Æther Realm - The Sun, The Moon, The Star

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[@YourPoopDealer]

"This song is pretty co-" 7:08 *"THE SUN, THE MOON, THE STARS!"* "LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO"

[@mango_c00kie67]

same

[@Melissa31179]

One hell of a banger

[@sicklelkcis]

same as 14:50 anytime its said just hits so hard

[@Melissa31179]

@@sicklelkcis yeah I think everyone loves that part

[@sicklelkcis]

@@Melissa31179 fr

[@6kobacatt9]

it's amazing how this song makes twenty minutes feel like two

[@GenScinmore]

The paradox of life. We could live to be a hundred, and on that birthday we'll say how it passed so fast.

[@LegoraOmbe]

Wait What it's a 20min song O.o

[@SigismundSonOfDorn]

Herbst by Nargaroth... welll, every song from the whole jahreszeiten album really

[@hendomas7435]

To me it feels like 19 minutes and 10 seconds

[@joshualox32]

not really

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

I don't care that this song is twenty minutes long, it's too fucking short.

[@EpochIsEpic]

“After recording this the drummer passed out and could not be woken from his slumber for 3 days”

[@MrEgofreak]

This song must be a pain to play at concerts then! AHAHAHA! *knee slap*

[@sinklar1224]

@@MrEgofreak i have never cringed so hard in my life

[@MrEgofreak]

@@sinklar1224 You must be fun at parties!

[@sinklar1224]

@@MrEgofreak i know right! *knee slap*

[@ValkyrieHietel]

@@MrEgofreak this comment has given me terminal cancer thanks

[@JackOfHarts96]

"Okay fine, you can play ONE metal song..."

[@behemitch8287]

Oh that I'd go for Insomnium's Winter Gate. But this one is good for that as well!

[@JackOfHarts96]

@@behemitch8287 Winter's Gate sucks, there's only one good song on that album. ;)

[@behemitch8287]

@@JackOfHarts96 :')

[@zezimaownz432]

@@behemitch8287 i'd go with Painters of the Tempest - Ne Obliviscaris or Behold the Bearer of LIght - Inferi tbh

[@behemitch8287]

@@zezimaownz432 Ne Obliviscaris is à good one indeed. Not long enough tho

[@stefan429]

when i realized all that was one song....holy fuck what a great band

[@AetherRealm]

Oh wow, thanks!

[@A_Ducky]

@@AetherRealm Same just happened to me, in the middle of an anxiety attack. This helped sooo much!! 🤘

[@xayaphile3834]

It's not a song, it's a journey

[@MrEgofreak]

@@xayaphile3834 When it's over, you shall know more about yourself!

[@viniciusdragaoazul]

@@A_Ducky I see its not only me that hear this song when im in bad shape XD Its the only thing other than medicine or hurting myself (i exercise myself till i fall) that can control my anxiety and hypersensorial crises.

[@AetherRealm]

Thank you all for continuing to come here and listen to our work years later. We don’t have any live performances scheduled currently.

[@gollumbeutlin5646]

hell yea, glad you are doing good your music is awesome, if you ever come to germany ill come to your concert

[@doradorahaisai]

Nice!!!!

[@helensheridan4360]

You planning to come to the UK at all?

[@braynergamboa4886]

you guys don´t create music, create art

[@masonarnold3825]

Ordered my sweatshirt, cannot wait.

[@themakutron]

"I never knew sorrow / 'Til you asked me to follow my heart" hits me hard every time

[@000Krim]

Same

[@ConspireOfficial]

It's rare to find a 20 minute song that feels like a single song instead of a short EP

[@S3IIL3CT]

Iron Maiden - Empire of the Clouds is a good one, a good bit different in genre though

[@user-goldcode]

another one is lorna shore the pain remains triology

[@hireslehibousacre756]

The Sun, the Moon, the Stars Shine less brightly with you so far I never knew sorrow 'til you asked me to follow my heart For all the tales I told And these whispers of silver and gold I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more So beautiful

[@liability9304]

his beautiful voice made me want to cry

[@kaitan9875]

Daisuki idke-sama!

[@miweum]

jorts

[@LLiberty733]

@@liability9304 I did cry. I'm a man. I don't care. No homo.

[@LLiberty733]

One of the most emotional songs I've ever heard, and one of my favorite songs of all fucking time. Never thought I'd hear music like this from a modern band in the 21st century, I thought wrong.

[@JhelleMies]

With an aching heart, he cursed his name And nothing would shine as bright as her again - a manly tear fells of my face

[@5Demona5]

At this part I'm ugly crying and bawling

[@optie5]

with his burning brand he split the skies

[@Xxbtztrl]

16:00 "With an aching heart he cursed his name" He: Man, fuck me

[@Lyralye23]

This isnt even a song, this is an experience.

[@aoi2532]

Like I cannot verbally express how obsessed I am with this song

[@YetAnotherJohnSmith]

"What genre is this" Yes.

[@blazelega2985]

Melodeath, easy

[@8man943]

@@blazelega2985 prog death*

[@gilanggifari4895]

@@8man943 Nah, just because this song is long, doesn't mean it's Prog. For Prog Death, you have the likes of Opeth, Alkaloid, Cynic, Atheist, In Vain, Sadist, In Mourning, Persefone, and Quo Vadis. Prog means more complexity, and it should have at least lots of odd time signatures.

[@vathiosdaggerblade2586]

Thanks for all the prog death recs XD

[@gilanggifari4895]

@@vathiosdaggerblade2586 You're welcome. Also try Wilderun and Iapetus. Kinda has some Black Metal elements, but they released a great album last year.

[@benlamoureux6443]

I'm an old school metal fan. Was listening to Dark Tranquility and Children of Bodom a long time ago. And then this song came along. It's almost not fair to any future metal songs to follow. This is perfection. I don't think any metal songs will ever beat this one.

[@MrEgofreak]

Can I just say it is awesome that you guys heart comments even after 3 years. It shows you really care about your fan-base and aren't one of those bands to only play newer material to appease new fans. P.S. You're right, Ben. This song will reign as the undisputed heavyweight champ of the metal world for a long time. The lightweight belt, however, in my opinion, goes to Demons & Wizards Fiddler on the Green.

[@benlamoureux6443]

@@MrEgofreak I respect your opinion 100% brother, I have never met a melodeath fan (in the last 5-10 years) that has been a jerk. Your choice is pretty solid, although many songs could claim that title ;) Keep listening to one of the last good genre, even if it's fading; long live meatlheads, we're a dying breed unfortunately

[@MrEgofreak]

@@benlamoureux6443 Metal my favourite genre of music, so I won't worry about me falling out of love with it for a LONG time, or at all! (And I got LOADS of time to discover new metal music; I'm a puppy at 26 years of age. Who knows, maybe a few new subgenres will come around during my time). You're right about the respect thing among melodeath fans. As someone once said on KZbin, and many since I'm sure: "...The heavier you go in terms of music, the nicer the comments are!" I'm sure something will come along that surpasses Fiddler on the Green one day, after all, your new favourite music constantly lies undiscovered. It's quite unusual that D&W would write such a powerful ballad as they are very thrashy and one doesn't think of thrash when one thinks of something emotionally powerful. I haven't come across a band that puts out consistently solid ballads quite like Hammerfall. They know how to blend softness and melody with speed and power like no one I've ever heard.

[@MrEgofreak]

@@benlamoureux6443 By the way, check this article out: theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/heavy-metal-fastest-growing-genre/ We're not dying at all! We're getting stronger. In these turbulent political, economic, etc. times, people need a straightforward, don't-take-no-shit, healthy way to express their rage more than ever. After all, what could be more powerful than a music genre that can make the deaf move to its beat?

[@benlamoureux6443]

@@MrEgofreak You probably know these bans already, but in case you don't, look up Brymir and Shylmagoghnar. Those guys define creativity and freshness in a genre that needs further attention. Hammerfall is one of my new favorite, I do enjoy the melody much more than the speedy rhythmic in metal songs!

[@TeixelSincurse1]

This, Ladies and Gentlemen, is pure beauty and art. *bows deep*

[@attempt58]

15:54 "I've fucked up the stars, one by one"

[@ralfraths3619]

I'm listening to this song for nearly 2 years now. HOW IS THIS NOT AN UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED METAL CLASSIC BY NOW?!

[@kitaqua]

almost 3 years now, and I still come back to this song

[@Rippedyanu1]

I dunno, in the metal community thus far I've seen this album deemed as a gem and universally acclaimed album. The whole album is up there. They just added the Magician to the digital album on Bandcamp as well which is another awesome song and perfectly fits the album. Tarot is legit one of the few albums I could never not justify buying. I'm just bummed you can't buy physical versions of the album anymore (only ones available or on ebay used for like 90 bucks plus shipping). I really hope Aether Realm does a re-run of the physical album.

[@MrEgofreak]

@@Rippedyanu1 Aethersun...Nice one! Really shows what fans truly are thinking. That they hear the Wintersun influence and deem them their protegees!

[@MrEgofreak]

@@Rippedyanu1 You're in luck! There is a re-issue on Napalm Records, I believe!

[@Rippedyanu1]

@@MrEgofreak I just looked it up and saw that. Thank you for the heads up!

[@balbes133]

00:00 - 19:10 best part

[@kyupin1075]

so true wtf

[@hekirb3382]

That skellyboi be like: "Yeah I know this card so basically i diagnose you with dead"

[@7thKings]

Hei me

[@FirsToStrike]

if this is really death then it's not so bad

[@cayk481]

that would be 10 of swords

[@attempt58]

Even your username is a meme... I love it!

[@juanpablofajardoramirez1008]

It just looks like me, all drunk, looking at a paper where I wrote a telephone number... and trying to dial it lol

[@starfiregalaxy8713]

I'm a time traveler from 200 years in the future. Wintersun has just released Time II and it's amazing! Jari was finally able to crowdfund the 6 trillion dollars required for his sauna I mean studio. If you guys like Aether Realm and you're still alive in 200 years be sure to check it out!

[@Usaid47]

I've always hated metal so much, "why would anyone listen to screams?" I said.... until I discovered this song, and omg ... i've listened to this song countless times now, and for this song in particular it feels like without that "aggressive" singing style the artists couldn't get across their message of the struggles of this one boy who left his home in pursuit of POWER. like real raw ultimate godly power. Then the contrast-elegant and peaceful "the sun the moon the stars" part just blows me away every single time . its sooooooo beautiful and calm... this is the reason why I stopped judging music before I listened to it .

[@ponymouse9371]

Then you would love Imperial Circus Dead Decadence - Uta , tbh this is my favourite metal song.

[@Usaid47]

@@ponymouse9371 I do love that one too! Btw I still dunno the difference between like metal and rock XD could do with some clarification

[@C0reyTaylor8]

I'd recommend "Forget Not" and "Painters of the Tempest - Part II - Triptych Lux" by Ne Obliviscaris if you like this track.

[@reedy_9619]

Idk i simply love scream tbh

[@Dendoi_]

@@Usaid47 I've been listening to metal for like 2 years almost and I can barely grasp the differences in genres as well, genres like black, death, deathcore and pornogrind are the extreme genres of metal with mostly screaming lyrics, genres like metalcore remind you of death metal and pop, nu metal is basically the upgrade to regular metal and groove metal is basically nu metal but with more violence and has a slightly different vibe to it, overall the ones with the least screaming are nu, regular metal (which has little to no screaming), viking and power metal (which is sounds like if Metallica was doing speed while recording their songs)

[@JayeDidAThing]

Can we all just appreciate how much has to be memorized to play this song? With only a couple repeating parts, this music is easy to get lost in for both those playing and those listening, i have nothing but respect for æther realm.

[@antonvarhenmaa9462]

I would use notes XD haha , talented boys!

[@2dollarchickenwings689]

I mean, that happens with any comparably long song. The genre is well known for unique and ever-changing time signatures and compositions.

[@-Ruben]

I would have totally agreed before knowing Archspire 😂

[@kajixdn]

​@@-Ruben I only know of Archspire because of their album covers for Bleed The Future and Relentless Mutation, the guy who makes them (Eliran Kantor) is fucking nuts with his art and he's made a ton of album covers for a ton of great metal bands. I guess I should actually check out Archspire's music now though since I haven't already for some reason lmao

[@-Ruben]

@@kajixdn I think they are like this, but at 350 bpm (their fastest song is 400). They are great, I've heard Relentless Mutation 100 times and Bleed the Future 200. I think that, to start with them, the best song would be Drone Corpse Aviator, which is very melodic and fun. The bad thing is that you have to listen multiple times to their songs for them to show how good they are, but that's something that happens very usually in music. I hope you love them, they are very fun 😁

[@sleepless___]

The whole composition really feels like a journey, told by some kind of lich who threw his humanity away in search of power and riches and is now reminiscing about the good old times, back when he was with his family. Now he's warning strangers not to share the same fate. Truly astonishing piece. Thank you for making it!

[@borja4015]

This feels like taking a weird journey, in the best sense. It is kind of magical

[@NO122221]

Yeah, reminds me of all those adventure novels I've read before. Really captivating and nostalgical piece

[@CloudStrifesFursona]

this, The fires of ancient cosmic destiny(Gloryhammer), and call of darkness(Winterstorm) are my absolute favorite songs to just get lost in and imagine a long journey through a world of fantasy. all this way to defeat the dark lord only to realize I've gone mad with power and am no better than the evil I've just defeated. It's calming in a way.

[@thewarlocke5303]

I am very grateful for random YT recommendations right now

[@X_G456]

This isn't a song..... This is an anthem

[@2dumbcats]

This is no mere song, this is an epic journey of the soul.

[@dirtyconsole2247]

Dude, holy shit. Just came across this randomly after listening to Ne Obliviscaris - As Icicles Fall. I'm blown away. The whole thing felt like a beautiful amazing journey in another world, but wow. That last "The Sun, The Moon, The Stars" section at the end wrapped it up for me. That was phenomenal and I'm now a fan.

[@zenith2296]

I definitely haven't been listening to this on repeat for the past hour, Sidenote, thank you drum player for sacrificing your legs, guitar player for sacrificing your fingers, and singer for sacrificing your throat, to give us this amazing song.

[@tecmonke]

hey i think ive seen this guy before

[@zenith2296]

@@tecmonke Hey I think I've seen this guy before too

[@ParadoxHit]

@@zenith2296 Hey I think I've seen this guy before aswell

[@pacer5497]

are you blue

[@norm.]

@@pacer5497 yea wysi

[@thomasedwardlawrence9775]

Æther Realm. I want to let you guys know: This is the best song in existence. It is basically the perfect mixture of melody, musical development and just never gets boring. Since I first heard this song, probably 4-5 months from now on, I was blown away. Have a great day, Some guy from Germany!

[@youngsandwich9967]

How dare you imply that the last second is not as good as all the preceding ones.

[@MokeyAraa]

@@youngsandwich9967 Yeah i agree 😡😡

[@Unkn4wN_TM]

@@youngsandwich9967 XD

[@josefanon8504]

Thori, i feel the same. some other guy from germany who listened to this for dozens of times already

[@Unkn4wN_TM]

@@josefanon8504 I first heard this on osu and it's been my fav song about a month. Or no actually, the whole album has been my favorite song about a month. I always listen to the whole album at one sitting

[@adarkreminder8889]

As it currently stands, this is my favorite song of the year from my favorite album of the year.

[@Alienrookie]

A Dark Reminder I agree

[@alexmartinez5519]

Rest in piece to any person who’s playing a rhythm game level to this song… their limbs are DEAD. 😂

[@spicymeatballs2thespicening]

Better this than archspire or fleshgod apocalypse lol

[@Boom.Kaboom]

@@spicymeatballs2thespicening the violation.... like bruh, that drummer is gone

[@aidenmcknight2884]

Dude the number 1 American osu! Player just set an amazing score on this kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5CweZWYa7WmiLM

[@smilinggeneral8870]

varvalian

[@shirool1142]

what rhythm game even has this? not counting the circle clicking game

[@blakestormcrow6275]

I wish that I'd met a woman who loved this song as much as I do...oh hang on, I think I may have! One night, when I was hammered, I shared this song with her(a friend I've been kinda keen on for a while), along with some of the lyrics, and as a fellow guitarist, she surprisingly loved it! I hope that we both find the Sun, the Moon, the Star ❤️

[@slurpyeel]

Right on, mate.🙏🙏

[@blakestormcrow6275]

​@@slurpyeel unfortunately that only lasted for 4 months. Still love this song!

[@JennyDarukat]

It's rare that metal gets me emotional but this just packs the whole spectrum in there.. and then there's the last five minutes 😭😭 Such a perfect way to finish a song, finish an album - haven't heard anything like it before. I hope to hear another song like this one someday.

[@wyrdokward2290]

If you like that kind of long epic songs, maybe you could like "Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars", it has an awsome crescendo that builds up throught the whole song. It never leaves me unmoved

[@njknfajfke3213]

@z k Gatekeeper confirmed

[@GamerGamblerYGOT]

@z k Yep, gatekeeper.

[@robp381]

Check out Mana by Equilibrium and Winter's Gate by Insomnium too!

[@anisaissani2009]

@Jenny Darukat listen to Apex from Unleash the Archers, the whole album is sick, but Apex is simply on a different plane of existence, trust me. AeR and UTA are the absolute best, my only wish is a new album from both of them.

[@razorblaze4522]

5 years later and this is still easily one of my favorite songs I've ever heard. They really did just make an album based on Tarot Cards and combine three of them into the most banger of tracks

[@alanepithet2931]

Even 5 years after I first heard this song, it still blows me away. A melodic death metal opera about a man who throws away his family, his love, and his home, in pursuit of power, wealth, and glory... only to realize that no matter how powerful he was, how much gold he had, and how much glory he earned, none of it was as satisfying as the life he'd abandoned. it's genuinely just a beautiful song.

[@BlackHermit]

The lyrics hit me very hard and I cried. Then I watched the last 5 seconds of the video.

[@VGian16]

I'm literally SO MAD that the riff from 0:41-0:55 is played only ONCE in the entire song -.-

[@callmetatersalad132]

A good as some parts of the song are and it sucks so see them pass by so fast, i do like how the song changes up pretty often.

[@TreeFrogOnATree]

You can learn it and play it all you want :D

[@hendomas7435]

@@TreeFrogOnATree y you look like -_-

[@afiqFPS]

@@TreeFrogOnATree XD ur pfp

[@MrKottter]

its alright bc u still have 14:15-14:50

[@Paul-mr5hz]

never thought I'd actually sit down and listen to a 20 min song, this song is so magnetic

[@mar0z]

X2

[@YiffyStiffyMeow]

i wasn't going to, until i saw all the comments praising it, and i like metal ... i guess why not, you've convinced me.

[@thehardman9379]

@@YiffyStiffyMeow honestly thought it was like 5 or so songs in 1 ahahaha came up while i was playing a game and it became part of my playlist. One of the greatest ever.

[@YiffyStiffyMeow]

@@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic563 big man

[@thehardman9379]

@@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic563 you sure come off as a snob.

[@user-km7gx4sj2y]

Only for this song. Only for this song i'm gonna buy the physical album.

[@dinisbastos5806]

Imo all the album is cool

[@user-km7gx4sj2y]

@@dinisbastos5806 Well i am 1+ year late, but i need to be more clear about my comment. I meant this song is enough to buy the album.

[@aleksandervrhovsek3462]

The Bohemian Rhapsody of Metal, no other words could describe this hidden gem of a song. Keep at it, you're definetly gonna go places! Much love from Slovenia ;)

[@liemm6276]

finding out and getting heavily into metal was not something i expected to come along with playing osu. god bless

[@goodvibes4891]

Its not that I'm against long songs, I got plenty of 8-11 minute ones in my collection, but I never thought I could be so thoroughly impressed with such a long song. This'll be a semi-permanent member of my collection, at least a few decades.

[@Anneitia]

Never knew a metal song could make me ugly cry as hard as this one did, especially with those last five minutes. What an emotional rollercoaster of a masterpiece!

[@5Demona5]

It gets me too, every single time. It's great when I feel like my emotions are bottled up. I just go to my car, play this, scream and cry along. After 20 minutes, I feel a lot better

[@ganon1028]

this sounds like its actually being sung by skeletons, with lyrics found in a lich's diary fucking awesome

[@fullglorywr8322]

Just to add some lore to that. I feel like at the beginning you’ve stumbled upon a massive area of trapped souls and these skeletons finally break free and venture into the unknown and by the end of the song find their ship and sail into the afterlife looking for the ones they loved eons ago.

[@christianmontoya298]

I got pirate vibes

[@hidden2098]

@@fullglorywr8322 no I’d say this is more the story of a traveler wrapped up in something much more daunting, at the start he leaves his home looking for adventure, trying to make himself be remembered, but slowly he gets more disgruntled and beaten down. Eventually only being left with his memories of home. Brought on by gazing at the sun, the moon, and the stars. He had been granted immortality on one of his journeys, but really is that a blessing? He talks about how he’s traveled the astral plain. So I think this is more a warning story for other people to not go down his path.

[@siiilver8739]

​ @Hidden I've always thought of an adventurer who got everything he thought he ever wanted but realized that he threw all of his worldly relations away in order to get what seemed like a meaningless goal. I don't think he got "beaten down" per se, rather he caused so much pain that he didn't hold the carnage left in his wake as having equal value to the things he gained. Though, you can also make the claim that when the vocals are growling, it's representative of the protag's harsh reality and villainous lust for power, compared to the ending section and the single clear-voiced line "The sun, the moon and stars" representing the humanity left within our all-powerful adventurer. Though that falls a bit short when we get to the "A broken legacy, a tale of tragedy" section which could be considered the point where the adventurer's perspective shifts from a power-lusting monster to regret for the time he lost. He's quoted as "block[ing] out the stars, one by one" which could be him putting up a defensive shield around himself, trying to block out the memories of his past before he became a monster. Or in fact, a lich. - 2am ramblings :)

[@safourgardpa5459]

Got skeleton vibes too

[@viscerva984]

Lyrics: [Instrumental intro: 0:00-2:18] [Verse 1] Long been complacent with the hand I've been dealt Restless and weak, from the life that I've built So I'll journey afar, for there's glory to find And I'll fill out my entry in the annals of time Bid my farewell to the ones that I love Their grief but a fleeting feeling For nature is calling, my heart compelled Every branch, every leaf, has a story to tell [Instrumental interlude: 2:46-3:13] [Verse 2] Fear is swirling within me A tightening grip on my heart In a world where nothing is certain The fear of failure looms large, oh No room for these doubts I'll cast them away and take up my father's sword History favors the daring Only the brave will receive the eternal reward [Instrumental interlude: 3:44-4:07] [Verse 3] Will you be here ready to guide me? When I must leave this dream behind me? A beacon of hope, but fading away I have to let that light die, let it die [Instrumental interlude: 4:24-4:36] [Verse 4] Mother, Father, Sister I'm sorry for what I've done But the man I've become is no longer content with comfort And home [Instrumental interlude: 4:52-5:33] [Verse 5] Cold is the wind that chills me down to my bones And cold is the knowledge that for this I abandoned my home Cold is my sorrow, like a knife in my chest And cold is the path that I chose For what worth can be found in glory in the lands that I roam [Bridge] Raise your eyes, cast your gaze high And forget your sorrows [Instrumental interlude: 6:14-6:42] [Verse 6] Cold is the wind that chills me down to my bones And cold is the knowledge that for this I abandoned my home Cold is my sorrow, like a knife in my chest And cold is the path that I walk But I carry those memories close to my heart And remember them fondly when I gaze at The sun, the moon, stars [Instrumental interlude: 7:12-8:05] [Bridge] So we'll find our dreams fade in time Oh, in time our dreams leave us blind Leave us blind [Instrumental interlude: 8:36-9:28] [Bridge] By moonlight and starlight Those shadows led me astray Take comfort in darkness Hide me away from the light [Instrumental interlude: 9:56-10:05] [Verse 7] Hide with me from the light my child I'll show you another way Burn away your sorrow in the cleansing fire of power [Instrumental interlude: 10:32-11:30] Power [Verse 8] Colors swirling around me Shifting landscapes obey my every command But still I don't possess the power to fill the emptiness [Verse 9] Swallow and take what you thought you were meant to be And reconcile it with who you are Another lesson learned in time, but oh, you'll find You don't know what you want until it's gone [Instrumental interlude: 12:02-12:21] [Verse 10] I've hailed to the cosmic masters I've walked the astral plane and traveled to distant worlds Time like a river flows The one thing I don't have the power to change The only thing that matters [Instrumental interlude: 12:41-12:55] [Verse 11] Mother, Father, Sister I'm sorry for what I've done For the man I've become Finally knows the true power in home [Instrumental interlude: 13:10-13:46] [Verse 12] A broken legacy, a tale of tragedy Take heed my friends The path of pain isn't always The means to the end you seek [Instrumental interlude: 14:14-14:37] [Bridge] By moonlight and starlight I turn my gaze to the sky [Chorus] The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far I never knew sorrow 'til you asked me to follow my heart For all the tales I told And these whispers of silver and gold I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more One more time The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far I never knew sorrow 'til you asked me to follow my heart For all the tales I told And these whispers of silver and gold I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more One more time The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far (With his burning brand, he split the skies) I never knew sorrow 'til you asked me to follow my heart (And blocked out the stars, one by one) For all the tales I told And these whispers of silver and gold (With an aching heart, he cursed his name) I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more (And nothing would shine as bright as her again) [Instrumental outro: 16:15-19:10]

[@SassySally391]

Thank you so much ..such great lyrics… wow

[@N3310_]

Long and complacent* not "long have been complacent"

[@coubcompilationst4627]

@@N3310_ Here's a more accurate lyrics genius.com/Ther-realm-the-sun-the-moon-the-star-lyrics

[@N3310_]

@@coubcompilationst4627 I guess he does say "been", doesn't enunciate the b though. Big oof.

[@savagechill1285]

I'd say that lyrics posters are the Unsung Heroes of these vids but you are literally singing the song yourself lol.

[@ethanmcclain7570]

My best friend and his girlfriend saw you and Willderun for their anniversary. He had told me to check you guys out. I'm kicking myself for not doing it earlier. This song is so beautiful that I actually cried. It's awesome guys, keep it up.

[@BLAIRTheMysticFox]

I cried too!! This is most beautiful song written i have ever heard i cry everytime i listen to it 😭

[@lordblinpos758]

@@BLAIRTheMysticFox it aint that deep 💀

[@chunkynorris100]

i dont know if im still in the triple digits or if ive reached thousands of repeats of this

[@saltamuertosturambar4050]

KZbin recommendations. You were right. Subscribing.

[@KudasuTV]

I love what you guys do, bless this circle clicking game that is osu for introducing me to your work. You guys rock, keep doing great!

[@vaccat]

yes

[@XxGaMeRxX-el2kz]

Yes

[@TJPerkens]

Yes

[@hill-2000]

Yes

[@bogdan.623]

Yes

[@KiwiKlobbers]

14:50

[@DanielR2]

my fav part

[@lando7243]

ngl i almost cried the first time i heard that; goosebumps everytime

[@DanielR2]

@@lando7243 lmaooo thats overkill

[@DanielR2]

@@lando7243 but yeah i can relate about the goosebumps

[@juanmacristobo186]

SAME, it is sooooo goodp

[@hellion6737]

I've listened to this 34 times in a row, while sleeping, while working, while studying and MOREEE!

[@maddog9130]

Just discovered this song randomly a few days ago yes my replay button is broken now yes I added all of Æther Realm's songs to my Spotify No I do not need help

[@ketmax2805]

Okay so umm 0:01 Here's your new replay button now

[@Mousy]

God damn, I can't thank you enough for simply existing. Thank you x3000

[@kaaiuta]

x8692

[@pinkosu4484]

x727272

[@Sarahtamghart]

This song is an absolute masterpiece.

[@senkrigar5474]

I must have listened to this song more than a hundred times, and it is my favorite song of all times, way above every others. A lot of long songs are made long on purpose, with slow and repetitive riffs, and are boring. But this song manages to be fast and melodic during 19 minutes, with some of my favorite riffs, and a blend of folk and symphonic metal that makes it even more epic. And the lyrics are beautiful, it tells the entire story of the hero we followed though the album, in his hope, his quest for power and glory, and his slow realisation that he could never go back to the way things were (the riff at the end, taken from the first song of the album, that symbolizes his nostalgia and regret is pure genius). This song is a masterpiece and has gotten me through some hard times, and I cannot thank you enough for that. Keep up your great work, looking forward to see you live !!!

[@blakestormcrow6275]

They say it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill, and I would respond that it takes a mere 10,000 minutes to become a SuperFan(listening to this song 500+ times). You guys are fucking legends!

[@loneronin6813]

If I were at all a capable singer, this is the kind of band I would want to form. It's heavy, intense, beautiful, multi-facetted in it's tone and tempo, and just all around creative. Don't even get me started on how much I love and appreciate the lyrics from a writer's standpoint. I'm accustomed to writing books, short stories, and even the occasional poem, but that's by no means the same thing as being able to create substantive lyrics to songs and it's something I hope I can learn someday.

[@elbowremovalservice]

Don't sell yourself short. You can always improve. I always told myself that I sucked at singing, and now I'm actually good due to years of practice (I mean, I wasn't actually terrible in the first place, but I *thought* I was). If at first you don't succeed, curse the gods and work until you prove them wrong, covering the stars in their insolence.

[@loneronin6813]

@@elbowremovalservice Thanks! :D You have no idea how much it gladdens me to hear that. I've been told my voice has an "earthy" sound to it, so I have no idea what that means, but maybe it's something I can work with. Also I love the phrasing of your message. I will definitely curse those gods!

[@c3nturin896]

i swear, this song is the biggest endorphin trip you can give to someone.

[@veldarinsolaris9636]

Okay, I'm listening this song for... I do'nt even know anymore how often I listened to this song on repeat. But I just read the lyrics while listening to this song and the more I followed the lyrics the more amazed I actually was. You have to know... I'm a role player and have a character with a pretty long backstory. A story where he abandoned his family. He made many descisions of which many weren't the best in his life and he agonizes over the descisions he made which let to him having a pretty lonesome life. He seeks powers he can wield to somehow compensate for his losses. Yet they can never actually replace these feelings of emptiness. And his realization that he already had everthing he could've wanted but he CHOSE to let it go. THIS SONG hits his story really well and I actually had tears in my eyes the more I actually realized this. It may not mean much for you and I know you didn't write this song knowing this. But still... Thank you for writing this song. I really... REALLY love this song now.

[@amenojify]

I am sorry to bring this up .. but I simply can't stop listening to this masterpiece.. help!

[@osubutmousebutton1893]

This song feels me like i'm in an adventure

[@Triferus]

This is the best song I've ever heard. It's the perfect mix of melody and metal, a compelling story, beautifully written and masterfully composed. This is a masterwork, I don't think any piece in existence can top what this is. How it has only 1.4 million views at my time of writing this is baffling.

[@MrEgofreak]

Great, cerebral music has always been less popular.

[@user-gd1no3gf6d]

You should look for bands like Tool or Dream Theater, they've got some songs that I personally think are even better, or at least as good (Third Eye, Wings, A Change Of Seasons, Octavarium)

[@artistically8437]

I can think of songs better than this like Ne Obliviscaris - Painters Of Tempest // Others By No One - Dr. Breacher And Time Travel Anomaly (19 min 50 sec version) // Wilderun - The Unimaginable Zero Summer // Persefone - The Majestice Of Gaia // Between The Buried And Me - White Walls // Xanthochroid - The Sound Of A Glinting Blade & The Sound Which Has No Name // Opeth - Deliverance // Ulcerate - Cold Becoming // Alcest Ecailles De Lune Part 1 & 2 // Gorod - Transcendence // Beyond Creation - The Deported // Virvum - II: A Final Warming Shine: Ascension And Trespassing // Lapetus - The Star Of Collapse // Alkaloid - Rise Of The Cephalopods // Vektor - Recharging the Void // Mgla - Exercises In Futility V // Slice The Cake - Odyssey To The West // Death - Flesh And The Power It Holds // Be'lakor - Countless Skies and many more but nonetheless, this song is still a masterpiece.

[@Triferus]

@@artistically8437 Well I like a lot of those songs too but this is the song that got me to love this genre of metal so it has bonus points for that

[@artistically8437]

@@Triferus I respect your opinion since I also felt the same way the day I found Ne Obliviscaris and music is purely subjective, but I think we all can agree that this song is a masterpiece.

[@pickles9878]

"ok fine ill listen to ONE of your favorites songs" the song in question

[@lordbaja8265]

i need more songs/stuff like the ending 17:42 in this, it’s so beautiful

[@annienyan]

It's funny how I never liked music with harsh screamo vocals before, but this music really made me feel emotions I thought I'd have long become numb to.

[@EsShinkai02]

That vocal switch at 14:50, a curse if it doesn't provide the perfect reset going into the final act! Elevates the entire piece.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Awesome! My 21 y/o son recommended this one for me🎧🥁🎤🎶🎸

[@macandcheese1039]

I found this song through OSU , such a good song

[@Simon-ge2ss]

this is most heartfelt hero's journey i've ever heard or even read, thank you aether, really helped me during a though time.

[@CaptainPupu]

I swear, this song is written about me, word to word. I've left my home country, my life, my friends, my love everything in search of something great. ' Restless and weak for the life that i've built...For nature is calling, my heart compels' And then ' The man i become is no longer content with comfort and home' After almost a decade still having nightmares of my leaving, but i'm glad i've experienced what i experienced. 'I remember them fondly when i gaze at the sun, moon, stars' This song is like a mirror. For those who had something going for them, but made the dumbest life defining decision, leaving everything behind for nothing, then regretting it, then dealing with the sorrow and the emptiness. Absolutely brilliant songwriting.

[@agiliteaV]

Plant a seed for your happiness in the future. Things are hard now, but you can find new meaning. This stranger on the internet believes in you.

[@CaptainPupu]

@@agiliteaV I've been searching for the answers for 8 years now, almost 9. Everyone else around me I pretend I'm okay, they don't need to know, not their problem, but I can't. Can't forget, just can't. The demons of the past still haunt me to this day. I still see my beloved after all these years, multiple times a week. Mostly they're nightmares. Reliving the moments i left/lost her. As if some divine punishment. Sometimes although rarely it is a good dream. I feel her warmth, her hair, her smell, her smooth cold skin and her lips... Then wake up to find that warmth escape in a blink of an eye, leaving nothing but a black abyss. I've asked the gods to relieve me of this pain, I've been trying to forget all these years, but I'm cursed, I'm certain. My curse is being unable to forget. I'm an empty husk of a man. Any joy i ever had was with her. This song is an absolute brilliant masterpiece. 'Cold is the wind that chills me down to my bones And cold is the knowledge that for this I abandoned my home Cold is my sorrow, like a knife in my chest And cold is the path that I chose For what worth can be found in glory in the lands that I roam' I'd throw them all away to gaze on your face once more...'

[@BurntToastGhost]

It's incredibly impressive that they wrote a 20 minute song that's so fun to listen to that you easily get lost in time and it never grows stale

[@insanemarauder2003]

When i first heard this i was kinda weary about how long it was and almost clicked off. Glad i didnt cuz this, this right here is a dope track

[@Bilbucheron]

Dope is too weak for this song. How about ''as close as you'll get to perfection''? ;)

[@mitchelljones9512]

i think this is the closest any song has ever come to true art. the journey of the man in this song can be felt on such an incredible level. his burning ambition and fear in the beginning, his lust for power in the middle and eventual realisation that it was not worth it in the end is so beautiful. i cant believe how good this song is lol.

[@Microwave-nm4jx]

this song literally makes me cry, i listen to it so often that i completely forget the story behind it and it just turns into 3 stages of raw emotion... fucking crazy.

[@realsoupersand]

I think i heard this for the first time about a month ago, maybe less. Since then, I've listened to it more times than I can recall. I'm the kind of guy who will listen to the same album on repeat all night. Music is everything to me. I've listened to this one song more than some of the albums I thoroughly enjoy in my music library. The last song I heard that captivated me the way this does was Lord Belial's "Realm of a Thousand Burning Souls," which I first heard over 3 years ago. This is truly a masterpiece.

[@Bruh-ob9mi]

I can safely say I’ve never heard anything quite like this. I was captivated the whole time, those 19 minutes might as well have been 19 seconds. Incredible piece here!

[@xtremefps_]

I was letting KZbin play random songs with its autoplay and it was around the 3:30 mark I took notice as to what I was hearing. The music was so good. I have never heard this song or the band but this is so good and such a welcome break from my deathcore that I usually listen to. I instasubbed. Can't wait to listen to y'alls other songs once I'm done listening to this!

[@BlaasteR]

THE SUN THE MOON THE STARS

[@nakaisu]

Shines less brightly with you so far

[@Marquipuchi]

I never knew sorrow 'til you asked me to follow my heart

[@lisapainfulthe7438]

And the dildo ://////

[@notmenomod2902]

@@nakaisu sup

[@MrEgofreak]

@@Marquipuchi For all the tales I've told and these whispers of silver and gold, I'd throw them all away to gaze on your face once more

[@Avannior]

I have never before encounter a song that hit my heart so deeply as this one. Is mesmerizing... is art in the purest form. The tale, the heart and the sorrow in it takes me to places where I have only dream of. I feel like this is the history that my life has been. Thank you for existing thank you for making this masterpiece. From the bottom of my heart thank you....

[@LoominousShroominous]

this song still brings me to tears sometimes man.....

[@ElRamaxx]

Even after all these years I still cannot believe just how beautifully written this song is.

[@dand4139]

The ending easter egg was an absolute treat

[@lucasmorais3694]

Someone else besides me noticed! xD

[@dand4139]

@@lucasmorais3694 I scrolled through quite a lot of comments I didnt see even a single mention it im glad a few others saw it aswell lol

[@lucasmorais3694]

@@dand4139 I was about to talk about it when I found yours hahahahah

[@ketmax2805]

14:51 really just got me in tears. It's so beautiful

[@savdrosofbursa]

Long been complacent with the hand I've been dealt Restless and weak from the life that I've built So I'll journey afar, for there's glory to find And I'll fill out my entry in the annals of time Bid my farewell to the ones I love Their grief but a fleeting feeling For nature is calling, my heart compelled Every branch, every leaf has a story to tell Fear is swirling within me A tightening grip on my heart In a world where nothing is certain The fear of failure looms large oh No room for these doubts I'll cast them far away And take up my father's sword History favors the daring Only the brave will receive the eternal reward, ah Will you be here ready to guide me? When I must leave this dream behind me A beacon of hope, but fading away I have to let that light die, let it die Mother, father, sister I'm sorry for what I've done But the man I've become Is no longer content with comfort and home Ah oh Cold is the wind that chills me down to my bones And cold is the knowledge that for this I abandoned my home Cold is my sorrow, like a knife in my chest And cold is the path that I chose For what worth can be found in glory in the lands that I roam Raise your eyes, case your gaze high, ah And forget your sorrows Cold is the wind that chills me down to my bones And cold is the knowledge that for this I abandoned my home Cold is my sorrow, like a knife in my chest And cold is the path that I walk But I carry those memories close to my heart And remember them fondly when I gaze at The sun, the moon, the stars So we'll find our dreams fade in time Oh oh, in time our dreams leave us blind, leave us blind By moonlight and starlight Those shadows led me astray Take comfort in darkness Hide me away from the light Hide with me from the light my child I'll show you another way Burn away your sorrow in the cleansing fire of power, ah Colors swirling around me Shifting landscapes obey my every command But still I don't possess the power to fill the emptiness Swallow and take what you thought you were meant to be And reconcile it with who you are Another lesson learned in time, but oh, you'll find You don't know what you want until it's gone Whoa, I've hailed to the cosmic masters I've walked the astral plane And travelled to distant worlds Time like a river flows The one thing I don't have the power to change The only thing that matters Mother, father, sister I'm sorry for what I've done For the man I've become Finally knows the true power in home A broken legacy A tale of tragedy Take heed my friends The path of pain isn't always The means to the end you seek By moonlight and starlight I turn my gaze to the sky The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far I never knew sorrow 'Til you asked me to follow my heart Oh for all the tales I've told And these whispers of silver and gold I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more One more time The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far I never knew sorrow 'Til you asked me to follow my heart For all the tales I've told And these whispers of silver and gold I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more One more time The sun, the moon, the stars Shine less brightly with you so far (with his burning brand he split the skies) I never knew sorrow 'Til you asked me to follow my heart (and plucked out the stars, one by one) For all the tales I've told And these whispers of silver and gold (with an aching heart he cursed his name) I'd throw them all away To gaze on your face once more (and nothing would shine as bright as her again)

[@aaaaaa-py6sg]

15:17 this part still gives me goosebumps

[@sicklelkcis]

Fr

[@Melissa31179]

The contrast is what makes it

[@mekeira]

Honestly I am here from osu but this is such a great song.

[@psychogirly910]

sabec I agree ^^ I discovered it on osu too and I love it ! Also the drawing of the map is beauiful too in my opinion ^^

[@theweegit]

What's osu?

[@dannytheuncanny5176]

@@theweegit A rhythm game

[@NO122221]

actually i quit osu to play normal instuments after this song

[@lear4358]

@@NO122221 it's not like you can only do one. You can do both.

[@zZGzHD]

they're not the next ensiferum or wintersun, they're the first aether realm

[@wilfordgrimley4339]

Sound nothing like either of those bands but ok.

[@thewildhealer541]

@@wilfordgrimley4339 You are deaf but ok.

[@wilfordgrimley4339]

@@thewildhealer541 im deaf because you cant hear the differences. Makes perfect sense if you don't think about it

[@thewildhealer541]

@@wilfordgrimley4339 You must be tone deaf though if you can't hear the obvious Wintersun influences here. I'm not saying that to be rude but that's probably the case. My first thought was of Wintersun when hearing this for the first time and alot of people seem to have made the same comparison.

[@wilfordgrimley4339]

@@thewildhealer541 tone deaf has nothing to do with a bands similarities. Nice try though. You can compare many bands to wintersun or ensiferum. Bevause it's a similar genre. Doesn't mean they sound exactly alike. And they're only even similar on the first album tarot is extremely original through and through

[@bruteunicorn1345]

This song’s story is actually very beautiful. I kinda wish there was a book about this or something, because I would totally read it.

[@leooberon9268]

Heard just the first 2 minutes of this song and instantly went to listen to the entire album. Listening to this song in completion along with the rest of the album is insane. I haven't been so entranced and taken by an album since I listened to Time I by Wintersun. Truly a thing of beauty.

[@blakestormcrow6275]

I'm a Leo, and the last town I lived in was Oberon 😁 Fucking brilliant band that has mesmerised me ever since I first heard this song!

[@caringdemons]

I've heard this song continuously 6 times back to back after listening to it for the first time. Loved it. Really a great song.

[@RoninWaffle]

Same. This is phenomenal

[@rayanfarid6557]

I don't comment often but I just wanted to say this is the best song I have ever heard, it is definitely a masterpiece.

[@madooks404]

The SONS of WINTER AND THE SUN, MOON, and STAAAAAARS

[@iibmber_chler581]

I have watched this song the extra 400k times on top of that 2 million views

[@-zeno]

Okay, after a good month of listening to some of your songs, I must say you guys have cemented yourselves as one of my favorite music producers. You managed to take a genre I don't normally like, and make it something I love, amazing job for that.

[@swamming]

Same. I generally don't enjoy metal. But this I'll make an acception

[@Aether7300]

Quick personal recommendation from me, idk if you'll read this or if you'll care, but if you like this, you'll probably love Machine Head, another great band

[@iloveemilia467]

All the build up made until 13:15 makes this part so good it's crazy, I don't know why I get goosebumps everytime I hear that part. I's slow, calm and intense as well! This song is soooo good overall!!

[@georgesiombolos7899]

love it as well!!

[@pusiemekkun5345]

This song will never die.

[@jordim1522]

You might not like it, but this is what peak metal performance looks like.

[@procrastinates]

What do you mean "not"?

[@aa-gr4iv]

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