Jari has spoken about the genre of Wintersun's music, and says "Well it´s difficult to put into a certain genre, cause there’s lots of variation. But to describe it, I would say something like: Extreme Majestic Technical Epic Melodic Metal." He has also stated "But it's really not death metal. It's very difficult even for me to label it, but if somebody would put a gun on my forehead, I would probably say something like Extreme Melodic Majestic Metal."
The first Wintersun album, "Wintersun" was scheduled for recording early in 2004 a time frame which clashed with the Ensiferum European tour. Jari Mäenpää was forced to choose between his booked recording time for Wintersun, or the Ensiferum tour; he chose Wintersun and was forced to leave Ensiferum behind.
The album was released on September 13, 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Wintersun's self titled album was produced solely by Jari Mäenpää himself, with only a session drummer (Kai Hahto) to perform the drums and percussion. Jari performed the vocals, bass, guitars and programmed the synth on his own. Indeed, the album was conceptualised purely as a solo project in tandem to Ensiferum (evident by the fact that the Wintersun album bears Mäenpää's name on the front).
The live Wintersun line up consists of two other players in addition to Hahto; Teemu Mäntysaari (Imperanon) plays guitars and Jukka Koskinen (Norther) plays bass. Live keyboards come from background tapes because Wintersun hasn't yet found a suitable keyboardist. This is due to the fact that there are a lot of intricate keyboard passages in Wintersun's music and Jari has stated that there would probably have to be two live keyboardists in the band to make it work.
The second Wintersun album is called "Time" and was to be released in late 2006, but the schedule was changed to a release in 2012 because of delays in recording and technical difficulties.
Wintersun:
Jari Mäenpää (vocals, guitar)
Kai Hahto (drums)
Teemu Mäntysaari (guitar)
Jukka Koskinen (bass)
Death and the Healing
Wintersun Lyrics
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A windstorm dropped a bird from the sky
It fell to the ground and it's wings broke and died
But when the time got by, back to sky it flied
'cause the wings healed in time and the bird was I
Time is the death and the healing
Time is the past, now and tomorrow
Days fly so fast and it leaves me so hollow
A snowstorm blew inside a wolf's eyes
And the frozen tears covered all the mountainsides
But then the time got by and the wolf died
And someday that wolf would be I
The song "Death and the Healing" by Wintersun is a poignant and thought-provoking track that explores themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the cyclical nature of life and death. The lyrics describe a bird that falls from the sky and breaks its wings, but eventually heals and flies again. This bird is a metaphor for the human experience, as we all face challenges and hardships but can eventually overcome them and find new strength and resilience.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the duality of time, which can be both a source of healing and of death. The lyrics warn us not to be deceived by the inevitability of death, and to make the most of our time while we still have it. The verses describe a wolf who dies in a snowstorm, but suggests that this wolf may one day be reborn as the singer. This cyclical nature of death and rebirth is a common theme in many spiritual and philosophical traditions, and suggests that even though we may die, we are also capable of being reborn and experiencing new life and opportunities.
Overall, "Death and the Healing" is a deeply reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to contemplate the mysteries of life and the nature of mortality. Through its powerful lyrics and haunting melody, Wintersun invites us to confront our fears of death and embrace the healing power of time.
Line by Line Meaning
A windstorm dropped a bird from the sky
A strong gust of wind knocked a bird out of the sky
It fell to the ground and it's wings broke and died
Upon hitting the ground, its wings were damaged and it died
But when the time got by, back to sky it flied
Eventually, with enough time, the bird's wings healed and it was able to fly again
'cause the wings healed in time and the bird was I
The bird in this story represents the artist, and similarly to the bird, they have been able to heal and recover from something in their past
Time is the death and the healing
Time is both the cause of death and the means of healing
Take your last breath, 'cause death is deceiving
One should live life to the fullest because death can come unexpectedly and be misleading in its finality
Time is the past, now and tomorrow
Time encompasses everything from our past, present, and future
Days fly so fast and it leaves me so hollow
The fleeting nature of time can leave one feeling empty, as if one's existence is insignificant
A snowstorm blew inside a wolf's eyes
A fierce snowstorm caused a wolf to become blinded by the snow and ice in its eyes
And the frozen tears covered all the mountainsides
As tears froze to the wolf's fur, they began to cover the landscape, seemingly taking over the world
But then the time got by and the wolf died
Despite the passage of time, the wolf was unable to recover from its blindness and eventually died
And someday that wolf would be I
The artist sees themselves in the story of the wolf, as they too may face obstacles that they are unable to overcome
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARI TAPANI MAEENPAEAE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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WINTERSUN 15th Anniversary Shows 2019:
May 3rd Karmøygeddon Festival, Norway
May 10th Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland
May 11th Tuiskula, Nivala, Finland
May 17th Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki, Finland
May 18th Apollo Live Club, Turku, Finland
June 14th Rock The Coast, Fuengirola, Spain
July 4th Rockharz Open Air, Germany
July 18th John Smith Rock Festival, Laukaa, Finland
July 20th Baden in Blut Metal Open Air, Germany
August 30th Gimle, Roskilde, Denmark
TICKET LINKS FOR SHOWS:
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Lyrics: Death And The Healing
A windstorm dropped a bird from the sky
It fell to the ground and it's wings broke and died
But when the time got by, back to sky it flied
'cause the wings healed in time and the bird was I
Time is the death and the healing
Take your last breath, 'cause death is deceiving
Time is the past, now and tomorrow
Days fly so fast and it leaves me so hollow
A snowstorm blew inside a wolf's eyes
and the frozen tears covered all the mountainsides
But then the time got by and the wolf died
and someday that wolf would be I
@Xantain
This is my absolute favorite Wintersun song. Se beautiful and powerful.
@80Rakuuna
Mine too, many good songs but this is the one...
@mikkoalanen1344
No it isnt
@happymaker2344
mine too
@stunningcactus978
For me, Starchild holds that spot. But this is a (very) close second.
@shopnilcreative
I listened to this song in 2012 for the first time and that year was one of the worst years of my life. I had to get a surgery that had very little chance of full recovery and I used to listen to this song all day long because it inspired me and helped me get back to life just like that broken bird. I had no regrets because I knew one day I will be that wolf. Death is nothing but a transition of our spirit.
After all these years, I still live in this song the same way. Thank you Jari and thanks Wintersun for death and the healing. Love from a Bangladeshi living in Toronto.
@shopnilcreative
@Jake Carroll Thanks, prayers and best wishes for you.
@MavroDON
братан тоже напился ?))))
@fallenknight3016
And i 2024
@tycho_m
if this doesn't give you goosebumps, you should get your pulse checked