Ave Maria - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Raskasta Joulua 2019 🎅🏼 🇫🇮

Ave Maria - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Raskasta Joulua 2019.
Note, Marco is chilling without his shoes on. 😎
Recorded from a Finnish broadcast, aired 24.12.2019
Copyright Sanoma Media Finland.

[@MustYouHaveAUsername]

Marko Hietala is one of the most underrated artists of our times. "Just the basist" for NIghtwish he is an incredibly talented vocalist and one of the best song-writers in metal and rock. I'm really sad to see him leave Nightwish :(

[@dieseldog00]

We the Nightwish fans will miss Marko as we miss Jukka. :-( :-(

[@stevewilson8752]

@@dieseldog00 I agree ! Jukka is still with Nightwish & works behind the scenes with the band & crew 😊👍

[@panda4247]

I agree that he is underrated. But he was never "just the bassist". The way his vocals (I am not saying "backup vocals" on purpose, in my opinion it was always an integral part of the song, as important as the female vocals, complimenting and complementing each other) added depth and power to NW songs, was superb. Every fan loved Marko not just for his bass skills.

[@user-oi3jl1vo6c]

I don't think he had ever been "just the bassist". Love his voice and all the magic that he vocals he takes part.

[@Delibro]

@@panda4247 That's why he wrote that phrase in quotes.

[@emperoring112]

Marco's awkward thumbs up and hug makes this all the more adorable and amazing

[@lmbergamini]

and it's funny this awkwardness because it's been at least 16 years of knowing each other and 8 years working together, lol.

[@fixxa6455]

They are just beautiful people. From all perspectives. Damnit now i love them even more 😂😂😂

[@mikeprevost8650]

@@lmbergamini Finns are very awkward when it comes to public displays of affection, like hugging. It shows the level of his affection for Floor, as hugging is usually reserved for loved ones and very close friends.

[@anaguq4651]

Naugty smile also!

[@lindabowman6971]

My Daughter was an avid fan of these guys and after she suddenly passed on at the young age of 35 I began to listen for myself, This is so uplifting and refreshing performance! Thank you guys she would have been as impressed and proud, as I am,.

[@Amesthys]

I'm so sorry for your lost

[@lindabowman6971]

@@Amesthys Thank you so much for your kindness!

[@dieseldog00]

My deepest condolences for your so untimely loss. :-( :-(

[@islgrl292]

So sorry for your loss. I am sure she loves you have joined with her, in her music passion.

[@ubirajaralopes8415]

Sorry for your loss, but I'm sure she is in a much better place than we are. For now, we keep listening to pieces of work that inspire us toward sublime and transcendence, and hope for a better place to ourselves, where we can see again our departed beloved ones.

[@DurgerDude]

Dammit, that loving embrace at the end made me all misty eyed. Two beautiful souls 🤩

[@maxmattt]

Floor looks like an angel in white, She really is a gift from heaven and their embrace at the end had me 😭 They both looked so happy to be performing together again.

[@chadbennett7873]

Didn't Marko look like the proudest big brother in the world. Their love is enriching to us all.

[@daniw4789]

Floor.. please, make a christmas album with Marko...this would the best present this year instead of the cancelled live tour

[@TayR0C]

Yes.... YES PLEASE I love Christmas music, Floor, and Marko..

[@stephaniegentryart]

yaaas

[@brian99xt]

I hate Christmas music. With a passion. And I would still buy that album.

[@dreesoul1063]

Yes please!

[@stuartmunro6027]

Yes, pleeeeeeease!!!!

[@Eric2112rush]

Floor is the sexiest Valkyrie Shield Maiden, with the voice of an angel that could soothe the warriors of Valhalla!

[@CupOvTee]

Well... valkyrie = angel.

[@TayR0C]

Valhaaaaalaaaaaa, deliverance

[@aroenweind7244]

@@TayR0C Why've you ever forgotten me

[@Johnboy33545]

No, sorry. She will lead them when the Northlanders gather together and go a viking again.

[@martinradford]

The respect Floor and Marko have for each other is great

[@MrGeirPaulsen]

Thank the maker that both of these amazing singers are in the same group, aka the best group ever, Nightwish

[@Maverral]

Never thought that Gimli and Arwen will sing this song :D

[@johto]

LOTR references are always fun, actually Marco looks more and more like Gandalf the White 😚

[@ApprenticePL]

No offense to our Versatile Viking, but don't ya know about man's stages of life: you believe in Santa, you enact Santa, you start to look like Santa 😅🎅🤘

[@Green-Lyon]

@@ApprenticePL xD

[@just2000ofme]

@@johto the jacket does make him look ridiculously small :P Especially next to Floor

[@johto]

@@just2000ofme Its not the jacket, Marco is not wearing shoes and Floor has high heels. Floor is tall either way, Valkyrie 😚

[@darthfredius470]

Floor is a divinity. Sublime !

[@fuchsregen4794]

I always imagine that this is sung by a viking who is heavily wounded, lying on the battle flield, singing to the valkyrie to bring him to Valhalla and she answers his call, lifting him up and when the light embraces them they sing together before they disappear for the mortal eyes.

[@jayb8321]

Why would a Viking be singing a Catholic prayer?

[@fuchsregen4794]

​@@jayb8321 oh gosh you are right - how could I just have that ridiculous idea? Its not like Floor is like a majestic valkyrie and Marko like a viking. Not alike at all!

[@jayb8321]

@@fuchsregen4794 just a simple question, pal. Interesting you thought of Norse mythology

[@kengaroo67]

Here's an article that talks about how the Norse Vikings incorporated parts of Christianity in their culture long before the official conversion. norse-mythology.org/the-vikings-conversion-to-christianity/ There are also similarities between Baldr and Yeshua. Both sons of god. Both resurrected. So, Fuchsregen's observation isn't that far fetched.

[@TheWorldisInfinite]

@@jayb8321 lol I'm glad u commented for me.

[@dianedmw50]

Just stumbled across this. I absolutely love it!

[@natasja1977]

This is a match made in heaven

[@folkme3042]

I love the obvious chemistry between Floor and Marko and all of Nightwish in general.They are all very special people and we are so lucky to have them.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

Just pure love and magic! Love these guys! ❤

[@willhughes2904]

Every Floor, Marco or Nightwish performance is like achieving some kind of enlightenment. They touch your soul like nothing else ever has. A belated Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to the whole Nightwish family.

[@SophieB809]

The ending makes me smile but with tears in my eyes, knowing that he left NW. Marko looks so happy here.. I really hope he gets to a point where he feels this kind of joy again.

[@dukehalliday9833]

Marko Needs 2 Be Happy n Come Back 2 NIGHTWISH And Jukka Needs 2 Come Back As Well... *Don't Like The Drummer Kai They Have Now*

[@perrdawg-py8my1cl7l]

Blame Tuomas for Markko leaving

[@MountainMetal]

Beautiful souls. Truly.

[@sarahm989]

They are so gorgeous together!💜💜 And who else felt that hug at the end?💜

[@Duskwind_]

Marko and Floor have such great chemistry. Much love to both of them.

[@dennisstevens4034]

Marco always seems to be a rock hard guy with cold blood. Floor has melted him. This hug is nearly shy, insecure.. I really like that moment.

[@imjustapoorwayfaringgeek]

oh come on! rock hard, yes but cold? idk man marko seems like one of the warmest people ever to me 😄

[@mikeprevost8650]

Finns aren't used to hugging in public. That's why it looks shy and awkward. It shows the depth of his feelings for Floor. Most Finns aren't rock rock dudes with cold blood, just very reserved.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Awww. Marko is so sweet! He hugged Tarja the same way at this event a couple of years ago.

[@francisccsabaherpai7068]

She was there in 2018 as well and was invited for the 2019 edition, but had to back down and cancel at least one more Christmas show due to having the flu. It would have been amazing to see Marco, Floor and Tarja on the same stage together. Maybe next year 😏

[@luisaschuppel7676]

@@francisccsabaherpai7068 if this would happen, it would be like Christmas, Easter and a Nightwish concert at the same time

[@samantagenez7191]

Ya la van a hechar entonces jajajaja

[@jessicakoster2543]

Same thing with Delain. I think we can all agree Marco is a hugger!

[@michellejackson7969]

I love this performance so much❤

[@majestic-ui7qe]

Two personal heroes ... the most beautiful song ever written ... more wonderful than words can say ... thumbs up Marco, and brava, Floor...

[@yonikolova]

Heaven ! I can watch duets of Floor and Marko non stop . They are so good together !

[@Velkairiwyth]

That Marco grin and hug. Aww man! :)

[@1of9everytime38]

I knew Floor was beautiful but oh my goodness 😍🥰

[@squeezedlemonydemon4472]

These 2 are so obviously happy to sing together I was smiling like an idiot the whole time! If one could die from too much adorableness I'm pretty sure that would have ended me.

[@mrsmadtux]

I have tears in my eyes and the singing hasn't even started yet. OMG! How magical!! I love Floor and Marko!!

[@nathalievee3473]

This is a wonderful duet who should not have been separated.

[@1helluvaguy738]

Seeing these 2 singing together again...my happy place. Thanks Johto.

[@estefaniacanaveralguisao1819]

They are great singers. Their voices are like angels.

[@hannaha777]

Oh lord my heart, I want to wake up to this every morning

[@d.leon.pedro.26]

Floor Jansen alcançou o nível de ENTIDADE

[@chrismac98]

Marko is a tall guy. Like, he’s not short. But beside the Valkyrie, he looks like a hobbit.

[@martinehermans6661]

You are right, us Dutch girls are quite tall... when I hugged him he wasn't much taller than I am, but here he is barefooted and Floor's on high heels... hahahahahaha

[@MsCatstaff]

@@TayR0C Marko's 5'11".

[@lawrencewalston2272]

I thought Empuu was the hobbit, lol!

[@ecehanbalkc6146]

Remember she does always wear pretty high heals to stage tho😂

[@mennawaris144]

Well Marko is 1,8 which is only a bit over average hight in Finland. Floor is 1,86 but with heels something like 1,93.

[@MadalinaU22]

What a beautiful gift to the world that Floor and Marco are letting us see the artists beyond the metal band! They can send us shivers on the spine either way, heavy metal or Ave Maria!

[@javelin60]

Makes me want Christmas to come. This was magical, and let’s appreciate how angelic Floor looks in white.

[@friedachrist2184]

Beautifull, I am touched by these two people and there peformance, also the end of this song. The warmth and friendship, love and respect for each other, I have tears in my eyes

[@Wambalou]

Makes my heart smile!

[@amax1229]

Thank you for this lovely Christmas gift 🤘 Merry Christmas everybody 🎄🙏

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Wow, that was so beautiful. Speechless!

[@collegeboy362]

Amazing!!! Merry Christmas from Ohio to all my relatives (that I never actually met) in northern Germany, Poland ,and Lithuania. Ave Maria is beautiful in all languages .

[@cometoloserville]

Amazing combination. And boy, I do love this man since I was 12 yo! He's one of my very favourite people in the whole world. Happy new year for everyone

[@jessybee1233]

absolutely beautiful. love them both so much!!

[@lufukuda]

Floor Jansen voice is so beautiful.

[@b4dawnproductions]

I'm old and very much a traditionalist but wow this was absolutely phenomenal. Bravo

[@fanznoize]

Super Floor,.....kan me best voorstellen dat je Moeder hier niet met droge ogen kan luisteren mogelijk de rest van de wereld ook niet. Mijn RESPECT heb je Queen of the Metal

[@hankscorpio6111]

Marko announced his retirement from Nightwish on January 12 2020.. This may be the last time he and Floor have sung together.. That's a personal tragedy to me and quite possibly the world.. They're world class vocalists and harmonize so well together.

[@lioness1313]

Aww... I love this. 🥰

[@xeniaGrrr]

Thank you very much for showing us this performance 👏👏👏 it's amazing ❤️

[@cendikiamei4967]

I'm simple, I see floor Jansen, hit the like button

[@johto]

I'm simple too. I see this comment, i hit the like button 😁

[@d.leon.pedro.26]

Quando o Marko abraça a Floor no final, o que se passa na cabeça dele é: "Puta que pariu! Tuomas acertou demais na contratação dessa vocalista!"

[@rickgarcia8567]

Fantastic!! Desde Argentina.....

[@heltonadams5787]

Floor Jansen looks so beautiful in this white dress! 😍😘❤ Amazing video and song! Thanks! Merry Xmas to you all and a happy New Year! 🇧🇷🎅⛄❄

[@henkjansen956]

Floortje geweldig

[@abihagar]

She is beautiful in any dress

[@annlandor]

This simply takes my breath away. Pure heaven. Pure Christmas spirit. Thankyou for sharing!

[@fdsannie]

Thank you for sharing this. Merry Christmas. Those two together are amazing!

[@Midwest-MP-Eng]

Sad seeing comments from Ann now that she’s gone.... thank you Ann for all you did and hope you’re listening and watching down on us.

[@The_Pony]

@@Midwest-MP-Eng my heart still drops when I come across one... :( She will live on in us. #NightwishArmy. We all miss you, momma Ann.

[@matthiaskellner9331]

Frohe Weihnachten ! from Germany

[@acrzts4887]

Feliz navidad

[@brunadedeus4193]

Viva Nossa Senhora 😍

[@FilPol-yu1es]

My Two Favorites.

[@Serbertim]

the ending and hugging was adorable

[@greenscarab2]

Trying to make me cry!!😭💓 My two favorites.

[@klebersampaiopereira5448]

MAMÃEZINHA DO CÉU, presente em todos os lugares, até no mundo do Prog-Metal. SALVE NOSSA SENHORA.

[@swanseauk]

I mean......gawd damn.....I have tears rolling down my cheeks.....that was amazing.....I really don't have the words.....

[@ShineNoelA]

Sung with feeling, I am listening in awe from Ireland God bless you both have a special gift.

[@AnitquaRBD]

Floor is a beautiful metal angel 💟

[@marcovanschaik72]

Love them so much!

[@johto]

👍

[@dancingkitty11]

I could listen to this all day.

[@mortemium]

I was overdosed by cuteness from this performance ^_^

[@elenacelis395]

I always have admired Marko as musician a very talented man. But My Good as he grows older he is also more handsome. Floor amazing and beautiful as always.

[@DD-eb2me]

Mesmerizing Performance! Wonderful!

[@gabrielrenatomazilu]

superb!

[@tonyalighieri6613]

This has been added to my short list of favourite videos! Thank you so so much!

[@tonyloechte9994]

Simply beautiful.

[@EUPHORIANIMABBA]

Beautiful!

[@ellydebruijn1019]

Prachtig 😍

[@yenneferpl105]

Beautiful !!! ❤❤❤

[@abihagar]

WOWWW Amazing

[@elmakret1813]

👩🏻 Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala 👏🏽 Fantastic together!! Floor likes a Angel 😇

[@amstel18701]

Just one word for this: WOWW

[@pedroopedroopedro]

In portuguese: ave Maria cheia de graça, o Senhor é convosco. Bendita és tu entre as mulheres e bendito é o fruto do vosso ventre, Jesus. Santa Maria mãe de Deus, rogai por nós pecadores, agora e na hora de nossa morte, amém. ❤️🇧🇷🇻🇦

[@biffbarff]

Metal made in Heaven - if they sing any longer, they would grow angelwings ;)

[@millennial_fairy]

Truly sublime !

[@jameslalremliana2169]

I didn't expect Ave Maria from them.. but, they sang superb

[@massimilianop.5474]

Che Dio vi benedica!

[@michaeleric418]

Damn,that was so cool,love the hug.

[@marianamoreyra4981]

Amazing ! So Beautiful !

[@manuelpenailillo3486]

Gracias por el esfuerzo 🇨🇱🇨🇱🤟🤟🖤🖤🤟🤟🇨🇱🇨🇱 el español o cualquier idioma fluye del mismo corazón.....eso es ella.....🇨🇱🇨🇱🤟🤟🖤🖤🤟🤟🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@fantasylife8463]

У Марко гипнотизирующий голос) и кайфую от его волос, да) Флор прекрасна)

[@jorgkuijt4735]

Best thing about this: Marco was really happy Floor did not mess this up... His happy smile and his thumb up at the end...ending with a hug....

[@Radartista65]

It's wonderful to see two people enjoy to sing togehter... the moment they joined their voices my eyes filled with tears. Impossible to express how much I love them.

[@als9419]

Marco is a good singer.... but Floor is like an Angel singing from heaven and beyond.

[@tonyalighieri6613]

I love how Marko has white hair and dark clothes, while Floor has dark hair and white clothes!

[@erickmonteiro8763]

Genteee que lindoo!!!! 😍

[@mauriciopesquisadorestatis8727]

Bom mesmo

[@ericbruyn]

The look and the adorable hug is the perfect finish

[@LetsWatchSweetydog]

I agree. The Finnish finish in Marco's case. ;-)

[@amalialovesicecream]

Merry Christmas! Amazing voices! Also, I have come to anticipate Finland's Christmas program!

[@Kronmizter]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Soo very gooood!!!!!

[@user-vp5jb3fd8x]

Divine!!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@JulianaNightwish6]

Eu amo demais esses dois!

[@MYTINOCA]

Muito bom, não!?

[@LucasVinicius-rz5qi]

Não tem como não amar

[@dukehalliday9833]

Beautiful