16:27 "Be afraid no more, just take my hand I'll guide you through the storm" This entire song is a masterpiece but that part is the master stroke.

18 mins of art, 18 mins of fantasy, 18 mins forgeting the cruel world we live in...

I wish that Stratovarius did more prog stuff like this. This truly is one of the greatest songs in metal as a whole.

Isso não é apenas uma música, mas sim uma obra de arte

What could a man possibly think of as to be inspired to compose such a masterpiece?I'm speechless...Simply divine!Thank you Stratovarius!!!

I'm so happy this song exists.

Timo Kotipelto's voice is simply Majestetic.

First time listening to this masterpiece. And I'm 32.

That's the best Stratovarius song ever. Power, Prog, Ballad, wonderfull Timo's voice, what can we ask more ? The chorus of the part III is simply amazing "Do you believe in hope and faith, or eternity..." my god, I'm listening this song and only this song for one week now, and I can't even stop. They did a really really great work with this new album. Also, I hope Timo will get better soon, I was very sad when they had to cancel the show in Paris, it was suppose to be Jörgy's return ... :(

This is literally one of the greatest songs ever written. It's complex, with excellent phrases and riffs, along with just a plain epic feel to it. The composition of this song is so well done, really and truly I believe it's still the best song I've ever heard, and I listen to all sorts of music, from Five for Fighting to Symphony X, completely different styles of music, yet I've never heard anything like this. It truly is the greatest metal epic of our time, and in general just the purest song I've ever known. Nothing compares.

0:00 - 1:23 = Overture 1:23 - 5:11 = Act I 5:11 - 11:28 = Act II 11:28 - 16:51 = Act III 16:51 - 18:06 = Finale

This is one of the most beautiful songs for me at the moment.

How to spend 18 mins of time really fast and well done = this song

How on earth can a small group of people make something so amazing o.0 ... Do they site down one day and say - "Yeah, lets just blow peoples minds" This is song just incredible

I have a theory that Move the Mountain, Event Horizon and Elysium (This album 3 last songs) are telling one single story. Move the Mountain somehow tell us about someone who is gone. (Possible, a beloved woman, his wife, which died). Event Horizon tell the second part, about the alone man standing in his spaceship (Which is showed in the album cover) reaching an event horizon (A black hole). But actually, the Event Horizon leads him to the Elysium (Its like a the "Greek" version of Paradise/Heaven). Them Elysium tell us about what happen next he reachs the Black Hole: "There's a hole in the sky Am I alive? Did I survive?" - "Broken pictures... fallen heroes" He's talking about his companions whose died in the spaceship crash or even before for unkown reasons. And "Hole in the sky" is a nice reference for him being in the otherside of the black hole after reaching the event horizon. "You can rip of my wings once more" - He's not talking about literally wings, but about his spaceship. He tell us he isnt afraid of dying and finally rest. He wish to die. Also, Chorus I makes a reference for "Heart - Alone", which is curious, since the first part is about being alone. Elysium Part II confirm this wish, telling us that "I just close my eyes". He surrender and finally is transcending this life. The chorus says: "I can hear you calling my name, from the distant skies" but the verse said: Your shadow lurking In the corner of my eye I'm losing sense Of what's real and what's a lie He thinks he gone mad, he cant believe his loved one is calling him from the heaven. He is finding the way to what's Eternal: The Death. (The Dance of Eternity reference?) Also, another Dream Theater aspect, is the epic scaled fast solo before the last Chorus II (around 10 minutes). This concept, fast solo before the chorus maybe came from DT "Home" from the album Scenes From A Memory. (Which Matias Kupiainen is a huge fan). One last thing before coming back to the lyrics, I realized the guitar riff in the first part of Elysium "I'm reaching... this feeling"... Is 70% similar to Dream Theater "Home" chorus riff. It's like the same idea. So, he finds Death, he is going to heaven lead by his loved one, holding his hand, calling him to a joyfull eternal life full of hope in the Elysium. To remember that, one day, you will hold once again the hand of your love, look into her, into his eyes, to see the tears of joy. And the ... You'll be finally HOME. It is what get you into your Home. The overhelming love of your heart. And that's my theory and why you should not compare this song to Octavarium, but to Home and Dance Of Eternity.

The last 3 minutes of this song is among the best music ever composed, the perfect climax that this song deserves, it's just so fucking glorious.

F-FANTASTIC A-AMAZING I-IMPRESSIVE T-TRULY H-HALKYON O-OBVIOUSLY P-PERFECT E-ELYSIUM

first time having sex: the best 18 seconds of my life this song: the best 18 minutes of my life

I like how people in the comments are arguing about wich is the best part of this song and each of them picks a completely different slice of it. It shows you that this song remains consistently great for the whole 18 minutes run time. This is something really hard to accomplish for a musician wich is why you very rarely see songs longer than 8 minutes let alone near 20 minutes. Speaks volumes about the talent of these guys.

5:09 you can feel how a train is coming to crush you with all the epicness that Stratovarius can pack in a few seconds.

Simply one of the best songs ever.

I love Timos voice in the soft parts *-* In general he's a really very awesome guy

One of the greatest songs of all time. The album is a masterpiece 🤘🏻

I never heard of this band until a few weeks ago. My God, what I missed out on. This band is absolutely incredible. With Timo Tolkki and without. Kotipelto's vocals are incredible as are the musicians. Now they are almost all I've been listening to for the last few weeks. Amazing band.

This song reveals the beauty of metal. Just fantastic.

my god, coming back to this video 5 years later, goosebumps still run through me

Possibly one of my favorite songs, not only from Stratovarius but of all time.

My favourite part is the first solo and the following transition. It's kind of mystical, I think.

It's by far the best solo of Jens' career, and the last solo of Matias just killed me. Absolutely emotional. This new Stratovarius has NOTHING to envy the old one.

One of my favorite epic songs by them. I felt like I literally just went on an emotional roller coaster ride for 18 minutes. I feel completely different than were I was at the beginning. A work of true brilliance.

Not only this is by far the best Stratovarius song, but also the album cover is the most beautiful one i've ever seen. It's just... ideal

the first time i listen to this song i just cried its beautiful!

Probably the best song I've heard by Strato...

When a song has movements, you know it's amazing

5:31 whenever Stratovarius gets crazy nobody cant stop it haha its just awesome ;)

The music from Stratovarius is perfect for some epic science fiction/fantasy movies \m/

The best song of Stratovarius, and solo at the end, OMG! \m/

los mejores 18 min de toda mi asquerosa vida ... gracias stratovarius lml

"I've never felt like this before" -Me after hearing this song for the 1000th time

Unbelievable guitar, bass, drum intro... one of the best prog-metal songs have heard in a long time...

This song is almost perfect, the only problem is that it ends...

Epic song ! Man.....every time I have heard this... it is hard not to skip back and hear that run @ 10:05. Matias has worked out so well for them... Wow

Epic. Best 18 minutes of my time at work

Escucha esta cancion, encontraras el sentimiento en la voz de Kotipelto, escuchala de nuevo y la poderosa bateria te saltara encima, de nuevo y descubriras ese melodioso bajo, una vez mas y las guitarras hablaran por si solas, ponle play una vez mas y descubriras la armonía de los teclados... por mas que la escuches verás que hay algo nuevo para ti. Masterpiece

The end solo is emotionally load and just Epic. No words can describre this masterpiece. Is one of the best composition in the history of neoclassical music.

Feels like a song that was written to get you the sweet taste of heaven and then it brings you back to earth.....my God this thing is the greatest song ever written in my opinion

Coming back to this song every once in a while is just a beautiful thing.

I feel always excited when I hear Stratovarius songs.

Stratovarius did amazing with this song !! LOVE IT!!

Great music, great album.

Best composition coming from stratovarius ever! Incredible Matías Kupiainen! This is a master piece!

What’s even more impressive is Matias improvised that last solo, wasn’t “thought” out. Absolutely incredible

That last part... Incredibly powerful. And one of the most emotional guitar solos I've ever heard.

Masterpiece ?? Absolutely !!!

Best 18 minutes in music

This is the longest song of Stratovarius so far and it is really proggy!!! I was really surprised after listening it for the first time. Great vocals and melodiousness!

Holy crap, this is beatiful. I though I already loved Stratovarius... but now I can safely say I cherish them. My god... those solos...

This is the greatest song I have ever heard in my entire life.

At 14:32 I fainted from the epicness of Jens's solo.

This is so epic 😎

I can't help but love the story this song tells. From surviving a catastrophe, to fighting the lies, and finally resting in peace, Elysium. It also seems to tell the Band's recent history. Surviving the falling apart of the band in part one, climbing through the lies and the pain afterwards in part two, and then becoming renewed and ready to leave the suffering behind in part three. Great song, can't wait to hear more.

Every times that I sing the last chorus, it makes me cry and then I rest.

This song made me travel(in my mind).Masterpiece!!!

this song is an absolute masterwork

18 minutový příběh, běhá mi mráz po zádech, melodie, přechody, ten hlas, kytary, prostě nádherné ❤

There are very few songs in life that just listen to it the first time and you fall in love with it, this is one of them.

In my opinion the greatest band ever :)

great song from a great band...what else can you expect from stratovarius!

great!!! toma mi mano, te guiará a través de la tormenta Finalmente estamos en casa !!!! beautiful!!!

this makes me cry... awesome

My favourite part.. 10:42, I always have goosebumps! Edit: I actually cannot decide what my favourite part is... and I love it.

One of the best epic tracks that genre has ever produced

Can't remember a song so long that i never get tired of listening and enjoy so much. Pure genius.

I'm listening to this from 2011 until today 2023 😍🥰

the solos key board an guitar of the third part are amazig , especially the keyboard, Jens god.

Hay que tener huevos para escuchar este tema y no llorar. Es demasiado. Demasiado.

Os solos e riffs dessa música são do caralho!

This is the best Stratovarius epic in my opinion. This song is incredible!

Is a total eargasm this song

This masterpiece should be declared as a METAL ANTHEM world wide, NO exceptions!

I just hit part 3... and when I did I felt everything shift. It was... amazing. The whole mood of the song changed, and I am at the mercy of its message.

Ninguna palabra puede describir lo que siento al escuchar este tema Stratovarius Forever!

10:07 there's a lot of emotion running here. The drums become heavy and fast, the guitar is doing that kind of palm-muted riff while the keyboards fills the song with happiness in the Chorus. The keyboards and guitars works together building up that feeling. I just can't get tired, that chorus is awesome!

Uma obra de arte.

Melhor álbum para mim , a musica penetra na mente

Elysium is 10 years ago today... Fuck..

This is insanely awesome epicness. The different emotions, lyrics epic solos... *cries*

Do you believe in hope and Faith, or eternity in the end here we see, let this soul be free. Great line there

Jens' solo work on this track is something I'd not overlook. It took several times to realize half of what he was doing but, solid synth perfection! : That riff at 3:30. He's totally outdone himself!

Stratovarius where are you?? I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!

This song reminds me so much of Dream Theater.... I LOVE IT ! This is where Stratovarius are revealing their true musical capabilities. I hope there are more albums like that! I can keep headbanging now \m/

Eu preciso encontrar a chave Para a vida eterna e ver A alegria, o sorriso O maravilhoso amor de Deus É o que eu preciso!

F-FANTASTIC A-AMAZING I-IMPRESSIVE T-TRULY H-HALKYON

Best song ever, i have a Dream, seeing this on a tv show with an orchestra, a gifted rock band and a gospel. Oh lord please...

I may not be the biggest fan of current Stratovarious...but damn, this song is incredible.

The best music and the best album of Stratovarius, now and ever!

Quite possibly the best composition I have heard in my lifetime! This is track is incredible musicianship and genius masterful composition.

The outro guitar solo and all the orchestration at the end of the song is just HEAVEN - this is how I imagine meeting Jesus Christ once I am dead will be. "WE`RE FINALLY THERE"

Masterpiece. MASTERPIECE!!! I've never felt like this before Am I awaken or drifting? There's a hole in the sky Am I alive? Did I survive? Broken pictures on my wall A story of fallen heroes Now stare ahead with their blind eyes on Lost horizon Sometimes the traces of life with you Are clearer in my mind than ever I'm reaching this feeling It's misleading me away from you Tonight, I'll find what I've been searching for You can rip off my wings once more I'm not afraid anymore I'm not afraid anymore Sometimes the traces, of life with you Are clearer in my mind than ever I'm reaching this feeling It's misleading me away from you Tonight, I find what I've been searching for You can rip off my wings once more I'm not afraid anymore, I am ready to fall I'm not afraid anymore I am lying on the frozen ground alone I got lost on my way, my time is up I'm done I need to find the key To eternal life and see The joy, the smile The overwhelming love of your heart Is what I need Give me a sign And show me the way To the sacred place I can hear you calling my name From the distant skies I am holding a falling angel In my arms Your shadow lurking In the corner of my eye I'm losing sense of what's real And what's a lie I need to find the key To eternal life and see The joy, the smile The overwhelming love of your heart Is what I need Give me a sign And show me the way To the sacred place I can hear you calling my name From the distant skies I am holding a falling angel In my arms How all began? Your faith was not mine Remedy this falling life I feel it burning with me ahead The earth is turning to red I'm staring at the flaming skies Too tired to fight I just close my eyes I can hear you calling my name From the distant skies I am holding a falling angel In my arms I am holding a falling angel In my arms This life has been too long There's hope everywhere I go Do you believe in hope and faith Or eternity? In the end, you will see Let this soul be free Eternal light Blinded my eyes Feel no sorrow Joy will follow Now lay down And rest in my arms Do you believe in hope and faith Or eternity? In the end, you will see Let your soul be free Be afraid no more Just take my hand I'll guide you through the storm We're finally home Do you believe in hope and faith Or eternity? In the end, you will see Let your soul be free Be afraid no more Just take my hand I'll guide you through the storm We're finally home We're finally home

18 minutes of the best music I have ever heard, from the hauntingly beautiful beginning to the explosive final solo, you have it all. The perfect way to end an incredible album!