Floor Jansen "O Mio Babbino Caro" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Opera Singer/Vocal Coach

It's finally time to hear one of our favorite singers go full-blown opera!
Floor Jansen (current lead singer of Nightwish) tackles one of the most famous Puccini arias for lyric soprano in operatic repertoire.
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to Floor performing "O Mio Babbino Caro” for the first time.
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Performed by Floor Jansen - Music by Giacomo Puccini
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I definitely recommend watching the original video without interruptions, here's the link: • Floor Jansen - Puccini...
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@guyvandurme7228]

I recommend you the same song by a little girl : Amira Willighagen ! You will be ....( short of words !)

[@NerdolaGamers]

you realy need to see Amira on the Dutch got a talent sing this song!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I have seen and heared Opera, Floor is Heaven 💕💕💕 Into the Arno with all the critics

[@nathanrice7352]

At this point we need a Floor/Elizabeth duet.

[@gordonevans685]

Oh my god that would be amazing. How about adding Simone Simons into that mix?

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Both have such beautiful voices.

[@n5iln]

"What style do you sing, Floor?" "Yes."

[@rudolfo963]

Maybe you've figured this out already but if not you can click on her link under the video and go to her channel home page. There you will find a horizontal menu where one of the items is Videos. Click that link and then somewhere near the bottom of the long list you will see a few of Elizabeth's own video recordings and at least one of her compositions as well.

[@beeblebroxer8540]

I really hope you do her performance of "Vilja Lied" from Beste Zangers at some point. It is incredible!

[@felixbender1287]

That performance is absolutely perfect 👍🏻

[@barbaraguitas8992]

Agree!

[@alouprette]

Definitely!

[@jimmybumgardner8322]

These songs are kinda short, you could really do 2 of the together. Would probably be about 6 or 7 minutes for two, wouldn't hurt my feelings to hear two.

[@Karrypto]

Don't forget about "Mama"!

[@erwinamesz7642]

This will be a joy to watch. I love Elizabeth's reactions. Her giggles, smiles, eyebrows gymnastics etc!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks, Erwin!

[@erwinamesz7642]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I would love to see / hear a videochat between you and Floor talking about music, singing, techniques etc etc. For me you are THE no.1 reactor with real knowledge and recognized expertise! And don't forget to react to Transitus (new album of Arjen) and especially the songs with the Hellscore choir!

[@nicod1361]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Elizabeth, LOVE ,LOVE your insightful reactions into the technique of the voice, this is another great version from Floor at a Females Voices Metal concert when she was with her band ReVamp before NW : Floor Jansen (Revamp) : O Mio Babbino Caro, live @ MFVF 8 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSuo4amdt2VpKc ** I think you would be very impressed with this Floor with After Forever - Monolith Of Doubt Live At Kopspijkers (2002) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXQfHuhht1na7c ( it's the 2:55 mark )

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

@@TheCharismaticVoice You should change it to" The Adorable Meerkat".... lol

[@MrDanielOrtizA]

I just love how excited you get listening to Floor Jansen I get goosebumps every time I listen to her

[@arisyudha6500]

That's why i love metal, so i can dig much deeper for classical and opera music

[@Korgon2013]

I’ve like a year behind on your channel, but I’ve learned so much about vocal music from your channel. Cheers!

[@robertbay1961]

I found Elizabeth from her thumbnail of Jinjer's Pisces video. Soon after, I subscribed to my first KZbin channel ever. The reasons: 33% Elizabeth's obvious knowledge of what she's talking about. 33% Elizabeth's endearing facial expressions. 34% The eye flutter.

[@amjan]

Your breakdown is 100% accurate. Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Robschaf]

34% The eye flutter + "I lo lo lo lovveeee good music"

[@MikkoRantalainen]

"There are two rules for success: never tell everything you know." - Roger Lincoln

[@revylokesh1783]

For me, it's because she's a neeeeeerd!

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

You have forgotten 1 thing. Her meerkat pose. It is so damn cute. .

[@saltefan5925]

People have said it before, and one can keep saying it until the end of time: "Most people sing what they can. Floor sings what she wants"

[@Zenus_Thenus]

I just love how metalheads and classic/operatic people cooperate and show others their knowledge. And this is from a metalhead who just discovered dimash, the "chills and goosebumps" master. Very unexpected journey for me. Thank to you all. Stay safe folks!!!!

[@MontyDK1]

Wow! This is really your field of knowledge! Floor's version of this is absolutely gorgeous .. but what really gets me, is the level of details, you spot. I'm a long time martial arts instructor, and within that field it would be hard for anyone to get away with anything, without me spotting it. I enjoy ANY kind of skill that requires a lot of practice, but within martial arts I will spot anything ... not so much in say ballet or athletics. As much as I love all of your reaction videos, this is clearly your field of knowledge. And it shines through how that operatic flame burns inside you. I love it!!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you John Lundgreen! It means a lot to me that you like the video and the channel.

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

Since Elizabeth asked so nicely to leave a suggestion in the comments below and we are again on Floor, i'll suggest (again) something from her usual arsenal - "Yours is an Empty hope Live @ Wembley". I'll keep on suggesting it until it comes true :D And again in attempt to not give too much away, i'd say keep track on who is singing what especially at the chorus :)

[@christhompson4161]

i know what your not giving away. buddy .

[@syyneater]

Yes, yes and yes!!

[@Tamm1965]

I fully agree on this now is the time frome one part of the spectrum to the other part...please go for that. Wembley version i guess.

[@g1ggg111]

I think this song will surprise her, go for it pls!! it only makes you admire Floor even more!! She really can do what ever she wants, there is almost no limits for her.

[@Akuvision2011]

I'm sure shell be totally surprised after all these *wink wink, nudge nudge":es.

[@rayanton4549]

Would absolutely love to hear Elizabeth sing this aria!!

[@kammurabi2313]

Floor does a lovely job when she sings opera. I feel there are some from certain factions who get a bit annoyed or offended when she receives a bit of praise there, but I think a couple things should be remembered: 1. Floor never claims to be an "opera singer." 2. Floor never disrespects opera and always treats the material with the highest respect when she sings it. What more could be asked for? She has a personality more naturally suited for metal and is doing what is best for her. Sure, it would have been interesting if she spent the last 20 years training and singing opera, but I don't think she would be a better vocalist than she is now.

[@M11969]

Agreed, if you watch this full clip when she's introduced the presenter shows clips of her performing with Nightwish. Watch the faces in the audience.They are full of disbelief. Then watch them while she sings.

[@walkawaycat431]

That is the 2nd best version of this song I've ever heard, Maria Callas being number one (of course) Opera singer or not, she owns this song now. I love Sarah Brightman as well, but Floor's version is even better.

[@michaelstamper5604]

Distinctly late to this particular party, but searching for Floor Jansen brought me here. I recently saw a video of her singing "Vilja" and was blown away - yet again! There's just something about both the voice and the woman herself. When Floor Jansen starts to sing, the planet pauses in its turning and pays attention.

[@cbrbruce7161]

you should hear Floor and Simone sing Stabat Mater Dolorosa sometimes.

[@phvanittersum6857]

👍

[@ecthelion1735]

Yesss. This is incredible.

[@Lilygirl283]

Yes yes, that one is beautiful 👍👍👍

[@jamesderbutler]

I second this. Especially since I want to see her nerd out again. Also, when they sang that together live, Simone was pregnant (and far enough in, that it started to show, too!) at the time., which makes it even more impressive, because I certainly wouldn't wanna sing a full length concert while there is something pressing on my diaphragm.

[@rufuspanjaitan5759]

Oh yes, that one would bring you to heaven.

[@tedbaker3846]

Please do " How's the Heart" accoustic version it's awesome!

[@johnterry1852]

I was going to suggest she review and compare the two. That would be wonderful.

[@timothyfritz5772]

This!!!!

[@agustinmanyari]

Yes please

[@MB-co6qj]

Yessss

[@adamreisnz]

I just came here to recommend that version! :) Yes, it's pretty amazing, and because it's acoustic you get to really hear Floor's voice super clearly.

[@Far2hip]

Terrific review and analysis of Floor performing this aria. The versatility of her vocal prowess is incredible all on its own. She has a spectacular talent unique to any other vocalist I have ever heard and I say that complete sincerity. But to me, what is simply stunning about her vocals the most (that has literally brought me to tears in appreciation) is the extraordinary audible quality of tone and pitch coupled together with her grasp of the importance in proper use of vocal technic and emotional dynamics that is essential to a high quality presentation of the lyrics. Floor uses those attributes such as vibrato, portamento, etc. with her voice with masterful precision. She never sounds forced or out of depth because singing in this fashion is simply the way she approaches her craft naturally. It’s breathtaking regardless of the style of music she is performing at the time. It doesn’t matter if it’s having fun with Phantom of The Opera with a more edgy presentation, performing Ghost Love Score with the band Nightwish, or as she is doing here in a straight up opera aria, you can pretty much be guaranteed to feel a reaction far beyond simply being impressed. When Floor Jansen sings, you feel it and very often in a profound way that makes your eyes water in appreciation for something so audibly beautiful. That may sound a bit over the top, but it’s an absolutely accurate statement. There is a very good and solid reason that so many folks consider her one of the best vocalist of all time and I am pretty much a supporter of that contention. Floor is simply another level of excellence in her vocal talent and it definitely helps that her tone and timber are just beautiful even when she is just speaking plainly in conversation. Unreal.

[@diedzjeeoudshoorn7726]

I 100% agree with you. My personal description of it is: Floor pumps emotions into you. Not via wifi, but straight into your heart by means of a thick Lan cable. It hits you like a brick. I even love opera when she does that. Who could have thought that???? Unique in the known world.

[@johnterry1852]

I mentioned this video a couple of months ago. I'm glad you found time to listen to it. Sometime in the future, you should listen to Floor and Simone sing Stabat Mater Dolorosa. It will bring tears to your eyes.

[@ianhutchison7214]

I'm 61 years old and a huge Nightwish fan - even more so with Floor! ..... listened to all your reactions so far and I'm blown away by your energy, knowledge and how quick you are at noticing the small things on the first listen .... amazing reactions!!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I love your comment sir 👍

[@TheSylispher]

Stabat Mater Dolorosa... with Simone, Floor and Orchestra... 👂❤

[@richardkerkhof9495]

Epica with Floor Jansen the 2 ladies are doing also a compleet classical song (Stabat Mater Dolorosa) with full orchest

[@bitter_peace]

you mean this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYLRdGhtYraCY7M

[@BrunoAlmeida-rw6fu]

I think it's this one ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo

[@BrunoAlmeida-rw6fu]

@@bitter_peace This one is Sancta Terra, another stunning song! Your mind will explode listening to bands like Nightwish (Tarja and Floor Jansen), Epica (Simone Simons), Within Temptation (Sharon den Adel), Xandria (Aeva Maurelle, Dianne van Giersbergen). We can see in these bands that Heavy Metal and Classical Music have to do.

[@richardkerkhof9495]

Bruno Almeida yep this is te one

[@bitter_peace]

@@BrunoAlmeida-rw6fu My mind will explode? By Within Temptation or Xandria? Ok. What about Therion? The band, who created symphonic metal?

[@justinchristoph3725]

You are totally crushing on Floor... like everyone else who hears her sing.

[@klasandersson7522]

For me, as a more casual opera listener, it is a delight to get the history and terminology of both the piece itself, the style and the entire opera! Love your style, knowledge and passion!!! 😊

[@carlosmingorance2110]

I remember when I clicked your reaction to "Ghost Love Score" out of curiosity. It was my first time both watching one of your videos and listening to Nightwish and Floor. Best. Click. Ever.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you for your kind words Carlos Mingorance. I'm glad you appreciate this video!

[@carlosmingorance2110]

@@TheCharismaticVoice I certainly do appreciate it. Also, I'm curious about what your reaction to Nightwish with Annette would be. She's not Floor or Tarja, but in songs like Scaretale she's great.

[@kloemelke]

Exactly the same for me 😁 I think I have listened to over 50 Floor songs in the last few days.. I guess I am officially 'Floored'...

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I have seen and heared Opera, Floor is Heaven 💕💕💕 Into the Arno with all the critics

[@heathervontater5726]

I love watching you fangirl about opera 😍

[@remustd]

Thank you Elizabeth 🥂 😍🎶💕🍷🍷🤘🤘

[@Andy_U]

Can't wait for this. The Goddess, The Aria, The Elizabeth. Break out the champagne again, Kirk!

[@AWorldsCreator]

Hello! Just an italian guy passing by to say that her vowels are not just "pretty". Her italian pronunciation here is so good that I can hear the lyrics so clearly I can follow the story with her singing with nearly zero effort. She is a dutch woman so I guess it wasn't easy for her to pronounce those words that well. More things to give her credit to, I guess

[@MiguelAngel-uf4uh]

YOU LOVED OPERA AND I LOVE WATCHING YOU. I HAVE LEARNED A LOT. So, thank you.

[@michaelmorgenbesser7026]

It's such a pleasure to get your critiques, Elizabeth. So informative for the public, yet so knowledgable in detail that a professional (I performed for 21 years, I'm 72 now) can also understand and appreciate it. And, I heard YOU sing. Wow. What a powerful, beautiful voice you have. Guys, you have to hear her sing too!!

[@sleeepwalk]

Songs that I really wait for Elizabeth reaction... How's the heart acoustic (maybe a double with lyrics video x acoustic), Vilja Lied and Your's an empty hope...

[@mpomerle]

Yes, those 3 songs....

[@black4pienus]

I listen to Floor sing this couple times a week at least. Gorgeous.

[@janhromas7276]

Thank you so much for this reaction video, Elizabeth. I really appreciate your knowledge and your analysis is great. You´re doing great. Floor Jansen is one of the best singers. Her voice is inredible. It was a pleasure to see this your reaction video. Great thanks, Elizabeth :-).

[@andreyf.9458]

Beast in black - Born Again! Must to see it!

[@gullscomic]

Her work in Nightwish is so fun to listen to. I never took the time to hear her like this. Thanks!

[@Censeo]

Floor knew she loved singing, but she didn't originally commit to a profession like that since she knew it would be either classical or popular music. As a metal head, she just thought it wasn't for her to study singing. She studied to be a horse vet until her country suddenly instituted a rock academy. She applied and got in. From there she trained her vocal skills which we all enjoy today

[@hansolo2121]

Ronnie Aspback Actually she became the singer of After Forever at age 16. She went to the Dutch Rock Academie in Tilburg in 1999 when she was 18 years old. It was the first year this academie was opening. She had already been fronting a metal band for two years at that time... In fact she auditioned for the Rock Academie with her then current band After Forever supporting her musically. The 'judges' for the Rock Academie enrollment procedure said "yes".

[@jorgebrito2029]

I found your reaction channel because of Nightwish, now I don't miss any of your reactions, and by the way, you have a beautiful voice (and smile). Greetings from Portugal

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you Jorge Brito! It means a lot to me that you like the video and the channel. Obrigado!

[@rymnaskeglix4001]

So normally, I'd be commenting coming from the crop of Metal fans you have out there, but coincidentally, my sister is tackling this song for her next Voice exam (in Opera), so I thought of listening in to hear your comments and analysis Floor Jansen pulled this song off beautifully and hearing you get down to the nitty-gritty details on her placements, attacks, etc. really help people appreciate how much more there is to singing than just well... singing. Really enjoyed this. Thanks!

[@Drinckx2]

Elizabeth: you are simply one of the best reactors/reviewers. The combination of expertise, enthusiasm and brilliant descriptive flourishes (the feather pillow metaphor) are terrific. Great stuff.

[@canadasblinky]

I hear this, i hear beautiful sounds from Floor who I love. BUT hearing a professional like yourself admire her. I think that's what we love most about reaction vids.

[@michaelclymer6292]

Thank you for giving authentification to Floor's versatility. Yours is a valued opinion.

[@horscategorie]

Back - again - after watching you perform as a young Elizabeth...

[@billattercliffe8655]

For me what is so noteworthy about this performance how little time Floor has invested in true opera singing and can still pull this off. She has made it clear that she is not an opera singer, has no time for people pinning opera voice classifications on her, and that opera is not really her thing. There are two things we should keep in mind: - A pro opera soprano would have the edge over this performance and Floor would be the first one to point that out. - Imagine what her operatic potential could have been if she had invested the time and interest. But then we wouldn't have the current version of Nightwish. It may be a bit selfish, but I'm happy it turned out this way.

[@vstarflies]

Agreed on each of your points. Especially the last one, because I freely admit I'm a selfish bastard!

[@francois-xavierbelanger4708]

Great comment Bill :)

[@60-second-HACKS]

It's nice, but there's a clear difference between this and the performances of the opera stars.

[@nicod1361]

" opera not really her thing" ? maybe not in the sense of performing an actual Opera,but she is most certainly very fond of the style & technique : Monolith Of Doubt Live At Kopspijkers (2002),Dreamflight, My Pledge of Allegiance, Vilja Lied, hmmm

[@billattercliffe8655]

@@nicod1361 That's really not an operatic style, more like musical theatre. Opera has a set of narrowly confined conventions and what she is doing with these songs does not really fit those conventions. Musical theatre does borrow from opera, but its conventions are broader and less restrictive. As an example, introducing a contemporary sound into an opera would be unforgivable, but perfectly acceptable in a musical. Compare "Oklahoma" with the "Phantom of the Opera" to see the range that musicals can span.

[@kirbys1370]

Hi Elizabeth, I Loved this performance and I Loved your Reaction & Analysis! Floor's performance in this intense aria was amazing given the fact that it's not her usual setting but it's also not her usual crowd (NIGHTWISH Fans). This was a lovely version of this piece and she was really Calm, Controlled and Confident (a little nervous but had Nerves of Steel to perform out in the Public). She is also the first Opera Singer I've ever seen w/ a Hoop Nose Ring!!! Floor is an Amazing Singer and Goddess!!! Thank You, Elizabeth!!!

[@JoshuaSmith-fc8kg]

I would recommend Nightwish , dead boys poem live in Buenos Aires 2017 . You will love it .

[@Donna-C]

And Floor growls too - what amazing vocal cords can do!

[@michaliskz8319]

You should definitely save Floor's performance of Ave Maria with Marko live in Hartwall arena for a holiday's reaction!

[@PumpkinBecki]

Oh goodness, this piece always gives me goosebumps. It makes me think of the classic scene in A Room With A View with Helena Bonham-Carter in the field of cornflowers. Floor did not disappoint! It's wonderful to hear her range, both in scale and style. Gorgeous, just gorgeous! xx

[@joyboy4659]

This is for Floor 👍

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

I harken back to your first reaction to Floor Jansen. When you said "forsure she's had some classical training" 😁

[@carldaniel6510]

Your deep and profound love of opera is so evident in this reaction. This is absolutely one of my favorite arias, and Floor did a wonderful job on it. This aria first came to my attention decades ago - in the 80's maybe? - when a performance of this aria by Kiri Te Kanawa was featured in a national commercial. I have no recollection of the company or the product, but the aria I remember well! Thanks for the great reaction.

[@madddog6790]

When you stop and think that 1) Floor isn't that fond of opera, by her own admission, and 2) she's only had about 18 months of actual opera training, it's pretty amazing she's this good at it. Imagine if she was really into it; though, I think most of us are happy she's not :).

[@tarmotyyri6733]

I thought that it was full two years musical theater & opera, but only part time. See www.floorjansen.com/bio

[@Lilygirl283]

I an glad she is in nightwish 👍👍

[@despairingleonardo]

@@tarmotyyri6733 she only finished half of the training.

[@deadohiosky1701]

I was going to say "that's a metal singer doing that, basically," but you probably put it better :)

[@salamzander]

Seeing you fangirl over Floor Jansen makes me so happy because, honestly, same!

[@dav2403]

fantastic as usual, Elizabeth! Your understanding of "bel canto" is exceptional and your genuine pleasure in listening to a fellow gifted singer is refreshing and heartwarming. now YOU should sing "O Mio Babbino Caro" and let us enjoy how YOU sing it! pleeeeeeease 💓💓💓

[@captply4468]

With all the training and work Floor put into her voice It is awesome to see so many reactors, fans and such praise her for her opera type voice I love all her talents as well. What I truly would love to see is more praise and coverage of her chosen singing path to be the most bad ass and awesome heavy Metal singer ever. Long live Rock and metal !!

[@thevalefor]

I think you will love to watch her singing one of her old band song Energize me a capella with Red Limo String Quartet.

[@erlaed]

That was bad-ass, Elizabeth. Very well done.

[@MechMonstrosity]

By far my favorite reaction to this piece (and also my favorite reaction off your channel). Love how analytical you are when it comes to your speciality!

[@ag2mrp]

Something to keep in mind towards the holiday season is Floor and Marco singing Ave Maria. One of my personal faves!

[@milton1448]

I've just recently found out about Nightwish and Floor (thanks to your channel). She's an impressive woman.

[@deniseyoung7561]

Found Floor and Nightwish through this channel...so thank you! ❤️

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

I will just say thank you for a deep and meaningful explanation of Floor's version here. I like opera and especially the way the colors of the singers voice can manipulate or control your feelings and emotions - Floor does if here - again, or as usual, I better admit - and it is so precise how you pinpoint and explain what's going on. Thank you ❤️🤘👍

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

I've never seen you look so engaged! This was fun!

[@paulgardner6239]

I love your reactions. Thank you for introducing me to Floor Jansen. She is stunning. Love this opera piece, love Nightwish. What a voice!

[@j0hnn13K]

You wouldnt know if she herself had not mentioned it in interviews lateron, but according to Floor, she had never been so nervous to sing a song as that time (up till that time, she might have experienced similar lateron in life) She knew she wasnt singing to rock/metal fans, but rather that she was facing Opera lovers, people who know the music inside out, it put a lot of pressure on her. Well, regardless of all that she pulled it off... and then some, she isnt a Opera singer.. but she could be, oh boy she could be... Such an incredible versatile singer she is, she can sing pretty much any and every style you throw at her... and nail it. Ty for the lovely react and upload Elizabeth :)

[@sretePtraB]

Yes "Vilja Lied" from 'The merry widow' by Floor is amazing.

[@mihaapala]

As we are closing to Christmas I suggest ”Ave Maria” by Marko&Floor

[@robertlawes522]

just listened to that, stunning

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

On point! Thank you for suggesting this mihaapala.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yep ,this the right Song for Christmas Floor and Marko are awesome

[@FoxyRovie]

Or, also amazing, "oi jouluyö" by Floor, which is "oh holy night" in Finnish.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@FoxyRovie yep, its great. The pregnant Floor sing, like a Angel or Valkiery 🤗

[@charlieclark2609]

I've never seen someone as happy and passionate as you.

[@Lemmy_fenriz]

This just proves my point floor Jansen can sing anything she's incredible....

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@corneliusantonius3108]

Floor Jansen & Red Limo String Quartet : Energize Me (Live accoustic 2009) ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/foqnhWprZc1ngpo 👀👀👀

[@okiejohn3925]

When you are ready to review another Nightwish song, I suggest a beautiful ballad that really highlights Floor's voice (subdued instrumentals), "Sleeping Sun" live from Tampere, 2015...sucha beautiful song and performance! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTSpZ-wp56qhNk

[@magnusabigor5830]

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[@michaelmacnamara1100]

You probably already researched this Elizabeth - I share your love of Floor Jansen's music - here's why she is so good.... (From Wikipedia) Jansen can sing from classical to belting and raspy vocals like screaming and death growls. She is a soprano with a range of more than three octaves (C3 to F6] Jansen started studying music at the Dutch Rock Academy in 1999, entering the Conservatorium Tilburg three years later. She studied musical theatre and a year of opera. She used to play the guitar, piano and flute and has completed several years of music studies. Just thought you would enjoy this little snippet of info. PS - love your work and enthusiasm for great vocalists. XX MM

[@jonnyjohnsen9347]

A 16 year girl, treatens to throw herself over the bridge if her dad doesn't help her getting married. I would liked to hear a 16 year old do that today. 😀😀

[@LeglessWonder]

Would love to see your take on her singing Storytime with Nightwish. Wacken 2013 is the best.

[@mattphillips2530]

And EVERDREAM! Not enough vocal coaches ever hear/react to this absolute powerhouse belt-fest

[@MiRuina69]

This aria always makes me cry. Lol. Floor can sing anything and blow your mind.

[@crackmonkeynet]

Of course I find this right after posting the link of Floor singing this !

[@ghostnf9650]

Elizabeth, Stabat Mater Dolorosa from the Epica Restropect show with Simone and Floor. Its absolutely stunning

[@basicguy5785]

It's nice, but IMO far from stunning compared to how professional classical signers would have sung it.

[@forgalzz7]

There is a video of Floor singing her old After Forever song "Energize me" in a classical arrangement accompanied by a string quartet!

[@nahco3994]

What I love the most about this performance is that the condescending sneers and the half-assed applause the (pretty stuck up) audience gave her after the introductory video clip instantly turn into looks of approval the moment she starts singing :D

[@kentnorman5461]

She is the best! She really has to have the passion for singing and I think it really shows. It’s beautiful and so is she.

[@BedMau]

Italian here, and I must say your pronunciation is very good, it is rare to hear it from an anglophone speaker!

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

She is a native Dutch (not anglofone...) speaker, maybe even harder... Dutch sound are even more different from Italian

[@sapinta]

@@rientsdijkstra4266 but usually duch have a better pronounciation than anglophones.

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

@@sapinta I think you are right... the Dutch language has many "hard" sounds in it like complicated vowels, such as "dipthongs" ui, oe, ei, etc. and also consonants like g, r and z which are pronounced in a way for which the vocal muscles must work harder. So Dutch people have naturally a lot of training of their vocal muscles, that helps... and also makes Dutch hard to learn for non-Dutch people, and especially anglo phones.

[@sapinta]

@@rientsdijkstra4266 there's more to a language than just pure sounds, there's intonation, flow, rythmn (for lack of the proper words, sorry I don't know how to explain myself). Anyway, I think English is very different from Italian on that regard, but I don't know duch to make a comparison. As for sounds, it also seems to me that, between English and Dutch, English sounds the more alien and distant from the sounds of Italian.

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

@@sapinta It is true that there is more then sounds, but the sounds are what tax your muscles in that area... But if English is more alien or distant from Italian: I really don't know... (you could be right) I think that that is also in the ear of the beholder, so to say

[@buriedandreset2682]

Thank you for doing this song! I've been waiting to see what you thought of this performance, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Also knowing how you enjoyed Tarja's voice, if you're interested in hearing Tarja's more operatic background, you should check out her project Noche Escandinava. She also did a concert a few years back entitled Beauty and the Beat where she performed O Mio Babbino Caro as well, among some other arias. Just a couple suggestions for you to explore Tarja's classical side as well. :)

[@craigramsay53]

Being the opera fanatic (and major Floor aficionado) that I am it is so much fun to hear your reactions to and breakdown of this. Merci!

[@mjoezic3198]

I love the introduction (in this tv-show,)of Floor when they showed her performing with Nightwish. The faces of the audiance 😁 Thanks for analyzing this, i just discovered Floor performing in this opera/classical show♥️

[@luigimeloni74]

Pergolesi - Stabat Mater Dolorosa, Floor Jansen and Simone Simons with Metropole Orchestra and Epica.

[@augustjoseph629]

Some of my favorite symphonic metal songs are from Xandria when Dianne van Giersbergen was the lead singer. She performs extremely well live. Sacrificium is a really long song, but it’s still my favorite. Stardust and Betrayer are also very good.

[@jaapblaauw3735]

And Dianne is a fully trained opera singer, i 've seen her doing this O Mio Babbino Caro in full opera mode

[@augustjoseph629]

Jaap Blaauw Ooh, I’ll have to look into that!

[@chrishood2793]

Look up Floor sing her song, Energize Me, with the RLSQ string quartet. It's called Floor Jansen & RLSQ - Energize Me.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yes great 😊🥰

[@fritsyt2090]

Loveeee Floooooor!!! ❤🇳🇱

[@christhompson4161]

if she does the vilja , hope she does the jennizelf ones with lead in with the subs. the avrotos ones really cut stuff short.

[@BelegCuthali0n]

I agree! it gives a much better notion to what the song means for the featured guest and also the reactions of the other singers afterwards.

[@Andy_U]

Yeah. jenniezelf needs more credit than she gets.

[@Vimana]

@jenniezelf Thank you so much, Jennie!

[@dustinolson9787]

OMG! I just realized you now have a Devin Townsend octopus. Epic!

[@JR-tr1df]

The pianist's flow is gorgeous.

[@charleshornbeak9078]

Absolutely beautiful, the song, the singer, the reactor.... bravo to all❤

[@fnglert]

Methinks you'd really love Floor and Simone's rendition of Stabat Mater Dolorosa ....

[@PauloOliveira-ss7xm]

React nightwish: how's the heart acoustic live planet rock. It's espetacular!!!

[@bigdaddynasty69]

she is such a beautiful singer

[@micheltibon8872]

Again I hit the thumbs up before you started to speak and again you did not disappoint me. Loved your excitement to hear Floor sing an aria, loved the knowledge you showed breaking down this aria. Growing up in Amsterdam it is almost impossible to get opera tickets. The tickets sell out very very quickly and tickets were hugely expensive for me.

[@swankysweller]

The most emotional Floor song with Nightwish and Markos and Tuomas are also very intense is "7 days to the wolves" for me , its as intense as the Poet. Congrats on 100k subscribers and great job with Ayreon TDTTWBD.

[@sith6339]

Please continue the Floor with a great vocal from Nightwish- "Dead Boy's Poem" Live In Buenos Aires 2018 - Decades Tour

[@creatiar]

I love her smile :)

[@ginkarasu]

What I especially loved about this performance, when she got introduced in that show they showed clips of Nightwish's live in Tempere gig. A little girl in the audience, kept switching between watching Floor in the studio and on the screen. She couldn't believe it was the same person. That said, it boggles my mind you two haven't done a tea time interview talk yet... Here's hoping...