a serving of epic & melodious |vocal reaction/analysis of Nightwish "Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean"

[@billattercliffe8655]

Floor was recovering from the flu during this concert so she wasn't 100%. In one of her interviews she talked about it lingering during these Latin American performances. She came down with it in Bogota, Columbia, completely losing her voice that morning, yet still performing later in the day. Ya, stamina. We can hear the raspiness in her speaking voice during this concert as the symptoms hung around.

[@MacZussie]

"Devil & Deep Dark Ocean" was song #16 of the setlist and Floor's 14th song, because they added two instrumentals before. Watch their last song of the evening, "Ghost Love Score", and listen how she needed to improvise that last note, as it was beyond her possibilties that evening. P.S. I am always wondering, how good Floor sounds, even with a sore throat.

[@damienmaynard8892]

could barely stand unaided before this show..... but Troy had plenty of medicine! and..... speaks for itself!

[@billattercliffe8655]

My mistake, it was Mexico City where she was still sick after Bogota.

[@what_the_hec7]

This was song number 17 out of 21 during their decades tour which was done to celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band (even though it had technically been 22) and, in my opinion, to properly close any doubts on wether she would ever leave the band. They played songs they hadn't played anywhere from 5 to 20 years, so at least half of the show during the tour was Floor performing songs she had never sang before. I think it's one of her best performances, even though she had been sick like a week prior to that performance

[@jeffringen9238]

😊

[@chasingbirds3073]

That could explain some of the perceived fatigue Julia picked up on, which wasn't apparent to my untrained eye.

[@Pehe311]

Great reaction once again Julia👍I recommend the song Dead Boy's Poem from the same live Buenos Aires concert. You will love it🙂

[@mucius72]

Yes Reccomended!!😀🤘

[@robhannah2794]

I concur

[@jeffk1482]

I concur!!!

[@Cosmos_Titan]

Yay💖

[@kukol123]

I concur....very much :)

[@Tarkus_]

This is actually my favorite Floor performance, because of all the different styles and techniques, and I love the theatrical nature of this performance, with Marko and Floor going back and forth. "Dead Boys Poem" from the same concert is probably second.

[@pete_lind]

Original male vocalist for this is Tapio Wilska and real old stuff when Nightwish was a baby band on small stage. Nightwish (& Tarja Turunen) - Devil and Deep Dark Ocean - Live 1999. 4 min YT clip Nightwish- Devil and The Deep Dark Ocean With Tapio Wilska @ Lahti 21.7.2018 (HD) with Floor Tapio Wilska has better voice for this song than Marko, but when hes mainly visiting vocalist there is not much official material.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Julia, hear Shoemaker from 2022 at Hellfest or Deichbrand. Only my tip 🤘Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

[@marcelolthof7777]

You might hear things that are 100%, but over 90% of singers can only dream of sounding half as good as Floor sounded in the end. Foor is just a league of her own (aka she has NO competition)

[@guillaumebalme9932]

The last melodic part of this song is one of my all-time favorite. Something about the progression and the long flowing notes gets me

[@optimusakc]

Ya I really like the ending too. Think it's supposed to give you hope and keep going. Of course Floor's smile and expressions can't help but make me smile too! ❤😊

[@lonenomad3680]

long time no see Julia.... another great reaction. Thank you for coming back to Nightwish again after a long break!!

[@n.b.7994]

I think that's from the South America Tour where Floor was kind of sick. That she still manages this type of high-class singing is outstanding.

[@gene6690]

Welcome back to Nightwish Julia . Been waiting for your return. Now for your mate Elizabeth to do the same 😇😇😇😇

[@rademilf]

Thank you for the Christmas gift - your reaction to Flooor and Nightwih. Merry beautiful and unforgettable holidays

[@marklinden2342]

Merry Christmas, Julia! 🎄

[@bbig438]

woohoo! always awesome when nightwish and julia appear in 1 video!. Floors once again wearing a badass suit

[@artonx4719]

Glad to see you back again with Nightwish! Hope to see you do more....!

[@Duskwind_]

Welcome back to Nightwish Julia, we missed you. I nearly forgot how good you are at this. That 300k subs is well deserved. Much love and happy holidays my friend 🤗

[@marklinden2342]

Merry Christmas, Julia! 🎄 What a great gift, to music, you are!

[@AntonNidhoggr]

Nightwish Julia is back. Finally!

[@caro11_elf]

awesome reaction, very cool to see you back with nightwish. i really hope you do a couple more ❤

[@jimrentz]

Julia, you've done it again. Love to hear your thoughts on a piece of music. One of the great things about live music is the humanity of it with things like you pointed out, fatigue indicators, which most people would not notice but would not be most likely in studio versions as they would just do another take. I've got to say that when it comes to perfection of skills and abilities in live vocals we don't have a whole lot to compare Floor to, especially when you take in all the versatility of her vocals. I recommend "Dead Boy's Poem" from this same concert for your next Floor/NIghtwish reaction. Thank you for a great reaction!

[@Trident2113]

You make me even a bigger Nightwish fan every time you analyse them.When you explain how talanted she is even if I already know it. I had the chance to see them here in Sweden when Floor were maybe 7-8 months pregnant one of their last concerts before she gave birth. And had the chance to get a 2nd row place I will always remember my first Nightwish concert. Even then she performed as she used to do.

[@fearisachoiceyouembrace]

Well done Julia! If you would like to see Floor contrasting with another male voice you MUST listen to "Dreamflight" of her Band After forever live 2007 at Progpower ❤ For me it's a diamond in wich you can see her excellent breathing and singing technics.

[@mascha28swinkels]

Simply lovely reaction again Julia 🎶 even though Floor was recovering from the flu still this is one of my favourite concert’s performance wise and I like the older songs now have a live Floor version 🧡 hope you do some more songs from this concert 🎉

[@atsz.]

As a band they're lightyears ahead of where they were back in 1998, so its a really refreshing take on this song.

[@Donna-C]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="128">2:08</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="162">2:42</a> “oh that’s right, they’re insane!” 😂 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="570">9:30</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="600">10:00</a> “where the hell did that note come from?” - your face! 👏😊 “You don’t need me to tell you that’s flippin high!” <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="720">12:00</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="742">12:22</a> I knew you would enjoy those vocal onsets! We love watching you review Floor & Nightwish magic! ✨

[@adoryntriggerhappy]

Just great Lady Julia, have a nice Christmas 🙏

[@Meine.Postma]

I like you. So I watch. You are as much a vocal nerd as Floor is 😁

[@timhutchinson8485]

Always great to see you reacting to more Nightwish!

[@markclements7767]

Hi Julia, greetings from UK Once more a fantastic reaction to my favourite band, and once more I have learned a lot! Thank you 🥰

[@kabukimax1]

first off... that outfit of floors... its so gorgeous.. and Marko Hietala growl , is wonderful.. floor voice, is on the roof

[@PittDaddy]

Great to catch one of your live chats Julia! As we mentioned in the first chat, it would be wonderful for you to revisit Epica with some of their newer music. Especially some of the collabs like Sirens of Blood and Water with Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur, The Final Lullaby Ft Shining, and Rivers with Apocalyptica.

[@cobra427me]

Floor was unwell and thanked Dr Troy's advice during those shows. She is unstoppable. The pure will power to also deliver the GLS parts in this show was insane and Epic! Thanks for another top Nightwish reaction. Looking forward to more.

[@alleninfinity6730]

Always a pleasure hearing from you Julia, and love your insight into why I am so amazed by Floor. Thank you very much.

[@randyblankenship8203]

Julia, thank you for this awesome Christmas present! I am so happy you found your way back to NW and especially this song. Great performance and an exceptional analysis!

[@tineastwood]

Julia I recommend - song of myself - live wacken 2013 - for me one of the best Nightwish`s songs and performances - you probably start headbanging too :)

[@fearfullnature]

You are by far my favourite, when it comes to analyzing Floor’s voice. I could listen to you for days. lol 🎙👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@danielsnider7640]

Loved it. You always give me a different way of looking at vocals to help me understand what I'm playing with when I'm screwing around. It's fun

[@stevewilliams430]

Great reaction I have only discovered Nightwish this year and they are fabulous. Floor is becoming a favourite for me.

[@k.l.7788]

It’s been TOO long. Glad you’re back with Nightwish. ❤

[@rickphil9999]

Hello again, Julia. Nice to have you back reacting to our beloved Nightwish with Floor. Loved your detailed reaction.

[@StephenSmith-pn6ex]

Julia, the most beautiful woman in Australia. Wish you could meet Floor like I did.

[@silverblack5475]

Julia you need to do " Storytime " and " Ever Dream" you skipped those , 2 of Floors best performances

[@jacobsnellman1796]

Och yes! We really need Julia to react to Ever Dream!

[@silverblack5475]

@@jacobsnellman1796 for sure

[@michellegower6812]

I've been waiting for this one! So excited to see your analysis. This is one of my favorite songs by Nightwish, it's got a little bit of everything and really shows Floor's versatility.

[@strabel803]

Thanks Julia👍,for your analytics and knowhow to give us a glimb what singing is all about. I think,Floor is certainly a great "subject"/person for vocal coaches to react to and explain what it's all about.That said,physics and the natural talent will play a big role in that also and the combination of Tuomas his compositions and great musicianship off all involved are a recipe for epic music.🤘 Have a nice christmas and a h(e)a pp(v)y new year.🤘🎄 Greetings from Spain.

[@zoeystar4668]

It's been forever since you've done a Nightwish reaction. I love the vocal accuracy in strict timing on this one. Awesome seeing you cover their fantastic reaction once again.

[@optimusakc]

Awesome to see you back on the Nightwish train!

[@TimoArula]

This song is an absolute banger 🤘😎🤘. Kai's drumming on this is just crazy ( Kai Hahto "The Human Metronome", or in my book Kai "The Machine Gun" Hahto )!!! In one interview Tuomas/Marko said that Floor has a lungs of a dolphin (That long note is 💥)!!! Plus, she holds the last note (A4) of Nightwish - Ad Astra for 17 seconds (10/6/2022 Sweden Festival). If this wasn't impressive enough, I can also add than now she's just one, I mean ONE, second short from equaling Pavarotti's longest belt ever recorded. So,.... Nuff Said !!!! NWSU/FloorFan.

[@floreya67]

Always happy to see you complimenting Marko as well! Floor is absolutely astounding, I saw her live 14/15 years ago when she was still in ReVamp, and WOW. She was super nice too afterwards.

[@annegreteichinger6397]

Jeah! Finally. I waited so long for you to do this song. Please alsoncheck out floors solo tour and "face your demons".

[@arieverhoeff9141]

love your reaction as a vocal coach. In "Shoemaker" from the album Human Nature Floor shows all her glory. Hope to hear your take on that. She has done this tribute to Eugene Shoemaker live on many occasions. She is the Valkyrie goddess

[@dylanmonaghan3342]

nothing makes me happier than seeing Julia enjoy all the facets of metal and voice dynamics within the genre. Julia, you are truly a gift to the world with these wonderful reactions and analyses. Much love from Adelaide Australia, so glad you are back uploading

[@janihaavisto79]

Everything Floor does is hard to tell Julia. It was almost like at that long note she switched to auxiliary oxygen tank and kept going. Lol, maybe she first used left lung,then when it was almost empty she pulled the energy from her right lung.

[@carloscarlsen5425]

When i was a kid i always told my mum when im older im going on a concert and make videos for her...yea about 9 years later in 2022 i got second row mid right spot and i had tears in my eyes

[@dougel4709]

Thank you Julia! This was a banger!

[@Thorgrim247]

Always a true vocal analysis from you Julia! Loved it.

[@546Scott]

Been while but glad to see you pop up on my feed! Good to see you 🙂

[@chriso6719]

Marko's Devil character is amorously pursuing Floor's Mermaid character. She is having none of it, and manages to get away. An older song, from the 2ndalbum Oceanborn in 1998, before Marko. Studio vocals by Tarja and guest Tapio Wilska. This Buenos Aires concert was on the Decades tour, where they played a lot of older Tarja era songs. You don't have any reactions to Tarja yet. Please try, from the 2005 Helsinki concert (End of an Era DVD) "The Siren" or "Phantom of the Opera", Marko sings with her on both.

[@AntonNidhoggr]

Nice suggestion for Tarja’s songs. I would also suggest the classics - Wishmaster from that show (or maybe the Beauty and the Beast with Tony).

[@NickBR57]

Actually the 2nd album is Oceanborn and that's where this song comes from. Wishmaster was the 3rd album, released in 2000.

[@chriso6719]

@@NickBR57 brainfart , DOH!!, fixed.

[@NickBR57]

@@chriso6719 How often do I do that? Too often. 😀

[@chriso6719]

@@NickBR57 Yeah, 👎to this getting old stuff. ☹

[@SteveCoronado2]

Hooray!!!!🎊 🎉 Finally get to see your beautiful face and hear your wonderful voice. Thoroughly enjoy your assessment of vocals and hope you and Elizabeth do another collaboration 🤘🏻💥🔥🙏🏻💯

[@marklinden2342]

Yes! Love when you get with Elizabeth! …and Chase too 💪

[@davidwatson22]

That bit where she hits the E6 when Floor holds her head all the way back reminds me of Godzilla as he releases his atomic heat ray. I'm almost certain Floor is not a normal Human.

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

Happy to see you back on Nightwish train! 🤘🏻🤗

[@soundocean3765]

Oh, Julia! You returning to NW after ages and then with that song and such a long analysis even, feels like an early Christmas gift and did not disappoint at all! Dead Boy's Poem, same show, next please

[@PaulOutdoors]

Ahhhhh Julia.... Buenos Aires 2018 where Floor breathed new life in to a number of Nightwish classics that pre-date her time with the band and made them her own. Phenomenal group of musicians all masters of their craft and as always an wonderful insightful reaction. Thank you. 🙏😊👍♥️

[@patchouli2274]

I enjoyed you climbing in the mike, resting your arm on it. Very much at ease, enjoying the next encounter with Nightwish. Especialy after you discovered the E6 from Floor. You made my day! Best word of it: Floorthingling.

[@deeteenw]

Great one! For even more Floor vocal acrobatics try Slaying the Dreamer from the same concert.

[@alanfoster6589]

Seconded.

[@xrecec]

It's been too long Julia... Nightwish has so much more treasures for you to discover!

[@APMM58]

Julia you should listen to the song shoemaker. You will be impressed.

[@vogel2280]

Hey, look who showed up in my YT-search 🙂 Glad to have you back on a NW-reaction. Hope we get to see you soon again!

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening to you too!

[@loulagro2315]

Love, love, your Nightwish/Floor reactions!! ❤..... And yes this was deep into their set AND Floor was sick, and yet this vocal beast of a woman was able still perform at a level few if any could achieve. Have you reacted to Dead Boy's Poem? ( Bueno Aires ) ...... stunning!

[@davidselby3909]

One of my favourite nightwish songs.

[@BigzampanoXXL]

I had waiting on you for this song for years... I cant believe it...Thank you.

[@crazykaletrucker]

1.34 Kai's turbo kicks in😮🤘🤘

[@clivematthews5296]

Welcome back to some serious talent.

[@Bethuriel]

Well, good to have you back. Go on with it and pls stay save. Happy new year from Germany.

[@benbermusics]

Clever girl, not rushing through all the Nightwish repertoire! In this way, we subscribers will have much to enjoy over a longer period. I guess your reactions are amongst the best showing a delicate balance i love: - the eyes and ears of the lover of great music with an extra focus on voice - the technical explanations and examples you show us in the repeats, expert quality but not leaving us normal earthlings exhausted - and a connection to being a singer and teacher yourself and what this song can help or inspire for students. Your positivity tops it all off, smile included! 😊 Please go slow on Nightwish! I concur for Dead Boys Poem, same concert for the new year... spoken about storytelling...❤

[@0okyo]

The drums on this song are EPIC !

[@damienmaynard8892]

Welcome back to Nightwish! "That's right! They're insane!"... Yes! in the best way!

[@markmorales9402]

Awesome review and getting back into NightWish! Try “While Love Died” by Northward featuring Floor

[@DarrellW_UK]

Woohooo Julia is back, Nightwish as well! Great song, great reaction and breakdown - what more could we want? Well, maybe time to have a look at The Warning again now that they’ve toured Europe and America with Muse and performed live songs (More and Evolve) at the MTV VMA’s! If I remember correctly you were very impressed with them last time you reacted to them! Get ready to become a real fangirl 😂 Edit: Forgot to ask, how is your Phd going?

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

thank you for your flawless reaction..

[@marcell6915]

Yeah uour back to my favorite band, don't let me wait so long for the next reaction to Nightwish ❤

[@ParaditeRs]

I am surprised how few of these channels have looked at Everdream or High Hopes.

[@richardchocolas8800]

Great analysis as always Julia. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year

[@AntaryDraconis]

Nice (glad you still love NW)

[@nightmusic8]

2 times over is gold. Happy to see you here again. It’s not been that long( cant say that so often)

[@shspurs1342]

Epic drumming.

[@paulriddle7818]

Kai Hahto is a Metronomey beast

[@Ireksojkowski]

Very beautiful

[@tenaseesherry]

How hard is it to do that E6 with your head thrown back?! 😮❤❤

[@JasonSmith-lp6wg]

You, really, should check out her previous band ReVamp. I think she was more vocally experimental there. Disdain, Live, Graspop, 2010, is what you'll want to listen to. A great review!

[@floreya67]

Hey I was at that Graspop, even had a chance to take a picture with Floor, she was so nice! ReVamp was so cool.

[@travelswithbenny3328]

Really enjoyed it as I do woth most of your videos and ALL of your Nightwish vids lol Thanks!

[@samusahlsten5948]

Great comeback to Nightwish rabbithole. This song is an old classic from early Tarja-era back in 90's. The original version is somewhat different. I highly recommend to you that you listen to that on your own. Have a good holidays. Greetings from Finland.

[@atsz.]

As for those fatigue indicators, she was a little under the weather for this show, so its all throughout

[@572Btriode]

"Little" might be just a bit of an understatement. . . . . . . . . .

[@atsz.]

@@572Btriode Nah. Anyone who had been sick before knows it could be to a point where no one could stay on stage for long without becoming a complete train wreck.

[@572Btriode]

@@atsz. She did describe it on her channel in the GLS "reaction" episode.

[@inkstainedsword9890]

I couldn’t agree with you more with regard to just about everything you said here, but I often have the same reaction to floor’s impact on my appreciation of her both as a performer and as a model to point to as a performance coach. Cheers!

[@falloutfan2502]

I'm an engineer, and love it when you dive into "the acoustics" of singing!

[@janihaavisto79]

Btw Julia reacting to NW or Floor only once or twice a year is definitely a no no.... We need moreand we know you love it too. 😘

[@marek3707]

You know what Julia? I watched and listened to you as usual - without logging into KZbin.... But at the end of your analysis I concluded - no, I can't subscribe to your channel again, because I did it a long time ago, but I have to log in, because a thumbs up for you from my side is simply mandatory!

[@Rolldag70]

oh.. back to Nightwish... thanks 🙂 like your mien, it brings me in a good mood .. thanks again 🙂

[@nevermore5168]

Well hello stranger! Yes it's been a hot minute since you reacted to them and thank God you are back with them! Marko and Floor are the only two that can take a powerful song and make it like a short movie scene between them. I don't want to say musical but I don't know how to other way say it, but damn! Oh and by the way not to change the subject; but why is it when you stop the song and talk about everything I can listen to to you whole heartedly and smile but others and forgive me I cannot? Is it wicked of me?? Maybe it's just me. 🎼💋🌹

[@lekalla]

Ever Dream official live from wacken and Dead Boy's Poem from this same Buenos Aires 2018.

[@007chinochef]

Hello beautyful ladie!! The colour of your hair, matches with this stage!

[@petemclaughlin6315]

This is actually my first time hearing those two sing this song, the original was on the second album, so it’s pre-Marko and still fairly early Tarja They both took a fairly different approach to what’s on the album, but they still nailed it in their way. I really must check out the full Decades show, I like what I’ve seen so far

[@ro0140]

That day just before this concert Floor had the flu and lost her voice. So it was really amazing she was able to pull through and do this concert. She said it was part Adrenaline, some pills and her voice was so trained to do this that it was autopilot for a lot of the high end stuff, That she herself was even amazed her voice did what she wanted it to do for most of it.

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

How did i not catch this reaction 😯🤣 i love this song. Awesome reaction 😊 Edit: she was probably a little fatigued do to battling the flu during the tour.