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** To further complicate matters, this happens ''again'' in ''VideoGame/{{Control}}''; ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRQGOtBVELo My Dark Disquiet]]'' appears in a side-room in the Research area where the Bureau appears to be asking listeners what the song sounds like to them (if they picture anything whilst listening, amongst other things), and then the band later reprises their role as the ''Old Gods of Asgard'' for the Ashtray Maze sequence with ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0QsHKH77MI Take Control]]''.
** And then it happens ''yet again'' in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'' - they have one new song by themselves, ''Heroes and Villains'', and '''three''' songs as the Old Gods, with one of them (Herald of Darkness) having video footage in game of the Old Gods (as well as the actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) playing the song.

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** To further complicate matters, this happens ''again'' in ''VideoGame/{{Control}}''; ''[[https://www."[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRQGOtBVELo My Dark Disquiet]]'' Disquiet]]" appears in a side-room in the Research area where the Bureau appears to be asking listeners what the song sounds like to them (if they picture anything whilst listening, amongst other things), and then the band later reprises their role as the ''Old Gods of Asgard'' for the Ashtray Maze sequence with ''[[https://www."[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0QsHKH77MI Take Control]]''.
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** And then it happens ''yet again'' in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'' - they have one new song by themselves, ''Heroes "Heroes and Villains'', Villains" as the end credits song, and '''three''' songs as the Old Gods, with one of them (Herald ("Herald of Darkness) Darkness") having video footage in game of the Old Gods (as well as the actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) playing the song.
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* RobotClown: In the video for "[[https://youtu.be/MKk1u5RMTn4?list=PLjACqN5i5sDWIIpg-5EB4WcitMMqnXhFP Carnival of Rust]]," Zoltar the Fortuneteller is an automaton clown trapped in a glass case, albeit an exceptionally {{sad|Clown}}, decrepit one, with monochrome, flaking makeup and faded, tatty clothes. Playing the role of a [[CommediaDellArte Pierrot]] gone to seed, he attempts to free himself from the [[CircusOfFear Carnival]] by futilely begging for his latest customer's love via an ObsessionSong.
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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon" as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves. And in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'', they provide three songs as the Old God's of Asgard: "Anger's Remorse", "Herald of Darkness" (featuring Matthew Porretta and David Harewood, the voice actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) and "Dark Ocean Summoning"; as well as "Heroes and Villains" as themselves.

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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon" as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves. And in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'', they provide three songs as the Old God's of Asgard: "Anger's Remorse", "Herald of Darkness" (featuring Matthew Porretta Creator/MatthewPorretta and David Harewood, Creator/DavidHarewood, the voice actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) and "Dark Ocean Summoning"; as well as "Heroes and Villains" as themselves.
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An AlternativeRock band from Finland, [[http://www.poetsofthefall.com/ Poets of the Fall]] consists of vocalist Marko Saaresto, guitarist Olli Tukiainen, and keyboardist Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen, who also produces the songs. When touring, the band is supported by three additional members: bassist Jani Snellman, rhythm guitarist/supporting vocalist Jaska Mäkinen, and percussionist Jari Salminen.

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An AlternativeRock band from Finland, UsefulNotes/{{Finland}}, [[http://www.poetsofthefall.com/ Poets of the Fall]] consists of vocalist Marko Saaresto, guitarist Olli Tukiainen, and keyboardist Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen, who also produces the songs. When touring, the band is supported by three additional members: bassist Jani Snellman, rhythm guitarist/supporting vocalist Jaska Mäkinen, and percussionist Jari Salminen.
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-->He takes on the world all in a stride, and your wounds will be his scars\\

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-->He --->He takes on the world all in a stride, and your wounds will be his scars\\



** The title of their first album, (and later ''Temple of Thought'' [[BonusMaterial Bonus Track]]) ''Signs of Life,'' is a nod to Music/PinkFloyd’s instrumental of the same name.

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** The title of their first album, (and later ''Temple of Thought'' [[BonusMaterial Bonus Track]]) ''Signs of Life,'' is a nod to Music/PinkFloyd’s Music/PinkFloyd's instrumental of the same name.



** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3rYhyIk8jM&list=PLjACqN5i5sDV1jkUkrNCzytFOlYdQN8rM The Ultimate Fling]]" has nods to two of Firm/DirtyHarry’s quotes in its chorus; specifically, "Make my day," and "Do [[BeamMeUpScotty you]] feel lucky?"

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** "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3rYhyIk8jM&list=PLjACqN5i5sDV1jkUkrNCzytFOlYdQN8rM The Ultimate Fling]]" has nods to two of Firm/DirtyHarry’s Film/DirtyHarry's quotes in its chorus; specifically, "Make my day," and "Do [[BeamMeUpScotty you]] feel lucky?"
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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves. And in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'', they provide three songs as the Old God's of Asgard: "Anger's Remorse", "Herald of Darkness" (featuring Matthew Porretta and David Harewood, the voice actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) and "Dark Ocean Summoning"; as well as "Heroes and Villains" as themselves.

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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' Demon" as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves. And in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'', they provide three songs as the Old God's of Asgard: "Anger's Remorse", "Herald of Darkness" (featuring Matthew Porretta and David Harewood, the voice actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) and "Dark Ocean Summoning"; as well as "Heroes and Villains" as themselves.

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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves.

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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves. And in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'', they provide three songs as the Old God's of Asgard: "Anger's Remorse", "Herald of Darkness" (featuring Matthew Porretta and David Harewood, the voice actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) and "Dark Ocean Summoning"; as well as "Heroes and Villains" as themselves.



** And then it happens ''yet again'' in the sequel, ''VideoGame/AlanWakeII'' - they have one new song by themselves, ''Heroes and Villains'', and '''three''' songs as the Old Gods, with one of them (Herald of Darkness) having video footage in game of the Old Gods (as well as the actors of Alan Wake and Mr. Door) playing the song.



* HumanoidAbomination: Each Old Gods of Asgard song features the ''Videogame/AlanWake'' games' EldritchAbomination antagonist willfully manifesting itself in humanoid form in an attempt to gain more power.

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* HumanoidAbomination: Each Most Old Gods of Asgard song songs features the ''Videogame/AlanWake'' games' EldritchAbomination antagonist willfully manifesting itself in humanoid form in an attempt to gain more power.


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** Subverted in Anger's Remorse, which is meant to be an apology song from Tor to his daughter.
** Zig Zagged with Herald of Darkness - the Champion of Light (Alan Wake) and the titular Herald of Darkness (Mr. Scratch) [[spoiler:are one and the same]].
** Seemingly Subverted with Dark Ocean Summoning as it's meant to summon Alan Wake. [[spoiler: It then gets Zig Zagged when it's revealed that the song did summon Wake... In the past, with Scratch hiding inside of him. And to make this more confusing, while this song plays after Herald of Darkness in game, to the Old Gods, they've yet to play that song due to the time shenanigans of the Dark Place!]]
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* SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: One of their draws. Vocalist Marko Saaresto learned English from a young age, and affects an American delivery at will, with remarkably few tells.
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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''Alan Wake's American Nightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves.

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They worked with Remedy again in 2010, on the video game ''VideoGame/AlanWake''. They appeared as the FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard, writing two songs specifically for the game. Additionally, they appeared as themselves in a flashback, and the song "War" was played on one of the in-game radios. They also have two songs in the ''VideoGame/AlanWake'' GaidenGame, ''Alan Wake's American Nightmare'': ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'': "Balance Slays the Demon'' as the Old Gods of Asgard, and "The Happy Song" as themselves.



** {{Implied}} in "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," wherein a LaughingMad singer engages in EvilGloating about how they're going to kill the listener. In ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' it serves as the VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, a sadistic PsychoKnifeNut.

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** {{Implied}} in "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," wherein a LaughingMad singer engages in EvilGloating about how they're going to kill the listener. In ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'', it serves as the VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, a sadistic PsychoKnifeNut.



* BraggingThemeTune: "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," a VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, HumanoidAbomination antagonist of ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare.'' In it, the singer rants about his madness with a kind of twisted pride, engaging in EvilGloating about the listener's impending death.

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* BraggingThemeTune: "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," a VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, HumanoidAbomination antagonist of ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare.'' ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare''. In it, the singer rants about his madness with a kind of twisted pride, engaging in EvilGloating about the listener's impending death.



* EvilGloating: The point of "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," particularly in context as a VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, HumanoidAbomination antagonist of ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' as the singer sounds self-satisfied, even when maniacally threatening the listener.

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* EvilGloating: The point of "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," particularly in context as a VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, HumanoidAbomination antagonist of ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare'', as the singer sounds self-satisfied, even when maniacally threatening the listener.
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* UncannyValley: The fully-{{Inten|dedAudienceReaction}}tional look for the music video of "[[https://youtu.be/MKk1u5RMTn4?list=PLjACqN5i5sDWIIpg-5EB4WcitMMqnXhFP Carnival of Rust]]" revolving around a CircusOfFear carnival and its surreal, menacing denizens.
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** {{Implied}} in "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," wherein a LaughingMad singer engages in EvilGloating about how they're going to kill the listener. In ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' it serves as the VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, a sadistic KnifeNut.

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** {{Implied}} in "[[https://youtu.be/BAh6ay9QDtE?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUEienDV52g85W6J7chzLXV The Happy Song]]," wherein a LaughingMad singer engages in EvilGloating about how they're going to kill the listener. In ''VideoGame/AlanWakesAmericanNightmare,'' it serves as the VillainSong for Mr. Scratch, a sadistic KnifeNut.PsychoKnifeNut.

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** In "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0QsHKH77MI&ab_channel=PoetsoftheFall%28Official%29 Take Control]], it is instead the Hiss which serves as the song's antagonist, even though they are not directly mentioned other than being called ''hissing noises in the hallways'' at one point.



** This extends to ''VideoGame/{{Control}}'', where one of their songs, "Take Control", allows the heroine of that game to make her way through the otherwise impossible Ashtray Maze.



* SubliminalSeduction: Their HeavyMithril FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard's "[[https://youtu.be/b6RKKCQt82Y?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUo3MfGtqogz7P3u5JUm3c- Balance Slays the Demon]]" has a small section with reversed, sped up lyrics. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRcLYeuK8ZU Play it the right way round]] and you get [[spoiler:"It will happen [[EternalRecurrence again]], in another town. A town... called Ordinary."]]

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* SubliminalSeduction: Their HeavyMithril FakeBand Old Gods of Asgard's "[[https://youtu.be/b6RKKCQt82Y?list=PLjACqN5i5sDUo3MfGtqogz7P3u5JUm3c- Balance Slays the Demon]]" has a small section with reversed, sped up lyrics. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRcLYeuK8ZU Play it the right way round]] and you get [[spoiler:"It will happen [[EternalRecurrence again]], in another town. A town... called Ordinary.[[VideoGame/{{Control}} Ordinary]]."]]

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