Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 (First Time Couples React)

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[@rolandconnor575]

as they chant "Floor, Floor, Floor, Floor..." Yes she is everything!

[@shuriken4852]

The fact that Floor decided to sing the high notes at the end and not use belting, hit me 10x harder than if she just did what all other singers would have done.

[@ew56]

That last line of the poem really hits hard. "And you I wish I didn't feel for you anymore"

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Greetings from Finland! When they released the Wishmaster album in 2000, this is what Tuomas said about this song: "This is the most personal song I’ve ever written. My testimony for the whole world. With this song I want to apologise everyone who deserves my apology. It also makes an “I don’t care” -statement to them who deserve it. The song is also about what Nightwish means and has meant to me. It’s all, without it I’m dead. I have created it and it has created me. When I pass away, this song’s lyrics are of what I wish to be remembered. An Ocean Soul". P.S. The whole band went through a bad flu during their South American shows in 2018. In one of her interviews Floor even told that she was so sick that she could hardly talk. P.S.S. Kudos for giving credit to Marko for his victory in the Finnish version of the Masked Singer in 2020.

[@MustaLaatta]

Thanks Tarmo!! The version I have from document End of Innocence: "Tuomas says: There are many people I would like to said f_ck off, but I didn't have the courage to do..." LOL 😂

[@tarmotyyri6733]

@@MustaLaatta You're welcome.

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@tarmotyyri6733 This song was after marko's throat surgery right?

[@tarmotyyri6733]

@@user-yy7tw9hv9n Yes, Marko had the surgery in 1996.

[@HerrXabu]

Thank you very much Tarmo ❤❤❤

[@richardwest6358]

The significance of the background artwork is that in Finnish mythology a Swan carries the soul od the dead to heaven

[@duncanwyer2460]

The swan 🦢 of tounela

[@marinak7483]

@@duncanwyer2460 Tuonela= afterlife

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

Schön dargestellt.

[@fixxa6455]

Actually the valkyrie Floor will return the dead to Valhalla. Everyone who steps on her way will be diminished!

[@greeniesr]

One of Floor's finest vocals....

[@richFilosa-pr9bw]

I think 2019 performance was better

[@greeniesr]

@@richFilosa-pr9bw Never heard it, will have to check that one out....👍

[@timometsanoja9666]

Still my favorite Nightwish song... It is just that good.

[@fixxa6455]

Really?? Interesting pick, i dont disagree here but normally people pick different

[@janscherpenisse3059]

😘👍 When you go back in time then Nightwish stay Nightwish Tarja beautiful operatic voice for your ears Anette more pop in studio better than live but also nice for your ears For sure cause they sing Nightwish songs 😊 But the power and strong emotions that Floor can bring like in this song you wil missing The rest is a matter of taste Greetings from the Netherlands 😘

[@jimmybumgardner8322]

Every time I hear this song, that last 45 seconds gets stuck in my head. Thoses high notes are just out of this world. GREAT reaction

[@wannabedane4046]

Great reaction! Both Tarja and Floor sing "Sleeping Sun" live - both version fantastic, different singing styles (Floor never copies, but make the song personal) and beautiful

[@frenkwd1]

Nightwish army reporting from the Netherlads. Hello Mat and Chels again this is another master piece by Tuomas Holopainen. Beautiful. Hope you enjoyed it, too.

[@Thorgrim247]

One of my favorites songs from Tuomas. See below for the explanation and the poem. This is a very emotional and personal song for Tuomas. The small child's voice represents Tuomas speaking. When asked what this song was about "Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him..." Notice the small boy on the screen reaching out to the flying swans on the screen. The swan is the guide to the afterlife in Finnish mythology. He is reaching out to implore them to take him with to the other side. A beautiful song filled with sadness from an unfulfilled destiny. The spoken Poem by the small boy (Tuomas' inner child) "If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it Remember only the verse, songmaker's cry the one without tears For I've given this its strength and it has become my only strength. Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality where being wanted became a thrill I never knew The sweet piano writing down my life" "Teach me passion for I fear it's gone Show me love, hold the lorn So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me I'm sorry Time will tell (this bitter farewell) I live no more to shame nor me nor you And you... I wish I didn't feel for you anymore..." A lonely soul An ocean soul Everyone should head to the Nightwish website nightwish.com/ There will be a Virtual concert at the virtually created space called “The Islander Arms” on 12th & 13th of March 2021. This will be the first time to hear music from Human :II: Nature. Get your tickets for this show soon. Very reasonably priced. A single ticket will give you access to both shows and allow you to watch the shows for 48 hours afterwards. Each show will have a different set list, so it is a great deal and the only way to see the first new concert from Nightwish. I have mine already and am excited to experience the show in my own home on my big screen. Don’t miss it!

[@darkiee69]

There's two pieces of Shakespeare in there (at least). First "If you read these lines remember not the hand that wrote them" is from Sonett 71. Second: "I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you" is from Sonett 72

[@rdmrdm2659]

And to think she had been sick when she did this ...

[@martinmeiler5902]

Please React to Tarjas Live Version of "Nightwish, Slaying the Dreamer" ... Her Opera Vocal Style fits so Perfect

[@WonderfulWorldOfStuff]

You guys must have a good 3k Nightwish Army Subs screaming for reactions, Wacken 2013 alone is 15 Tracks, one a week of each of those would take you down an incredible rabbit hole of one of the worlds most epic shows ever for over 3 months plus, only another 90 other tracks to watch later.... Just finding you today I was excited to see your journey into Nightwish, Mats reactions alone made me feel he's either holding back or its too late he couldn't resist & has binge watched the lot! ... I know I couldn't do it, I've followed Nightwish for over 13 years now, I can imagine holding back not watching them all. I've seen you have done a lot of back to back Linkin Park Interested to see those reactions :D

[@ANDZIGCREAM]

Easy. Sleeping sun End of an era with Tarja. Scaretale or Rest calm (lyric video) with Annette

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

Omg... FLOOOOOR❤❤❤❤

[@antonylacroix6475]

Great reaction and love the respect you both show each other when reacting

[@ChrisPage68]

The Feels....the Realest Feels! 😭💜🤘

[@RonniePeterson]

This is a phenomenal performance. But to be fair checkout The same song with Tarja because its also 10/10!

[@j3st3ri]

Definitely check out Tarja singing Phantom of the Opera with Marko!

[@black4pienus]

I'd say 'Wishmaster' from the End of an Era tour. It's with Tarja, their first singer.

[@flavio_spqr]

Checkout 10th Man Down, from the same show, for same Metallica vibes.

[@jaygonzales7198]

yes! one of my favorites

[@black4pienus]

Marko's Masked performances were awesome. lol

[@Nrde]

I found "10th man down" again as a live recording. Unfortunately there's no perfect live video version of it from Tarja, but the audio on couple of them is ok.

[@dissonantpulse]

The Siren. Tarja era.

[@marknathan6699]

Floor is an all note singer not just operatic. Thats the big difference

[@elinielsen5556]

IT IS DELICIOUS

[@kirolord81]

I absolutely love your shirt

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi Guys I think Floor looked Regal standing there with her arms spread out . Floor is awesome

[@eam2564]

Swanheart or Wishmaster for Tarja Meadows of Heaven or Turn Loose the Mermaids for Anette

[@keithjones9953]

Great reaction 👌, I recommend you react to northward- while love died. A project of floor’s that shows a hard rock side to her portfolio.

[@papaverweg]

You can be with them virtually on their online concert in March 12th and/or 13th 2021. This will also be the first time songs from their latest studio album will performed live. See: nightwish.com €25.- Recording can be watched for 48 hours after the show Fri, March 12th, 2021, Europe 8pm CET / 7pm GMT Duration approx. 90min ‍ Sat, March 13th, 2021, North and South America 8pm ET (UTC-5) / 5pm PT (UTC -8) / 10pm BRT (UTC-3) / 7pm CST (UTC -6) Duration approx. 90min ”WE HEARTILY WELCOME YOU TO SPEND A NIGHT WITH NIGHTWISH AT THE ISLANDERS ARMS”

[@peterdeleeuw2575]

Listen to for the heart I once had from the album dark passion play. This is done by anette the second singer of nightwish. A jewel which I didn't hear from floor sofar.

[@larryd4352]

Well...others have listed Nightwish songs with Tarja and Annette...I would suggest a song by Within Temptation that features Tarja with Sharon called "Paradise ( What About Us).". It's freaking amazing! You could also check out Within Temptation, " And We Run" featuring Xzibit! Yes, the well know rapper from MTV's Show, "Pimp My Ride"!

[@swankysweller]

Videos with Tarja : slaying the dreamer from end of an era AND beauty and the beast from the end of innocence. Both are on YT

[@bert2673]

Freaking abnormal vocals

[@taurusguy9305]

Abnormal? The hell are you talking about?

[@fredverkerk838]

@@taurusguy9305 abnormal is dutch , for very good

[@mirjamvond1731]

Nie normaaaal jonge 😉

[@yourwinefamily1939]

Annette's best song with Nightwish is: "Meadows of Heaven". Unfortunately, not any real good live performances, (couple poor fan cams). But good to watch a video that has on screen lyrics to follow along better. Couple good ones put up by YT folks.

[@MustaLaatta]

I second "Meadows of Heaven" and lyric version like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnWm6lsgdmFsJI

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

You should Check out I Want my Tears Back from this same show it get's freaking nuts

[@jazzka1000]

Beaty Of The Beast from the Century Child album

[@ACorpseWithoutSoul]

This is another great Finnish metal band. Check this out. Evil Drive - Fire Is Her Name.

[@lynnef1988]

I would love to see you react to "I wish I had an angel" and "Ever Dream" with Tarja from the End of an Era gig. It has kinda weird vibes since they fired her after this gig (she didn't know during this performance), but it is one of my favourite recordings of those songs with Tarja!

[@eFiend]

well the main singer is Marko, so high hopes if not done yet. 😎 phantom of the opera, slaying the dreamer, planet hell to start. all these are from the end of an era dvd. of course look at the videos the nightwish channel has lately put out, mainly tarja era stuff. do those or the live version from end of an era dvd.

[@papaverweg]

Like 'The Poet and the Pendulum', 'Dead Boy's Poem' are means in which Tuomas processed his damaged emotions as a result of everything related to the break between NW and their 1st female vocalist by writing it off. While the 1st song was build in 5 parts conform the five stages of grief, this song speaks of forgiveness and resignation. He can look back on it without blame and on again. Love again. I think this song is about Tuomas (as figurehead of Nightwish before, during, and after the break with Tarja in 2005) who is abused, or at least misunderstood (by almost every Tarja fan and even the mayor of their hometown). He never had anyone to talk to (a shoulder to cry on, he’s the whore of the cold world), so he puts all his thoughts and feelings down in song. The song becomes his best friend, and he puts all his strength into it, so it can give him the strength he needs to get through life. The song shows all the parts of his soul. Eventually, he tries to make his life better, but no matter what he does, he could never get back to the childlike innocence he and Tarja used to have before the break. So he tries to learn and he reaches for wisdom (see also the meaning of ‘Ghost River’ you have to go through struggles of life to reach the other side of adulthood, cross that river) but things are just too much, and the right choice unclear. He is not infallible, isn’t God. And he says that people shouldn't sigh and wish for a better world, because the world's song, with all its different parts, has already been written and done. He is doing much the same thing, only for himself (and the band’s future). During the spoken part (in quotation marks), he tells people not to remember "him", the silent, misunderstood boy, but the song that as his (and Nightwish) soul. Deep down, he wants to be loved, to sit on his mother's lap and feel his heart has a home. He could live forever in that. But instead, he wrote his life and soul on the piano. Since he can't get his wish, and can't fix the problems in (between Tarja and the band) life and the (the outside) world, he has no passion for anything. He cares about the world, and people, but feels he is wasting air since he has no love, no passion, and nothing to give. He is like the ocean -- necessary but often abused and misunderstood, and terribly, terribly lonely. In ‘The Poet and the Pendulum) he musically (literally) kills himself, was giving up, in ‘Dead Boy’s Poem’ he rises from the dead again.

[@petrihietanen1102]

What a beautiful and deep analysis! Thanks!

[@Nrde]

This song was written when Tarja was still in the band. Tarja sings this too. Tuomas has said it's about what he would like to say to his friends and family if he died today.

[@lynnef1988]

Dead Boy's Poem was written with Tarja in the band, the original studio recorded song is with Tarja singing and is not related in any way to the break up of the band.

[@maggaw9869]

Nightwish En Of An Era. Planet Hell. Sleeping Sun. The Siren.Marys Blod. Tarja & Marko. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan by Tarja.

[@johnnytiger7580]

Thanks for reacting to this beautiful song. Floor is always so good. Anettes most beatiful song is Meadows of heaven. For early Tarja, Swanheart live is very touching,. If you would like to dance a waltz to celebrate New Year? Here she sings Strauss, It´s from one of her classical concerts after she left Nightwish. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWeUooKwesmfbqc

[@keithharris3734]

Great reaction. Tuomas is a true musical and lyrical genius who takes you on an emotional journey. He could have no better voice for his words than Floor. I love how Floor just effortlessly shows that she is simply not human on a resgular basis.

[@humphreyterveer1338]

Floor is a charismatic story teller she is 'the Voice', epic

[@Mustaschy]

Thank you for great reactions to Nightwish! To be honest forget about the other former singers. They both are two divas who forgot about the band and only want it for themself. Stick with Floor who sings better and are loyal to the band. There is so much left for you to discover with Floor as leadsinger, there are more harmonising, more ueilian bagpipes and you still havn´t come to the two big great songs "Poet and the pendelum" ( read up on the backstory and use lyrics to the video) live from Wembley and "The greatest show on earth" live at Tampere. Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction ( with Floor). Keep up the great reactions! :)

[@ianthompson5746]

Certainly, keep exploring NW, you can't go wrong with Tarja's classics like Phantom of the Opera & Wishmaster & a few others, then slowly move on to Annette with the likes of Scaretale, Meadows of Heaven & Slow love slow. Enjoy & take care guys...

[@michaelsargeant4993]

"Walking in the air" for Tarja and "Eva" or "Bye Bye beautiful" for Anette

[@papaverweg]

Good choices. I would add (also Anette): ‘Meadows of Heaven’ and ‘Scaretale’. But beside those female vocalists I would also recommend Marko: ‘The Islander’ and ‘High Hopes’. Also Troy: ‘Harvest’ and ‘Kiss When Your Lips Are Still Red’.

[@flaviovergottini652]

@@papaverweg "Kiss while Your Lips are Still Red" is by Marko too... Maybe "My Walden" for Troy.😉😁 👋🇮🇹🖖

[@ldaberg]

I would also like to add "Slow love slow" for Anette and "Sleeping sun" for Tarja.

[@leeana6394]

Scaretale with Anette also.

[@michaelsargeant4993]

@@leeana6394 so agree anette owns scaretale

[@maggaw9869]

Next The Last Sled by Tuomas Holopainen and wife Johanna.

[@FrankWirth-ij4rq]

Phantom of the Opera. Either version, or both together.

[@diceymaan]

With Tarja: Nightwish - Walking in the Air live at Pakkahuone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rGfINnl5lniqM&ab_channel=Justin80zz

[@MustaLaatta]

Yes, Nighttwish has 16 yrs history b4 Floor joined in A) She sung Ave Maria as solo, as a Christmas present to all B) Matt ya should buy C boots like Floor had...

[@MisterJ56]

Thanks .... my favourite song. Took a long time but it was worth waiting. About the former vocalists of Nightwish ....... a bunch liked Tarja. who is more operatic, Anette, who's more poppy (and better in the studio than live) and well ........ Floor, the most versatile singer (grunge ----> operatic and everything in between). Arguing who is/was the best singer is a bit of No No. It's pure personal. I would say start with their first singer with ehhhhhh *_"Phantom of the Opera"_* : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE

[@Honken55]

They are all good singers. But the best singer in Nightwish is Marko... I always answer that when someone asks me. Less risk of stepping on anyone toes.... :)

[@Euroreissu]

Wishmaster or Nemo by Tarja

[@marttivesander9194]

End of all hope with Tarja Turunen. Must see!!

[@fixxa6455]

Guys did you do songs of their new album already? Like the song PAN?

[@572Btriode]

One of my favourites Mat & Chels. @Tarmo Tyyri - a brilliant job of encapsulating exactly what this song is about, I have always seen it as Tuomas' self-written epitaph/obituary. Do remember, Tuomas is speaking of himself whenever the terms, boy, poet, writer or dreamer occur. Tarmo Tyyr can put me right if needed as ISTR that in Finnish folk culture it is the swans that carry you off to the afterlife and with the boy also in the back-drop, this makes sense to me. You might also look at The Swan of Tuonela by Sibelius. I find the impressive orchestral and band section with Floor standing arms out to be a very powerful musically reinforced image.

[@user-oy2je6bs5w]

Ohh you him fan?) Respect 👋

[@Angel-bn2xn]

Tuomas's lyrics are sometimes rather intricate but this one is one of the best to understand his thought. The "dead boy" is the adult who has lost his/her innocence, among other things. As for the previous singers, there are two very good concerts with perfect sound featuring Tarja, you can check "The siren (End of an Era concert)" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s. As for Anette, only some streams because she was much better at studio. Anyway, this is my recommendation : "Whoever brings the night live at Gampel Open Air 2008" ttps://kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIG2dZ1oaa98bqM

[@michaelwanklin3580]

I really like Tarja singing Gethsemene back in the day when they were so young. Bye Bye Beautiful by Annete (Official video) is entertaining. Love you guys reactions.

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Forgot to add - this is one of my FAMOUS QUARTET songs by this wonderful band. Alongside Ghost Love Score, Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth. Just an awesome song and FLOOR kills it.

[@randalladams7692]

Need to do anett doing story time there 2nd singer live its awsome love watching keep the metal comming

[@christianbitz-nielsen5462]

Try Pink Floyd (On The Turning Away Live Delicate Sound Of Thunder you got harmonies and awesome guitar solo please dont pause in a David Gilmour solo

[@jmetallover]

Suggestions for Tarja songs: Wishmaster LIVE (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u3nXtrZ5Z4bNk) Sleeping Sun LIVE (kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5C1g4CIja-Krqs) Wonderful (Floor's version is likewise great as well). Suggestions for Anette: Meadows of Heaven (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnWm6lsgdmFsJI) Amaranth (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF6kfZ-GgaZ4mNU) Just a sample there are countless more to really enjoy.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

The band released a couple of music videos with their first singer Tarja Dec 23 so check out ‘End of All Hope’ and ‘Sleeping Sun’ they show the magic of the music and musicians.

[@sewthuis9659]

tarja phantom of the opera

[@Buboenik]

Tarja - Wishmaster.

[@TomTomson81]

One of the best ballads. If you should play Anette songs from Nightwish, then only studio versions, please. Please not the live performances. She doesn't sound really good live. To run away actually. However, after assessing all 3 singers, one advantage is that you can appreciate Floors variability even more. Tarya only knows opera, but that is extremely good. Anette has a pop voice, if you want to speak of a voice at all. Tarya: Wishmaster kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u3nXtrZ5Z4bNk Phantom of the Opera kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE Over the Hills and far away kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnaepaPo9p8eMk Walking in the Air kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rGfINnl5lniqM Outstanding great songs from Taryas Nightwish Area.

[@pedjavukmirovic6770]

Tounela stuff😜

[@eiwity13]

👍👍👍🤟🤟🤟🇳🇱

[@mikko.silvennoinen]

🤘🇫🇮

[@robertcraane7910]

Marco just quit Nightwish due to mental health problems... get well soon, Marco!

[@MatandChelsReact]

We were shocked when we read his statement this morning but we really wish him well and hope someday he will join them again.

[@janarildsandy5728]

Check out Tarja and the song Siren in the consert END of an Era👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

I am so excited you guys are going to check out Tarja and Anette! With Tarja please do "Swanheart" from the concert From wishes to Eternity and "Wishmaster" from End of an Era. For Anette the live version of "Slow Love Slow" and the studio versions of "Rest Calm", "Meadows of Heaven"

[@Honken55]

Scaretale with Anette is good. Suits her voice. Think she does it better than Floor (never thought I would write that line)

[@artoeloranta2810]

There's no other than Floor... And Marko...and Troy. Period.

[@marknathan6699]

Lyrically , please enjoy your search.

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

Ja, Nightwish has two other singers (Marco und Troy). But seriously someone down below stated "Walking in the Air" with Tarja. Love her voice as well but two or three songs of straight operatic wears me out for some reason.

[@OJB42]

Yeah, another great Nightwish song, with deep lyrics. A great performance by Floor, but I think on this one Tarja is even better. Not wanting to start a Tarja v Floor battle; they are both great with different styles of song.

[@OJB42]

@@sarahweis1703 As I said, I appreciate both. And I think it is OK to listen to Tarja's recorded material. The two do have different styles; I agree Floor is more versatile, just think that Tarja's style does suit some songs better.

[@OJB42]

@@sarahweis1703 Sheesh. I said in my comment that I didn't want to start a battle. I admire them both. They have different styles, which IMHO suit different songs. That is all. No disrespect to either.

[@APMM58]

None without Floor

[@Antoon55]

I don't get the purpose of reaction videos like this I guess. You play the song, tell us you liked the last high note and give the song a score of 10 (maybe hoping the NW army will appreciate it?). It is a masterpiece with deep meaning but I expect a reaction to give some perspective on what is happening.

[@dac2007]

? It's a reaction not a deep analysis

[@bobgamble8204]

As for previous singer recommendations, tarja doesn't I don't think perform as well live as Floor, so anything recorded will sound good - different but good. Annette-- if I'm being honest, don't bother, she sounds dreadful live, recorded -barely passable. Floor just is the peak of their performance

[@artonx4719]

OMG. You asked us to pick a former singer. You just heard the best out of the best. It's all personal and a matter of taste, I suppose. Tarja is a fantastic operatic singer, but more one dimensional and a less storytelling. Anette is more poppy and IMHO not so good in live concerts. More a studio singer. Floor's got it all, a storytelling singer, versatile and she embodies the sings.... Always a nice reaction!

[@artonx4719]

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