I noticed no one has uploaded the full version in a single video since RU-vid extended the maximum video length limit, so here you all go =) The greatest song in the world
Its been 12 years since i uploaded this video, and im a year or two late on this comment, but its insane to me that there are people still out here discovering this video and sharing their appreciation for this song that still to this day is my favorite song of all time Much love, -Van
Damn.... no matter where you are in life this song finds a way to speak to you, be you a good man or a bad man this song will still make you think. That is true genius right there.
This is a beautiful song with so many emotions tied to it. You cant listen to it and not feel the power the lyrics and music bring together. This is truly a masterpiece.
Holy shit! I’m bilaterally cochlear implant user holy shit this song is so fucking metal the music, the notes, the vibes it gives off and the lyrics amazed me. I listened to this song for 9 months for everyday. I love music
best song i've heard from tso! love it! awesome job on the video! beautiful and touching! smile throughout the changing point. these guys can really play a song! awesome job again!!!
It's funny you'd say that because the first time I ever heard this song I realized it sounded familiar... then I immediately started singing "What Child Is This?" and it matched up perfectly haha.
Because you have a soul, looking in the past of all decisions made. Some with remorse, some with regret, and some with great joy, in the belief that you made the decisions you had to. But then again, sometimes you think different. ( I am working late and tipsy)
No, it's not about suicide. It's about a man named Tran-Do, who is a General of an army (i forget which country) who terrorizes its own citizens. At a point in the war, he meets an American Soldier he's holding prisoner. After a few exchanges of words, Tran-Do has an epiphany (a life changing realization).
Drashrock he IS contemplating suicice over the course of this song though. Its kinda obvious later in the song. " did you ever walk up to the edge of a cliff stare into the abyss as if your mind wonders if you should take one more step further into that night. "
Alayna VanKatwyk Rob Evan sings two songs on this album. He also tours with the east coast group but left halfway through last year and is not with them again this year because of his projects.
Love the song, but the lyrics aren't practical. Sometimes they jump around the screen and appear in sections, and it gets annoying and would not be as ideal as if they just appeared on the screen in sections, one after the other, all fading in and out at the same speed, especially for a longer song like this. Let the song be the art. Don't waste effort trying to fancify the lyrics yourself.
But he does contemplate suicide before deciding to redeem himself instead. Also the song is meaningful in its own right without considering the Tran-Do story.
@VanillaWafer429 hahaha your really funny! and no im not a badass! well atleast thats what i tell myself! lol people think otherwise but i honestly dont care what people have to say about me its their oppinion. if you have a compliment the answer is "oh thank you! your so kind!" but anyways....................... hahaha
Sorry, but to my ears, the melodrama on TSO's songs is so over the top, they sound like something Andrew Lloyd Webber would dream up for his cheesy broadway musicals.
That is a fantastic option, but honestly, just buy the CD. The whole story is well worth the money, with it TSO can keep doing things like this. Download it if you must, buy it if you can.
For some reason I always feel like i'm floating at the first "Did you ever walk up To the edge of a cliff" part.... But I like it so i'm not complaining :)
I always knew my all time favorite TSO song was Christmas Canon, but in hearing this song for the first time ever, I find it to be very creative and not half-bad. I remember seeing TSO in concert one time many years ago, and all I could recall from that concert was the Wizards in Winter when the concert lights literally blinded me. I still took an instant liking to this special Christmas group after that concert.
The story is about a Vietnam vet and others that suffered in the war... the word COULD be referring to the Khmer people, the ethnic group... many of whom fought against the communists even after the fall of Saigon... Maybe "In Khmer" there was meant as a dialect identification?
Remember Kids, TSO was conceived by Savatage... even though many now them for their Xmas music they aslo do so much more, even remakes of old Savage tunes
Dear person who disliked this song; I don't know, who you are or why you did that. I just wanted to say, that I feel really sorry for you. I don't want to blame you, the only thing I want you to know is, that this song helped me through a really tough time. I lost the person who first showed this song to me, so I listened to it again and again. For days, weeks, months this song was the only thing which could make me smile. At least half of the clicks must be mine... Thank you, VanillaWafer429
in reply to richie1957aus, what the hell is wrong w/ Andrew Lloyd Webber? I love that guy, one of my boyfriends sang me to sleep w/ Music of the Night and we sang those songs together, a duet on the theme song . u insulted two of my favorite people in music, and technically my ex. i am not mad, just sayin. that's the problem w/ writing comments like these people could take it personally. it's not ur fault i just don't want someone mobbing u or something (!)
@Savatageaddict777 Without the story the album is still great, with the story it's a masterpiece. I have no idea how they are able to do it, but throughout TSO and Savatage, their stories are insanely captivating.
Are there any other TSO songs that have a part like 5:38 aside from What Child is This? I can't get enough of either of them and am wondering if they've used that general pattern for anything else.
