This song brings me tears everytime. It's WAY too perfect to handle. Valfar died young. Maybe we didn't deserve such a genius songwriter/lyricist on this planet.
@@BlasphemousVerses Are you bright? He did not die because of the snow, but because of the cold. And have you been to Norway? You said he is not bright but he has four beloved albums. I never react to comments on youtube and i am not a Windir fan or something, but i had to react to possibly the most ignorant comment on youtube.
Hey Acid hate to break it to ya but here where i live in Montana it gets cold. I know what its like to nearly freeze to death in the mountains. It doesn't take long for hypothermia to kick in. Shit happens and unfortunately it can happen to anyone. Bright or not bright lol it don't matter. We dont really fully know the situation Valfar was in. I've been in several situations where i came close to freezing to death.
Thank you for reacting at empire of the clouds. And for tasting Windir for the first time. Here is my top Windir songs imo: 6. Fagning 5. Aetti morkna 4. Heidra 3. Journey to the end 2. Svartesmeden og lundamyrstrollet 1. Saknet It's hard for me to choose which one should be number 1, which one should be number 2.
Windir themselves referred to their music as Sogna Metal, and after they disbanded the surviving members would form new bands: Vreid, Mistur and Cor Scorpii.
the translation in the video was a bit inaccurate. I can see why, there is a lot of words even I don't understand, the Sogndal dialect is difficult to understand since it has been isolated for so many years. I love it though, it is a very poetic dialect and is probably the closest thing we Norwegians can get to a somewhat understandable old norse (its not old norse but it sounds like it)
An old favourite of mine, I got the chance to see them live once before Valfar died... was a good show. Like a bunch of their songs this is based on local history, in particular around the time in the 1180s when there was a local rising against the rule of king Sverre; some of the band members' distant ancestors took part in this, some were killed, and the survivors lost wealth and influence... 800+ years may seem a long time to bear grudges, but so it goes.
oh yes Windir. This band was pretty much my starting point for my music journey. I didn't even enjoy the vocals at first but I loved the music so much i kept listening over and over. The song i heard most at that point was "Arntor, ein Windir". Would absolutly recommend that song.
Wasn't my pick, haha. It was Khellendross. I just made the lyric video for him since there wasn't an existing one already. Great choice though, can't wait to see what you think of it. Edit: I had the full notes and notes in the description of the video! Would've been easier for you if you read the description. Lol
1 more awesome fact. the first 2 albums were a solo project. valfar did everything by himself. wrote all the lyrics did the vocals and played all the instruments cept the drums were done by steingrimm check out the song Saknet. it's absolutely brilliant.
RIP Valfar, you will be missed. All the good die young. They laid the band to rest with him as it was his project. He actually wrote the sheet music and was extremely talented. He died in a blizzard, the most black metal way to die. The only way it could have been more metal is if he was also eaten by wolves
AND FINALLY!! I remember mentioning this song in the first days I subscribed.. And that was some months before that first Tool album reaction week :| Now we all witness the wonder of one of the greatest folk/black metal bands to date. And to me, they got better with each album 1184 and Likferd are two my of my favorite albums. Tragic how we lost Valfar so early... But the spirit of Windir lives on through this friends in Vreid. Rest in peace man! As for another Windir song, I'll say "The Spirit Lord". Less folk, but those riffs are awesome. But seriously, every song you'll pick from 1184 and Likferd will be a win. There is no dull moments in these two. Anther legendary folk/black metal band everyone need to know is Moonsorrow. Yet another one which keeps getting better with time. For them, I'll go with "Pakanajuhla" first, because it's a great folk/BM example. And continue with "Hiidenpelto including Häpeän Hiljaiset Vedet" (Yes, it's a freaking long name). But the song is epic and a good testimony to their early albums. As for a recent one, try "Ihmisen Aika (Kumarrus Pimeyteen)" from the last album. Again, they really achieved something great with it, lots of progression in their sound. True, I know you would be able to reach to any of these songs, but it's posted for everyone ;)
I am pretty sure whoever recommended you Windir, asked for a Journey to the End song, which is their most popular and arguably their best song...but you always seem to react to a song you choose, and it is almost always least popular one...that happend with Dissection, Woods of Ypres and many other bands which I can not remember now...I dont know why you do that.
Oh, Fagning? I had almost forgotten Mr. Sage poked me for translation on that one.. feels like it was "ages ago", but then again I assume you two have A LOT of songs lined up, hehe :P Or maybe mine wasn't used, if it was really rubbish. Good to see old Norway being represented again ;) And I mean... Windir. What else is there to say? Heiðra Valfar.. see you in the Golden Halls when the time comes. Also, if you want to check out more Windir.. I'd highly recommend "Dauden" (Death) taken off the same album as this one.. (Likferd = funeral)
your pronunciation of Fagning (Fawning) is spot on The story goes like this, so grab the popcorn. During the last half of the 12th century, Norway is going through a civil war; more precisely a dispute between two men claiming they have the birthright to claim the throne. These two are Sverre Sigurdsson and Magnus Erlingsson. People and dioceses across Norway pick sides. Sogndal (where this story takes place) sides with Magnus. A lot of back and forth finally ends in the ultimate battle at Fimreite in 1184 (Very close to Sogndal, and also explaining the album title of Windir's third album), where first of all Sverre burns down an adjacent village (Kaupanger), and threatens to burn down Sogndal as well. He has thirteen ships with him. When Magnus arrives, he has 26. Though outnumbered, Sverre wins a tactical victory. The battle was the biggest naval battle in Norwegian history, and anywhere from 1800 to 2000 warriors perished. Magnus was among the casualties, letting Sverre claim the Norwegian throne. An utter disgrace for the pepole of Sogndal. This song explains how the people of Sogndal feel after the battle of Fimreite, and they swear they are going to take to arms and kill Sverre, though this never happened. I am currently translating all the untranslated song from Windir on Darklyrics. Down below is my personal translation: You've experienced the land without a king The longing for free passage is great in such a war Hard times there have been for this country But still all remain like in old times It's the Devil Sverre believes in With his knowledge and dark arts But the Devil only supports you for a while In the end betrayal awaits Against Sverre Priest killings shall come The steel will not rest in its sheath Indifferent to what gets killed in front of us Let the people of Sogndal rule their own kingdom We promise the Gods to secure the victory I will not bear the king's name in such a land Where bastard sons can claim the crown with weapon in hand It's unusual to feed dogs and ravens Horrible actions torment his mind No horrible deed undone, it hurts Payback awaits your good health is the price Costly it is to ravage Christian lands with fire
Windir is black metal, but it's incredibly melodic. I remember reading an interview with Valfar where he said the songwriting is in service for the melody, not the other way around.
Vin, ages ago I sent you an e-mail with material on skaldic and eddic poetry. It was for a reason, so you'd understand the background of norse mythology and the art of oral history.
Nice!, Fagning is one of my favorite Windir songs.. You two should react to Cor Scorpii - Oske og innsikt, The band is heavily influenced by Windir and former Windir keyboardist is in the band
The band that got me into my music collection and playing guitar. I can't remember what song or songs Vin and Sori have reacted to. But thats a good 1. That whole damn album really. Troops Of Doom both versions are good. Inquisition Symphony, Lobotomy, Slaves of Pain, anything off Beneath the Remains really. Okay i'll shut up now lol.
Also you should check out Vreid, that band was formed by three former Windir members. They play awesome Melodic Black/Black n Roll. But first do Windir's "Journey to the End", it just must be done!
Sogna metal! I'm sure you would enjoy also 1184, Dance of Mortal Lust or Martyrium by this band. Also there are some other sogna metal bands that you might enjoy, like Cor Scorpii, Mistur or Sigtyr...
Hello everyone, I'm from Brazil and my name is Tiago, which in English is James! heheheh! I have a suggestion and I hope you like it! Say Just Words from the band Paradise Lost! About the work you guys do on TH-cam, I think it's very good, in my opinion, the fact that we have differences is what drives us human beings to develop our cognitive abilities! Once respecting opinions, believing or not in God, in Darwin, in Universal Continuous System, in Reincarnation, in the end it is what makes our life more interesting! Hug !!
WINDIR are (were) of the few that I would come close to classifying as Prog in Black metal... does not make a bunch of sense, but listen to those shredding guitar leads over and under the sound storm as the song develops! After Valfar passed, the rest of the band went on to form VREID, thus continuing the legacy without exploiting the name they felt belonged forever with the departed leader... A classy thing to do! Btw, the last WINDIR album, "Likferd", roughly translates as "The Last Voyage" - an eerie premonition indeed. On a more fun note, 11:15 I chuckled when Sori claimed parts of this would make decent running music - no disputing that, except that for SOME parts you'd have to run extremely fast! ;))) This would make music for cross-country champion training! \m/
Windir - Journey to the end. Let's do this guys, come on
Hola
Agreed! 🤘🤘🤘
Nan the best is 1184.
Windir - Journey to the end
Finally something more interesting...
RIP Valfar.
Windir - Journey to the End next...
Journey to the end windir
too long of a song for them, not ready, i think...
@@eddipl5055 They have to I instantly thought of this song when they reacted to this band, such a master piece RIP Valfar....
You guys need to check out Journey to the End next
This song brings me tears everytime. It's WAY too perfect to handle. Valfar died young. Maybe we didn't deserve such a genius songwriter/lyricist on this planet.
Windir - Journey to the end
RIP Valfar!
He was a great musician, but not that bright, considering he died in the snow... in Norway.
@@BlasphemousVerses Snow storms must be something really common where YOU live considering your ironic expression.
And yes he was a music genius
@@BlasphemousVerses Are you bright? He did not die because of the snow, but because of the cold. And have you been to Norway? You said he is not bright but he has four beloved albums. I never react to comments on youtube and i am not a Windir fan or something, but i had to react to possibly the most ignorant comment on youtube.
@@moch3194 He died from a snowstorm, he trecked back form a cabin, in way below freezing, he's not bright, hate to break it to you.
Hey Acid hate to break it to ya but here where i live in Montana it gets cold. I know what its like to nearly freeze to death in the mountains. It doesn't take long for hypothermia to kick in. Shit happens and unfortunately it can happen to anyone. Bright or not bright lol it don't matter. We dont really fully know the situation Valfar was in. I've been in several situations where i came close to freezing to death.
I dare you to listen to all of Windir - Saknet, and not get very emotional at some point.
I'm teary already. Then again; I'm norwegian I those folk tones just gets me.
That's almost impossible. Hell I tear up when I watch they last show they did in his honor. When his brother sings I loose it
Thank you for reacting at empire of the clouds. And for tasting Windir for the first time. Here is my top Windir songs imo:
6. Fagning
5. Aetti morkna
4. Heidra
3. Journey to the end
2. Svartesmeden og lundamyrstrollet
1. Saknet
It's hard for me to choose which one should be number 1, which one should be number 2.
Yes Windir! Clicked so fast \m/ 1184 is their best IMO, but all their stuff is great.
Windir themselves referred to their music as Sogna Metal, and after they disbanded the surviving members would form new bands: Vreid, Mistur and Cor Scorpii.
And Sigtyr!!!!
the translation in the video was a bit inaccurate. I can see why, there is a lot of words even I don't understand, the Sogndal dialect is difficult to understand since it has been isolated for so many years. I love it though, it is a very poetic dialect and is probably the closest thing we Norwegians can get to a somewhat understandable old norse (its not old norse but it sounds like it)
Finally Windir!!!!!
Ah Windir - one of my all time favorite Black Metal Bands.
RIP Valfar.
Journey to the end!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you guys finally did Windir. Super underrated band
One of the best metal songs ever written
You guys should totally react to Falkenbach. His music is hard to describe but it hits some of us on a spiritual level!
Yeah thats rich
EXCELLENT choice!!!
Rest In Power Valfar
Dennis
This is one of my all time favorites. I'm so happy you visited Windir. I'd love to hear you react to more.
An old favourite of mine, I got the chance to see them live once before Valfar died... was a good show.
Like a bunch of their songs this is based on local history, in particular around the time in the 1180s when there was a local rising against the rule of king Sverre; some of the band members' distant ancestors took part in this, some were killed, and the survivors lost wealth and influence... 800+ years may seem a long time to bear grudges, but so it goes.
oh yes Windir. This band was pretty much my starting point for my music journey. I didn't even enjoy the vocals at first but I loved the music so much i kept listening over and over. The song i heard most at that point was "Arntor, ein Windir". Would absolutly recommend that song.
Powerful Windir!!!!
Windir!!!!!! Sad his frontman has left but his legacy is a blast. 1184 or Dance of Mortal Lust would be my choice. Anyway....enjoy Valfar and company
Journey to the End, guys. Journey to the End. It doesn't get any more epic than that
You should have also gone for Saknet, the best Windir song in my opinion
Fantastic song. The middle-part stands as one of my favourite guitar "solos" of all time. Breathtakingly beautiful. More Windir, please!
Wasn't my pick, haha. It was Khellendross. I just made the lyric video for him since there wasn't an existing one already. Great choice though, can't wait to see what you think of it.
Edit: I had the full notes and notes in the description of the video! Would've been easier for you if you read the description. Lol
I would have chosen Kong Hydnes haug first, followed by Journey to the End, still - a very strong first pick for Windir - RIP Valfar.
‘Americans’ by This or the Apocalypse.
I’m glad that you guys are still around doing your thing. Cheers!
Opeth - Serenity Painted Death
1 more awesome fact. the first 2 albums were a solo project. valfar did everything by himself. wrote all the lyrics did the vocals and played all the instruments cept the drums were done by steingrimm
check out the song Saknet. it's absolutely brilliant.
Windir is great!
Valfar y Windir es lo mejor que le pasó a Noruega lejos. Luego viene Darkthrone, Burzum, Mayhem,.... Te Amoo Valfar!!!
Windir is so fantastic. Great music that just is a story in it self...
Great 🤘🏽 Windir - Saknet
Do Windir - Saknet. its so a beatiful song
Moonspell - Night Eternal
oh wow , thanks for covering Windir . love this band and this track is one of my favs /.
Like others, i also recommend Journey To The End. Arntor Ein Windir is also amazing!
RIP Valfar, you will be missed. All the good die young. They laid the band to rest with him as it was his project. He actually wrote the sheet music and was extremely talented. He died in a blizzard, the most black metal way to die. The only way it could have been more metal is if he was also eaten by wolves
This is sogna metal
JOURNEY TO THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vreid, one of the bands formed after Valfar's untimely death, has entire albums dedicated to more recent history; like the restiance during WW2.
Valfar (Terje Bakken) made 2 amazing demo albums when he was 14 - 15 years old. This kassetts are hard to find, it`s genial music.
AND FINALLY!!
I remember mentioning this song in the first days I subscribed.. And that was some months before that first Tool album reaction week :|
Now we all witness the wonder of one of the greatest folk/black metal bands to date. And to me, they got better with each album 1184 and Likferd are two my of my favorite albums.
Tragic how we lost Valfar
so early... But the spirit of Windir lives on through this friends in Vreid. Rest in peace man!
As for another Windir song, I'll say "The Spirit Lord". Less folk, but those riffs are awesome. But seriously, every song you'll pick from 1184 and Likferd will be a win. There is no dull moments in these two.
Anther legendary folk/black metal band everyone need to know is Moonsorrow. Yet another one which keeps getting better with time. For them, I'll go with "Pakanajuhla" first, because it's a great folk/BM example. And continue with "Hiidenpelto including Häpeän Hiljaiset Vedet" (Yes, it's a freaking long name). But the song is epic and a good testimony to their early albums. As for a recent one, try "Ihmisen Aika (Kumarrus Pimeyteen)" from the last album. Again, they really achieved something great with it, lots of progression in their sound.
True, I know you would be able to reach to any of these songs, but it's posted for everyone ;)
Next: The Longing or Resurrection of The Wild
holy shit you done it again!
Journey to the end is seriously amazing
I am pretty sure whoever recommended you Windir, asked for a Journey to the End song, which is their most popular and arguably their best song...but you always seem to react to a song you choose, and it is almost always least popular one...that happend with Dissection, Woods of Ypres and many other bands which I can not remember now...I dont know why you do that.
I like this song and my favorite is Blodssvik.
Oh, Fagning? I had almost forgotten Mr. Sage poked me for translation on that one.. feels like it was "ages ago", but then again I assume you two have A LOT of songs lined up, hehe :P
Or maybe mine wasn't used, if it was really rubbish.
Good to see old Norway being represented again ;) And I mean... Windir. What else is there to say? Heiðra Valfar.. see you in the Golden Halls when the time comes.
Also, if you want to check out more Windir.. I'd highly recommend "Dauden" (Death) taken off the same album as this one.. (Likferd = funeral)
your pronunciation of Fagning (Fawning) is spot on
The story goes like this, so grab the popcorn.
During the last half of the 12th century, Norway is going through a civil war; more precisely a dispute between two men claiming they have the birthright to claim the throne.
These two are Sverre Sigurdsson and Magnus Erlingsson. People and dioceses across Norway pick sides. Sogndal (where this story takes place) sides with Magnus. A lot of back and forth finally ends in the ultimate battle at Fimreite in 1184 (Very close to Sogndal, and also explaining the album title of Windir's third album), where first of all Sverre burns down an adjacent village (Kaupanger), and threatens to burn down Sogndal as well. He has thirteen ships with him. When Magnus arrives, he has 26. Though outnumbered, Sverre wins a tactical victory. The battle was the biggest naval battle in Norwegian history, and anywhere from 1800 to 2000 warriors perished. Magnus was among the casualties, letting Sverre claim the Norwegian throne. An utter disgrace for the pepole of Sogndal.
This song explains how the people of Sogndal feel after the battle of Fimreite, and they swear they are going to take to arms and kill Sverre, though this never happened.
I am currently translating all the untranslated song from Windir on Darklyrics. Down below is my personal translation:
You've experienced the land without a king
The longing for free passage is great in such a war
Hard times there have been for this country
But still all remain like in old times
It's the Devil Sverre believes in
With his knowledge and dark arts
But the Devil only supports you for a while
In the end betrayal awaits
Against Sverre Priest killings shall come
The steel will not rest in its sheath
Indifferent to what gets killed in front of us
Let the people of Sogndal rule their own kingdom
We promise the Gods to secure the victory
I will not bear the king's name in such a land
Where bastard sons can claim the crown with weapon in hand
It's unusual to feed dogs and ravens
Horrible actions torment his mind
No horrible deed undone, it hurts
Payback awaits your good health is the price
Costly it is to ravage Christian lands with fire
Ending einer der besten Windir Songs. Müsst ihr hören
Windir is black metal, but it's incredibly melodic. I remember reading an interview with Valfar where he said the songwriting is in service for the melody, not the other way around.
finally had that moment when I clicked as fast as I could
been listenin to windir all day and stumbled across this vid at evening. sweet. and fagning in my facourite song !
It’s pronounced as “Vindir” which I believe means “Warrior”
JOURNEY TO THE END!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for doing Windir! Never thought I’d that on this channel. I agree with everyone else. Do “Journey to the End”!
Please, more Windir!!! Journey to the End!
It should be noted that the head singer died the most black metal death ever, in a blizzard.
One of the best metal bands from norway in my opinion. Although Svartesmeden og lundamyrstrollet was a better choice🤘
The best choice ever. Makes my eyes wet.
Helloween ☆ Keeper of the seven keys 🎃🤘🏻
Windir and Helloween,Masterpiece!!!!
Vin, ages ago I sent you an e-mail with material on skaldic and eddic poetry. It was for a reason, so you'd understand the background of norse mythology and the art of oral history.
Nice!, Fagning is one of my favorite Windir songs.. You two should react to Cor Scorpii - Oske og innsikt, The band is heavily influenced by Windir and former Windir keyboardist is in the band
FINALLY!
You say we can have a local band reviewd, but that option doesn't exist on the Tier descriptions on your Patreon. So how do one do that then?
Windir - Dance of mortal lust
Thanks ;o)
S E P U L T U R A -- D E A D E M B R Y O N I C C E L L S
Love that song. Badass jam. Fuck yeah bro
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Sepultura 4 ever
The band that got me into my music collection and playing guitar. I can't remember what song or songs Vin and Sori have reacted to. But thats a good 1. That whole damn album really. Troops Of Doom both versions are good. Inquisition Symphony, Lobotomy, Slaves of Pain, anything off Beneath the Remains really. Okay i'll shut up now lol.
You have forgotten NAGLFAR - I AM VENGEANCE!
Also you should check out Vreid, that band was formed by three former Windir members. They play awesome Melodic Black/Black n Roll. But first do Windir's "Journey to the End", it just must be done!
Sogna metal! I'm sure you would enjoy also 1184, Dance of Mortal Lust or Martyrium by this band. Also there are some other sogna metal bands that you might enjoy, like Cor Scorpii, Mistur or Sigtyr...
Journey to the end or Arntor ein windir. Arnor a warrior in english.
Journey to the end. best.
Hello everyone, I'm from Brazil and my name is Tiago, which in English is James! heheheh! I have a suggestion and I hope you like it! Say Just Words from the band Paradise Lost! About the work you guys do on TH-cam, I think it's very good, in my opinion, the fact that we have differences is what drives us human beings to develop our cognitive abilities! Once respecting opinions, believing or not in God, in Darwin, in Universal Continuous System, in Reincarnation, in the end it is what makes our life more interesting! Hug !!
Next Panopticon Blåtimen this song is a tribute to Windir and Valfar
Rip valfar
yeah please do Journey to the end next, it's a fantastic song with a truly unique style.
Good choice, Deathspell Omega - Kenose I!!!!!!
WINDIR are (were) of the few that I would come close to classifying as Prog in Black metal... does not make a bunch of sense, but listen to those shredding guitar leads over and under the sound storm as the song develops! After Valfar passed, the rest of the band went on to form VREID, thus continuing the legacy without exploiting the name they felt belonged forever with the departed leader... A classy thing to do! Btw, the last WINDIR album, "Likferd", roughly translates as "The Last Voyage" - an eerie premonition indeed.
On a more fun note, 11:15 I chuckled when Sori claimed parts of this would make decent running music - no disputing that, except that for SOME parts you'd have to run extremely fast! ;))) This would make music for cross-country champion training! \m/
Bloddsvik also by windir.
Omg I love this band! Try listening to Dance of Mortal lust by them
Valfar genius. Saknet er endelaust.
Fuck yeah! Haven't listened to this band for quite some time.
Windir is fantastic I have one of there shirts.
paths of posession - Erzsebet
I know that you guys already reacted to the song Holy Wars from Megadeth, but please give us a reaction video of the music video of the song itself.
Next windir Likfefd pls
windir - svartesmeden og lundamyrstrollet !!!!!!!!!!!! pliz
Windir - Krigaren si gravferd ... you wont be disappointed
Please more windir
Windir fuck yeah
yeah
Bien love band journey to the end exellent windir
If you wanna know what the genre is its sognametal, but its just black metal
Im just envy, heard this for the first time....FUCK!
"The Clincher" by Chevelle
Lets see what you say about my all time fav sognametal black metal band only compared by cor scorpii created by the same members after valfar died
Its ok, you are uncultured and very far to understand more than the music. Keep doing your reactions, they are pretty good.
Falkenbach - gjallahorn please
RIP VALFAR
fagning is best song from windir--guitar passage