The Making of Ensiferum's Two Paths (STUDIO REPORT)
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2017
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The making of "Two Paths," the seventh album from Finland's Ensiferum. The album was recorded at Astia Studio in Lappeenranta, Finland in early 2017 with producer Anssi Kippo.
Petri Lindroos: Vocals / Guitar Markus Toivonen: Guitar / Vocals Sami Hinkka: Bass / Vocals Janne Parviainen: Drums Netta Skog: Digital Accordion / Backing vocals You can't talk about the true greats of folk-inspired melodic death metal without reverent mention of Ensiferum, and with Two Paths they once more affirm their place in the pantheons of the genre. Further building upon the thrilling metallic hybrid honed across six full-lengths, Two Paths is simultaneously the Finnish quintet's most epic and far-reaching collection and their most organic, which definitely sets it apart from the pack. "When we made 'One Man Army' (2015), we wanted it to sound more like a live album than a traditional studio album. With 'Two Paths', we took that to the next level with analog recording, cutting down tracks and even recording songs without a click, and because of that there is a totally different kind of groove compared to most modern metal albums," states bassist/vocalist Sami Hinkka. While their ideas are huge and they consistently prove they have the talent to back them up, the band maintains the grounded MO that has served them so well over the years, with the results speaking for themselves. "It all comes down to writing music that sounds good to us and is fun to play live, and I would say with 'Two Paths' we've done everything better than we ever have before." - Hudba
Been listening Ensiferum since 2007 or 06. Was a really dark time for me. I "illegally" downloaded a couple of songs without even knowing what Folk-metal or Viking-metal was about, but I was studying Nordic mythology at that time, and I saw they had a song called Väinämöinen, so I downloaded them and put it into my MP3 player. Went to the bus, thinking on give up on life and stuff...and suddenly "Token of Time" started to play.
My fucking God!! Still remember the energy that song gave me. Till this day. The power, the fury, the need to overcome. Got off the bus, started to walk cause I had the need to clench my fists and start crying of joy. Felt my chest bigger. Felt air in my fucking lungs. Felt my heart pounding like crazy. Felt my veins warm.
The magic is, I still feel the same fucking energy when I listen to a new Ensiferum song. Always, the same power, the same energy. The need to fight life and overcome. The need to walk fast and get things done. So I went and bought all the disks, dvd's, and now I'm buying digital copies. Ensiferum was, is and always will be my favorite band, forever.
I know no one cares about this, but if you gave yourself time to read, thank you so much and have a great day \m/
See, I put the quotes so people like you don't give me cheap sermons about downloading music. I got my reasons and now I got money to buy everything, so spare me the lessons.
Awesome story. ;)
I found the band back in 2004 months before I had to do our mandatory military service. I ended up on their webpage and they had some sample clips you could download. Downloaded them and had to get my hands on the albums(ensiferum, iron) any way possible. Downloaded them, then I bought all of them to this day and then some.
For me it hit a major chord in a fairly difficult time and I've been a fan ever since. Seen them live a bunch of times!
ReSandman Very similar! The best band of the world, amirghit?? I have never see them live, tho. I live far from any major city. What's your favorite album or song??
If I had to choose one song and one song only it would have to be Treacherous Gods. The first album has always been my favorite. Still, choosing just one song or album is not that easy :)
And yours?`
I know, it's hard but your answer was on point, cause mine is the same and Tales of Revenge. Surely, those two songs went through my walkman, my MP3 Player and all my different phones. Those two songs and Damien by Iced Earth have been always in my devices :)
It's weird to see Janne talk. I'm so used to him being the silent one :D
he's shy
I love Making ofs!
Guys, you need to do more these. This gives you narrative and stuff. You should even try out some TV shit, I mean Finland is the Metal capital of the World...
Tungsten MG : is that true, Tungsten, about Finland being the metal capital of the World? Seriously⁉️
Beautiful Finglish accent
32:40 shes good
Awesome...Thanks for the behind the scenes look...Absolutely a great band and great album
Perkele
PERKELE!!
Kahru! Seeing that on the table makes me want to go back to Finland so bad. Amazing album. Can't wait to hear the vinyl.
3:13 that's about 10oK in audio gear
Netta Skog ist so fantastisch. ❤🤘
Love that kind of video! Makes us feel really close to the band! Hope to see one like this again soon
Great insights here!
Netta come back to Turisas plz.
They are brilliant.
Amazing album!!
Awesome !
best band ever
I love you Guys!!! Great Album
haha, Pete: ".... tricks and notey stuff."
Thanks for this video!! Ensiferum
27:10 that part is too good lol
Sami was saying that he didn't understand how Pete could go into the booth, scream his lungs and not lose his voice, but if HE tried to do that, he wouldn't be able to speak for weeks. I have a pro/con theory. The pro is just that. Pete has completely mastered the control over his voice because he's done harsh vocals for over a decade. The con is, he smokes, so his vocal chords are also fried which may help with such a harsh tone. That's my theory.
22:46 petri yeaah!
nice introduction
Juon Halpaa Viiniä ja Pullo Karjalaa ja humallun samalla katsoessani tätä. Vittu ENSKA on kova saatanä!
tasty!
23:14 I have the same problem but the other way😂
I absolutely disagree regarding the digital vs analog thing.. these days it is almost indistinguishable to tell. Having both high end digital and analog gear, i honestly can t tell the difference. Also being a huge fan of Ensiferum, I dont think the last record sounded different than the OMA or FA.
mehegama : I'm with you, mehegama, although I'm no musical genius I didn't see any difference either!
why is all speed up? ahahah
i feel like everyone is on anxiety meds i don't know why
joy strenght Propably shy to speak english since it's not their native language :D
21:10 sorry but there is no way this is true
good album but the drums sounds bad
Con diferencia el peor disco de ensiferum