How to Write a NIGHTWISH Song (feat.

[@NikNocturnal]

Smash like for fun metal things and stream "Red Panda" here: open.spotify.com/album/5EDhhhLctzSyi7tP8pIcbD

[@hoxler8780]

Nik, how to get your tabs?

[@ruipeixoto5737]

Now we need a Floor Jansen reacts to: Red Panda! 😆

[@LandonHGaming]

Yo nic, cover of hurricane or popular monster?

[@LandonHGaming]

Yo nic, cover of hurricane or popular monster?

[@LandonHGaming]

Yo nic, cover of hurricane or popular monster?

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Here are the lyrics for y'all. This was FANTASTIC, Nik. Thank you so much for thinking of me!! ♥ (Verse 1) In the realm of forgotten dreams, Where innocence was torn at the seams, A fading melody of childhood's gleam, Lost in shadows, or so it seems. (Pre-Chorus) But through the whispers (through the whispers) of the night, A spark awakens, a guiding light (Chorus) Oh, the red panda, guardian of grace! (Verse 2) Through the paths of enchanted forests we shall roam, Seeking echoes of laughter we once called home, With every step, our hearts shall mend, As we chase the echoes around and around and around the bend. (Pre-Chorus) Through moonlit skies and starry trails, the red panda guides, never to fail! (Chorus) Oh, the red panda, guardian of grace! Oh, with fur of fire, gentle embrace! (Bridge) We will dance upon the moonlit shores, where childhood whispers are restored. Our souls are restored, ah! (Chorus) Oh, lead me, panda through realms of old! Oh, where innocence is yet untold.

[@don_honcrow2696]

Finally......it has happened. 💕

[@kornonthecob16]

What a great collab! Love your work!

[@peppersurfer]

cant wait for you and Will to release a banger with Nik's production.

[@stationdisatrous647]

This was amazing! Love it. Thank you, Elizabeth!!!

[@serosantari7756]

@@peppersurfer That would be so awesome! A duet with Will and Elizabeth sounds epic on its own but with Nicnoc's production skills it would just be too good to be true.

[@prodigalbrock]

I love seeing Elizabeth’s journey going from opera singer and rock newbie to being comfortable enough to do a nightwish style with Nik.

[@Chev427BB]

I mean I feel like a Nightwish-style song is still very much in Elizabeth’s comfort zone as an opera singer.

[@johncenashi5117]

@@Chev427BB Totally, its a perfect fit for her. Since she started to like metal and stuff, shes grown so much in music imo. The only thing in this song, i wish she had more...power? at certain parts. But its amazing as it is. They need to do more stuff together.

[@chrismcginnis1407]

don't forget she's learning volcals from Will Ramos too XD

[@staalhard666]

Nightwish fans choose consciently to stay newbiesforever. There are hundreds of bands out there better and more interesting than boring and generic Nightwish

[@johncenashi5117]

@@staalhard666 okay thank you for your input. Go listen to those bands then instead of commenting here. People like what they like. Why do you care so much? Havnt touched grass in a while?

[@d-docnemesis7925]

Elizabeth and Nik, not a duo that I would've thought of but now that it's here I need more.

[@rollingmetal949]

Elizabeth is friends with Will same energy as Nik so them vibing isn't really a shocker😁 NOT INTENDED AS A JAB

[@jcmmfp]

That true, is great.

[@di0__0ib]

agreed that we need more. or I do, anyway 😅

[@metallusmelandril7380]

+ will and then we’ll have a FREAKING BANGER OF A COLLAB SONG

[@EARBANG]

A little bit of Ryan Kirby would sounds insane. I just gonna drop this here. 👀

[@pjzichichi4292]

I love how the metal community has embraced Elizabeth since she began doing her reactions. Between her videos with Will Ramos and this, it's just wholesome AF.

[@najrenchelf2751]

It's almost like she is charismatic voice on behalf of all music lovers... ;)

[@KaijuTango]

Elizabeth’s smile as she sings “THE RED PANDA” is everything 😂

[@Oryyyt]

It's THE most adorable thing ever

[@prodigalbrock]

I feel after seeing that her nickname is the red panda lol

[@unionjhak4294]

I can have the roughest day possible but that smile and her giggle can turn me around in an instant.

[@chiaroscuroh]

Omg I just realised that as much as I have regularly watched The Charismatic Voice, I've never actually heard Elizabeth sing. This was phenomenal. You're both so talented and this song was so cool

[@thedominator87]

same here!

[@markusstutzmann8216]

I also never heard her sing. This is an amazing song .... but it´s not "Nightwish-level"!!! But love it.

[@magnusbergqvist2123]

If you really want to hear her sing, check out the video from when she competed in a very very high status competition for classical music in Belgium (Queen Elizabeth competition). She actually makes a review of it on her channel. The song was from a Mozart-opera and apparently one which is very hard to sing. The song was: "Martern aller Arten"

[@darpompie4354]

@@markusstutzmann8216 I agree, they both did fantastic, The song is good in its own right but a few things missing to call it Nightwish like. Elizabeth sounded beautiful but the vocals seemed way over processed (to be nightwish). Also with the vocals, Floor's range (low's to highs), her dynamics (quiet and loud) and her change of styles (grit to opera) usually found in every song is much more prominent than what was show in this song (not anyones fault, Floor is just a freak of nature). Lyrics were also too simple to be Tuomas level. The track was actually pretty close but a few things missing. Tuomas likes to put a lot of full stops, followed by a short Orchestra or Choir or solo vocal part before cranking it back up. He also manages to change the song entirely half way and bridge it so flawlessly that you feel its the same song but really it could have been two songs. I don't want to sound like I am criticizing their talent to do this because I'm not. But because this is labeled "how to right a Nightwish song" I feel compelled to give my feedback on what I felt is missing. Maybe A second attempt is in order. lol.

[@mikearob]

Yep same here! Never expected such a full voice, stunning!

[@tombstonechess2231]

I love how charismatic voice definitely just started as a regular vocal analyst for all music, but metal fans just kidnapped her attention saying "Yes, she is one of ours now"

[@ragalyiakos]

*Y O I N K*

[@enlightendbel]

Bwah, the fact her hubby is a classic rock and metal head helped.

[@RookCity94]

'This one, I like this one' -The Metal community, probably

[@bree9272]

I know symphonic metal isn't a favorite of Nik's but as a Nightwish fan I loved it. And Elizabeth's voice is gorgeous, giving off huge Tarja vibes. She'd be perfect for symphonic metal. Some band snap her up!

[@najrenchelf2751]

I was just thinking, if I heard this and someone told me this was an unreleased demo for their second album or so, I'd believe them... :D

[@JCaleb]

This video was very fun to edit, especially on the playthrough. I truly felt like a professional with multiple camera angles to choose from and many takes (for the red panda cameos) 🤣🤣

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you so much for all the effort. This looked fantastic!!!

[@thomasj6277]

Great work. I belive it is always nice to edit a video with such a hotie 😉

[@KarolynFoltz]

You did a great job for sure! 🤩

[@yerylik]

GG, brazilian amazon forest editor man Kappa

[@caseyryan4002]

​​@@thomasj6277ikr its crazy how damn sexy Nik really is, the redhead is alright too

[@undergearedsuperfriends8227]

I love that Elizabeth and Will Ramos became best friends and she is fully branching out and immersing herself into this heavy, epic side of music.

[@johnbell7235]

Dude, she's the best vocal coach content creator, regardless of platform. She has such a deep (and immediate 😂 ) appreciation for metal and classic rock. *Happy noises*

[@FurorAeternumXBL]

Sick gutterals too

[@mattcook3801]

I’m on board with her content, as far as I’m concerned Elizabeth is one of us.

[@Oryyyt]

She also plays Dark Souls and Diablo. She's one of us

[@joergojschaefer3521]

@@Oryyyt 🤘

[@darrenwoods9990]

@@Oryyyt that is a figurine of lilith behind her right?

[@unLUCKY95]

Elizabeth's voice is insane, she absolutely killed this. Also loved her switch from serene opera singing goddess to goofy red panda costume 😂

[@MM_Legacy]

No, it was not top-notch singing. But I think it was more about having fun. :)

[@Sabin41]

​@@MM_Legacyit sounds a lot like Once-era Nightwish so I'd say she nailed it

[@Lilith_Reaver]

glad you got Elizabeth on this. she has an amazing voice.

[@Pufferzsola]

you mean her voice is ... charismatic :D :D

[@Lilith_Reaver]

@@Pufferzsola i was gonna make that joke but decided not to.

[@dukemeisterr7084]

y@@Lilith_Reaver you should've made it a joke

[@armydude4now]

Reminds me when Tarja used to be the lead... I LOVE THIS

[@casualflight3359]

OMG can you, Will and Elizabeth all make content together?!? Id melt from happiness

[@DOSStorm]

They just did mate.

[@timjaeger6589]

@@DOSStorm I think meant having Will Ramos join too

[@DOSStorm]

@@timjaeger6589 ahhhh..

[@wanderingone8150]

I would love that too!

[@OGFlipperbaby]

might cause a tear in space time homie.

[@austinhamilton9444]

Woah i was not expected elizabeths natural tone to be so low😮 cool sound, great somg and singer

[@DiabolicalMusic]

Nik’s full video band writings are always top notch

[@RalphBellairs]

Always wanted to hear Elizabeth fronting a symphonic metal band. This came pretty close, but I'd still like to see her live...maybe guesting with Epica would be good! 🙂

[@LonestarNomad_]

Elizabeth must be protected at all cost. Metal heads have sworn the sacred oath.

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

Elizabeth has an absolutely ANGELIC voice! When it comes to female vocals I love deeper more opera esk singing over higher pitch singing.

[@ryewaldman2214]

Wow, this sounds like a top notch Tarja era cover. You guys crushed it.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Definitely what I was trying to go for!

[@derpherpblerp]

I immediately thought the same!

[@WriterEvanMorgan]

That was my immediate first thought as well. Some OG Tarja vibes. Nailed it.

[@vera_n500]

It might be on Oceanborn

[@momactavish]

Yes, bring back Tarja era memories. Loved it ❤

[@npinjest7779]

Nice! That could’ve been on Once… wish it had a solo ( power metal roots) and a fat bass line (Marko was influential), but undeniably Nightwish!

[@The_KlaVra]

JESUS CHRIST, the chills I got when that Chorus hits... Elizabeth just needs a power metal band at this point, that was SOOOOOO GOOD. Obviously Nik killed the instrumetal but Elizabeth took it to ANOTHER LEVEL... Also, that Red Panda Onesie thing is great... 100/100 This was sooooo good.

[@chunkmanmuscle7555]

I didn't think I could crush harder on Elizabeth, but on hearing this...fuhgetaboutit. thank you Nik and Elizabeth.

[@dominikac.5506]

As a Nightwish fan, I approve! It's a classic Tarja's era sound

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Yay! Exactly what I was hoping to do. Thank you!!!

[@ronnyrudeboy7461]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Great song, hope you do more such stuff.

[@justincluett530]

100% this could've been a b side from Oceanborn

[@mikewatts1533]

Some excellent metal music was produced here, and we are very thankful for it. Plus, it looked like Elizabeth was having difficulties keeping a straight face and not laughing throughout this song.

[@xXxGR33NDR3AMSxXx]

I love the way Elizabeth's face lights up in anything she does

[@tylerjames646]

So glad I finally got to hear Elizabeth in a metal song. She has such an incredible voice! Magical, epic, 10/10. Vintage Nightwish!

[@MRFLAPPYTREE]

One step closer to get her in a Lorne Shore song. Im very happy she has found the metal community.

[@WishForTheNight]

Red Panda's, Elisabeth, Nightwish and this indeed sounds Tarja era Nightwish. Really cool how you two done this in this awesome collaboration. I would love to see more.

[@DjDarkD]

Can't wait to see Floor Jansen her comment. She's been known to 'Roam the internet' and place comments personally. Wonderful job Nik and Elizabeth!

[@chris-fc9im]

This is more like epica. This is surprisingly great, I love this kind of music. Very beautiful, people playing "metal" often forget it is about being wide open to all music, not making noise and screaming.

[@AlbertEisbaer]

"With vocals I don't think it'll be boring" is an unusual measure here 😄

[@igutierrezd91]

I just love how much passion Elizabeth puts into every video she record and this is just next level... You can tell how much she loves and enjoy the music

[@marvincenth.5781]

Beautiful. This has inspired me to become a red panda.

[@PolarBearon]

What a treat to hear Elizabeth on a song like this. This gives me Tarja-Nightwish vibes so hard. She was my favorite Nightwish vocalist.

[@robvn2365]

She has a more pleasant voice than Tarja

[@AlienKissy]

I love how much fun Elizabeth seemed to have on this! Good editing, Caleb.

[@sirkat344]

Loved it. As a patron of TCV, I love seeing Elizabeth collaborate w/ others. Have to admit to not knowing who you are til this. I like what I see & hear. You two are awesome together! Kudos!

[@Arzie81]

Red Pandas, most ferocious of em all! Well done crew!

[@directedbyxanderjones8329]

Elizabeth makes it sound more like Tarja era Nightwish. I love it!

[@TheZinkieBinkies]

Nik is probably the only KZbinr I watch every day all day

[@hhaste]

Well you're really missing out

[@TheZinkieBinkies]

@@hhaste I watch others just not all day like Nik

[@helloitstim69]

behemoth next? or korn? rob zombie? ice nine kills? candlemass? any of these please

[@BLOODWALKER911]

Just goes to show how talented these two are. This was insane!

[@blahblahsen1142]

She is so animated. I swear she's like a living Pixar character, but in the best way possible. And that not even mentioning her vocal depth.

[@jhoowqx]

Man, Elizabeth got some powerful freaking vocals. We need more of this duo! Amazing song!

[@GUevanescence]

Sounds like early 2000 Nightwish era!! I can this this 1000 times!!!!

[@ji604]

You two should do a "How to Jinjer in 30 seconds" and have Elizabeth show off the harsh vocals she learned from Will Ramos 🤘🤬🤘

[@swaillidan5558]

Wait, has Elizabeth done harsh vocals on video yet?

[@danielberger1378]

dang, that would be awesome

[@alexgreg152]

​@@swaillidan5558idk but she had a vid with will ramos pretty sure she learned some things about harsh vocals 😊

[@guillelazza]

Having only heard Liz sing on old clips of her Opera performing days, I can say she's in freaking tune and hope we get more of her on some symphonic metal tracks

[@MINEKU_14]

Nik + Guitar + TheCharismaticVoice = Nik Metal Peak

[@Jacev_]

At this point - we no longer need to wait for our favorite bands to write new music or bands that have split to reunite to make new songs. We now have Nik for that 😂

[@VTL291]

Nik and Elizabeth should team up a band called Charismatica

[@ddevil4980]

Elizabeth looked like she was having a blast!

[@volmie]

A collab I never would have expected in the style of a band I'd never expect Epica next?

[@NightwishArena]

Honestly, this was probably more close to Epica than Nightwish, but sure, I would love to hear more symphonic metal.

[@volmie]

@@NightwishArena They could go considerably heavier with Epica, more chonk, and we know Nik loves some chonk

[@GrotesqueSmurf]

@@volmie well Nightwish has some pretty chunky songs aswell.. but this sounded more like older Epica than older Nightwish.. gotta agree.

[@Pointlessusername-zr3jy]

Yeah this is very close to Epica but we’d need some growling and blast beatss

[@rolsen1304]

Support the suggestion for Epica, maybe the guy from Blackbraid as male vocalist, he deserves more exposure for his vocals!

[@michael.albinus]

Elizabeth has such a CHARISMATIC voice, she's a vocal beast. And she's such a down-to-earth person. Fantastic!!! 😍🤩😍

[@SandyFromSweden]

Your content has brought me so much happiness during a very long depressive episode, Thank you for all that you do Nik ❤

[@ijsbrand_2JZ]

For f**ks sake! That gave me goosebumps all along! You two are awesome!

[@ThePilottribune]

Very Tarja era sound to it. Brought me back to my early fondness for Nightwish. Another well done jam.

[@adrianvillanueva7826]

I'm very impressed with Nick's mind 😮😮 He recreated and re-imagined Nightwish sound he took Amaranth and Nemo to build he's own sound. I like it. Elizabeth is a love of a human being 💕💕 🫶🏽 💕💕

[@staalhard666]

Nightwish music is so formulaic and generic an 80s computer could poop it out

[@mochimitsu7]

It's the first time I hear Elizabeth actually singing and now I literally need a full album with these two. WTF KZbin

[@sheriewart8100]

Nik is a man of his word, he said he was going to make a lot more music this year, a new song almost every week, 2023 is the best year yet for music. ❤

[@malenky4057]

I honestly hope this is the start of Elizabeth guesting a load of metal. Loved it.

[@vincentvanghool6723]

okay. So, I regularly watch both Nik's and Elizabeth's content, and when I saw this in my feed, I HAD to watch. this was PERFECT.

[@stationdisatrous647]

Thank you for this, Nik!!!! Elizabeth, you are absolutely amazing (I'm a huge fan)!!!! The world need more content like this!!!!

[@kristo397]

This was fkn AMAZING holy shit that actually gave me goosebumps

[@ajgvulture8929]

My favorite collaboration of the year. Love Nik and Elizabeth. The two of them together is absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ember_angeldust]

Oh wow! Didn't expect such an Oceanborn vibe from this track! Really nailed it here, Nik!

[@diegobou1007]

I felt the same!

[@ImN0tInsane]

What I love the most about these vids is that all along the song building, you’re definitely able to hear the style of the band Nik’s trying to imitate, you expect it to sound like the band, but still, when the full song starts, you can’t help but thinking : « OMG THAT’S EXACTLY NIGHTWISH !!!! ».

[@chriskuizenga6803]

I love how genuinely happy Elizabeth looks while doing this

[@luisebritta6139]

Love it! To me it sounds more like Xandria than Nightwish though.

[@Luan._.Mark1]

same

[@mattrobinson22]

Totally had wishmaster/once vibes. Love it.

[@TonyDixonPhotography]

OK Nik, we seriously need you to write a banger track and get Elizabeth and Will to do some back and forth beauty and the beast style vocals!

[@ProtValnus]

Yeeeeeessssss

[@rafaeluttempergher6915]

The chills from these vocals, oh my. Elizabeth is a goddess. Nightwish has created something sublime.

[@Tecteun1988]

This has so many Oceanborn-vibes in it!

[@skarbone1]

It's so nice to hear Elizabeth sing, given most of her content is reactions/analysis of other vocalists. She's got such a beautiful voice. If I was into opera, I'd be listening to her all the time.

[@deluzh]

This goes unbelievably hard, Elizabeth's voice is absolutely heavenly!

[@tazyou11]

That was sweet, really beautiful, or Metal or beautiful Metal. That was original and sounds somewhat like Nightwish, but you made it your own. I love Elizabeth too. I am subscribed to her and now I am not part of the 51% not subscribed to you. I am now subscribed and loving it.

[@omerquiaragua2]

bro, this is EPIC... its so amazing the charismatic voice its one of the most wholesome content creators out there.. and you are.. well.. the best SONGWRITTER out there rn xD so... this is avengers of youtube

[@KekeeBlack]

She's a metal head, this was probably a dream come true for her to make. Everything she's trained for and what she loves. Sounds awesome!

[@Uuusssaaas]

Lol. Go listen to her Ghost Love Score reaction. It was the first time she dipped her toe into the metal water. It has been a journey to say the least.

[@vladpot100]

I can't remember bad example of Nik doing this type of content, he and guest vocalists always deliver.

[@olivierpeartnoy]

Sleep Token was definitely the worst one. Have no clue what the singer was doing on that one especially

[@xSmittyxCorex]

@@olivierpeartnoyto be fair, one does not simply pull off Sleep Token.

[@b0ssl0af72]

@@xSmittyxCorex I wish he could've gotten Will Ramos for that one. I like the vocalist he chose, but not for Sleep Token.

[@ZombieJesus1987]

This has some great early Nightwish vibes. Could easily be a lost track from Angels Fall First or Oceanborn

[@Whatareyouumadeof]

It’s wild that I’ve watched like 100 Charismatic Voice videos in my day and I’ve never actually heard her sing til just now. Incredible

[@dlshears]

This is so good, two off my favourite people killing it. Just need Elizabeth, Will and Nik to do something. From Australia

[@christopherbrandel7901]

The progression in the chorus with Elizabeth's vocal of the top gave an instant shot of goosebumps up my arm. Well done guys!

[@slicksmick89]

The music sounds exactly like a Nightwish song. The lyrics and vocals not so much, but I still love this. Thanks Nik and Elizabeth!

[@oglschmitt]

Wow! 🤯 That was awesome! It was a cross between the innocent nievete of Angels Fall First and the polish and focus of Once. Great job guys! Fantastic arrangement Nik! 🤘 Also, Elizabeth has such a warm and beautiful voice and she just seems to glow when she sings. I know a lot of TCV dans have wanted to hear Mrs.. Zharoff sing a symphonic metal song, so thank you, Nik for helping make that a reality. I also LOL-ed off the couch at THE RED PANDA!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@daliden]

Basically the only thing that was missing was a bombastic bassline. Awesome! Subscribed.

[@AndrewStonerock]

She's having an absolute blast doing this. Its great to see her actually dipping into the music that she has come to love.

[@TTV-d0nald_duckk]

Elizabeth is so great on this, I'm 100% sure this is Elizabeth on like 10% of her skills

[@kirkmccune7944]

This is a true statement.

[@sinihonko170]

As a person who grew up listening to Nightwish, but kinda forgot that they existed for the last couple years, I approve. 👍 This has brought me a lot of nostalgia

[@Nifty-z]

How can you forget Floor!!!?

[@Workaholic42]

Same here! 😊

[@jan-e.bypower]

This was a lot lot more Tarja than Floor an not a bit of Anette.

[@Jonba95]

If I could like a comment more than once, I would. This hit too close to home 😅

[@nhogan84]

This is unironically my favorite Nightwish song now.

[@Kokola-qh9wp]

Never knew I needed this collab!!

[@LorentzInvariance]

Yeah, I’m gonna need a full rock opera. Maybe an epic resonating the times of old. Just let me know when tickets are available.

[@thedayidied]

This makes me SO happy! I absolutely ADORE The Charismatic Voice's Elizabeth. She's so insightful and intelligent. Awesome song too, Nik. You da real MVP. And I can tell y'all just had lots of fun with this one. I mean... it's about red pandas, so... mucho fun.

[@uskok4636]

I love the richness of Elizabeths voice. She can add darkness and brightness to it which is pretty amazing. Id love to see her guesting metal bands and msybe doing an album like Anette Olzon did after leaving Nightwish.

[@hyokaryoka]

This also sounds like something off the first two Nightwish Albums. You went way back my guy.

[@dumbee.3671]

This is genuinely my favorite track that Nik has emulated, Elizabeth's vocals and the simple but effective instrumentals were KILLER.

[@SapperRJMorgan]

Yes we get to hear Elizabeth’s voice. Beautiful. You’re alright too Nik.

[@guiseppppe]

Damn! I knew she was a singer but I had never heard her sing before. Multitalented! Nik bringing the strings as usual 🤟

[@b0ssl0af72]

You should check out her opera performance. She's insanely talented. Makes it look like she had to hold back here to not break her mic. lol

[@nigeldepledge3790]

This . . . is astonishing! It really took me back to the days of Oceanborn and Bless the Child.