Sisters - Pain of Salvation | Songs You Should Listen To

[@beccatodd2590]

Pain of Salvation’s music is so beautiful but usually so tragic. I can only listen when I’m sad, but when I am sad, nothing hits more poignantly.

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

I struggle to maintain composure every time I hear The Passing Light of Day.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Tragic af.

[@j800r_aswell]

Then along comes Disco Queen to subvert expectations.

[@PlugInKali]

Since you're American you probably don't know, but Pain of Salvation attempted to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010 with the song Road Salt. Which means they're probably fans of Eurovision which in turn could mean that the inspiration behind that passage was not Shrek but the 1995 Eurovision winner "Nocturne" from Norway. Check it out and see if you agree.

[@perhvarnes]

I just made the same Nocturne comparison before reading this comment. I wonder if Daniel has been inspired by Secret Garden. He's fan of musicals and theatrical music, and I'm thinking it has less to do with Eurovision Song Contest.

[@fafolaw]

Lol it's literally the same melody, I had no idea. I also didn't know Eurovision used to have good music lol.

[@Yenneffer]

I love Pain of Salvation cause whenever I abbreviate them to PoS it makes me laugh.

[@MorelloZzT7]

😂😂😂

[@johnnyc0882]

The voices sound like the devil and angel on your shoulders. This series has become one of my favorites. Better than Spotify suggestion for newer artists and makes you revisit some artists that you haven't listened to in years. Keep up the good work

[@devbot-bm8zt]

Would love to see you do a deeper dive on Pain of Salvation. One of the most underrated bands in all of prog metal

[@vulkanofnocturne]

I really liked Remedy Lane by Pain of Salvation and Passing Day of Light too.

[@VoIcanoman]

Yup, those are #1 and #2 on their best-ever albums in my book too (although which is the top album does change with time...for now I place _In the Passing Light of Day_ above all, because I feel it's a bit more cohesive as a concept album, but it's a near thing).

[@BlackNo1918]

Having some hard times. I didn't know I needed just that. Just now. Thank you Mike!

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's my honor to be a conduit 🙏

[@brianshoman1723]

Very insightful analysis, I need to listen to more Pain of Salvation now. Thank you

[@CloudMountainJuror]

I’m super happy to see a Pain of Salvation video from you after you mentioned possibly doing one in the tier list a while ago! Great breakdown of a great song.

[@orlandogomez1718]

There's a reason this video focused on the lyrics so much. When I first heard Pain of Salvation over 20 years ago I just hated it, the production, the sounds, the tones, they all sounded awful to me. Fast forward a couple of years later and listened to them again and... Oh my god! The lyrics! Pain of Salvation is an instrument of Daniel Gildenlow's poetry, and his singing is him riciting his poetry like a performer at a theater. And the lyrical themes in his songs and the subjects he tackles are so real and raw, there's nothing pretty about pretty much any of the Pain of Salvation songs, but the emotions are conveyed so clearly and masterfully through Daniel's singing and the band's music that it's just so beautiful. I get asked if I have ever cried listening to a song before, and the answer is yes, plenty of times... Most of those times have been listening to Pain of Salvation. Thank you for this recognition to this once in a humankind music and band.

[@clemcadiddlehopper5706]

Big fan of ‘Sleeping under the stars’ off this album. I think we’re close to some new music. Last album was awesome.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Lmao!!! I feel like NO ONE would like that song! It's good! But it is corny haha. The music also matches the lyrics extremely well imo. I'm shocked to find someone else who appreciates it. I'm not a regular listener between the trad eastern eur sound and how tough the subject matter is. But it hits hard....undeniably.

[@mattwitwicki1387]

I’m not accustomed to you analyzing the lyrical content in this way..instead your focus is typically on things sonically and instrumentation. Interesting to hear your take here. I’ve never heard the track, but always appreciate you bringing interesting new music to our attn. thanks.

[@lautaromilano2920]

YES! I love this band. Their music is so beautiful and melancholic, more videos about PoS!

[@tjh5716]

Just a great band. So good.

[@AOAZPGuitarist]

I don't even need to watch this to know that EVERYBODY needs to listen to Pain Of Salvation. Not just this song, but all their songs.. Sisters is one of my all time favorite songs by them and is so powerful. Road Salt Pt 1 and 2 was shift in sound for the band and it was a breath of fresh air imo... anyway, I'll now watch your video on my favorite bands!!!! It seems Lefty players just have better taste in music.. Facts- probably!

[@Nobody277]

Fantastic song. I can't say I've ever eyed my wife's sister at a party (i don't have a wife to begin with) but the storytelling is so enthralling I can imagine what it would be like to battle this sort of temptation.

[@mattmann370]

Beautiful song. I've heard of this band of course but really haven't listened to much of their catalog. Gonna start with this album

[@andrewichigo]

I recommend you start with either The Perfect Element or Remedy Lane instead. This album is considered by many the marked downfall of the band into something that original fans couldn't really recognize

[@mattmann370]

@@andrewichigoThanks. I'll check it out. went through road salt 1 already.. Wasn't bad, was quirky, a little effed up, but kinda liked parts of it. Felt like could have been the soundtrack for a Tim Burton movie.

[@orlandogomez1718]

I disagree with OP's tone about this album. Yes, this album marks a departure from what I would call the 3rd iteration of Pain of Salvation's style, but it's definitely good. To know what I consider all itirations of Pain of Salvation at their best I recommend "In the Passing Light of Day" (4th), "BE" (3rd), "The Perfect Element part 1" (2nd) and "One Hour by the Concrete Lake" (1st). And as always, you have to pay attention to the lyrics with Pain of Salvation... It's 80% of the entire point of the songs.

[@andrewichigo]

@@orlandogomez1718 Disagreement in quality aside (it's absolutely alright to disagree), yeah lyrics matter a lot. Especially with Remedy Lane (which I think many consider their best album) when there's references to lyrics from previous songs as they build out a full narrative. Hell, some of the lyrics in In The Passing Light Of Day also referenced Remedy Lane. So yeah they're quite self referencial as many of the songs and themes are very very raw and personal to the lead singer whom I armchair-psychologist diagnose as a sex addict almost lol

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I say fuck the hardcore fans. This is an amazing album that will not give you a good concept of what the band sounds like.

[@GaudyGabriev]

I've loved this song for many years. Great choice.

[@bronzeagekid8223]

Your video made me want to dig into this band that I might have heard of but never heard. I saw they go back to 1997, which corresponds to when I was starting to tune out of most new bands big time until I eventually got back to it years later in the late 2000's. In that time I missed a ton of bands worthy of my time, I'm sure. Putting this one on the list. Melodramatic is NOT a turn off to me if it sounds at all earnest, which is what I got from this song.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I'm so happy it makes you wanna check them out!!!!!

[@adindubose9314]

Great video. Would love to see more videos where you dive into songs with deep lyrics like this, in addition to commentating on the arrangement choices. Walking through the themes with someone is really helpful for processing and thinking about them.

[@diegochipi8383]

Thanks Mike

[@Yenneffer]

I guess you could say that Meaningless continues this theme, but there the protagonist gave in.

[@edwardplain4688]

Omg this band is pure progressive emotion, fucking love them

[@michaelflorczyk5495]

Dude, KZbin doesn't want me to see these videos, it didn't notify me and I'm subscribed.

[@Bryan-T]

This is one of my favorite songs from this band.

[@sizzledan31]

Did someone say cello?

[@lanelauhoff]

17:38 LOL! This is a really cool series, by the way.

[@Weloz92]

Had the pleasure of seeing them opening for Opeth a decade ago (around the Road Salt II era), such a great band! They pack quite a punch when it comes to emotional content: there's an acoustic version of the song "Undertow" from the 12:5 concert that waters my eyes every effin' time!

[@thebillhook5838]

Hey Mike, totally unrelated to the video, but I was wondering if you would consider making a video focusing on Jim Thomas of The Mermen? Very underrated, under appreciated rock / Surf guitarist with a lot of early prog influence. Very skilled and talented player I think you’d appreciate.

[@mejsjalv]

If you wanna pronounce it right-ish... "Daw-nee-el Yield-den-love".

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I'll continue to suck as an American lol. But I do appreciate the heads up 🙏

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

Because Gildenlow keeps writing concept albums by accident (his liner notes about the Road Salt Albums) - The entirety of the two Road Salt albums almost *needs* to be listened-to in-full! (Needs to be the 13+14-track extended editions, though!) Several sips and glasses of wine throughout the 27 songs! 🤣

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

Oh, man, I LOVE this song. SO well written. Certainly among their best, but I wouldn't say it's their absolute best, I think The Passing Light of Day is even more effective, but not quite as well written. Creepy subject matter, though. Can't imagine the conversation with his wife about this song. The production is so wild on this, and what they've done since. I don't always love how it sounds, but I hugely appreciate any attempt to desterilize a production. I can't listen to so much modern metal because of overproduction. Very happy to see someone spotlight it, though, I've always thought this was a special song.

[@istvankevevari5524]

Thank you! I really really really love this album, I think this is their "Damnation". Althought it should be noted that the central melodic theme of this song resemles Secret Garden - Nocturne, besides Shrek. But I think Mr. Gildenlöw give a very personal and PoS-style twist to this musical idea. I love it.

[@tommyravnaas1449]

Cool song and I’m liking the series so far! Personally, I think the commentary could be reduced a lil tho 😅

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I wish I could show more of the song. I think that'd make the commentary appear less obstructive. I'll see if I can get a better balance in the future man....sorry

[@tommyravnaas1449]

@@BecomeTheKnight No worries, I didn’t even take that into consideration

[@CloudMountainJuror]

This may be a long shot, but do you have an opinion on the Perfect Element anniversary mix that came out in 2020? In particular, if you’d consider it an improvement or not on the original album? I’ve been back and forth on this myself and barely anyone online has talked about it.

[@SebaProgre]

Daniel is clearly the master of turning very raw thoughts and emotions intro beautiful poetry. I don't think any of the big names in the prog world does it as good as Daniel and a HUGE part of Pain Of Salvation are the lyrics. Analize "The Taming of the Beast" I ddint like the song until I read the lyrics and now it's probably one of my favorites.

[@diegopolloni]

😍❤️🔥

[@perhvarnes]

Since it came out I have felt that this song is a little too close to Secret Garden's "Nocturne" (as is Princess Fiona's song in Shrek). But as the years have passed, the song (and album Road Salt) has really grown on me.

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

It's like as if they were inspired by Stephen Sondheim (lyrically) when they wrote this

[@seanbeadles7421]

Awwww yis

[@KoZ-E.531]

wow

[@danielrueda3298]

Great analysis! You kind of spoiled the final plot twist here, though... It is at the end of the song that it is revealed that the girl there is the sister of his girlfriend...

[@anthonyj1993]

This is random, but do you like the song moonlight Sonata?

[@Malaneth]

Everybody is wrong. Jari Maenpaa and Teemu Mantysaari are the best guitarists. The first one for writing skills and the second one for techinque.

[@rebeccassweetmusic4632]

This almost feels like a progressive metal version of Whitney Houston's Saving All My Love For You except this is from the cheating man's pov instead of the side chick's pov, and it's more tragic than "romantic," which makes it feel more honest (which I actually do like)

[@baileyjones5744]

Not related to the video but i was really excited to see that your band was opening for Tenacious D. I was supposed to be going next Friday to the Auckland show. Wake up to news today that the entire tour has been cancelled because of a very mild joke about Trump's assassination attempt. People need to learn to take a joke. Very annoyed about the whole situation

[@j800r_aswell]

I feckin adore PoS! Especially everything from Entropia to BE. Still love stuff since, but Scarsick is around when they started shuffling the lineup and things got a little crazy. Daniel Gildenlow is one of my favourite singers. There's more versatility to him then that track highlights, but you gotta be DAMN good to pull off a stripped down dramatic performance like that as well.

[@moeArgon]

Reminds me of nocturne secret garden.

[@themirrorflattersnot]

Did you say "dolce"? Haha Is that a trend in English now?

[@Capitaomac1]

One of my top favorite bands. Every song is amazing. But, unless you skipped it willingly, this song is really about imminent incest. The character is talking about his sister. Or is it his sister-in-law? Hmm. Gotta check the rest of the album.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

It's not his sister. It's his wife/partner's sister.

[@Capitaomac1]

@@BecomeTheKnight only if he's talking to his wife in is mind, or else it would be over quickly, lol. I really think it' about his sister (his=the character)

[@pyramidhead3109]

hi mike

[@themadmattster9647]

I liked everything up to and including Remedy Lane. But considering how much you hate bands early material you probably hate it lol

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[@loweffortproductions1985]

14 views in 2 mins you fell off bro 💀