My mother doesn't like metal very much but when we were on a trip to Croatia I had "Time I" on my MP3 player. I gave her "Darkness and Frost" to listen. She was shocked how good metal can be. She loved symphonical parts and she even liked growling parts. I love my mother and Wintersun! See You soon in Cracow!
My mother was the one who got me into Rock when I was like 8-9(I'm 22 now) and she pretty much likes everything I listen to, but not quite the growling. We both prefer instrumental parts to singing.
@@Nikolodzi Great Mother/Child way to bond, is it not? My mom liked classic rock before, but she told me I introduced her to modern rock and she loves it! Rise Against is our favourite band!
I had the same effect with Amorphis' "Tuonela" with my mom. She hated Metal, then she was foreced to listen to Tuonela when I was driving. When she heard "Greed", she said: "Oh NOW I get why you like this style of vocals."
I'm only a Fynn, but I can agree with you, This is definitely one of the best bands in existence. I saw them live this year once and I'm going to see them tomorrow again, so hyped!
I am, quite frankly, sick of all the whiny little bitches crying about the guitar not being the focal point or being too quiet. Look, I've been playing guitar for 14 years... I play it BECAUSE it stands out and is a killer instrument to be bad ass on... but I am glad is takes a back seat here... composition is key. People and bands are way too fixed on "oh hey, we have this instrument, it has to be in every song"... or that idea that guitar HAS to be the lead. Part of what makes music great is omitting parts... the lack of something makes having it just that much better. For me, Wintersun has, and always will be, about atmosphere. The fact that the guitar blends in and DOESN'T overshadow everything seems to give more atmosphere. If you listen with good headphones, you'll notice that the rhythm has this driving pulse... the bass and drums are amazingly tight and give a lot of feeling to the songs... the guitar is almost like a keyboard, it just adds a harmony over this heavy and fucking killer rhythm. We know jari and teemu can play guitar better than almost everyone on this planet. They know it too... just put on some headphones and enjoy how awesome this album really is.
Syn 9001 nice. with me it's about the melody as a whole. this album has a great concept.. if anything. the vocals and drum tracks aren't shitty like on time I
To people who were expecting a Time I successor ,it is NOT ! and there is a reason it's called "The forest season" and NOT "Time II" ... This album is more focused on lyrics and athmosphere ,give it few listens and it will grow on you ! Good job Jari , now that you created your own fear..euh studio x) i hope to see a new album in less than 5 years ! PS : my favourite song is Loneliness ,pure art.
Im expecting a second crowdfunding with a double album. Since if you watch the original video they guaranteed 3 albums worth of material to tide over until Time II. They got 2 crowdfunds worth for one crowdfund so it's sensible for this second and final crowdfund they will do to give us another more raw double album. Much like what Time as a whole 80 minute record was intended to be. But again, like TFS, something Jari would be happy with making with the current music making space resources he has.
Domenico Goliuso I thought ensiferums song was underwhelming, pretty similar to their One Man Army sound and slightly repetitive. The title was really cheesy too. Hopefully the rest of the album is alright.
1:00 That intro will smash your face, steal your girl, empty your fridge, erase your bank account and run away with all of your belongings. That intro has a mind of its own. That intro has bigger balls than you. That is THE intro. From the Mastermind himself. I'll even give it the highest score possible..."so goude"/10. Thanks, Mr. Jari.
It comforts me to think that when Im done composing and recording my album I can always come to Wintersun's comments section and find so much experienced people to help me with the mix.
Whats troubling about this comment, and the album itself, is that it is not required of one to be an expert on sound mixing in order to criticize it. Just as the idea that one does not need to be a master chief in order to realize they are being served dog shit.
James Fontana ok I respect your opinion until you say "served dog shit" Im sure you can be more polite to describe something you don't like and contribute more to art itself like giving us a link to a better mix of the album done by yourself or someone else.
I respected your opinion until you say "giving us a link to a better mix of the album done by yourself or someone else." An overused defense mechanism for any type of criticism, constructive or plain mean, all while missing the point of the analogy i just made. Youre right, i never mixed anything so i shouldnt be the one to judge. Just like the fact that i have never directed a movie and therefore my issues with Batman V Superman cease to have validity. Wow, what original, thoughtful and in depth outlook you have on the merits of discussing art with one another! Also, yes, i could be more polite describing the things i dont like. But i have more fun shitting on things that suck with sheer mockery and utter disdain rather than pretending that im at a formal dinner with my clients or whatever. I dont doubt that you have been guilty of imposing the same ridicule on something you dont like simply to make a point or because you thought it was funny. People without a thick skin tend to condemn said behavior only when its directed toward a thing they personally like. Very Sad. Edit: For links to a better mix, obviously not done by myself, i recommend you type Wintersun-Time I Full Album into the search box. Easy enough right? Let me know if you need more examples. I can go all day.
Sure it was, because one comment of 216 comments will be noticed and will sell thousand of copies of the album. Best investment one can make. I remember how I help Metallica back in a day, good times.
This song and autumn introduced me to black metal. After some digging, i found an album called Slaightersun (Crown of the Triarchy) by a Swedish band called Dawn. Incredible album, check it out!
Music like this truly proves that Metal and all of its subgeneres are a brotherhood that unite its fans under one banner. Wintersun has been my favorite band for years. Kiitos Jari, Teemu, Jukka, Kai ja Asim! Kiitos, että autat meitä kaikkia läpi muutamia pimeitä aikoja. (Sorry if my Finnish is bad, I'm still learning the language)
While Loneliness is incredible, I think Eternal Darkness takes the spotlight of this album. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs he has ever written. Hits me right in the heart.
I've been waiting for this album since you announced your crowdfunding at the beginning of March. I instantly bought it and the anticipation for this album helped me put through a lot of shit in my life once again. Your music has always brought me joy, a way to escape reality and go on a journey. Things were pretty bad with my family when I found your band in 2009 during high school. Then Time I came during 2012 when my mother went through a rehabilitation from alcoholism and now The Forest Seasons when I am struggling with depression. Every time I hear new music from you I feel like the stars themselves are giving me strength and a reminder that life is a wonderful thing worth fighting for and one should not give up on it. Also your dedication to follow your dreams is something that has inspired me a lot to follow my own dreams as well. I know all this sounds pretty cringe and unnecessary to write into a youtube comment but I wanted to express my gratitude to your band and music, never letting me down and supporting me in my life during hard times. Thank you Jari, Jukka, Teemu, Kai and Asim too. You guys rock and to me you've been my favorite band since 2009 and I hope you'll get your own studio. You deserve it. Kiitos. -Teemu P from Vaasa
So glad i joined the crowdfunding Campaign! The Forest Season album is Amazing and all the extra goodies that came with the Forest Season package was nothing but awesome. Thank's Jari and Wintersun.
I'm actually really liking the sound of this album. There's something really atmospheric about it that just clicks with me. It doesn't have the depth that the previous releases had, but I'm actually enjoying the more stripped back sound it has.
The entire album is fucking insane. Eternal Darkness is very close to Black Metal territory and Loneliness seems pretty emotional. These 2 songs are very different from your previous work. It's great to hear you guys going for different sounds. That means you guys evolve and that's a good thing. Best fucking purchase of the year.
Sick song, sick album. Forest Seasons focuses more on a thick dark atmosphere than electrifying leads like their older stuff, but as expected, this leads to the comment sections being full of know-nothing neckbeards who call this song trash because it isn't a 15 minute long guitar solo.
Idiotic defense. Most people who dont like this album liked Time I, a 40 minute album with only one guitar solo. Im sure you knew this, but your brain blocked out said information in order to mask the fact that you have shitty opinions.
Wintersun 🤘 vous êtes un super groupe ❤️. Vos chansons c'est que du bonheur. Un nouvel album serait le bienvenu 👍. Merci pour toutes ces beautés ❤️🇨🇵🇫🇮
People bitch and moan way too much. I love the new record and I personally believe it might be their strongest to date. Honest. So keep up this great work, Wintersun. You have fans out here who love everything you guys do and with full support. Much love. Flawless record.
So, I've liked this song since it came out, and it's one of those songs that gets better and better with repeats, but, oh boy did it find a whole new dimension now that I've had my bouts with seasonal depression in the dead of winter. That intro and first part going through how the winter is just petrifying everything, but then parts two and three are just a big ol' fuck you to that, it doesn't last forever. I listen to this and I'm in tears by the end, but in a good way. RISE!
5/5 album, takes a few times to get into though, like most good albums do. Love the raw vocals, symphonic riff-based-melodies and black metal influences.
Now, I have a memory. In front for the Los Angeles show, 23 September 2018. Long awaited dream come true to see this band live! I didn't get enough and awaiting your return. HAIL WINTERSUN!!!
Some people are so boring, if you don't like it, do better!! It's a very simple quest, while the perfectionists searching mistakes, I'll be here, seizing this epic album. Wintersun you are the best!!! ❤
Jari once again you made me believe!!! Such a beautiful and mindful power. Thanks for this...for everything. Cheer from México. Wiiiiiiiiiiintersuuuuuuun!!
Seriously, this is like the rebirth of In Flames, even the lyrics are similar to Colony of Whoracle albums. Keep going Wintersun, this is majestic music.
Ahh perfectionists complaining about perfectionism, thats when you know you've come to a wintersun song, here everyone is a master at mixing and Djing and they know exactly what would make the song better,
Yeah, same thing with Dream Theater fans Mangini sucks compared to Portnoy, Labrie is holding the band back and should be put out to pasture, the mix sucks, etc, etc. As far as the mix, I wonder how many people are listening to the songs in compressed mp3 format on TH-cam, on their cellphone or laptop; makes everything sound terrible.
I really love the way you guys marketed this album prior to release. No full songs, just snippets from each song. This way, when you get your hands on the album, you don't have 2 or 3 songs that you've heard 100-300 times and are sick of listening to. Instead, there's just a vague sense of familiarity with each song. Maybe I'm crazy, but that's easily my biggest issue with EPs.
My goodness!!! Another absolutely CRUSHING song! Definitely an emotional roller coaster... I made a reaction vid to this and I was absolutely blown away! Came out feeling very uplifted :) So EPIC!!!
Gosh, I'm sick of all those comments complaining about the guitars being not loud enough. What you don't get is that the guitars have a different role within the song! For example, compare the guitar tracks from Time I to this album, not only in terms of mixing, but in terms of songwriting. The songs from Time I are really driven by heavy and technical riffs, which gives the album its power along with epic orchestrations - whereas The Forest Seasons is more on the atmospheric side and therefore has way less heavy and iconic riffs. Why is that the case? Because the guitars have a different role within the song, they function more as a "room filler" so to speak. (NOT all the time, but mostly) That's also why there are less orchestrations on this one, because most of the atmosphere comes from the guitars. All in all, to say the mix is "poor" is just ignoring the artists intention he had for this album. It's fricking art, you are not to decide how it has to sound. However, it's still ok to dislike the mix, but then you don't like the vision for the song, it's not due to bad mixing equipment or a lack of Jari's proper mixing ability.
Aivan parhautta!! Jari sun musiikki tuo mun elämään uusia ulottuvuuksia, joita ei voi sanoin kuvailla. Sun musa yhdistettynä mun mielikuvitukseen luo sellaisia maailmoja ja tapahtumia, joita en voi edes sanoin kuvailla. Onneksi sää kumminkin kuvailet niitä senkin edestä :)
I love the album! I think if people are disappointed, it's only because the first two albums are of such incredibly high standard that it would be difficult for any band to follow up on. If this was the first song (and album as a whole) I heard from Wintersun, I would definitely be very excited about my discovery! I love how this song has a black metal feeling to it in the first half, and then the second half is just simply epic, and from what I've seen of the live clips, it seems to be even more epic live! :) Just my humble opinion, of course. (PS come to Northern Norway/Finnish Lapland please!)
I don't understand all the hate on how the mix sounds. The song is fantastic and the mix is unique. It's nice to hear something different for me anyway.
This song is a masterpiece !!! Wintersun is so full of power and heart blood. I love your music. These songs are energetic and go under the skin! THANK YOU THAT YOU ARE AND YOU GET THIS DAMN IN GENUINE MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's an opinion. Summer is the one for me. I can't stand the drums in the first 5 minutes of Autumn. It's just too over-repetitive to my hears but I guess some "sub-genre we know" fans will like it for sure.
So far after a couple listens on TH-cam, my favorite tracks off Forest Seasons are summer and winter with spring not far behind. Fall gets good 3/4 of the way through and sounds like undead hoards are marching into battle. Am going to buy and download the album in 24 bit and give it a listen with earphones. Really enjoyed seeing the forest seasons documentary, sowing the conception and recording of the album. Makes it fun to hear all the different parts shown in the video.
Fun fact: my mom caled this genre "fairy tale death metal". I think it fits
Jajajaja 🤣
Funny and true
My mother doesn't like metal very much but when we were on a trip to Croatia I had "Time I" on my MP3 player. I gave her "Darkness and Frost" to listen. She was shocked how good metal can be. She loved symphonical parts and she even liked growling parts. I love my mother and Wintersun! See You soon in Cracow!
KannX my mother (50+) is one of the hardest metal fans i know xD
My mother was the one who got me into Rock when I was like 8-9(I'm 22 now) and she pretty much likes everything I listen to, but not quite the growling. We both prefer instrumental parts to singing.
@@Nikolodzi Great Mother/Child way to bond, is it not? My mom liked classic rock before, but she told me I introduced her to modern rock and she loves it! Rise Against is our favourite band!
God bless her
I had the same effect with Amorphis' "Tuonela" with my mom. She hated Metal, then she was foreced to listen to Tuonela when I was driving. When she heard "Greed", she said: "Oh NOW I get why you like this style of vocals."
The drop into the clean chorus at 12:25 is one of the most satisfying moments in music
04:35 to 05:35 might be the greatest moment in Wintersun's history.
Time and Sons of Winter and Stars would like to have a moment with you in private ;)
But yes, this album is excellent.
This is partly why I'm a proud Finn. The best metal music ever!
I couldn't agree more. Is it something in the water of the fjords? xD
Fjords = Norway =/= Finland
Lakes = Finland
Regards. professional finnish man
Almost, Judas Priest is still the king of metal.
I'm only a Fynn, but I can agree with you, This is definitely one of the best bands in existence. I saw them live this year once and I'm going to see them tomorrow again, so hyped!
AND I LIKE THIS FINN METAL MY DEAR PAIVI TEE. 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I am, quite frankly, sick of all the whiny little bitches crying about the guitar not being the focal point or being too quiet. Look, I've been playing guitar for 14 years... I play it BECAUSE it stands out and is a killer instrument to be bad ass on... but I am glad is takes a back seat here... composition is key. People and bands are way too fixed on "oh hey, we have this instrument, it has to be in every song"... or that idea that guitar HAS to be the lead. Part of what makes music great is omitting parts... the lack of something makes having it just that much better.
For me, Wintersun has, and always will be, about atmosphere. The fact that the guitar blends in and DOESN'T overshadow everything seems to give more atmosphere. If you listen with good headphones, you'll notice that the rhythm has this driving pulse... the bass and drums are amazingly tight and give a lot of feeling to the songs... the guitar is almost like a keyboard, it just adds a harmony over this heavy and fucking killer rhythm.
We know jari and teemu can play guitar better than almost everyone on this planet. They know it too... just put on some headphones and enjoy how awesome this album really is.
Syn 9001 nice. with me it's about the melody as a whole. this album has a great concept.. if anything. the vocals and drum tracks aren't shitty like on time I
I was at a very low point in my life when I heard this track for the first time. It brought me to tears in a very good way. Die and be born again.
so...did you die?
@@grosucosminionut8073 I am pretty sure he did. Just not physical.
This is the call to arms.
The most insane castlevania music right here. Can you imagine opening up symphony of the night to THIS!! Dude
To people who were expecting a Time I successor ,it is NOT ! and there is a reason it's called "The forest season" and NOT "Time II" ...
This album is more focused on lyrics and athmosphere ,give it few listens and it will grow on you !
Good job Jari , now that you created your own fear..euh studio x) i hope to see a new album in less than 5 years !
PS : my favourite song is Loneliness ,pure art.
Cicino Völgarr There's still gonna be a Time II
I know :)
How was Eternal Darkness? Havent ordered the album yet, but will shure do it soon.
Im expecting a second crowdfunding with a double album. Since if you watch the original video they guaranteed 3 albums worth of material to tide over until Time II. They got 2 crowdfunds worth for one crowdfund so it's sensible for this second and final crowdfund they will do to give us another more raw double album. Much like what Time as a whole 80 minute record was intended to be. But again, like TFS, something Jari would be happy with making with the current music making space resources he has.
James Peterson 80 minutes is not a double album no matter what any band tries to con you with two discs.
Yesterday Ensiferum and today Wintersun. Perfect
Indeed
The great Marty Friedman released a new song today as well entitled Sorrow and Madness
Two average bands releasing terrible music. Perfect indeed.
Domenico Goliuso I thought ensiferums song was underwhelming, pretty similar to their One Man Army sound and slightly repetitive. The title was really cheesy too. Hopefully the rest of the album is alright.
lmao, and what bands do you deem as above average? Tell me so I can shit on your subjective perspective. Lol.
The clean vocals on this song is fucking amazing
1:00 That intro will smash your face, steal your girl, empty your fridge, erase your bank account and run away with all of your belongings.
That intro has a mind of its own. That intro has bigger balls than you.
That is THE intro. From the Mastermind himself. I'll even give it the highest score possible..."so goude"/10.
Thanks, Mr. Jari.
Soooooo fucking agree!!!!!!!!! Thats a True fucking masterpiece!! Incredible shit !!
Time II songs seems to be a masterpieces, but the riff at 6:46 is too difficult to overcome...ABSOLUTE LEGENDARY...as well as 9:02...
It comforts me to think that when Im done composing and recording my album I can always come to Wintersun's comments section and find so much experienced people to help me with the mix.
So many experts here, you won't be disappointed. lol
Fungihair Brutal sarcasm. I love it. :)
Whats troubling about this comment, and the album itself, is that it is not required of one to be an expert on sound mixing in order to criticize it. Just as the idea that one does not need to be a master chief in order to realize they are being served dog shit.
James Fontana ok I respect your opinion until you say "served dog shit" Im sure you can be more polite to describe something you don't like and contribute more to art itself like giving us a link to a better mix of the album done by yourself or someone else.
I respected your opinion until you say "giving us a link to a better mix of the album done by yourself or someone else." An overused defense mechanism for any type of criticism, constructive or plain mean, all while missing the point of the analogy i just made. Youre right, i never mixed anything so i shouldnt be the one to judge. Just like the fact that i have never directed a movie and therefore my issues with Batman V Superman cease to have validity. Wow, what original, thoughtful and in depth outlook you have on the merits of discussing art with one another!
Also, yes, i could be more polite describing the things i dont like. But i have more fun shitting on things that suck with sheer mockery and utter disdain rather than pretending that im at a formal dinner with my clients or whatever. I dont doubt that you have been guilty of imposing the same ridicule on something you dont like simply to make a point or because you thought it was funny. People without a thick skin tend to condemn said behavior only when its directed toward a thing they personally like. Very Sad.
Edit: For links to a better mix, obviously not done by myself, i recommend you type Wintersun-Time I Full Album into the search box. Easy enough right? Let me know if you need more examples. I can go all day.
Song started... Wanted to go to bed... couldn't stop listening. Took a flight somewhere else... What a masterpiece
One of the best songs Wintersun has ever written. Huge thanks to Jari for bringing back so much cool emotions right to my soul.
It's not. I can easily name 3, or even 5 better songs than this.
I said 'one of the best'. In any case everyone is entitled to his own opinion. Have no idea why come up and argue.
Casualties of cool, wicked!
This comment feels paid by jari
Sure it was, because one comment of 216 comments will be noticed and will sell thousand of copies of the album. Best investment one can make. I remember how I help Metallica back in a day, good times.
Wintersun is here in North America. Bring the Forest Seasons!!!!
Winter is coming? Naaaah, with Wintersun, winter is already here to stay
Fans of black metal will enjoy first 5min. Epicness of riff and the catchy drum beats start on chorus at 8.00. Jari's vocal is superb awesome now!!!
This song and autumn introduced me to black metal. After some digging, i found an album called Slaightersun (Crown of the Triarchy) by a Swedish band called Dawn. Incredible album, check it out!
12:26 the most epic and powerful chorus EVER
You are my hero mr big nose
Taylan Can Köse "sağol kanka o zaman ateşle bi elli euro saunalı stüdyo kurcam para lazım" -jari
Yunus Emre Aktaş I'm sure Jari doesn't speak Turkish, but okay
Jeg elsker deg Jari Maenpaa !
LMAO
Jari probably won't react, but believe me.. He nose
Every song of this album is a masterpiece on it's own, to say the least.
@4:55 that is the best bit of Metal I've ever heard. I've listened to this song no less than 500 times too, and it never gets old.
Music like this truly proves that Metal and all of its subgeneres are a brotherhood that unite its fans under one banner. Wintersun has been my favorite band for years.
Kiitos Jari, Teemu, Jukka, Kai ja Asim! Kiitos, että autat meitä kaikkia läpi muutamia pimeitä aikoja. (Sorry if my Finnish is bad, I'm still learning the language)
This is so good, it should be illegal.
The BEST song on this album!
The riff starting at 6:22 is just so fucking great
I hope my collegues likes this because I'm gonna blast this att full this afternoon haha :D
Did it already. Works like a charm ! :D
Thanks Jari, Forest Seasons is a master piece ;)
Lyrics on 3:12 is not "The tasty engineers"... my life will never be the same...(
"the days turn into years", you can clearly hear it
Imagine the disappointment when I found out that the summer song was not about a "gay mountain sheep"...
+Frost Metal Don't forget the "FORMING UNIVERSES WITH OUR BALLS" on Starchild
9:29 crawling from the gems of the frozen nerd!
Music for our souls
One of the bests tracks even written by Wintersun
We all can't thank you enough, Jari, for share your talent. All The Forest Season is a piece of art.
I'm gonna listen this in 240p. Take that Jari!
Loneliness is probably the best song you've ever written! An instant classic! Pure brilliance Jari! Well done man! Love it!
GOD THIS SONG. this is too other worldly to be real. winter loneliness :(
While Loneliness is incredible, I think Eternal Darkness takes the spotlight of this album. I think it's one of the most beautiful songs he has ever written. Hits me right in the heart.
Only 5 little verses in 13 minutes :(
I feel that way with The Forest that Weeps. It touches my soul. There's something to love about every song though.
The Forest said to Jari: "Go and say to everyone WHO and WHAT i am"
This is not just Music. This is ... Nature.
I never begged for anything before But now I am begging you to release new album
South America is waiting for you guys to come!!!!
Love this song. At 6:47 the energy ramps up it's so perfect. You can almost see the trees turning green in the spring!
Holy shit this is a fucking beautiful song.
3:58 sounds a lot like some Dimmu Borgir stuff. The whole song is fuckin' amazing.
Draug Dae yeah the whole first 5 Minutes sound like DB I think xD
That's cause he fucks everyone as the absolute god of death, black and melodic metal combined
No dimmu sounds like wintersun I know dimmu is older but come on
Ha ha ha
13:14 - 13:41 gave me goosebumps! Thank you Jari !!!
I've been waiting for this album since you announced your crowdfunding at the beginning of March. I instantly bought it and the anticipation for this album helped me put through a lot of shit in my life once again. Your music has always brought me joy, a way to escape reality and go on a journey.
Things were pretty bad with my family when I found your band in 2009 during high school. Then Time I came during 2012 when my mother went through a rehabilitation from alcoholism and now The Forest Seasons when I am struggling with depression. Every time I hear new music from you I feel like the stars themselves are giving me strength and a reminder that life is a wonderful thing worth fighting for and one should not give up on it. Also your dedication to follow your dreams is something that has inspired me a lot to follow my own dreams as well.
I know all this sounds pretty cringe and unnecessary to write into a youtube comment but I wanted to express my gratitude to your band and music, never letting me down and supporting me in my life during hard times. Thank you Jari, Jukka, Teemu, Kai and Asim too. You guys rock and to me you've been my favorite band since 2009 and I hope you'll get your own studio. You deserve it. Kiitos.
-Teemu P from Vaasa
So glad i joined the crowdfunding Campaign! The Forest Season album is Amazing and all the extra goodies that came with the Forest Season package was nothing but awesome. Thank's Jari and Wintersun.
This is perfection! Worth every single second waiting for it these last years. Best album of the year,
I'm actually really liking the sound of this album. There's something really atmospheric about it that just clicks with me. It doesn't have the depth that the previous releases had, but I'm actually enjoying the more stripped back sound it has.
The entire album is fucking insane. Eternal Darkness is very close to Black Metal territory and Loneliness seems pretty emotional. These 2 songs are very different from your previous work. It's great to hear you guys going for different sounds. That means you guys evolve and that's a good thing. Best fucking purchase of the year.
It's the first time of my life that something made my eyes cry from epicness. I'm not even exaggerating.
Sick song, sick album. Forest Seasons focuses more on a thick dark atmosphere than electrifying leads like their older stuff, but as expected, this leads to the comment sections being full of know-nothing neckbeards who call this song trash because it isn't a 15 minute long guitar solo.
Actually, there's no guitar solo at all. That's a bit different now, isn't it?
hahahaha xD the song is already a beautiful solo!!
Time 1 also only has 1 guitar solo.
Time I only had one solo, as does this. So not very different at all, and that's okay, because they don't need to be different. ;)
Idiotic defense. Most people who dont like this album liked Time I, a 40 minute album with only one guitar solo. Im sure you knew this, but your brain blocked out said information in order to mask the fact that you have shitty opinions.
Wintersun 🤘 vous êtes un super groupe ❤️. Vos chansons c'est que du bonheur. Un nouvel album serait le bienvenu 👍. Merci pour toutes ces beautés ❤️🇨🇵🇫🇮
This music melts my brain into a puddle of epicness
People bitch and moan way too much. I love the new record and I personally believe it might be their strongest to date. Honest. So keep up this great work, Wintersun. You have fans out here who love everything you guys do and with full support. Much love. Flawless record.
Great song, great production. I am VERY stoked on this.
So, I've liked this song since it came out, and it's one of those songs that gets better and better with repeats, but, oh boy did it find a whole new dimension now that I've had my bouts with seasonal depression in the dead of winter. That intro and first part going through how the winter is just petrifying everything, but then parts two and three are just a big ol' fuck you to that, it doesn't last forever. I listen to this and I'm in tears by the end, but in a good way. RISE!
This masterpiece has always success to trigger absolute celebral havoc.
Listening this album in the middle of a forest trip...amazing....makes you want to stay forever away from cities!
Wintersun is Awesome! Brilliant!
I love how this song is supposed to represent spring but it has an atmosphere that reminds me more of winter than any other song in existence.
5/5 album, takes a few times to get into though, like most good albums do. Love the raw vocals, symphonic riff-based-melodies and black metal influences.
I'm glad that you were in Sofia. The night of your show was one of the most emotional in my life. Love you Jari and Wintersun!
So many emotions another masterpiece from Jari ! can't get enough that's just....wow
This is probably my favourite song off the Forest Seasons album.
For me the best song of this album is "Loneliness (Winter)"
! this album is way better than time 1 ! in some parts of the album i hear old ensiferum and that is a good thing for me !
Now, I have a memory. In front for the Los Angeles show, 23 September 2018. Long awaited dream come true to see this band live! I didn't get enough and awaiting your return. HAIL WINTERSUN!!!
Goosebumps from start to finish. This is so sick! Definitely one of the best metal bands. Keep going strong!
WHAT A BAND. SO MELODIC DEATH POWER AND SYMPHONIC METAL. I THINK MAYBE THE BAND HAD AND PROGRESSIVE METAL ELEMENTS.
From Bangladesh with Respect
Bangladesh Lonic Bond OK 🇵🇱👍
i Love you wintersun thank you for this fucking album
Fuckin shitty album, indeed
Rodolfo, you are shit. Glad I'm not you
Some people are so boring, if you don't like it, do better!! It's a very simple quest, while the perfectionists searching mistakes, I'll be here, seizing this epic album.
Wintersun you are the best!!! ❤
Jari once again you made me believe!!! Such a beautiful and mindful power. Thanks for this...for everything. Cheer from México.
Wiiiiiiiiiiintersuuuuuuun!!
Dunno if it's just me but the style and atmosphere seems to have a hint of what moonsorrow often does... and i'm loving it.
album of the year. received my green splattered vinyl yesterday. It is awesome. Thanks wintersun
Seriously, this is like the rebirth of In Flames, even the lyrics are similar to Colony of Whoracle albums. Keep going Wintersun, this is majestic music.
Ahh perfectionists complaining about perfectionism, thats when you know you've come to a wintersun song,
here everyone is a master at mixing and Djing and they know exactly what would make the song better,
Oh yeah and i said Djing to insult u mixmasters out there
You don't need to be a master at mixing and "DJing" (lol) to hear a poorly done mix.
This album is already perfect.
ah, the good old "you have to be a cook to know that there's to much salt in your soup" argument
Yeah, same thing with Dream Theater fans Mangini sucks compared to Portnoy, Labrie is holding the band back and should be put out to pasture, the mix sucks, etc, etc.
As far as the mix, I wonder how many people are listening to the songs in compressed mp3 format on TH-cam, on their cellphone or laptop; makes everything sound terrible.
I really love the way you guys marketed this album prior to release. No full songs, just snippets from each song. This way, when you get your hands on the album, you don't have 2 or 3 songs that you've heard 100-300 times and are sick of listening to. Instead, there's just a vague sense of familiarity with each song.
Maybe I'm crazy, but that's easily my biggest issue with EPs.
This is so energetic and fits amazingly to spring :)
Loving it, thanks so much!
Wintersun is just pure magic.
Absolutelly love it, cant wait to see them live.
Brutal 🤘
I fucking love this. The perfect blend of Black and Power. Can't wait to hear Eternal Darkness in it's entirety.
My goodness!!! Another absolutely CRUSHING song! Definitely an emotional roller coaster...
I made a reaction vid to this and I was absolutely blown away! Came out feeling very uplifted :)
So EPIC!!!
The 10:17 and onward part is just sooooo good
And then 13:41 onward.... oooof the goosies
You're the Vivaldi of Metal Jari! Can't wait to see you in Vagos, Portugal! Hail Wintersun! :D
wow, this is just more than a normal band... fuck that's beautifull
Gosh, I'm sick of all those comments complaining about the guitars being not loud enough.
What you don't get is that the guitars have a different role within the song!
For example, compare the guitar tracks from Time I to this album, not only in terms of mixing, but in terms of songwriting. The songs from Time I are really driven by heavy and technical riffs, which gives the album its power along with epic orchestrations - whereas The Forest Seasons is more on the atmospheric side and therefore has way less heavy and iconic riffs.
Why is that the case? Because the guitars have a different role within the song, they function more as a "room filler" so to speak. (NOT all the time, but mostly) That's also why there are less orchestrations on this one, because most of the atmosphere comes from the guitars.
All in all, to say the mix is "poor" is just ignoring the artists intention he had for this album. It's fricking art, you are not to decide how it has to sound.
However, it's still ok to dislike the mix, but then you don't like the vision for the song, it's not due to bad mixing equipment or a lack of Jari's proper mixing ability.
There are no words to describe how amazing this song is. Congratulations!
Aivan parhautta!! Jari sun musiikki tuo mun elämään uusia ulottuvuuksia, joita ei voi sanoin kuvailla. Sun musa yhdistettynä mun mielikuvitukseen luo sellaisia maailmoja ja tapahtumia, joita en voi edes sanoin kuvailla. Onneksi sää kumminkin kuvailet niitä senkin edestä :)
Jari. You and your band created the best songs. You really made my day 10 times more better. Thank you
Very well written song, as always. Thanks Jari!
I think is my top 1 wintersun song...storm,time and maybe death and the healing in a live 🔥
Hey Jari, guys here! :D
It would be super awesome if you could play Loneliness on Summer Breeze Festival
ᅚᅚ ᅚᅚᅚᅚ yes please, i would love to hear that song at SBAO
an invisible dude :D
Metal in my heart forever
THANKYOU FOR THIS MASTERPIEACE
I love the album! I think if people are disappointed, it's only because the first two albums are of such incredibly high standard that it would be difficult for any band to follow up on. If this was the first song (and album as a whole) I heard from Wintersun, I would definitely be very excited about my discovery! I love how this song has a black metal feeling to it in the first half, and then the second half is just simply epic, and from what I've seen of the live clips, it seems to be even more epic live! :) Just my humble opinion, of course. (PS come to Northern Norway/Finnish Lapland please!)
I love this album I don’t give a f**** about critics is really good i love this song and the second one don’t remember the name
Goosebumps from the very first note. This album is so incredible. 🤘
I don't understand all the hate on how the mix sounds. The song is fantastic and the mix is unique. It's nice to hear something different for me anyway.
My thoughts exactly, so many experts here suddenly.
The same people are probably listening to it compressed on TH-cam on their cell phones.
This song is a masterpiece !!!
Wintersun is so full of power and heart blood. I love your music. These songs are energetic and go under the skin!
THANK YOU THAT YOU ARE AND YOU GET THIS DAMN IN GENUINE MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eternal Darkness (Autumn) clearly the best one on the album! Others are allready overly repeated on these Wintersun's videos..
It's an opinion. Summer is the one for me. I can't stand the drums in the first 5 minutes of Autumn. It's just too over-repetitive to my hears but I guess some "sub-genre we know" fans will like it for sure.
I cant express my love for jari and wintersun.hope they will keep their pace up🖤
Best luck for upcomings😇
Another MASTERPIECE from WINTERSUN!!!!!!!!! \m/!!!!!!!
So far after a couple listens on TH-cam, my favorite tracks off Forest Seasons are summer and winter with spring not far behind. Fall gets good 3/4 of the way through and sounds like undead hoards are marching into battle. Am going to buy and download the album in 24 bit and give it a listen with earphones.
Really enjoyed seeing the forest seasons documentary, sowing the conception and recording of the album. Makes it fun to hear all the different parts shown in the video.