Wintersun - Loneliness Reaction!!

[@amonn12]

Wintersun posted your reaction video on their Facebook. 👍

[@fabiopellacani1764]

To not like Wintersun is actually a crime.

[@jamiewalton666]

It's actually punishable by Death

[@jmirsp4z]

@@jamiewalton666 well fucking kill me twice then

[@berserker8884]

Sori's reaction was beyond amazing. This is how music works, I love it!

[@berserker8884]

@Ezra Gilgeours indeed

[@berserker8884]

@Ezra Gilgeours indeed haha. Game of thrones show went to absolute shit

[@JanneTarhanen]

Finnish melancholy at it's best.. I get wet eyes everytime I listen to this \m/

[@entrophany]

Same here, and it's not even difficult to say out loud. Being a finn it's a lot..

[@villealakorkko21]

Same here 🤘😭

[@sairas3649]

And here

[@emilahlstrom5145]

[@BaconNationChannel]

This band is what it is to Finnish ppl like Rush is to Canadians. Overwhelming talent, writing skills and arrangements.

[@nunalves7]

Every Wintersun song it's a masterpiece. Love this song, Jari's a genius. I'm allways cutting onions with this one. I think this song it's about his father and the feel of lost.

[@Mattseak]

Eternal Darkness was inspired by the death of Jari's father, but I would not be surprised if these lyrics touch on that subject too.

[@ghostfish2399]

Lost my grandfather during a cold winter. This song reminds of the isolation I felt and how it completely changed me. I couldn't recognize myself after he passed. Cant listen to this song without crying.

[@Patralgan]

Hi. I'm very grateful of seeing this reaction and review. The song is incredibly special to me, I am a very lonely person (as in I don't feel like belonging to this world and I connecting with others is difficult) so it speaks to me. Musically it's about everything I want from a song and more, each note and riff is so thoughtfully put together and the singing and growling parts are just crushing with emotion and delivery. It's not just a song.. well it is, but not like most others. It's one of those very rare songs that can make me cry. I can't verify it, but I remember reading somewhere that Jari (the mastermind behind Wintersun) isolated himself for quite some time to get into proper mindset to be able to make this incredible emotional vocal performance. Also I love how the song PERFECTLY encapsulates winter in its soundscape. It's beautiful, can be peaceful, but also very harsh and obviously cold. An interesting fact: Jari hates winter with passion and loves summer, so he's the same as me in that aspect. Now, I highly recommend you to react to Eternal Darkness (Autumn), I think it ties to this song like it's about dying and death (not only the nature [autumns are usually very dark in Finland], but the human experience also) and Loneliness (Winter) is what comes after that, the mourning and regret. These two songs are actually my all time favorites and nothing tops them. They are very different but somehow complement each other in my opinion. Whereas Loneliness is slow, beautiful and bright (like a sunny winter day), Eternal Darkness is fast, brutal and very dark. Its lyrics are definitely the Jari's best and there's so much to analyse there.

[@Sohlarys]

i feel ya bud !

[@metalhead4827]

Wintersun-Time(Time I live rehearsals at Sonic Pump Studios) Remaster

[@Oubaama]

Oh yes, please!

[@metalhead4827]

Memory My favorite Wintersun song, so much pure emotion and for me it is one of the greatest songs ever composed

[@flavio_spqr]

Time and also Land of Snow and Sorrow.

[@19Gunners79]

A masterpiece! 🖤

[@proxykid567]

YEES!!!!

[@winterbear8633]

Sori, the effect this song had on you made me tear up. This is the only song I´ve ever heard that always manages to mess me up and seeing it have a similar effect on someone else really moved me. You two seem like wonderful people. Keep crushing!

[@jm9632]

Best metal ballad ever.

[@ZonZorZerx]

Haha, 'best metal ballad'. Understatement.

[@KreshDraven6]

Guys ! You really did another Wintersun song !! Thank you so much. Probably their most melancholic song. Jari is a brilliant musician and truly one of a kind. And how he's capable to sing a song like this even when he got half of his lung removed it's really impressive. Top notch band, these guys are just stellar More Wintersun please, Time (the live version at Sonic Pump Studios) is a must ! Or Eternal Darkness from the Forest Seasons, it has an amazing Black Metal vibe

[@argieStream]

Actually, only 25% of the lung was removed ;)

[@Koruuj]

@@argieStream I might be wrong, but I do remember half of his lung was removed. People have 2 lungs, left and right (obviously). So, that makes 25% capacity though. But like I said, I might be wrong.

[@argieStream]

@@Koruuj You might be right on the capacity thing. At least in the first source he talks about lungs in the plural form: "...I had a lung operation when I was in my early twenties and I lost 1/4 of my lungs." Jari on FB 2016 "DB: And you lost 20 percent of your lung? JM: 25 percent." Jari on DB Mag 2012

[@diphje]

@@argieStream 1/4 is correct. which might also be a littler over dramatized because in this kind of operation they usually just remove the tip. Source: had the same surgery.

[@jarmopaakkonen2045]

Your praying to a god, that let babys die?

[@DefectivePieceofChalk]

They say real grown men don't cry. I learned something about myself with this song. This is the most emotional song I know and it releases something within me I didn't know existed. That's Jari's magic. No one does what he does. I too dealt with my fair share of loss. It got me to the absolute edge. And I believed I was desensitized to it. The first time I heard this song it all returned. In a way this song helped me really deal with my own experiences. And yes, grown men do cry. Even the stubborn ones.

[@jerekarppinen]

Sori: Omfg I'm gonna cry Vin: Dooby-dooby-doooo

[@Sohlarys]

the power of that song to crush your soul , over over over over over and over again

[@Jomenaa]

Just kept looking at her and felt the beat as her. She really feels this song and that is so beautiful. This song has so much to tell to so many people, I just wish many more would hear it.

[@driftinHank29]

This is my first time hearing this band. I love it! I'm definitely going to check out more of thier stuff.

[@Serbertim]

Wintersun is one of the supreme elements in music history.

[@bogenstark_kai8461]

Always tearing up with this one....and the acoustic version is insane, too.

[@snakeeyes3308]

My dad passed away 6 years ago and my mom last year.This song goes deep,because there was so much left undone

[@vinograd74]

Why Finland produce so many great metal bands!? )) Great music! )

[@wardeni9603]

Because in Finland winters are long and cold and we get lonely, Autumns are dark and depressing, Springs are unpredictable and Finns start to wake up from the seasonal depression, and summers are a time of light and happiness, when even the sun doesn't properly set for months, instead hanging in the horizon at night. Then we pour all those emotions into the music we make. Practically every single family in Finland has at least one musician, many have multiple. For example in my Family both my parents can play stringed instruments, my one brother plays the Bass and the other plays guitar, my sister plays piano and I play multiple instruments. And band activity is something that the Finnish state supports rather heavily, with even music classes at school usually having the classic drums, bass, guitar and keyboards available for students to use. When it's -30 degrees Celsius outside and there's a metre of snow, and you only have a couple hours of daylight, there's not much else to do than to pick up an instrument or engage in some other form of art.

[@TuomasRinne]

Finnish melancholy is something you can´t explain.

[@anttir4507]

I saw sun today. :D -27celcius and still nice go to work with bike listening Bodom.

[@OwnedByGalatea]

@@anttir4507 Love it :)

[@OwnedByGalatea]

maybe we have too many heavy metals in our water supply, even tho its one of the most cleanest waters in the world :P

[@Sp0cka]

Really great to get to see you react to this masterpiece! Such a beautiful and sad song.. As some others say here, we really want you to listen to their song "Time" too from the live rehearsal at sonic pump studios! Take care.

[@jupe8025]

I got tears to my eyes just by looking Sori's face expressions... Just loving it! And Vin's shirt. Becoming a real fan perhaps?

[@Buffalodan66]

Sori is the most gone I have ever seen. pure emotion. Wintersun is Everything!

[@khahto]

thanks guys!

[@damiengrief]

Ahhhh. I love Wintersun so much. Easily one of my favorite bands. They don't make bad music. Good to see you react to another of theirs.

[@petrikumpumaki6546]

It's such a beautiful and haunting piece, I love it! I can definitely relate since I lost my old man in 2018, it's easier to cope and see the turning of the wheel of life when you have kids of your own (mine are 3 and 6). Life prevails and continues, never forget! I was almost in tears myself just by seeing Sori's emotions written so clearly on her face...btw I'm 45, and Finnish! (daimonf777) :D Afterthought, thx Vin and Sori for all your reactions, I truly enjoy them and I've watched a lot although this is my 1st comment ever :p Metallica and Iron Maiden are huge favourites of mine, after that everything Finnish. Cudos, and cheers!

[@cole110]

by watching Sori reaction to the song it looked like it hit her deep...she was deep into it

[@rain-cy6ve]

One thing you should notice and appreciate about this lead singer (if you haven t heard info on this band before). The guy got half of his lung removed due to an infection with tuberculosis. It is truly amazing he is capable of those vocals in those conditions.

[@FinneousPJ1]

Is it really half

[@metalhead4827]

FinneousPJ1 25 % of his lungs were removed

[@rain-cy6ve]

@@FinneousPJ1 i ve heard half or a quarter of one, not really sure

[@grotesquebeauty]

Jari confirmed in an interview it was 25 percent.

[@Jyrgenstrator]

Half of one lung removed

[@yourenotmygod5718]

I look forward to your reactions and chats afterwards every damn day. Thanks for just being so down to earth, all faith set aside. I know you guys don't do that because of your faith and convictions, and I do respect that. I set mine aside and just enjoy two really good people, and that is EXACTLY what you guys are...just good people. Love to you guys and yours.

[@mikkohuikuri531]

So glad you did this one, I've been looking forward for this. Guess the time was right for you guys, and now is time for Wintersun - Time (live rehearsal @ sonic pump studios remaster) ;)

[@DanasLilMakeup]

I was exactly like Sori when I listened to this the very first time (and every time to be honest) I cried so much. So much emotion. There is an acoustic version of this song with only clean vocals, is eve more beautiful and touching if that is possible. I love autumn and winter, I feel that I am more at home during those seasons.

[@DanasLilMakeup]

John Trooper I would be happy af if it was fall all year around haha, and yeah the acoustic version is beyond words, one must close one’s eyes and let the music work its magic.

[@Mela-ee2pv]

As a finn this is touching, love our winter and north, sadness what it brings but also joy and happiness

[@lesteslestes6063]

@vinandsori i assume the lady's name is "Sori" this song is about the death of the father of the singer, think you got the emotion right, i listen to this song to remind my mother

[@lesteslestes6063]

"Once I saw the light in your eyes But nothing will be any longer the way I remember I've become someone else and I can't go back, I tried I'm lost in the fields of snow far from home" i can relate very much, just saying

[@dennislindqvist8443]

Great song. Like nothing I've heard before. The guitars are stellar.

[@mattihelin5101]

Amorphis: Silent Waters, My sacrifice, You I need, Brother and sister... Pretty please :)

[@madddog6790]

Jari's genius is undeniable. Along with Tuomas from Nigthwish, I would be content to just listen to only their music for the rest of my life. Yeats used the term "terrible beauty" in his poem about the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916, and it perfectly describes how I view Jari's/Wintersun's music--it's so beautiful that it's almost excruciating, if that makes any sense. Not every day you get some idiot quoting Yeats in your reaction channel, haha. \m/. Please make the next Wintersun vid you react to Time from the SONIC PUMP LIVE REHEARSAL video!

[@Esmeagolly]

Yes! Wintersun, Jari’s composing and vocals, are so beautifull it hits deep in that emotional little crevice hadden away, goosebumps, tears everything

[@cakeofthepan2233]

madDog I like you are saying your heartfelt feelings..you love this music not just "reacting" in front of a camera for likes

[@TheMetalhead678]

It amazes me how Jari had part of his lungs removed due to tuberculosis, but still manages to have such a powerful voice.

[@jussikuuskeri4156]

Love Sori's reaction, there's times when she really looks like she's out of this world :)

[@KristianB-t7z]

It is hard not to feel this Song. Thank you for sharing with us

[@Ana198]

Sort of sad that you guys, if i remember correctly, were at a Wintersun show where you left after NEO's set, where they did play this song along with the whole new record and a few other songs. I seem to remember there was no seating and Sori was understandably tired being at a metalshow pregnant and you guys had limited time to realistically spend at the venue so you guys left after NEO who you actually were there to see. I think they most likely will come back to NA after the next album (if that ever happens) so you should get another chance to see them live. Definitely worth it, i saw them live a few months back for the 5th (or 6th) time, still as good as ever especially the 1st album stuff. You should give a listen to that stuff, perhaps "Death and the Healing" amazing song.

[@futtbux]

That was me that requested this song a lot lol. It was worth the wait! I’m sorry it was at a bad time. You should check out Eternal Darkness (Autumn) it’s a wildly different song from Lonliness. Very black metal with plenty of amazing parts.

[@KingJerbear]

The song is pure brilliance, pure emotion. I feel a sense of tragedy for those who can't appreciate the many wonderful genres of metal music, they are missing out on perfection like this every day.

[@jamiewalton666]

Thank you for doing this at last. Jari Maenpaa wrote this song about the passing of his father and the deep loss and Loneliness he suffered. He was very close to his dad and this was a beautiful tribute to him. Jari is a genius a modern Motzart.

[@noobtardgaming1989]

Now react to wintersun - time live rehearsal at sonic pump studio...a masterpiece song with lots of emotions...

[@villealakorkko21]

Finally!! 🤘this song hits in soul everytime!

[@jimbylander8407]

Finally. I have waited so long for this :D

[@blaedolmsimondsen3095]

This is true perfection, lyrically and musically. Amazing review guys

[@MY1BLACKCAT]

only in Finland (where Wintersun is from) can music be this sad and beautiful and dark

[@vecseyadam1992]

The songwriter/lyricswriter was inspired to write this song by his father's death. Really heart-touching song, whenever I hear this, I always get goosebumps at the least. Sori seemed totally entering into the feelings ofJari Mäenpää while listening. Great reaction video! I really like you're talking about lots of different things in the end, kind of brainstorming.

[@ChrisPBacon710]

this song makes me cry every time

[@GUNNER_78]

What a beautifully executed lyric.

[@sychambers5440]

Hi Sori - my first time seeing you guys react to anything....but THIS really grabbed you didn't it? it's hard not to be emotionally involved with anything Jari writes, he's a genius and surrounds himself with the very best of musicians. Wintersun is Finlands finest band....and that's not an easy feat...Finland is blessed with fantastic musicians.

[@Jurkyification]

Seeing that Nightwish shirt and hearing Orion suggest me that you should react to Nightwish - Pharaoh sails to orion

[@The_Pony]

Oooo nicely done!

[@Jurkyification]

@@The_Pony Think i might have heard it first time after you mentioned it in some video :P

[@The_Pony]

@@Jurkyification hahaha it's a great song indeed!!! It was the fist nightwish song I'd ever heard. I must've been 13 or so at the time

[@sairas3649]

Thats a good one with Wilska!

[@pasisuutari429]

Thank you so much for reacting to this finally :D

[@STB_666]

Every time I hear this all I can think about is Valfar.

[@philwragg9529]

yes he died in the snow !!

[@Ivel94]

Wintersun is unique. You guys need to check all their stuff.

[@WarlordChicken]

Wintersun always helps me when I'm feeling depressed. Jari is a lyrical genius.

[@RazorStormInc]

This song helps me stay depressed. I constantly worry about my father's health, so the lyrical context of this song drags me down. Still a masterpiece, though.

[@sobantahir1011]

@@RazorStormInc Hey hope you’re feeling better! How’s your dad?

[@RazorStormInc]

@@sobantahir1011 Oh, we're fine. I just worry about him all the time. Thanks, though!

[@metalmanny666]

I have this cd in my car right now. So damn good.

[@facelesscovers763]

Love this song so much. Masterpiece. NeObliviscaris of petrachor weaves and black noise next, please.

[@facelesscovers763]

@@johntrooper5310 agreed

[@khellendross3573]

Finally! Only about a year late. Remember back in October of last year when I was begging for you guys to do this song and it was "on the shortlist"?

[@The_Pony]

The shortlist isn't even done yet haha

[@gehtichnixan1048]

@VinAnd Sori i really love your reactions. You are the only one who listen to a full piece and dont even stop one time! Thats the spirit! In my opinion interrupting the songs destroy the whole feeling. Good work tho! Keep going like this!

[@meatke6882]

Amon Amarth - Embrace of the Endless Ocean

[@arian5126]

I was just watching your "insomnium" video today, ppl were asking about Wintersun. And now I'm seeing this!

[@cashewshalom]

Wow... I have waited this for a long time. Thanks guys a lot! Jari... who is lead singer and guitarist writes all of their songs. Jari have said that this album is most personal so far. This song is said to speak Jari's dad passing away. I still hope you could react all of their songs... but at least Forest That Weeps and Time live rehearsal at Sonic Pump studio. Please and peace 🙏✌️

[@groots4667]

Lament of the wind by crown of glory.....thank you

[@matheusqc5405]

"An album about the seasons, what an epic idea" Vivaldi, anyone?

[@schtrudl]

Most beautiful sadness, most touching melancholy, why have i not listened to them before?

[@The_Pony]

This song always reminds me of my parents 😭

[@The_Pony]

@@johntrooper5310 ♥️ thanks so much for that 🥰

[@hytti72]

the reason why finns are one of happiest.... listening this kind of tales, after, any one feels happy

[@chad7431]

Finland is only the happiest country in the world because every depressed human kill themselves in this country.

[@des_o7935]

Great reaction and agree with the ratings. The sound of winter. Finns know winter for sure. Forest that Weeps and Time are both great ones to check out from Wintersun.

[@TheNismo777]

Thank u for doing this =) its soon time for 6-8 months of no sunlifght & snowhell here in northern finland :]

[@remoteb7183]

how much more beautiful can anything be than this - poetic lyrics

[@The_OEK]

Favourite song of this band. 2nd fav is about summer.

[@janosriippa]

Seems that the winter is coming /like. After watching your reaction... it's really, that music is so powerful. You may connect to any situation you're dealing with or you've heard/experienced of by "just" listening a song.. Damn. It's such a beautiful song. If you ever consider visiting Finland, then February to northern part or July to southern part of Finland.

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Anathema- Internal Landscapes live in Universal Concert Bulgaria

[@markopuolivali709]

This is so awesome song.....and also whole band. You are so great👍 Greetings from Finland

[@joshuacoe8235]

Blessings to you Vin & Sori.

[@daimonf777]

Watching Sori's reaction to the final part of the song (especially at 13:26), I wept like a baby. Thanks, Sori. Just for the record, I am a 42-year-old man, 😖

[@daimonf777]

@Dylan Powell Yup! We're getting old, buddy and we can't help it. I remember the times when I used to be like an emotionless, long-haired Death/Black Metal stronghold... Cheers from Poland 🇵🇱

[@daimonf777]

@Dylan Powell True. Remember the times when Opeth played progressive/melodic, but still Death Metal? Do you remember the growl? And how do you find their latest album "In Cauda Venenum"? To me it's 10/10. It's got nothing to do with the music they played 15 years ago, but I love it. It's called progression... and it's happening to us. Our musical taste expands with time to, sometimes, new territories, but we never forget who we really are and what our roots have grown of. Mostly, I listen to Black/Death Metal bands, but Marillion, Camel, Dream Theater or Soen are very welcome guests in my house. Cheers and good night (it's 11:05 p.m. here) PS. Listen to "MGŁA - Exercises in Futility V" - They're from Cracow, Poland. You will love it.

[@yosemitysam]

This song fits perfectly to what you said about the mother losing her baby "bless her" to something that happened to me just after new year this year. My girlfriend was pregnant but decided that she still loved her ex who was controlling and decided to abort the pregnancy to be with him. So not only did I lose her but also our child and I was a hairs width away from killing myself only saved by a friend who came to my aid. But the lyrics of the frozen sun was me sitting on a park feeling the frozen sun hitting my face decided whether to end it all. Emotional and brought alot back for me.... great video

[@daimonf777]

Sori, tell your friend I prayed for her and her lost baby... Each person has a story to tell, but very little want to. Thanks for sharing with it. God bless you, Guys.

[@emrasayilir4946]

The long pause after the song finished summarises how magical and epic this song is...

[@mtaffer]

Fall is my favorite season and October is my favorite month!

[@bninem1397]

everything about this song is perfect

[@sylwia5595]

YES, thank you! I spent the whole last winter (no pun intended, as this part of the album is called Winter) addicted to this song, it's amazing. Another one from them I love, from a different album, is Sadness and Hate. On another subject, I love Sori's red highlights :)

[@citizenbrain8065]

Wintersun has never made a bad album. Their self titled album will always be my favorite because it is perfect beginning to end. It also doesn't help that I had to wait 8 years for a second one.

[@prophetiktendencies]

So good! Found another awesome Winterson song! Sori, you good?

[@rubberyfaceimbred]

This song is so powerful, I just randomly cried in it and I’ve heard this a few times ....thinking wtf is wrong with me? I’m not a depressed person either quite the opposite so when a song can do this to me it’s crazy powerful 😢...... I’m sorry guys I’m not Christian but I strongly believe we have a much more powerful intelligent with unconditional love looking over us and we are immortal and death is an evolution of our consciousness as I’ve had many experiences praying and being answered in trouble and intuitions keeping me from Danger , love u guys you seem like beautiful people 🙂

[@kookoo9235]

I feel you on that seasonal depression Vin. Greetings from arctic circle.

[@W4rr4X]

That song touched Sori's soul, that's for certain.

[@marinedude_06]

Hey Vin and Sori, have you heard the acoustic version of this song? Totally different feel but just as powerful. It really is beautiful.

[@tahhah3449]

A Masterpiece!

[@delbertgrady1949]

Wintersun is amazing. All their songs boost my imagination and memory . Song... "Death and the healing" is similar to this song.

[@rytkosenjussi6619]

Very deep poetry.. For Jaris father

[@Melodic-Metal]

OMG, you have to revisit and do (TIME studio video) it’s a must!!!!. And also (the forest that weeps)

[@luismaciel7463]

I'll have goosebumps until the next month with this

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

This is one of their best tracks . Full of emotion

[@agenoraugustomendes9371]

Bem, já ouvi muitas músicas lindas do mundo metal, mas essa do wintersun quebrou todas as barreiras em termos de harmonia em todos os sentidos, tanto vocal como instrumental...excepcional!!!!

[@5000dennis_nature]

Awesome reaction. Beautiful song! Will you react to the rest of the seasons, from the album?

[@OwnedByGalatea]

When you are gone, you are gone...!!! Wintersun never forgets!!!!!!!

[@sebyperion]

13:24 can easily break anyone's heart, and it, as can be seen, inevitably happens.

[@netgore494]

Sori you are correct! I'm a sound engineer and snow is actually a very good sound absorber because its porous like sound insulation foam they use in recording studios.