Musical Analysis/Reaction of Nightwish - Gethsemane (live)

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[@JWSoundworks2]

🎵🎸Moody, atmospheric, instrumental, one-man-band prog? Right this way 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5-6lmadlJyjp6M

[@gene6690]

This is not a very popular song but OMG it’s so epic. Definitely deserve much more exposure 💥💥💥💥

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

One of my favorite songs.

[@AlvenmodFoto]

Agreed, overlooked by most reactors, thank you for giving this the love and attention it deserves.

[@miskatonic6210]

So true. I searched for somebody reviewing it and somehow people seem to have a wierd taste not choosing it. I love it because it has a lot of After Forever Floor.

[@gene6690]

@@miskatonic6210 I’m glad After Forever and Revamp is getting more hits and reactions now. Must be the Floor phenomenon It’s such a pity some of the songs have low audio quality.

[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

yes ppl always look the same *** but there are so much else :) Gabriel is also not a help in this regards...

[@DaronMGL]

Old school Nightwish! This is from their second album, released in 1998. A lot more neo-classical and power metal influence than their newer stuff.

[@AllieB-11.11]

I prefer this early stuff sung by Tarja - just suits her better.

[@erpece]

Emppu is a highly underrated guitarist - most attention goes to Tuomas, Marko and Floor. Emppu's riffs and chops are supertight and his solos are always tasteful and never over the top. It takes a great musician to be truly of service to the music. So kudos and kiitos to Emppu! 🤘

[@shadokat]

I so agree about Emppu. He doesn't show off so people might not think he can. He's one of the best guitarists in the world.

[@TheTaskurapu]

The role of the guitarrist isn't that "great" to begin with @ Nightwish. Emppu does what he needs to be but the emphasis is not on him. Anyway, he's a great guitarrist who more than fills his role. Hoitaa homman!

[@nightwishlover8913]

Impressed by the speed you picked up those riffs - and the smoothness of your playing. Great reaction and breakdown; thanks!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers! :)

[@lekalla]

Well most of us watchers are amateur musicians or not musicians at all hehe.

[@Tremeldian]

@@lekalla 21 years ago I might have been alright, but haven't been near a Piano since 2001 so yeah no chance now, haha

[@BMOON5]

People with perfect pitch make me want to quit….😢

[@timchambers8230]

Another very interesting analysis and breakdown - more Nightwish please, The Poet and the pendulum is a must ………

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Oh no ,why can you do this tip for a new Reactor. It is the hardest Song for Nightwish fans. He cant understand nothing . Why do you it?

[@Garbox80]

@@ralfmeyer9086 Hey, easy there. You almost blew my sarcasm meter.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Ralf.😂 The second comment I read from you urging people to keep me away from that one. I might react to it now just to piss you off. :)

[@timchambers8230]

@@JWSoundworks2 great idea!!!!

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@JWSoundworks2 Hallo, thank you for your answer. Stay safe and healthy, with🤘from northern Germany.

[@SasukeUchiha-bz6se]

Amazing musician with an amazing ear

[@homegnome2429]

Hey man - no way did I expect you to go to the trouble of working out the whole riff, but super-pleased that you did! Requested this one as hoped the classical elements would be up your street, and a more complex follow up to the more straightforward Storytime. More to follow and can’t wait for your analysis 🧐 - cheers 👍

[@MetalZoned]

Thank you for your nightwish recommendations home gnome

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers, dude! Just depends on my mood when I hit record - some days I'm not fussed and others I have to restrain myself or I'd run out the battery of the camera lol. As always, appreciate your continued support!

[@NickBR57]

Troy on Irish Low Whistle. Great analysis. The amount you are able to pick up is astonishing.

[@nikkinoise1]

exactly

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers Nick!

[@TheIpadfanatic]

There is an unintentional sociology experiment going on here. Ask a regular subscriber what they want to hear and the requests are naturally varied. Ask a a patron and they chose Nightwish. Well done John!

[@homegnome2429]

Or in my case, knowing the quality of the reactor, felt compelled to join his Patreon with the purpose of getting some NW on the channel 👍

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@homegnome2429 And we are all benefiting from your decision to support John and his efforts. He is doing something very special.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

I like your Door's t-shirt..Floor is not Jim of our Lifetime, but our female Freddie Mercury.. She is the QUEEN

[@larryd4352]

This is a fantastic song! It's one that most reactors just pass over, and react to what others are doing! This is one of Tuomas' best!!!

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA is loving your unique breakdowns! It's one thing to appreciate the sounds, but to learn the song on the fly to show us all the recipe of a song...so refreshing!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, Amy - appreciate that!

[@AtomicAmy]

This is some kind of reaction supreme with extra sprinkles. Delightfully intelligent.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you 😊

[@michaelmorgenbesser7026]

Your musicianship and ability to pick up some of the nuances so quickly is GREATLY appreciated by me. Also, your ability to isolate instrument parts within the mix, which is something I've done since childhood (I'm a 74 year old former professional musician, now), is greatly as well (but you're much better at it than I). Extremely impressive reaction. Thanks so much!. I'll be back.

[@rodneyhearne3405]

I love this older song! You are amazing to watch dissect the music. I always learn something and find your analysis very rewarding.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Appreciate the kind words, Rodney - cheers!

[@oykuozkurt5948]

You should definitely do "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Nightwish. It is a masterpiece.

[@paolorao8308]

Well done from italy 😀 you are a honorary member of Nighwish Army

[@kalajarvi]

I am always speechless how human beings have evolved. Unbelievable brains. There is no limit. I would love to see where we are in thousand years from today.

[@ikkeschopkont]

I wish I had your musical talent! I envy the skill to hear these thing immediately. Thnx for this reaction 🤍

[@louisminten7889]

The Decades Tour Buenos Aires was actually in 2018. NW did release the video in 2019, but i am really glad that you react to this imo underrated song. Thanks for that man. There are only six people on stage, but it feels like a whole orchestra

[@sateentuoksu]

Do you know if those are also somehow included? On a backing track maybe? Esa Lehtinen - flute Plamen Dimov - violin Kaisli Kaivola - violin Markku Palola - viola Erkki Hirvikangas - cello

[@samuelmalsawmkima6905]

Very interesting reaction..nicely done mate 🤘🔥

[@darrinlowenthal]

Awesome dude!! Your a great musician 😊😊😊& smart !! Reaction 😊 nightwish best band in the world 🌍:)

[@zanetpieterse7933]

Great reaction dude, your reaction style and knowledge makes me appreciate NW music even more! Best wishes from Namibia

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you!

[@milton1448]

Another gem....is there a better live band? And yes, more Bach thrown in from Tuomas for good measure... and yes, pun intended.

[@TheIpadfanatic]

UH...NO. They are the greatest live band of all time.

[@relvar3158]

Um yes there are many more band better live.

[@TheIpadfanatic]

@@relvar3158 HaHa. Of course. There are many great live bands. Thankfully Nightwish is one of them.

[@johnlindquist1784]

@@relvar3158 Drugs must have just kicked in, huh?

[@papaherf7349]

Comments said all I could say about your break down….. 👋👏👏👏. Just a pleasure to watch and educational. Love the piano/ keyboard work in this song! Cya on the next one….. fun times!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers man!

[@davidpadillacanero7086]

The poet and the pendulum of nightwish please

[@ralfmeyer9086]

No the poet is to deep...

[@obud3777]

Troy plays the Irish low whistle.

[@Thorgrim247]

Another older song where Emppu gets to play a little longer solo. Still very tasteful. Great stuff! Loved it.

[@TaverenTech]

I always appreciate NW reactions that actually TEACH us something about the music we love.

[@Henri-pp1nq]

Great reaction

[@Nemendril]

What the? How can you do that? So amazing to see!

[@bbeckett5103]

Amazing song amazing reaction 👌🤟

[@roelhodzelmans1004]

I like this new approach you have of listening first and then analysis, though I didnt mind the pauzes. All good, plus I like learning more on why I love the band I love, the sharing of the joy in their skill and you give a lot of both. Keep up the great work!

[@OJB42]

It's that classical sort of thing. Yeah, there is that element in the music writing and performance. It's *symphonic* metal. Thanks for the very thorough analysis of the total music instead of concentrating on the vocals like most do. Excellent reaction!

[@Cosmos_Titan]

One of my top Nightwish songs. Awesome reaction and breakdown. Loved it!🤘🏻

[@kahpde]

I like your way. 1528 NW reaktions looked. Finland say thank you.

[@flyingfox2728]

I liked how you listened to the song all the way through first without interruptions

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Right from the start when I seen your ´pleasantly surprised smile at 2:01` it literally gave me tears lol . I´m so proud of being a Nightwish fan.. hihi Well, what an interesting breakdown this was to one of my favourite Nightwish songs. Gethsemane really captures the essence of Nightwish - symphonic metal in it´s purest form. I just love it!! Floor is otherworldly - so are her brothers in arms... and I will also give a special nod to the early days of Nightwish. Tarja does a truly amazing version on Lista live TV in Helsinki 1999... Again, thanks so much !!!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Glad you enjoyed it - great performance! Thanks.

[@pauld6222]

You have to be cursed with perfect pitch. Your musical intuition is amazing.

[@JWSoundworks2]

I actually don't have perfect pitch - but with relative pitch I can usually figure stuff out at a half decent rate! Thanks.

[@pauld6222]

@@JWSoundworks2 You have me fooled. You are an amazing musician. I always laugh how you listen to part of a song and can break down everything that is going on with all the instruments immediately. You definitely have a talent most dont. Keep up the great work!

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@pauld6222 that's very kind of you to say so. Thank you! 😊🤘

[@fatimapalacios2292]

My favorite song from Nightwish

[@homerolazcano8016]

Only kind of Genious can De-construct a Genious piece. Fantastic job JW

[@Ounouh]

This breakdown was so entertaining! Thank you

[@JWSoundworks2]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you! :)

[@TeemarkConvair]

MAN do i LOVE your breakdowns!

[@majbrat]

Great to watch you go over the song after - musicians rule! Thank you

[@ahlikanopi58]

As a fan of helloween n dream theater, interesting to watch this band...

[@asospirit]

Love your musical breakdowns from songs lately bro! I can learn so much from that myself. (just recently started to play guitar myself lol) Thnx a lot for that! 💪🏻 Interesting song choice cause this isn't a very popular song of nw but I like it anyways. Floor is amazing as always. ♥️ Looking forward to more musical breakdowns of tool or rush! Grtz from Holland 🇳🇱🤘🏻

[@JWSoundworks2]

Appreciate the kind words, man. Greetings to Holland. Thanks!

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Man I forgot how much I f**king love this tune. The keys work by Tuomas is killer

[@Alexandre-bv3lm]

Seriously, I always loved this song (and this band) that i have known for more than 2 decades now, It always made me think to Bach !!! This band is so EPIC. Thank you for your video.

[@dclxvi3719]

Geniussss !!!

[@devinup3981]

Very cool. This is the first time I've seen your channel but I really appreciate the breakdown and analysis. This is one of my favorite Nightwish songs and I think it is underappreciated.

[@bigg2988]

I love when music brings out that sort of immersion from talented musicians on the receiving end! Your comment on the (neo-)classical element in many, especially early, NIGHTWISH songs is spot on. And this is just one of the great early jewels, so glad the band brought it back for their "Decades" tour. Continue your analyses, and keep us communicating about the thing that we love! I am here for the ride - and the learning! \m/

[@shadokat]

I am so in awe of the way you can listen to a song and practically play it just by ear. Especially since it's Nightwish, and Tuomas's writing is so complex. I wish I lived in your country. I would love to take piano lessons from you. You should think about creating a virtual course of some kind. You're an excellent musician. I envy your talent and am impressed by your knowledge. Thank you for taking the time to so thoroughly break down this wonderful song!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thank you, Penny. That could definitely be worth considering. Down the line, perhaps! Since covid happened I became self employed and so I do all my teaching online now instead of in a music school.

[@robertcrockford376]

Great job on your reaction.

[@davidcook482]

I love this song for Tuomas’ piano part (and Emppu’s solo) and having you highlight the piano part was so awesome. Thanks!

[@optimusakc]

Great analysis again! I really appreciate you explaining it through instruments too!

[@karine9300]

Great reaction as always! I'd love to get your analysis on EPICA - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN PT 3 - (ΩMEGA ALIVE). That song brings epicness to another level!

[@alleninfinity6730]

Every time Floor sings, without you the poetry within me is dead, just kills me. Such powerful words, delivered so magically.

[@hi_keith6423]

Very Nice! keep it up bro!

[@honorarythamesman5732]

Love your breakdowns - provides a lot of understanding and clarity! Nightwish will give you something to get your teeth into. A little different to the run of the mill verse, chorus, verse chorus middle 8 , guitar solo etc , with maybe a change of key, but only if you're lucky 😃

[@monicacarolina6480]

Sir, you don't know how happy you made me. Finally somebody who really understands music. I am always analyzing music, it is so enjoyable. But this is hard to do in a short time frame. I saw you stopped with Nightwish, which I understand. There is so many good music out there. Secretly I hope you will analyze :"the greatest show on earth" in Tampere live (about the birth of the universum and our planet explained with music....and fir works for the big bang) but they also have beautiful "small" melancholic folk music work. Troy can play solo's on his bagpipe with empu on his guitar. That man is an amazing bagpipe player. Thank you

[@ArtMateurMusic]

I can't wait for you to analyze the poem and the pendulum with everything you know!...super nice reaction an analisys !!!

[@karataif]

Back in 2008 I spent a week of my college vacation trying to learn Gethsemane intro using music sheets. You nailed in couple of minutes using only your ear for music. Impressive!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks dude!

[@k.l.7788]

Actually Tuomas and CB’s Alexi Laiho were friends.

[@karlschmidt5060]

Take the thumbs up, I know it will be good 😀

[@RudyBleeker]

Technically not a 21st, but a 20th century metal collab. Gethsemane is a song from Nightwish their second album Oceanborn, released in 1998. It's actually one of my favorite songs from that album. But who really cares about such details, great reaction and I'm glad you enjoyed the song.

[@JWSoundworks2]

I knew someone would make that comment (I was told it was from 1998 prior to the title) but I decided to go with 21st century as the performance was filmed then. Cheers!

[@MrsGod67]

Wow what a refreshing reaction, on top of that I'm happy to see this song being reacted to. You've got a sub.

[@missrubyphoenix]

The analysis\semi-piano class made me smile from ear to ear, I almost felt like you had to slow down the video a bit just to get all the notes right, but man, listen to all your notes just... Ugh! I love piano, but can't play it to save my life lol

[@lujalainen1]

ouh my this forgotten song sound like almost best nightwish song ever made. thanx to great react and analyze and have wonderful day. this reactio is maybe best i ever seeing.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Very kind - thanks!

[@Nobody-mx9yu]

It is amazing how you get the point of to music theory.You have deep know of music.I respect it.And you are not so bad musician.👍

[@TimoArula]

That was Excellent reaction !!!! NWSU 🤘😎🤘.

[@phils866]

Utterly fascinating and enlightening reaction/analysis. As for the performance, I get a real SKY vibe from the band's performance. It has a real 70s prog rock vibe, to me anyway. The pipe Troy is playing is a low whistle. Just one of the many instruments played by the musical maestro.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Cheers Phil, thanks!

[@gerdavandergeer6835]

Very good song,i love it.also i love your reaction!!you also are a very good musicion, thanks for this reaction

[@JWSoundworks2]

Thanks!

[@ilkkak3065]

Tuomas was supposed to study biology in Kuopio university, instead he wrote their brake trough album Oceanborn. This Song is from that album. It seems he plays orchestral parts himself here maybe using same model of Korg than he used omposing Song. Some yrs ago he had couple of them left.

[@jac2250]

Thanks!

[@JWSoundworks2]

Many thanks for your kindness!

[@jimharris367]

Brilliant break down and analysis - sub'd 🤘

[@kahpde]

I just enjoy watch your NW reactions. Finland croud thank you.🙂🙏

[@lisafoster4468]

I actually never knew this song's name, LOL!! EDIT: I believe the instrument you are referring to is an Irish tin whistle, but I imagine someone already said that - I know I'm a little late to this party XD

[@paulniskanen9971]

Tuomas Holopainen (keyboard), has been referred to as the "Metal Mozart",

[@fantasianak843]

I think he use tradisional pipe called seruling, and he Made some pentatonic node, also the vocals influenced with Javanese traditional song..combined with clasic and rock progresive..great song and best analythic anyway..thumbs up dude👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@MetalZoned]

This was from their older stuff, when they were much more influenced by power metal like kamelot

[@c.inesr.7292]

Dude...love your DOORS t-shirt!

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@MitchKarajohn]

Since you actually do analyse the compositions you could consider (also) listening to the album version. Their live performances oftentimes leave out parts of the complete piece (old songs like this are kind of an exception, since they retroactively add orchestras and choirs to them) Also if you like Nightwish and "classical-esque" music, do check out Therion.I think you will like their music. Here's the link to a live show of theirs with an actual live orchestra and choir (which I think is a good entry point). Part 1: Metal covers of classical compositions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5CrqJVoa8aXjtk Part 2: some of their own songs with the live orchestra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Sco2CJhbt6h7M They both have timestamps to each piece/song! If you consider doing an analysis on one of their songs, all the better (check out Land of Canaan) Cheers!

[@papacimoot3631]

Mantap👍

[@pdutchie4924]

Put you up as a back up for Nightwish. 😄

[@merqury5]

I cant believe this, but I guess I have to because Im looking right at it. Decomposed that stuff in 5 minutes. THAT is skill. Its defenitely pretty genre spesific stuff, but still. Not even Doug Helverig does that.

[@JWSoundworks2]

Appreciate the kind words, man. Thank you.

[@merqury5]

@@JWSoundworks2 No, thank you, you are giving out more than you get. I appreciate the thousands of hours you must have put into honing your skills. What I wonder is what music really moves you. Some lyrics myst hit you. If its a Queen song Id love to see it decomposed.

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨🤘

[@PK--ITA]

Thx man for that analysis, I love this type of approach... Now, can u doying "hammer smashed face" by CC on piano? Of course I'm joking, do what you do because you do it right.

[@JWSoundworks2]

I reckon some jazz piano CC would work a treat lol.

[@howardgaskin6117]

++good.

[@nikkinoise1]

just a curiosity, sir. do you have 200 IQ or did this awesome skill come from a lot of study? or both?

[@JWSoundworks2]

I've been teaching classical piano professionally for nearly twenty years, been playing piano for over 30 years and did my grade 8 when I was 11, so music has always been my thing. I often leave my keys in the front door, though, so I can't be all that clever. :)

[@christophschmedes5975]

empu do never a big Show by his gitarr solo he play the Solos Minimalistic and with absolut Style

[@christophschmedes5975]

Toumas Use a Real Classic Orcestra for the Back intracks . exakt the London Symphonic s 🤘🤘

[@clemenstremens1940]

Great analysis again! When you were trying to figure out some of the keyboard parts, I had to think of this fragment of Glenn Gould doing the same on a Bach Partita 😀: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7QqmSAfZ6og80 BTW the lyrics are also amazing: Tuomas comparing himself to Jesus in the garden of Getsemane while complaining about his love (for Tarja?): "Toll no bell for me Father But let this cup of suffering pass from me Send me no shepherd to heal my world But the Angel, the dream foretold Prayed more than thrice for You to see The point of loneliness in me Not my own will but Yours be done The Lord weeps with me But my tears fall for you" and: "I knew you never before But the love, the pain, the hope, O beautiful one Have made you mine 'til all my years are done Without you, without you The poetry within me is dead"

[@JWSoundworks2]

I must have watched that GG partita clip a 100 times over the years lol. Check out the 70s prog band Ekseption covering the first movement from that Partita (No. 2 in C minor) - it's great fun!

[@clemenstremens1940]

@@JWSoundworks2 I had a feeling... 🙂 And I know Ekseption very well, it is a seventies band from Floor country (like me). Ever listened to Jacques Loussier "Play Bach" in jazz style? (Most famous in the sixties, but composed and played until 2011) His interpretations are also iconic.

[@JWSoundworks2]

@@clemenstremens1940 nice one! My dad took me to see the Loussier trio play live when I was in my early teens. They played mainly Bach. Particularly love his version of the Italian Concerto!

[@horscategorie]

Great tune, not mainstream but the best music isn't. Dream theater anyone? RUSH? Nightwish is right there...

[@pmasher]

It's one of their oldest songs. You can find a clip from the 90s of them performing this song and they look like children :P

[@homegnome2429]

Yes! Unfortunately I think I had the same haircut as Jukka at the time...

[@pmasher]

@@homegnome2429 The bowl? Not Tarja's haircut?

[@homegnome2429]

😂 no it was the bowl - luckily not too much photographic evidence in those days.

[@gerrygrouwe70]

Hopefully you will do some reactions of songs of the new star one album by arjen lucassens

[@JWSoundworks2]

I've done prescient already. It's amazing!

[@syaifulbilad9916]

Mantap 👌👍👍☕☕☕

[@alfonsohernandez5296]

Analise grhat show on the heart plese

[@iina6106]

Please react also to the original version by Tarja ❤

[@junaidiirawan2283]

when reaction alip bata again bro? toxicity or godfather