3K Special! | Nightwish | The Greatest Show on Earth | Live in Tampere | REACTION

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[@w.b.t.127]

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. performed by THE GREATEST BAND ON EARTH. NIGHTWISH

[@SandraNelson063]

Brace yourself. This is the answer to P&P. Tuomas has come so far in his musical explorations, he has left the emotions that inspired the P&P work behind. THIS is the work that comes out of joy, wonder, science, education, observation, ( remember, until he was shanghaied by Metallica he was going to be a biologist) . Other pieces lead up to this; Shudder, Alpenglow, Wilds, Walden, EFMB...he was building up to this for years. And after THIS piece, he comes out with Human:II: Nature, and you realize that THIS piece was just an introduction to Human:II:Nature. Oh, coils within coils!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Sandra, thank you very much for watching live and sharing the information. Mindblowing thinking of the time, effort, knowledge and passion that has gone into this. Looking forward to hearing Human:II: Nature! Cheers. :)

[@galadballcrusher8182]

@@ThomFoolery1 Funny thing is Floor also wanted become a biologist when she was a little girl and later in Ayreon project "The Source" she was one of the 11 vocalists Arjen called to make it happen and each had a role in the story and hers was "the biologist"

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@ThomFoolery1 great reaction. this is one of nightwishes best songs, if not THE BEST.

[@ThomFoolery1]

@@thedisabledwelshman9266 Thanks Michael!

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@ThomFoolery1 anytime bud

[@allenjohnstone9945]

I listen to this daily to remind myself that however crappy my life is, i'm still lucky to have a life. Peace all and stay safe.

[@scray00]

I’ve watched this before, and came back to watch it today. My boyfriend died in an instant in January. Our days are truly numbered, and we don’t know when that number is. So this hit me harder than the first time, and your comment is what we ALL need to hear. All I think of is all the little things that we should have paid more attention too. Even grief is proof you are still alive. So ty 😊

[@mbo191]

The phrase at the end - "We were here" - it makes sense now? I think it is so so sad that Nightwish is classified as Metal because it scares potential listeners away from them. I have asked a couple of friends at work if they know about NW and they all say "No, Metal is not my thing. Rock is my kind of music". But I have hatched a sinister plan. I am working nights over the coming weekend, so in some mysterious way (wont say how 😁) I will bang in a full Concert in a USB memory, I'll chuck it in in the tv in the Canteen at work, set it up on endless repeat and then hide the tv remote somewhere, the icebox in the fridge maybe... Cheers / B.

[@mosmeijler3089]

Devious, I like it

[@rickybouman21]

Add charity to your resumé

[@jeffk1482]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@ranger7544]

Let us know how it went when you do it!

[@mbo191]

@@ranger7544 - Shure will 😁

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

I'm 67. I can't take this! My heart burst and my head dropped off. And I HAVE seen this a dozen times before.

[@ThomFoolery1]

haha! It's an intense experience for sure. :)

[@Lilygirl283]

Jeannette, I'm 62, and I'm the same 🤟🙏🇳🇱🇦🇺

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

@@Lilygirl283 Rock on, Tommy!

[@YNGWIE998]

@@Lilygirl283 Youngsters! I'm 68.5...I've been listening to 'serious' music since 1967, from straightforward rock, to progressive rock, to jazz/rock fusion, and finally, I have found my Nirvana (NO...not them!)... Nightwish.

[@paulbryson3766]

I have seen it about a thousand times and I still love.

[@satu4986]

That WAS the best thing I've ever seen, live. I was crying my eyes out at the end of that concert, whole gig was out of this world. I felt (and still feel) to be the luckiest person alive being able to witness something this beautiful. I just hope we will get live music back on out lives soon ❤️

[@akashvankessel1249]

Bless you Satu for having been there. Must have been beyond epic.

[@jeffk1482]

Agreed, you and about 23K others are amongst the luckiest of "we privileged few". Jealousy rears its head, I hope you understand.

[@scray00]

You are indeed lucky 🙂

[@mailen5187]

After releasing their Album "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" Nightwish got an unexpected honour. They published on their Facebook the following news. My Sincere congratulations to Nightwish Band and to the Master himself, Tuomas Holopainen 🤘👏🇫🇮 ”One new crab species (Tanidromites nightwishorum) was named after us in honor in particular for our 2015 album, ’Endless Forms Most Beautiful’, about the evolution of life. The new species of crab was found in eastern Austria and lived during the late part of the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago. While dinosaurs dominated the land, parts of Europe were covered by a warm, shallow sea full of life. Tanidromites nightwishorum was discovered in a fossil coral reef. Crab diversity and abundance exploded for the very first time in their evolutionary history during the Late Jurassic in central Europe. Thanks to Dr. Adiel A. Klompmaker and his colleagues for this truly fantastic honour (Adiel is curator of palaeontology, Alabama Museum of Natural History).

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@susanjw7763]

There was a prehistoric cave system in the US named alpenglow.

[@scray00]

How awesome is that !! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@jakubfranek9995]

Thats epic. Well, it is the circle, so to say :)

[@mattkandel2449]

One of my favorite parts of the whole performance is the explosive cheer of the crowd at the end. It's sooo powerful. Gives me goosebumps!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Oh yeah, that was thunderous! So awesome

[@AlexAmez]

yeah i have watched this song maybe 40-50 times and always get teary eyed in the ending. The lottery of birth is literally my life's motto. I'm alive everything else is a bonus.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Well said Alex. It's such an amazing thought which is so well expressed in this song. Cheers! :)

[@petrihietanen1102]

Thomas, your touching reaction made justice to the art of Nightwish, with you both being on your league of your own. Thanks man.

[@ThomFoolery1]

You are too kind Petri! It is my pleasure. Thanks for watching. :D

[@ninau.]

Well said, Petri 👌😊 I agree.

[@chewie2648]

I agree. Great reaction. Thanks Thomas

[@galehund9]

Dear Thomas, Welcome to the Nightwish Family, My friend. :-)

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you kindly. :)

[@ytcag2007]

Tuomas composes all songs including lyrics. He also writes all orchestral and choir arrangements which are prerecorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the City of London Choir at Angel Recording Studios, London, under his direction. Marko contributes a small percentage in songwriting and lyrics but only in a few songs. Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤🤘🤘

[@ThomFoolery1]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing Carlos. :)

[@chardonnay5767]

Well, it seems he composes the themes and general melodies for the orchestral parts, records them in instrumental demos, and then consults Pip Williams about how to arrange them for an orchestra and a choir. Pip does enough work regarding this that he could be called a "7th bandmember," for example in this one he created the horror-like soundscape in the start of the 3rd part behind Floor's haunting vocals (the red scene) and there was a lot for him to do in the 4th part too. Pip also wrote the orchestral middle part in Ghost Love Score, mostly of course he's doing just arrangements and adjustments regarding the orchestral production in close cooperation with Tuomas.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

i cant even count how many times ive seen this and it still brings tears to my eyes ..Tuomas is truly the Mozart of Metal

[@juhajyrala9367]

Greatest show on earth. Every morning, every evening every day. Enjoy the ride.......

[@Markus-yz5io]

Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Giacomo Puccini, Tuomas Holopainen! 😀 Edit: Added Bach 😅

[@nahco3994]

I'd argue that Johann Sebastian Bach has definitely earned a place in this list. Tuomas even gave him a fairly prominent nod in this very song.

[@robertcraane7910]

Bach

[@TheStefan6969]

Adding Bach absolutely!!!! 💯

[@PeterdenHaan]

@@nahco3994 Two nods...

[@donder91]

Arjen Anthony Lucassen

[@mystisith3984]

Definitely a "I need a drink" kind of performance. It's a 💎 really. 💙

[@inquisitorMence]

I have my mug of tea. Now I get to watch your jaw hit the floor. WE WERE HERE.

[@MisterJ56]

What else can you wish for: good music and a nice glass of whiskey !!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Amen to that. :)

[@seannightingale3571]

Great reaction. Glad you finally got to see a masterpiece. They don't call him the Metal Mozart for nothing.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Metal Mozart! That's awesome. :D

[@grahampannell2750]

Hi mate There is a version of this with lyrics which may help you sort the time line ! Also the wembley version has richard dawkins on stage with them 🤘

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Graham! Yeah, I need to see the Wembley version.

[@kirsh2036]

Every single time I watch this TampereLive I feel deep gratitude and joy for what Tuomas has written and the band delivers. Nightwish gives us philosophy, musical creativity, and multitalented persons on one stage. They have the charisma to take the audience.

[@ronjoanne5980]

Really great reaction. Love watching the emotions you went through during this performance. I've watched more than 100 reactions to this song and go through those emotions each and every time, including tears. Tuomas is a once in a lifetime pure musical genius. I often wonder how someone who is blessed, or cursed, with his amazing creativity for music can turn it all off to have a good night's sleep. The classical master composer, Gustav Mahler, once said his creative juices were never at rest and very often it was a burden to bare. Wonder if Tuomas has to deal with that. I consider both men to be legendary titans in the musical composition world. Thanks for doing this performance justice in your reaction. Ron

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hi Ron, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I can understand why this was an important one to react to. It is really out of this world and it's hard to Fathom how Tuomas is so talented, to say the least. Cheers Ron, see you in the next one. 😃🤘

[@AGDinCA]

"It is you and I, in our ordinariness, that are here. We priviledged few who won the lottery of birth against all odds... how dare we whine at our inevitable return to that prior state from which the vast majority have never stirred." --- Professor Richard Dawkins

[@jeffk1482]

If that doesn't change a person's world view, nothing will!

[@AGDinCA]

@@jeffk1482 Fact!

[@572Btriode]

And the lottery odds are: 400 trillion to one against.

[@CYANMUSICNETLABEL]

Saw this concert more than hundred times. I didnt had the luck and the honor to be there to experience this musical masterpiece live, but: Nightwish surely is the greatest band on earth. They open our eyes, they are very successful and always stayed on the ground, they have a great connection with their fans and what you see and hear: They LOVE what they do, every single second! Love to Finland for that massive load of emotions! Nightwish

[@jarikoo2693]

Youre reactions are usually gold but this one,, priceless..

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you kindly! :)

[@jamesdavison56]

Hope your ready for this ? I well up at the end every time I watch this !!!! OMG !

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi This song us beautiful and I like it when she smiles while singing. Kai on the drums killed it also. Floor's voice is just another instrument. Floor Marco qnd Troy are the growls.

[@mantailuaa]

This song hit me hard in the feels when I listened it for the first time from cd, and it only got better after seeing this live version. Just lovely saga of The Earth ❤️

[@sonosoloio]

from the same concert (tampere 2015): "sleeping sun" and "weak fantasy"

[@juanramirezpasten6507]

Great reaction, how not to love this Band 🤘😉

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Juan!

[@MissIssay]

Oh dude, "The Poet and the Pendulum" is going to melt your brain (and you'll probably need tissues at some point, I know I will because watching you get emotional in turn makes ME emotional, and I've been listening to this band for... ugh, way too many years to admit to it in public). Also, how is it possible that a song this long seems to be so short?

[@ThomFoolery1]

haha thank you for experiencing this with me. I'm excited to hear that one. Yes, it was the fastest 21 minutes ever

[@ytcag2007]

This is going to be epic!!! 😉👍🤘🤘 Enjoy!

[@Duskwind_]

What can be said about this song? It is a marvel of human creativity, firmly planting Tuomas as a peer of the great masters.

[@jakubfranek9995]

Oh man, with the symphony crescendo and the camera take of the curved horizon being showered with the fireworks, it gave me a feeling like every living creature heard that at the one moment. Like the energy went all around the Earth.

[@rozzya8437]

I've watched this video so many times and every time I'm crying at the end. It touches my soul. Its a masterpiece. ❤

[@heppiheijaa]

"all the evolution on earth coming to this one moment" - exactly. We were here to witness this Masterpiece that nightwish is along with everything else humankind has been and will be able to create until we must close our eyes again.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you! Yes, it was overwhelmingly beautiful!

[@AGDinCA]

I think that Floor was the embodiment of Gaia, Mother Earth. And yes, Marko was an early hominid.

[@jeffk1482]

Indeed, to both!!! LOL (re: Marko)

[@ThomFoolery1]

Ah that makes sense!

[@heedoei]

Wonderful reaction! Yes, prof. Dawkins recorded especially for nightwish, if you watch the version from Wembley, you can see prof.Dawkins at the end of the greatest show. You probably have to look at this a couple of times to see and hear everything! Keep on reacting to Nightwish, greetings from the Netherlands 🙂

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Anita! Can't wait to see the Wembley version too. :)

[@572Btriode]

No, you're right Thomas, Tuomas writes it all, lyrics in his second language too, he is a genius. Ioa Kouts has done a brilliant job with the lyrics in here, allow me to submit my take on it which will likely be a parallel in many places. I think like you, a great deal of us were and are moved by this work, thanks for the reaction. In three bits as YT won't take it in one go!

[@kylestaples465]

This is indeed the greatest show on earth.its a masterpiece.

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

Now you have to watch it again with Curtis. Fantastische reaktion und danke.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Danke Gunter! :)

[@joguipo]

Great idea!

[@DJGots]

I dont think his nips would be able to handle this much lmao

[@papa6036]

I always smile when Floor says enter life so sexy....Yes I love Nightwish more from year to year,maybe because of finally the best fitting bandmembers,maybe because my view on life and the universe we all live in is better now being 57 years old . Best music for heart and soul by my alltime favourite band ...Great reaction Thomas...thx for your time, work and enthusiasm

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hello there, thanks very much for the comment. That is very understandable and so cool that the band has had such a good influence on you. I've been aware of Nightwish for a long time but I'm glad to be getting into them properly now that I'm a bit older and understand the depth of their music. I see myself listening to their music and appreciating new things for the rest of my life. Thanks for watching and take care. :)

[@marttivuorinen8475]

To me The most powerful line is "Man he had a dream to understand a single grain of sand" With all our knowledge we still have so much to learn and we still dont fully understand Even a grain of sand. That sure puts us in our place 😍😍😍

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

No one word will ever be able to describe Nightwish, nor the level of appreciation that the fans have for them.

[@coribueno]

AHAHAHHAAAAAHAHAHAHAAHA we all fall of our chairs in the end believe me ahahhahahahahah awesome !!!!!!

[@ThomFoolery1]

haha glad I'm not alone! Thanks Cori. :)

[@fnglert]

A masterpiece. Who says music isn't art?

[@scray00]

Nobody that has at least one ear

[@PAULSWorld131]

Out of body experience. Yes. All the time. Nightwish is pure transcendence. I love to watch NW creations with you. Keep up the good work. You feel like a brother to me. Same love for the best music possible made by humans on Earth.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed the video. All of us are like one big family, unified by music. Cheers brother! :)

[@ktompa77]

You are a man of great taste :) Don't need to say much about NW..... A league of their own!

[@tsch23]

Hello Thomas I can feel for you. I get tears in my eyes every time during the intro and at the end. The song is a masterpiece, simply epic. It is in no way inferior to great classical works. In my opinion Tuomas Holopainen is the Mozart of rock / metal. Go on with your channel, Greetings from Germany

[@ThomFoolery1]

Danke schoen Der! I agree, it is hard to find the right words to describe. I want more people to hear this song and be inspired by it. Tuomas is a metal Mozart indeed. Thanks and stay safe! :)

[@kikimajstor1019]

Emotion is something I respect the most in people. Thank you and all the best. Nightwish 🎖🤘🏆👑

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you for watching Aleksandra!! 😃

[@kikimajstor1019]

@@ThomFoolery1 👋

[@margaretgreen5263]

Takes your breath away doesn’t it? It’s so beautiful it makes my heart ache! Keep rockin’ it out! ❤️🤘🏻

[@ThomFoolery1]

Absolutely! So powerful it hurts. Keep rocking out too, Margaret! 😃🤘

[@noelhannan2932]

I’ve watched that performance so many times, and still get goosebumps every time. The most aptly named song for a performance.

[@splat68]

The band's performance made me cry but what got me was your honest, heartfelt summary at the end. I found myself close to tears then. It made me enjoy the song even more and when I listen to it again I will be mindful of what you said. Awesome. Peace & love.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Andy, thank you very much your comment. That really means so much to hear that. I'm honoured that my video would add to the enjoyment of this incredible performance. Cheers man, take care. :)

[@---lw6kg]

This is not only a song....this is an experience.. everytime I watch this..

[@chrisw8515]

Man, if this song doesn't make you cry tears of gratitude, I don't know what will. It never fails to get me. Never.

[@CJ-lo1ny]

Thomas, this is the best song Nightwish has written / played. No matter how many times I have listened / seen it, it takes you to a whole other level. I can see that it does a lot with you too, but there is no other way with Nightwish. Keep up the good work👍🇳🇱 ....and yes, “ this is the most beautiful thing you ever seen “

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks CJ! Yeah this will be hard to beat in my eyes but excited to explore more.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

I have nothing to say, really. This Mammoth of a song is spectacular in every possible way. Cheers!

[@Donna-C]

You experienced every emotion. Your face said it all, you felt every emotion...... We all have the same reaction, Tuomas planned it that way - Music & Life unites us all!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Donna! Awesome seeing how much we all experienced something out of this world with this song. :)

[@orangeguppie6897]

Hi thomas, 4 times i watched your reaction to this epic song and i did not know how to comment. I feel that it is not enough but i still don 't know so hear it is; great reaction to an epic song, performed by an epic band. Thanks😊

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey there! Thank you very much. That makes me so happy that you enjoyed this and watched it multiple times. It's such an unbelievable song and performance. 😀🤘

[@zanetpieterse7933]

Loved your reaction to the best showcase of the best genre (symphonic metal)!!! 🤟🏻❤️🤟🏻 Please react to Myrath 'Dance' and 'Believe' next! I would love to hear your reaction and that of my NW Army Comrades, as I think we should support the evolution of symphonic metal throughout the world for all to enjoy! NW Army Namibia checking in 🌌⛲⚔️🇳🇦🤟🏻

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Zanet! Glad you enjoyed it. I was thinking of trying out Myrath soon. Cheers! :)

[@michaelsargeant4993]

This is an incredible piece of work BUT there is the wembley version with Richard Dawkings and Troy on an ebow guitar and also Buenos Aries version .Every version is different and astonishing !!!!!!

[@ChrisPhoenixMusic]

Good on you for taking the time to understand what the subject matter is before listening. It's so important. Thank you for joining our journey as well. It's appreciated whenever someone new hops on the ride. The more the better!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Chris! Yeah I'm glad I looked into it. Glad to join the ride! 😁🤘

[@peterpritzl3354]

Watched this a hundred times, and loved your reaction. I so much prefer facial expressions and emotion over endless talking, and also your acknowledgement of Dawkins, and your interpretation of this masterpiece.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Peter, I appreciate the feedback and so glad you enjoyed it. I felt bad pausing just once for such a masterpiece haha.

[@artiemeyer8803]

This just may be the best reaction to this song and performance that I have seen. I can relate to the sliding off the chair...lol

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Artie, that is very kind of you to say, thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I felt compelled to fall on the ground haha

[@cz-27love44]

Great reaction. Thank you. I tear up every time at “We were here”.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@572Btriode]

#1 "The Greatest Show On Earth" (Spoken parts are in quotations) [Part 1: Four Point Six] (4.6 billion years ago) Archaean horizon (part of the Precambrian period, in which there was no life on the earth. Earth's history is divided into four principal Eons: the Hadean, the Archean, Proterozoic, and the Phanerozoic. The Hadean is the Eon during which the Earth and Moon formed; in the Archaean, primordial life appeared. ) The first sunrise On a pristine gaea (Greek personification of the Earth as a goddess) Opus perfectum (the perfect work, the perfect creation, a masterpiece) Somewhere there, us sleeping (the DNA and carbon for life was in the space dust) "After sleeping through a hundred million centuries we have finally opened our eyes on a sumptuous planet, sparkling with colour, bountiful with life. Within decades we must close our eyes again. Isn't it a noble and enlightened way of spending our brief time in the sun, to work at understanding the universe and how we have come to wake up in it?" (Dawkins refers to the birth of the earth as a planet and mankind's brief geologic time on earth to understand how we came to be here at all) [Part 2: Life] The cosmic law of gravity Pulled the newborns around a fire (Planetary gravity aligning the solar system around the sun) A careless cold infinity in every vast direction (space) Lonely farer in the Goldilocks zone (The earth moving on its own in the exact place for life to thrive - mother bear’s porridge was just right for Goldilocks) She has a tale to tell From the stellar nursery into a carbon feast (the condensing big bang dust clouds into planets and the earth and all life is carbon based) Enter LUCA (Last universal common ancestor - a simple life form that all life carries a genetic marker for, LUCA was not the first living organism but the sole survivor of previous types) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_universal_common_ancestor The tapestry of chemistry (The periodic table of the elements and combinations) There's a writing in the garden (DNA and the garden, earth) Leading us to the mother of all (the trail to our beginnings) We are one (having a common DNA marker and we are all made from the galactic space dust and condensing gas. All the material from the big bang is still here, state might have changed for some things, but it is here.) We are a universe (This is the natural conclusion to draw from the fact that life shares common origin, that all life is built with the same blocks, and that all life on Earth is interdependent (gaia hypothesis). The multiplicity of beings on Earth are one, just as the cells in a body are one. Lately it has been shown that we are indeed made of star dust material from the birth of our universe) Forebears of what will be Scions of the Devonian sea (419.2 to 358.9 million years ago from rocks found in Devon England, scion is a young shoot of a plant, the land grew plants and the multitude of fishes started to come ashore and walk on fins briefly) Aeons pass Writing the tale of us all (The DNA and evolution branching out into other forms) A day-to-day new opening (The continuity of evolution) For the greatest show on Earth (a poetic reference to life developing and evolving)

[@crashq8784]

11:47 can't wait for you to see the end if you're so happy with this bit. Loved your reaction to Marco and Floor together.

[@akashvankessel1249]

Returning to your reaction in my day off after crazy weeks at work. Enjoyed it so much again. Bursting out in laughter after your "Kytos to you!" 😂😂. Thanks brother. What an epic reaction on this epic band. 🎉❤

[@martinreed1567]

... and not a dry eye in the house. Also, excellent choice of beverage.

[@jeffk1482]

Definitely, pretty much for any work of Nightwish! Though I prefer Ardbeg, but that's a minor difference of opinion.

[@martinreed1567]

@@jeffk1482 I long since resolved that dilemma by having both on hand :)

[@jeffk1482]

@@martinreed1567 🍻

[@thecarloschp4784]

I loved the look of wonder on your face when you reacted - gets us all

[@pirkkavigren8303]

Liked your reaction a lot. Thanks Thomas. Ps. I was there. At the end of the catwalk. 🤟🇫🇮

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Pirkka! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm jealous you were there!

[@akashvankessel1249]

Wow....lucky you. That close.

[@klausbak5182]

Great Reaction Thomas. I have seen it more than 100x and still get teary and chills. Cant wait to see Them live....greetings from Denmark.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Klaus!

[@katy9291]

Im from Denmark aswell! I want to see them live SO badly!!

[@raunohamalainen9667]

it´s nice to see how you enjoy of this song!! I´ve heard this maybe 300 times and still love it! and this is not just a song this is a masterpiece of music!!Take care and be safe;and greetings from Nightwishland!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Kiitos Rauno! Yes this masterpiece demands to be listened to many times. So so amazing! Thank you and stay safe. :)

[@krista584]

0 dislikes, as it should be 🤘😁 Amazing reaction! 🥰

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks Krista!

[@clemenstremens1940]

At this moment however I can see 2 thumbs down, one from Tarja, one from Anette?🤨

[@danharris5999]

Pretty sure those guttural growls you mentioned came from Floor. Amazing that something like that can come from someone with her angelic voice. Never ceases to amaze.

[@JimboLana]

Nightwish Army is reporting: you were not the only one crying.

[@WillianNilh]

This song is not just a song. It is an experience. Always brought tears in my eyes.

[@paulkasiola4041]

Great reaction. Glad you stayed to the end. It is a ver deep song. The voice overs make you think. The music takes you on a journey. The vocals tell a great evolution story. The We Were Here ending is so powerful bringing me to tears. Glad to see your reaction.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks a lot Paul! So glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the combination of the voice over, the music and the performance is really so special. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@Alishondra]

This song always makes me cry XD Its so epic

[@johnfreeman9505]

Laphroaig and The Greatest Show on Earth! That’s a wonderful combo. 👌

[@scray00]

I love at the beginning Marco introduces thuomas and you can see he was like “oh stop it Marco”. He’s so cute and humble. 🖤🖤

[@KristiinaBerg]

He is.

[@Thorgrim247]

When you read the lyrics you will understand the different vocal aspects. Floor was singing from a universal perspective. She was telling us how our planet and life evolved during the early stages. Then when she started to properly sing she was seeing the Earth as a garden that we humans needed to tend to and care for. The grunting section starts the section called "Toolmakers". This was when humans evolved and began to use tools and to hunt. The ending is a statement on the future. See final chorus below. Man, he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day'll cease to be Greet the last light of the library We were here! We were here! We were here! We were here!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah that makes total sense now. Absolute art! :)

[@jenniferevans3115]

LOL I have tears every time I hear this!

[@robertklein1497]

First time in a Nightwish reaction that I am doubting which is better, the music or the whisky lol

[@ThomFoolery1]

haha! Tough to compare. However the combination is unbeatable. :)

[@ladygwynneth8988]

The expressions on your face are just exquisite. One of the best reactions to this masterpiece I’ve seen. 🎇🎆💜💜

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jiipeejiipee5573]

Greatest show on earth and Laphroaig.. Big respect. Greets from Tampere, Finland :)

[@ThomFoolery1]

Kiitos my friend! 😀🤘🥃

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

Islay Single malts! love them (laphroaigs and lagavulins). and a great reaction to one of the best pieces of contemporary music ever. thank you.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it, :)

[@dirkdorner701]

Ok, I never write a comment at or before the video begins, but... Laphroaig Tripple Wood? Holy sh** that is some heavy stuff. I have not yet watched your reaction, but I did hit the subscribe button. Might drop another comment later. Stay save Dirk

[@ThomFoolery1]

Haha thanks a lot Dirk! Yes it's a fine drink, fitting for this song. Thanks for subscribing!!

[@maijalehtonen4389]

That girl in pink in The end.😍 That's how I feel! 😅😍

[@geertdelange4785]

Top reaction! Emotions at watch and listen to this giant band! Go on man nice watching you!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you very much!

[@MilaMan]

You picked up the right live one from Tampere city Finland :-)

[@aether13x69]

Instead of rewatching this one, You also need to react to the live Wembley version. Its haunting in the beginning and has a VERY VERY special appearance at the end.

[@miamiron]

Always love watching the best reviewer on youtube, Your passion and love shines through...Thank you!!!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Oh wow, you're too kind! Thanks a lot Ron. Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@athlonen]

You mentioned this before as well. This song takes influence from the book "The Greatest Show on Earth", by Dawkins. However, it's rather circular; the last line that Dawkins read: "From so simple a beginning, endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful, have been and are being evolved". The album this song is from is called "Endless Forms Most Beautiful". I don't know if this was just clips from the audiobook (where I believe Dawkins was the narrator) or if he recorded this specifically for Nightwish.. but for Wembley, he was there and read these passages, live on stage for the entire audience.

[@richardwest6358]

The very last quote spoken during the end credits "..... ..... have been and are being evolved" is NOT from Dawkins but are the very final words of Charles Darwin's - On The Origin Of Species"

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Dawkins has recorded the speech parts specifically for the album. Tuomas send him a paper letter to request that and he agreed to do that (mostly thanks to his assistant that was a fan already, IIRC). And yes, parts are from Dawkins books and part are Darwin's words. I don't know if Dawkins selected the parts he spoke.

[@42nazgul]

Hi @UCwUETq23UahPtFpJoJFmLRA thank you so much for reacting to this song, greetings from Denmark

[@davidjohn1056]

I've watched so many reactions to TGSOE; yours is absolutely the best. Genuinely moving, and much like how I reacted myself the first time

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you kindly! Glad you related with the experience. 😄

[@Jacqueline.1964]

Yes, my friend, mindblowing and breathtaking!

[@Tamm1965]

Mate , your officialy a fan now😃 and you can listen to this a 1000 times and it wont bore you.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Yeah I've listened to it like 10 times already

[@jeffbowden8367]

Dude, dude,dude, first of all, brilliant reaction 🤗🤘, second, that’s how you finish a concert, how do I know? I was there. I have friends in Helsinki and went there as part of my 60th birthday week, got taken to Tampere for the best birthday present ever. Didn’t even know who Nightwish were 🤣 andwas an emotional wreck at the end. You can’t really hear it on this video, but the roar from the crowd at the end was deafening. Thirdly, I’ve watched this clip way too many times and always my pick me up to help balance my brain is to watch WINTERSUN🤘SONS OF WINTER AND STARS, come on, you know you got to do it sooner or later 🤘❤️🤘

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Jeff, wow that sounds absolutely amazing, what an amazing birthday that must have been! I am so envious! I can't believe that was your first experience of Nightwish, must have been overwhelming haha. Yes, don't worry, gonna do Wintersun ASAP! Just waiting for Curtis to join me for that one. ;)

[@NHLRules76]

Great reaction! 💪 Actually Richard Dawkins was on stage with them at Wembley Arena show after The Greatest Show on Earth song. 😀✌️