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
Thousand Swords
Whispered Lyrics
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Sensou, hakai, doki
Segi, meiyo, yuuki
Shini gami
Meiun
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Demon to others, angel to no one
those seen him for real haven't lived to tell
It's said "face him, hear your funeral bell"
Born after 18 moons,
stained with dishonor
Evil from birth, cast away by his parents,
Oniwaka - The Devil's Child
"Enemies shiver and flee,
though he faces armies alone"
Death through this deformed figure
"Ruins he leaves behind him, chaos he sees
to come"
Seeking one to set him free
"One by one even those calling
him a companion disappear"
Going on until defeat
"Alone, he stands, daring to challenge even
the gods themselves"
The blood of his own
solely smothers the flames that burn within
Year after year saw him trying
to satisfy sword's endless hunger
Wall of blades surrounds him,
one for every fallen victim
With each won sword he whispers
"Is there no one worth the wait?
Deaths countless showing proof to me
But ten by ten by ten I want to see."
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
to define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
to show if he's to walk above gods or beneath man
Tatakai
Tatakai
Saigo
"Nightfall sets, stars revealed -
a pale shadow on the treeline
reveals nothing about it's master.
A blade on his side, a smile in his eyes
as he approaches the wall of steel.
All grows silent, time stands still
as it was foretold by the sakura's omen"
Yuki, senmai, noken, yuki, senmai
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
to define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
waiting for someone to take the burden away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
to show if he's to walk above gods
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
to show if this path sets him free
The lyrics of Thousand Swords by Whispered tells the story of a warrior known as Oniwaka - The Devil's Child. This warrior lives by the sword, seeks trouble, and bathes in blood. He is feared by all who have seen him, and it is said that those who face him will hear their funeral bell. Born after 18 moons, Oniwaka was cast away by his parents, stained with dishonor and considered evil from birth. He has been seeking for someone to set him free, as he stands alone, daring to challenge even the gods themselves.
Oniwaka's story is one of chaos and destruction. He leaves ruins and chaos behind him, and his sword hungers for more. He whispers to each won sword, asking if there is no one worth the wait. His walls of blades surround him, one for every fallen victim, and he waits for someone to lift the weight away. The year after year saw him trying to satisfy his sword's endless hunger. He stands alone, seeking someone to take the burden away, waiting for the last blade sacred to show if this path sets him free.
The lyrics of Thousand Swords by Whispered tell the story of a warrior who is feared and revered. His story is one of longing and searching, seeking to be set free from the endless cycle of violence and destruction. It is a tale of waiting for someone to lift the weight away, and to show if this path sets him free.
Line by Line Meaning
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Justice, honor, loyalty
Sensou, hakai, doki
War, destruction, crisis
Segi, meiyo, yuuki
Justice, honor, courage
Shini gami
God of death
Meiun
Fate
Demon to others, angel to no one
Perceived as evil by others, but not truly good
those seen him for real haven't lived to tell
None who have encountered him have lived to share their experience
Lives by the sword, bathes in blood, seeks for trouble
He is a violent troublemaker who lives for fighting and killing
It's said "face him, hear your funeral bell"
Fighting him is a guaranteed death sentence
Born after 18 moons, stained with dishonor
He was born under a bad omen and is marked with shame
Evil from birth, cast away by his parents, Oniwaka - The Devil's Child
He is inherently evil and was rejected by his family for it, earning himself the nickname "the Devil's Child"
"Enemies shiver and flee, though he faces armies alone"
Even though he stands alone, his reputation is feared and armies tremble at the thought of facing him
Death through this deformed figure
His appearance is twisted and terrifying, leading to death for those who cross him
"Ruins he leaves behind him, chaos he sees to come"
He destroys all in his path and foresees a future of destruction
Seeking one to set him free
He is seeking someone to release him from his violent tendencies
"One by one even those calling him a companion disappear"
Anyone who associates with him meets a grim end
Going on until defeat
He will continue fighting until he is defeated
"Alone, he stands, daring to challenge even the gods themselves"
He is unafraid to take on any opponent, regardless of their power or status
The blood of his own solely smothers the flames that burn within
He is controlled solely by his own violent tendencies
Year after year saw him trying to satisfy sword's endless hunger
He is constantly fighting, unable to satisfy his thirst for violence
Wall of blades surrounds him, one for every fallen victim
He is literally surrounded by the aftermath of his violence, with a blade for every person he has killed
With each won sword he whispers "Is there no one worth the wait? Deaths countless showing proof to me But ten by ten by ten I want to see."
He is constantly seeking greater challenges, disappointed by the lack of worthy opponents
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords) Waiting for someone to lift the weight away The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords) to define if he's a master or a servant
He's been waiting for someone to free him from his violent tendencies, the 1000th sword being the one that will define his fate
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords) Waiting for someone to lift the weight away The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords) to show if he's to walk above gods or beneath man
The 1000th sword will determine if he will rise above the gods or be a mere mortal
"Nightfall sets, stars revealed - a pale shadow on the treeline reveals nothing about it's master. A blade on his side, a smile in his eyes as he approaches the wall of steel. All grows silent, time stands still as it was foretold by the sakura's omen"
He approaches his final challenge with an eerie calm, and even in the face of a wall of swords, he remains confident and unafraid
Yuki, senmai, noken, yuki, senmai
Unknown
"Waiting for someone to take the burden away"
He is seeking someone to release him from his violent tendencies
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords) to show if he's to walk above gods
The fate of the 1000th sword will determine if he will surpass even the gods
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords) to show if this path sets him free
The 1000th sword will determine if he will be released from his violent tendencies
Contributed by Evelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Archer macintyre
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Sensou, hakai, doki
Segi, meiyo, yuuki
Shini gami
Meiun
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Demon to others, angel to no one
Those seen him for real haven't lived to tell
Lives by the sword, bathes in blood, seeks for trouble
It's said "face him, hear your funeral bell"
Born after 18 moons
Stained with dishonor
Evil from birth, cast away by his parents
Oniwaka - The Devil's Child
"Enemies shiver and flee
Though he faces armies alone"
Death through this deformed figure
"Ruins he leaves behind him, chaos he sees
To come"
Seeking one to set him free
"One by one even those calling
Him a companion disappear"
Going on until defeat
"Alone, he stands, daring to challenge even
The gods themselves"
The blood of his own
Solely smothers the flames that burn within
Year after year saw him trying
To satisfy sword's endless hunger
Wall of blades surrounds him
One for every fallen victim
With each won sword he whispers
"Is there no one worth the wait?
Deaths countless showing proof to me
But ten by ten by ten I want to see."
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if he's to walk above gods or beneath man
Tatakai
Tatakai
Saigo
"Nightfall sets, stars revealed -
A pale shadow on the treeline
Reveals nothing about it's master
A blade on his side, a smile in his eyes
As he approaches the wall of steel
All grows silent, time stands still
As it was foretold by the sakura's omen"
Yuki, senmai, noken, yuki, senmai
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to take the burden away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if he's to walk above gods
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if this path sets him free
ZenMastah
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Sensou, hakai, doki
Segi, meiyo, yuuki
Shini gami
Meiun
Seigi, meiyo, chuusei
Demon to others, angel to no one
Those seen him for real haven't lived to tell
Lives by the sword, bathes in blood, seeks for trouble
It's said "face him, hear your funeral bell"
Born after 18 moons
Stained with dishonor
Evil from birth, cast away by his parents
Oniwaka - The Devil's Child
"Enemies shiver and flee
Though he faces armies alone"
Death through this deformed figure
"Ruins he leaves behind him, chaos he sees
To come"
Seeking one to set him free
"One by one even those calling
Him a companion disappear"
Going on until defeat
"Alone, he stands, daring to challenge even
The gods themselves"
The blood of his own
Solely smothers the flames that burn within
Year after year saw him trying
To satisfy sword's endless hunger
Wall of blades surrounds him
One for every fallen victim
With each won sword he whispers
"Is there no one worth the wait?
Deaths countless showing proof to me
But ten by ten by ten I want to see."
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if he's to walk above gods or beneath man
Tatakai
Tatakai
Saigo
"Nightfall sets, stars revealed -
A pale shadow on the treeline
Reveals nothing about it's master
A blade on his side, a smile in his eyes
As he approaches the wall of steel
All grows silent, time stands still
As it was foretold by the sakura's omen"
Yuki, senmai, noken, yuki, senmai
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to lift the weight away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To define if he's a master or a servant
Years he stood still (a tale of 1000 swords)
Waiting for someone to take the burden away
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if he's to walk above gods
The last blade sacred (a tale of 1000 swords)
To show if this path sets him free
Allesunverfuegbar
Nightfall sets, stars revealed - A pale shadow on the treeline Reveals nothing about it's master A blade on his side, a smile in his eyes As he approaches the wall of steel All grows silent, time stands still As it was foretold by the sakura's omen Seigi, meiyo, chuusei, yuki, senmai, noken Years he stood still(a tale of 1000 swords) Waiting for someone to lift the weight away The last blade sacred(a tale of 1000 swords) to define if he's a master or a servant
Allesunverfuegbar
Good thing I own the the CD. Seigi, meiyo, chuusei Sensou, hakal, doki Seigi, meiyo, yuuki Shini gami Meiun Senmai, noken, meivo Seigi, meiyo, chuusei Demon to others, angel to no one Those seen him for real haven't lived to tell Lives by the sword, bathes in blood, seeks for trouble It's said "Face him, hear your funeral bell." Born after 18 moons Stained with dishonor Evil from birth, cast away by his parents, Oniwaka-The devil's child Enemies shiver and flee though he faces armies alone
Whispered (Official)
Our debut "Thousand Swords" has been nominated in the best best Melodeath/Gothenburg album of the year category in the Metal Storm Awards 2010. Vote us for the win or be killed by stealth!!!
Noriaki Krakyoin
And it will stay like that Whispered. Reisei-sa o tamotsu!
Sam
You make beyond epic songs that only metalheads can survive if i show your songs to my frends they will die of listening epic songs of your in first 1 minute
Just epic
Ari Kinnunen
I still listen to your music, Whispered. I also have only one album on CD - Shogunate Macabre. Now i need Thousand Swords and Metsutan for my collection.
HYVÄ SUOMI 🇫🇮!!!! 😼🤘
Andrew Keen
@Ari Kinnunen They are still one of the best metal bands to ever exist :)
Ari Kinnunen
@Andrew Keen Oh, i agree with you. 😺👍
MC23
After 8 years, this is still one of the best metal tunes I've ever listened to.
Warlight
make that 10 now =D