Poets of the Fall - Lift (Alexander Theatre Sessions / Episode 8)

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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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[@YajasDwivedi]

Holy shit. Was expecting acoustic guitars, the piano just completely changes the tone. Beautiful.

[@angelamiller2577]

Right??

[@remjuicepachuau4429]

Gives the song a whole new feel too.

[@RS-hq2rg]

Me too!

[@SuperRAJORSHI]

True that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Tarmachan]

How is his voice this PERFECT?

[@farhanjisaaan]

real musician ;)

[@alicejem7188]

I'm swooning, seriously

[@elidesrosiers763]

Because God loves us just a bit this year

[@miscuitae]

He sacrificed his soul that's why

[@abrarbw]

Always has been.

[@sangitaekka]

In a world of everyday trends, POTF is timeless.

[@dylanbarlow189]

Marko's voice is so angelic and soothing as usual, like no other I've ever heard...But my God. Can I just mention how absolutely breathtaking Captain's piano playing is? This performance as well as Angel had me closing my eyes and floating off to another world.

[@LocalMachine]

yes Captain is amazing in this and Angel

[@sagarmehra6634]

So aptly put my friend. Captain really is something!

[@solenej7023]

Yeah his playing is beautiful, what an awesome treat we got today eh 💗

[@LocalMachine]

@@sagarmehra6634 yes epic staccato

[@SuperRAJORSHI]

Amen to that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Wistbacka]

These Alexander Theatre session unplugged recordings are probably one of the best decisions ever made in the music history.

[@arghyajitkar1456]

Waiting for the precious song "Carnival of rust"

[@deeanna5814]

Arghyajit Kar ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Carnival of Rust is my favorite song. Ever.

[@crvenkapica1586]

You are so right

[@RS-hq2rg]

The best is kept for last!!!

[@Nibgames]

@Gabriela Antes Kuhn I'm actually hoping for other less popular songs, because Carnival of Rust is re-recorded so many times already. Songs like The Game and Center Stage would sound really nice acoustic I think :) But whatever they choose I'm happy with

[@overkast6841]

That and Daze are the two I want to hear!

[@mahziyarerfani4977]

You lift my spirit, take me higher, make me fly poets of the fall

[@gzfguvenyucel2364]

Times when I just can't Bring myself to say it loud Afraid that what I'll say comes out somehow awry That is when it seems We move in circles day to day Twist the drama out f the play to get us by And it feels like fear Like I'll disappear Gets so hard to steer Yet I go on Do we need debate When it seems too late Like I bleed but wait Like nothing's wrong You lift my spirit, take me higher, make me fly Touch the moon up in the sky, when you are mine You lift me higher, take my spirit, make it fly Where all new wonders will appear, Like the other day I thought you won't be coming back I came to realize my lackluster dreams And among the schemes And all the tricks we try to play Only dreams will hold their sway and defy When it feels like fear Like I'll disappear Gets so hard to steer Yet I go on Do we need debate When it seems too late Like I bleed but wait Like nothing's wrong You lift my spirit, take me higher, make me fly Touch the moon up in the sky, when you are mine You lift me higher, take my spirit, make it fly Where all new wonders will appear, oh You lift my spirit, take me higher, make me fly Touch the moon up in the sky, when you are mine You lift me higher, take my spirit, make it fly Where all new wonders will appear

[@sagarmehra6634]

*And it is in this moment, he stood still, his mouth agape, every cell in his body tingling, positively and remarkably shocked, feeling all the emotions of the Universe bearing down upon him, and yet unable to put it in words.* Never thought Lift could make me feel this way.

[@strongsong117]

My gosh, Marko's voice!!! And those staccato parts!

[@vinayakiyer8334]

Was not expecting the chorus to get reworked to that😋😋

[@RachitaThaldi]

I don't think there ever was or ever will be a voice as good as Marco's. World's gone to shit but at least we got this. thank you!

[@SuperRAJORSHI]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

His voice what can I say except His Voice. Heaven sent ❤️

[@SingerNeoStar]

so true

[@SingerNeoStar]

so happy to see u interested in this kind of good music.

[@joemomma1968]

Indeed my friend......... Indeed.. ❤️

[@nikitakundu2444]

It almost sounds like a new song altogether! How could we say this is the same Lift we grew up listening to? Only the Poets can do that. Magic sparkled again.

[@Chibi-kittenplays]

I thought I would stop being a silly fangirl of bands 30 years ago. And played control, heard Poets of Fall and got dragged right back into it! ... but it is worth it.

[@anitaninkovic5194]

Yeah, I totally understand. And it is worth it.

[@whitefantom]

The same thing happened to me a few years ago after playing Alan Wake. I thought I was done with this level of fangirling a couple of decades or so ago, too, but then Poets happened and suddenly I'm 14 again. 😂💜😅

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@whitefantom I've never played a game in my life. The last thing I need is another thing to like, and I think I would love Alan Wake. I've been reading about it because of The Poet and the Muse. I'm already a giggling fan of Poets :-)

[@ZnakerFIN]

@@anitaninkovic5194 If you have not listened to their song Late Goodbye, I recommend checking it and it's origin. It was in Remedy's (game studio that made Alan Wake and Control) earlier game Max Payne 2.

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@ZnakerFIN Oh, I've listened to it early on, and I know about how it's made and why. The Max Payne story helped me understand the lyrics. But I can't start playing now... I'll get addicted. Poets work on many levels.

[@raystefalexdroon8482]

Из России с любовью!) Никто и никогда так не звучал, как Вы. Очень любим вас, Поэты)

[@user-lb9qv4qm3c]

В версиях, которые они снимают в театре, есть отдельное очарование)) словно второе дыхание дали этим композициям

[@Sobolevichi]

да, это талант..сам заболел ими - давно так..

[@skripkalisa1]

Нет ничего великолепнее!Всевышний одарил его талантом, ангельским голосом....

[@windofchange1679]

Его голос великолепен, приятно, что и Российская аудитория смогла оценить и полюбить его песни.. ПОЭТЫ, ВЫ ЛУЧШИЕ!

[@lana_dan]

Шикарный вокал! Я когда впервые услышала - влюбилась. Теперь поэты в моём плейлисте навсегда❤

[@miaodu1695]

Wow！I didn’t imagine the piano version of this upbeat song to be this...ethereal! Marko has Apollo’s voice (I imagine). The sound quality of this theatre is insane.

[@Nephelith]

Wow. This is incredible... Your ability to interpret your songs in a different yet always genuine and passionate way is beyond words. ♥

[@solenej7023]

It really is sublime eh to bask in the product of such talent... I was so surprised by the rendition but also not surprised because it just worked perfectly 💖

[@DrakeKesda]

I've been listening since I heard the credits of Max Payne 2, and I can't believe that almost 16 years later, I'm stunned by this breathtaking version of an already beloved classic from the first album. My god, what a band. Forever Poets!

[@FlyingShite]

Flawless performer, that voice is like liquid gold.

[@silvia_inacio]

We're all LIFTed !!! ♥ So beautiful version of an already GREAT song !

[@DekriteN09]

Huge shout out to sound engineer who mixed this track. I bet that was a really hard challenge to deal with all the bleeds that vocal microphone picking up from the piano

[@chiffmonkey]

Quite possibly Captain.

[@fortitude_ra_kolahal]

Looks like the track was mixed and edited by the keyboardist himself, as per description

[@chiffmonkey]

@@DekriteN09 Well I was hardly going to miss this :P

[@kostas2419]

Captain is a computer guy also

[@DekriteN09]

@@kostas2419 @chiffmonkey Holy shit guys I'm so sorry. Even tho I'm one of the biggest POTF fans since 2006, I didn't know that keybordist's nickname is "Captain". I thought you called me a "Captain" for saying obvious things, and I felt offended because of it. Sooo embarrassing, I'll delete all my stupid comments. Sorry!!!

[@sharonscurti8024]

To all exquisite music lovers.You are my brothers and sisters cause you love POF with all your heart and soul.

[@Jackdaw82]

слезы пошли. была на живом концерте. песню знаю почти наизусть. а тут прям ну совсем за все ниточки тонких нервов

[@sippy1sippy]

My goodness. We are already three quarters of the way into this! Season 2 perhaps? Wink wink.

[@einsame_Maria]

Oooh lift😍 one of the songs that made me fall in love with you guys in the first place

[@vincedprime]

+1

[@52gohan]

Hope they make a given n denied version like this

[@anitaninkovic5194]

Oh, yesss, that would be lovely!

[@katharinaa.9166]

... in the twilight theater .... would almost be a crime if they didn't!!!! ;)

[@justjohn104]

One of my all time favorites, but I can't help but feel it'd be wasted on these Theatre Sessions, which have been a great opportunity to hear many recreations like this one that vary so greatly from their originals. Given and Denied can already mingle with these as is, so would love to see more surprises, instead.

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@justjohn104 I get it. For that reason I would not like them to do The poet and the muse, because it already is close to accoustic, even though I really love it, and, basically, love anything they do. The game could be an interesting choice.

[@avividan1]

Hope they will do "Changes"

[@andreyf1395]

Удивительное исполнение. Какой контроль голоса и тембр, какая игра на фортепиано...

[@Harold_That_Guy]

The version we never knew we needed. Simple perfection.

[@amarmali2370]

I was lucky enough to see them live years ago. And I still truly believe this is the voice of the universe. Marko's voice is not human.

[@borisrock4710]

Отличное исполнение, как и всегда! Очень рад, что и в России есть отклик на ваши произведения. Желаю и дальнейшего процветания группе.

[@swapnilb4877]

That voice. That heavenly voice. There can never be another Marko. Period!

[@leonidav.693]

God gave him a gift! His voice ☺️

[@user-lb9qv4qm3c]

Боже, ну как можно слушать Бузову или Моргенштерна, когда есть великолепный голос Марко?😍😍

[@user-xu5jv9wt7n]

соглы броо

[@user-qq1xe4pz1o]

я бы еще добавил корейских поп групп которые собирают более 100 миллионов просмотров. ду ю лайк тет бум бу бу бум бум бум

[@user-xu5jv9wt7n]

@@user-qq1xe4pz1o напиши какие-нибудь нормальные корейские песни pls :)

[@user-qq1xe4pz1o]

@@user-xu5jv9wt7n я в контексте имел ввиду что там полный шлак

[@user-md6ij9qo1b]

Потому что школоте нравятся идиоты

[@drewmarshall4]

When I heard the piano change to a quicker rhythm it put a smile on my face! The song takes on such a haunting beauty with the slower chorus and how Marko holds the notes. I've fallen in love with Lift a second time! ❤

[@sunalwayzsmile]

The muse of talent kissed him at the moment of birth.....

[@sunalwayzsmile]

I didn't mean someone in particular. This is a metaphor :)

[@risrange09]

@@sunalwayzsmile pretty sure they know XD they were just adding to your metaphor to make him sound more legendary lol

[@sunalwayzsmile]

@Yash Patil I know Greek mythology and I understood what did you mean :D

[@sunalwayzsmile]

@@risrange09 I don't mind :)

[@ahsanahmed6317]

There is mysticism in his voice

[@cpalove8278]

Каждая песня, это шедевр, спасибо вам ребята за то что делаете для нас по настоящему хорошую музыку!

[@BigFry9591]

Well, wasn't expecting that. Piano came out of nowhere, and sounded..... AMAZING! Didn't know this song would sound so good when done so slow.

[@iforthedetail]

Damn. The 2 renditions of this song are so different. It is like comparing features of MS Word and PDF 😱 Yet I love both (songs not MS word and PDF)

[@hiljainensiili]

What a great review!

[@solenej7023]

Yeah so different and both so perfect eh! 💗

[@torinveronesi9726]

this is quite possibly the best comparison ive ever seen in my life

[@laurenw.8178]

Marko’s voice is so soothing and reassuring for me, I love him and Poets of the Fall so much - it’s my dream for them to come to America someday so I can see them live! ❤

[@agatssu1111]

The whole Alexander Theathre Sessions is pure gold 💜

[@feuerraider3439]

Так красиво и умиротворяюще... Спасибо большое вам, ребята, за вашу работу!

[@sergeyc8971]

Я всё ждал, когда Олли прокрадётся на сцену и запилит соло на гитаре

[@svenbendel7098]

The album version already was an outstanding song. But this is just unfu**ingbelivable! When the piano envelopes Marko´s amazing voice at the chorus, I always get goosebumps, tears in my eyes and have ahard time not to wetten my pants. This is pure emotion! Thank you!

[@kasturichakraborti7059]

This version lifts the original to greater heights and musical genius. No wonder they are my favourite since 2009. They are still so underrated, I wish they get their due deserving recognition. Maarko's voice should be insured.

[@stoyankaivanova9061]

Marko, your voice is healing my soul.. ❤️

[@DarkerSideX14X]

This has always been one of my top favorite songs, not just as a POTF song. I hope I can see you all live in the US one day.

[@haridelle]

There need to be more songs with piano solos. It sounds so beautiful! The crazy thing is that these acoustic sessions made me rediscover songs that weren't among my favourite but hit in a completely different way now.

[@latote1917]

I can hear my soul through his voice

[@penyuwan]

Can't wait to hear it. Heard this version some 12 years ago on Finnish radio, with Marko. Olie and Jaska.

[@WLxMusic]

Hey man, you're the one recurring face I always see under Poets videos. It warms my heart to know you're still listening.

[@penyuwan]

@@WLxMusic I'll always be here. Been listening since early 20s now my 40s.

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

penyuwan I found them in my early 40’s thanks to my kids 🙃

[@Jennifahh]

@@katieedsallreamy4756 bet they played Alan Wake?

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

Lucy Westenra nope my son had heard Carnival of Rust at Mall store. He then played it on YT my daughters and I got hooked and the rest is history lol P. S. My youngest thinks Ollie is cute 🙃

[@leonidav.693]

It was beautiful! I confess.... I always cry of a enormous sensation of happiness Thank you Poets of The Fall Kisses Portugal 🇵🇹

[@ziansarkar6521]

I'm against the idea of marriage and I want this to be played on my wedding 🔥

[@csengegall2595]

Heard this for the first time about 14 years ago! Time flies by!!!

[@veronikavainilovich1982]

Как всегда волшебно и невероятно. Сердце замирает. 🥺

[@kroht4710]

Как всегда - Превосходно!)

[@animeshgiri8350]

Lift has been my ultimate favourite song of theirs for years, and this is just gorgeous!!!! It’s got a sadder tone than the original, but it’s still just as amazing!

[@armandomoncayo7323]

They should play given and denied the entire band acoustic for the closure of this amazing acoustic sessions. That songs fit perfectly with the theatre and the mood of the entire project

[@JuanRomero-xn4le]

It is just ridiculous how you keep improving and improving every track by acoustic versions and the songs "reimagined", that it's such a hard thing to do. These guys are incredible, thank you for everything. If you don't come to the US, we have to go to Finland!

[@dariauniverse9166]

That wouldn't be so bad, I welcome you

[@derigel5674]

It's fantastic! I never thought that this song could be performed this way 😃 ! You lift my spirit guys 👍👍👍

[@jollybingo9079]

I've been listening POTF since 2013 and till today their song makes me feel so right, so good, so soothing and feels like someone's hugging me that makes everything feel right ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love you POTF from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩💖💖💖

[@RS-hq2rg]

This is the song which got me hooked to POTF in the first place..

[@IstiaqAhsan]

The sound of Piano has taken this to a whole another level :) Good stuff.

[@IstiaqAhsan]

@skittle-chan Yes.

[@IstiaqAhsan]

@skittle-chan haha likewise. POTF is one of my favorite bands of all time. Watched them live a few years ago, it was magical.

[@IstiaqAhsan]

@skittle-chan Don't mind the typos or grammar, English is neither of ours mother-tongue, it is totally fine. I used to listen to Dead by April when I was about your age but thanks for the suggestions though. If you are interested you could check out "Iron & Wine", a Swedish band "Katatonia", another Finnish band "Eternal Tears of Sorrow". They are freakishly good.

[@IstiaqAhsan]

@skittle-chan I'm from Dhaka but I live abroad now. Keep up the good habit of exploring new music and it's great that you are not going with the flow. And yes I have listened to Alter Bridge.

[@lurefishingexperience5064]

His voice lifts our spirits high and feeds our hearts passion and love ❤

[@windofchange1679]

Считаю ваши песнями самыми любимыми, голос шикарен, исполнение песни, мелодия... Это всё так сильно берёт за душу и не отпускает до самого конца.. Вы лучшие! Кстати, ютубер Metalyst обожает ваши песни тоже

[@manashpratimsaikia7820]

Have been a fan since 2006. Wishes from Assam 😊

[@janafarmer9882]

💕Oh yes, another masterpiece. I love it, like all the previous songs. That's so incredible.💕

[@ritayan9990]

This is one of my favourite songs from PoTF. Lift is ageless and evergreen 😌😌🎵🎵

[@zimty1993]

I absolutely love this Version 😍❤ You are the best guys. Keep doing such great music ❤

[@midnightcaretakers7954]

That arrangement, *shudder* that was just simply amazing. Marko has one of the best voices in music today. That level of control.

[@kennoot7032]

Happy birthday, Cap!

[@kathyjohnson5692]

Marko - your voice is deliciously captivating. Bravo on the keyboard Captain. Loved this xx

[@marcioroberto9820]

His voice is just so gorgeous, flawless!

[@MehediAlZubran]

I hope there is music like this in heaven.

[@Mlie]

Loved this - already looking forward to next month! These songs have all been fantastic. Can't wait until next month!

[@davidm.313]

Why did this NOT show up on my home screen?!? Come on KZbin! I don't wanna miss this type of thing!

[@ZnakerFIN]

Home screen sucks anyway. Use Subscription view. It's much better.

[@markstevens8055]

Wow! This is the song that was my first exposure to them. How beautiful!!!!!!!! Once more, they have broken my heart with a gorgeously done masterpiece. Bravo, Poets!!!!! 👍

[@Comsing8]

He has one of the most beautiful voices I've heard.

[@user-ow9xv3oi2v]

Я могу слушать этот голос вечно. Как будто бальзамом смазывают израненную душу...

[@Catpucccino]

The chorus is amazingly beautiful, it takes my breath away. How do you just keep getting better and better day by day?! Every time I make the mistake of thinking that this is it, *nothing* can top this. And then, oh boy, was I wrong again.

[@AngshumanSarma]

Dammm!!!! I am happy to be alive in this times to witness the Magic of POTF!😍♥️

[@solenej7023]

That is truly a masterpiece, beautifully creative and 6 minutes of bliss (over & over) Thankyou 😘💖🙏

[@zenmillli]

I'm in love with this version! Sending you love from Brazil

[@MrPopo-cn2xl]

That piano intro sounded a bit like the intro of Jealous Gods for some reason. It's incredible how they used piano for this song; only the Poets can take on something so challenging and execute with utter perfection!!!

[@ronakd00]

Yes felt that too

[@verisiahstallen1476]

just waiting for cradle of love in this format.

[@eldsveg_s]

Damn, yes !

[@keepingitsurreal]

And carnival of rust 🌹💘

[@RothSchatten]

@@keepingitsurreal This one will likely be the icing of the show

[@Jus_Joj]

Cradled in love is gonna be the real front-runner, just because carnival was popular and most PotF fans' first experience with the band shouldn't set a bias that can't be surpassed in order to realise they have better songs.

[@eldsveg_s]

I for one would really like if they choose to do "the beautiful ones". It's a song imo which hasn't got the love and attention it deserves

[@rebeccagurden7139]

Looking forward to this !! One of my favourites ☺

[@davehomeniswonger6685]

This is practically unreal how amazing it is. How, even? Beautiful.

[@scottsal66]

This is one of the great underrated bands I ever heard. The work on Carnival of rust and Daze was amazing. They have gone Soooo far. The way it's going everything the Poets of the fall touch is turned to gold..

[@loupgarou7783]

The colour scheme is the same as in the original Lift video, wow! 🤩

[@abyssunderground]

I did not expect this kind of rendition of the song at all, but it is absolutely beautiful. It sounds like a brand new song. Stunning. I'm going to stick this on repeat whilst I wait for the next song!

[@sailorfaust5576]

I cried from the beggining to the end. This is pure art ❤😭

[@cerridwene]

Lift is one of my favorite songs ever, I was not ready for the raw emotions that this version punched me with. LOVE it.

[@raijaoksanen9124]

Rakastan teitä ja teidän musiikkia❤️

[@anduuii3576]

I am hyped about this one! Also it was one of the first songs I heard with you guys which makes me even more hyped :D

[@mikeverwiebe]

each song by the four is a work of art. The voice is unique and just amazing. You four do more than music. It's like magic. Greetings from Germany

[@kristiinar3510]

Tää kappale ei vanhene ikinä. Se vaan paranee, mitä vanhemmaks tulee 🖤

[@simoncroppier5606]

Absolutely, astonishingly beautiful.

[@lavendermagic84]

To hear my #1 favourite Poets song turned into a ballad just takes my breath away. I love this version!

[@youmusictunnel]

Perfect combination, the poianoist is just awesome 10 on 10 and Marko you Lift our spirits with your angel voice, thanks ❤️❤️❤️. The depth in the voice is unique in this universe.

[@Oorakhhye]

Been listening to y’all since ‘04. I was fortunate to see you guys at the House of Blues in Hollywood, Ca in 2008. I still have to make it out to Finland one of these days. Much love from LA.

[@user-ql9lw1it6p]

This one overwhelms me so much in particular. It activates so many emotions within me and it's like it puts my heart back into place.

[@deeanna5814]

The Alexander Theatre Sessions are epic.

[@sannihelanen511]

Wait what?? 😳 I LOVE THIS new version ❤️❤️❤️

[@shivambahukhandi9157]

I dont know why POTF havnt got the attention they deserve, they are just exceptional

[@torpmorp1324]

Money