Rock Singer's FIRST TIME Reaction to Blind Guardian The Bard's Song & Valhalla-Wacken 2016.

[@ATrainHC]

I saw them once in a small venue in Asheville, North Carolina just before Christmas years ago. OMG!

[@teroril]

Blind Guardian has made an album based on the book The Silmarilion by JRR Tolkien. It's called Nightfall in Middle-Earth. 😁

[@elianaegomez8646]

Thank you for the info. I will look for that album!

[@rticante]

Blind Guardian are probably the most _wholesome_ band I've ever come across, they're really 4 genuine dad-aged guys who like to make music and tell stories.

[@rosomak6900]

4 ? singer,bass, two guitars, drummer, keyboards...Looks like 6 to me sir.

[@rticante]

@@rosomak6900 the band is comprised of 4 members. The other men that you can sometimes see in live performances are simply additional session musicians that they hire for live tours, but they're not in the band.

[@rosomak6900]

@@rticante Ahhh i see, just checked their site... You are totally right ! thanks for info.

[@MountainMetal]

The European metal scene is such a goldmine of talent, and you're absolutely right about Hansi being so unassuming. He doesn't need it.

[@justmyopinion4101]

"European metal heads probably are born knowing the words to this song" Me: they were probably created to this song

[@BlazingDrag00n]

i think both is correct. .. made to the song and knowing the lyrics at birth :-)

[@markodumencic8734]

Oh you have to listen to Mirror mirror and Nightfall and my favourite versions by far are the 2011 Wacken ones. Simply incredible.

[@IvnagI]

Blind Guardian - Mirror Mirror - Is realy cool song with a lot of energy and nice live video!)

[@juyifan7933]

Check out Blind Guardian "And then there was silence". Amazing song and the live version gives a good display of Hansi's range.

[@rticante]

The live version!

[@kylemuse6663]

First video I’ve seen of yours. You have great energy, and Guardian never disappoints. I would honestly be happy to see you react to any of their other songs, they are by far my favorite band. Seen them live twice and I’ve never been to another concert so memorable. Keep up the great work and loving the preview of the cover!

[@Fenry]

my favorite album of them is nigth fall in middle earth, it's perfect

[@normantompkins1252]

To this day they are still chanting VALHALLA!!!!!

[@TheNismo777]

Yes, we most surely do :)

[@caligo7918]

There are still faint echoes in the streets of Wacken ;)

[@Templarofsteel88]

Even to this day, when you cross the fields of Wacken you can hear the echoes of the bards song and Valhalla.

[@svenjensen9770]

Echoes were refreshed recently 🤘🏼😎!

[@flashpeter625]

Yeah, since Hansi has cut his hair he looks just like a nice uncle xD He is most known for recording vocals with complex layering. It is often like a duet with himself. He even recorded a choir album where he sang all of the voices. And his voice has this inherent overtone, so even without that extensive layering it sounds pretty special.

[@justinjanssen]

The bard song!

[@carstenhedwig4423]

Fun Fact: This song is originally a Duett recorded in 1989.. Hansi sings it with guest singer Kai Hansen from Gamma Ray/ Helloween. Kai is a major player in german metal music, he has his his hands in almost every metal production in Germany if not Europe. Kai has a very distinct voice so when Blind Guardian performed this song live (and obviously it is a crowd pleaser and a fan favourite) he had to come up with a way to sing with himself a duett. Blind Guardian is very much inspired by fantasy literature, esp. lord of the rings, so your fairytale associations are spot on. They partnered with a video game company a couple of years ago and they worked with them on a game called "Sacred 2". They made an virtual in game concert (as a reward for a quest the player gets the song) and that song "Sacred worlds" is great as well and a recommendation.

[@ΘεοχαρηςΚοσσυβακης]

Mirror Mirror, time stands still, bright eyes and nightfall are great choices from blind guardian! Such an amazing band!

[@svenjensen9770]

You forgot Majesty 😁!

[@marcoslorhan8351]

Please bring us more reactions about Blind Guardian. I've loved your reaction. And plus you have such a great voice. Salute from brazil.

[@asenka11]

Thank you so so much!

[@mariomelms7902]

I`ve seen a lot of reaction videos of Blind Guardian, my favorite band of all time, but this was on of the best! Great reaction!

[@asenka11]

Thank you so much!

[@Lonewolf-nv7tm]

When the band comes to hear the fans rather then the fans coming to hear the band.

[@alexandergunther3043]

Hansi once said, that he must be the most useless singer, because the audience could sing every song of a whole concert without him! ;)

[@BlazingDrag00n]

liked before watching. did not get disappointed. thank you

[@Trazzt]

Hansi had his training during blind guardian's career. If you listen to their albums in chronological order you can clearly hear the transition taking place.

[@The00795]

You should really check out their album 'Nightfall In Middle-Earth', especially the song 'Time Stands Still (At The Iron Hill)'

[@ralflukas9695]

Wow, loved your reaction. I am a fan of J.R.R Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings Books and have never been a fan of metal music until I read somewhere that Blind Guardian made a concept album inspired by Tolkiens book "The Silmarillion". I had to buy this album because I found it very interesting how a fantasy book inspires a metal band to make an album. Since then I am listening to metal music and became a fan of Blind Guardian, Eluveitie, Jinjer, Sabaton, Ayreon and of course Nightwish. I like Epica, Kamelot, Within Temptation and metal music in general and all because Blind Guardian made this one album. And as some people call Tuomas the "Metal Mozart" because of his fantastic compositions, some call Hansi "The Bard" because of his great storytelling. He IS the Bard that travels from town to town singing stories with his very distinct voice. There is a legend saying that if you pass by the cattle pastures of Wacken (where the festival takes place) at night and listen very closely, you can still hear the crowd sing "Valhalla". Edit: Forgot to say that your "Ever Dream" Cover sounds pretty good already. I think it will be great.

[@elianaegomez8646]

Really??!! Cool!! I need that album!! I'm a Tolkien fan too!

[@ralflukas9695]

@@elianaegomez8646 The Name of the album is: "Nightfall in Middle-Earth" and is the sixth studio album of the band. It has a lot of short spoken tracks inbetween the actual songs. The very first track is a conversation between Morgoth and Sauron in which Sauron tells his King that the enemy (the elves) are in the fortess already and suggests Morgoth should flee to the deep places ("There are places below") where he should be safe. But Morgoth says: "And you know them too. I release thee. My servant shall be for all time" and then the first song "Into the storm" begins. There are songs like "The Curse of Feanor", "Mirror Mirror", "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns) and "Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)". Its a really great album, I love it.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

i suggest you alsotry WindRose ( italian band who act and dress as dwarves and have several Tolkien related songslike " To Erebor") and then there is also a band called Baruk Khazad ....isuggest to trytheirsong "Khazad Aimenu"

[@asenka11]

Thank you so much!

[@swabia1554]

BG albums usually are concept albums around fantasy a lot, even tolkiens silmarillion (lord of the rings author) was part of an album. Songs are epic studio versions usually use choirs in choruses and it is bombastic in terms of production.

[@stephsteph4574]

Yes, check out more Blind Guardian because there's never enough of them! "Mirror Mirror" would be great or "And then there was silence". You should also react to Avantasia - The scarecrow live (the flying opera). Tobias was in the Aryeon's TDTWBD, too!

[@chasepeterson1696]

I love reactions to Hansi for the first time. Especially people who understand singing. He really is so talented

[@fenrisulfur842]

Thanks for this reaction! I first heard this song in the early 90 while listening to their music on a walkman in a school bus! Blind Guardian are legend! They created the genre of "Power Metal" in the 90s! Most of their early works are heavily influenced by JRR Tolkien, just like "The Bards Song". They are nothing but Legend!

[@unknownspaceexplorer]

Really love your enthusiastic reactions! I hope I can contribute some facts from the top of my head (Blind Guardian were my first metal band, I got to know them in '98 :) ). If I remember correctly, Hansi only started to take singing lessons prior to their fifth studio album "Imaginations From The Other Side" in '95. "The Bard's Song" is from their fourth album "Somewhere Far Beyond" in '92 ("Valhalla" is taken from "Follow The Blind" in '89). In my opinion you can clearly hear how his singing improved (though he was good before). He also was playing bass guitar until '96 but then wanted to focus on singing further on. (For touring they have a session bass players ever since, never hired an official fifth band member, though the current one, also seen during the Valhalla recording, is only the second session member, they are kind of consistent with their lineup (Hansi and lead guitarist André Olbrich are founding members, rhythm guitarist Markus Siepen joined before their first album, they only switched their drummer once since starting recording albums, first six were with Thomen Stauch, since 2005 it's Frederik Ehmke.) Concerning the lead guitars, which I totally love too, in my opinion, André is one of, if not the, the best lead guitarists in the Power Metal genre. Another great song of theirs and one of my favourites is "And Then There Was Silence" about Cassandra (prior to the Trojan War from Greek mythology), it is a very long though and I don't know if there is a decent live video on KZbin, but the studio record is awesome! Besides this one, every song from their album "Imaginations From The Other Side" ('95) and "Nightfall In Middle-Earth" ('98) is a great experience, among many others from their career. Keep up the good work! And I am looking forward to your Nightwish covers! :) Greetings from Germany!

[@mikegershon8528]

Thank you so much for dipping into Blind Guardian's music. Loved your reaction. The Bard's song is not just a song; it is an anthem. Blind Guardian's music has more crowd participation than any other live songs that I have ever heard. Hansi literally does not have to sing the Bard's song; the crowd will do it for him. If you wish to continue, please do Nightfall live either at Wacken 2011 or Rockpalast 2016.

[@erwinamesz7642]

Yes, you did it!!!

[@ferrari2k]

23:20 always loved that part the most, the solo is just soooo beautiful, could listen to it allll day long :)

[@blackheartdarksoul666]

Mirror mirror from guardian, and the scarecrow of avantasia! Cheers from argentina!

[@dirk2349]

ok, I try the translation. First part: I would also like to let you scream longer, unfortunately we have little time left. Of course, we want to spend it with music. I think most of you will know what comes next. It was already legendary here (in Wacken) one or the other time. I have the feeling that you will "put the crown on" this time. (german phrase for: it will be even better). Let`s sing: the bards song! Second: You are fucking crazy.... Wacken! I dare not say it: You are even more awesome than usual! We had a great time up here. We always liked to come to Wacken. At some point it's time to move on. The time has come now. See you somewhere! At the end of "Valhalla": Looks cool. Sounds cool. I think I've done enough work. We should... (I can`t understand it) get into the game. You'll have to sing a little louder for that. "sing louder" "mega" "sing us off the stage" "the last three"

[@unknownspaceexplorer]

Concerning the part you couldn't understand, he says "I think Magnus [rhythm guitarist Markus "Magnus" Siepen] has done enough work, we should bring Frederik [Ehmke, drummer] into play now"

[@greaper1976]

I love your reactions :D There's 2 other bands you really should check out: Powerwolf - Demons are a girls best friend / We Drink Your Blood / Resurrection by Erection / Armata Strigoi Unleash The Archers - Awakening / Legacy / Faster Than Light / Tonight We Ride / Time Stands Still Both bands are powermetal, Powerwolf has a male vocalist and UTA has a Female Vocalist. and they are both awesome

[@gooblymcfarts]

Blind guardian has been on of my personal fav bands. Id suggest the whole "somewhere far beyond " album

[@dac2007]

This video is ridiculous. The crowd sings really well and even claps in tempo with q song that changes time signature like a million times. Of course Hansi is amazing as well. Great reaction! BTW if you like great guitars and voice you should listen to Unleash the Archers, amazing power metal from Canada. Awakening is a good introduction

[@dac2007]

Oh and from this band I like Mirror Mirror for example

[@balticstain7150]

Listen also to..helloween... keeper of the 7 keys.....

[@yssanne24601]

Demons and wizards - Fiddler on the green and Crimson king from Wacken (the title on yt says just 2 songs, but it's these two), Hansi was in brill form on that show.

[@deheerschappij]

Except that this wasn't the end of the show... because "Ohne mirror, gehen wir nich zu haus" (Without Mirror, we won't go home) because Mirror Mirror has always been the last song since 1998, with the exception of the Imaginations anniversary tour a few years ago... Also, listen to And Then There Was Silence from their DVD Imaginations Through The Looking Glass (also... get the full DVD).

[@migonher6666]

Oh my God! you are an angel on earth, with wings and halo and incomparable beauty...beautiful eyes.

[@toxikavenger9088]

Do Avantasia - The Scarecrow (The Flying Opera) live HD at Wacken 2011

[@davfive]

I'll second this

[@stephsteph4574]

Yes!!!

[@Milano-ug3iu]

Don't know why i found this reaction so late. One of the best for this two songs. Great job.

[@TrevRockOne]

Please also check out Mirror Mirror. That is Blind Guardian's other signature song.

[@jhonussa4939]

Anastasia your reaction was great, please the Blind Guardian react to: 1. Mirror Mirror 2. Nigthfall 3. Into the Storm

[@billgappmayer7911]

You might also enjoy another project Hansi is involved in called "Demons and Wizards ".

[@HereticalKitsune]

Hansi Kürsch looks like a math teacher, unassuming, a person no one would look at twice. Until he sings and enchants the audience. His instruments are his voice and the audience.

[@Alithia451]

And the story ends, Mirror mirror Studio version, Nightfall, Sacred, Bright eyes

[@Fenry]

hey you can do those distorted voices, you've got everything it takes. Relaxing your neck and supporting yourself with your stomach, use your head voice and try to modulate it in a relaxed way until you "find" the subharmonic folds. I wasn't able to do it without hurting myself until I was able to relax everything and use my stomach. You can find this muscle if you make the sound that is made when falling on the couch exhausted (some like: ahhh..!). Sorry for my English and a greeting I hope I have helped.

[@Qwarzz]

The look on Hansis face at the beginning of the song. :)

[@Qwarzz]

Maybe Mark from Kardavox Academy could help you add a bit of distortion when needed. It's always fun seeing youtubers collaborating.

[@amehlee]

Many thanks for your reaction and insight

[@asenka11]

Thank you for checking my video. It was blocked for 2 days, so I’m glad it got unblocked :)

[@sleeepwalk]

Now will be one week with the chorus stick in the brain...

[@gibsonlespaul796]

Believe it or not......that didn't end the show haha😅. Mirror Mirror always ends a BG show. Best band in the world!

[@markusjackel2132]

Blind Guardian is playing in front of 82000 Fans with the same energy as if they play a smaller venue with 500 Fans....seen that happen several times...they are Gold !! Try Mirror Mirror from them next - this is always the last song of the Set...and this one goes really wild....! and if you want to do some research on our Bard Hansi - the Albums "Somewhere far beyond" and "Nightfall in Middle Earth" are Gold Standard. No other way to say that.....oh...and Hansi IS a nice guy.

[@65Bardy]

I love ....and then there was silence. Same Band and THATS a fucking story (okay, its very long: about 14 min long) absolutely freaking worth to listen to. By the way: nice reaction.THX for that.

[@paulretzbach9583]

Heels and gothic dresses!! 🔥🤘🤘

[@stephanjulich8094]

Anastasia: If you are into metal you HAVE to visit Wacken!! 😁 (it is great watching you having fun) ♥

[@Casey093]

Journey before destination!

[@NotSure0815]

Germany is the kingdom of metal !!!!!

[@bartoszrebelski8571]

If you come to the fields of Wacken you can still hear crowds voice

[@stephanjulich8094]

Hansi: pure crowd-control

[@chasepeterson1696]

If you like songs that are like a story or like a journey, you've found the right band. Check out "And then there was silence". It is quite the journey

[@jamieburnette2438]

Another great German band to check out is Primal Fear.

[@randalladams7692]

Its powerfull love the outfit you rock good one good job on covers keep it metal big fan

[@asenka11]

Thank you so much!

[@JulioGarcia-pk7eg]

Hi there anastasia..in fact it's not about the medival time..blind guardian are greats fans of tolkien..and many of their songs are about tolkien's lord of the rings

[@JanOlofSvensson]

Awesome...

[@danielklein5762]

They are around for over 30 years so there are a lot of stuff to react to. XD hm, maybe and then there was silence would be an great experience for you.

[@christophschmedes5975]

This is happens When 82.000 Metall Head s Singing

[@TrevRockOne]

Typically in Blind Guardian, lead guitarist André Olbrich writes the music and Hansi writes the lyrics and vocal melodies.

[@davfive]

Fun reaction. What I love about Blind Guardian is how they engage with their audience like you saw here. Their fans as as committed (if not more) than Nightwish's. Since you like guitar runs and Hansi's vocals, I like "Twighlight of the Gods". It's the second track of their "Beyond the Red Mirror" album. The lyrics for the Album were written by Hansi and the music was composed by Andrè the lead guitarist and Hansi. The album is worth just putting on repeat on Spotify. Twilight of the Gods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWW3oKWshMt1jac (recommended reaction) Beyond the Red Mirror Wiki Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Red_Mirror BTW, if you just want some recent straight up metal from them, they just released a new single "Violent Shadows" and played it live at Wacken World Wide 2020 last August. It's pretty sick. They played it as part of 3-song set. He has a nice (in English) back-and-forth with the audience at the beginning of the set you'd probably like. • Full set: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXPMlqKDod-Ce8k - Welcome to Dying (1990), Violent Shadows (2020), and Majesty (1988) • Violent Shadows start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXPMlqKDod-Ce8k There are tons of albums, songs as well as YT live concerts. Enjoy your ride with them, it'll be fun. P.S., your Ever Dream cover looks like it's coming along nicely.

[@thatone9462]

U should react to "and then there was silence" by them honestly theyre most magical song

[@damienmaynard8892]

A story, a movie ? Try the whole album "Operation : Mindcrime" by Queensryche!

[@adolfnovak4611]

Good girl ❤

[@wannabedane4046]

Great Anastasia - now, as someone else mention, if you to hear another project Hansi participate into, Avantasia - leaded by Tobias Sammet (the captain in Ayreon's The day that the word breaks down) -slso together with a norwegian power metal hero Jørn Lande - the Raven Child: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maute3V-Ypx9a9U:

[@barbaravance6774]

Definitely! 💕

[@swabia1554]

want guitar solos maxed out chekc helloween keeper of the seven keys at pumpkins united tour live. all 3 singers of theri career plus 3 guitars great voices epic solos ! one of the most influential power metal bands together with blind guardian

[@Marisqueria-zv4qn]

If I'm not mistaken, Hansi's high note is G sharp5#. But i'm not sure

[@alexzenteno1]

Te recomiendo Lovebites unas niponas con unos duetos de guitarra espectacular

[@AM-mm4dj]

Thank you for swearing, PPL are so Fing PC these days He can Fucking Sing :) HELL YEAH

[@asenka11]

Lol I can’t NOT swear lol

[@MustaLaatta]

Nightwish army Finland In this matter Google Translator may help you. Choose the language f.e Finnish, write /copy paste the word, song name, city, even whole sentence - and press the listen. It gives rather good articulation advices...

[@randalladams7692]

Check out NIGHTFALL IN MIDDLE EARTH BY THEM good cd all songs are good there german band

[@TheNismo777]

How to unite europe.. easy task with music :)

[@AndrzejFuek]

BLIND GUARDIAN: - Wheel Of Time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvXd4uKfqqqj7M (I sing this song very similarly to Hansi) - Sacred Worlds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HdqGCEibR3bqs / kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqK9YZ2XfrCmpNU - The God Machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4S3dWN9n8aajsU I like your opinion Kind regards

[@nobskpro3811]

please react to lost in the twilight hall by blind guardian 🥰

[@peterliddle4546]

Great reaction , keep it up. Hansi has a unique voice . You can akso check out " MIRROR MIRROR " kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIrHlWecgtmKlaM Or Ayreon Universe " AGE OF SHADOWS " With Hansi and Marco ( Nightwish ). kzbin.info/www/bejne/enjZYoWtndWpkLs

[@normantompkins1252]

First lol

[@animexistabasco410]

La katy perry rockera

[@asenka11]

Hahaha that’s cool!

[@frankkowalski1675]

Try Hansi Kürsch and Ophenia Land "Like Orpheus" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqbViK2lZZZ5pq8

[@frankkowalski1675]

sorry orphaned Land :)

[@gkdaniels1]

Dragonforce. You need dragonforce in your life.

[@thomasneuroth4925]

Und du kannst wast?

[@Eric-nj4qf]

Can't watch way to much talking.