that maybe you should consider it again ^^ Also, do not hesitate to see them live (depending on where you live), they are truly amazing, including the Ultraviolet tour. Finally, I know it is just a matter of opinions but I am just giving you a suggestion :) Take care!

[@lexehwaz]

@@Flouflouche Thank you for your opinion. I listen POTF for about 10 years in general, so I had enough time to dive deep in all their stuff, as well as the early era and more recent stuff (in fact, even JG somehow seems to me recent, but this year it will be six years already). I know how magical they are on shows, I never missed any of their gigs in my country until 2017. This band played significant role in my growing as a person, so POTF always will be in my soul, no matter what they create now. But maybe someday I'll understant their current style, who knows :)

[@festiValka]

Есть такой момент в жизни - ты слышишь голос Марко и все замирает, сердце как будто на мгновение останавливается ... а потом начинает биться учащенно. Непередаваемо это словами конечно! И так каждый раз, хотя кажется уже сто лет Поэтов не слушал. Магия!!!

[@auxinmanorisov3079]

I'm crying. Best song ever

[@lakesite161]

Chilling...

[@iforthedetail]

So beautiful and serene

[@pauldavid8445]

Hello 👋

[@Mechrank]

They are as their band name is Poets of the Fall. The name itself reflects the art.

[@biswabasusinha9145]

I love this band so much. If someone asks me to give 10 details why I love this band, I can state a 100 more reasons. Guys you are my favourite.

[@TIRTHANKARDATTA]

Back to old school! Started loving potf like no tomorrow.. lovely!

[@Valkyria131]

Вы потрясающие! ❤️

[@user-qb8nc3ou1o]

Никогда не слышала эту песню. Она - прекрасна. Спасибо.

[@Swindahlz]

The heart of POTF at its finest. This song is nostalgic these days to me.