Obsessed With Sabaton

 Ramsey has a new obsession; Sabaton.   Sabaton is a power metal band from Sweden that combines heavy metal with Celtic folk, Norse chant, metal, orchestra/symphony, large choir, plus some hints of church hymns.   Their songs are written about historical war events and people; large battles, rages during wars, and significant warriors/heroes.  Their music is... well... awesome!  (Eric and I are even going to one of their concerts in October.)

With this new great love of Sabaton comes LEARNING, understanding, and inquisition about the great wars, historical events, and brave and powerful humans who fought with tremendous passion.   It also provokes more creative play time with his soldier guns, swords, shields, camouflage clothing, eyepatches, boxes, army guys, etc.

"Sword Excalibur"

"Running Through the Battlefields"

 And, with Ramsey's "must know" attitude, it also puts forth his willingness (nay, "need") to learn every word of his favorite songs (which there are a multitude).  For only seeing videos on YouTube and hearing the songs only a handful of times, he's got them memorized.  The lyric videos DO help!

Ramsey's rendition of "82nd All the Way", complete with pauses for guitar riffs, opening beats, etc.  This is a song about Sgt. Alvin York (from Tennessee), one of the most decorated soldiers of WWI, who won the Medal of Honor for his bravery and heroism.

Another of Ramsey's favorite Sabaton songs is "The Unkillable Soldier", which details the war career of Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart.   This steadfast man was shot multiple times (face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, ear), lost his left eye, survived two plane crashes, tunneled out of a POW camp, and tore off some of his own fingers when a doctor declined to amputate them. 

This is Ramsey dressed up as Sir Adrian.  Notice he's got his hand missing in the picture below.  🤣  This kid!

One more video of Ramsey singing a Sabaton song, "Attack of the Dead Men", which dictates the fight during WWI between the Germans and Russians at Osoweic Fortress, whereas the Germans were attacking with might (and chlorine gas to boot).  The Russians, wearing gas masks, kept pushing forward and prevailed, despite the Germans' best efforts. 

Eric couldn't find his gas mask for Ramsey to play with, so Ramsey improvised.  I'm not sure how he came up with toilet paper for an alternate solution.  😂

I love that Ramsey is so eager to learn through the songs, videos, and play.  I also love that Ramsey will jam out in the car with me, to metal music.   Eric is happy that Ramsey will finally sit down and watch war documentaries with him! 

#Sabaton #SabatonRules!