Nightwish - An Ocean Of Strange Islands (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)

[@LizGarcia0827]

This song embodies Nightwish's soul. It's like going on a ride through all of the band's eras, from the heavy drums and guitars to the bombastic orchestration to the softer tunes. It evoked awe and wonder and felt like taking a ride thru fantasy lands. I am so happy right now! Thank you, Nightwish! ❤❤

[@bertjones3010]

Exactly - I said, "I've heard this before - not a copy, certainly not the lyrics, but the overall feeling of the piece I've heard before from NIghtwish."

[@Doudoussin]

Want to be even more mindblown ? Tuomas says this song's lyrics has several meanings, the main one being a representation of life as an Ocean and the islands being the people you meet... But people have also theorized that another meaning might be Tuomas' own life with Nightwish and current and previous band members. Like "the retiree" who could be Marko. And if that's true, it would mean the musical influences from all the eras of the band could be extremely deliberate

[@The.Doctor.6149]

It’s very similar to many Nightwish songs in that respect. It’s hardly anything new though, in fact, it’s very mid-late 2000 in its technical predictability. Tuomas has developed a dark side to his bitterness over the filmscore he’ll never be asked to write, even turning on his own inspiration Hans Zimmer in his criticism - wow Tuomas, you’re not in the same league for the very reasons you decided to twice rebuke his invitation backstage. Seriously, twice? Why twice? Like sending a message without ever being man enough to deliver it in person heh Tuomas? Hans remains clueless btw, maybe a third snub is needed?

[@Curunir888]

@@The.Doctor.6149 Funny how you know about him not going backstage at the Zimmer concerts but you don't know the real reason. You do sound salty though :D

[@bertjones3010]

@@Curunir888 A person does something or doesn't do something and everyone has their own take on it. Sometime peoples take is disappointment other times joy. Who's to say?

[@jo_g.germany]

I wonder how many times I may need to hear this to grasp all the different nuances of this song? Amazing ...

[@apveening]

Yes

[@misa3576]

I'm having the song on repeat since yesterday so I can listen to it differently every time, focusing on another thing everytime❤️ this is, imho one of their best, combines perfectly all of their previously albums, i can feel more Oceanborn than the others. Basically i grew up with them, my soul band👍🏻

[@jadebelle6705]

How many seconds are in a year?

[@sw_elian]

I'm just glad to live at the same time as Nightwish...

[@The_Wizard_Owlin_Celestial]

@@sw_elian I'm just glad to have met them 4 times

[@sicksixsixsix27]

​@@The_Wizard_Owlin_Celestialhow modest and humble you are😀

[@yurikaagustina258]

Me Tooooooo❤❤❤

[@DK2401-p3h]

Me too thanks to my 4096 ancestors

[@jessicasilveiracleto]

SAMEEEE and I'm sharing with my nephew and nieces!!!

[@olyaryabeva]

I've been listening to Nightwish since I was 7 years old. I'm 27 now. Together with their music, I experienced the end of school, university, the pandemic, and the deaths of some of my family members. There were good events too, and also along with their music. All I can say is that Tuomas' music, Nightwish, is what supports me at any time. I am so happy to live at the same time with them.

[@paisa20]

Lovely story, thanks ♥♥♥

[@chuggs2949]

What?

[@AlfaRomeo128]

@@chuggs2949 he’s either a very advanced kid can understand deep meaning of the lyrics alone or lucky to have great parents guiding him went through it

[@Majikn]

@@AlfaRomeo128 Does it really have to be either of those two? When I think back to when I was 7 years old, I'm not so sure. I didn't know "Semi-Charmed" by Third Eye Blind was about drugs until I listened to it again as an adult, but that never stopped me from rocking out to the song. I feel that there is far, far more to Nightwish than how deeply you can understand the lyrics.

[@zerkig9058]

@olyaryabeva Just like me! My parents used to listen to them, and so did I. I liked their songs even before I could understand English. Being able to understand the lyrics makes my love for this band even deeper 😁

[@huellasverdesguia]

Only Nightwish can make me watch a 9 minutes video about dried butterflies

[@fettiestube5692]

😂

[@jenniferfrances8793]

lol 🤣

[@BosGaurus05]

its a music video

[@huellasverdesguia]

@@BosGaurus05 Really?

[@Meemitalo_]

I think that would work with Swallow the Sun as well

[@marcell6915]

Ok, no more excuses. This has to be performed live. So far, the song I like the most.

[@mikatu]

There won't be anything live. Only after the next album they will return to the live shows.

[@marcell6915]

@@mikatu I know, but this song needs to be performed live as soon as possible.

[@wakitakanenori3973]

​@@mikatu| by next you mean Yesterwynde? or the one next to it?

[@ZincMaster]

@@wakitakanenori3973 Nightwish announced they would not be touring with the release of Yesterwynde they might tour afterwards but we have to wait, I think the loss of Marko hit the rest of the band hard but they kept going with Juuka for the tour that had already been delayed once due to covid for the fans

[@RangelGabriel]

​@@wakitakanenori3973if it's the album after this one we're screwed lmao

[@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR]

For those who have been listening Nightwish for a long time can hear the elements from songs from different albums and era's. Absolute masterpiece. Thank you Tuomas ❤

[@retornodelsilencio9420]

Si, me paso lo mismo sobretodo con ciertos riff de guitarra...

[@TheMashinist63]

@@retornodelsilencio9420 Anyone listening to Deep Purple today might hear elements from 1971, so what? 😀

[@Ural_Batyr_News]

yep some recycled shit

[@crashparah]

Same Fells here... Rinding throught the eras.

[@miskatonic6210]

​​​@@Ural_Batyr_NewsAt least it's upcycling. Old elements improved by even more capable musicians and some added complexity.

[@teresemartinez6215]

I am a 65 year old woman who is fascinated by Nightwish! This has to be your best album ever. My son introduced me to Nightwish 2 years ago on a road trip. Please come to Salt Lake City Utah !

[@DabbertjeDouwe]

I remember my grandmother coming into my room exclaiming "What a beautiful voice [the singer has]!" upon hearing Nightwish' Walking In The Air. That was twenty years ago. She was your age then. We would be headbanging in the car when I picked her up from her choir.

[@ZoeFang-iq9mi]

[@yeahval]

Anyone else want to see a drum cam of this? Holy sh*t Kai Hatho!!!🔥🔥

[@jannejarvinen1466]

No point in drum cam. It would be just Kai sitting there. You wouldn`t see his hands at all. They`d move so fast… 😅😅😅

[@epicans6065]

This is normal metal drumming guys. I know Kai is a monster, but this is warm up level drumming for good established metal drummers. ( Talking about speed/stamina, accents and fills are on point and really well done)

[@charlesseder5904]

@@jannejarvinen1466 I got to see them in concert in a smaller theater. Kai made it all look so relaxed and easy, when I know it is anything but. The man is amazing. Then again, every member of Nightwish is amazing.

[@johannj]

Listen to the new Wintersun album, really puts into perspective how easy and relaxing everything from Nightwish must be for him (not that it makes the songs bad of course)

[@CrownwoodDK]

@johannj did he record the drums on the new wintersun album? I thought it was the new session/live drummer who recorded it. But awesome if Kai's still behind the kit in wintersun!

[@ScottNeily]

Still processing the first listen... Even after 26+ years with NW, their new material can still make me feel like an ape who just found the Monolith...

[@ThiagoCardoso4]

An ocean of strange islands, a voyage through all of Nightwish eras. Can I love this song more?!

[@sdstorm]

A voyage through all the uninspired eras he lost his muse.

[@mkgym]

Only top musicians can deliver such a masterpiece. Floor with a lot of text, Kai is phenomenal again, as are Empuu and Jukka and certainly not to forget Troy. What a genius Tuomas is. Forever a big fan of Nightwish. Thank you.🤟🏻🤟🏻🎶🎶

[@ssc00p]

@@mkgym do not shoot me please, but it is Emppu, not Empuu (would not point that out otherwise, but have noticed lately a lot times his name misspelled)... no biggie.

[@dagonluke]

@@ssc00p what's wrong in mispelling Enppu?

[@MissJacqification]

@@dagonluke why do you ask, Dragonpuke?

[@MissJacqification]

@@pookymouse2 oh dear, maybe instruct yourself...

[@pookymouse2]

@@MissJacqification yes I'm not immune to mistakes either

[@johnlindquist1784]

The drumming in this monstrous. Must have been a real workout for Kai. what a composition!

[@wastelander1015]

Yes it is. Sadly the drums are so drowned in the mix, that they end up losing the potential to elevate the song even higher. All singles so far have the exact same problem. The only thing audible from time to time is the snare.

[@shugghead8538]

So it's a 7-minute song, and then they decided Troy should have something to do, lol.

[@dagonluke]

@@wastelander1015 I really don't understand those statements. I can hear the drum clearly

[@mikauosukainen891]

I listened to the song on Tidal with good headphones, but the mix causes it to lose a lot of detail. I can’t distinguish the cymbals.

[@artsarnese3290]

@@wastelander1015 it’s a common issue with the genre in general. Great songwriters but the production is usually very poor that it loses a lot of the power behind it (worst case is the newest Seven Spires album)

[@-IV666-]

Absolutely amazing song! Happy to be alive same time as Nightwish, thanks Tuomas!!

[@johannessilver8653]

Right.

[@sympathyforthedevil1553]

Tuomas Holopainen says of this song that it is about people we meet throughout our lifetime. Each person representing an island.

[@MissJacqification]

beautiful

[@ЮрийКудрявцев-д7г]

Actually it's about a real story

[@Fried_Pigs_with_Dill_Weed]

bla bla bla

[@michab4083]

No man is an island, entire of itself ...

[@Lotta-t5p]

Thank you Nightwish - the crew who explore the vast ocean of musical islands and share the treasures they find on their journey!

[@starfallmusicaus]

This song is absolutely peak Nightwish. Compositionally, lyrically, melodically I am obsessed with the beauty of this. It feels like the antithesis to The Poet and the Pendulum, I swear I even hear some melodies that reference it.

[@darrylburmeister1676]

@@starfallmusicaus Well said my friend .

[@neptunian_soul1458]

Y.e.s.

[@watersoluble5871]

With The Poet and the Pendulum brought into context, I see the dots you connect but also offer this for consideration: An Ocean of Strange Islands is more a sequel, or perhaps even an addendum to TPATP. The ending of TPATP implies the mother figure at the song's end is directing the character (Tuomas, if we're being literal) to "find his shore," as he has "such oceans within." Hence the common core themes of discovery by looking into the past and toward the future. TPATP is surviving s*icide in a song, evidenced by the live performances where Tuomas essentially pantomimes beheading himself with the sound effect of the pendulum swinging. This song, and subsequent albums since Endless Forms Most Beautiful really feel as though Tuomas, the author and narrator of the Nightwish's music and universe, has discovered a beauty in living that many post-s*icidal people tend to land on, myself included. It's essentially saying "Fine. Since I'm forced to live as I was forced to be born, then I will see beauty in this world even if I have to create it myself." Or perhaps that's just a reach. Frankly, I could write whole essays on Tuomas's lyrics as if they were a literary classic in the broad academic sense lol.

[@tobiasstroll204]

Masterpiece Song, Masterpiece Album!!!

[@PavelOfTheForest]

Funny how this new Nightwish music takes time to fully understand it's full potential. Yesterday at first listen: "I feel I don't get it, nice thou" (feels bit sad about that) Later that day: "Nice riffs and solos. Lyrics are still bit too cryptical..." Today at first re-listening: Now I get it! Yes, yes, YES!" (Bursts into fire deep inside) This album and it's songs are so magical to realize easily at first time. I never thought this could happen to big old fan of the band, but bar gets higher with every album. Huge thanks to Nightwish team for giving us joy, hope, love, understanding and many other feelings people share around world with this all. Every soul saved from underworld-like reality counts.

[@nataliamorelos6374]

Same thing happened to me! I began to appreciate it at the third or fourth listening. Some of my favorite songs from Nightwish I didn't get them at first, one example is Ghost River: it doesn't have the catchy chorus and verses as others do, but it has so many layers that you begin to understand and admire it after a while. Same case with An Ocean of Strange Islands.

[@davidellinsworth3299]

I loved it first time I heard it... now after about 12 listens I'm deeply madly in love with it. Best NW song in years.

[@lokytrue]

I also found that they are not songs by the old nightwishes. But there is evolution, and I understand that this project is ambitious as well as great. I'm sorry but I don't like this song .. But that doesn't stop me from supporting my favorite musicians. Since 98😊

[@Chronorust]

The best artists to me typically take more reflection to fully appreciate. From Moses Sumney to Radiohead to Low Roar, it just feels like their breaks from a lot of predictable, formulatic kind of songs, you know?

[@norkathompson1346]

yes, every instrument reminds me of a different era of nightwish and it is like a tale.... A tale for us... For them...

[@luisroca6772]

The classic Nightwish' vibes come in this song, incredibly beautiful, atmospheric, and peaceful. So far the new songs I liked the most.

[@jimlouwerens7688]

9:26 minutes of goosebumbs. What a song, what a masterpiece with all the small hints at past songs.

[@idaydani]

@@jimlouwerens7688 could not have said it better!

[@silverblack5475]

Now this is NIGHTWISH .....Pure Epicness......can't wait for this monster to be performed LIVE

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Will have to enjoy it for what it is. If Tuomas performed this proper I would be with the orchestra also but they never have and never will do that unfortunately. As to anything live from NW, who knows.

[@oldrichvoralek7716]

Tuomas doesn t want to play live new albm. He is strange person. All normal musicians want to play live.

[@k1ry4n]

Please define "normal" ​@@oldrichvoralek7716

[@theorc9098]

I'd love to have seen Empuu and Floor's faces when Thuomas rolled this one off the demo track ... "Yeah, cheers mate... Just the seventeen tempo and key changes then?"

[@flowq3874]

From what I have readat least Foor seems to be very unhappy with that. But like the fans say: It is what it is, and Tuomas intended it, so it must be great.

[@DarkMarxSoul]

@@flowq3874 I mean Floor's allowed to have her own tastes in music but a song with a lot of tempo and key changes isn't intrinsically bad, it just depends on what you're looking for. I like complexity and variety in music, myself. Being too samey is boring.

[@lclMetal]

@@flowq3874 What's your source for that claim?

[@johnaprilia7267]

What a song!!! The new orchestrations are phenomenal!!! Floor's voice exceptional us always.... The whole band nailed it!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@PaulOutdoors]

An absolute banger 🙏😊👍❤️

[@zepeixotomatos]

Amazing ❤❤

[@kamrenderrickson9447]

This is like being wrapped in a warm nightwish comfort hug

[@BlackWings84]

Finally! I can't believe it! I thought I would never listen to something like this from Nightwish ever again!!! I love this song so much!!! It's been years since a song brought tears to my eyes.😭😭😭

[@drewcadaver]

Amen. Really haven't enjoyed the other singles, and didn't like most of the last album but this is the one!

[@heathgullery4848]

Same, its been a very long time since I've loved a song from Nightwish as much as this one

[@PixieyDust]

I know my comment will not be seen but to be a part of this epic journey with the band for me is magical. Thank you for creating such deep lyrics that force you to think and feel. Each song is an epic journey. I have a lot of chronic pain and depression issues and your music gets me through some really dark stuff. So I just wanted to thank the universe for you all and I hope you are enjoying how much we all are loving the new music. 💜🩵🐰🩵💜🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@its_meggg]

@@PixieyDust I SEE YOU BESTIE 🐝 I'm with you for this epic journey! What an incredible masterpiece they just gifted us..messaging you after to fan girl together..🤭

[@PixieyDust]

@@its_meggg awww hiiii!! Thank you!! Love 🥰 you bestie!!💜🩵💯🐰🫶🏻🐝🩵💜

[@SD-yl7ps]

@@PixieyDust Seen!

[@PixieyDust]

@@SD-yl7ps oh you’re sweet!! Thank you so much! I didn’t expect anyone to read this. I just wish I could truly express my love for this band! I know I’m not alone!! You are awesome!! Hope you have a good day!! 💜🩵🐰🩵💜

[@yvonnevanwaegeningh-tiggel4577]

Seen your comment! 😃Totally recognise the dark stuff and how music can help us get through it. Wishing you lots of strenght on your journey, and don't forget to explore all the islands where beautiful new memories can be found 💜

[@Sainty-0]

One of the better Nightwish songs of the last decade. Huge props to everyone involved.

[@darkjuperos]

I can't imagine how Floor can remember the whole album lyrics 🤯

[@lydilol]

Watch "Please learn the setlist in 48 hours" it's about how Floor had to last minute stand in for Anette

[@felixjiu638]

Thats why they wont tour this album😂

[@lilyfelicis]

​@@felixjiu638😭😭😭😭

[@darkjuperos]

@@felixjiu638 for real? 🤣

[@drewgeliang5208]

So many pieces of Nightwish in one song. Did I hear a bit of Sahara in there? This song is AWESOME!!!!!

[@Moko4209]

Listening Nightwish since 2nd grade (1997) now im 35 years old and still hearing this piece of of art... Nightwish music is part of my life and is like a journey. Elemental school , intermediate school , high school , university and my inspiration, professional life, I married and still hear, introduce my wife to the music of nightwish and counting

[@myspacewolf]

This song just sounds like every other Nightwish song all wrapped up into one and it's absolutely amazing! You guys outdid yourself once again we your fans of the Nightwish army thank you from the very core of our musical souls

[@vlad-ovidiuadam6489]

This is Ghost Love Score , Greatest Show on earth levels epicness

[@zepeixotomatos]

😊

[@zepeixotomatos]

Mesmo isso! Surreal ❤

[@jennienoppers210]

Thank you Nightwish! Please one concert with an audiance that you record? No touring but just one real concert for us all??

[@aliedarook8298]

I think in 2026. In an interview, Tuomas said that they will celebrate the band's 30th anniversary in a big way.

[@Booolicius]

They said that they would be not be touring in support of the next studio album, but maybe even one show? its not a tour if its a only one show 😎

[@ericavantilburg6252]

I concur!!!❤

[@dikajeepic]

@@Booolicius I think it's not an easy thing to do one show; the band will have to put together many things to make this show special, and do all the rehearsals and promo; this work can hardly be paid off by one show, but perhaps I'm wrong; in general I understand that they just probably want to live their lives; and it's good for them :)

[@GregTheReaper]

I know we want to see them again but please, respect their desire to take a well earned break. They've all been through so much in the last 3 years and they've given us so much. I won't grudge them the break.

[@MCrockett-uv5jy]

An orchestral background, a wind machine, and Floor, but mostly Floor, will make the word 'sail' one of the most spine tingling, exhilarating live moments - ever.

[@danielalmeida5834]

And SPIN AWAY on spider's silk track 😂

[@lowroar5127]

Oh my fucking god, this song is insane. Definitely what I was hoping for

[@redpillbulgaria-v2.063]

Really?? You were hoping for ... insanity ???

[@zepeixotomatos]

Perfection song! 😱😱😱

[@rhiannonlight7448]

Good old Nightwiiish!! It sounds like Poet and the pendulum and Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean ALL TOGETHER!!! Favourite band gives goosebumps after so many years still!! Thank you for staying yourself in the best possible way!

[@nicalarcon8415]

Need to hear and see performing vocals of Floor and entire band play live this song 🙏🏻✨

[@bezio75]

@@nicalarcon8415 they said, they won't your that album and for this and next year... So, wondering what they will do with those new marvelous songs in the meantime

[@catalinanavarrete9282]

The pipes gave me the chills!! The whole song sounds incredible. So glad to be alive at the same time as Nightwish

[@jasonleary604]

@@catalinanavarrete9282 does anyone know the proper name for the instrument (pipes) near the end of the song? I'm curious!

[@kevinjohnson3782]

​@@jasonleary604I think they are ullean pipes. Not sure if that is the right spelling though.

[@kevinjohnson3782]

​@@jasonleary604Actually the spelling is uilleann. Just looked it up.

[@juniorvasconcelos1858]

Floor’s voice, man… I just can’t. 🥹 I’ve been a huge fan since I was 16! I’m 37 now. I do hope we get to see this one live one day. ❤️

[@brigittegoettler4433]

Ein Kunstwerk... wie das ganze Album .... man kann es gar nicht oft genug hören ❤😊

[@caroldenise9569]

This is absolutely breathtaking and the symbolisms of life's journey of his life with Nightwish and all our personal journeys hit me hard, especially today. ❤️

[@GrowlieDave]

Please Toumas, never stop composing these epic saga's of musical expression. Every song from Nightwish is beautiful and spine tingling To every fan and very member that has ever been, Thank you for bringing life back into music for me with your Rock-pra!❤

[@remagine]

you know its a masterpiece when you feel goosebumps on firsts listen

[@davidellinsworth3299]

Exactly

[@saanakuusisto5594]

"Sail and seek, the starbound quay, calling you calling me to be a part of your story" I love this song❤🎶

[@ZachlikesMetal]

They're still killin it! Amazing song!

[@KathrinePandell]

I truly needed my soul to be soothed like this today, Nightwish isn't just music, it is healing audio therapy. Thank you

[@michaelritchie5733]

Many times along the Nightwish journey I’ve been left utterly speechless. This song is certainly one of those moments. I just don’t have words to convey my emotions right now. What a beautiful powerful display of amazing musicianship. This band is a blessing. Period. That outtro has me sitting here in tears. I’m mind blown. Love it. Love them.

[@Dutchman626]

The sound of the pipes fills me with melancholy😪

[@wakitakanenori3973]

it reminds us of all the works of nature which adorn the world

[@bambelbino]

This has the really good classic Nightwish vibes ❤

[@jasonstallworth]

Love this song! The arrangements, story, and the way it's so captivating are reasons this has been one of my favorite bands for so many years!

[@stephanie.r382]

This song to me is one the best i have ever heard. Troy playing the pipes at the end is so haunting it sounds like a lament.

[@ThorHammer88]

Troy made me almost cry ffs. The ending was fucking beautiful and arguably one of the best pieces they've ever written. Movie quality soundtrack stuff right there

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

What a masterpiece!!! There are no words that can adequately express the emotional impact of this song... The interpretations one can make are numerous...For me, we are all wayfarers of our own ship...buffeted and tossed on the sea that is life..The butterflies, in particular, are symbolic of transformation and renewal...bueaty that is short lived..Take the helm of your own ship...even when lost, your inner compass will always lead you home... What is left to say? THANKYOU NIGHTWISH...❤❤❤❤❤

[@ThorHammer88]

7:15 this sequence brought tears to my eyes. Id say this part is the best piece if music they've ever written. No words. If you havent heard this part of the song, PLEASE listen!

[@johnridge5837]

This reminds me of Ghost Love Score merged with Shudder Before The Beautiful. Both of which are phenomenal songs. Well done.

[@Thorgrim247]

You knocked this one out of the park Tuomas. Powerful, beautiful, creative, and reflective. Floor unleashed! 🌹🌹🤘🤘🥂🥂

[@ghostnf9650]

My brothers and sisters in the Nightwish fanbase: isn’t it always like this? They always bring the strange and new out there stuff first: Harvest, Music, Perfume of the timeless, Elan…. And some pronounce them dead for metal, its not symphonic or its too symphonic, not enough Floor or too easy for Floor (even when she says otherwise), No Marco, too much pipes ….. Its the death of Nightwish…. Then they slap us in the face and back to attention with this song, or Tribal, or Shoemaker, or Storytime or TGSOE….. and on we go. They remain a genre on their own and when they delve into Symphonic Metal they are still its masters…. Its a great album. Congratulations to all of @nightwish

[@dagonluke]

You just forgot that after all of this, almost every single person that complains is dancing Elan in the concerts 😂

[@ghostnf9650]

@@dagonluke and when Perfume of the Timeless is eventually played live it will leave everyone in awe….

[@maurenegarza6427]

Thank you for the reminder! This is my first new Nightwish release since I only discovered them in 2019 or 2020. I've heard songs I loved immediately and those I've warmed up to which I eventually loved. I'm confident that will happen again.

[@RoseGuest]

Totally agree. You should pinned to the top, well brother ☺

[@ghostnf9650]

@@maurenegarza6427 Its always like this

[@abnerleal1251]

You have changed my life, Nightwish

[@MatthiasMatzke]

same here :)

[@samuelkynha2321]

@@abnerleal1251 me too

[@LolesPG]

Legend has it that when a song is fabulous, it's assured of immortality. 💙

[@jaspergroen5376]

I absolutely love this song. On repeat a dozen times already

[@geraldcaswell4251]

Welcome back floor, what a banger. Nightwish at its best.

[@PersephoneSkye_]

This song is a smasher. It's almost like Romanticide meets Poet and the Pendulum meets The Siren. 🎉 Some of the bass lines remind me of the grittiness in Endlessness too. Here for it

[@Piia2023]

What a journey they put you through, so beautiful and Troys pipes almost makes you cry.... amazing video. 🦋🦋🦋⛵

[@TheGodsgirl17]

Grew up listening to their music and they still mesmerize me after all these years! Fantastic work.

[@TehRealChruZ]

The way that chorus comes in *.* goosebumps

[@Tea_Hags]

This might be my favorite song, and I'm only halfway way through. Perfume of the Timeless was really good, but this just gives me older Nightwish vibes. Reminded me why I fell in love with this band to begin with. I am truly blessed to be alive at the same time as Nightwish. ❤

[@xztream2455]

Kai is killing it on the drums 🔥

[@polyphonium]

Seems like he could use a little more energy. 😂

[@TheNappis67]

He always is. drummer of the highest order. There are of course better, Danny Carey for exeple, but in this genre, Kai is the MVP.

[@anttimakinen8657]

So far its the best one in this new album.

[@georg3607]

@@trentonhammer4378 I think The Day Of was quite remotely my 2nd best. They all delivered. Seeing people having different opinions on the three songs tells us how good they are individually.

[@reyesjoneslee]

Totally agree

[@Mike-bh2if]

For me it's in the last place currently after a first listen. :/

[@van3638]

Bueno mejoro ❤😊

[@PaulOutdoors]

Agreed... All of them EPIC but this is another level of EPIC 🙏👍😊❤️

[@DutchRedhead]

after listening to this about 30 times, [the first time in years} this song is in the top 4 !! ghost llove score, check!, the greatest show on earth, check!, the poet and the pendulum, check!, An ocean of Strange Islands, check!!!!

[@juditdauda7220]

This song is an essence of all of the good Nightwish melodies!

[@sateentuoksu]

Does anyone know why i am not able to do a comment in the main thread, only answer comments???

[@Eintrachtvor]

Best song after greatest show. Makes me happy🤘🫶👏

[@davemillet4160]

"My waves, they kiss every shore I land, Steep cliffs will mock my waving hand." I love that!🤘

[@jorisschelfhout2348]

Yes so beautiful❤

[@thekingslime8334]

my favorite band returns. hit the mark this time for sure.

[@AB-yf5ei]

It seems that I'm addicted to this song.

[@jenniferfrances8793]

My favourite band ❤🎉 Can’t wait to listen to the new album 🥰💕

[@stefanb.7669]

Just speechless… this is a f*ing adventure of emotions. When music makes you cry, but out of pure joy. nightwish hits my heart with every note

[@PaulOutdoors]

This masterpiece is the definition of EPIC 🙏😊👍❤️

[@flowq3874]

Felt nothing. The older stuff hits like a truck - this was like AI generated music.

[@PaulOutdoors]

@@flowq3874 That is a real shame.

[@ReverenceWarlock]

As soon as the song started, I IMMEDIATELY got thrown back. This feels like a mix of Dark Passion Play and Imaginaerum. This is beautiful AS FUCK!! THIS is the Nightwish I've longed to have back for a very long time!! 🤘🤘

[@thetruechaby]

Yes, but I still fear for the rest of the album, given the previous singles.

[@ReverenceWarlock]

@@thetruechaby I haven't heard the rest of them I don't think but I did hear one recently that was also really good

[@edvinkappel21]

yes it does sound a bit like dark passion play. i am glad that Nightwish is gong back to the older sound of nightwish. This album is better then Hume nature.

[@Moon_Dancers]

@@thetruechaby don't, based on the serveral pre listening reviews out there, it sounds very very promising

[@Matt.Alpenglow]

@@ReverenceWarlock Agreed, I’m getting slightly vibes from Oceanborn too.

[@SylwishK]

Monumental track. I've been listening to your music for 20 years now... And this track hit me like thunder. What a rollercoaster of emotions : I feel devastated and ecstatic at the time. I don't know how you do it but you always manage to make me smile and cry at the same time. Man, that track was beautiful. So, so, so beautiful. Thank you.

[@godsasleep]

This is so... Nightwish! I'll describe this song in one word - complex, soaring, driving, haunting, heavy, grand, deep... Oh, who am I kidding, this is larger than any one word could describe. Every member of the band (orchestra, choir) expertly contributes to the whole. And it only gets better each time I hear it. Just sublime!

[@ozmouchtar815]

WOW.. that was powerful... What a masterpiece! It could go easily to the top favorites of any Nightwish fan!

[@wmarkwitherspoon]

Very strong song, the end with the Uilleann pipes turn it in to a very haunting song.

[@mirazapivakhina]

Guys, I don't know about you, but in my opinion, we have a great honor and happiness to live at the same time as the greatest composer of our time. Tuomas is a true genius and crazy talent 🙌🏼

[@l3ngl130]

How is Nightwish sounding even thicker and mightier than ever before

[@duncananderson3143]

Another masterpiece from the genius that is Toumas and the sublime performances of Floor, Empou, Troy and Kai. Can't wait for the 20th!!! I love how Toumas weaves themes and emotions throughout all his compositions, blending rock and folk with classical.

[@AB-yf5ei]

When people listen to these songs a hundred years from now, they will wonder what kind of mystical genius this Mr. Tuomas Holopainen was.

[@ManiaKrazy]

I hope so ! Average future devices will have to be better than today ones though, my speakers can't handle the song properly

[@Fried_Pigs_with_Dill_Weed]

I doubt that people of communistic future will listen metal music, even music at all. Music is dying, don't you see it? thye will be endlessly aimed to future, and won't even remember these "mastrerpieces", except some music history enthusiasts

[@dagonluke]

@@Fried_Pigs_with_Dill_Weed communistic? oh gods, what a dumb.

[@annerolfsen9356]

Hört sich an wie die Anfänge von Nightwish! Hab es so geliebt und das hier liebe ich auch!!!!

[@LadyofGames]

Wow, I LOVE this song! Especially that bridge at 5:09. I wish that part was longer, I could listen to that forever. 🤩

[@D.Jonnes]

What a fantastic job Thuomas. This is the true spirit of symphonic Metal, typical of the early 2000s. This is one of the most incredible songs I've ever heard from Nightwish, due to the super dynamic instrumental and orchestration, the mix of various elements and variable sounds, with highs and lows. This sound is impeccable, with Floor's voice as beautiful as always and her sensational nuances and variations, which only she is capable of doing. Thank you for presenting us with another masterpiece. We'll reach a million views soon.

[@dailytrends24h]

9 Minutes and 26 seconds of Heaven ❤

[@edgarantao8618]

In my opinion one of the best Nightwish songs, a true epic piece of art. It should be the last song of the album, that OUTRO is perfect to finish it.

[@danielalmeida5834]

I agree with you 1000% but at the same time I feel like this could be the opening track aswell 😂

[@Joanafandrade]

Yes i agree too.

[@badsiony]

Holy moly, theres so many moods in this one song. Its very reminiscent of TGSoE in that way, I think. Did anyone else find Floor's high note around 4.48 very witchy, but in the best way? Reminds me sooo much of Annette's witchy sound from Scaretale. Love it!

[@river85]

4.48 She reminded me of anette, too. Those were great Times with her, even though she's been constantly insulted

[@Chishannicon]

I agree. I also thought of Anette during that part, in a good way!

[@domagojoinky8262]

How is this possible that this composition goes on for almost 10 minutes and no second of it is boring ? Well done, Nightwish. Truly a symphonic poem.

[@TJeg]

Well…. based on all so far released songs - this album will be my favourite! Just amazing! 🫀🫀🫀

[@simplysilase]

Floor's talent and impressive skill will never fail to awe me. What an incredibly difficult song to perform, and she does it flawlessly. I'm so glad Tuomas is able to unleash music like this with Floor and the rest of the band to bring it to life. Beautiful.

[@sateentuoksu]

I quess this one was the one she was talking about: so fast delivery she thought it was impossible (until she did it)

[@simplysilase]

@@sateentuoksu I'd agree. Part of why I love her so much is her humility about her skill. I can't wait to hear the song where she talked about having to hit notes higher than she's done yet!

[@amandamoggionegoulart3939]

Guys, really, am I the only one who cries in the end of this song every time I hear it? "Sail and seek" in the end just makes me chill.❤❤❤

[@iror404]

Nope, you're not the only one :D

[@SatuMSJaaskelainen-le4sc]

No, your not ❤

[@Tuedif_3]

Definitely not. Awesome, very emotional song with so beautiful ending. Tuomas is a genious

[@matthewhead1465]

I didn’t expect to cry today but Nightwish released a new single and it is awesome! Pure Nightwish, heavy headbanging metal interspersed with beautiful soft melodies and Tuomas’ marvellous and moving lyrics.

[@andysteele5707]

10 days till my birthday, and nightwish gives me a new album release 😁 thank you. Can't wait 🎉🤘

[@marcruizmr588]

El mío también ❤❤❤ 20/9/70 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@davemillet4160]

Happy early birthday to both of you!!🎉🎂

[@user-Alina79]

Hello from Ukraine.🙋🙋😁I listened to the song in one breath! Got a lot of positive! Thank you very much guys! 👍🔥💯💫✌️

[@DaveCrokaert]

I hope this song gives you as much joy as possible in this troubled times. Stay strong, stay safe.

[@user-Alina79]

@@DaveCrokaert 🤗❤️

[@sunshinyday]

Ukraine stay strong! The world is for you! ❤️

[@pikkukar0]

Слава Україні! Привіт з Фінляндії 🇫🇮❤️🇺🇦

[@user-Alina79]

@@pikkukar0 Героям слава! Привіт! 😁✌️

[@ironcladphoenix8863]

I am so full of joy with the prospect of a new album. Old sounding music, new sound, and everything in between on this album. Good luck, Nightwish, on your new album release and enjoy your well deserved break!

[@dream431ca]

Nightwish was my introduction to the metal genre all the way back with the album "Once". Dark Chest of Wonders blew me away all those years ago. This song made me feel exactly how I felt when I first heard Nightwish. I'm stunned.

[@natanaelvieira2015]

Best Nightwish's song in many many years, this is amazing!