Turisas - The March of the Varangian Guard

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2011
  • This is the acoustic version of "The March of the Varangian Guard", as released on the Limited Edition of Turisas' "Stand Up and Fight" (2011).
    If you like it, buy it! It's 100% worth it!
    I neither own nor claim to own the visual or audiovisual content of this video.
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  • @courtneysmith9807
    @courtneysmith9807 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I can vividly imagine myself in a medieval Nordic tavern with the local band playing this to celebrate a victory

    • @bredbandtva7177
      @bredbandtva7177 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      The only descriptions of nordic music by that time are guttural shouts.

    • @northstar2621
      @northstar2621 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simon R Sounds great

    • @angeldimchev291
      @angeldimchev291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You shouldn't, none of those instruments were existing during medieval Nordic time.

    • @courtneysmith9807
      @courtneysmith9807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@angeldimchev291 I can imagine things that aren't historically accurate

    • @jymoize
      @jymoize 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Varangian guard,, as l saw that movie

  • @isaiahperrry
    @isaiahperrry 9 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    The musicianship of this is absolutely amazing, why does everyone else seem to only care about the vocalist? He's a great singer, but he's not the entire band.

    • @peternk7947
      @peternk7947 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Life is not fair, If you put a Hot girl playing guitar in a bikini, she'll get even more views than this video

    • @Aurinkohirvi
      @Aurinkohirvi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Netta gets a lot of comments in Turisas videos as well.

    • @punkyvixie
      @punkyvixie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THAT VOICE!!! *homer drool*

    • @MrWepx-hy6sn
      @MrWepx-hy6sn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      he is the hottest

    • @maritapia7558
      @maritapia7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Porque será que le ponen tanta atención, sabemos que los demás en la banda son grandiosos, pero el vocalista es precioso 😍

  • @korahaferkekso5941
    @korahaferkekso5941 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    His voice..eargasm..*-*

  • @OriginalBlackmoore
    @OriginalBlackmoore 8 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    This is fucking amazing. I had no idea they did an acoustic version of this.

  • @ThivvyCassie
    @ThivvyCassie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    >that feel when you will never be as perfect as mathias nygard

  • @yuebaobao
    @yuebaobao 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Mathias' voice is flawless. Also, Olli's vibrato is lovely. I couldn't be more pleased. 😍

  • @citadelofwinds1564
    @citadelofwinds1564 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This song was my introduction to Turisas. Even years later, it still gives me goosebumps. Though I'd say that Stand Up and Fight is their masterpiece.

    • @VuLamDang
      @VuLamDang ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm the reverse :D got introduced by Stand Up and Fight, but this is the song that fully capture me

    • @Tosslehoffe
      @Tosslehoffe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They would probably have several other masterpieces if they didn't suddenly disappear.

    • @fabryce5271
      @fabryce5271 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not that sure @@Tosslehoffe !
      The difference is really BIG between "SUAF" and their last album "Turisas 2013" which is, (except to me "We Ride Together") soooo commercial !
      :/ Unthinkable...

  • @JCOwens-zq6fd
    @JCOwens-zq6fd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As an E. Orthodox Christian & a former soldier here in the west I can most certainly understand why the varangian guard did what they did. If the Church put out the call I would come to her defense even now. my allegiance to God comes b4 all others.

  • @isaac1man
    @isaac1man 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    e sun rose over the wasteland*
    As far as the eye can see
    Sand fills the vast plains of Serkland
    It's vultures jeering at me
    But they can circle until they drop dead
    I have not come this far
    To end, but to pursue my own thread
    To join The Varangian Guard
    Guards of glory and of might
    Red as blood and black as night
    Flies our banner as we march
    In the East, for the king of the Greek
    There's men of the cross and the hammer
    A few of the moon crescent
    Men simply searching for glamour
    Some concealing their royal descent
    The axe-bearing foreigners they have aptly named us
    All we've come from afar
    Diversity is what unites us
    We are The Varangian Guard
    Guards of glory and of might
    Red as blood and black as night
    Flies our banner as we march
    In the East, for the king of the Greek
    Miklagard, in the second indinction, in the 6542 year of the world
    To Holmgard and beyond
    This is where the winds have us guided
    For fame and for gold
    We once set sails for these lands unknown
    Guards of glory and of might
    Red as blood and black as night
    Flies our banner as we march
    In the East, for the king of the greek

  • @deadby1000cuts
    @deadby1000cuts 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    this guy, his voice, proof that screaming doesn't destory your voice :D
    such, a , good, voice

  • @andredesenaaugusto4357
    @andredesenaaugusto4357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This song and this band will always have a special place in my heart

  • @viktorsilva4017
    @viktorsilva4017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "Some concealing their royal descent"
    People tended to look down upon high borns becoming mercenaries, even Hardrada, the most famous Varangian, tried to hide his royal blood
    *Concealing their royal descent*

  • @SammehEatWorld
    @SammehEatWorld 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These guys have an amazing sound when acoustic...

  • @fanofgodjimindiva2497
    @fanofgodjimindiva2497 8 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I was looking for Bizantine history (varangian guards were elite bodyguards of the bizantine emperor) and found this. nice

    • @edmasterson4588
      @edmasterson4588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you misspelled byzantine

    • @magnusjonsson7714
      @magnusjonsson7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Svitjods formed the guard.

    • @joshuanilsson8508
      @joshuanilsson8508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a viking reenactor, I really enjoy to see other people know what the guard was.

    • @magnusjonsson7714
      @magnusjonsson7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joshuanilsson8508 U know that the Värjarvakten (Varangian guard) wasnt "Vikings" when they got south?

    • @romanjancura9651
      @romanjancura9651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edmasterson4588 You misspelled Roman. ;)

  • @PoetaImmortalis
    @PoetaImmortalis 12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The acoustic version is perfect! By the gods this is one of the best songs ever! And they are all so beautiful,,, May Maat be with you all!

  • @herculesdutradecamposfilho2033
    @herculesdutradecamposfilho2033 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Possibily the band's best song.

  • @jaquelinegarcia4437
    @jaquelinegarcia4437 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That voice chills me... Such a handsome guy... :)

  • @Cata666
    @Cata666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the fucking best male clear voices in metal!

  • @ricardorocha2960
    @ricardorocha2960 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "Basil II (Greek: Βασίλειος Β΄, Basileios II; 958 - 15 December 1025) was a Byzantine Emperor from the Macedonian dynasty who reigned from 10 January 976 to 15 December 1025. He was known in his time as Basil the Porphyrogenitus and Basil the Young to distinguish him from his supposed ancestor, Basil I the Macedonian." I guess, just made a quick search.

  • @EnwardSnowman
    @EnwardSnowman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks like a living wake for a vampire brethren who's decided enough is enough and he wants to play one final, ultimate fiddle solo before he faces the sunrise.

  • @AnthoniusII
    @AnthoniusII 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The story of Harrald that came to Roman Empire faught in south Italy and became rich. Then returned to his homeland and became a King and died in England in 1066 in Stamford Bridge. Their loyalty was famous. Var means oath.
    "They have great loyalty to the Emperors.Protection of them is kind of familly tradition,a kind of a secret deal and heritege passing from father to son.This loyalty remains the same with no sign of treason"...
    "Anna Komnene-Description of the Varangian Guards"

  • @miyushiiro8237
    @miyushiiro8237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just fucking can't when i hear his orgasmic voice... I love how talented he is

  • @Cowpath3
    @Cowpath3 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How can one get so warm from hearing this song, but still get chills?

  • @kassiaangra
    @kassiaangra 12 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Que voz maravilhosa!!!

  • @10ilikecheese
    @10ilikecheese 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing how much history you can learn from music.

  • @elizanix
    @elizanix 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the glory of Folk Metal, sounds just as epic acoustic.

  • @GabrielMafiazicca
    @GabrielMafiazicca 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She has a hell of an awesome voice ;D

  • @leanrojo7
    @leanrojo7 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic voice. Greetings from Argentina! Come to South America!

  • @mimi013
    @mimi013 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That voice, oh my

  • @hawkeyetibor
    @hawkeyetibor 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that guy has the most epic voice ever!

  • @verenajung2163
    @verenajung2163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Virtuos. I love them since battle Metal and didnt miss a concert in germany. I came from thrash the 80 but I do recommend this is not just music..its art.

  • @josephg94
    @josephg94 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Am I the only one that plays this song when playing Skyrim?

  • @Cristinlex
    @Cristinlex 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What voice this man has!!! lovely!

  • @michaelhansen2818
    @michaelhansen2818 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    absolutely amazing, I have goosebumps just from listening to it, so glad I discovered these guys.

  • @gabrieladiaz3209
    @gabrieladiaz3209 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Who can dislike this? This version is so awesome

    • @lepa7570
      @lepa7570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      the turks

    • @rubenleejohnsen2037
      @rubenleejohnsen2037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lepa7570 Good job, that really made me laugh.

    • @ersankuneri2689
      @ersankuneri2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lepa7570 nah it's fine, we destroyed that whole empire. Nice song tho

  • @nicocyclone1031
    @nicocyclone1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All my respect from Greece! Amazing!!

  • @beardi123
    @beardi123 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love both versions of this song. they both have a certain kind of charm. Netta please come back!!!!

  • @JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz
    @JulieJulieTheRockChickhermiz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Love these guys, they look much better when they clean themselves up, a good looking band!

  • @ButIStillFeelEmpty
    @ButIStillFeelEmpty 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Mathias is so friggin hot!!! Such a bonus to his amazing voice

  • @IcecoldLulu
    @IcecoldLulu 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My newest fav song with Turisas! Its inspiring.

  • @razuh118
    @razuh118 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i not sure if people agree but i think this song sounds better on acoustic than in metal form

  • @BiaSilvaFacts
    @BiaSilvaFacts 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG THIS VOICE, THIS GUY, OMG SO FUCKING GREAT!!!!

  • @Vanir1337
    @Vanir1337 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    stunning voice.

  • @IsabelaMayworm
    @IsabelaMayworm 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That voice...

  • @Anfirien
    @Anfirien 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Woow his voice... I'm melting away... -.-
    SUCH a song... amazing in both versions... so beautiful and powerful...
    lml :) !!

  • @eriklares90
    @eriklares90 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this song gives me goosebumps, but in a good way.

  • @Kanc1erz
    @Kanc1erz 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best bands.

  • @donavantew8278
    @donavantew8278 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome

  • @solractemutchin8476
    @solractemutchin8476 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice melody... Great.

  • @deathleechofficial
    @deathleechofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A masterpiece

  • @wulfjakal
    @wulfjakal 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm proud of bein' son of an Icelandian woman and an Egyptian man
    i have best of both worlds
    and good taste for music it's on it

  • @Hellracer91
    @Hellracer91 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, guys thats so awesome. They look so great. I GO CRAZY, WHEN I SEE JUSSI'S EPIC BEARD. It is so long and looks so nice.

  • @juhback3593
    @juhback3593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Que voz é essa Braseeellll! Arrepia 🇧🇷

  • @dlb40884
    @dlb40884 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i like how this video has no dislikes!

  • @rinkatekuitachi9764
    @rinkatekuitachi9764 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    me encanta este acustico de turisas!!!!! no dejo de escucharlo!! esta genial!!!!!!! lml

  • @blushweaver1599
    @blushweaver1599 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    way cooler than the original

  • @paulpartington7292
    @paulpartington7292 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only watched this out of sheer curiousity about how it would translate but this is perfect! Eevery bit as good as the original!

  • @GabrielMafiazicca
    @GabrielMafiazicca 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mathias Nygård has the best voice i ever heard...

  • @ImPepsuliini
    @ImPepsuliini 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice version. I truly miss this group!

  • @anathsavagegoddess6177
    @anathsavagegoddess6177 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    best part: 1:57- 2:42..... it sounds amazing!!

  • @Niaenbitacora
    @Niaenbitacora 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just felt in love with Mathias, deeply

  • @mandijaehnke7375
    @mandijaehnke7375 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Yes, ok, Mathias is talented- they all are- and handsome, if you like his style. Olli Vanska though...isn't it unfair to be that ridiculously amazing?! My 1 1/2 year old son will stop whatever he's doing to watch this and To Holmgard and Beyond, even if he's across the room XD

  • @zachlove2689
    @zachlove2689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This band is so badass!

  • @Giocal0111
    @Giocal0111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love this song so much!!!

  • @ana_orr
    @ana_orr 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sounds amazing!
    thanks for uploading

  • @samanthagonzalez3183
    @samanthagonzalez3183 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found out about this band a few days ago and they're awesome and the lead singers hot as hell to :)

  • @Sorgenwald
    @Sorgenwald 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! Love this version of the song!

  • @th3warr1or
    @th3warr1or 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mathias' voice is so FUCKING awesome.

  • @dragonslayer7627
    @dragonslayer7627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Totally awesome.I love the lyrics.

  • @jiffyyoyo7425
    @jiffyyoyo7425 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!! What a great voice and awesome musicians.

  • @simmme
    @simmme 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing song! The lyrics are awesome!

  • @MrAddePernes
    @MrAddePernes 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good !!!!. The acustic guitar and warlords voice is a great combination..

  • @isaksvensson7141
    @isaksvensson7141 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is true art

  • @giselsutta6463
    @giselsutta6463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Es un papucho, me calienta más que el sol de verano 😻 Mathias

  • @krismccoy5275
    @krismccoy5275 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Varangian Guard was an elite military unit that was active for at least four centuries, so really there were several kings. The first Greek king they served under was Emperor Basil II. Hope that helps.

  • @personnormal304
    @personnormal304 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice voice!!

  • @HOSENRONTER
    @HOSENRONTER 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    PLEEEEEAASE make an best-of-acoustic album, that sounds so cooool :)

  • @magnusjonsson7714
    @magnusjonsson7714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u finns, our friends. Rurik of Roslagen, formed the Värjarvakten " Varangianguard" . Who went down the Ruser rivers, to the big city , Constantinopel (Miklagård)

  • @andcdc
    @andcdc 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Linda melodia e vozes, incrível!

  • @Nidwhal28
    @Nidwhal28 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kiitos Odin bändejä kuten Turisas edelleen olemassa.

  • @bl0odymadnes
    @bl0odymadnes 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mother Of Dragon Born! Such a handsome voice!

  • @xBradsrucax
    @xBradsrucax 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stumbled upon this song this morning. Love it. Lead singer is hot.

  • @yoanaktp
    @yoanaktp 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ¡Que hombre! ♥

  • @ThisIsUmmYeah
    @ThisIsUmmYeah 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in love with Olli's playing O_O

  • @Niincha
    @Niincha 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it

  • @eva1410
    @eva1410 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the upload!!
    too good to be true!

  • @Lindwei
    @Lindwei 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH MY GOD HHHHHHHHHHH This is just simply beautiful. *o*

  • @magnusjonsson7714
    @magnusjonsson7714 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are the warriors with will and honor. Warriors of the North.

  • @SaltiCat0
    @SaltiCat0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my...turisas just keeps on surprising me! Wow...

  • @THE0GUVNAH
    @THE0GUVNAH 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm always skeptical about metal-to-acoustics but this is pretty damn killer.

  • @stradivari5352
    @stradivari5352 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sun rose over the wasteland
    As far as the eye can see
    Sand fills the vast plains of Serkland
    It's vultures jeering at me
    But they can circle until they drop dead
    I have not come this far
    To end, but to pursue my own thread
    To join the Varangian Guard!
    Guards of glory and of might
    Red as blood and black as night
    Flies our banner as we march
    In the East, for the king of the Greeks
    There's men of the cross and the hammer
    A few of the moon crescent
    Men simply searching for glamour
    Some concealing their royal descent
    The axe-bearing foreigners they have aptly named us
    All we've come from afar
    Diversity is what unites us
    We are the Varangian Guard!
    Guards of glory and of might
    Red as blood and black as night
    Flies our banner as we march
    In the East, for the king of the Greeks

  • @Thatafrr
    @Thatafrr 11 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    my ovaries....

    • @jaybuza3794
      @jaybuza3794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      6 years ago, but still best comment 2019

    • @marvinthemaniac7698
      @marvinthemaniac7698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What about them?

    • @GeneralBuck1
      @GeneralBuck1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tinha que ser brasileira KKKKKKK

    • @FernandoSilver
      @FernandoSilver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eu rachei com esse comentário......
      Aí eu pensei "não pode ser .. parece BR zuando"....
      vou ver o canal... e é BR mesmo! kkkkkkk

    • @andredesenaaugusto4357
      @andredesenaaugusto4357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Desde 2013, todo ano eu volto nesse vídeo e esse continua sendo o melhor e mais engraçado comentário. De qualquer forma, Turisas é muito bom!

  • @92Kamelot
    @92Kamelot 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my god Mathias' voice

  • @TheCaterinaz
    @TheCaterinaz 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i adore your voice!!!

  • @sharmuz19
    @sharmuz19 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The guy with the sunglasses is cute! ;) love it!

  • @Metalheadpipers
    @Metalheadpipers 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those stars in the eyes, at the end..
    Turisas is above all. :p

  • @TheRoBAr3
    @TheRoBAr3 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

  • @oguzhanparlak7106
    @oguzhanparlak7106 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    just awesomeness..

  • @wardoge924
    @wardoge924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic Tavern Music? Perfect for playing CK3 with a Norse ruler who sends his children to the Varangian Guard!

  • @daniellyfilth2159
    @daniellyfilth2159 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good!!