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
Of Honor
Whispered Lyrics
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It shall erase the lies spoken of others (Those eyes don't see their owners)
So much we've shed hate that there's no one left to blame
All is one and one is all, shouldn't we all be the same?
Honor and pride are still worth nothing
It's a curse set upon us, it shall be broken
The time has come, to see and hear how once again the end is near
Gaze to the path before,
Not sealed anymore
See everything from within,
Confront your inner being
Of honor I must speak, these words in which I believe
Thou shalt shelter my words in thy heart
Of honor I must speak words forgotten, still real
Thou shalt search for my words in thy heart
Just listen.
(Solo: Pepe, Mika, Jouni, Mika)
Gaze to the path before,
Not sealed anymore
See everything from within,
Confront your inner being
Of honor I must speak, these words in which I believe
Thou shalt shelter my words in thy heart
Of honor I must speak words forgotten, still real
Thou shalt shelter for my words in thy heart
The lyrics to Whispered's song "Of Honor" speak to the importance of self-reflection and the need for individuals to confront the inner demons that prevent us from truly coming together as one human race. The song begins by acknowledging the need to tell a torn story that will "erase the lies spoken of others." The implication here is that the truth has been hidden or obscured in some way, and that it is time for that truth to be revealed.
The lyrics then go on to state that there has been so much hate shed that there is no longer anyone left to blame. This speaks to the idea that we are all responsible for the way that we treat others and that we must take ownership of our actions if we are to move forward together. The line "All is one and one is all, shouldn't we all be the same?" reinforces this idea of unity and of breaking down the divisions that separate us.
The chorus then speaks directly to the idea of honor and pride, stating that they are worth nothing and that they are a curse that must be broken. The implication here is that these concepts have been twisted or distorted in some way, and that it is time to reclaim them in a more meaningful way. The final lines of the song encourage listeners to confront their inner beings and to listen to the words of honor that are spoken, in order to truly bring about change and create a better world for all.
Overall, the lyrics to "Of Honor" are a powerful call to action to confront the biases and prejudices that keep us from coming together as one. They speak to the importance of honesty, self-reflection and empathy in creating a more just and equitable society.
Line by Line Meaning
Once again, story torn must be told
The truth that has been hidden must be revealed and lies must be erased from others' perception.
It shall erase the lies spoken of others (Those eyes don't see their owners)
The truth will reveal who is accountable for the lies they have spoken.
So much we've shed hate that there's no one left to blame
After so much hatred, there is no one to blame, as all people should be united with a sense of oneness.
All is one and one is all, shouldn't we all be the same?
Everyone is equal and should be treated with the same respect, without any discrimination.
Honor and pride are still worth nothing
Being honorable and proud is not enough.
It's a curse set upon us, it shall be broken
The curse of superficiality that leads people to place great emphasis on honor and pride will be broken.
So much we shed tears for our useless inner fear
We sometimes cry because of our inner fears, which are often pointless.
The time has come, to see and hear how once again the end is near
We need to recognize that the end of an era is imminent and prepare ourselves accordingly.
Gaze to the path before, Not sealed anymore
Don't be restricted by the current circumstances and look ahead without any limitations.
See everything from within, Confront your inner being
Analyze yourself from within and confront your true identity to be able to grow.
Of honor I must speak, these words in which I believe, Thou shalt shelter my words in thy heart
The singer expresses his belief in honesty and wants the listeners to accept and cherish his message.
Of honor I must speak words forgotten, still real, Thou shalt shelter for my words in thy heart
The artist wants to remind people of the true meaning of being honorable and reminds listeners to keep his beliefs in their hearts.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.