Classical Composer Reacts to NIGHTWISH: Perfume of the Timeless | The Daily Doug (Episode 782)

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In this edition of #thedailydoug, I'm returning to the music of the symphonic metal band Nightwish with their brand new single release Perfume of the Timeless. It's another in a long line of epic songs from Nightwish. I love the scope, the sounds, and the lyrics. This is a great new song, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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[@nick_4972]

Never heard Nightwish before but this song may make me a fan. What a good song.

[@bgibeast]

check out Dougs other reactions to their songs as a starting point... the band is out of this world talented.

[@janelle8227]

Check out the Universe of Nightwish. It's worth it!

[@randyburrill2340]

Their 2013 Wacken Open Air concert is one of their best.

[@GeekRedux]

Oh, man, are you in for a treat. I wish I could listen to their albums for the first time again. I'd say start with _Once_ or _Dark Passion Play_ if you want to go the albums route.

[@bgibeast]

@@GeekRedux "Once", yes. "Dark Passion Play"... no disrespect intended to anyone but once you hear Floor's live versions of the songs... the originals just won't do. (Floor was not the singer on the Dark Passion Play album.)

[@Donna-C]

Thanks for your commentary on this song. You recognise the majors / minors, key changes, all various instrumentation & show appreciation for the lyrics and the message. We know what we like and what our own preferences are. Tuomas has made it well known he is intrigued & inspired by the universe, biology and how we live in it and how mankind is as a part of it. For 2 decades Tuomas has been a passionate storyteller and the band members (past & present) are talented musicians who have brought the music to life. He has written songs about love, loss & life. We are grateful for his artist talents and bringing us all along in his musical journey.

[@mshiker]

Our pride and joy: Nightwish 💜🤘😈 Holopainen is a genius painting feelings and stories with his music. This song gives me shills and have listened it all over again and found so many layers in it. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΥ]

Perfume of the timeless for me comes down describing your own special characteristics that u owe to all ancestors that came before you, and a view that u live forever from one body to the next. That in the end u feel as one only to serve the continually changing life

[@alanfoster6589]

4:39. Echoes of Scaretale. Thank you for emphasizing the string lines. Some of the descending lines pack real power.

[@pdutchie4924]

Love the composition, it grows on you when hearing it more often. Conclusion so far: love it, all Nightwish characteristics are in there❣️ Loved your reaction as always 🙏🏻

[@quinnkeating8431]

I agree about the vocals. She needs to be a bit louder in the mix during the chorus. I was having trouble understanding her, which isn't anything new for me and Nightwish...or Within Temptation for that matter.

[@jmazoso]

Personally i thinks its due to low resolution playback. If you listen to a lossless mix, such as Flac, its much better.

[@andrewashley5302]

Apparently Toumass has said the low vocal mix is intentional , and we will understand when we hear the album in full

[@arontimoteusszabo9502]

The drummer, Kai Hahto said on Facebook, that in the chorus Floor was the part of the choir. That's why we can't hear Floor clearly in the chorus.

[@norwegianmaster744]

100% wrong, vocals are perfect

[@metalpuppet5798]

Its about sacrificing a little bit to have the orchestra shine as it needs to. In a song like this its always a fight of the frequencies. And most bands would always sacrifice the orchestra and turn that down. Which imo is clearly the wrong way to go in this genre. The orchestra is what makes it. You can still hear her and the brilliance of her voice just enough. Its just right.

[@renejensen7799]

Well Nightwish dont dissapoint "do you fell the ghost energy song" I listened to this song maybe 50 times by now, and it is one i like to listen to with my headphones or without, its really a good song, when it can work so to me. Some say Floors voice is low in the mix, and i can agree its hard to get all words she sing, but if you look at it soundwise it sounds amazing!! and after a listen or 2, you know most of lyrics, and its no problem at all, its done fully on purpose for the sound experince of it.. cant wait for rest of album!! Yesterwynde is the opening track on new album, i belive its only like a intro, its a little over 2 min long, #2 on album then is a almost 10 min song, thats proberly another epic!! #3 is where i think they bring in a heavy track, and this Perfume of the timeless is #5.. so i think its gonna be a good mix of heavy songs, Epics, and maybe a full balled.. Perfume of the timeless, well its almonst a ghost energy song right, telling all these ancestors is perfume around in a timeless world, being around you still, also a message that your existens matters!! i feel tuomas also put in a little message that mankind could do better still, Einstein turn to ape.. The title of the album is a word made by band member Troy Donockley, which Holopainen describes as the feeling of time, history, memory, and being connected to past generation, who have "all had their lives, their ups and downs, and they don't exist anymore, except as atoms scattered all over the universe. And we're going to be in that state pretty soon as well. So that should give you something to think about." Holopainen has described the album as being about humanism, history, and the inspiration thereof, and that outlook of the album is positive and optimistic ] Track listing Yesterwynde release date: 20th September 2024 All tracks are written by Tuomas Holopainen. Yesterwynde track listingNo. Title Length 1. "Yesterwynde" 2:43 2. "An Ocean of Strange Islands" 9:26 3. "The Antikythera Mechanism" 5:55 4. "The Day of..." 4:34 5. "Perfume of the Timeless" 8:11 6. "Sway" 4:23 7. "The Children of 'Ata" 5:37 8. "Something Whispered Follow Me" 6:39 9. "Spider Silk" 6:26 10. "Hiraeth" 6:14 11. "The Weave" 4:53 12. "Lanternlight" 6:06 Total length: 71:07

[@Alicatt1]

Kai said that the mix is the way that Tuomas wants it in that the voices are part of the voices of the ancestors, I found that the KZbin version sounds better than the mix on the Apple Music one. I listened to the Apple version first and found that the vocals were not clear, then when the music video came out on KZbin later I watched that and listened to it in my cinema where I have a decent sound system and it was a hundred times better than what I had listened to on Apple. I have pre ordered the album with the Dolby Atmos mix on Bluray and I am really excited to hear that when it comes out. Loved your reaction analysis Doug, thanks for doing this.

[@Spectre67Productions]

I read that. Not sure if that was the correct choice. Perhaps it will get changed in a remastered edition.

[@mnewm21]

I wonder if it is because of the Dolby mix that the vocals have got lost in other channels that are missing in the stereo remix? It is interesting as Tuomas is very particular about his mixes and generally the public are not in favour of them. It has been a consistent complaint across all their albums and I think that is part of the "the band is better live" mantra as the studio albums just don't sound that great to most listeners.

[@TumppiJarnefelt]

@@Spectre67Productionsmastering does not affect levels inside the mix.

[@TumppiJarnefelt]

@@mnewm21atmos mix is a diffrent mix. It plays no role here.

[@mnewm21]

@@TumppiJarnefelt like I said I would be interested to know so if that is the case thanks! I hope the Atmos mix is more to my taste then 😃

[@mlwsf]

There should be a contest between Doug, Rick Beato, and Justin Hawkins to see who can come up with the Key centers, chords, and modes the quickest.

[@Alicatt1]

Don't think Beato does Nightwish though

[@juantimer]

@@Alicatt1 Beato does very little european stuff and absolutely no nordic/scandinavian. Quite unfortunate.

[@johntheisen6791]

Never heard this band before.

[@RiffisKing]

Rick would win that easy!

[@randypeters366]

Beato would win that easily. He's the only one of the three with any knowledge and talent.

[@adriangoodrich4306]

Hey, I LOVED that piece! Another band Doug introduced me to, and this latest does not disappoint does it? Epic!

[@Thorgrim247]

I was hoping you would do this one. Nightwish mixed this song with the vocals as more a part of the choir for effect. I felt the same way as many other did regarding the vocal level. It was done intentionally to fit the song concept.

[@richardgivens2422]

Nightwish never disappoints.

[@pjaervi]

Greetings from Finland. It was nice to see your reaction🤟🎉❤️

[@femkesmit8078]

Can't wait for this reaction 😁

[@diceau]

Thank you Doug I really appreciated your insights and thoughts.

[@franshinlopen2166]

One of your best Doug!

[@georgiatsetsonivocals]

I was waiting for your reaction!!! 🦋

[@whirledpeaz5758]

The third chorus goes so strong with the horns! Hits me just like that meteor. Troy's part, I think would be really nice from a baritone or bass voice. Guess I like the sound of my own bass tone.

[@ryant3600]

yeah I know a few bands that released their new album singles on youtube a lot of them for some reason the mix is off. But on the actual CD its perfect.. I hope thats the way this is as well cause on this song theres parts where you barely can hear Floor and what she's singing. And when you have a powerhouse vocalist like her you don't put that voice behind a wave of instruments. We'll see when the actual album comes out.

[@PhilAlumb]

Complex song and video..that I ❤️‍🔥 more and more with repeated listens.

[@peterheath7960]

DT fan here, can’t wait to get into this band.

[@inessantos6899]

Enjoy this beautiful ride!! 😊

[@sarahbrown6544]

A great review - so pleased you found Nightwish and enjoy them so much! I hope you get to see them live, it's an incredible experience!

[@dtruleall]

I must thank you. This was one song, like so many of "Human Nature", that rolled around in my mind without a way in. Hope You know what i mean. You gave me that. You have done it before with other bands, but as a Dream Theater and Nightwish long time fan, i try to take your comments and views in, and use that in my own listening. Well done, Sir!

[@tenebraefero168]

Finally your reaction. Thank you!

[@BigzampanoXXL]

Nice that you are back. One of the best reactions I saw (and I saw a lot!!). Very well interpretation. Tuomas likes that everybody can interpret the songs he/she likes. thank you!!!!!

[@chrismatthew8812]

Well done, Daily Doug, for commenting that the vocals could be a bit higher in the mix. Quite a few people (fans) have made similar comments, and they have become somewhat controversial, but you are the first reactor I have seen to come out and say it as well. Kudos for that. I think this is another Nightwish epic. I love the music - so complex and with some great riffs reminiscent of other NW classics. I agree that the only thing that would make this even better is if the vocals were a bit stronger. Great reaction. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🤘

[@luisebritta6139]

Eric from the Wyldeside who has a super good ear for music production said the same!

[@monicacarolina6480]

actually, floor with choir in the chorus are representing the timeless. That's why you hear many voices and floor's voice is toned down. Clever and I love it

[@christian53050]

Yes, you are hip now...and Floor is very low in the mix. Bet Tuomas/Nightwish would like to perform this live with the London symphony orchestra.

[@metalpuppet5798]

You can still hear her perfectly. Its always about making sacrifices in the mix especially in a genre like this. The orchestra has to shine through. Its one vocal point of the song. Yes Floor is one too but they are equally as important. Way too many symphonic Metal bands just sacrifice basically the entire orchestra to have the singer really up front. Which is not the way to go. This genre is literally defined by orchestral elements that are a big part of the song. And the human voice is also a big interference point with especially the higher instruments of the orchestra. In a Metal context these higher instruments are extremely important because they are basically the only ones that really cut through, so if you are turning them down to have more of the voice your orchestra parts are just going to disappear. And that cant be the goal.

[@NickBR57]

The mix in the chorus is deliberate,vto use Floors voice as an instrument to add colour to the choir. She doesn't always have to be in front.

[@JariJuslin]

Ayup. Tuomas wanted her to be one of the voices in the choir, because the song is not about any single human, but us all collectively.

[@Spectre67Productions]

@@JariJuslin It is so different, majority of fans don't like it.

[@hextatik_sound]

@@Spectre67Productions Fuck fans. Always make music for yourself. If someone else likes it, great.

[@mnewm21]

it wouldn't surprise me if the Dolby Atmos mix sounds entirely different and is probably the actual way it is supposed to be heard and hasn't translated well to stereo.

[@NickBR57]

Have you asked them all? There are millions of them.​@@Spectre67Productions

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯🎼 Doug almost went all the way in... 🤘😎💙🎶

[@GreatPurge]

release date of Yesterwynde by Nightwish is 20th September. I am looking forward more "Time 2" by Wintersun, which will be released 30th of September. Jukka Koskinen and Kai Hahto plays on both. It is about the time for Doug to review Wintersun "Time 1" album songs "Sons of Winter and Stars" and "Time". Both are masterpieces of the heavy metal music and profoundly composed symphonies of modern time.

[@Airlord3670]

I saw Nightwish had a new song out but I held off listening in hope Doug would do it this week, what a great experience :D

[@kairikkola]

Nightwish is the highest level where music can go.

[@RAAZR-]

LMFAO no it isn't.. It's pop music disguised as pesudo metal with a horrible stringer VST.

[@WardDorrity]

​@@RAAZR- So don't listen. I'm sure Lizzo or Taylor Swift has something more to your liking.

[@RAAZR-]

@@WardDorrity you're the one liking pop music like Nightwish so you should go listen to Taylor and the one you mentioned that I don't even know. Meanwhile I'll listen to actual metal genres - don't be scared of the harsh vocals, Taylor can comfort you ♥️

[@davidellinsworth3299]

​@@RAAZR- yet you're seemingly bingeing on Nightwish reaction videos. Dear God, make yourself make sense

[@xflyingtiger]

Not really.

[@holmike9]

Nightwish like us continue to evolve. They continue to get better and hopefully so are we.

[@anrakspumante5958]

Thanks for your great reaction, you absolutely nailed it! After this fanstatic track, im totally hyped for the new album!

[@wandapebble4992]

Love your interpretation of the lyrics! Thank you for this.

[@haukionkannel]

I am just expecting to hear the full album from start to stop. Tuomas has definitely been moving toward consept albums where the total is more than individual songs in the album…

[@ditmavic]

wonderful song! can't wait for the album to come out. maybe on the LP they will make the lyrics a bit louder?

[@WadeTunnell]

Wow this sounds great! I've been a Nightwish fan for 20 years and the previous album was their first that I wasn't too crazy about. So now I was somewhat cautious about new material, especially without Marco in the band. This song has given me some renewed hope!

[@bman8366]

Thanks Doug, this was my first listening to this song along with you. That sounded fabulous! Can't wait for the album release!

[@zitaksal]

Thank you for your reaction, Doug, thoroughly enjoyed this video ^^

[@ssejr01]

Love the metal mondays

[@AncientMother]

Adoro i nightwish adoro i testi di Thomas è un poeta ispirato dalla magia dell' universo Con il declino dell' umanità che stiamo vivendo fa bene all'anima darle da mangiare queste belle vibrazioni ❤

[@travisreynolds4263]

So, I’m actually a Nightwish fan. This is the first time I’ve listened through to the end. It’s kind of the way I feel about Greatest Show on Earth. I will say that Kai made a statement on Floor’s low volume in the mix. It actually makes sense of what Thuomas was portraying.

[@davidhunt8298]

Great reaction Doug.

[@davidphillips4706]

Doug...a question. I have always referred to Tuomas as a genius. Do you think that he will ever be considered one of the greats....the likes of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mozart.....Tuomas???

[@Kekoapono]

Doug, you really need to check out the song "Winter" by Synestia & Disembodied Tyrant. The song quotes some melodies from a rather famous Baroque composer. Yes, it does have harsh vocals, but it also has wonderful orchestration and excellent choral writing, too. Really, I think you ought to check out the whole EP "Winter" is a part of, but I have a feeling that you would very likely enjoy "Winter" the most. It also has some beautiful visuals of landscapes and wildlife that really pair quite well with the music. I highly recommend this song, and I hope I'll soon be able to enjoy your analysis and thoughts on it. Cheers!

[@PAULSWorld131]

Looking forward to the rest of the album

[@coolgabe64]

Great reaction Sir. Thank You.

[@Marco-Conner]

mega song mega video. But I can see you're just as overwhelmed seeing and hearing everything at the same time, there's so much happening in the song and video. I've already seen it 6 times to understand everything. I think this is the next part of The Greatest Show on Earth

[@EmeraldWings90]

Thank you for your thoughts on the music AND the lyrics :)

[@tomcatt2]

You have got to react to The Warning ! It is a Rabbit hole you will not be able to extract yourself from ! I’m a 66 year old rocker that’s lived through all the best rock bands in history… The Warning have rapidly risen to the tops of my all time list..And that is soooo refreshing !

[@DrumsAndGadgets]

Doug plays airdrums so it must be good! Yet another great reacion / analysis.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Always a great reaction thank you sir

[@user-cq8sv6pf6p]

Nice reaction from you👍 Yes it is another piece of musical art🙏 We are very curious about what is to come......

[@maximgoncharov9963]

Great reaction as usual, thanks a lot, Doug!

[@stephaniej-hill8740]

I love the the words at the beginning..the last line that says.. We are the Dream of our ancestors

[@badbirdkc]

As much as Doug loves Floor Jansen, I would really like to see him check out Noora in Battle Beast. "Beyond the Burning Skies," "No More Hollywood Endings," or "Master of Illusion."

[@Wantar]

I was waiting for new Nightwish song, but I also waited for you. :)

[@MrHall8]

Haha THAT transition 8:43 i shat myself and the coffee just flew out of my cup and landed on my "already not so likeable neighbor" sheeet, but its worth it. Ez.

[@LuisRdzG10]

Tuomas has been so obsessed with this subject, their last three albums are all about it.

[@SilverCreek24]

More like inspired. The world and life itself is a great source for inspiration. :)

[@kimmikke_]

The next Album is a part of a Trilogy with the previous 2 Albums, so the Theme is the same in all of them and it is on purpose, not by obsession. In fact one should treat and listen the 3 Albums as ONE Album divided to three separate Records published in different years, in order to keep the amount of songs in a record in 10 instead of 30 and also in order to keep the interest alive and Live performances giving chance to more new songs to be played (if in Live shows needed to choose 4-5 out of a 30, much of the songs would not be heard Live) - giving that NW announced they will not do a Live Tour after the Yesterwynde Album, but I think that was not originally the plan on 2015 when the Trilogy started..

[@LuisRdzG10]

@@kimmikke_ Not even he presented Endless Forms Most Beautiful as the first part of a trilogy… he didn’t even knew he was going to make it like that even with Human:Nature. He’s just stuck with that subject, for better or worse…

[@Suala2012]

Give RM's new album a try. He has create a piece full of twists, sounds that are not easy to find in today's mass artists.

[@yvainwalker4504]

Another fantastic composition by Tuomas! Many people have mentioned about Floor's vocals, which I agree with. I found similar on songs in Human Nature. This song I love and is quickly becoming an earworm!!

[@GryLi]

i love the new song.

[@jacobm.vantuijl]

The problem with intelligibility may lie in the fact that many people focus on Floor's voice. If you then bring Floor back to the level of the choir, your brain will play a strange game and you will lose Floor's intelligibility. The fact that various band members have to explain that it is meant to be that way doesn't help either. Will we get a manual with the new album? That said, I'm looking forward to that album. Thank you very much for your insights.

[@ElJuanSolo]

You need to do Eivor, I think the song is called Trollabundin.

[@samjohnson9894]

If you like metal, lyrical, and melodic do a react to Masterplan. Euro supergroup from what I understand. And their drummer is an absolute machine.

[@Symptomofsynesthesy]

I don't know if it is just me, but when I listen to this song on Tidal (max quality setting) the voice is much better then on youtube.

[@KennethBabington]

Not just you. Tidal and decent headphones makes this sound way better.

[@Spectre67Productions]

@@KennethBabington I played with the raw EQ and made it better.

[@Spectre67Productions]

Yes, it counteracted their mix.

[@greggeo5933]

I love this song too. Not really surprising, it's Nightwish. :D It has so much connection to the previous albums and songs too I especially tought about The greatest show on Earth, Tribal and Noise while listening. Unmistakably Nightwish, but still remains fresh and not get stale. Also a nice long song, I really love they took their time to unfold the music and the lyrics.

[@len2193]

Nice analysis. Tuomas is special and he has the best musicians in the world to capture his vision.

[@kifouneblasttunes8452]

This is just coming for pure Heaven 🙏🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘

[@newgunguy4176]

"Transcendental Sky Guitar" is the record where you'll find the OVERTURE.

[@filiricaninseattle7095]

The dragon and the Phoenix

[@davidphillips4706]

Thank you for the great reaction....another epic masterpiece from the gang at Nightwish.

[@Uuusssaaas]

I appreciate their new lead vocalist, Troy. Maybe Marko and Floor can collaborate on Floor's next solo album and tour.

[@davidphillips4706]

@@Uuusssaaas Me....I want Marko back with the band when they tour again....I have yet to catch them live.

[@Uuusssaaas]

@@davidphillips4706 Tuomas called the new bass player a permanent member of the band. That shut the door on Marko returning. The band needs a second vocalist because Troy is a terrible singer. From the outside looking in, I do not care for the influence Troy is bringing to the creative process. He should stick to playing the flute.

[@ThomasBlack-hv3os]

This was awesome Doug! I want to recommend something epic. Unexpect Desert Urbania. Thank man! Love your content!

[@davebrowne8252]

"Uilleann" pipes is pronounced Illin Pipes. Agreed about the voices being a little low in the mix.

[@cricket8646]

The lyrical content is also related to "us" as "humans" being the Greatest Show on Earth. All that we have done and all that we will do. Simply amazing how the level of talent and true artistic value is so far above and beyond the actual crap that comes out of the US as a whole. This is one of the reasons that I began to listen to this genre of music more than 15 yrs ago now. I live in Nashville TN and I'm a singer metal/symphonic metal/hard rock Xfactor etc but no country. I must have more substance in both what I listen too and aspire to write and produce. Therion and Nightwish are my favs. The period in which Matts Levin was with Therion was the best. I also believe that this period with Floor Jansen with Nightwish is their best. Although I wish that Marko Hietala was still in the band. Although Jukka is great no doubt but I just think that Marko's voice was a better contrast to Floor Jansen. I was very excited when Floor joined I felt that Tarja's voice was too operatic. Yes Floor came from that background but she had moved in a much more metal/hard rock direction by the time that she joined Nightwish full time. Toumas even commented during the time that Marko left that if Floor left they were done. Yes they are a FANTASTIC group but she is now the main attraction !! Her stage presence is simply stunning !!

[@TimoArula]

"You are the dream of many ancestors"... what a statement !!!! Another massive song from The Master Tuomas Holopainen. Wow, just WOW... I know I have my nitpicks about this songs sound mix, but when I Really Dive In (pun intended) to the music and lyrics, this song is as massive as The Greatest Show on Earth. This Song makes you think... and thats Good because, there are sadly less and less people who can think and wonder about life and all its grand workings on this day and age... Great Reaction my good sir !!!! NWSU/FloorFan/Epican/ayreonaut/TWA 🤘😎🤘

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻 Great Job as always

[@runkkariruune]

Magnifico! A quality reaction. Much appreciated! Thank You and greetings from Helsinki, Finland!

[@trfmusic902]

This song blew me away. Never liked Nightwish but this song is legendary

[@Mordorian_Orque]

how the greats fall

[@Frankamaria]

I love Nightwish and this is another masterpiece

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

What a gorgeous song.

[@arjgault8043]

Love Nightwish. I miss Tarja, but Floor is a great addition. Great vocal power.

[@chicogonzales4749]

In the beginning, ones and zeros = bits, then 4,8,16,32,64……..1024. Sound familiar? Wow!

[@xyprophis3067]

Check out their movie Imaginearum. Yes. It's spelled odd.

[@DeepeningTheListening]

Thank you, Doug for a great reaction. You've said that you like the usage of this double kick in the bridge and that you understand the musical meaning behind it, but then never told us what it is. What were your thoughts on this?

[@Uuusssaaas]

He is smart enough not to criticize Nightwish. He knows the fan base can't handle even the mildest criticism.

[@piiskarieska]

Kai Hahto said that Floor is part of the choir on purpose and that’s why she is so back in the mix.

[@Serbertim]

Wintersun - sons of winter and stars this song will change your life

[@SaschaFenris]

Tuomas is the only songwriter IN Nightwish. Floor wrote only for her solos or projects.

[@PetarBladeStrok]

Literally every reactor that I saw said the voices are too low in the mix. And I 100% agree. It's a shame since it's such an amazing track!

[@RobertErsson-sx5cy]

The vocals are low in the mix on purpose,its suppose to be a chorus of ancestors.

[@bryanburgess3950]

Fair, but I still don't like it

[@RobertErsson-sx5cy]

Thats also fair.

[@avragorn]

Hello from France, I agree with you, the voice is a little under-mixed. But I notice that on many Music videos, the voice sounds a little under-mixed and when we listen to the songs on the albums, the mix is great. So I hope it is the case here, it would be really better because this song is amazing (I find, in my opinion).

[@zuccdogg]

Need a shirt that says "Double bass, Y'all"

[@jeroen1989]

Another great live-performance incoming!

[@EveryFairyDies]

I would like to remind everyone Floor recorded these vocals 2 months after giving birth. That woman is amazing.

[@jacekrzeszut8006]

I recommend two songs from last Avatasia album. Duo Floor and Tobias is amazing!!!!!

[@jpdemer5]

I'm responsible for more than my share of the 1MM views. 😁 With each listen, I'm happier with the mix that Tuomas elected to use. Floor's voice is there, but as part of the choir, and not the dominant sound. Nobody would complain if it was any voice other than Floor's: because we know what she can do, we feel like we're missing out. (Not the first time he's done this: listen to the chorus in "Edema Ruh".)

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@etrayos6845]

I have heard a lot of symphonic metal, and for me, Nightwish is THE Top. I can listen to Within Temptation Therion Epica and so on for a while, but only Nightwish for hours

[@LastofAvari]

"Lead" vocals. The mix adds air quotes.

[@strabel803]

Ambergris ,very expensive stuff from sperm-wales ,wich is used to make parfum of. So much great things to discover in this great song and video. However,i agree the vocals are a bit low at some parts.Hope to see /hear this live one day,would be epic.😉🤘