WHISPERED - SAKURA OMEN (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)

[@Phendoxia]

"Fear of death is nothing but an obstacle for a perfect strike" damn that line is badass

[@TheBfutgreg]

Hence why you get all the badass mutual kills in anime and samurai cinema

[@LuxBellator92]

Need this band to come back! One of THE greatest symphonic/melodeath/folk metal bands, period 🤘

[@whisperedofficial]

Coming!

[@LuxBellator92]

@@whisperedofficial oh yay! Thanks for replying, guys! This makes me so happy, hope it's very soon 😁

[@knattttt]

Agreed! North America needs some Whispered live

[@LuxBellator92]

@@knattttt so does Australia 🤘

[@uscopic4614]

@@LuxBellator92 So does France / Europe !

[@Sabbathman1979]

I'm so proud of our Finnish samurai warriors - the level and depth of their musicianship and innovative creation is absolutely razor sharp and stone fucking cold!!!

[@ardekakka]

+Sabbathman1979 ja viä vittu riihimäeltä

[@akusalmi8795]

+Sabbathman1979 ollu "raakile" sinkusta tähän levyyn asti levyt ja erittäin tyytyväinen jätkien suorititukseen..jatkakaa samaan malliin :)

[@mrdylanwintle]

+ardekakka They put kel (Cool) back in perkele.

[@mihailkondov4773]

It's fascinating how they are finnish, but use english language for the lyrics and eastern motives for the sound

[@Mario-us7ds]

3:04 This has to be one of the best choruses I've ever heard in my life

[@Kjamilex]

Great chorus, also a great entry riff, fuck me every time I hear it, I gotta air guitar the shit outta that. And I'm usually listening to it on headphones, image people's reaction to me going fucking wild in public.

[@nirolfik]

finlish guys sing on english about japanese thematics :)

[@nicholaspachis3186]

Music nows no borders nor boundaries my friend

[@Drache191200]

@@nicholaspachis3186 Well, look at Sabaton, ther are swedish, singing a song on english about an american fighing in France against the germans because an austrian attacked the Polish XD

[@gilanggifari4895]

@@Drache191200 This is Sabaton in a nutshell

[@Drache191200]

@@gilanggifari4895 yep XD

[@andrerose3101]

IT WILL BE MORE FUCKING AWESOME IF THEY MAKE NEW SONGS ABOUT THEIR THEME IN FINNISH. (FINNISH BUSHIDO)

[@ironmaskofhell1877]

Every time I listen to this band I feel the need to learn about Japanese history and the way of samurai while also reading Vagabound.

[@MetalMaestro]

There is not a single song by Whispered that is not amazing. And they continue to deliver. So excited for the next album!

[@MetalMaestro]

b0sse​ Shogunate Macabre a big let down? Get the fuck out. Both albums used orchestras. No keyboard solos? It hardly makes a different to the overall composition, which for Shogunate was perfect and a lot more polished.

[@MetalMaestro]

b0sse Oh well, your loss.

[@stromrage100]

b0sse theyre both good albums. each with their own sound. I use to think that a thousand swords sucked but the more i listened to it the better it got. You should judge each album by themselves

[@stromrage100]

b0sse thats how it was for me between shogunate and thousand swords

[@MoonlapseOpethian]

+b0sse I preferred Thousand Swords as well. If you want my opinions on the two albums, I have an older review of Shogunate on my channel back when I used to make videos. Might give you some further insight, so check it out maybe.

[@metalheadcvers]

I just ordered Thousand Swords from recordshopx, next week will be Shogunate Macabre, and both will be displayed on my shelf of "THINGS NOBODY SHOULD FUCKING TOUCH" as I wait for the third album. Greetings from mexico.

[@metalheadcvers]

And burritos

[@thepeoplehateu]

francisco tijero Everywhere I look Shogunate Macarbe is fucking expensive as shit. How much you get it for?

[@metalheadcvers]

thepeoplehateu I paid around 38 - 40 for the japanese edition with shipping included, i dont know but to me it was a fair price for such awesomeness, btw. it was from (www).hmv.co.jp

[@Thebarbarianfolk]

+francisco tijero I hope you guys know in what's based the album and its artwork (Thousand Swords), because honestly, the solely fact that they make music around such epicness gives me a boner

[@metalheadcvers]

+Beric Dondarrion Musashiro Benkei?

[@tayumapower]

I just discovered this band..... ITS GLORIOUS

[@dean4125]

same here. just yesterday.. I already bought 2 of the albums.

[@timothyaylett3749]

@@dean4125 They just need some fucking vinyl releases already dammit.

[@biepbotmobile]

There is an ill wind howling through walls Voices grim calling my name Inception of sorrow and hate Darkness is claiming the rays of the sun By closing my eyes I realize I can't recognize what I've become Sakura slowly fall from the sky Glowing faint dark light Bushido's bearing Nothing but words Shadows of shame draw me Impostor, a traitor of blade The depths of the bleak mist The realm of the void I heard Izanami's voice hollow Luring, but I won't follow Silently the rivers stay still Nor light or dark emerges from the nothingness Silently my sword aims for the kill Dancing like a petal in storm Cutting through blight Sakura slowly fall from the sky Glowing faint dark light "Stillness is gained only through the absence of dread Fear of death is nothing but an obstacle for a perfect strike" My mind is trying to keep me sane I'll run away My heart is bound to meet my fate Dying through my foe's diving blade "If one only studies the stratagy of war One only becomes a mere student of war By knowing the shallow, the deep, the small Is the only way to evade the fall" Sacred words of will and dare Now fade away The meaning for my path is vague And in my rage I'll take the trail to my disgrace To run and hide But my soul is bound to see the end To fall and die Silently the rivers stay still Nor light or dark emerges from the nothingness Silently my sword aims for the kill Dancing like a petal in storm Yet now crushed to shards Sakura slowly fall from the sky Glowing bloodred light Izanami revealed Her face torn and lurid Depths revealing under all oaths broken Burnt blossoms on the ground I should've seen the true Sakura Omen Horizon with these abnormal sights Disfigured beings, screaming gods Yet I embrace my fate, my downfall For the battle of mind and flesh is now gone Redemption is done

[@johntodd495]

Why have you copied out the lyrics and posted them on a lyric video?

[@biepbotmobile]

John Todd I like to read along, and not wait for the next line. I figured others might too. Besides, now people don't have to look up the entire lyrics if they feel like posting parts of it

[@johntodd495]

Fair enough

[@lordskysixss]

This is one of the best things I've heard in years.

[@kusumsharma979]

Yes

[@iiwii420]

Give 8 foot sativa a listen....religions to suffer is a good 1....or self titled track - 8 foot sativa 💀

[@Kjamilex]

You're not alone...

[@Elementrius]

I love that ominous chanting in the background that creates a solid melody. Amazing composition, incredibly talented band.

[@vishalhazare]

Holy hell this just pumped life into my stressed out soul... Love how it's so sharp and brutally beautiful! This tore through me like Norther always did.

[@呪村凶子]

ちょっとかっこよすぎんよー 桜お面ってシンプルでかっこいいっすねぇ

[@JJG1666]

I'm crying because it's so beautiful..

[@ZenMastah]

+John Jeremy Garcia I too

[@NolaJasmineViolin]

The whole album brings me to tears!

[@johnniewalker1495]

Still, it does

[@xjxspartanxjx]

The same here...

[@ZenMastah]

I still cry watching this after those years

[@AlmostLikeHuman]

1:05 is the definition of eargasm...

[@AlmostLikeHuman]

HyruleMetalhead in all honesty, my favorite part is the replay button.

[@sigurdsnek5644]

Metallicooming everywhere rn

[@northernheel2829]

"I should've seen the true Sakura Omen" always gives me the chills. Best song I've ever heard

[@XXpassegeofsighs]

I think whispered just became one of my favorite bands.

[@Amunarath]

They keep on getting better.

[@Amunarath]

+Miguel Sanchez I did?

[@tarikay93]

+Avatar Korra Avatar Korra, we meet again.

[@ThisIsMaiAccount]

+Avatar Korra Well then. You again.

[@tarikay93]

Avatar Korra You should be listening to the new Ouroboros album.

[@tarikay93]

+Avatar Korra Be warned, Beneath Heaven's Waves is a mind-destroyer.

[@Arcterion]

NEW ALBUM WHEN?! I need more Whispered in my life. :(

[@NolaJasmineViolin]

Everybody does! They are equivalent to Dem-gods

[@frankskies175]

found this band recently, and love this band directly....love the traditional japanese sound that Whispered put on their music...love from MALAYSIA

[@JvL1995]

This might be the best video and best song I've ever heard. The tease 3:00 is just crazy and the song damn, I don't think I've heard such a well built song ever.

[@mrdylanwintle]

My favourite part is actually the first word. That "ohm" at the start.

[@gavatronthegreat4714]

I think I can officially say Whispered is my favorite band, if they ever tour in the US and go to Philly, I will do everything in my power to go see them

[@Crashpunk]

I'm so fucking glad this got recommended to me out of nowhere. It's a masterpiece

[@Kjamilex]

I hope one year later you've not forgotten this epic masterpiece. If you did, you're welcome - listen to it once again and go wild, my child

[@lololollololol629]

​@@KjamilexI randomly found this on spotify, it is pretty awesome lol

[@avengedknot5319]

These vocals are one of it's kind, it's unique and their interest in something unique is again unique about them, this band is on the whole unique, and I'm pretty sure the album is going to be unique again. :D

[@CalibreCross]

Flawless ending to this piece.

[@nextlifeonearth]

Awesome, my goosebumps almost ripped my shirt.

[@rideologybygg6285]

Goosebumps !!! \m/ amazing intro !! (1:05) !! can't wait for the new album \m/

[@DavidPoetMaudit]

I am so glad they support Wintersun in their Forest Seasons tour! I already knew them and they couldn't be better than they were! Totally awesome!

[@2BAvalon]

Awesome song... For me, it's the best whispered song. I really love the intro.

[@orionmelton3226]

Definitely what I'm gonna listen to while practicing katana, naginata, yari, and mokuju.

[@NytoDork]

Orion Melton The Yari is too underappreciated IMO

[@orionmelton3226]

Psyrhos Was just reading The Book of Five Rings. Miyamoto spoke of the importance of every weapon. Given the fact that he was probably the greatest samurai who ever lived, I take his words pretty seriously.

[@NytoDork]

Orion Melton I barely read anymore but this might be really interesting. Thanks for the not really planned recommendation

[@orionmelton3226]

Psyrhos Your welcome. :)

[@blue5had0w]

Naginata naginata my big naginata Nagita naginata big black naginata

[@Tzedito]

Nyt on pojat ylittänyt odotukset tuasiisa! Tuossa 5:30 kunnon x-files fiilinki. Hienoo settiä!

[@WHISPERED77]

I'm Whispered and I approve of this message

[@brianhardacker8425]

First time listener to this band and I'm super impressed

[@Gakoth]

Like, Replay, Dislike to Like again, Replay, Dislike to Like again, Replay... Holy shit, this is amazing.

[@array9072]

You didn't like again..

[@QUK_DDCT]

Just bumped in here while listneing to bloodshot dawn and god damn this is a sick band. Thank god I bumped in here. I love the Japanese culture and the peaceful music and this kinda mashed that in with death metal. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAH

[@BeyondPrideMF]

listen to lady of the wind if you haven't already and read on the story about yukionna, which is the background to the song. and hold the sword, sickest intro ever!

[@iamsdavid6949]

QU4K3_4DD1CT Hell yes Bloodshot Dawn are amazing!

[@shadowclowngaming7305]

I got chills listening to this...I'm learning Japanese right now, so...arigato Whispered...this gave me chills and I felt the little samurai blood I do have churn...thank you so much. Though this will never be seen...on the off chance. You have a new foreign fan.

[@ngocthao2323]

believe me, they read every feedback and sometimes even reply to them

[@Pinchabon]

Finish Bands are the best. Just that. I wish I could visit Finland in this life. Gretings from Argentina D:

[@icy9391]

ikr

[@X6Thunder]

*Finnish

[@DashieNegan41]

new albums can't wait song is impressive

[@Portedrea]

This band never ceases to exceed my expectations, form Thousand Swords and Shogunate Macabre..things can hardly get better!

[@BlackAdder57]

I love this song so much. Its heavy, hard yet soft and mystical. If you guys would ever come to the south parts of Sweden I will do my best to see you live.

[@dergtehdergon9241]

The orchestral elements, guitar and vocals especially really lend the music an exceptionally epic feel that I always find myself looking for in metal. :D

[@deadknight1402]

This song feels like a loss of purity, and a harsh road trying to get it back. It fits with the ending lyric "Redemption is done".

[@RobLesPaulx]

Amazing songwriting and theme, guyz! The myth of izanami is fuckin' epic. Keep feeding the flame! \m/ respect and greetings from Italy

[@VintageCars999]

I can't wait to hold on to the new album listening to the awesomeness of this music! :)

[@PerfectNightmare444]

just discovered this band . pretty cool like cob and wintersun feeling almost. Almost lol

[@MuzikalenSasdO]

You know its good when it gives you goosebumps.

[@clydewy]

that chorus is a masterpiece

[@sebek969]

Great job! Interesting combination of Japanese folklore and melodic death metal. Also feels references to doom metal and black metal performed by Cradle of Filth. I am waiting for more.

[@nashitamaniran5867]

I accually hoped a little bit from the original sakura sakura folk song. But this is even better

[@SassySally391]

This is the greatest thing i get high on in my superhero anime mood . .. Which is very often .. I hope you guys will upload something awesome soon 🙏🤗

[@kusumsharma979]

Yes

[@laiosilva2790]

beautful harmony ...mangnificent !

[@whazaakiwi]

this music is legitness . keep up the amazing work you do !

[@rytkosenjussi]

These my fellow Finnish men have readed much of Japanese mythologies. This song is great and lyrically unique.

[@daany7579]

Continue like that ! Your musics are so nice ! It's an orgasm for eyes and ears

[@MetalGuitaristPro]

I love how the tone of the song changes at the end...like it's a totally different song, but it's still the same...it's phenomenal...

[@handsmahoney]

The chorus at 3:03 literally has me, a grown man, in tears

[@NolaJasmineViolin]

Tour America!! PLEASE!!! Salt lake city specifically:) :) :)

[@samalarie9767]

Omg great song! You guys never seem to fail us! Good job! \m/

[@odenasgardson6553]

It's embarrassing as an American that so many musicians who don't even speak English as a first language write better English lyrics that 95% of the musicians here.

[@Shore04]

Bro your comment is just amazing lolol!

[@mrdylanwintle]

+Maia Myra Røssum Because you have not grown up with the language, it may be hard to write philosophy or lyrics in it as there are stupid grammar rules and you may not know certain figures of speech. Nothing saying you can't, just that for those reasons it's more difficult.

[@mrdylanwintle]

Maia Myra Røssum Did you speak english every day since you first began learning? I doubt it very much. It may not be hard for you to write poetry, but you did grow up with it. People who haven't, who still account for the vast majority of people who I've met who speak it as a second or third language, don't find it that easy. Yet they still do it better than us British or the Americans. Mostly.

[@mrdylanwintle]

***** Yeah, OP had a good point. It's probably something of a cultural thing. You are taught to work harder in some countries, particularly poor countries where it's practically every man for himself and not fed with a silver spoon so much. This spurs them to apply the hardworking attitude to the music industry, and thus you get the phenomena OP spoke of. I suppose the lack of imagination just comes from not having to work as hard, and slacking a bit as a result. I've come across quite a few extremely poetic and well versed foreign people. Always conducts respect from me.

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

+Maia Myra Røssum it was a compliment and you got offended... wow

[@luqirizqurrobbi2124]

Ngetal,Pogalan,Trenggalek,jawa timur,Indonesia, nyimak

[@AnfalasHerdsman]

beautiful . Ps : anyone else finds the vocalist voice is very similar to Petri Lindroos from Ensiferum ?

[@pekkalaitinen8769]

very similar !

[@HerrEverstSandels]

Yksi hienoimmista lyriikkavideoista jonka olen nähnyt, kiitos tästä Whispered!

[@Turja666]

I remember reading a Manga called Kacchū no Senshi Gamu by Yoshihiro Takahashi (author of Ginga francise) while listening Shogunate Macabre album. a totally good combination. Edit. Also the manga took place in ancient japan.

[@nateplayscod5625]

I just discovered these guys and im scared shitless from their music... SICK!!!

[@Hurloid]

Oh yessssss... finally more Whispered music to listen too...

[@flyingthor2650]

Hey Whispered, are you guys still active in making music? you guys are gifted and talented and deserve a bigger public. I hope you guys surprise us!

[@whisperedofficial]

Thank you so much! Yes new music is in the making. No dates or further info yet. -Jouni

[@vaanaurora9209]

This song is a spiritual journey unlike any other.

[@davidjenson1570]

Cool song. A lot of interesting sounds going on.

[@ぢょにぃびーぐっど]

From JAPAN HAIL to true new JAPANESE successor！

[@mattihagstrom1748]

Just getting better and better! When I heard this first time... Came to my pants like over 9000 times ! Damn you guys ! My new pants ! Going to byt this upcoming album japanese edition. Like I have the others. U guys are simply the best ! Rock rock!

[@mattihagstrom1748]

Buy* Damn can't focus on typing because this awesomeness!

[@devsenguptajavawarrior]

This is one of the best songs I have heard.

[@fcttgh]

When you take random song and start to think that it's pretty good. Then you realize that they are Finnish and fuck yeah

[@mrdylanwintle]

I actually came to them from Korpiklaani, entirely unaware they too we're Finnish. Fuck yeah for Finland.

[@jaysherriff767]

I'm not Finnish but all the best metal comes from there lol. Is it true u guys have metal in your weekly charts?

[@TheBfutgreg]

For melodeath Finns are peak for sure, you got PM from Germany, EuroDeath from Sweden and BM from Norway

[@joshuacraig8502]

love the songs i have heard off the upcoming cd. Will definitely be buying as long as i can find a copy.

[@davidcarias7689]

The lyrics are interesting but they show amazing, vivid and realistic pictures

[@Tkoo2point0]

Welcome back! Still patiently waiting for a Whispered - Sakura Omen reaction ;)

[@betolima6928]

Sounds amazing! great job guys!

[@emmanuelpoirot-renouf8625]

As a big fan of ur Band, did are you planning to release a new album soon ?

[@kusumsharma979]

No dates yet they told me

[@whisperedofficial]

New album is coming, but there is no date yet. -Jouni

[@PsyphaX09]

@@whisperedofficial I'm so excited but I hope it doesn't take forever like Wintersun's Time II. haha

[@EvilStoner15]

great band! hope they make a new album for 2016!

they have already and is more and more epic

[@nategates41]

Damn guys, that was AWESOME!

[@OssuaryLich]

Such an epic and brutal song. I love it! Can't wait for the new album.

[@babytiny5807]

It's official, another masterpiece is on the way.

[@josuemetalhellix1543]

Tämä sen kaunis ja eeppinen, melko hyvää työ

[@deathwing9664]

I wonder if these guys are going to release a new album...

[@deathwing9664]

@Suomi Perkele! Cool, thanks for the info

[@vahidmoosavian6313]

This is an epic souls boss music and you can't convince me otherwise!!!

[@MetalVampireWar]

more than awesome ! its a mega,ultra,giga,terra intergalactic eargasm ! i knew this guys are awesome since i`ve heard them 1st time some years ago!

[@thecrowler2840]

These lyrics are brilliant!

[@黃冠豪-t1b]

It's impressive !

[@lorenzogentiluomo9039]

O_o amazing.. i am really exited about the new album

[@arisen456]

just found out this band, very great (love strike).The riff of 1:30 reminds me of before i forget - slipknot tho

[@ZzUnforgottenzZ]

This makes me so happy!

[@gival2854]

Pwaaa!!! So many thanks!!! I prie!!!

[@kusumsharma979]

Yes

[@LilPrezzy36]

It's still one of the greatest death metal songs I've heard in my life

[@henriquecosme7187]

Great song !!!!! Congrats !!

[@jesmies]

Well this song was a positive surprise for sure! good job!

[@gladiatontos]

I fucking love Whispered. You're one of my favourites groups. Could yo come to Spain? I would go to see you

[@wllulu]

gladiatontos Wolfheart yo tambien quiero

[@VirtuosKA]

best lyric video ever

[@mckusipaska7964]

Awesome

[@NIIVES]

Just discovered this, great songwriting there!!! Very cool

[@axeljensen9895]

If you're listening to this in 2021, it's becamse you want more samuray metal! Love this band a lot

[@ThaBeatConductor]

2024 reporting in. Hoping for an update sometime soon. Haven't heard anything from him in a couple years.