REACTION Blind Guardian Bard's Song & Vahalla

[@JanneTarhanen]

That's how beautiful it sounds when 75 000 plus metalheads do chants together \m/

[@toddmiller2759]

Bard's Song is more than a mere melody; it's a metal hymn. :-)

[@hellpleasure1]

ITs Goosebump time standing in the crowd during the Bardsong and singing along - I have done it more than once ... love it ...

[@ez0950]

In fairness Blind Guardian started in the early 80's. Often called the founding fathers of Power Metal/Speed Metal. All I can say is they are certainly one of the greats.

[@tonyme7426]

"Power Metal/Speed Metal", by who?

[@metalstorm7506]

For as much as I love Blind Guardian - they were already on a paved pathway, because Helloween are the founders of what was later defined by fans and media as power metal. They were the first

[@mindtraveller100]

Blind guardian started late 80´s. It was Helloween that started early 80´s and founded Power Metal.

[@Uerdinger1980]

@@mindtraveller100 Blind Guardian started 1984 with the Name Lucifer's Heritage. They changed the Name in 1987 in Blind Guardian.

[@R0DisG0D]

"Wouldn't it be great to be there?" I was there and it was just magical. Blind Guardian always are great, but singing The Bards song with 70.000 other people is a feeling I can't put into words. I'll never forget that performance.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

oooooo. lucky you for being there!!!! I couldn't even begin to imagine the pure human spirit taking over that moment when so many people singing in unison.... wow. thanks for sharing that.

[@LordPav]

You was there, hey i was there i as well... im the guy in the Black Shirt :D Salute from Germany ;)

[@kratosh1]

I cry both times I saw this song live, one of the greatest band in the world

[@mrolsen6987]

This brings Tears for a Metalhead 🤘

[@heliooliveira8403]

And the legend says even till today when the moon is Full in the Woods around that area this chanting still being Heard for those to dare to listen !!!

[@jimharris367]

Blind Guardian are a superb band, i get goosebumps every time i see this (although in my opinion the footage from the Imaginations through the looking Glass DVD is even better), great stuff Kelly, really love the way these magical moments effect you 🤘

[@IngjaldMatze]

I love Blind Guardian. You don't need explosions or crazy outfits or anything special in your show. just two guys playing guitar and his voice and thousands of fans sing together to have a great moment.

[@jmetallover]

Still one of the greatest "events" getting 50,000+ metal-heads to sing your song as one and to sound great doing it. As an artist I can't imagine how the band felt hearing their creation being sung by the fans in an open air festival on a warm August night in Wacken, Germany. If this doesn't affirm that you picked your right life's work and that you have made an impact with that work NOTHING ever will. I would of been unable to continue if that happened to me I can't imaging the rush and emotions one experiences at that moment. Blind Guardian is a great German band around from the 1980's!!! This is what Wacken is all about metal-head heaven where you and 82,000 other souls can really come and experience the music and the bands you love while also hearing some new one trying to make a name for themselves (190 bands usually play over the festival on 9 stages). You just witnessed what one iconic German band means to the fans of metal. A love fest for one of the great European bands that have been around even longer than Nightwish. BTW the "crowd surfing" is a thing at many of these concerts, don't get the thrill but you you better not be overweight (LOL)! The ride ends when security pulls you off the crowd and then you go back to the back of the crowd!! Wacken is on my bucket list as it truly is an experience as you can see. The village that hosts it has only 1800 residents yet it makes everyone feel welcome. People from all over mixing, drinking and eating while music plays all day and into the night! They limit it to 82,000 tickets to keep it a great experience for everyone. Great reaction, I knew the Bard's Song you would love but you surprised me with Vahalla (more metal) proof that one never should make assumptions especially when it comes to music!!! Hey if you want more of the Wacken feel try another great band Avantasia and The Scarecrow (kzbin.info/www/bejne/goXcqaGLj7J0Z80) another Wacken gem.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Wonderful analogy night wish

[@Vain737]

Watching hundreds of musclebound tattooed and bearded bruisers singing along to such a beautiful song is always great.

[@vitaliichernyshev]

Was at their concert in 2015 - that was AWESOME! The whole club of fans singing the songs I love - it was a miracle. And it's really cool to know that there are people who also love their songs! "...Now the bard songs are over And it's time to leave..."

[@ShadowhispersBand]

Wacken is the holy ground of Metal. And The Bard's Song is in its DNA. Everybody knows it. Plus Blind Guardian is a German band and Wacken is in Germany. The best festival in the world, even if there are festival with "better" bands...

[@SuNK1LLeR]

This is so true, everyone I know who has been to Wacken fell in love with the festival. The people there are amazing.

[@Tolucoregonian]

The Mecca of metal 🤟

[@NorthgateLP]

There are two songs every metalhead knows all the lyrics: The Bard's Song and Warriors of the World by Manowar.

[@Uerdinger1980]

@@NorthgateLP and Valhalla

[@soppero]

You're down right adorable, your reaction really warmed me. Best wishes for the future.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Thank you Soppero!

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

This whole concert, Imaginations Through the Looking Glass (which is on KZbin), is excellent! I listened to it at work a little while back (couldn't actually watch it as I was working). This was so awesome the way the crowd sang...it gives me goosebumps watching it. Great crowd, great show, great band! Cheers!

[@andreaskohl5407]

It was fantastic and a Pleasure for me to stand in this Crowd and sing together with this amazing Artists on Stage. The Sound in this Video is really good, but the real Sound at the Wacken Open Air is Incredible.

[@williammichaels6322]

Hello hello hello hello. Wow. First time ever hearing of this band. All I can say is wow. I enjoyed it I hope you play more of there songs. Well Kelly I am definitely enjoying this ride with you. The feelings that you are sharing on the show. Makes the show really special. Thank you for playing this song I really enjoy your show. Keep on keepin on

[@derkabronen]

Hansi's voice is so powerful, that he could kill us all if he forget that we are before him.

[@gaelian_orkney]

Do you mean he possess the thu'hum? ^^

[@kisnney1]

@@gaelian_orkney He taught it to the dragons of old

[@MrHighlander666]

Having witnessed this first hand, it is indeed a magical experience.

[@lmc4964]

the lead singer is so low key cool, no fancy hair or clothes

[@JeffreyBezeau]

Isn't beautiful, as for people in the crowd, yes, and us watching it...but for the band most of all. This is where you know you've achieved something grand with your music and for the people that listen to it and love it. This, in my opinion, is probably the best reward that Blind Guardian ever had. Having such an amazing fan base and audience. This wasn't the first time they had this kind of audience, of course, but it just shows how constant is the love and interest for Blind Guardian are from their Fan.

[@justincase6815]

You haven’t lived life until you have “crowd surfed” so make sure you try it some day. I love your willingness to take a listen to anything, way to go @Kelly Deacon, keep up the great work! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🍿🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I'd do it.....just to say I've done it. Only live once. Lol.

[@Alithia451]

Best Blind Guardian songs are "Mirror, mirror", "And the story ends", and "Bright eyes".

[@ouroborosofis2417]

First time watching this lady and already love her. She's amazing! Like & subscribe from me. Keep up the good work!

[@johngialluca6025]

Nothing like throwing poor Kelly both feet first into the glorious world of power metal. 🎶😎

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I'd rather be thrown into the majestic world of metal with the "master poet" at the helm (Tuomas) than my first ever reaction i posted as i heard brutal deathcore genre. I knew i was in trouble but didnt realize how bad it would be. I think it was a compilation. Lol.Lol. It's actually funny now.

[@SeekTheMoon201]

Very sweet reaction. I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@ingovonderluhe2174]

One of our greatest german Metal Bands ever live at Wacken,the greatest Metal Festival of Germany...about 90.000 Fans !....and they know every fuckin' word....sing along with our Heroes.....i did it several times....

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

thank you for sharing that..... Amazing in every way, Love it..... thanks Ingo!

[@andrefelder4902]

Great reaction! 🤘

[@65Bardy]

This floating of people above the audiences heads is the only way to *save* people in the crowd who are feeling bad in some way. Remember: its a one week event with nearly 200 Bands playing and because its here in Germany there is a LOT of alcohol floating....this causes some kinds of illness some time.....so how get a single person out of 83000 spectators? At some event this way started in the 70´s and its a practical way.

[@MountainMetal]

Good Gods! How many people were singing along there? Amazing.

[@yorucorvus]

Somewhat between 70,000 and 90,000

[@1-minslomo129]

Wow such a great song thanks for sharing I was listening random wacken concerts here and found this My fav band is Iron maiden

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

That's awesome!

[@fourmillionvolts]

You did several reactions to Floor Jansen (Nightwish and recently her guest appearance with Epica) by now. It's funny that Floor is often called a Valkyrie (Chooser of the Slain) by fans. The Valkyrie (they're like Odin's shieldmaidens) take warriors who have fallen in battle to Valhalla. So, there's quite a theme to all this. Your reactions are wonderful, btw.

[@markusruhl113]

Love this and love you! :-)

[@MountainMetal]

POWER Metal. 😯

[@mariogranado1065]

Well come to the magic world of metal heads

[@kevintunaley5079]

she isn't even watching the best versions of crowds singing Valhalla and the bards song

[@VfB1893Slayer]

Guardian!!

[@balticstain7150]

Vahalla is norse mythology is majestic enormous hall in asgard ruled by the god odin .....

[@dregnar85]

Love BG, now its time you hear Symphony X - The Odyssey. If you live life without hearing this song, you havent lived.

[@joelabel7843]

What a great reaction. Great performance y the band in this. You should try helloween - keeper of the 7 keys off the album keeper of the 7 keys part 2. Do the studio version though

[@Loverboy6027]

Buy these headphones,they are pretty cheap but great, i have them too:Audio-technica ATH-M30x: www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/f6e3988012a67cd1/index.html

[@futzimcflipp9503]

That was great!

[@richardhall6222]

Nothing better than being in the audience at a concert and singing you Hart out . Another band you must have a look at is band maid an all girl Japanese band . try the following songs Puzzle live Play live Don't you tell me live

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

I would love for you to react to Blackmore's Night "Ocean gypsy" and "Village Lantern"

[@Patermooneye]

Shadow of the Moon is a good one from them as well

[@EliamDar]

Someday I'll go to Wacken... someday.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

That would be amazing to go there!!!!

[@EliamDar]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY I have a friend that goes there yearly... best place on earth according to her.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I believe it would be best place. Thanks for sharing that : )

[@kingozymandias2988]

I was there and it was amazing!!

[@rkempo]

Sticking with the German theme. Avantasia - Scarecrow live at Wacken. I think you will like it.

[@SwedishPete]

Wow! You're cool lady! Big PP

[@Alithia451]

More Powermetal bands to check out: Sabaton, Powerwolf, Avantasia, Helloween, Gamma ray, Wintersun, Kamelot

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Hansi !!! He did stuf for Ayreon !!! 😜😎🎁 Damn you like your quality metal don't you 😎

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I have good taste then right? I'm only just discovering this stuff. About time right? Lol.....

[@dougmphilly]

ayreon is another good choice. i have no idea how affords the rights to perform songs like this..kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3KkiaeLmbJqrqc hansi and floor

[@dougmphilly]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPIk4Jrd7-cY6s same guy but this its a trio of floor, the gathering's anneke van giersbergen and mayan's marcella bovio.

[@dougmphilly]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayreon_Universe_%E2%80%93_The_Best_of_Ayreon_Live seriously, how does this not bankrupt him getting folks like the above play for him?

[@xorsyst1]

@@dougmphilly Not only that - but Floor's sister on backing vocals :)

[@mrolsen6987]

You missed the best version of Valhalla, it's a older video from a dvd released 2004. Like comment before on that video "I drove by the other day, they are Still singing" The best part begins at 4:40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYvCh3mAo5eegK8

[@michaellejeune7715]

Yeah, I noticed they cut Valhalla shorter and shorter over the years. When I saw them in 2008 it lasted forever, no real final verse by Hansi - or if he tried, I didn't hear.

[@xorsyst1]

Want to see this singer AND Floor in the same song? Check out Ayreon - Age of Shadows live.

[@huibertstoof2427]

I was there was really great

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Oh that is wonderful. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@Capitaomac1]

Hello from Portugal. You seem like a very sweet lady and you appreciate good music too, so I'd like to suggest some songs for you starting with Routine by Steven Wilson. Look for the original video but be advised: you will cry.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Welcome Portugal! I will check out Routine by Steven Wilson. Thank you so much.

[@Nyarlathotep_Flagg]

You should watch one of the older versions. They're crazy. He didn't have his throat issues back then, and got the crowd more engaged in it.

[@SirTunkur]

I really like Blind Guardian and these songs, but i really advise you to seek some music in Scandinavia and Finland for the real stuff ;)

[@michaellejeune7715]

"Other" real stuff* ;)

[@franbail1434]

Can you do DAMNATION ANGELS - PRIDE (The Warrior's Way) or Someone Else (Pt. II) This band was the beginning of my love for power metal.

[@Nyarlathotep_Flagg]

I'll be honest, I did not think the westerner existed, that did not know of Valhalla. Not condemning you, just immensely surprised.

[@joycevandelindeloof6067]

Seeing that you like this, Nightwish and Epica I think I have a very nice reccomendation for you. It has Simone from Epica, Floor from Nightwish and Hansi from Blind Guardian in it + a few others like the current singer from Kamelot. Ayreon - The Day that the World breaks Down. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I wrote down your name and recommendation in my spreadsheet so I will have it for reference. I love the idea of having all those wonderful people in it, so Joyce....thank you.

[@Elcaribou]

great video :) you should react to Opeth - porcelain heart

[@greaper1976]

Great reaction! If you liked this band, you should take a listen at Sabaton. Their video for Bismarck is mindblowing. It's about the sinking of the Bismarck in the second world war.

[@dougmphilly]

problem with power metal is that its hard to compose a memorable tune when everybody is riffing 32nd notes. worst one of the bunch is dragonforce. find a melody, i dare you.

[@andrefelder4902]

Yknow blins guardian isnt really pure power metal. Try listen to their Albums, they have a huge variety of different styles

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Dragonforce even speed things up in the studio by using audio processing software. However, European and North American power metal are also somewhat different.

[@dougmphilly]

Andre Felder they are probably the best of the genre.

[@dougmphilly]

@@tarmotyyri6733 perhaps. i respect chops but it has to be more than scales.

[@michaellejeune7715]

Blind Guardian has memorable choruses and recognisable progressions, not to mention the lyrics. I'm not a fan of dragonforce at all. It's too forced down your throat.

[@MG-cx7fd]

Nobody subs, it's at 666...

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Somebody please sub ........lets go to 667. Lol. Thank you!😊

[@MG-cx7fd]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY 😫.......👍😉

[@danielflores4278]

Always the same song for a reaction... Always bard's song or Valhalla... Very bad choice... You can only listen to the audience... If you need to listen to the singer... You need somthing like a song from "imaginations from the other side" or "nightfall in middle-earth"... Where Hansi's voice performs better...

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Thank you Daniel for such a wonderful suggestion.