Vocal Coach FIRST TIME REACTION to Nightwish Phantom of the Opera

Nightwish. WOW! I will be completely honest that I was a bit snobbish when I first thought of a metal band singing musical theatre, but I was proven WRONG. This is incredibe - enjoy!
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[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Listen to childeren in musical theatre making me feel untalented: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6GlfKyEg6yZpqssi=0t_ahZZzHUEadG0z

[@Pablo_Hay]

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[@RoGuimaraes]

pls react too Dan Vasc - Nightwish Cover is amazing

[@musiclover-rm6zb]

@nickhiggsthesinger I would like to suggest another cover of Phantom of the Opera inspired by the NightWish version.It's a solo artist doing both Christine and the Phantom.The singer is Kang Hyung Ho,he is a member of the south korean crossover vocal quartet Forestella, but he has also a solo career with his band Pitta!

[@musiclover-rm6zb]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqVcoGmqsmSoKMsi=zBfWueXTH48rOd4e his latest performance!

[@Carl_Gustav_Häyhä]

Your pronouncing "Tarja" is best Non-Finnish I've heard in these reactions!

[@HeyGetOffMyLawn77]

Absolutely agree! I have a cousin named Tarja on the Finnish side of my family, and this is exactly how I've always known it to be pronounced.

[@luisendymion9080]

I also noticed it. Especially the second time he pronounced her name I think? Nice

[@JonnaJunttilasta]

I agree!

[@chriso6719]

Welcome to symphonic metal and Nightwish. Andrew Lloyd Weber HAS heard this, and he loved it. Arrangement here is by the keyboardist , Tuomas Holopainen. He is the band mastermind, writing and composing 90-95% of their songs. Tuomas, Tarja, and guitarist Emppu Vuorinen formed the band in 1996. Song #5 in an 18 song set here in 2005. It was Tarja's last Nightwish concert after 9 years and 5 albums. She was fired after the show, but has gone on to a long and successful solo career. Marko does have a great voice, he sang backing and co lead on a lot of songs, and lead on a few. He left the band in 2021 , for personal reasons, after 2 decades. He was lead singer in his first band, Tarot, which he formed with his brother at age 16. See the comment from Gabriel Bardac for more info, and links to a lot of their songs.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Love this! THANK YOU for all of the info ♥️

[@trinadawn4166]

dont forget Juka

[@sergeiivanovich6827]

@@nickhiggsthesinger In fact, Tarja was expelled, fired, despite her seemingly indispensability as a soloist, but this bitch and her husband began to irritate everyone unbearably, they tired everyone so much with their ambitions that she was kicked out of the group by a unanimous decision of all participants, she was simply given a kick in the ass the day after the concert. She repeatedly stated that she could leave the group at any time, simply by giving one day's notice, and constantly blackmailed the gang with this, so a day later (after the concert) she was fired. Well, then there was a scandal about how unfair it was, controversy surrounding Nightwish and the division of fans into two camps. But I note that all this noise contributed to the successful sales of not only the DVD of this last performance with Tarja, but also generally inspired everyone to buy Nightwish discs. I don’t rule out the possibility that it was a conspiracy, but in fact they all quietly decided that everyone was going their own way and created a scandal to create this excitement. But personally, I never liked Tarja, and they could have been better than her. Amy Lynn Hartzler (Evanescent), Simone Joanna Maria Simons (Epica); Diane van Giersbergen (Xandria), Amanda Somerville (Exit Edem),

[@luisendymion9080]

Man, it never gets old seeing Music Theater fans being blown away by this electrifying Nightwish version. Even more so when they know about singing like Nick.

[@NinoMit87]

Where did you find that Andrew responded to the nightwish version. I am trying to find it to see what he says.

[@hippopotamusbosch]

I’m convinced Finland is populated entirely of high school goths.

[@VivK-Real]

You're not too wrong with that... 😂 Most metal country in the world 🤘

[@hippopotamusbosch]

Lordi 2006, Eurovision legends!

[@My.Darkling]

yet another reason I need to move there. lol

[@marieskavo7159]

Very true.

[@kv6uf]

We are a home to all gentle, life-loving, punk, rock, metal and goth souls 🤘

[@gabriel_bardac]

Hello Nick Higgs [ @nickhiggsthesinger ] ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Helsinki in 2005, then together with Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tar-rya], the 1st female singer of the band, and Marco Hietala, bassist and singer. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen [pronounced Tarr-ya] (Operatic vocals) - you just heard her. She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile). There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community

[@maiks1902]

Glad to see you here

[@Boa_Omega]

Nice to see you. I have to type manually on my phone. Thanks for your post Gabriel

[@LunarisArts]

Glad to see you're still alive ❤

[@marieskavo7159]

Gabe ❤

[@MegaDog555]

happy weekend Gabe cheers

[@svolos1971]

Everybody gangsta until Marko starts belting...We miss you brother Marko. Come back to us.

[@anibaldk]

Absolutely out of this world voice

[@user-vy7mk6yf4s]

I also love Nightwish version of High Hope. Truly amazing with Marco vocals

[@mackay4971]

Andrew Loyd-Webber himself called the cover from Nightwish as "one of the best Versions, he heard till 2015"!!!!

[@weedidi7144]

What did he hear in 2015 that surpassed this?

[@Songfugel]

@@weedidi7144 maybe it was in 2015?

[@varsim5691]

😂 you need to listen to High Hopes sung by Marko, the same concert❤ Awesome!! Thanks for your great reaction 😄 Greetings from Finland, the birthplace of Nightwish 🤗

[@kezca]

Welcome to the magical world of nightwish best live band on the planet imho more please

[@user-rs1ym3ho6k]

Marko sings the Phantom like the sinister and aggressive monster he is. His commands to scream at the end are very different from the traditional Phantom asking Christine to sing. Nightwish makes this song exhilarating and beautiful, not just beautiful

[@Cherlindrea99]

By starting publishing your reaction to Nightwish with Tarja you're showing the respect Nightwish and it's Army deserve. Thank you so much ❤ I'm a huge Floor Jansen fan since 2004 and she lead me to Nightwish. But I fully realise without her history and the history of Nightwish they wouldn't have been such a wonderful match. Tarja and Floor are great friends by the way. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@esttelavidalinarolonmontie5431]

Al fin veo un comentario muy certero por mi gusto personal me inclino ante Tarja pero Floor es muy buena como cantante 🤘🏻

[@rammmm51]

You have entered into one of the greatest bands on this planet. GREAT REACTION !!!!!!!

[@OvercookedViking]

After 2 decades Tarja & Marko healed the old wounds and are currently performing together once again. Tuomas is the mastermind but Marko & Tarja were the soul of Old Nightwish.

[@enlightendbel]

I don't think there were much wounds between Marko and Tarja to begin with.

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

Tarja is a classically trained lyrical soprano. Please react to Ghost Love Score from the same end of an era concert and Tarja solo singing Pie Jesu. She is amazing. Marko released a solo album with a duet with Tarja called Left On Mars. Tuomas said in an interview about GLS: "Doing this kind of really orchestral, symphonic stuff for four albums, you have to be prepared to take the next step and go 10 steps beyond, and that's how we ended up with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. At that time we also had the financial resources to do it." So, there`s an actual Orchestra doing amazing backing vocals and symphonic stuff, it sounds incredible.

[@Boa_Omega]

London Metro choir did the backing choir fyi. The album had a budget of 1 Million Euros. The videos had 3/4 of a million Euro budget.

[@WNYretiree]

Nightwish is a band made of of extremely talented musicians who all play for the song. You won't find any egos here. The result is a total that is greater than the sum of its parts. I hope you do follow along with more Nightwish, and some of the other epic symphonic metal bands like Epica with their fantastic lead singer Simone Simons.. The talent in this particular genre of metal is out of sight. I'm guessing from what you said about your background that you would like the song that is the usual introduction to Nightwish. That is "Ghost Love Score" live from the Wacken 2013 concert. It features their third, and current singer, Floor Jansen. After that, well, Nightwish has an extensive catalog and you won't find a bad song in the bunch. And, Nightwish is a band that, good as they are in their music video, really excels at live performances. Subscribing to follow along with your new, and exciting, journey.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

I always respect bands that sound just as good live. Thanks for this information - it will be really helpful for my future videos 🙂

[@ACIoannina]

@@nickhiggsthesinger Their lives are usually better than their recorded stuff, they are all veryu talented artists that can only improve things as they go

[@77bubba00]

@@ACIoannina I agree. Live lets them let out all the emotions.

[@Boa_Omega]

Tarja is even better live than in Studio.

[@larryzigler6812]

THANKS for some TARJAWISH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now TARJA SOLO is my PASSION ☮☮💘💘💥💥

[@OathKeeper95]

I would love your reaction of The Siren and Slaying the dreamer as well from the end of an era concert! 👏🏻

[@jelenacvetkovic]

Yessss!!

[@nafisats-g9377]

I never get tired of listening to this cover and watching the reactions to it, it's too good 💫✨

[@paisa20]

Thanks, welcome to Nightwish ❤

[@trinadawn4166]

you reacted the same as i did the first time i heard this. Marko BEST phantom I've EVER seen! you are going to love your Nightwish Journey! NWA cali. This version I've heard 100's of times never gets old for me either. Webber loved it btw

[@thaisregina3739]

Andrew Loyd Webber loved that song by Nightwish❤️and Tarja is an opera singer in this life too!!! You should check "the beauty and the beat concert" with Tarja and Mike Terrana!!!

[@kazubekf.k2448]

She is not an opera singer, she is trained in that type of vocal, but never sang in Opera

[@thaisregina3739]

@@kazubekf.k2448 She is an opera singer, she sings in concerts too, although she also still sings rock music!!!

[@enlightendbel]

@@kazubekf.k2448 why do you people keep repeating this bollocks. She did and still does pure opera shows and DVDs from time to time, you can find them even here on KZbin with a 5 second search. Is this one of these retarded Floor obsessed sheister talking points to stir up shit about who's the best Nightwish singer? All 3 were great in their own right. Tarja OWNS some songs, Floor OWNS some songs, get over yourself.

[@Lo-gains]

The smile on my face when you said Marco can sing whilst knowing full well what was coming. Great reaction and as a member of the nightwish army I am looking forward to more

[@watcher2554]

Before I watch your reaction...before I read a single comment...I know, as does almost everyone that came here, that 'Ghost Love Score' is what everyone will request next..LoL!! Just saying, its a given from the Nighwish Army!!

[@OvercookedViking]

Ghost Love Score is a must. Both versions are totally worth listening

[@Debbie338]

Yes, it’s a must, but so is High Hopes. Floor at her best and then Marko at his best!

[@Kulta87]

This is 2005. Helsinki I was there at 16. The last show of the Finnish Five. NW formed by Thomas (keyboardist/ composer/arranger….Metal Mozart) Emppu ( elven lead guitar) and Tarja. They were 19 and HS friends.1996. Jukka is drummer. Marco came in 2002. Early NW has a Tolkien goth feel and is darker and romantic. After Tarja left it was a bit poppy for a few yrs. Then came Floor in 2013. NW now is v symphonic( Hans Zimmer ) and arena. Still great. Diff vibe. But most like first or third stage best. I will always be Tarja. My first love and that’s more my vibe. But I respect the Floor NW as brilliant. Thomas writes for how he feels and for the singer’s voice. ALW has said this is in his top 3 Phantom covers.

[@Boa_Omega]

*Marko came in 2001. left in 2021

[@Kulta87]

@@Boa_Omega i was referring to his first album Century Child in 2002.

[@samprasfoon06]

Glad you're excited with Nightwish. Your reaction was pretty much mine when I head this the first time. Now that you've covered Nightwish, please react to their Ghost Love Score from Wacken 2013 which was sung by Floor Jansen, the 3rd and still lead singer of Nightwish. You won't be disappointed.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

Ghost Love Score - looking forward to reacting to that 😁

[@Boa_Omega]

Then from this same concert Tarja's version. Since it was her that inspired the song. or rather Tuomas feelings for her. Tarja was already married in 2002 to Marcello. Still married in 2024 in fact. She never covered it solo evidently because Tuomas asked her not to.

[@anaguq4651]

@@nickhiggsthesingerYES..Please do. Looking forward to that a 100% New Sub!

[@jelenacvetkovic]

Yesss, Tarja's version, too!

[@lordasmodeus8852]

Floor's version, pls!

[@Cronin_]

You hit the nail on the head. Nightwish is indeed a symphonic metal band. I'd love to see your reactions to some other Nightwish songs😊

[@jamesparson2476]

Nightwish are awesome. Their current lead singer is the incredibly versatile Floor Jansen. Another very different metal band is Jinjer. They do complex rythms superbly while fusing many different styles with metal. Pisces is a good first listen. Your mention of JC Superstar at the end made me think of Dan Vasc a metal singer who has done many covers on youtube, notably Gethsemane.

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

They’re great!! I have a Floor Jansen video filmed - just waiting to release it! Stay tuned (and hit the notification button on my channel!)

[@paulriddle7818]

@@nickhiggsthesinger Theres a Floor Jansen version from 2022 released in 2023 that features her with Henk Poort the first Dutch Phantom. Its also insane.

[@paulriddle7818]

Tatiana is encredible. Such a gorgeous voice and such a powerful growl. All safely. Theres so many woman nowadays that can do both so well.

[@williamwatkins7914]

Bro your reaction is very similar to mine just a few months ago. This was the first NW song I ever heard. Blown away. So much more to listen to man.

[@DaniielKurimson]

Great react, hopefully Nightwish fans will recommend more live songs from Tarja🥲

[@nickhiggsthesinger]

I’ve got two more filmed and on the way! Stay tuned 😁

[@redmoonbloodmoon3161]

@@nickhiggsthesinger if you really want hard dark spell-binding Tarja (and Marko too) with Nightwish: (Tarja, our s'xy spell-binding gothic vampire dark queen, especially in some of these early performances of hers, when she's still quite young) (even some rocking on invisible guitar, head windmills, and etc theatrics too) (oh, does Tarja have amazing stage presence, easily as much as Floor, but with some songs with nightwish, she's been a bit more restrained, and for all songs with nightwish, she lets the entire band shine, instead of it just being about her, like it mostly is with Floor, Tarja is absolutely NOT a "selfish diva", never has been, not with nightwish, not with anyone else) (remember, the concerts/albums/covers must be BEFORE 2006, for Tarja's performances) (not ranked, just listed) 1. Slaying the Dreamer 2. Planet Hell 3. Wishmaster 4. Kinslayer 5. Ghost Love Score 6. The Siren 7. End of All Hope 8. Dead to the World 9. 10th Man Down -------------- and there' also her recent 'Dark Christmas' album, I personally love the 'frosty the snowman' song in it the best (need to watch a vid with the visuals, as she does a really good job, and not a vid just with the lyrics/singing), so fkn epic, Tarja the s'xy dark evil queen, grins, hehe --------- and there's also her 'supremacy' (for muse's cover) song as well too, in woodstock 2016, if you really want to see her operatic/classical range in singing

[@Nizamm1]

@@nickhiggsthesingersir please do a reaction on high hopes from nightwish also sings by Marco

[@IgoZoom1]

Your reaction and analysis was a joy to watch! Great job on pronouncing Tarja's name! You're one of the them few who do. It's even more fun to say here whole name, Tarja Turunen! Eventually, since you love Phantom, you should check out two more versions. Floor Jansen (Nightwish vocalist since 2012) does an amazing version on a Dutch tv show called Beste Zangers with Dutch singer Henk Poort (who played the Dutch Phantom). There is also a live version with Floor and Nightwish that is amazing! Actually, there's a third by a Swedish guy named Tommy Johansson (you'll thank me)!

[@AlyxSharkBite-2000]

Symphonic Metal is soooooooo good. Love that genre!

[@DavidPChristian2]

Welcome to the high drama, high art world of Nightwish. I see Gabriel has visited, his list is an excellent launching pad for further exploration and explanation.

[@davidcarnevale8885]

Honestly, when I first heard this version, I wasn't a fan. I was so tried and true to the original on stage, but over time this has become one of my favorite renditions. The production, contrasting vocals of more classical and rock but they blend WONDERFULLY. I just love this musical, and specifically this song so much. Amazing stuff as always Nick!

[@DennisfromMunich]

I never got to see them do this one together until last year. After all this time Tarja and Marko got together again and did the Phantom. Tarja is incredible, you should watch her Supremacy live at Woodstock Poland.

[@r.e.4640]

ALL hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of NIGHTWISH and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!😀👍👍🤘

[@dieZera]

Marko Hietala who is singing here also left the group. Tarja has an amazing solo project and the two of them are touring together actually.

[@basedape2310]

Metal is FULL of the most talented singers you'll find on the planet. Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Seven Spires, Sabaton, Jinjer, In This Moment, Eluvitie, Dragonforce...the list is endless. Metal is a rabbit hole many people never find their way out of because it is so much deeper and more involved than people outside of the metal world understand.

[@KoradurHaulway]

One of my favorite pieces of music, even before I found Nightwish. Marco had an instant fan in you once he opened his mouth. You have just touched the surface. Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Texas division checking in.

[@Jonz808]

This is why I absolutely love Industrial music because it has branched into many different genres of its own mixing extensive music notes with powerful vocals to match.

[@Jonz808]

An example is Lords of Acid and KMFDM.

[@karihaapanen7520]

Ghost love score from Gabriel's list should be the next one. Different singer, similar feelings.

[@jordankisling3108]

Tarja is amazing and she does have very operatic vocals. She's always been my favorite of the Nightwish vocalists. I love this version of the song. I would suggest Paradise (What About Us) by Within Temptation that features Tarja. It's amazing and Tarja's vocals match really well with Sharon's (Within Temptations vocalist).

[@adinadamian5634]

I wish I could listen to Tarja for the first time again, she's magnificent.

[@markclements-bs3mb]

Hi Nick, greetings from UK Thank you for reacting to my favourite band 😊

[@momsspaghetti2246]

I love how the end is just like "We slayed!" xD

[@dragonreader3817]

When pop singers sing about a break up or betrayal, it’s still a poppy upbeat song. When metal singers do it, you feel their pain, anger or jealousy. Metal to me has more of a punch to the gut. I love musical theater for the same reason. I heard Nightwish’s version after Phantom came out and was hooked ever since.

[@Jota666]

I recommend you listen to Devin Townsend, Deadhead (live) and Kingdom (on emg tv) respectively

[@Plastikdoom]

And welcome to the wonderful world and rabbit hole of Nightwish, enjoy the journey, you will not be disappointed, better late than never.

[@markwilliams7712]

Tarjas voice carries the full weight, all the way up, without thining out. Beautiful...

[@dfcarvalho]

As always, people come to this video check out what the fuss is about with Tarja's voice, but it's Marco who steals the show. If you want more of Marco's impressive vocal skills you should check out "The Islander (Live At Tampere)". That performance gives me chills every time.

[@ramonismaelgomez3101]

La mejor época de Nightwish junto a Tarja. La mejor versión del fantasma de la opera. Nada que agregar. Hay que disfrutar la buena música.

[@RoseForEverafter]

I agree with you 100%! As much as I’ve always loved the original musical, the metal instrumentation just sounds so much more FULL to me. I cant even listen to the movie version now without feeling like it’s missing electric guitars. A couple fun facts about this band and performance: - Andrew Lloyd Webber has said it’s his favorite cover of the song - Marko had vocal reconstruction surgery in the past, which makes the fact that he can sing like THIS even more wild - Tarja is classically trained! Specifically in German Lied singing (I think that’s how you say it) Symphonic metal is incredible, IMO just the ultimate form of music. It’s metal and classical and theater and opera and movie scores all rolled into one for a beautiful, bombastic sound. To continue on your symphonic metal journey with some other kind of “theatrical” songs, here’s some recs from some names you’ll hear a lot: Nightwish - Ghost Love Score, Wacken 2013 Epica - The Skeleton Key, Omega Alive (the lead singer of this band, Simone, has a very musical-theater style to her singing and diction that I think you’ll like) Ayreon - Valley of the Queens (features Floor along with two other vocal legends, Anneke van Giersbergen and Marcela Bovio) Tarja - Supremacy, Woodstock 2016

[@tomw7043]

You are in for a journey going down the Nightwish rabbit hole

[@henryvandenbrand5176]

I'm so glad this was an end of an era.

[@jussihamalainen7692]

Besides her rock/metal career, Tarja does sometimes sing classical on the side. I highly recommend you check out her versions of 'O mio babbino caro' and 'Song to the moon' from the 'Beauty and the Beat' concert (this was a crossover project with drummer Mike Terrana, although he was not featured on these songs).

[@MyNLR]

Yep! Fabulous!

[@erjatikka3029]

You pronounced Tarja perfectly and I appreciate it. We have some great bands here in Finland.

[@Plastikdoom]

Yes! Best version ever, even Mr Weber agrees, and with NW, you will find all the best. Especially more so in the past, until Marco left for his health reasons.

[@alanfoster6589]

Now try "The Greatest Show on Earth" (from Tampere).

[@vogel2280]

Well, he could, but maybe it would be better to get to know them a bit better. To grasp what they are all about.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@vogel2280 Yeah, I spoke too soon. Probably go with "Storytime".

[@redguern]

Way too soon.

[@DennyMalerba]

You need to react to Nightwish's Ghost Love Score with Tarja, from the same show "End of an Era". It's perfect and theatrical. I love Tarja so much.

[@melicriszoe1]

Tarja and Mario are a legend! I recommended slaying the dreamer from this same show!❤

[@oktomcat]

Nightwish is one of the greatest symphonic metal bands. This is my favorite version of the Phantom of the Opera. Marco sounds like a Phantom, doesn't he?

[@tamashii6670]

Great reaction. :) Tarja was studying operatic singing in Finland and then in Germany, so she would be opera singer, but she chose Nightwish, and she was first female operatic singer in metal music, she opened doors for sooo many talented female singers and started how symphonic metal is recognized nowadays. If you want to hear her full vocal abilities, I really recommend her solo career, for example what you can't really hear in Nightwish songs is her chest voice, she has very deep, dark and beautiful chest voice. In solo career she has rock and metal songs, ballads, she performing classical and operatic music, she even have her own "Ave Maria", also christmas music, amazing two albums with christmas songs in dark arrangements, she's also part of electronic duo Outlanders, you have many different options to listen. ;) Classical music and metal music have much in common, there is similar instrumental structure in many cases, metal music can be very melodic and also very difficult to play, very technical. If you want to hear best vocalists, you definitely should listen to Kokia, she's japanese singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer, she's classically and operatically trained, but it's not her main vocal technique she's using. She's the best female singer I've ever heard, her technique is insane and she has so beautiful voice and is so emotional. I really recommend song "Chouwa Oto" live from History concert tour 2012 or "Il Mare Dei Suoni" from the same concert, if you want to hear her more operatic technique (this second song is in italian) or if you want something different, I really recommend song "Gematria" live from Layers ~Lights and Shadows~ concert 2016, this song is like a journey. Oh, and she using back vocals in her music, also on live performances, all recorded by her. I hope you will react to her! ;) Btw, metal music and classical music have much in common, musically have similar structure and metal it's not only harsh vocals. I would recomment another jaoanese music, rock/metal band with just amazing singer. I will recommend something not that heavy, so don't worry. ;) Band is The Gazette and song is "Dim Scene", please react to live version from 2014 with english translation, if you type just "the gazette dim scene live eng sub" there should be video with title "the Gazette DIM Scene (eng sub)', so please react to this one. This song is just amazing, definitely one of my favourite by them, and Ruki's vocal is incredible, you just must hear that. Some info, it's band from Visual Kei movement, it's like music, fashion and subculture, it have some connections with traditional japanese theater kabuki, so in music there are mostly guys, even if some of them have very feminine image (from what I saw, for western people almost all looks like girls...), but in this band all members are guys. I'm curious what would you say about Visual Kei vibrato, very strong and beautiful. :) And beautiful clean vocal is very important in most Visual Kei subgenres (there are many variety of this movement in both music and fashion), but in the same time many singers using svreams and harsh vocals, Ruki too. In this song are some very emotional screams. Whole song is very emotional and deep.

[@esttelavidalinarolonmontie5431]

Una sola correción Tarja no eligió Nightwish ella confundo Nightwish es Cofundadora principal con Emmpu y Tuomas es el fundador principal por eso Tarja siempre será parte de Nightwish por toda la eternidad y más le suma que la cara visible es Tarja y Su voz a nivel internacional así lo conoció el mundo pero Floor hace un buen trabajo es muy buena cantante

[@tamashii6670]

​@@esttelavidalinarolonmontie5431First... If you answering on comment in english language, answer in english... First, no one forced Tarja to be in Nightwish, she chose it and loved being part of this band, so yes, Tarja chose Nightwish over opera career. ;)

[@esttelavidalinarolonmontie5431]

@@tamashii6670 tienes traductor úsalo y Tarja siempre será Nightwish y la banda nación con la mezcla del Rock Metal Sinfónico+ la Sinfónica+ la voz clásica lírica Operística ese fue el subgénero inicial pero desde Annette cambiaron por lo comercial se volvieron Rock Metal Sinfónico Operístico pero más hacia el Folck Rock Metal y no hacia el Power metal con la ópera que fue en la era de Nightwish de hecho gracias a la voz peculiar de Tarja la banda cambio de género musical ya que antes de ser el gran Nightwish del Rock Metal Sinfónico Operístico eran una banda Acústica Sinfónica Operística nada que ver con el Rock Metal ese es el génesis de Nightwish que todo fans debería conocer , Nightwish no nació en el Wacken 2013 antes ya tenía 2 eras distintas e historias contadas para la existencia legendaria documental de la banda pero no todo fans están preparados para aceptar que Tarja fue pieza fundamental para que hoy Nightwish siga haciendo canciones del Rock Metal así de simple 😌😏🤘🏻

[@lkesha82]

Iconic performance 😊 More Nightwish please! Both Tarja and Floor are incredible singers, enjoy 🤘

[@Mischnikvideos]

Metal wants to be harder, faster and louder than any other music. Some singers want to increase the hardness through distortion. What Marko does here are screams. The basis is baby crying. Part of the singing is created in the mouth. The alternative is growls, where you sound like a demon or lion. Clearing your throat is the basis. You can hear both here: Seven Spires "Architect of Creation" - Official Music Video

[@dmr87]

Ghost Love Score and Sleeping Sun from the same concert ”End of an Era” 🤘

[@anguskhans3828]

Nightwish army Western NY reporting in... first time I think I've seen someone react to Tarja for the first time as opposed to the more recent Floor. I'm here for it. (Love also to Anette for what she brought to the table as well)

[@roadkill7314]

I subscribed because there's nothing that I like better than a novice listener (to the genre) realizing that rock music, and especially metal music, takes real skill and talent. I can't wait til you discover the great grunge rock singers!

[@iina6106]

I don't even know how many times I have listened this performace, just can't get enough! Amazing ❤

[@jeffk1482]

Now you and your brother have a LOT more to talk about, yes??? I LOVE the original and Sarah Brightman…but THIS is next level. Personally I think Marko makes the best Phantom ever. His interpretation is sinister, menacing. The metal underpinning just underscores that so much! Glad you were blown away by Nightwish! Should you choose to accept the assignment and tumble down this rabbit hole, well, I’m 100% sure you’ll love it. -NW Army, western NC Battalion

[@user-po3xj4zh7z]

I am 63 years old and have in the last decade understand that opera/classical/metal simply go together and work.

[@annek.7379]

So glad you did this version ❤

[@beernmetal6964]

I had a business trip to Finland in the early 2000s and heard Nightwish on some TV show in the hotel. At first I didn't know what to think but it grew on me. At that time it was hard to find foreign music but I found a couple of underground metal stores in houston where they carried the albums and DVDs. By the way, Tarja had the flu during this performance.

[@kennethosiecki9258]

The most reacted to video on KZbin is "Ghost Love Score" from the Wacken (Vacken) 2013 show. You should watch that next. It is with their third vocalist Floor Jansen who will blow your mind. Then follow Gabriel's list.

[@Veritasket]

This was easily the most satisfying reaction video ever made in response to this performance! Loved seeing the genuine awe and excitement as well as your understanding of the original material, I was smiling all the way through! I grew up on Tarja and Marco's voices, and I'm so glad this was your first touch with Nightwish.

[@forsakenquery]

It was such a joy to see your passion and enthusiasm for this interpretation on a classic . I strongly encourage you to watch some live performances from Waken 2013.

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

Oh, if you like vocal range, you might want to check out Nina Hagen, in particular "Seemann" (with Apocalyptica, it's a cover of the Rammstein song) and the Rockpalast live performance of "Naturträne". She's _the_ (classically trained) German "God Mother of Punk" and has an _insane_ range...

[@brucecronin6396]

Love your reaction !! and comments...

[@VXGaming]

Just to make Marko even more amazing, he had a botched throat surgery in the 90s and it destroyed his vocals. He retrained himself to sing to get around some of the limitations but when he joined Nightwish he just wanted to play bass, the band had to convince him to sing and he's still going today in duets, cameos and solo work.

[@DarthOblivious7891]

Damn, I've been a fan for 20 years and never knew that. I've found Marko amazing even without knowing it.

[@paolacaprino1001]

Hello! Greetings from Argentina, Nightwish soldier reporting here. New subscriber since I'm waiting very anxious to see your next reaction! Nice video...

[@ericsaari2901]

For me, that's how Phantom should be sung, and I wish it was. Both parts, plus the heavier musical take on it. Forever and always, the best performance of this song I have ever heard.

[@andromedus4029]

WOW! Never heard of "Nightwish" and YT's AI only proposed your channel to me not so long ago, though I am a fan of classical music, opera, and some musicals (this ranks amongst the highest on my chart). Thanks for your reaction to/review of their take - I enjoy(ed) it as much as you did. Ta!

[@briannak.wealder3556]

Welcome to the genre! :D It's great to have such a passionate, positive reaction-video-maker explore the raw musical talent that resides here. ;) Nightwish is great, they have many, many really strong songs, I've been a fan since I was 15, their music has been the soundtrack of my life. But I have to mention Roy Khan too, as you are looking for the best singers; his voice just has that special something. Check out his band Kamelot and prepare to be amazed. ;) And there is of course Ayreon; that is a vocalists overload! They somethings have... what is it? 9? 10 vocalists live on stage at once. XD I'm new to your channel, so I am going to sub and bingewatch some of your older vids now. ;D Keep up the great work!

[@user-hr9cy7vj6o]

Tarja `Numb`Official Live Video.

[@PatitoCM1]

Welcome to Symphonic Metal!!!! nice reaction!!!. more than 20 years Nightwish fan here... Tarja (you pronounced it correctly!) is classically trained. you should give a try to others songs of NW, and also I recommend give a dive on EPICA too, another amazing singer. new sub! keep'em coming please.

[@adamjones8305]

Great reaction! I never thought I would love music like this, but nightwish have very quickly become one of my favourite bands! I would recommend listening to Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 next. It has their current singer, Floor Jansen, but is usually the performance most people listen to first for a taste of nightwish.

[@Nizamm1]

Wooow this reactor is so f$&king satisfying to watch, nice Sir😊👍🏻

[@Assel55]

It was a joy to see your reaction. I suggest you to do Nightwishs version of High Hopes next, also with Marco as singer. So curious what you’ll say about it! Greetings from Germany 🤘🔥🫶

[@mascho_]

Tarja is indeed classically trained. I've got a rather pure version (little instrumentation and mic effects) of her singing Pie Jesu on my channel, it's incredible how good she is.

[@morbiouslenoir]

Come for Tarja, stay for Marco.

[@jaketzi8816]

"Phantom" style song you might like "Dark Sarah - Dance With The Dragon feat. JP Leppäluoto".

[@haukionkannel]

Marko is most demonic ghost I have ever heard! My favourite version of this song.

[@rosquillapastel1726]

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[@amayatsuki5673]

I love seeing first time reactions to this song! and actually Tarja IS a trained Opera Singer! If you want some more symphonic metal, I sugget more Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Amaranthe and Evanesence. for Nightwish, maybe have a look at Élan, it's so beautiful!

[@mackay4971]

Tarja WAS a singer at the Opera of Buenos Aires.....I love your breathlesless after hearing these heavenly sounds :-) And your way of understanding, that metall needs way more talent, as the most peaople are thinking

[@papikito]

well dear Nick, I suggest you to listen all the old records from NW (with Tarja) and yes you pronunces it very well is "Tarrria", she was living in the same city I was living, I have one or two anecdotes from her ...that you wont believe it....terrible humble artist.....wonderfull woman, I had the luck to be in 2 of her concert and believe... is an angel on earth .... Regards From Argentina!!

[@vogel2280]

Hi Nick, When you get to their own material, it'd recommend to put the songs into context of the timeline the life of Tuomas (on keys). You can really see him grow through life with the struggles of becoming famous, the drama/trauma of what happened exactly after the show that we just saw and the existential themes afterwards.

[@Skege1000]

The pronounsiation of Tarja was on point. Normally people say her name as "Tar-cha". She actually has classical training from Sibelius Academy, and that is huge arts school in Finland.

[@cjdiamond7108]

You have to keep with nightwish… believe me 😊

[@Debbie338]

IMHO Marko is the best male vocalist of his generation. He’s a god. I’m so happy you appreciate him so much.❤