Beste Zangers - Episode 2 ( Reactions and Commentary )

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Happy New Year my Loves!!! 04:20 REACTION 1: Emma Heesters - Liefde voor Altijd 10:00 REACTION 2: Henk Poort - Wees zuinig op m'n meissie 18:16 REACTION 3: Floor Jansen - Mama 25:15 REACTION 4: Tim Akkerman - Dear mr. president 31:18 REACTION 5: Ruben Annink - Ga maar door 37:28 REACTION 6: Rolf Sanchez - Solo otra vez 43:56 The Verdict 😊

[@user-HD4891]

Translations of the songs of Ruben, Henk and Emma are in the comments 🤗

[@ARetiredPirate]

Next episode is way more interesting, hang in there and lots of respect for doing this!

[@brampar]

next one :D amazing reactions!!

[@musicminded7070]

Thanks for sharing this video! It's much appreciated💞 We, the Nightwish fans, are very gratefull for #Denisehofs translation. She does a amazing job!

[@rilenevanderzon7929]

My winner was Floor... because I saw this episode togetter whit my mom, and my mom was ill (cancer) we new that she was going to die soon so my mom and I where both crying whit Floors version of Mama. My mom passed away on 18 dec 2019 so every time i hear this version I cry and have my beautiful memory whit my mom❤❤❤

[@treintje1001]

Floor has mentioned that she was impressed by the band’s versatility and professionalism. With her saying that, it surely means something. She is taking this band with her on her tour this month.

[@Green-Lyon]

The Marcel Fisser Band is top notch!

[@tomvanvenrooij1811]

I went to the show you mentioned last Sunday. And it was definitely awesome 👍

[@YabusameUK]

The best thing about this show is that it's a celebration of music rather than a competition.

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Eggzackleee!!!! ♥

[@Henrik_Holst]

Another great thing is that other countries have copied the concept. Sweden have "Så Mycket bättre", Norway "Hver gang vi møtes", Denmark "Toppen af Poppen" and Finland "Vain Elämää". Perhaps other countries as well but I only know about the Nordic ones.

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

Pitch guy for the show: "How bout we get 6 hot people together in a room and have them take turns running a train on each other?" Producer: *[GASP]* Pitch guy: "No no no, like an _emotional_ train. They'll take turns driving each other to bawling tears by singing their own beautiful music at them til they come. I mean die. I mean cry a lot." Producer: Ohhhhhh okay, I think we can get on board with that."

[@martijnvanzuilen941]

Henrik Holst Where does “The Voice” and “Big Bother” come from....

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

@ 46:54 Also credits to the MF Band led by bandleader Marcel Fisser (lead guitarist of Indonesian descent) - Marijn van den Berg (drums) - Serge Bredewold (bass guitar) - Edwin de Groot (guitar / backing vocals) - Gregor Hamilton (synthesizer / keyboards) - Martijn de Laat (trumpet) - Arno Schlijper (piano / keyboards) - Lesley van der Aa (female backing vocals) and multi instrumentalist Hubert Heeringa (the headscarfed saxofonist, violinist, etc).

[@RudyBleeker]

Mad props to them for sure! I remember Floor giving an interview (I believe it was on the Rob Stenders show on Radio 2) after the run of Beste Zangers, when her entire solo tour that's starting this year was suddenly sold out. She said that she wanted to do more shows, but it was difficult to find dates because the Marcel Fisser band was mostly unavailable. Her words were something along the lines of "that's what happens when you're good, suddenly everybody wants you and you become very busy."

[@Green-Lyon]

They are, like Floor, so amazingly talented and versatile.

[@jamesanderson5268]

The female singer for that band, Lesley van der Aa, is amazing. She stayed with Floor during all her songs. Great singer.

[@The_Pony]

Denise is the best for doing everything she did do that international fans could watch the show. I'd be lost without her translations!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU GUYS 🎈🎈

[@HalfLifeSistah]

I agree! And happy New Years! 🤗💖

[@ChrisPage68]

I confess it took me a while to connect with Sam, because I thought she was resistant to singing in English. But I eventually came round - and hearing her backstory, I now respect her completely. When she duetted with Tim on the last show, it was like Dusty Springfield was singing through her.

[@patrickbakker77]

or learn dutch

[@The_Pony]

@@patrickbakker77 there's absolutely no way I could have learned Dutch well enough within a few weeks to understand it quite the same as an actual Dutchie. LOL. I actually have been trying to learn it a little here and there when I find the time, but still. 😅

[@ArumesYT]

23:40 About that raw, pure talent... Please remember she studied singing full time for SIX years. Conservatory, rock academy, theater classes... It's not just talent, Floor worked very hard to get where she is now.

[@neils123]

So cool you guys are reacting to the entire translated episodes! I watched them when Denise first posted them - she did such an amazing job translating these, they are so worth watching. Real shame the production company has been going after these instead of realizing there is a market and providing the translations themselves! Anyway, I'm happy to watch these again with you!

[@PittDaddy]

I saw these videos before they were pulled down. I find the discussions really help us understand why certain songs were chosen and what the others think of the performances. Denise, Thank you SO much for doing all this work. I'm glad the work is not going for naught. Wolf and Sista, thanks for being one of the best reaction channels out there. Happy New Year!

[@jhcfight]

And you learn some things about the singer in the spotlight as a bonus.

[@j0hnn13K]

Yay, the second full episode react, and a big ty to Denise for making this all possible :D Smart editing and i hope this works like intended because full episode reacts are uncommon to say the least, and if any show deserves a full episode reaction, it has to be this show. Ty for the upload, and i hope the other episodes soon follow :D

[@themplar]

The awesome thing about this show is it made me apreciate singers and their styles so much more. I wouldnt have paid attention to these other singers at all and now i found alot of respect for them and what they can do. I understand wolfie, its not my music, but i noticed watching these episodes and kinda accepting it, i started enjoying it. Maybe purely because of the skills but damn some were really good.

[@sonofthesea3298]

Some years back i was also where Wolfkain is now regarding Floor not performing in the Dutch language. I mean,i knew she allways did english lyrics only in After Forever,ReVamp and even her duo project Northward with the amazing guitar wizard Jørn Viggo Lofstad from Pagan`s Mind. There are thoose small exceptions ofc,like when she guest starred with EPICA,she has also performed cover tributes (operatic) in other languages. But overall,she sings all her songs in English. I allready knew all this,but still she blew me away with theese episodes. Not gonna spoil anything here,just speak from theese first 2 episodes. She blew me away by having 2 song genres,that are so leftfield from what she is used to sing daily,and in languages she never really sings in. And she does it soo effortlessly it looks like,like she has been doing all kinds of genres and vocals since she learned how to walk and talk. There is something about her,i think HalfLifeSistah is on to something. You can see it in her eyes! First of all,thoose eyes hypnotize me every single time,and if she dares smiling at the same time? Im laying down in a technical knockout lol. Her height,her powerhouse fysique could`ve been enough. Right there she could`ve been a star in one or many different professions. (People allready want to star her as Wonderwoman or as Xenia The Warrior Princess),but no.....she had to go and get her some gold plated pipes too,and nail every song that lands at her feet,and she gets to put her unique stamp on. Once again im calling it: Floor Jansen,is the best singer,performer in the world!

[@black4pienus]

It's interesting to watch a Dutch show through the eyes of an American. It still FLOORs me (hehehe) that this Dutch show has been viewed by people all over the world now because of this youtube react craze. The Netherlands is tiny. It's 1.65 times bigger than New Jersey. And I have to say it. You two are just too cute together! I just want to hug you and squeeze you and call you George!

[@armina90]

The band is the Marcel Visser Band, and is quite well known in the Netherlands from the radio. Also, Floor Jansen did a clubtour after Beste Zangers in the Netherlands with this band, and if the second corona wave doesnt spoil it, in a few weeks there will be the last shows of this tour in Amsterdam which is supposed to be recorded for youtube!

[@BedMau]

So kind of you to endorse Denise channel. In my humble opinion she's doing a service to all Nightwish and Floor fans all over the world (I'm Italian, and could watch Best Zangers and understand what they were actually saying only thanks to her), and she deserves all the "success" in the world. Now I'm gonna dive into your reactions

[@HalfLifeSistah]

I agree with you; she deserves all the attention and success she receives :) ♥

[@AdmiralKnight]

Aah! I was worried that you guys weren't going to be able to continue this. So cool that Denise reached out to you. Can't wait to see your reaction to the rest of the season

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Wolf you are right with your reaction after the song of Henk. It is a song of a famous Dutch Folk singer (Andre Hazes) who died several years ago. Samantha admired him and still does. Every year in the Netherlands there are several tribute concerts in a row where they sing his songs, believe it or not they are sold out before you know it.

[@reneegrahmbeek]

Love your reactions on this show! A little side info on Tim Akkerman; he used to be lead singer in a band called Di-rect. You should check them out as well! When I was a teenager I was such a fan of them already. They got a new lead singer called Marcel Veenendaal and are still going strong. Lots of love from the Netherlands and can’t wait for your next episodes!

[@CrunchyRiffs]

I watched this entire show because of the work Ms. Hofs put into it. A show I wouldn't normally watch, or even be able to watch being American. I was REALLY into it though and wanted to watch it again. I started it to see Floor, but fell in love with them all.

[@allenhuling598]

Happy New Year, you two, and thanks for another full length Beste Zangers! So happy that you see the value in doing these full shows! Like many, I came for Floor, but stayed because everyone is really talented and the whole concept of the show is much better than anything we have here in the US! Cheers for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2020! +1 for Denise!!!

[@stefmorgan39]

I love it so much when you guys do the full episodes. Can't wait to see more!

[@helenooft9664]

Happy New Year to everyone, and yes the band is exceptional like always, and my credits to Denise, dank je wel Denise door jouw vertalingen krijgen buitenlanders ook een kijkje naar binnen bij de skills van Nederlandse artiesten.

[@haukikannel]

Nice to see reacting to other episodes too! Keep on! I did enjoy the whole episodes better than individual songs. They have very nice atmosphere in this show and you can only see it in full episodes! This is the episode where I really started like Tim Akkerman singin! He has really good raspy voise that work very well in this song! Rolf Sanchez Also did very good job in this episode. But They all have good intensite and real feeling those song. And that is more important than the music Style in the long run. One interesting thing is that every episode is Also different based on to whom They Are singing, because those songs Are important that Person, so the songs Are suited to Main Person.

[@aimeek9384]

Thank you for your reaction to another episode of Beste Zangers. I watched it every week especially because of Floor, its a great show/concept. This Dutch folk music is not what I usually listen to but loved the performances. Already looking forward to your next reaction!

[@rhinni]

Thank you for continuing with Beste Zangers, I really like watching you watch it!

[@maartenvos379]

Samantha steenwijk had her breakthrough a couple of years ago when she became runner up on the voice of holland....fun fact she won the dutch dancing with the stars dancing with a broken toe.....she always lights up the room with her laugh....i dont like the dutch folk music so much but she is good and a great genuine person.....floor and her became friends because of this program( there are 2 youtube livechats floor and samantha talking and answering questions from fans)....happy new year you guys!

[@gzin33]

I am late to watching but I hope you do every show. The chemistry between them all and the performances are all amazing. As a member of the Discord I was fortunate to watch them all and to see Denise translate them all was great. Thank you for doing these reactions.

[@Beatz-he5xe]

Thank you guys for doing this. Loving it!

[@ICANanimations]

the song Wees zuinig op m'n meissie was originally by André Gerardus Hazes (30 June 1951 - 23 September 2004) the most popular singer of the Dutch levenslied genre, popular music about everyday life sung in the Dutch language.

[@chaoticoldbore]

Shout out to Denise!

[@damonbryan7232]

I loved this show. Denise's translation was such a bonus. Loved her closing comments. Lmao. Started watching for Floor. Then was so impressed by all of them. Can't wait tell you see Floor on the couch. Hank an Tim stole the show. That night.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Man i just cant get over that band ...they are just amazing

[@treintje1001]

Dutch folk is what we call “The songs of life” a.k.a. “Songs with a smile and a tear”. These songs are typically about life events such as love and hate, marriage or divorce, and basically they are always about relationships between people. I guess this type of music takes a similar place in society as country & western does in the USA. It’s like “The music of the people”. The song that Henk sang is a subgenre also known as the Amsterdam life song a.k.a. Amsterdam opera. The subject in that song was about letting your child go. The main line in the chorus is: “Please take good care of my girl” so it’s basically a message from a father who gives his daughter away for marriage telling her fiancee to take good care of her.

[@martinehermans6661]

It was lovely to see the show again through your eyes and ears, for me it was Tim, he/they touched my heart. Happy New Year!

[@warre1]

Henk seems to be much versatile than typical opera singer. Absolutely amazing man.

[@hansevers6407]

So mbo is, that classical educate singers has so much techniques they can sing literally everything they want. An other example of this Is Tania Kross, she was in the Beste Zangers 2017. You should listen all episodes, but here’s a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnTJhHmCnZxpkMk BTW she won the Mask Singers 2019, isn’t that proof enough?

[@carolieniemienie]

It’s so nice (re)watching this with you guys. I loved it the first time round (Dutchie here, caught it when it aired) but it’s so nice to watch “together” and see your reactions and have a bit of a convo about it. Perfectly soothing quarantaine stuff too!

[@dalbertyn]

So glad you guys are getting back to this! Looking forward the the next one!!!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Hi, Sunshine! ^_^// I'm so glad you like and enjoy it! :-DD Ep 3 has been done; Wolf just has to exit it :-D :* ♥

[@mackayrozy346]

What a great way to start a new year! Woohooo.. Best wishes for you both in 2020! Very appreciated that you guys did this for the whole episode. I really did love n enjoy it! Thanks!

[@SYNtemp]

Oh, i was no way going to miss this... thankyou! 5 more to go... looking forwart for them.

[@janeverse4555]

Henk sings in the typical Amsterdam / dutch folk style. Well known singers from the past are Andre Hazes and Willy Alberty. In the end Henk said Hazes to the sky. Because Henk respect Hazes who died to young.

[@karolienveenhuizen5546]

Happy to find this back again The show wich brings so much joy and happiness not only in my Holland but also in the rest of the world. We need more happiness and joy these days. Happy and a peacefull new year from holland

[@janusvb]

I really enjoy your reactions so much! So much! Thank you! ❤️

[@Green-Lyon]

Floor's own Mama cried while watching her sing that song. Dutch "Folk" does have a familiar sound to my American ears. I just have no idea how to describe it in terms of genre. Frank Sinatra's "My Way" fits there to me. Trivia: The original 1975 version of "All By Myself" was originally written and recorded by Eric Carmen. He was sued by the estate of classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff because Carmen was under the impression that what he used was public domain.

[@bertbouwhuis]

Simply simply LOVE it that you did this show and love your reactions!!

[@FATEWEAV3R]

Love that you are doing these, cant wait to see the rest. Happy new year ❤

[@erikaverink8418]

i enjoyed it, hope to see episode 3 soon.Happy new year and good luck in 2020 and the years after that.

[@drmerdcver]

You two are infinitely adorable! I loved watching this show so much. When I saw you were reacting to it I was happy happy happy!

[@strogaa]

Happy New Year, you two nice people :-) This one starts pretty well with our (long awaited) reaction on episode 2. And a "Raise your hands" (spoiling alert!!!) for Denise Hofs, who made that show accessable for the whole world :-)

[@wiederganger1959]

As a native Dutch speaker (I'm Belgian) I can assure you 100%, thete is no way your face stays dry while hearing Floor sing "mama" in your own language. It hurts, it hurts so bad. But it hurts so good. Mama, lang zal je leven!

[@Jos_G.]

Beautiful reactions. Can't wait for the next episode you're going to cover. Not only Floor performing in spanish but also Henk singing Noelia. Thx.

[@marjabieze7757]

Thank you so much a have seen the show with all episodes a few times i can't wait for the episode with floor on the coutch and how you guys react to it...its very powerfull and mind blowing...thanks loves 😘

[@W1nged_Shad0w]

To come back to your question from the previous episode & the comments about the crickets being gone: as far as i know they sing this live at the recording of the show (and they use ambiant mics to record the background like crickets so they can filter this out in post production so the sound of the songs and voices are clean, but no dubbing in this show. )

[@hansevers6407]

I like your beautifull reaction, your enthusiasm, lovely and have to say again, Wolfkain your study op front is remarkable. The last number from Rolf was a song From Eric Carmen from 1975 ( far before of Celine sang it). We play this song in our discotheques a lot in the Netherlands at that time.

[@ZeitdiebX]

Hey you guys. First of all Happy New Year to you. I‘ve been waiting for this.. only time for a quick sneak peek now cos I don’t like to rush when it comes to music or your reactions.. So I will get back to commenting later on.. Two thumbs up for now.

[@robmostert7329]

The song Rolf sang in spanish is an original song of Eric Carmen (from 1975) Celine covered this .

[@yakidin63]

This was an amazing series thanks to Denise and her translating. Each week I would see the Dutch episode but hang out waiting for the Translation. Just watching the songs without the background to them had so much less emotion so thanks again Denise Hofs. legend. It was amazing to see how each singer performed on here tooo. I doubt whether they'd be able to repeat the ups and downs of that series again.

[@rikvanommen9564]

The songs that Ruben and Henk sang are typical examples of Dutch 'folk'music

[@LenaDee666]

Regarding the messing up question, I went to a solo concert from Floor last December, she didn't mess up big time, but briefly forgot the lyrics to one of her own songs, very briefly, reacted to it like a pro of course! It was such a sweet moment though, when she really connected to the audience cause we all knew her baby daughter was backstage and Floor was a mix of Wolf (as she calls her stage persona wolf and her at home one dog) ready to perform and mommy brain.... such a great evening

[@share-a-way2158]

For me as native Dutch speaker so nice to see English speakers commenting on Dutch songs!

[@Curtes69]

Thank you guys for this. I loved the show, and all the singers, they are all great, and the band really is amazing. Happy new year, love you guys

[@HalfLifeSistah]

🤗💖

[@mnewm21]

I read somewhere the blocking of this show is a pain but apparently it is something to do with the way the channel is funded meaning it is not available for international distribution. the vibe of the show is so positive that you cannot help but invest in the singers even if it isn't your typical type of music. Thanks for the react!

[@freekvanwijk4716]

I can`t wait to watch episode 3 with you Guy's. I did watch this show already alone but now it`s like you are visiting me in my home and watch together with me. My winner for the evening was tim because i really got tears in my eyes when he did his song. Good news i heard today that this show is sold to Germany so they do there version of this show this year and i learned that in the first serie of this show wil be also a dutch singer called ilse de lange(she lives nearby the german border so she speaks german) she is a dutch country singer so i can`t wait for that eather.

[@squishy5071]

Love your views on the music in general, clearly u both love music and the skills that come into this. I clearly came for Floor aswell as i had the same reaction on missing out on nightwish. And im the kind of guy that grew up with techno, trance etc. But i became fan of the show, makes me cry often and gives me goosebumps. I like the way they build up the show and when i see your first reactions it remind me of my first reaction. But i can understand the show as i'm Dutch, but in your view, as foreigners just apriciate the music as it should is a joy to watch.

[@warhammer5690]

Thank you for this series guys.

[@ysinvangulik1004]

Denise is a nightwish fan therefore she has only translated the Floor song.

[@tonlit4640]

I enjoyed it too.. thanks to you! I was looking forward for your reaction a long time. I even forgot how Rolf did his utmost. This must have been the most difficult episode for you because of the "big" load of Dutch songs. The Asian guitarist is Marcel Fisser, the leader of the band. I think their roots are in Indonesia, a former colony of Holland. Of course there are similar shows from different countries, but you can eat your heart out on some former episodes of Beste Zangers. The Marcel Fisser Band accompanies all the shows as far as I know. A few examples: A musicalstar in a duet with an operasinger singing "Barcelona": kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2WVYZ6MhplofaM An Operasinger doing the rapsong "Lose Yourself" of Eminem (I don't like rap at all, but this was a very big thumbs up): kzbin.info/www/bejne/borcpnyhi7irY5o A folk singer and a popsinger (she was famous on internet with covers (e.g. "What about us" of Pink)) singing a Dutch song "Voorbij": kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXOpaHVsgtGkd7c&start_radio=1 I think you will like "Something inside so strong" from Trijntje Oosterhuis too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJW8qYmNe56BZqM Close harmony singing by three sisters, forming Og3ne with "Sing" of Ed Sheeran: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvFl4Vvg9mhhKc There are much more jewels, such as Glennis Grace, but I cannot fil all your pagespace.. On my accounbt I have the complete playlist of Beste zangrs, so feel free.. And of course.. Happy 2020 and may al the things you want to accomplish this year may come true!

[@LenaDee666]

So funny, I have watched most of the songs of this show, but never came around to watch the whole episodes, although I really wanted to....I knew I would not be able to focus all the way through and didn't want to be like disrespectful by paying less attention to one artist than the other, especially with reading subtitles as well. Found your reactions to this a few days ago, and got them all queued up, definitely a good alternative for me cause it's less me by myself watching, it feels more interactive, like watching together with others, also the episode being edited does help😅 Also, have you seen Henks' performance with Nightwish at one of their Netherland gigs? It's been a while, so I bet you have....it was soooo goood :D

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

Hi, what a show, isn`t it. I`m Dutch and I missed it so I had to look back every episode. I know Rolf has some huge hits in the Dominican Republic, where his mom comes from. His dad is Dutch. He is invited to come to the states by Marc Anthony who heard him sing *(I guess). He spents 6 months a year in Miami and the other months in the Netherlands. He sings mosly in Spanish but his Dutch is great also (he grew up in this small country and now he also sells a lot of records and we hardly knew him as well.......can you believe that? ) I knew Nightwish a little but this show brought my love for their music to another level. I certainly enjoyed it....thanks a lot.

[@emed111]

So glad that i see this ,fore me i look 52 times in a jear to this special people with there songs .

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

@ HalfLifeSistah - Wishing you a year of Health and Happiness as we begin a new decade. And a lot of inspiration to come up again with great video reactions. Cheers!

[@ChrisPage68]

The new decade starts in 2021.

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

@@ChrisPage68 miereneuker...

[@NikosDriehuis]

yay, been waiting on this! :)

[@justme221]

Awesome! Looking forward to episode 3!

[@adlicious100]

Love these reactions of you both bout this fabulous show 💜🎼🦉🙏🏼😘...btw...happy new year 💥🌻💎

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Glad you enjoyed it! And Happy New Year!! :-* ♥

[@drmerdcver]

I have already subscribed to Denise. Awesome of you to support her.

[@ludovicm.1848]

Thing is : Floor has no confort zone limit to step out of !!! Everything seems so easy for her, despite the hard work behind everything she works on.

[@ChrisPage68]

She's a true artist. Like a swan, she's graceful on the surface, but paddling like hell underwater.

[@supercrew63]

i usually hate these kinds of shows but you guys make it so fun...thank you

[@mhoogland-holterman5322]

The asian in the senter spot is marcel visser he is the laeder of the band, the name of the band is : the marcel visser band and the other asian is edwin he is gitarist and backing vocal with lesley

[@theatomicpirategirl]

Oh man...wait for the Floor episode and Tim Akkerman sings Nemo. It’s actually super fun.

[@GerritJanLutkehaus]

About the 'Asian guys'. Untill WW2 Indonesia was a Dutch colony. The Indo-people - people of mixed Dutch-Indonesian heritage - who came to The Netherlands after Indonesian independence, were the founders of the rock-and-roll music (and scene) in The Netherlands. Way ahead of their time. Tielman brothers, Blue Diamonds. And up untill this date, many gifted musicians (especially guitar players) over here have Indo-roots.

[@sretePtraB]

Cool! Was waiting for this 😃 Can't wait till you get to Floor's episode

[@Zerocool-kb4ej]

I really hope u continue doing the other shows.., really enjoyed this..

[@xXTheoLinuxXx]

Round 22:30 She never sings in Dutch? Well no.. otherwise she had sold dozens of records in the Netherlands :P It's way more easier to get on the radio as a Dutch singing Folk/Pop singer (or even rapper) than as a Metal singer. But that is gonna change.. Can you imagine that since last week 'Ghost Love Score' and the live version was for the very first time on the Dutch radio? At the end of the year we have an all time list of 2000 best songs, and Nightwish with Floor is in it :)

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

Try the show *(sorta beste zangers); liefde voor muziek from 2018. With Sharon de Adel, who is a friend of Floor Jansen, the metal world down here is small. There`s a song sung by Sharon, called Just what I need tonight.....it`s great.

[@nickdevries5549]

Absolutely love your reaction to de beste zangers. Are you going to do more episodes of de beste zangers? Greetings from Holland!!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Episode 3 has been done. Wolf has to edit it, when he has time :) ♥

[@nickdevries5549]

Awesome!! Can't wait, amazing to see your reactions to our Dutch show ;p keep up the fantastic work. Greeting from Holland😉

[@dainryder8234]

I'm paused before the results and I really really loved Tim's cover of that Pink song.

[@Esmeagolly]

This was pure and unadultured Dutch music, mostly played in pubs. Even though I’m Dutch I’m ol Wolfs side it’s not really something I would listen to on my own.

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Thank you for your honesty ^_^ ♥

[@Esmeagolly]

HalfLifeSistah you’re very welcome, I love your reactions! ❤️

[@HalfLifeSistah]

@@Esmeagolly awe, thank you, baby. I'm so glad 🤗😘🌻💖

[@ginkarasu]

Well I'm a dutch metal head, and that's true. But I would like to add they prefer dutch pop over metal when it comes to radio play. And tbh, Floor's version of Mama, is the first dutch song I have listened on repeat in ages. Also thanks this her performances in Beste Zangers, Nightwish and Floor and Henk, got an 3 entries in the "famous" dutch top 2000 of 2019.

[@opperbuil]

@Wolfkain and HalfLifeSista: If you don't make it to the end of the season, can you still plz react to Henk Poort's take on Disturbed/David Draiman's Sound of silence plz? The dude went viral with that one but it gets overshadowed by Phantom of the Opera. Greetings from the Netherlands and best wishes for the new year.

[@isabelbreewel6390]

Can't wait for episode 3!

[@jamesallen1153]

Nightwish "Dead Boy's Poem" Buenos Aires Live (Beautiful Floor ballad)

[@devoneagle1966]

I really think you two should react to Eurovision later this year - Wolfkain might find it challenging ;-) but his appreciation of music would mean his take on the songs would be very interesting.

[@wazzalord3]

the main issue with the copyright strike -i assume- has to do with some of the songs being recognised as the original and being auto deleted, lets see what you did with it, time to sit back and relax for an hour once more!

[@gabriel.bardac]

This was a pleasant surprise, thank you. As I remember, when this episode was aired, I was impressed by Tim Akkerman's cover, then I noticed Emma Heesters's gentle touch. And of course I enjoyed Floor Jansen's powerful cover, being aware she was at that moment mostly unknown by her own people. Rolf Sanchez's interpretation seems to me somehow forced. He impressed me in other episodes.. About the copyright problems - my overall impression is there is in place in Netherlands some "cultural protectionism" policy, not allowing state-owned entities to add foreign translations to posted materials, and blocking translated versions with copyright claims. Unfortunately, this policy worked against us, international Nightwish / Floor Jansen fans.. On the other hand, the massive support of international fans for Floor was noticed in all interviews in Dutch media and also in Dutch social media, as far as I know.

[@gabriel.bardac]

.. and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020! :)

[@Greyhound53200]

I'm with you on your copyright theory, Gabriel.

[@mnewm21]

Rolf sings All by Myself more as Eric Carmen sung it back in the 70s. He could be a Spanish Eric Carmen :)

[@1336mg]

Henk is singing in the typical way singers from the Jordaan-neighbourhood (in Amsterdam) sing. Its not everyone taste. The tekst most times is about love, lost love, loosing loved ones and sung in Amsterdam dialect. Ruben is kind of doing the modern version. The asian guy in the band is propably from Indonesian decent, ctm.nl/marcel-fisser

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Lol, that Spanish song was big hit in seventies, by Eric Carmen, based on Rachmaninoff (some composers had wonderful themes fit for modern music). Not sure I have ever heard Celine Dion sing it.

[@villainouschrisk]

only thing i've ever seen of Floor messing up, i was on twitter, looking for a NW gif to leave as a comment, and saw one of Floor actually tripping and falling on stage! nothing serious, she bounced right up, with the perfect, blank, you didn't see nuthin face!!! she's such a professional and so in tune with her craft, i doubt very seriously if she would ever allow herself to walk on to any stage less than 100% prepared, having sung what she's about to sing at least half a dozen times.

[@cyborgnj]

from this episode on, Floor just destroys every song she sings. YOu are in for a treat my friend!

[@hethedendaegspolygoon]

Sharon from Within Temptation was in the Belgian version called “Liefde voor Muziek” 😉

[@yakidin63]

Rolf Sanchez.......my hat off to you for that. Amazing.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Rolf Rocks, The Marcel Fisser Band will be the band Floor does her Dutch Solo tour with, The asian looking are mostley part Indonesian because of the History of the Netherlands

[@roykliffen9674]

The song Henk Poort sang is from a Dutch folk tradition going back to the early 1900's, even though the song is more-or-less contemporary. Even in the Netherlands that type of music isn't to everyone's liking, though some snobbishness may be involved as it sometimes is seen as a blue-collar demographic type of music.