FIRST TIME HEARING Majestica - Above the Sky REACTION  

Majestica, Sabaton, a solo career with his own RU-vid channel, Tommy seems to do it all, and do it all really, really well. During the Covid era when Floor Jansen started doing her music on her own RU-vid channel it was Tommy that provided the musical instrumentation for Floor. Well, after all, Floor's husband, Hannes Van Dahl, is the Sabaton drummer and bandmate of Tommy's and so while Tommy did Floor's music, Hannes did her videography. Then Floor did the high, classical vocals for the ending credits for Sabaton's "Christmas Truce" video and recording. Tommy also did a musical advent calendar for the month of December 2022 with a new recording each day until Christmas on his RU-vid channel going from quite normal (almost) to quite different. Whether we're talking about songwriting, singing, playing musical instruments, producing music, editing music or anything else, Tommy is a true Swedish treasure...a world treasure really. Great reaction as always young lady. You won't be disappointed to do more of Majestica, Sabaton or Tommy's solo work. Have a great day.

He also has his own channel on youtube where he releases a new cover every Friday. He is fantastic

Tommy’s something else. Crazy vocal range and multi instrumenal and on top of that very good at arranging and produce music as well. I really hope you take a leap into this rabbit hole because there’s so many gems of music to be found. Not only fast paced powermetal but also other genres, but of course with a little touch of Tommys brilliance.

Tommy is extremely entertaining, extremely talented, multi instrumentalist, has a voice so gorgeous, his band Majestica Above the Sky and A Christmas Carol album, really 😎 cool 🎶. He does covers every Friday, always fantastic!!!

This song is a tribute song to Halloween Eagle Flying Free and here they have collaborated with former drummer from Helloween Uli Kusch, it's him on the drums.

Tommy is my favorite modern vocalist in my metal world. He has the humor and humility to entertain his fans. I love his covers of She's got the look and fairytale of New York.

Tommy is so generous and kind ! He gives the smile to everyone

Tommy is a different kind of beast, not only vocally but also with the load of instruments he plays. Carved from a supernatural block, that one

Nice reaction! I loved your analysis of "Above the Sky" and the reasons we all love reaction videos. In particular, I think there's something special about the camaraderie that comes with sharing something so exquisitely written and performed. Tommy Johansson is quite the extraordinary talent, and his bandmates are just as spectacular in their own rites. As for the meaning of the song, I've heard that it was written to describe the joy of being transported to a whole new world via power metal. From a spiritual sense, however, I can see perhaps a type of Christian imagery of the wonders and joys of heaven in the life to come. Just my own take on it. Thanks for such a lovely, detailed commentary!

He is a man that can do whistle tone, so yes he is something else. Do love Chris voice, he is on the bass.

I really wish you would react to Tommy Johansson, his solo work. He has his own channel and releases awesome stuff there. I suggest She's gone, a cover of Steelheart

Tommy is the chosen one! Such a talented musician. His voice is insane!

You don`t know what you been missing. Tommy is on an amazing level as a singer and guitarist. He has covered many famous artists biggest hits and made them better. I strongly suggest that you react to his cover of "She`s gone" (Stealheart). That cover is fantastic!!

I've watched some particular reactions 25 times because they make me feel so good.

You should hear him sing You raise me up, 1 octave challenge where he sings the whole song 1 octave higher then the original 😀

Tommy really is something special - definitely worth checking out his cover songs on his youtube channel, they are amazing (I personally particularly love I'll Never Let You Go, Thunderstruck, Im still Standing, The Price, and his cover of Phantom of the opera..... and so many others!), aswell as more Majestica 😀

Tommy is great, whatever he is doing - singing or playing the guitar, the power is phenomenal - in Majestica, Sabaton or in all the cover-songs you can listen to in his youtube channel. Oh yes, he has his own level, definitely 😃

You also need to check Tommys own channel.. Why not start with looking at the "You raise me up (one octave challenge)" to get a peek at his range or "Phantom of the opera" witch is another great one. He is the most down to earth person you'll find online.

Holy insane fast fingers Batman!!! My mind is legit 🤯 my dad is a musician he mainly plays Bass and ummm ummm holy 🤯☠️😲 BOOM 💥 hair blown back…….I’m Gobsmacked that was AMAZBALLS!

Majestica is the recent name of the band since got nuclear blast record deal . Formally they called reinxeed

Finally somebody reacting and talking real music (notes, tonality etc.). Congrats, Rosalie! Loved your vid !!

Incredible performance. Great lyrics. I loved the way they panned the instrumentation from left to right and back.

Thank you! Tommy is amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Incredible !!! Loved it.

Tommy ❤❤❤

SABATON En Livstid I Krig (Live - The Great Tour - Gothenburg) is a great song to listen to, he sing in swedish :)

Please please do his cover of “She’s gone” by Steelheart ❤!!!!

I think the high vocals gives me a very special, very good feeling. I like it a lot! 😁

Notice you have found the incredibly talented Tommy Johansson. Yes, very versatile and must be extremely busy, with his groups and individual RU-vid channel, we’re he puts out so many covers. You should definitely check that. ❤️🤘🎸🎻🇦🇺

The singer Tommy Johansson is also guitarist in Sabaton

Well, Majestica was not really founded in 2020. Just renamed. Tommy founded this band in 2002 when he was 14 under the name ReinXeed. The members changed throughout the years but it was always his band. He wanted a fresh start that's why he renamed it. On the bass is mad wizard bass player Chris David who is also bass player for the band Therion and lead singer and bass player for his own new band Wizdoom. So you have some crazy talented musicians in this band. The drummer and second guitarist changed since this video. But Joel Kolberg(drums) and Petter Hjerpe (guitar) are also fantastic. I hope you check out more of them. Look at their second album christmas Carol. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge. So fantastic. Absolutely worth checking out

You should hear him do You Raise Me Up( one octave challenge) it's insane!

Tommy is multitalented…he plays a lot of instruments….Tommy is the singer…He is more than amazing!! He has a range that is insane!! Sweden’s treasure!! You have so much to explore and listen to… and of course…react to… There are simply no words worthy to explain him…he is magical! Everything he touches, turns to gold… 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏻🇸🇪 Thank you for your great reactions! 🙏🏻🤗❤️

Love Rosalie's expressions. The standard "Oh snap!", and this time "what in the 🦄💨?!" ... 🙊🤣👍

Tommy Johansson also has a number of covers, and for a good sample of his range check out " You raise me up, 1 octave challenge " be prepared to be amazed.

Thanks for the great reaction. From way back hard rockers didnt have much cred in society. Many young guys in the 70s-80s (like me) took to it because it offered something to belong to. Its a very accepting community. If you like the music, youre in. Its as simple as that. Metal/hard rock lyrics are often about that feeling of belonging, or being part of something special, regardless of whats fashionable.

I really love the way you always breakdown these songs this is something I wouldnt really listen to on a regular basis it was like symphonic/speed metal to me the vocals were good and I liked that about it but even so not my choice to listen regularly they have energy for days I bet they are tired after a complete show thanks for another fun ride as always your ride or die forever EyyyyyOoooo

They are playing on an airport runway. The runway is aligned with North (36), and the song is Above the Sky. So flying and the sky are prominent in this video and song.

Your expressions are very pictorial 🤣thumbsup

That is all Rock Music and was never boring or kidding me - Rock / Metal is the same Music - 1987 born ? Nice !1987 I was 20 years old and 7 years a Metalhead with long hair - 2023 - just 55 years got still long hair and love this music

Hi I've subscribed to Tommy's RU-vid channel. I really like Jim with Sabaton.

If you don't know vocalist Tommy Johansson, you must do research on him. He is incredible. Try this one: THUNDERSTRUCK (AC/DC) - Tommy Johansson

First step down the rabbit hole of Tommy :). Suggestion of route down this hole, You raise me up (one octave challenge) followed by Phantom of the opera (he do both voices of that one), then any of his Queen-covers. By then you will be hooked and addicted to Tommy. And as he releases a new cover every friday, you will never run out of Tommy :). No end to his talent, with few exceptions he plays all instruments on the songs released on his channel. And as you might find out in some of his vdeos he is very skilled when it comes to drawing as well.

if you love his voice, please please PLEASE react to his "you raise me up, one octave challenge" he does it one octave higher and holy moly the notes this man can hit are insane!

This song is a celebration of the genre and a tribute to Helloween’s “Eagle fly free” [ plethora of lyrical and sonic references] And yes, Eagle fly free is one of the best songs ever made in the 20th century

You have to check Tommy Johansson's own page. There you will find all his solo stuff. Including this one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zoGJ7mxNq0M.html&ab_channel=TommyJohansson Tommy is also a guitarist in Sabaton. Here is Tommy's page. www.youtube.com/@ReinXeed/videos

OMG pure (Speed Metal Old School) Power Metal in our days, and we can see lot's of influence of Hell🎃Ween, and other 80's Metal bands. The high notes remainds me "Eagle Fly free" from Hell🎃Ween . You should see him singing ABBA (Metal Version) when the Swedish Metal bands did a Tribute Album to them. 🤘

Check up the Band with this Song at the Graspop 2022 as a Live Version - Great voice

I'm so glad to see this vid. It's too bad I didn't get the request sent in time for the holidays as Ghost of Christmas Past is an excellent song and everyone reacts to Above the Sky first. 😜 I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciated Tommy's talent. He is a very talented and very busy man -- in addition to Sabaton (his day job) and Majestica (the band he formed at 14 and rebranded 3 years ago), he posts weekly solo projects on youtube. I rather doubt he gets enough sleep. Sorry for not seeing this video until a couple days after it was posted. If it makes you feel any better, I still haven't watched Tommy's latest video which was posted a day before yours. My excuse is that his music usually wakes me up which is not what I want when I'm recovering from surgery. 😀

Is it Thommy Johannson. Cool 😎

Rosalie! First time viewer, new subscriber! Fantastic video! Gotta tell you a funny story. When watching videos with talking I frequently will speed up the video to 1.5 to save time. I had watched several videos before seeing yours, so when you started talking, I thought, "did I already set this to 1.5?".....checked...nope! That's your normal speed for talking!! LOL!! Yeah, Tommy is great. His guitar work in Sabaton is stupendous, and at live concerts, Joakim the lead singer usually takes a beer break and has Tommy sing a cover of some wickedly high song, and the crowd goes crazy. As mentioned he also has his own channel where he does covers of all genres. Well worth checking out. Looking forward to more great videos on your channel! God bless!

First time listening to the band. It's a mix of Helloween (Germany / 80's) and Stratovarius (Finland / 90's).

This is probably the best reaction video I've ever seen. Probably the only one that actually has a point. You listened to something new, something that's not really your genre, but you immediately grasped and pointed out everything important about it: the individual musicians and their talent on their instruments, the incredibly hard work that goes into it, Tommy's insane vocals, the humour in the lyrics...etc My point is, this is educational, not just "look at me I'm making faces while listening to something you like". Thank you for that. Great content. Subscribed. BTW: this is power metal, which is known for lyrically dealing with a lot of fantasy themes. Fantasy as in Lord of the Rings for example. So there is often a hopeful, heroic message in the lyrics, or if it's a sad song, it's probably about sacrifice and loss associated with that. I believe this song is simply about making most of your time on this Earth. Stick together, be a good friend, a good husband, a good wife. Try to achieve as much as possible: fly as high as you can, perhaps even above the sky.

Hi, beautiful reaction, 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Tommy, aside from being singer/lead guitar in Majestica and lead guitar in Sabaton also has his own RU-vid channel which you ought to check out. He's made a rendition of "You raise me up" - one octave higher and, iirc, you have Italian heritage, am I correct there? In that case you ought to check out his version of 883's "Una canzone d'amore" - it's intense.

This is soooo cheasy! Gotta bring some crackers, because I love this so much!!! :D

Seen this a gazzillion times now and NOONE mentioned Helloween an Michael Kiske.....blows my mind!!!

Wish u could to watch some of Tommy Johanssons covers that he does. He release a new cover on his own youtube channel Tommy Johansson every Friday. He plays all piano,bas,guitar himself he has his girlfriend filming. He edit videos and mixing the music.

Rhapsody of Fire came from Italy , in past time only Rhapsody - check up next : Rhapsody with Christopher Lee ( Actor ) together

i love them i have a brain disorder and rock music like this is the music i love

The Majestica band also has a Christmas album, which was largely composed by Tommy. Adaptation of the short story by C. Dickens. Of course in power metal. 😃 One of the epic songs on the album is "The joy of Christmas". Tommy sings, plays piano and guitar at the same time in a video clip.

Tommy is a great and fantastic person. Check out hos you tube channel.

Hi. If you think he sings high in this song you chould listen to” ReinXeed The Light ” and ” You raise me up, ( one Octav challenge”)on Tommys utub Chanel. Also listen to” Sound of silence, Halleluja, She’s Gone, Phantome of the opera and many more fantastisk covers. You’re in for a treat😃👍🏻.

Welcome to the European power metal (there's also a distinct US variant): super fast, super melodic, powerful (mostly) clean vocals, extensive use of keyboards, mythology/fantasy/history themes - altogether one of the most accessible metal sub-genres, very much the "fun metal". Stratovarius, Blind Guardian, early Nightwish are only some of its signature bands, Dragonforce might be the most definitive to most people today. Enjoy.

Hi there! Yes Tommy is a brilliant musician. He also makes a lot of fantastic covers you should listen to. Start with ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zoGJ7mxNq0M.html Just crazy and amazing this one octave challenge. Loved your reaction!

I think there is another reason why people people watch reaction videos and that is discovery. Years ago I would go to my record store to discover new bands and sounds. The radio would play the songs that the record labels pushed. The record store knew and listened to all the music and past on feedback. There was always the Punk girl, the pop girl, the metalhead, the rock guy and the hip pop lover etc so the feedback was informed For me yes there is that validation when you hear a reactor that likes the same as you (and breaks it down), there is also that avenue of discovery the old record store provided and is now done veer the reactions subscribers and commenters. A lot of the music that we hear mainstream today is not me but throw a couple of reactors I have discovered new bands and a revitalisation in the sounds I loved and a few variants I would have just past by. Thank you.

You are absolutely correct. It explains why ABBA Voyage Arena is a success, even though ABBA is not there, football crowds in pubs and live, theatres and movie shows. It is sharing a good (or even bad) experience.

This song is basically an homage to Helloween - Eagle Fly Free and how we miss that kind of music and here they come to save us. I highly recommend checking out Helloween - Eagle Fly Free from their United Alive / Pumpkins United tour. Michael Kiske still has an amazing voice

Another band that I really need to check out further. What a journey! This was not just : "bang bang bang"" metal. This one had melody. It had differnt moments... iit was a journey. About thinking....and here comes my german part: pls listen to Reinhard Mey: Überden Wolken". He had a lisense to fly. Describing, how he felt, when flying. Feeling free? Pls take a look at the lyrics. It's about looking at things from another perspectice. He was looking at things from above. I'm a biker, I look at things from just another side. (hah!) "Above the clouds" may be one thing. But then:: above the skies? Might that be, looking for another place, far beyond our atmosphere? Many options, I think. I don't know, if you recall Reinhard Mey from your childhood. Pls ask your parents. Especially his early work is well worth , listening to. My word!

Great, isn't he. And you have just scratched the surface.

Did no one notice a different guitar/bass at every cam change? Analyze THAT!!!

You really should react to Tommy Johansson's version of "you raise me up" 🙂

Majestica was previously called ReinXeed and was classified as a Christian band. I think it sort of still shines through in the lyrics.

Hallo Rosalie , check out " Within Temtation" .

Dear Rosalie! I really enjoyed this reactsvideo. I understand if power metal is not your favorite. You said in this video that you don't know Tommy Johansson. Please allow me to write some information about it. This might help you get to know him better... Tommy (he is the lead singer in this video) doesn't just play metal music. On Tommy's personal RU-vid channel, you can hear songs of all kinds. Among others, "Who wants live forever" (Queen cover), or the "Phantom of the opera". Not to mention his many Christmas cover songs. Tommy was first a "one-man musician" who can sing, play guitar, piano, drums, bass and even the flute. On his debut album "The Light" that was released in 2008, he played on all instruments. He is multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer. In 2016, Tommy joined Sabaton, where he has been playing lead guitar and singing backing vocals ever since. (There was a Sabaton live concert, where he also substituted the lead singer due to voice illness.) In 2017 Tommy joined a UK symphonic power metal band Memories of Old where he's the band's vocalist. And Tommy is also a member of a Christian power metal band Golden Resurrection since 2008. He plays here too guitar, keyboards and sings backing vocals. I apologize for writing too long. Thanks for reading it. 🙂 Thank you for your work, the your reactions are very remarkable.

HEY Rosalie die Bandmaites bei Majestica sind Thommy Johannson Gitarr und Vocals Chris David Bass . ALEX Oriz Gitarr Und Alfred Fridhagen Drums also have fun

I would love to see you do a video to the song Saturn by Asleep at Last. A truly beautiful song.

You speak perfect German !?😂😂😂😂❤🤘🤘🤘 Nice reaction 🎉🎉 "Meine Fresse!!"😂😂😂😂

tommy is a machine how does he find the time to do everything

If you can find the time, you should listen to the Finnish band Poets of the Fall and their songs Sleep and Carnival of rust (Official video or Live).

Tommy…du..är fantastisk 🔥🔥🔥🔥

If you really want to hear his insane range, watch what he did with Phantom of the Opera. It is insane!

I saw him with Sabaton a few months ago. He sang "Highway to Hell" in a high octave. Amazing. Someday he'll do "Ghost Love Score" and I'll soil myself. ••• Thanks! PEACE!!!

the album was a wonderful debut

And THIS, my Lady is WHY we Metalheads love the genre. I think you learned earlier on that Metal has its Roots in Classical Music, and this is a prime example of that. If more people were aware of this relationship between the two genres that are separated by several hundred years, the genre would be the most popular in the world. Without a doubt. Because not only do they use influences from European Classical Music, but also music from the Middle East and even the Orient. The German power metal band, BrainStorm did a couple of songs earlier in their career from 2000 and 2003 respectively that used traditional music queues from India. From their 2000 album "Abiguity" a track called "Maharaja Palace" which was one of my favorite songs on the album. And then on their 2003 album "Soul Temptation" they had a track called "Shiva's Tears" and it too was a favorite of mine. Don't know what it is about us Metalheads, but I think possibly because we listen to and focus on the actual music rather than how pop music fans focus more on the vocals, lyrics, and stage theatrics of the performer, we can pick up a lot more of what's actually in these songs over just a pretty face that's meant to elicit a swooning effect over their fans. Were Elvis fans really that into his music or were they more into him? Same thing with Michael Jackson. And now with Taylor Swift or Beyonce. Get me?

Majestica....up from the ashes of ReinXeed...Tommy is amazing. He is now in Sabaton.

Majstica Listen more to Majestica they did a christmas alblum check it out!

I’m sooooooo glad you finally discovered Tommy Johansson!!!!! He is incredible!!!! As many here have stated, he has his own RU-vid channel. Check him out. May I suggest The Phantom of the Opera,She’s Gone or You Raise Me Up (one octave challenge) as a great place to start when you do down the Tommy rabbit hole??? 😂😂😂

Did you fall asleep? Shit I missed that!!!!!!!!

i recomend you see his youtube channel, have an amazing covers ,Tommy johansen!!

next please react Another day dream teater. cover by Alip ba ta feat Dimas Senopati thank’s

haha love how your swearing gets crazy even german in it... but what is hakuna ma shizzle drizzle???? never heard that.

So how many guitar changes did Tommy actually do ???

howcome haven't you done any more tommy reactions

Tommy has change the guitars in this clip

You really need to react to the in-studio play through of "Awakening" by Unleash the Archersl another voice that will amaze you. You'll also want to watch "Neverending" by Frozen Crown; you'll find the vocal melodies interesting.

Check out Tommy's version of phantom of the opera of you want to see how high he can reach. C6. Some has even said C7. ..

FYI, this sub-genre is classified as Power Metal). Tommy Johansson, along with his incredible range, plays guitar, bass, and keyboards (plus writing, directing, and producing his own stuff). Along with being lead guitar for Sabaton, lead guitar and vocals for his band Majestica (previously called Reinxeed), he has his own channel (with over 100K subscribers) where he covers rock songs across all genres, one per week (released every Friday). If you want to compare his talent to classic rock songs, watch and listen to his version of Skid Row's "Eighteen and Life" and compare it to Sebastian Bach's vocals: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ijvOkoAQqzM.html Next, try out Gary Moore's "Empty Rooms" to see his bass and key prowess, with an incredible outro guitar solo: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5qkQwnJdgpo.html Then, just for kicks (and FUN), watch what he does with Elton John's "I'm Still Standing": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gpXj8fNFr8M.html

check tommys youtube channel there does covers all the time, many insane matalized songs

O ja das is Thommy . Er spielt nich t nur bei sabaton 🤘🤘