Was lovely to see that the music video Impacted you that much ❤, it was honour to take part in this music video out of respect for my family who in the war , its so heartwarming seeing these reactions to the song ❤
@@maciejksiazkiewicz5511just judging on the fact that there was a sequel to the first world war, the war to end all wars did not in fact end all wars. The first world war ended with the world still having quite a few wars, Russian civil war and it's fallout, turkey and it's war with everyone.
@@Gidi66 Will this war really end all wars? Can a war really end all war? Will this war bring another war? It's the war that will end all wars Sabaton - Versailles
to this day not a single person including myself has managed to keep their emotions in after this song. Seems to be a subject and a powerful message that bypasses all restraint
A tremendous tribute to both Lemmy and all the soldiers who went off to fight, and sometimes die, for their homelands. Lemmy wrote '1916' after watching a documentary on the 1916 Battle of the Somme during which a veteran of the battle broke down in tears talking about holding his best friend in his arms as he died. Another song that just rips your heart out, and Tina Guo's cello at the end evokes such a feeling of sadness. The call backs to Sabaton songs were nice easter eggs. RIP Lemmy, and all those who died defending their homeland. You are missed and appreciated. great reaction, stay safe, keep rocking.
@@Pootz1000 Sadly, I don't. I remember reading about it in Lemmy's memoir (a book I have been looking for a week now haven't located, probably stored in a box in the basement but which box). I remember he said it was from a UK TV show, I would guess something on the BBC.
The Motorhead flag, the band members & Lemmy's picture center frame were a great nod to them. So many covers don't show that level of respect to the original.
Jestem z Polski.Jestem najstarszą wielbicielką Sabatonu.Mam 74 lata.Ten utwór wzbudził we mnie bardzo dużo emocji.Strasznie się spłakałam. Ty długo walczyłeś ze swoimi emocjami.Pozdrawiam.
Like how they had Floor sing during the credits of Christmas Truce, that's cellist Tina Guo playing during these credits. She has joined them onstage at Wacken and is in their Steel Commanders video.
As one of the production team who worked in the three long and amazing days of making this project, it was truly incredible to see the people, the team and crew along with the band who all came together to make this video, we are so happy that everyone enjoyed the video as much as we did making it.
Eddie Rickenbacker, an American ace pilot in the first world war, was interviewed in 1998 (80 years after the end of the war) about his experiences flying against the Germans. The interviewer eventually asked him "When was the last time you had a nightmare about the war?" He replied: "last night."
This song hit me hard…lost extended family members fighting at the Somme. This video was filmed in my parents”backyard” they are from the black country of the West Midlands. Lest we forget! ANZAC day is next Tuesday - cliffs of Galipoli please? There is a lyric video and an official video - either one.
Just amazing .. Sabaton version does not compete with the original in my mind. It Stands in its own. The original is amazing and bare, heartfelt and true. Sabaton manage to,not only, convey the awe for this, but also communicate the respect for every soldier in the process.
I respectfully disagree. Lemmy wrote the song. He wrote it beautifully. Sabaton covered the song. Sobaton took it to another level musically. Motorhead and Sabaton came together to pass the message of the song.
Thanks! You really put yourself into this one. 1916 by Motörhead is possibly the best anti-war song I've heard, and Sabaton really do it justice. It's also amazing to have an anti-war song that's so respectful to the people who paid the price. I've seen several combat veterans react to this and there's not a single "it's not like that" comment anywhere.
I feel like Sabaton is the modern continuation of the tradition of deeds being remembered in song. Their stuff has never seemed really pro or anti so much as just recording what happened and the trying to preserve that memory of the people who where there.
@@josephcoffey7013 : My gut feeling is that they are becoming more and more critical with age. The lyricists have dug into war history as their job for years and years now, and the overall tune is heading more and more toward "glory is ephemeral, suffering is guaranteed". But of course their last albums have revolved around WW1 which hardly had any point, yet broke all records in on how bloody and cruel a war can be. This way or that way, if you watch official videos for Christmas Truce and 1916, it's hard to come out with a feeling that "we should strive to have more of this".
I have been waiting for your reaction to this, and I totally agree with what you were saying. Joakims' voice is perfect for this song with its power and empathy that hits you like a ton of bricks. Lemmy made an epic song, and Sabaton just made it immortal.
Wonderful reaction Sir! My Great Uncle Walter was killed at the Somme on 1916 at the age of 19. My brother has visited his grave, resting amongst many other ordinary young lads, he described it as an overwhelming but proud moment. The Motörhead version is haunting, Sabaton brings it, for want of a better description, new life. An awesome tribute to the young lads and to Lemmy. Great to see Mickey and Phil too!
I saw Sabaton live a couple years ago. Their whole vibe on stage is amazing and their fans are absolutely rabid supporters of the band. As a veteran I found myself sometimes being a bit dismissive of bands that have songs about war and strife- knowing most of them have never had a job other than being in a band, much less experience with the topics they sing about. Like a guy singing songs about the pain of childbirth. Too many metal bands rely on edgy topics like war, oppression, genocide, etc for content simply because power metal about attending the PTA meeting probably won't sell. It's a trope in metal so you can't even blame the bands. Sabaton convinced me they come from a place of admiration and respect. Especially about the sacrifices of soldiers more than just the roar of the guns and the glory of a flag. I think bands like 5 Finger Death Punch (and virtually all country musicians) came off as simply pandering for popularity by being loudly pro-military. Sabaton achieves an authenticity that gets them past the velvet ropes of being taken seriously.
I feel that with a lot of bands that do this. But it's so easy to tell that Sabaton sings about it because they care and they have passion for people like you and me.... just normal people who join and end up becoming ruined by conflict.
Instant chills when I hear this, time and time again. War is atrocious. I hope I can keep it together when I get to hear them do this live in two weeks.
More than anyone I know, Sabaton conveys the respect for the common soldier, for the sacrifice that so many made that we can be free. So few people today remember, so few appreciate what they did. Sabaton's music helps. people who never thought about that, start thinking and learning. May they make music for many years yet... thanks for the reactin man. Great as always.
Heard this live at Wembley last Saturday - it's extremely important that youngsters are reminded of this and the sacrifices that were made in order to live the relatively comfortable lives they do now!
I've had the pleasure of having a world War 2 bomber pilot as a close friend whom died 9 years ago at the age of 94. A true hero I always thought and loved the time spent with him having our Tim Hortons coffee. He was my grandfather in law and flew a Lancaster on d day. God bless you man.
Sabaton is really great at drawing out the raw emotions in their music. Whether its pride or sorrow, hope or despair, they're really great at making music MOVE you to your core.
"didn't think it would trigger me as hard as it did" and i'm glad it did. it means it spoke to your soul. and i love that honesty. twas wonderful hearing your thoughts and reaction
I watched this on my way to work the other day. Be me, a grown man, on a public bus holding back tears. Was a big funny now that I think about it. But I could tell this hit you pretty hard. I could only imagine what it's like to lose someone in a time of war, especially if it's one of your brothers in arms, you train together, you fight together, and you die together. And only a few people will remember your name, but millions will remember your sacrifice. Over a hundred years later, it still burns to think about all the young men who fought and died in the great war. I always think of the line "the war will be over by Christmas" and all the men, and boys, young boys who said to their families they'll be home in a couple weeks to only be back years later, many of them in boxes. The pain that many families must have felt after the war, losing their sons, brothers, father's, cousins, uncles, close friends, I don't think I could manage, it would break me.
The first time I heard this I had the exact same reaction, I could not hold back my tears. Being a veteran it was very difficult but at the same time very touching. Thank you for this. They absolutely deserve it.
They might deserve it, but i think they will not get any noble prize... Few year ago they got contacted by Swedish army to write a song to celebrate and perform for 500 year Swedish Royal Guard (Livgardet). They finished the song, but later Swedish government cancel that deal. because somehow the Swedish government found that the band performing a concert in Russia where the promotor of that concert are tied with Putin...
@@evangelineirene6994so what? Why does playing a concert in Russia make them less worthy. It's not like they sung about Russia beating Ukraine or Putin been a god 😂
@@bb-ballistics1706 Indeed, sometime it make me think. Politic is when you did for what actually just a joke for real. Like how can someone banned or cancelled a band just because they take a gig.
Sabatons music videos reminds me of the first time i saw band of brothers, how i thought i could feel with the soldiers they are portraying. You never can unless you actually are there, but it FEELS like you can with sabaton!
Hit me very deep as well. When my father passed away 7 years ago, I learned details about his WW II service that were astounding. My folks were both born in Germany. Knew Dad got conscribed into the German Army young, but didn’t know he was not quite 14 when they shoved a gun in his hands and threw him at the front! How he fought through nearly 4 years of war, from foot soldier to pilot, is an incredible tale, and a miracle that he lived, and kept his frostbitten feet! So many boys he knew were like the teenagers in this song, dying on some battlefield in some country, never to see their mothers again. Surviving after in a war-torn, defeated country is a whole other hair-raising story! Sabaton really did this justice, with respect and reverence for the sacrifices so many young men, and families, made. The cello and end credits are almost like a prayer to them 💔❤️🩹.
I'm french, at school, we learn how evil the Nazi was, and that german soldiers were Nazi. Some teacher make the difference between Nazis and Germans, but it's not in the books so it's up to every teacher. I've never understood that even if I was only 13-14, I didn't want to believe than millions of people could be all evil and "we" were the good ones. I've always wanted to know the stories from "the other side" but it seems germans' stories hardly go out of Germany borders.
@@deborahbignon6627I can strongly recommend ww2 stories on RUclips. Diaries read from German, Russian, American troops etc. It really puts it into to perspective from all sides.
@@deborahbignon6627Nothing is good or evil. Its all the same coin. It's war, and all war means death, destruction and debt. Some win and some lose. If the germans won you would have read in the history books how "evil" all the allies were. The history is written by the winners and that's why you rarely hear the germans talk about it.
Love your reaction. The way you were able to articulate your emotions and describe the sounds you just listened to are superior. "Joakim is not a songbird, he's more like a 'song-howitzer'"
Great reaction. Thank you for opening up. I think that was very brave to put in your deep personal thoughts. Been following Sabaton for a long time now and I love how they evolved from songs that more or less state historical facts to more personal stories and showing humanity. Keep doing what you're doing !
Had the same reaction. BTW welcome home brother. It tickled me that you mentioned the grand nephew of Alvin York. I went through jump school with PVT York his grandson. He was a good artist and he and I painted (He drew, I painted) the jump sequence in the day room and the Airborne wings on the outside of the D Company barracks at jump school. Sabaton really triggers some memories and you nailed it with your reaction. Thanks. All The Way....
Just the emotions this and so many of Sabatons stuff evoke is what has made me a huge fan. They don't promote war like so many ignorant people think, they are telling history. So many 16 year olds could use to listen and learn from this.
Too many don’t understand that respecting the sacrifices made in the past is not the same thing as glamorizing war. No one wants peace more than a soldier who has had a taste of war.
My, now 29 year old son, introduced me to Sabaton when he was a freshman in high school. To some that may seem odd, but I love music, play multiple instruments, taught my children to play, to appreciate, and understand that music tells stories, mirrors our emotions, and can help us to understand the world we live in, or help us to escape that world for a little while. I also taught my children the importance of learning the history of our forefathers and to respect the sacrifices of generations before... So Sabaton, for my son, was a no brainer to share with his Mom, and I am so glad that he did, as I have shared their amazing story telling abilities with others. I love seeing others shed a light on the talents of Sabaton and their ability to draw you into another place and time in a way that truly makes one understand, to feel the emotions of the people they bring to life thru their music and videos.
Your reaction was so emotional for me . Your understanding of these lyrics is something most of us will never comprehend. Thank you for your service,Sir.
Haven't been able to watch this video without shedding a few tears. This fastky became my favorite of theirs along with Christmas Truce. Your reaction was just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts❤
From your reaction to the phrases "it wasn't my fault, and I wasn't to blame" I know it was an authentic reaction. I didn't see my face but I think my first reaction was the same (Sorry for my poor English)
There is a reason for Sabaton being my favorite band. My wife bought me a ticket for wembley concert in April. Best gift I've ever got in my life. What Sabaton can put together is unbelievable. Depth of their songs is incredible. Love them. Not everyone understand/cares about past wars and whatnot but Sabaton is doing the best possible job reminding people what was all that about and we should be glad for all sacrifices that were made back then to be able to live the life we do right now.
You had a very good reaction, well done sir. One reason I like Sabaton so much is that all their songs are about others and never about themselves: the sing about soldiers, about valor and about duty. They never sing about themselves, about their own prowess or try to set some kind of egotistical tone. Many bands (metal, rock, others) have songs that seem to project about themselves. That's not Sabaton.
Everyone who has ever served, anywhere, for any country, have a brotherhood with everyone else who has taken an oath to stand the line to the death if need be, to protect those behind them. Songs like 1916 strike a nerve because it reminds us of our brothers who fell so tragically such as at the battle of the Somme.
14:30: That is captured well with the line: "Make no mistake, war is coming. With all its glory... and all its horror." Arcturus Mengsk I love Sabatons songs. This one is the most emotional one, I've listened to it often and I needed to listen to it 5 times before I managed to listen to it without crying. If everybody would listen to Sabaton, I am sure we would have less wars in the world.
One thing I truly love about Sabaton is how they always credits the crews and people behind them. In almost every video they don't only name director and producer but extras, catering and set builders. They are very generous with praise and seem genuinely nice people. On top of that they're pretty great to listen to and see live...hard to beat combination 🙂 A song "howitzer" had me laughing out loud! About Joakim's singing...I love it and I think most if not all Sabaton fans agree, but if you ask him, he didn't audition for the band as a singer but a keyboard player. He introduced some songs he'd written and had to sing them to the band and then it stuck. He always claims he's not a singer but by god, the man can emote!
Soldiers of 16 years 😭😭 Not gonna lie... I couldn't keep this dry, tears ran down my cheeks ...😢 Good homage to other soldiers dying face down in the mud as well as an *Homage to Motorhead* who recorded the song originally. Their videos are probably a better history lesson than what is taught in schools now! Sabaton is an absolutely fantastic band! Powerful song! Well done SABATON ❣️
16 was normal, isn't hard to find kids with 14, I read that one time they found a 12 years old UK soldier who lied about his age. He's was send back home with a mental breakdown after see all the terror of the trenchs in frontline.
At 77 I just discovered Metal or at least Sabaton coming from Classical music and Pentatonix. Listened to 1916 first, then checked out several Reaction videos on it. Yours is the best.
this song makes me shiver cuz its so good and i hasnt seen a dry eye on reaction vids yet no matter where ppl came from this is one of the best songs in the 2000 century
The average age of a British soldier on the Somme was 26 years and two months. The youngest known soldier to fight in the battle is believed to have been Sidney Lewis, who was only 13. The youngest British soldier killed in the battle is believed to have been 15. The oldest British soldier to die on the Somme was 68. At the end of the Accrington Pals' first major action - on the first day of the Battle of the Somme - at least 584 of the 720 troops who took part were killed, wounded or missing. Pte William Marshall, who survived the fighting, recalled many were "killed and wounded even before they could get out of their trenches"
Okay, commenting before watching the video cause I don't know where my emotions will leave me😅 But definitely excited for this one!!! Just relaxing and calming down after being at a Sabaton concert YESTERDAY for the very first time. Man, they do put up a show and the experience is worth everything!!!! It's the whole package, a great band of course, like amazing performance by all of them including their acting extras, amazing setlist, very well thought out (including Christmas Truce where we got excited about fake snow in April), and the pyro!!!!!!!! Was looking forward to seeing Hannes drumming and it was insane, loved it so much! They did play 1916 and the atmosphere was just crazy, like immediately everything was quiet people got phones (flashlights) and lighters out.....just magical! So after experiencing live, I thought I might be ready for your reaction😀Will see cause I know it will get emotional and I suck at human emotions, super excited for this nonetheless😀
I saw Sabaton for the first time in NYC. Before they split with the original memers, since then, I never missed a Sabaton concert in the big apple, saw them with Nightwish and Epica in different tours, and the Heaviest was with Kreator opening for Sabaton. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
This one definitely punches me right in the gut. Hugs for you, sir...thank you for going through hell for our sakes. Whether the government ultimately sent you to protect us, or not.
It is the details in their videos that rams the topic home. The London bus at the beginning - that is a nod to when the British Army borrowed all of the London buses to move the troops to the Front.
And this particular bus is headed to Hammersmith, likely a reference to the Motörhead live album "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith". I assumed the number 82 would be the release year of the record, but I checked and it was released 1981. I wonder if there's some other significance on the number.
I just realized it could be a reference to their song 82nd all the way. There seem to be tons of references to their other songs and videos in this one.
I too am a Veteran, did over 20 years service. In the British Army. Like you did my service but put it to the back of my mind. Now, at 70 years old, my major concern is fellow veterans, who through no fault of their own need help. I too have PTSD, but don't play on it. Nightmare are things Have to live with, some times it is hard. Hate those who pull down our Brothers and Sisters in arms. Who are doing their duty. God Bless them all.
Hi Eric, your reactions is above most others. Thank you for being you. I am from Sweden and have been a Sabaton fan for long time. I cant say why I like the songs. But you put in words things that I have felt many times. Tack så mycket. (Thank you very much) Jonas
What's the price of a mile ... This one, Final Solution, and Soldier of Heaven I can't listen to with out crying my eyes out. Oh and their Christmas Truce as well. Hoo-Yah NAVY
Una canción atroz y conmovedora...!!! A la memoria de mi padre, veterano de la guerra civil española y de mi tío veterano de Krasni Bor. No hay honor en la guerra hermanitos...!!! Saludos desde Pehuajo, Argentina...!!! 😔😔😔😔😔😔
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Was lovely to see that the music video Impacted you that much ❤, it was honour to take part in this music video out of respect for my family who in the war , its so heartwarming seeing these reactions to the song ❤
So fitting for today’s situation in Ukraine. Did the humanity didn’t learn anything?
@@maciejksiazkiewicz5511just judging on the fact that there was a sequel to the first world war, the war to end all wars did not in fact end all wars. The first world war ended with the world still having quite a few wars, Russian civil war and it's fallout, turkey and it's war with everyone.
@@Gidi66
Will this war really end all wars?
Can a war really end all war?
Will this war bring another war?
It's the war that will end all wars
Sabaton - Versailles
@@Lonestar1430
Sometimes war is killing,
Sometimes - it's saving lives
- Sabaton, The Ballad of Bull
"We the Unwilling, Led by the Unqualified, to Kill the Unfortunate, Die for the Ungrateful"...War never changes, the tech arround it does
Yup. That all sums it all up more concisely than how would have put it.
Great quote.
to this day not a single person including myself has managed to keep their emotions in after this song. Seems to be a subject and a powerful message that bypasses all restraint
Everything they do is a cinematic gem. Lest we forget.
Lest we forget. Far too many have already.
So Say We All!
Ow no not the christmas truce feelings. I've been hurt alot by this already.
@@redcros2 This is shorter but hits harder. Tina Guo's heartbreakingly beautiful composition at the end and through the credits will wreck your soul
A tremendous tribute to both Lemmy and all the soldiers who went off to fight, and sometimes die, for their homelands. Lemmy wrote '1916' after watching a documentary on the 1916 Battle of the Somme during which a veteran of the battle broke down in tears talking about holding his best friend in his arms as he died. Another song that just rips your heart out, and Tina Guo's cello at the end evokes such a feeling of sadness. The call backs to Sabaton songs were nice easter eggs. RIP Lemmy, and all those who died defending their homeland. You are missed and appreciated. great reaction, stay safe, keep rocking.
Don't suppose you know what the documentary was called do you?
Cheers
@@Pootz1000 Sadly, I don't. I remember reading about it in Lemmy's memoir (a book I have been looking for a week now haven't located, probably stored in a box in the basement but which box). I remember he said it was from a UK TV show, I would guess something on the BBC.
Maybe this one
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Somme_(film)
@@deed5811 thank you
I concur
The two guys standing in the door opening at 6:08 are Mikkey Dee and Phil Campbell, the drummer and the guitarist of Motörhead.
The Motorhead flag, the band members & Lemmy's picture center frame were a great nod to them. So many covers don't show that level of respect to the original.
@@rblprd The uy carrying Lemmys picture is Eddie Rocha, their long time tour manager.
I've heard this song about 10 times over the past few days and I've not been able to make it to the end with dry eyes yet. Such an amazing cover.
Same here, brother
You are not alone
Me too the other sabaton song is the Christmas truce
@@Whytheheckmustthisbelong Smoking snakes also hits hard
Me too
Sabaton doesn't over play their instruments. So many think its all about how fast that riff is. They played in perfect harmony and made them cry
we all cried fucker! you included-
@@garthland Yep, how can you not?
Jestem z Polski.Jestem najstarszą wielbicielką Sabatonu.Mam 74 lata.Ten utwór wzbudził we mnie bardzo dużo emocji.Strasznie się spłakałam.
Ty długo walczyłeś ze swoimi emocjami.Pozdrawiam.
Like how they had Floor sing during the credits of Christmas Truce, that's cellist Tina Guo playing during these credits. She has joined them onstage at Wacken and is in their Steel Commanders video.
As one of the production team who worked in the three long and amazing days of making this project, it was truly incredible to see the people, the team and crew along with the band who all came together to make this video, we are so happy that everyone enjoyed the video as much as we did making it.
Good for you, so happy for you and freaking well done. Thank you for your contribution!
Eddie Rickenbacker, an American ace pilot in the first world war, was interviewed in 1998 (80 years after the end of the war) about his experiences flying against the Germans. The interviewer eventually asked him "When was the last time you had a nightmare about the war?" He replied: "last night."
This song hit me hard…lost extended family members fighting at the Somme. This video was filmed in my parents”backyard” they are from the black country of the West Midlands. Lest we forget! ANZAC day is next Tuesday - cliffs of Galipoli please? There is a lyric video and an official video - either one.
I concur on the Cliffs of Galipoli
I concur! Perfect timing.
Me too, grandpa was at Ypres
I live 4miles from the black country museum where some of this was filmed.
Have a good day.
I concur! Cliffs of Gallipoli, please. And possibly The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Clancy Brothers live version)?
Just amazing .. Sabaton version does not compete with the original in my mind. It Stands in its own. The original is amazing and bare, heartfelt and true. Sabaton manage to,not only, convey the awe for this, but also communicate the respect for every soldier in the process.
that is probebly why they in the credits say inspired by not cover of
@@rubenjanssen1672 so true ☀️
I respectfully disagree. Lemmy wrote the song. He wrote it beautifully. Sabaton covered the song. Sobaton took it to another level musically. Motorhead and Sabaton came together to pass the message of the song.
Thanks! You really put yourself into this one.
1916 by Motörhead is possibly the best anti-war song I've heard, and Sabaton really do it justice.
It's also amazing to have an anti-war song that's so respectful to the people who paid the price. I've seen several combat veterans react to this and there's not a single "it's not like that" comment anywhere.
I feel like Sabaton is the modern continuation of the tradition of deeds being remembered in song. Their stuff has never seemed really pro or anti so much as just recording what happened and the trying to preserve that memory of the people who where there.
@@josephcoffey7013 : My gut feeling is that they are becoming more and more critical with age.
The lyricists have dug into war history as their job for years and years now, and the overall tune is heading more and more toward "glory is ephemeral, suffering is guaranteed".
But of course their last albums have revolved around WW1 which hardly had any point, yet broke all records in on how bloody and cruel a war can be.
This way or that way, if you watch official videos for Christmas Truce and 1916, it's hard to come out with a feeling that "we should strive to have more of this".
I have been waiting for your reaction to this, and I totally agree with what you were saying. Joakims' voice is perfect for this song with its power and empathy that hits you like a ton of bricks. Lemmy made an epic song, and Sabaton just made it immortal.
This is one of very few songs that genuinely makes me cry, and I'm okay with that
Me too
Wonderful reaction Sir! My Great Uncle Walter was killed at the Somme on 1916 at the age of 19. My brother has visited his grave, resting amongst many other ordinary young lads, he described it as an overwhelming but proud moment.
The Motörhead version is haunting, Sabaton brings it, for want of a better description, new life. An awesome tribute to the young lads and to Lemmy. Great to see Mickey and Phil too!
I saw Sabaton live a couple years ago. Their whole vibe on stage is amazing and their fans are absolutely rabid supporters of the band.
As a veteran I found myself sometimes being a bit dismissive of bands that have songs about war and strife- knowing most of them have never had a job other than being in a band, much less experience with the topics they sing about. Like a guy singing songs about the pain of childbirth. Too many metal bands rely on edgy topics like war, oppression, genocide, etc for content simply because power metal about attending the PTA meeting probably won't sell. It's a trope in metal so you can't even blame the bands.
Sabaton convinced me they come from a place of admiration and respect. Especially about the sacrifices of soldiers more than just the roar of the guns and the glory of a flag. I think bands like 5 Finger Death Punch (and virtually all country musicians) came off as simply pandering for popularity by being loudly pro-military. Sabaton achieves an authenticity that gets them past the velvet ropes of being taken seriously.
I feel that with a lot of bands that do this. But it's so easy to tell that Sabaton sings about it because they care and they have passion for people like you and me.... just normal people who join and end up becoming ruined by conflict.
Instant chills when I hear this, time and time again. War is atrocious. I hope I can keep it together when I get to hear them do this live in two weeks.
Even if you cannot keep it together, remember that there is probably more in the crowd that is in the same boat as you!
@@PInnHeAdYes, most likely
More than anyone I know, Sabaton conveys the respect for the common soldier, for the sacrifice that so many made that we can be free. So few people today remember, so few appreciate what they did. Sabaton's music helps. people who never thought about that, start thinking and learning. May they make music for many years yet... thanks for the reactin man. Great as always.
The song makes me cry... Every Single time. ❤️
Emotionally deep. Sabaton is on its own level.
Heard this live at Wembley last Saturday - it's extremely important that youngsters are reminded of this and the sacrifices that were made in order to live the relatively comfortable lives they do now!
Heard it in Leeds, amazing cover!
Never forget tthem...so sad... God Bless them... thanks sir ...
I've had the pleasure of having a world War 2 bomber pilot as a close friend whom died 9 years ago at the age of 94. A true hero I always thought and loved the time spent with him having our Tim Hortons coffee. He was my grandfather in law and flew a Lancaster on d day. God bless you man.
Sabaton is really great at drawing out the raw emotions in their music.
Whether its pride or sorrow, hope or despair, they're really great at making music MOVE you to your core.
Yep, this one punches you hard in the feels.
"didn't think it would trigger me as hard as it did" and i'm glad it did. it means it spoke to your soul. and i love that honesty. twas wonderful hearing your thoughts and reaction
An epically tragic song that stirs up so much emotion. Oh to be young again.
Just back at hotel from seeing them in Glasgow. They were awesome and this song was amazing live.
Thank you for your service, sir. To all those others too. Everyone who did and everyone who never did come home.. we’ll never forget.
I watched this on my way to work the other day. Be me, a grown man, on a public bus holding back tears. Was a big funny now that I think about it.
But I could tell this hit you pretty hard. I could only imagine what it's like to lose someone in a time of war, especially if it's one of your brothers in arms, you train together, you fight together, and you die together. And only a few people will remember your name, but millions will remember your sacrifice. Over a hundred years later, it still burns to think about all the young men who fought and died in the great war. I always think of the line "the war will be over by Christmas" and all the men, and boys, young boys who said to their families they'll be home in a couple weeks to only be back years later, many of them in boxes. The pain that many families must have felt after the war, losing their sons, brothers, father's, cousins, uncles, close friends, I don't think I could manage, it would break me.
The first time I heard this I had the exact same reaction, I could not hold back my tears. Being a veteran it was very difficult but at the same time very touching. Thank you for this. They absolutely deserve it.
If a band were to be given the Nobel Peace Price, it should be Sabaton...
They might deserve it, but i think they will not get any noble prize...
Few year ago they got contacted by Swedish army to write a song to celebrate and perform for 500 year Swedish Royal Guard (Livgardet).
They finished the song, but later Swedish government cancel that deal. because somehow the Swedish government found that the band performing a concert in Russia where the promotor of that concert are tied with Putin...
@@evangelineirene6994so what? Why does playing a concert in Russia make them less worthy. It's not like they sung about Russia beating Ukraine or Putin been a god 😂
@@bb-ballistics1706 Indeed, sometime it make me think. Politic is when you did for what actually just a joke for real.
Like how can someone banned or cancelled a band just because they take a gig.
With songs like these yes, but some others focused on the cold war, war on terror & vietnam etc are pretty biased towards the western war mongering
Sabatons music videos reminds me of the first time i saw band of brothers, how i thought i could feel with the soldiers they are portraying. You never can unless you actually are there, but it FEELS like you can with sabaton!
I was a weapons loader on F16s and I agree 100% about the ordinance. Its indescribable. Every time I hear this brings a tear.
Hit me very deep as well. When my father passed away 7 years ago, I learned details about his WW II service that were astounding. My folks were both born in Germany. Knew Dad got conscribed into the German Army young, but didn’t know he was not quite 14 when they shoved a gun in his hands and threw him at the front!
How he fought through nearly 4 years of war, from foot soldier to pilot, is an incredible tale, and a miracle that he lived, and kept his frostbitten feet! So many boys he knew were like the teenagers in this song, dying on some battlefield in some country, never to see their mothers again. Surviving after in a war-torn, defeated country is a whole other hair-raising story!
Sabaton really did this justice, with respect and reverence for the sacrifices so many young men, and families, made. The cello and end credits are almost like a prayer to them 💔❤️🩹.
I'm french, at school, we learn how evil the Nazi was, and that german soldiers were Nazi. Some teacher make the difference between Nazis and Germans, but it's not in the books so it's up to every teacher. I've never understood that even if I was only 13-14, I didn't want to believe than millions of people could be all evil and "we" were the good ones. I've always wanted to know the stories from "the other side" but it seems germans' stories hardly go out of Germany borders.
@@deborahbignon6627I can strongly recommend ww2 stories on RUclips. Diaries read from German, Russian, American troops etc. It really puts it into to perspective from all sides.
@@deborahbignon6627Nothing is good or evil. Its all the same coin. It's war, and all war means death, destruction and debt. Some win and some lose. If the germans won you would have read in the history books how "evil" all the allies were. The history is written by the winners and that's why you rarely hear the germans talk about it.
Love your reaction. The way you were able to articulate your emotions and describe the sounds you just listened to are superior. "Joakim is not a songbird, he's more like a 'song-howitzer'"
These aren't videos, they are cinematic gems.
You beat me to it Ward..
Thanks for nice reaction! I will see these guys next week at their show in Stockholm, Sweden, I am looking forward for this moment. :)
Great reaction. Thank you for opening up. I think that was very brave to put in your deep personal thoughts. Been following Sabaton for a long time now and I love how they evolved from songs that more or less state historical facts to more personal stories and showing humanity. Keep doing what you're doing !
Great job! Sabaton's heart is huge. They are an international treasure and a force of unity and brotherhood in the world.
Had the same reaction. BTW welcome home brother. It tickled me that you mentioned the grand nephew of Alvin York. I went through jump school with PVT York his grandson. He was a good artist and he and I painted (He drew, I painted) the jump sequence in the day room and the Airborne wings on the outside of the D Company barracks at jump school. Sabaton really triggers some memories and you nailed it with your reaction. Thanks. All The Way....
J. R. R. Tolkien was at the somme and he wrote that at the end of the first day all of his friends except for maybe one of them were killed.
Eric this channel is absolutely brilliant, cheers mate! Greetings from Manchester United Supporters Club of Finland as well.
- Jerry from Helsinki
This one hits at least as hard as The Price of a Mile, Final Solution, En Livstid I Krig or Cliffs of Gallipoli
I’ll be there too 🙌🏻
Just the emotions this and so many of Sabatons stuff evoke is what has made me a huge fan. They don't promote war like so many ignorant people think, they are telling history. So many 16 year olds could use to listen and learn from this.
Too many don’t understand that respecting the sacrifices made in the past is not the same thing as glamorizing war. No one wants peace more than a soldier who has had a taste of war.
My, now 29 year old son, introduced me to Sabaton when he was a freshman in high school.
To some that may seem odd, but I love music, play multiple instruments, taught my children to play, to appreciate, and understand that music tells stories, mirrors our emotions, and can help us to understand the world we live in, or help us to escape that world for a little while.
I also taught my children the importance of learning the history of our forefathers and to respect the sacrifices of generations before...
So Sabaton, for my son, was a no brainer to share with his Mom, and I am so glad that he did, as I have shared their amazing story telling abilities with others.
I love seeing others shed a light on the talents of Sabaton and their ability to draw you into another place and time in a way that truly makes one understand, to feel the emotions of the people they bring to life thru their music and videos.
Love your honest comments and the feeling of the song and subjekt.
Least we forget...
Sabaton sing with such emotion and the videos are heart wrenching
Loved your reaction, the best I have seen, I subscribed…… I’m 65 and I cried like a baby watching this, so sad !! Thank you, and Thank You Sabaton.
Your reaction was so emotional for me .
Your understanding of these lyrics is something most of us will never comprehend.
Thank you for your service,Sir.
Haven't been able to watch this video without shedding a few tears. This fastky became my favorite of theirs along with Christmas Truce. Your reaction was just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts❤
From your reaction to the phrases "it wasn't my fault, and I wasn't to blame" I know it was an authentic reaction. I didn't see my face but I think my first reaction was the same (Sorry for my poor English)
There is a reason for Sabaton being my favorite band. My wife bought me a ticket for wembley concert in April. Best gift I've ever got in my life. What Sabaton can put together is unbelievable. Depth of their songs is incredible. Love them. Not everyone understand/cares about past wars and whatnot but Sabaton is doing the best possible job reminding people what was all that about and we should be glad for all sacrifices that were made back then to be able to live the life we do right now.
You had a very good reaction, well done sir. One reason I like Sabaton so much is that all their songs are about others and never about themselves: the sing about soldiers, about valor and about duty. They never sing about themselves, about their own prowess or try to set some kind of egotistical tone. Many bands (metal, rock, others) have songs that seem to project about themselves. That's not Sabaton.
Everyone who has ever served, anywhere, for any country, have a brotherhood with everyone else who has taken an oath to stand the line to the death if need be, to protect those behind them. Songs like 1916 strike a nerve because it reminds us of our brothers who fell so tragically such as at the battle of the Somme.
14:30:
That is captured well with the line:
"Make no mistake, war is coming. With all its glory... and all its horror."
Arcturus Mengsk
I love Sabatons songs. This one is the most emotional one, I've listened to it often and I needed to listen to it 5 times before I managed to listen to it without crying.
If everybody would listen to Sabaton, I am sure we would have less wars in the world.
we cry with you..thx for reaction greetings from germany...
One thing I truly love about Sabaton is how they always credits the crews and people behind them. In almost every video they don't only name director and producer but extras, catering and set builders. They are very generous with praise and seem genuinely nice people. On top of that they're pretty great to listen to and see live...hard to beat combination 🙂
A song "howitzer" had me laughing out loud!
About Joakim's singing...I love it and I think most if not all Sabaton fans agree, but if you ask him, he didn't audition for the band as a singer but a keyboard player. He introduced some songs he'd written and had to sing them to the band and then it stuck. He always claims he's not a singer but by god, the man can emote!
What a great framework for reaction videos... play the song... then react! Awesome!!!!
Soldiers of 16 years 😭😭
Not gonna lie...
I couldn't keep this dry, tears ran down my cheeks ...😢
Good homage to other soldiers dying face down in the mud as well as an
*Homage to Motorhead*
who recorded the song originally.
Their videos are probably a better history lesson than what is taught in schools now! Sabaton is an absolutely fantastic band!
Powerful song!
Well done SABATON ❣️
16 was normal, isn't hard to find kids with 14, I read that one time they found a 12 years old UK soldier who lied about his age. He's was send back home with a mental breakdown after see all the terror of the trenchs in frontline.
The last verse gets me every time. Joakim’s voice when he sings it makes it so much more powerful than the original. This was an amazing tribute.
As always a fantastic reaction/review.
They shall never grow old…
Thank u for your service broather! Respeckt from Romania!!!
At 77 I just discovered Metal or at least Sabaton coming from Classical music and Pentatonix. Listened to 1916 first, then checked out several Reaction videos on it. Yours is the best.
mankind cant or wont learn from mistakes made so many times before...RIP Lemmy
Eloquently put sir ... well dissected.. Great tribute to all those who fought.. Nice touch on motorhead guys and lemmy...🤘🤘🤘🤘
Beautiful song and your shirt is perfect too! Glory Man United ♥️
this song makes me shiver cuz its so good and i hasnt seen a dry eye on reaction vids yet no matter where ppl came from this is one of the best songs in the 2000 century
you absolutely nailed it . big thanks to you
The average age of a British soldier on the Somme was 26 years and two months. The youngest known soldier to fight in the battle is believed to have been Sidney Lewis, who was only 13. The youngest British soldier killed in the battle is believed to have been 15. The oldest British soldier to die on the Somme was 68. At the end of the Accrington Pals' first major action - on the first day of the Battle of the Somme - at least 584 of the 720 troops who took part were killed, wounded or missing. Pte William Marshall, who survived the fighting, recalled many were "killed and wounded even before they could get out of their trenches"
This is going on my best covers playlist for sure!
Okay, commenting before watching the video cause I don't know where my emotions will leave me😅
But definitely excited for this one!!!
Just relaxing and calming down after being at a Sabaton concert YESTERDAY for the very first time. Man, they do put up a show and the experience is worth everything!!!! It's the whole package, a great band of course, like amazing performance by all of them including their acting extras, amazing setlist, very well thought out (including Christmas Truce where we got excited about fake snow in April), and the pyro!!!!!!!! Was looking forward to seeing Hannes drumming and it was insane, loved it so much!
They did play 1916 and the atmosphere was just crazy, like immediately everything was quiet people got phones (flashlights) and lighters out.....just magical!
So after experiencing live, I thought I might be ready for your reaction😀Will see cause I know it will get emotional and I suck at human emotions, super excited for this nonetheless😀
Also must admit, I don't know the original song
They are amazing as a band and the nicest guys ever..🖤
What a powerful song... in every sense!
I saw Sabaton for the first time in NYC. Before they split with the original memers, since then, I never missed a Sabaton concert in the big apple, saw them with Nightwish and Epica in different tours, and the Heaviest was with Kreator opening for Sabaton. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
You pick up on all the relevant nuances.
Love your honesty and humanity.
You are in it for the music.
Love your shirt! Great reaction
I saw this live in Glasgow just last week. Absolutely bone chilling.
I’ve yet to listen to this song without having to hold back tears. Lot of memories come to the surface.
I'm 25 with a 17 year old brother. This song hits me hard. I cannot imagine the type of horror a kid would feel being in that carnage.
This one definitely punches me right in the gut. Hugs for you, sir...thank you for going through hell for our sakes. Whether the government ultimately sent you to protect us, or not.
And this comes out soon before our ANZAC day on the 25th, will be playing this and many other Sabaton songs on ANZAC day. Lest we forget everyone.
It is the details in their videos that rams the topic home. The London bus at the beginning - that is a nod to when the British Army borrowed all of the London buses to move the troops to the Front.
And this particular bus is headed to Hammersmith, likely a reference to the Motörhead live album "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith". I assumed the number 82 would be the release year of the record, but I checked and it was released 1981. I wonder if there's some other significance on the number.
I just realized it could be a reference to their song 82nd all the way. There seem to be tons of references to their other songs and videos in this one.
I too am a Veteran, did over 20 years service. In the British Army. Like you did my service but put it to the back of my mind. Now, at 70 years old, my major concern is fellow veterans, who through no fault of their own need help. I too have PTSD, but don't play on it. Nightmare are things Have to live with, some times it is hard. Hate those who pull down our Brothers and Sisters in arms. Who are doing their duty. God Bless them all.
excellent cover, i saw sabaton play it live during the paris gig last april, everibody aroud me (including me) crying a lot
Thank you for your reaction and all it entails.
Love the way you articulated the impact and composition of the music. It helped me appreciate even more.
Thank you for a great reaction to a great song and a fantastic video.
Sabaton are truly master in this genre.
No need to worry about keeping things short, I could listen to your commentary all day!
Classy, Eric. Thank you.
my techer do play sabaton to tech about the gustav ii adolf and karl xii
As usual a really good reaction! And of course an amazing video!
Your tears is the same as mine, at many songs of Sabaton. Lest we forget...
Hi Eric, your reactions is above most others. Thank you for being you. I am from Sweden and have been a Sabaton fan for long time. I cant say why I like the songs. But you put in words things that I have felt many times. Tack så mycket. (Thank you very much) Jonas
Never served a day in my life yet I understand the message and understand the meaning my eyes tear up just from understanding the mass of life lost
What's the price of a mile ...
This one, Final Solution, and Soldier of Heaven I can't listen to with out crying my eyes out.
Oh and their Christmas Truce as well.
Hoo-Yah NAVY
Una canción atroz y conmovedora...!!!
A la memoria de mi padre, veterano de la guerra civil española y de mi tío veterano de Krasni Bor.
No hay honor en la guerra hermanitos...!!!
Saludos desde Pehuajo, Argentina...!!!
😔😔😔😔😔😔