First Time Reaction! Nightwish - “Ghost Love Score” - Therapist Reaction

[@gabriel_bardac]

Hello Coping_Skillz [ @Coping_Skillz ] ! 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 posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘

[@Coping_Skillz]

@@gabriel_bardac thank you so much for the introduction! I’ll take note of your main channel link and all the wonderful links! I definitely intend to react to more Nightwish! This song was beautifully done! Just about every aspect was impressive. I was told by a few comments prior to yours to look for your post. You have definitely garnered the respect of other fans and I’m sure it is well deserved. I’m sorry the fandom lost someone recently, you honor her with your diligence! I hope you enjoyed the reaction half as much as I enjoyed that song. More to come! Thank you for the support and warm welcome!

[@gabriel.bardac]

@@Coping_Skillz Thank you for your comments, original and significant at the same time, a perspective that highlights your professional experience. In this sense, I would like to emphasize that Nightwish's music has helped many of us overcome difficult life situations, through the intensely optimistic energy it channels. The late Ann Waychoff, an elderly lady from Pennsylvania, dedicated the last years of her life to promoting the band she loved, Nightwish. Through her positive approach, focused on informing new reactors, while letting them find their own way in exploring this musical universe (10 studio albums of great stylistic diversity, released in more than a quarter of a century), Ann managed to gather around her a large group of fans, metalheads and non-metalheads alike. If I have any merit, it is that I understood the importance of her tireless work and had the will and ability to carry this legacy forward. I'm glad that the fans support me in this endeavor, as you noticed. The list I'm promoting contains some of the band's most successful performances, recorded in good audio-video quality conditions, but it's not a rigid path to follow. Often fans will come up with better and more appropriate recommendations. I understand that you want to continue exploring, so you have a new subscriber here. Greetings, from Romania!

[@Keeble420]

General Gabriel 🫡

[@martinklaus2203]

^ salutes the General

[@Coping_Skillz]

@@gabriel.bardac very thoughtful! I’m thankful to have your sub. And excited to see what else the band has to offer. I’ll try and weave in a Nightwish song around once a week to start and see where it goes! (I try to release a video daily, and post a “coming soon” community post once or twice a week so people know what to expect. Thank you again for the warm Romanian welcome!

[@stefanniedermayer9194]

Nightwish Army reporting from Germany !

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in for a great first reaction

[@Rancid-Jane]

I admire how carefully and intentionally you listen.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated!

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

@@Coping_Skillz And I agree totally with @Rancid-Jane! Just subbed, Sir...Nightwish is all you will listen to and experience...life gets better taking a daily doses! Love from The Netherlands.

[@woodchild48]

"Maybe she can sing with grit" - Joke of the century. She can growl so much that we fall off our socks

[@justinchristoph3725]

"She can belt". That's an understatement if I've ever heard one.

[@anneke2526]

I'm not sure you were ready for the Nightwish Army to flood your channel but they're hereeeeeee! Good review. Keep 'em coming!

[@anneke2526]

PS. The chorus at the end that she sings over is: My fall will be for you, My love will be in you, You were the one to cut me, So I’ll bleed forever. Just to let you know how the love story ended. :)

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the added detail! Much appreciated. And yes.... They're Heeeeerrrrr is 100% accurate. lol

[@Donna-C]

They are awesome! Enjoy discovering these talented musicians!

[@user-rf2ng7bi5z]

Wacken is an annual heavy metal festival in Wacken (vah' ken) Germany. Nightwish was the final headliner band in 2013 performing before 82,000 people. Ghost Love Score was song number 13 of a 15 song setlist. They are a Finnish symphonic metal band. The lead singer is Floor Jansen (yahn sen) who is Dutch. Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Every song is different. Every song is great.

[@user-rf2ng7bi5z]

Floor Jansen is the 6'-1" Valkyrie Goddess ....

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you so much for the detail! That’s a huge crowd! 15 song set list? That’s nuts! Such a wonderful blend of sounds going on!!! I’m also 6’1” … that is a tall woman! I couldn’t help but notice, how tall are the other band members? I’m excited to hear more from them!

[@vogel2280]

@@Coping_Skillz Floor used to be the tallest, until Marko (on bass) retired from from the band. The new bassist Jukka Kosinen is taller than Floor. Other band members are just a bit shorter, except for Emppu (guitar) who is only 5ft3'.

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

And the longhorn on the stage is the symbol for the Wacken festival since it’s held in cow country. Wacken isn’t too terribly far from where I grew up.

[@christomashofski9160]

@@Coping_Skillz Welcome aboard! Nightwish Army, Florida Panhandle Division reporting for duty, sir! I am also 6'1", and I stood next to Floor at a back stage meet-n-greet in Miami a few years ago. She is indeed every bit of that 6' that is reported! And a very sweet, kind, and extraordinarily humble human being to boot! We don't call her a Valkyrie Goddess for nuthin'!! 😃😃 About the story line in which you seemed to be interested, you're in the right ballpark, but there are some key insights to understanding it that no one could possibly have on first listen without knowing a little bit about Nightwish's background. Let me see if I can help a little bit..... The composer, poet, keyboardist, and maestro extraordinaire Tuomas (TOO-oh-moss), uses a female vocalist to bring his lyrics to life, but they are his story, his heart, from a male perspective. He has often said that Nightwish is his "personal diary." This movie-like score is a tale of unrequited love, but it is a "ghost" love metaphorically. That's another insight to understand about Tuomas' poetry: Nothing is EVER literal or shallow. He is an extremely intelligent, deep philosophical thinker who started studying for a science career and then chose music instead. So we often see highly accurate science themes woven into his stories. And if not science, references to great classical literature ranging from Shakespeare to Walt Whitman to Thoreau to Richard Dawkins, etc. His stories are a tapestry of deep metaphors woven together into larger allegories. But back to Ghost Love Score.... It is the story of a young man (Tuomas himself or a mythical character? We each have a differing opinion on that!) whose heart is torn out and shredded when he belatedly realizes that he has consumed a significant portion of his life infatuated, nay obsessed, with the love of a figment of his imagination (i.e., a "ghost"). He is in love with a woman as he wishes her to be in his fantasy; not the woman as she actually is in real life. He is devastated when he finally faces this reality. She, in real life, is not interested in reciprocating, and he feels that his spirit, his emotions, his ability to ever love again, have been killed. In real life, the resolution to this did not come with the denouement of this score but had to wait until the next album several years later. You can hear how he is still left emotionally devastated yet still strangely hopeful at the end of the song: In the first movement, "My Fall," you can hear the Metro Voices gospel choir in the background singing, "My fall will be for you. My love will be with you. If you be the one to cut me, I will bleed forever!" But in the last movement, "My Fall Reprise," you can notice a subtle change as the choir sings, "My fall will be for you. My love will be with you. You WERE the one to cut me, so I will bleed forever!" There is always a lot of deeper meaning to unpack in Tuomas' poetry, and I think that given your professional area, you will find him to be a fascinating person and NW lyrics to be fascinating literature. Welcome to the Nightwish Army!! 🙂

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done and welcome to the Nightwish Family

[@iainmackie6421]

Not A female vocalist........she is THE female vocalist. Please be upstanding for The Queen - Floor Jansen. The best rock/metal singer alive today, no contest.

[@goranelez9956]

If you got all that from lyrics, caught those instruments and appreciate their music, you're gonna love this path. It's rewarding.

[@frenkwd1]

Hello 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.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the info! I've now heard from Gabriel, thank you for the heads up! Thank you for the support from the Netherlands!!

[@ascensionenergetics85]

I knew this was gonna be a great reaction just based on the length. You should do this entire concert in order. The whole thing is fire. See you at the next one!

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you so much! I'm leaning toward taking that approach! I was told by another commenter there was 15 songs on the setlist? And this was #13?

[@ascensionenergetics85]

@@Coping_SkillzCorrect! Floor has deep sea free diver lungs. Her stamina is crazy high, along with her singing techniques, stage presence, ability to emote & storytell, and the outfits, of course 😂

[@bobbyalonso3513]

Texas checking in ! Welcome to my #1 band they are so bad ass!!

[@clivematthews5296]

This is called Symphonic Metal as it combines metal with an real orchestra and choir on backing tapes. Floor Jansen, the Dutch singer, is incredibly versatile and has recorded music with full opera all the way to metal growls. She had been with the band only ten months at this concert. She took over mid tour with only 48 hours to learn the complete setlist travelling from The Netherlands to the USA.

[@Coping_Skillz]

That's amazing! Thank you for the extra context and detail. I'm interested to hear more from Floor and Nightwish! Thank you for the support!

[@rnowak85]

Enjoyed your reaction! The keyboard stand is based on the Sibelius Monument in Helsinki, Finland. The band is Finnish and the keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen, is a big fan of Jean Sibelius, a famous Finnish classical composer. Tuomas also writes about 95% of the music and lyrics. His lyrics are very poetic and on purpose, open to interpretation. He rarely explains the meaning of his songs, wanting the listener to take from the song their own meaning and feelings. Lead singer is Floor Jansen. She is the third lead singer of Nightwish in an almost 30 year career. Floor is a Highly Sensitive Person and tends to feel emotions more strongly then most people. She uses that ability and the her mastery of her voice to imbue her singing with so much emotion. Tuomas is also a genius a writing music to elicit emotions in the listener and the two of them together create emotional masterpieces. I find it interesting that you described this as not modern music. I would agree if you are referring to American modern music. I discovered Nighwish about 4 years ago and they have opened up a whole world of thoughtful, complex, and beautiful music like this that exists outside of the US. Symphonic Metal is hugely popular in Europe and around the world. Other bands to checkout would include Epica (band founder has a Master's degree in Psychology), Blackbriar, Within Temptation, Kamelot, Ad Infintum, Ayreon. Part of why this style of music is unknown in the US is partly the US music industries reliance on formulaic musical crap but I also wonder if most Americans have the attention span and willingness to listen to music that requires some thought and introspection. Here's hoping you continue your Nightwish journey and that you branch out to other bands within Symphonic Metal.

[@Coping_Skillz]

I’d have to agree with much of what you said about the music industry in the United States. All big business conveyor belt productions… that tends to pander to the masses short attention spans and being “radio friendly.” Also very much stacked against any independent artists they can’t control. That aside, thank you for the suggestions! I do enjoy symphonic metal style! So excited to hear more.

[@Z-one1000]

Be on the lookout for a comment from the (un)official General of the Nightwish Army, Gabriel Bardac. He will provide you with a details about the band as well as the best links to their other performances throughout the band's history.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll be on the lookout. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!

[@fettiestube5692]

Nightwish Army Germany calling. Welcome to the World of Nightwish and Floor jansen 😊

[@HvdHaghen]

Floorgasm alert at 30:00 Watch his eyes, while he is slowly coming back to reality.

[@Coping_Skillz]

I'm not sure what that word is... but I had some sort of experience at that time stamp! That is for sure!

[@VinkDaniel]

​@@Coping_Skillza combination of the singer's name Floor, and an orgasm, you do the math... 😂😂

[@bertjones3010]

Floor is a master of her instrument. She traverses her different genre performances seamlessly. This particular performance was #13 of 15 for the evening.

[@sjc9121]

If you want to hear Floor's growling here are some songs for sample: Nightwish - Yours Is An Empty Hope.Vehicle Of Spirit.Live at Wembley (2015) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqvpIhthphmac0 REVAMP - DISDAIN LIVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3-2l2lqgp6od5I

[@elenag151]

This is really amazing! Everything about it …amazing performance 🔥🔥🔥2 songs in one Love how they interacted on stage together 🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥 Soooooo many great songs

[@Z-one1000]

I highly recommend looking into the lyrics of their music. Pure poetry. 95% of the music and lyrics is written and composed by the keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen. He is the mind behind Nightwish and has been given the title of "The Metal Mozart."

[@schout33]

When you want to go further on the path of our 1.83m (6ft.+) tall Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen besides Nightwish, here is some background information on the best and most versitale female singer of our time. Floor joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. Here are some of my favourites: ‘Energize me’; Monolith of Doubt’ and Dreamflight’. Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. She also studied 2 years at the Conservatory (1 year Music Theatre and 1 year Opera). 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song from full operatic to death growls in seconds. Here are some examples: ‘Misery’s no Crime’, ‘Wild card’ and ‘Disdain’. Besides managing a band on her own she also did a lot of vocal coaching and as she is a perfectionist, she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the North American Tour at first as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour: ‘Please learn the setlist in 48 hours’ Floor joined Nightwish after this iconic Wacken concert in 2013 as permanent member of the band. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp’ also, but it was clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so 'Revamp' disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died is a must see. Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on KZbin. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa’ and to see her in full opera mode, watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini. As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered KZbin in these years. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself singing Ghost Love Score at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish. Also her Fan Friday videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of these and other presents she left on her channel. Also videos of her solotour she did with songs of her impressive career. Her latest endeavour is her stunning solo album ‘My Paragon. Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band Sabaton), daughters Freja (turns 8 years next march) and Lucy (1 year this october),a couple of horses, dogs and cats, she found this.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for all the extra detail! Sabaton is on my list to react to as well! lol I'm glad she has space to get away from touring when she gets the chance to relax! So important!

[@WNYretiree]

Nighwish is a group of extremely talented musicians who all play for the song. No egos here and that makes for a wonderful musical experience. They are a leading example of the genre known as symphonic metal. The composer of most of the music that Nightwish presents is the keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen. He has been called the "Metal Mozart." His lyrics are often on the cryptic side and he likes for the listener to come up with their own ideas of what they song is about. Nightwish is a very deep rabbit-hole. You will find that every song is different, and there isn't a bad song in the bunch.

[@clivematthews5296]

Were you trying to say " Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned " ? To listen to Nightwish at their most mellow and wistful try their most recent video release "Lanternlight". So beautiful.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Exactly! I couldn't think of how that cliche started for the life of me! .... Until about 5 seconds after I was done reacting! lol Thank you for the suggestion! I'll make sure it is on the list!

[@pietkeizer5279]

Nice reaction and congratulations. You discovered the Finnish bande Nightwish with the most versatile female singer in the world, Floor Jansen ( she is Dutch). It will enrich your live. I discovered Nightwish in 2019 ( much to late😢). Some had to catch up. Since then I have been to live concerts and to Floor's solo shows four times. Result...I'm addicted to Nightwish. Nothing wrong with that. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@sulliken77]

NW army Norway here. "Maybe she CAN sing with grit". Everybody watching: "You have no idea" 😂 Floor Jansen utilize every aspect of vocal technics. From Opera to Deep Metal growls. And everything between. Welcome to the amazing world of Nightwish. Oh. And congrats with your very first Floorgasm. Watching people feel that for the very first time never gets old. There's a video un YT where Floor herself reacts to this very video, and she gives herself an Floorgasm. And comment on it to. Have a nice run down this rabbit hole. We're a lot of ppl on the bottom waiting to catch you. 😃

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the kind words from Norway!!! Yeah, after reading many many comments, I assuredly experienced a Floorgasm! Cheers!

[@quecksilber457]

There is a lot of mental health stuff going on with a lot Nightwish songs. Tuomas (the keyboarder) is the composer of most songs and he is quiet sensitive and empathic. Read about the backstory of 'The Poet and the Pendulum'. He and the whole band went through a lot and that inspired that song. But before listening, really read into it. Then it hits differently.

[@vogel2280]

Or for starters, why not react to "Dead Boys Poem". Just the title should intrige any therapist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68

[@sanneke5104]

@@vogel2280 or how is the heart no therapist needed after that

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

A big welcome to the Nightwish Universe, from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 Symphonic Metal is the merge of Symphony and Metal. Often written in chapters, with with deep poetic and complexed lyrics - often with quotes from writers, scientists or other songs. So - just ask us, and we will point you in the right direction. Just remember that all the lyrics are written to be individually interpreted, from your own experiences and thoughts in life. Nightwish are incredibly talented - Tuomas known as Metal Mozart and considered to be the greatest storyteller in our lifetime... No smoke without a fire... Their songs make you stop and think, dream, use your fantasy, cry, laugh, smile inside and outside... That's Nightwish

[@sjc9121]

Very nice reaction again. Have a nice trip to the world on symphonic metal.

[@grahambatchelor3576]

Nightwish Army, Indonesia checking in. Great Reaction! I see our leader, Gabriel, has made contact so you already have answers to a lot of your questions, including 'what do I listen to next'. Hope you take a dive down the Nightwish rabbit hole, you won't regret it. If you do, strap yourself and enjoy the ride.

[@Coping_Skillz]

I’m ready for the ride! Thank you for the warm welcome from Indonesia! Much appreciated!

[@melissaward42]

Great reaction! More Nightwish please 😊

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish!

[@EduardOgg-z5o]

Nice detailed reaction from you👍we enjoy that too, thanks🤘

[@williamadkins2170]

Greetings from Venice floorida

[@Coping_Skillz]

I love the beaches down there! Tampa here. Thank you for the warm Welcome!

[@williammceuen8730]

I enjoyed your reaction and analysis. I look forward to watching your reaction to the rest of the set from this performance (please) LnS. Semper Fi from Wisconsin!

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you! Go Pack Go!

[@chrism2964]

This concert is my coping skill. No kidding it really helps my troubles be manageable when they dont seem to be. I can get lost in it and the positive vibes give me the time i need to gather myself.

[@Coping_Skillz]

I can see why! When music can move the emotions inside you, it can move the emotions out of you!

[@staffanhesselback9653]

Singers sing what they can, Floor Jansen sings what she wants ❤once she sang the phonebook in a Dutch radioshow ❤and It sound like a real song ❤her voice just touch your soul and grab your heart ❤she is one of a kind ❤our Valkyrie queen ❤

[@pdutchie4924]

Happy you met our Dutch Valkyrie Metal Goddess Floor and Nightwish. Please do more, it’s all this good!

[@Coping_Skillz]

More to come! Thank you!

[@Spectre67Productions]

My take. Nightwish has helped me through many personal issues related to mental health. The music has been both calming and revealing. Both are necessary to helping you with Psych issues. Having a calming base allows a person to work through mental issues. Music has a basis in that process, and Nightwish is definitely a positive factor in that process.

[@Spectre67Productions]

Military PTS is a bitch. Music has helped me significantly, especially symphonic metal. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Great take! Absolutely need to have a clear head to be introspective! I’m so glad you found Nightwish to lean on to help you! That’s awesome!

[@Cherlindrea99]

You're the first I heard mentioning a reference with the Twilight movie New Moon. It totally makes sense. The song reminds me of the first time falling in love, the first kiss, experiencing love, losing innocence and also the illusion of the dream you had about experiencing love. For songwriter (keyboardist) Tuomas Holopainen he describes this experience like being seduced by a siren and getting lost in the ocean trying to find her and trying to make sense of who he is himself after the siren's seduction. Thank you for your reaction! I'm really curious about what you find of the other Nightwish songs as a mental health counselor. I'm one of the people who got out of a depression listening to Nightwish songs. They somehow have healing power. Maybe because of the themes of the songs, the melodies telling these stories or the voice of (empath) singer Floor Jansen. The whole band is just awesome, first class musicians and performers. Greetings from the Westland, The Netherlands regiment of the Nightwish Army.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the lovely response! I’m glad at least someone appreciated the Twilight reference! 😂 (It also reminded me of a scene from the film “Notting Hill” played along with the song “Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone”… That bit aside, I’m very glad you found Nightwish to lean on when you were down. Art has a beautiful way of bringing us up when we need it. I look forward to more Nightwish! Thank you for the support from the Netherlands!!!

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

I think you meant 'Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned' ;)

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

Nightwish is my mental daily dietary requirement. Welcome to the Army...great reaction to an exceptional genre and musicians. You are going on a fantastical, creative and emotive adventure. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia!

[@kevinjennings238]

DUDE!!!! I've seen about 300+ "Reactors" do This Video. YOU are the First to Recognize the "OBOE" in the "Interlude"!!! I'm a Former Rock Singer from the 80s but I Also Knew That! Well Done!!! Stick with the Commentor, Gabriel Bardac, The "Nightwish Army's General"!!! He's been the Spokesman for the fans and a "Rabbit-Hole Guide" for "New Recruits", for many Years!!!!

[@Coping_Skillz]

Yes!!!! It was unmistakable! I wasn’t expecting to hear that kind of accompaniment at all, so I was in a bit of shock. I’ve heard from “the general” and have a long list to react to! Thank you for the excitement in your response! And for the support!

[@Rancid-Jane]

I have heard two or three other reactors mention the oboe. But that is not very many out of all I have watched.

[@Keeble420]

Nightwish Army checking in and subscribed

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the sub! Much appreciated!

[@warbear323]

You will find that most/all Nightwish songs tell a story. And, though the lead singer (Floor Jansen) is female, consider her another instrument in the composition. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist and bandleader, writes the lyrics and composes the music for a vast majority of their songs. The songs are often told from his perspective as a songwriter, though in a gender neutral way. Welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole. Greetings from Wisconsin.🤘

[@Coping_Skillz]

Go Pack Go! Loved this song a lot, excited for more!

[@KaiHellmann]

Keyboard pipes are flamethrowes😊

[@Coping_Skillz]

Oh wow! That’s awesome.

[@vodamark]

Beware, the rabbit hole is deep. You haven't heard much yet, every song of theirs is quite different. Most of their lyrics are quite poetic and open to interpretation. You'll have extra fun if you also want to focus on them.

[@sandyegun3780]

Welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole. Try Storytime next at Wacken 2013.

[@dbcanada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the suggestion! I’ll add it to the list!

[@michaelbeecher3519]

The General will contact you soon.

[@davidmazzell2332]

You're in for a treat with Nightwish

[@reddiamondstone]

I am pleased to welcome you to the wonderful world of Nightwish from the UK Oldies Division of Nightwish Army (East Anglian branch). As you delve deeper into their music (as I hope you will) you will find many diverse songs. Symphonic metal is the official genre, but you will find songs ranging from metal to ballads and even a jazz track. I have subscribed to your channel in the hope that you'll keep on watching and listening to Nightwish, especially their live recordings. I saw them live at Wembley in November 2022 and it was the most amazing unforgettable experience. To hear more from them and to get some more info on the band, I suggest you look at Gabriel's post and follow his list or pick and mix from it. I have followed Nightwish for some time now and the compositions and musicianship never fail to please. Looking forward to your next reaction.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Welcome to the wonderful world of symphonic metal and Nightwish. This is one of the most epic live performances EVER (and one of the most reacted 😅). Glad you liked, and greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮❄️🤘

[@Coping_Skillz]

Hometown crowd! Thank you for the warm Finnish welcome! Much appreciated. This performance was if anything... Epic. Well said!

[@vogel2280]

Nice reaction! Don't be shy to turn on the captions. With those long notes it takes a while to get the hang of understanding the lyrics. And not understanding the lyrics is a shame, because with NW they really are worth it. The meaning is all in the title Ghost Love Score, a story about a love that is dead but still lingering. NW songs are not about the singer, they are about the songwriter Tuomas (on keys).

[@Coping_Skillz]

Good tip! Thanks! I appreciate the extra detail!

[@arcticgirl6259]

I am the daughter of two amazing mental health professionals ( sadly no longer with us). That said, Nightwish has been a serious positive impact to my mental health over the last two years. Welcome to the Nightwish Army. General Gabriel will be showing up soon in your feed.

[@arcticgirl6259]

I now see he already has. Waken is a huge metal festival in Germany. 80,000+ fans in that audience.

[@johnmc128]

Good one.

[@alexandersomers21]

Hi, 75 years old hippie from the Netherlands =Floor, Irene, Simone, Anneke, Dianne, Charlotte, Sharon, Marcella, Joost (LUL) & Arjen (Ayreon) Country= reporting in: There are a lot of Singers/Musicians who are important for the Music Industry (SALES) and there are Singers/Musicians, NOT A LOT, who are important for The Music History, as an ART ... That's where you find FLOOR & Nightwish !!! Shine on my friend✌🤘 ...

[@Coping_Skillz]

I'm here for the art! The more the artist has control over their own work the better! Too much corporate/industry control over artists! Especially in the United States! Thank you for the warm welcome from the Netherlands!!!

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Thanks for sharing your detailed in-depth reaction to this epic live performance. Others have already shared a lot of information about this band, but just to make sure you get an answer about Floor Jansen's height, she is 6 feet tall barefooted.

[@elenag151]

Symphonic rock 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Tuomas Holopainen: Keyboards -amazing Some great songs on his channel too

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the continued support!

[@elenag151]

@@Coping_Skillz thank you for great reactions! Everything so far all my favorites , love to see people’s reactions listening to something amazing for the first time ! So much talented out there 😎hopefully I will see some of my recommendations at some point but in the meantime I enjoy every reaction Stay safe 😎

[@anna-mariagantidou3294]

NWArmy here, welcome and enjoy your ride into this amazing band 🎉!! Great reaction 👏. Greetings from Greece 💯🎵🎶🤘

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the warm welcome from Greece!!! I’m looking forward to more Nightwish!

[@Mischnikvideos]

The Wacken Open Air in Germany is one of the oldest and largest metal festivals in the world. Every year 85,000 visitors visit the festival, and another 15,000 visit the village of Wacken. It takes place on what is still partly a pasture, hence the bull skull on the left, the logo. Longhorns are not typical for Germany. The organ pipes are fake and hide three keyboards. The orchestra and choir recordings are original and run as a backtrack. 10 months ago, the band was not as relaxed on stage as they are here, instead the band threatened to break up. 48 hours before the next concert, they had a falling out with the second singer Anette Olzon and suddenly had no singer. The Dutchwoman Floor Jansen had to travel unprepared and needed 20 hours just to get there. In addition, the concert marked the end of an 18-month break because she was unable to perform due to a massive burnout. She says of her first concert that her voice was only 50 percent there and that she sometimes had to sing behind the front row because she didn't know the lyrics. Mastermind/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen says she was perfect. Weeks before the concert in Wacken, it had been agreed within the band that she would be Nightwish's third singer. Today she is the longest-serving singer. Tuomas only gives tips on the content of his songs. He wants people to find their own way to approach his songs. The song was written in 2003, when the first part of Pirates of the Caribbean was shown in cinemas. In 2001, the first singer, Tarja Turunen, announced that she was leaving the band because she wanted to finish her studies in classical music in Germany in 2002/03. After that, she wanted to continue working in the classical field. The band was able to persuade her to continue working with the band afterwards, but on her terms. The friendship has turned into a working relationship. In 2005, the band accused her of turning into a diva and fired her in the dressing room right after the last concert of the tour. Years after the two breakups, Tuomas was asked what he would recommend to his younger self at the start of his career. He answered: Go away and study (marine biology). This is what happened after the band fired Tarja: NIGHTWISH - The Poet And The Pendulum (OFFICIAL LIVE) Other symphonic metal bands: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS - To Those Who Choose to Fight + Land of the Free live @ Lyon | ARMADA TOUR 2024 Epica - Chasing The Dragon LIVE Retrospect 2013 HD Within Temptation - The Reckoning (feat. Amy Lee from Evanescence) live at the Worlds Collide Tour

[@Rackelhane]

Welcome to the amazing world of Nightwish. Let them Nightwish bangers come. Great reaction. Cheers from a finn in Sweden.

[@cooperc4060]

Ya their music is not radio friendly here in the US which is one reason why they are not popular here. Seen them twice in California live. Her vocals are insane live.

[@reneedevry4361]

Wacken is the most famous Metal Festival in the world. This genre is Symphonic Metal. I am a big fan.😃 Nightwish has been famous since the late 1990's which is why over 80,000 people were singing along to this well known song in 2013.😅😏 Most of the world's top Metal vocalists have classical training. Metal is the closest genre to Opera. I have always dreamed of Dimash and Floor sharing the stage. Dimash in his vampire hair extensions and Kazak leathers and Floor in her simple but stunning Valkerie leathers.😍😍😍 As Floor is 6.1 and Dimash is 6.3, they would be nicely matched. And the blend of their voices in an original Symphonic Metal song would be absolute paradise found. Floor is the present and my favorite Nightwish vocalist but Tarja was pretty amazing too. If I might make a suggestion.😉 Perhaps bring up the lyrics on a tablet in front of you and doing a quick read through before you start/ listen/react to the song. This way you would not be as overwhelmed as much as you are juggling trying to follow lyrics and music/visuals.❤ 🥰🥰Much love from a Canadian Dear🇨🇦

[@PomLimey]

Excellent reaction! To answer some of your questions: Waken is a small town in Germany (you were right to pronounce it with a “V”) where 82,000 people descend every year for a metal festival. The genre is symphonic metal. The orchestral parts are written by the keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen and are recorded live in the studio and then played on a backing track. I really hope you continue with your Nightwish journey. You certainly won’t regret it because they are amazing. Greetings from the UK.

[@damienmaynard8892]

What Gabriel said! 82,000 people! 572 days on tour. 104 gigs! Wacken, Northern Germany. Festival. Used to be a cow paddock - hence the flaming bulls' head. Nightwish Army, Blue Mountains Corps, Australia. Nightwish since 1996. edit: I would be very interested to see and hear your reaction to their "Romanticide" from the same show! another edit: you mentioned catharsis - "The Poet and The Pendulum" by Nightwish, live at Wembley, 2015 - and the orchestration is again (as usual) magnificent!

[@RoyMananquil-t6p]

63 yrs old love this band,

[@johnterry1852]

Welcome to the magical world of Nightwish and Floor Jansen, The Goddess Voice of Heaven and Earth. Enjoy your journey.

[@williamadkins2170]

Floor is 6'0" without her 4 in. heels.

[@Keyboardje]

As you are so interested in the lyrics, here's what Floor Jansen sings: We used to swim the same moonlight waters Oceans away from the wakeful day My fall will be for you Scent of the sea before the waking afterwards brings me to tears into blue memory My fall will be for you into the blue memory Siren from the deep came to me and sang my name my longing Still I write my songs about that dream of mine Worth everything I may ever be The Child will be born again That siren carried him to me First of them true loves Sitting on the shoulder of an angel Without care for love 'n loss (guitar solo) (choir) Bring me home or leave me be My love in the dark heart of the night I have lost the path before me The one behind will lead me Bring me home or leave me be My love in the dark heart of the night I have lost the path before me The one behind will lead me Take me Cure me Kill me Bring me home Take me Cure me Kill me Bring me home Every way Every day I keep on watching us sleep Relieve the old sin of Adam and Eve Of you and me forgive the adoring beast Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! (audience) Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Ha! ha! ha! Redeem me into childhood Show me myself without the shell Like the advent of May I'll be there when you say Time to never hold our love My fall will be for you My fall will be for you ooooooh My fall will be for you

[@Peter_Cordes]

Floor posted her own "reaction" to Ghost Love Score. Among other things, she commented on Emppu (the guitarist) walking around the stage and touching each band-member, as a way to stay connected with each other. The organ pipes around Tuomas's keyboards are just decorative... and a wine rack. Tuomas composes most of Nightwish's songs, and writes the lyrics. The lyrics for this one are worth looking up; the backing choir track (recorded by a real choir) near the start and at the end repeats this: My fall will be for you My fall will be for you My love will be in you You were the one to cut me So I’ll bleed forever (So perhaps the pain of one's first live and first breakup? As suggested by another reaction video with Charlie Calotta and Nikoletta.) Before Floor joined the band, with their previous lead singers (Tarja and Annette), the lead vocalist didn't sing for the last minute or so of the song. Floor added the "freestyle" part after the staccato part where she's mimicing a keyboard set to a "choir" preset. (And she draws out the last two "My fall be for you" lines from the written lyrics, doing a lot more with them than Tarja did in the End of an Era tour video.) The "freestyle" part that Floor added to make this her own starts at 29:43 in this video, building up to the end where she flips from head voice to chest voice (belt) and hits the same note. Most vocal coach / singer reaction videos are blown away by that. In the 2005 version with Tarja, the choir track is much more present in the mix so we hear those lyrics repeating for the last minute of the song.

[@dbcanada]

She (Floor Jansen) is 6 feet tall (183cm), and she hates it when people ask her about her height.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Interesting! I’ll be sure to note that going forward and not make mention of it. Just something I noticed in a very specific camera angle. Thank you for letting me know!

[@dbcanada]

@@Coping_Skillz Nightwish guitarist Emppu Vuorinen is only 5'3" (160cm), so Floor looks extra tall when next to him.

[@gtuxenbang]

Excelente reacción! ¡Bien venido al Mágico Mundo de Nigthwish!

[@Coping_Skillz]

Gracias!!

[@572Btriode]

Oh ! You are going to have fun with Nightwish lyrics from the genius that is Tuomas Holopainen (the keyboard player), if you continue, he writes in a very metaphorical and allegorical manner.

[@Coping_Skillz]

I'm excited! Thank you!

[@572Btriode]

@@Coping_Skillz It might help you to know Tuomas uses several pseudonyms to refer to himself in various Nightwish songs which he writes from experiences, observation or imagination, he says he is a man with a boy's heart (child-man or man-child), a grown-up Peter Pan, and you will see that directly in places, when he uses boy narrators sometimes in place of himself. Digging into his lyrics is almost a second bite of the cherry. He will also use poet, dreamer, writer/song writer or ocean soul - Tuomas has an affinity for the ocean, he wanted to become a marine biologist; keep all this in mind for later, it will help.

[@Joerg66]

Another soul to be snatched by the Goddess.....be careful Nightwish is addictive

[@thomaslilly9558]

" Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned ". Enjoyed your reaction, thank you. Be well.

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you! I could remember that for the life of me at the time!! …. Until about 5 seconds after I was done recording lol. Isn’t that the way it is sometimes! Ah well! 😂 Thank you for the support. Much appreciated!

[@maureenvanleeuwen7710]

The bassist can also sing

[@janottens6755]

All you were saying about our queen , you were right . I was saying the same and still 👩🏻🎤💖💖

[@MrStonemason67]

Nightwish Army incoming...

[@GryLi]

Nightwish army Denmark reporting in 🎉 she is 6'1"

[@SuperMoofie]

Greetings from New Zealand :) A very comprehensive analysis of the lyrics, and a perspective that has much commonality in all of us. This group doesn't just sing songs, they tell stories as you correctly identify, and much more satisfying to listen to than the pop songs of today. Their music is art in motion and sound, and thought provoking. Nightwish are a destined blend of intelligence, artistry, and musical genius. Once touched by Nighwish, your musical experience will never be the same :) Hope you keep doing more reactions to them.

[@paisa20]

Welcome to Nightwish, thanks ❤❤❤

[@laneygrigas4557]

All hail the Queen!!!!

[@monicacarolina6480]

Nightwish is more than a band with the greatest , most versatile female singer of this time. If you continue the journey you will see their music works therapeutic for people. Lyrics so poetic yet so real, we all recognize. From Nature, to narcissists trolling to deep depression, social media , trying to be more empathetic, addiction and suicidal thoughts to being grateful to be alive and appreciating the small beautiful things in life… they do it all in schat that goes straight into the heart. ❤️ Floor (Flower in Dutch) is the singer. She is 8”3 but Dutch people are the tallest nation on earth. As a Portuguese here I feel like a tiny smurf😂 The band is Finnish from origin, Floor is Dutch and Troy (not on stage here) is from the UK (vocals, guitar, Uillean pipes (Irish bagpipes) flutes and vocals)

[@kirsisaari926]

Great reaction, new subscriber here 😊 Keep going with Nightwish I can quarantee you won't be dissappointed. Next “Romanticide” and “Storytime” from the same Wacken 2013 consert 😊 Greetings from Finland!

[@richardhall6034]

Hi 👋 from the UK 🇬🇧 division of the Nightwish army something you might like to check out floor jansens ( the vakyrie ) own band before joining Nightwish called revamp Revamp bisdain live at graspop

[@trevorfolker3665]

Although Floor sings the vast majority of the song, there are lines sung by the choir that are not readily obvious. For me they add a part to the song that you don't get from Floor's vocals alone. I've reproduced the lyrics from the Nightwish website: We used to swim the same moonlight waters Oceans away from the wakeful day My fall will be for you - My fall will be for you My love will be in you If you be the one to cut me I will bleed forever Scent of the sea before the waking of the world Brings me to thee Into the blue memory My fall will be for you - My fall will be for you My love will be in you If you be the one to cut me I will bleed forever Into the blue memory A siren from the deep came to me Sang my name my longing Still I write my songs about that dream of mine Worth everything I may ever be The Child will be born again That siren carried him to me First of them true loves Singing on the shoulders of an angel Without care for love ‘n loss Bring me home or leave me be My love in the dark heart of the night I have lost the path before me The one behind will lead me Take me Cure me Kill me Bring me home Every way Every day Just another loop in the hangman’s noose Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home Every way, every day I keep on watching us sleep Relive the old sin of Adam and Eve Of you and me Forgive the adoring beast Redeem me into childhood Show me myself without the shell Like the advent of May I’ll be there when you say Time to never hold our love My fall will be for you - My fall will be for you My love will be in you You were the one to cut me So I’ll bleed forever

[@monicacarolina6480]

The classical instruments are from the London symphonic orchestra, Thuomas writes all music out for them ((keys and piano) He is named Metal Mozart. You will understand this name when you heard more music pieces, especially the big long ones . They can’t tour the world with the orchestra and choir, so they use recordings. Floor sings like an angel, but can also sound like a growling demon and everything in between. She has SO many coloring on her voice. She also sings opera aria’s, as she studied opera and theatre vocals. You heard a clarinet in the interlude before the piccolo (clarinet and sax player here) such aswarm beautiful instrument

[@VinkDaniel]

Dutchies unite!! 😁 Funny to see how Floor, despite her international success, is hardly known by the Dutch "mainstream" public. (just my thoughts, correct me if Im wrong...) Although this is not my kind of music, I am still somewhat proud of Floor, and the success she has as a Dutch singer. 😁

[@Coping_Skillz]

Getting a lot of love from the Netherlands after this one!!! She has such a beautiful voice!

[@toned-fcreations5522]

Don't expect every Nightwish song to be like this one. Every song is different and each one an adventure.

[@joeyc630]

Floor Jansen the Dutch goddess of metal ❤❤😊

[@dianabryson5264]

Nightwish Army US Division here. I suffer from depression and this band has always given me such joy over the years. From the song Last Ride of the day `` It`s hard to deny a candle, easy to curse the darkest day``.

[@sjc9121]

The orchestral backing track was created in collaboration with a symphony orchestra and choirs. Nightwish plays in exactly the same tempo as the backing track during the concert. Not an easy feat, as they do the same for almost every song throughout the concert.

[@jompuusi]

Greetings from Finland 🤘🤘

[@sjc9121]

Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Next songs to react to: Storytime, Ever Dream, Romanticide, Ghost River, Song of Myself NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc Nightwish - Ever Dream (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6iqhHR8ltd7iMk NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU Nightwish - Ghost River (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck Setlist of this concert: 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 Audience in this concert was 82k+

[@yvonnevanwaegeningh-tiggel4577]

To be honest: I was curious to see what a therapist would have to say about music... Because lots of reactors don't really have something to tell (in my humble opinion). But wow, you've got a real attention to detail, I love that! You picked up a lot on this first round. And don't worry if you didn't get it all, that's sort of impossible with the complexity Nightwish delivers. And by the way, you were wondering if Floor (the singer) can do grit... Well you'll be in for a surprise. Just follow the list that Gabriel Bardac so kindly sent you. And you'll have a lot of nice surprises to unpack for the next reactions. So I'd love to see you do more Nightwish!

[@Coping_Skillz]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m happy I added value with my reaction. That is always the goal! Don’t worry, more Nightwish on the way!!

[@skeezesmith7954]

The song is about unrequited love. 😄🤘

[@vogel2280]

It's a Ghost Love Score, that would be a story about a love that is dead, but still lingering. It could be about a romantic love, but personally I think it is not about a romantic love at all, but it is about a band member that was about to leave the band, yet she had not yet left. Heck, "the song means what the song means to you".

[@skeezesmith7954]

@@vogel2280 Tuomas said, “For me it has a specific meaning that I am not going to reveal”. And so, the mystery continues. 😄🤘

[@jasoncawley7512]

Song outline to help you a bit - musical intro, all about creating the sense of space that the rest of the piece will use. Music pulls back on Floor's entry, and in the first section you hear her as the voice of the siren, singing (with a choir behind) of "her fall" which will be "for you". Next section, the poet's voice about the siren you have just heard, the dream that brought that siren's song to him, "worth everything I may ever be" says the poet. A vision of an "angel without care for love and loss", who has not yet fallen. Then the interlude, orchestral, is a passage under the waves, into the water, to the underworld where things can transform. Floor comes back in as the Siren again but now singing of her passion for the poet, and her demand is "bring me home or leave me be" - the poet must conquer his muse. Hence the transition to the "grittier" register and energy, and the reference to "the sin of Adam and Eve". The muse cannot remain a distant "angel without care"; but next we hear how the poet receives this new longing of the muse for him. He wants to be redeemed into childhood, to the innocent of his original longing. All this merely sets the stage for Floor's final "flight", when all the space the whole arrangement has created serves as her "stage" as she elevates, and sings the siren's - fall. Her flight is a fall caused by her seduction or conquest by the poet. Floor soars above the energy of band and chorus, who repeat "my fall will be for you, my love will be in you; you were the one to cut me, so I will bleed forever". The whole of the drama is a Ghost Love Score because it is the love between the muse-siren and the poet-songwriter, which to his own romantic pain causes her to - fall through her love for him. I hope that helps understand the depth of the themes in this masterwork. You cannot read it as a mere human love story, at least not if you want to get all its levels.