Let’s be honest, the Castle That Burns/Castle That Never Dies duo caught EVERYONE off guard in the best way possible

@Stars.Are.Cool.1111

6 ай бұрын

I ACTUALLY THEORIZED THAT WE'D GET A NEW SONG WHEN HE DIDNT PUT THE ALBUM CLOSER IN THE PREVIEW, I JUST CANT BELIEVE I WAS RIGHT

@Elytr1

6 ай бұрын

I WAS SO SHOCKED AND I LOVED IT

@flattheraccoon6463

6 ай бұрын

Didn't expect that, but yeah, that was awesome

@dremoder3296

6 ай бұрын

I immediately screenshotted and told my friend when Castle That Burns came up lol, although personally I didn’t like the changed to Castle That Never Dies, the original was one of my favourites from the album due to the symbolism and how relatable it could be

@jbgamezofficial

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it did.

My fucking religion! Thanks Will, for doing what you love!! For the future readers: 0:00 Opening 1:10 Descending 1:25 S.O.S 5:34 Draw The Line 9:23 As The Lights Go Out 14:34 Kings & Queens 18:23 Why do We Hold 22:53 Lost Now Found 27:10 Too Dangerous 30:59 Castle That Burns (NEW ONE + Mini-Lore) 35:19 Castle That Never Dies 37:56 You're Just Making Us Stronger 41:56 HEART OF AN ARTIST 46:57 Ascending (with lenses of the future)

WE ASCENDING FROM THE IRIS WITH THIS ONE!!!

With all the extra layers and new embellishments that are crammed into these remasters, it’s amazing how still don’t sound muddy or cluttered. I’m impressed by just how much more sound can be squeezed into these songs, especially when they already sounded perfectly full the first time. That has to be a very fine balancing act to pull off so well. It sounds more like a cohesive whole than the original album did as well, it’s like the IRIS style that he refined later is being retrofitted onto its own progenitor. I think it works! It comes at the slight cost of this new version feeling slightly less personal and vulnerable and more like a fiction story being told to you, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, just a slightly different feel. What an experience that was. The best way I can describe it is like this album was a child, that’s now all grown up!

Run through The Encrypt and Descend to the Iris! Can't wait to hear 'As The Lights Go Out Resurrection'

WE MAKING OUT OF THE ENCRYPT WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥

Timestamps for you all! Intro - 0:00 1. Descending - 1:11 2. S.O.S. - 1:25 3. Draw the Line - 5:34 4. As the Lights Go Out - 9:24 5. Kings & Queens - 14:34 6. Why Do We Hold - 18:23 7. Lost Now Found - 22:53 8. Too Dangerous - 27:10 9. Castle That Burns *(NEW!)* - 30:57 10. Castle That Never Dies - 35:19 11. You're Just Making Us Stronger - 37:56 12. Heart of an Artist - 41:57 13. Ascending - 46:57

@nickolasmcbrain2942

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤘🤘🤘

@jbgamezofficial

6 ай бұрын

My good friend, you have earned my respect.

@dagamesfr4nmusic

6 ай бұрын

Gracias!!!

@ritapitasunshine

6 ай бұрын

Absolute legend. Thank you!

@dannycleto1491

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for THE Timestamps, Friendo! :D ❤️‍🔥👁️

Been here since 2017, watched this album premiere in 2018, and watched IRIS grow. Glad to see this album improve. We made it.

pov: the best thing to come out of 2023

@Pastelfloofi

6 ай бұрын

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@broknskies

6 ай бұрын

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@Mikeling3291

6 ай бұрын

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@diegoroque4365

6 ай бұрын

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@4Four_Studios

6 ай бұрын

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I became a fan of Will Ryan early in 2022, so this is the first time I'll see an album premiere live! I can't wait!

This album helped me so much. I was going through a lot of depressive episodes and this album snapped me out of it. For that I’ll always be grateful

This album carried me through college and showed me a whole new side to music. And now all this time later so much has progressed. Me, you, Will, IRIS. Who would have thought Heart of an Artist would lead to all of this. We are so immensely proud of you Will. This is truly going to be the best album I've ever experienced. Let us descend again

@MWNTI_Studios

6 ай бұрын

I love your channel.

*I thought "after Too Dangerous there will be The castle that Never dies"... And then I start listening to what is apparently the prequel to this song..... I got such a surprise that I loved it*

I was in 8th grade listening to heart of an artists album. Got me into playing guitar, learning music, and got me through hard times. I’m now in my second year of college and seeing this remake is beyond exciting for me and many others. Can’t wait to descend once again ❤

I found Iris through dagames, which i think a lot of us did, all the way back when build our machine came out, I was like 13 or 14, and I've listened ever since, these songs were literally the building blocks of the music I enjoy nowadays since they've been with me so long, so to see Will come this far, it makes me happy

Man, I was 17 when the original album came out. I’m now 24 and I’m glad I got to experience something that really stuck with me throughout the hardest years of my life. I’m so excited for this and I already know it’s going to be on repeat forever. I just want to say thank you for everything you do Will you are such an amazing and inspiration to all. Keep up the great work my man. I’ll always be a fan for life.

@EdibleBacon

6 ай бұрын

I just about turned 14 when the album came out. Just a young dude going through high school, with it so far being some of the toughest years for me. Now I'm 19, just entering college and I feel the same way. I've been a big DAGames fan even before the album, but this really helped cheer me up when I needed it the most. Every song, every lyric, just resonated with me. I still have a lot of years left to go, many things yet to learn, but for these past 5 years, just thank you Will.

Its everyting i ever could have wanted and more. Worth every second if the years I've waited for this

Words can't describe how much I love this album. My favorite part about it is how relatable it all is. We all go through out own IRIS, whether it be because of other people or maybe even our own demons. But no matter what, every time we descend, we will always find a way to ascend once more. This album has helped me through alot of dark times, and I'm a so exited to descend again. 💜

Some people don't realize how much these songs encouraged people to stand up to their problems, Draw The Line and Heart of an Artist helped me deal with some bully problems back in middle school, thank you so much Will

@dremoder3296

6 ай бұрын

I straight up use lines from the songs to understand my own mindset alongside using the songs themselves to refer to what state I’m in 🙃

@demonijay

6 ай бұрын

I'm in high school now and these songs are really helping me get through.

@benisunoriginal

6 ай бұрын

Draw the line quite literally brought me to tears so yeah, agree.

@ayyewalkdaplank

6 ай бұрын

@@demonijay I'm finishing School this year and I wish you all the good luck. It might be hard, especially in highschool but I'm sure you would be able to make it out. Hang in there!

@jbgamezofficial

6 ай бұрын

@@ayyewalkdaplank Thanks and same to you!

Can't Wait : As The Lights Go Out (Resurrection) , You're Just Making Us Stronger (Resurrection) and Ascend From The Iris (Resurrection) 😍

I honestly don't know what else to say but I did cry once again on this album, it's honestly the best thing to end the year with, I didn't know that Castle That Burns was going to make a new track, and it's the best thing I've heard, and everyone else I can tell you this, it is incredible, thank you Will for giving this gift to all of us, thank you for allowing me and allowing us all to descend, and for the entire IRIS community. Let's hope for more IRIS in the future. 😊❤

Does anyone else realize that in the Castle that never dies, he reused the canceled version of Bind the Bible? 36:39

@toypadbotbots

6 ай бұрын

Hell yeah, and I appreciate that!

WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Will carried me throughout middle school, and now I'm almost off to college. It feels so good to see these songs that I loved get a facelift. Stay winning Will, and we will ascend!

WE BURNING THE NEVER DYING CASTLE WITH THIS ONE‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️💯💯💯💯💯

The high notes in this ALBUM are insane...there are some pretty low notes too, and I gotta say this is pretty impressive! I look forward to seeing your range grow farther and farther!! Most importantly though...WE GOT THE RETURN OF THE STREISAND EFFECT SCREAM BABY!! (edit: 34:00 and 35:06 for anyone wanting to find it) Now for the big vent, I was so young when HOAA (the song) released, I was in 6th grade I believe. It was my 1st introduction to metal from what I can remember because not many songs I heard from Will back then were metal (I got in with Left Behind). When I heard the song, I was hooked onto metal. I followed along ever since and I'm so happy I did, your growth has been nothing short of spectacular! It's been a journey, and the honor to descend once again is amazing. Mentioned all the songs on this album to my dad and had him pick one to hear (because time), he chose As the Lights Go Out and he loved it.

So. Friggen. Good. The song Heart Of An Artist has always been a personal "Keep going!" sort of song, but now it feels so much stronger, and renewed with this, I will listen over and over BECAUSE IT'S THAT GOOODD!

OG fans shitting their pants right now

@deathring7339

6 ай бұрын

I probably did at least 4 times during the premiere

@ediblepencil494

4 ай бұрын

literally me fr. i remember the days when i would listen to as the lights go out and heart of an artist so often as a kid. these new versions and the rest of the album are everything.

@xavierdaniel4608

26 күн бұрын

How much shit were you holding in!?​@@deathring7339

WE ARE GOING BACK INTO THE DEPTHS WITH THIS ONE

This is something absolutely amazing to me, almost a dream come true. "Hearth of an Artist" is a song that is very dear to me. It really helped me with depression when I was younger, and to this day I can't thank Will enough for making it. And now, when harder times hit me again, here it is. "Heart Of An Artist Resurrection". With a masterpiece like this a therapy will never be needed. Thank you so much Will for creating such an amazing content. I'll be always waiting for new songs. Take care

I was here during the watchparty. You've already heard my words. I'm grateful to be here. Blessed be the Eye of the Beholder.

Will mate. I don't know how many times I can say it, YOU. YOU are amazing. I have NEVER heard an album that made me MORE hyped or MORE happy than you did with this MASTERPIECE. You made my day and many more of the DA/IRIS community. I praise you a lot I know but I truly am impressed and love what you do. I hope you have a great week and an amazing Christmas mate. You sir are why this world is still turning. I can't wait to hear what the Deluxe has in store, and happy anniversary IRIS!!! PEACE OUT MATE!!!

Timestamps! (Idk if anyone’s done these yet) 0:01 Intro 1:11 Descending 1:25 S.O.S. 5:34 Draw The Line 9:24 As The Lights Go Out 14:34 Kings & Queens 18:23 Why Do We Hold 22:53 Lost Now Found 27:10 Too Dangerous 30:58 Castle That Burns 35:19 Castle That Never Dies 37:57 You’re Just Making Us Stronger 41:57 Heart Of An Artist 46:57 Ascending Honestly Will this whole album was a treat, as an audio engineer myself I have to say you’ve improved so much and this album is a great showcase of that! Cannot wait to see where you take iris next🩷!

@dremoder3296

6 ай бұрын

You’re doing gods work 🙏

@dannycleto1491

6 ай бұрын

Heck yeahhh Timestamp time!

I was 12 when i got into Will's music, so seeing that the first album i ever got into is getting a remake is heartwarming. Helped me through a lot of stuff as well. So excited! ❤

Only on Too Dangerous on my watch & HOLY FUCK THE UPGRADES ARE INSANE! Love finally hearing one of my favorite albums from my high school era remade. Edit: HOLY SHIT NEW SONG WHAT

1:11 Descending 1:25 S.O.S 5:35 Draw The Line 9:23 As The Lights Go Out 14:34 Kings & Queens 18:22 Why Do We Hold? 22:53 Lost, Now Found 27:10 Too Dangerous 30:57 NEW SONG: CASTLE THAT BURNS 35:18 Castle that never dies 37:56 You’re Just Making Us Stronger 41:55 Heart Of An Artist 46:55 Ascending

Wasn’t expecting this to come out this year, but I’m sure glad it is. Let’s end 2023 with a bang!

I was 8 holy crap when the original came look at me know at 15

Its Here. The full album of Heart of an artist Resurrection. Can you hear it? We are Decending into the IRIS...

dammit i cant beliee i missed the premier :( this album is insane, i was a high school freshman when the original one came out and helped in at my lowest and this is perfect or me rn. THANK YOU WILL!

It's coming in 18 Hours ALREADY. Gosh, time flies. Edit: That was majestic!

Heart of an Artist has truly grown and inspired every soul throughout the years in the age of this story and music. Will, IRIS and the whole DA community have truly made a path that inspire to not stay in the shadows. I'm proud of you buddy; It is time to Descend into the IRIS!

I remember when the first Heart of an Artist album came out. May, 2018. I had just got out of 8th grade and listened to the album to vent about the many cringe things I did. To include never talking to my crush more. Goliaths throne and and the other album the name I forget right now helped me get through high school. Now today with this is a beautiful callback and resurrection of all the good times. I think I've changed quite a lot in the past 5 and a half years or so. Hell, I'm a working adult now. Your music has made a significant impact on me. Thank you, will. Keep being badass and rock on!

Castle That Burns... wow... no words from me...

The hype is real!!!

this album was a saving point of my life and I am forever grateful to have met Will and the rest of the DACommunity. Much love to you Will ❤

I legit loved every minute of this stream! Especially Kings and Queens.

Who is ready for resurrection baby cuz i know i am whoo hoo

“Te amo Will, saludos desde México, this is amazing!!”

The Resurrection rocks down to the core 🤟❤️‍🔥🤟

Castle that burns was so good! I didn’t even see it coming until the fade out from Why Do We Hold. This album is amazing.

Now you may or may not read this but I just wanna say that this album means a lot to me, this album was my gateway to metal, helped me find your channel, and helped me through some shit, and by finding the original HOAA all those years ago till now has been so fun.

IRIS WILL NEVER DIE!!! ⚡️👁🔥

I’m speechless. Will thank you and the rest of the team who made this all possible, I thank you for the bottom of my heart for Will and the team, I can’t wait to see where this will go next. Again thank you Will and the Team❤️🎸😁

I... I just... Wow! Its all I can say really! How far IRIS has come in over 5 years! Been so happy to have been there every step of the way since the OG back in 2016, seeing everything grow to the literally galactic scale its gotten to now! And I'm always gonna be excited for the next thing, however long that may be. Think you've more than deserved a good ass rest But for now, thank you Will for letting us descend once again! ❤

I remember being 13 years old when the Original album came out, I was in sixth grade at that time.

The Mothohive at the end

The original carried me through high school and really introduced me to metal as a genre. It's surreal to listen to this and feel how much the music, and I, have changed. The Heart of an Artist track hit me so hard, with the og being the oldest by far. Just a wave of nostalgia and hype. Thank you for everything and I can't wait for the future of IRIS!

I loved all three versions of "As the Lights go out". The 1st sounds sorrowful, the 2nd sounded Aggressive, and this new one sounded triumphant.

WE ARE DECENDING INTO THE IRIS WITH THESE MASTERPEICES ‼️‼️‼️‼️🗣🗣🗣‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

I was a huge fan back in the day, I used to react to all the old DASongs and even got an Iris Tattoo when I graduated HS, but over time i fell out of the community, but seeing a remake of the original album that got me into Metal and Rock music as a whole is amazing to see! Glad to see you're still putting out some killer music! Keep it going Will!

i could spend a while praising each individual song and their respective lyric videos. instead, i'm just going to say this, and give praise to the whole album: WOAH. Will, you should be SO proud of yourself-- this album originally came out... what? 5? 7 years ago? and you've come SO FAR since then. your sound has evolved, you've evolved as a person, and what your music's all about really shines in this absolute BANGER of a revamp album. i found your music a good bit ago, and it helped propel me through one of the darkest times in my life. you are an inspiration to me, and likely many others, and it overjoys me to know that you continue to stay true to your journey, no matter what shadows come over you. be proud of your music. proud of yourself. i'm grateful to have been there when it dropped, and i will continue to listen for years to come. great job, and thank you for everything. :))

This album is even better than the original album. I’m a huge fan of IRIS and seeing HOAA getting remade is really cool to see. I’m going through a hard time right now, but this album will get me through it!

Words can't describe how good this is. Personally, my favorite part was that transitionary bit from Verse 1 to Verse 2 in As The Lights Go Out. Hearing the violins for the first time was a different feeling, and I completely broke down in tears after

Lost now found Resurrection and too dangerous were the biggest improvements from the original album, but all the songs are amazing💜Thank you Will for this Masterpiece

I'm so happy I feel like crying bros😭

This album has helped me through so much, man. I am happy that we have resurrection

It's weird to think that I was just starting high school when Heart of An Artist first came out, and now I'm nearly finished with college, and Will's banger songs have kept their constant place in my library all these years, helping me through studying, family crises, and finals, and all-in-all life. Thank you for these wonderful pieces of art and keep doing what you love, I'll always be on the lookout for your new songs

This was the best remake ever! I love how it shows the Mothohive at the end!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

This was fucking phenomenal. Had a blast watching this! The future of IRIS is looking brighter than ever!

Absolutely fantastic! Super surprised by the inclusion of Castle that burns, that was unexpected, but absolutely awesome!

5 years in the making What a journey it has been Thank you for everything :,)

I remember when this album first came out it it helped me with so much back then and to see this makes me feel so happy Thank you so much Will

IM SO HYPED, we are descending! edit: that was THE BEST STREAM/PREMIERE i have even been there for the entirety of, this was awesome thank you will ryan

This shi unlocks my heart

listening to this during class don't tell❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Round of applause, Will! Iris really has come a long way! 💜

IM LOSING MY SH1T, IT JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE DAY IT WAS BORN! I have to thank you Will, If you even get to read this, Music has always been my inspiration and all the way from "Its time to die" to "Goliaths Throne" ive been listening, weaving my own stories with the best damn soundtrack i could ask for. HOAA, GT, and DOTD all have been the biggest part of this as their not ingrained in a pre-existing thing, at 15 i started listening to your work, im 21 now an while im nowhere near making any of my projects into reality, im still driven to complete my cycle some day. So ill keep Descending for that inspiration even if ive heard it a million times, After all Good stories are worth repeating. :'3

In old HOAA album I didn’t like half of songs, but now they ALL fire!

This is the best remaster in my life, I love you with my whole heart.

IT'S FINALLY HERE

Спасибо Уилл. Многие песни зазвучали очень свежо и драйвово🤘🤘🤘

@MikSoDa103

5 ай бұрын

Урааа, тут есть еще русские слушатели🎉🎉

@MikSoDa103

5 ай бұрын

Абсолютно согласен, но моими любимыми все же остаются "S.O.S." и "Heart of an artist", также пополнился песней "Castle that burns"

Hi this is me from the future, just came to tell you all how absolutely fucking amazing this is

Probably one of the best albums I've heard, everything feels perfect And I still need to recover from Castle That Burns

You were in my best and worst moments, these songs mean a lot to me and they came at the time I needed them most, this resurrection was the best. 0:01 Opening 1:10 Descending 1:25 S.O.S 5:35 Draw The Line 9:23 As The Lights Go Out 14:34 Kings & Queens 18:23 Why do We Hold 22:53 Lost Now Found 27:10 Too Dangerous 30:59 Castle That Burns 35:19 Castle That Never Dies 37:56 You're Just Making Us Stronger 41:57 HEART OF AN ARTIST 46:57 Ascending My top 10 songs from this album 1 - Kings & Queens 2 - Too Dangerous 3 - Lost Now Found 4 - Castle That Burns 5 - HEART OF AN ARTIST 6 - As The Lights Go Out 7 - You're Just Making Us Stronger 8 - S.O.S 9 - Why do We Hold 10 - Castle That Never Dies

09:23 my favorite song on the entire album!! 😁

HOAA, LET IT BE RESURRECTED!

Will has created a masterpiece. A great way to start the ending of this year.

ITS FINALLY HERE!

Kings & Queens sounds so good man

thanks for the album Will and happy holiday

your album are the thing I believe in more than anything else. I would be lying if I said I didn't cry. feel that feeling again, the feeling of when you and Iris opened my mind and my heart. helping me overcome difficult moments in my life, which I still face today. if I have awareness of what I am and who I can be, it's all thanks to you Will. if I continue to move forward without kneeling to life, it's all thanks to you. I think I speak for many people if I say that you have been a fundamental guide for our lives, or at least for mine. Thanks Will for all you do. You are an Angel, You are my hero with a pure heart ...with the heart of an artist❤. Happy to have descended into the Iris once again❤

12 hours and 12 minutes, everyone! We are ready and anticipating… the descensions and ascensions

I was listening to this on my drive to work and when Castle That Burns came on I legit had to pull over holy shit

Disclaimer: This is a review comment made after watching the premiere, all of my opinions are subjective and can change with time. You may have your different opinions and that's absolutely fine. Woah, what a journey this was! After 4 years, Heart of an Artist: Resurrection is released to the world at last. The wait was sure worth it. The original album was my most favorite piece of music Will has made, I saw it as a true masterpiece, the magnum opus, the best of the best! And now this remake is here to give our beloved songs a new rendition to see how far we've come. I would like to share my thoughts of this album remake and go in detail about each one. 1. S.O.S + Descending - 1:10 Pretty great song to start off! This song was one that was a necessity to get right, because it's somewhat the "main theme" of the album, along with its title track. Great vocals, guitar riffs are quite enjoyable, bass is kind of hidden but still noticeable, synths compliment the song nicely. Pretty nice overall! 2. Draw the Line - 5:34 I'll be honest, I didn't like this remake when it first came out in November. It feels too overproduced. There's barely a bass in the song to listen to, too many synths throughout the song, guitars are still a bit enjoyable, vocals feel a bit off in some parts but the rest is alright. I do like the bridge though, the lead guitars were pretty much nailed there. I enjoy the original more, but I still respect this remake for what it is. It's more brutal and off the rails than the original. 3. As the Lights Go Out - 9:23 Oh dear, this is one of the most emotional and intimate songs Will has ever wrote. The original was a very personal and intimate song between the artist and the audience. Just Will and a piano, and it was beautiful. But this remake goes beyond that, now it has a more orchestral, epic adventure style. There are more harmonies, violins, percussion, synths, everything slowly increases throughout the song until it reaches the final chorus! Overall is a nice new rendition of the song, very epic and adventurous! 4. Kings & Queens - 14:34 Now we're back to rock/metal, and this one f***ing slaps! (censor because KZread might delete the comment) Quite faithful to the original, and the synths compliment the song giving it a more modern style that dances hand in hand with the OG marching rhythm. The lyric change from "stallion on a horse" to "warrior on a horse" was GENIUS! The bridge overall is quite a pleasure to listen to. Overall: Guitars are amazing, bass is listenable and pretty nice, vocals are astounding and the synths compliment the marching rhythm very well! I always enjoyed this song in the original, and this remake escalated it to the next level! One of my favorite songs of the album! Absolutely fantastic! 5. Why Do We Hold - 18:23 The very first single of this album to be released, all the way at the end of March. Strangely it doesn't seem to have synths, but the violins and choir make sure to carry the song and fly it to above and beyond! Guitars are as epic and astounding as they can be, specially in that bridge! OOOH BABY, THE BRIDGE! A very epic and amazing song to have in the album! Really nice! 6. Lost Now Found - 22:53 When you hear that bass at the very beginning, you know it's going down... Oooh boi, this one feels quite different, in the best way possible! Now that we have the official lyrics, we come to realize this song is more personal and "couple-like" than we thought. The rundown of the original album teased this, and this leaves it as clear as a glass of water! Beautiful song, the chorus is masterfully composed, both music and lyrics! Guitars are given more time to shine, and they shine very bright! Synths still compliment the song well! Quite fantastic! One of my favorites! 7. Too Dangerous - 27:09 This version feels more heavy and menacing, such an absolute bop! Not much to say though, but not in bad way! Vocals are great, guitars are splendid and synths compliment the song very well! Loved this song in the original, still love it here! Really great! 8. Castle That Burns - 30:58 THIS WAS AN ABSOLUTE SURPRISE! The heaviest song in the album for sure! Since it's an original song from this album, synths feel much more natural. Not that the synths before were bad, but here they're mixed in the core of the song from the start. After binge watching the story videos, I understand what this song adds to the story now, and it's quite interesting. Overall, the melodies are quite a delight to listen to! An amazing addition to the album! 9. Castle That Never Dies - 35:18 Now that "Castle That Burns" exists, this song instead of narrating a story, is now an interlude that feels more like an instrumental choir preparing you for the last dishes. It's still enjoyable and a nice deserved break to move on to the final songs! (Also, that "Bind the Bible" riff in the middle, no matter if it was on purpose or not, it was a beauty to hear.) 10. You're Just Making Us Stronger - 37:56 I always loved this song in the original album, I thought it was an underrated gem. And this new rendition makes it shine like a diamond! Vocals are amazing to hear, synths go hand in hand with the heavy and astounding guitars! Probably my most favorite song of the album! Absolutely fantastic! 11. Heart of an Artist - 41:56 And at last, we arrive to the title track. The song that started it all... Absolutely amazing. Synths merge with the guitars and drums so well, vocals are strong and astounding. The song feels slower but bigger, and in the best way! Overall, this song was always a beautifully composed piece in the deepest layer from the heart of the artist "Will Ryan". One of the best songs in the album. Absolutely marvelous. 12. Ascending - 46:56 And we finish with this outro, with the melodies of S.O.S. As a way to close the circle and finally ascend from the darkness into the light. In conclusion... THIS ALBUM IS STRAIGHT UP FIRE! It very much feels like the definitive version of the album! Although... I still love the original album so much. The songs were beautifully written and were great in execution. Overall, it feels slightly more balanced because it doesn't have to juggle with so many instruments and other stuff at once. This album remake is still amazing though, I love how it turned out! The new synths are really great, the new sound is astounding, we even got a completely new song! But it also feels too big, too epic, too off the rails. And that's okay, I still love this resurrected version of the album! Maybe in the future, I'll enjoy this remake even more than the original. But only time will tell. And those are my thoughts on this album, I enjoyed the experience and I can't wait to listen to both versions whenever I can. I certainly can't wait for the deluxe edition and physical release either! See y'all in the next one, take care! - VicenteMT3K

@wj2music

5 ай бұрын

Are not gonna talk about how BADASS THAT KEY CHANGE WAS IN CASTLE THAT BURNS? THAT HYPED ME UP!!!!

@vmt3k

5 ай бұрын

@@wj2music Well, it *is* badass! It's a great song at the end of the day.

I just wanna say... I was in middle school when the original came out. I was in a pretty bad place mentally and... well, Heart of an Artist was there to help me out through that. Not only that, but Iris as a whole helped discover more about my taste in music than ever before. Iris has inspired me in so many ways personally, creatively, mentally - you name it. I have no idea where I would be without it, and I'm absolutely more than honored to have grown up alongside this project of yours. This album was nothing short of fantastic - FAR exceeding the original in damn near every conceivable way in my opinion. To say you've outdone yourself is an understatement. Thank you for 6 years of Iris, Will. Thank you for everything. Here's to 6 more years, and many more even after that. If I could show 13 year old me where I am now, and that we finally got to witness this album... well, he'd probably explode LMAO. Absolutely worth the wait, and I'll wait as long as I need to for any other projects you have in store.

@starfall179

6 ай бұрын

You're literally me ❤

So, SO proud of you, dude! You’ve gotten so much better at making music and it’s so clear! Love it all, Will! 💜

This is, quite literally, peak

This album saved my life when I was a kid. I felt hopeless and lost. Thank you Will and everyobe else who helped with Iris.❤

holy fuck i didnt expect a whole new track in here i thought the castle that burns was like killing the castle that never dies

Heart of an Artist came out about 2-3 months before I started college and it really helped me through college. College was absolutely hell for me, got to the point where I was having some very bad thoughts but almost everyday I was listening to all the IRIS albums as they released and every topic HOAA specifically touched was relatable. I honestly don’t think I would be here today if I never found HOAA and IRIS. Now, I left college back in June this year and Heart of an Artist Resurection releases and it really acted as a reflection on how far I’ve come in life and of course how far Will has also come. Let’s see what HOAA:R will help us all through in this next chapter of life! Will, if you are reading this, please know that you truly have the heart of an artist!