FIRST TIME listening to NIGHTWISH - "Ghost Love Score" (WACKEN 2013) REACTION

[@gabriel_bardac]

Hello Lilly Jane [Reacts] ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 82K audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I just posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘

[@frankmerris8821]

dude do you sleep lol

[@mrkippster]

Follow the guide Lilly Jane

[@AntonioGarcez]

hEY THE GENERAL OF THE ARMY IS HERE !!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Sir, Yes Sir

[@gabrielstratton1775]

Lilly Jane, i have been following your musical journey for months now. And I can tell you without a doubt that Gabriel's list is fantastic

[@mvellis3863]

In my 62 years I have never heard a female voice that has moved me more than Floor Jansen. She can sing anything,, from operatic highs to a full metal growl. In my book she's the greatest female vocalist ever.

[@572Btriode]

I concur. (But change the 62 for 77)

[@zdizajne]

You should listen to Tarja then :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4CndIBoa6-Lhbs

[@billytaylor4498]

me neither in my 59 years what a privledge to discover nightwish

[@phoenix9448]

I concur, 62 here will be 63 in a few short weeks.

[@Kratosx23]

Oh boy, don’t let the Angelina Jordan stans hear that… But yes, Floor is absolutely GOATED.

[@Deltroyer1963]

Lily Jane: "What is the best Nightwish live performance to react?" NW fans: "Yes"

[@NightwishArena]

True for old fans, but unfortunately there are many new fans, who don't appreciate old times at all.

[@madmansurfing]

@@NightwishArenastop whining mate

[@NightwishArena]

@@madmansurfing just telling the truth.

[@jaskau2462]

"The one you are watching at the moment" 😹

[@jerrymail]

😂

[@Benaditus]

Romanticide from the same show is pretty heavy and is one of my favorites, but Everdream, Storytime, basically anything. Cant go wrong.

[@David-yo5re]

Hey Robert, in case you didn't know that entire Wacken concert is available on KZbin. Look up Nightwish live at Wacken 2013 full show and it will come up.

[@NightwishArena]

@@David-yo5re and don't forget to add "correct speed" on that search line. By far the best version is at Remastercide channel, but if you wish the best possible original quality, you can find it from my channel.

[@bigevil9146]

The more you react to nightwish the more you fall in love with them

[@77bubba00]

To answer your question.... what is the best? Every one of them, will be your "favorite". Every single one. It never ends. Each one is better than the last. 😘 And I would definitely stick to the live performances. NW is best served live. They are better live than most bands sound after spending weeks in a studio. And they can do it every night.

[@guitar_noodle]

This is symphonic metal. The best NW performance? I mean which concert? All of them 😆 This is just a mere taste of what Floor Jansen can do. She sings just about any style including growling if you’re ready for the rabbit hole that is Nightwish and Floor Jansen. The NW army will soon flood your comments with the list!

[@thexen3120]

Feel that tremor...the Nightwish army approaches...

[@sadikinelson3611]

Floor jansen's vocal at the end always give me goosebumps

[@anaguq4651]

aka Floorgasm's! 😉

[@stpfs9281]

Also her voice in the middle section!

[@TwistedSaint6]

Same

[@johnf2683]

The BEST live performance by Nightwish...???? Let me think....🤔🥴👀 That's impossible to say, the're all perfect in their own way. But I'm not the only one to say that, I can feel it... the Night wish army (or Nightwish family whatever you prefer) is coming! !!🤩

[@dayltonjonnes7959]

Wembley 2015 too, i Love... Amazing. Floor is supreme perfection. Floor + Marco, The Best combination of all time.❤❤❤

[@jeffk1482]

It's an undefined term!

[@johnsullivan659]

the greatest show on earth tampere

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

Hail to the Queen, the Poet, the Riff-maker, the Groove master, the Piper of Heaven and to the Beat Lord ! Nightwish Army Italy present !

[@sadikinelson3611]

Nightwish performances are legendary and Floor Jansen's voice is angelic

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Lily, greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA! Prepare to dive into a magical rabbit hole with this band! This song was just an appetizer sampler of their styles and sounds! They go heavy, they go folksy, they have poetry, stories, lessons...in their lyrics! And here you hear The London Philharmonic Orchestra under the band! This particular concert, Wacken (pron: VAW-Kehn) 2013...is a masterpiece of live recording and performance...you will enjoy the entire show! Next up...I suggest Romanticide (same show), which has more grit, more shred... See below a comment from Gabriel Bardac who will provide you with a band bio and list of links to best performances (ready for more reactions!) Off his YT channel. It's like a fan-guided tour thru Nightwish 101! Enjoyed your reaction, hope to see you take a journey thru the Nightwish experience...we'll be coming along... (give it a day...your channel is about to blow up!)

[@Erfedwe]

The best live Nightwish? It is whichever you have listened to last. This is simply one of the best live bands of all time. The order is not important, but I would stick with the links provided by Gabriel. They will all have high quality video and audio. I would personally recommend Storytime and Romanticide as your next videos, but go with whatever seems to be getting a lot of recommendations. I would also save The Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth until you are much more familiar with the band, as they both very deep songs, but in very different ways.

[@bobsuisse2]

82k people can't be wrong! 😂 Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish and Symphonic Metal. The best live performance is always your next Nightwish song. This band is insane live and Floor Jansen definitely one of the best vocalist of our time. Yes. You have seen NOTHING yet. 🤩 Symphonic Metal is very popular in Europe and if you like to discover this rabbit hole - follow the path, discover Nightwish, then EPICA ("Consign to Oblivion" live from Zenith), then Within Temptation, etc. 😂, for Power Metal check out Sabaton "Christmas Truce" and Blind Guardian "Mirror Mirror" official live 2016, for NDH - Rammstein "Du hast" live from Paris. A whole new world breaks down 🤩🤩🤩

[@ysinvangulik1004]

It was a festival !? Do you really think they all came for Nightwish ? Don't think so.

[@alantidwell7889]

@@ysinvangulik1004 But most of them appear to have stuck around. By the time this song came up, they had plenty of time to leave if they hadn't been enjoying themselves.

[@bobsuisse2]

@@ysinvangulik1004 NW was the headliner at this evening, so yes, all the people have been there for them. That doesn't mean that everyone has been a fan. But almost eyeryone was enchanted. And it is Wacken! Not a regular festival. Have you ever been there? Guess me? 😊

[@ytcag2007]

Greetings. The Nightwish Army is coming. Well, first of all thank you for taking the time and reacting to this iconic song. Second, Nightwish is nothing but awesome live performances, however, this party at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany on August 3rd 2013 was by far the most perfect show they have ever performed, and in front of an 82K + crowd. It almost seems like the universe was aligned perfectly on that night just for them because as lead singer, Floor Jansen put it, "The whole show was just magic!" And it also happened to be the biggest show performed together as Floor had only been with them for 10 months and was made permanent 2 months before this party. As I said, the Army is coming, so I'll leave it at that for now because you found the Nightwish rabbit hole and it goes deep. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. And finally, I'll quote Floor one more time..... "I think it's time for a little story...." "It's definitely Storytime!" Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤️🤘🤘

[@larsdijker7208]

All live shows are amazing 😊 Wacken 2013, Buenos Aires, Wembley. etc. My personal favorites at this moment are Dead Boys Poem and Sleeping Sun with Floor. Ever Dream is also still great from Wacken 2013. But you haven’t seen anything yet. Floor is really versatile. From doing death growls to opera to emotional in matter of seconds. After you checked a lot of Nightwish you probably will check some Revamp and After Forever. Floor her bands before she joined Nightwish.

[@frenkwd1]

Hello Lilly Jane. Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. And they make Symphonic Metal. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there. I happily refer you to Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for a list with lots of song suggestion. Watch out for the Nightwish Army. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@lolmate2224]

Don't forget she sang for and hour before this...

[@Donna-C]

“Majestic Metal” - I like it!

[@EnervatedSociety]

Finally a female. Floor Jansen no less! She's a bad ass with killer vocals. She can really freaking sing. I mentioned them before but if you haven't yet you should check out Jinjer. Tatiana Shmailyuk is an amazing vocalist. 'Pisces' has to come first of course. oh, and if you get a chance, on or off camera, check out Floor Jansen covering 'Shallow' by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga @ Beste Zangers 2019. Not my thing usually, don't care for the original actually, but it's a very good vocal performance. She does a lot of other stuff besides Nightwish.

[@billmorrison8292]

Lilly, best live songs, all of them. They headlined at this 2013 Wacken metal Festival and did a 15 song set and every song was amazing. Check out Romanticide and Song of Myself both from Wacken.

[@alexandre_am]

This one was the 13th, with that belt note in the end being delivered nearly 80 minutes into the setlist

[@Duskwind_]

Always a pleasure meeting a fellow human! The brothers and sisters of the army welcome you to the wonderful word of Nightwish. We hope that you decide to explore more of their music. The most epic song that they do is called 'The Greatest Show on Earth', a 22 minute long dive into the evolution of the Earth and the rise and fall of mankind. I would save that one for later, I'm pretty sure that most of the requests are going to be for 'Storytime' 😁 Much love from the Nightwish army in New York, the rabbit hole has been opened, see you at the bottom 🤗

[@ThumperE23]

They are great live, I saw them on their Decades Tour in New York City. Lily Join the Army...You have to do Poet and Pendulum from any concert with Floor Jensen.

[@briandixon8968]

@@ThumperE23 I have to caution that leading with The Poet and the Pendulum is jumping into the deep end... off the 20 meter platform. I'm also jealous of your concert experience. Greetings from the Pacific Coast.

[@ThumperE23]

@@briandixon8968 its a deep dive, but it's Not Greatest Show on Earth at Whembley

[@ar47yrr4p]

I had to double check to see that this was your first reaction to Nightwish....I'm surprised simply because every other music reaction channel I'm subbed to I only subbed to because they did Nightwish (and I loved them... the reactor). But I've been subbed to your channel for quite a few months now, not sure exactly, but since your first Iron Maiden reaction! So I had thought you had already reacted to Nightwish. Nightwish is VERY deep. Though considered a symphonic metal band, they have a LOT of songs that vary so much in style and genre that it will surprise you. The entire band is extremely talented, top to bottom, both present and past members. Truly top tier. Gabriel...as he always does, has already given you some of the details of the band since this is your first reaction to them. But I'll add... you have Tuomas, the keyboardist and creator of the band who write and composes 95% of their stuff is nicknamed "the metal Mozart" because he really is that talented at what he writes and composes..and he's pretty good on the keyboards too. Marko, the bassist (unfortunately he retired last year) is also a talented vocalist in his own right and has his own band he created with his brother in 1982 in which he's the lead singer, but in this band he's the bassist but has some vocals, and even a few songs where he's the lead vocals. And I don't mean to skip over the others who are also extremely talented... but then you have Floor Jansen the lead singer here. Her talent is pretty much unmatched anywhere. Yes, there are other vocalists that you can put on the same level as Floor, but there aren't many. Floor can sing any style, any genre, and her range and control is incredible. There's a saying I've heard... other singers sing what they can, Floor sings whatever she wants! And it's more than just her vocal talents, she has a presence and a charisma on stage that draws you in. I highly recommend you react to more Nightwish... you will not be disappointed. They have some really heavy stuff and some lighter stuff but most falls more with the "metal" category really. Follow Gabriel's list of music and you can't go wrong... though his list is far from complete (and knowing how many great songs this band has it couldn't be complete without including every song) and some of my favorites are not on his list. So if you do decide to dive into more Nightwish and you do decided to follow Gabriel's list, don't be afraid to go off the list as well. I have heard pretty much ALL of their music (that I know of) and there isn't a single song that I dislike.

[@jeffk1482]

INCOMING!!!!!!!! (The distant rumble you hear is the advance of the approaching Nightwish Army) This just never, ever gets old...watching new reactors freak out over Nightwish. I personally have been doing this for about 3-1/2 years now. Many others already here in your comments have been at it longer. That should tell you something. There's no one possible answer to "what's the best Nightwish performance?" It doesn't exist. They're ALL *fantastic*. One thing to know, this band is best enjoyed LIVE. There have been precious few bands in history that are THIS PHENOMENAL live, and you just stumbled onto one of them. They're each and every one world class musicians, and they LOVE being a band together and making music for everyone. Their chemistry together is unsurpassed. Egos are checked at the door. Watch a few more and you'll see exactly what I mean. Combined with an exceptional musical mastermind (Tuomas, the keyboardist, composer, and lyricist) it's an unbeatable combination. KEEP GOING. Sub. -NW Army, western NC Battalion

[@michaelhughes7814]

Nightwish army UK here, great reaction thoroughly enjoyed it, you will be amazed by the Valkyrie Goddess that is Floor Jansen her vocal range is truly remarkable & her ability to narrate a masterpiece of a story/book is legendary the army will guide you enjoy the journey 🤘🎸🎤🥁🎤🔥

[@steveakhurst7845]

Nightwish army is about to descend, look for Gabriels comment

[@TimoArula]

Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! Valkyrie Goddess spotted ! Gabriel Bardac entered ! Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy. Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 4 octaves (Eb2 to F6). She can sing from classical to belting and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. And she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Plus, huge vocal nerd 😉. Floor Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg with classmates Jacqueline Govaert and Danny Vera, where she graduated in 2003. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016. From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon (Second singer of Nightwish after Tarja) as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour (And she had to learn the setlist in 48h). On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020. This was recorded at the 2013 Wacken (pronounced Vahken) Open Air festival in Germany in front of an audience of 82,000 people. The fiery bull head is the symbol of the festival. We hope, that there is more coming. 🤘😎🤘.

[@KevinHollisWI]

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. I LOVE the confused look people get when you hear the insane music slamming and then Floor opens her mouth. ❤ If you want their BEST performance, IMO that would be Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean, Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest show on Earth

[@sonosoloio]

welcome to the fantastic symphonic metal universe of Nightwish Band, their live performances are some of the things that come so close to epic that they get to be mythical and of course Floor Jansen, queen of the stage and goddess of music, she can sing anything in any musical style she wants (WARNING! her voice, her stage presence, her charisma, in one word: her "spell" is highly addictive). this concert (wacken 2013) is incredibly epic and deserves to be watched and reacted entirely, song by song, in particular I suggest these three songs: "song of myself", "storytime" and "ever dream" this performance of "ghost love score" is one of the three best performances of the nightwish band, together with "the poet and the pendulum" from 2015 concert at the london wembley arena and "the greatest show on earth" from 2015 concert in tampere - finland (actually there is a fourth best performance: "dead boy's poem" from the 2018 concert in buenos aires).

[@TheRealRedAce]

Best Nightwish live performance? ALL of them!

[@silverblack5475]

There ALL THE BEST PERFORMANCES, one of the best live bands and Vocalist ever .

[@Frostrazor]

There's great - and then there's Floor Jansen!! Greatest female vocalist in rock history! Loved your reaction! That IS the best NightWish live performance - but they have many that are nearly as fantastic. But that one is still #1, which is why it gets suggested first to most channels.

[@fredriknilsson6042]

There are so many but with Nightwish they are best live. One of my favorite are Song of myself from Wacken 2013 but every song from that show are amazing

[@Josephhikes]

Welcome !! That one Wacken 2013 but Nightwish live 🤘🤘❤️Floor ❤️Nightwish 🤘🤘Always excited to see someone new introduced to Nightwish So much more to discover. The army will come 😁

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction! Welcome to the world of Symphonic Metal!

[@brunovicente4324]

Best Nightwish Live, hmmm, all of them!🥰

Hi Lilly Jane, I just loved your face expression when Floor started singing. No one that's never heard Nightwish before expect that singing on that perticular song. And I love the answer to your question about which Nightwish live performance to watch. In fact you can choose almost any official live video with Floor and it will be amazing.

[@Ireksojkowski]

Hi, nice response, nice to welcome you on behalf of the Nightwish Army, I highly recommend the Nightwish team, keep it up GABRIEL BARDAC, greetings from Poland

[@bertjones3010]

Well, the best performance is the one you just watched but we're I to suggest another one from this show, it's Ever Dream. A lot has changed since 2013 with band members, and though still with the band, the vocalist, Floor Jansen, is set to release her first solo album next month. She's released four singles from the album and highly recommend the live versions of the first three (more organic than the studio produced music videos.) One point from this performance - it was #13 of 15 in the set list.

[@tripsixx5802]

Floorgasm in t-minus! 🤪 Floors voice is unreal, the contrast between metal and an operatic voice, who would’ve thought?

[@sumonjamal1653]

Nightwish is symphonic metal from Finland... the perfect blend of movie soundtracks, heavy metal, theatrical & operatic vocals... the songs are the work of composer/ lyricist/ keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, who formed Nightwish in the 90's... Tarja was the original female vocalist, whose operatic voice made Nightwish a musical force on the first 5 records, debuting in 1997 w/ "Angels fall first"... then, followed up by 'Oceanborn' (1998) and 'Wishmaster' (2000)... and the EP 'Over the hills & far away' in 2001. Marco (bass) joined in 2002 and did male vocals w/ Tarja, Tuomas, Emppu (guitar) and Jukka (drums)... The albums 'Century child' (2002) and 'Once' (2004) became huge successes... but by 2005, Tarja was becoming increasingly isolated from the rest of the band and announced that she would work on a solo album. Frustrated by her demands, Nightwish fired Tarja in '05 via 'open letter'. In '07, Tarja launched her solo career and continues to record & tour today. Nightwish enlisted Swedish singer Anetter Olzen for the 2007 album 'Dark passion play' and the following concept album 'Imaginaerum' (2011)... Anette was not an operatic singer, but Nightwish became more popular than ever w/ her on vocals. Unfortunately, the demands of touring took a toll and Anette began to fall behind the band's ambitions by 2012... On a US tour that fall, Anette was pregnant and insisted she do the tour, but after falling ill on the road, Nightwish made the decision to part ways w/ Anette... Dutch singer Floor Jansen did the tour after being flown in and joined Nightwish in 2013 w/ Troy Donockley (pipes/ flute/ mandolin/ vocals) ... Floor was the singer here. Nightwish released 'Endless forms most beautiful' (2015) (drummer Jukka left and was replaced by Kai Hahto on drums) and celebrated their 20th anniversary soon after... 'Human II Nature' (2020) was their recent album, but Marco (bass/ vocals) opted to leave Nightwish in 2021 and was replaced by bassist Jukka Koskinen. Nightwish live songs to check out - 'Wishmaster'... 'I want my tears back'... 'Romanticide'... 'Storytime'... 'Endless form most beautiful'... 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@rolanddavid1490]

A watershed concert in metal history. Anything from it is wonderful. Floor's voice moves so freely and carries so much feeling! Nightwish Army Canada. 😊

[@tiffanyalberti2029]

Her name is Floor Jansen and she has released a lot of work unrelated to Nightwish that needs more recognition and she has been in other bands and she is a vocal coach. Also check out a band called Epica that is similar to Nightwish.

[@darkaether2798]

And of course Floor singing with Epica!

[@mirekhalek2948]

More recognition ? Her own work is average 🙂

[@tiffanyalberti2029]

Floor was doing just fine before she graced Nightwish with her presence and she can survive and thrive without them any day of the week. She does not need them. They need her.

[@reesenussbeck3529]

I am so so so happy that you decided to react to Nightwish. All of the live performances from 2013 and up are absolutely amazing. Their songwriting is amazing. I know you would love them! There are so many other songs and live performances that will knock your socks off.

[@robtaubman93]

Great reaction ! The whole Nightwish wacken 2013 concert is great !! Every song is great !! The name of the singer is Floor Jansen !!

[@davidderousse6293]

NIGHTWISH - 'I WISH I HAD AN ANGEL" AND "NEMO" ARE MUST LISTENS

[@pigallus]

Thanks for the reaction! Nightwish Army reporting for duty from Lisbon, Portugal

[@taddei3912]

The poet and the pendulum blows this out of the water!!!

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

A big welcome to the Nightwish Universe from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍 💪 🤘 🤘 You have just opened up for a musically experience, that you didn't know existed! This is the merge of symphony and metal music, composed by the Genius on the Keyboard (Tuomas) - often composed in chapters like symphony music, and the lyrics are deep deep poetic stories, varying from personal experiences to stories about the Evolution and tribute songs - often with quotes from scientists and writers. Complexed lyrics - written to be individually interpreted and make you feel the story in your mind and spine. And the lead Singer Floor Jansen!! - the most versatile, powerful, skilled and talented storyteller in galaxy. She will embrace you, and take you into the stories, completely fill up your mind with emotions and passion - and then gently let you free when the story is over. She is a true force of nature and unique in the world of music. And don't worry - you ain't seen and experienced nothing yet - you have only scratched the surface of Nightwish's and Floor's capabilities 😁 I suggest you follow Gabriel Bardac's info, while the links have some of the best audio. And by now you have also met a fraction of the Nightwish Army - a few hundred thousand very keen fans, very eager to help you learn about Nightwish and Floor. We are a friendly bunch of music lovers - so just ask us anything you want to know - we are here to help and assist you 👍 Greetings from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰

[@granadosvm]

Some reactors have this as their first reaction to Nightwish and assume now they can understand Floor Jansen's vocal abilities. As much talent as it is displayed in this performance, she can do so much more. She is the third vocalist that has sung for Nightwish, and the most versatile. Just to give you an idea, she participated in a show called Beste Zangers (best singers) where she sang Opera in German (Vilja Lied), Rock ballad in Spanish (¿Qué se siente?), ballad (Shallow), musical theater (Phantom of the Opera), and even there she did not show her entire set of abilities. The driving force behind this band is the keyboard player (Tuomas) who writes, composes and arranges the music. The best Nightwish set will depend on personal preference. They only have good songs and great songs. Some of their songs you could check out: - Other epic songs • The greatest show on Earth (Tampere) • The poet and the pendulum (Official live video) - More metal sounding music • Romanticide (Official live video) - lookout for the gigantic metal slide at duo between Floor and Marko • Story time (Official Live video) • I want my tears back (Wacken 2013) - Songs that Highlight Marko's great singing abilities • High hopes (Pink Floyd cover) • The Islander (Tampere) • While your lips are still red (Wembley) - Some of their new stuff • Elan (Wembley) • How's the Heart (Hellfest) - Some of their great songs with their original singer Tarja (I want to emphasize I typed SOME because she has very spirited fan base who will come after me saying everything with her is great, even though I typed some, not all) • Story time (Official Music Video) • Nemo (live, en of an era) • Wishmaster (live) And this is just a taste. I'm sure the Nigwtwish Army (the way their fans call ourselves) will have a ton of other favorites.

[@clythia6254]

Nightwish Army, Hungarian Division reporting for duty! 🤘 Welcome in the wonderful world of Nightwish. You just jumped headfirst into the rabbithole. Now there is no turning back. One of the greatest adventures of your life has begun.

[@dayltonjonnes7959]

Floor Jansen is the Best Singer of all time, + nightwish (The Best band of the world) Every day one new emotion. I always got emotional. I heard today '10th man down' Wow... ❤❤❤

[@methadonemurf6259]

My 1st time also…amazing!! 😵‍💫

[@ladydalida6917]

Nightwish Army South Germany Division Hello Lilly Jane ...Our Boss, Commander-in-Chief and General of the Nightwish Army Gabriel Bardac has already told you the most important things. It only remains for me to say a warm welcome to the wonderful world of symphonic metal and at the same time welcome as a new recruit to the ranks of the Nightwish Army. You've just seen and heard her, who is named by her fans worldwide in the sum of her honorifics in hundreds of React videos: This is Our Majesty Floor Jansen, First of her Name, Goddess of the Valkyrs, Highly Queen of the Vikings, THE Lady of Nightwish, the House Band of the Gods of Asgard, Chosen Ones of Odin ,Protector of our Metal Realm Long may she reign She raises her hand and commands an 80k+ crowd with her incredible presence and power. Just with a wave of her hand. A member of the Nightwish Army once said: The old gods of Asgard sent Floor Jansen down from the heavenly heights as their gift to Nightwish. They sent them armed with a sword in one hand and a microphone in the other. And yes, I personally believe that's how it happened. There is nothing more to say about this Greetings from Germany the lady

[@gene6690]

Breaking news. Floor has just won the Edisons Pop music award in Holland for best Rock band/singer ❤❤❤

[@johnterry1852]

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish and Floor Jansen, The Goddess Voice of Heaven and Earth. Enjoy your journey. Between her voice and Diana Ankudinova's voice, I can die a happy man.

[@Sarcasticron]

Thanks for the video! I knew this song was something special when I first heard it on the album in 2004(?), and this is probably the best performance of it. I'm jealous of anyone seeing it for the first time in this format.🙂

[@Acid-Fire]

You are embarking on an epic journey!! You got to react to “Romanticide” live at Wacken 2013 next! Another phenomenal Nightwish performance from this same concert.

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

Best live NW Show? Well that is an easy one! ALL OF THEM!

[@jindas4217]

YESSSSS!!!!! I've been waiting for this one! And the others to come!!!!! 😍🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jindas4217]

Holy shite! I think I got here before Gabriel did....😱😳

[@steveakhurst7845]

@@jindas4217 Yes you did, a rariety lol

[@jindas4217]

Welcome to the family. 🤗😊 There are so many suggestions for you. But I will wait for Gabriel to come. Again, welcome to the family and the journey of Nightwish. 😊

[@jindas4217]

😂

[@jindas4217]

There he is ☺️😂

[@RDreamer]

Nightwish are an amazing band, and Floor is easily the best vocalist performing these days. For future reactions I'd recommend Ever Dream and Romanticide, both from this same Wacken show. However, you can't go wrong with any Nightwish performance ever. It's all great.

[@jamesdalessandro8728]

The best Nightwish Live performance is always the next live Nightwish performance you see. I know it sounds crazy, but you will understand soon enough.

[@tonyfriesen]

My favourite live nightwish performance is ever dream end of an era concert with their first lead singer i always get goosebumps!

[@SquirrelyDan6422]

It’s happening!

[@CCEDE73]

Nightwish is one of the best live bands out there. They have made music that is much heavier than this, music that is more like folk music, music that is more classical and, above all, some long stories through music and stage performance. You should react to them again :-)

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish!

[@jpdj2715]

You've been Floored. What a great metal opera with that soprano and the choir is huge, incredible.

[@redguern]

You've just met the best singer there is.

[@phoenix9448]

I pretty much like them all. Hard to pick one out of so many. " The Greatest Show On Earth" is pretty epic. Tuomas is such a genius storyteller and creator and with the massive talent that is Nightwish bringing his musical visions to the stage. You just can't go wrong with anything they put out.

[@ianknowles8934]

Hi Lilly welcome to the world of Nightwish. Best live performance? Er that will be all of them ! No kidding. You will not be disappointed !! This 2013 Wacken concert was awesome throughout. Checkout Storytime next from this show.

[@austindermody]

Check out Romanticide next. Both Floor and Marko (the bassist I believe) sing on that track. Marko has some really good vocals there. Also Storytime (my intro to Nightwish) is really awesome and worthy of checking out. Great reaction Lilly Jane! #nightwisharmy

[@jimharris367]

The best Nightwish live performance? Any, all, everything - they are next level, so everything from this show (Wacken 2013), everything from Wembley 2015, from Tampere 2016, from Buenos Aires 2018 and from both the Diechbrand and Hellfest festivals from 2022 🤘

[@Harbor-S]

Great reaction! Floor is amazing, as well as the rest of her musical brothers on stage! Welcome to the wonderful world of Symphonic Metal and Nightwish! No two songs sound alike, though all have that special something you instantly recognize as Nightwish. They have songs ranging from commentary on the dependency on tech/social media, to a tribute to the father of planetary science, to a tribute to the literary greats, fantasy & mythology, commentary on religion, to the story of the birth of the Earth up through man told musically. So many amazing songs! Nightwish has been making music since 1996 through present day; and they are recording a new album this summer! So they have a TON of amazing music for you to go through! You should try Storytime live from Wacken 2013 next. Our General, Gabriel Bardac, has already visited you with a guide of sorts, with links. You can follow that list, as it's very good, or you can do the songs in whatever order you wish. I would only advise saving their song The Poet and the Pendulum for much later in your Nightwish journey. That's a deeply emotional song and very special to us fans. When the time comes, whether you choose to look at the back story to that song or do it totally blind is up to you. But I do suggest you wait until you are more familiar with the band and their music to dive into that one. Thank you for sharing this musical journey with us! Sending greetings and blessings from Alabama! Nightwish Army, Deep South Division, present and accounted for 🤘🏻😊

[@mariopardillo8618]

Great reaction! Definitely looks like you enjoyed that performance. The "best" one? Try any performance from this show - every one you watch, will be the best and your new favorite 😄. Every song will surprise you and knock your socks off.

[@firestrike9917]

Nightwish in all their eras are worth every bit of the listen. With Floor, with Tarja, with Annette. So worth the listen to Nightwish through the years. They are a fantastic live band. The concert End of a Era, This one(Wacken 2013 and any Wacken performance), they've performed all over and ya their songs translates so well to live.

[@n5iln]

"What's the best Nightwish performance?" All of them.

[@alexandre_am]

Wacken 2013 is their ultimate concert

[@anrakspumante5958]

The whole Wacken 2013 concert is outstanding! Check out the songs "Everdream" and "Romaticide" from the same concert. They did a DVD called "Showtime, Storytime" from this epic concert!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Gday Lilly Jane! Nightwish Army, Blue Mountains Corps, Australia. Welcome to Nightwish! What Gabriel said. (What Ann said). Nightwish since 1996. Floor Jansen, from After Forever and Revamp, third and final singer in the tumultuos history of Nightwish.... and the most versatile! 6-feet plus of the Valkyrie Queen Goddess of Metal. Mother of Freya (for real!)! Wife of Hannes van Dahl, drummer with Sabaton.... Music by Tuomas Holpainen, on keys, THE Metal Mozart! Marko Hietala on bass, Emppu Vuorinen on guitar, Jukka Nevalainen on drums. Orchestral recordings arranged, composed and conducted by Pip Williams and Tuomas Holopainen with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Metro Voices Choir. Video, as pretty much always, by Ville Lipianen - imagine what he has that we have not seen!? Subbed. I wanna see more Nightwish and you!

[@kevinmurphy65]

The Nightwish Army welcomes you!

[@johnlanham9057]

09:55 The Floorgasm brings yet another convert to the family !! 😁 Welcome Sister. You’re one of us now. Just FYI, that’s about 70 minutes into the show, and Floor had been killin’ it the whole way already. Also, that’s 82 THOUSAND people hanging on her every word; so, no pressure on her to Bury that (9 second long)high note.... At 6’1 and 170 pounds Floor is a smiling, singing, dancing, enchanting, stage commanding Valkyrie Goddess, and to me at least, a gift from above. Seeing the whole video of this concert, Especially the Floorgasm changed my life. It made me start listening to music again. I love watching these reaction videos and my biggest hope is that people follow and enjoy the Symphonic Metal path I was led to. Welcome to it. A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army This is the holy trinity of Nightwish songs live with Floor fronting... Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambFo616f7CNadE DO NOT CUT THIS OFF EARLY. The Nightwish Army is Murderous behind this Sin. Be Warned. 😏😏 The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZPRanqZr751odk (wait until you have a full understanding of the band’s history before you react to this one. It’ll add the context you need to fully appreciate this emotional masterpiece.)

[@AndrewinAus]

I love watching people see and hear Nightwish for the first time especially if their first intro is 'Ghost Love Score' either the Wacken 2013 or the Buenos Aires 2012. Rockin' out to the intro then Floor steps up to the mic and the reactions are just priceless. 😁

[@Theodax1]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!! If you REALLY want to see this entire show, there is actually a Blu-Ray / DVD called Showtime/Storytime available. It's literally THIS CONCERT filmed at Wacken Open Aire 2013 and is one of the finest concert videos ever recorded, PERIOD!!!! Check it out and then delve into the deep sea that is the catalog of Nightwish going back to the late 90s. Just be warned, sometimes, they get pretty heavy. When Nightwish goes hard, they go HARD!!!!

[@andyjohnson6161]

Best live song answer=yes All the songs are good and different Each new song will be your new favourite Enjoy your journey down the rabbit hole

[@MacZussie]

Just go for the most recent one: "Phantom of the Opera feat. Henk Port", recorded Nov. 27, 2022 from Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.

[@gatis8136]

The best Nightwish performance will be next..then after next will come next the best..wellcome Nightwish world..:)

[@brianlafrazia8237]

Gotta do Romanticide live from Nightwish

[@billattercliffe8655]

Best Nightwish performance? All of them. They don't ever mail it in. And they're all different. Follow Gabriel's list.

[@RaatoHamse]

Nightwish - The Greatest show on Earth (tampere live) BEST EVER

[@Chris-wi3vu]

Still remember when she was in After Forever, I love her voice

[@richardh1467]

Nice reaction Lilly and if you want to see more of Nightwish it's definitely worth it

[@Jamesw325]

Absolutely react to The greatest show on earth, the live Tampere video. It's unbelievable badass

[@claudiomet]

Nigthwish, Xandria, Delain, Within Temptation, Epica, Visions of Atlantis, Kamelot, Therion, Amberian Dawn, Sirenia, Beyond the Black, Ad Infinitum, Ansoticca, Diabulus in Misica, Elis, Leaves' Eyes, Lacuna Coil, Tristania, Draconian, Dark Moor, Serenity, Fairyland, Wildpath, Krypteria, Angtoria, Imperial Age, Haggard, Twilight Force, Rhapsody, Lunatica, Magica, Kerion, Versailles, Galneryus... Literally, thousands of good Symphonic Metal bands

[@Com_MidoTTV]

Devil and the deep dark ocean is one of my favorites by Nightwish

[@garyrobb5341]

You’re so much fun to watch. Pretty too. You’ll love “I Want My Tears Back.” Really fun despite the title. Early in the song Emppu is telling Troy he’s going to unplug Floor’s earphones. He does later and Floor looks at Troy like “Were you in on this?” Then she catches Emppu trying to do it again. You can see they really like each other. Luv ya sweetie!

[@mattroden4544]

I wish I had an angel was the first song I ever heard by Nightwish and blew me away

[@rathael1428]

You should do every song from this Wacken 2013 concert. You won't be disappointed!

[@markclements7767]

Nightwish Army (UK) incoming Hi Lilly Jane, greetings from UK 😊 That was a great reaction, thank you I adore your hair! 😍

[@jamieberrings9753]

Welcome to Nightwish! Enjoy your journey!

[@richardstoddard9111]

The entire Wacken concert is amazing.

[@TheAwsumFunk]

Nightwish is my second favorite band, behind Metallica, and Floor Jansen is my favorite singer.