Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live Rehersal) Reaction

[@f2c7f88]

"Is there more? There has to be loads, they've been going since 2003" Jari: lol

[@australianmade86]

David Janjic hahaha

[@austincoolio123]

LOOOOOOOL TRVVVE

[@jahoodunrama]

hahahaha

[@krlosguitar1]

You made my day hahahahaha

[@zahrans]

Jari: Perkele!

[@ThaBeatConductor]

LITERALLY PICK ANYTHING. There isn't a big discography but every single song is a masterpiece. I'm not joking. Wintersun is the best band i've ever heard. And vocals are always hit or miss. Personally i think his vocals fit the songs.

[@marcolina7441]

I can't agree more. They put so much love and effort in their songs. It's not possible to beat Wintersun in terms of quality.

[@crasho]

The association with Nightwish is the drummer, Kai Hahto. The drummer of Nightwish, Jukka has had problems with insomnia while touring so he stepped back in 2014 and asked his friend Kai to step in for him. So since 2014 Kai drums for both bands. The singer (Jari) is also the mastermind behind the songs. He writes and composes all the songs and does a lot of it playing himself and using sampling on his laptop to layer everything in the final result. He uses the band for live performances mostly.

[@Invisigoth05]

Yeah, Jari does do it mostly by himself, but also takes opinions from the other bandmates into consideration. Most influential obviously being Kai for the drumming parts. Also for the recommendations, Loneliness does have a good show of Jari's range of vocals, where as something like Land of Snow and Sorrow (Live rehersal from Sonic Pump Studios as well) is in my mind a pretty damn nice example of a metal ballad where the vocals are all done clean (pls correct me if I remember that part wrong, but am quite certain about that) PS: Also a funny note about Kai in Nightwish, he does seem a little bit bored at times :)

[@JimNewstead]

Jon B I love all this commentary amongst you guys, you don't need me here at all, or at least only as a catalyst to get the conversation started!

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

Land Of Snow And Sorrow has one verse with harsh vocals near the end of the song, other than that all clean vocals. A beautiful song!

[@sjc9121]

This is pure precious metal from Finland! The drummer (Kai Hahto) plays now in Nighwish.

[@Albatrossi]

Wintersun - Time (live at Sonic Pump Studios) Wintersun - Loneliness

[@metal6603]

Agreed, definitely these two!

[@Albatrossi]

Forgot to mention, on KZbin video the intro (Darkness and Frost) is "muted". From 2:28 forward it sounds like it should. On Vimeo the intro sounds better, not sure if it is edited afterwards or is it the actual footage.

[@Furyan]

It's only muted in the other upload, this has good audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3PPqKZ-pNt4ebc

[@Phireo]

Naah, wait for Loneliness. Do the other songs of the album first (Forest Seasons). Jumping straight to Loneliness is like having Cake for Dinner, that, although delicious, is way better to have at the end, having enjoyed a 3 course meal.

[@kissstickers827]

Ootko hannu eskolan oppipoika?

[@mike28003]

I love when we could tell you started to really like it

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Thank you for listening to the whole song and not interrupting it every 30 seconds like so many other channels. Also, great headphone choice. K701's?

[@JimNewstead]

Love these headphones - use them a lot for mixing and tracking when I record music. They are very flat - ie they don't colour the music at all so what you hear is what was recorded.

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Yeah those are pretty fantastic. I ended up with DT880's which are similar in flatness. I colour them slightly for listening (vs. mixing) and they sound fantastic.

[@LTColZero]

it's a masterpiece

[@johnnykawakid]

suberb band too see. all the albums are fantastic.

[@KreshDraven6]

Absolutely brilliant track. Jari (the vocalist, guitarist, lyricist and bassist in the first album) is an genius.

[@ARMunkki90]

Loneliness is a probably my favorite track from these guys. It shows really well how amazing clean vocals Jari has. Recommend checking that out as well.

[@uneditedgameplay8026]

i found out about them couple of years back,and im glad i did later on rather than at the begining of my metal journey,went trough in flames,as i lay dying,opeth,soilwork,dark tranquillity,the thing im trying to say is that the harsh vocals grew on me over the years,and what i like about him is that in my opinion his style and vocals fit their stuff,not as polished as other lead vocsls but i got hooked on them and the love for them never ends.

[@emrasayilir4946]

This is what I call perfection

[@Finkele1]

Drummer is Kai Hahto. Nowadays playing in Nightwish. He is bit of legend as earlier years he has done grind core etc.

[@manuelluispereira1139]

The drummer is in Nightwish

[@MadsJR]

You should listen to wintersun - loneliness next!

[@MadsJR]

I think you will like this song more, I know you like Devin Townsend ( I LOVE Devin!) and this song remind me a little bit of his style in some parts of the song.

[@OdeForCruelty]

Or if he really wants to shed a manly tear, the acoustic version of Loneliness (Winter). Man, it's so beautiful and bittersweet..

[@SandVoop]

The Forest Seasons album. All of it.

[@oskarstrom4034]

Great reaction. Nice that you liked it, but a shame you don't like Jari's voice. Personally, I think he is one of the best singers in metal history. Each to his own I guess. When you're done with Loneliness that everyone always suggests (although I don't) I would recommend the first album. All of it. There are no bad songs. Cheers.

[@darkki87]

jari's voice takes "time" (eh?) to get used to (for some ppl at least). but he does it so well, you can really understand the words he sings even when using scream/growl, not just random sounding "rrrrraaaghhh" what you need to listen with lyrics open to understand what they are trying to say lol. and the song compositions overall, absolutely amazing stuff. 10/10 for me, can't wait for new album release, hopefully does not take years this time \../

[@crazydrummer181]

I love his voice with Ensiferum

[@gabiesiren]

I love finnish metal ! I was wondering, Jim, when can we see you play drums?

[@JimNewstead]

Oh, I don’t think the Internet needs that!

[@keharacek]

I would recommend listening to the Forest Seasons album, but in chronological order, because it flows really well all together. Also the Time is great song too.

[@Patralgan]

Hi. Thank you for this honest reaction! My request for next song for this band would be Loneliness (Winter). Whereas Sons of Winter and Stars is more like a rollercoaster and fireworks of epic metal that is great for opening live shows and a great opening song for the album, most of the other songs are more structured with far fewer motifs, and of course "Loneliness (Winter)" is like that, far simpler and organic but an absolute masterpiece.

[@joshi4141]

Wow this was unexpected:) Thank you, I really enjoyed it. I am glad that you appreciated that. To really see what Wintersun is all about I suggest you to watch "Loneliness" from the new album. This would be the total opposite to what you have just heard. It's more like a ballad, very easy composed (litterally like 3 to 4 chords!) but so effective and beautiful. And I also think that you can really hear the evolution of jaris voice. And yes, luckily (for you), there are only 3 albums.("Wintersun", "Time I" and "The Forest Seasons") Not like Devin Townsend who has like dozens.^^ Well, thanks again, I wish you a good evening

[@joshi4141]

I suggest you to take the official lyric video because the live stuff is all like shit compared to this. Wintersun - Loneliness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3rMi3mmhLahmpo

[@JimNewstead]

joshi4141 Hiya matey, thanks so much for the recommendation, really enjoyed this tune. Defo gonna check out some more. I really appreciate the time taken to write your comments and to feed back to me. Great recommendation! Jim.

[@MountainMetal]

Viking Music. Extraordinary band.

[@Kazeshini11]

14:27 This expression pretty much sums it all up.

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

Nice to see more and more people reacting to Wintersun, they are getting the attention they deserve! You should check out Time and Land Of Snow And Sorrow from the same live rehearsals, two of my favorite songs from these guys. And also there is Loneliness, a beautiful metal ballad. You should definitely check at least these songs out, and maybe then react to the rest of their amazing discography if you grow in on these guys! :D Their music is amazing, and the skill level of everyone in this band is astonishing.

[@helm_108]

All these comments and no mention of Ensiferum?! Check out Ensiferum’s self titled album and also Iron for more Jari goodness.

[@Belodri]

Thank you! Ensiferum is the band that actually got me interested in metal...that was 13 years ago.

[@Hartsai]

6:48 there's your easy replay button

[@sephrothguy]

Can you also do children of bodom follow the reaper?

[@crazydrummer181]

Jari Maenpaa is a genius on guitar. Wintersun are such a great band.

[@Teofilo87]

Check out Loneliness (Winter) next. You will enjoy that one a lot!

[@mike28003]

Check out starchild

[@Jay-zm9ns]

"Starchild" and "sadness and hate" are very good

[@DreamMidnightGaming]

can you pls also react to Unleash the Archers - Awakening? great vid btw :)

[@dio.3996]

I really like unpolished voices. His extreme and 'normal' vocals are really good. However I don't consider myself an expert. If you want nice power metal voicals: Try Beast in Black.

[@jarisavolainen1370]

If you're up to it, I suggest listening to the song once or twice more without the video. :)

[@madddog6790]

I could have sworn you did this already...if not, I would have pestered you mercilessly to do it lol.

[@JimNewstead]

madDdog 67 nope, this is the first time! Great fun though, thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@madddog6790]

I listen to this pretty much every day, no lie. Everyone uses the word "epic" a lot these day, but these guys really do produce epic music; for me, there is no other way to describe it. As hard as it is to believe, pretty much every one of their songs is this kick ass, whether they're 5 minutes or 15 :).

[@Pave999]

Time II, it's coming, D-16... 😎

[@Moska12]

Hello to you ! I really think you should listen to the finnish band Insomnium. Musically perfect and soooo deep both in the lyrics and in the music. I'll pay you back if you don't like it. The song "When We Sleep", "The Promethean Song" are true masterpieces. Musical salute, from Rodez, France.

[@fdsannie]

What dig are you going to get in today? lol j/k They are really good. Their drummer, Kai Haito, is also playing for Nightwish now, because of Jukka's health problems. He is amazing in Wintersun because the drums are a big part of their sound.I do not know where he gets the energy.

[@JimNewstead]

Ann Waychoff what dig? I'm not that bad am I?! 😜

[@fdsannie]

Check your discussion page.

[@xenophon343]

Love Wintersun. Can't recall if I mentioned Apocalypse Orchestra official video of Garden of Earthly Delights? Medieval metal at it's best!

[@nespith]

Surprised you've never heard of them before. Like 95% of reaction channels have done this video.

[@JimNewstead]

I'd heard 'of' them, but hadn't heard their music :)

[@TheRealCoyote]

Wintersun songs are not always easy at first. There is so much going on. The more you hear them, the more you start to pick out great combinations and detail etc. Might be a good idea to have the lyrics handy. And watching the band perform is always a double edged sword. It's cool to see the skill but it takes some of the focus from the music it's harder to follow the arc of the song/story. Try listening it again with just headphones and eyes closed ;) I understand the scream/growl is not everyones cup of tea. I like his style, and his clean vocals are really nice. Maybe there could be more clean parts to balance the harsh sound. Try "Time" or "Loneliness" next

[@kanervatie]

I've heard this track for about 25 times in the last month or so. It needs time and repeat to get it completely. Defenetly not a song for beginners, and it opens new layers when you listen to it more than once.

[@uneditedgameplay8026]

I agree,i found out about them couple of years back,and im glad i did later on rather than at the begining of my metal journey,went trough in flames,as i lay dying,opeth,soilwork,dark tranquillity,the thing im trying to say is that the harsh vocals grew on me over the years,and what i like about him is that in my opinion his style and vocals fit their stuff,not as polished as other lead vocsls but i got hooked on them and the love for them never ends.

[@OwnedByGalatea]

Try lonelines from the same band!

[@Vahisofficial]

Yeah you'd think but just 3 albums... But hey, quality over quantity.

[@vinylbadger3841]

Do all of their midrange knobs go to 11 ?

[@timomastosalo]

Hope you get this with good humour Jim - I can't help it. - But I'm just waiting when Hyacinth will burst through the door and once again interrupt your Me time. Just I get such Richard Bucket - Bouckét vibes from you :) Maybe you went through the same schools.

[@esapekka7585]

Poets of The Fall - Carnival of Rust or Daze or Lift or..

[@mramd9062]

Try the song "Time", you will like it better

[@futtbux]

Loneliness (Winter) from The Forest Seasons!

[@snooks5607]

videos of these longform songs IMO could use some visual structure. there's four parts with distinct themes in this song, they could add some titles or pictures at appropriate points to help novices to keep track of what's happening

[@australianmade86]

Fighting music? Turisas - Amongst Ancestors!

[@JimNewstead]

Brendo you misheard me... Viking music, not fighting. 😜

[@australianmade86]

Jim Newstead Same thing ;) look up the Turisas song haha

[@australianmade86]

Please react to Forefather, they are English and proud of that. Their lyrics are about English history (King Penda, Battle Of Brunanburh etc) Their album Engla Tocyme has only one song with harsh vocals called Iron Hand. You should react to Fifeldor by them

[@lukacerar5215]

loneliness!

[@Phireo]

React to Time first, then if you like that too, listen to the newest album, the Forest Seasons. Has 4 songs, one for each season, best enjoyed in order (thematic album)

[@Mattigriplock]

Wintersun-loneliness

[@jeremyg79745]

Need to do a reaction to baby metal if you haven't seen them. Either karate or give me chocolate

[@canofanger]

Tight band, great backing vocals, but honestly the lead vocal detracts from their music. Would be awesome with a more convincing lead vocal.

[@xenophon343]

I agree, matey...they're very good but should get a better singer.

[@thebanana2777]

Xenophon Just want to let you know that the guy who writes and mixes everything is Jari(singer) so he is irreplaceble. However they picked up a new guitarrist so Jari can focus only on singing.

[@xenophon343]

Great...I hope that works out!

[@virnalinebrida-sunga7748]

Xenophon a better singer? wtf are you on?

[@TheLochs]

sorry, great band. vocals, I hate that type of "singing" I need to hear melody.