Mika and Kopone joined him on the same path. The first incarnation of the band was called Zealot. After some more noble warriors, Pepe Ruponen and Atte Pesonen joined the party, the creation of the first musical epic and playing in public took place. The first demo Bloodthroned was recorded in 2003-2004. As the result wasn't as good as the band would have expected, the bricks of foundation were still layed in place and the general feedback was good. The optimistic band leader thus didn't have a reason for harakiri and whipped his slaves even harder in order to reach the eternal gardens of cherry blossoms. Some warriors had a different calling and weren't ready to part from the skin on their spine, so new flesh was needed. After several candidates were tested, two of them were found decent to follow the way of the Sword.
Most recent members of Whispered are Toni Pöllänen and Valtteri Arvaja, who have proven the spirit of a true samurai dwells in their minds. With the new line-up Whispered took the listeners on a new oriental joyride,
releasing a demo called Wrath of Heaven in 2007 with hugely positive reactions from the public. As the group has proven itself worthy also on the battlefield, it might be the sun rises from the East from now on also.
The great shoguns in the clan Redhouse Finland Music Publishing were convinced by our skills
so Whispered gained a record deal in July 2008. Whispered’s compositions are carefully pushed to the limits and band marches to studio to record their very first album Thousand Swords. As for the result, just listen.
The journey has just begun...
Their second album Shogunate Macabre is released on Feb 7th 2014.
The journey continues...
Official Albums:
Shogunate Macabre (2014.02.07)
Thousand Swords (2010)
Videos:
Sakura Omen
Jikininki (Single Version)
Lady of The Wind
Blindfold
Singles:
Sakura Omen - Sakura Omen
Jikininki (2013) - Jikininki (Single Version)
Demos:
Faceless (2009)
Wrath of Heaven (2007)
Blindfold (2006)
Links:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whispered/152411565720?fref=ts
www.whisperedband.com
www.myspace.com/whisperedband
www.mikseri.net/whispered
http://whisperedmetal.freeforums.org/
Lineup:
Jouni Valjakka - Guitars & Vocals [also composing, web-mastering... etc.]
Mikko Mattila - Guitars
Kai Palo - Bass & Vocals
Jussi Kallava -Drums
Previous Members:
Jaakko Nylund - Drums
Valtteri Arvaja - Bass
Pepe Ruponen - Guitar
Mika Karjalainen - Keyboards
Dead Cold Inside
Whispered Lyrics
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KIRAWARETEIRU
HATESHINAI
TATAKAI
Tired from the war is the warrior's heart
The wind keeps still, it whispers words somewhere far
Memories of home, the reason why he joined the fight
Winter has been winning this battle since it's first day
Fear's already friend, it keeps me raising up my blade
All this time I've fought for everything that has meaning
I've had my share of grief, so many deaths I'm forced to see
In my heart I've sheltered everything I need
To walk through this blood rain, even if it's me who bleeds
No wasted years behind - this war could never be over
Being still alive makes me feel dead cold inside
IKARI
KANASHIMI
IKARI
(Solo: Pepe, Jouni, Mika)
In my heart I've sheltered everything I need
To walk through this blood rain, even if it's me who bleeds
No wasted years behind - this war could never be over
Being still alive makes me feel dead cold inside
In my heart I've sheltered everything I need
To walk through this blood rain, even if it's me who bleeds
No wasted years behind - this war will last forever
If alive I feel dead cold inside
The lyrics of "Dead Cold Inside" by Whispered seem to be about a warrior who has been in a long and difficult battle, and whose experiences have left him feeling emotionally numb. The opening lines express the rage and hatred that the character feels, presumably towards the enemy he is fighting against. The repetition of the word "ikari" (meaning "anger" or "rage") emphasizes the intensity of these feelings, while the second line suggests that the character is aware that others may disapprove of his anger.
The next lines suggest that the character has been fighting for a long time, and that the conflict has taken a toll on him. The stillness of the wind and the distant whispers suggest a kind of eerie calm, and the tears in his eyes suggest that he is thinking of home and loved ones he has left behind. Winter is described as the enemy, and fear as the character's friend, suggesting that he is aware he may not survive the battle.
The rest of the song reflects on the character's experiences and emotions, and his determination to keep fighting despite the toll it takes on him. The repetition of the phrase "in my heart" suggests that he has mentally fortified himself against the suffering he is experiencing, and that he is determined to see the battle through to its end, no matter how much it may cost him.
Line by Line Meaning
IKARI, MOERU IKARI
Tired from the war is the warrior's heart
KIRAWARETEIRU
The wind keeps still, it whispers words somewhere far
HATESHINAI
This moment brings tears into his tormented eyes
TATAKAI
Memories of home, the reason why he joined the fight
Winter has been winning this battle since it's first day
Fear's already friend, it keeps me raising up my blade
All this time I've fought for everything that has meaning
I've had my share of grief, so many deaths I'm forced to see
In my heart I've sheltered everything I need
To walk through this blood rain, even if it's me who bleeds
No wasted years behind - this war could never be over
Being still alive makes me feel dead cold inside
IKARI
The warrior is filled with anger and sadness
KANASHIMI
He carries the weight of sorrow with him
IKARI
Despite his emotions, he continues to fight
(Solo: Pepe, Jouni, Mika)
Instrumental break
No wasted years behind - this war will last forever
If alive I feel dead cold inside
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.