Musical Analysis/Reaction of Nightwish - High Hopes (live)

[@JWSoundworks2]

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[@007chinochef]

This is not a cover. Is a tribute. And the best ever

[@Debbie338]

Marko is a vocal god. I see the original as the depressing realization that his hopes are likely not to ever manifest. This version is the emotional dam breaking when he knows it. My favorite, hands down.

[@D-ragon-S]

Gilmour has this one linked on his homepage. He loves it!

[@edwinbiere9305]

I don't care whos is better and all arguments that can be used, I just like nightwishes cover better. Don't kill me for that, its just me.

[@tzitzatziryhv]

It's not just you

[@barbaravance6774]

Same! And I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan. 💕🙏🇺🇸

[@frenkwd1]

me too

[@emfer3010]

You're not alone. I put the Nightwish version on my play list, enjoying heck out of it. 🤘

[@gredulous2444]

I like NW version better too and it doesn't mean that I didn't love original Pink Floyd song.

[@missrubyphoenix]

"The guy's got a good voice" lmao that's a huge understatement when it comes to Marko's vocals

[@Thorgrim247]

This was meant as a tribute to Pink Floyd. No one should even try to copy what Floyd does. They are unique and special.

[@marita2g]

So true! And its a beautiful Tribute!

[@helenooft9664]

Like Nightwish is.

[@Thorgrim247]

@@helenooft9664 Absolutely!

[@theexiles100]

Yes i believe Tuomas has referred to this as a tribute to Pink Floyd and their song which allows for their own interpretation, and it's a really good interpretation I think

[@barbaravance6774]

@@Thorgrim247 Agreed!

[@johndreessen7335]

Not a cover but a tribute to Pink Floyd. Love this one. Nice intro by the way with the bellsounds on the glasses. Great musicians. Love the guitar solo. Marco’s voice is great. Sad he left Nightwish. Thank you for the reaction.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks, John!

[@arturama8581]

David Gilmore has this cover on his site.

[@coy0te9]

Marko duet with Floor Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean nightwish live In Buenos Aires Marko's finale Endlessness from Human II Nature, no live versions exist sadly.

[@Dipper737]

"The guys got a good voice"....that's the understatement of the year :) Im a BIG Pink Floyd fan and held their version over the for a while, but this has grown with time to be on par with the original in fact.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Lol, fair one. Don't forget this was 1st time hearing this. When I was editing the video I ended up hearing it a few more times and I know what you mean. One of the beautiful things about music is how some songs seem to improve even more everytime you hear them. His vocals at the end, in particular, were superb and told me I need to hear more from this guy singing lead vocal. Thanks for your comments. 😊👍

[@andrelglinnenbank2856]

not to mention he won the masked singer competition in finland last year

[@randymarple9830]

Jukka is the most emotional drummer I remember seeing. Keep your eyes on him and you will see more. I miss him, but his friend Kai has been an excellent replacement.

[@Gutenberg1977]

He had migraine during this performance. it was not emotion - it was hardcore pain!

[@randymarple9830]

@@Gutenberg1977 I've watched this concert many times and don't see pain, just emotion and drive. Where did you get your information? I have searched and find nothing about migraines concerning Jukka. Hangovers with Troy yes, but not migraines.

[@damienmaynard8892]

@@randymarple9830 side effect of the insomnia he suffered even then. I don't think he mentioned it himself but Emppu did.

[@ecbftl]

At one point he has a break and bends forward with back of his head in his hands. Looked like pain, but he pushed through by the looks of it.

[@randymarple9830]

@@damienmaynard8892 Thanks. I searched high and low and haven't found any reference to Jukka and migraines. I'll do a search of Emppu.

[@117k70017]

Besides the ones mentioned Nightwish cover of Phantom of Opera is a great one for Marko

[@JWSoundworks2]

Good call - I can already hear how that could work well in my head. I bet it's good!

[@The_Tribal_Beef]

Agreed , phantom is one of my favourites

[@demopem]

Marko on his own: The Islander, Nigthwish live in Tampere.

[@TheVirtualWatcher]

With the intro, rather than the Nightwish upload ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU

[@roykliffen9674]

Is that's the one where he ought to have worn his "Floor Jansen is my background singer" T-shirt?

[@demopem]

@@roykliffen9674 Yes

[@barbaravance6774]

This, 100%!!!

[@Idefixu]

Nightwish "The islander" Tampere 2015. Marko vocals, his own composition. He plays the guitar in that one. Mellow, Celtic. Nightwish "Slaying the Dreamer" End of an Era concert, (same concert as High Hopes) Screaming vocals by Marko, operatic by Tarja. Edit: I realized you haven't reacted to "The Phantom of the Opera", Nightwish rendition. It's amazing imo. Marko and Tarja on vocals. Marko has surprised several opera singer/vocal coach/music teacher reactors as "The Phantom". Tarja is awesome as well. Have you even heard Tarja yet at all?

[@JWSoundworks2]

Haven't heard any with Tarja yet!

[@JanOlofSvensson]

@@JWSoundworks2 There is one problem listening to Nightwishs version of Phantom Of the Opera... There is no going back... You can not undo it, and after all other versions of it sounds meh...

[@sam77mbnet]

@@JWSoundworks2, try this one: Nightwish - The Siren (DVD End Of An Era) HD kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s

[@dorisg.3]

Tuomas on Keyboards is the Master of all this good stuff from Nightwish 🙌🙌👍

[@nightwishlover8913]

That'll be Empuu's signature ESP EV-1 then...

[@JanOlofSvensson]

Haha, as always... But you can find him using accoustic guitar as well... Nightwish - Nemo (Acoustic with Anette) (Gibson Amphitheater, Universal City, Los Angeles - 21/01/2012)

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

tank you, for that one

[@mattilindstrom]

A heart-felt and respectful tribute. Trying to replicate the original would have been a fool's errand (come on, Gilmour is Gilmour and that's the end of that conversation). But seeing and hearing them go after their version hard and hot makes me appreciate their love for Pink Floyd.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Good points, man!

[@jaynagerber7474]

From the perspective of someone who isn't a huge Pink Floyd fan (respect them for their artistry, but haven't heard a song that blew me away and astonished me), after hearing both this version and the original, I felt that Nightwish took a very minimalist song and took it a couple of levels farther with the elements they've added (the additional deeper keyboard sounds, heavier guitar and bass rifts along with a more inticate -but not overbearing- guitar solo, more emphatic drum sounds, and the passionate vocals from Marco) while keeping all of the original elements of the song. No disrespect to either Pink Floyd or those who really like the original version better, but I can't say it resonated with me. If I had ever heard it on the radio, it would have sounded bland and missing something to me, and I would probably have skipped it not too far into the song (granted, this is coming from someone who mostly listens to things like Industrial, Alternative, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Modern, New Wave, Grunge, and various types of Metal). Again, no disrespect just not as much of a fan of minimalist sounds like the original, so the NW version sounds more powerful to me by comparison.

[@jsausos]

Gilmour posted this Version of High Hopes on his Twitter account. For a reason!

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

@@JWSoundworks2 Gilmours guitar always sounds like a "whale" to me....then again he is is Pisces after all xD

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@yvonnecampbell7036 sounds like a mighty talented whale you’ve been hanging out with! 🐳

[@suzannemartin776]

Thanks for another great reaction and analysis.

[@JWSoundworks2]

:) Thank you, Suzanne.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

singer tarja was changing costumes during this song. the four on the stage knew, that this was gonna be the last concert with her. because of huge differences with her and her husband the four had decided per unanimous vote that she had to go. tarja was informed shortly after this concert. I guess, that explains the emotions too. a great tribute and an expertly reaction, which I enjoyed.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, I appreciate that! 😊👍

[@Aurinkohirvi]

No, the band was about to break up befroe they ever met Tarja's husband (Marcelo). They were in difficulties already back in the Wishmaster tour before came to South America. Tuomas couldn't stand Marcelo because of his own romantic interest on her. In addition the Tuomas-Tarja drama there was that boys wanted longer tours with more gigs, and both Tarja and her follower Anette just couldn't take as intense touring as the boys, and I suppse they didn't have so much hunger for success as the boys. So Tarja kept suggesting shorter tours and less concerts, and boys saw that as a major hindrance to the band's success. Marko wrote into his book, after Tarja suggested cutting off North America from the tour: "everyone were pissed limitlessly. The cancellation of American tour meant big hole in the touring earnings, and this happened right when the best album of the band was rising there. This meant losing the biggest market in the world" (Original Finnish quote: "Kaikkia vitutti ihan suunnattomasti. Tiesihän jenkkirundin peruuntuminen isoa lovea koko rundiporukan tienesteihin, ja tämä tapahtui juuri kun bändin paras levy oli nousussa siellä. Oltiin hukkaamassa maailman suurin markkina-alue") and: "C_nt, I burned my sleeves. I had been watching this acting out for so long, and when I was sleepy and not quite sober, I told that I quit. I couldn't take her unwillingness any more. Australia and Japan were new regions to the band, and it would have been idiotic to cut them off." (Original Finnish quote: "Vittu, että minulla paloi hihat. Olin katsellut sitä temppuilua jo niin pitkään ja kun olin väsynyt enkä ihan selvinpäinkään, niin ilmoitin, että eroan. En jaksanut enää sitä saatanan venkoilua. Australia ja Japani olivat bändin jatkon kannalta tärkeitä uusia alueita, ja olisi ollut idioottimaista jättää ne pois.") Also in the open letter boys attacked Tarja saying that in the next world tour she would tour only two weeks at a time maximum. So there were definitely other issues than Marcelo's face.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

@@Aurinkohirvi the impressive and elaborate live shows are one, if not the most important, USP of nightwish. I wonder how tarja would have covered the production and touring costs with "only two weeks at a time maximum" world tour snippets. Let me guess: not her problem?

[@Aurinkohirvi]

@@CaffeineNightOwl The band did have pauses while touring the globe, sometimes they were on the road over a month, sometimes less than two weeks. Sure it would cut gigs some off, but it wouldn't be the end of it all. Tarja was suggesting cutting smaller gigs away anyway, and instead doing less but bigger ones. Which earned Tuomas claiming that she wanted more money from the gigs.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

@@CaffeineNightOwl Both Tarja and Anette had vocal and health problems and felt exhausted. And Tuomas admitted they were doing too much early on, and now he thinks they will take it easier, that they have grown wiser about it.

[@madmansurfing]

legit reaction. I received a similar reaction from a friend that is a Pink Floyd fan as well. Honest and Competent

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you. 😊👍

[@StergiosMekras]

The universe conspired for this tribute/cover. The band was in the right (wrong) state of mind when playing this to create the perfect mix.

[@YouSayRunn]

Nightwish the phantom of the opera

[@maggaw9869]

Yes from Finland :)

[@toiddiot1629]

More with Marco: The islander live at Tampere, While your lips are still red live at Wembley and Devil and the deep dark ocean live at Buenos Aires (last one with Floor but it's just a kickass song from their 2nd album back in 1998).

[@JanOlofSvensson]

Also Troy is amazing in While your lips are still red, live at Wembley...

[@toiddiot1629]

@@JanOlofSvensson yes, that e-bow + guitar is really quite beautiful 😊... and Troy also does it at the end of the Devil and the deep dark ocean at Buenos Aires. He really is amazing multi instrumentalist.

[@sjc9121]

This is their tribute to the music of Pink Floyd.

[@damienmaynard8892]

This whole concert had a melancholy feel - Tarja's last. Jukka, the drummer, had a migraine too! He kept holding his head and Emppu, the guitarist, went up and checked on him.

[@janitor6669]

@Damien Maynard This migraine thing is total BS as far as I'm concerned. Is there a reference to this except people making speculations into facts? Anyone who has ever suffered form a migraine knows it is a near death experience and it would be impossible to function, let alone play a two-hour gig. Headache, maybe. But not a migraine.

[@shawnboundy3716]

I saw Emppu jump down, I never knew about the migraine! And to sit up there and drum his heart out with that... Legend!

[@sersow]

How can something cause so much torcher? As you probably know a migraine is not just a headache it is an assault on your whole body the pain is not only in your head but throughout the body, it affects your vision, your sense of smell, your hearing and of course your stomach. As someone who has dealt with migraines since I was twenty three (I am now in my fifty’s) I can tell you as excruciating and debilitating as they are it is possible to function and even work with them if you have the focus and drive to not let them control your life. Being a single parent and not ever wanting to go on disability you do what you have to do. There were nights where working my way through school in loud bars where they had live heavy metal bands I found myself many times in the bathrooms throwing up just to turn around to go back out onto the floor again. It does help if you have a Dr. who cares enough to take you seriously and will work with you on medications especially those made for pain, even though most of these medications just take the edge off so you can function. There is usually some type of trigger to get one going whether it be low pressure systems, hormones, allergic reactions certain foods to name a few. I read that Jukka was suffering with severe insomnia, which is why he had to quit drumming for Nightwish is a huge trigger for migraines. So speaking as someone who made it through all the nights of bartending/cocktailing and finishing school with a MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) while being diagnosed with chronic severe migraines I know it is possible to push your way through the pain and take care of business…especially when others are counting on you. Is it easy? No, it has been one of the most difficult things I have ever had to endure in my life and I know there are some people that can’t or don’t know how to get themselves through a bad migraine, we are all different. I can see Jukka as someone who would not let migraines or insomnia have so much power over his life, he would not give up on the things he loves the most…like Nightwish and that is probably why even though he could no longer endure drumming for them he still works for them as a manager.

[@razordeya]

Great work!! Keep it going

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, Dario!

[@schawo2]

This song is not about sorrow, but about anger. It expresses the same idea as the original, but with more intensity.

[@larryd4352]

This is more of a tribute than a cover. Yes...it's a bit of Nightwish weaved into the song. Emppu did a darn good job on the guitar. Marko can be heard on "The Islander", he also has some parts in " The Poet and The Pendulum"..."I want my Tears Back" and others may know more.

[@christophschmedes5975]

Empu the liddel man with the biggest style ever

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

As someone who has played primarily rhythm guitar since I was 16, and only ever claimed James Hetfield as ANY influence or inspiration in playing music at all....THIS song and solo is one of the few songs that makes me even want to try playing the solo in it. Emppu is such an underrated guitarist.

[@robgerhardterellen1488]

Nightwish and Pink Floyd, the best (ever existed) symphonic rock / metal bands in history.

[@terryminator4208]

Music of all genre has been a part of my entire life as well. Self taught musician. Just feel a connection. Keep up the good work.🎶🎶🎶🤘🤘👍 And referring to Jukka. Love watching him. He's very animated. You see enjoyment.

[@01bigtrev]

I’m grinning at your first break down and analysis just before it gets crazy 😂

[@islgrl292]

Marko won Finland’s Masked singer in 2020. He’s a great singer. I still hold hopes he will return to Nightwish after a rest. Love your reviews.

[@rodneyhearne3405]

Great reaction, again! I love your insight into the in-ear monitors and crowd clapping tendency to get ahead of the band. I love this rendition largely for Marko's vocals. His passion and range add to this wonderful tribute. I must agree it is not even fair to compare the original work by Pink Floyd and this one (which I do love) or even David Gilmore to Emppu. After all, Gilmore is on the Mt. Rushmore of rock guitarists. This takes nothing away from Nightwish or Emppu's work, again it is a tribute. Thanks for this offering!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, Rodney. Enjoyed those comments!

[@Shenore]

Hi, nice analysis and comment as usual, this drummer (Jukka) specially (imo) is very involved in the songs in the body language aspect, hes always like expressing a lot with his movements. Marko leads the sings on some other songs by NW, The Islander (the video from Tampere is really good), While your lips are still red, comes to my mind fast, he also plays a significant role in The greatest show on earth (would be amazing to hear your comments on that one), Devil and the deep dark ocean (my personal fav), Master Passion Greed, and The Poet and the Pendulum. (Those came to my mind now, there must be a lot more with him playing a more significant role). And also he has songs by himself, on his band Tarot, and other works for Ayreon also, with some assembly on Finnish singers singing xmas songs and things like that. Cheers!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks for the info, dude !

[@Aurinkohirvi]

In "The Siren" Marko is the lead singer and Tarja is more of a background singer. Often forgotten when people name Marko's lead vocals songs - I suppose both the song's title and that many fans of Tarja suggest this song connects this song easily with Tarja rather than Marko. Even if not so many solo/leading roles, he has a big role in the band's vocals.

[@christianneu5366]

Someone told me that the Stand of the Keyboard is not only for the Fans that they can see what he is playing. In this angle you have a much better Handposition what I think is realy cool to play a two and a half hour Show

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

I see the thumb of you reacting to this incredible tribute to a masterpiece and I forget all my other plans and click on it. :-)

[@ztamizzen]

Someone's probably already said this but the drummer had a migraine on the day. And still performed. So that might be the emotion, pain. But he's finnish, and finns don't quit. Ask Russia. :)

[@JanOlofSvensson]

Yes, Marko have a great voice. For more of that you should hear their version of Phantom of the opera, with their first female lead singer, Tarja. Best version of Phantom of the opera... Also Marko sings in While Your Lips Are Still Red (Live at Wembley Arena), here you can also hear Troy Donockley with a guitar solo played with an EBow. (I would love to see your comments about those songs) Other great songs with Marko is The Islander (Live at Tampere). Then he sings together with Floor in Yours Is An Empty Hope - Live. Here you can also hear Floor growl. There are more songs he participate in, but the last song I will mention is the masterpiece The Poet And The Pendulum (OFFICIAL LIVE) where he also sings with Floor. Now this song is emotional for the Nightwish fans, Nightwish and Toumas in particular, since it is about Toumas feelings after they parted with their first female lead singer, Tarja. I believe I read that Toumas have said that he commits suicide in that song, so that he did not have to do it in real life. Therefore it is recommended to read about this story first. But that mentioned, the song is a masterpiece no matter if you know about the story behind it or not. You should not miss this song. It is considered one of the BIG Nightwish songs, together with Ghost Love Score and Greatest Show On Earth.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Excellent info there, thanks for that!

[@alleninfinity6730]

Jukka had a migraine, the drummer, if you notice, Tuomas looked over at Emppu and moved his head towards Jukka, meaning go check on him. When it showed Emppu a little later he was jumping down from where the drums were.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Damn. Playing through a migraine. That must have been a nightmare! Even more impressive!

[@harrythatsme2100]

Great reaction. As a real Floyd fan (heard this song live in Rotterdam back in 1994 ) I was having the same reaction as you did, at first. Maybe something in me could not accept the fact that this cover might be more appealing at this moment(not better) But after a few times hearing it ...................:) Please do some more songs from the Wacken show. -Storytime -Ghostriver -Song of Myself -Everdream These are realy not to be skipped:) As I say this I realize that there are atleast 20 more that are not to be skipped. Just go on for some songs ,to get a good idea of what they are capable of. Greetings from Holland

[@roykliffen9674]

If I must describe the differences between this version and the Pink Floyd original, I would summize it as the latter being more melancholic where the Nightwish version seems to be a bit more looking back in anger.

[@magicmicah27]

i think devil and the deep dark ocean is a super good song for a) marko vocals and b) seeing the whole band just go crazy with their instruments/voices. phantom of the opera cover, however, is one of markos best vocal performances with NW in my opinion. cant wait for the next one!

[@terrymokihana1421]

I dont know how anyone could think Pink Floyds vocals even approach Marko's.. Jukka's snare drum adds so much to this version

[@CCEDE73]

It's something of a tribute to Pink Floyd. Very respectful and yet they made the track their own 🙂

[@shuriken4852]

Not sure for this song, but in general they do use a click track since they use playback tracks in Pro Tools for the Philharmonic orchestra & choir recordings. To see their rig rundown, see below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXLhJ6cl62LgMU

[@FREETHINKER-05]

@JW, I’m a lifelong Pink Floyd fan, with Gilmoure and Waters together or separate, but I can honestly say I like this version of High Hopes the best. Only my humble opinion of course. 🤟🤟✌️✌️🇨🇦

[@Mr.M1STER]

Marko has a savage voice.

[@geertdelange4785]

Even better than the original, in my opinion.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

I was specifically waiting for YOUR reaction to this song. There's no doubt Pink Floyd is top shelf, and this, a great song. David Gilmour is actually a fan of this version, this tribute. Marko Hietala is a fantastic vocalist... singing w Nightwish, he is very restrained. With the band, his solo vocal songs are While Your Lips Are Still Red (live at Wembley), The Islander, live at Tampere, Phantom of the Opera, live End Of An Era 2005 (w Tarja), and Endlessness (lyric video). Now if you want to hear him SING...check out his 1st band, Tarot, song, Tides (live, Undead Indeed) is very good! And I recommend seeing him with The Northern Kings, song, Take On Me (yes, a.cover of the 80s pop song by Ah-Hah!). Emppu does not do flashy shredding. He is confident and capable, and he lays down exactly what the song needs. Great tapping technique and king of the Whammy bar!

[@shirazzza]

Pink Floyd was a lot of my early teens. Taking acid & laying on the tiles cos they were cold & we felt hot lol. I kinda really love this version of this song

[@Chantalicious74]

If you want to hear more of Marko then listen to ‘Ghost River’ next.

[@Tearnofear]

best intro i've seen from a reactor so far =)

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks for that! 🤘🎶🤘

[@Zoey-K-1]

As a fan of both Pink Floyd and Nightwish, I agree with you. Nightwish’s version is fabulous on its own merits, but the Pink Floyd original is just too brilliant to be matched evenly. As far as Nightwish songs featuring Marko on lead vocals, The Islander live at Tampere is great, as is While Your Lips Are Still Red live at Wembley. Both, especially The Islander, are quite gentle…surprisingly so for first timers. Cheers.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks Chris - I'll add those to the spreadsheet! 😁🤘

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

It was very emotional because tje band knew that they were going to be letting go of the lead singer after the show.. Also the drummer Jukka was suffering from a severe migraine during this show.

[@jonhorrocks]

For the best response to a bad crowd clap-a-long, try Devin Townsend performing Deadhead at the Royal Albert Hall :)

[@rashaverak666]

Your reactions are like a pearl in the manure.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Poetic! :) Thanks!

[@jacquimarat9723]

Guilty admission here....I love the PF version....I abso-freaking-lutely love the Nightwish version better (and this from someone who has seen PF live).

[@JWSoundworks2]

Don't feel guilty about it at all. It's a very rare thing when a version comes along that seems to surpass the original. I don't think this one quite did it for me, but I still loved it! At the end of the day music is always subjective. If it's moves you it moves you. That's all that matters! :)

[@gsparkman]

No doubt that Gilmour is unsurpassed at teasing emotions out of a guitar. I loved this song on the Division Bell. Still I love this cover. It pays homage to the original while each of the NW members brings a unique take to it. I do enjoy the power and energy in this version. Like you said, the original feels "desolate." Nightwish brings pathos injected with passion. I would be pleased to hear either one of the versions.

[@christophschmedes5975]

The End Of an Era Show was the last schow with the original Nightwish Singer Tarja Turunen

[@freeuser616]

Marco's voice is just incredible. you should maybe go for the song "The Islander" where he is also the lead vocalist. 👍😊

[@marttivuorinen8475]

I love both..original and this one. But This speaks to me more. Where PF sounds more mellow and yearning (My English might fail me here) to those innocent young days NW precented More bitter to that bittersweet feeling.

[@paddydurkin2308]

5hat was so much more than a cover...... it was a tribute...

[@shadokat]

I have to disagree with you about the song. I've been a Pink Floyd fan since before you were born, and I really love them. I do consider David to be one of the best guitarist's in the world, and their songs are masterpieces. But, after hearing both versions, I prefer the Nightwish version. I'm sure other commenters have told you why the entire band was so emotional that night. It was very sad for them to be letting go of their original singer, someone the founding members had gone to school with. Also, I've heard that Jukka (the drummer) had a nasty headache. But, true professionals that they are, they still played the whole show with integrity and class. Thank you for taking the time to react to this.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

I am one that liked the NW cover better than the original, even after seeing and hearing it performed live in the mid 90s. I won't deny the Gilmour lap steel solo hits a bit harder than Emppu's, but DAYUM, Emppu killed his own solo! He did well by not trying to mimic Gilmour, but to apply his own interpretation in his own style. But following Gilmour is a tough task, given he's regarded as one of the best of an era. My hat is off to Emppu for his worthy solo. My main preference for this rendition is purely on Marko's vocals. He gives me a feel for how the song would have been sung pre-breakup...with Gilmour handling the lower register, smoother melodic parts, and then Waters singing the higher chorus with his more shrill voice, "The grass was greener..." etc (think of how he sings the high parts in Hey You...) Here's the crux my argument that this is a better version though. The power of Marko's vocals is greater than either Gilmour or Waters is even capable of. It's not even close. Though Rogers could hit the high notes, he couldn't add the classical vibrato Marko brings, and to me, that's a total game changer. And Nightwish just added an edge to the song that I found more appealing than the purely melancholy tone PF created the song with. In the end, it's all a matter of opinion though, and you are certainly entitled to yours, which I will respect. :)

[@ARetiredPirate]

Awesome reaction, learned quite a few things..thank you again! And I always thought (assumed) they did that with the keyboard so they don't bump into the keys of the wrong keyboard especially when headbanging and so on.

[@JWSoundworks2]

I guess that could be the reason for it! You've got me wondering now. Although, I reckon it'd probably be more difficult to play it angled so not sure if it would help! Thanks for the kind comments, man. Appreciate it!

[@ARetiredPirate]

@@JWSoundworks2 The playing definitely is a good point, but with most keyboard players I know that do this, it is not their dominant keyboard and more the ones at the side and under the main one. Players like Joost from Ayreon, who also use loads of keyboards and is more calm in playing have them all set straight. (And I know from Kai that Tuomas is known to hit switches etc by accident and that they must improvise to his sudden change to "church organ" or so).

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@ARetiredPirate Yeah, what you're saying would make sense! I used to play with a 3 keyboard setup on stage with a cover band but I never headbanged, so the thought never occurred to me to do that (the stuff I was playing wasn't that exciting!) lol.

[@ARetiredPirate]

@@JWSoundworks2 like I said, I am not sure about this and I hope that someone will correct me if I am wrong. It can also be this way because it isn't the dominant but more the support/rhythm ones that it is easier (faster) to play this way for a few keys and go back to the main(s). Anyway, keep up the great work in playing and also with the reactions...don't change a thing please! If need any help in picking songs that are worth it, don't hesitate to kick my chair....

[@lisafoster4468]

This one kind of draws me in and takes my mind away somewhere...it's captivating. I thought Marco's parts in The Phantom of the Opera and Romanticide were pretty sweet.

[@JWSoundworks2]

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[@Luis-fc2sn]

"Not operistic..." A few seconds later... Eyes Wide Open 😳

[@terrysilverthorn4582]

Marco has an amazing voice should check his solo album or even his own group Tarot one my favourites is I Walk Forever.

[@joshuajacob236]

Thought the exact same when you made reference to children of bodom's keyboardist ;) A very nice tribute but nothing beats Gilmour's performance during the live 1994 PULSE concert... that solo still give me goosebumps

[@JWSoundworks2]

Is the THE Josh? :) I'm honoured, sir! Haven't seen the 1994 PULSE concert. Must check it!

[@joshuajacob236]

@@JWSoundworks2 if you're referring to THE josh who once turned up at a certain piano lesson drunk and aced chopin's nocturne in c sharp minor, then yes, this indeed, THE josh

[@joshuajacob236]

Also search for "Pink Floyd - PULSE (Restored Re-Edited 90 Minute Version)", turn off the lights, lock the doors, and enjoy

[@andrewhuggins9008]

Excellent reaction fella. Marko also features in the live Aryeon videos which people are also reacting to, check 'em out someday. As a side point my Dad saw Pink Floyd in Dereham, Norfolk (England 😉) back in 1967, pre Dave Gilmour days, cost him 15 shillings (75 pence in modern UK money!!) 🤘

[@JWSoundworks2]

Nice one! Back in the glory days! Also, do you remember when you could buy stuff for less than a pound? That was a while ago 😂 Cheers for the comments!

[@andrewhuggins9008]

@@JWSoundworks2 I remember arguing with a pub landlord when he charged me £1.05 for a pint of beer!! 😉

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@andrewhuggins9008 Haha! £2.20 is the figure I remember first paying for pints when I was 16, chancing my arm at trying to look older, despite looking more like 12!

[@andrewhuggins9008]

@@JWSoundworks2 Mad prices and classic artists work well, my Dad also went to Dereham in 1967 to see Jimmi Hendrix, when they asked for 17 shillings on the door he refused and went elsewhere!! Hindsight and all that! 😉

[@JWSoundworks2]

Oh dear, haha. I feel like that's the type of thing my dad would also have done, in his haste to save a couple of quid 😂

[@ludmilaleflerova8781]

You are the best👌 Please. Poet and the Pendulum from Wembley (NW official video)🙏 and Shoemaker ❣️

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you 😊

[@david_ii11]

Nightwish and Epica fans should check out Isyana Sarasvati, symphonic/progressive metal composer, singer and musician. The videos for "Il Sogno" and "Unlock the Key" are very striking

[@lujalainen1]

maybe there can hear marko voice that this is last concert and they know that they kick out tarja out of the band when this show end. hmmm i think drummer jukka also drumming last time this concert. this song tuomas wink emppu that go check jukka, he is okay or not. thanx to great reaction.

[@angulion]

Very Pink Floyd, very Nightwish, really good cover imo that honoured the original. Edit, and yes, David Gilmour is David Gilmour and can pour emotion through his guitar like noone else, still, I really listen to this or original based on how I feel, because both are very good albeit different.. Gilmour has the emotion but I do not think I heard double bass and march in the original. :)

[@roykliffen9674]

As I understood it, David Gilmour liked this NW version so much that he either has it put on the official PF site or his personal Instagram; I've heard both mentioned.

[@philipwright2883]

Any Nightwish fans in Delaware

[@dolla3975]

Marko solo? Go for "The Islander" from Tampere concert

[@kahpde]

That vas tribute, not cover. You did not see the differense. What is your favorite song what you dont blasts in the pieces and musical s.... etc. Can you hear music in just music ?

[@milton1448]

Marco's emotional singing is the difference for me.

[@NZWozza]

A brave man dares go against the Nightwish army. Haha jokes - fair comments. But as has been mentioned you do need to check out The Islander for more Marco.

[@JWSoundworks2]

It's not easy being an honest man in this world. But my dad taught me to be so. So there it is. Live by the sword. Still loved it, Sam. :)

[@maggaw9869]

Marko Hietala :) Next : Nightwish Symphony of Destruction Live by Marko.

[@JWSoundworks2]

The Megadeth song!?

[@maggaw9869]

@@JWSoundworks2 Yes. Live :)

[@Martin-re8ei]

while you lips are still red Live from whembley 2015

[@tomten8663]

O man, this NightWish version is so much better. I like Pink Floyd ,but they sound a bit like a boy band ,for me It,s to neat.

[@gredulous2444]

It's not cover it's actually tribute (..and Night Wish call it tribute, not me). If I undestand it correctly then isn't the difference between a tribute and a cover that the cover is meant to sound as much like the original song as possible and the tribute gives artistic freedoms to make completely different kind of song, as long as the song is executed with good taste and respect? For most hardcore fans of some band, it’s probably very offensive that anyone even tries to make a cover or tribute version to any song of their favorite band, so they rate those versions 0/10 even before they even hear the song. But is it really a good idea to judge anything at all with that attitude?

[@johannessilver8653]

The keyboardist ? don't you know him by name ... really ... and reacting NW ? This is tuned to be heavier NW style tribute to PF.

[@MustaLaatta]

Nightwish army Finland If someone suggests You a song, he/she better offer you a link to the song - and that covers all suggestions. Or just ask for it...

[@wanmac31]

😁🇫🇮🤘❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨👍

[@pjp_renaissance]

I like the original for the obvious reasons. Unfortunately, what makes it such a good song does not make ones of those sings that you can just throw into a playlist and listen to at random; I mean you can, but it can be too much of a contrast to the songs that follow or precede it, and it sometimes takes away from the vibe. Or maybe it's just one of those songs that you have to be in the mood for. Either way that is why the Nightwish version gets a bit of a nod from me - it's more of a everyday listen. I do like and listen to both though

[@orphydianmusic9529]

Pls get to react to a masterpiece of a metal cover of a non metal song, a very fun one as well: Dream Theater - Tenement funster, the Queens cover

[@JWSoundworks2]

That's a great request - I've already heard it many times, though!

[@t-gems]

Pls chek on Ez Mil's "improvised/on the spot death metal song". Tnx.

[@wayned8077]

Ughh, should''ve gone with Jinjer í speak astronomy

[@EllenM1967]

I am not a big fan of the original version..too slow, a bit boring. I like this heavier version much more.

[@JWSoundworks2]

I can see why that would be the case. There's something hypnotic and meditative about the original that I really love.

[@GabePhenex]

React to Lovebites Swang song with piano intro.