Opeth - Windowpane (Audio) 

If a rainy day was a song, this is what it would sound like

I always felt like Damnation is Opeth's «Jar of Flies».

This song came on my Spotify after listening to TOOL’s Fear Inoculum as something I might like. I am now a huge Opeth fan

The main riff is 100% emotion

The best Silent Hill track without even being a Silent Hill track

Their stuff is light, poignant, sad, heavy, dark, intense, even a bit twisted but there is always an element of beauty. That solo stuff from 4:37 fwd, gets me choked up. Mikael Akerfeldt is a master songwriter, great guitarist, singer, extraordinary talent that comes along once in a lifetime.

Even non-metalheads will understand this song beautifully. It's just amazing. Appeals to the entire music fraternity.

When I first heard Damnation was a soft album I was like "lol that's kinda lame". When I actually heard the album for the first time I realized that it wasn't a soft album technically. Like, it's soft sound wise, but the overall feel of it is just oppressively, but it's lyrically their heaviest. Like, it's the musical equivalent of a dying old man reflecting on his failures. This album alone made me love Opeth more than I already did.

Lyrics: "Windowpane" Blank face in the windowpane Made clear in seconds of light Disappears and returns again Counting hours, searching the night Might be waiting for someone Might be there for us to see Might be in need of talking Might be staring directly at me Inside plays a lullaby Slurred voice over children cries On the inside Haunting loneliness in the eye Skin covering a secret scar His hand is waving a goodbye There's no response or action returned There is deep prejudice in me Outshines all reason inside Given dreams all ridden with pain And projected unto the last

I don't care what anyone says, but to me this album is a plane transcending masterpiece.

I love OPETH✨🇵🇦💜

This song has some of the most beautiful and well written guitar work Ive ever heard.

this band is made of the type of people who should be teaching music at a university level

I'm 71 years old. Opeth is a great band!

i was listening to this song in my first day of medical school , now that i heard it , i remembered every detail about that day , a song can take you places ....

The final guitar solo is one of the best out there in the heavy metal world. Heck, It's one of the best out there, period. So so beautiful.

3:48 is a reminder that this is an Opeth song

And probably one of the most underrated guitar solos at 5:15 - 5:50...

this song kidnaps my soul away from my body and into an infinite space where nothing but emotion exist. No logic, No thinking, Just feeling. First time i listened to this song was 2010, never had a device since then where it wasn't downloaded. This isn't a song, It's a drug. Everything is so perfectly crafted, The instruments clash with each other with so much unison and coordination, and the voice of Mikael Åkerfeldt is so soothing and powerful at the same time, i can feel the words he is saying, and they're only heightened by the angelic melancholy of this beautiful symphony. It is a shame. This song, it's quality. It feels like serious injustice that only a few millions have heard this song, It should be held at the same regard that genius musicians are. I will never stop listening to this song, it has captured my heart, and i feel it will only release it after another masterpiece like this comes out. So far, none have made my ears tear up like this song has. Thank You Opeth, This song may not be popular, but know that the people that listen to it, have nothing less than love and appreciation for this masterpiece.

I love this album. I wish Opeth would do more mellow albums like this one.

I pity the mortal who haven’t heard opeth yet

I bought this album 15 years ago, alongside Blackwater Park on a suggestion from a friend as I was getting into metal. I could not have been any more fortunate at the time than to find this band. I cried and laughed to this album for no particular reason, the sound took the drivers seat, and I was just strung along with the absolute beauty of the compositions. Thanks, Opeth.

"Time for the song that will get us chicks backstage" -Mikael Akerfeldt

Absolutely amazing, Opeth's soft songs kill me emotionally.

the part at 4:37 changed my life forever, and it still gives me the chills

One of my favorite parts of this entire album is that little drum break at 3:36. I would absolutely love to hear Lopez's isolated drum tracks from this record. Such a beautiful sounding kit.

This whole album is so beautiful and sophisticated even Mikael himself told that he loves it very much. Love, LOVE this!

Was sad & miserable. Best friend sent the link to the album. Now I'm here & engrossed.

4:37 it's how sadness actually sounds like.

3:39 damn a heck of an Opeth moment this is

0:35 I know Lopez isn't the first drummer to play this beat. But this moment remains a defining one in my musical life. The perfection of everything happening here just left a profound influence on my drumming that continues 16 years later.

That guitar solo sounds like heaven.

A perfect song doesn’t exi.

My dad's favourite album, from his favourite band. Damnation will always remind me of him. He's still alive, I'm just nostalgic about my childhood, and the memories of him always being by my side. I could have ended my life a few months ago, but this album has always had my back. Thanks, Opeth.

Been a huge Dream Theater fan for years and I’m finally starting to listen to Opeth and wow I’m loving it!!

Easily one of the best songs ever written

I've listened to this song hundreds of times whether be it live or the studio version - and I fucking know that I will NEVER get tired of it. Pure beauty!

Danmation's album is all for me, when I'm not feeling very well, when I feel sad, when I'm depressed, I always listen to this album. I feel it in my soul.

I just discovered this band and I cant believe ive been sleeping of this for so long

Masterpiece

17 years ago today, Opeth released this masterpiece. They changed my life.

This song is full of such beautiful sounds....especially that guitar. Very melodious!

Walking with the hitmen you are a rockstar🇵🇦

This album inspired me to start playing acoustic guitar to myself at 37

You've got to approach this band with an opeth mind 🙂

This album has become a work of art over time…true musicians. The raw emotion that guitar work gives you. The beauty is its simplicity.

I remember reading an interview with Mikael where he mentioned the lyrical inspiration for this song. He was out partying with some friends one night, and on the way home at like 3 AM he happened to see an old man looking out from a window. Nothing else happened, but he started to imagine what that man's life might be like and wrote these lyrics. It's basically about loneliness and the many (often older) people society forgets about.

This is officially my new favorite band. I’m so glad I found you.

The thing I like about Opeth is that it's one of those bands that really expands your consciousness at least for me it does

I woke up at 3am to a full moon and this song in my head last night. Havent' listened in 10+ years. Spooky

5:59 - Love the keyboards. So underrated

Martin Lopez's drumming is something else.

5:32 is probably the best bend i've ever heard , addictable

Blank face in the windowpane Made clear in seconds of light Disappears and returns again Counting hours, searching the night Might be waiting for someone Might be there for us to see Might be in need of talking Might be staring directly at me Inside plays a lullaby Slurred voice over children cries On the inside Haunting loneliness in the eye Skin covering a secret scar His hand is waving a goodbye There's no response or action returned There is deep prejudice in me Outshines all reason inside Given dreams all ridden with pain And projected unto the last

I have driven countless hours from dusk to pitch black on unlit Indian highways listening to this song. This track is just pure bliss!

This album is supposed to be dreary and depressing, yet I find it extremely fun to listen to. It genuinely makes me feel cozy and happy.

One of the best bands in this century. I do miss the original group, they had such a vibe.

I was here to just listen to "To bid you farewell" but after that this is 6th songs. Couldn't pause or close. Opeth you devil.

I grew up with opeth because my mom would listen to it 24/7 and she still does she has mercy and everything, the same with the Beatles and more And some of my favorite parts in the song is: 2:30 3:20 4:02

Before Opeth I could not listen growling metal one bit. This kind of using of perfect harmonies with mixture of different kinds of emotions in music really caught me. And yes this album and this song was crucial for me to getting used to the band's style and then moving on to Blackwater park and Ghost reveries which became even a bigger favorite for me than this album. What a band, none other is good at this level of progressive metal which is not just bout rhytm but really getting the amount of depth to a one song.

A fucking amazing song

That solo at 4:37 gets me every time

OPETH FOREVER🇵🇦❤️

5:14 ❤

I just discovered this band, glad I did

I remember Mikael saying that Camel was one if his biggest influences. You can clearly hear it in this song - the part between 5:00 and 5:50 for example

It just makes me truly happy to see how many views this under appreciated masterpiece has gotten.. maybe there is hope for humanity! Anyone who can recognize the wonder and beauty in this is someone I consider my friend. We are a fortunate group guys and gals. 😢

The mellow parts in Jinjer Pisces reminds me of this song so much.

This is one of my favorite pieces of music to work to. It really helps de-congest my mind

This album is so full of gems...can't hardly put it down!

The guitar solo part between 4:37 and 5:50 is just fantastic, it sounds really great 🎸🎶☀️

So soothing and haunting at the same time.

I mainly produce hip-hop, and always come back here for inspiration

Opeth. Blank face in the windowpane Made clear in seconds of light Disappears and returns again Counting hours, searching the night Might be waiting for someone Might be there for us to see Might be in need of talking Might be staring directly at me Inside plays a lullaby Slurred voice over children cries On The inside Haunting loneliness in the eye Skin covering a secret scar His hand is waving a goodbye There's no response or action returned There is deep prejudice in me Outshines all reason inside Given dreams all ridden with pain And projected unto the last

If this does not make you feel something, you should seek attention. These are masters in which we all are blessed to witness their creations. What a ridiculously solidly unique group. Damn they are awesome. Right??!!??!

Yesterday the person who gave me the pleasure of know Opeth took the decision of take his life away, my entire feeling is confusion. I wasn't too close to him but this is a heartbreaker anyway. Rip Mariano 17-06-24, Thanks for all.

This album is so captivating and harmonious to listen to that I always find myself listening to it over and over again. It reminds me of a very special person who recommended me to this particular band. I'm so grateful for it because it allows me to express my feelings for her in a way that I never could. Thank you for creating such a masterpiece, Opeth.

My all time favorite song. Can't think of something better.

Blank face in the windowpane Made clear in seconds of light Disappears and returns again Counting hours, searching the night Might be waiting for someone Might be there for us to see Might be in need of talking Might be staring directly at me Inside plays a lullaby Slurred voice over children cries On the inside Haunting loneliness in the eye Skin covering a secret scar His hand…

Ordered this fantastic masterpiece last month. The musicianship and substance that Opeth creates never ceases to amaze me.

18 years of this masterpiece! Opeth rules!

2 a.m. in the morning. Life is anything but sorted. Yet when I navigate to 4:36 , all my worries seem to melt away.

I'm loss for words, this is a masterpiece. This is definitely a favorite.

When i think about Opeth i always return to this album.

Steven wilson's backing voice is sooo good

Incredible... and awsome artwork as always!

Because of this right here is why Opeth is one of my favorite bands

We drove for two hours across Finland to watch them play this....I gotta say it was pretty cool!

Gorgeous. This, and Elysian Woes. And Faith in Others. My staple songs. 💙

I just read the comments on this video. It brought a smile to my face. Granted, i was also listening to the song, preparing to listen to the whole album.

I'm here cause the girl I love told me about this song ❤️ funny, smart, beautiful, and she has great taste in music. I have goosebumps 😘

Damnation is the best Opeth album by far.

Anyone else cry to this song,it's so goddamn beautiful .

This song is my favorite This album is my favorite You are my favorite band ..........

Thanks for sharing, excellent audio quality. One of my favorite bands of all time. Saw them live front row about 10 years ago in Virginia, hands down the best concert I've ever seen as far as the audio mixing, musicianship, modest volume, and sheer performance of the band. I've seen Rush, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, System of a Down, Joe Satriani and many others. Opeth takes the cake

It's impossible to call this song objectively bad. A true Masterpiece!

This is one of the best songs I ever heard in my life I need to find another windowpane

So many years have passed since I heard this song and it still makes me cry. 👌

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i love this song