First Reaction to Rhapsody Emerald Sword

If you like The Hobbit, or Lord of the Rings, these lyrics will take you places!! 😍
This was my first experience with Rhapsody and their multi layered arrangement and intro blew me away!!
Let me know your thoughts and let's have a chit chat in the comment section about this 😊
Thanks a lot to my lovely Patreon, Henning, for recommending me this song 🤗❤️
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[@charliethetraveller]

The one who suggested this song and this band is the real MVP. Rhapsody of Fire is one of the pioneers in symphonic metal (the album where comes this song was released in 1998), and Fabio Lione is one of the most versatile vocalists in metal. You could take a look on their other classic Dawn of Víctory or the wonderful The Magic of the wizard's Rhyme where they had the honour of receiving the only and one Sir Cristopher Lee as guest vocalist.

[@Nameless0061]

Rhapsody is one of the few rare bands I can enjoy 100% of their songs. There's not even only one bad song.

[@Thnielsen85]

YES! Epic, over-the-top,beautiful, cheesy, fantasy themed power metal! We love it! :D

[@sabina1118]

Yes!!!

[@maurobertolone5198]

It couldn't be cheesy if you're nerd enough!!

[@Immortall1408]

Yay, Rhapsody. One of the older symphonic power metal bands. Many bands were able to create an album that can be tied together by a single theme or a narrativ, but not as many can do it over multiple albums - Rhapsody is one of those that can pull it off. The fantasy saga, this band came up with, spanned over five albums. You mentioned The Lord of the Rings and so I suppose you might have watched the movies. Do you remember Saruman? Well, he was played by Christopher Lee with his booming deep voice. You could say, he was the fan of this band and was actually featured on one of their albums. There is, actually, a music video in which Christopher Lee sings together with Fabio Lione (the singer whose voice you heard in this song) and they are surrounded by an orchestra.

[@christianlanza5395]

The magic of the wizard's dream

[@MrKvitbjorn]

They actually wanted to do film-scores! 😊

[@MrValium100]

My first metal band ❤️ I saw them live with Fabio Lione. He is one of the best singer in the world, and he is a lovely person too.

[@lucanale4836]

È vero, abita accanto a casa mia xD

[@thewaydownmachine]

I saw them live a month ago. It was beautiful.

[@Thesmallone085]

It is a saga spanning over 4.5 albums it's simply amazing

[@leonormilanese]

es una de las canciones más hermosas y espectaculares que compuso la banda... pero no es solo la unica... tienen una larga lista de maravillas musicales

[@MaxArch]

Luca Turilli - Black Dragon would be another great choice to react, not to cheesy, over the top, but more compact arrangement, the former guitarist/founder of Rhapsody.

[@astralvmofficial1579]

Metal and classic music in a perfect ARMONY. This band is EPIC, Great reaction!

[@Celestialspirit1]

First time i heard that song in 1999 ish i will never forget the feeling of hearing this song and the whole album. Wish i could experience that moment again.

[@iceman92xiv56]

YAY! Thanks for doing this, I've always loved Rhapsody, one of the founders you could say of Symphonic metal. Technically, the intro is a separate song called "Epicus Furor", these two songs are the first two on the "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" album. Rhapsody, who later changed name to Rhapsody of Fire, often had an intro like this on their albums. They created two sagas in this LOTR inspired fantasy world they created, each spanning 4-5 albums. Sadly, they split in two halves 2012, one part remains as Rhapsody of Fire, the other became "Luca Turillis Rhapsody". All of their music is like this, very complex, very inspired by classical music (they even include snippets of classical pieces in some songs) and phenomenal vocal arrangements. Also on each album the final song tends to be a monumental song of over 10 minutes. Later in their career, they called their music "Cinematic metal", which is a very appropriate name for it I think! In my mind, Luca Turilli is a composer genius none the less than Tuomas Holopainen. Further suggestions would be "Unholy Warcry", or as stated already "Magic of the Wizards Dream" with Christopher Lee! Rhapsody of Fire released an album last year, and it is OK, but it does not have the quality of what they did before the split in 2012. There is only one of the original members left in that band and they do miss the touch that Luca Turilli added.

[@simoneemiliani5782]

And by my opinion the voice, of Fabio Lione too.......the new Singer, Giacomo Voli is great.....but for Rhapsody music, Lione is the top

[@fendel_]

Funny thing sabout this song, the South Korean baseball team Doosan Bears use it as a stadium song and it sounds incredible when the crowd sings it, it's worth checking out!

[@foxyfoxylady]

Uma das melhores músicas do Rhapsody. Mano, lembro quando fui no show que nem consegui cantar a música pq eu tava chorando feito um bebê. 😫😫 Queria ver ela reagindo "wings of Destiny".

[@sebyperion]

Finally! Someone who does a proper reaction including the intro as well 😁. May I recommend to do a similar reaction with Rhapsody - Lux Triumphans + Dawn Of Victory (intro and song together)? :)

[@floorless3335]

symphonic powermetal has got to be one of the most epic genres of metal ever to grace my ears, idk about anyone else but i absolutely adore it

[@simoneemiliani5782]

Symphony of enchated lands (full album) is a masterpiece........by my opinion......

[@germanrivarola1382]

Hola., Sabina. Te sigo desde Argentina 🇦🇷. Tuve la suerte de ver dos veces a Rhapsody. Una super banda que suena espectacular. Sos preciosa. 😁👍

[@Strinzer]

This song and Album hooked me hard Back in the days 👍

[@duffalias]

The best epic chorus ever!!

[@arthy27]

if you like this, for sure you like "rhapsody of fire - holy thunderforce" or "manowar - defender (ft.christopher lee)"

[@birminghamchris9377]

Symphonic metal meets a story of fantasy & adventure. Great reaction. Great song choice. On occasions, saying less is saying more. Loved it. I suppose I’ll have to make you another medal…lol. Seriously, great post.

[@sabina1118]

Thanks Chris 🤗 Glad you also enjoyed this song!

[@TheRealRedAce]

There's an awesome live version (In Quebec) of this. Not sure if I ever saw an audience enjoying their selves as much at a gig.

[@gervasioalfaro5646]

The 3 first albums are a trilogy from the same history. Every song its a part from thar story. Also. Listen "nigthfall in the middle earth" of blind guardian. All the album its about the silmarilion, and its an amazing album

[@ozztelorman7057]

This is the first reaction to Rhapsody i've ever seen! Wow! What a delightful reaction indeed 😍 They've had so many great pieces composed - Legendary Tales, Symphony of Enchanted Lands, Dawn of Victory and Power of The Dragonflame are the first great albums come to my mind. You can always feel that Italian classical vibes in their tunes. Also King of The Nordic Twilight by the band's founder and guitarist Luca Turilli is an astonishing work that should be checked out. When it comes to symphonic power metal, Rhapsody is among the greatest bands of the genre 🤟

[@so_qp]

That's exacly how i felt when i heard this band for first time. I'm glad that people still appriciate this form of art ❤

[@metalneverdie4431]

Next Wisdom Of The King or The Magic Of The Wizard's dream Ft. Christopher Lee you'll love it. Greetings from Argentina

[@henningschwertfeger8128]

Great Reaction 😁😍 I loved Rhapsody for so long. When Tarja left nightwish i turned my back to them and rhapsody became my favorite band. There is a version of this song with great cinematics from world of warcraft but sadly without the intro. Thank you very much for your reaction

[@nesguillen]

Emerald Sword is one of the greatest power metal song of all times.

[@historytim]

Love the hair, very fitting for Rhapsody, something I did not expect on your channel hah. I second the person below who suggested Unleash the Archers!

[@sabina1118]

I'm full of surprises! ❤😂

[@rockntom72]

Hey Sabina. When I was in Australia in the Year 2000 this album was released 18 month before. Then I used a Minidisc Walkman and had the first two albums on repeat most of the day. especially "Emerald Sword" with all the Symphonic and Baroc background sound overlayed with power metal was mind blowing to me. As you say all the layers of music crashing down with such a speed! I still love it to this day. If you like to hear a Masterpiece in my opinion then listen to : Gargoyles Angels of Darkness from the Album "The Power Of The Dragonflame". Enjoy that spanish Vibe in the beginning. thank you so much for this reaction. brought back lots of memories.

[@starcevda]

Check out the chorus of this old russian pop song "gazmanov esaul". It was released much earlier than Emeral Sword but the chorus is almost equal melody-wise🙂

[@Nameless0061]

Good catch! I believe both were inspired by Basil Poledoulos' Conan the Barbarian OST.

[@sebaspignataro]

I'm so glad that you experimented this! My comment arrives two years after this video was published, yet I'd like to tell you that the feeling that you are describing could be much more intense if you would follow the complete Saga composed by the five first albums of Rhapsody, in fact it is 'The Emerald Sword Saga'. This song is deeply enshrined in my heart and everytime I see a person like you reactioning for the first time and then speaking about it, it is like a blessing to see and hear! Much love to you, enjoy Rhapsody, it has been truly unique!

[@juaneduardo25]

excelente banda !!!!!

[@lugoxys]

the masterpiece

[@chaospoet]

"How can they time it and keep it up?!" That's what she said! 😆 Sorry, immature, yes, but it was RIGHT THERE. I couldn't resist. I got to see these guys play this live twice and imagine this with every single person in the building 100 percent engaged singing every word of the song at the top of their lungs as passionately as they can. Yeah, that's some next level goosebumps stuff.

[@chupapijas123]

i hear this song in 1997 bloow my mind i have luck to see this band very times live in argentina

[@claudiomet]

Rhapsody: Pure Epic Symphonic Magic ("Wisdom of the kings")

[@justitia257]

Sabina ...Sei Meravigliosa..Grazie

[@brunogarcia2231]

best band ever, all time

[@Lazarus3737]

Surprised this is what you were recommended based on the information given. My first thought would have been the entire Nightfall In Middle Earth album by Blind Guardian. Which is an absolute masterpiece of storytelling AND music. Would recommend even if you're not going to react to it. Too good to pass. (And yes it is based on Lord of the Rings).

[@Rp-tt5yv]

Oh my,, you've done this one? One of ma fav! Plus there is fantastic cover of this song, done by E Hyuk. He's South Korean singer and he does a lot of covers for truely amazing songs like this one, Emerald Sword

[@northell4475]

Rhapsody ❤️❤️❤️ una de las bandas de mi juventud

[@christophervaldez2986]

The first time I ever heard this song was in a demo video for Tribes 2 (who remembers Tribes 2?) and Emerald Sword was the track. So they won two ways: I got into Rhapsody with a sickness, and I played YEARS of Tribes 2 till it fizzled out. We need more Tribes and more Rhapsody.

[@stevenhopwood8195]

I read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings back in the 70’s and thought to myself that they would make good movies but back then I wondered how could they possibly make them and do them justice. Well add a few years and with the advancement of technology it’s made it all possible. I too enjoy this genre and really liked this piece. Good suggestion. ❤️🤘🎸🇦🇺

[@DeeDee-ud2rg]

Lol your references to the hobbit made made me laugh 😂

[@NaX619]

Holy.. thank you for this.. =)

[@sabina1118]

My pleasure!!

[@NaX619]

@@sabina1118

[@SventheCrusader]

This was my first power metal band after DragonForce, and what a band to start that journey. So absolutely absurd and so wonderful for it.

[@HuginnHufflepuff]

If you haven’t dived further into this band, I have some recommendations. While this song is hands down the best, Queen of the Dark Horizons is another epic piece you can enjoy without being confused by the plot of the saga. Their best album, by far, is Symphony of the Enchanted Lands 2. If you like the Hobbit then you’ll really enjoy that one since Christopher Lee (Saruman) provided a lot of narration for the album.

[@mattmadhouse]

Luca Turilli 🔥🔥🔥

[@duncanbarker1513]

Rhapsody also recorded with Christopher Lee on The Magic of The Wizard’s Dream

[@raphaelpraxedes4569]

I love Rhapsody, but if you want some musics about The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, you need to hear Blind Guardian. They even has a song called The Bard Song - The Hobbit. Its another amazing powermetal band.

[@sabina1118]

My last Blind Guardian reaction was blocked :(

[@raphaelpraxedes4569]

@@sabina1118 thats sad. Now I want to watch.

[@TerraTechs1]

don't know if you listen to other bands from different countries but saurom/saurom lamderth is one of my favorite top bands from spain, it is in spanish but their first few albums were all LOTR based!

[@Hybe123]

I see Rhapsody, I click and watch the video instantly!

[@gatoxforsaken]

Fabio Lione one of the best singers in the world!!!, please react more of this band. I recommend one called The Last Winged Unicorn or Lamento eroico where you will hear the great vocal power of Fabio.

[@suryaperdana2577]

They're singing i will search for the emerald sword, but still in Major Chord. Welcome to Happy Metal friends 🤪🤪

[@esdras7556]

Hey lady! you should try to "the mystic prophecy of the demon knight", that one is awesome as well.

[@holgersurray]

Have You ever seen "Keeper of the Seven Keys" by Helloween? - There's a great live video here on KZbin.

[@luisnunes3863]

How curious, just in the Blind Guardian reaction I left a sugestion for the live version in Montreal where singer Fabio Lione gives the crowd a vocal warm-up before this song. Rhapsody are an immensely impessive band, for the virtuosity, for the dedication it took to lay out a saga over 10 or eleven albums that make a narrative whole, the 20 minute gorgeous pieces that close the albums... Glad you liked Fabio Lione so much, Sabina. He's just as capable of singing something slow and sentimental, as in Il canto del vento. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-0ZqWtrN2rfbs If you want to see what all these musicians minus one are up to these days, check out Zero Gravity, Turilli/ Lione Rhapsody. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z16nnXlnfZ6JqNE

[@Nameless0061]

Essa música tem uma vibe mais esperançosa e vitoriosa porque é o ponto da história em que o Guerreiro de Gelo finalmente encontra a arma mística que vai ajudá-lo a combater as forças opressoras e demoníacas que caíram sobre as Terras Encantadas.

[@laurabustos2964]

Power Metal, Metal Sinfónico, Metal Neoclásico, Música Clásica.

[@quin.te.ba.64]

The best rock album ever, epic

[@pielichiewicz]

Every time I hear that song I promise myself not to sing Meanwhile every time I stand up with hand rising high grasping imaginary sword and: 🎶FOR THE KING, FOR THE LAND, FOR THE MOUNTAINS....🎶

[@AlonsoTherion]

fun fact: the drums in the first and second album (the one u heard was from the 2nd) are electronic computer keyboard drums, although the album photos features a drummer, but he joined the band after the recordings, but the first album doesn't have any drummer at all in the photos

[@tienmernen9277]

Try also Sonata Arctica and their song Victoria' s Secret

[@ceritasenja2012]

love it!! next Forever more and Make it rain cover by Cakra Khan

[@SunnyTigerful]

m y number one song of all time. If you say power metal i would say Emerald sword

[@metalhades666]

Sabina please make reaction of The wizards last rhymes of rhapsody, is a great and powerful song. Thank you and greetings from Chile.

[@BartdeBoisblanc]

Made think of Nano War of Steel "The Unicorn Invasion of Dudee"

[@rikydjnthemix6430]

Y pensar que solo una pequeña parte de una historia contada en 11 discos por la banda está reaccionando. ¿A qué tipo de personas una obra maestra de este tipo cuenta una historia a través de 11 álbumes? Por cierto, se llama: Saga completa de Algalord Chronicles.

[@jec123456]

reaction: RHAPSODY OF FIRE dawn of victory

[@darwinwild8141]

Now, try the song " symphony of enchanted lands". this is a 13 minutes long epic masterpiece.

[@ShadowlordDio]

the book this songs albums and band are inspired in the story called CHRONICLES of ALGALORD, written by the same guitar player Luca Turilly

[@Milano-ug3iu]

Rhapsody is a great great group. Can try Blind Guardian same way.

[@benvanwessel1984]

if you are into classical with a modern twist check out kishi bashi

[@memoescobar8767]

You need to listen "Magic of the wizard's dream" is a big master piece feat christopher lee (dooku from starwars)

[@pielichiewicz]

Saruman

[@djvillero6790]

Perdona sabina... Estas llorando????... No te culpo... Es hermosa la canción hasta yo me pongo a llorar al escucharla

[@denyjadul3371]

I hope alex stratopoli and luca turilli makes a reunion

[@johncrichton2556]

React to their guitarist Luca Turilli - Deamonheart

[@mjgz121]

Now, try the song Orphan of Life by Adrian Benegas feat Herbie Langhans and Sascha Paeth. Its a TRUE BANGER too. Trust me, as a symphonic metal fan, you will love it

[@opponoastos]

React to Eternal Champion. "Ravening Iron".

[@jaimekreator7978]

Te Amo❤❤❤. listen. "the lord of the ring" from a band called Blind guardian. ❤❤❤❤

[@svilenp]

💖🌹

[@Elessar93]

I think this song would be Ecthelion vs Ancalagon 🥰

[@josiahrobinson6135]

Nice reaction! As good as Rhapsody's version is, you should do a reaction to Dan Vasc's cover and also react to Dawn of Victory by Dan, with guest vocals by Fabio Lione, who was lead singer of Rhapsody.

[@paulosoares7034]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@warriorofholyfire8140]

How about Rhapsody of fire Reign of Terror

[@sencercoskun4810]

I think you don't watch fantasy movies much, since Hobbit is the last movie that comes to my mind while listening to this song. Great reaction anyway!

[@zhykn]

React to Unholy Warcry of Rhapsody

[@chesaak]

Did you ever reacted to Tina S (guitar) or Junna (drums) (2 very young ladies, who play Dragonforce - Trough fire and flames as a cover)? If not this is something else. i personaly suggest to watch these 2 one by one, but there is a video with both of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5yklHtripWlasU .These 2 ladies are totaly worth it for getting an award for pure talent on a young age.

[@michaelcgn1090]

Please give us a sign, when you are ready for a complete different but spiritual experience, which will pull off your socks. Try the first metal in human history : Heilung with the song "In Majdian". Would love to see your reaction on that.

[@RandallHidalgoS21allas96]

Well... Before "power metal" there was "speed metal". And the biggest band in that matter is Helloween. The first "power metal" band.

[@meowasies2317]

react to northlane-rot please.

[@nutella_drifter]

It's so great you chose to listen to Epicus Furor + Emerald Sword. Many people are shocked by the song beginning so swiftly (and I think Rhapsody should not have split them at all to begin with).

[@ericdroddy7444]

Sabina babe if you like power metal gotta listen to Unleash the Archers

[@sabina1118]

Noted, thanks!!

[@ericdroddy7444]

@@sabina1118 and that sad but true song I sent to your Patreon :)

[@RoGuimaraes]

pls meet cover DAN VASC brazilian metal singer, singing with LEONE ex vocal RHAPSODY, it's Leone singing song. tkss

[@marksmith7340]

iF I remember correctly the band tried to get the job of writing all the music for the lord of the rings movies.....

[@victorrobinsongah9822]

Hai Sab...

[@sabina1118]

Hi!!

[@victorrobinsongah9822]

Please React Cakra khan cover Forever more original by Gamaliel.. Thank you so much Sab... 🙏🙏🙏👍 Hope you like it..

[@victorrobinsongah9822]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJDNdWSmjLSFbbM

[@sephuris5555]

Im not familiar with this version of the song most versions have had heard skip the symphony and chorus bit

[@jrg7485]

I think, you should have analyzed the band and playing live, instead of analyzing it in an anime. This band playing live is better than in the studio.

[@RE-ct3ht]

Hubieses elegido un video donde aparece la banda. 👎👎👎👎