Hello,

I just wanted to write a line to express my gratitude to Hammerfall.

Can one thank an artist for doing what he is unable to do without? Gratitude may not be the right word; but though my passion is writing, I cannot, in this case, find “one” right word to express my feeling.

Please allow me to explain…

The fact is that, when I write, I need music. I adore listening to music as much as I do reading a good book. I write a lot, and so need a lot of music, and consume large quantities of it.
I say “consume” because generally, once I’ve listened to something for too long, it becomes old and looses much of its energy - that same energy that I feed on and carries me, and my characters, through their respective adventures.

However, this is not the case with Hammerfall.

The music and lyrics touch me so deeply that I never tire from it. Hammerfall has given me hours upon hours of inspiration, and is still doing so – and, I have no doubt, will continue to do so forever (well until my time, here, is up).

And it’s not only a question of the music and lyrics being of good quality – though it all certainly is.

It is the heart, the intensity, the honesty, and beauty, really, of the truth behind it all.

The references to the Germanic Mythology, and to the philosophy of those who believe and live by its precepts, are so rich in Hammerfall’s music that I feel lucky that I was born in time to be able to hear and appreciate it.

It’s nice to know that others, too, have not forgotten.

The Gods must be proud indeed when they look down on Hammerfall.



Farewell

leifa

Oh no, just another one who is here for just one post and leaves us after that. It makes me so sad

But you're always welcome here. You might even find more people who like HammerFall on this board.

Sometimes just a few words are sufficient to express one’s feelings.

One post signifies, in no way, a lack of interest or commitment.

I have visited this site often, as a guest, and will continue to do so as a member.

Too, I appreciate Hammerfall’s music surely as much as you do, I [i]assure you of that[/i].



Silent and thoughtful and bold in strife
the prince's bairn should be.
Joyous and generous let each man show him
until he shall suffer death.
Hávamál


I see now that I should have remained silent. I am not yet very wise.
My sincere apologies.


I wish you well,
leifa

No, no, no, don't dare to remain silent!

Thank you for your kindness.

Leifa your posts are so poetically. They have something inspiring.
Much better for Andreas than my colourful descriptions about how much I love Joacims voice!

Oh and by the way, welcome!

Thank you, Sanya.

Honestly, I don’t know what made me start this thread; I suppose I had been thinking about it for so long, it just became a natural thing to do. You know, give back a little for all that I had taken.

/sigh

In any case, I appreciate your kind words – and whatever prose you may have used to describe Joacim’s voice, I’m sure it was wonderful and appreciated by him. (so long as it was positive – and I’m very sure that it was )

Often enough, it’s not the words that that matter, but the content of what is being said.

It's a very lovely first post. Welcome to the forum, Leifa! *throws confetti*

And Sanya, it's ok I like your colourful descriptions And yes, they were very positive

For Leifa: http://forum.hammerfall.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=274&start=20
Everything did start with Hammerrise's post. When I'm having a bad day I read this topic, it makes me laughing.

But I kind of forgot my manners, so: Welcome on the board! It just makes me sad when people come to here, just introduce themselves and after that they're gone. Yes, I like this forum. Alot. It deserves more active members. But of course, you're not obliged to do so. But you didn't just introduce yourself, so that's nice

To put it like this: I hope you stick around

Damn, when it's late I get all sentimental and stuff.