Poets of the Fall - Requiem for my Harlequin | Reaction Video

[@Hukka55]

That's why you gotta do a trip to Europe to see them. Choose a European city you wish to see, choose a weekend they are there. Save up, get the flights, get the tickets, get a hotel (or air bnb) and you're set up for the experience of your life. :)

[@OldSpeck7]

I like people who like POTF 😊 this band is magic!

[@donignacio1384]

Hi from Uruguay!!! Great reaction video !!!!!

[@daninthedark]

I love this band. This is one of my favourite songs.

[@AndyCrimson]

Same!

[@boomanshadow5537]

Pop music? Really? In what era? This is hard rock of the finest quality. Just started listening to them about a month ago and can't hardly bear to listen to anything else. Every LP is a masterpiece. I never get tired of that voice. I've got a lot of catching up to do. (Yeah, I love Impera by Ghost too). But POTF is going to be an obsession for a while.

[@chrismaverick9828]

I wouldn't classify them as a hard rock group. It's really hard to classify them as their style is a combination of rock, pop, and alternative. That being said, if someone says they don't like POTF, they haven't listened to the right album yet.

[@MarkoMakela-mv8dt]

This starter was almost to me as a feel of impotence, cos it was outright so wrong. Their music has nothining to too with POP... oh boy...

[@MarkoMakela-mv8dt]

This is more like hard rock or even metal slash grunge and some pop in that order...

[@giftofthewild6665]

​@@chrismaverick9828 I'd say alternative rock or indie rock are the genres that best identifies them.

[@joelallonen5501]

this is unreal

[@runkkariruune]

Greetings from Finland! Thank You for a great review. Hey if the band is not able to tour in US so just come to Europe and catch a gig from the European tour. My 9 year old daughter was just a couple of weeks ago at Rammstein concert in Prague with her granddad. It is perfectly safe here. Anyways cheers and stay safe!

[@jozefandrascik9661]

Been listening to them since 2011 without a break. Yesterday when they released this, I felt like finally something is good with world again! Poets have been with me through thick and thin and never fail to amaze me. Same with this single, I actually had to listen to it at work and your reaction "I wasn't expecting anything less' is sooo correct with Poets :D I hope you'll make it to a live concert one day, they're amazing. Witnessed them live in 2019 on Ultraviolet Tour in Prague and this year again in September.

[@AndyCrimson]

Music has gotten me through ny hardest times and I'm glad POFT is there for you. I hope I see them one day too!

[@zirie3332]

Totally feel the same as you Jozef. Heard them the first time in 2005 and have never stopped listening to them. Lift and 3AM wich where the first two songs I heard have remained very special to me. Seen them live 3 times and my goal for this yrear is the 4th time. I hope I can make it hence live performances makes POTF lift an extra lvl or two.

[@kairikaabel4748]

@@zirie3332 for me its carnival of rust, Late goodbye, cradled in love, temple of thought and Lift. Tho it is worth mentioning that i do love all of their songs and I've been a huge fan since 2008😍❤️

[@sleeplessindefatigable6385]

Man, it's nice to see somebody look so happy listening to something. I feel your frustration about them not playing the states so much. I managed to see them on the UK part of the Clearview tour and I can confirm they're great live. Daze, locking Up The Sun and War were the highlights for me. It was a weird thing though because the venue was absolutely tiny and they had next to no special effects or anything going on, but you could really tell that everyone in the audience was absolutely loving it. It was so strange to see a relatively tiny line outside a venue and think "wow, this is way more people here than I expected". It's just nice to see other folks enjoying this band.

[@AndyCrimson]

Experiencing a band in a small venue is such a special thing imo. You get an intimacy with the band that an arena struggles to come close to, despite the wow factor of a big production. Some bands could pull it off though. Crossing my fingers to see them one day.

[@KanohiVahi]

​​@@AndyCrimson They are really amazing live! Have not been disappointed with a single concert of theirs. They are so energetic (even moreso than in their videos) when they are performing and it just looks everytime they play that they are having the time of their life. Here's hoping you get to see them live one day! ☺️ It's truly one of a kind experience

[@nazkadellamorte]

Fun reaction. But if you want to see poets you have to make it happen. Myself for example, I’m making plans to fly to Europe. I’m going to wait for them to be playing near the rasmus and hopefully siames will have a show within the two weeks I’ll spend out. Travel around Europe isn’t too bad.

[@mandardesai]

This Entire Album is Gonna be Epic, Can't wait for it to come out.

[@AndyCrimson]

Me either!!!

[@apthehagg2241]

I’m so friggen hyped for the album.

[@Rackelhane]

Thank you for this great reaction. I will see the poets in Stockholm in october. Thats gonna be a blast for sure. Hugs from a finn in Sweden.

[@TigermaskenRH]

Great reaction! Heh, another great Poets of the Fall song that I somehow missed. 🤔 Your recommendation of this reaction helped me add another song to my POTF playlist, thanks! 👍 Oh! These are my personal favorite POTF songs : War, Dreaming Wide Awake, Diamonds for Tears, Passion Colors Everything, Change, and Lift.

[@AndyCrimson]

Passion Colors Everything is soo good!!!

[@MD27024]

Waiting for other Poets Of The Fall songs. Especially "Carnival of Rust", "Sleep", "Daze", "Lift" and new "Weaver of dreams"

[@АлексейАсадчий-ч2ф]

Best reaction on this amazing band and masterpiece

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

Ahh you should come over to Finland! 🤗 Watched them in Helsinki in April 🤘🏻that was awesome 😁 never heard of Ghost..got to check them too

[@retro_ed746]

After playing Max Payne 2 game, end credits started rolling with Poets debut single "Late Goodbuy" This happened 2003. Time flies.

[@Craggs2033]

Poets of the fall never disappoint. Can't wait to hear their new material. They give me such chills and emotional support. I love them.

[@MustangShelby]

They are amazing, just saw them live in Hamburg 4 days ago. So so so great and they had this song as the opening act

[@chrismaverick9828]

Once you go POTF, you can't go back. So addictive and fantastic.

[@BigFry9591]

Their newer songs are closer to pop. This song sounds more like a return to form for them and I LOVE IT! Sounds like a combination of old and new. They finally brought back the electric guitar and had an actual guitar solo in the song! Anyway, great reaction! :)

[@AndyCrimson]

The solo was one of favorite parts!

[@JoePWI]

I mean, they never really stopped going towards rock and yes, the last album was a bit softer but their alter-ego, Old Gods of Asgard, is the more harder for it and I love all aspects of both worlds🥰 If you didnt know Old Gods of Asgard before, please do check them out. It is their alter ego used to perform OSTs for Remedys games such as Alan Wake and Control.

[@BigFry9591]

@@JoePWI I know just about everything about PotF. The only reason I've played Remedy games is because of their music in them. But PotF have been growing softer in their latest albums. This one might be rock heavy again. There's a reason why people have been labeling them as pop recently, and that's why.

[@JoePWI]

@@BigFry9591 Yes, you are right. On Ultraviolet you could only say that False Kings is kinda Rock but its alot less Electric-Guitar-Heavy. All tracks were made beautifully tho, so I never really minded that much. As long as they keep pouring all their passion into it, that's all I need. I honestly cannot wait for the 29th...Potf are the only band that did not disappoint me once since their first to their latest album reveal. One of the reasons why I love them so much. I bet they wont disappoint this time again🥰

[@misterscratch7]

My interpretation of this song and the sound is like they saying bye (for now) to the soft side and going more hard, more like Old Gods.

[@YolandaBenages]

Maybe you could come to Europe to see them...they are on tour! I saw them at the end of 2019 in Barcelona and can tell you that they're amazing!!! 🖤🦋

[@Waylander_Tone]

Been listening to Poets of the Fall since 2005/6 after completing Max Payne 2 and hearing Late Goodbye for the first time, fell instantly in love with them, on Sunday I will see them live for the 5th time will be an brilliant night! They NEVER fail to amaze!

[@Robert048]

That's the same way I found out about them.

[@ExitiumNL]

Huge Poets fan here, they're one of my absolute favorite bands together with Alter Bridge. Been listening to them since the start, got to know them through Late Goodbye which was featured in Max Payne 2. Liked that song a lot, looked them up (which was quite hard back then) and fell in love with their music. Usually they're topping the charts on my Spotify Wrapped. I've seen them live a number of times now, including three times in the span of a year where me and some friends traveled to Germany (I'm from the Netherlands) because they didn't announce any concerts in the Netherlands at first (they announced two not long after 😜). Have to say, the're amazing live. Marko's voice is so warm and pure, and they always turn it into a party. They're also very relaxed, possibly because they're not that well known (they usually perform for a crowd of under 1000 here). After one of the last concerts me and my friends were talking a bit just outside the venue and Jani even came outside to join us for a bit. Should you get the chance to see them (I know they've performed in the States before, once.. 😜), don't hesitate. And otherwise you're always welcome to join us here in the Netherlands! 😊

[@goumork]

one of my favorites bands too.

[@saammmiiii]

The way you reacted was pretty similar to my reaction. PotF are the best! It's not fair that their music is underrated because they are great musicians and storytellers. I've been a fan since 2007 and it is definitely high on my list to see them some day as well. I'm hoping my moving to Norway in June will bring me closer to seeing them live *fingers crossed*!!!

[@GamingUniversityUoG]

I agree! I would absolutely love it of the Poets could make it over to the states. If I ever did a European trip it would be timed with one of their concerts.

[@GoobieDoo86]

Yea I literally found this band while Playing the game Control a few days ago I love the game so much and the band is absolutely amazing and yea they are definitely on my Spotify Playlist now they are sick

[@rickseymour1972]

Again, can;'t wait for the new album. I managed to see them live last weekend in Nottingham (UK), and they where probably better live than recorded. SUCH FANTASIC MUCISIANS AND SHOWMEN !!

[@exploringforparanormal2744]

And i would love to add that it’s F£&@ing AWESOME TO SEE OTHERS WHO LIKE THEM. I live in Wales and i feel so lonely because no one else knows them. Fantastic music video.♥️♥️😁😁😁😁😁

[@AndyCrimson]

It's a great one! I wish they were more popular in the states!

[@kylerothbart539]

Holy crap this reaction and I’m just finding this band now and have been binging them for weeks. I feel very in synch with what you said about this particular piece. Cheers!

[@cmanzati]

wow great find! i didn't know them until this video. Thanks for the recomendation!

[@AndyCrimson]

You're very welcome! Glad you like them!

[@thelastdisciple]

You've taken your first step into a larger world, so many great albums and music videos to check out. Enjoy!

[@Ercarret]

I just found out that they'd come out with a new album, so I'll definitely dive down into them again. I was lucky enough to see them live once early in their career, right as Carnival of Rust came out. Amazing band.

[@rucatisti62]

How can You be so beatiful, mystical.

[@djfour2seven446]

I finally saw them last October and had goosebumps the whole concert!

[@ZwiekszoneRyzyko]

Wow, those grid lines gave the vid a really "art" style. They are going to perform in Poland in October and I already got 2 tickets! Yay!

[@antoninajucovscaia8439]

I was there. They are amazing!!!!

[@dannyg4383]

I will see them live in Munich this September! They are a great band, they derserve to be more famous. I love the Poets, I found them while playing Alan Wake back in 2010. Greetings from Germany!

[@AndyCrimson]

Greetings Danny! I hope you have an amazing time!

[@dannyg4383]

@@AndyCrimson And I hope you will be able to see them live someday! Take care, I will follow your chanell, great videos. :)

[@hifkforever6374]

Hi Andy, thanks for this great reaction to this amazing band! I've seen Poets a few times here in Finland and they're great live. I really fell in love with them in 2010 when I first saw them performing. It was a small festival in a town called Järvenpää. The weather was shockingly bad, maybe +5 Celsius, horrible wind and it was raining heavily. There were supposed to be about 2,000 spectators, but because of the weather, there were maybe max 200 of us. The guys played a great gig and were genuinely grateful that there were at least that many of us around... Thanks again & +1🙂

[@AndyCrimson]

Wow! Props to them for continuing the show! That's really special. Thank you for being here! How do you like the new album?

[@hifkforever6374]

@@AndyCrimson it's bit different but good. My favorite album is still Sings of life and I really love Jealous Gods too... And "Lift" is still THE song for mee. And of course "Illusion & dream"... ☺️

[@lupus.dei.]

Loved them since carnival of rust back in the day.

[@exploringforparanormal2744]

Been listening to them since i heard late goodbye in max payne 2. Loved war and poet and his muse in Alan Wake and loved my dark disquiet in Control. Absolutely LOVE them and going to see them perform in Manchester next week!! CAN’T WAIT😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@AndyCrimson]

How exciting!!! I'm happy for you ☺️

[@varsim5691]

Great reaction Andy!!😄 thank you!! They are awesome ❤🤘🤘

[@AndyCrimson]

Thank you! And yes they are!!

[@RammsethMukbang]

Awesome underrated band. They know how to make a melody! The first song I heard from them was in 2012, called No end, no beginning. Awesome tune, also with a tasty solo. Been a fan since! Also Daze, Jealous Gods, Carnival of rust, so many good songs!

[@RammsethMukbang]

Also the first 5 seconds sounded so familiar it was bugging me so I just went on a music hunt through my music folder. It sounds like Judgment Day by Allen Lande 😄 The rest is much different though!

[@AndyCrimson]

@@RammsethMukbang ohh it does sound similar! POTF deserve more attention for sure!

[@RammsethMukbang]

@@AndyCrimson For sure! At least them being independent means they have full control over the integrity of their music and image. Still, making a north-American tour happen would be amazing!

[@RammsethMukbang]

I had to go listen to No End, No Beginning again because of this😄

[@carnivalofrust5984]

I'm the only noted full tribute act for poets of the fall, and i honestly can't wait to get on stage and sing this :) thank you for doing this reaction video Andy, 100% subscribing to you hehe

[@AndyCrimson]

🤘🤘🤘 that's awesome! And thank you!! Where are you from?

[@carnivalofrust5984]

@@AndyCrimson I'm from Glasgow, Scotland :)

[@AndyCrimson]

@@carnivalofrust5984 oh nice! Are they coming to tour near you?

[@carnivalofrust5984]

@@AndyCrimson unfortunately not :( closest is Manchester. But, I'm seeing them in Budapest in October :)

[@AndyCrimson]

@@carnivalofrust5984 badass :) I'm happy you get to see them!

[@markoruotsalainen9058]

The greatest band ever !

[@jacobhubbard9266]

I saw them live in 2019 when they did a show in Atlanta! They are truly an amazing band to see live!

[@smoothtura2375]

I actually have already a ticket on their concert ^^ they gonna have a concert in Poland in some months

[@AndyCrimson]

Omg! That's awesome! Sing loud for me!!

[@smoothtura2375]

@@AndyCrimson Would sing loud anyway but now I have excuse to do it even louder :D

[@smoothtura2375]

@@AndyCrimson I sang very very loud during the concert :) requiem was actually the very first song they have played ^^

[@arghadeep__kundu]

When you said, I have chills😌. I felt the same thing yesterday. The theatrics and the musical composition is so sexy🤩. I am so hooked. Poets of the Fall is also my favourite band in the Alternative Rock genre. We are Maarko Saaresto Fans😌. I am recommending some awesome tracks of POTF I think you have heard and if you haven't just listen to these songs, you'll fall in love again and again.❤ 1. Cradled In Love ( Temple of Thought ) - My Personal Favourite. 2. Carnival of Rust. This track was the chartbuster of that year. I guess you heard it. 3. Temple of Thought ( Title Track ) 4. Rumors ( Jealous Gods ) 5. Late Goodbye. 6. Lift and there are so many. Gonna be the never ending list. Andy❤

[@AndyCrimson]

I have heard those :) I was also sending recommendations, but they have so many good songs!!

[@apthehagg2241]

Add My Darkdisquiet and you have me entirely.

[@arghadeep__kundu]

@@AndyCrimsonSend me your recommendations Andy.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

Requiem for my Harlequin= A love story for the Baffoon.. I think most of us saw this display watching the Academy Awards 😉

[@AndyCrimson]

🤣

[@JoePWI]

HAHA, even tho the comedian did not deftly dodge in time that time around🤣🤣

[@zirie3332]

Thanks for the reaction. What you felt was the exact same feeling I had when I first heard the song. I had it on repeat for the first 3 days.... growing all the time. LOVE IT! I have a feeling that this album will boost every part of rebuild and becomming stronger or maby even whole ... that we so often need and do as humans. Well me at least. POTF have been my go to, in times when I've been in dark places as well as in lighter ones. I might, ofc, be wrong but that is what I read into the lyrics and the final stage where Marko gets out of his Harlequin, leving it behind, perhaps even wipes it off...compleatly.

[@petepaanane3036]

poets - daze is my favorite song 😍

[@hietalamari1301]

I saw them live 2019 near my hometown here in Finland. The band played and Marko sang absolutely flawless! 🔥The band even stayed a long time chatting with fans after their gig and that was a pleasant surprise. 🥰

[@AndyCrimson]

Aww that's always nice when bands chat with fans 🖤

[@Aurinkohirvi]

A good one, I like how they added more vocals in the last chorus, so although it was the same part again, it sounded fresh again. Catchy music and catchy lyrics, it's a head banger! "Carnival of Rust" and "False Kings" remain my top two, but lifts my trust on them again.

[@helky8]

So happy of the new album! And this song is in my top 5 of all of their songs 👍 It's kind of nice they can do what they want with their music but ofcourse being indepent has another side too, money... They do absolute everything on their own. Also they are kind of private people. Especially Marko. We fans don't know much of him.

[@thelastdisciple]

YES! POTF are so good. Glad to see you're enjoying the new track just as i am, it really slaps as the kids say.

[@AndyCrimson]

Yess indeed it SLAPS

[@An_Kuz24]

I've been listening since 2017, I've watched all the clips, live performances, I've listened to all the albums more than +100500 times... The new song was a breath of fresh air😍 Evokes something familiar from previous albums, so native. Thanks for the reaction, I also couldn't say a word after watching😄 When I first saw the music video, I was recovering for two hours after it. I was surprised and at the same time very happy about it... Madness, crazyXD but i loved it, and I review it several times, and the song is constantly on repeat in the player!😄 I don't know, I love everything about her and the video😃♥️ I've never been to a concert, and I can only imagine how wonderful the voice and live music sound😍 Good luck!)

[@AndyCrimson]

Live music is definitely the best. The energy is unlike any other ✨️

[@An_Kuz24]

@@AndyCrimson Yeeeah! I forgot to mention the guitar solo. I love her so much in all the songs that to hear it fully was a surprise😍 In fact, there were too many pleasant surprises😄 Even at the moment, I'm listening to this song, having learned the lyrics by the second day. I didn't have anything like that!😂 I feel like I'll be listening to it until the new album comes out. Oh, oh, and violin! It sounds like awesome*-*

[@Nonskiller]

Good job on your Rules of 3rd, I'll give you an A+

[@malosiro9987]

Nice reaction keep it up

[@SilentWolf1154]

I also feel that I discovered POTF right when I needed them and yeah... they are with me since then. Easily my TOP1 band. I discovered them through Alan Wake game, so thanks to Sam Lake. I wonder if they will be performing in Alan Wake 2. Their song "Balance Slays the Demon" is just too good. "Even the light cast a shadow, Even the night springs from the light, In the end, it's never just the light you need.." ..Love them!!!

[@AndyCrimson]

Ooh I haven't heard that song. I'll check it out!

[@Aurinkohirvi]

So MANY found Poets through Alan Wake! It was the game and that song there that made them famous. I listened Marko telling about this in some video, and you can see it in the comments of that song.

[@thehound5197]

POETS deserve every fucking chicken in the room for this song.

[@aantoneeo]

Hola Andy You looks so beautiful today! Thanks for introducing me to this band I've never heard about 'em before and love this song . Theatrical scenes really liked it so much Definitely they will be on my top of bands Please keep it up with this. I love your reactions the part when you were dancing is my favorite. Greetings from Mexico ✨

[@AndyCrimson]

Aw thanks Tony! I'm happy you like the song 😊

[@crimsontyrs]

You should definitely check out "Beyond The Horizon" by Poets of The Fall.

[@georgenorris4556]

The song doesn't disappoint. It holds up to all the other favorites of theirs

[@AndyCrimson]

🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@Sparkle648]

The song is FIRE!!! I've listened to it 38 times already😅😅😅 and can't wait for the album!

[@AndyCrimson]

It's amazing! I'm gonna be spinning it all day at work tomorrow!

[@jaskau2462]

Accidentally stumbled on your channel and stopping by to listen this latest track by Poets of the Fall. Neat reaction gal... 😁👍 You should check out more Finnish origin bands... Nightwish, for example. "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013. Cheers from Finland 🇫🇮 🥶 💯 💙

[@AndyCrimson]

Thank you so much! I've actually heard of Nightwish! I like a couple of their songs :) thanks for stopping by! 🤘🤘🤘

[@jaskau2462]

@@AndyCrimson Somehow I thought so... 🤩👌 "If she likes Poets of the Fall she probably have heard some other Finnish bands /artists" was my actual conclusion. Yet wanted to remind of some other musical entertainment while checking out your reaction ✌️😋

[@helky8]

Yes, Nightwish! My favorite band with Poets ❤️ I also recommend you to check Amorphis. Metal from Finland. There is growling but also clean vocals. Their singer Tomi Joutsen has beautiful voice.

[@jaskau2462]

@@helky8 It's kinda Impossible NOT to hear all these bands here in Finland 🥶 (🇫🇮 = Cornucopia of Metal bands) 🙉😂🤘🤩 Cannot complain though... 😉

[@helky8]

@@jaskau2462 well actually I ment my comment to Andy 😁 I should have tag her 😅 But yes, we have great music in here 😉🤟

[@loristewart800]

I have never heard of this band, but I love this song!

[@AndyCrimson]

ITS SO GOOD! I totally recommend them! Daze, Cradled in Love, Stay are some other really great songs

[@loristewart800]

@@AndyCrimson I'm going to look up their song Daze in a little bit!

[@AndyCrimson]

@@loristewart800 I think you're gonna love it!

[@loristewart800]

@@AndyCrimson Thank You for turning me on to this band. I love them!

[@AndyCrimson]

@@loristewart800 you're very welcome!!!!

[@ВалерийГлазков-м8л]

Oh, that sparkle in your eyes, how familiar it is to me...

[@Dulkh4n]

Yei! first reactor of Requiem for my Harlequin!

[@AndyCrimson]

😊🤘

[@vyacheslavv6180]

Great reaction! I'am too love POtF, but recommended listen new album Bad Omens - The Death of peace of mind. Think you lovin voice Noah Sebastian 😉

[@joonakarppinen1757]

Suomi mainittu ❤ this song is 👌

[@deathmusic7120]

First time listen, definitely will have to check out more. Have you ever listened to Powerwolf? You would probably like them.

[@AndyCrimson]

That name sounds soooo familiar. I may have heard a track a long time ago

[@sad-yellow...]

I love potf, why does Europe have such good music 😖

[@ZwiekszoneRyzyko]

Alan Wake II is coming out next year!!! Do you think they will be there again as Old Gods Of Asgard?

[@js0988]

Oh great, the clowns are back!

[@jaril4777]

Hi andy. You must do reaction video from potf angel Alexander threathe sessions. It's amazing!

[@kenshinhimura9619]

I don't know if it's just me but your audio is not in sync with your video by like a milisecond or something. Or maybe I'm high -_-

[@kimmo6017]

Can i join to chanell. I,am from finland, so we can analysize

[@MarkoMakela-mv8dt]

POTF has nothing do with POP and never had... IT IS ON ALL RESPECTECTS hard rock band.. GOOD GRIEF!

[@MarkoMakela-mv8dt]

If this is POP you may want to listen old times rock a billy band called SEPULTURA.