A Lady Metal Singer! First Time Hearing NIGHTWISH

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello Silver Stuff ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here at Buenos Aires in 2012, together with Floor Jansen, the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of a wild Argentinian audience. At the time, Floor Jansen was in the band for just about 2 and a half months, joining Nightwish in the middle of a world tour, as a replacement. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [The 1st Bassist of the band was Sami Vanska, he was with them until 2001. The 2nd one was Marco Hietala, as Bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least - we'll see what the future brings to us. Then very recently (May 2021) Jukka Koskinen became the 3nd Bassist of the band, for at least the Human :II: Nature tour] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol "

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hoping you'll continue this journey with us, I'll drop here a list of songs (with links) with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and NOT as something mandatory): "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc "Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo "Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck "I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOylZqun8djoa8 "Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68​ "Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs "Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeydWmumsijnpY "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UlnxuZZyNors​ "Sleeping Sun" live at Vizovice Masters of Rock festival 2016 (ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/poezhYh7jJaDe68 "The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmopnSGjtKSi8k​ "Alpenglow" live at Wembley 2015 (uplifting / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOtp36Qg6qbbck "Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXZipmClpmKos0 "Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKXZaeglrVopJI​ "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOZo5Ksdr6EZrM "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-VZGyGl9aVoNE​ "7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfWl6p3hceKjsU​ And if you want to be surprised by Floor's vocals :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbaimSaYrB8qdU @Nightwish Arena: Since most of the reactors end up doing a lot of reactions from Wacken 2013 concert, they should be warned that there are a lot of slowed down and even high pitched versions of this concert, so it is better to use only official videos or this version of the whole concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLapa2fbLZmeM0 Last but not the least - they released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" - just take a peek to their official playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..)

[@gabriel.bardac]

The links presented above are with the current singer of the band, Floor Jansen, since I'm a fan of the recent era of the band, with Floor as the singer. That being said, I will add here the messages left the other days by some old fans of the band. @Fabrizio Gorla: To be fair to the old fanbase, you may want to include also some of these songs. * The Tarja era *: Nightwish - Wishmaster [Live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u3nXtrZ5Z4bNk NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE Nightwish - End Of All Hope [live 2002] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TPqp2HoZ5jppI Nightwish - Dark Chest Of Wonder [Live End Of An Era 2005] kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDHfKV9i7uof5o Nightwish - The Siren [Live End Of An Era 2005] kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s @DeeDee80: Gabriel, would be good to add in the Tarja list "Pharaoh Sails To Orion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKHOeWRubNlog80 . It's one of the best. @NicholasCorvin: And in the Tarja era you could also mention "Nemo" [LIVE "End of an Era"] kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiVl2eGhdWlicU @LuxetVeritas: For the Tarja list, please add Nightwish - "Walking in the Air" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rGfINnl5lniqM Nightwish - "Deep Silent Complete" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH6lfnZ-qM9og6M Nightwish - "Slaying the Dreamer" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/qne2opSCgL2trbs @Glenn Yagos: ".. Is this one the one you looking for?.." Nightwish - "Dead To The World" [live 2002] kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqGkaKSMbquUgNE @Fabrizio Gorla: * The Anette era *: NIGHTWISH: "Scaretale" (OFFICIAL LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bQoYZuepyXaZI Nightwish - Storytime (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqwhXd4l52kqNE NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXHmYuurbyFe9E NIGHTWISH - Amaranth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZW9n2qhateNgrM @NicholasCorvin: The list could include in the "Anette era" "The Islander" [Official Music Video] (it's maybe their best videoclip) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17Xd3mwaZmtrMU * Bonus tracks *: Tarja Turunen & Floor Jansen 'Over the hills' MFVF XI Wieze, Belguim 20/10/13 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2i6pIGPftmVibc "High Hopes" - Pink Floyd cover / tribute 2005 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 "

[@gabriel.bardac]

You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order ..) kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo In the spring of 2021, Floor also did a cover of "Euphoria" for Beste Zangers Songfestival kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIClmKWmoLR8jKc In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us from her home studio, which you can find on her YT channel - there are already 9 covers there, here is the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlinbJW0aJc2iVy5tYEhC5KL9 Following the success of Beste Zangers show, Floor performed a series of solo concerts in the Netherlands in early 2020 with songs from her entire career (After Forever, Revamp, Northward, Nightwish, Beste Zangers) following that the last and the largest concert, at AFAS Amsterdam, to be professionally recorded and broadcast online, with the support of a crowdfunding campaign. After several rescheduling, due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the concert took place at the beginning of September 2021 in 3 consecutive days. So far the first 10 songs from the concert plus the backstage documentary have been posted online, here is the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlilDPohfKzmFC_wdTOllD3jh Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.

[@gabriel.bardac]

I'll add here a link list by several NW fans, since the main comment became too long to be published by YT: @HAMO HAMO: "These seem to be missing from the list, please add next time:" Nightwish - Planet Hell [live montage from the Imaginaerum world tour] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOtkJaprr2iqbc Nightwish - Bless the Child [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWzial7a9Rmgrs Nightwish - She Is My Sin [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXaumJaMiL1nqdU Nightwish - Nemo [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2xlIyeqbV1brs Nightwish - Our Decades in the Sun [studio] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6C5Zaabrrymbs0 Nightwish - Edema Ruh [Special Video] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHPJkp6PirBgZrM Nightwish - Deep Silent Complete [Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4GYipuPr7-grcU Nightwish - The Kinslayer [Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2KmZ6KFrt6UkMk Nightwish - Gethsemane -[Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPYdGx_nJyWldk NIGHTWISH - Elvenjig & Elvenpath [Decades - LIVE IN BOGOTA] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7MhnqEoMp9oaM Nightwish - Nemo [Planet Rock acoustic session 2020] kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSaeYycmJqsZqM Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras Floor Jansen - Jouluyö (O Holy Night) [Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019] kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLWd5mBpqplrMk NIGHTWISH - The Poet And The Pendulum [Wembley Arena 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGW5l6xrrqisY8U - for this one (The Poet.. ) I strongly recommend you to do some research, since is a deep emotional and meaningful song, for both the band and the fans. @Roel Hodzelmans “Gabriel, where is the Greatest Show on Earth in the list? Am I’m reading over it? Tampere or Wembley” NIGHTWISH - The Greatest Show On Earth [Tampere 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambFo616f7CNadE - You should leave at the end the epic masterpiece. You'll not be disappointed :) @umut birbilen: “Dude you really don't like 'last ride of the day’ :)” NIGHTWISH - Last Ride Of The Day [Live Wacken 2013 - ShowtimeStorytime] kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6usfqttedaUla8 @Saul Tyre: “Gabriel Bardac I'm quite surprised to find that ‘Shudder Before The Beautiful’ is not on any of the lists.. ” NNIGHTWISH - Shudder Before The Beautiful [Live Wembley Arena 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/baC0aaaEiL6Lo7M

[@gabriel.bardac]

@James Anderson: “Gabriel Bardac, you left out my favorite NW song, ‘Master, Passion, Greed’ from the album ‘Dark Passion Play’. NO LIVE PERFORMANCE of this song.” NIGHTWISH - Master Passion Greed [Special Video by Comunidade Nightwish] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJzMk2Oaft-cjs0 @Bruce Epper: "Gabriel Bardac Don't know how this happened, but it appears 'Elan' didn't make the cut. That should be corrected." NIGHTWISH - Élan [Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnyygamrgL58kKM @Chris Sturkenboom: "Thank you for giving him all the links. My favorite song is 'Creek Mary´s Blood'. The video and life performance are great." NIGHTWISH - Creek Mary´s Blood [DVD End Of An Era, 2005] kzbin.info/www/bejne/pae9qZRtgL6Fq5I @ealamin: "Gabriel Bardac I think Tarja was even best in: end of all hope.." NIGHTWISH - End Of All Hope [OFFICIAL VIDEO] kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYqycqhtfJdgbqM @Jim Leonard: "Could you please add 'The Fight Goes On' in your summary. Its a beautiful song that doesn't get enough attention.." FLOOR JANSEN - De Beelden Blijven (A Song for War Child) / The Fight Goes On (WAR CHILD) Dutch version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2eQZ4GMqMeabLc English version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LUd6mapLF2f8U @James Seiler: "Hey you forgot slow love slow from Annette.." NIGHTWISH - Slow Love Slow [live Montreux Jazz Festival 2012] kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyUm5iAd9SWmJo @Jayna Gerber: “If we're adding onto the Tarja list, I would nominate the following: "Gethsemane" (best live I have seen is a two song set from 1999 along with "Sacrament of Wilderness")” NIGHTWISH Live Lista Chart TV Finland [1999] Remastered kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajQkqWImNqAo9k "Beauty OF the Beast (not "Beauty AND the Beast, which is a completely different song by Nightwish, from a different album - the best live version I have found is from the Amsterdam 2002 concert, not the best visual quality, but the audio is fine)” NIGHTWISH - Beauty of the Beast - Live in Amsterdam [2002] kzbin.info/www/bejne/joHdqIyXaLh3ock @jan louwes: "Gabriel, you might want to add the latest song of SABATON - Christmas Truce (Official Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHHeZ5-qNF5f7c - Floor Jansen sings the outro.." @alienware18: "Gabi, don't you want to put the extended link for the song of myself !? :) Thx !!!: Nightwish - Song Of Myself [live at Wacken 2013 / Extended Version / Correct Speed] kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaS1mIKep5h9qs0 @Peter Ang: "Don't forget she even sings from the gamecube game , finale fantasy chronicals, Sound of the Wind, pitty most don't even know she sings that song, with the Metropole Orchestra.." Floor Jansen & Metropole Orchestra - Sound of the Wind (Final Fantasy Chronicles) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYfHmmSNmsRqnNU @NetAndyCz: "Gabriel Bardac Please add Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rXnIOme76thdE ; the acoustic version fully deserves to be on your list" @Jared Barr: "I'm suprised you didn't add Sancta Terra by Epica ft Floor Jansen" Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk 🤘

[@Thorgrim247]

The end is the Argentine crowd chanting the singers first name. Floor, Floor, Floor, Floor!!!!!!!!!!! Floor Jansen, the Dutch Valkyrie queen of symphonic metal. A rare and special vocalist for a world class band from Finland. 🤘🤘🤘🎻🎺🎸🎹🥁📯🎶🎤

[@citywoof]

Fantastic! Great information- Thanks for telling me!

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

There is no band like Nightwish - they are a total musical anomaly. Such majestic beauty :)

[@Z-one1000]

@@laudatosiadastra1218 Hey, don't let them get to you. It's probably just some guy posing as a woman so they can be a "Karen" online. P.S. I think simp stands for Simply Inspiring Musical Performance.

[@Z-one1000]

@@myracrystalhalilion9790 I'm guessing you're one of the "Tarja only" fans. That's cool, to each their own. I'll admit, some of the more ballad-like songs such as "Sleeping Sun" and "Dead Boy's Poem" I actually prefer Tarja's versions of those songs over Floor's.

[@citywoof]

I don't know how comments got turned off! Testing to make sure they are turned on now.

[@sterlingknight9778]

Originally Floor was sent by Allfather Odhinn to Midgard to gather the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she got distracted and joined a series of bands. However, Floor still gathers souls by her grace, beauty and the sheer power of her vocals. We give thanks for her at our Blots regularly and hope that Odhinn won't notice that she has never returned to Asgard. ALL HAIL THE VALKYRIE GODDESS!!! The Nightwish Army is incoming! Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty!

[@R---66---R]

Subscribed ofcourse, just some secs ago, caus of your pure and autehentic reaction...prepare yourself for a longggggggggggggggggggggggg ride, Friend ;-}

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

The nightwish Army will invade your channel...welcome to the most epic band in the metal world of symphonic metal..you react, we respond and follow. if you continieu we will even guide you through the rabbithole with everytime a new surprise..you won't regret...gonna follow you...thanx for reacting..Nightwish ArmyNL from the netherlands....

[@cherievandamon3826]

“Hits all my musical needs” sums it up

[@clivematthews5296]

A great song beautifully sung by Floor Jansen after only two months with the band replacing previous singer mid tour who couldn't actually perform this song as written for more operatic first singer. This is why the crowd are so hyped as didn't expect this song and why they chant "Floor" at the end. It will be stated by many that it's worth at least listening to the version from Wacken 2013 when with the band ten months. 15 songs all sung to perfection.

[@pen7759]

Hello Silver Stuff and welcome to the joyful path of Nightwish music. Nightwish army invites you to this world of beautiful Nightwish music. Greets from Finland. Take care.

[@jjj5440]

This is a great performance of this song, but I would also recommend you check out the version they did at Wacken in 2013. It's even better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjIkGxsZrSEjac Someone called Gabriel will be along at some point with a huge list of further Nightwish songs. This is a good guide to work from. Although, he might have been put off if the comments were off for a while. Next up, I suggest Romanticide from the Wacken show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU

[@TimoArula]

Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! Valkyrie Goddess spotted ! Gabriel Bardac entered ! Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy. Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6) She can sing from classical to belting and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. And she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Floor Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg with classmates Jacqueline Govaert and Danny Vera, where she graduated in 2003. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016. From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour. On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020. We hope, that there is more coming. 🤘😎🤘.

[@davidhansen2748]

The singer's name is Floor Jansen (like "Johnson", but the J is pronounced like a Y. She's Dutch, though the rest of the band is Finnish). At the end, the crowd is chanting "Floor! Floor! Floor! Floor!". They are actually chanting the same thing at different points in the video. You will no doubt see several comments telling you the Wacken Open Air 2013 version is better, but each has its attractions. The crowd here is smaller, but more enthusiastic. And the reactions of some of the band members (particularly Emppu, the guitarist, at the end) are more prominently featured. This concert was two months (IIRC) after she joined the band. At Wacken, she'd been with the band for 10 months (again, IIRC), and her performance is much more confident. The crowd was much larger, and the festival was held outdoors (thus "Open Air"). If you just want to hear the song again, go ahead, give it a listen, but it might take several revisits to figure out which performance you prefer.

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Congratulations, you have just been introduced to the Nightwish Universe - the most rewarding, giving, and phenomenal musically place to be. Please read Gabriel's info once again - the links will guide you to a taste of real music, like nothing else. This female lead singer is Floor Jansen - the most versatile, powerful, skilled and talented storyteller in this century, and I am not kidding!! I am probably the same age as you, and have seen most of the old great ones from all over the world - from Jimi and up - but Nightwish with Floor is simply in another league. You are in for the musically journey of your life 😁 👍 🤘 🤘 Greetings from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍

[@MsCatstaff]

Nightwish is an amazing rabbit hole to fall into! You just heard their current vocalist Floor Jansen (YAN-sen), along with keyboardist and composer Tuomas (TWO-oh-mas) Holopainen, guitarist Emppu (EM-pooh, only cut the "ooh" short) Vuorinen, drummer Jukka (YOU-ka) Nevalainen and bassist Marko Hietala. There is a sixth member of the band, multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley, but he wasn't onstage for this particular song. At the time this clip was filmed in Buenos Aires, Floor had been with the band for approximately two months, having joined them mid-tour as a replacement for then-singer Anette Olzon. (The full story of this can be seen in the documentary Please Learn The Setlist In 48 Hours here on YT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmoqZ6jjLCAe7c ) It might take a bit due to time zones and all, but keep watch for Gabriel Bardac to show up with the quick history of the band and a huge list of links. He'll be the first to tell you, don't feel obligated to follow it in any sort of order, it's just a massive number of suggestions made by lots of people who love Nightwish and want to share them with everyone who hasn't heard them before. (Also, using Gabriel's links can be particularly helpful when watching anything from the Wacken 2013 show, as some of the uploads floating around are significantly slower than they should be.) One thing I will say, is that 95% of the time, you want to watch live concert clips rather than videos - much like Iron Maiden, Nightwish is a band that shines in live performances. Looking forward to seeing your journey - Nightwish has been around for 25 years and 9 studio albums. And hopefully will FINALLY get to tour this year, as the most recent album came out in April 2020 just as the world shut down. I've been sitting on my tickets for over a year now!

[@thomaslilly9558]

Silver....Nice reaction, thank you. Welcome to the NW Community. NW Army guy here, the rest of the troops will stop by soon. Gabe will drop his information bomb to. Look forward to your next NW reaction. Ne well. And this afternoon remember, " Keep your arms and legs inside the tram at all times ". LOL:

[@paulbathe1]

Best band in world, welcome from North East England 🇬🇧

[@eldracu19]

Welcome to Nightwish. Great reaction. I hope you will do more of them and you should try something from the Wacken concert.. Like storytime or romanticide. And also.. They did "phantom of the opera". Stay safe 🤘😁🤘

[@ToTheWolves]

Our Metal Queen! 🔥🔥🔥 Since you like Phantom, here is a video of this lead singer Floor duetting the song Phantom of the Opera with Henk Poort ( former Phantom) on a Dutch sining show. You're gonna love it . kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Floor Jansen is widely regarded as the best female vocalist today. She can growl (Revamp, Disdain) she can sing full opera (o mia babbino caro), and any genre in between to perfection. She describes herself as "a vocal nerd". She did conservatorium, which is the Dutch music university (sing, obviously, flute and I believe guitar) and the rock academy both in the Netherlands and some years of musical singing I believe. As metal music is her love she was not very popular in her own country of the Netherlands until 2019 when she broke through in the TV show Beste Zangers 2019 where she sang a multitude of styles (also on YT, complete episodes with subtitles in English). She wants to continue with Nightwish, but also releases her first self composed (pop?) song at the end of March. It has been a long time since she composed music herself.

[@marinaa.6140]

Floor, Floor, Floor, Floor....

[@johnhayman4901]

Great reaction to this awesome group. You wouldn't go far wrong reacting to the Wacken 2013 concert where this song was the 13th out of 15. In most peoples opinion the Wacken version is superior to this one, can it really get better than this....check it out you'll thank me later. Best of luck in this rabbit hole. I'm a fellow 'silverite' and have been here a few years now, it is extremely difficult to get out of.

[@horscategorie]

While the Wacken 2013 version is generally accepted as 'The Floor Ghost Love Score', this version is where she began to cut her chops as Nightwish's new vocalist. She adapted GLS and made it her own, changing the end from Tarja's version (you should hear that as well, Tarja is another wonderful vocalist - I am partial to Floor, but both are equally talented.) You can see it when she ends, her smile, the look from Empu, all of it. She nailed it, and GLS became hers, in her style. Floor is indeed a rare find.

[@sfowl47]

@@horscategorie this one hits so much differently than Wacken. Love watching people react to this version. Much more intimate and this crowd packs even more energy into this much smaller venue.

[@Piia2023]

Hello there :) Nightwish truly is an amazing band and amazing music. You did my favorite Ghost Love Score, one of Floors all time best performances. If you like Phantom, check out Nightwish Phantom Of The Opera with the original singer...it will blow your mind. So will also Floors do with Henk Poort, another one to check out. Enjoy the Nightwish ride and an Army member from Finland 🤘

[@fearmac]

Great reaction!! You are right. Nightwish hit all the buttons. Opera, classical, metal and folk all blended seamlessly into pure joy. From Toumas the keyboard player, who writes most of the songs to our Valkyrie Goddess, Floor, who's interpretation of these songs, has brought them to a whole new level. She's the third lead vocalist to bring the magic to life. I think you might be ready for a little story. Do Storytime next.

[@ecbftl]

Thanks, it has been a while since I heard this version, and I was able to hear a lot of subtle differences in Floor's performance I had not appreciated before. Greetings from Canada, subbed for your Nightwish journey. I felt the same way when I watched my first Nightwish video.

[@Belfastchild1974]

Welcome to the world of Nightwish. I picked up on a few things you mentioned and want to react specifically to those, rather than on what you thought about this song. It was great to see you get Floor-ed. Early on you mentioned Phantom of the Opera. Nightwish actually play the title song Phantom of the Opera as well. This was already recorded with their original singer Tarja Turunen. Floor, who you saw singing in this video, did a version of Phantom with Henk Poort, who was the actual phantom in the Dutch version of the musical for many years. You should definitely check out their duet from the Dutch tv show Beste zangers (Best singers). If this song didn't get you to Floor-gasm, that one certainly will. Then you also mentioned that you never heard a metal band with female lead vocals before. While women are still outnumbered by men in the metal scene, it is however not something new. A band like Warlock, with female lead vocalist Doro Pesch, already scored gold records in the 1980s, and Doro is still rocking. Also Lita Ford has already been active from the 1970s. She also did a song together with Ozzy Osbourne. Nowadays there is plenty to pick from when it comes to female lead singers in metal, and even all female bands are on the rise. Other metal bands that have female lead vocalists, with different sounds than Nightwish that I can recommend are Sinergy (band no longer exists), and Arch Enemy (band originally had male vocalist, but switched to female lead singer Angela Gossow in 2000, and in 2014 to Alissa White-Gluz, who is still their lead singer. As a special treat, if you haven't done it already, look into the band Jinjer, and then specifically the live session of their song Pisces. If you get to that, just sit down, start recording your reaction, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Don't do any preparation.

[@geertdelange4785]

Very nice reaction, thanks! NIGHTWISH AND MEGADETH?? 🔥 MARCO SINGING HEAVY SOLO? 🤘🏻 My suggestion is another cover of them, which we HARDLY see on KZbin.🇳🇱 And if you like a HEAVY Nightwish sound, this will be a very nice one! 🔥🤘🏻😎 Marco is singing solo on this one. Check out their cover of Megadeth, symphony of destruction. (Montreal 2004) AND A HEAVY SIREN FLOOR & MARCO? The second also hardly on KZbin, is a heavy Siren, The Siren performed live of course by Floor Jansen, and also again a very good singing Marco🔥❤️🤘🏻 Enjoy it, and I with you!

[@frenkwd1]

Hello Silver. Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. And they make Symphonic Metal. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion. Watch out for the Nightwish Army. check out the version they did at Wacken in 2013. It's even better: @

[@frenkwd1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjIkGxsZrSEjac

[@mikensonny1]

it is nice to see almost my clone (retired, white beard, long flowing hair0 pretty much brothers from other mothers. I too have discovered Nightwish in my golden years. I have been a musician since the fifth grade and still play and I am really got into Nightwish. They have it all and you will not be sorry for jumping head first down the NIGHTWISH RABBIT HOLE

[@petralusebring6110]

Heya from Germany 🇩🇪 do you love beautiful voices? Extraordinary like Floor's? Please react to Dimash Kudaibergen singing "Ogni Pietra" the fancam version or from his own channel. Also the song "Adagio" from the singer competition 2017 is unbelievable. This guy has an 6 octave range and he is trained since the age of 5 years old. It will blow your mind. Will be fun to see your reaction. All the best from Germany and stay safe ☀️Petra

[@jc4566]

Try wacken 2013 same show and song better quality. Floor Jansen the Queen of metal is a classically trained and a professional voice coach with at least 20 years experience and can do anything from death metal growling to high opera notes and different styles and languages, her previous bands After Forever, Northward and Revamp and she was also featured in several Ayreon performances and a Dutch reality show beste zangers in 2019 and 2021, she is married to the drummer of the band Sabaton and has her own KZbin channel. Thanks 😎

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@davehertle]

As several have commented, please consider the Wacken 2013 recording. Also, this is one of the earliest renditions of the final ending and "That Note" that Floor suggested be added with the permission of the band. Many Nightwish fans still hold dear their memories of Tarja singing this same song. I have only heard the recording from the last time she was with the group. She has a wonderful operatic voice and great enthusiasm. The one thing that stood out is Tarja seems to drag a bit in her timing, as if following the music. In contrast, Floor is right on the note and the beat, and if anything, she is up front and leading. Floor also has a much richer ability in her voice to emote both an emotion and musicality for what she is singing at that moment. Nightwish is, by all standards, excellent. Excellent composer, Excellent musicians, excellent singing and excellent in presentation. They are best appreciated in love presentations.

[@michaelfreeman4218]

Tarja sings, adhering to the rules of opera. Floor emotes, adhering to the rules of her feelings

[@allie9452]

This is still my favourite version of the song. The crowd's joy and participation makes it shinier to me than even the "perfect" Wacken 2013 show. I'm so glad you picked it as your first taste of the band!

[@LadyAragorn1]

Nightwish Army, North America Midwest, children of the corn division, reporting for duty.

[@alanfoster6589]

At the end, the crowd is chanting "Floor, Floor...!": name of the lead singer, Floor Jansen.

[@ernotuulivaara5022]

great reaction old man,like me..love this music also,but why not...they are from Finnland like me..

[@nightwisharmyuk]

Nightwish Army UK popping in for a quick reaction.

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

You're right the way she sings here in that first part is not opera, I have heard classical / opera music coaches call this a "Modified light classical headvoice". Which is basically a version of a classical lyrical headvoice that Floor has developed herself based on what she learned in conservatory, and that works amazingly well in this song.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA! Much magic to discover with this band! You should get a comment from Gabriel Bardac who will provide you with a band bio and list of links to best performances! Do hope you check out more Nightwish!

[@Bethuriel]

Thnx 4 this. Go on with the stuff. Welcome to the Nightwish army^^. Please listen to Song of myself, at Wacken. And, i am sure this will leave you speachless, the Gratest show on earth at Tampere. Due to Marco's voice , the wiking bassman, give The phantom of the opera a try, the"old" Nightwish singer Tarja will show her quality as well. Peace from Germany and please stay save

[@phils866]

I like your animated reaction. Nightwish always turn up your feel-good factor by 11! You mentioned Phantom of the Opera. Funny you should say that, for Floor has played Christine to Henk Poort's phantom, in an amazing version of Phantom of the Opera. It was from a Dutch show, 'Beste Zangers', in which different artists performed the other artist's songs, or songs which had a particular meaning for them. It wasn't a competition, just talented singers, enjoying themselves. Floor was unkown to most of the other artists, but they, and the international audience, certainly knew who Floor was by the end of the series! Here's a link to Floor and Henk, slaying Phantom; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@angaudlinn]

Funny that you mention (or try to mention) Sarah Brightman since Nightwish have covered the title track from "Phantom of the Opera".

[@johnanderson7739]

Nightwish army reporting. they bring the same energy to a small venue too. Saw them in a crowd of 1,200 still brung it! Also, Eppu like Corona

[@jazzaellore9333]

the dutch windmill hair trick needs lots of practice ^_^. Enjoyed your reactions, go for moar !

[@rnowak85]

Welcome to Symphonic Metal !. You mentioned Phantom of the Opera. Floor (lead singer here) was on a Dutch singing show called Beste Zangers where she nails it singing with Henk Poort the original Dutch Phantom. There is also a Nightwish cover of the Phantom form the End of an Era concert with their first singer Tarja Turunen and the best Phantom, the bassist Marko Hietala. Others will fill you in on the rest of Nightwish but I would like to introduce you to other female fronted symphonic bands. Epica with the amazing Simone Simmons, Within Temptation with Sharon den Adale, Delain, Xandria, Ad Infinitum, and Black Briar are just a few amazing bands within this genre.

[@bertoverweel6588]

Right....you wokeup the Nightwish army so get ready for a fantastic NIGHTWISH experiance , band from Finland , singer from the Netherlands and a guy who can play lots of instruments from GB.

[@terryfirth1582]

Let me draw your attention to another Japanese all female rock band "Raise A Suilen". They were originally formed as the backing band for the anime franchise "Bangdream", so they were already accomplished musicians, but now, fronted by the imposing Raychell on bass and vocals, they are a great band in their own right. Please react to Raise A Suilen : "Soul Soldier" live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHrGoJmarZaCpcU No pain. No gain.

[@loulagro2315]

Welcome to the rabbit hole, and the greatest vocalist on earth! This band is incomparable, and Floor is impossible!

[@dieseldog00]

Some fans say this version of GLS is the best one b/c of the producer's otherworldly mixing. I listened to the Wacken 2013 version and while it is assuredly a great one, this one is now my #1 GLS. Hey SS I laughed at your quip about the hand signs I think you made them right lol. I'm not going to echo Gabe Bardac he's the man for Nightwish knowledge except to say that Floor Jansen is THE #1 Symphonic Metal singer in the genre today. The only lead singer that comes close to Floor in talent is Epica's Simone Simons, Floor's close friend. They duet together so check out their Stabat Mater Dolorosa and their other duet as well(Sancta Terra). They use full orchestras and choirs on both so more Symphonic than GLS. BTW the fans were yelling Floor's name after the song ended. The Buenos Aries fans are the loudest and best fans next to the Wacken fans.

[@horscategorie]

Everyone is focusing on Nightwish - Floor has some absolutely amazing performances as a guest with other performers. I Highly suggest Epica - Sancta Terra kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3Ec5JqidKqga8 Same show, another stunning example but more of a classical style with a full orchestra - Stabat Mater (anyone who majors in music will know this piece of music; it has many renditions - I love this one - Floor, normally singing Soprano steps into the supporting role for Simone, the redhead) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo

[@horscategorie]

Here we see Floor singing the Aria from Puccini - O Mio Babbino Carro kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXCopaYrJiZa7M

[@horscategorie]

If you want more, she also sings with Star One, Aryeon, a 'super group' by the Dutch composer Arjen Lucasen. He brings incredible talent together - Absolutely amazing. If you do, I would start with The Day That The World Breaks Down kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c

[@michaelsargeant4993]

Welcome to the amazing Nightwish

[@tequilasunrise7950]

Now you know what the Valkyrie sound like when they would decide my Viking ancestors that would die in battle

[@007chinochef]

Hey!!! Good reaction!!! But this is just the beggining of a wonderfull Journey. Greettings from Argentina.

[@lorddante9048]

Waken 2013 is in my the best live performance for Nightwish.

[@floorfan_]

Great reaction Greetings from 🇳🇱 🤘

[@ferretmom66]

There are plenty of metal bands with female leads, Epica, Within Temptation, Delain, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, The Gathering, just to name a few. Kamelot is another great band that plays symphonic/power metal, with a male lead. All worth checking out!

[@chucklillard1243]

Somethings different.... beard trim and hair cut? Talk about nice. I was quite amazed of this band too. She's incredibly talented. You said it, gorgeous. Popra, that's awesome.

[@jc4566]

Try wacken 2013 live show same song and Nightwish, better quality, Floor Jansen the Queen of metal is a classically trained and a professional voice coach with at least 20 years experience and can do anything from death metal growling to high opera notes and different styles and languages, her previous bands After Forever, Northward and Revamp and she was also featured in several Ayreon performances and a Dutch reality show beste zangers in 2019 and 2021, she is married to the drummer of the band Sabaton and has her own KZbin channel 😎

[@josephbishop3590]

Women leads are quite common, across the pond! The band and singer you just witnessed are, sadly, the best you'll likely hear. There are some awesome bands, especially in this genre, symphonic metal, that will melt your brain. But Nightwish is the top o' the heap! Lots of followers and pretenders to the throne, but only one GOAT! Speaking of Phantom of the Opera, this singer, Floor Jansen, covers Phantom with Henk Poort and it will change everything you thought you knew! About music. About women leads. About performance art. About stage presence. Your entire world is about to change! Welcome to the Army and the rabbit hole that is Nightwish!

[@citywoof]

Just uploaded Phantom with Floor and Henk! Thanks for the info! I think I love symphonic metal - never ever knew about the genre 😎

[@josephbishop3590]

@@citywoof ...there are literally dozens of bands in this genre. But they're not getting airplay in the US because they don't fit the formula for American airtime. So many to choose from... Personally, I prefer lyrics that can be understood, music that isn't measured with a seismograph and composition that tells a story. There are still lots of good bands to choose from. I have my favorites, to be sure, but I can also appreciate bands that create good music. Even if it doesn't end up on my playlist. At this moment I'm listening to a band called Evergrey. Male lead, clear vocals, lots of good guitar and HEAVY. Favorite track - THE GRAND COLLAPSE. Tomas Englund, the founder, does a duet with Floor Jansen on IN ORBIT. Sons of Apollo - COMING HOME sons of Apollo have a SUPERGROUP lineup featuring Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater. Speaking of Portnoy, he's also the drummer for another lineup by the name of Flying Colors (and 3 or 4 others, including Liquid Tension Experiment. Which is Dream Theater without vocals) In any case, there is one portal in particular that will send you down 11 different rabbit holes and introduce you to one of the most passionate composers on par with Tuomas Halopeinen... Ayreon... the song is THE DAY THAT THE WORLD BREAKS DOWN. A great introduction to Arjen Lucassen and the Ayreon universe. Carry on and enjoy!

[@German_1]

Floor can do growling to full blown opera! Look it up ! Not counting speaking 4 languages and is married to another metal groups drummer! Our Floor is one Super Woman!

[@philipturner9087]

The top 10 or 20 or so female singers in would front metal bands and Floor is the best of them

[@OJB42]

It's a very complex song with lots of tempo, key, style changes. This was one of Floor's earlier performances of the song. It is often said that the same song at Wacken 2013 is the greatest though. Have a listen to that!

[@ladydalida6917]

Nightwish Army South Germany Division here From the many, really many reactions videos from all over the world, I took the liberty of collecting the honorifics for Floor and saying them in one sentence : Bow to our Majesty Floor Jansen, First of Her name, Goddess of the Valkyries, Highly Queen of the Vikings, Lady of Nightwish, the House Band of the Gods of Asgard, Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may She reign. There is nothing more to say about this

[@krsmedley]

Please, please, please do a reaction to any song from Jinjer. Especially “Perennial” or “Teacher, Teacher” (live performances). She is an amazing female vocalist. On another note, Whitechapel “When A Demon Defiles A Witch” would be an epic reaction video too. Cheers.

[@citywoof]

I definitely will!

[@peterang6912]

More Floor Jansen, watch the Beste Zangers 2019, she sings in different styles and different languages,, she sings O babbino Caro and from the gamecube game final fantasy chronicals, Sound of the Wind. All you can find on KZbin

[@mandje2002]

try Ayreon - Valley of the Queens kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPIk4Jrd7-cY6s Or Star One - Fate of Man (Brittney Slayes, Michael Romeo) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ-agWali7Khr9U

[@patrickhanoul8262]

look all concert at waken

[@robertbrown8576]

Good news for you, Young Man. Floor sings "Phantom of the Opera" on two different venues, easily found on youtube.

[@SammaclauseGamgee]

Check out Nightwish's version of Phantom of the Opera, since you mentioned it 😉

[@Mars-is4un]

Nice reacts, can you do react the song Floor Jansen "Phantom of the opera" from the beste zangers ?! 👌🏻

[@citywoof]

Done! 😎

[@Idefixu]

Since you mentioned "The Phantom of the Opera" please react to the Nightwish 2005 symphonic metal/poperatic rendition of the song, with the original Nightwish female lead vocalist Tarja Turunen, (known for her operatic vocal style), as Christine and the bassist Marko Hietala as The Phamtom. He has surprised many opera singer and vocal coach reactors with his vocals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE Greetings from Helsinki Finland!

[@scottblankenship650]

Almost. I thumbs Down initially but after seeing earful reaction to the end of the song wow that was a great reaction thumbs up and rock on

[@AGDinCA]

Ah, you were referring to Sarah Brightman!

[@margaretkichenama2040]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️It!!!!!!I

[@cepho8349]

There are actually many female singers in metal these days.

[@eiwity13]

👍👍👍🇳🇱🤟🤟🤟

[@b4yma]

Get the Videos from the Wacken Concert! They are superior...

[@muumiveikko]

Greetings From Finland :) More Nightwish?

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

The Nightwish Army has already given you more Nightwish recommendations (honestly, I would follow Gabriel's list), so I will suggest something different but also excellent. Here is Leprous - Castaway Angels (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmbHo59vYtGkiLc). Cheers!

[@sjc9121]

A bit better live version: NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love Score (OFFICIAL LIVE) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE

[@hollandduck79]

this is not the right video to watch because here there was a problem with Floor's ears she couldn't hear herself and neither did the rest. better watch the version of : Ghost Love Score Live wacken 2013

[@michaelavery6390]

Andrew Lloyd Webbers ex wife was called Sarah Brightman

[@citywoof]

Yes she was! I saw her on broadway in Phantom in 1988

[@helky8]

This one is nice version too 👍🔥 Also new version from Oslo 2021 is Amazing!! 😍🔥🤟👍🔥 Just a couple recommendation... Poets of the Fall - Carnival of Rust Amorphis - Death of the King Battle Beast - Eden Insomnium - While We Sleep

[@warpanda3732]

Should have played the Wacken version!

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨🤘

[@k.ch.muller1155]

You just got FLOORed.

[@alexfinch8841]

If you’re interested in female fronted metal you should really try out the band Jinjer - Pisces live session - it’s kind of a right of passage for reaction channels!

[@NickBR57]

Please don't vampire Floir the best female vocalist currently performing, with the awful Sarah Brightman (who I believe ALW only cast because she was his wife). Try Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean from Buenos Aires 2018 concert...

[@traceysharpe6330]

You don't look like a Lady.

[@citywoof]

Thanks! I do try to not look like a lady.