First Time Hearing - Nightwish - The Phantom of the Opera Live( Metal Vocalist Reaction )

[@PetraPola]

This is the best version of Phantom of the Opera for me. Tarja is still my the most favorite singer. I love her voice and charisma.

[@jacekjackson6903]

I agree in 100%

[@TinaMUFC10]

Same ❤

[@pen7759]

I must agree with. I like more Floor, but this one with Marco n Tarja is really the best one.

[@silviaestrella8074]

Yes ❤️

[@annek5773]

I AGREE! :)

[@shirazzza]

I really think Marko is the personification of metal. The look, the attitude & the voice. The chaos at the end of this is top shelf

[@paulmdevenney]

His final "all rise" instruction is a "yes sir" moment :D

[@yksvaan1690]

@@paulmdevenney Not the mention Tuomas' gesture of "look that way" :D

[@yksvaan1690]

* the = to [doh]

[@Songfugel]

❤

[@lunarwolf5555]

End of the Era... 😢 They are Legends!🔥

[@tuuli4002]

Yes, I agree, both Tarja and Floor has one of the best female voices. Mind blowing thing: Tarja was sick during this concert and yet she sang this good🤯 There is now a version with Floor doing it in Nightwish. It is just a mystery to me, how someone can have that much darkness as Tarja, in their voice when singing those high notes. It is so unique. And so beautiful. I recommend that you do Slaying the Dreamer live from this same concert, End of an Era. It is absolutely amazing. Marko gets to sing in it too😁 (always a plus) If you want to hear yet another side of Marko's voice, do Nightwish's song While Your Lips Are Still Red. I absolutely adore that song❤ The reason why this concert is called End of an Era is because this was Tarja's last ever concert with Nightwish. There had been some personal issues amongst the band members.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I concur

[@davidellinsworth3299]

The whole band were unwell during this concert, especially Jukka. During High Hopes you can see Tuomas give Emppu the nod to go and check on him.

[@chriso6719]

This performance was the 2005 Helsinki concert(End of an Era DVD). It was Tarja's last Nightwish show, but she didn't know it. She was the only one on stage that didn't. After the concert, the guys gave her the open letter dismissing her from the band after 9 years and 5 albums. She has gone on to a long solo career. Tarja is the most operatic of the 3 female singers. The current version you mentioned , has Dutch phantom Henk Poort as a guest singer. The band never thought they would play this song again after the show you just watched. Until Floor and Henk performed it at the 2019 Beste Zangers TVshow in The Netherlands, where Henk agreed to sing with her if he could join Nightwish for a performance. Marko and Floor never sang this together. What else do you do after that? you ask. This was song #5 in an 18 song set. Song #6 was The Siren. And #8 was their cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes with Marko on vocals while she was changing outfits. Marko kills that one too.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

I concur whole heartedly to High Hopes for more Marko.

[@northof4912]

Had to change the matching mic and stand as well…..

[@ENGELASTAROTH]

The best version, Tarja's voice, deep, strong and dark, perfect. Marko, great great singer. I love Tarja's era

[@leonardochacon288]

Slaying the dreamer from this concert its fire!!!

[@jewelz00]

”Slaying the Dreamer”, ”The Siren” and ”Planet Hell” from this same concert (End of an Era), please! 🙏🏼 All three feature both Marko and Tarja. Trust, you won’t be disappointed!! 💥

[@YNGWIE998]

Kiitos indeed!

[@DaveWilson831]

Siren, Slaying the Dreamer, and Sleeping Sun from the same "End of an Era" show in the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki are all amazing

[@DaveWilson831]

Tarja is the original Finnish vocalist and my personal favorite... Nemo was the breakthrough song and her accent and "darkness" she lent to the songs was unique.

[@nadogrl]

Original *Nightwish lead vocalist.

[@drawnhearts23]

This is the song that got me into Nightwish back in 2005! It's so fucking epic and even though I've watched this video a hundred times and heard the song even more, it still brings tears to my eyes. I was able to see them live in 2007 with their second vocalist Anette, and honestly it was one of the best shows I've ever been to. I hope I can see them live again one day - they're just one of those groups that sounds even more amazing live vs studio recording.

[@janetsmith9766]

This particular song is one of my favourite ones and I've obsessed over it ever since I first heard it in a London theatre. But this performance has been iconic and it's been the one I often return to. Her voice, his voice, the high notes, the rasp, the theatricality of her dress... it has been and will probably always be my favourite one. I'm glad you found it and you enjoyed it, too.

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

Loved your reaction! 🤘😎🤘 Marko leaving truly broke the hearts of so many fans. Marko was the bass player for 20 years.

[@ninogvaladze5360]

Tarja is a very unique singer, not only she can hit pretty pretty high notes, her voice is also very dark, mysterious and warm at the same time . Also her presence on the stage ...... she's very artistic , singing every word from her heart , always feeling it and very communicative with the audience at the same time . To cut it short , she's simply Da Best you should check her solo career as well , won't be disappointed ;)))

[@vanessalore9942]

This was my entrance into Nightwish. I was immediately attracted by the clash of the metal with the classical singing. So that clash is what I’m drawn to and so this is my favourite. Bit it’s by no means the only thing Nightwish has to offer. 3 singers, different styles, 2 killer drummers, one of the best guitar players in the world and so underrated. I’m really sorry Marko is gone but the new bass player is very talented. Tuomas is a creative genius and Troy is the cherry on top. I’m slightly obsessed in a good way. Enjoy!

[@FromG2eminor]

This was my entrance to NW also decades ago. Rediscovered after decades last summer with Floor. I love them all!!

[@barbracarter5686]

Oh my god, I am so blown away right now!

[@johannessilver8653]

Best performace there is of this song and version...they act also so well. Marco is awesome singer as well.

[@bobsuisse2]

As a Floor fanboy the newest version they did with Henk Port is 9.99999 out of ten, BUT this version with Tarja and Marko will be unreachable forever. It's the best version of all time. Tarja doing Tarja things, and Marko. He is such a beast and yes one of the best metal voices of our time. 😍🤩🤪

[@soundslikeblue]

"Tarja doing Tarja things" is among the best things I've read today! Lol! :D Tarja fan here, loved your comment! Love Floor and Nightwish too, as many Tarja fans also do, of course! Have a nice day! \m/ \m/

[@raydanxo]

tbh the new version is Floor and Henk Port but no Nightwish presence at all.

[@rokhamler3352]

I like Floor the most, most of the time, cuz how well she blends with the band with her more metal/rock vocal abilities but this interpretation of phantom with Tarja and Marko is the one i like the most by FAR. It just works with such a clean, high, classical female vocal and Marko's awesome rock screams. The stark duality is so good.

[@Exentaser]

I don't care what anyone says. Tarja is the voice of Nightwish, and Tuomas is the mastermind of Nightwish.

[@johnmacleod9507]

As an older Nightwish fan I really like Floor but to me Tarja is the best. Today I believe Floor is the greatest front woman in rock, though my favorite is from the Warning.

[@jeffk1482]

"The ending is god-tier good!" Yup, you got that right. 🤘👏 I love your reactions to this band. Keep going! For comparison - whether you react to it or not - check out the VERY recent performance of this, with Floor featuring Henk Poort in place of Marko's vocals. Different, but equally *epic*. And you won't BELIEVE the last note Floor holds. Insane. [Edit] By the way, the recent one mentioned is the FIRST TIME in 17 years this song has been on the setlist. (This performance you just saw was the last prior one)

[@k.l.7788]

Yep, you can find the video at NW offical YT page.

[@alejandromoya7]

Floor & Tarja ❤🤘🤗

[@bangchankangoroobiased4771]

Aaaa que melancolía como se la extraña a Tarja en Nightwish😢💕

[@Johycita7]

La era de Nightwish con Tarja dejo una huella imborrable, no solo por la hermosa voz e interpretación de Tarja, también está la magia que ella emanaba en el escenario. 🔥❤️

[@Songfugel]

Small warning about Tarja's live performances, between around 1999 to 2004 she hardly ever sang at her full potential live (due to voice preservation techniques and how low budget their live shows were then) and many of the videos of her singing live have have wrong FPS causing them to pkay at wrong playback speed (some have had them fixed, but not most) also many of the videos and audio in them are not from same show or even song The official channel's From Wishes to Eternity and this End of an Era has the least of those issues. However, it is notable Tarja was still slightly sick during this performance

[@denny.malerba]

Please react to more Nightwish with Tarja and also her solo work. Tarja has a beautiful and successful career. Tarja is perfect

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Exactly, Nightwish really have had the most amazing female voices of any band and Marko, he is so good! So awesome to see the look on your face at the end :D Nightwish are without doubt the most incredible band I have ever had the pleasure to experience. In the past year or so I have been to 5 concerts of theirs and totally speechless each time. Keep exploring this 26yr treasure trove of awesomeness. Cheer!!

[@jeffwolinski2659]

He praises Marko's range after his first verse, little does he know what's coming!

[@roy19491]

Nightwish did not perform this song again until recently, the Amsterdam concert with Floor, and Henk Poort

[@pfg72]

Tarja is, hands down, the best female rock vocalist ever, no contest! She's orders of magnitude better than Floor Jensen, both as a vocalist and as a stage presence. Also, her and Marko are the perfect fit for each other. Cheers from Patagonia!

[@zeldamonigan4154]

💯 ❤❤

[@oktomcat]

Tarja is a great match for this song. Tarja was an Opera singer and that is where her talent is. It is funny that she never really wanted to get into metal but Tuomas Holopainen convinced her to join the band. She has stated that she had to get extra training to be able to sing with a metal band. People thought she was crazy because symphonic metal was not around back then. She now has her own band which is also symphonic metal. Of all the versions of this song, I think this is the best. Tarja and Marko is great in this song.

[@NaomiLiz-gd7ye]

Tarja nunca foi cantora de opera. Ela teve treinamento clássico igual flloor.tuomas não teve que convence lá. Pois Nightwish não era metal no começo e tarja não entrou depois da banda já existente ela ajudou a fundar a banda. E não era que ela não gostasse de metal ela apenas não conhecia muito esse mundo porque estava estudando música classica

[@northof4912]

Tarja did have a habit of leaving the stage…. This is the best version of the Phantom Nightwish did!

[@vadymkvasha4556]

ahaha, you say "it's my favorite part of the song", and I thought "just wait...")))

[@nadogrl]

😂❤

[@jasonsapsford2888]

From the same concert you should check out the cover of Pink Floyd’s High Hopes sung by Marco. I promise you it will be worth it.

[@annarasmus8737]

Awesome. Thanks for this. Nightwish has changed their main vocalist a few times. This is Tarja Turunen, as you said their original vocalist. So talented. A really big name in Finland. #finnishmama

[@Luzarioth]

I grew up on Tarja and her voice will always have a place in my Heart. I am sad that she is no longer part of Nightwish, but I am also loving the hell out of Floor.

[@joyelizabethsutton-pelczyn2211]

It is the real song from the actual musical, but they redid some parts of it. It was a really rock song for musical theatre to begin with, but they made it more rock-like

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

Tarja 🙏🌷❤️🥂👌

[@horseshoe_nc]

You should check out Nightwish's tribute to Pink Floyd with High Hopes (from this same concert). As a long time Pink Floyd fan I must admit, I like Nightwish's version of High Hopes more.

[@Debbie338]

This is one of several songs Nightwish no longer does since Marko left. I saw them live last November with Troy singing and as much I love him and his harmonies, he just can’t do what Marko does.

[@jordankisling3108]

Tarja is my favorite of their singers. This cover is amazing. I would also recommend her song I Walk Alone or a duet she did with Martin Keski called "Leaving You For Me"

[@rnowak85]

Gret reaction! If you enjoyed Tarja here then you need to checkout some of her other songs where I think her voice is showcased even better. I enjoy her performance here but for me this song is all about Marko and his dark, creepy, metal Phantom. Some of my favorite Tarja songs, where I think her dark operatic voice really shine, are The Siren, Sleeping Sun, Planet Hell and Nemo. I also especially enjoy Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan, one of the few Nightwish songs in Finnish. Very beautiful ballad. Yes you should checkout Floor performing this same song with Henk Poort. Henk is a famous Dutch musical theater/opera performer and was the original Phantom in the Dutch performance of the musical. Floor was a huge fan after seeing him as a teenager. In 2019 she participated in a Dutch reality/singing show called Beste Zangers. Henk was also on the show and was a big part of her wanting to do the show. The last episode is where duets are performed and Floor asked Henk to sing this song. He agreed with the promise that he would get to perform it with her and Nightwish the next time they performed in Amsterdam. Nightwish just recently kept that promise. Their performance on Beste Zangers is my favorite. It is a more intimate performance and the arrangement is taken from the Nightwish arrangement but not as heavy or dramatic. Floor sings with a brighter, more musical theater tone and is able to play with her voice more. They also did a live version during her solo show last year in Amsterdam (on her YT channel). All 3 performances are great but Beste Zangers is my favorite.

[@German_1]

Watch her in the siren, and walking in the air. Also Nightwish just released a live version a few days ago

[@carolaorn7308]

Thank yiu, i was waiting for this. And same concert i think, Marko sings the pinkfloyd cover. Thats song has become one of my favorites.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Yes...from thus same concert, you need to hear the band's tribute to Pink Floyd with High Hopes, Marko on lead vocal...a version so good, even David Gilmour is a fan!

[@Diveyl]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but I think that even Andrew Lloyd Webber in one of his interviews said that this is his favorite performance of the song.

[@waynesmith5442]

That is an E6 she hits to end this song. That's the same note that is in the musical. She absolutely nails it. I have seen this musical in London, at Her Majesty's Theater and she rivals the stage actress in singing that last note

[@CrueHead18]

Tarja will always be my favorite. Marco is insane!

[@user-dl5zl5ph6q]

Planet Hell live from this same concert next please!

[@BellahMel07]

Oh yeahhhh🤟 anything nightwish related ill be here !!!! Keep it up

[@darcelburkhalter9617]

Unbelievable, this was great.

[@sixfivehigh8215]

Intensity on stage, and in the audience. The lads were upset because this was the night before they gave Tarja the open letter of dismissal from Nightwish. They knew it - she didn't. The drummer, (Jukka) ,suffering from chronic insomnia, had a migraine (how the hell do you drum like that with a headache, never mind a migraine?); Tuomas, the keyboardist, was not feeling well, and was going through emotional turmoil because of the necessary decision to let Tarja go. They all had emotional chaos going on. The pros they all are, they not only got through the concert, but delivered major performances. Love 'em - then, and now, and always.

[@ztopz7508]

Bro, i recommend also Beauty and the Beast - Nightwish with Tony Kakko, it´s at this level. You´ll find out.

[@hannegran6123]

Many consider the last PotO with Henk Poort live on official NW:s own pages the best one but for me this is the best bco Marko singing like a beast and the pace speeding up. The best Marko's singing for me is from the same live concert End of an Era, High hopes tribute for Pink Floyd

[@climber950]

I agree. Floor is unbelievably talented, but for this one song, I gotta give it to Tarja. Henk is an incredible singer, but what Marco did here is more than Magic!! He truly made it operatic metal. His vibrato’s that he sung were unreal.

[@tkai6055]

Yup. They are both up there. And not even that much competition, to be fair 🤭

[@shaunjp2211]

Tarja, Marko and Tomas founder members of Nightwish and built the band around Tarja sound. Once they gave Tarja the infamous letter and parted company after that performance. Annette sang with the band until she became pregnant and left the band after not so long . Now up to date with them hiring Floor but Marko has now left the band and occasionally sings again with the goddess that is Tarja in fact they performed phantom of the opera together for the first time in 18 years. One of my favourite bands

[@Debbie338]

Marko is the best Phantom ever. He does the insane, possessive stalker better than anyone, including opera singers.

[@Sylaous]

Agree!! He adds a hint of menace to the part.

[@Debbie338]

@@Sylaous His facial expressions alone are menacing and slightly insane-others I’ve seen are way too smooth and sultry. But then, I’m a huge Marko fan, so maybe I’m slightly biased. LOL.

[@0okyo]

Marko !!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@PatrickHutton]

You should check out other Nightwish songs from the End of an Era concert. It's sadly her last time with them and also where she had fully wedded her operatic voice with a contemporary style.

[@robertthurman9866]

Marko sing by himself on High Hopes and The Islander.

[@christoneymobile]

"He's got a lot of range" Every Nightwish fan: "you have no idea"... Nightwish Army Arizona Division checking in. 🌵🇺🇸

[@tarekhessbaoui3272]

lonely soldier, salute to you 🫡

[@michaelpapp5518]

I just watched another reaction of this video before yours and I still had chills ten seconds in. The band was in their prime, I think. Not that they’re not still incredible. I just don’t think they’re as incredible now as they were then.

[@majbrat]

Marko is a Rock God! So good!

[@OleMiss92]

I liked this song but the 2012 ghost love score is one of my favorites of all time!!!

[@annaandziak8929]

Omg, Nightwish with Tarja :)

[@eskopikataival430]

Marko is a perfectly acceptable answer to the question who's the best of the Nightwish singers. Please, check his solo songs or songs where he fronts Tarot.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

From Marko's 1st band, Tarot...check out song, Tides live, Undead Indeed. An amazing vocal performance!

[@patw9934]

Best version of this song. Ever.

[@FromG2eminor]

This really is the best version period! Marko is my favorite male vocalist. Floor is my favorite female but this performance can't be duplicated. I'm glad you watched this one first before Floor's version. I love the beginning of Floor's version and ending of this one...lol

[@brucecronin6396]

Awesome !!

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2i6pIGPftmVibc This is a link from October 2013 when Tarja (solo) invited Floor (from After Forever, ReVamp, Nightwish) to sing a Nightwish song called; Over the Hills (from Tarja's Nightwish period). It is a fan filmed video. The only sad thing was that Floors microphone wasn't working that well. Anyway. They are great together. I love their friendship. Warm greetings as usual from The Netherlands 👍💜🍀🤘💪🇳🇱🌷🤗

[@yksvaan1690]

Watching this again, I love this sheer reaction. :D Thank you John Reaves keeping it honest

[@hisshadow9525]

Tarja ❤❤❤

[@0okyo]

Marco ! ❤❤❤

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Tarja and Marko paired so well together! Another great song live with them is "Planet Hell" from the same End of an Era concert, pure magic!!!!

[@jasonvonkurzbach7948]

Tarja is amazing. Floor knocks this outta the park too

[@MarieJohanna760]

No

[@yksvaan1690]

Kiitos!

[@kezca]

Love it. Thankyou for sharing your reaction to this one.

[@terric703]

"I'm worked up!" LOL I feel you.

[@marty6945]

Hello, try Walking In The Air by Nightwish+Tarja and you will see what it looks like in heaven.😊

[@jeppydcg2000]

The only way to hear the version you want to hear is through a fan made one. It does however exist already on KZbin. It's a mix of this video and one with floor at a Christmas metal extravaganza.

[@helio.g8384]

The band Night Wish will never be the same without Tarja, one of the greatest rock sopranos in the world. Eternal gratitude to our beloved Tarja Turunem. As you don't know her, she represents A LOT. 

[@coler7855]

You should check out Beauty of the Beast with Tarja and also her cover of Muse Supremacy from her solo career

[@antmax]

Awesome vocals. I love seeing other vocalists react to this song. Marco is incredible how he gets those highs with rasp and grit in it. I only recently discovered them and am kind of gutted that the bass player left recently. Those harmonies are epic and I love the way how the two singers lift each other to new heights.

[@wayneccj0710]

Definitely listen to the new version. For me, they are companion songs, equal in quality but different in flavor. Tarja & Floor have each performed this song on their own without Nightwish & they are good performances, but only with Nightwish is it EPIC.

[@D-ragon-S]

The Phantom of the Opera is about a Phantom lurching around in an opera... 😂😂😂 Go ahead and react to the most recent one with Floor, Nightwish and Henk Port. ♥️

[@riverrun3995]

So glad you found this! It's a New York City classic, incredible live.

[@siddni_]

The Song I just love by Nightwish is High Hopes their tribute to Pink Floyd as it is originally Pink Floyd song, same End of an Era concert, Marko singing

[@Donna-C]

Pretty Awesome isn’t it! Now for Floor with Nightwish 2023!

[@redpanda77]

Nightwish's best ever Phantom

[@beckyleavitt7808]

Tarja is actually an opera singer. In contrast, Floor is an all-around vocalist and is massively talented. Her range is impressive, and her technique!

[@NaomiLiz-gd7ye]

Tarja tem formação clássica igual a flor. Ela não é cantora de opera

[@eFiend]

That last minute is just upper level S+ tier.

[@haineko1989]

Yes, they have 2 of the best female vocalists. And we do not speak about the third one XD

[@ilesalmo7724]

One is a Viking goddess. One is a Valkyrie. I have not figured out which. Annette Ohlson had the fairy-princess voice.

[@JensaRahm]

Flor is amazing but this is Tarjas song. Her voice is perfect for it. And Marko yikes.

[@redmoonbloodmoon3161]

if you really want hard dark spell-binding Tarja (and Marko too) with Nightwish: (even some rocking on invisible guitar, head windmills, and etc theatrics too) (remember, the concerts/albums/covers must be before 2006, for Tarja's performances) (not ranked, just listed) 1. Slaying the Dreamer 2. Planet Hell 3. Wishmaster 4. Kinslayer 5. Ghost Love Score 6. The Siren 7. End of All Hope 8. Dead to the World

[@hectorportal3406]

BEST DAMN BAND IN THIS FUCKING WORLD

[@inflames3182]

I love the reaction when Marco hits the high notes

[@tamashii6670]

Hi, great reaction. :) I recommend react to something from Tarja's solo career, for example song "Victim of Ritual" live from Woodstock 2016, amazing song and performance. I also want to recommend another metal band with female singer, french band Elyose, they using many genres like symphonic metal, industrial metal, nu metal, metalcore etc. They just released new album "Déviante" and on their official KZbin channel is song with the same title, with music video, so maybe this one will be good for first listen. :)

[@Lucasarruas]

I love tarja 😍

[@TomasOfTorquemada]

Always Ultra sponsoped by shaking my head