My Goth requests will never cease, hence bringing up the legendary Fields of the Nephilim was only a question of time!🖤🦇🌙🕯As my life and my mind are continuously imbued with dark romanticism and contemplative melancholy, showcasing and supporting the sorrowful art that means the world to me and that has an existential impact on my bleeding soul is an ideological mission and a heartfelt matter that I will continue to pursue as long as I breathe and until I leave this tearful world. Of course I could mention a plethora of traditional Goth Rock bands that had and have a major impact on the development of music history and on my own evolution ever since I became a part of the dark subculture that means the world to me, but for now I'll not make a list but focus on Fields of the Nephilim only - Carl McCoy and his guys deserve all the love and recognition in this world and I'm absolutely crestfallen if I look at the fact that many legends and icons like this nowadays don't get the same attention and exposure they used to get twenty or thirty years ago, as superficial and hollow music is more and more often gaining ground in "modern times". Maybe that's why 80's and 90's nostalgia has always been a passionate thread throughout my life! If I listen to enchanting and life-changing masterpieces such as "Mourning Sun", space and time are being forgotten and I'm entering ethereal spheres of beauty to die for and spiritual depths most contemporary music can never transport me into. "Mourning Sun" and its otherworldly melancholia are building up so smoothly and so captivatingly, it's impossible not to set off for a journey to extraterrestrial sceneries when the haunting guitar melodies evoke their allure, the lit bass lines kick in and the mastermind himself raises his voice of angelic profundity - of course comparisons with Pink Floyd will automatically come up considering the progressive build-up and the progressive qualities of this composition and other Fields of the Nephilim songs, but the themes and the vibes are much darker and always provide the gloom and grandeur I'm yearning for.🖤🦇🌙🪦 If some new listeners don't know about the legendary status of the band: The British outfit already started in 1984 and is still going strong decades later, not to mention the fact that countless bands were and are being heavily influenced by the timeless creations they blessed the world with. Everblacks such as "Moonchild", "Last Exit For The Lost", "Sumerland", "For Her Light", "Love Under Will" and "Endemoniada" are not only on heavy rotation at Goth clubs all over the world, but are in fact monuments of music history and full of seductive enchantment that surpasses so many tracks that don't have this timeless quality. Everyone falling in love with Fields of the Nephilim now is of course late to the party, but it's never too late to check out groundbreaking Goth albums like "Elizium", "The Nephilim", "Dawnrazor" or "Mourning Sun" (which also includes the mind-blowing title track Tommy is reacting to here!). So now you know where to start if you ever want to do it like us dark souls - just light some candles at nocturnal times and escape from the worldly prison we are trapped in!☥🕯✨️🌙☥ I for one have a special and deeply ardent connection to Fields of the Nephilim's evocations, as I was under their spell at countless festivals in the past - but that's no surprise considering that I was born in Germany and attending events like M'era Luna or the former Blackfield Festival on a regular basis. Their massive stage presence and the ritualistic ambience of their shows are a magical experience no one should miss out on because these journeys leave a mark on each soul. I probably don't need to praise their surreally beautiful themes and outfits anymore because it has been done countless times, but spaghetti western and Goth are a mélange from heaven and their themes like hermeticism, chaos magic, mythology and shamanism have always been the centre of my attention. Being Goth for decades, there's no bigger honour than bringing these once-in-a-lifetime artists to the channel, and of course we will continue this journey with vehemence and ardour!🖤✨️🌙🥀
Elendil, so eloquently put. This genre inbeds itself so deep that you can't let go. You mention so many classic songs by FOTN, not mention some of the other amazing bands around during this era. Maybe we can persuade Tommy to review Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, The Cure, The Cult, Jesus and Mary Chain amongst others. Goth metal is alive and kicking
Elendil, I thought this was your request as soon as I saw it. I really appreciate this! I can't think of the first time I heard Fields but every time I hear them it's like a comfort to me. Carl's voice just works for me, and the band is amazing! I'll have to admit that I don't know what song I would've picked, but thank you for sharing Fields with this community! 🖤🖤
The atmosphere when experiencing Fields of the Nephilim live is like nothing else on earth! I was instantly mesmerized by this spellbinding and transcendental sound and the unique and versatile voice of the iconic frontman expressing sentiments from another realm. Influential Goth legends, who will take you on an intriguing spiritual journey, you just have to experience it for yourself. 🖤🌌🦇
You won't be surprised that the singer of the band said in an interview that Pink Floyd and Ennio Morricone are among his inspirations. These guys aren't the average goth band (and indeed are still going). I always describe their early sound as goth spaghetti western. Bonus fact. A character in the post apocalyptic movie "Hardware" was created for him. A desert scavenger / wanderer of the wastelands. Oh and Lemmy is also in the film as a taxi driver !
Cut Carl a break man, he's been out on the trail dealn' with dust and death. The man is parched! On a more serious note, I've been listening to Goth music almost as long as I have punk and metal. I can't remember when I first discovered Fields, but I can honestly say that I put them up there with with the likes of Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, and Paradise Lost (in my list at least). Plus, they have an album called Dawnrazor ... how f'n badass is that? ⚰⚰
Total and complete Banger!!! This was such a cool vibe, and the vocalists were unique, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this track. With the operatic vocals in the background,this was just awesome!!
So glad you liked my request!🖤✨️🌙 Yes, their vibe and ambience are really unique and enchanting, it's impossible to find anything else that is similar to their moods and atmospheres. Maybe that's why they're such legends in the genre! And you're right about the vocals, they never followed any trends but always provided what the tracks need. Don't hesitate to listen to more songs by Fields of the Nephilim, "Moonchild" for example is another one you would enjoy!🖤
While I'm listening to the song here, I love how the bass makes the bed for all the other elements and instruments come and lay down in a soft, gentle way. It's simple, yet cohesive and solid gothic metal. A good song, indeed!
WoW, WoW, WoW, can't believe you've just reviewed FOTN, never thought they would appeal, but then you do like a lot of music. Such an amazing band from my teenage/ early twenties years. If you liked this, you will love Moonchild. It's faster, heavier and just blows you're mind. Thanks Tommy, you just keep on coming up with aces, wouldn't want to gamble against you.
There is a more Goth-Metal/Industrial influenced project called "The Nefilim" also led by Carl McCoy - only one album exists, "Zoon" which is a concept-album, and worth a listen. It is different (more tempo and harder in general) to "Fields of the Nephilim", but there are similarities - i guess, you might like it. Moonspell was a great comparison by the way.
As an electronic example, I'll mention the German Band MYSTERIOUS ART...very popular in the late 1980s, early '90s...or the incredible Formation INVINCIBLE SPIRIT!
I would suggest "Moonchild" one of their bigger hits in the late 80's and Psychonaut, both from the same "Ceromonies" DVD recording as this song. You will love it.
As per his own words,on Wikipedia: McCoy's vocal style has been described as sounding like he 'gargles with gravel. He attributes this to a childhood laryngeal burn: "I only sang the way I sang because I burnt my throat when I was a kid. I got hot food stuck down there and my throat got singed. I couldn’t talk for four weeks, but the effects lasted forever!" .
Very interesting song.. As I have a love of ambient sound in music, Most of it was right up my alley Goth Or not. I have a like love Hate relationship with his voice which was also very interesting. Suppose it would grow on me the more that i've heard from them. So many nice elements, Is background vocals were haunting.. ❤ and ✌️
This guy has no chance of understanding anything about this song. It’s basically the capstone to the bands legacy of music and the trip Carl has taken us all on. The song is clearly sang at the end of a show. It’s also the last song on their last major recording. It sums up the whole Nephilim mythos. “I’ve been waiting for the day, when I write His name , I will rise again, and our wings will unfold..” the song is an epic conclusion to years of an awesome body of work. No one listening to this for the first time will understand the song. For long time listeners it goes straight to the heart. Even though the heavens and earth will pass away, this deep longing for that bright union again will forever remain… I feel sorry for those that don’t know this band. For them it’s all promises.
The background voice is Alistair Crowley - the famous satanist/magician - taken from wax-cylinder recordings of him reciting rituals, sometimes in the Enochian language
Das Ich are awesome. Stefan is a very good friend of mine, such a kind and humble human being. Sometimes you can't believe he is the same person as he is on stage.
"She", from the same album, has a more conventional song structure. "Endemoniada" always impresses. "Wail of Sumer/And There Will Your Heart be Also" is transcendent.
The title track of the last full album released under that name... Other than the overly compressed production I thought both this song and the album as a whole were top notch.
How can you say that you felt moonspell vibes if FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM are one of the eldest Gothic Rock bands from the UK? Fernando from moonspell tried to copy Carl McCoy vocals and not the opposite
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody than you should listen to these 2 with the original band members th-cam.com/video/HYaDek7LPvE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Uf98j6MrR4w/w-d-xo.html
Fields of the Nephilim is my favorite Goth band. Carl McCoy's voice is hypnotic.
My Goth requests will never cease, hence bringing up the legendary Fields of the Nephilim was only a question of time!🖤🦇🌙🕯As my life and my mind are continuously imbued with dark romanticism and contemplative melancholy, showcasing and supporting the sorrowful art that means the world to me and that has an existential impact on my bleeding soul is an ideological mission and a heartfelt matter that I will continue to pursue as long as I breathe and until I leave this tearful world. Of course I could mention a plethora of traditional Goth Rock bands that had and have a major impact on the development of music history and on my own evolution ever since I became a part of the dark subculture that means the world to me, but for now I'll not make a list but focus on Fields of the Nephilim only - Carl McCoy and his guys deserve all the love and recognition in this world and I'm absolutely crestfallen if I look at the fact that many legends and icons like this nowadays don't get the same attention and exposure they used to get twenty or thirty years ago, as superficial and hollow music is more and more often gaining ground in "modern times". Maybe that's why 80's and 90's nostalgia has always been a passionate thread throughout my life! If I listen to enchanting and life-changing masterpieces such as "Mourning Sun", space and time are being forgotten and I'm entering ethereal spheres of beauty to die for and spiritual depths most contemporary music can never transport me into. "Mourning Sun" and its otherworldly melancholia are building up so smoothly and so captivatingly, it's impossible not to set off for a journey to extraterrestrial sceneries when the haunting guitar melodies evoke their allure, the lit bass lines kick in and the mastermind himself raises his voice of angelic profundity - of course comparisons with Pink Floyd will automatically come up considering the progressive build-up and the progressive qualities of this composition and other Fields of the Nephilim songs, but the themes and the vibes are much darker and always provide the gloom and grandeur I'm yearning for.🖤🦇🌙🪦
If some new listeners don't know about the legendary status of the band: The British outfit already started in 1984 and is still going strong decades later, not to mention the fact that countless bands were and are being heavily influenced by the timeless creations they blessed the world with. Everblacks such as "Moonchild", "Last Exit For The Lost", "Sumerland", "For Her Light", "Love Under Will" and "Endemoniada" are not only on heavy rotation at Goth clubs all over the world, but are in fact monuments of music history and full of seductive enchantment that surpasses so many tracks that don't have this timeless quality. Everyone falling in love with Fields of the Nephilim now is of course late to the party, but it's never too late to check out groundbreaking Goth albums like "Elizium", "The Nephilim", "Dawnrazor" or "Mourning Sun" (which also includes the mind-blowing title track Tommy is reacting to here!). So now you know where to start if you ever want to do it like us dark souls - just light some candles at nocturnal times and escape from the worldly prison we are trapped in!☥🕯✨️🌙☥
I for one have a special and deeply ardent connection to Fields of the Nephilim's evocations, as I was under their spell at countless festivals in the past - but that's no surprise considering that I was born in Germany and attending events like M'era Luna or the former Blackfield Festival on a regular basis. Their massive stage presence and the ritualistic ambience of their shows are a magical experience no one should miss out on because these journeys leave a mark on each soul. I probably don't need to praise their surreally beautiful themes and outfits anymore because it has been done countless times, but spaghetti western and Goth are a mélange from heaven and their themes like hermeticism, chaos magic, mythology and shamanism have always been the centre of my attention. Being Goth for decades, there's no bigger honour than bringing these once-in-a-lifetime artists to the channel, and of course we will continue this journey with vehemence and ardour!🖤✨️🌙🥀
Dude, your passion and love for music and those who create is so inspiring and beautiful. I'm so blessed to know you. I will be diving into more.
Elendil, so eloquently put. This genre inbeds itself so deep that you can't let go. You mention so many classic songs by FOTN, not mention some of the other amazing bands around during this era. Maybe we can persuade Tommy to review Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, The Cure, The Cult, Jesus and Mary Chain amongst others. Goth metal is alive and kicking
Elendil, I thought this was your request as soon as I saw it. I really appreciate this! I can't think of the first time I heard Fields but every time I hear them it's like a comfort to me. Carl's voice just works for me, and the band is amazing! I'll have to admit that I don't know what song I would've picked, but thank you for sharing Fields with this community! 🖤🖤
Fields Of The Nephilim were incredible. And this isn't even one of their better songs...
The atmosphere when experiencing Fields of the Nephilim live is like nothing else on earth! I was instantly mesmerized by this spellbinding and transcendental sound and the unique and versatile voice of the iconic frontman expressing sentiments from another realm. Influential Goth legends, who will take you on an intriguing spiritual journey, you just have to experience it for yourself. 🖤🌌🦇
You won't be surprised that the singer of the band said in an interview that Pink Floyd and Ennio Morricone are among his inspirations.
These guys aren't the average goth band (and indeed are still going). I always describe their early sound as goth spaghetti western.
Bonus fact. A character in the post apocalyptic movie "Hardware" was created for him. A desert scavenger / wanderer of the wastelands. Oh and Lemmy is also in the film as a taxi driver !
Ya after this I gotta hear more.
I've referred to it as "spaghetti metal" before. They were everything I liked about metal without invoking the more tiresome metal tropes.
No it wasn't - the movie was based on a 2000AD comic - the character McCoy played wasn't created for him.
(It was a very good -bad- movie though :) )
Cut Carl a break man, he's been out on the trail dealn' with dust and death. The man is parched! On a more serious note, I've been listening to Goth music almost as long as I have punk and metal. I can't remember when I first discovered Fields, but I can honestly say that I put them up there with with the likes of Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, and Paradise Lost (in my list at least). Plus, they have an album called Dawnrazor ... how f'n badass is that? ⚰⚰
Oldschool Goth from England @ it's best!🦇
Total and complete Banger!!! This was such a cool vibe, and the vocalists were unique, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this track. With the operatic vocals in the background,this was just awesome!!
So glad you liked my request!🖤✨️🌙 Yes, their vibe and ambience are really unique and enchanting, it's impossible to find anything else that is similar to their moods and atmospheres. Maybe that's why they're such legends in the genre! And you're right about the vocals, they never followed any trends but always provided what the tracks need. Don't hesitate to listen to more songs by Fields of the Nephilim, "Moonchild" for example is another one you would enjoy!🖤
@@elendil_lehtinen I'll check out more from them for sure. I appreciate it.
Im so glad you liked this.
While I'm listening to the song here, I love how the bass makes the bed for all the other elements and instruments come and lay down in a soft, gentle way. It's simple, yet cohesive and solid gothic metal. A good song, indeed!
Ya I wanna dive into more.
Wail Of Sumer/There Will Your Heart Be Also. Haunting.
The best Gothic Rock band ever.❤❤❤❤❤
WoW, WoW, WoW, can't believe you've just reviewed FOTN, never thought they would appeal, but then you do like a lot of music. Such an amazing band from my teenage/ early twenties years. If you liked this, you will love Moonchild. It's faster, heavier and just blows you're mind. Thanks Tommy, you just keep on coming up with aces, wouldn't want to gamble against you.
Hahaha Appreciate you Howl. You always put a smile on my face dude.
Summerland, moonchild..the album elizium..the best ever made..
There is a more Goth-Metal/Industrial influenced project called "The Nefilim" also led by Carl McCoy - only one album exists, "Zoon" which is a concept-album, and worth a listen. It is different (more tempo and harder in general) to "Fields of the Nephilim", but there are similarities - i guess, you might like it. Moonspell was a great comparison by the way.
Nunca pense que ibas a llegar a reaccionar a esta gran banda del metal gótico. Espero que reacciones a más
🦇🦂🦇 Greets from the Center of Germany (near Kassel)🦇🦂🦇
We will for sure!
Ive seen these live so many yimes. They are phenomenal
This is "ok" by their standards. Please check out "Wail of Sumer/And there will your Heart be also" or "Psychonaut". Those were truly outstanding
As an electronic example, I'll mention the German Band MYSTERIOUS ART...very popular in the late 1980s, early '90s...or the incredible Formation INVINCIBLE SPIRIT!
I would suggest "Moonchild" one of their bigger hits in the late 80's and Psychonaut, both from the same "Ceromonies" DVD recording as this song. You will love it.
Since you never really checked them out before, I suggest you give their signature hit Preacher Man a listen. Its upbeat and has a flare to it.
...Moonchild also was huge in the late 80's
I would definitely recommend their song: Psychonaut. They have an awesome live version from their DVD on youtube ripe for the viewing
Carl's voice is like that due to a childhood injury from drinking something extremely hot. It burned his vocal chords permanently.
No, as per the NME interview, it's from gargling creosote before each performance
As per his own words,on Wikipedia:
McCoy's vocal style has been described as sounding like he 'gargles with gravel. He attributes this to a childhood laryngeal burn: "I only sang the way I sang because I burnt my throat when I was a kid. I got hot food stuck down there and my throat got singed. I couldn’t talk for four weeks, but the effects lasted forever!"
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@@richardscott6896 I seriously cannot imagine Carl being that stupid.
This was interesting. Not sold on the vocals but the music was really good.
Most underrated band ever.
Very interesting song.. As I have a love of ambient sound in music, Most of it was right up my alley Goth Or not. I have a like love Hate relationship with his voice which was also very interesting. Suppose it would grow on me the more that i've heard from them. So many nice elements, Is background vocals were haunting.. ❤ and ✌️
And then you realise Carl has us waiting for 16 years and counting...
This guy has no chance of understanding anything about this song. It’s basically the capstone to the bands legacy of music and the trip Carl has taken us all on. The song is clearly sang at the end of a show. It’s also the last song on their last major recording. It sums up the whole Nephilim mythos.
“I’ve been waiting for the day, when I write His name , I will rise again, and our wings will unfold..” the song is an epic conclusion to years of an awesome body of work. No one listening to this for the first time will understand the song. For long time listeners it goes straight to the heart. Even though the heavens and earth will pass away, this deep longing for that bright union again will forever remain…
I feel sorry for those that don’t know this band. For them it’s all promises.
For the Algo🦇🦂🦇
The background voice is Alistair Crowley - the famous satanist/magician - taken from wax-cylinder recordings of him reciting rituals, sometimes in the Enochian language
By the Way...my absolutely favorite (German Formation) in german dark Music is DAS ICH!!!
Das Ich are awesome. Stefan is a very good friend of mine, such a kind and humble human being. Sometimes you can't believe he is the same person as he is on stage.
My all time favourite band. Last Exit For The Lost or Psychonaut (Lib iii) next please, live is better. Both are as much spells as songs.....
Psychonaut (live in London); Love under will; Sumerland; Preacher man; Submission.❤❤❤Other great FOTN songs to check out.
"She", from the same album, has a more conventional song structure. "Endemoniada" always impresses. "Wail of Sumer/And There Will Your Heart be Also" is transcendent.
last exit for the lost
The title track of the last full album released under that name... Other than the overly compressed production I thought both this song and the album as a whole were top notch.
How can you say that you felt moonspell vibes if FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM are one of the eldest Gothic Rock bands from the UK? Fernando from moonspell tried to copy Carl McCoy vocals and not the opposite
@@aliriovasconcelos2358 I can say it because I heard moonspell before this band. Thats not my fault lol.
@@TheWolffAndTheMelody than you should listen to these 2 with the original band members
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