“The Wind that Shapes the Land” is a Metal Masterpiece. Thank you so much

@praetorxyn

3 жыл бұрын

This so much. I have listened to that song at least a hundred times.

@DavidAKJohnson

3 жыл бұрын

YES. It’s easily one of my faves of the album but let’s be real, the whole thing is F I R E

@TajMikel

3 жыл бұрын

It really is 🤘

@darknekrocrow

3 жыл бұрын

I love it. I was totally hoping for the song exposition on this vid D: looks like I have to wait again lol

@Khorzho

3 жыл бұрын

It so is.

"You can get it streaming...wherever...streaming things...happen...ok so...yeah..." Brittany is the most awesomest, adorable introverted metal queen badass. Ever. And Abyss just rules, I can't stop listening:)

Agreed!!..."The wind that shapes the land" is a metal masterpiece that brings emotion no matter how many times I have listened to it🤘 Brittany, i hope your not worried anymore about people not latching on to "Abyss" with just as much love and appreciation as "Apex"!! It's an amazing follow up that completely lives up to expectation!! You guys are incredible!! Thanks for such wonderful music🤘🥰🤘

@tomwisniewski8988

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest moments they've ever penned is when she sings the line "And now here we stand here face to face" and the drum and guitar pound out this dramatic swell that transitions into the next part of the song. I get chills every single time. And that chorus? Ridiculous.

@TUBBYMAXX

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed !!! The "chains" transition makes Me freeze and "well up" every time I listen to it.... This song is probably the best I've ever heard for SO many reasons !!!!

Hopeful for the graphic novels / comic series of Apex and Abyss 😊

@kadengrossman6252

3 жыл бұрын

FREAKING YES PLEASE!

This band needs to tour with either Maiden or Metallica once this pandemic is over. She has such an amazing stage presence, and these songs are just asking to be played in front of 50,000 people every night. Please make this happen. They deserve that kind of audience.

@patrickschardt7724

3 жыл бұрын

Mad Mike I would love to see that show too

@ottawacitymadman785

3 жыл бұрын

If I was a Metal promoter I would make it happen!

@MrSmith-rk4jq

2 жыл бұрын

i saw them at probably a 500 person capacity venue last fall and it was amazing. while i agree they deserve the big crowds and all the fame, seeing a band in a small venue will always be better than a stadium.

@kevgmei

7 ай бұрын

Well, they were approved by Priest, Sabbath and Megadeth, so it would be cool to see them get a big spotlight!

The song "Soulbound" is probably my favorite song in many years. This Track by Track series has given me a new appreciation for that song.

Brittany: "Have a listen to the record if you haven't already..." Me: "It's been on REPEAT since it dropped!!" I'm loving every moment of it and I greatly appreciate you taking the time out of your day to tell us some added story! Thanks!

Return to Me has quickly become a favorite on the album, I love the Matriarch seething with rage. I feel like Brittney definitely enjoys singing that one haha

"I get into a bit of a zone there when I'm talking about it" because even she knows how awesome this story is.

You will be unsurprised to hear that I keep this album and Apex on repeat while I prep my D&D sessions.

This album and its continuation from Apex is the greatest saga ever told. I feel such empathy for the Immortal and how he bonded with the fourth son. I cant imagine how sad he felt seeing him as a Soulbound :C Press F to pay respect boiz

@banafanafofana6914

3 жыл бұрын

F ✊😔

@giovannipasqualotto7802

3 жыл бұрын

F

The Wind That Shapes The Land is simply Epic !!! Ahh Damn this Whole Album is Epic !!!

Immortal: powerful as hell also Immortal :I have low self confidence

The choice to leave the harsh vocals out until the Matriarch makes her reappearance is so effective and cool. I love the implication that they were there from the beginning in Apex because her influence was already corrupting the Immortal since she awoke him but this time his master is the more subdued grandson. And it makes her showing up in Return to Me kick so much more ass.

This album, along with Apex, is truly a legendary work of metal art. Your magnum opus. I sat and listened to albums reading the lyrics like a book. And the story is perfect. Love it! Magnifique!

LOVE THIS ALBUM. I'm a huge nerd for fantasy books...The stories you tell in your music paint such a vivid picture, for me its just like reading an huge fantasy tomb, but you guys achieve this through song. Purely amazing! Keep making magic guys!

I saw this notification pop up... and I clicked on it... Faster . Than . Light! ;-) CAN . NOT . WAIT . FOR . PART . THREE! \m/ Best album of 2020!

Already listened like 100 times. Play on loop everyday

I initially thought that thousands of years had passed since the events of Apex given the fantasy backdrop in the video for Cleanse the Blood Line. Threw me off for a bit.

@Alaskar8998

3 жыл бұрын

Also with the mention of shields and swords in "Ten Thousand Against One"

@onslaught5012

3 жыл бұрын

I think you are correct, just that she said 50 years, which must be related to something else. Hundreds, if not 1000's of years have passed since Apex for sure. From Middle Ages to Space ships...so a long time.

@severn_jovescrazygaming2500

3 жыл бұрын

@@onslaught5012 but how can the Grandson of the soul bound be 1000s of years old?

@Alaskar8998

3 жыл бұрын

@@severn_jovescrazygaming2500 As much as I love the whole story of the Immortal, it would have been great if it wasn't the grandson of the Matriarch's fourth son but instead his surviving lineage through many generations that had been told the story of the unfair death of the fourth son to the hand of the Matriarch. A legend that the weapon that brought the fourth son to his demise could be found again to exact vengance on the Matriarch. After centuries of research one of his descendants finally found the way to awaken the Immortal and thus began the events of Abyss. Just my two cents :D

@onslaught5012

3 жыл бұрын

@@severn_jovescrazygaming2500 oh gosh, you're right, now I'm also confused!

Ahhh, two weeks or something until we hear about The wind that shapes the land and afterlife. Damn.

@lot8939

3 жыл бұрын

This is what I’m waiting for as well

@giovannipasqualotto7802

3 жыл бұрын

And Carry The Flame

Super excited to see Part 2 of this! I could listen to Brittney go on about her stories all day. Shoutouts to that Player's Handbook in the background.

Never considered that this band's entire discography is a giant fantasy story! I suddenly feel the need to buy all of their albums NOW!

when she looks directly into the camera with those beautiful friendly eyes through thouse glasses and smiles you would never suspect that this pretty, sweet and humble person is such a bad-ass metal singer with by far the best female metal voice out there right now! can not wait for part 3.......I love Abyss! You guys are awesome!

This album is COSMIC literally and in a figurative sense!

Love the story, love the music, Abyss has quickly worked it's way up to my favorite UtA album. Loved it so much that after having owned both Apex and Abyss digitally, I went ahead and purchased both vinyl copies from the UtA indie store link. And it is super rare for me to buy vinyl, let alone of something I already own, since I have very limited space.

Y’all are an incredible band. You are one of the greatest singers of all time. Thanks for the music

Jesus Christ this band needs more attention! I've been listening to this album for the past month after only just discovering it and I have no socks left they have all been knocked off.

This album is awesome and love these track-by-tracks, they're a good substitute for in-song narration. Would love to see you guys tour with Gloryhammer! You know... when we're allowed that sorta stuff again!

the songs from the matriarchs POV are always so fun to listen to. we love a haughty, confident villain....

Thank you Brittney, you're brilliant and the song writing is truly incredible both lyrically and musically. I think the Wind that Shapes the Land is the perfect metal song, and Legacy is just gorgeous. I am broken hearted by the loss of the mountain Apex, and by the sacrifice at the end of The Wind that Shapes the Land. I love Apex, the song and the album, and I love this album just as much if not more. I have a friend who I got into your albums, but he fell in love with Apex and it turned into his gym music, the dude is jacked now. I also use it to work out to, along with songs for earlier albums, so I put together a 2 hour exercise routine called the Immortal Workout that goes along with the themes of the songs for both albums. It's pretty brutal to get through.

Seeing the D&D Players Handbook in the background makes me so happy.

I would pay good money to have Apex/ Abyss turned into a movie.

@jenspfennig9226

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%!

Brittney, this has been a most remarkable journey. In essence it really emulates the range of emotions you guys have experienced encompassing probably more than 5 years of hard work, effort, and unyielding commitment to see the fruits of your labors recognized. The immortal saga is brilliant!! As a lifetime metal fan, there is nothing like Abyss and Apex. I am truly grateful to you and the boys for all of these videos and concerts and interviews! I Thanks again and can't wait to hear these amazing songs in person!!!

Loving the breakdown of the album's story! Also dig seeing the Symboraum book behind you. :)

You need to write a book😅 you’re an amazing story teller! I’m ready to see this album live!

I've been waiting this whole time for her to say "aboot".. that'd be the cherry on top lol

I could listen to this all day. What a great story over the 2 albums. Hope there's a third continuation.

Please find someway to turn apex and abyss into a live action or animated rock musical with the actual songs.

@tenthousandagainstone7967

3 жыл бұрын

Bruuuuh, that'd be boss!

@HEGAVELIFE

3 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that it’s being made into a graphic novel.

I've been eagerly waiting for this as i love your track by track videos :) I've listened to the album so many times and i really enjoy hearing you explain the story in depth and how you envision it all. Really looking forward to the next video that brings it all together. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for such an amazing album

I find myself looking forward to these videos almost as much as the record itself!

awesome album, and awesome kitty warmer light thing in the background!

I FREAKING LOVE THESE!!!! I hope this album doesn't end this story! We need more of these characters or this world!

I love the story. I love the music. I appreciate every single track you and the rest of the band have crafted. Hi, from South Africa. :)

So far every thing I assumed was going on with the story I was right about. Also, I love how there are all these badass pics of you but in these vids you are just chill and cute.

Just want to say thank you so much for this album and all the music that you guys make , its epic and awesome and the story of the matriarch is brilliant hope yourself and the band and staying safe and taking good care of each other 🤘😎.

I think it's safe to say that this is my favorite metal album at the moment. Truly a master work.

I'm def enjoying these explanations for each song. More lore! : D

So glad that Brittany is going into detail about each song. Helps my squirrel brain understand and appreciate the album. Can’t wait for the next one

I love your voice and music thank you guys!

Thanks for these. I've really enjoyed the album! I haven't seen you guys live before, and I'd like to fix that soon 🙂

You just sound so chill talking from how epic your singing is.

These track-by-tracks make the listening experience of Abyss more amazing.

I love this story line so much. This is easily some of the best music I've enjoyed in this decade.

I've been looking forward to this! 🥳🤘

4 weeks listening to the album now, have not been able to not listen to it in chronological order. The story is so tied into the music that it feels to me like cheating to just listen to random track order. Love the immortal character. Also appreciate the courage of the grandson to really lead the opposition of the matriarch and to help the immortal find his own power to resist her. I really dig the whole story, and now really will expect every album yet to come to have an equal or better concept!

This story is awesome!! I always interpret the end of The Wind that Shapes the Land as the death of the grandson. So excited for the next video

Love every album UTA!

One of the best albums this year, love every song!

Abyss is an amazing album! Love it!

First clicked the Like button then watched the video. Thanks for part two...

They should have had you write the music for "The wheel of time" series on amazon.

I'm loving this!!

I’m just glad to know the details of the story. That’s awesome!

I've read the story you wrote in the Earbook, so I know all this already, but I'm watching these anyway 😁

the Abyss Album is a masterpiece... no doubt! U´re amazing! Best Band of World

Love love Abyss great album.Would love to see a guitar play through of Carry the Flame please.My favorite on the album

I have been waiting on this.

Fiction exits reality: Astronomical Anger...all across the Universe 🌌 UNLEASH The ARCHERS

Love it! Thank you!

i was listening to UTA when i got the notifcation clearly this is not a coincidence

I dont want to wait another 2 weeks....this is great.

YES! I've been waiting for this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These videos makes my inner lore nerd go "weeee!" I love 'em!

That's funny I just FINALLY finished reading through the Witcher saga, so it was cool to see those on the shelf!

Ah I see, the grandson is from Earth and Ashes. “When I’m gone will still remain” Man Apex and Abyss would make an amazing graphic novel.

@nigelreginaldaugustus-bake1503

3 жыл бұрын

I THINK she's writing something about it

my biggest problem with this album is ITS TOO FUCKING GOOD! Ive been listening to it for weeks, pretty much nonstop. The end of faster then light always gets me weepy, when the immortal realizes who he is and its time to turn. He ran far enough and has to be something more then the sum of his whole life. That digging deep moment is powerful af. Just fantastic!!!!

Good stuff!

When I first heard this and realized it was the Matriarch again I loved it. This whole album was just amazing! Can’t wait for the next set.

Those glasses 😍

I literally just remembered! I had a dream a few nights ago of what I could only assume was meant to symbolise the “youth” of the Matriarch! She was very young, like a child’s age at the time, and was going around possessing the minds of tons of people who all were attacking me. I then draw a steel sword with weird symbols on it and took out several of them and everything around me started shaking and moving! The child Matriarch then began flying mid air and hurled lightning at me. I got hit by the second bolt which then woke me up. The dream was NUTS. (I can recall my dreams very well and have been teaching myself how to over the years! Mate Tea helps a lot lol)

amazing album \m/

The Wind That Shpes the Land is my favorite UTA song of all \m/

NEW ALBUM IS ABSOLUTE FIRE

GAHD DAYAM I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH

Interesting storyline. My sci-fi thought process is not as great as yours, but still can visualize on what you are saying in this CD storyline...

killer album!

more track by tracks!

I love both the Immortal and the Matriarch as characters. The album really seems to me more than 50 years in the future, especially with the imagery in Cleanse the Bloodlines. It feels more like he has slept for 50,000 years than 50 years.

Witcher books in the background - Nice.

Return to me is my song of life.

Your husband should be so proud! You definitely define awesomeness!

Killer album

Can't wait for the Wind That Shapes the Land explanation to paint a better picture. I want an animation for that masterpiece.

apex and abyss are brilliant and are my faves

Return to me is the best song ever!

very cool. nice voice

Man, I've got a huge crush on this lady.. lol.

Okay, but when is the Apex and Abyss movies coming out?

I can’t believe this is the singer !

YES GREAT PERFECT