First Time Hearing - Nightwish - EVER DREAM LIVE

[@TheEricthefruitbat]

Jukka very quickly made my list of top 5 favourite drummers.

[@scwebb]

Tuomas Holopainen (the keyboardist) is the songwriter and composer.

[@iina6106]

Yes, the maestro!

[@vogel2280]

@@iina6106 Metal-Mozart

[@onearthonelegion]

Steve Harris of Nightwish

[@HiltusenAatu]

​@@vogel2280 so accurate ❤

[@HvdHaghen]

He's a shaman. They are all shamans, Finnish shamans. Goosebumps on my legs? THAT'S NOT NORMAL.

[@kurzzyou5537]

Floor and Marko singing 7 Days To The Wolves , my favorite.

[@jaydemetrick8399]

I add my vote to this too! Such a good song!

[@Debbie338]

“Marko is the male equivalent of Floor.” You nailed it!

[@damienmaynard8892]

See Jukka on drums tighten his bandana at the start?... You know it's gonna get real when that happens! Yes, Marko and Floor are a killer combo!

[@ariviitanen6044]

Best song !!

[@sixfivehigh1949]

Don't believe in regrets, but I'll go to the grate regretting I wasn't at the Wacken 2013 festival. I've played the DVD an embarrassing number of times. For a live show, the sound mix is remarkable. Kudos to the engineers responsible. Maybe investigate Dan Vasc's cover of this incredible song. An old guy here enjoying your many reactions. Keep up the good work, my friend. 💙

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

This is one of the all time best Nightwish performances. It blows my mind - such beauty and power.

[@kungsverige1886]

🇸🇪

[@samishiikihaku]

IMO. Nightwish/Floor's best live performance of all time.

[@michael.albinus]

Jukka is slaying the drums in an unique way. Never saw that before, never will see it again... 😥 And Marko has such an unique voice. I miss them both soooo much in Nightwish!!! 🤬

[@RonniePeterson]

Every individual in Nightwish past present and future is just next level.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

That is an epic Statment, should be an Channel Banner!

[@MrsGod67]

100%

[@LenaDee666]

I think like 95% or so is written/composed by Tuomas, the dude on the keys! He's awesome, the way he can make people feel emotions and connect to songs/music/lyrics it's insane!!!! And he's such a humble and down-to-earth dude, from what I can tell from interviews and documentaries. And the whole band just is so sensitive, like in the sense of they're connected to their feelings and are able to send it out to the world (if that makes sense) Gonna see Foor live on her solo tour next month and I'm beyond excited!!!!😍🤩😍

[@roy19491]

Tuomas Holopainen is the keyboardist, co-founder, leader, guru, composer, lyricist, arranger and producer of 95% of the band's music.....he is the Metal Mozart

[@venessahorn6263]

Check out Marko Hietala formerly of Nightwish. A Track called Stones...

[@jenniemeyer4482]

Yes, Floor should be known by everyone. It's an absolute shame that she isn't. She's a million times more talented, skilled, and versatile than the majority of singers that everyone knows. At least here in the US.

[@Idefixu]

This is a great show opener: NIGHTWISH - SHUDDER BEFORE THE BEAUTIFUL, Wembley Arena 2015

[@MiniLemmy]

Fun fact about Marko - he won Finlands version of ‘The Masked Singer’ where he performed as Tohtori and sang covers of Prince’s ‘Kiss’, Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and Elton John’s ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’

[@KnirppuPippuri]

Dont forget Backstreet Boys’ Everybody. It was EPIC. 🙌🏻😄

[@MiniLemmy]

@@KnirppuPippuri actually, I did try to forget that one lol

[@andyohil7465]

‼️ Tuomas (keyboard) is the genius behind - he writes most of the songs… some are written by Marko (bassist) 🏆 The whole band is amazing and on the top we have Floor 🏆‼️

[@chriso6719]

Floor has said that this is one of the more challenging songs for her to sing. A Tarja era song, from the 2002 album, Century Child, which was the first record with Marko. Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) is the primary songwriter and composer , 90-95% of the songs. Fans like to call him the metal Mozart. Marko has done a few lyrics and some music, Emppu has co-written some music as well. Yep, Marko has an awesome voice. He sang lead on a few as well. To see that, try the cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes from 2005 Helsinki (End of an Era), The Islander from Tampere 2015, or While Your Lips Are Still Red from Wembley 2015.

[@Songfugel]

No doubt, due to her tone, she doesn't sing it light with head voice like Tarja, but she is instead pelting it to try to match the colour of the song. However, pelting such a song is completely insane 😂 ❤ and the fact that she can nail it live like this is miraculous (she fails it at times when not in top form, since it is insane to even try during a long live show)

[@g8ymw]

Yes, Marko is fantastic. The songs you picked are Markoo at his finest. I have noticed how Marko has harmonised with Floor. There is such a wide crossover in their vocal ranges, I sometimes have to watch closely as to see who is doing what

[@MrDijaru]

Best live Singer and band at the world. 🤘🤘🤘

[@LenaDee666]

yaaaaaz, my hourly Nightwish/Floor fix😅🤩 Also, Jukka is soooo coool wish I could have seen him live!

[@richardmead5969]

just started but you are right, Jukka best drummer seen and started with buddy rich back in the 50`s via my dad

[@davidlagassee8236]

mike mills from toehider is the male equivalent of floor. jukka is so popular tama drums still lists him8 years after he retired.

[@darcelburkhalter9617]

I agree with you.😊

[@natalietroop4175]

I am so glad someone gives a shout out to Jukka the drummer. He kills it in every single song in this concert.

[@frankpulmanns6685]

Marko, the bassist/secondary vocalist has said that when Floor joined the band he finally no longer needed to worry about overpowering the lead singer. Given hos voice... Holy crap...

[@jamieberrings9753]

If you haven’t heard 7 days to the Wolves at Wembley 2015? give that one a try. Love your reactions! Onward down the rabbit hole you go!

[@fordonmekochgalenskaper5665]

If you want to hear more of Markos voice you can listen to Northern Kings a projekt with five Finish male metal vocalists that do covers of pop songs, Nightwish also have a song called Islander there Marko is the lead singer and floor is background singer.

[@darkaether2798]

Absolutely underrated, the whole band is underrated, even though they are actually the best symphonic metal band.

[@bertjones3010]

Two things from your reaction. Neither Marko or the drummer are with the band performing and really no one to replace his voice. You say she goes from soft to screaming though I would argue she goes from soft to belting - not screaming.

[@labecker97]

Marco was a star in Finland before Nightwish. Check out his band Tarot perform “Tides”. GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@SuperThaidave]

Nightwish are a gift to the world. Enjoying the journey with you.

[@dropshot1967]

Always enjoy these reactions. Tuomas (keyboards) writes almost all of their music and lyrics

[@xxmiranda01xx]

“She should be know”…. I know her. She’s also from the netherlands. She is soooo talented. After forever and revamp also worth checking out❤. But the opportunity for her to join Nightwish, was the best for her. She is amazing!!!! And such a kind and lovely woman❤❤❤

[@DominicKirby1967]

One of my favourite songs for hearing what Marko can really do is their 2005 live version of High Hopes (pre-Floor) in tribute to Pink Floyd. It's a must see performance.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Magic

[@ryanlucker7680]

one of the most hard songs to sing and she does it effortless and tuomas is the creator of all this good stuff

[@capitansorete]

The Queen of the Valkyries, Goddess amongst humans. Floor Jansen.

[@uhtredragnarsson8961]

Whole concert Wacken 2013 is masterpiece..take time and watch..not regret..promise you..

[@carolaorn7308]

This made my day a better day. Thank you.

[@tamarahkerr2631]

If you are wanting an awesome song with Marko singing - check out The Islander at Live in Tampere.

[@FeniX_BG]

John, if Tina Turner is the the rock queen, Floor is the metal queen!

[@robertthurman9866]

Romanticide has even better harmonizing between Marko and Floor!

[@Bonovin]

Great audio , great song and this is LIVE . Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@ytcag2007]

Only Floor can hit those belts at the end and still have the grace to "dance" to something like that.

[@Tanlantas]

lol.. the drummer. There is a couple of shots during this concert where he looks like an Apex predator.

[@ElvishPrincessKissen]

Tuomas is the epic writer/composer for the most part

[@nightmary]

Loved this reaction! Marko singing High Hopes, Nightwish's tribute to Pink Floyd, will make you sooooo happy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 It's from the End of an Era tour. Tarja is backstage changing. The guys do a magnificent job, including shredding by Emppu.

[@Donna-C]

Your summary is spot on! 👌🏻

[@RobinC63]

I totally agree with your comment about Floor needs to be better known. Unfortunately in the US and some what here in Canada if it isn’t pop or rap this style of music gets little attention. For those of us in the know and who are constantly searching out great music from other countries we are blessed to be able to come across bands like Nightwish and singers like Floor and Marko.

[@Ireksojkowski]

Hello, beautiful reaction, greetings

[@breakall25]

All I can say is if you ever come across a time machine please take me back to see this show live it's the best live performance I've ever encountered. Drummer (I believe Yuka) and Bass (Marko) are amazing at this show. The guitarist (Maybe Empu)? And all the band bring it, just sounds to good to be love the sound is so huge!!

[@stevewilson8752]

Brilliant 👏👏😝👍🇦🇺🏄‍♂️

[@pascalnast9703]

Empuu playes his signature EV-1 wich is based off of the ESP Horizon And Marco playes his Warwick Vampyre 4 string bass

[@brianbever3672]

If you like the drummer check out the song "She is my Sin" from the same concert. Absolutely epic.

[@TimoArula]

Well...At that time in 2013, this song was the most challenging vocal piece for Floor (believe it or not). And now, this song is not only in Nightwish set list (Current tour), but in Floor's Solo Concert, that was in Amsterdam, as well (I still have to specify the set list for the Floor's upcoming solo tour, but one thing is certain, Floor loves this song) . I heard this song "Live" last year, and even without Marko, Floor did his parts beautifully and this song IS forever beautiful still on this day ! And the master of this magic is: Our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist, songwriter and the main composer for Nightwish) Tuomas the keyboardist writes about 95% of Nightwish songs, music and lyrics. He also composes the music for the backing track they use. It is recorded in London with musicians from The London Philharmonics. Pip Williams helps with the orchestration. There are two London based choirs too on the backing track, the other one is a children's choir. And of course with a synth you can do a lot. NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘

[@frankpulmanns6685]

Easily the most hard-rocking love song you'll ever hear.

[@CJBackdraft]

I will say hi to @floorjansen .... I'm going to a meet and greet with her today (16 april) at The Hague in The Netherlands! 🙏👍 #floorjansen @paard_denhaag #paard_denhaag

[@deborahfoster5520]

Check your comments when you did the reaction to Ghost Love Score. If you find the commenter Gabriel Bardac, he will not only give you a list of Nightwish’s songs to listen to, he’ll give you a great ru down of their history! 👍👍😁

[@littleraven28]

You're right Floor and Marko are amazing, but metal is not mainstream music so most people have no idea what they're missing out on. Floor has a non-metal solo album out, I'll see her concert coming Thursday, I just hope it's not all sweet sweet, I like her singing with a little grit and edge, we'll see. You've only seen things from Wacken, time to go to Wembley 2015. Either Shudder before the beautiful or 7 days to the Wolves. Both songs have everything you want, pace, lyrics, F+M harmonies, breakdowns and in one a keyboard-guitar duel. It doesnt get much better than that

[@jasonsapsford2888]

Love all your reactions dude. You always comment on how good Marco is. Check out High Hopes live from the End of an Era concert. You will not be disappointed buddy.

[@Thorgrim247]

You said it John. Floor should be world-renowned for her amazing vocal abilities. Some singers a great at what they do, but few are great at almost everything. Most vocalists only focus on doing one style great. Tuomas (keys) is the main composer of all Nightwish music and lyrics. Definitely check out "7 Days to the Wolves" live from Wembley arena. See link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX7apGOchrhrn5I - 🎼 Nightwish 🎶 7 Days To The Wolves 🎶 Live at Wembley 2015 🔥 Remastered 🔥

[@randyburrill2340]

Excellent reaction!!

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Sadly this version of Nighwish is no more with the loss of Marko. I was lucky enough to see them here in Chicago at the very small Aragon Ballroom in 2018. Floor is one of if not the best vocalist in music. However she was so much better singing with Marko. I guess he has his own valid reasons for leaving the band and i wish him well. But for me it ain’t the same. Call me greedy but personally I want the full Nightwish back and I can’t settle for less.

[@robertthurman9866]

Phantom of the Opera is owned by Marko, check that one out. It has Tarja their original singer.

[@andybiggers3636]

Floor isn't an "under rated" vocalist -- you just have to get outside of the USA music industry bubble to see it.

[@martyschreuder6034]

Fully agree on that one 😉

[@rianavermeulen4316]

Marko is amazing ❤ and Floor. Loved your reaction ❤

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Like an other female Ytuber said, imaging Floor and Dimash do sing together, at best some more rocking Music, would be awesome. She is such an great Artist. its not only, but for sure The Voice, but she simply owns the Stage, and know how to part it with her fellow Musicians. Aside from just beeing an humble Human living Her Dream as good as it gets. Great recap, nice they catched you again:) Stay healthy NWA Bavaria North, germany

[@shogonekocosplay1416]

If you haven't done it yet and are looking for something a bit softer, their song Sleeping Sun is a really good one.

[@tairensoul65]

Try over the hills and far away from nightwish

[@timmay587]

Marco has his own band called Tarot

[@TeemarkConvair]

great reaction

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯🎼 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 Oh...almost forget this... "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 next by them (???) 🙄

[@Assel55]

if you want to freak out about Markos voice, please react to nightwishs tribute to pink floyd „High Hopes“. This is amazing! Greetings from germany 🤘🔥

[@frankmerris8821]

The Metal Mozart THOUMAS on keys writes and composes 95 percent of music with the other members contributing with their ideas

[@flaviovergottini652]

It's spelled TUOMAS, Frank...😅 I "hate" myself for being THAT guy, but when it comes to personal names... I can't help it, sorry!🙇 Greetings!👋🇮🇹🖖

[@Jamie_McGill]

You should do Song Of Myself from the same concert - it’s such a headbanger!

[@debbiejarvis5764]

Night Wish ( Shoemaker ) live in a Virtual World 2021. Will blow your mind. I know you will love it Also someone captured Floor on a 4k phone up close in Toronto May 4th 2022 singing ( Shoemaker ) will also blow your mind. So take your pick on which one you want to see. Dam do them both.

[@littleraven28]

Shoemaker at Hellfest 2022, awesome

[@unclemick577]

There are about 700 million people here in Europe, and yes, people know Floor.😀

[@sjc9121]

🎶 Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶 Correct speed - FullHD - Remastered 🎶( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vGqmaXbtZrlZI ) Setlist: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back, 8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day

[@jarnojuhani8942]

😍😍😍😍

[@VXGaming]

The keyboardist Tuomas create the band and writes the songs.

[@kylestaples465]

Or Tribal from their newest album.its heavy

[@nwahally]

Marko left Nightwish 2 years ago sadly. He and Floor surely were an... otherworldy duo. Tuomas - whose abilities as a composers are obvious by now - had two of the most talented vocalists in Metal at his disposal for nearly a decade. He used that window of opportunity well.

[@larryd4352]

Tuomas, the keyboards man write and composes 99% of their music. Once you listen to Nightwish more and more, you will notice that his songs tell a "Story!!" Tuomas is an actual genius when it comes to composing Nightwish's music! As for your next song....try "Storytime".... the drummer, Jukka, has a nice solo in the song! Oh...as you venture farther into their music, you will notice that the drummer changes. Jukka suffers from chronic insomina, and it got to where he had that he couldn't drum anymore. As someone who had it along with severe sleep apnea, and was getting less than 20 minutes of R.E.M. Sleep....which was causing me to hallucinate while I was awake!

[@danielglaner5484]

hey, love your reactions, you r still missing out on the best one though, greatest show on earth (live at tampere version, by far the best) based on the same named evolutionary book

[@nistelooyv7847]

Tuomas （know as Metal Mozart ，Lyics Shelly）write the song and lyrics also compose them.

[@martiekr]

Hi JohnReavesLive, You are right, Marco and Floor are equal in singing. Marco once sayed, with the prvious two singers, he always had to hold back on his voice stength/power, but now Floor is the singer he does nog have to do that, he can use his full voice strengh/power as Floor can compete with his voice.

[@AllieB-11.11]

I'm surprised he would've said that about Tarja as opera singers are loud. Opera singers on KZbin have said Tarja doesn't even really need a mic. I could understand him thinking that about Annette though.

[@granadosvm]

Marko unfortunately left the band to work on his health, but if you want to hear some more of his singing abilities, there are a few songs with him as the lead vocalist: High Hopes (Pink Floyd cover) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 The Islander (Live - Tampere) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU While your lips are still red (Live - Wembley) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4eagX6saZ5mfw Also, Romanticide (Official Live Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU has Floor on the lead, but grab on to your socks for the gigantic slide a duo between Marko and Floor There are many more songs where he shines, these are just a taste.

[@KaRo358]

I highly recommend that you check out Marco's band Tarot.

[@livianegidius9772]

Floor is not just another singer but clasicaly trained singer .Best voice on planet. And with that voice she can do what she wants. And Tuomas in Ian Sibelius reincarnated.Check Greatest show on Earth and Shoemaker . You will not regret it.

[@janjanssen9629]

Not true, to use Floor own words…( interview)… I’ve studied classical singing, but not to a great extent”. She continues…” I don’t even like it…” So, Floor isn’t classically trained, although many states she is (again and again and again),she went to a Rock Academie in Tilburg The Netherlands, she took extra classical lessons in a conservatory though around her time in the Rock Academy purely to satisfy her interest for music and especially the vocal techniques. She even stated herself in an interview she was never interested to have a pure classical training. She is “just’ a perfectionist interested in many many vocal techniques.

[@lacky2678]

Check out Avantasia feat Floor Jansen misplace among the Angels a Great Power Ballade greetings from Austria

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Jukka blast beating half the song!

[@richardmead5969]

tuomas the keyboards does almost all compositions and lyrics

[@ttirinen]

You see...you follow me or I follow you😂😂😂 This is a bit nearer to me as I'm Finish💜

[@timothygrayson]

Romance isn't dead.

[@MrAlexvonk]

Next 7 days to the wolves live at Wembley arena!!

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

Tuomas was pouring his heart out to Tarja in this song and my man cried lots of times whenever Tarja sang this. There's a version from the End of an Era DVD on yt as well of you are interested in that version. This is one of those songs Floor deff made it her own as well.

[@FrozenRose816]

IMO Tuomas was emotional because he knew that was the final time Tarja would sing that song as a member of Nightwish. Regardless of how it all went down it clearly affected him deeply if The Poet and the Pendulum is anything to go by.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

@@MOON-SHADOW-ANNE dude he wrote songs about her and she even said she doesn't like singing the songs about her when asked in 2013 if she sings Nightwish songs still. The way he acted towards her and her husband were typical of jealous men. Dude even wrote a song years after the whole incident called Bye Bye Beautiful STILL not letting things go while she moved on! Does that sound like some guy who wasn't in love more obsessed with this woman? Yeah he was a man whore and he probably was drowning in other women to quench his love for her. People sometimes choose others when they can't have the one they wanted.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

@@FrozenRose816 it wasn't the first time and he did that often even before the last concert. Tarja herself said there were songs from nightwish about her she didn't like singing when she was asked in 2013 if she still sang nightwish songs in her solo career.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

@@CAP22 Empuu never went out of his way to keep dragging that situation like Tuomas thought, even Marko made peace and sang and is currently announced to sing with Tarja again. Everyone says Empuu is a sweetheart. Rubbing your friends' back and letting her sleep on your legs vice versa? That's a very common thing in some places in the world.

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

@@MOON-SHADOW-ANNE even Marcelo in his letter pretty much said Tuomas was in love with Tarja. Do you think Tarja would allow him to write that if that wasn't going on in tbeir private lives?

[@joebenoit4057]

But of course there is always these if you wish to hear the bassist Marco do his thing.... While Your Lips Are Still Red (Wembley Arena 2015) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2epfqWFf7NsmZY The Islander (Tampere Finland) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU and also.....Nightwish Pink Floyd tribute to the Pink Floyd song "High Hopes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68

[@ingeborgvanessen9595]

Hi John, I always like your videos very much especially your reaction to BTS 💜. I like to recommend a YT video of Floor Jansen when she was a participant in a Dutch show called 'Beste Zangers' (Best Singers) season of 2019. To show you what she capable of more than Nightwish. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYrEY4eYZpKgo8U when you start at 9:28 till 15:58 you also get some background what the show is about. I hope you like it. Borahae 💜💜💜

[@jamescoleman8954]

Yeah, that voice combo is no more now that he has left the band as well. That saddens me something fierce he’s irreplaceable in my opinion.

[@MrsGod67]

I wonder if that's part of the reason that they won't be touring for a while😢

[@AllieB-11.11]

I don't even know much about this band but I can even tell he's basically irreplaceable. It's not just his awesome vocals but he is a big character on stage - ramping up the crowd etc. He's a very captivating presence.