FLOOR??!! NORTHWARD - While Love Died OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO | REACTION!

[@Monique-bx6ro]

Northward is a hard rock duo composed of Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen of Nightwish and Norwegian guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad of Pagan's Mind.[1] The two created the project in 2007, writing an entire album worth of music in 2008 but being unable to record it due to label issues and their busy schedules; they ultimately reunited in 2017 to finally record the album, which was released on October 19, 2018 by Nuclear Blast.[2]

[@Kelsea-2002]

That's what Floor's fans love - her great diversity. No matter what mood you're in, you can bet your butt that Floor delivers exactly the right song. By the way, Emppu keeps saying - a song must have at least two or three guitar solos. More NORTHWARD? What are you waiting for?

[@majbrat]

Floor doing Floor things. This song should be on every radio! So badass. Floor is just our Valkyrie Queen of Rock, Metal, Pop, and anything she decides to have fun singing! You MUST also check out her collab with Evergrey and their song In Orbit. So good.

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Eric “The Wyldeside” Clarke mentioned that it is a shame this song can not be heard on radio stations in the US… I can only see that as the biggest compliment😅

[@paulmarsh4079]

I concur

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

Big problem here in the states is radio caters to techno, rap, club type music laced with Autotune

[@PaulOutdoors]

Floor doing Floor things. She can do it all. 🙏❤️😊👍

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

When your name is Ville Lipiäinen, the director of many Nightwish performances like Wacken 2013 and Floor asking you to make a video for her project Northward❤

[@RonniePeterson]

Vocalist Floor, guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad (Pagan's Mind) combined to prove to any doubters that she does hard rock as good as anyone else.

[@nickhoughton6663]

Just Floor doing Floor things.......this friggin rocks! She can it all...did you know there’s footage of her singing the phone book!! Oh yes!

[@terric703]

Straightforward kickass rock 'n roll. Love it!

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

The Northward Album is actually one of my favorite albums - I am so old that I have old school hard rock running in my vains. This song about the harsh break-up between Floor and her former boyfriend - is dripping with hard feelings from every sound in the song. Floor is also one hell of a songwriter and composer. This album also has a duet with Irene / Floor (Drifting Islands) - but everything on it are pure gold and honey for the ears, mind and soul. Great reaction from you. And don't forget to look up some of the mind blowing duets with Floor and Russell Allen!!!! - (Phantom of the Opera or Sweet Curse!!)

[@Drinckx2]

I love this album. Conceived in 2007/8 but, due to both contractural, personal and other band stuff, not recorded until Floor and Jørn Viggo Lofstad found a break in their schedules in 2017, and released in 2018. Lots of excellent and varied songs on the album, but it demonstrates Floor and Jørn's affinity for hard rock bands like Skunk Anansie (Floor is a great admirer of SA's lead singer, Skin). Jørn Viggo Lofstad of Pagan Mind is, as demonstrated here, an excellent guitarist. It would be great if Floor brought some of elements from this project into her next solo album.

[@WNYretiree]

Never heard this before, and I like it! Floor is, of course, magnificent. But, that guitar. Holy Hannah!

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Jörn Viggo Lofstad is the guitar player for Norwegian Prog Metal band Pagan’s Mind. There are a number of performances by PM on YT, amazing musicians. Drummer and keyboardist are also performing on Northward BTW Jörn is playing a Gibson guitar here (Les Paul?) but on stage it is a Van Halen

[@ceciellepeters4696]

Floor did a collab with the band Evergrey the song In Orbit,and the song Disconected😊

[@torbjornsjooander5625]

Ewergrey In orbit feat Floor Jansen 🤘👍

[@andrewraven5651]

Check out Evergrey feature Floor Jansen song called In Orbit

[@chriso6719]

Studio only project with just 1 album. Floor and guitarist Jorn Viggo Lofstad don't have the time to tour for this with their own bands taking priority. Jorn is from Pagan's Mind. His lead singer is Nils K. Rue, whom you saw in Ayreon's The Day That The World breaks Down.

[@Donna-C]

You will be singing this one all day! With Air Guitar solos happening too! 😂 Super catchy song & Floor and Jōrn are both so talented.

[@NeilOosthuizen]

Such a good song... would love another Northward album.

[@pancentricism]

You still have an absolute ton of Floor solos to explore as well. There's also a couple of fan shot videos on youtube of Tarja and Floor on stage together singing Over The Hills And Far Away. And just so you don't think that there is another rabbit hole that we haven't yet told you about, (everyone is possibly waiting till Xmas) Finland are so in to rock music, every year they hold a festival called Raskasta Joulua (which means Heavy Christmas). There are several videos out there of Floor and Marko performing Ave Maria.

[@jacquilewis8203]

Another different sound from Floor and yet still so goooooood! 🤘❤

[@Bonovin]

Then it is Evergray ft Fkoor ;-) Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@geertdelange4785]

Champ Queen Kameleon Floor❤

[@Thorgrim247]

You are so correct Daniel. The guitar solo has become a thing of the past since a couple decade back. You still hear them, but only occasionally in contemporary rock music.

[@billattercliffe8655]

Finally! About bloody time. ;) Told you that you would like it. A radio pro with a reaction channel did a reaction to this song and was actually pissed off that he hadn't heard it before. He would've loved to have had this song to play in his rotation. He claimed it would've been a big hit on American rock radio and I don't doubt it. Some other good ones from the album: "Big Boy" (audio only) - a classic raunchy rock song where she turns the tables from being a boy toy to having a toy boy. This stanza says it all: "So here's my body, and here's my big smile So much for talents, this makes me worthwhile It's too bad I also got brains Play you like a toy now big boy" Then there's the more mellow "Storm in a Glass" live at AFAS with the Marcel Fisser band: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLbZqGJhadsqpo If you want more Irene, the sisters duet in "Drifting Islands" (audio only). Then we have the soft ballad "Bridal Passion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqKpoqp8ms6oY80 also live at AFAS.

[@GaryWain]

If that song came on the radio the volume would be up instantly.

[@marty6945]

Seeing her for the first time in a white nightdress is also amazing ! experience😊 The guitar solo slightly reminds me of ZZ Top

[@VXGaming]

As I've said before, just assume Floor is in everything.

[@vlinder6329]

It is quite different from what we are used to from Floor. Still, it sounds fresh and the winner of the Buma ROCKS~ Export Award 🏆 proves that she is an all-rounder, because whether it rocks à la Foo Fighters (While Love Died) or melodic pop rock is....🖤🤘🖤

[@ShadowhispersBand]

Cool album. Great solos. Every solo is different and has character. Not simply noodling around.

[@bennybuffylove]

I told you you would like this one. Probably a lot of people have missed this one. Thanks for doing the reaction.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

Check out Pagan's Mind the band Jørn is the guitarist - good stuff.

[@Drinckx2]

You missed the high-five at the end of the video! Not many videos to go with the album although during her live show, Floor performs Storm in a Glass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLbZqGJhadsqposi=vZssooFLEcDCq-NX and Bridle Passion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqKpoqp8ms6oY80si=Kz16QTA8uPU80pZh (both very different from this).

[@saintlyknight3186]

Try listening to drifting islands by northward and see if you can tell the difference between floor and irene who both do lead vocals on the song because apparently their parents couldn't

[@christinaalgate4899]

Love how expressive her eyes are.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

We know, Floor gave another Musicans the time to shine. She is the real Edema Ruh

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

No matter what she sings no matter how she's dressed,she always looks(and feels) like an angel coming down to earth from the sky. You can feel that you are in the presence of something "bigger". She's one in a billion. Btw, you may please search and check out her song " Million ", it's a metal song with operatic vocals. The most fascinating is that she's singing it live somewhere in the Netherlands, accompanied by a big jazz band. And please🙏 check out her live version of Gaga's " Bad romance "with Revamp, she will definitely blow you away.

[@nimwey7701]

Great reaction, but you also need to check out Soilwork ft Floor Jansen- Let this river flow live please

[@greeniesr]

This Lady can do ANYTHING....

[@FromG2eminor]

I looove this one. It's a part of my workout and driving.. Lol

[@MichalBrestovansky]

Composing with Floor make everything great! 🤘

[@Tarkus_]

I would classify this as "hard rock," and yes, I would agree with you that it's more radio friendly than her bands, including Nightwish. They would probably edit out the guitar solo for a single. Pretty cool video too.

[@griesi31]

Wow, never heard that before! Great reaction, thank to you for this one, I realy liked it, edgy cool sound 👌🤘

[@davidwestwater5900]

Told ya this was cracking....shoemaker live next

[@gilsorger6548]

When I'm driving, this song has a side efect: the accelerator goes all the way down. It's that ridicule good. Damn...

[@FromG2eminor]

Same!!!! 😊

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Good way of supporting the police as well💰

[@gilsorger6548]

@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614 😂

She can do and sing anything You stick to her - Amazing as always. If You want more of her singing other than Nightwish and her own stuff, check out Evergray (Swedish metal band) featuring Floor on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyxmGWamLRsas0 Here's another Northward song - Storm In A Glass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmsoJeYeaxqkMUsi=1XqpFNo7INhbLQGt

[@Duskwind_]

This song reminds me of the Brittish rock bands, like The Clash, and of course Floor nails it!

[@carolinestirland3126]

Fantastic

[@floorfan7987]

Another great collaboration is Evergrey - in orbit - feat Floor

[@monicacarolina6480]

Jees, another great song....you really picked some good ones. Love the Hard rock style of this song🤗 Yeah it is easy on the ear but most people still would find it too hard. He is an amazing guitarist! Played with Arjan Lucassen (Areyon) a lot, like the songer of Evergrey.

[@obud3777]

Northward was Floor’s hardrock project with Jorn Viggo Lofstad from Norwegian metal band Pagans Mind. They did meet at Prog Power USA in 2007. Northward is a studio side project and not a proper band.

[@chrish3762]

real great stuff!!!!

[@alexandremaireno-ni4ec]

You missed their "high five" at the very last seconds of the video...they truly seemed to be having a lot of fun making the video

[@paulmarsh4079]

Really good album. Some great tracks on there,like 'big boy'. React to more from this album.

[@floorfan6602]

Floor wrote this song after her 7 year relationship (the breakup was very hard). Everything that was not good, she has packed into this song.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

We know, who this person is.. His problem 😊

[@floorfan6602]

@@ralfmeyer9086 Right. She has found her man for life!

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@floorfan6602 oh yeah, Floor and Hannes. I mean perfect

[@MOON-SHADOW-ANNE]

😆 Oh Dear.

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

She also wrote songs like "I need" at that same time. Wonder what _that_ is about. No idea.🤣

[@fredverkerk838]

dont make floor angry , ha ha

[@danettecrossley7912]

I'd like to see floor do a duo with tommy Johansson they know each other with her husband and tommy being in the same band sabaton just a wish God bless

[@stevecain6377]

Jørn Viggo Lofstad is an excellent guitarist. His band Pagan's Mind is prog metal. They haven't released a new album since 2011 due to health issues with some of the band members and internal strife within the band. The lead singer Nils K. Rue is also amazing and was shown briefly in the Ayreon "The Day That The World Breaks Down" video. They have been working on a new album and Nils just stated in August 2023 that the new album is coming, but it may possibly be their last one. Saw them live at ProgPower USA IV in 2003 and they put on a great show. Here's a video from their last album, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofSnaN8l7Zne9Usi=zLdL7QDxrQ7Y6zze

[@rareacts9868]

Pagans mind is back together. They are in studio as we speak recording a new album. 2 weeks ago the confirmed they will be back at prog power 2024. BTW. They released a live album in 2015 called full circle.

[@markcarrott6634]

Am I the only one getting major Bryan Adams vibes 🤘

[@PaulBosenJr]

Floor.....nuff said,

[@duncanwyer2460]

🇬🇧 Norfolk remember the first time I stumbled on this 😊😊

[@TimoArula]

Hard Rock Floor, HELL YESSSS 🤘❤‍🔥🤘(Proud Northward album owner)!!!! But did you know, Floor can sing from Phonebook : kzbin.infogmjIHx10g1U NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.

[@Kyleliddell2]

Yeah mate, another surprise for you. You have to check out a combo she did with the band Evergray. The song " In Orbit" . You won't be disappointed. Another side of her.

[@Kyleliddell2]

Thanks for reacting to that suggestion with Evergray, Floor kills it as always . I knew it would blow your money mind... ❤️🇦🇺👍

[@diedzjeeoudshoorn7726]

Why, o why is this not on mainstream radio????? Are those radio people sleeping????? This is a fantastic rock song that should be on regular airplay. Not very recent, but what the hack????

[@unwrittencraft8781]

She is versatile, everybody knows she is the Queen. But know someday someone, like me (and i am an oldchool metahead, but there are some good stuff and singers in other genres too of corse) tries for you to react a khazakistan singer dude.....Maannnn, he is the Voice King, some say the best singer in the World. He is DIMASH Dammmn, try for example a journey with him...even the style is different....he can do more pop, chest, opera, rock, tribal, baritone, soprano etc.... the guy with multiple and octave skills. You will be blown away. I know many metalheads and everyone that listens to him are converted heeheheh. He is from another planet lolol Try for example: S.O.S - live slavic bazaar Stranger - live Ogni Pietra - live olimpico The story of one sky - live almaty Ave maria ..... I know many people agree wtih me Give it a try Cheers🤘🍻

[@no_onein2024]

I watched and Liked a few days ago, didn't have time to post a few links 😬😬😬 “Storm In A Glass” Official Lyric Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmsoJeYeaxqkMU “You Get What You Give” Official Lyric Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoKQhaaabdt5b5Y “Bridal Passion” (Northward song) Acoustic Live at Muziekcafe kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaVYaCjo5l_d5I

[@noneofyerbeeswax8194]

"I need". The lyric video. Lol.🤣

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Unfortunately, for the US market, Northward is no more radio friendly than Nightwish. Not saying they couldn't be, or shouldn't be.

[@christinaalgate4899]

You missed the high fives they gave each other

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻

[@deaseil]

This a great song,; always loved it. But to address your comment about guitar solos. I tend to agree, however if you want a recent, killer, state-side guitar solo then check out The Wolf you Feed by Nita Strauss and Alissa White-Gluz - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4q0YWWFhZqbZpI

[@markschattefor6997]

What is it that makes people ware their headcovers backwards and also why do they need them inside???

[@gerrithoek574]

Bad hairday....

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

What took you so long to get round to this ? 😂😂😂 😉

[@LeperMessiah2]

Is it just me or does the chorus sound 95% the same like 1 of Foo Fighters biggest songs? I mean inspiration is one thing, almost copying is another.

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

BTW - anytime you want to venture down the Japanese metal rabbit hole - please feel free !

[@red_five1542]

Is it just me, or does this sound an awful lot like a foo fighters song? I think it's great that Floor can sing absolutely anything she puts her mind to. But I don't think this style of music Is the best use of her talents.

[@jennienoppers210]

after this you should checkout how Johannes Oerding sang this one for Floor in Sing meinen Song (and made her cry!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6qUn52PlM5_nZosi=_C4pm_l4VOfTN02p

[@floorfan6602]

Yes, the bad memories came back again

[@janmaule606]

@@floorfan6602 Maybe. I would take it as an opposite - the end was not nice, but those 7 years were surely nice, so it was pity that it had to end. That was the message, for me.