Wintersun | 'Loneliness' (Winter) | Reaction/Review

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[@ThomFoolery1]

Just want to thank everyone again for the kind support and comments. Making this video and hearing how many of you have gone through similar hardships and found solace in music is truly heartwarming. I've been pretty emotional this last day or so. Many feelings that were bottled up have been flooding out. Thank you all for being this amazing community of good people and music lovers. ❤

[@rolandmertens1604]

You're most welcome bud! And thanks for your kind words...

[@ntak8262]

🙋‍♀️❤️🇫🇮

[@galdanag]

Masterpiece... but well, every Wintersun song is a masterpiece

[@Esmeagolly]

This is a masterpiece, you can feel the chill, the coldness of his loneliness. It’s absolutely beautiful and melancholic.

[@jukkapenttinen8201]

...this song will never be washed away..🇫🇮

[@Moordirocks]

Superb. It takes a lot of courage to face yourself so openly, and that, I feel, is the true beauty of music and art in general. The expression of one's own emotions can move mountains, and I thank you for sharing your experience of this masterful music with everyone. Your insight is also very refreshing, reactions can often be very surface level, but you're keeping it real, so to speak. Much love!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks so much! That means a lot. I knew I'd need to prepare myself to be quite emotionally exposed for this one. I'm glad you could enjoy and relate on some level. Cheers! 🙂

[@toiddiot1629]

Shed some tears myself during this reaction and have in the past with this song. I feel this Finnish melancholy music does get me through the hard times and it's also important to get back in to it when the times are good just to help appreciate the good times (for me at least). Lost my father almost 30 years ago. Thank you Thomas for the reaction!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Kiitos Toid! That's very true. It can be cathartic to listen to music that got you through a certain time and relive your own journey. Take care!

[@toiddiot1629]

@@ThomFoolery1 you too mate, take care and keep up the good work 😊👍🏻

[@ntak8262]

Powerfull finish man 👊🇫🇮❤️ I feel you reaction 🙏🏻

[@urbanvikingalereview]

I still choke up when I hear this song. The lyrics are relatable on so many personal levels. Subbed.

[@Silmarien73]

You are not isolated having reaction like that to this song, it does that to many people. Pure magic :)

[@30110CKs]

The Forest seasons feels like the stages of grief to me. Particularly autumn feels like anger, loneliness feels like acceptance.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Wow, that's a great observation. ❤

[@Mela-ee2pv]

No real words, just misery but a relief in the end. Just life in nutshell.

[@crazyjoedavola7493]

Dude! That was beautiful. And it was absolutely Jari, behind that FB post. You know, he does everything.

[@Fluttermoth]

@@crazyjoedavola7493 No, no, Teemu watches them at my house when he stays for the weekend, and tells Jari about the best ones later* (*This may only happen in my dreams XD)

[@bazkeen]

Wow, what a journey. This album is phenomenal. Jari brought out so many emotions in this song. Excellent Thomas

[@kristinabackman2391]

I had exactly same reaction when I first time heard this song. I cried. It broked my heart with it’s beauty and melancholy. I have listened it many times, but my emotional state is same every time. This is number one on my record list. 💔❤️ I might go one winter night alone on the ice of a snowy lake and under the starry sky to listen to this song.

[@cashewshalom]

Honest reaction mate... Appreciated. Sorry to hear loss of your father. Marko Hietala has song in his solo album Voice of My Father, which is also great song. Marko lost his father to alcohol and this song is kind of tribute to his father or to fathers from past. This song is also in finnish Isäni Ääni, but it is of course difficult to non finnish speakers.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you very much! ❤️ Yes, I did a reaction to the English version of that song a while back. I listened to the Finnish version afterwards and I found that even more moving to hear Marko singing in his native tongue.

[@mrsnedk]

I have also lost my father so I can definitely relate and agree with everything you said. Lovely reaction.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Mari. ❤

[@sjc9121]

I can feel the pain and sorrow in Jari's voice and in the lyrics. It makes me cry every time.

[@vikumdharmsena4372]

Great Reaction! One of the greatest songs ever written without a doubt. Can't wait for the reaction to the Debut Album

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Vikum! Sorry but I already listened to that album by myself. Some amazing tracks.🙂🤘

[@Bonehead777]

@@ThomFoolery1 lol. In that case We will wait for your reaction to their next album in a decade. 😆. Jari isn’t exactly speedy at producing new albums.

[@metalfan9000]

Well, he IS working on 4 different new Wintersun albums.

[@pbmdh]

@@Bonehead777 Doesn't help when he does almost every part himself 😝

[@Ron-ei5eh]

All the briljant musical pieces from Wintersun fall into nothingness with the vocals in this song. His vocals are dripping from melancholy, hurt, anguish. This combined with the melody and meaning of the words makes it the best metal balled ive heard. Even the guitars sound sad. And although i really, reallylike most others Wintersun songs, for this is the Masterpiece.

[@Helmifavourites]

I lost my father 2 years ago. Thank you so, so much, Thomas❤️ And thank you Jari❤️ This was so touching and beautiful. I'm in tears. And I miss my dad so😔

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry for your loss, my friend! The best we can do is honour their memory and embody their good qualities in ourselves. To me, that's how they live on and stay with us. Take care ❤️

[@Helmifavourites]

@@ThomFoolery1 Music is one way to deal with sorrow and pain. Music means everything to me. You take care too and keep up these really good and genuine reactions. Happy weekend from Finland, winter's here already.

[@turbouffe]

Hugs and greetings from Sweden! We who have lost our fathers know this! I also had tears in my eyes the first time i saw this song from Wintersun.

[@jeffbowden8367]

Brilliant vocals Brilliant lyrics Brilliant musicianship Brilliant reaction Bravo Thomas, this track hits home doesn’t it. Now you can listen to the whole album from start to end. I always listen to all four tracks then immediately play the Autumn track again just to shake me out of the melancholy that Winter induces. I was estranged from my family back in my teenage years and despite many attempts on my part, reconciliation never happened. that’s OK, it was a lifetime ago, but songs like this always make you wonder “what if”. Keep going dude, still so many songs and bands for you to react to. HINT - LORNA SHORE- TO THE HELLFIRE 🤘🤯🔥❤️🇬🇧

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Jeff! Well said, my friend! That's a clever strategy to re-listen to Autumn to reset the brain a little. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. No matter what happens, we have music to get us through and this amazing musical community is one big loving family! Take it easy bud! Oh yes, Lorna Shore are high on my to-do list! 😉

[@arslors]

Can't listen to this song without crying my eyes out. Always reminds me of losing my brother. Good reaction. Should try the acoustic one next

[@saptarshighosh4279]

The best reaction video to the most beautiful song in the world ❤️

[@11WicToR11]

The trail in the snow dissapears ...am i finally home? this sentence is where i loose it every time, die to be united. So fcking sad and beautiful at the same time

[@yrrtum]

Thanks for your thoughts and reaction on this song. It reminds me of my wife who died almost 5 years ago. This song has the power to bring me to tears and at the same time reminding me of the wonderful time I had with her.

[@ThomFoolery1]

So sorry for your loss. That's heartbreaking. As long as you hold on to those good memories, they're still with you.

[@KingSaintClair]

I was not ready to cry today

[@lauraswain80]

Wow. 100% in tears with you! Thank you for this reaction Thomas 🖤

[@ThomFoolery1]

❤❤

[@SalmonSnake80]

This is one of the most emotional songs i know. Swallow the sun - when a shadow is forced into light is almost as good and theres very sad back story aswell. Greetings from finland

[@winniethepoohxi1896]

There's always something about this song that makes the silent tears flow. It's like an acceptance of life.

[@remoteb7183]

they lyrics and the melody beautiful - the video is perfect with the snow blowing in that setting just looks so lonely

[@temet_fin]

I have loved the song ever since I heard it. But now what you told about the background I'm watching it now with quite new eyes. And it haunts me, because I've lost my dad as well. Long ago, but still... Well, I got emotional as well now after thinking the lyrics from another point. The playing is also perfect, and Jari is just sooooo good with his voice and appearance! Thank You!

[@DennisTrovato]

The is a very emotional song. First time I heard it I choked up. The day my father dies this will hit very differently I'm sure.

[@Fluttermoth]

I also lost my father, at the end of November, a few years ago. I love everything Wintersun have ever done, but this track holds a very, very special place in my heart. Sending hugs to you man

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry for your loss Lorelei! Same to you! 🤗

[@Heathenspirit]

I get you, my father is near from going away. I am trying to do for him the best things he enjoys. Like last night, I got him all the boxing fights and he was happy. This song will hit me the same within a short time. I Love you dad.

[@ThomFoolery1]

I'm sorry to hear that, Vic. I hope you continue to make him happy and cherish the time you have left. ❤

[@hezhand]

the fact that my dad gave this song to me just about a year before passing away makes it even hit deeper. this song just makes me speechless and drown in my own tears.

[@Perrrkeles]

Feel you, buddy! Thank you very much!

[@ThaBeatConductor]

If you want to get something sonically similar to WinterSun, you could check out Whispered - Sakura Omen. Whispered is basically if WinterSun and Japan had a baby. They are also Finnish. Finnish are the masters of melancholy, if The Forest Seasons didn't convince you of that already.

[@cloudwalk4566]

Thank you Thomas ! great song

[@Calumetto]

Sniffley and Gross were the eighth and ninth dwarves that were cut from "Snow White." They do appear in the director's cut, though.

[@kanervatie]

The backstory makes this even more emotional.

[@draakirherne1812]

Aww man he was like me at the end of tangled haha

[@ninau.]

I absolutely love this song ❤️

[@MountainMetal]

Brrr. Feels cold in here! So good, it's emotionally dangerous. Well done, everyone.

[@rolandmertens1604]

.............😥 Feel for you buddy, these are some hearfelt lyrics for many of us I guess. My dad left my mom and I when I was five years old, and after years of in and out of contact he cut off communication completely at the time me and my wife (girlfriend at that time) bought our first house more than 10 years ago. Never ever heard from him again since. So questions like 'why like this?' and 'who am I?' popped up regularly in my life. Guess we're all a bit 'damaged goods' if you really think about it. So again thanks for this great openhearted reaction to this epic piece of music Thomas! Have a great weekend kerel, and C U later!🤘

[@ThomFoolery1]

Roland, my friend, thank you for sharing this. I'm so sorry that you went through all of that. I can see how this song would also resonate with you and bring out those emotions. Like you say, most of us are "damaged" in some way but I guess that makes us strong, grateful and ready for life. Have a great weekend and take care mate. 🤘😊

[@gnarl80fi]

one of the greatest songs ever ;

[@Patralgan]

I cried my eyes out when I heard this the first time (and bunch of other times). Partly because Chester Bennington passed away the same day this album was released but also how the song really spoke to me on a very personal level. Awesome reactions! Thank you.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you for sharing! Chester's story is so sad. It must've been powerfully emotional to hear this song at that time.

[@Always-fd7pk]

Such a powerful song. Sending a virtual hug your way💜

[@uskok4636]

This is what soul rending loss and sorrow sounds like .... It makes me wish I could wrap my arms around Jari and give comfort. But this kind of sorrow has no comfort, except time.

[@ArchieArpeggio]

Music is very powerfull tool to get your bad feelings out. If i need to cry and let some frustration out i listen something like this. Last night i was driving a car and listening Megadeth (random playlist) and "Promises" started, i was 100% sure that i´m going to weep in some parts and i can´t stop that with willpower. Only way would´ve been to skip that peace or turn off the stereo. Same thing for some other songs. If i listen Scorpions greatest song "Still loving you", i cry every time for loss of love with one special woman at my past. Just can´t help it. It just happens. This song has the same sad elements even in instrumental version. It has so much emotion.

[@tracylf5409]

Say/stay bit was pretty comically amusing. Song is great, even if not my style I recognize great artists.

[@damiengrief]

Love this song. Best one on the album. Great reaction.

[@tollisengo1946]

I might be a little late, but this was the Song i‘ve played for my Grandfather on the bagpipe, that was very emotional for me playing this Song for your beloved Pearson, i can feel you Bro with Song, there is no run without a tear

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Tolli, I appreciate it! So awesome that you played this song on the bagpipe. I'd love to hear that 🤘

[@fraukehammer4624]

Another very very emotional reaction from you, i feel like you. If i hear the song, every time i have tears in my eyes. In my opinion Jari and Toumas are Beethoven and Mozart Reunion. "Lonliness" and "The Poet and the Pendelum" are the same level and shows how much feeling and pain both have and process it with their songs.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you, my friend! Aye, both Jari and Tuomas have given the world so much. ❤️

[@fraukehammer4624]

@@ThomFoolery1 I think, Jari and Toumas can wrote a rockopera out of this World with the Voith of the Goddess.

[@fraukehammer4624]

Sorry two Goddess, Floor and Simone.

[@fraukehammer4624]

And Marco as the beast.😂

[@ThomFoolery1]

I think the world might implode 😂

[@miikasuominen3845]

I have never been much of a fan about the "growling" way of singing. BUT been accustomed to it, with something like Wintersun and Trivium, mainly. And now can appreciate something like Mors Principium Est. One of the biggest things to turn me, was Wintersun. I still, mainly, need something like a singer that can sing growling AND clean (Wintersun, Amorphis, Trivium) or a song with good melody (Mors Principium Est). Still, I want to be able to understand the singing, without seeing the lyrics. So "Growler" would have to sing the way, that I understand by ear... That aside, one thing that instantly took a hold of me, regarding Wintersun. Was the complexity of the composing, drumming and the singing. After hearing the first Wintersun song (Sons Of Winter And Stars), I didn't like the harsh vocals. But loved the "clean" vocals. But it was like a stepping stone, for me, to get more accustomed to growling vocals. And to growling vocals that you can still HEAR AND UNDERSTAND. Which is very important for me. Now, Jari has an awesome voice. The first thing, that struct me, was his ability to bring forth EMOTION. I mean, here it made you cry... His vocals are usually so filled with emotion, that it's really not so common to find from someone's voice... Anyway, love them (Wintersun). They should make more music, faster ;) Jari is a perfectionist (maybe even too much one...) I compare him to Tuomas from Nightwish... As a composer and visionary. Maybe that is why all the Wintersun members are now on Nightwish? ;)

[@ThomFoolery1]

Moi Miika! Well said, I have to agree with everything you're saying! I definitely prefer cleaner, melodic singing overall and I love the balance we get with Wintersun. Jari sounds amazing across the spectrum. 🙂

[@Trevor21230]

"The Voice of my Father" by Marko Hietala is one that gets me every time. Also "The Truth Shall Set You Free" from the same album (Pyre of the Black Heart; probably one of the most metal album names ever). And it's so weird, because it gets me in a totally different way, like melancholic but at the same time it kinda fills your spirit, if that makes any sense. I don't really know how else to put it. It's not hopeful, exactly, and not quite uplifting. Empowering is close but just doesn't quite encompass it.

[@lightmarez1794]

My nr 1. Favorite song of all time. You should allso check out the acoustic verson. Great reaction video!

[@oryza0909]

honestly i'm crying too when listen this song,this song is very touching my heart

[@MaraxisArcanist]

Just stumbled across your channel because of this beautiful song. Wonderful reaction, and I subscribed to check out more. I wonder if maybe the word you were looking for at the end is "haunting". That's how it always feels to me.

[@adriennevanhoof6637]

Yes absolutly a masterpiece🙏

[@lembnic]

Kippis/Cheers Thomas! Your reaction was no less than I expected. It was really worth the wait! I wish all the best to you!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Kiitos! Same to you mate! 😁

[@kernun-3820]

No fake. Now i feel sad. Jari is a GOD.

[@mantailuaa]

This song gets me too, every time. Lost my father over twenty years ago when I was under thirty years old. And there was/is so much of things I would like to talk with him. He never even saw his grandchildren. Thank you for your tears, we had a collective emotional trip with this one ❤️

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry to hear that! 😥 Thank you for watching and for sharing this. Take care. ❤

[@bikoos8495]

This, this is my favourite song since it came out in 2017. Whenever i hear this song, I surely blast off my tears. I have no experience of dying parents as they both are still alive but that emotion, that loneliness, that expression, things hit straight to the face. And now, I saw your video. I cried. I like the video. I love your explaination and pure/authentic reaction and feedback. I subcribed. Cheers from Malaysia 🙌

[@bea7719]

💞

[@lujalainen1]

i think this is wintersun best song and epic like queen have show must go on or metallica master of puppets. so sad and beautiful song. thanx to great react and cheers all past away dads in the world. have great black friday weekend there :) some say that this is best funeral song ever heard and i really can hear this one somebody funerals.

[@Frankamaria]

❤ I feel you

[@justdave9610]

Powerful and beautiful song and also thank you for letting yourself be a little vulnerable and sharing your emotions and personal pain of loss. It's not easy and I commend you for it because it lets other people going through similar things that they're not alone.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words. ❤

[@allenhuling598]

This is such a well constructed, and executed piece of music, brings me to the verge (or more) of tears every time, and at 57 yrs of age, feel very fortunate to still have my father! Cheers Tom!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Cheers Allen! 👍❤

[@rockoffinnishgold7598]

Absolutely perfect reaction and the song is sooo good, I've tears in my eyes every time time I listen it, and I do it alot...

[@hellomorgz]

Thank you Thomas

[@aaronworkgrierson1470]

🍻 cheers brother.

[@fortuna7469]

Thank you Thomas! We all shared the emotions of this masterpiece with you. "Although happiness and melancholy in a way are opposite ends of the spectrum, they are also kind of the same thing, like almost ying and yang, like you need one to have the other." Totally agree with you. Finns have been rated as the happiest nation of the world for many years, and it has been a mystery for people from other cultures to understand our happiness, because there is nothing particularly cheerful about our culture. What is special about your emphatetic way of listening to music is that through music you have understood the core of our melancholic happiness. This song, "Endlessness" by Nightwish and "Pale Morning Star" (official lyric video) by Insomnium, each one a masterpiece, beautifully express this union of sorrow and happiness, which we so embrace.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Moi! Kiitos! Since making these videos, I've enjoyed learning about Finnish bands and culture. Having lived in the UK and Canada, I've met a lot of fake people who act happy but are not inside. It makes sense that Finns are happier by embracing melancholy... and having an abundance of heavy metal helps of course. 😄🤘

[@fortuna7469]

@@ThomFoolery1 Talking of metal, I think that you might really enjoy "Take Me Away" by Kalmah (official video). Beautiful melodies and great instrumentation. Also "Pale Morning Star" by Insomnium is great. So sad and incredibly beautiful with expressive harsh vocals. "Cathedrals of Mourning" by the Belzebubs, a cartoon heavy metal band, on the other hand is hilarious. It is decent metal but yet it takes the Mickey of metal conventions. By the way, I hope that Jari will watch this reaction video to Loneliness as well. Subbed. 😊

[@MetalZoned]

This is really a powerful song! What a journey to go on. I think the biggest impact was that in some ways it felt more reserved or held back, instrumentally, certainly not vocally or lyrically. I think more so than the others this one was about the lyrics and their delivery first and foremost.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Very true Allan! It's like the first 3 tracks, Jari is showing his mind. This last track, he's showing his heart.

[@MetalZoned]

@@ThomFoolery1 that is a great way of putting it!

[@QforzFovfi]

I'd love to see your take on the acoustic version. That one hits me even harder. I've just spent a few hours watching all your Wintersun reactions, they are top notch. You're a very impressive reactor, not afraid to show your emotions and you describe your feelings very well.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. 😄

[@DennisTrovato]

Please do "The Way Of The Fire" live in Hollywood next. Unreleased track from Time II. And in my humble opinion it's their absolute best.

[@magicmicah27]

ive heard the song once before, but never payed attention to lyrics. those lyrics are gorgeous. i still have both parents and i was tearing up with you (and the rest of the comment section apparently). great song. thx for posting it 😁 hope youre doing well! ps: i can't recommend lorna shores new ep "...and i return to nothingness" enough. its not even a genre i listen to regularly and its the album of the year for me so far. the lead singer has the first two songs released as vocal playthroughs on his channel and i imagine the third song is coming soon. i think youll love them.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Micah! Thanks for watching and sharing the emotion! Yes, Lorna shore are definitely high on my to do list at the moment. Cheers 😄

[@AleksandarGospic]

My mom died in May this year, and although I loved this song so much before, now it hits on a different level. Yeah, that feeling of what could have been said and questions that should have been asked, but you'll never know and never get the chance to say it is just terrible. And I couldn't even visit or talk to my mom during her last days and last time I saw her and spoke to her she was relatively ok and I couldn't even comprehend at that moment that it would be the last time. So those words in the song really hit differently now and I can also relate to how you feel, cause till you lose your parent it is just impossible to imagine how it is. Sorry to hear about your father. Anyway, absolutely amazing song, melody is just fantastic and Jari's vocal performance is incredible. I don't know which I like more, those insane screams or the power and melody of how he sings the chorus. As I said already in the 'Spring' comment, to me this is one of the best ballads out there. Great reaction as always, and it is so crazy that Wintersun shared your reaction! 🤘😄

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Aleksandar! Dude, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. That must've been so difficult to go through, especially on top of everything that's happening in the world. It really is a terrible pain to not be able to talk to those we have lost. I can imagine it was a real experience to come back and listen to this song again. Anyway, thank you for sharing this, mate. Sending a virtual a hug. Take care! 🥲🤘

[@AleksandarGospic]

Thanks Thomas! Well, usually I don't want to bother ppl with that but your experience related to this song sounded so similar to mine so I felt the need to share, cause what you said were my thoughts also and Jari put them into the song so well. Yeah, not much positivity out there in the world these days, sucks enough even without such family heartbreaks. Sending hug across the pond, cheers mate! 🙏🍻

[@jyrikeranen2962]

The "icing instrument" you mentioned at the beginning is Kantele. Finnish national stringinstrument. "Piirpauke - Konevitsan kellot" is great example to hear more how it's sounds.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Awesome, I'll check it out. Thanks! 🙂

[@jyrikeranen2962]

@@ThomFoolery1 I didn't find Piirpauke's version with kantele but this is better one. This is pure kantele! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4eYi4KAlsufidU

[@manoeast1511]

Beautiful reaction, I felt it too at the end. I really want to see your reaction on "Way of the Fire" by Wintersun, since it has been my favorite song, and have been listening to it daily for the past 6 months, even tho it's still not the studio version (goddamit Jari!) hahaha~! It has also one of his best guitar solos in my opinion, and just a beautiful 'mid-tro' with synths. Damn, it's definitely Time II release that as a studio version.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks very much! Yes I've heard a lot about this song. I was thinking I wanted to wait for the studio version but who knows how long that'll be. 😂

[@DrSkeff]

I am sat here sniffling with you mate. Lost for suitable words; I would go with emotive, heartfelt and grieving. Truly appreciate your efforts in this album review and your honesty and openness to show your emotions. Keep up your great work and I believe your situation is perfectly summed up by Jari (of course!) 8 minutes into this reaction; “I’m lost in the fields of snow far from home”. Spiral out.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot. ❤️

[@vulcanrs89]

I watched this many times, without writing something, but it feels right for me to do now. Every now and then I am coming back to your reaction (mostly on really tough days) because it's so pure. When I was 16 years old I lost my best friend due to an accident in a winter resort. Even 17 years later I am missing him so much every day. Coming to your reaction feels just right for me on devastating days. I don't know why it's like this, but it's like mourning with a good friend and I am grateful that you posted this. Thank you so much brother! Spreading emotions und kindness can help many of us and is needed more than ever today. I hope you are safe and well my friend. Take care! 💚

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey there friend! Thank you very much for your kind words and for openly sharing this. I'm so sorry for your loss, that must have been a horrible thing to experience at that age. I'm honoured that you've come back to this video and found some form of comfort. I would never expect one of my videos to have that kind of significance so this makes my day to read. I agree, the world needs more kindness and honesty these days! Thanks again and take care! 🤗

[@darkthunder28]

First of all thank you for your reaction. I knew the song but I didn't know the story behind it and, well, after knowing the reason I must say that I also ended up with tears at the end of your reaction... I also lost my father a few years ago and many of the lyrics phrases made another sense to me. But that's what makes a song a masterpiece, and Wintersun pulled it off c:

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry for your loss, thanks for your comment and sharing your experience. I'm glad this video could help you relive the song in a different way. All the best!

[@lokkolokko94]

subbed before the music started, since you seem like such an inviting person 😉

[@Trevor21230]

I know it's rough to cry in a video, but it's really meaningful for some of us watching. Or for me, at least. I don't really get to cry very often because of my antidepressants; a small price to pay, but I still miss it. But by empathizing with someone onscreen who's reacting to something which without the meds *would* make me cry, I can get some of that catharsis that I'm missing from not being able to shed my own tears. And sometimes, if I'm really lucky, I'm able to cry alongside you. Those videos are truly special to me, because they give me something I cannot normally reach on my own. You don't realize how nice it is to be able to cry until you can't anymore. I just wanted to share this because after most reaction videos where the reactor cries, they say something like "I told myself I wasn't gonna cry", and I just want you to know that as hard as it is to let people see that vulnerable side of you, especially anonymous strangers on the Internet, it's invaluable to some of us. I'm very sorry for your loss, and wish I could say something to ease your Father's passing, but all I have is this: "There will come a time, I promise you, when the thought of your loved one will bring a smile to your face before it brings a tear to your eye. My prayer for you is that that time comes sooner rather than later." --Joe Biden, 2012, to the families of fallen soldiers on the deaths of his own wife and children.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hello my friend, thank you for sharing this lovely comment, it really warms my heart. I'm sorry to hear that your medication can prevent that emotional reaction within yourself. Crying does help us deal and process with a lot in life so I can understand why you miss it. I'm glad that the video could help in some way via empathy. Interestingly, I don't normally cry often with music but it's happened quite a few times on this channel. I think the process of recording gives me a sense of connection with people watching so the songs and emotions can be a lot more intense. I'm grateful to live in a time where we can easily be open and vulnerable with like-minded people. Take care! 🙂🤘

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

It was Jari's commemoration to his father. I'm only a short time in. but you capture those small but important details very well. Stay strong, Thomas!

[@JayTor2112]

You should check out some stuff from Jari's pevious band Ensiferum, he was on their first two albums. Windrider and Battle Song are a couple of my favorites from the first album.

[@tompaauto]

I have lost my father to i so i now how you felling so nice song

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

Gotta mention a band you'd like. Cãn Bardd. They recently released a new album called "Devoured By the Oak". It's so fucking stunning. There are many faves of mine, but 'Blomsterkransen' is prolly it.

[@temet_fin]

I'm so happy for you to have reacted to Wintersun. Although I've really known them a few months only, while knowing all the time Kai's background, but never before was I ready for another metal band, just yet . Now that I've found it, it simply blows my mind. So heavy, but simultaneously pleasing, comforting. Invincible playing, awesome lyrics. What comes to this song and it's lyrics, I get the feeling I have to search for someone lost to grieve. The easiest way would naturally be my parents, and in some part they are, but there already are so many others I could and should have been closer with while they still were here. If I'm not wrong, you're Australian, right? If you really are, your accent sounds a bit different from the people in the Eastern coast, Sydney at least. I hope you don't mind me asking this.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey there! Great description of Wintersun's music! I listen to this frequently and I still get chills. I'm originally from England but have lived in Canada for some time so my accent is mixed. I often get mistaken for Australian though. What about yourself?

[@temet_fin]

Thanks for your reply. I'm just an old guy from Finland. I've been travelling a lot, even in Canada once in the late 80's. And Australia, somewhat later. I suffer from insomnia, and it has resulted in that my social life has for years been pretty much with people in US and Canada. Never sleep before 5-6 am, sometimes not at all. I have relatives, aunts and uncles, in both countries. Unfortunately most of them have passed away.

[@ThomFoolery1]

@TemeT FIN Moikka! Great that you've traveled around. I'm yet to see outside of N. America and Europe although I would love to visit Finland. Sorry to hear about your insomnia. Thankfully there's plenty of content to occupy us at such times. Take care, Kippis! 👍

[@temet_fin]

You're welcome, anytime 🙂

[@Bonehead777]

Awesome reaction dude. Yes, losing close family is not good. Still miss my parents decades later. If you loved this though, as others have said, maybe you should check out Voice of my Father by Marko Hietala. Personally I prefer the original Finnish version, it has even more emotion than the English version.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Stuart! ❤️ I did a reaction to the English version a while ago if you're interested. I agree, the Finnish version is even more tear-jerking.

[@muZZoli666]

And thats Finnish winter.

[@mantero6094]

You should react to their first album's songs too!

[@black4pienus]

Mhmm. Those lyrics and brought with that voice. If you don't feel anything when you listen to that, you're not human.

[@vizherc999]

you should check out Sleeping stars from their first album, thats one of my all time favourites

[@maggaw9869]

Mika Jaakkola feat Marko Hietala - Soita official music video 2021 FI.

[@senttipede]

💔

[@aralopez89]

If you feel like going for another journey, check out Pale Morning Star by Insomnium. Seriously.

[@janir6902]

could you do lorna shore of the abyss vocal playthrough? you would be very excited im gonna promise you that

[@kambalayamxz83]

Awesome channel Thomas. Goo music. I suscribe. Please react to Monica Naranjo - Tell them no (Diles que no). She's amazing, an incredible rock music. Greetings from Spain. Link 😎👇

[@kambalayamxz83]

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[@vikumdharmsena4372]

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