Hi there, yes! I agree, there is something theatrical about Nightwish and their performances. You don't just go to hear the band play songs, but go to enjoy the whole experience, just like you would with a stage show. I love movie soundtracks, and am often the last person in a cinema listening to the ending score whilst everyone else is leaving. My favourites include Hans Zimmer, John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith. You're right there too, I believe that Toumas, the band's main composer (The guy on the Keyboards) cites Hans Zimmer as one of his inspirations. Thank you so much for your time in listening to the band and their music, and sharing that experience with us. I hope you continue to listen and share with us. Also, as I think Gabriel has already commented, the order most certainly isn't mandatory. I believe that there is a small like next to each saying what vibe the track has. If you're in a certain mood, then just go with it :) Kind Regards from the UK.

No, you do not sound stupid at all. Floor's movements belong to her like her voice. She has trained to perform in her one year studies of music theatre but her movements always come directly from her heart. With several of them she seems to embrace the crowd and in my opinion she really means it this way. She loves performing and the connection with the audience. Therefore she is so sad that Nightwish does not tour the new album "Yesterwynde", but she will tour solo in 2025.

Thanks for sharing your reaction to this great live performance of a song that encourages the listener to embark on a journey of his/her own & discover the power of imagination and storytelling. P.S. I searched your videos & saw that you've reacted to Diana Ankudinova several times, so I now think you might also like this Russian female superstar vocalist, model, actress, dancer, songwriter/composer & a mother of two: Polina Gagarina Raindrops & Lullaby - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHycZ2CLmZWtoqssi=WtcSDpDKUfSjpjuF

It's impossible to get your eyes off her, it's insane, she's like a living huge magnet. And falling in love with her is inevitable.

Nice reaction. You were right to point out Floor’s stage craft. There is no point having the best voice in the world if you stand there like a sack of potatoes. Stage presence is important and Floor has it by the boatload. In fact, the whole band are a joy to watch. I love watching Jukka on drums especially.

Спасибо за реакцию на 💎Диану Анкудинову💎!!! Лайк!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

Сейчас закончилось шоу Аватар. Там Диана в образе Жар птицы. Посиотрите и Вы ещё раз убедитесь в её таланте перевоплощения.

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MommaOG. I find myself at loss for words, so I will tell you how I feel instead. Like others of our Nightwish Army family, I relived my first experience with this epic song, "Storytime" through your reaction. Some reactors to Nightwish's masterpieces are technical, I like them too, but frankly, I am no music expert. I just know what I like when I hear it. I don't need to be a music-wizard to appreciate the fact that I love some songs more and some songs less. Storytime is a song that I like more than most songs! Better yet, every Nightwish song is way better for me than a lot of other stuff out there. I am 70, I've loved a few bands and a lot of songs, but Nightwish is the band I've waited my entire life for, without even knowing it! Credit where credit is due: I "discovered" Nightwish through a technical reactor, she is an opera singer and a mom who goes by the name: The Charismatic Voice. BTW, She actually got to do a full interview with Floor Jansen! (it's here on KZbin). Now, you have joined a long line of Nightwish reactors. I suspect that many of our fellow members will agree here: We look forward to each and every one of your new Nightwish reaction videos, and thank you for joining our mighty Nightwish Army. Your fellow Nightwish Army member, from OUTPOST EATONVILLE, out.😊

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I think Diana's voice has something primal. I imagine the shamans sounded like that. Goosebumps and awe...

Don't worry about doing the Greatest Show on Earth early. The very first Nightwish song/video I ever saw was The Greatest Show on Earth at Wembley, and I was instantly hooked on a band I had never listened to before. Enjoy songs you find on Gabriel's great list in whatever order you prefer. There is a variety of styles, and the list highlights the kind of song. Floor is not a dancer, but she moves in a dramatic, sometimes very sensual way. A delight to watch her express the song's emotion with her body, hands,and expressions. Watch her eyes also.

Spiral out! It's a beautiful journey. Enjoy every step.

No matter how many times I hear this song, I start bouncing in my chair...

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Floors voice is studio enhanced. ( esp the Opera part) Floor has a great voice but 8:37 is enhanced.

Currently not touring because A) Floor had her second daughter and was given "mommy time" (well, they came to Floor to record her vocals for the album in her home studio six weeks post birth). The band is using the time to rest, and to pursue private alternative projects. NW will return to touring late 2025 or in 2026.

Floor is up there as a front-person with Robert Plant, Freddy Mercury..... Created for this! Marko too! Try "Stabat Mater Dolorosa" with her friend Simone Simons and ex bandmate Mark Jansen (no blood relation) at the Epica concert!? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo&ab_channel=_gothmetal_

Good one.

I love watching ppl react to this not knowing that they will be crying in about 8-9 minutes 😭 Edit: If you’re already choking up by the end of Wings for Marie, you better buckle up and grab the tissues before you start 10,000 Days

No worries MommaOG. Nightwish is a very unique band and it sometimes helps to go in a certain order to help you to understand the journey better. Floor has musical theater training which she uses to great effect. She moves and acts out the emotion and the story of the song. Many of the compositions from Tuomas revolve around recapturing lost innocence of youth. They will probably be back on tour in 2026. Don't miss it. It is a once in a lifetime memory to experience Floor and the boys in a live performance. I saw them for the first time in 2022 and will never forget it. I am a old guy who has seen all of the legends of rock/metal and they were the top.

You my dear are insanely beautiful! And on top extremely bright! Pretty much the perfect woman!

Full versions of the show "You're Super" - Diana is 14-15 years old, and "The show must go on" - Diana is 18 years old. With translation and subtitles and comments from the judges, on this channel: "You're Super" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ2pfH2XiLCpo8U "The show must go on" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpjUlKx8pZmNiqc 2024, Diana Ankudinova (Fire-bird), participant and winner of the Avatar show on NTV! Diana won this show, leading everyone astray until the very end, not a single judge could figure out who was hiding behind the avatar of the Firebird/Phoenix! Diana Ankudinova (Firebird) - A Wreath Floats 1st issue kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWO8pKSvqdN0Y7c Diana Ankudinova Fire-bird - "SUGAR" Issue #2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3_GgX2Lj9GqidE&t Diana Ankudinova (Firebird) - "7 Rings" issue #3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIirhat4j9xjmtk&t Diana Ankudinova (Fire-bird) - "Bullfinches" issue #4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXvYeqmNe86naNU Diana Ankudinova (Fire-bird) - "By the Bar" issue No. 5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWacgGutgrF4h80 Diana Ankudinova (Firebird) - "The World of Green" issue No. 6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYK7o6xujKeMkNk&t Diana Ankudinova (Firebird) - Set fire to the rain - Issue #7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSQqXSLnbuplcU Diana Ankudinova (Fire-bird) - Taki-Rari - Issue No. 9 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKHQe3aGd7usjpo&t

Early in her career, she had some issues with her neck and some orthopedic surgeon helped her correct her stance to do the windmill without damaging her neck. She's now 43 almost 44 (born in February) and I noticed she is doing the windmill less now. Smart woman. Floor has a sister who also is a good singer (just not as good as Floor). Her name is Irene.

Hello again, greetings from UK I am loving following your journey, thank you for your reactions You will love Romanticide, it is a true Metal song and shows more of the band's talent. Emppu has a great guitar solo in that song Floor uses her whole body as an instrument as you have seen. In 'The Greatest Show On Earth' her windmills were perfectly timed and Floor's facial expressions can be slight but engaging. A lot of the times when she has her hand raised it is to help open the airways to promote great singing and she always has great posture. Singing on a smile is also a great vocal technique to get the mouth shape right for the sounds she wants to produce Watching Vocal Coach reactions to Floor seems to have taught me a few things 😂

Nice reaction. They are not touring for their recently released album and don’t have plan so right now, but supposedly it is a temporary hiatus. They did a limited 8 city North American tour in May 2022. Pirates fan? Keep exploring Nightwish!

Yes, it has that midevil touch!

The best songs -Avatar 3 all 9 songs.

I take from the song that we as humans can be the ones to turn to, we have the power to make the world better.

You shouldn't really follow any "order". Just take them as you wish. You can't go wrong.

The goosebumps are called a floorgasm 😂

Mike has good taste. But what about "The Monkees" ? Hmmmm? 😊

Loved the bird bath at the end 😆Nice pick-me-up after you had me crying alongside you at the end of the performance hahah

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I love how thoughtful and detail oriented you are with this stuff and your meditation on the vocalisations! I very much ageee about the connection between techno/trance stuff beint connected to this kind of music -- I also enjoy electonic music and I think in some ways it tries to evoke the same kind of states as heilung does. Also, at the end of the heilung "iotungard" concert, there's a rendition of this song from a few years later where they revamped it, added more energy etc - you'd like it!

yes, you nailed her name and yes, as a westerner it's doesn't just flow off our lips. Great job I'm so proud of you. You should smile when you say it. Igor was waiting for a break in the song to hit his buzzer. At this point in the show, Diana had already won it (She appeared on two seasons of the show - this was the "best of the best" show. He'd already given her an apartment in Moscow, so it wasn't like he had doubts. I think there was also a backing track with the high pitched chorus 6:25 and I don't know if it was her or some other person providing the vocals backing her. I haven't heard anyone like her either. Singular. She does a cover of the French pop tune Derniere Danse by Indilia on the first show (her audition) when she was 14. But like this one, is truncated due to the show's format. There are other performance she does of this song, but by far, not long after audition she performed the full length version of the song - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZuwmWipqryGmrcsi=bw81h7bPGvt5Es8o One of my favorite pieces she did during that time. (I will say, when Diana sings it, it doesn't come off poppy).

Kneel before the Queen. She's simply the best, no question. Sadly there will be no chance to see them any time soon as they are on a bit of a live hiatus - even though they have a new album out now. It's likely going to be 2026 or maybe even 2027 before they play live again. However, when they do get back on the road, make sure to go and see them as they are just magnificent live.

It's definately time for a story! None of these songs were written for her, Tuomas adapted them to her voice and talent. She had been with the band around 10 months at this point. If you listen to the album version with Annette singing, you'll be gob-smacked at the difference in the arrangements as well as the vocals.

Nice reaction. If you want to learn and see more of Floor as a person, check out her own KZbin channel, there are a few documantaries about her and during the pandamic she was active with recording covers and vlogs of her home in Sweden.

You have done 206 videos. My personal opinion.....this is the best video and song out of all of them by a mile, even better than the other 2 Nightwish songs you have reacted to. Nobody, I mean nobody, comes close to Floor performing a song.

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Gabriel's list is a guideline... NOT a treasure map.... no need to follow in any order, use it for links and best versions as well. In the rare occasion I recommend a song to a reactor, it is one I select for that reactor depending on their particular likes and dislikes

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