Actually, What Sabaton has achieved here is quite a feat. Remember, the song is about Rommel's Ghost Division, and they are performing at Woodstock. Essentially, its a polish crowd headbanging to a song about a German panzer division. incredible.
Teacher: "Kids, we are going to visit France and German borders" Kids: "Yeah!! Paris! Landscape! History!" Metalheads: " PANZER ELITE! BORN TO COMPETE!! NEVER RETREAT!!!!"
You've said that you can actually learn history through their songs. Well, not only that, but for most of their songs they upload an actual history video to RU-vid where they explain the historical background of the song. Joakim is a giant history buff :D
CreekLegacy In one of the Sabaton History episodes, Indy mentions that he started playing keyboards around the time that Sabaton started out, so it’s not impossible that they were in some of the same circles in the beginning, even if they didn’t know who each other were. There’s also the special Indy filmed as host of The Great War where he and Pär discussed the songs Sabaton had released that dealt with World War I, such as “Angels Calling”, “Cliffs of Gallipoli”, “The Price of a Mile”, etc
I didnt know about the brizmark, I researched it and its fascinating. So much effort was used making it and yet so much effort by the allies to destroy it
3:40 "He must be fit!" I live in a place with reasonably high elevation and when Sabaton toured there, Joakim was jumping rapidly during one of the songs (I think it was To Hell and Back but I'm not certain). After that song, he said, "I always forget about the elevation here, I'm fucking winded!" The whole audience laughed. Definitely in good shape, there was little pause to the next song and he had his breath back easily. If he'd not said that I'm not sure I would have been able to tell.
Joakim is one interesting male specimen. His voice is one of a kind and his energy is off-the-freaking-charts. The way he gripped the mic stand at 3:44 like he was about to break it into half.
@@monstercookies2726 if you want to see Joakim cyborg, maybe check out on RU-vid: BABYMETAL - Oh! MAJINAI - Eventim Apollo, LONDON - 23 February 2020 :-)
I've seen them twice in the USA (drove down to Tampa, Florida both times) and they are such a fun band to see live. They're always having fun. The first show, there was a little kid, probably 9 years old, dressed like Joakim with the same haircut, camo, and shades and everything, and Joakim had him come on the stage for one of the songs, it was so sweet... bet that kiddo will never forget that moment!
I remember Floor Jansen doing the same to prank Joakim when ReVamp supported Sabaton (minus the beard). I'd love Beth to have her and Hannes on her podcast. They're both very active on Floor's RU-vid channel. By that, I mean he does the filming and Floor presents and does the music.
@@dyingdragon2156 its simply not about genre. Rammstein isnt power metal btw, and that the lead singer has a distinct R is because hes german (which is a language that in many ways is close to swedish, we have similar words, swedes have an easy time learning the language and its pronounciation). Its a very wierd statement to say that they "use rolling Rs because they play power metal"
The fact that they release background information package on their own Sabaton History channel is so cool. It really ends up being an awesome history lesson.
The guy they release those videos with has a youtube channel that cronichles every single day of world war 1. Should be able to find it under the great war, i do believe.
"Sabaton is the foot armor of a knight" *Watches Joachim beating his knee like it owes him money.* What's the armor for a knee cap called? Cause whatever it is it needs to have its name changed to Joachimknee.
Yuggoth *coughs in Britain* second most wars. And you didn’t just loose once, we beat your ass during the 7, we beat your arse in the Napoleonic, Prussia kicked your ass during the Franco-Prussian War.
I can't imagine how this must have felt for Joakim, to have literally half a million people singing your song. The sound from the crowd is almost as impressive as the performance.
Seen them in the US twice. Once in Oregon and once in Arizona. During the Oregon concert they thanked us for backing our participation in WWII “If you guys hadn’t joined in we would be singing to you in German.” The crowd went absolutely bonkers. Love these guys and their music!
Indeed, love love love Avatar and such a great live band! I love ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Aaiiua2Fy6U.html to bits to show off the band and their talents :)
Really good reaction to Swedish Sabaton! A fun band to watch live, so much energy! A fun fact is that the drummer is married to Nightwish´s singer Floor Jansen and they have a little girl named Freja.
Joakim is an awesome guy. Seen him live multiple times, never disapointed. Also had a chat with him after a show once, he's a massive goofball and very social and friendly
I saw them last year in Tucson, AZ. They're AMAZING!!!! You should definitely go see em when they're touring again in your area. Side note: I'm not a singer AT ALL but your channel has really let me get an idea of the effort and and skill it takes to get to where all these singers are. Gave me a new appreciation for em.
I've been to two of their gigs here in my town (2014 - 2016), their energy is amazing and they were so nice to us. After the first show they gave autographs and took pictures with everybody. Joakin is a total joker!
I once heard someone say Joakim's voice is so powerful it doesn't just fit with the topic and power of their music, but it's so good it isn't part of the music, he is telling a story and the music makes it more powerful.
Seeing Sabaton live is always an experience. Last time I took my mom (after I introduced her to the band a while back) and she was shocked that they were even better live
@@TheWiseGrif i personally haven't ever heard of a lot of artists beth reacts to, but this song should be done simply because his voice is so damn good
You should review the tone of voice while singing on Svenska ( Swedish) , it changes the tone quite a lot - Lion of the North song -Lejonet från norden or carolus rex
Even in a small venue, Sabaton puts on insane, high energy shows. I say this having seen them three times in Arizona. Oh, you should check out their song "40:1" from this same concert. The song started with an enormous Polish flag being unfurled over the audience. Also, other Sabaton reaction suggestions, "Bismarck," "Seven Pillars of Wisdom," and "Great War."
I discovered Sabaton just last year and it has become one of my favorite bands, it's just amazing. By the way, you should react to either Rob Zombie (Demon Speeding, Dragula, Superbeast, Numb) or Epica (Cry for the Moon, The Phantom Agony, Facade of Reality, Solitary Ground, Feint)
I met him once, just a few km from the place I live. That was a good night. Not the first time I saw them, but first time I met him. And got a picture as well!
You should do Sabaton’s performance at Wacken last year. Out of the three song video Wacken has posted, I think “The Price of a Mile” really shows off Joakim’s voice best.
You should react to Sabaton Great War (Live from Oberhausen) next Or: Attack of The Dead Men (Live from Wembley, The Great Tour) or: Price of a Mile (Live from WOA 2019) Or: 40:1 (Live from WOA 2019) 40:1 will give you chills! It was the bands 20 year anniversary. So it was a band reunion with all the original band members from when Sabaton started. Pär Sündstrum is a bassist, you should listen to his speech at Wacken 2019
I really would love to hear your opinion about a German band.. their name is Saltatio Mortis. Just look at their new song "Loki". It's kinda interesting how he change the voice during the song. They have some live and English songs in their set too, if that's more matching. But in "Loki" I really like the different speeds and styles.
I first discovered them opening for Nightwish and Delain. Talk about an amazing show. Anthemic and singable at the first show. Talk about amazing live. If you get the chance, see them live.
Saw these guys when they came out with Nightwish a bunch of years back and they tore the roof off the place. The energy they have on stage is something else altogether. Amazing show.
Baritone....go no further than Sir Christopher Lee. He's performance with Rhapsody Of Fire in their song Magic of the Wizards Dream is phenomenal!And yes he sounds like a wizard when he sings. As for Sabaton.... metal by metalheads for metalheads!
I"ve seen em live twice, and boy Are they ridiculously fun live band. Honestly watching gave much a painful pang of longing for the times when concerts was still a thing. I miss the energy of a crowd so so much.
Believe it or not, you just learned some WWII history! The "Ghost Division" was a name given to the German 7th Panzer Division during Operation Case Yellow which was the invasion of France and the Low Countries ( Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium ) in the spring of 1940. They drove so deep past the infantry and support soldiers that they lost contact with command and no one knew where they were! That's where the name "Ghost Division" comes from! Just remember that Sabaton cares DEEPLY about history and you will get some learning in when you watch them!
I think there is a bit more to the story and General Erwin Rommel led that blitz. Considered the best tank commander of all time. After making this huge push he realized he was basically alone with just a few tanks and armored cars he told them to hold their location wial he turned around and charged his tank by itself all the way back the way he had come to reestablish communications with his ground and supporting units firing at the French that where on either side of him on his return trip. He successfully made it back and gathered forces to go back to were he had left the remainder of the 7th Panzer division....the Ghost division. Before he made it back his group of tanks had swept over more than 40 miles (this may be a conservative number, not sure of total distance). The French started calling them the Ghosts due to their ability to come out of nowhere, in locations that were thought to be friendly. There is much more to the story but this is a small bit. Worth reading a bit more about.
Joakim really reminds me of Till from Rammstein...the Rolling R's, the Knee hammering, both used to be competitive swimmers (Till was on a short list to the Olympics), Amazing Crowd Control & Sceneshow (fireworks etc.).
Sabaton, swedish vikings, the energy and power is there, to quote joakim and his private life, beer and happiness = So much energy. Awesome man Joakim. Saw them live many times! A true pleasure. Also, the rolling R's? In his quote, is to hide the swedish accent, so pronounciating heavily and rolling r's is hiding the swedish accent. To quote himself.
If you go and see these guys. Make sure it's a big venue. Saw them in a small club and they packed the place. They are amazing live. They remind me a lot of Iron Maiden.
"All their music are based on history" Fun fact, Shadows is about the nazgul from middle earth, and 7734 is a story, but I dont think thats historical either. Almost
I'd say Beth, Welcome on the best Polish festival, with over 500 thousands people under the stage. Keeping the level of vocals and entertainment as Sabaton and Joakim himself does in front of a crowd big as that makes me think it requires much more than just skill and practise, but the big part of this show happens in artists minds. Thank you for the analysis of the performance, I've really enjoyed listening to what's your opinion on Sabaton, see you on other videos :). Have a nice day
Wooow,. I haven't seen this video!! This band was in Spain before de Cov _19 😢. I love the show, the thematic, and the power of this music and the sound of singer voice. Full of credibility thanks of de Power of the voice and movements, including emotions, brave emotions. I love them. Well, my dear,. now it, s time to my pray to the Queen of the vocal coaches, i wish you meet Amtonio Molina voice and comment on a video for all melomaniacs listen and enjoy with a way of singing unique. I love you so.much. You have surprised me one more.time. Send you all my better wishes.
Such a pleasure to have your reaction videos, where it's not just impressions, but also clear, solid analysis. Has anyone recommended David Bowie's Teenage Wildlife? It's possibly his most insane, over-the-top performance, where he puts all the tricks in his repertoire to use. I think it was intended to be a parody of Bryan Ferry (and you can hear that), but it's so much more, such a crazy ride, going into so many directions.
