Wintersun - The Dragon Song (Legendary Early Demos). WINTERSUN ALBUMS MASTER FILES, ISOLATED TRACKS, INSTRUMENTALS, REMASTERS: wintersun.bandcamp.com
"I wrote and recorded "The Dragon Song" back in 1998. It was the first song I created for my "Fantasy Metal Project." To record it, I used the Roland VS-1680 16-track hard disc recorder, which was a significant improvement from the 4-track and 8-track C-cassette tape machines I had been using before. I think it might have been the first song I recorded using the 16-track. I had been dreaming about the VS-1680 for months, reading all about it in music magazines and imagining the possibilities of what I could record with it. It was a dream come true when I finally got it. It immediately upgraded my production quality and was much faster and easier to use than the old tape machines. I could now explore more with guitar harmonies and add more synths and vocal tracks, and it also had some nice built-in effects. Not only did it upgrade the production quality, but it also allowed me to dream bigger and eventually helped me write the debut Wintersun album. "The Dragon Song" is still a demo, but it's one of my favorite compositions, so I created a little demo video for it. I hope you enjoy listening to the song!" - Jari
"The Dragon Song" is part of the Legendary Early Demos 5-album, 5-hour, 56-track collection.
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• The Forest Seasons Loud And Modern Instrumental
• The Forest Seasons Loud And Modern 5K "Night Theme" album booklet
• Completely new mix and master of Loneliness (Winter) Acoustic
• Wintersun - Legendary Early Demos (5 hours of early unreleased Wintersun music, 56 tracks in five albums)
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TIME PACKAGE also includes a "Loud And Modern" remaster of Wintersun's previous album, "The Forest Seasons," and "Wintersun - Legendary Early Demos," which contains 56 tracks separated into 5 different albums of Wintersun's early music. Yes, that's 5 hours of early unreleased Wintersun music for your enjoyment!
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This is shaping up to be the greatest comeback story in the history of Heavy Metal
Melodic death metal precisely!
A comeback? They have just worked on some songs for many many years and just didn't get it done. It's 7 years since the 'Forest Seasons' and it wasn't that great. Since then Wintersun made fans pay lots of money with different sell-out ways. Wintersun's music and Jari's songwriting and composing are great. But this is no comeback. This is just a way to create the most possible money out of very less output. I am really looking forward for new music like this, but the magic around Wintersun has slowed down a lot the last years.
@@renet7342The Forest seasons is a banger album, what you talking about bro?
@@renet7342 Have you even heard Jari explain how those songs came to be?? If so you sir have no heart
@@renet7342 pessimist
How is it possible for a treasure like this to be hidden and unpublished for so many years?!
Nearly 3 decades
That's a treasure to you ??? 😂😂😂
@@Absolutely_puck_fakestine He literally said it was, why would you seemingly mock them for such a take?
@@Absolutely_puck_fakestine no estas escuchando la canción? Vete a escuchar Shakira!!! 😅
@@willyrosenkrantz8037 ¿Por qué sharika ?
i swear Jari's songs are all masterpieces. This man is a real genius
Maybe Alexi is World best quitarist, but still Jari is best finnish quitarist.
@@kimmorintamaki4422 Nah Guthrie Govan surely takes spot number 1 as the worlds best guitarist
@@kimmorintamaki4422as much as I love cob and Alexi, Jari is a much better and accurate player. Alexi got insanely sloppy after the first 3 albums due to his addictions. Alexi is still my favorite but Jari is much faster and cleaner
1 Teemu/Jari
@@NGZNJohn Petrucci=Goat
This ‘demo’ sounds better than a lot of bands final mixes
put that on the bingo card along with 'sounds like bal-sagoth'
@@martsum398, that's a thing?
@@AUM_-po9scevery second comment on most of these fantasy songs is about bal-sagoth :P
@@martsum398 , huh, maybe I'm lucky, because I've never seen a single comment like that. Also, are these people okay in the head? Because "every fantasy sounds like Bal - Sagoth" can be a serious condition:P
@@martsum398 hurr durr bal-sagoth used a synth so all bands that use synth sound the same hurrr.
Moment of silence for all Wintersun fans who aren't around anymore to experience this (and all other new content).
F
Especially the ones who helped pay for the studio
Most of them I am sure are still around. I supported both crowdfundings, even If I was too growing dissatisfied lately with the lack of apparent progress from Jari. When the package is good and you see the work involved, it's hard not to appreciate (and buy it).
@@vladrusu3077 How does your comment make sense? It‘s obvious that most of the people are still around given that the demography of Wintersun fans won‘t be in their 70s or 80s and are definitely younger. But still the comment is especially paying respect to those who have already passed sadly. Which are definitely a few people given that thousands of people have participated in both campaigns.
They are headbanging and partying In Valhalla with Lemmy, Dio, and all the other greats. they will hear, and appreciate.
This will be on repeat ALL DAY and nobody can stop me!
Agreed!
Amazing "demo" quality. It would be interesting if after all the demos are released, wintersun gets like the top fan selected demos and then they re-record the ultimate fan demo collection
Nope, ALL of them \m/
That would be awesome ❤
I would love this too! Many demos are great but some sound too raw, I mean, too "blackish"
Amazing Jari!!!!!!! Thank you very much for sharing this to us!!!! For me this is so far the best song from the early demos😳😳
Thank you, appreciate it! 🙂
Ensiferum would pay great money for this Jari😅 Seriously this is even better than expected. This sounds epic as hell. You really got some fantastic material here, loved every bit of the Fantasy Project, and we are thankful that you are sharing.
Jari is the Smaug of musicians, brooding on his musical treasure horde for years. This is only that first chalice Bilbo filched upon their first meeting. In August we take back Erebor!!!!!
That's a nice way to start the day! coffee + wintersun 😍
Enjoy the coffee! Tomorrow morning, Wintersun Podcast #25 and coffee! 😉
Wintersun has really cemented its place as my favourite band, I can’t wait for time II and your future releases. It’s hard to quantify how much your favourite musicians impact your life ❤
Same here! And Jari is by far my favorite musician - everything he creates just blows my mind!
Luca Turilli dances around in joy ❤⚔️🐲
I always tell people that the reason why I'm a Wintersun fan, is because of Jari's ability to tell stories with music. Like there are bands which you like to listen to because they are heavy, or because of complexity. But Jari's music is the type of music where you just close your eyes and let your imagination go. The level of visual landscapes this guy can create with music is just impressive.
Jari uses sound like a paint brush.
Fus Ro Dah!
Jari, what did we do so bad to you to have this masterpiece hidden to us?
Not intentional! 😃
@@WintersunJari Maybe at some point in your career you can do a legendary demo tour❤
This has been the biggest release of metal I think we've ever seen in a single campaign event. I haven't been on social media for months but I hope people aren't shying away from how massive this move is, just from a band management perspective! When's the last time we saw a band release 2 completely reworked albums, a new album, and 5 hours of demos and early archives before?? I don't think we ever have.
It's as if Jari possesses time travel abilities. Listening to this, it's as if I'm living the early 2000's again. I love it. The Time package is surely worthy of its name!
lets goooo!!! August 30th seems so far away!!!!
Then.. I'll be back under your comment the August 30th.
Sounds better than a lot of current metal songs What a killer song \m/
I discovered Wintersun while I was playing the Skyrim for the first time back in 2014. This song is a huge throwback to good ol' school days for me. I guess it's time to head back to Tamriel now 😁😁. Thank you Jari! Keep it going!
I have a problem. I will take a test on May 5th and I have to study at least 12 hours a day. When I watch Jari's videos in the morning, I want to watch them all day long. And now the dragon 💖
This sounds like the closing track to the most epic Ensiferum album that never was - holy crap. Jari, thank you for releasing this!
Wintersun should add Dragon Song and Powers Inside to live setlist.
Finally! Thanks for releasing this early! Listening to it right know! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
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It's crazy that with 275 comments so far, only one person talked about Eternal Wait haha
Jari. You make all of us feel much better.. The waiting was long. But now, we are marching all together to a great musical future ! Thank you. Merci.
This is seriously my favorite song now..
I'm playing Dragon's Dogma while listening to this absolute banger. What a time to be alive ❤️🔥
This is one of the best you've released Jari! Fucking legend.
An epic soundtrack for a dragon movie, nice and beautiful video. Great job Jari.
Oh man... if this is the demo, and has a leve that surprasses the quality of quite a number of projects already published... can't wait to see what the final thing is going to be like. I'm getting very excited, thanks for creating and sharing this majestic masterpiece that even the highest metal gods and demons will love.
Oh.. My... GooooD!! I was literaly hypnootized by this awesomeness! Such a legendary folk-medieval dragon song! The begining reminds the Game of Thrones themes, but the almighty music... All Hail Sir Jari! One of the best songs of your, congratulations, so epic! And btw. I love those visual videos. Wish there will be more and it would be so awesome to listen to each song from Time Package with the special visualisation videos. God bless You Jari and... Thank You! Waiting patiently for my Time Package to arrive
With every demo released I get more happy that I bought this Package. this one and Fountain of life especially are really good
Nervous like a child for this release, crying for happiness at 3:00 chorus, grining wide at the end - thank you Jari for these emotions!
There's raw energy dripping from every note! You can feel Jari pouring his soul into this song. It absolutely explodes with a sense of high adventure - makes you want to grab your sword and leap into the unknown! Thanks, Jari! Here's hoping we get lyrics soon, these need to be sung!
*Pressing like before even starting the song.
I don't even listen to that much of metal anymore - but I will always come back for Wintersun!
Epic song.
Thank you for giving us samples and full songs. I will listen these while waiting for late august. Never couldnt imagine how much new music we would get. Thank you so so much! ❤❤❤
THIS CANT BE TRUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Really cant even understand why you kept this gem soooo long hidden. But to be honest i think i now understand why you keep on saying that this was the perfect TIME . THANK YOUUUUU
A new song to add to my Dragon slaying setlist.
Thank you for this amazing masterpiece! I was in chills the whole time. Deep and meaningful!
Absolutely beautiful and majestic, I know I will be listening to this one for years to come.
This truly made my weekend! I come home from work to see this video. The song is amazing, a real treasure! Thanks so much for releasing a few song early for us to enjoy, and make the wait a little easier.
Always nice to wake up and see there's a new Wintersun song. Jari you have made my year with all of this. Only 4 more months!
really crazy how amazing this song is! both the music and the images are great! thank you so much for this "demo"!
This is beautiful. I love this
Jari this is amazing! I can't believe we're gonna get such amazing songs (and quality production!) with the legendary demos. Thank you so much!
Yari, your music is incomparable! Finally, I again feel the emotions of genuine joy and delight! Many of my favorite groups ceased to delight me, but here is a new sip of air! Thanks again!
I was waiting for this since you announced the Time package, I played The Dragon Song so many times in that video. I am gonna do the same with this. This is beautiful, thank you so much!
Honestly I've listened to this non stop since you released it, and this might be in my top 5 Wintersun songs of all time. It's that f-ing good.
This is amazing Jari, thank you :D
Amazing !!! love it thank you Jari !
I'm stoked for Time II, but these fantasy demos have me freaking giddy. August can't come fast enough! Jari, you brilliant man.
....incredible, without words .... 🙂
Great song as always! The visuals on this were also on a different level!!
What a musician. Jari is incredible. I hope this all goes well because can you imagine what the next wintersun albums will be like? Insane .
I ordered the package today. It is not my finest era financially, but supporting the greatest composer of our time is something I can remember and tell to grandchildren someday 😁
Thank you! 🤘 Bragging rights! 💪😃
What an epic piece of music, thank you Jari. Incredible, mesmerisingly beautiful. Plus point for the visuals 🤘
I was finally able to order the Time Package, can't wait for August! Thanks for the music, you're easily one of my all time favourite bands, I'm sure the album will be worth the wait!
Great music, amazing vocals and fantastic instrumentals ! ❤
thank you for such epic and brilliant track.. and video is amazing, couldn't take my eyes off until the end of the video
I absolutely love it! Folk, melodic, epic, and great modern sound.
Amazing Jari!!!!! greetings from Brazil!!!!
Wow this is amazing!
It's soo beautiful!! 🎶
Tears of Joy! Awesome as always and cant wait for Time package release.
Love this! It has inspired me to create art today... something that hasn't happened in a while. Thank you!
This is so perfect omg 😭😭 I knew that this would be one of my favorites!! 😍🥺
I hope, that these demo songs we all can hear also live. These gives so much positive shivers.
Im majestically speechless, thanks Jari for all this emotions
The long awaited song at lastttttttt, thank you wintersun!
Thank you Jari for this, much love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Loved the song. Thanks wintersun.
Epic as always with wintersun. 🤘
Oh man you're uploading so many hidden gems. We all appreciate it all! You really make us to want to listen to everything right now, the wait is so worth it! What I've told my friends listening to Wintersun, patience is key!
This is so hauntingly beautiful! Jari never disappoints 🤘
Nice song, nice visuals. Well done, Jari ❤
Thanks! 🤘
I just have no words to express how great this is!
Oh my god, Jari....the song is brutal! Thank you so much! You are unearthly!🤘❤️
This song is freaking awesome and EPIC !!! Thank you Jari !!! I cannot stop listening to it !! 🤟😃
Exactly what i was expecting of this song. Awesome 👍👌🤌🤘
Amazing. I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve been so excited for an album.
If only my demos would sound half as good as this... Now, after the arrival of the dragon, surely there's "fire burning in our hearts"!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!!
Jari, I have been a harsh critic of the album delay for the past 6 years, but only out of absolute love for your music and composition skills. You have truly made up for all of that lost time and then some before TIME II has even been accounted for with these free demos and songs. PLEASE keep releasing music with this beauty and melody regularly for years to come, no matter the year or TIME of its origin!! 💙💜🤍
Very beautiful!
Absolutely EPIC song! And great visuals. Can't wait for Time II!! 🔥🐲
Those legendary demos are gonna be like... The best Ensiferum album ever lol
Jari, you are the ultimate metal Wizard no doubt. Why have you made us wait this long?
Congratulations Master Jari!! Greetings From Argentina
Amazing song, and full credit to the creator of all the amazing artwork on these early demos!
Wish to never end this song.... simply beautiful.
My birthday is in August and I couldn't wish for a better present than the release of these treasures. Thank you Jari and the whole band for giving us hours of joy! Greetings from Germany 🤘
I love the chorus, and damn that last part visuals are astonishing, I'm really hyped for the release
1998 is insaaaaane, I was 3 years old! this sounds so much more modern than that!!! fantastic stuff as expected, Jari 💙💙💙
I love how you use the simple chord progression and lead the seventh note to the root note back. To feel come back and to be home. Such a wonderful piece. Thank you Jari for release some songs of this album earlier. 🔥😊 You are a big inspiration..since i played a lot of Wintersun, my guitar skills have improved. Keep it up.
Been waitin´ but not in vain ! Spectacular ! 💯🇫🇮
8:30am in Uruguay, rainy morning, and listening to this beautiful song. Thanks Jari!