First time reaction | Marko Hietala | Voice of my Father

[@repso00]

You could compare the English version to Marco's Finnish version Isäni ääni. Then you can see Marco and then band clearly in the video. The Finnish language gives the song an another twist.

[@euanodonnell8692]

YEEESS!! I dont know about you, but I have to say i find the finnish version has something about it, which has a bigger impact on me than the english version I have to say.

[@danielatar4686]

@@euanodonnell8692 The emotion is more raw and touchable while the english version feels a bit cold.

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

This was the worst day I've had in a while. Absolutely devastated. Also completely understand his decision but nonetheless heartbreaking.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry to hear that Mark! Definitely very sad news for the fans.

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

@@ThomFoolery1 Yup incredibly sad and he'll be very missed. I hope he'll be ok and he definately deserves everything!

[@SandraNelson063]

Hold on. The band LOVE each other. Marko has some demons to deal with, but I think he will rewrite the rule book to improve life for other musicians. I have every hope that The Beast, The Buzzard and The Vampyre will strut the stage next to EV 1 again.

[@dac2007]

Check out "Stones" from his same solo album, it's another great single, more on the hard rock side with a bit of country feel to it. Amazing stuff. Sad days indeed, but the best we can do is keep enjoying his music until he decides what to do.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Well said Damian. Thankfully he's left a library of work for us already. Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂

[@Kelly.sapphire]

Stones does have a very rock feel to it. All the songs on the album are great!

[@olgaconut]

Yeah,a beautiful,strong song

[@olgaconut]

For you,also a good song

[@pdutchie4924]

Thank you for doing this Thomas, it’s a beautiful song and Marko at his best! 🙏🏻

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for watching, Pauline. 🙂

[@johnlindquist1784]

Thanks for this one, Thomas. What a beautiful song. This one hits hard. His voice carries the emotion much like Floor's does. May be part of why they sound so good together. I think his accent on certain vowels might be because of his Finnish accent - you can hear some of the same inflections when he speaks. I can't imagine what Nightwish will be like without him - he's such an integral part of the band/family.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Well said John! Yes I think you're right but either way, it adds a great uniqueness to his voice. 🙂

[@varsim5691]

Thank you for your great reaction 😍 you love Marko, as do I🥰❤ you might wanna listen to Marko's "Death march for freedom" and "For You" officials live videos...those songs are ausumn!! LOVE MARKO and his band!❤❤

[@petrihietanen1102]

I lost my father long time ago, when I just turned 18. This song really resonates in me too, and yes, feel it is at the same time uplifting, but you feel being drowned in sorrow. Very, very powerful.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry for your loss, Petri. Well said.

[@sanni4368]

I love the original version so much, his voice in Finnish hurts my soul! But it's awesome he has done the English versions too. Thank you for this! I always recognize Marko by his singing, which is why I was so surprised no one got him in Masked Singer. :D

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for watching! Yes, surprising that happened. I still need to watch that show haha

[@sanni4368]

@@ThomFoolery1 I've been translating some of the stuff if you want to check it out. :D

[@hannabdn1613]

This song is so beautiful. Marko's voice is unique. thanks for the reaction 🤘

[@lea-anne9133]

You should check out Marko singing For You Live. Absolutly stunning!!!🤍

[@amax1229]

There's an unfortunate typo in the on-screen lyrics. "Sing my 'song'..." should be "Sing my 'son'...". 🤘

[@Idefixu]

Exactly. That is essential message of this song, passing music from generation to generation. Marko's Father, Marko, Marko's sons, twins, they are 18 or 19 now. Miro plays the drums. Marko, Miro and Marko's big brother Zachary (officially Sakari) on guitar have a band called "All Hietala Power Trio". They play Black Sabbath covers, I do not know what else possibly.

[@SandraNelson063]

The NW bunch are so close knit, I can't see this retirement lasting for too long. Marko has some things to work out, but he has too much music in him to stay sidelined forever. He may be gone for a year or two, but I can see him creating a new way for musicians to get their just due from the corporations and coming back in triumph. As long as he doesn't cut his hair. I don't think I could bear it if he cut his hair.

[@ThomFoolery1]

That's a good point Sandra. Hopefully this can shine a light and be a catalyst for something to change. It's horrible that these artist put their heart and soul into their work only to be squeezed.

[@Idefixu]

It is impossible to think about Marko being without music. I'm sure the plays and sings at home if not anywhere else. Maybe he does what Tuomas did. Turns his difficult times into great music.

[@janihaavisto79]

But Marko is suppose to be in few next concerts, since those previous engagements are because he was involved in Human || Nature album.

[@jerrysponaugle9411]

The Finnish version is called 'Isani aani' I think thats how its spelled. For me it is even more emotional in his native language. Either version is incredible. He really is a one of a kind and will surely be missed. The hopeful part is that in his letter he said he probably wouldnt be gone for good. I hope he takes care of his health and gets well...thats obviously the most important thing. Great reaction. Keep up the good work.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you Jerry, well said. After what he's given us, the best we can hope for is his health and peace of mind. I'll be sure to check out the Finnish version too! :)

[@R---66---R]

Hi there, Tu......uuhhhmmm...T'h'omas! What a song, what blessing for the world/saw this beauty before on YT and came to the one and only conclusion: this piece of art should be a world number one!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Haha! Hello again, yeah this one is a real beauty. 🙂

[@helenahey]

Thanks for reacting to this, it is a beautiful one 😊 If you want to hear more, I'd recommend "Star, Sand and Shadow" official live video. It's one of my favorites from his solo album. 💫

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion, Helena! 🙂

[@phillee2814]

Thank you for this, Thomas. I got the tissues ready as soon as I saw the title on the notification, and yes, I needed them. I think this is a stunningly good piece, and it is emotional anyway, and all the more so now. Marco's clean vocals are amazing, and although I don't mind the occasional growl, I've never been a fan of continuous strong distortion, so this is to me, his greatest personal piece. I am hoping that the "couple of things he agreed on that he will do in 2021" will include the virtual concert in March, so that we will all have a chance to say our own Au-Revoir and wish him well, and that after a rest and some time with family and close friends he will be back as good as ever in 2022 or 2023, But I don't feel there should be any pressure on him, even if his voice is irreplaceable - his own health and wellbeing are far more so! I hope he finds his Walden without more hurt on the path. And I hope his very targetted attack on those leeches that sponge from musicians, fans, and other artists sparks a change, or assists in one (it has been going on among smaller bands and artists for years), and that those parasites will lose their "investments" as they deserve. Maybe we should start by boycotting Ticketmaster, and writing to venues and our favourite bands to say we will only book direct with venues until those bloodsuckers are destroyed. Buy albums or stream only from bands own websites. Bass and his contribution on guitar can be stood in for, but his singing range and ability to blend voices with Floor will be exceptionally hard to find anyone for, even though Floor can blend with anyone she chooses; his voice is very special. I think he will be most missed in the writing process though - he was always the first person that Tuomas brought his compositions to, to fine-tune them and create demo recordings for the rest of the band to then build on, as he was able to contribute drumming, guitars bass, vocals and most of all his own songwriting skills and wisdom to the process. So I now worry about Tuomas and how he will cope. I only hope that the Nightwish family is strong enough to manage without him, at least for a while, and stay good friends to him while keeping it outside dangerous music industry territory during his hiatus.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hi Phil! Thank you for writing this and sharing your thoughts - well said! I 100% agree that his health and happiness is the ultimate priority here. After what he's given the world, he deserves to retire and never lift a finger again unless he wants to. If he's in a good state in a year or two and he misses making/performing music, he can return and we will all rejoice haha. Like you say, he seemed somewhat optimistic in his letter so hopefully he can make the virtual concert. It definitely raises some big questions over how artists are treated by these companies. Hopefully it can light a fire and shine some light on this. It's easy to forget as a regular consumer but I do feel like I want to do more to directly support artists.

[@phillee2814]

@@ThomFoolery1 I'm rather limited in my resources, but I managed to quit smoking (after 40 years) to contribute to a great young band producing an album, then several more followed by their own recording studio (in Canada), and have gone on to support a number of other small, independent artists from Indonesia (helped with a home studio and album), Costa Rica, Germany, Ukraine, Denmark, The Netherlands and the US (and another studio, this time in Romania, where Iasi seems to be a hotbed of talent). All from the money I've saved over 4 years from quitting smoking. It isn't much (I'm disabled and for the time being, effectively housebound - I can't get help to fix accessibility during the pandemic - so I'm only one step above homeless in means [and yes, I've been there a few times in my life, too]), but if enough people do it, it can make a huge difference and help undermine what Pink Floyd famously called The Machine. From your end, maybe a little promotion of such bands say, on one video a week (Wildcard Wednesday, Freelance Friday or something), would help. I'm gaining quite a few contacts among independent artists, so can make suggestions if you'd be interested in that.

[@ThomFoolery1]

@@phillee2814 Hey Phil, thank you for sharing that. That's amazing that you gave up smoking and put the funds towards a good cause and supporting upcoming artists. I was actually thinking of doing reactions to some lesser known bands. Having a set day of the week to do that is a great idea. I'll look into that. Cheers Phil, really appreciate it. Take care.

[@JaneDoe-ge5di]

@@phillee2814 thx for supporting so many!👏was thinking about supporting an independent band with their crowdfunding program,too!

[@BertusX87]

Such an amazing song from a amazing singer. Great reaction Thomas!! You should check out Marko Hietala - Stones. One of my favorites as well.

[@kezca]

The more I listen to this song the more I love it so thankyou. Gonna really miss Marko very much. Thank goodness for songs like this that we can all listen to.

[@nightwishfannl5762]

So nice you're doing this 😘 Thank you! Very much appreciated. Its such a beautiful song... Sang by this wonderful and talented man.

[@justlittleoldme]

Beautiful song in both English and Finnish, not that I understand Finnish but you don't need to to appreciate the beauty of it. Wish I had an angel got me hooked on Marko's voice way back when 😁

[@sharanox5011]

every rime i hear this song i have to say, my father i love you... 2 weeks ago.. this son was on his funeral sry i have every tin tiers in my eyes.. hate it but i have we have to life wit that .. ((greetings from austria) .,.-

[@janihaavisto79]

Don't worry if you break down because of this song. It was hard to Marko as well, And when Chase Carneson reacted to this he almost couldn't listen it from star to finish in his react. Very sad song.

[@monikadear3594]

Wow, what a beautiful song and beautiful reaction, Thomas, thank you so much for this!❤️

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@maggaw9869]

Marko Hietala. For You. Live.

[@marinak7483]

As a finn and Nightwish's fan from band's early days, Im so sad...Marko is leaving... but I support him no matter what...he surely has his reasons...💙🤘🇫🇮

[@tsch23]

Hello Thomas This video should also make it clear to the last one that Marko is not just the male vocal part next to Floor Jansen at NW. To compete alongside such a singer, you have to be an exceptional singer yourself. In the past Marko has proven this often enough with NW. I will only mention two examples: “Phantom of the Opera” and “Ave Maria”. Otherwise there would certainly not have been guest appearances with other bands. Another nice fact by the way. I don't know if the show "The Masked Singer" is known in Canada. In the Finnish edition, Marko won the second season in autumn 2020. He shows his versatility as a singer throughout the season. None of the advice team suspected that Marko was behind the mask. Greetings from Germany

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey there, thank you for sharing your thoughts. This is very true, Marko really is incredible and I've always seen him as more of a backing singer. He brings so much depth and range to the table with NW. It's hard to imagine anyone else taking his place. Some other folks mentioned "The Masked Singer" show, I still need to check out his performances. Surprising that no one guessed it was him but like you say, it proves his versatility. Hopefully he takes the time he needs and we can see him again soon. :)

[@a-bnielsen6328]

What a beautiful song! Marko has such a great voice. Thank you for the reaction!

[@lea-anne9133]

This song is incredibly beautiful and & a lovely tribute to his dad. Hit me hard after recently losing my dad~

[@ThomFoolery1]

Very true! Sorry for your loss, Lea-Anne.

[@lea-anne9133]

@@ThomFoolery1 sorry for yours too Thomas❤

[@garryashton7093]

Stunning song heartfelt and moving

[@Thorgrim247]

Marko has a soft and emotional depth within his soul. Almost 40 years dealing with the toxic music industry. When business takes over art, art is destroyed by the greed and flesh peddling. The suits get rich on other peoples talents and that can crush an artists spirit. To save our artistic freedom, something must change. If not we will be stuck with corporate crap and over produced pop tunes with no soul and created by industry producers. The era of real bands making great inspirational compositions from their hearts and souls is coming to an end. This is the reasons that inspiration and validation is not forthcoming. 😞😞😞

[@ThomFoolery1]

Well said my friend. It's really so sad and frustrating. There definitely must be some changes. Hopefully this situation will be a catalyst.

[@Flagg795]

Take a look at “Star, Sand, and Shadow” and “For You” as well. Marko is so stupidly talented.

[@Neonbob]

Amazing Song & Very deep n meaningful to me.

[@bazkeen]

Good one Thomas. The Finnish version is just beautiful. Well worth a listen to at some time

[@gerdavandergeer6835]

Beautiful song, so sensitive I love his voice. And indeed, he must never cut his hair and beard. I love that and I hope, he comes back one day

[@euanodonnell8692]

I have tickets for the nightwish live stream too man. I cannot wait for it. You should do a live reaction to it and share it with your channel my friend, that would be AMAZING! I also got tickets to see them live in birmingham and will be well worth the trip from scotland down there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌🏻🤘🏻🎸🎼

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hey Euan! Thanks for the tip bud. I'm not sure if there would be copyright problems with reacting to the live show. I might prefer to sit back with a scotch and watch it normally but we'll see. 😉 Hope the show in Birmingham still goes ahead for you man! Take care. 🙂🤘

[@euanodonnell8692]

@@ThomFoolery1 it was only an idea....hopefully youtube wouldn't be a pain in that instance as it would be live and wouldnt be the exact same haha I'll be the same a few ales and a wee whiskey my friend for an epic show.......just like EVERY SHOW that Nightwish do! 😂😁🤘🏻😍🍻🥃

[@ThomFoolery1]

@@euanodonnell8692 haha good man! Cheers 🍻 😄🥃

[@euanodonnell8692]

@@ThomFoolery1 cheers bro! 🍻😂🤘🏻

[@JargonPhD]

My own father played the role of King Arthur in the musical "Camelot" for a local, small community theatre. I haven't heard even his speaking voice in 20 years now and this beautiful song does him justice, but sadly, not me. I do not sing. Lost the will and the means long ago. With all that said, this is wonderful songwriting and probably my favorite singing from Marco, all told. Thanks for your reaction. Cheers.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks for sharing this Cliff. All the best. :)

[@pietarimikkola287]

Man this song is just awesome. It is so powerful but yet it gives me comfort. This is the first video I've watched from you and you really seem like a nice person. One more subscriber gained. Have a lovely day!

[@ThomFoolery1]

Hi Pietari, thank you for your kind words and for subscribing. All the best. 🙂👍

[@lujalainen1]

sorry your dad thomas,i lost my father also some time ago. time fix grief every day,month and year more and more. this song is so great honor to all dads past and presence, and like you say this sound also uplifting and sad same time. thanx to great react and have super day there. ps. i hope nightwish new basist/ vocalist are janne joutsenniemi. janne start stone band 1985, same time like marko his tarot band. janne and marko are finish heavy metal pioneers.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Kiitos my friend. Sorry for your loss as well. Time is definitely the best medicine. The song was definitely a lovely tribute to fathers in general.

[@maggaw9869]

Kiitos.

[@eriksward6894]

I have listened to NW from the start and is a massive Marko fan. It is still very sad times after the news and im truly broken, didnt think I would care if it happened but shit I really do. I hope that he can have a year of and that perhaps NW can go back and fix some of the things he mentioned, like who their bookers are and such. I think that Markos thoughts is shared in the band but that others still have the focus that they want to play their music and is not as focused on the ethical side, atleast not in the same details. NW is so big now that they can make these demands and should aswell, perhaps that can bring Marko back for 2022.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

the new year started bad: first we learned about alexis passing with 41 yrs (CoB is one of my favourite bands since a long time), now marko stepping back from nw. sad.hope that amrko gets better and can be happy again.

[@mjoezic3198]

Emotional song. A year ago my father passed away🦋

[@ThomFoolery1]

Sorry for your loss! 😔

[@mozsab]

First, sorry about the loss of your father. That just sucks. Thanks for doing this song as a tribute to marko leaving. He’s incredibly talented and I’m sad he’s leaving. Buuuut, NW has gone through major line up changes before and (except for Annette) each one has been for the better. The only indispensable one is tuomas

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thanks again Jeff, much appreciated. Yeah Marko has a true x factor and brought so much to the table. Hard to imagine NW without him but like you say, this ain't their first rodeo so we'll see.

[@purpleir]

Ok January is my worst month. It is the month I lost my dad (11 years ago) and had Marko worried me to death! Thank you for this one Thomas

[@ThomFoolery1]

I'm sorry for your loss! Thanks for watching.

[@purpleir]

💔🌷

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Thomas you should react to his song Stones. Try Tarot with Marco and his brother.

[@colinhawley8050]

Having lost my father suddenly yesterday, this song hits me ike a ton of bricks

[@ThomFoolery1]

So sorry for your loss! When my Dad passed, I took the greatest comfort from music and things like this. Take care of yourself.

[@colinhawley8050]

@@ThomFoolery1 Thank you, I will. Have a damn good day, and thanks for the response

[@TomTomson81]

If Marco was in a state of depression while making his decision, chances are he might find his way back to Nightwish one day after all. There was a lot of anger in the letter, which is also significantly related to depression. His decision would still be carefully considered, because in a depression you do nothing but think. But if he gets better over time, such decisions could look very different again. Time will tell ... or not.

[@ThomFoolery1]

That's a good point. The letter seemed pretty sensible and heart felt. I hope he's just finding the right time to take a break and do what he needs. The only thing I'll get my hopes for is him finding health and happiness.

[@sjc9121]

Next Stones by Marco, please!

[@jeffbowden8367]

💔 nice one dude 🤘I’m gutted of course, BUT, until he returns, his music and vocals are now firmly downloaded on my pc, tablets and phone so his voice is deffo gonna be a constant companion. Stay safe bro 👍🤘❤️

[@ThomFoolery1]

Thank you brother! Very true, we have unlimited access to the artwork he has given. Fingers crossed he can find some peace and health.

[@JaneDoe-ge5di]

Please buy more physical albums that the artist perhaps get a little more for their work! 😀When i get it right the platforms like spotify and others divided it under their artists not really fair!

[@jeffbowden8367]

@@JaneDoe-ge5di no worries on that front, I got the downloads for when I’m out and about, and CD’s for when I’m home 😊 love sharing Nightwish with my neighbours 🤣🤣❤️🤘

[@JaneDoe-ge5di]

@@jeffbowden8367 👍

[@ACorpseWithoutSoul]

Finnish metal is the best metal of the world. Just like bands like a Wintersun, Children Of Bodom, Nightwish, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Evil Drive, Battle Beast, Beast In Black, Sinergy, Norther, Impaled Nazarene, Warmen, Elias "Evil" Viljanen, HIM, Apocalyptica, Tarot, Thunderstone, Swallow The Sun, The 69 Eyes, Insomnium, Raskasta Joulua, Jarkko Ahola, Sentenced, Turisas, Stam1na, Hevisaurus, Brother Firetribe, Kenziner, Tarja Turunen. etc... Check all those bands because i bet you love some of them. Greetings Helsinki, Finland.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Yes, a terrible loss. Without disparaging all you four-string wizards, a bass player can usually be replaced (unless you're Derek Forbes of Simple Minds or, arguably, Peter Hook of New Order). However, Marko's singing voice in all its incarnations from devilish to tender is unique - not very unique (sic) but literally unique, meaning there is no other like it. I will also miss the grizzled presence and the scary sideways stares. Frankly, I don't know whether the band can survive this. Hope they will, but how are they going to perform songs such as Ghost River, Ever Dream, I Want My Tears Back or Song of Myself from now on? Maybe they won't.

[@ThomFoolery1]

Well said! It's definitely tough to imagine finding anyone that can sing anything close to what Marko is capable of. Even the best singer could likely not replicate that Marko tone or feeling that is hard to describe.

[@scray00]

Like you said, they probably won’t. It’ll be hard I would think on them all , for a while anyway.

[@tanjajko7220]

By the way the video is blurred because it was shot for the finnish lyrics version 🙃

[@ThomFoolery1]

Ah I was wondering about that! I'd like to hear the proper, Finnish version. 🙂

[@tanjajko7220]

@@ThomFoolery1 see my next comment 🤣

[@maggaw9869]

PLEASE Marko in TAROT Guardian Angel On Ice -Things That Crawl At Night Live from Finland. Markos bigbroter on guitar.

[@EllenM1967]

Somehow it’s a bit difficult for me to hear and see Marko at the moment. I think it’s so sad knowing that clearly his passion is singing and his music and being at this moment in his life. That must be devastating for him. I really hope he will overcome this and on the hand that Nightwish will continue making great music as well.