Nightwish interview - Troy Donockley (2020)

[@bm625]

The two best additions to Nightwish. Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley.

[@StergiosMekras]

They found a great band and made it even better.

[@georg3607]

@@StergiosMekras Oh yes, if one of the Nightwish people left (hopefully not) then it is like there are missing several great singers, musicians, ...

[@mrtriforcehero5382]

@@georg3607 Like it was with Tarja...

[@heikkimuttonen5288]

Sorry I think Marco and Floor even though how much I like Troy! Ormay we just say three great!

[@chrisparnham]

@@heikkimuttonen5288 I disagree Troy is one of the most talented musicians in the world. He is integral to the Nightwish sound and has given Tuomas a lot more options when he writes the song. He's stepped into Marco's shoes in taking on the singing parts and is incredibly good at talking to the crowds. Floor and Troy revitalised Nightwish. So yeah all 3 but I put those 2 at the top - they're probably irreplaceable whereas we know Marco can and has been replaced and according to his latest interview sadly won't be coming back.

[@aleksandarradovanovic8496]

I can not describe how happy I am this man is in Nightwish. They couldn't include a better guy than him as the 6th memeber. Kai, as well. Such a beast, such a great guy. Two great, humble human beings that happen to kill on their instruments.

[@Jared-91]

This guy needs a late night radio show. He's got that voice

[@billymac23454]

The voice is a Workington in Cumbria accent, it's a bit diluted, but it's still there and easily recognised by a fellow Workington man, aka, me!

[@BUZZELLIOTT]

Brilliant interview, Troy is a Star, and so thoughtful in his answers to the questions, ......the one thing that really puzzles me is the five people who gave this video the thumbs down, what the Hell are they thinking ??????

[@lekalla]

That 20 minutes went by so quickly. I could listen Troy talking for hours. Great interview once again.

[@ChrisPage68]

Floor's the living proof that certain frequencies can induce tears. She frequently does it to me when she unleashes. I was quite overcome when I realised that was her soaring above the choir on Ad Astra. I've nicknamed her "The Dutch Condor". 🤘

[@alexstorr3357]

The moment that gets me every time is when she sings her first "Ave Maria..." in the live performance with Marko. Its quite extraordinary what an effect music can have on you.

[@rsbreth]

That part in My Walden when the back... well here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGm7qKVnoLl4ms0 DAMNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

[@maxrav1831]

If by tears you mean a screeching cat well maybe.

[@chadbennett7873]

I would dare say that certain combinations of notes or chord changes do that. The build up to the "note" is just as important as the note. there is a chord change in "Music of the Night" from Phantom that slays me every single time. No other composer does that to me as much as Tuomas, and Nightwish executes it perfectly. But I totally GET it!

[@jonathanfowler2932]

What a guy. Really, what a great atmosphere he creates whenever he speaks. You can tell he's a genuinely good person and a real music lover. Keep bringing us the pipes, Troy!

[@Elshonio]

Can’t believe I’ve only found this now. Love this interview. Been following Troy ever since the early days in You Slosh. Class musician, and a top bloke

[@FaceCulture]

we've spoken to Troy multiple time, if you're interested check out our oher ones as well ;)

[@vesahonkanen9266]

thank god Troy is now playing in nightwish. can't add no more. he just fits so good to the band

[@volderah]

As a huge folk music lover, I've been aware of Troy's work since he played with Kathryn Tickell , Barbara Dickson and The First Goodess, Maddy Prior and I wasn't surprised to hear he was guesting with Nightwish. I was really surprised to hear he'd joined as a fulltime member though (although he still guests with other artists). Having watched the '48 Hours' documentary, I feel that while he is an absolutely exquisite player and performer, it's his stable and down to earth character that makes him such a hugely valuable personal support to Tuomas in particular. Wonderful addition to the band.

[@jongu71]

It’s no coincidence Troy got the task to talk to the audience at the Denver gig. Not only because he is the only native English speaker in Nightwish, but also because he is calm, collected and has a certain way with people.

[@Fidel_L.Bousquet1970]

We all love Floor (and yes, her voice is "stratospheric") but also Troy becoming a permanent member of Nightwish has made the band much better and versatile. And he seems the kind of guy who is always fun and interesting.

[@remagine]

He made the band worse, I totally dislike everything he does starting with his voice

[@Rosannasfriend]

I love his pipe playing, and I do like his voice too. Very beautiful smooth tone. You don't always need to be a power belter.

[@remagine]

@@Rosannasfriend he's terrible not even a good singer

[@emperoring112]

remagine Well that’s your opinion, mine and MANY MANY others on the other hand strongly disagree with you.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@remagine And you could do so much better, obviously...🤦

[@hrafnadottir2618]

Troy is such a sweetheart! Love his optimistic vibes. :)

[@helenahey]

Troy seems to be such a nice guy to chat with. Thanks for a great interview once again ✨👍

[@robinhignell]

Thanks, and he is!

[@malingogmurpussjvm]

Such an amazing addition to Nightwish. Rock on Troy 🤟👍

[@j.lahtinen7525]

Troy was a great addition to Nightwish. I've not long been into metal, but what won me over was various fusions - symphonic metal, and folk metal and more recently even progressive metal.

[@AGDinCA]

Troy - I really hope you read this... I think you are such a fantastic addition to this band. You bring a fresh musical element that just multiplies the dynamics and capabilities of everyone in Nightwish. But, it's more than just your musical abilities (which are vast and unique!), it's also your personality. You have a wonderful spirit that is so evident every time you speak. You bring out the best in your bandmates musically, but also spiritually. I don't mean that in a religious sense, but in the sense that your mates seem to be at such ease when they are with you, like they can just let their inner selves be free. You seem to be such a kind soul, and your musical talent is so genuine and inspirational. Love Harvest, by the way! It's excellent!! 💜 Also, Sagan's book, "Cosmos," absolutely changed my life. I read it in the mid-90s, and, even though the science was dated, it absolutely opened my eyes to the possibilities within a universe that I now realized I knew very little about. My entire perspective on everything I thought I knew changed by the time the last page was turned.

[@stasa-X]

You well said.

[@garrysinclair5042]

What a lovely friendly guy , down to earth - Brilliant watch 👍

[@FrankGroo]

I could listen to Troy all night, very nice fellow with lots of interesting things to say, great interview, thank you!

[@Donna-C]

Little did Troy know he would be singing & playing all his instruments at the NW online live show - An Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World - he was awesome and very busy! 😊

[@jamesheady7216]

I loved what Troy had to say about the feelings when listening to different types of music, as well as talking about how one could listen to music for entertainment, but then also listen to other kinds of music for self-discovery. It was also interesting to hear him talk about how he got interested in playing the Eullin Pipes, and about their limitations.

[@olgahein4384]

it's 'Uilleann Pipes' that aside, I totally agree.

[@jamesheady7216]

Olga Hein Thank you for the correct spelling of that, I couldn’t remember it. I think it’s really cool that Tuomas is giving Troy a little more lead vocals now in addition to Floor and Marko.

[@mwjdr88]

This guy is the Anthony Hopkins of the Nightwish World. Troy is Amazing!!

[@lonestarthundergamer]

Such a great heart of a man with talent to spare. “Troy, bring us your beautiful pipes!”

[@stevesmith3990]

All the stars aligned when Floor & Troy joined Nightwish, they are one of the best bands in the world.

[@alexstorr3357]

There's a little bit of Bill Bailey in him! What a lovely bloke. Really enjoyed Harvest, took me a few listens but now I appreciate it.

[@0neChecker]

Not only the hair. Just recently watched "Bill Bailey On Death Metal In Various Accents | BEST OF Qualmpeddler | Universal Comedy".

[@evilme5534]

you are frm the UK haha

[@alexstorr3357]

@@evilme5534 yes yes, what of it?

[@55plus82]

Fantastic personality; great member of Nightwish. Thank you Troy.

[@j_vasey]

Another great interview, also so nice to see someone from my part of the world showcasing the friendliness from this area, although Troy himself comes over as such a real, genuinely nice guy. Such an honest, modest guy too.

[@gothicmetal3191]

Looking forward to seeing Troy have more input on the live performances! Love It we have the uk in nightwish Lovely Troy 💜

[@TheStavrin]

That last Troy's sentence ... That's what I always think to myself after watching FaceCulture interviews

[@FaceCulture]

That's very kind TheStavrin, thanks!

[@katrinarickard2286]

FaceCulture you actually ask really interesting questions not just the same things that have already been said👍

[@A.HollerMusic]

I absolutely can't wait anymore to hear that album.. In 2014/2015 I was absolutely hyped for EFMB but this time... I can't even describe how much I am looking forward to this record.

[@Blueforlifefry]

Great interview, Troy is very articulate

[@Blues666]

Well done, boys, this is a great interview! Love it!

[@hennieniceguy]

Great intervieuw thanks for this with Troy .

[@janlewis9099]

I saw Barbara Dickson with her band......Troy was out of this world gave me goose bumps❤

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

Newfound appreciation for Troy, ever since he took over Marko's vocals

[@dubsfehr9574]

Love Troy so much. Thanks for the interview!!

[@MegaRiviera]

Troy and Floor seem the best buddys amoung NW, they seem very close.

[@dejannightwish]

Troy is very great guy i love this interview 😊😊

[@sarahm989]

The Silver Fox of Nightwish!💜🥰

[@jongu71]

A band with a rather big age span - 17 years between Troy and Floor.

[@ma9na111]

What a great interview.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Thank you both for an enjoyable interview & stay safe while Covid-19 is on the rampage.

[@magnusblendulf3081]

God stuff, and I agree with Troy's last words 🤘👍

[@jessicaalyse7]

Ooooh I'm super intrigued to play the albums back to back now, I want to hear The Greatest Show on Earth blend into Music

[@GPrinceps]

Love this interview. Troy is such a joy to listen to and I personally love that he became a full member of Nightwish. I feel the whole ensemble just works better than ever. And he certainly brings more to NW than just his Uilleann pipes, that is plain to see. Great interview, FaceCulture! :D P.S. We do *NOT* share 97% of our DNA with a banana! ;) We share half of our genes (50%) with a banana, not half our DNA. It's not the same thing. You can only share DNA with your parents, siblings, etc. I share 50% of DNA with my mother, same as everyone else. Genes that we have in common with plants (like the banana plant) is a different matter altogether. It's quite impossible for us to share 97% of DNA with a banana, otherwise we'd be plants! Great apes still are and will always be our closest genetic relatives. :)

[@maboleth]

I guess he meant metaphorically. Like, we are all connected on much higher level than we care to know. Everything kind of fits something and share roots of the incredible vastness called Nature and life. We're made of star stuff, as Carl Sagan used to say. :-)

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Great interview! Troy is so easygoing person.

[@SimonFerocius]

Glad they could ask King of Rohan to join the Band

[@jjd-]

What a lovely guy!

[@Piia2023]

Great interview, what a lovely person and great musician that really gives Nightwish an extra texture and sound, love it.

[@Xvic333]

Bro I am so excited for Music. It's so cool how they made it a continuation of the last album.

[@Hexley_Vexley]

The most chill man alive. I just want to buy him a pint and play some darts with him.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

TROY !!!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

"I couldn't imagine what was making that sound." I felt the same way when I heard a hurdy-gurdy on an Eluveitie song.

[@tatuhammer8247]

If any other LOTR movie shows up, they really need to have this man for the main story narrator!

[@mauriciohernandez1944]

Marko's voice is full classic rock Floor voice is just stratospheric.... 😅😅😅

[@PAULSWorld131]

'Floors voice is stratospheric'. Oh yes Mr. Donockley

[@GlobalTossPot]

For the people who say his singing sucks; let’s see you record and sing a song. Don’t be judgemental until you’ve done something your self. For how Harvest is setup, his vocals are lovely for the story

[@aleksandarradovanovic8496]

People really say that? Are they confusing him with some other Troy? This man is multi-talented... and if one Tuomas gives him a room to sing in Nightwish albums...who the f*ck are we to question that!?

[@benjaminwright5936]

I think Troy's vocals are a change and change can be hard for some. I personally like it when a band has multiple vocalist the set multiple tones. I like it when a band covers a large range music so I can still listen to my band as my mood changes.

[@evahazi]

Your voice is perfect:)

[@The_Pony]

17:30 same, Troy. Same.

[@magnusabigor5830]

Troy is a very talented musician and yes challenge him..................and you will see

[@FaceCulture]

If you haven't already, check out our interview with Floor here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGaoYX6ZpLygaMk And the interview with Tuomas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWrLmX-Vr56frsU

[@Piia2023]

When...when...:)

[@hannadegerlund3227]

Try to interview Emppu too 😅

[@lilo5437]

hanna degerlund yesss haha

[@callumrelph1400]

Unfortunately he’s very private 😔 which is a shame as he’s a phenomenal guitarist

[@Balmvng]

Love the Darwin Fish lapel

[@phils866]

Just paused the interview to listen to Endlessness. It is a perfect example of how Tuomas earned the title 'Metal Mozart'. What a composition! Great performance from Marko on lead vocals, too.

[@CptnRedBeard007]

At the 19:20 mark he talks about I’m assuming composers, or musicians. I can’t quite catch the names through his accent. Who is he speaking of? I would like to take a listen

[@FaceCulture]

Hi Ryan, so I think It's "Lohengrin" by Wagner and "The Lark Ascending" by Vaughan Williams. Both well worth the listen I'd say.

[@CptnRedBeard007]

FaceCulture ok, I managed to get the Lark Ascending part but not the first one. I’ll definitely give them a listen. Thank you 🙏

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Came back in here to say "Last of the Wilds" is the greatest running song ever written/played. Walk while it plays...I dare you.

[@MichaelLoda]

Why don't they do 20 min interviews with Tuomas...

[@FaceCulture]

We did. It will be release soon ;)

[@katrinarickard2286]

FaceCulture why only 9 mins with Floor?

[@FaceCulture]

Hi Katrina. We ran out of time a bit, but we spoke to here more extensively in other (recent) interviews. Check out our channel, there's a lot of content on Floor and Nightwish!

[@MichaelLoda]

@@FaceCulture is there any way that I can suggest you some questions to ask in future interviews with Tuomas? There are many very important questions that still remain unanswered

[@FaceCulture]

Hi Michael, You can always suggest them here in the comments, I would love to hear your input. I can't guarantee I'll ask them though (if I ever get to talk to him again).

[@musicismychurch]

I’d LOVE to have a conversation with either Troy or Tuomas.

[@ianb9729]

Now there's a bloke who looks like he's genuinely enjoying himself. Music isn't just a job to him, is it?

[@pietheindejonge321]

Metal is so diverse... Since about a week we also have churchmetal!

[@ruma9687]

Church metal has been around since the end of the 90's early 00's

[@rickchesney415]

Actually, I heard heavy metal church music in Houston, Texas in 1973 performed live. It's been around awhile.

[@lexluthor6497]

He just brings something extra to nightwish,I have heard nightwish from the start.It would be booring just to do the same old always.So taking on this dude who can do so much wierd stuff is great.I love if tuomas can mess around with him for real.I think troy Is great for tuomas mentally wizard stuff.Floor is just horrible.when that beautiful big lady fires up.holy crap just shut up and enjoy the ride.She must be the world champion in singing .The only singer that tears me up.

[@ilesalmo7724]

He looks like a more handsome Bill Bailey

[@dac2007]

Troy in the beginning of 2020: "people don't go out much, I wanna see people being more active in the real world" Me in 2021 in the middle of the pandemic: "yeah...about that...." Great interview though, he is a really cool guy

[@winterking4902]

I love the way her pronounce metal => Meh-ill

[@MachineGunJelly584]

Sonata Arctica translated as a Nice Rack 😂😂

[@Travelerspence]

where is troy from he doesnt sound finnish hes a nice guy

[@maxmacpherson1957]

He is from Workington in Cumbria.

[@sakarinieminen3205]

Little bit SENSITIVE 🤭

[@Dally93]

He looks like lieutenant Hank Anderson

[@Rosannasfriend]

Floor's bday was a month ago. They only just celebrated it?

[@roostj]

It's from 21/02/2020....... see the head

[@tenebrisrex8981]

Would someone please slap the "uhhh" out of the journalist's head? I couldn't even finish the interview because he is so unprofessional and unprepared.

[@blackfox1320]

This guy is beginning to represent the downfall of Nightwish for me. I grew up loving them, but with him as a permanent stay, the rock element of the band is all but disappearing.