i love how goofy all their videos are. these guys clearly don't take themselves too seriously and it's just another reason to love them, as if the music wasn't enough.
Unleash the Archers is a band that feels like they truly found their voice several albums ago... and have just gotten better and better every subsequent release. Love'm.
If you haven't already listened to it independently, please do yourself a favor and check out The Wind That Shapes the Land, for your next UtA reaction.
Please keep coming with the reactions of this album.. yes the synths is there for making it sound galactic due to it suppose to be set in space.. some fans are not liking it .. takes a few listens but this album is top notch.. and when its done live like on saturday.. it sounds friggin awesome.. even the journey song with Carry the flame.. but legacy and others are just friggin kick ass .. thank you chase for what you do .. tc n be safe
If I recall correctly, that is the exact reason that they added the synth on this album. It's another concept album, which is a sequel to Apex, and this time they are in space. So that's exactly the type of feeling that the synth is supposed to give.
I cant believe how much you truly enjoy listening and analyzing the music you listen to very entertaining and educational in how you approach your reactions. I must say probably one of the best reaction channels I have watched.
Awesome to see folks catch on to UTA ;) Brittney has been doing a good bit of interacting with the TH-cam community during COVID,and she's a treasure when she does.Hopefully we can see them live again soon.As a local,I really appreciate their video locations.Great to hear a fantastic band and see familiar sites as well.Definitely gets my Canuck pride up.
@8:40 "No... we cant have this, we need them, please, 2020 has been hard enough" Im working in an office after a very long day, its late into the evening, im exhausted.....and I burst out laughing and turned a lot of heads towards me a that moment.
They've had a secret weapon in their back pocket the entire time that we didn't know about. Andy can actually sing. Listen to Carry the Flame and fall in love with this band all over again.
Awesome job jumping on this one. I was all set to come home from work and watch the video, but then I saw this was your reaction and I figured I would get the video and the Chase reaction in one shot. I really love this album. I think there are only videos with just a pic of the album art for the other songs on it so far. I really enjoy Waking Dream, The Wind that Shapes the Land, and Afterlife. Always a damn good day with UTA.
@@ChaseCarneson Also secretly hoping we go back and do Band-Maid - Cross that dropped the same day as Wonderland. It's not from the same February 14, 2020 show that most of the live reactions have been, so it could be cool and different that way.
Great thanks from your reaction. I very like your work. You´re doing great. This song is one of the best songs UTA. I love this band. Keep up the great work :-).
Chase..this was their flat out attempt to write a pure power metal song...mission accomplished!!! You will need to react to some additional songs within Abyss that showcase their ability to stretch their boundaries. Legacy and The Wind that Shapes the Land....just phenomenal...really the whole album is just a masterpiece!
Always look forward to your UTA reactions. Always great commentary. Next track by them, go back in time to their song Time Stands Still (official video) 🤘🇨🇦
Chase, I know there's a whole new album and lots of material from Apex you haven't digested yet, but do yourself and all of us a favor and make your next UTA reaction be to 'Legacy' off the new album. There's no video, but it is simply the most unique metal song I've ever heard; I haven't heard anything like it before, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I am really curious to see what your reaction will be. I'm not sure it's my "favorite" track off of Abyss, but every album run-through I smash that repeat button 3 or 4 times because it's still creating new neural pathways in my brain, and I never thought that would happen at my age. I'd love to get your thoughts on it.
I agree 100%. 'Legacy' is the song that really stands out to me on the album. It's really amazing how each character has distinctive musical and vocal traits so you can always tell whose point of view the lyrics are from.
Agreed. I think Legacy is the most unique song in the album. It caught me completely off guard when I first heard it and it's the song I most listen to when I don't listen to the whole album (which I think is the best way to consume Abyss). Overall, a very impressive album. UTA is the shit.
IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! FASTER THAN LIGHT [Verse ] Once more we're flying fast as light Dark matter passing in the night Pursued by a force we can't outrun As we hurtle towards a dying sun [Pre-Chorus 1] We maneuver through the remnants of a moon On the solar winds of supernovas There is not a place to hide, the Matriarch is close behind It's plain to see she's coming for us all [Chorus] Fly till the stars collide Till we live or die Faster than ever before Fly to forget your past To move on at last Fly on and forever more Faster than light [Verse 2] Still farther and beyond we race Into the outer reach of space Through systems I will never know And yet still we have nowhere to go [Pre-Chorus 2] As the planets shatter right before my eyes There's no turning back, she's already here Stare into infinity, and know that time is short for me I can't deny she's coming for us all [Chorus] Fly till the stars collide Till we live or die Faster than ever before Fly to forget your past To move on at last Fly on and forever more Faster than light [Bridge] Why do I not turn and fight And see if I somehow might set myself free? Why do I feel so alive As if suddenly I somehow find I'm where I should be? Finally, I feel I can face up to all that I've done and become something more, more [Chorus] Fly till the stars collide Till I live or die Faster than ever before Fly to forgive my past To move on at last Fly on and forever more Fly till the stars collide Till I live or die Faster than ever before Fly to forgive my past To move on at last Fly on and forever more Faster than light
Just saying Chase, I'm sure I'm not the only one that wouldn't be opposed to you potentially setting aside a day of the week to react to UTA kind of like you've done with Nightwish lol. At least until you're able to get through the rest of Apex and Abyss if nothing else. Always love seeing your reactions to them. Granted I've watched quite a few of your other ones now as well, but how many UTA reactions you've done in such a short time is one of the main reasons I ended up subscribing aside from the insight you're able to give. After all, with a few exceptions, most reactors seem to do a song or two by them and then move on and never really go back.
Great analysis as always!! To continue your journey through UTA, if you want to follow a chronological order, I’d start with 1. Dawn of Ages (first video they did) 2. General of the Dark Army 3. The Cowards Way/False Walls doubleheader 4. 10000 against 1/Earth and Ashes doubleheader (The reason I bundled these together is they are the 4 songs from Apex dealing with the Immortal and the Matriarch’s 4 sons) 5. Call me Immortal 6. Then I would start the journey through Abyss in track order. Brittney has said they wrote the album to be listened to in that way. Keep up the great work!!!
One of my faves from the new album!! You must continue your journey throught the Apex and then Abyss! They are sooo good!!!!! Every song deserves to be listen!! :D Cheers Chase and thank you!!
Team UTA won! 🇨🇦 ✊ You're so into the solo that your face turns red. It's adorable. "Who's this guy that's been killing everyone?" Might be their new bassist haha.
Or the old one hired "a friend". I confess I was sidetracked by the cute blonde. Maybe UTA saw "Noise" and thought they'd copy the tactic Nightwish used? 😜 🤣
I knew you'd react to this one and I was, of course, not disappointed. This one is my favorite song on the album! If you want more of their stuff - the song (and music video) of theirs that I discovered them with years ago was "General of the Dark Army" - they were awesome then but have still come a long way and gotten even better! I also think you'll **love** "Ten Thousand Against One" from Apex (which has at least one fan/lyric video on TH-cam). Thank you, as always, for all the great analysis and education about the music we love!
Fantastic analysis of the track as usual Chase! You have absolutely become my favorite music reaction TH-camr as of late so keep up the good work! Also just to let you know UTA has uploaded the whole Abyss album under the Unleash the Archers Topic on TH-cam, and I can only echo the sentiments about reacting to "Legacy", its one of the more diverse tracks on the album and brings me to tears every time I listen to it its SO good. Your commentary on it would be greatly appreciated!!!
Glad you got to this one so early. Their music videos for this album have been very silly due to real life circumstances, but the album itself is amazing. It's actually giving some competition to Nightwish "Human:||:Nature" for my album of the year. And before this one, there was absolutely no contest.
Heard this right when it dropped! Definitely, BEAST drummer feet! This is a great listen during production time, especially when sh*t needs to get done!
Superfast song set to a video with people running in slo-mo threw me off at first. If you want to hear some amazing harmonies, I’m pointing towards Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down again ;-)
I enjoyed the Song, the video was hilarious so much so I missed a ton giggling like a schoolboy, so I made sure i had another screen up so I could enjoy the breakdown.
I love that the breakdown starts when we start to see grant struggling with the fact his friends are dying, and it ends with brittany taking back over when he gets shot.
@Chase Carneson - I hope you were able to watch their online concert his past weekend. They were amazing. Abyss is a great album with a lot more 80/90's rock touchstones in it than previous albums.
Awesome reaction and analysis as always. And yeah as everyone is saying, they introduced the synth with this album cause it brings the 80s space vibe to the music :D I would love to see you react to the whole album, piece by piece. Because it's so well put together and every song is just building up to one another. Would love to hear what you have to say about that. But don't feel pressured to do so :D
AMAZING!!! And NEVER be sorry to pause!This is satisfying every step of the way. The DRUMS!!!! I'm in love! The humour is SO Canadian! And I had lunch, thanks.
I didnt know this band until now and this takes me back to the 90s...Stratovarius, Rhapsody, Sonata Arctica and all those bands from that era...even early Nightwish. I'd recommend Stratovarius - Destiny
i think it would be a great idea to react to a song from their first album so you can evaluate just how much they evolved. I absolutely love this song and this band
My favorite song from the new UTA album now has a goofy music video AND Chase already has a reaction video up for it? My Monday just got a whole lot better!
@@ChaseCarneson Nah it happens it was just way too busy, and too many colleagues are on holidays. Which they absolutely deserve. Your video is just making it a damn good day.
Man, Love the reaction and analysis as always. I cant wait to see you react to Return to me from the same album, it doesnt have a video yet but hands down my favorite of the album.
I watched this video 11 minutes after it dropped. It is definitely a great song and a great video. I did watch their live stream concert and it was so fun. Brittney was so engaging and they sounded great! Great video and have a damn good day!
Probably my favourite of the album besides Abyss and Soulbound. The vocals with the line about going through the remnants of a moon on the solar winds of supernovas is awesome. I get chills Brittney is awesome. If i could meet one person from a band i listen to itd be her
Every time i hear that line i love it! I literally imagine competitive ice skaters in space on the rings of Saturn (or any other planets) whipping thru space. Essentially, the album cover.
Out of curiosity, do you ever react to songs that aren't singles/have music videos? Would love to hear your thoughts on the whole album, with The Wind That Shapes the Land being my personal favourite off the new album
I don't really understand any of what you're saying but something I do understand is how awesome they are ;) Does understanding the music and being able to analyze it allow you to enjoy it more and/or distract from the music?
Can do a bit of both to be honest. Taken a long time to switch off the "Active listening" part to really enjoy the song for what it is. But also very fun to be able to figure out why I like it.
Hey Chase .. Great review !!! Yes He does answer and comment on posts ( Grant ) He's hit me back on facebook and insta..... Might take Him a while but he gets to it as much as he can , so COOL ! That is what make's Me LOVE this band SO MUCH !!!! They Get It !!!!! Cheers !!!!
thanks as always for the the great breakdown of the song. This is kind of wierd but watching this video and seeing how goofy and fun this band is makes me think of Maximum the Horomone. Mind you they sound nothing like each other but there is something about watching people just have fun with their craft. If you have never heard Maximum the Horomone I would highly recomend you give them a listen I would recomend Yoshu Fukushu as that song shows off the fact that they dont play one genre of music and its a fun video.
Fun video and great song! In the beginning it sounded a bit like Dragonforce, just alot better ;) A question to my favorite youtube reactor (yes thats you Mr. Carneson) Can we expect more Wintersun reactions in the near future? :)
The entire album's a banger, but "Faster than Light" is a whole different level of special. The franticness of the song does a great job complementing the state of the story, where the Immortal and the grandson aren't able to outrun the Matriarch after defeating her sons in "Soulbound." In fact, I really like UTA's use of different styles across the album to complement what's going on in the story (won't spoil any tracks, but I think my favorite comment I've read about one of the tracks is "the greatest Devin Townsend song he never wrote"). You're definitely in for a treat!
@@ChrisPage68 I was house hunting over the weekend, so I had time to listen to the album five or so times. Brittney actually recaps each of the tracks here if you're interested: www.femalefrontedpower.com/interviews-2/in-her-own-words-an-interview-with-brittney-slayes/?fbclid=IwAR1yMmLTqW4cwKr5i97HGYnAkSkyL_wa0DdJhL_qMZA2AepC9yGJGmKrvno
The intro on this one reminds me a lot of Stratovarius. If you haven't heard anything from them before, I reccomend it. They're one of the original influencers of Nightwish as well.
We have to be serious here; As The master of PAUSE, you must give a Masterclass of pausing to these girls. Invite also UA and Wintersun when having that! I was about 1 sec from cardiac arrest when listening 😅😓
I know you've done one song by Bloodywood, I wonder if you'd go back to one of their older ones: Jee Veerey. Such an impactful and IMPORTANT song, I'd love to see it brought back to the fore.
i love how goofy all their videos are. these guys clearly don't take themselves too seriously and it's just another reason to love them, as if the music wasn't enough.
YOU are faster than light, Chase. Literally the first reactor to react to this in a jiffy.
I was about to say the same thing. Keep up the good work!!! Love the channel
I know! When I opened TH-cam the two videos were sitting side by side. Had to do a double take and then another look at the time stamps.
His ears are faster than light as well. He picks things up in one listen that might take me three listens to pick up on.
You saying that the synth sounds "spacey, almost galaxy, otherworldly" is deliberate. The story of this album takes place in space.
I've wondered. He's done this before. Like when he reacted to Devin Townsend and made the comment of a "wall of sound". 😂
Unleash the Archers is a band that feels like they truly found their voice several albums ago... and have just gotten better and better every subsequent release. Love'm.
They're remarkable.
If you haven't already listened to it independently, please do yourself a favor and check out The Wind That Shapes the Land, for your next UtA reaction.
You were looking away when Brittney punched Grant in the face. :-)
A pity Grant didn't! 😋
PageMonster man you gotta stop i‘m laughing 😂
I love that they didn't even attempt to make it look real.
Please keep coming with the reactions of this album.. yes the synths is there for making it sound galactic due to it suppose to be set in space.. some fans are not liking it .. takes a few listens but this album is top notch.. and when its done live like on saturday.. it sounds friggin awesome.. even the journey song with Carry the flame.. but legacy and others are just friggin kick ass .. thank you chase for what you do .. tc n be safe
If I recall correctly, that is the exact reason that they added the synth on this album. It's another concept album, which is a sequel to Apex, and this time they are in space. So that's exactly the type of feeling that the synth is supposed to give.
Anyone else waiting for the day that maybe Britney does another reaction to reactions and finds these? That would be amazing
Hahah that would be something.
@@ChaseCarneson that will be something.. 😁
That would have been something 🤔😂
Was it something? 🤔
Didn't pack a lunch, was going to sleep. Now, I am duty bound to listen and get hyped.
I cant believe how much you truly enjoy listening and analyzing the music you listen to very entertaining and educational in how you approach your reactions. I must say probably one of the best reaction channels I have watched.
That's very kind of you. Thanks, David.
16:26 Haha, that look reminds me of a sad puppy. Topped of with the "Oh no! Nobody won. That's not good." Priceless.
Oh damn! I literally just started to watch the original. Lol. This first. Then enjoy it uninterrupted!!!
Let's go!!!!
Awesome to see folks catch on to UTA ;) Brittney has been doing a good bit of interacting with the TH-cam community during COVID,and she's a treasure when she does.Hopefully we can see them live again soon.As a local,I really appreciate their video locations.Great to hear a fantastic band and see familiar sites as well.Definitely gets my Canuck pride up.
these guys are a sort of snipers... they seem not to miss a single shot... godsent
@8:40 "No... we cant have this, we need them, please, 2020 has been hard enough"
Im working in an office after a very long day, its late into the evening, im exhausted.....and I burst out laughing and turned a lot of heads towards me a that moment.
They've had a secret weapon in their back pocket the entire time that we didn't know about. Andy can actually sing. Listen to Carry the Flame and fall in love with this band all over again.
He was also the male voice on Earth and Ashes off of Apex. He's got a damn good voice.
Their new album is AMAZING!
YES! Thank you so much for doing this request! Love this song and your reaction to it. That's why you have 26k plus subs! Keep up the excellent work!!
You're the best, Scott! Thank you.
As someone who was in high school in the early 80s those shorts really take me back.🤣
Awesome job jumping on this one. I was all set to come home from work and watch the video, but then I saw this was your reaction and I figured I would get the video and the Chase reaction in one shot. I really love this album. I think there are only videos with just a pic of the album art for the other songs on it so far. I really enjoy Waking Dream, The Wind that Shapes the Land, and Afterlife. Always a damn good day with UTA.
Its a DAMN good day whenever UTA get a video out.
@@ChaseCarneson Also secretly hoping we go back and do Band-Maid - Cross that dropped the same day as Wonderland. It's not from the same February 14, 2020 show that most of the live reactions have been, so it could be cool and different that way.
Great thanks from your reaction. I very like your work. You´re doing great. This song is one of the best songs UTA. I love this band. Keep up the great work :-).
Chase..this was their flat out attempt to write a pure power metal song...mission accomplished!!! You will need to react to some additional songs within Abyss that showcase their ability to stretch their boundaries. Legacy and The Wind that Shapes the Land....just phenomenal...really the whole album is just a masterpiece!
JOB DONE. I'm a huge fan of the melodies in this one.
So I love how at 10:10 it looked like he was about to pause and then when it changed up he was like wait, hold on.
Always look forward to your UTA reactions. Always great commentary. Next track by them, go back in time to their song Time Stands Still (official video) 🤘🇨🇦
Chase, I know there's a whole new album and lots of material from Apex you haven't digested yet, but do yourself and all of us a favor and make your next UTA reaction be to 'Legacy' off the new album. There's no video, but it is simply the most unique metal song I've ever heard; I haven't heard anything like it before, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I am really curious to see what your reaction will be. I'm not sure it's my "favorite" track off of Abyss, but every album run-through I smash that repeat button 3 or 4 times because it's still creating new neural pathways in my brain, and I never thought that would happen at my age. I'd love to get your thoughts on it.
I agree 100%. 'Legacy' is the song that really stands out to me on the album. It's really amazing how each character has distinctive musical and vocal traits so you can always tell whose point of view the lyrics are from.
I say one song is my favorite and then the next song plays and that's my favorite. I find lyrics and hooks in every song to love.
Couldn’t agree more. Legacy is ground breaking imo
Agreed. I think Legacy is the most unique song in the album. It caught me completely off guard when I first heard it and it's the song I most listen to when I don't listen to the whole album (which I think is the best way to consume Abyss).
Overall, a very impressive album. UTA is the shit.
Congratulations Chase! Once again a token of appreciation for your skills as a reactor and musician. That obviously felt soooo good!
🙌🙏☺️
With the white legs and cheap running gear that totally reminded me of a Scottish gym session in the 70s.
As a track coach, their running form is causing me physical pain. Everything else is awesome though, so I guess I can forgive it.
😂😂😂
Well the point is to be goofy af so that makes lol
You could say it caused them some pain as well lol
IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME!
FASTER THAN LIGHT
[Verse ]
Once more we're flying fast as light
Dark matter passing in the night
Pursued by a force we can't outrun
As we hurtle towards a dying sun
[Pre-Chorus 1]
We maneuver through the remnants of a moon
On the solar winds of supernovas
There is not a place to hide, the Matriarch is close behind
It's plain to see she's coming for us all
[Chorus]
Fly till the stars collide
Till we live or die
Faster than ever before
Fly to forget your past
To move on at last
Fly on and forever more
Faster than light
[Verse 2]
Still farther and beyond we race
Into the outer reach of space
Through systems I will never know
And yet still we have nowhere to go
[Pre-Chorus 2]
As the planets shatter right before my eyes
There's no turning back, she's already here
Stare into infinity, and know that time is short for me
I can't deny she's coming for us all
[Chorus]
Fly till the stars collide
Till we live or die
Faster than ever before
Fly to forget your past
To move on at last
Fly on and forever more
Faster than light
[Bridge]
Why do I not turn and fight
And see if I somehow might set myself free?
Why do I feel so alive
As if suddenly I somehow find I'm where I should be?
Finally, I feel I can face up to all that I've done and become something more, more
[Chorus]
Fly till the stars collide
Till I live or die
Faster than ever before
Fly to forgive my past
To move on at last
Fly on and forever more
Fly till the stars collide
Till I live or die
Faster than ever before
Fly to forgive my past
To move on at last
Fly on and forever more
Faster than light
I got the pre-order bundle of this album. CD, vinyl album t-shirt and flag. Been listening to it for three days straight great fricking album.
So far so damn good
Just saying Chase, I'm sure I'm not the only one that wouldn't be opposed to you potentially setting aside a day of the week to react to UTA kind of like you've done with Nightwish lol. At least until you're able to get through the rest of Apex and Abyss if nothing else. Always love seeing your reactions to them. Granted I've watched quite a few of your other ones now as well, but how many UTA reactions you've done in such a short time is one of the main reasons I ended up subscribing aside from the insight you're able to give. After all, with a few exceptions, most reactors seem to do a song or two by them and then move on and never really go back.
Great analysis as always!! To continue your journey through UTA, if you want to follow a chronological order, I’d start with
1. Dawn of Ages (first video they did)
2. General of the Dark Army
3. The Cowards Way/False Walls doubleheader
4. 10000 against 1/Earth and Ashes doubleheader
(The reason I bundled these together is they are the 4 songs from Apex dealing with the Immortal and the Matriarch’s 4 sons)
5. Call me Immortal
6. Then I would start the journey through Abyss in track order. Brittney has said they wrote the album to be listened to in that way.
Keep up the great work!!!
General coming soon!!!
But you forgot Time Stands Still. Knowing how Chase loves intros with just drumming and singing, he'll love it!
The online CD release show was absolutely great 🤘 I hope some of you guys saw it!🤘💜🤘
Nope. 😭
But I had my CD delivered on Saturday! 😋 🤘
@@ChrisPage68 still waiting on my stuff, dropped like 150 on merch 😆
I saw it. Loved every second of it
Not this time Steve. 😥
@@skullair52 It's worth the wait. 👍
One of my faves from the new album!! You must continue your journey throught the Apex and then Abyss! They are sooo good!!!!! Every song deserves to be listen!! :D Cheers Chase and thank you!!
Team UTA won! 🇨🇦 ✊
You're so into the solo that your face turns red. It's adorable. "Who's this guy that's been killing everyone?" Might be their new bassist haha.
Or the old one hired "a friend". I confess I was sidetracked by the cute blonde. Maybe UTA saw "Noise" and thought they'd copy the tactic Nightwish used? 😜 🤣
I can't help it. Don't know how to internalise my happiness. I just turn red and pause. That's my superpower.
I knew you'd react to this one and I was, of course, not disappointed. This one is my favorite song on the album!
If you want more of their stuff - the song (and music video) of theirs that I discovered them with years ago was "General of the Dark Army" - they were awesome then but have still come a long way and gotten even better!
I also think you'll **love** "Ten Thousand Against One" from Apex (which has at least one fan/lyric video on TH-cam). Thank you, as always, for all the great analysis and education about the music we love!
Fantastic analysis of the track as usual Chase! You have absolutely become my favorite music reaction TH-camr as of late so keep up the good work! Also just to let you know UTA has uploaded the whole Abyss album under the Unleash the Archers Topic on TH-cam, and I can only echo the sentiments about reacting to "Legacy", its one of the more diverse tracks on the album and brings me to tears every time I listen to it its SO good. Your commentary on it would be greatly appreciated!!!
I'd love to. Hoping they release more videos soon but happy to do the artwork place holders as well.
They make me happy !!!! Nothing more to say ...
Woooo, more UTA! Hiya Discord folks.
Glad you got to this one so early. Their music videos for this album have been very silly due to real life circumstances, but the album itself is amazing. It's actually giving some competition to Nightwish "Human:||:Nature" for my album of the year. And before this one, there was absolutely no contest.
It's pushed Lovebites' "Electric Pentagram" into third on my list for the year.
Now just gotta wait for the new Ayreon album Sept 25th!
@@senditkevin Yup!
@@ChrisPage68 apparently satr one 3 also maybe 2021.
Heard this right when it dropped! Definitely, BEAST drummer feet! This is a great listen during production time, especially when sh*t needs to get done!
Oh cool! Another reaction video!
This albus is fire ! « Return to me », « Legacy » and « Faster than light » are my favourite ones
Can't wait for more videos
I'm so excited for you to discover this whole album. It's been on repeat for me all weekend.
Same here. Can't wait for more videos.
Jinjer just dropped a one take of Judgement & Punishment. Tatiana was flawless as always!
The chorus is epic
Superfast song set to a video with people running in slo-mo threw me off at first. If you want to hear some amazing harmonies, I’m pointing towards Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down again ;-)
I enjoyed the Song, the video was hilarious so much so I missed a ton giggling like a schoolboy, so I made sure i had another screen up so I could enjoy the breakdown.
I love that the breakdown starts when we start to see grant struggling with the fact his friends are dying, and it ends with brittany taking back over when he gets shot.
@Chase Carneson - I hope you were able to watch their online concert his past weekend. They were amazing. Abyss is a great album with a lot more 80/90's rock touchstones in it than previous albums.
The Dork quotient in this music video is high.
Also Chase. We getting another Epica react any time?
Fear of The Dork!
Fear if The Dork!
Fear of The Dork!
Fear of The Dooooork!!! 🤘 😂
PageMonster nice 😂
Got something coming for you this week.
Awesome reaction and analysis as always. And yeah as everyone is saying, they introduced the synth with this album cause it brings the 80s space vibe to the music :D
I would love to see you react to the whole album, piece by piece. Because it's so well put together and every song is just building up to one another. Would love to hear what you have to say about that. But don't feel pressured to do so :D
Glad you liked it. Haha can never get enough of UTA so might just do.
For a moment I thought I was listening to something by Frozen Crown, but Brittney´s voice was a dead give-away that it was no so. :-D
AMAZING!!! And NEVER be sorry to pause!This is satisfying every step of the way. The DRUMS!!!! I'm in love! The humour is SO Canadian! And I had lunch, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Am I Canadian yet?
It's akin to British humour, so we understand it too. 👍🇬🇧
@@ChaseCarneson Oh, completely!
I didnt know this band until now and this takes me back to the 90s...Stratovarius, Rhapsody, Sonata Arctica and all those bands from that era...even early Nightwish.
I'd recommend Stratovarius - Destiny
You did a studio version several weeks ago. Now it's time for live :)
Heilung | LIFA - Krigsgaldr LIVE
i think it would be a great idea to react to a song from their first album so you can evaluate just how much they evolved. I absolutely love this song and this band
My favorite song from the new UTA album now has a goofy music video AND Chase already has a reaction video up for it? My Monday just got a whole lot better!
Not you average monday
@@ChaseCarneson Damn Good Monday™
I didn't pack a lunch, but grabbed my wine. Chase you're so fast today
Sorry you had a tough day. Glad this video helped a little. Thank you for the kind words.
@@ChaseCarneson Nah it happens it was just way too busy, and too many colleagues are on holidays. Which they absolutely deserve. Your video is just making it a damn good day.
why are you literally SO adorable?
Man, Love the reaction and analysis as always. I cant wait to see you react to Return to me from the same album, it doesnt have a video yet but hands down my favorite of the album.
wohoo great analysis !
Guys, You are faster than light. 😉
Yo ho ho!
I knew, the moment I saw this song being released - head to Chase' channel, quick!
Hope you enjoyed?
This song is probably an indirect tribute to Stratovarius songs Stratosphere and Speed of Light, you could check Strato too!
Totally agree, that would take me back to my teenager days. 😍
Yes!!! I knew it.
Siiiick reaction
🤘🤘🤘
Now that's a busy song. So much energy I think I might go run around the house a couple of times.
I'm still running around.
Great Job Chase :)
Thanks!
Dam Chase! You're my commuting buddy, and again you made me ( almost today) miss my stop! Have a damn good day!
Apologies friend 😂
@@ChaseCarneson Welcome, and just remind me tomorrow and the mornings to come when it's time to get out. I'm having my eyes on your vid.🌹
I pre-ordered this Album over a month ago, bands need to release now more than ever....
Agreed!!!
Nice one. I dig them.
I watched this video 11 minutes after it dropped. It is definitely a great song and a great video. I did watch their live stream concert and it was so fun. Brittney was so engaging and they sounded great!
Great video and have a damn good day!
And yourself Candace!!!!!!
Probably my favourite of the album besides Abyss and Soulbound. The vocals with the line about going through the remnants of a moon on the solar winds of supernovas is awesome. I get chills Brittney is awesome. If i could meet one person from a band i listen to itd be her
Every time i hear that line i love it! I literally imagine competitive ice skaters in space on the rings of Saturn (or any other planets) whipping thru space. Essentially, the album cover.
I was just wondering when this reaction was going to drop. :D
Some serious Mozart influence here Chase (Intro and outro)... ☺️☺️
And I freaking love it!
what a powerful awesome song and hilarious video. love UTA and Britney.
Gotta get The Wind That Shapes The Land in your life. It might be the coolest thing they’ve ever done.
16:25 jajaja so cute
Yay! Been on tenterhooks, waiting :)
Hope you like it!
@@ChaseCarneson Loved it! But then I always do.
Intro reminds me of Stratovarius so much, which is good. Loved this video as someone with no musical knowledge, very informative.
"with lungs like that"
I see what you did there ;)
Out of curiosity, do you ever react to songs that aren't singles/have music videos? Would love to hear your thoughts on the whole album, with The Wind That Shapes the Land being my personal favourite off the new album
That song is beyond epic. But honestly i say that about most of the songs on the album.
Baller song! You really helped me find a doozy of a band here!
Amazing right?
We won :)
YOU'RE NOT WRONG!!!
This wins the internet today
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I don't really understand any of what you're saying but something I do understand is how awesome they are ;)
Does understanding the music and being able to analyze it allow you to enjoy it more and/or distract from the music?
Can do a bit of both to be honest. Taken a long time to switch off the "Active listening" part to really enjoy the song for what it is. But also very fun to be able to figure out why I like it.
Hey Chase .. Great review !!! Yes He does answer and comment on posts ( Grant ) He's hit me back on facebook and insta..... Might take Him a while but he gets to it as much as he can , so COOL ! That is what make's Me LOVE this band SO MUCH !!!! They Get It !!!!! Cheers !!!!
thanks as always for the the great breakdown of the song. This is kind of wierd but watching this video and seeing how goofy and fun this band is makes me think of Maximum the Horomone. Mind you they sound nothing like each other but there is something about watching people just have fun with their craft. If you have never heard Maximum the Horomone I would highly recomend you give them a listen I would recomend Yoshu Fukushu as that song shows off the fact that they dont play one genre of music and its a fun video.
Abyss album got me chopping onions
Fun video and great song! In the beginning it sounded a bit like Dragonforce, just alot better ;)
A question to my favorite youtube reactor (yes thats you Mr. Carneson) Can we expect more Wintersun reactions in the near future? :)
The entire album's a banger, but "Faster than Light" is a whole different level of special. The franticness of the song does a great job complementing the state of the story, where the Immortal and the grandson aren't able to outrun the Matriarch after defeating her sons in "Soulbound." In fact, I really like UTA's use of different styles across the album to complement what's going on in the story (won't spoil any tracks, but I think my favorite comment I've read about one of the tracks is "the greatest Devin Townsend song he never wrote"). You're definitely in for a treat!
I have to listen again, as I got a bit lost during the story.
@@ChrisPage68 I was house hunting over the weekend, so I had time to listen to the album five or so times. Brittney actually recaps each of the tracks here if you're interested: www.femalefrontedpower.com/interviews-2/in-her-own-words-an-interview-with-brittney-slayes/?fbclid=IwAR1yMmLTqW4cwKr5i97HGYnAkSkyL_wa0DdJhL_qMZA2AepC9yGJGmKrvno
I hope they eventually put out at least a lyric video for Afterlife because I absolutely need to hear your thoughts on that song.
The intro on this one reminds me a lot of Stratovarius. If you haven't heard anything from them before, I reccomend it. They're one of the original influencers of Nightwish as well.
We have to be serious here; As The master of PAUSE, you must give a Masterclass of pausing to these girls. Invite also UA and Wintersun when having that! I was about 1 sec from cardiac arrest when listening 😅😓
Loved it. Paused on the same spot twice. It's going to be a long reaction. I think he likes her knees.
😂
Plini- Electric sunrise! lol.
if you want to look at another of the old songs it would be nice if you reacted on "General of the Dark Army". That song is fire!
That one is coming soon.
@@ChaseCarneson wonderful !! I can not wait
I know you've done one song by Bloodywood, I wonder if you'd go back to one of their older ones: Jee Veerey. Such an impactful and IMPORTANT song, I'd love to see it brought back to the fore.
Yeah happy to go back and give it another shot.
Awesome, detailed Reaction as always !!!!