Æther Realm - Temperance

[@mollysheehan6829]

I don't understand why this song isn't as popular as some of the others on the album (although every song on this album is marvelous and beautiful) but this one despite the fact that I've listened to it dozens of times still moves me to tears and gives me goosebumps when I listen to it.

[@AetherRealm]

People like the loud and fast bangers! I'm glad that you've enjoyed this one though Molly. Thanks!

[@Lady-Durza-Nightshade-Black]

They're all really awesome, but I gotta admit, this one and Death are my favorites.

[@alexseward5393]

@@AetherRealm thank you aether realm .you've made the world a better place for me!

[@themakutron]

Agreed, it is absolutely wonderful. It is in my top 3 no doubt.

[@shirovag]

@@AetherRealm it is my favourite track on the album. the atmosphere, the meaning of the song, the build up...its all perfect. hats off to you guys!

[@TheMaddestofLads]

This song is like an epitaph carved onto the tomb of a respected local hero. I wish that it would get the attention it deserves.

[@genossestampede2754]

Gods I call to thee Grant me life and strength And if my strength should fail Grant me force of will Should my will be broke Grant me light and hope And if my hope recedes Give me death and peace On that autumn day I met an old friend With her hand in mine We sat and talked a while As the hour grew late She spoke of a quiet place Where the gods will hear your prayer I will take you there

[@bithon5242]

Shit, why did the lyrics to a death metal song make me cry.

[@herrazombalo1390]

@@bithon5242 I just came across this song recently, and man, wtf..the first segment is so beautiful.

[@perkele48]

@@bithon5242 they want you die from dehydration. Stay hydrated.

[@MrEgofreak]

@@perkele48 Sounds Dethklok-ish!

[@Biggestofoofs]

​@@herrazombalo1390 Honestly, I get that but like. This entire song is gorgeous.

[@hardrockerofsoccer]

I want this song played at my funeral.

[@RinKokonoe]

Definitely amongst the songs I'd consider

[@AcidxAnarchy]

Dude I was thinking the same thing earlier. Great minds eh

[@snekye5419]

literally the definition of "if that song isnt at my funeral im not going"

[@mg6407]

Amen!

[@alx_p_]

That acoustic intro is one of the best thing i've heard since a long time Thank you Aether Realm for putting that kind of stuff in death metal, it makes my day every time

[@ruinenlust_]

Hey Aether Realm, I've been listening to your album since the moment it came out. I love it. I love _everything_ about it. Every single song is so wonderfully crafted, and every song feels like an entirely new journey on its own. Best. Fucking. Band. Ever.

[@AetherRealm]

Thanks!

[@nathanpenrose8465]

Amen, love these guys so much. Would love to see them live but bands never come to New Zealand ouch

[@ruinenlust_]

I still stand by this comment

[@nbd9321]

@@ruinenlust_ it's crazy what you've done here but I think I can agree on that with you. I can't really describe it but every song in tarot has something special to it, almost as if they don't belong in this world. Truly amazing.

[@stschannelt1476]

100th like 👍

[@dand4139]

I'm not sure if Aether World's still reads their comments on these songs as this album is fairly old now but all the same... This shit is superb. The pause between the light, poetic opening, contrasted by the deep bellowing. It's all so perfect.

[@AetherRealm]

We still do! Thank you Dand.

[@MaeckesPlanB]

Aether World? :D

[@maximuspeze2059]

It's unreal

[@smokeemifyougotem9662]

Lyrics: Gods I call to thee Grant me life and strength And if my strength should fail Grant me force of will Should my will be broke Grant me light and hope And If my hope recedes Give me death and peace On that autumn day I met an old friend With her hand in mine We sat and talked a while As the hour grew late She spoke of a quiet place Where the gods will hear your prayer I will take you there Gods I call to thee Grant me life and strength If my strength should fail Give me force of will If my will should brake Grant me light and hope When my hope recedes Give me death Gods I call to thee Grant me life and strength If my strength should fail Give me force of will If my Will should brake Grant me light and hope and when hope recedes Amen

[@lastwymsi]

This song is what I put on to get through tough times. I sing the prayer to myself and recenter somewhat, honestly it's probably stopped me from taking a few dangerous dives in all seriousness. Thankyou.

[@Str0ngSide]

This song and band is so slept on. I adore Temperance and it never fails to get me emotional.

[@franciscobray2358]

The band asked me not to read this, but damn it, I wrote it and it's the truth. I F#$%ING LOVE THIS BAND. THIS IS THE BEST BAND EVER. PERIOD.

[@xarris37]

this whole album is so good but the atmosphere in this song and also the devil is so good

[@hireslehibousacre756]

I listen this masterpiece when I read berserk. It taste good

[@calebbryan840]

I gotta try this next time I reread berserk

[@drocka36]

What an epic combination...

[@KookaiPLZ]

Beast in Black made an album about it didn't they

[@bradley3809]

Not sure if that is Broken English or Epic English.

[@hireslehibousacre756]

@@bradley3809 me neither

[@maarten6794]

Stumbled upon this after KZbin recommended it to me more than a handful of times. Decided to try for curiosity's sake. Boy, do I regret not heeding the recommendation earlier. What an amazing song.

[@johannfowl8653]

this was the first AR song I listened to, my introduction to this amazing band

[@marcosreloaded6692]

this song is so beautiful, you are an amazing band. greetings from Argentina

[@nightwishpower]

this song always give me shivers

This song and Guardian are two of the few songs that feed my spirit right now. Thank you guys ❤

[@Wattlobi]

Without a doubt they are two of his best songs, I also love them very much.

[@bradley3809]

For sure

[@_KroW_]

Man when Tarot came out i thought it was really good but now listening to it again I realized that there's just something more to it and something special about this album and this band. I'd even go as far to say you guys are my new favorite band.

[@obiwanda]

I just realize this song absolutely nails the atmosphere that Equilibrium lately have been busy ruining their sound trying to get to. Funny how good it is when done properly by another band, instead of marking the demise of a favorite

[@Lankee-y]

I usually go on streaks of listening to you guys but this song is different, it deserves a different atmosphere for me at least, greetings from the land wintersun: Finland!

[@mattlewinski2756]

This is what separates good metal from the rest. I feel like aether realm takes their time. They know how to construct a great melody. The sun the moon the star is also just a massive testament to their ability to build something beutiful

[@Plarby]

After the last gloryhammer concert in Portland with you guys, I haven't been able to get enough of this album. Honestly it started out with the 3 song titles I remembered, but recently I've been expanding my library, so I got the rest of this album...and this one definitely hits a strong emotional note. A lot of the time I lean towards beautiful music, and this is definitely in that category. Thank you, and you're always welcome to come back to Oregon again.

[@yakushiji5393]

I love this. I just love it. I listen to this before I go to bed.

[@ficolas2]

Recently found out about aether realm, and I have been BINGING Specially this one, temperance, death, and the sun, the moon, the star. This one in particular, the slow pace it has at the beginning, with the beautiful melody and lyrics, with the power and desperation in the second and third parts. What a damn great song. Only listened to tarot so far, but im definitely gonna get to the rest of the discography eventually.

[@Spazar]

This song is the definition of epic.

[@_tarrvis758]

You guys showed up on my discover weekly on Spotify and I've been listening to this album non-stop since then. This song is absolutely my favorite on the album. I'm sure your entire discography will be playing non-stop in my household for the near future. I can't wait to hear more from you guys.

[@depressionincorporated6064]

All the goosebumps

[@ChkSClVppR]

Just found out about this today. Absolutely amazes me how underappreciated this is.

[@Fynn_Merlyn]

I know im late sayin this on this video, but thank you guys for the melodic miracles of music youve made. Your music has made me inspired and i cant thank you enough. Ive been lostenin to yal for 7 years now and i tell people your like THE metal band. Your music explains so many emotions in a sypmphany of so many cords and thank you so much for making your music. I cant wait to go to a concert some day and see in person

[@edgunderson6570]

Hey guys. Cannot wait to hear what you guys come up with for your next album. I think all of us who enjoy this song contextualize it to our own personal experiences and it is, therefore, emotional to different people for different reasons. Is there a particular personal inspiration for this song? I just turned 50 recently and, to me, this song basically sums up life in just a few simple lines. I feel I am slowly passing into the "Grant me force of will" stage of my life. Thank you for your music. May the gods always grant you good fortune and health.

[@thatsawrap00]

What did you think of their latest album???

[@MrEgofreak]

Keep fighting the good fight! ⚔️

[@elised8588]

This song really is beautiful

[@ShiryuCain]

The first verse sound like a prayer for the desperate.

[@NinesEpsilon]

Gods this song is beautiful

[@Ammeo]

nice music

[@alx_p_]

There is one thing awesome with this band : An entire album about the Tarot and no Jojo references in the comments, this is really a prowess

[@obiwanda]

what the fuck is Jojo

[@uwu9272]

@@obiwanda its an anime

[@Tortferngatr]

obiwanda An anime and manga named Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure divided into eight parts. Part 3 features characters with abilities themed after the Tarot (and Egyptian gods). The series as a whole features a fiction of characters and abilities named after bands, songs, and musicians ranging from Elvis and Fats Domino to Lady Gaga. Jojo is also known for being a fountain of memes and over-the-top events that are very fun to reference, which tends to lead to people referencing them almost everywhere they can (especially for videos of songs used as anime ending songs or to name major protagonist or antagonist abilities, like Walk Like an Egyptian, Killer Queen, Stone Free, Modern Crusaders, Tusk, and Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap). This combined makes it very surprising that the band has mostly escaped Jojo references in the comments until now, though I have seen someone (rightfully) make a reference on The Magician (which is technically a separate album.)

[@machinismus]

Mentioning Jojo references is a Jojo reference lol.

[@seucordeiro8299]

I just can't say more than ... AMAZING, seriously, I met this band in a short time, but it's amazing! thanks for existing

[@Lusor_Elges]

One of the best songs in the album. In general, the album was really good. One of my favourites of all time

[@glassramen]

Still my favorite song off the album. Just hits you right in the heart.

[@onebennyman8850]

Love this album, and this song is so special. After many many years, I'm glad this is the first song I've ever really learned to sing and play guitar at the same time.

[@nightwishpower]

I always listen to this song when im sad

[@YetAnotherJohnSmith]

I just want to say for some internet band, you guys pop up on some pivicle moments in my life. I know one youtube comment isn't enough for you guys, but I hope these next year's there's something new with that much spirit Love you guys. Love to bass with yah ❤

[@AetherRealm]

Thanks John! Sometimes we’re a band off the internet too - catch us on tour IRL in the USA this September or in the UK in December.

[@Denny_Boi]

That acoustic intro is reminiscent of Blackwater Park by Opeth. Very crisp and beautiful!

[@AllBackToOne]

Some of us treats life as rpg game. The way we ascend up, learning new skills, upgrading our life and stuffs, facing new adversaries, enemies and hardship in our path. It is very much similar to rpg games out there. Aether Realm really gives that kind of mood to me. All songs helped me so much, in making life more enjoyable and less stressful. Each have their own mood setting, and that are rare moments the listeners will discover along their own journey of this important rpg game called life. Thanks, guys.

[@techmaster90]

I saw you in the concert at Orlando. I was very impressed, despite losing your voice you put on an amazing performance. You have the spirit of a warrior.

[@cubegamer3905]

I love when bands do this. They have a lot of super "in your face" sounding music like the devil, the tower, etc. (which I love as well) however I never hear anyone talk about the slower songs of the album. I wish people would give more recognition to the slow and methodical songs like this one

[@kyzoc.4785]

This song is amazing. So beautiful, it makes me travel in my mind. I still want the other major arcanes! The Hanged and The World would sound like bangers!

[@SOTE_void]

Only my friends in a specific group chat know how Obsessed I have been with Yall last few months xDDDDD

[@OKDC]

Thank you guys. Just thank you.

[@Avannior]

You guys are something unique. Never stop making music this beautiful please!

[@Lunas259]

I don't know if you still read the comments but the intro lyrics have become a sort of prayer to me so I just wanted to thank you for writing them

[@MaeckesPlanB]

That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@edwardsantiago9109]

this was a religious experience for me. thank you

[@Bruh-ob9mi]

Seems you boys have never missed throughout your career. I like that. This is simply beautiful. I love that you can write fast and angry stuff and slower, more solemn songs just as well.

[@toxacokami7216]

This album rocks!!!!!!

[@alexsurh1472]

I love this song! So calming

[@katieharman2384]

Will you guys be making more music? Please, this song and the sun the moon the stars has gotten me through so much...

[@Sxcheschka]

What a beautiful reprieve, preparing you for the epic that will follow right after, love the opening part of the song that is just a majestic instrumental. Temperance is an amazing fit for this song. Building into something quite beyond words. Possibly my favourite off this album, besides the 20 minute epic, lol.

[@DekutreeRipoff504]

Wow this album is amazing. Found you on Google Play Music and now I can't wait to see you when you go on tour.

[@Sam-mk6sw]

Jesus, sick ass song for realzies. Thank you Google for analyzing my life and sending me here.

[@Thesleepingcactus]

So upset i couldnt catch you guys on the UK tour :'( Please come back asap! when you do il be sure to bring a sign saying "its me from youtube" xF

[@Zakzattak]

Yo this is fire

[@lost5095]

god i love this band

[@SpencerZeman]

I've really enjoyed how Tarot and RVFM alter the tempo between songs. Add in the fact that four people are making this much noise is what makes it tops.

[@SmawCity]

This song is so unique in AR's discography, I literally cannot stress enough how moving and powerful this song is. I know that Guardian is awesome and will probably be the one slow song in the set list for a while, but I sincerely hope to see this performed live one day. P.S. It was fun going Goblin Mode with y'all in AZ, can't wait for you to headline the next one.

[@snowie.9511]

Damn, you guys really know what you're doing. Keep it up

[@techmaster90]

Yes

[@Lankee-y]

Hey Æther realm, any chance you could include your lyrics in the description because that would make it so much easier for moblie users

[@Lady-Durza-Nightshade-Black]

Not sure why all of a sudden this vid wants to crap itself, but for the past couple or so days it hasn't been wanting to play past 20 seconds for me which is extremely weird because I've been using this specific upload to listen to it every night as part of my routine for winding down for bed for a fair number of months if not more than a year at this point. ;-; Edit: It's since resolved and is now working again.

[@nickshine5982]

Incredible guitar work some of the most beautiful I’ve ever heard but the screaming vocals just kill it for me but the first parts of this song are the greatest sounds I’ve ever heard come out of a guitar, incredible.

[@tenseiken3113]

I recently discovered your new Album and it is awesome af :D Big greetings form Germany. Any plans regarding releasing your stuff on vinyl?

[@shizuwolf]

This gives me an idea for a music video 🤔

[@ShroomRPG]

This song into TSTMTS is what I can only describe as a fucking religious experience, and I'm not a religious guy

[@madmosby2405]

can someone cover for this beautiful song with clean voice

[@Kalzaks]

Did i save this song or did this song save me?

[@xvaldez3284]

it's got a similar vibe as Marianna's trench from august burns red I think

[@leothelion4464]

is there going to be a song for all the major arcana?

[@techmaster90]

Is there an instrumental? I love the vocals I just want to write lyrics for fun to this.

[@zamotoknervol]

This. is. Fucking. Beautiful.🥲

[@TheMaximus874]

I gonna share the shit out of this amazing song.

[@zzirSupeR]

i wonder if aether know the manga Mairimashita iruma kun. it high key a banger of a manga.

[@fakename5881]

how is that relevant at all??

[@frozenblitzalphagaming4301]

radio music is worse than covid-19 for the music community

[@Lady-Durza-Nightshade-Black]

Okay?? Do you mean to say you think that this is radio music, or that you've come here to escape radio music?

[@frozenblitzalphagaming4301]

@@Lady-Durza-Nightshade-Black the latter :P

[@Lady-Durza-Nightshade-Black]

​@@frozenblitzalphagaming4301 Thought so but wasn't entirely sure XD Some people have halfway decent stations where they are unlike small-town Iowa.