REACTION to UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (The Wind That Shapes The Land) 💨🍃⛰️ 

Chase, so much love to you my friend. Always thoroughly enjoy your take on our music. You had me on the verge of tears at the end when you were giving your thanks and appreciation. I hope we can play near you in the future and I look forward to giving you a big hug! Currently having a damn nice day thanks to you. \m/

It’s rare when speed metal gives you so much joy it brings you to tears… except when you listen to Unleash the Archers - it’s a rather common experience I have with them. 😂😭

UTA has easily become my favorite band after discovering them during the pandemic. I love that I have heard this album nearly 100 times now and there are still moments that evoke a physical reaction in me, from adrenaline rushes to chills down my spine.

I miss people reacting to their music. I've been going back and rewatching older reactions. UTA are such wonderful musicians.

If you listen to the live version, there is a high note buried on the studio version that is astonishingly high. Like she sings it further away from the mic in order to prevent everyones ears and face melting like opening the ark in Indiana Jones

This song is such a joy to listen to, it's an absolute journey. It has so many movements, each with their own unique flavor. It is such a great representation of the album as a whole. I found Unleash the Archers because of Chase, I'm always glad to see him revisiting their stuff.

This song is easily one of my favorites, and they absolutely killed it live with this song when I saw them in Baltimore, MD last year. And Brittany just announced that she and Scott had a baby girl named Lennie on Oct 4.

Once you get through all the songs on Abyss you gotta just sit and listen all the way through the album. I can’t really put into words what an experience it is

When that chorus hits, my eyes fill with water, happened the first time, happened a couple of minutes ago. Thank you, Chase, for reminding me how good of a song this Is.

I heard this band for the first time last year when I saw them live. Had never heard of them before and when they played this song I cried. It is so uplifting and triumphant it is now my song to pick myself up when I can't go in and they are one of my favorite bands of all time.

Hey Chase. This song is one that I have compared to the Matrix movies, in how the Immortal finally faces the demons that he has been dealing with and the doubts he has. Despite this, he finally stands his ground, and takes the fight to the Matriarch -- like Neo finally facing down Smith. One of the best story-driven climactic battles in music I've ever heard. So, so good. And it kind of feels like a D&D battle between a party of characters and the BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy). Given that Brittney and the band actually had a D&D campaign based on the story between the Immortal and Matriarch, this, IMO, is very fitting. Edit: Chase, I am one of the ones that will stand by and behind the work that reactors do. Most people just look at reaction channels as listening to music, and it is. But it's much more than that. There is a kind of magic that happens when a reactor hears something for the first time, and their reaction is one of pure, unadulterated shock, joy, love, even sadness sometimes. It is a reminder of how human music really is. And, for me, at least, I can honestly say that music reactions is my go-to source for new music. Every band I now listen to, I can honestly say that I found through reaction channels. It has, for me, replaced the idea that I have to rely on a records store or the radio to find new music. I also think that it has been an equalizer of sorts, since on the internet, every band gets its shot -- and if they are excellent at what they do, then they garner the fanbase they deserve. So I guess what I'm saying is, it's thanks to reactors like you, Chase, that I'm thankful for, as a listener, because without you, my friend, I would not be able to enjoy the music I do, simply because I probably would never have discovered it. So thank you for everything you do. It is very much appreciated!

My favorite song of all time. These two albums had a massive impact on me, and barely a week goes by where I don't run through them. I always pause for a moment when she says "Could it be I've finally won the war...NOOOW!!" The perfect climax of the battle then switches to such an uplifting solo and I just feel complete. Home, as Chase would say. Thanks for this, cheers!

This is my favorite song (and album) by UTA. I can listen to this album on repeat for days and not get tired of it at all...thanks for spending time sharing your reactions and love for their music! And thanks to Unleash The Archers for making such amazing music!

This has to be my favorite UTA song. As you said it is a masterpiece! Can't wait for your next reaction. Keep on killing it!!

I just realized how awesome this song is…composed? Paced? I don’t know the word. I’ve been listening for a long time and had a revelation. So, if you think in terms of classic story telling, the beginning is the hero (immortal) gearing and psyching himself up for the final battle, the pace picks up which is the montage of the hero and friend marching in to the battle, then it drops to the sinister pace and mood as the hero faces his foe (matriarch) and the battle rages, then it jumps back up to the uplifting pace as the hero comes out victorious and the chorus hits for the second time as he comes to terms with his victory, only for the dust to settle and realize his friend has been fatally wounded in the battle. Kinda neat

I'll be listening to the "Apex" and "Abyss" all the way through tomorrow while driving to Dallas for a Band-Maid concert. I'll be a good day of music.

How did I miss this reaction!? absolutely stoked to hear your thoughts on this absolutely amazing song

The Archers are back baby! Keep ‘em coming Chase!

I love your reactions so much, Chase. I look forward to following both you and UTA for a long, long time to come. Watching you feels like reliving my own first listen to each track from Unleash The Archers; the energy and sheer childlike glee on your face and in your body language really brings life to how moving these masterpieces are and how I feel when listening to them. Except you actually have the ear and musical knowledge to understand the intricacies of what they're doing to help me reach a new level of appreciation for every single member of Unleash The Archers and how much effort and care they put into their songs. Thank you.

I am literally typing about the "I see the clouds are gone! The storm that raged is quiet once again!" line as you say, "sounded a little more hopeful, a little more triumphant.....like there's a new energy..." he has literally just won the war..... It just reflects my prior comment so strongly, really shows what masterpiece creations they are capable of.

What an absolutely excellent band and album. Can't wait for new music this year.

I was there for the premier, but I had to rush off to work right after, so I didn't have a chance to leave a comment until now. I gotta hand it to you, this reaction was everything, and more, than what I was expecting! I had come to the conclusion that you had listened to this on your own time, especially since your last UTA reaction was 2 years ago. Like I said in the live chat, I'm really glad that you finally decided to address your UTA deficiency. A daily dose of power metals keeps the psychologist away 🤣 20:25 and 20:40 ish.. When you talk about active listening and how it helps one gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the music that it truly deserves. It was you that made me do some reading on how we digest music, mainly in 3 different forms. • Passive - background music, attention is focused elsewhere. We hear it, but aren't listening. • Reactive - Focused on the song as a whole. This is how we all enjoy music. We "react" by head nodding/banging, tapping hands/feet, dancing, singing along etc. • Active - In depth analysis. You can enjoy music in this form, and once good at it, one can fuse reactive and active listening together (Like Chase does). But, in the beginning when purposely choosing to listen actively, what I did was not listen to the song for enjoyment. I shut off my reactions and emotions, and solely focused on separate aspects of a song individually, over multiple listens. It helped me hear new things, and get a better understanding of the whys and whens in the composition. Then I'd read lyrics to form a mental image. When I go back to reactive mode, I mesh all the parts together and greatly enjoy the whole on a new level. Like Chase said, it's like having the ability of picking out a single voice in a crowd. I gotta give Chase a huge thanks. I wanted to understand and appreciate music on a new level, and gain the ability to hear new things in songs I've known, but yet he's hearing it on the first listen lol. You motivated me to step up my listening game haha. Your insight is top tier brother! I can understand and relate with you, and why it's something you have deep emotion for. Appreciate everything you do! The same goes for the band as well. Amazing people making amazing music. We all gotta give the respect of proper listening that it deserves, and this extends to all music that we cherish. Respect from Toronto 🤜🤘🇨🇦

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! THE WIND THAT SHAPES THE LAND Somehow I find myself Standing on the edge of something that I desperately need From this moment I will not be the same No more crying for the things I can't change Here I will put this tale to rest Finish what I started long ago And though it may not be the ending I wish Only victory can bring me home Come I won't wait for long I was never your slave for all eternity And now here we stand face to face Feel the ground Crashing all around Fight to fan the flame Ignite the battle rage Tear the sky Watch the boulders fly As the mountain scape Crumbles in her wake So, you've come to prove yourself Despite the lies you tell You know you won't prevail And I, most powerful of all Have come to see you fall You'll find no mercy here Search within, uncover the will to win Turn against the tide that washes o'er Find the strength to fall and rise again Open up the gates, unleash the force I am the wind that shapes the land Old as time and twice as strong Oceans arise at my command I alone can carry on To break her chains Forward I push on into the storm surrounding me I await her strike Could it be she's reached the pinnacle now? Silence as I stand within the eye In this hurricane of her design And watch as I drain the light from inside Now at last I see what must be done and so I fly Firm within my grasp I hold the spark and shatter it See her eyes go dark Could it be I've finally won the war now? I see the clouds are gone The storm that raged is quiet once again I feel the stars above Shining on the fragments that remain Search within, uncover the will to win Turn against the tide that washes o'er Find the strength to fall and rise again Open up the gates, unleash the force I am the wind that shapes the land Old as time and twice as strong Oceans arise at my command I alone can carry on No What is this I see? Broken before me Once again I pay the price I've nothing without sacrifice

Hearts to that comment about listening to a band more actively, that whole bit you said. Triple… quintuple hearts to that!

this song is quite spectacular and the extremely powerful uplifting elements of you can do it the complexities here the incredible transitions that these very gifted professional musicians the folks at nuclear blast should put this on at their offices

Absolutely Chase! Great eval/review. UtA are phenomenal live!!! This is such a wonderful epic length song!!!

I could even also hear the band STYX doing this song back around 1970s- 1980.... Some total similarities in tone tempo, tempo and power shifts... I can almost even hear Tommy Shaw singing... but I also get images of Journey, Loverboy, Starship even Aldo Nova near the end with some riffs.

Something about this song just flows through me. I'm not ashamed to say this song elicits tears in my eyes almost every listen. It's like you said, "This feels like home". It somehow manages to make me feel happy nostalgic and melancholy nostalgic at the same time. They captured something magical with this song.

“This feels like home”: indeed it does mate, and it is great to have you back home with us. Love this reaction, as always Chase, to this magnificent song.

ACK! The pause at 8:06! Now I know how women must feel... JUST KEEP GOING!

This song is amazing! the album is too!

So much yes for a Rock City gig, quick 15 minute trip into town, can't beat it.

i kinda think of songs like this almost like a timelapse of a flower garden ... moments of calm with blooms of colour

This song is such a journey of emotions! It’s gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Also: I saw them perform this song last year. Can confirm…they sound fantastic and so tight. It was perfection and one of my favorite concerts ever.

I found this band through your reactions. Many thanks :)

Can confirm this song is awesome live!

back again to watch this reaction. it lets me relive, through you, the first time I heard this song. I fucking love it man. Never stop being you!!!

I prefer reaction videos with lots of intelligent and knowledgeable analysis. I generally watch reaction videos after listening to song which I already have on CD and I’m so impressed that I want to hear a really good reaction to it. You stop the song in the right spots and give an excellent commentary.

The only feeling greater than listening to this song myself is seeing the joy it brings others. I'm so happy you finally got to this song! First band I saw as shows kicked back in after the pandemic and it will live with me forever.

Tears every time....

That look of pure joy on your face around the ten minute mark into the vid when the song goes properly anthemic is why I keep watching your videos. "Get in!" indeed 😎

Love to see you so happy and excited, it's one of the best songs ever from one of the best bands ever 🤩🥰🎸🤘🏻

The best song on the album for ....grasp the spark and shatter it!

This is no doubt a all-time masterpiece :)

Back to your roots! So glad to see this one.

I heard this for the first time at a live show. Blew my mind more than tonight we ride. Easily one of my top 5

i just love your reactions! ❤ and i've been blasting UTA non stop for the past two months. they are the band i didn't know i needed. music that feeds my soul. thanks for showing them to me, chase! ❤😊

Yay! Not enough reactions to this amazing song. Nice to see another one, pauses and all. Brittney and the boys are currently working on the next album and hope to have it out next year.

Great reaction! Saw in an interview with Tank that this is the band's favorite track off Abyss. Brittney as the Immortal and Grant as the Matriarch. Such a masterpiece. Loved how the music matches the lyrics. When the immortal is in the eye of a hurricane created by the Matriarch the music drops and becomes calm. The hopeful synth part is after the Matriarch is defeated so totally fits and is so, so good.

I believe they are writing a new album! Can’t wait to hear what comes next!

Adore this band, I love their album Apex so much

YES! not to give you grief about putting UTA on the back burner but I'm happy to see you get back to Britney and the boys saving the world from the evil Matriarch 😈 😉 always a great reaction and break down.. from you Chase. Thank you for getting to this great song from this awesome band 💜

Awesome to see you back Chase, your reactions to UTA got me into them

I was waiting for this reaction! This is my favorite UTA song. It just feels like an epic boss fight with such beautiful instrumentals. So epic, and in terms of the story of the album, the lyrics are so awesome.

I'm a bit more partial to Legacy, personally, but this is a very close second. Not that there's anything that isn't top shelf metal on this entire album, mind you. They have this astonishing quality where every time I listen to them I'm reminded of how incredible they are, like they are somehow always better than I remembered, I remember them as being amazing. That's a rare thing! It's fun having you back reacting to UtA, as well! Feels good, man.

My absolute favourite ULA track, and their best work imo.

The pure JOY of your reaction is great. This is such a triumphant song, too; I want to second the recommendation(s) below that you listen all the way through Apex and Abyss with the lyrics handy in a single sitting. It's two hours *very* well-spent. The music is made even better by the knowledge that this whole band is made up of lovely people. There's no "guilty pleasure" element at all. It's just lovely and wonderful.

The best RU-vidr React-analyst! Thank you for doing this!

Love your reactions, Chase. No one goes into quite as much musical detail as you do, and it keeps me coming back.

Wow. Wow. Wow. ••• Thanks! PEACE!

I've been waiting (not so) patiently for you to get around to UtA again! Thank you so much!!

Brings me back , hello again from 🇨🇦

UTA is such a masterful band. One of my favorite power metal outfits to date. Btw, you gonna check out the 3-part song by Lorna Shore? It's kind of a deathcore masterpiece, and one of the best heavy songs I've heard all year.

Omg I've been waiting for this one! Definitely one of their best songs. I love the way they change up the music to match whatever is happening in the story. So much talent!

I was not expecting this! This song is my 2nd most played on Spotify, I've listened to it so much. Funniest thing is it's the only song I've heard from the band, but I just love it hahah

Exciting! Also you absolutely have to hear Epica’s new single The Great Tribulation (even if you don’t react to it). It’s a collaboration with Fleshgod Apocalypse, it is a heavy symphonic masterpiece.

I found UTA through your channel, and I am so grateful to you for that. I was able to see them in NY, in what I felt was far too small of a venue for what their talent warrants. Wore their tour shirt to last night's iron maiden concert and was happy to see a other person wearing UTA tour shirt as well. If I get enough notice, I will absolutely schedule vacation time to make sure I can see them again next time they are in town.

Hell yeah, Chase! This has become one of my favorite songs of all time. Thanks for doing this one! Cheers!

I can confirm for you that UTA is flawless live, saw them in Denver last year 😀

Great analysis aside, the very big thing about this video is your excitement. Man, that's contagious (besides being 100000% justified).

I love this song! Great reaction, Chase!

Such a great tune! Wish I could join the live premiere but I'll be at work. Looking forward to the reaction though!

I love seeing the same joy I feel. One of my favorites. Great job as always!

It's so amazing to watch you experience this song! the amazement and seeing you figure out whats happening is so cool to see

YAY! another UTA song!! Keep up the great work, Chase!

You should do Carry the Flame too. You get to hear Andy sing!

So good to see you react to UTA again!! As always you are so passionate about music and it truly shows! Saw them live in Cleveland a while back and they played this song live, let me say it's even better!! Keep up the awesome work mate!

Blown away by the wind that shapes the land, i totally feel you! :-)

this song is such a journey from start to finish, whenever i hear this opening strings ring, i'm kinda, oh boy i'm goin on a ride! :D really cool how you described the deeper listening. i'm a hobby musician myself for many many years and i am always in awe, how little of a song most people notice ^^" you can totally train your ear to that. appreaciate your passion. good you are back man and UTA too :o)

This is the reaction I’ve been waiting for. Chase, I feel your joy and love for this music. This album was my go-to during the pandemic while it was in full swing. I watched every single reaction video to every single song on Abyss and most of them for Apex as well. Tank’s was so good I couldn’t wait for yours and it never came. I am so glad that it did today! I do not know how you haven’t listened to this yet, but I am so happy to finally watch you take this one in. It’s the best song on an already masterful album. Thanks to you, I’m having a damn good day! Cheers!

Another great song and a great reaction. Love UTA and love your channel. All the best from the Netherlands. Btw, I found "Apex" and watched a lot of your vids again..HADGD!

Love your reactions mate!

Holy shit, it's happening. ANOTHER TWTSTL REACTION

If you haven't yet, SEE THEM at you earliest convenience. Saw them. Met them. One of my favorite concert experiences ever. I'm 48 if that puts that last claim into perspective.

CHASE YOU'RE DOING IT!!!🤩

Haven't been on this channel in a long time. Lookin' good Chase

Chase, you have some truly hilarious bits in this commentary(!!;).... I AM, admittedly, a tad biased when you review ANY UTA videos. Your passionate reaction/assessment of this song rivals the very passion you are recognizing WITHIN this song (as with all your reviews;). So Wonderful. You commented that it's like "coming home", and, I'll have to admit that it was a somewhat emotional moment (which is what i saw as you said it), and I for one am grateful to see anyone who appreciates this band as much as I do! Cheers to you, Chase, continued success with your channel, and have a wonderful, safe holiday!

great having you back reacting to UTA. yes, I think the growls are Grant.

I don’t know how you do it.. how do you discover a band like this and not just binge the entire catalogue!! This song hits even harder when you listen to Apex and straight into Abyss, follow along with the story of the immortal and this is the climatic final boss battle!!

My favourate UtA song. So much so, that I clipped the part @13:28 for about 40 sec, and have been using it as my ringtone for about a year. I'm glad you were finally able to get to it, because I knew you would love it.

Fantastic as always, and great to see how diverse your reactions are in terms of knowledge and genre! For upcoming suggestions, I'll lay off Shrezzers (for this week anyway!), and I'd like to see you dive a bit more into Dayseeker as well! I'd say Sleeptalk would be a great one, and perhaps Crooked Soul from their last album too. For newer stuff like your Neon Grave reaction, I think you'd really like Without Me also. Looking forward to the next one, keep up the killer content sir!

Chase: "it still feels like there's room..." Us: 😉

Dammit, Chase! We were both so eager to get to this song that I forgot to pack a lunch, and you forgot to remind me! Ah, well. Still having a Damn Good Day because one of my favorite reactors of all time shared a reaction to a great song by one of my favorite bands of all time. The unpredictability of the song structure, your comments about the structure, and seeing your hair on camera lead me, by stream-of-consciousness to hear fellow-ginger Julia Nilon repeating these words from her Ghost Love Score reaction: "Come with me, we going on an adventchah!" Haha. Hope your Damn Good Day was even better than mine. Love you, man.

Great reaction Chase! this song got me through so many hard times. Have you checked out any of Andy's side stuff, Sleeper Ship? he does a song with Brit called "Ride Away", killer track.

they have jusr released a synthwave version of false walls

I really hope you listened to this without pausing a few times .. epic .. just bloody epic... Great job as always brother... Cheers!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

UTA is a candy store you and I are kids. Thank you for introducing me to them. 🎉

Can’t wait to watch. I do have a suggestion for you Chase. You can never have too much Jinjer in your life. Could you do Vortex - Jinjer?

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