Is Nightwish's Song of Myself the Most EPIC Song Ever?

[@HCH944]

This song forever reminds us at Ann Carone Diamond Waychoff. Well known as the Mother of the Nightwish Army. She sadly left us at June 28, 2020. It was her favorite song. Rest in Peace dear Ann, we will never forget You. And Thank You Gabriel Bardac for carrying on the flame that Ann ignited. Nightwish Army South Germany.

[@ReactADHD]

Thanks for the insights, truly was epic!

[@dianabryson5264]

One of my favorite also. Nightwish Army US Division.

[@frenkwd1]

R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 . Ann was a big Nightwish Fan. And every new person who listened to NW, she went through a little chat. And gave them some info about NW. This was her favorite song. And this song belongs to her. I like very much that Gabriel have continue Ann s work.... so her heritage is still here.

[@tonilaitinen5197]

Yet another soul whose days on this earth are now divided to days before Nightwish, and the days after being introduced to them..

[@grandad.reacts]

And there, forever remains that change from G and Em RIP Ann

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

No need to apologize. We all are inspired by someone. Tuomas once answered to the question, what's his fav song: ONE, METALLICA. So what? 😄🤘 Greetings from Germany 🤗 alex 🥀Ann 🍃

[@iohannae]

You have all the right to share your opinions through your own music knowledge and experiences. If you think there are Metallica or Slayer elements then of course you should share these thoughts that are interesting to hear. Great reaction to Nightwish again. 😎🤟

[@khadaan8139]

I know sometimes the fans get weird about comparisons, but Tuomas is very open about his influences and the musical artists he takes inspiration from. As I've mentioned, he was inspired to go into metal in the first place specifically because he went to a Metallic and Guns n' Roses concert as an exchange student in the US during high school! There's a specific nod to an iconic Metallica riff in "The Greatest Show On Earth" as well! You're right, it's about how Tuomas takes these things and combines them, and there is absolutely a signature Sound in his work! This is a fantastic song and I'm surprised no one has mentioned yet that it's based on/inspired by the 1855 poem "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman. It's considered one of the most influential pieces of American poetry. It was an overall thematic influence on the entire album this came from, but this song very specifically. Honestly there is very much a lot of thematic stuff in Whitman's work and philosophy that you can see as influential on Nightwish as well!

[@Maireadmoss]

Hello from Nightwish Army Sydney Australia. Tuomas went to a Metallica concert when he was an exchange student, or so I heard. I love the references to literature and science in Nightwish songs. Exploring those could keep you occupied for years. This song is the same title as a poem by Walt Whitman.

[@goranelez9956]

Their members don't hide their influences/idols, there are many interviews where they state what music/artists they like and even hate, which got them in hot waters before.

[@markusjackel2132]

R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 This is your song. If you ever have to explain the Groove in Metal to someone - play this tune. Until the Breakdown hits you with a 10 ton hammer it is all fun and games. But then the slow chugging monster with the machine gun riffing takes over. And for every Metal Head this lights up the day. Awesome….Imho one of the best songs ever. Sometimes the sky is piano black…. Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !

[@Thorgrim247]

No criticism. Tuomas was inspired to do metal after he saw a Metallica and Guns & Roses concert while studying in the US. No apologies needed.

[@MrDijaru]

Good reaction son .🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@j3mixa]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@andyohil7465]

No apologies… by the way its true. Toumas talked several times about his influence of Metallica… Could you imagine what for a concert Wacken 2013 was?

[@dianabryson5264]

One of my top 5 favorite Nightwish songs. From the Imaginaerum album in which Anette Olzen was the female singer. I think she was underappreciated as a singer, I know that Floor is the better singer but I really liked her and she started my love for this band, I was not a fan of Tarja`s voice, which I`ll probably get a lot of hate from her fans. As always thanks for another great reaction.

[@HenrikAskestad]

Rip Ann Waychoff

[@ValtteL]

There is no need to apologize if you say something about influences. They have been always very open and clear about their influences. I don't how it is with other bands, but with Nightwish this whole influences thing is not a big deal or some taboo you can't talk about. Metallica, The 3rd and the Mortal, Pantera, Stratovarius, Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Vangelis...

[@ReactADHD]

I agree with you, just in another reaction a number of people were like.... stop comparing haha

[@ValtteL]

@@ReactADHD With Nightwish reactions, just go ahead. You get extra points if you hit those influences 😂 In this one you were totally on point.

[@ReactADHD]

@@ValtteL Thanks for this! :)

[@jenniferloring8112]

Why yes, it is the most epic imo. Some are longer, with grander subject matter etc… but Romanticide is the rocking-est and this is the most epic!

[@ReactADHD]

Spot on!

[@NZWozza]

I raise you 7 days to the wolves. (I do like the ones you mentioned though)

[@jenniferloring8112]

@@NZWozza that’s a great one too, I love the Wembley version when Floor like roars at the audience during the outro, you can’t hear her but the intensity gives me chills

[@robertthurman9866]

Floor loves Pantera.

[@Kelsea-2002]

Pretty much every Nightwish fan knows exactly who inspired them, because Tuomas has always communicated this very clearly publicly. Is it necessary to interrupt the video every 2 seconds to comment on this point? Tuomas got his inspirations but raised the origin to a completely different level, so that only Metallica can come close to Nightwish.

[@dmj4966]

I like that your attention to detail indicates the influences. Nothing is fully original, even Ren (but he's close), but that doesn't mean it isn't unique or creative. Just one voice hear, but I appreciate that knowledge

[@Mischnikvideos]

It's neither Metallica nor Slayer, it's just metal basics. That's what makes them all metal bands. You'll find something similar with Black Sabbath or Judas Priest in the 1970s. That's the sound they started with and set them apart from hard rock. The metal style of the bands is different to the bands before and therefore makes it difficult to compare. You can't take a small piece out of context and say: It's the same. Every generation takes metal apart and puts it back together again, with new influences. That's why the Slayer/Metallica comparison doesn't work and that's why many metal fans from the 1980s say that today's metal is no longer metal. But it is, because the basics are the same. I'm not sure whether they/Tuomas have a playbook. I suspect that it only exists in Tuomas' head and goes from there directly into the synthesizer. He presents the demos to the others (band and orchestrator), they have time to think about it and then they make it "ready for the world". A lot of things will happen on demand, because in the final phase it's all about details. There will rarely be major changes that require a playbook. The song is part of the concept album / movie score Imaginaerum. The main character has become estranged from his daughter and, close to death, he writes down everything he always wanted to say to her but never did. It will be a work of art and he calls it Song of Myself. In the studio version, there is a collection of quotes that the father wanted to say to the daughter. The tinkling will be the music box that is on the father's piano, which is an important memory for both of them. Tuomas got the concept from the poem of the same name by the American author Wittman, the content is different. Unfortunately, they only played it on this tour and today Floor is missing the right male counterpart.

[@oda1373]

Please🙏🙏do "the greatest Show on earth"!!!!!!!!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕

[@j3mixa]

I doubt Tuomas would mind people saying that the influence of Metallica or Slayer can be heard in some of his music. On the contrary, he's a big fan of Metallica, and most likely many other classic metal bands. Humans have created music for thousands of years, so it's a bit difficult to create something completely original. Musicians love music. They've been listening to loads of music before they start making it themselves, so it's inevitable that they've been influenced by their own favourites. It's an honour to be an influence to new artists that come after you. Plagiarism is, of course, another thing, but it's not even close to plagiarism when you can hear the influence. I also don't get it when people get so upset about comparing to another artist. Comparing Nightwish to eg. Evanescence or Within Temptation doesn't mean that Nightwish isn't it's own amazing thing. It's not a competition either. It's not necessary to rank some artists higher and some lower. Good music is good music, and everyone's taste is different.

[@tracyfarnath2270]

It will be interesting to see how you react to the poet and the pendelum, a very epic song. Thanks for your reaction see you for the next one🇬🇧

[@EyesOfGehenna]

Nightwish definitely take inspiration from Thrash Metal like Metallica and Pantera. In fact they've said as much

[@Ladybassguitarplayer]

I would think Nightwish would be happy to be compared to great bands. 🎶

[@iainmackie6421]

I don't think that the influence of Metallica is a big secret. There's a bit of a nod to Metallica in the Nightwish track The Greatest Show On Earth - which you absolutely need to watch. Many people will nominate the live in Tampere version but I prefer the Wembley version. Floor also supported Metallica last year in Amsterdam.

[@ReactADHD]

will definitely be getting to that one! been holding off to learn more about their library first.

[@HCH944]

.....on very short notice!!!!! As Five Finger Death Punch had to cancel because of sudden medical reasons. SHE didn`t hesitate when the request came...... And it was HER Solo-program which is a different style than Metallica.........

[@HCH944]

There is definitly a Metallica-riff in Emppu`s solo......for a reason !!!!

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻 well done adhd But you shouldn't say that, about there being influence from another band, because then you can't take any band and song seriously because they all have a certain influence from each other in the music

[@rkempo]

Nightwish are inflluenced by a lot of bands, so its no disrespect if you say that sound was influenced by someone else :)

[@kammurabi2313]

Probably a good idea to not let Floor hear you mention Slayer. Metallica is a safe one though.

[@venomous2058]

Crucified? Why is that :D Tuomas has never made a secret of the fact that Metallica in particular has a big influence on the music he writes. A fairly well-known Metallica riff can even be heard in a certain Nightwish song. You are simply right :)

[@ReactADHD]

Ah well in Romanticide I got a bunch of negative comments for suggesting the influence

[@venomous2058]

@@ReactADHD That's sad. I think the vast majority of your viewers here don't see it the same way as these few people. And in the end, this is your channel, this is about your opinion and what you take from this music and what it makes you feel. There is also hardly a band on this planet that is not influenced by another band or the music of other bands. This is how music develops over time. By the way, you're not the first Reactor to notice the Metallica "vibes" in some Nightwish songs - I've seen several who even picked it up pretty quickly. Tuomas (the composer and songwriter of Nightwish) mentions here, for example, that Metallica contributed to the Nightwish, whose music we can enjoy today: kzbin.info1UuuZH3Ia3I Greetings from Germany! 😄

[@j3mixa]

​@ReactADHD Take the negative comments with a grain of salt. I know it's important for a KZbinr to listen to their viewers but those who comment are a small part of the viewers. And like in all Internet comments, the negative ones are overrepresented. People find it too easy to criticise behind a nickname and sometimes even with their own name. If you take all the negative comments to heart, it will start effecting your style of doing reactions as you'll start to self censor. I've told you before that I like your enthusiastic and sincere reactions.

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯🎼 🤘😎💙🎶

[@joretavara5265]

Compouser Tuomas Holopainen metal Mozart

[@RobinC63]

This comment isn’t to criticize but to help. Your audio and video aren’t in sync. The audio is a bit ahead of the video. Someone told me once that the best way to check is to watch your finished video on a different device. 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@Icook4u71]

Metallica's ONE is Thomas's favorite song. So it is only reasonable to hear the influence in their music.