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This guy literally walked into his own cooranation ceremony with the crown already on his head. Proclaiming that the church had no say in it. So yeah. God king is a good way to put it.
Whoa I didn't know this. That's a power move and a half.
No man dead or alive commands me I answer to the lord and you guys can suck it
a small detail: a god king, is a king who sees himself as a god and gets venerated as one (like the egyptian pharaos). charles was a king who saw himself CHOSEN by god. he did not see himself as a god. a small but not unimportant detail
At the age of 15 no less.
Guy had major royal privelege, he must have been somewhat of a raging megalomaniac considering how he behaved durring his exile in Turkey. In his young days he would party hard. Apparantly he quit drinking after a night were him and his friends got a bear so drunk it fell out of a castle window and died.
Sir, every Sabaton song is an adventure and a history lesson. Winged Hussars, No Bullets Fly, and Bismarck to name a few.
surely of those, it's no bullets fly though
"The Price of a Mile" is probably one of their best also. "Bismark" is a GREAT SONG too and I hope it finds it's way to an full-release album someday
All songs, to name a few.. :D
I really like all of their songs lol it’s very nice to hear and tbh I did shed a few tears while hearing some of those songs
Eh, Swedish songs are probably the best imo, tho since I am Swedish and understand it I might be a bit biased there, I just find it better in general.
By the time he turned 18 he won one of Swedens biggest victories in history, the battle of Narva. 10500 swedes vs almost 40000 russians. And they won.
Always at the front, dressed in a simple soldiers uniform, fighting where the battle was thickest shoulder to shoulder with his men. He never said "go there" he said "follow me"
They not only won that battle, they utterly crushed their enemies at that battle.
Through the sheer shock of the first assault from Charles XII's army the Russian army tried to flee over the ice cold river sorrounding the city, but the bridges couldn't support the weight of all the soldiers.
So the battle ended with almost 10K dead russian compared to 600 dead swedes resulting in a 1:20 death ratio and a chrushing defeat for the Russians.
You can't go wrong with Sabaton. I love their live performance of "En livstid i krig" in Gothenburgh from the great tour. Remember to turn on captions as it is in swedish. They also have their own history channel here on YT where they talk about the history behind each of their songs.
An emotional connection for sure
By far their best performance imo!
”En livstid i krig” is also available in English. it's called ”A Lifetime of War”
Yup! Em Livstid i Krig has much different lyrics than its English counterpart though, I find it a lot more moving.
A Lifetime of War is the broad scope of the war, how monarchs send off their people to die for them year after year.
Em Livstid i Krig is an individual Swedish soldier realizing there is no glory. They went from their family at a young age and saw what war was like. It talks about how it can destroy someone, and though they give their life no one misses them or will remember their own death. Very, very powerful.
Typo, my phone autocorrected En to Em, sorry about that
his pronunciation of sabaton and no one saying anything about it really had me worrying if i have been saying it right haha 😂
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I think no one corrects him because they find it funny how bad he messes it up.
I just figured out how to comment lol. MR Lboyd Sab a ton it's hard to correct a pronunciation in text!.
You should also react to the Swedish version: the Swedish version is actually done slightly differently and the lyrics change to reflect the change in perspective (English vs Swedish perspective specifically). The tone is brighter and implies a more positive opinion and view of King Charles whereas the English version is darker and more menacing, almost as though from the English's view
Also swedish version sounds cooler
Here is the Swedish verison th-cam.com/video/VHeRnaWMtDk/w-d-xo.html and it have english text.
English it’s “See Carolus rise” Swedish its “sing carolus song” literally translated.
@@thes.a.s.s.1361 I cant verse by verse, but it is a big diffrent in the text.
I think Swedish version, of the whole album really, is WAY better than the English one. The English singing sounds a bit clumsy and way less epic than Swedish.
The song is expressing the mentality of absolute monarchy. Like many other monarchs, Charles held absolute power, which means that no one stands over the king but God. Not all countries had this system or it was different during different periods of time. This song is Sabaton's way of expressing the mentality of that system, along with the Great Northern war that occurred during Charles' reign in which he got a great reputation all around Europe as a warrior and strategist. He is known for that, so...
Charles made it so that he held absolute power, the previous swedish momarchs didn't.
@@darkwolf4434 Charles' father was the one who introduced absolute monarchy in Sweden with Louis XIV of France as inspiration. It was the political trend in Europe of that time.
@Glenn Krenz he lost
@@issyd2366 wasnt it Gustav Vasa who became the first absolute monarch of sweden, putting the church below him and abolishing the vote for the king, in favour of the first born child?
But i know the power has bounced back and forth between the king and the parlament several times after that
@@AttiliusRex He introduced the hereditary monarchy. Sweden had up to this point been an elective monarchy.
The Swedish version of Carolus Rex is the best album in my book. It’s hard to imagine somone take that throne from them. Carolus Rex - the whole album is a masterpice.
🤘YARP! 🤘
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More Sabaton is never a bad thing... I highly recommend "To Hell and Back" (the official video), as it is about Medal of Honor recipient 1LT Audie Murphy, and his struggles with PTSD.
I agree
yeah he was the most decorated solider in the army but also my unit.
i was with 3ID,2BN,1-64AR as a 19K from 2010-2013
@@MLK_Sold_Black_america_out I was with 214th FAR, 2-4HHB 'bout two years before that, and I am somewhat envious about hearing that.
The narrative of "god's chosen" specifically refers to how Carolus Rex, Charles XII, subverted the power of the church by, during his coronation, placing the crown upon his own head - crowning himself. He was thus not bestowed the protection of god through the decree of the church, as was the norm at that time, but by his own hand: severing the line of God -> Church -> King and instead creating a rulership that, ostensibly, was vested by the power of god directly.
Napoleon : "I'm gonna bring that power move to a whole other level"
@@chrisb9143 Napolean admired Charles XII of Sweden as well as Gustavus Adolphus.
@@ThumperE23 and yet made the mistake of marching into Russia aswell
@@dahlizz99 I'll be better prepared, and it won't happen to me. That was what Napoleon probably told himself. Of note Karl XII, Napolean, and Hitler, Napolean was the only one to take Moscow, which was worthless after the Czar's forces stripped it and burned most of the important stores and buildings. The Russians mark the birth of Imperial Russia with the defat of Karl XII at Poltava. Even named several ships after that battle.
@@ThumperE23 yep
Sabaton quite recently made a new song called, "The Christmas Truce." It's really bloody good. I'd highly recommend it.
Sabaton… the greatest “metal-moments throughout the ages” band to ever exist.
Yes, the man in the painting is Carolus, that painting is actually located about 35 miles from where I'm at :), I've probably looked at it IRL back in the late 70's. Rex is the latin word for king, and Carolus is supposed to be the medieval Latin form of Charles.
Some tracks I can recommend from Sabaton...
The Lion from the north (About Gustav Adolf, another Swedish king just prior to Carolus, from the same album)
Resist and Bite (Dutch 40 soldiers holding the border against an overwhelming german attack)
Far From Fame (About Karel Janoušek, a Czechoslovakian soldier, Joakim has Czech ancestry)
Angels Calling feat. Apocalyptica (I'd say it's about how it was to be in the trenches)
Resist and Bite is about Belgian unit, not Dutch.
@@HaittaaksSes Yes, sorry, I don't know why I always get them mixed up... they are very close geographically tho :)
you definitly should listen to the swedish version of this song. I think it sounds way more epic than the english one
Without a doubt
Fact
Fun fact the album that this song comes from was originally recorded in Sabaton native language swedish. It was then rerecord/translated to English and both were released at the same time.
Sabaton - "No Bullets Fly" is a cracking song with a belter of an opening riff 👌Would 100% recommend. Loving all your reactions btw man. ERB, Sabaton etc killing it 💪
"He'd won a lot of battle" Not yet (by the song) he hadn't, this is about his coronation, when he was 15. All he had done was being born to the prior king... and that was all he needed. "Crowned by God not by the church" :- the monarch rules by divine mandate, he and his bloodline were put upon the earth with the sole intention to rule, no one, not even the church, can deny him his throne.
The goose bumps I had when I first heard this track was insane! One of their best.
My all time favorite band!! 🤘🥰🤘 They have a TH-cam channel dedicated to short videos explaining the history behind their songs. I've learned more from it than I did in high school history class
“Long Live the King” would be a great follow-up to this song for more about King Charles, aka King Karl, aka Carolus Rex.
You have gotta check out 40:1 Live version. Sabaton is legitimately one of the best live bands of all time.
Saw them recently on their US tour. Our crowed wasn’t the biggest, but Sabaton loved that we all belted out every word of this song at the top of our lungs when they played it. Was great seeing the band appreciate it so much and thanked us over and over. really good dudes
Would love to see more of sabaton!
Karl IX buld up an army that called Caroleans in Swedish Karoliner. His son, Karl XII had a army that no one in Europe can match. Karoliner was Top Notch in warfare..
Cool vid bro. Keep reacting
I first learned about Swedish history because of this band. Its great for sure.
Poltava and en livstid I krig are god level hits
Absolute god tier all around here, reaction and all
Zero doubt!!
Sabaton is greatness
The live video of this song from their stage perspective is pretty nuts. Now im sure you've already been told this but just in case, if you're interested in knowing more check out the Sabaton History channel where they explain the history behind the song
It pronounced sa-baton and they have so many more. You should listen to night witches and Premovictoria. And I just subbed to you.
Oh god yes Night Witches is a fantastic suggestion. I'll add The Last Stand and Camouflage to that.
more like: Sà-bá-tón
correct, a Sabatons were foot armor/armored boots.
and if still unclear, a rendition of one can be seen in the S of the Sabaton logo.
Primo Victoria.
I've listened Sabaton since 2009 and this is just one of the many masterpieces they have delivered. Gives me chills every damn time.
I recommend Long Live the King which gives more story on Carolus Rex. I also recommend En livstid i krig live, just put subtitles on as they have provided them on the video.
At any job interview, before the HR guy say anything, you should sing this song. The job will be yours.
Do as many Sabaton reactions as you like. I’ll watch them all!
all you say is just perfect i just came here from sweden so its a long flight jk i just found you and you are awesome i will follow
Anything from sabaton is just mindblowing, you cant go wrong with any particular song by them...one of my favourites is to hell and back 💪👌👌
The Swedish version is the best! I love this band so much, my ancestors were Swedish so I love hearing the history in a song.
A swedish joke song to the tune of His truth goes marching on goes:
Karl den Tolvfte hade hundra-tusen man.
Karl den Tolvfte hade hundra-tusen man.
Karl den Tolvfte hade hundra-tusen man.
När han drog fram på makadam.
English:
Charles The Twelfth hade a hundred thousand men.
Charles The Twelfth hade a hundred thousand men.
Charles The Twelfth hade a hundred thousand men.
When he went over gravel(roads).
great birthday present!!! winged hussars next maybe..or gustavos adolphus
One of my top 5 “get hyped” tracks
Charles is the English version of his name, Carolus being the actual name (or sometimes just Carl).. Just like in Finnish we changed King "George" to "Yrjö" (TBH, they don't even sound the same phonetically)
To explain the naming thing up until quite recently translating royal names was common. Karl is the swedish name charles in english carolus in latin. Another example is tsar Nicholas 2nd. Who in russian is named something to the tune of Nikolai.
Sabaton songs are a blast
Sabaton has so much good stuff… some of my favorites: Winged Hussars, Ghost Division, Last Stand, Bismarck.
If you haven't already, I'd recommend 82nd All The Way.
Price of a mile, Verdun, attack of a dead men,screaming eagles, night witches... Not a single bad song in their repertoire 😀
When doing videos about Sabaton songs I would greatly recommend you watch Sabaton history's TH-cam channel as well it will give an extra dimension of understanding since they there provide historical background to every single song they have made in about 15-20 min videos. I consider my self an history buff and if you also are an history buff it will be very informative for you too.
This is what I work out to, and this is responsible for some of my most impressive feats of strength in the gym.
Sabaton does nothing but put out epic songs about history. Especially the ones about battles are particularly potent.
Yeap, definitely need more Sabaton here.
Their 11th album releases next year - already recorded. You have some catching up to do...
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Mr Boyd Don't know if anyone has explained this but it's pronounced like it it spelled sa- ba- ton. The Sabaton is a type of armor worn in the foot. Just discovered Sabaton a year ago and they are EPIC!
I think No bullets fly the animated video is a must watch, its a great story! also a really cool song too.
finally another sabaton video
I didnt know you started reacting to Sabaton. I still dig it that you skip most of the chit chat for a reaction video. Having said that. I'm going to check out some of your other Sabaton reactions I'm behind on IMMEDIATELY.
no way!!
this was unexpected but very welcome :O
Sabaton are huge fans of history
you should try their songs A Lifetime of War, Bismarck and Fields of Verdun
Another great Sabaton song that also has an amazing bit of history is "Inmate 4859" and I'd definitely do some research on that song afterwards as well.
He was such a great king. He defended Sweden against a coalition of Denmark-Norway, Russia, Poland-Lithuania, Prussia and Saxony. He defeated the Russians army at 40 000 at Narva with his 10 000. Then later went on to Krakow and defeated Poland-Lithuania with 8 000 troops. He marched on Russia in the winter and won battle after battle. It was then they began using scorched earth tactics and it worked, even so he still marched on and eventully got beaten at the battle of Poltava. Still was a pretty even battle but Sweden lost almost all of our troops and we have never had a huge population so we couldn't replace the ones we lost and Russia took over as the big power in northern europe. But do understand that it was at such a time when Sweden with its relatively small population could stand up to Russia one on one. So it's really impressive Charles XII did what he did and defended Swedens borders against a far larger force.
i just found you now, i would say you would love "Red Baron"
Cool part of his story is that he was crowned at only 15 years old hence the line “they thought I was too young to rule the land”
Yes! he also refused to be crowned as the tradition said, by the church. He placed the crown on his own head outside the church. Then march in and declared himself king. At age 15 xD
Sabaton history channel, has 2 videos of this the english version and the polish version, along with the music videos.
I really hope you get to react to Christmas Truce before december 24
Rex is a fkn legend!
Sabaton has 30 min history lessons that go with their songs
yes
Regarding their music, they have basically said that they are not a band who plays innovative complex music, what they always give is good solid power metal with interesting historical lyrics.
At least you can understand the lyrics when listening to sabbaton. Metal bands often have the problem, that their lyrics get scrambled by too loud an instrumental and bad pronounciation.
This was one of the first Sabaton songs I came across. Though to be specific, it was a Warhammer 40k fan based music video with the God Emperor of Mankind as Carolus Rex.
Other great Sabaton songs
- Got Mit Unz (god is with us)
- Last Stand
- Winged Hussars
- To Hell and Back
- Royal Guard
- Aces in Exile
Funny you say it’s meant for a soundtrack. It actually is on the soundtrack to the game Europa universalis 4. Developers of the game are also Swedish and include a few Sabaton songs
Resist and bite is my personal favorite
Not sure if others posted this (almost certainly), but Sabaton is pronounced sa-bat-on. Sa like in "SAt dawn", bat like the baseball variety and on like ... well on top of something. Stress on the first A. It refers to a medieval piece of plated foot armour - basically a knights shoe/shoe-cover.
Speaking of sound tracks, they have done songs for world of warships and world of tanks. Look up Bismarck and steel commanders and gove them a go.
Died at age of 21 in trenches standing with his soldiers on battlefield, bullet in the head. Its still debated who killed him enemy or or his own men. He was a Great military tactictian.
He died at the age of 36 (1682 to 1718) at the battle for Fredriksten. I'm a swede with A+ in history.
LIVE!!!!!
This young King shattered the power dynamic in Europe and changes Warfare as people knew it
Im a Swede and i gotta say that Charles the 12 gave us enormous groujds to stand on by taxes and by making sure his father conscription service stood firm also many of the economics in sweden today are based on his foresight even when he basically was exiled from home.
I'm up for more Sabation!
History through Metal.
May I recommend night witches and white death.
My favorite Sabaton song is 7734. I highly recommend you review it
7734 is top notch stuff
A word to define Sabaton: AWESOME.
If you want to know more of Charles the 12th simple history has a multi part video on the great Northern war would recommend
I would recommend long live the king right after this one as the song about carolus death in combat
I couldn't click fast enough once i saw it's a sabaton reaction
the live version in swedish is awsome
As a Finnish guy I have to raise few of the songs they made from Finland and Finnish people: Soldier of 3 armies, Talvisota(winter war) and White death.
You should check out Sabaton - The Carolean's Prayer, it''s a great track from the same album about the Caroleans serving under Carolus Rex. :)
May I suggest songs like INMATE 4859
TO HELL AND BACK
ATTACK OF THE DEAD MEN, SABATON
Recommend also check Sabaton History channel if they have explanation of certain songs.
Sabaton has a lot of cool songs and the historical themes make it a learning experience without you even knowing it. Songs like the "Night Witches" (All women Russian Bomber Squadron WW2), The Last Stand (1527 Defense of the Pope) and "Ghost in the TRenches" (WWi Canadian legend Francis Pegahmagabow) are some of my favorites. They even have one based on the Nazgul in Lord of the Rings - "Shadow"
HTe version of this song in Sweidhsh is bone-chilling
Id heavily recommend, if you haven't already, listen to "Carolus Rex" in Sabatons native Swedish. The songs beat and flow synergizes heavily to Swedish more than it does to English.
Even now the King of Sweden is Karl and the King of England is Charles; both names literally meaning "King".
You have to do "Lion from the North", "Ghost Division", and "Night Witches"
You should totally react to seven pillars of wisdom
King Charles XII, became king at 15 years old, wondered why he had to wait that long. Dude was a gangster.
New to this channel, have you done Sabaton's "No Bullets Fly?" The story is unforgetable once you've heard it. After seeing it i actually ordered the biography of Franz Stigler, the pilot-hero in the video. Please react to "No Bullets Fly."
Try Bismarck official video Sabaton, awesome thanks 😀
Do night witches next
yes Carolus is Charles in latin and rex is king.
This english version is from the kings perspective and the same song in Swedish is from the Soldiers.
"Rex" is king in Latin, and Carolus was the Latin name of the Swedish king who you in English call Charles; his Swedish name was Karl. So Carolus Rex means King Charles, or King Karl.
Edit: Now after watching a couple more of your videos I understand that you are obviously highly educated and probably knew this already. I'm sorry if I sounded like a condescending dick; that was never the purpose.
Anyway, as to Sabaton songs you might want to check out, Talvisota is one of my favorites.
Double edit: the name "Karl" itself is of old Scandinavian origin and originally used to mean "Chief" or a king. By the time king Karl the 12th was in power, the name had probably all but lost its original meaning and become a common name at least in the upper ranks of society.
He probably did but you may have informed some wievers that didn't know this.
the carolus rex album is a whole story about the rise and fall of the swedish empire. carolus rex is portrayed as an arrogant king who leads to the empire's demise in the 2nd half.
He inherited an empire surronded by enemies while Sweden only had a tiny population. As such he had to make do with a small but indeed very professional army in his attempts to hold it all together.