Classical Composer Reacts to NIGHTWISH: The Day Of... & Lanternlight from Yesterwynde | Episode 854

[@Doug.Helvering]

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[@corneliusantonius3108]

Mamma Goddes Floor

[@lauscho]

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[@larryd4352]

Tuomas wrote the song when his Father passed. I feel the emotion as my mother passed at 90 years old in 2023. My father passed many years earlier. I can't listen to Lanterlight without tears rolling down my cheeks! Absolutely one of Tuomas' masterpieces. Thank you for your insight!!!

[@WardDorrity]

I'm 73 and I am the last man standing in my family. So Lantern Light runs deep, cuts deep. I understand the loss, yet I still live with hope and intent. Nevertheless, Floor's voice and this composition is akin to an emotional depth charge to the heart. There is a tenderness and vulnerability there that I have not heard before, and it just breaks you. And her face, good Lord, her beautiful face so expressive and adorned with nothing save her heart and soul just melts me to my core. The poetry of this song is also heart-rendingly exquisite. It is a poem, a prayer, an elegy. Listen to it. Just listen to it. Tuomas’ poetry can easily stand alone. Some of you get it. Some of you don't. I do, and that's all that matters. Kiitos to all of you in Nightwish for delivering such epic and emotional story telling.

[@BaroombieHealing]

Thank you for these words. I couldn’t agree more. Listening to Yesterwynde is a journey to the depth of one’s soul and Lanternlight is all that you said. Before I listened to the album, I read all the lyrics and the multilayered poetry is exquisite. Tuomas is a gifted poet as he is a gifted composer and musician. Nightwish is a gift to many but especially to those who appreciate its depth on many levels. Kitos to Tuomas and Nightwish, to Floor, Troy, Empuu, Kai and Jukka. And all the very best wishes to you :-)

[@MK9229-g4l]

This album is another masterpiece of Nightwish. Not just music but art.

[@frankmerris8821]

Lantern Light is the best song this 63 year old man has ever heard. It must be over 100 times by now and the feeling this song gives me is truly indescribable but soul touching

[@Mister413_]

56 year old guy and I completely agree. Most beautiful song I have ever heard!

[@martijn7416]

I Totally agree, Thank you

[@themountain3461]

Many songs are more beautiful, in my opinion It's not even Nightwish's best song. Check out Ever Dream and Sleeping Sun

[@user-vv9it9ye4g]

​@@themountain3461 Both are close, but Lanternlight is the pinnacle IMHO.

[@BigzampanoXXL]

@@user-vv9it9ye4gi Concierge. Quote different. Simulator: decades in the sun

[@anssia3123]

I can't believe that after almost 30 years of being active, Nightwish casually drops possibly their best album yet. They are getting better and better. I am in love with this album.

[@michaldutkiewicz7631]

Yes - The creative trajectory is so different from the vast majority of other bands!

[@wadertots]

Lanternlight... man, that feels like a song that was 28 years in the making for Tuomas to achieve. So many bombastic pieces from power metal to epic film score. And here we are with such a patient, mature and moving piece.

[@WardDorrity]

Rachmaninoff would nod in warm approval.

[@PB-Trinity]

Yes Doug, the projector sound is part of the song. The album opens with that sound in the first track and conclude with it in Lanternlight.

[@martijn7416]

The projector light at the end is an hommage to Phil Collins and Genesis ;)

[@572Btriode]

And the first projectors were called. . . . . . . .Magic Lanterns.

[@alexandrealonsoalves7554]

I can listen to her the whole day too. Amazing! Floor is one of the most gifted singers of all time.

[@FromG2eminor]

Sometimes i do 😊

[@NightwishArmyItalianDivision]

you listening to Lanternlight was an awesome experience, the joy on your face was priceless . Thank you

[@kellieelliott5198]

Agree. Love the joy!

[@chrism2964]

Not many bands would put out a single like Lanternlight. Its slow, simple, no autotune, emotionally raw. Cant think of the last time a song like that was released by a major band.,

[@RolfMeyer-cl7ou]

Nightwish make a new deal with Nuclear Blast

[@aw4483]

Literally every song recorded in a studio uses "autotune"

[@chrism2964]

@@aw4483 No they don't. A number of artists don't use it and it's easy to verify.

[@lisathewhitewolf]

​@@aw4483Floor doesn't have to. :)

[@ruma9687]

​@@aw4483that's just factually untrue

[@farkas419]

I know I'm late to the party here, but Lanternlight has become not only one of my favorite Nightwish songs, but one of my favorite pieces of music ever. My parents both died when i was relatively young (dad when i was 10, mom when i was 28), and i miss them terribly but am so grateful to have had them. Lanternlight brings it all back to me, my wonderful parents and the incredible memories i have of them, as well as the grief that still presses in on me. Thank you for your reaction, to both songs. The whole album is just spectacular, though, and you should really react to the whole thing.

[@omiq7761]

The album needs to be heard from as a whole, from beginning to end. What a musical rollercoaster of surreal soundscapes, melodies and surprises. The whole is more than the sum of it's parts. A Masterpiece.

[@haukionkannel]

Yeah… They make albums, not just songs…

[@mattihopiavuori353]

Great reaction! Lanternlight is the most beautiful, soul gripping, heart stringing, fulfilling, masterful celebration for and remembrance of Tuomas’, anyone’s, father ❤️‍🔥 Tuomas is an absolute genius! My father, the strongest man I know and the cornerstones of my entire being/life, passed on cpl of years ago; on the waining hour of my Birthday. He had endured physically and emotionally for over 20 years after multiple strokes and other health challenges. His peaceful passing on was a true blessing; so much so that I had yet to shed one tear; until now! The combination of Tuomas’ yet another compositional and lyrical masterpiece and its manifestation by Floor and Troy finally opened, on a good note, my floodgates 💦💦😭 No amount of Finnish 🇫🇮 inner strength enhancing, emotion blocking, words (sisu, saatana, perkele) could hold back the desperately needed and necessary outpouring of emotions; reflections, remembrance, appreciation, flashbacks, re-lived joy and eternal love. Genuine tears do have healing powers! Tuomas, Floor, Nightwish, “Lanternlight” - ❤️‍🔥and thank you to The G.O.A.T. IMHO, there has never been, there will never be, another Nightwish!

[@jpdemer5]

Even her humming goes straight to your soul.

[@NickBR57]

Tuomas calls it a love song (written just after his father died in fact on Feb 4th 2021). The love of all those who have gone before and been lost (a major theme of the album). All the ways in which people live on in nature and all around you. The album starts with the projector (the "magic lantern") and ends with it. That first track has basses who really stand out, almost like Russian Orthodox basso profundo.

[@thomasdirk8024]

This album is great and should be listened to in its interety… also you can find the entire orchestral soundscores for every song on the album. Should be a treat for you, Doug… Great sounds and ideas on this album…. Greetings from Germany, Thomas

[@stgfx7]

Thomas, I have and it surely grows on you,it's one of those albums,collections of songs put together on an album possibly disjoined as a collection but nonetheless interwoven amongst the songs is a theme and I will enjoy many more days and nights listening to find the chord that runs amongst the amazing individually written songs. One thing I must do is sit and listen,starting with Endless forms and then human to Nature and finally onto this epic piece,Thank you Tuomas,Thank you Nightwish!

[@Frightspear]

Pure Floor. I love this song. Btw, this song was Floor's pick for a single, it made her cry when she first heard it (I had the same reaction to this song, it's so touching). Tuomas lost his father a few years ago and he wrote this song out of that emotion. The message is to enjoy life, as it's beautiful and should be celebrated instead of grieved when it ends. Nightwish is their own genre and no other band comes close to the level they are at. Never, in the history of music entertainment, have a set of skills and talent collided in such powerful manner. Tuomas is a true genius as a composer and with lyrics.

[@fizzyridertoo]

The projector and flute at the end is a mirror of the start of the album. Just another stroke of Tuomas genius. The guy in the final images was the first pope to ever be filmed.

[@Intiani-neitiT]

This is Finland in October, November. (No Halloween.) We are greeting our lost ones with quiteness and love. We light our lanterns.

[@freyallarganswald4746]

This must be the most beautiful amazing meaningful poignant composition ive ever heard. It flows seamlessly from tuomas dads death to the message from his dad then tuomas speaking at the end. I lost both parents in march 2016 and the words and music of this echo much of how my grief journey has been so far. My dad always said we never truly die, we live on in memories, hearts and genetics but most importantly in the messages and teachings we get from those before us and in turn pass to those after us. My dad often spoke of stories he heard from his grandad and ive passed those onto my kids and grandkids. So thats 6 generations (so far) touched by stories told by my great grandfather. ❤

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

What is so special about Lanternlight is the way the richness in textures and expressions in Floor's voice and the sincerity in her delivery complements the beauty of Tuomas Holopainens composition and brings it to life. I have never heard any singer (and I listen a lot to classical music and opera, and also Jazz and modern music) who has such ability to internalize and express the soul of a song.

[@YoJimBo851610]

The first 3 notes of Lanternlight hooks you, then Floor tears you apart with her Beautiful Vocals, and the music just takes you. Lanternlight is in itself a masterpiece. (Also Troy....)

[@viliko4308]

I'm so proud to be Finnish ❤

[@sendia4744]

Asuin vuoden kauniissa maassasi ja opin kauniin kielesi.

[@deanabennett8461]

​@@sendia4744 I so want to visit Finland

[@petradrahosova1756]

you should. I had the pleasure of visiting Finland a year ago and it's such a beautiful country!! OF course, I absolutely love Nightwish!!

[@doubleohdutch2108]

And I am proud to be Dutch! Nightwish and Floor are amazing. Cheers.

[@trevorfolker3665]

I'm English - but so grateful and so proud of Nightwish. In Young Americans, David Bowie said "Ain't there one damn song that can make me break down and cry?" He obviously never listened to Floor and Nightwish - they get me every time.

[@eTraxx]

When I purchased the album I was happily surprised to find that all of the songs are also released as "just" the orchestral music. On a side note, Floor sang her parts six weeks after giving birth. The guys worked around her having to do all the baby stuff that moms do ..

[@doubleohdutch2108]

The problem is that it is very noticeable. Floor’s voice should stand out more, she is a bit lost in the mix.

[@tanjanikola9489]

@@doubleohdutch2108 That has nothing to do with Floor having a newborn to deal with though. Tuomas wanted the vocals in some songs to be just one of the instruments. It is different from what we are used to hearing.

[@doubleohdutch2108]

@@tanjanikola9489 How do you know that? Did he mention this in an interview? My home studio is obviously not as good as Abbey Road. The same thing happened during the pandemic 4 years back. All albums and video games dubbing suffered the same issues; the quality of recording was horrible. It obviously has nothing to do with Floor, just with how and where the vocals were recorded. Cheers

[@tanjanikola9489]

@@doubleohdutch2108 This has been mentioned by various people (quoting Tuomas I believe). I have understood is deliberate, but obviously not everyone likes it. Tuomas has also said that he was in awe of Floor singing her parts so beautifully given the circumstances and they got it done in six days instead of two weeks. Being such a perfectionist, why would Tuomas (and the rest of the band) accept something that was below par in his opinion? He has mentioned he wanted the album to be heavier, and therefore the orchestra and the band play a bigger part.

[@doubleohdutch2108]

@@tanjanikola9489 The album is more eclectic than heavy (which it is, but Dream Theater would be heavier)) since we have orchestral arrangements and also (children?) choirs, but the result is very good. Every band has their mastering techniques. I was only a bit surprised by the lack of dynamic range. If will try and listen to the stereo mix instead of the Dolby Atmos one see if there is difference.

[@BeholderThe1st]

Love the message behind Day Of. When people are afraid, they can be herded, predictably, like sheep. This is a call for people to live their lives. To quote Frank Herbert: Fear is the mindkiller.

[@samia9654]

This. Remember to fear, someone will act as a cure for that fear and get power and money.

[@Cybeldina]

Well, a little fear is good. It’s literally the driving instinct that keeps us alive 🙂

[@roxfelder]

The Change from G to E minor. It's very nice, that it was used here again

[@EdinAjanovic]

Masterpiece of total art! Lanternlight broke me. My father passed away two months ago and I am totally emotionally compromised.

[@Moonchild-ri5ci]

❤

[@Piia2023]

Thanks, wonderful reaction to these amazing songs. The whole album is a work of art, Nightwish best album.

[@ascendesuperius]

What I found out about the album is that when you listen to it multiple times and you know the lyrics they're singing you magically can hear the voices better

[@danielgarri30]

Larternlight is my the most emotional song of Nightwish since Dead Boys Poem

[@patty1004]

I have to say since meadows of heaven, a beautiful orchestral piece.

[@dragonseye00]

In this album the orchestra truly became integral part of the composition of the songs

[@morbiouslenoir]

Lantern Light is beautiful, as in tears are flowing beautiful. It's a song to his father, gone three years past.

[@sheilacorbin521]

Floor plays the role of a fearmonger and the children are the voices of hope. In the last 2 choruses Floor joins the children because she realized 'the end is fear! Tuomas has said the mix is where it needs to be . Lantern light is an incredibly beautiful song . Great reaction as always!

[@LuisRdzG10]

The projector sounds is because the album starts with that projector starting in the 1st song, and at the end it finishes

[@billcoonley319]

Being an old school progger, it's always great to hear more modern takes on the form. The Daily Doug has bought a few of these musicians to my attention, Nightwish being one of my new favorites. ✌

[@alexandersomers21]

Hi Doug, 74 years old hippie from the Netherlands =Floor, Irene, Simone, Anneke, Dianne, Charlotte, Sharon, Marcella, Joost (LUL) & Arjen (Ayreon) Country= reporting in: Impressed with your reaction! There are a lot of Singers/Musicians who are important for the Music Industry (SALES) and there are Singers/Musicians, NOT A LOT, who are important for The Music History, as an ART ... That's where you find FLOOR & Nightwish !!! Shine on my friend... ✌🤘

[@hegoso]

22:25 time stamp... That is the face we all put when we felt our very souls shrinking to that note!

[@georgiatsetsonivocals]

Yesterwynde is a Masterpiece!! You should react also to An Ocean of Strange Islands 🫶🦋

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

And The Weave!

[@georgiatsetsonivocals]

@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614 all the album actually!!! 😅😅

[@georgiatsetsonivocals]

@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614 all the album actually 😅😅

[@jeannet74]

I concur❤

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I concur

[@foxhillstudio6349]

And still there is an orchestral version of it, just as beautiful.

[@lynnhughes2710]

The only disagreement I have with Tuomas is that grief and celebration can exist together. And I thank Nightwish for the permission for and musical expression of complicated emotions. Sorrow and quiet joy exist together in my heart when I think about my oldest son who died 4 years ago in a car accident. He was to me, and many others, one of the kindest people we had ever loved and lived with. I am a retired psychiatrist and worked with many people in unbelievable pain who still laughed and cried in equal measure. We taught each other how to be more human. We shared music and poetry as often words failed us, Nightwish was right in there in both artistic "categories". I simply love this album.

[@islgrl292]

I agree.

[@terrybemis5695]

Hi Doug, you are right I can listen to her sing all day too. I have been listening to nightwish for 3 years now and I don't ever get tired of them. I have listened to Yesterwynde all the way through and it's a remarkable piece of art and music for the mind. That's all I have to say about that.

[@Liz.Green789]

Beautiful music today. Very special indeed.

[@markclements-bs3mb]

Hi Doug, greetings from UK Myself and everyone I know who love Nightwish all love your reactions Thank you for all that you do 😊

[@timibershoff494]

While watching this video, I teared up when I realized... My late father would have loved "Lanternlight". And now I can think of him and all the great moments and experiences from his life when I listen to that song. I already loved it, but now it is even more special to me personally. I hope Dad's listening.

[@WardDorrity]

Nightwish's new album is a work of epic brilliance.

[@franbishop9277]

Incredible band and great reviewer :)

[@Haldau]

What's remarkable is that Floor sang the entire album in her home studio in 6 days just 6 weeks after the birth of her daughter. Thuomas had planned 2 weeks for this and expressed his admiration for how well Floor was prepared for the recordings and for achieving such an achievement so soon after the birth. In an interview, Thuomas mentioned that it was intentional that Floor's vocals were not so prominent, the album was a work of art and Floor's voice was one of the instruments

[@phils866]

I get a real Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck from this masterpiece. I can well imagine Johanna singing this. It's one of Tuomas's best compositions yet, imo. And Floor's performance....wow! Like you say, special.

[@David_randomnumber]

Composition wise I would strongly argue for the b-side of human//nature but that absolutely boils down to personal preference.

[@parlamedia]

As a NW fan since -98, this is a very special song from them. Shuddering before the most beautiful.

[@keltavuokko]

I definitely recommend buying the album, it's an experience. And, to me, maybe my all-time favourite album when listening to it from start to finish with lyrics in hand. It feels like its own world when it's playing, a journey. I still love the earlier albums, but like I said, this album as a whole was something else.

[@berithenback3590]

Nightwish, The best band ever ❤❤❤

[@Donna-C]

The Day Of… Adults spreading fear to the next generation is represented by Floor as she sings to the children, then she is singing with / alongside the children. This matches a theme from a previous Nightwish song - “Weak Fantasy” Lyrics: “Fear is a choice you embrace”. Lantern Light is so beautiful. 🤍 The first song written for the new album - Written by Tuomas in memory of his father. The film imagery in the video also shows “Pope Leo & it’s the earliest and oldest film recording”. The first person ever filmed. Then, did you hear the Gregorian Chant at the end of the song? (also included in The Greatest Show on Earth (the history of music section). “Gregorian Chant - This style of chanting is not hampered by restrictions of time and measure, and that gives it the irresistible power it possesses over the feelings, as an eloquent discourse carries away the heart. Gregorian music undergoes no change; like Latin, the language of the Church, it is always and everywhere the same”. Tuomas has spoken about having “no religion” but was born into a Catholic background - many Nightwish songs describe his journey through life, faith & religions. Life, timelessness, petrichor, weave, evocative lyrics that interconnect elements throughout this album Yesterwynde (In the lyrics, the videos, the music and even links to previous albums). Tuomas mentioned there are Easter Eggs to be found throughout!! Yesterwynde concludes a triology of the Human/ Nature/ Timeless themes. Listen to the whole album from beginning to end - we will watch! 😊

[@JamesKlas]

These guys are great!!!

[@user-Rockmagix]

Doug, I really enjoyed especially this reaction from you as it was so on point. Lanternlight grew up to my song of the year and is in the top 3 list of my alltime highs. Greetings from Germany!

[@martijn7416]

Dank je wel Floor en Nightwish Absoluut prachtig x

[@JWS-66]

helemaal mee eens, mijn favoriete album sinds jaren!💜

[@judedornisch4946]

We knew you'd like this. What a wonderful and as you say important last song for not only an album or album cycle, but also for a period of life and loss.

[@dazjackson1972]

The sound of rolling film is present at the beginning and end of the album. That final film clip is Pope Leo 13th taken in 1894 - he was born in 1810 (I believe) making him the earliest born human to be captured in moving pictures.

[@darrensworkshop6783]

I have the album - every track is amazing and thought provoking - Love your comments too - Thanks Doug from the UK.

[@simianmoonstudios]

Thanks, Doug! I enjoyed your perspective once again. :)

[@Waylander45]

"I could listen to her sing all day, every day." I do. 😉

[@ladislaualbert2807]

Great analysis and reaction to both songs. Thank you for that Tuomas quote on Day of… When I initially heard Perfume, I was a bit upset about how Floor’s voice is not really in the foreground. Having listened to the album, it now makes sense. There are songs like Lanternlight that absolutely showcase her and other songs that focus more on the rest of the band, orchestral parts and the story of the song. Overall, I was not very optimistic about Yesterwynde initially but now thoroughly enjoy the album.

[@youaremysecretstream]

You WILL enjoy the whole album. No doubt❣️

[@jeffreycook2112]

It is pretty easy to see how much you enjoyed that song. That is the first time I’ve seen you almost moved to tears. I’ve heard this song dozens of times already, and it brings tears every time. You definitely need to listen to the album in it’s entirety. And also as someone else mentioned already, there are orchestral versions of every song. I think you will definitely enjoy them as well. Great reaction Doug.

[@red_five1542]

Latern light honors the life and memory of Pentti Holopainen. It speaks to the idea that we are never truly gone as long as we are remembered. Tuomas said in a recent interview that Lantern Light is not a sad song. It is a love song, and love never dies.🕊

[@shadokat]

Tomas wrote this song not long after his father passed away in, I believe, 2001. I think he said it was the first song he wrote for the album. Then, Floor sang it 6 weeks postpartum, when she was in too much pain to stand. Yes, it is a special song. Not only is it one of the most gorgeous songs that Nightwish (Tuomas) has ever written and produced, but great pain and effort were given to bring it to light. This song, this album, is a masterpiece.

[@Rackelhane]

Thank you for this wonderful video. You nailed it Doug. Cheers from a finn in Sweden.🎉

[@MrSardine17]

Oh, yeah, the Kleenex song. I have listened to this work on repeat enough times that I don't actually tear up any more. Stil achingly beautiful..

[@susanjw7763]

Laternlight was written when Tuomas's father passed away last year. This will be played at my funeral.

[@jamesm6377]

Finally someone uses the correct terminology. Tuomas is a composer. He creates pieces of music (not songs) with brilliant lyrics. Great review. Thanks Doug.

[@ThanosNikolopoulos]

the projector sounds is also in the album, and marks the end of it... Pure magic!

[@fredriknilsson6042]

And marks the start of the album also

[@anneke1969]

So glad to see you are still actively reviewing Nightwish while I dive into your past reviews. If you want to do more of their new album I would LOVE your take on "An ocean of strange islands". Please and thank you 😁. Keep up the good work, you add things that no other reviewer I have seen so far does.

[@onsesejoo2605]

Once they come back to stages, it is easy to imagine them turning the Lanternlight to band performed ballad. Also a showcase for Tuomas' piano playing.

[@EvaAstro]

I really enjoyed your analysis of (especially) the lyrics. Thank you ❤ and greetings from Finland!

[@edwardfeldman8541]

Doug, I've enjoyed your review of the new Nightwish album. You have an amazing way to bring us into the mind of Tuomas...

[@jpdemer5]

Fun fact: The white-haired man in the film at the end is Pope Leo XIII. He's considered to be the earliest-born person recorded in moving pictures (born in 1810, filmed in 1896.) Interesting choice by Tuomas.

[@TimoArula]

This reaction was absolutely Remarkable !!!! Thank You my good sir. NWSU/FloorFan/Epican/Ayreonaut/TWA/PauFan 🤘😎🤘.

[@paulhayward8459]

Doug,is it possible you could arrange an interview with Tuomas ? I have so much respect of your musical knowledge and experience. I enjoyed this dissertation so much. Thank you !! ❤

[@CarlosCifuentes-up7ph]

😊😊 Thanks for sharing your reaction with a double Video.

[@philmus1]

The film projector starts and finishes the album

[@pdutchie4924]

The Day of Tuomas said about this song: Floor at first is acting to be the preacher of fear, then the kids saying how things really should be and in the last chorus they join and that’s where the magic happens. For me, the children’s choir gives a great twist and balance to the song and gives me chills every time! Like stated before in Weak Fantasy: Fear is a choice you embrace! Universe: you can stop worrying Lanternlight is breathtakingly gorgeous ❣️ Not able to listen to this with dry eyes, it goes straight to your soul. It’s so fragile and strong at the same time. What a gorgeous piece of music composed by Tuomas and so emotionally sung by Floor. Tuomas said that Lanternlight is a song of love to celebrate live of the people that passed. In this case mainly his dad I guess.

[@mangalover0149]

Fear is a choice you embrace.. such good use of that lyric here. It is.. it really is. But sometimes fear is a fucking drive to continue on. But it's not like that in this case. The media can bloody suck.

[@Edogg-c7t]

Nice reaction again👍 Great that you are going to buy the album🙏

[@ristotuubissa]

Perfection, true art

[@Milo_0243]

I've only had the opportunity to assist to 4 Nightwishs concerts in my life and unfortunately they don't have plans to create a world tour to promote this album. But when the time comes and perhaps with the next album we will have the fortune to see them again on stage, I really need to go to a concert of them with you, Doug. That ought to be amazing!! If you want to create a reaction of An ocean of Strage Island would be great, in my opinion, it is in my top 5 of best Nightwishs songs ever. See ya', friend!

[@MartinJessop-bi4yt]

I have to say the day of... didn't grab me on first listen but Lanternlight definitely did. What an incredible song.

[@trokoshea1]

Your comments and analysis today were very good, friend. I'm glad having paid you a short visit. ;-)

[@ChrisDelaySWE]

The projector sound is in the song itself, The album start with it winding up and this is the last track of the album and now it winds down, This album is most def a listen from start to finnish!

[@Keysispieces]

Musical maturity is exactly it. The entire Floor era is marked by it. Tuomas has grown immensely as a composer, the band has grown immensely as writers and players, and you can really hear it in their last few albums. Imaginaerum was the start of this growth, and it was a great album, but Endless Forms was a flourishing, and everything they've produced since has been simply incredible. Anyway, hey Doug, have you been introduced to Diablo Swing Orchestra yet? Might I recommend checking out the song "Lucy Fears The Morning Star". I think you'll find it a fascinating fusion of genre and tone

[@ianknowles8934]

Great indepth reaction Doug enjoyed it thanks. Did you know Nightwish have also released an orchestral version of the Yesterwynde album . It is amazing.

[@kirsisaari926]

Great reaction ❤‍🔥 Greetings from Finland!

[@RolfMeyer-cl7ou]

Great reaction oh i Forget, do the whole Album please..with grettings from northern Germany 🤘

[@chrisknapp6091]

Yesterwynde is, imo, their best album ever. The trilogy are all great but this one is their best.

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done Doug as always

[@herbharcourt1007]

OMG Remembers me of my Goth days.....Great Job Doug

[@andyohil7465]

„I can hear to her all day“… me too. And I do so…

[@erikzurcher5528]

Thanks for your elaborate perspective. The melody of Lanternlight reminds me of traditional Cumbria/Northumberland music. That could well be Troy's influence (he is from Cumbria). You are right about Floor's voice: I could listen to her all day, everyday.

[@adamjones8305]

Can't wait for more reactions from this album! Would love a reaction to Ocean of Strange Islands

[@dragonseye00]

The projector sound is part of the song. It is part of the first and part of the last song (thisone) is the album

[@victorbaccili]

Love your videos!! You REALLY should react to the entire album, or at least, An Ocean of Strange Islands.

[@benjaminwieder6259]

What a great reaction and Interpretation espacially for Lanternlight. I really enjoyed it. And I'm with you regarding the meaning of the lyrics and I see the little faster acustic part after the first two verses maybe as his Jacobs Ledder setting to music or his ascension. Because before this it says "send me to the drowning moon far above a lantern light" which means, he's not there yet. Then you hear his ascension and after this it says "i'm in the light and flood, i'm in the four winds...." which means, that he is not gone, and now he is everywhere and inside everything. And also Floors change to a higher register could mean, that he is up there now, to a higher level of existing, not just physically. Regards from germany

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

Just what I expected from you Doug upon listening to this glorious song. Perfection and insightful comments and the joy of listening for the first time. Thank You from the Nightwish Army. For your info the title of the second album of the three is HUMAN // NATURE not TO. The marks between the words are of no meaning says Toumas. Peace!