Nightwish - Poet and the Pendulum [ Wembley Live 2016 ] ( REACTION! )

03:18 - Testing Sistah’s knowledge so far
04:52 - Giving Emppu some love
07:25 - The story behind the song…
20:21 - (REACTION)
34:21 - The Aftermath
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[@benhipperson3968]

You dont just listen to Nightwish, you experience Nightwish

[@WardDorrity]

And you often experience Nightwish as a sledgehammer to your soul.

[@immune85]

@@WardDorrityAnd you love every hit.

[@WardDorrity]

@@immune85 Yes I do. That's why I keep coming back for more. My Valkyrie Queen commands it.

[@TodayTomorrowMusick]

In my opinion Nightwish is currently one of the best metal bands in the world

[@winterking4902]

in my opinion , as well ..

[@1234stiaan]

Best band, period!

[@aeldin131]

Definitely the best live band I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot.

[@embran8486]

@@aeldin131 Rammstein, Nightwish and Sabaton are top-tier live. Can't decide who the most out of them. Vocally & instrumentally Nightwish of course. Experience wise...depends of your mood.

[@oscarbjorck8720]

No doubts

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Do not skip straight to the song, people! Really, do not. Wolfkain, your explanation to the background of the song, the poet's suffering, one face to world one his own, finding himself again, it opened the song's story and emotions.

[@WolfKain]

❤️✊🤘

[@robertfurneaux128]

It always breaks my heart during mother and father when tuomas sings along. He usually takes his in ear monitor out as there's parts he still cannot listen to. The guys would always go over and stand by him to show their support.

[@lordskysixss]

SOMEONE CALL 911 SISTAH IS HEARING THE POET AND THE PENDULUM!!!

[@shanehughes740]

@mickor ...and there's visual evidence to prove it just at the end of Part I ;))

[@agustinmanyari]

🤣

[@fixxa6455]

Is that the lady who cries already before the damn song has even started? Sorry i cAnnot handle that. Im more like him; annoyed of the dramaqueen

[@tiekogalaxylatte8839]

@@fixxa6455 Dude, its just the way she reacts to music, some people are very emotional, it doesn't have to be dramaqueen material

[@CERULEANSPIRAL]

I bet he doesn't think multiple orgasms are real either. 😏

[@korvkioskshelvete]

The way Sistah feels music in her entire being is beautiful.

[@Razoocie]

Fun fact: When there is a line in the song that says "Now I only have three minutes and counting", there is exactly 3 minutes in the song until the blade falls. Tuomas is such a genius with the details.

[@bigg2988]

Wow. That is too much even for a nerd like me! 8]

[@missstonehagel389]

I love nerds, thanks for sharing your fun fact!

[@Rush-dj1gt]

No te puedo creer!!! Increible!!!

[@tjitsekoster9379]

I always wondered about those 3 minutes. Thanks for explaining.

[@user-jy1bc3gw2q]

Whaaaaatt

[@themajor743]

This song is high art. You have Tuomas and you have the allegorical "poet". The poet dies and then meets with his parents in the afterlife while Tuomas meets with his parents during the here and now and they console him for the pain he's gone through. The dichotomy occurs in several points during the progression. Stunning skill at composition.

[@furdturgeson_89]

Dude’s name is Tuomas…

[@Solipsis31]

This is an instance of when an artist or band actually cares about their music and the effect it has on people Nightwish has earned itself a place among the legends of new and old

[@user-kl9xe8fo9l]

Only nightwish can make you cry and dance at the same time

[@thetwitchywarlock]

what really got me was Emppu and Marco gathering around Tuomas is support towards the end of the song

[@Fluffykeith]

Two things a really love about this reaction...you take the time to explain the background of what happened and why this is such a personal and painful song for Tuomas, it’s so vital to understanding the complexity of the arrangement and lyrics....and I absolutely love how Sistah is so into the song, dancing along and getting emotional, really empathising with it. So many reactions are just people sitting and staring at the screen, but not this one. Something about this video in particular is how Marko and Empu end up going to hang out with Tuomas on stage, just being near him. They know how hard this song is for him, and it’s really touching to see.

[@camrynfreeze]

This is the most hilarious/emotional/empathetic/beautiful Nightwish reaction ever! I absolutely loved it. Cried along with Sistah :)

[@brownielion7342]

Can you imagine how Tuomas felt hearing it being sung like this for the first time?

[@0rdegar]

I know this video is over a year old, but I had to comment. Sistah, you are not the only one who feels the music that way. Many of us love Floor and Nightwish because of how we feel when we hear it. Every time I listen to this song in particular, the tears flow freely. It is such a beautiful song, sung with such heart, it touches the soul. I hope someday soon you get to go to a Nightwish concert; as it is meant to be experienced live.

[@argantyr5154]

What I really enjoy about Nightwish is they take the time to let a song tell their story instead of rushing through it. And I love see other people react to them for the first.

[@Evil_Peter]

This reaction really shows how good it is that you guys are going through the history and backstory of things before reacting to the music. This song is so much more powerful when you know all that lies behind it and taking the time to tell it beforehand means a lot not only for your reaction but to anyone that watches this and doesn't know the story themselves. Wonderful song, wonderful reaction.

[@paulinabs]

You guys are so precious. THANK YOU so much for caring and puting so much heart into these songs that absolutely deserve to be understood from their very core. I love that you dont “react and dash”. You take your time to talk about and explain what is essential to truly appreciate this masterpiece which is not just another “cool sounding song”, this IS another man’s being, this IS toumas youre listening to, his pain, his conflict.

[@Piia2023]

The last part Mother and Father is actually what his mother told Tuomas when he went home to the small town of Kitee where they all came from, Tuomas, Tarja, Jukka and Emppu. What hurt Tuomas most was that he lost a childhood friend forever. He never wanted to record this song, but eventually it appeared on the album Dark Passion Play. I have listen to it hundreds of times, and nearly ever goes without tears.

[@fdsannie]

Pia every time you write this it makes me cry all over again..........

[@LunarisArts]

Managed to be rather stoic until that part. That made me cry silent tears. As someone who had those verysame thoughts of ending it all, still sometime do, the thought of how mum, dad and my brother would cry stayed my hand. I dread the day when I can't picture their reactions of my eventual demise...

[@fdsannie]

@@LunarisArts Please keep them in your mind. Have you gotten help? Hang out with us at the Nightwish songs. Do you have any support systems. Please reach out to someone.

[@flparg2]

@@LunarisArts yo. People love you more than you think. My sister went deep depression and pills made the rest. 2 years and everyfucking day breaks our hearts because of the things that we didnt say or shared or experienced as a family. As she passed away l had a 3 months baby girl that keep the rest of us fighting or else we would all be waaaay worse. Seek help. Dont be afraid to talk or share your thoughts, they are real treasures to those that sorround you. Nightwish is a great way to appreciate life itself. Virtual hugs. Keep up. Dont give in. See you in other vids.

[@Jerryman1158]

@@LunarisArts Song of Solomon ch 2 10 My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. 11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; Isaiah 60 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. Matthew ch 11 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

[@ulventorden5293]

Half life sistah ( I don't think I've caught your name yet) but your reactions are so pure. So emotional it's insane. Like, because I'm an empath, I feel what you feel when reacting to these videos, no matter how many times I've heard the song. It's just so amazing!!

[@Mu77ley]

This is a beautiful live performance. On the subject of Emppu, I think he doesn't get the recognition he deserves because he doesn't over play; everything he plays is there solely to enhance and reinforce the song, and that's a skill few guitarists have.

[@madddog6790]

Well said!

[@667radiance]

He's not the most tehcnical show off guitarist but he sure can play. Just look at the live official performance of Romanticide, that solo is amazing. Heck, even the man himself looks surprised.

[@sarahwithstars]

@@667radiance but every single time that bloody tough solo is perfect!?? Just... how? And Gethsemane for that matter?

[@667radiance]

Oh, thats because he is an amazing guitarist. But he dont play like John Petrucci from Dream Theater or Herman Li of Dragonforce for example. That was my point.

[@onsesejoo2605]

He has the sideproject of his own, Brother Firetribe that plays rather tasteful AOR.

[@bygonebee9129]

Thank you for this. Yours is one of the best reaction channels out there and I appreciate you going in depth to not only the songs but the bands and the people behind the music. Never become one of those channels where they only nod their head to the beat and say nothing of substance. And since you two really seem to feel the music don't be afraid to pause and gather yourself when needed, I myself started to watch this reaction and soon realized that I have to put it off for another half an hour since I had just ordered food and didn't want to go open the door crying my eyes out. :) Subscribed!

[@Blackitty19]

I'm kinda mad still when people say Nightwish without Tarja wasn't nightwish at all, but lets remember the one who composes 98% of the music and lyrics is Tuomas, so he is in essence the band, even with her voice, she couldn't pull up nightwish without him. Don't get me wrong, shes an awesome singer and with a masterful domain of her voice, but, credit where is due. Thanks for doing more nightwish.

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Yaaasss, baby! I actually agree with you! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!🤗😘💖✊🏾🤘🏾

[@Blackitty19]

@@HalfLifeSistah thank you for reading them!!!! Please consider reacting to nightwish ever dream sang by floor, and listening to Within Temptation and Epica😍❤️💕

[@santsuma]

@@HalfLifeSistah ... I agree with Sithgirl2719 as well. Tuomas is a musical genius and his lyrics are amazing as well. Thanks Sistah for doing this reaction, you both are great! Next is what many here are asking... The Greatest Show On Earth live in Tampere, Finland. There is an interview with Troy from 2017 where he tells how the idea of the song came about and how they got Prof. Richard Dawkins to personally participate in their fantastic live show in Wembley 2015. Troy talks about it here (at 10 min 14 sec): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqTZnWqLfL6JiMU The song TGS On Earth has a lot to do with Prof Dawkins evolution approach to life on Earth , as Tuomas is an avid reader and a big fan of Prof. Dawkins, he created what Tuomas himself considers the peak of his work, as he said in an interview. Tks for this great reaction video and all the BEST for you guys in 2019!

[@juny9445]

Facts

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

I get what you mean but I can understand what people who said that ment. It wasnt like "theyre nothing without her" cuz as you say Tuomas is the genius behind it all but for many people (myself include) what made me a Nightwish fan *was* that very unique sound, I also listened to Within Temptation, Edenbridge and Epica but Nightwish stood above them and when Tarja disappeared that very unique sound changed and it never felt really the same (untill Floor) I always loved both Tarjas voice *and* Tuomas music so I was one of the people who stuck around anyway, I also though Annette was a really good singer but as most I didnt feel the match was all that it could be. Honestly I think people who said Nightwish wasnt Nightwish without Tarja was 100% convinced they would never find a replacement good enough and I cant blame them for that, Im still kinda in chock they actually found Floor. To think there were 2 singers of that calibre on the metal stage and the same band managing to snatch both of them... those odds must be astronomical.

[@iirockstar23562]

"Poet at the time was my suiside on paper, cos i could'nt do it in real life" - Tuomas Holopainen

[@hanstheelen7466]

Wolf i love how you take your time patiently telling the backstory and explaining everything. That way I'm more invested in the reaction itself and the song is an even better experience for me than it was before. Keep it up!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Hi, Sunshine! ^_^/// Thank you so much for appreciating all of his efforts. He really does care. Mmmmwwwaaah!! 🤗😘😘💖✊🏾🤘🏾

[@verydarkmatter8950]

yes .. agree !

[@scottfarin8838]

Personally, I never could understand Tarja's "Who me?" reaction to getting fired. She said "I don't see myself like that", but this is the same bimbo who gave an interview in a German magazine in which she dissed the band, the music AND the fans--all while still a member of Nightwish. Tuomas saw it as a betrayal, hence the bitterness of the lyrics to "Bye Bye Beautiful". From what I understand, the record label wasn't very happy about it either. The woman had to go.

[@regun2434]

Backstory adds so much empathy when listening Nightwish.

[@youhaventgotaprayer]

I really enjoy and appreciate your reaction videos, more than just a reaction with the back story. I keep re-watching these videos.

[@bazarista4720]

nightwish the greatest show on earth live tampere - will blow your mind

[@ERICKSON491]

upppp

[@rejouchpeckeu2188]

Sistah, your tears and your emotion make you happy !! You are the most beautiful "Floorgasm" ever seen on youtube !!! Thank you !! Now, unless it's already done, you have to see them in concert !! And there, prepare a palette of handkerchiefs, because you haven't finished crying. Welcome to the nightwish world and again thank you for this superb reaction which proves that this group is certainly the best in its category with Epica and Simone Simmons (you have to listen to Sancta Terra with Floor, just jubilant). Thanks to you two !!!

[@NotToday1989]

I am soo happy that you guys liked it! I was at the concert in Berlin last year, first row standing in front of Emppu and he was serving greatness from second one to the end of the almost 2 hours of show that they did. Nightwish is just pure magic. You guys need to experience them live if you haven't already! Sending you love all the way from Germany!!

[@MrDollarRoxx]

I read a while back that playing this song live was so emotional for Tuomas that he's never used an ear monitor when they have played it. I don't know if it's true but I also recently heard that this live performance was the first time he actually did use an ear monitor while playing it and that was why Marco and Emppu came up to him and played the last part and fist bumped him and smiled at the end. What a family, right. ❤️❤️

[@jones19968]

His masterpiece and she sings it like it was written for her voice. And she puts so much emotion behind her vocals.. it's her song now in my opinion.

[@dougmphilly]

you cloned my thoughts.

[@schwann145]

She's an outstanding singer but it takes a lot more than singing a song well to "steal" it - after all, Annette's version is outstanding as well ;)

[@jones19968]

I agree they both are great vocalists and they both did it well.

[@lorgrenbenirus]

Yes, Anette sang that song very well but Floor.. well, didn't steal it as much as owned it. Unlike some, I did like Anette as well, just as I liked Tarja and as I like Floor but dang, Floor is on a completely different level then either of them. Absolutely amazing, and she literally "owns" any song she sings.

[@user-kl9xe8fo9l]

@@lorgrenbenirus very true

[@baldjguy]

I love your reaction vids to Nightwish from the standpoint of you being an original fan. I just discovered them with Floor and Ghost Love Score. You make the connection between the original, middle and current and I love that you went into the history with this one. Keep up the great work.

[@thjf8158]

I'm so glad you chose that video to react to, the lyrics are so so important in order to fully appreciate all their songs

[@Droogie128]

This song was written for Floor. It may have been written long before she joined the band, but she is what Tuomas has always wanted in that spot. He actually considered her back in 2006, but he didn't want to steal After Forever's vocalist. They were all really good friends, and toured together. The planets finally aligned when he called Floor in 2012.

[@tommyechoes3520]

Tormenting Sistah with this, ive shed tears listening to this aswell. Such a butifull song. So dramatic, and floors voice is an voice of an angel.

[@ryanhauser3014]

My favorite Nightwish song. It is amazing with headphones.

[@sylbaryn]

Warning - It will be a tragedy if you listen to the studio version of The Greatest Show on Earth rather than the live version from Tampere. Wolf will absolutely love it

[@aanaperdigao]

Yes! Up!

[@sugoruyo]

Live it is a completely different experience. I was lucky enough that I first heard it live at Wembley, with Dawkins doing his spoken bits on stage.

[@Behemoth9030]

This has always been my favourite song from Nightwish. Side note: hell yeah for the hair, Wolf! 🤘 [EDIT] Part V - Mother and Father always gets me sobbing as well, not ashamed to admit it.

[@Sithspit_Rogue]

Y'know, one of the things I love about your channel above all others is the fact that you DO YOUR RESEARCH. In spite of the fact some viewers dislike the lengthy dialogue before the reaction, if you care about the music, it lends so much more gravitas because it shows you care enough to build a foundation of understanding to bolster your own reaction, as well as enrich the playing field to give greater depth to the reaction. In this instance, it gives depth and background to Tuomas's pain and some nuance to the song's origin. Y'all keep being you.

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Hi, Sunshine😊 Thank you so very much for your beautiful and encouraging message. People like you, gives us the motivation to keep don't these reactions. I truly appreciate you. 😀😘🤗 I'll be sure to bring your commet, too Wolf's attention. ✊🏾🤘🏾💙

[@itsjollylumpkin2402]

The lost of Tarja was fate. Without this happening, the world would have to pass on such a masterpiece of music. With the well described story from Wolf before the reaction, the meaning of the song gets really clear and you will be involved in the emotional world of Tuomas much deeper. Your efforts in providing all this additional information is highly appriciated. Thank you so much.

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

If you`re not senstive, if you never experienced pain and despair, you won`t be able to write such a masterpiece as this. You need to fall down before you`re able to get up and move on and this symphony from the 21 century is a great example of this. I cry every time, touched by the voice of Floor and the lyrics and all that comes together in this beautifull piece of art.

[@jurgenhuser2942]

Some greetz from germany... First of all i must say thank you to both of you.. You guys really analyst nighwish, even also all other kind of groups, from the bottom of your soul..... Thats awesome.. An importand as all.. Your guys doing youre job so well... I i really know what i m saying, because i has worked as a radio DJ in one of the biggest radio station in germany... Dont go away from your way.. We all still need gys they look behind of so much as you did.. Thx a lot... : Jürgen

[@barbamamance8561]

Thumbs up for this react. It's appreciate Wolf you take the time to explain the song and why Tuomas write it. Both of you did a good job! Bravo!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Thank you! I will show him your comment😀🤗😘💙✊🏾🤘🏾

[@warhammer5690]

Thank you for the love to Emmpu. Hes so clean and fun to watch.

[@lindamazule2289]

The best reaction ever seEn... so genuine and so true, Love all the souls seeking refuge in his song,, SLAVA UKRAINE

[@maxbizkit81]

At 23:00 when the chorus starts i had a tear in my eye, and i can't tell why. I know them from the start with Tarja in my teens, find them just cool. Now i'm 37 and everytime i hear Floor's voice i can't hold back the tears, and that is good to me! Love you 2!

[@MarshallLore]

I think of this as Holopainen's 1st symphony. what a rollercoaster of emotions. one of the few pieces of music that gets me balling. come on now....Greatest Show On Earth is the next symphony

[@sugoruyo]

Composition-wise, I think history will count him among the greats.

[@Gemtear]

I have to leave another comment because I just can't stop watching (and listening). I absolutely love the way you react to the music, I simply cannot see anything fake at all

[@MrTech226]

Tuomas Holopainen, keyboardist & founder of Nightwish is a genius because he wrote many of their songs including this one!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Thank you, Tech! ^_^// ♥

[@michaelshort2388]

@Karafallout 1992 Marco has written a couple, but Tuomas is the primary song writer.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

If sistah ever gets to Nightwish live concert, they better have paramedics ready nearby because it might be too much to handle.

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

This song literally makes my eyes water every time. Those vocals are deadly amazing. Damn.

[@yohannabarnes7578]

Oh Man! She broke my heart in this song! . Big hug From Buenos Aires Argentina

[@jamess8675]

Fantastic reaction guys! I am so happy you finally did this one. To be perfectly honest I was wanting this reaction the most just to see what Wolf had to say about it (the song and the performance) and his reaction, considering how much of a fan he is. Love you guys, keep it up!

[@oktomcat]

I like that you guys give a little history and back story to the song and the relationship with Tarja. Very good job.

[@PaulOutdoors]

As a recent discoverer of Nightwish having heard a lot about them I thought I would see what all the fuss was about and Wow... Having been a lifelong E.L.O.... Electric Light Orchestra (progressive symphonic, orchestral, rock, pop) fan, the Nightwish sound sat well with me and as for Floor, we'll goodness me. That said, you brought me here for Nightwish but I as m now here for keeps for you two beautiful people. Thank you. Paul 👍😊

[@adrisotsa]

First of all: thank you guys for taking the time of doing his video! I´m a Nightwish fan but didn´t understand the real story behind the "breakup" there was with Tarja back in 2005. Now I understand this song completely, now I understand how Thomas felt back then. Of course, he was depressed!! Been such a listened band and knowing how much people loved Nightwish with Tarja, it was going to be hard to deliver such a "bomb" to everybody. The pressure, the anxiety of how people could react. I cried just like her because I now understand what is behind all those lyrics, all those feelings that were squeezed into only a 14min song: a complete masterpiece. I now listen to this song with my heart.

[@Rackelhane]

Wow!! This is by far the most fantastic reaction i have seen. Hugs from Sweden.

[@C_R_O_M________]

A deeply existential song (the poet vs time&life) abd a great reaction video. Thanks for being so authentic.

[@SuperThaidave]

Great reaction! This is one of the most lyrical, poetic, evocative and masterful performances I have ever seen. What a great band.

[@hansswaerdens1334]

Awesome reaction, loved it. Really enjoyed the first 20 minutes ..... always so good to get information like that. learning something new with every video. This song .... wow ..... one of the best ever. Greetings from a huge Nightwish/Floor Jansen fan in Holland. Hans

[@trene6559]

16:10. The Greatest Show On Earth Live in Tampere is going to make wolf melt! They will need to stay hydrated, and restock the Kleenex cupboard.

[@juny9445]

Hmm.didn't hear or see the song yet but floor hasn't desapointed and if you are saying it like that,the i do believe you..going to see it soon.👍🏼

[@blu3fityz]

@@juny9445 It's arguably their greatest work to date. It's certainly their longest and among the most theatrical. You'll love it!

[@WillRobinson]

I'm not sure if Sistah would survive GSoE, lol

[@Digita1Surfer]

Actually, for me personally The Greatest Show on Earth wasn't sonically as great as Ghost Love Score or The Poet and the Pendulum, to be honest. It was just okay song, but definitely not the greatest.

[@MenkaurePL]

They checked Ghost Love Score, The Phantom and the Poet and the Pendulum. I think they're ready for the Greatest Show on Earth.

[@muhammadadlynaimhassan7979]

Thank you so much! This song help me so much last time to cope with my life. It was magnificent to hear it again. Thanks for the backstory as well.

[@TheStefan6969]

I love your genuine emotional reaction!! ❤️ And I would definitely say FLOORgasm achieved!!! 🤘

[@taramoon4822]

Hi, I know I'm late commenting on this video but I really enjoy the insight you contribute. I'm 26 and I never really had anyone to discuss music with because rock/metal was not very popular with my friends as other genres started gaining popularity during the late 90's and early 2000's. You give me different insight/knowledge to music only someone who has grown up in that era could. That is why I subscribed. You give me a different perspective on music that I have listened to so many times and I feel like I have discovered something new.

[@WolfKain]

Love hearing this, thank you 🤗✊🤘

[@ken_d]

That was what happened with me as well. I heard one song, just one freakin' song after Tarja, then I stopped listening to Nightwish. I did not listen to them for years and then suddenly, a reaction video of Ghost Love Score appeared on my homepage and it got my attention. I know it was Tarja's song but it wasn't her on the thumbnail and it wasn't Anette either so I figured they have a new singer. I watched it... and I've been obesessing over them since then. Also, I tried listening to Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum just to see how I will feel about it now and I find some of the songs quite enjoyable. Anette was definitely different from Tarja but she wasn't bad. Her voice has its own charm. But Floor... Floor... Holy crap.

[@CrisSelene]

Because of these two I'm redescovering Nightwish. The Nightwish I didn't let myself know because I was so loyal to Tarja. But now I can have more beautiful music

[@gorgarath]

Yeah, Annette isn't a bad singer, but she just didn't fit the Nightwish sound that we all loved with Tarja. I also stopped listening to Nightwish during Annette's tenure. Thankfully they got Floor to join them and it's been amazing. And while I will sometimes go back and listen to Annette's versions of Tarja songs, I'm always underwhelmed. She does some really interesting versions, but I think the fact she just can't sing that style really hurts her performances of those. Floor can come out and nail Tarja's songs as well as Annette's. Though, occasionally, there are some songs, Nemo for example, that I still go back to Tarja's versions because even Floor, for me, just doesn't quite reach the same places inside that Tarja did.

[@j4ur14]

exactly the same here.

[@jukkavoutilainen1864]

The same happened to me

[@kirsh2036]

Likewise. I was lost from Nightwish until some reaction video popped with Floor singing - that was it. I'm all in. It's incredible how well Floors & Marcos voices match together, it's all the pleasure.

[@stephaniegentryart]

I like your videos because you get very analytical with the songs in a respectful way and you talk about the background behind each song. That’s apart of what makes you guys so special! Your nerds about music like me too and you seem to like to know everything which I love to see people fully appreciating and understanding what art they are listening to. I know I’m a year later on this one but I was so glad to see you also did poet and the pendulum w floor and am excited to hear your thoughts on Annette.

[@sarahwithstars]

I connect with Tuomas as the writer as the core of Nightwish whereas many fans connect with the vocalist as the access to the band which is why so many fans in 2005 really blew their tops as hardcore tarja fans and hated Dark Passion Play in 2007. Imaginaerum wasn't written FOR Annette in particular, it was written with the film in Tuomas' mind and the film soundtrack. Imaginaerium It's a beautiful film about losing the opportunity to fix a broken relationship between a father and daughter because of dementia and the old man's previous bad experience with his own father and how his dementia is tormenting him now about his broken relationship with his little girl as all his memories are lost and as she finds his memories clearing his house. It's beautiful and tragic. Classic Tuomas. Painfully real to watch. A must see.

[@JimmyRJump]

Tuomas never intended Nightwish to become this huge Heavy Metal band. He had a thought, an idea, of a small folk music band. He invited Tarja Turunen in because she was already a singer and he knew her from school. She was fifteen and he was seventeen. But soon Tuomas realised that the lyrics he wrote could not be sung with just acoustic music. It had to be more. Much more. Louder. Tarja stayed on board and other musicians were called upon and stayed and Nightwish was born. As simple or as complicated as that.

[@FreeBeerMonkey]

Best reaction video so far. The backstory and the build up shows that you put lots of effort on this one! Kudos!

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Thank you, love🤗😘💖

[@ulventorden5293]

Sometimes I hear sistah saying sorry for feeling what she feels. I'll be the first to say, don't. Cause you're one of the first people I've found that feels music the way I do. I absolutely love you guys' reactions. Just absolutely phenomenal!!!

[@kittyp7642]

I've been a Nightwish fan for over 10 years but only just discovered your videos. Love you both xx

[@Mrkva22296]

Not many people realize, that when the voice in this song says "Now I only have three minutes and counting" (27:19) , exactly three minutes from that lyric, Thuomas actually dies in the song (30:23). So in case you didn't know by now, now you know.

[@larryd4352]

Love your reaction to this song! As someone who struggled with depression, that turned me into an alcoholic, this song touched me in much the same way it affected Sistah! I felt all of the emotions...and cried the first time I heard the song! Thankfully....I finally told myself "enough is enough!" I am now 22 years and 45 days sober! Well...thank you for the excellent reaction video...and you have a new subscriber!

[@DrunkenDemon]

It is heartwarming to cry with the both of you:-) thank you i needed this today

[@joeldunsmore5159]

Wolf is right we are not getting any younger. I cant believe im going to be 49 next month, so far my metal journey has lasted 36 years, and its still going. Im always discovering new bands that I like. its been a fun journey. I discovered Nightwish back in 2004 with the song/video "Nemo" and have been in love with Nightwish's music ever since. Their music helped me get thru a prescription narcotics addiction. Music really is a universal language, and metal spoke the loudest and clearest to me. you both are like teachers/ professors. Wolf for his knowledge, and HalfLifeSistah for her reactions/ emotions. Love you both, don't change your format.

[@stevecain6377]

Only 49? :-) I'll be 55 in June and I've been rockin' to metal for almost 40 years. Still going strong too and loving the new stuff coming out these days. Once a metalhead, always a metalhead! \m/ \m/

[@joeldunsmore5159]

Thanks Steve that makes me feel better, Im just starting to feel age on my bones lol

[@Mora71]

Wolf, I especially watched this song on your channel, because of the explanation and background you always give us. Thank you!

[@lastword9475]

good but incomplete...Tarja was no longer physically and vocally capable of sustaining long tours on a 24 hour party bus full of liquor, smoke and groupies..her sleep was suffering, there was poor hotel security and no privacy...in 2003 Tarja decided to go solo, but agreed to stay for the rest of the tour, until successor could be found..her terms for better, more secure accommodations along with much shorter tours, and one more album...they agreed but slowly changed their mind without telling her...then, after the the last concert( in which, she performed sick) they posted an open letter accusing her of being a greedy, diva (as she was recovering from the sheer exhaustion and effects of the throat infection and fever),..naturally. as her rep was superb, the fans, media and critics came down hard on Tuomas..this song is his way of playing the martyr, saying"why me, what did i do?"

[@romebigred2]

Holy smoke, Sistah, watching you react to Nightwish is really cathartic.

[@WaterBug46]

Sistah, I always cry in this (and other) Nightwish songs. Floor’s voice with Tuomas’ composing rip right into my soul and have a party

[@LtSephiroth]

Tuomas has this uncanny ability to write lyrics that take you on just.. this incredible journey of emotion. The lyrics of this combined with the absolute power and soul that Floor has in her voice. This song grabs you and does not let go right up until the end. Floor's performance of this is probably my favourite. Annette was fantastic, but Floor is just a whole other level in my opinion. Your reaction was fantastic, and I am so looking forward to the other songs you decide to do. Greatest Show On Earth is going to absolutely blow you away. Should look into Wintersun as well, since that's the band Kai came from to help out Nightwish!

[@DC632A]

Thanks for all the great knowledge and information. We all love this band. They’re more than just a band. Perfecto 😌

[@dawoopbanana]

Nightwish made a film 'Imaginaerum' it features their album (also called imaginaerum), somewhat whimsical, fantasy and dark, good watch ^-^

[@riikkakoskinen6841]

Thank you for the bit before the reaction. I love you two reaction together.

[@GoGoTwice]

Marco and Floor’s voices go so well together, can’t wait to see them live this year 😍😍

[@marioedwingarciatejeda4035]

guys you are the best in channels reaction´s i love to see that passion, cause i have the same passion, when i heard something that BEAUTIFUL like this,my big RESPECT to you guys

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Thank you, love :) :** ♥

[@rusty3964]

Truly a Masterpiece of modern music!

[@Jklak100]

I remember a moment last decade. I buy Dark Passion Play right up when it were availabe in store. Driving to home after work, I start to play it. I have to pull over to the bus stop and cry. All this after hearing just The Poet and the Pendulum,.... 👍

[@TheZachh]

Yay I'm happy you're doing more Nightwish! The keyboardist wrote this song during dark times when the press was attacking him for firing their first singer, Tarja Turunen. He felt like committing suicide but decided to channel it into music so he committed "metaphorical" suicide rather than doing it in real life. He has since admitted that he has finished "sailing through dark waters" and is much happier now. He has the audio tech cut off the lyrics from his ear pieces when they play this song so he doesn't have to relive it over and over. Hope that helps with the background! As a contrast, I would REALLY love to see your reaction to their biggest epic hit "Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth (Live Tampere 2015)". You will cry tears of complete happiness. It is a song chronicling the wonder of life and evolution and how amazing life is. Thanks Sistah!

[@fdsannie]

Adam this seems to be the day that everyone is beating Ann Waychoff........... :-)

[@TheZachh]

@@fdsannie I refresh my reaction list every hour or so when work is slow. xD I have to admit though I was getting concerned that you weren't commenting! It'd be nice if we could tag each other like @ann_waychoff or @pia_linquist to ding someone and rally the "welcoming committee", haha

[@fdsannie]

@@TheZachh Hahahahaha

[@amycroft7545]

Actually this song was made still with Tarja! The song that you're talking about is Poet and The Pendulum :)

[@MikkoRantalainen]

25:55 This part of Pacific is my favorite segment of the whole song and it seems that Sistah liked it, too.

[@perma4702]

One thing to mention, I think they actually wanted Floor when Tarja left, but she was with After Forever and they were actually friends with each other the 2 bands so they didn't want to ask for a permanent singer from their friends band.

[@CashrenSins]

This song literally saved my life at 16. It gave me the strength to live even now at 32. It kept me company on my darkest days. I know sad. but true. Love Nightwish and love watching your reactions. :)

[@madeofwar8781]

The mother and father part rips my heart apart, it reminds me of my grandmother for some reason, she died in 2015. She was one of the most important people in my life and the most influential by far. The words that Tuomas wrote is similar to what she would tell me because of my life trajectory when she past away. Now that I put my life back together that part goes straight to my heart.

[@MrErikbaan]

I really like your stories about your personal feelings about Nightwish. Knowing the backstory of this song makes it even more powerful and emotional

[@nicosimioni7363]

Can't think of a more beautiful song than this one right now. It never fails to make me cry. Thanks for sharing your emotions through this, guys.

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Mmmwwwaaahhh!!😘💖✊🏾🤘🏾

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Nico Simioni I’m right there with you. I’ve never gotten through Act 5 without my eyes watering up.

[@TheGameUK82]

Great reaction. I live in the UK and I was at that show at Wembley Arena in 2015 and I was surprised they performed this song that night but I'm so glad they did as it is one of my favourite Nightwish songs. Tuomas is a genius, such an artist in writing. I'm glad the song impacted you the way it did.

[@reeilona]

We dont think you`re acting, we know the feeling! Love you Sistah

[@HalfLifeSistah]

Mwah!😘😘😘💖✊🏾🤘🏾

[@cafebrum]

I came across your channel looking for a more "evolved", in depth song reactions and lyrics explanations, and, first of all, I was blown away by the length of your videos, POSITIVELY! Your comments are amazing and I want to thank you for everything you do here. Your videos are so well recorded and edited and NOBODY can ever complain on the length of your videos, it really is perfectly divided into chapters and this also makes this channel a one of a kind...I´ll just make it clear that I watch every second of them lol I´m a huge Nightwish fan and I believe I´m not the only one that find their lyrics enigmatic sometimes, and you help elucidate and urravel piece by piece. When we love something so much, it always makes us feel good to see other people loving it too and that goddes´s reactions (I´m so sorry! I don´t mean to be disrepectful, but there´s one other word to describe that woman) make me feel so happy! She really enjoys hearing the songs of my favorite band! 😊🙌

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Epic performances. Back then in Wembley Arena and now in the "studio". I can fully understand Sistah´s reaction, this song touches something in your soul every time you listen to it. Every time. And, good job with the video concept, you are getting better and better. Genuine reactions with a touch of editing magic ! Until next time...

[@HalfLifeSistah]

😃🤗😘😘💖✊🏾🤘🏾

[@MrMali22]

I'm very sad it took me so long to find this channel. You both deserve so many more subs. And thank you for doing nightwish, I just found them this year and I will be watching you two as much as I can.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I will just leave this here: Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show

[@ez0950]

I would love to see this reaction!!! Sistah will lose it :)

[@smearygoregamer1982]

First time watching that and... yeah that would make her cry. Dang that was good.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@smearygoregamer1982 Here they go FULL Opera together: EPICA - Stabat Mater Dolorosa w/Floor Jansen (Retrospect 10th Anniversary DVD I) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo

[@tedball8677]

Agreeing with the others in this stack who said it earlier -- Yes! Epica featuring Floor Jansen/Sancta Terra (live).

[@mr_tsok]

yes yes yes

[@AkelasanAK]

.... great video as always!... thank you for putting time and effort to make it what you want it to be and for attention to quality and meaning ..