MARKO HIETALA ft. TARJA TURUNEN "LEFT ON MARS" Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS!!

[@vanessalore9942]

So I had to adjust my ears a little bit to transition from Nightwish because my 1st song was these two doing Phantom of the Opera. They harmonised and clashed at the same time. It fascinated me, I never heard anything like it before. (I think you have the DVD, watch it when you can). So it’s nice to have that combo again. I’m so glad that Tarja and Marko have become friends again. Warms my heart.

[@karadenizin-kizi]

That small smile showing up on your face when it got to the moment where Tarja and Marko are standing facing each other, forehead to forehead, singing "But you still believe in me / And I choose the mercy of your heart"..... YEAH! Exactly 🥹 This song has been living on my mind rent-free for the last 2 days straight, it's relatively simple but the lyrics together with the melody and the harmonies between their voices just hits the right spot for me, I'm so in love with it!! Thank you for doing a reaction to the song! :)

[@tuuli4002]

Oh, so my mind is not the only one where this song lives rent-free😄

[@karadenizin-kizi]

@@tuuli4002When I'm not actively listening to it, I'm humming it to myself in my head :') :D Sorry to everyone trying to have a normal conversation with me :') No thoughts only music

[@tuuli4002]

@karadenizin-kizi Yeah, same XD that's my brain all the time! I pretty much always have something playing in my head, and recently, it's been this one. Other ones that get stuck in my head just at random times are Nemo and for some god damm reason, Bruno Mars' When I was your Man😅 I don't know why!😆

[@karadenizin-kizi]

@@tuuli4002bestie I'm literally listening to Nemo right now!! :D It got recommended to me and I was like ouuhh haven't listened to this one in a while! The music video has such a vibe, too, the red coat and the snow, just, _mwah_ magic!

[@tuuli4002]

@karadenizin-kizi yes, the red coat!👌 Nemo's music video was the first video I ever saw from Nightwish.... I was a kid back then. I have loved the song ever since❤️ but for some reason I became a NW fan much later

[@RuthlessBiscuit3]

No denying this is an awesome song. Thanks Eric! 🤘🤘

[@ConcurpaRich]

Thank you for requesting this Tria❤❤. Great tune , I like it alot . . Adding a great breakdown via Eric makes it better .

[@tuuli4002]

I love this song! Thank you for reacting to it! Like you said, this song can be interpreted in many ways. Marko said that he originally wrote it as a love song for his wife but it became a song that reunited old friends. I think some parts of the song tells about Tarja and Marko's relationship and friendship.

[@johannessilver8653]

In 5:39 "but you still believe in me".

[@Xintlaer]

I said somewhere. This is the metal equivalent of Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple

[@jamesm6377]

I like this more than I thought I would. Good song.. .should be on the radio (it might be but I have not listened to music on the radio for over 5 years now) Anyway it was good to hear that Tarja stayed in her lane, sang it straight up and did not go opera.

[@Yaspis]

Thanks for this comprehensive, thoughtful look! I agree, the song has solid foundations, and the blues-rocky bedrock comes through. It's a really cool combination with the almost synth pop like keyboards, and I found the mix really pleasing and natural, and fresh in a nice, proggy way.

[@debbieparnell292]

Great!! They are wonderful so is the song. So glad to hear Marko’s voice again so clear and so his.😊😊😊Glad they hooked up!

[@larryd4352]

I listen to this song just a couple of days ago! It's amazing...and I understand the feeling of being lost, left in a place where I didn't know where to go! I was an alcoholic for nearly 20 years....and "Left On Mars" described those nightmarish years! Closing in on 25 years being sober!

[@20100520able]

You can't forget this song. 🇫🇮❤️

[@miafranlund6982]

I actually went to the request on discord in order to suggest this. Didn't need to cause it was already done, all I had to do was pree a like. I already love the song Tha baseline is clean and heavy and the marriage of Markkos and Tarjas voice has been long overdue. LOVE IT!!!😍🤩

[@seanbickford2842]

I love that verse riff. Marco sounds great and I really like when Tarja sings in that stripped down pure rock voice and their vocal harmonies are still as iconic as ever.

[@jord001]

I concur "Legendary Prog Matal" This song has stuck in my head for days.

[@christinaalgate4899]

This song is in Marko's wheel house about earth and outer space. They sound amazing together and Marko voice is still Amazing

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Great reaction as always!!! The magic of their combined voices simply makes me smile

[@deniseduncan7363]

I love Marko's voice and this collaboration is superb!❤ And at the risk of repeating myself, I truly appreciate your perspectives and disection of the pieces you review / react to. Thank you.

[@tapanim6576]

Great song. 🤘😎🤘

[@devanmariestrand3106]

Bravo Marco and Tarja!! 👏

[@merjahassinen6920]

tsust love this song and them singing😊😊😊😊

[@larryzigler6812]

Must add been binge watching this and TARJA'S and Marko's current epic tour !!!!!!!!!!!!!! A must see , their bond has grown so deep it brings me to tears ☮☮💘💘💥💥

[@janihaavisto79]

I love it that this song is actually features from Mars. As NW fans know Marco is somewhat an expert of astrology. If you haven't seen Floor interview Marco in Floor Jansen's own channel. Definitely check it out.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Astronomy, I hope.

[@roeehsi]

you mean astronomy.... bc he ain't talking about horoscopes

[@stephenclark5812]

It was a sad day when Marko left Nightwish.

[@lekalla]

It was. I was devastated and thought NW is done because there's no "metal" anymore in NW after. This was early 2021 so 3 years ago. Nowdays i'm very optimistic about NW future. Multiple albums incoming. Also very excited to hear Marko's next album. All good🤘

[@Corca]

​@@lekallaWith all due respect, on what do you base your optimism on Nightwish's future with multiple albums incoming? Becouse my gut tells me upcoming Nightwish album may very well be their last one. I feel Tuomas has ran his course with NW. Also, Marko's departure left band with unfillable hole to fill, both creative and live performance wise. Nightwish just isnt the same without him. Alas, all the best for the band whatever the future may or may not bring.

[@lekalla]

@@Corca Because Tuomas Holopainen is a genius.

[@lekalla]

@@Corca Also they made a new multi album deal with Nuclear Blast.

[@xflyingtiger]

Legendary Prog Metal. I like it. Btw, loved your Rakkasans shirt. My uncle was in the 187th Paraglider Infantry before they were dubbed Rakkasans. He died in 1945 at the age of 20 while liberating Manila.

[@melicriszoe1]

I believe that they were born to sing together. It's wonderful how their voices combine. I was lucky enough to see them at their show a few days ago and wow! It's a thousand times better than in the video. I feel that they have matured their voices a lot, Tarja does some very good belting here and Marko sings more relaxed.

[@PalePlayer]

Thank you / kiitos, Eric. 🤘

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Excellent vocals. Fantastic staging.

[@anssiroiha2267]

Why did I get a vibe from Genesis ”Calling all stations”😂 It’s not a bad thing. Great track! Greetings from 🇫🇮

[@edenkali2157]

Amazing!!!

[@varsim5691]

Thank you!!🤗🤩

[@trinadawn4166]

Thanks so much for your insights.

[@larryzigler6812]

THANKS for your typical excellent analysis for this stunning work of art ☮☮💘💘💥💥

[@pablo_maidana]

WOW I LOVE

[@Magga-f3z]

Kiitos from Finland.

[@myzis967]

❤

[@corneliusantonius3108]

By The Power of Marko !

[@VivianaRaquelGonzalez-1988]

Gracias por reaccionar a Left on Mars ✌🏻🤘🏻

[@Roosa612]

👍🏻💙

[@franshinlopen2166]

I may listen to this sometime later, but it is totally strange to me. Marko was the person who originally suggested firing Tarja prematurely according to the official Nightwish biography.This was after she had announced her decision to leave the band after the next album. How did they get together again? As to Marko, he published an open letter about his problems, among others with the music industry. But now he is with Tarja in the same music industry? This does not make sense.

[@PetraPola]

Nightwish biography is a very overrated book that manipulates the reader from the first chapter. There are a lot of red flags. Marko said in a recent interview that when he joined Nightwish, the band was already divided into two camps. Everyone was telling him something different and he couldn't figure out where the truth was. Marko apologized to her already in 2017.

[@r.e.4640]

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 and KING 👑 of NIGHTWISH!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA and MARCO!!😀👍👍🤘

[@annarantanen3813]

Marko suggested they fire Tarja because he saw that the band just couldn't function anymore due to it's inner conflicts. It wasn't because he disliked Tarja personally. Marko had depression and adhd that was undiagnosed until lately so I do believe he was burnt out. If I remember correct he did have a year long break from music industry after Nightwish.

[@ligeiasiren4290]

LOL if you believe a single word that's on that book.

[@Cherlindrea99]

If Marko still was with Nightwish, he wouldn't have developed and flourished like this. And singing together with Tarja is magical. I love this song 🤘

[@domfol5515]

Would you Eric be interested to listen to Marco singing and his brother playing instrumental?, the song is called stigmata. I believe it was on mtv many many years ago. It’s a show of Marcos amazing voice and the passion in his eyes is so infectious. Anyone who has Nightwish on their cv is entitled to have a go on their own, they are all too good.

[@damianvc31]

People bashing Nightwish or this sound like petty fanboys Just stop being childish and enjoy the music

[@timchambers8230]

Although I’m happy that Marko and Tarja have United once more - it leaves many questions unanswered. Marko quit Nightwish due to burnout (so he says) In which case yo7 would expect that his former band mates would still be in contact with him, but no…. Floor is on record as saying he has cha bed and they (Nightwish) have not heard from him at all. - Yet here is is reuniting with Tarja? It seems that there must be more to the split than “burnout”

[@Aenea-de9vy]

Well, Marko was at Kai’s (NW drummer) solo gig just few weeks ago, so I think they get along just fine.

[@strabel803]

First; Great song and Marko will alway's have a big place in my hart but,i had the same questions when Marko already ,within a year ,did so much different things,i had questions about him leaving. We probebly will never or much later hear the whole story. maby some late midlife crisis? Nevertheless ,i'm happy he feels good and still going strong.🤘

[@Frankamaria]

Was he? I have not seen him, only Jukka, Jari and Emppu 🤔​@@Aenea-de9vy

[@Aenea-de9vy]

@@Frankamaria Someone said sitting next to Marko in the audience.

[@petsitterlinda]

Can we stop talking about Nightwish please ?

[@rolandconnor575]

I suppose Tarja's husband is not as evil as he used to be otherwise I doubt Marko would be doing this. Do people change that much? Please Marko return to Nightwish in 2026 when they are back together!

[@Aenea-de9vy]

I don’t think Marko wants to tour that much and long anymore. When NW tours, they tour big, and usually over a year. Marko likes to choose himself, what he does and when.

[@Blackwolf.777]

It was a sad day when tarja and yuka and marko left nightwish !!!

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Stop with the Nightwish nonsense. Marko has Tarot and his solo career.

[@remcohoman1011]

As you put.it.... I suggest.. as you find it complicated to read comments, I will post it here for I find it too complicated to go through al the hassle of getting to pay sites, more subscribing...am subscribed here already and should be enough.. Might like Golden Earring, started before Rolling Stones, the line-up they ended with was longer as is then ZZ-Top was as a band existing

[@iamnutty8471]

hmm like seeing a comedy actor do something serious!

[@winterwillow3078]

What I admire the most about these artists, that they have been singing/performing for decades and still sound so increable. I was sad see Marko leave NW, but I feel like he needed to go a create his own things again. Also Marko is amazing, Floor is amazing. In different projects both can shine bright and not have to share that space with one 🇫🇮😊

[@myzis967]

Marko y Tarja lo mejor de Nightwish

[@MinaTepesshu]

MARKO and TARJA sticking it to Tuomas. I'm okay with that.

[@VXGaming]

The guitar riff is still annoying me, I've heard it before or something similar and still can place which song it is.

[@andouta]

Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

[@VXGaming]

@@andouta thank you.

[@YoJimBo851610]

164👍

[@miksu29]

I dont like🤔😐

[@erikhammer153]

The song is boring but it is nice seeing the two together...

[@tomdog78]

No thanx

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

If you don't like it why do you go on every reaction to it just to type 2 words? It's ok if you don't like it, just move on to something else

[@r.e.4640]

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 and KING 👑 of NIGHTWISH!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA and MARCO!!😀👍👍🤘

[@r.e.4640]

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 and KING 👑 of NIGHTWISH!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA and MARCO!!😀👍👍🤘

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Nice try. But they lack the Tuomas Holopainen's "Midas touch". Very mediocre and jarring attempt, sorry.

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

You must fun at parties 😐

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

@@NeeceLoneWolf This song is abolutely rubbish. Marko has done much better by himself, and so did Tarja.

[@kazfarah7623]

Honestly I haven't enjoyed Tuomas's music all that much in a while the only song that made me feel something was Shoemaker.. and Endlessness which Marko was involved in writing in. Anything else they made after Anette's departure was kinda meh, like, not bad but just alright for my taste. Definitely no Midas touch, but that's just my opinion

[@nicholew350]

@@pekkakarppinen1608Marko wrote this with his band mates for his wife. Tarja wasn’t involved in the writing. He decided to feature her after they sang together last year.

[@nicholew350]

Toumas lost the touch a long time ago. All of his music is starting to sound the same.