For years I've been the drunkest person in the room, the one who starts singing this song at the end of a party. To hear a high tempo, power-metal version literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making this.
I like to imagine that you recorded some of those clips during an actual performance and people in the crowd were like "wtf is she doing? Is she OK?" lol
I started listening to this in Florida drinking coffee and somehow finished listening to it in the middle of the Canadian wilderness with a lager in my hand. Please don't make me go back to Florida, let me live here now.
I know, right? I mean I realise they're Canadian, so that makes sense, but I saw this in a playlist I was listening to and I thought a Stan Rogers metal cover??? No way! Brittany can certainly belt this one out as well.
Gotta say seeing them preform this live while everyone in the crowd sang along was a transcendent experience. I am not the same person I was. I may never recover. Truly incredible.
@@therealmoonrok3387 anything sang by 3 Inches of Blood is the most Canadian metal song ever. Into Eternity is a close second. Both huge influences for UTA
Check out the album Salt from the band Wuthering Heights. They aren't covers, but a lot of the songs have a very similar folky feel to this. The Mad Sailor being a notable example.
My Dad was a Vietnam veteran and would sing this song and many shanties. He's passed on now from cancer. Thank you for doing this so beautifully. Y'all are great.
Being Canadian and growing up listening to this song over the years in different genres, Unleash the Archers have done this song so much justice, I love this rendition! One of my favourite songs growing up.
Stan Rogers valued every kind of music and the beauty it held and travelled the nation to experience as much as he could. I'm sure he'd be smiling knowing that his song could be played with such passion in such a completely different style. From coast to coast, Stan Rogers is a Canadian legend and will always be remembered.
I was playing this song in the car after picking my kids up from school and my ten year old yells from the back seat "dad! I learned about this and the NW passage in school today!" I got a good laugh and then cranked the volume up and yelled let's keep it going then! We proceed to rock out all the way home lol
Respect, from an American. I never thought that a Stan Rogers song could get better, at least in the sense of making a new generation receptive to his lyrics. His music sparked my interest in Canadian history.
@@tarmotyyri6733 Not even remotely the same style of singing. She's sings operatic, symphonic metal, while Brittney is a power metal singer. And pretty much anyone who's a metalhead from the last decade or so, has at least heard of Floor.
@@War624 Obviously you are not too familiar with Floor and how versatile she is. You might be surprised with her vocals in her former bands like After Forever, Revamp & Northward, and also with her as a featured vocalist with e.g. Ayreon, Soilwork & Evergrey, not to mention her current band Nightwish.
Love to see/hear Stans music being exposed to an entirely new audience. He is that important to Canadian folk music. Well done, you've honoured a legend.
An old Scottish Gaelic blessing is Cuiridh mi clach air do chàrn, "I'll put a stone on your stone". In Highland folklore it is recounted that before Highland clans fought in a battle, each man would place a stone in a pile. Those who survived the battle returned and removed a stone from the pile. The stones that remained were built into a cairn to honour the dead. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn
As the son of Canadian immigrants this song gave me chills. Happy to hear a beautiful tribute cover to Canada's alternate national anthem. You've made a fan for life and have made both Stan Rogers and Canada proud!
Lyrics ; Chorus: Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea; Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea. Westward from the Davis Strait 'tis there 'twas said to lie The sea route to the Orient for which so many died; Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones And a long-forgotten lonely cairn of stones. (chorus) Three centuries thereafter, I take passage overland In the footsteps of brave Kelso, where his "sea of flowers" began Watching cities rise before me, then behind me sink again This tardiest explorer, driving hard across the plain. (chorus) And through the night, behind the wheel, the mileage clicking west I think upon Mackenzie, David Thompson and the rest Who cracked the mountain ramparts and did show a path for me To race the roaring Fraser to the sea. (chorus) How then am I so different from the first men through this way? Like them, I left a settled life, I threw it all away. To seek a Northwest Passage at the call of many men To find there but the road back home again. (chorus)
I used to drive a tour bus in the Yukon and would sing this song to all my groups, I love this song. this version gives me chills every time I listen to it.
I've been listening to metal since 1975. I've heard all the best. UTA is without question the apotheosis of metal. They are the greatest band, with the best musicians, and the greatest singer rock has ever known.
I just heard this for the first time, and it honestly made me cry, it's so beautiful. Northwest Passage is one of my favorite songs, I'd never heard a cover of it before, and I can't imagine a better one.
"Northwest Passage" Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea Westward from the Davis Strait 'tis there it was said to lie The sea route to the Orient for which so many died Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones And a long-forgotten lonely cairn of stones Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea Three centuries thereafter, I take passage overland In the footsteps of brave Kelso, where his "sea of flowers" began Watching cities rise before me, then behind me sink again This tardiest explorer, driving hard across the plain Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea And through the night, behind the wheel, the mileage clicking west I think upon Mackenzie, David Thompson and the rest Who cracked the mountain ramparts and did show a path for me To race the roaring Fraser to the sea Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea How then am I so different from the first men through this way Like them I left a settled life, I threw it all away To seek a Northwest Passage at the call of many men To find there but the road back home again Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
The story behind it is beautiful. Stan Rogers put a lot into the original with call backs to the original explorers. Both songs give me chills and UTA is fantastic
I have only listened to UTA for about 2 years and I can say with absolute honesty THIS BAND IS INCREDIBLE. Between Brittney's voice, and the power of the guitars to the ALMIGHTY DRUMS. You guys are incredible. I only pray one day you tour in Pennsylvania USA.
Just found the Stan Rogers version today and cried, then cried when I heard this version...then proceeded to listen to nothing but THIS version all day, non stop, not joking, a good 6 hours of the same song.
Napalm is crushing with talent - UtA, Jinjer, Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Infected Rain, Delain, Eluveitie, Kamelot,... It just keeps getting better! I think they have pretty much become the label for Metal. \m/
Amazing version - truth be told, when I first heard of a "different" version of Stan's song I was skeptical ....no longer. This group nailed it and I will be following more of their music as a result. They paid respect to Stan and yet I am sure are bringing a new and younger group to learn about Stan and his music as well as their own !!! I am an old fart, listening to Stan for many years ....thank you Unleash the Archers for this ....for your own music as well .....someone commented here earlier that Stan's music is important to Canadians, that is true, I am not Canadian, I have traveled throughout the country, every province that is ..... I would add this - Stan's music is important to the WORLD ....a giant .....thanks for posting this, for this moving forward of his music and for your own wonderful, pounding yet graceful music. Thank you !
Loved the song when I first heard it, then I listened to the Stan Rogers recording. Now I can really appreciate how accurately they recreated the backing vocals - never picked them up before. Incredible...
You guys have me feeling homesick for Canada. I've never been within 3320km of Canada but your rendition evokes true passion for that wild and beautiful land.
Am I so different than those men? Surely not, besides living in an age where there is no more exploration of the globe. No more wildernesses to conquer. Oh how I yearn for the days when a man only needed his love for God, king, and country, and the strength of his back and spirit.
An old woman from the States here, who'd never heard of this band... Imagine my delight at finding a stunning female voice owning this song.... ...and imagine my surprise a bit later ;-) Even tho it has never spoken for me, I respect Metal, and the story line of video kept me planted. This was altogether wonderful.
The subject matter may not be your thing, but their previous album, Apex, is one I would recommend giving a listen to at least once. It is a "concept" album. Apex tells a story over the course of the album. The content of each song leading into the next to build a contiguous story. It may be one of the better power metal albums ever made. Each member of this band is a talented musician, but Brittney Hayes is the keystone. Her vocal talent breathes true life into the music they create together. She is an absolute master in the field.
@@raifsevrence Revisitng long after & glad to see this generous reply - i am a leaver of such things myself :-> So please accept my genuine appreciation. That said, reading a detailed description of the album's evolution is probably as close as i will get to taking it in.
Over 20 years ago I was a rock and folk fiddler in serveral bands, I have long since retired. But I still think I know when bands are good. And you guys are really, really great imo. :D Thank you for for your great contributions to modern music.
WOW! I've heard the band a few times before, but it never moved me all that much. Then today, August 5 2020, this comes along. How just a single song/video can instantly pound a sincere respect for a band into me like this, is still a riddle to me. But sure it did. Well done. Great piece of art.
I've been listening to this song for years.. often.. and every time my eyes swell and my throat tightens.. I don't know why.. they are very good.. the song is something magnificent..
Metal rendition of a Stan Rogers classic? I'm not too proud to admit that I was belting out the lyrics along with this video. Alone in my office. Well done!
For being made into a song from a genre that's seemingly the opposite of shanty, UTA knocked it out of the park by making it into a metal ballad. They put all sorts of respect to Stan's name.
Alternative title: Brittney slays Brittney Slayes. Edit: Also, is that Brayden at 1:17? Haven't seen him since the General music video! Edit 2: My bad, he was also in Tonight We Ride. Still cool though!
So, one day at church I shook hands with a friend, and looked down and said, I see I have found the hand of Franklin - since that is his name. He had not heard of the song, but he followed my directions and when he found it he did enjoy it, as one might expect. I think it is a great song and he has the added advantage of the personal connection. :-)
Every time I hear any of the UTA songs, I feel I don’t have enough inner freedom to listen to it. And, of course, I completely fell in love with Britney’s voice!
Holy Hannah, I never thought that a rock or metal version of a Stan Rogers song would work so well. Thank you, you put a lot of passion and respect into that song. I’ll clearly need to keep a lookout for more of your music.
So, my initial thoughts on a quick view, I need to watch again to really catch the detail: Three words - Beautiful, surreal, and haunting. This felt like a tiny glimpse into the highs and lows of trying to make it in what is essentially a labor of love, but requires you to have a lot of personal and financial stress while remaining passionate and creative. The cuts were incredibly well done and detailed, capturing all of those feelings and changing from moment to moment up until the end. Two details I'd point out are Brittney's reactions to the changes/duplicates, and the other band members (who arent seeing these items) come off so well done and genuine. Brittney's reactions escalate perfectly from "Am I tired and seeing things" to "Okay, this is freaky..." to "PANIC" in a realistic way, while everyone else perfectly captures the air of normalcy with the occasional "... are you alright " directed at Brittney's escalating tension, which creates that surreal atmosphere. The specific other item is a minor detail, but so well placed, the Twizzler that's slowly wilting as Brittney has one of those elapsed time moments while Andy is pumping the gas. It's a subtle detail, but it basically reflects the time-stopped thought process of "Whaaaaaaaat the fuck is happening here...", giving us a window into their thoughts without dialogue. Overall that's what I'm most impressed with, the visuals tell a story that's related to the music and, while unique, ends up meshing perfectly. Solid effort all around. Kudos to the band for more amazing music, kudos to the band again for their acting skills being so convincing, and kudos to whomever directed, shot, and cut the video because they did a phenomenal job. Side note: I REALLY have to get up to Western Canada at some point, absolutely gorgeous.
This, I also think the multiple Britts are showing her different sides of doubt/anger/anxiety, that in the end the side of her that is scared and overwhelmed wants to just run, but her strength shows on and 'pushes/kills' the doubt and fear inside her and just embraces the moment. You can see by the different rings they wear, the final Britt is her true self while the others are the parts of her mind that doubt 'Am I good enough?' 'Do people hate me?' 'I should give up and go back to a normal job' 'I don't deserve this'
@@mazzar35 Actually, turns out I was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY off. The whole video theme is multi-verse theory sci-fi goofiness, Rick & Morty style. From Slayes herself: th-cam.com/video/Nscn3QT6tZo/w-d-xo.html
Right? Every time the other Brittney hand grabs the mic and original(?) Britney looks over in confusion my heart suddenly wrenches and I don't even know why
@@indesignkat It's a reflection of her fear. She sees things changing all around her and it's scary, especially with the amount of success they've had. At the end her "fear" forces her to flee, mid-performance. But then the real her, the one with courage, determination, and perseverance kills that fear and embraces her new life. The one that ran was the one that was content sitting at her desk running over spreadsheets cause it was safe and stable.
Perfect marriage of a beloved Stan Rogers song and the energy and spirit of Unleash the Archers - who I discovered searching for versions of this song!
I literally discovered this song one day ago and played it up and down on Spotify...and now it is gone and I am sad as it will mean I will not listen to it as much, but I am totally willing to hop on TH-cam just for this 😊
This makes me want to explore Canada. Im the youngest descendant of Anthony Henday (that i know of) and ive been thinking about recreating his journey. With this as a soundtrack, how could I fail?!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I don't know if a band has ever come into my life and made such a huge impact in such a short time. Thank you guys for everything you do! \m/
Wow what a fantastic band unleash the archers are brilliant with a beautiful voice and magnificent lyrics 🖤 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Brittany Hayes you are a legends in the music 🎶 🎵 business 🎶 🎵
For years I've been the drunkest person in the room, the one who starts singing this song at the end of a party. To hear a high tempo, power-metal version literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making this.
I've been banned from ever being in charge of the music at parties for this very reason.
You're not the only one who cried at this 😢
@@MaskedNozza nope
Wow that's brave admitting that you've always been the biggest loser in the room for years!
@@cenciende9401 bruh, you still use loser as an insult? criiiiiiinge. go back to 2002 old man
I like to imagine that you recorded some of those clips during an actual performance and people in the crowd were like "wtf is she doing? Is she OK?" lol
I started listening to this in Florida drinking coffee and somehow finished listening to it in the middle of the Canadian wilderness with a lager in my hand. Please don't make me go back to Florida, let me live here now.
Glad i'm not the only Floridian who somehow found myself here.
@@xHugoxN7 Welcome to Canada, can I interest you in a free COVID shot and polite instructions to nearest civilization?
Instructions unclear; stuck in South Africa. Send help!
@@loganyoung228 Instructions equally unclear. Wound up in Guatemala. Upside is I got some empinadas.
@@Omikias Instructions even more unclear; got stuck in Cascadia.
I'm an old-timer who loves Stan's song. Never heard of you until finding this. I'll be on the listen for more from you. WELL DONE, YOUNGSTERS!
Gives me some hope for the next fifty years, at least, that the kids won't make a mess of things.
I’m with you Storm Rhino. I was worried about mixing Stan and metal...but I’m cautiously optimistic that he’d enjoy this cover as much as I did
@Lee Kenyon Stan would be proud!!
First metal song that my grandfather didnt ask me to change. Amazing work.
See power metal band covers a Stan Rogers folk song, I laugh in delight.
Hear power metal band cover a Stan Rogers song, I cry in delight.
I know, right? I mean I realise they're Canadian, so that makes sense, but I saw this in a playlist I was listening to and I thought a Stan Rogers metal cover??? No way! Brittany can certainly belt this one out as well.
They aren't the only metal band to cover Stan Rogers. Alestorm covered Barrett's Privateers on their album, Back Through time.
This cover warms my black little Canadian heart in rare ways.
I love this cover. It works
I cri ever tim 😢
The world needs more Unleash the Archers, not just beautiful Canada. :)
Move to Canada? Everyone else is lol
Triskan fuckin A
NO! They're all ours!!
Triskan agreed !
I Love UTA, directly from Brazil!!!!!!!!!
Please Please Please never stop making music. You make me happier than any other band.
Instant fan!!!!
Ditto!
This
Amen!
First time listening to unleash the archers : one note was enough for making me a fan
Gotta say seeing them preform this live while everyone in the crowd sang along was a transcendent experience. I am not the same person I was. I may never recover. Truly incredible.
It's an epic spiritual experience for sure. I've missed being able to see them live but got a repreive last month.
Just that song made the price of the ticket worth it
THis makes me cry with happiness every time I listen to it and I'm not even Canadian.
Yep...not Canadian, and damn if there isn't cutting onions somewhere in the house. Must be epic x 1,000,000 for Canadians.
As an Alaskan, can confirm.
I am an argentinian guy enjoying this masterpiece
This is the most Canadian song in all metal.
Moreso than "Take Off To The Great White North?"
Leave it on the ice by 3 inches of blood is the most Canadian metal song ever made but this is a great song
@@therealmoonrok3387 ok that's true. I stand corrected.
@@therealmoonrok3387 anything sang by 3 Inches of Blood is the most Canadian metal song ever. Into Eternity is a close second. Both huge influences for UTA
How? The Franklin Expedition was a british expedition. You guys have just co-opted it. It's not your history, its the inuits and ours
I never knew I needed a power metal sea shanty, but good God, I love this
Not shanty, it is contemporary folk. it is still a good song.
If you want sea shanties, you're looking for Alestorm...
@@hoeruokamix and i would add abney park, more industrial/steampunk than metal, but aether shantes will fit the bill.
All our lives are better for it, that's for sure
Check out the album Salt from the band Wuthering Heights. They aren't covers, but a lot of the songs have a very similar folky feel to this. The Mad Sailor being a notable example.
Power metal covers of Stan Rogers songs is what I didn't even realize my life was missing.
My Dad was a Vietnam veteran and would sing this song and many shanties. He's passed on now from cancer. Thank you for doing this so beautifully. Y'all are great.
She has an INSANE vocal range.
She sounds like Lady Gaga
Not as insane as nepenthez
Stan Rogers would be proud. Never stop doing what you do.
Being Canadian and growing up listening to this song over the years in different genres, Unleash the Archers have done this song so much justice, I love this rendition! One of my favourite songs growing up.
Stan Rogers valued every kind of music and the beauty it held and travelled the nation to experience as much as he could. I'm sure he'd be smiling knowing that his song could be played with such passion in such a completely different style.
From coast to coast, Stan Rogers is a Canadian legend and will always be remembered.
I was playing this song in the car after picking my kids up from school and my ten year old yells from the back seat "dad! I learned about this and the NW passage in school today!" I got a good laugh and then cranked the volume up and yelled let's keep it going then! We proceed to rock out all the way home lol
I found Stan Rogers the same quarter I was taking NW history in Highschool. It was so cool to understand all the references and learn more about them.
i doubt that...
Respect, from an American. I never thought that a Stan Rogers song could get better, at least in the sense of making a new generation receptive to his lyrics. His music sparked my interest in Canadian history.
It sparked me wanting to expatriate to Canada.
Only female voice in the industry who could do justice to Stan Rogers. Great song and video.
Andrew Mitchell he would've loved this version ! Love it mate
First time I've seen a Stan Rogers references on a heavy metal video. Good on ya.
Obviously you have not heard of Floor Jansen, have you? www.thetoptens.com/best-female-metal-singer/
@@tarmotyyri6733 Not even remotely the same style of singing. She's sings operatic, symphonic metal, while Brittney is a power metal singer. And pretty much anyone who's a metalhead from the last decade or so, has at least heard of Floor.
@@War624 Obviously you are not too familiar with Floor and how versatile she is. You might be surprised with her vocals in her former bands like After Forever, Revamp & Northward, and also with her as a featured vocalist with e.g. Ayreon, Soilwork & Evergrey, not to mention her current band Nightwish.
The unironic love Canadians have for Stan Rogers is awesome!
I've officially lost count of the amount of times I've listened to this track. Been on repeat for the past couple hours. Lol!
Ok hear me out:
You nailed this, you've gotta do Barret's Privateers.
Alestorm did a pretty awesome version of this song!
Or dare I say it, the Mary Ellen Carter
@@Cyrusmiyazaki real McKenzie's too
Oh yes please It would be great
@@mattpardy2826 mischief brew did a really good cover of the marry Ellen carter they’re more folk punk but still a great version
Love to see/hear Stans music being exposed to an entirely new audience. He is that important to Canadian folk music. Well done, you've honoured a legend.
An old Scottish Gaelic blessing is Cuiridh mi clach air do chàrn, "I'll put a stone on your stone". In Highland folklore it is recounted that before Highland clans fought in a battle, each man would place a stone in a pile. Those who survived the battle returned and removed a stone from the pile. The stones that remained were built into a cairn to honour the dead.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn
Smart man
Thank you so much for that piece of culture. I will remember it!
In this case the cairn referred to is this one described in this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%27s_lost_expedition
"I'll leave a stone to that"
i dont see how thats relevant but im happy i now know this. thank you. honestly cool story bro lol
As the son of Canadian immigrants this song gave me chills. Happy to hear a beautiful tribute cover to Canada's alternate national anthem. You've made a fan for life and have made both Stan Rogers and Canada proud!
Lyrics ;
Chorus:
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea;
Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea.
Westward from the Davis Strait 'tis there 'twas said to lie
The sea route to the Orient for which so many died;
Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones
And a long-forgotten lonely cairn of stones.
(chorus)
Three centuries thereafter, I take passage overland
In the footsteps of brave Kelso, where his "sea of flowers" began
Watching cities rise before me, then behind me sink again
This tardiest explorer, driving hard across the plain.
(chorus)
And through the night, behind the wheel, the mileage clicking west
I think upon Mackenzie, David Thompson and the rest
Who cracked the mountain ramparts and did show a path for me
To race the roaring Fraser to the sea.
(chorus)
How then am I so different from the first men through this way?
Like them, I left a settled life, I threw it all away.
To seek a Northwest Passage at the call of many men
To find there but the road back home again.
(chorus)
This song makes want to drop everything and spend a few years hiking up and down Canada.
I hear you. Grab me a backpack, good joking boots, and a bag full of Milky Way chocolate bars and let’s go.
It makes me want to get a 200 year old ship and sail into the arctic storms, fuck lately i just want to sail the seven seas.
Rest in Peace Stan Rogers. Your legacy shall live on. Thank you.
The voice this woman has is unreal.
You know what would be amazing, Brittany Slayes and Kobra Paige doing a duet together. That would be...beyond epic.
As a Canadian and a history buff, I cried a manly tear.
Only one.
i just learned about Canadian history, witch i never would have in any other capacity .. love from DK
My condolences, being Canadian is a fate worse than death
I dig it. It's nice and atmospheric. It's pretty go--
1:59
OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT
omg exactly!
Yup, yup, yuuuup. lol
It's like stepping on the gas pedal and hitting cruising speed, then sneezing and kicking the pedal into the ground
I used to drive a tour bus in the Yukon and would sing this song to all my groups, I love this song. this version gives me chills every time I listen to it.
My godfather's favorite song. We sang it at his funeral and it made everyone cry and hug. I couldn't imagine a better send off.
We’re you following in the steps of Franklin? We can only hope.
I've been listening to metal since 1975. I've heard all the best. UTA is without question the apotheosis of metal. They are the greatest band, with the best musicians, and the greatest singer rock has ever known.
The band had me just with their name. Unleash us
*nods*
Aye brothers
Best comment 😂😂😂
Lmao
Lmao, I JUST READ YOUR NANE 😭
One of the most beautiful voices currently active and an insanely talented band
Stan Rogers was a force of nature.
He is a legend.
I just heard this for the first time, and it honestly made me cry, it's so beautiful. Northwest Passage is one of my favorite songs, I'd never heard a cover of it before, and I can't imagine a better one.
The Real MacKenzies have made a cool cover as well. Their version was actually my first time hearing the Northwest Passage.
First time I heard this song was at the end of the final episode of Due South.
Omg. I loved this version from hearing it for the first time. Only 5 minutes ago I learned that it is a cover. Love it even more. ❤
"Northwest Passage"
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
Westward from the Davis Strait 'tis there it was said to lie
The sea route to the Orient for which so many died
Seeking gold and glory, leaving weathered, broken bones
And a long-forgotten lonely cairn of stones
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
Three centuries thereafter, I take passage overland
In the footsteps of brave Kelso, where his "sea of flowers" began
Watching cities rise before me, then behind me sink again
This tardiest explorer, driving hard across the plain
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
And through the night, behind the wheel, the mileage clicking west
I think upon Mackenzie, David Thompson and the rest
Who cracked the mountain ramparts and did show a path for me
To race the roaring Fraser to the sea
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
How then am I so different from the first men through this way
Like them I left a settled life, I threw it all away
To seek a Northwest Passage at the call of many men
To find there but the road back home again
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage
To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea
Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage
And make a Northwest Passage to the sea
The story behind it is beautiful. Stan Rogers put a lot into the original with call backs to the original explorers. Both songs give me chills and UTA is fantastic
Sournofhumanity - Thank you _very_ much for the lyrics. Want to give this more than one upvote. (We need another button for "Fvck yeah!")
MANY MANY THANKS
This song always warms my heart and Unleash the Archers singing it? Hell yes!!!!!!
I have only listened to UTA for about 2 years and I can say with absolute honesty THIS BAND IS INCREDIBLE. Between Brittney's voice, and the power of the guitars to the ALMIGHTY DRUMS. You guys are incredible. I only pray one day you tour in Pennsylvania USA.
Just found the Stan Rogers version today and cried, then cried when I heard this version...then proceeded to listen to nothing but THIS version all day, non stop, not joking, a good 6 hours of the same song.
lol same bro
No matter how bad things are going in Canada right now, this song fires me up and makes me absolutely proud to be a Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Same and I'm from Europe
Damn she can really sing. Like really, REALLY sing.
Ikr?
@@jameswolfsbane7261 I'll do my best not to upset you good Sir 👌
Oh yeah. She can sing opera too.
she is fricking awesome! like AWEsome!
you should hear UTA live. It is INCREDIBLE.
Folk metal anthems don't get any better than this!
the twizzler slowly falling was an excellent touch!
Napalm is crushing with talent - UtA, Jinjer, Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Infected Rain, Delain, Eluveitie, Kamelot,... It just keeps getting better! I think they have pretty much become the label for Metal. \m/
also noticed this
Don’t forget Sabaton!
@@arminhillman7956 no that’s Nuclear Blast
@@Mail6 Upon further inspection, you are correct. My mistake.
May Franklin and all those badass sailors and officers rest in peace you are now a legends ❤🇬🇧🇮🇪🏴🏴☘️☘️☘️
This song... I found myself slowly turning up my speaker volume as the song went on, then hit replay to hear the full song blasting!
I love how they show moments of frustration, dullness and activities that repeat over and over again. Thanks for sharing with us.
Brittany staring with her slowly melting twizzler needs to become a meme.
its actually a Gif on fb. i found it by accident one day lol
In an interview she did, she said it took them FOREVER to get the right shot of the twizzler doing exactly what they wanted :)
@@SuperBrutalBear what do I type to find that Gif?
Amazing version - truth be told, when I first heard of a "different" version of Stan's song I was skeptical ....no longer. This group nailed it and I will be following more of their music as a result. They paid respect to Stan and yet I am sure are bringing a new and younger group to learn about Stan and his music as well as their own !!! I am an old fart, listening to Stan for many years ....thank you Unleash the Archers for this ....for your own music as well .....someone commented here earlier that Stan's music is important to Canadians, that is true, I am not Canadian, I have traveled throughout the country, every province that is ..... I would add this - Stan's music is important to the WORLD ....a giant .....thanks for posting this, for this moving forward of his music and for your own wonderful, pounding yet graceful music. Thank you !
I can't believe I'd never heard this cover until now. God bless Canada, you queenie Fuchs
Fantastic song. Greetings from Victoria Canada. Thanks for doing the west coast proud 🇨🇦
It's a shame Stan Rogers wasn't around to hear this absolute stellar cover! You have done him Proud ! ( please cover Barretts Privateers!)
This band is like a fine wine. Keeps getting better with age! Now I must wipe the tear from eye and explore.
This is one of the most incredible songs I have ever heard. The Franklin Expedition--what a honorific. Thank you for this.
up there with donnor party
yep, metal + dose of punk + celt + oh canada + goth chick + the beaufort scale + wild wailing + being trapped in the sea ice + cold shanties = 11/10
My new favorite song \m/ I think my neighbors will love this!
Original joke
Loved the song when I first heard it, then I listened to the Stan Rogers recording. Now I can really appreciate how accurately they recreated the backing vocals - never picked them up before. Incredible...
What a joy - thanks for creating this. I imagine Stan would have laughed heartily and thrown up the horns.
This woman's voice is a treat. But those a-capella parts are the pinacle of beauty. Holy father, son and hippie dove! that was amazing!
You guys have me feeling homesick for Canada. I've never been within 3320km of Canada but your rendition evokes true passion for that wild and beautiful land.
Glad to know that Stan Rogers songs are still remembered :P
Once heard,they are never forgotten.
Rip Stan, lived and literally died a hero
Just saw them in Cleveland before Covid cut the tour short. They are terrific live and the nicest people in rock and roll.
Am I so different than those men?
Surely not, besides living in an age where there is no more exploration of the globe. No more wildernesses to conquer. Oh how I yearn for the days when a man only needed his love for God, king, and country, and the strength of his back and spirit.
An old woman from the States here, who'd never heard of this band... Imagine my delight at finding a stunning female voice owning this song....
...and imagine my surprise a bit later ;-) Even tho it has never spoken for me, I respect Metal, and the story line of video kept me planted.
This was altogether wonderful.
The subject matter may not be your thing, but their previous album, Apex, is one I would recommend giving a listen to at least once.
It is a "concept" album. Apex tells a story over the course of the album. The content of each song leading into the next to build a contiguous story.
It may be one of the better power metal albums ever made.
Each member of this band is a talented musician, but Brittney Hayes is the keystone. Her vocal talent breathes true life into the music they create together. She is an absolute master in the field.
@@raifsevrence Revisitng long after & glad to see this generous reply - i am a leaver of such things myself :->
So please accept my genuine appreciation. That said, reading a detailed description of the album's evolution is probably as close as i will get to taking it in.
Over 20 years ago I was a rock and folk fiddler in serveral bands, I have long since retired. But I still think I know when bands are good. And you guys are really, really great imo. :D Thank you for for your great contributions to modern music.
You know, it takes a lot of guts to cover a legend like Mister Stan. Well done, folks. Ye've done it.
WOW! I've heard the band a few times before, but it never moved me all that much. Then today, August 5 2020, this comes along. How just a single song/video can instantly pound a sincere respect for a band into me like this, is still a riddle to me. But sure it did. Well done. Great piece of art.
If you love this video, check out this interview with Unleash the Archers axe-man Grant th-cam.com/video/kqQnl_G2ilo/w-d-xo.html
I've been listening to this song for years.. often.. and every time my eyes swell and my throat tightens.. I don't know why.. they are very good.. the song is something magnificent..
How is this not the Canadian national anthem?!
Metal rendition of a Stan Rogers classic? I'm not too proud to admit that I was belting out the lyrics along with this video. Alone in my office.
Well done!
Brittney Slayes: Into the Archerverse. But seriously, this give me goosebumps, simply amazing
Stan Rogers would be very proud! Cheers from Van!
For being made into a song from a genre that's seemingly the opposite of shanty, UTA knocked it out of the park by making it into a metal ballad.
They put all sorts of respect to Stan's name.
RIP Stan you are missed by many, even by us Yankees
I never knew a metal version of this shanty would be so crazy awesome.
If you love this video, check out this interview with Unleash the Archers axe-man Grant th-cam.com/video/kqQnl_G2ilo/w-d-xo.html
Alternative title: Brittney slays Brittney Slayes.
Edit: Also, is that Brayden at 1:17? Haven't seen him since the General music video!
Edit 2: My bad, he was also in Tonight We Ride. Still cool though!
😂😂
Brittney Slayes slays Brittney Slayes while Brittney Slayes & Brittney Slayes slay on stage.
"There can be only one."
@@VorAbaddon UTA: Recursionstorm();
brittney slays brittney hayes
Mad respect for the way you guys handled this song, I think Stan rogers would approve of it, Stan rogers music must keep spreading through the world.
So, one day at church I shook hands with a friend, and looked down and said, I see I have found the hand of Franklin - since that is his name. He had not heard of the song, but he followed my directions and when he found it he did enjoy it, as one might expect. I think it is a great song and he has the added advantage of the personal connection. :-)
Im American but I know several of my great grand parents came here by way of Canada via Scotland and this song hits me deep.
Every time I hear any of the UTA songs, I feel I don’t have enough inner freedom to listen to it. And, of course, I completely fell in love with Britney’s voice!
Holy Hannah, I never thought that a rock or metal version of a Stan Rogers song would work so well. Thank you, you put a lot of passion and respect into that song. I’ll clearly need to keep a lookout for more of your music.
You all rock so much! Keep up everything, we Love you!
I've listened to this like 40 times now. Thanks - it doesn't seem to get old. Didn't like the blitz tempo change at first, but it grew on me.
I first heard this song on my motorcycle riding through Tucson AZ. Best ride ever!
UTA is my fav riding music for a very good reason.
So, my initial thoughts on a quick view, I need to watch again to really catch the detail:
Three words - Beautiful, surreal, and haunting. This felt like a tiny glimpse into the highs and lows of trying to make it in what is essentially a labor of love, but requires you to have a lot of personal and financial stress while remaining passionate and creative.
The cuts were incredibly well done and detailed, capturing all of those feelings and changing from moment to moment up until the end. Two details I'd point out are Brittney's reactions to the changes/duplicates, and the other band members (who arent seeing these items) come off so well done and genuine.
Brittney's reactions escalate perfectly from "Am I tired and seeing things" to "Okay, this is freaky..." to "PANIC" in a realistic way, while everyone else perfectly captures the air of normalcy with the occasional "... are you alright " directed at Brittney's escalating tension, which creates that surreal atmosphere.
The specific other item is a minor detail, but so well placed, the Twizzler that's slowly wilting as Brittney has one of those elapsed time moments while Andy is pumping the gas. It's a subtle detail, but it basically reflects the time-stopped thought process of "Whaaaaaaaat the fuck is happening here...", giving us a window into their thoughts without dialogue.
Overall that's what I'm most impressed with, the visuals tell a story that's related to the music and, while unique, ends up meshing perfectly.
Solid effort all around. Kudos to the band for more amazing music, kudos to the band again for their acting skills being so convincing, and kudos to whomever directed, shot, and cut the video because they did a phenomenal job.
Side note: I REALLY have to get up to Western Canada at some point, absolutely gorgeous.
This, I also think the multiple Britts are showing her different sides of doubt/anger/anxiety, that in the end the side of her that is scared and overwhelmed wants to just run, but her strength shows on and 'pushes/kills' the doubt and fear inside her and just embraces the moment. You can see by the different rings they wear, the final Britt is her true self while the others are the parts of her mind that doubt 'Am I good enough?' 'Do people hate me?' 'I should give up and go back to a normal job' 'I don't deserve this'
@@mazzar35 Actually, turns out I was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY off. The whole video theme is multi-verse theory sci-fi goofiness, Rick & Morty style. From Slayes herself:
th-cam.com/video/Nscn3QT6tZo/w-d-xo.html
This one did not disappoint! Unleash the Archers will always have a place in my heart.
This video hit my feels. I was not prepared for this...
Right? Every time the other Brittney hand grabs the mic and original(?) Britney looks over in confusion my heart suddenly wrenches and I don't even know why
@@indesignkat It's a reflection of her fear. She sees things changing all around her and it's scary, especially with the amount of success they've had. At the end her "fear" forces her to flee, mid-performance. But then the real her, the one with courage, determination, and perseverance kills that fear and embraces her new life. The one that ran was the one that was content sitting at her desk running over spreadsheets cause it was safe and stable.
I agree with everything said here and would also like to state that her voice is absolutely beautiful.
Perfect marriage of a beloved Stan Rogers song and the energy and spirit of Unleash the Archers - who I discovered searching for versions of this song!
I literally discovered this song one day ago and played it up and down on Spotify...and now it is gone and I am sad as it will mean I will not listen to it as much, but I am totally willing to hop on TH-cam just for this 😊
This makes me want to explore Canada.
Im the youngest descendant of Anthony Henday (that i know of) and ive been thinking about recreating his journey.
With this as a soundtrack, how could I fail?!
I lived in the area for a few years. If you're interested I can tell you about some of the locations in the video..
Many Edmontonians take the Anthony Henday journey every day.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I don't know if a band has ever come into my life and made such a huge impact in such a short time. Thank you guys for everything you do! \m/
When the drums and tempo pick up at around 2:00 ... oh boy!
If you love this video, check out this interview with Unleash the Archers axe-man Grant th-cam.com/video/kqQnl_G2ilo/w-d-xo.html
Wow what a fantastic band unleash the archers are brilliant with a beautiful voice and magnificent lyrics 🖤 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Brittany Hayes you are a legends in the music 🎶 🎵 business 🎶 🎵
Heard this played live in Hollywood last night. You ain't lived till you've moshed to Northwest Passage, it fukken ruled.