REACTION and THOUGHTS to BEARWOOD - Rise Above Feat. Marko Hietala

[@WNYretiree]

Tommy, I don't know what to say after listening to your reaction. You have just plain said it all. This is a masterful song, and it grows more and more meaningful every time you listen to it. Add Marko on top of it, with that voice that never fails to touch my soul, and you have something very, very special.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

This was something truly special. Where the music and the voice were made for each other. This music alone stands strong, and Marko is the icing on the cake.

[@tuuli4002]

Thank you! The song is really good and you can never really go wrong with Marko😄 I can relate with the battle of trying to find yourself and realise who you are. I am sure many people can. For me, when this song popped up in my YT recommendations and it was just released, I was surprised. Another band/project where Marko is involded. I was excited and I was not disappointed. But my first thought was: How does Marko have time for this??😆 He is/has been doing so many things. Making and preparing for the release of his second solo album, touring and planning the tour with Tarja (last year and the upcoming tours this year), somewhere in the mix he toured with Tarot too, then the feature in Patty Gurdy's song, filming and preparing for the Finnish TV show, Vain Elämää, and the Raskasta Joulua Tour in Finland.....And now this! So, Marko has definitely been very busy.... but I'm not complaining.

[@christinadanielle2776]

Wow! This band is phenomenal!

[@Gwendolyn68]

Hi Tommy. For me there is no need for you to say sorry. I can relate with a lot of what you say. And you for sure are not the only one being affected by this song. My first reaction to hearing this was tears and an intense feeling of 'I needed to hear this today'. Like you I really resonate with Marko as a person. And I wish I could have a chat with him one day. Although... I would probably be way to starstruck and akward to be able to do so. But hell, this man has helped me through some really rough patches in my recent life. Just by being open about what he is going through and how he deals with that. And be being the amazing artist he is. Marko's ability to put so much emotion in his songs is like medicine to me. And maybe that sounds cheesy or silly, but I am slowly coming to a point where I don't really care if people think so. I am 56 years old and still struggling with self acceptance and a bunch of mental health problems. I will never be a standard person, and Marko and people like you are helping me accepting that is oke. So thank you for being you, for being open about who you are and what music does with you. And please, talk about you and your feelings as much as you like.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I'm so glad our paths have crossed. I'm glad that we can realize that we arn't going through life alone, and we have this wonderful magic that brings us together...music.

[@gabrielkain1]

This was groovy. I mean, with Marko on vocals, you can never go wrong, but the music was just a bunch of iconic musicians doing the dam thing. I loved the bass in this and the guitar solo. Marko sounded like he always does......like a legend.

[@Calumetto]

I found more of my goose bumps here. Power, grit, nuance, feeling ... they channeled it all. Bravo. ••• He's got another new one out that's great too -- "Rebel of the North" ••• PEACES!!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

oh dude I just saw the new one. Going to check it out.

[@lizardanya]

I also started the year with being sick. I'm going to believe that since 2025 started with a cold that's kicking my ass, the rest of the year will be kick ass. Haha! I very much liked this song. It had a great rhythm and message. Marko's vocals were perfect for this. And I have totally been in a place when I needed music to help me feel what I didn't know I needed to feel. It's great when you're able to find a song that hits the right spot.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

2024 was a shake up and a dismantling of one's self. 2025 is the growth and the coming together of all the things that have come undone.

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

Happy New Year Tommy! 🎉 I, like you, and doubtless many others have felt that we were/ are never enough...and that is mainly due to expectations put onto us by society, parents, friends etc. When young our souls ( which are abundantly perfect) attempt to conform but intuitively we know it's not serving our greater purpose or good. Hence, our limited understanding culminates in depression...self doubt..unworthiness. Kudos to you, for beginning your spiritual evolution at a young age.. Love of oneself is paramount to achieve peace of mind... Love SHOULD NEVER be a burden to give or to recieve...And Marko has now become attuned to his soul.and heart more than before... Take care Tommy...you are not alone....

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I always appreciate your kind words.

[@Croz76]

So good, I definitely want to check out more! Wow what a message! Dude I totally get where you're coming from. In my 20's I was trying to be something that I'm not, and trying to impress people that, now looking back were really shitty people. Lost some friends along the way and really started hating myself. This experience eventually made me stronger, and over time started feeling better about myself at least, even if I still mourn the loss of those friends. You are good people Tommy, never forget that! ♥

[@Mrd594]

Hey Tommy, why don´t try the next best thing, interview Marco here on the channel... just a thought.. Thank you very much for your honesty and emotions. Ps. I get a lovely old Deep Purple vibe ...

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

@@Mrd594 I actually emailed him. We will see if I get a response lol.

[@AnassFerhani]

Can you react Rammstein mann gegen mann official video

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I havn't done a Rammstein review in a minute. Sounds good.