Ave Maria - Marko & Floor

[@Johnboy33545]

They sing a song from a religion I don't follow in a language I can't understand yet they bring me to tears. This is the magic of great art. Thank you, Marco and Floor.

[@ewawiman9007]

Actually they sing in at least three languages, Finnish, Italian /Latin and English.

[@Stan_Castan]

catholicism

[@Johnboy33545]

@@ewawiman9007: Floor sings in Dutch(her native language), English, Finnish, German and Latin that I've heard, there may be more. More importantly she sings with joy and a voice that's extraordinarily beautiful. Marko is a match on this. Watching this duet and Nightwish are Musical Heaven. They always enjoy themselves and it radiates outward. I hope you're safe and well.

[@Johnboy33545]

@@Stan_Castan: Yes, I know. I hope you are safe and well too.

[@Stan_Castan]

@@Johnboy33545 that's sweet man. Stay safe too 🥺

[@1welshdevil]

We all know that she's a goddess, but my god that man's voice is just sublime, how can he possibly go from those powerful rasps to something so delicate. Incredible.

[@marmndc]

i feel like his voice doesn't fit here, i skip it tbh, prefer his "metal voice".

[@davidgardiner4620]

Agree, Marko sings thrashy and operatic! Nightwish rules!!

[@alanfrost75]

@@marmndc I am with you. I love the guy, but his voice was not at all right here.

[@HaecceitasQuidditas]

@@alanfrost75 I was kind of iffy about it when I heard him sing "Ave Maria" for the first time. But gradually I've come to really like it a lot. Perhaps it's just the initial shock of how different he sounds here.

[@matzrasmus7325]

Some words about the Finnish in this clip In the beginning Marko ask the audience for lighters etc to create a starry night The finnish lyrics by Vexi Salmi in the first verse: Äiti maan lapsien Taas meihin katsoo suojellen Kun poikas syntymäpäivä on Mä pieni ihminen turvaton Pyydän siunauksen Anna harras mieli joulu puhtain tuo Ja hengelläs meitä suojaa Näin muistaen kaiken luojaa Johda meistä jokainen poikas luo Free translation by me Mother of the children of earth again looks protecting upon us when it is the birthday of your child I, a small unsecure human ask for blessing Let Christmas bring a pure, humble mind and protect us with your spirit thus remembering the the creator of everything Lead each of us to your son Greetings from Finland

[@RangelGabriel]

Kiitos, kiitos, kiitos!! I love Finnish language and wish I could understand what he says at the beginning. Your translation is a huge relief, as i can't take the time to dive into this so challenging Finnish right now. Greetings from Brazil!

[@annettespradlin4945]

Thank you, Matz!

[@PrinceTMATHEW]

Greetings from Kerala, india

[@gregthornton4209]

I could listen to them sing a grocery list...

[@woutertrekhaak7051]

Too bad Marko quits nightwish and public life. But with respect to his decision.

[@anibaldk]

Aaaaaavena - Hariiiiiiiiiina (means oatmeal and flour)

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

@@anibaldk ohmygahd I chuckled

[@moxy666]

And it would still be a masterpiece. Respect to Marko... Lo, there do I see my father. Lo, there do I see my mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.

[@TheCoogs76]

This was my religious grandmother’s favorite song. It brings me to tears even in another language

[@nicksantus5307]

Stunning beautiful amazing Though what else would we expect from these guys lol

[@RicHamer-g6b]

It is Christmas Eve. I have been sampling dozens of Ave Marias tonight. This was the first version I had to listen to the whole way through.

[@monolithic7739]

I wish I could have had the fortune of seeing this live. I would have bawled my eyes out. I love Nightwish so much. These two are Timeless. Nothing would make me happier than to see Marko back with Nightwish. I hope he is doing well ❤

[@John-g6y]

How oh how do they do it … from this to the greatest show on earth and everything in between. Endless forms most beautiful, indeed

[@terryjstroud]

I knew Floor was a vocal goddess, but I didn't realize that Marco could sing so incredibly soft and well. I've only really listened to him in Nightwish. My respect for him has gone through the roof (and I've always loved him in Nightwish).

[@heinkoelen]

this was so beautiful

[@cristilupu6565]

Im blown away

[@maxmattt]

If this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes then there's something wrong with you.

[@miguelfaundez6415]

Let this beautiful lyrics go straight into Italians' hearts who've been suffering so much these days! ❤💙❤ Love from Chile!

[@thorviking2068]

Hi, I live in Italy just over 100 km from the area most affected by the virus, I thank you for the solidarity you express to us and in Europe, thank you very much, I am / we are grateful. Mario, Luino VA (search for my city on Google Earth).

[@cristianomori6309]

Thank you so much for the love... Hail brother..

[@davidgardiner4620]

Bless you Miguel they rule!

[@holobenthic]

it's latin not italian though

[@alexstorr3357]

Love from the UK 🇬🇧 I hope you all begin to heal from this terrible catastrophe. Despite brexit and all that nonsense, you are our European neighbours and we love you so much. Take care

[@Iamthecrazyone]

I love hearing Marko sing, and this was so solemn. Him and Floor together is always a good time.

[@davidgardiner4620]

This is freaking BEAUTIFUL! Metal bands have always mastered genres too! Many are classically trained musicians to begin with

[@annettespradlin4945]

Truth that many don't realize.

[@annettespradlin4945]

The range in metal music goes far beyond what mainstream puts out . I know Christina Aguilera as a wide vocal range, but she is trapped in the pop music sphere. I believe that Kate Bush has an eight octave range. It seems the best singers are the most underrated

[@davidgardiner4620]

@@annettespradlin4945 completely agree Annette

[@johnsoper5675]

Wow.. I'm getting goosebumps right from the start. Amazingly wonderful no mater what ones' beliefs may or may not be..

[@massimilianop.5474]

Che Dio vi benedica!

[@judycyg6912]

My two favorite voices on one incredible, prayerful song. Thank you for sharing this. (And Nightwish rules!!!)

[@tattoolane1]

Oh my goodness, this is bathing in pure sound... Floor , you are amazing!! Thank you for your ethereal voice xxxxx

[@anshardeman3967]

zo mooi Floor zingt echt alles, van klassiek, theater tot super modern..met een stem waar niemand tegen op kan/so beautiful Floor really sings everything, from classical, theater to super modern .. with a voice that nobody can beat

[@kimnenninger7226]

How delightful that this band can take a song and make it their own. I have heard lots of folks perform this song and it always amazes me how each artist can make changes to a song, that changes the meaning slightly, but still retain the beauty of the song. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

when I was born, my dad had just just returned from WWII. Mom and Dad had a small record player and they had only two records. They were, as I remember, made from something like really thick clay, and recorded on only one side. Ave Maria was one of the songs they played for me, from the day I was born. I think that may be one of the reasons, if not THE reason I love classical music, and opera. Also, coming of age in the 60's and 70's AND being a hard rock and metal fan, these guys satisfy every dimension of music I love. I am so thankful I discovered Nightwish way back in the Tarja years, and been a fan ever since. And I am so thankful we have a venue like KZbin to find, listen and discover so much more music, now that we are fighting t his global virus. Peace, strength and unity to everyone, everywhere, and look forward to the cure, and the vaccine.

[@cloudstrifeification]

Wonderful story and I am glad you shared it and I too am looking forward to a vaccine. I think we will triumph in the end. Peace and Love from the USA. :-) Those old records were made from a substance called "Shellac" which is a substance obtained from some bug. It was used up until vinyl came around.

[@garysmith8455]

@@cloudstrifeification Yes, the 'Lac' bug. We use it as a finish to fine wood in building pipe organs!

[@robvanleeuwen4299]

We played this last week (including video) during the funeralservice of my sister. We planned to go to the concert in the Netherlands with her, but due to COVID the concert was postponed. Thanks for this beautiful version of the Ave Maria!!!!

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Rob, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@robvanleeuwen4299]

@@Struthio_Camelus Thank you!

[@islgrl292]

Floor & Marko, may they stay connected always through song, & friendship. ❤️

[@juliefeasal8878]

Oh my...as if you couldn't love Marco"s voice anymore...and Floor...how beautifully done!

[@sietierodenhuis8739]

helemaal geweldig,sinds de beste zangers,fan van Floor

[@ciskabindenga456]

Prachtig kan er geen genoeg van krijgen zo mooi . Dank je marco en floor

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Those two could sing the Sesame Street song and it would be magical.👍

[@TakedaShiroe]

Floor and Marko are amazing :)

[@ricki21225]

Casual Carolina Fishing they could sing my phone book & I'd love it!

[@KeesKouwenberg]

They could sing a Justin Bieber song an it would sound great!

[@Zilhem]

That would be something ;-)

[@theldraspneumonoultramicro405]

they could sing the the word lexicon or the alphabet of any language and it would be epic awesomeness.

[@luizedson709]

Em tempos de pandemia, esta oração em forma de música, nas belas vozes de Marko Hietala e Floor Jansen, é uma bênção para todos nós.

[@davidgardiner4620]

Si Luiz es verdad

[@n.larina4978]

Wundervoll 🙏🏻🤧🤍

[@mattgraham2835]

such a strong and powerful vibe and this such intimate setting soo cool when Markco and Floor harmonizing wow such a very awesome thing to hear and witness

[@hendrikdevries9725]

She has a stunning most versatile and beautiful voice that touches my heart. Tears!

[@jamessimmiss547]

I'm not religious in any way, but this song no matter who's singing it (even when not sang in English) always brings a tear to my eyes and when it's Marco and Floor singing it 😭😭😭😭😭 forget about it.

[@kgkertfcjhg]

Goosebumbs.. Floor's voice is magical as ever, but the little rough/sweet(?) voice of Marko makes it a bridge between classical and modern music. Do not condemn music of a period.. Embrase every good song of all ages..

[@timbroski4487]

Look how happy they are!

[@ciskabindenga456]

Zo mooi. Ik moet huilen please lord make this world better . Please

[@paulvanatten109]

best duet ever

[@ciskabindenga456]

Ja hoor ik heb weer opgezet .vindt zo mooi . Muziek is een groot deel van mijn leven .

[@walkies1969]

Beautiful. No other words necessary. Floor jensen has the voice of a goddess

[@bertbouwhuis]

Never ever ever had I expected Marko to have such a beautiful voice for this number. Great rendition! And Floor... angelic as ever... and together... Stunning!

[@timfarrell6968]

I'm not crying, you are. Absolutely beautiful

[@klaymor73]

I'm not crying it's the dust in my eyes.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Thank you Floor and Marco foor this performance🤩

[@darkhallucination]

I’m literally stunned. I knew Floor would knock it out of the park but Marko blew my f’n mind. Props from the US!!

[@davidepastore765]

the amount of talent from these two is TOO DAMN HIGH!!!!

[@nevarmaor]

I would LOVE to hear them sing Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen.

[@mdogg1604]

Yes indeed!

[@davidgardiner4620]

That would be awesome nevarmaor

[@Eclipsed90]

but also valhallelujah from nanowar of steel

[@kattenpraat]

My fav Hallelujah until then 😉 is by K.D. Lang - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSygoahlMiAhZI

[@davidgardiner4620]

That is phenomenal!

[@lisadavis7336]

so beautiful!!!! 💕

[@steves.6918]

Gorgeous... and all those lights from the crowd. Beautiful. Thx for this vid!

[@Auriane02]

... und genau so bekommt man ein Stadion voll mit Metal-Fans dazu, zu einem religiösen Weihnachtslied von Franz Schubert zu jubeln... :) Danke Floor, Danke Marco! Frohe Weihnachten!

[@lindobushmanpetrosillo6536]

Beautiful version

[@tonsomhorst4598]

Classic meets Rock, and Floor really hits it...

[@redangel169]

Their voices are so exquisite together ❤

[@alexstorr3357]

Lovely together but Floor is unbelievable in this tune

[@samessa3155]

Is there anything that band couldn't sing? I don't think so. Very talented. God bless you all 🙏

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

I as well as many others never thought of Marko and Floor with this type of music. Their talents are much greater than I had thought. It would be interesting if they followed this up with Romanticide.

[@flaviovergottini652]

Lol! I think you're a little off of the path, my friend: this is not a Nightwish gig, it's a Finnish Xmas show where metal singers from all the country are guest stars performing traditional Xmas song.😉 No Romanticide (or Weak Fantasy) after this one!😅😅😅

[@patriciaholden4334]

Stunning, just beautiful ❤️!!

[@gregsulman8659]

I knew the two of them could sing, but this is a new level. WOW. Is there nothing they can't do?

[@metalaras999]

WOW MARCO REALY CONFIRMED WITH THIS ONE WHY HE HAS THE MOST AWSOME VOICE !!!

[@micheltibon8872]

Stunning song. Stunning duet. Stunning crowd. KZbin watchers Floored!

[@johnphoenix2562]

Brava è così bello Thanks. For the video

[@Dianen65]

rigth into my soul, so beautiful!!!!

[@hiawatha.g]

Love the image at 4:40ff--he really looks like the Viking and she IS the Valkyrie.

[@jacquelinevanderkooij4301]

The Netherlands

[@harryschonfeld8175]

Nightwish have two world class singers. Other bands can only wish they can have one.

[@ShearWater509]

...and a world class composer...and a world class guitarist...and a world class drummer...and a world class multi-instrumentalist...

[@jesusguerra1093]

what I give to watch her singing live my gods! she is unique.

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

But, but, but... I've heard people say that metal singers can't sing!

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

@@timvandeleur Hi there, Tim... I've have seen this, oh... maybe 50 times! I just love Floor. Thank you.

[@ryanedwardson6541]

Those people are not very smart!

[@henk1damhof]

Yep, me. I stand corrected

[@angelotrendkill]

We know how to scream and we know how to sing.

[@TheObsidean]

😂🤣😂 true.

[@davidgardiner4620]

Damn, this shit is unbelievable, who'd a thought a metal band could pull this off!! Calming freakin music,too!!!!

[@alexstorr3357]

So beautiful

[@grimwall402]

now I have seen everything... nerver expected this.

[@jerzjurkiewicz2674]

I simply doesn't come any better. Nicely done.

[@ciskabindenga456]

Wat een hemelse song . Zo ontzettend mooi .

[@robvdwel]

Prachtig, jullie zijn zo TOP samen x

[@atenayokahoneonna2068]

🌜Las mejores voces que he escuchando en metal Gothico 👐 en especial de floor jasen que es una gran voz que le pone sentimiento a la letra cuando canta 🌟🌙

[@Daves_not_here]

The beauty of this song slipped from eyes and ran down my cheeks.

[@Daves_not_here]

@@waynemyers2469 Thanks, Mate.

[@chrisaris8283]

Wow Awesome I Love It, Nightwish I Love You. God Bless From Me ❤👍

[@Stuart_Lonewolf_Holloway]

That was truly beautiful

[@belle143.]

Ave Maria! Maiden mild! Oh, listen to a maiden's prayer For thou canst hear amid the wild 'Tis thou, 'tis thou canst save amid, despair. We slumber safely 'til the morrow Though we've by man outcast reviled Oh, maiden, see a maiden's sorrow Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child! Ave Maria Ave Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus Dominus tecum The murky cavern's air so heavy Shall breathe of balm if thou hast smiled Oh, maiden, hear a maiden pleadin' Oh, Mother, hear a suppliant child Ave Maria Ave Maria

[@alejandroquintana8763]

Sublime..........no more words

[@danielaroldan3738]

Marco Is the best, omg!! He Is amazing singing 💖🤗🤟

[@benedictmanguiat3793]

Beautifully sang!!!

[@laurakelly3647]

Can’t take Marko leaving pls be a nightmare. Thanks 🙏

[@evellynsantos9653]

Que música sagrada! Transporta a alma á uma paz celestial!

[@henrietterijkse5754]

Floor zingt fantastisch!

[@txusinbilbo]

4:46 is the definition of a happy man. Gorgeous. Superb performance

[@eenmysticus]

Marko en Floor Beautiful amazing 🤗🔥

[@alihyder6003]

Bloody hell! This woman could sing the phone book!

[@honestbenny]

They are such perfect singing duo.....

[@josephvink1950]

Marko and Floor pure magic! I am speechless!!!

[@nassj6593]

Simply and breathtakingly beautify

[@magaisacult2023]

There is NO end to Night Wish's talent!!!

[@tarlcabot1226]

My wife walks in and asks "why are you crying".

[@Valkiria7588]

Dios tocó tu corazón atraves de esta sublime canción.

[@franciscojavier4270]

@Ad Lockhorst :):):);)

[@JillWouters]

So I'm not the only one then... I've got goosebumps all over too.

[@patrickperry8951]

My girlfriend just asked me that

[@chadbennett7873]

She must not have been listening.

[@sylviederoo733]

This is pure magic,

[@ciskabindenga456]

Zo mooi . Prachtig echt genieten .

[@laurar4569]

Dios la bendiga, pobrecita Floor, que se recupere pronto de la enfermedad 😇🙏

[@silvioalbornos8675]

Que enfermedad tiene?

[@joegilbert6133]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@darkhallucination]

Holy shit... that was amazing

[@PCmaatje]

Once Floor starts.... Goosebumps all over!!

[@alihyder6003]

Love how they make it sound so Viking.

[@lucataheveni]

Exatamente . Eu pensei o mesmo. My soul mate.

[@sinandrodebona]

Beautiful! Show! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@suzonlommel3737]

OMG. thank you Trinx

[@one-lovepeace8692]

Wauw Floor This is so beautiful, Voice Of An Angel 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@patricicurrais687]

Gracias Tarja por inculcarles desde tu formación clásica a los metaleros la música clásica, arias y óperas!!!!

[@jamesmichael4949]

Sometimes listening to floor makes me wonder if I somehow died in my sleep and got to heaven to be greeted by an angelic voice.lol I think