THEY ALWAYS CRUSH IT! Ex Metal Elitist Reacts to Wintersun "Sons of Winter and Stars"

[@zedski]

I've always felt like this song is the entirety of the essence of Finnish metal captured in one song. Like a magnum opus of not only Jari, but an entire people.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude I love Wintersun

[@winterbear8633]

Just wait until The Way of the Fire comes out. It's basically the conclusion of music as a whole haha

[@tomelias2679]

this is my favorite Wintersun song. Jari is a mad genius. a normal song would have around 150-200 instrument tracks, this song has over 1600. for years, Jari did not have a powerful enough computer to render and mix this song and so the Time 1 album was released around 9 years after the debut album, and the entire metal world is still waiting for Time 2.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Thats amazing

[@Kbax3614]

We are getting it finally

[@j7...]

What surprised me the Most was jaris call about 5 hours of extra Material. Some people have an Ace Up their sleeves, jari has got 5 :D ​@@Kbax3614

[@VXGaming]

How many different styles should we do for this song? Wintersun - YES

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

hahaha exactly

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

Thank you Nightwish Army for introducing me to Wintersun.

[@Assel55]

I just found Wintersun. Feel paralysed in a positive whay when I hear them. Goosebumps. Tearing up. Joy. Pumped up. Full hearted. And more. Greetings from germany. 🤘🔥♥️ ps: Love your words at the end of every vid. Thanks

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Wintersun has been one of the biggest things for me during this journey. I can't get enough of them! I appreciate you so much!

[@conchosewing]

time II finally being released!!!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I'm so hyped!

[@conchosewing]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody likewise😁

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Here's a secret: Watch the live version of *"The Way Of The Fire"* in Hollywood 2013. It's going to be on Time II (if it ever comes out) and even though it's not studio quality it has been my favorite Wintersun song for years already.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

ohhh that sounds awesome

[@Always-fd7pk]

I second this and wanna also recommend the bootleg-version of "Storm" (also unpublished). Very Vivaldi-esque!

[@DanielJenssen]

Been a fan of Wintersun since the original release in 2004 and stuck with the band through it all. What makes me love Wintersun so much is how it somehow manage to reach into my most deepest emotions. It makes me so happy to see your reactions to this music that is so dear to me, and I truly hope you will listen to some of the songs from the first album. And I am expecting reactions to Time II when it comes out, which is just a few months away!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I got some more coming.

[@RonniePeterson]

To be a music fan of any genre and go through life without hearing Wintersun, is a life wasted. Its that simple. I have listened and followed many bands form the 60's to present day and Wintersun stand out as on another level compared to most if not all.

[@pedjavukmirovic6770]

If there one guy to be better songwriter than thuomas.. jari is the guy....man i love finland....serbia salute you

[@JamesHessMetal]

This band makes the kind of music that sticks with you for the rest of your life. I'd never heard anything like it the first time I experienced them and it ignited a spark I've kept going to this day. The world needs more music like this, so I put everything I had to give into this behemoth of a track, and I'm still proud of it 2 years later. If you have a craving for more extreme symphonic metal, hopefully you find this enjoyable! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHaam2eset-Ge5Y PS: Teemu (the other guitarist) has another band called Smackbound, which is also very worth checking out!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

dude so true! Appreciate you man!

[@martinklaus2203]

Kai is like a possessed madman on that drum kit!!!!!!!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

facts

[@randalljones4370]

"watching a movie, reading a book", I was thinking "unrolling a reindeer skin and reading the rune-like characters scribed into it with a native-iron blade. ... or something similar. For me, the most stunning part is the drop into the Kai-less, acoustic-tinged, Jack Skeleton-styled near-acapella section in the middle. Ladies and Germs, boys and grills, that is how you write a change of pace.

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

Jari is a genius. To me, this song is a masterpiece and I`ll never get tired of listening to it. He composed everything else, but the drums. He said in an interview, that he thought he wasn`t good enough to do the drums so after he had done everything else, he send the song to Kai who then planned and played the drums. There`s a video where he plays the drums to this song in front of people. Well worth watching. Here`s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPFaaBprLOLmNU I have to say, almost no one ever says anything about the bassist, but I think he does an amazing job just like everybody else in the band, with the lowest, bad ass vocals of them all, fully committed and concentrated to the art. Fantastic job. I`m just sorry that I don`t hear the bass so much with so much going on all the time.

[@erekramu4036]

I saw them live many years ago, this was in munich(ger), i think. they act as special tour guests exclusive at that gig and on maybe 2 other locations. Other bands that played there were Arkona (ru) and Finntroll(fi). I never heard of arkona that time before, but they catched me realy fast, because i like black/ pagan/ folk metal. The song setup from finntroll didn't hook me up, because they played only cover songs there. I was a little sad about that because theire own music is realy great, especially live at smaller clubs. To Wintersun: in my opinion it's rare to catch them live. Experiencing their music live is magical, but something else that stayed with me: technical problems. The band had a small laptop at that time through which all the backing tracks were running, and it just wouldn't work properly. Fortunately, they were still able to play, and it was simply great. There was also an interruption once because a song fell out of rhythm. Jari, being a perfectionist, then had the song started over. In the room, there was a kind of feeling that everyone knew how damn hard these songs are to play and how much heart is in them. All the problems were accepted, and everyone soaked up the atmosphere as the songs began to take effect on you. All in all, a beautiful and interesting memory. Lastly, a question for all of you: do you know the feeling, when you listen to Wintersun for a while, that you become mentally drained? The sheer complexity and mass of notes that impact my brain feel like a hard workout. Very soothing, but completely exhausting.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

gosh I would love to see em!

[@ThaBeatConductor]

What do I feel when I listen to WinterSun? Simple. Everything.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You said it best

[@ZerilathImmortal]

Only once ever had a tune manifested in a dream. It was the solo intro up to the guitar part on a loop as I was led by Thor to a hall to meet Odin.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

thats so epic

[@suzannemartin776]

Thank you for this. Love what you had to say at the end. Wintersun really goes hard in this song but it also has these spaces where the composition has almost like a chance to breathe and it does it make it like a magical journey when you are listening to it. I'm so pleased you decided to listen to this band. There is SO much good music out there - hard to keep up lol. Big love to you also :)

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

much love to you!!! I always love listening to Wintersun

[@billtbodger]

Kai's drumming here is killer, he has a playthrough video on YT as well, Jukka on Bass is now in Nightwish with Kai, I cannot wait to hear what Tuomas writes for Jukka to play on the next album, Jari is the main writer in Wintersun and goes somewhat OTT with what he writes, Like most people I cannot wait to hear Time 2 but still no sign of it. The Forest Seasons is a great album to just play straight through when you are doing something that does not take much thought. Big Love

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Kai has blowm my mind! Loveeeee him

[@dakken74]

Nightwish aka nightsun/winterwish lol

[@terrytheukdude9402]

Hey Cosmic My Dude, Welcome to the Amazing World Of Winter sun, Holy Crap What a Freaking Awesome Band and Thank Cosmic, More Please. Not Forgetting Floor Jansen, in her First Band After Forever, Song Called Dream Flight Live from Prog Power USA in 2007, Thank You, Love This Chanelle Dude

[@OwnedByGalatea]

You asked, what i feel? Happiness when i listen this song :) Its good to be a metalhead :)

[@Patralgan]

14:55 when I listen to this song in particular I feel like I'm soaring through the universe among the stars in incredible speeds. Also I agree with you that this so much more than just a music. Most bands make songs, but Wintersun is like music squared. Truly next level. Especially for this song, it's a full album worth of music condensed in one track, literally. If you look up the video "Sons of Winter and Stars Project Demonstraton" Parts 1 and 2, you'll see what I mean.

[@pen7759]

Hello, there I like what you said. Jari is a mastermind and deserves to be heard. His music takes me so long from the daily matters. I´m glad you´re here and react the way you do. Greets from Finland. Take care.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love Pen! I really appreciate the love!

[@black4pienus]

I really like these vids of them in the studio. It gave me a whole new level of respect for Kai. And Jari's clean voice (well, with a bit of distortion) pierces right through my heart. Another freaking banger! The second half has that brothers in arms from long ago type of feel. I really like it! Yep, adding this one to my playlist as well.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Karlos19896]

this is not only music.., this is magic.., and by the way, they work on a new album and its gonna be TIME 2.

[@turpasauna]

Finnish metal is 100% magic at its finest and I am dead serious. We have a strong (but sadly, one time almost forgotten) oral tradition of spell weaving by singing. You can hear it clearly in folk metal, but this song's epic intro is another fine example of, just like the reactor said, all elements combining. For that one fleeting moment, everything is combined. Everything makes sense. The worlds of humans and spirits have crossed paths. That's where Finns draw power.

[@Songfugel]

I feel I need an axe in one hand, foaming mug of beer in the other and to jump on a viking ship to go raid some coastal villages 😂

[@nathanialjohn3990]

I remember when i first heard this band. Ne Obliviscaris announced a tour they were supporting Wintersun, and they toured well thru Canada, which was wild. Jari is such a showman and his stage presence was unmatched, the rest of the band werent slouches either. But to see NeO just before this band was such a treat.

[@iina6106]

Thank you for reacting to this master piece! For me this is song about breaking from winter to spring. I know the lyrics are not about it, but this is my springsong😊

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

all that matters is how it affects you. Much love

[@ivospazzadeschi4049]

This song is incredibile i don't have the word for this!!!!

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Beautiful piece with the classical element of intertwining melodies played on guitars, the gorgeous interlude with the descend/ascend juxtaposition into my fav cord and then Jari's whispered "silence" to top it all off. Crazy good syncopation/snare displacements by Kai. The way he goes over his cymbals tells me he might be a lefty who learned to play like a right-handed drummer. He's clearly ambidexter and takes great advantage of it. I also love the 4/4 over double kick triplets. Still like "Time" better than SoWaS tho, because of the bl00dy blast-beat overload at the start. Reminds me of Oscar Wilde's quote about the Niagara Falls. Ppl say Kai's like a machine gun. Totally agree he's got a mighty weapon in his arsenal. I'd say that his friendly fire killed the opening part of a great composition. Other thing in general with Wintersun is the audio layering/mixing. Dunno if it's KZbin related or not but the mix sounds kinda "crowded" in places. Cheers!

[@bathory4367]

Absolut Masterpiece

[@howlandgrowl]

Hi Cosmic, hope you're having a great day too, yet another absolute humdinger, isn't it amazing how bands like this seem to slip under the radar. Check out FOREST OF SHADOWS, song called wish, If you like Wintersun I'm sure you will love this. PS, not sure if you've noticed but a lot of the other reaction channels seem to be reacting to the same songs/bands as you, only a day or so later. Copying is the biggest form of flattery there is, well done.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

to be honest, I've been so busy that I havn't really seen what others are doing. I'm just trying to love on you guys and grow with yall. Are you on social media anywhere?

[@Revontulet_wow]

I would really enjoy watching you reacting to Galneryus-Angel of Salvation

[@petririekki4804]

I feel absolute calmess... perfectness. There is all.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Wintersun has made some of the best music!

[@bea7719]

It's nearly painful to listen/watch. Still love every moment. Much love from Finland, keep rocking❤

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

So I'm unsure what you mean. Can you explain to me about why its painful?

[@bea7719]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelodyWell I try to explain; it is so very intense, and they work so hard..and it just keeps going without letting you rest😅 It's just a little bit too much to handle.

[@black4pienus]

Second comment: I'm an artist and my innerself comes out in pen drawings. I don't think about what I'm gonna make. I just start with a shape and let it take me wherever it's gonna go. The journey happens while I draw. And it often feels like meditation, because my brain gets silent, so to speak. No endless train of thoughts. Just me and a pen and paper. My style can best be described as a mix of MC Escher and Keith Haring.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

love to see some of your art!

[@jim7174]

Every time I hear wintersun I'm blown away totally awesome not much more to say 🤘

[@jo_g.germany]

My favourite Wintersun song. Never tire of this 🤘🏻🖤. The entire album is still in my top 3 of all time 😊.

[@WNYretiree]

You're almost on emotional overload after this one. I'm not fond of growling, but, somehow, I enjoy Jari's. Only thing I can figure is that you can still hear a sung melody with his growl. Big question -- will Tuomas use Jukka's (bass player now with Nightwish as well) vocals in the new album?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

he has alot of passion and pain in his voice...its so intense

[@lineout3521]

Finnish metal 🖤

[@ntak8262]

I feel pure and balance masculine energy

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘 We finnish peoples, are true Sons & Daughters of 🌨️☃️& ✨

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I'm going to move over there with you!

[@ilkkak3065]

I feel the song could be telling story of us Finnish people. Especially when I live near place where some were seeing same stars 7000 years ago and left rock painting as their marks.

[@metalfan9000]

Teemu will play with Megadeth on their fall tour! They just announced it yesterday, I think.

[@TimoArula]

Ultimate Kai workout! Feel the burn kai, feel the burn 💪🦵😅!!! Layers in this song are, like you said, INSANE !!! A true adventure through snowy forests and Icy mountains 🤘!!! And, it makes me wonder again, does Tuomas use Jukka's (Bass player) vocals in new Nightwish album 🤔. Awesome Reaction my good sir !!!! NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.

[@WNYretiree]

I have been wondering the same thing.

[@misternebojsa]

i feel sence of advanture i feel playing like some medival fantasy RPG like skyrim or Witcher 3

[@tribblefluffer]

Thanks for sharing. Needed something heavy this morning to bash my uncooperative brain into submission. Can never go wrong with Wintersun not to mention it's always a treat seeing/hearing Kai.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Couldn't agree more!

[@greeniesr]

"KAI IS A FUCKING BEAST"....

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Wintersun is one of my favorites. It's that epicness and the multi-layered nature of the music that contributes to why I like it. It's a shame they haven't released a new album since 2017. Jarilla does make songs, but he is very demanding about how they should sound, so... BTW, Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (green Ibanez guitar in the video) is also a guitar teacher, just like Kai Hahto is a drum teacher. I saw Teemu this summer in his other band Smackbound. Totally different metal music... But the singer of Smackbound is the studio manager of this Sonic Pump Studios! World is small... Kai Hahto often makes so-called drum cam videos. From a very early stage in his career. Here is an interesting short video from the early part of his career, when he was the drummer of the band Rotten Sound (genre: grindcore). You can really see his speed in that one, and according to Kai, it's not even the fastest song he's played! Kai Hahto with Rotten Sound - Perfection kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV6noHavd9t1ra8

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

they have really grown on me! I love em!

[@hajovelt3083]

So far know it's all Jari's work. Composing, Lyrics, Artwork, recording, all...

[@spikenelson6669]

i hold the beast inside back everyday....god help us if i let it loose!

[@dracoletail]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4WUdqBjecSWrdE

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

KAI !!!!! 💯💥🤘

[@felixbienvenue8340]

A Journey!! Always what i said to myself!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

its been a wild one

[@OwnedByGalatea]

Not so fun fact... Jari Mäenpää suffered from tubergulosis disease and had to go to surgery to remove his other lung, well hes shouting and singing so no damage done :)

[@mauricionavarrete10]

Una obra maestra!!!

[@paisa20]

a wonderful song, i great reaction, thanks

[@jabgibson]

Thumbs up'ing now, only 4 mins in. Who am I kidding, this is great right, why wait to the end to thumbs up. Love this song.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Broooo Im obsessed with them!

[@jabgibson]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody The answer to "What do you feel?". When I listen to this song, I want to be better. I want to live my birthright, I want to be a Son of Winter and Stars. Reaction well done.

[@LordBaktor]

If you like Wintersun, "The Varangian Way" album by Turisas might be upp your alley.

[@digitalhydra4332]

Great reaction! I agree, their compositions, arrangements, musicianship, melodies are all amazing, top notch! I made the mistake, or not mistake depending on how you look at it, of reading about their history and discovering all the crowdfunding and money they have gotten from fans without delivering what they have promised. Reading about it all was like reading about a pyramid scheme master swindling money from people and coming up with endless excuses for why the second part of the Time album can't be released. It just left a real sour taste in my mouth. Music = excellent Business model = borderline sociopathic I know I might get some hate from this but I regret doing my research and I advise you don't dive into it like I did. It spoiled my view of the band, which is a shame.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I had no idea, They have such a following. Lets hope one day they can make up for the situation.

[@Perrrkeles]

Fucking epic perfection🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮💪💪💪🤘🤘🤘

[@rogerbehrendtz9750]

Epic song and reaction thanks u got a sub.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love dude!

[@Pave999]

Time II, it's coming, D-34... 😎

[@dracoletail]

I think you would like the band: Be'lakor . Its an Australian melodeath band

[@wondertim0]

If Tuomas Holopainen is Metal Mozart then Jari must be Salieri Also, the guitar god Teemu is overshadowed by Jari, here is small clip of him kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqlknivia6Cn5Y

[@vaughnl2672]

Amazing!!

[@j7...]

I feel you bro

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Hell yea dude.

[@j7...]

​@@TheWolffAndTheMelodyBattle against time was the First track i discovered. That was nearly 20 years ago and still to this day this is my Song to cleanse my soul so to speek :D If i'm down: Battle against time. If i need to accomplish sth: b.a.t.. If i fked Up: b.a.t. need to get my wife pregnant: b.a.t. :D

[@zazuojul715]

Land of snow and sorrow next please ..

[@spikenelson6669]

loneliness next please...speaks to my life and soul

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

look at my wintersun playlist

[@ToTheWolves]

I’m not trying to start a fight buuuuuut ….we have your drummer and bassist Wintersun!☠️

[@VXGaming]

Think anyone would notice if they swapped Emppu for just one song?

[@cranboogie]

Can’t wait to witness your reaction to Ne Obliviscaris🌀🌀🌀🙏🙏🙏✊✊✊

[@Will-ug5rs]

Awesome song! Someone get Kai some water.

[@temeheinonen4081]

have you reacted to Sentenced??

[@ToTheWolves]

Wild right?

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Fking love it!

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

How do you even...

[@prchise]

At one point of my musical journey, I would of been considered an Elitist. This 'would of been' is sooooo wrooooong. fix it, dude.

[@ernotuulivaara5022]

Passenger

[@flampy1]

You love Wintersun, I promise you'll love Wilderun - Means to Preserve, or The Garden of Fire. (they have a lot of newer songs but these two don't get enough credit)