Nightwish Ghost Love Score Official LIVE // Pastor Rob Reaction // Song Analysis

[@DidTheSwansWin]

"There needs to be some growling..." Every Nightwish fan: "Yours is an Empty Hope!"

[@OmeGardian]

Rob when Floor hints some growls: ooh, there she growls! while NW fans laugh in their empty hope

[@andrebrodbeck384]

....and if you do that song PLZ do the wembley Version, it is important

[@aukemichels5182]

Many Floor fans: "Disdain!""

[@najrenchelf2751]

Sounds accurate! 😂

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

everyone else: Jinjer!

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello Robert Houghton ! Nightwish fans here, your reaction just appeared on our radar.. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here at Wacken Open Air festival 2013, in front of a 82k+ audience. 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. As I could see, you both enjoyed the performance, and appreciate musicianship of all band members, but most of all - the stellar vocals and charisma of Floor Jansen, our Dutch metal queen. You explained pretty well at the end the meaning of the lyrics, cool :) If you'll continue this path, you'll find a lot of meaningful lyrics. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the 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, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. Marco Hietala is the Bassist and vocals .And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen 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 (Operatic vocals). 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) - you just heard her. 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 " Hope you'll continue this journey with us, so I'll drop here a list of songs with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and not as something mandatory): "Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo​ "Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck "Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68​ "Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs "Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeydWmumsijnpY "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UlnxuZZyNors​ "Sleeping Sun" live at Tampere 2015 (ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTSpZ-wp56qhNk "The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmopnSGjtKSi8k​ "Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXZipmClpmKos0 "Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKXZaeglrVopJI​ "I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOylZqun8djoa8 "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOZo5Ksdr6EZrM "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-VZGyGl9aVoNE​ "7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfWl6p3hceKjsU​ And if you want to hear Floor growling :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbaimSaYrB8qdU Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" - just take a peek to their official playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..) You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order..): kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo To understand better the context of this show you should visit also Jenniezelf's YT channel (En subtitled materials): kzbin.info For entire episodes of the show with En translation, you should check Denise Hofs's DM channel: www.dailymotion.com/xpinkeu/videos In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us, which you can find on her YT channel kzbin.info/door/xy4Ijz2QKXXJaREs-isxwA - there are already 4 covers there, the first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen" (8 weeks ago, already over 1.931M views), the second - "Alone" from "Heart" (released 6 weeks ago) - 767K and counting. Then 4 weeks ago she dropped the third cover, in Dutch: "Is Dit Nou Later" from Stef Bos - already 221K views in 4 weeks. Just before Christmas she made a powerful cover of "Ave Maria" - already 196K views. Just this friday she added a remastered / remixed version of the first one, "Let It Go" - already 77k.. Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.

[@horseshoe_nc]

I always look forward to seeing your welcoming comment. It is much appreciated, as it is packed with valuable information. Thank you.

[@rhmdutchman1550]

when I see Grabriel I click

[@trekkiexb5]

...adding A bit of Tarja's time, End of the Era concert..."Phantom of the Opera" Marco (the bassist) shines in it.

[@212mochaman]

@@trekkiexb5 thats hitting a bit hard right now. I fear today might be the end of a huge cog of the machine

[@xxhalogirl1027xx]

@@trekkiexb5 did you hear?! He JUST left the band this morning!😭😭😭😭

[@pro-v7500]

“I really like this.” - Pastor Rob, while head bobbing to wind instruments with a metal stank face.

[@roberthoughton7127]

🤣🤣

[@marshalljackson9796]

LOL

[@zer-op2gq]

Weren't we all =)

[@xxhalogirl1027xx]

I’ve watched this performance a million times, and still get emotional every. Single. Time. Floor is insanely talented and pulls on my heart strings every verse, especially the ending

[@jakobfel2]

> Floor sings for a few seconds > Pastor Rob: "She sure can sing." Haha that was definitely an understatement! Floor is the best female singer I've ever heard and definitely one of the better singers, period. If you enjoy this brand of metal, I HIGHLY recommend Theocracy. I'd definitely say Mirror of Souls and I AM are the best ones to start with!

[@Nikioko]

Listen to Maria Callas. :-D Well, Floor is great but she definitely has flaws. Not the best singer I ever heard but at a very high ranking.

[@litari19]

Theocracy - I AM blasts everything. So much godly essence in one single song and huge revelation vibes.

[@jakobfel2]

@@litari19 I love I AM but Mirror of Souls is the greatest song ever written by a human, in my opinion.

[@marcelkunst9447]

@@Nikioko i doubt if Maria Callas could sing as versetile as Floor she was great in her genre but not that diverse as Floor

[@SirLukHipolito]

The best female singer you know? So you don't know Tatiana Shmailyuk for sure

[@thayeryates8941]

Wow what a coincidence you guys released a reaction to one of my favorite songs of all time on my birthday! Glad you got around to reacting to this one!

[@roberthoughton7127]

Happy birthday. 🎂

[@eveningglow2608]

happy birthday!

[@nicod1361]

@@roberthoughton7127 hey Brother, GLS the most reacted to song on YT ! def symphonic metal, a score is also a multi part composition of music, great breakdown of the lyrics !!

[@nicod1361]

@@roberthoughton7127 Nightwish is always best Live.

[@Tennessee968]

Happy birthday to you! Best wishes always and many more birthdays to come!

[@Bane2Face]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!! YOU WERE NOT READY FOR THE NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CrumbageBrown]

I always enjoy listening to the analysis at the end of your videos. It usually helps to calm my anxiety and suffering. Thank you for being so patient and kind. God bless you.

[@JC130676]

3:31 "She sure can sing." Buckle up pastor, you're about to go for a ride on the rollercoaster!

[@rachaelhensley2786]

Nightwish Army, Alaska US Division reporting in...looks like I'm a little late to the party, but as a Nurse and with Covid raging, I only get a few spare moments a week to check up on new reactions to my favorite band! Loved your analysis of the lyrics and it looked like you enjoyed/appreciated the beauty, complexity, and wonder that is Nightwish...hoping to continue this journey with you. Stay safe out there...😉

[@Gomle1]

Great break-down! really enjoyed this! Nightwish is a great band. Do more! and more! and after that. do more :D

[@ikkeschopkont]

So true what you said about toxid relationships... You hold on to those 2 great events, while the majority of the time those people are so draining... Nice to have a deeper reaction to Ghost love score!

[@blueeyes1110]

I'm a new Nightwish fan of about 2 months 1st Floor is the best metal singer I have ever heard in my 50 yrs n 2nd this is now in my opinion the best written n put together song which for me Fear of the Dark by Maiden was for me the last 20yrs easily as a new fan ,Story Time EverDream n Romanticide n End of All Hope has to be heard if not in the future The Greatest Show on Earth 24 mins of greatness too

[@Adam-dv2je]

Fear of the Dark was and is amazing. The Keyboard player for Nightwish, Tuomas, is incredibly talented. He writes just about everything that Nightwish puts out. If you want a full example of his musical gifts, check out the new album Human Nature. The second part of the CD is strictly his work. It is absolutely phenomenal.

[@dieseldog00]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army Jason Geddes you have a long road to the end of Nightwish's music(so far). We just lost our incredible bassist/singer Marko Heitala but we hope he will return after his hiatus.

[@blueeyes1110]

@@dieseldog00 I was wondering how to be a member of the Nightwish Army

[@dieseldog00]

@@blueeyes1110 Well there's no membership paperwork you have to sign. I just read and absorb what the long-timers say. Then I post about Nightwish and say correct me if I'm wrong. If someone does correct me I say thank you for helping me get it right and i correct the post. They like that I don't want to dispense incorrect information. [BTW Gabriel Bardac is the main information dispenser. He's the one you should go to for the straight scoop on Nightwish.]

[@kilroy4843]

Nightwish. Poet and the pendulum. Will give lots of insight to the composer, lots to unpack, and opertunity to share

[@Schadman3]

Nightwish is great! Glad to see you both!

[@QLP1997]

This whole Wacken 2013 performance is impeccable. One of my all time favorites by any band.

[@HylianDan]

Loved your attention to the lyrics! The songwriting is so moving and such a haunting expression of heartache. It really does feel a lot like a siren song, the song knows it's being self-destructive: "My fall will be for you/if you be the one to cut me, I'll bleed forever" but it's so relatable. The climactic lyric after eight minutes of build up is so sad: "Like the advent of May, I'll be there when you say 'Time to never hold our love'" and then the backing chorus lyrics change to "You were the one to cut me, so I'll bleed forever." I appreciated how you noticed that the songwriter is essentially voicing a cry for help, the writer really was not doing well at the time this was written (well over a decade ago) though the parties presumably involved in the break up seem to be in a healthier place nowadays (the more recent song "How's the Heart?" is quite a contrast).

[@kencramer1697]

Pastor Rob, i loved the reaction and the zeal with which you dove into the song. You really made the effort to look at this from every angle that you could. I don't see many people who look as deeply on a first listen to piece of music. I did find your commentary on platitudes concerning relationships rather entertaining in that most have been uttered by my self or by friends to me. I tend to learn the hard way. One small thing I have learned over the years lead me to tell my wife something at the very beginning of our relationship that took her several years to fully understand. Our relationship began after she had experienced the passing of her husband and she was concerned for me if the relationship did not move in the direction that at the beginning we both hoped it would. I simply smiled and told her that I was happy before you came along and I will be happy after you are gone. This simple and I admit callous sounding sentence sums up what I had to learn the hard way. That no earthly relationship will ever 'complete" you. That no person can "make" you happy. And that it is enormously selfish to ask that impossible task of someone. It means that I was whole, complete, and happy with myself and that none of that is conditional on her being in my life. Our relationship expands what I experience, but it is no less complete with or without it. Two broken people does not make a whole single person. Two less than complete people will never add up to two complete people. Each person in a relationship has to be whole or something will always be missing. I am not whole on my own, but it is not my wife that makes me whole, nor is it me that makes her whole. We both have God in our lives and it is he who made both of us whole before our relationship began.

[@EessaTube]

The guitarist didn't show up late. He was playing the heavy riffs early on in the song but when the guitar dropped out, he went walkabout on the stage.

[@124Spider5]

Welcome to the Nightwish galaxy. The Nightwish Army will be there soon. If you cointinue to do that same concert you will be mesmerized...

[@guidok3080]

Belgian division reporting but do not fear, we mean no harm.

[@phillee2814]

We Were Here!

[@singledad1313]

Illinois reporting in.

[@whiskeymike7364]

There is a video of the entire concert. I'll look it up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rIfH-GeMicjdk Their Blu-rays are mostly very good. Most def worth the price. Check out Shoemaker for a very different angle of perception. I think they shine brightest live, but Shoemaker may be the exception.

[@whiskeymike7364]

@@phillee2814 Oh Good Lord yes! This! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2rIfH-GeMicjdk The Greatest Show on Earth. I find it quite moving.

[@golfer435]

Nightwish is amazing. Floor Jansen is possibly the best metal vocalist in the world. Also, the band you were thinking of is Transiberian Orchestra Ghost Love Score is a love song. The guy on the keyboard/organ thing is Tuomas Holopainen. He is the songwriter.

[@hi_keith6423]

possibly? Don't doubt about that.. She is.

[@JustinDieter]

I'm willing to bet she's the best vocalist in the world, period.

[@theoneandonlyCatseye]

Mannheim Steamroller is another one that is the same type of music as Transiberian Orchestra

[@frenkwd1]

Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. The singer is Floor Jansen she is Dutch. Also try Ever dream from the same consert.

[@kieranroberts8445]

Always happy to see these pop up in my subscription feed. God bless you and your family Pastor Rob 👌

[@daliden]

That lyrics analysis was up there amongst the best. Good stuff!

[@roberthoughton7127]

Wow. Thank you for the encouragement. 🙏

[@Terri6868]

I’m 66 & am part of the Nightwish army. “Story time” live & “High Hopes” live. 🔥

[@carolinegjervoldstad823]

Love your videos. Beautiful song also ❤️❤️

[@667radiance]

I miss concerts and festivals. I saw Nightwish twice on a festival and man the energy is insane. First time was a while back when Tarja was still in the band. I remember it so well, its was raining like crazy and I had just gone from an In Flames gig. I was soaking wet carrying a mooseburger and a beer with me to the Nightwish concert. They were'nt headlining that year but it was so good. Sweden ock Festival 2004, the memories...

[@nitro_001newman2]

Robert, you’re the first reaction KZbinr (I’ve seen over 20 to this song) to break down the lyrics to this song, and I highly commend you for that I understand the song now, because of you. .

[@Wokatee]

That was a very insightful dive into the lyrics of this song. I'd love to hear your thoughts on another song by Nightwish called the Poet's Pendulum. Very serious themes, and a brilliantly composed and performed piece.

[@colinhawley8050]

Poet and the Pendulum

[@PrincessNinja007]

The especially fitting thing about this song is how much it encapuslates what I felt leaving the church

[@steveakhurst7845]

Great reaction , looking forward to more ...subbed !!

[@mix6809]

loved the reaction, tnx guys. edited to add: loved the lyric analysis, you pointed out some things that i've not thought of before

[@fernandosanchezsantiago2043]

Nightwish? Alright!! I clicked pretty fast on this one.

[@evolved64]

Nightwish's "The Carpenter" live Buenos Aires is right up your guys alley. Check it out.

[@HiTekCowboy]

Nightwish Army Texas represent! Normally this is how I found new reactors to subscribe to.... but I'm already subscribed to yall.

[@TTK2013]

James Whiteley As an NW-army inspector( Internal affairs and violations) I found from time line that you could be here minute or even two minutes earlier because of time zone in Texas. This is serious issue what we are talking about now. My duty is to give punishment, it will be hard but fair: With loud and clear voice 3 x Ave Floor !

[@randominc.2251]

@@TTK2013 Stealth division here inspector...Your vigorous display of duty is commendable but you are not authorized to punish...carry on, but remember... We are here..watching...

[@davidcoyne7291]

I'v been dipping in and out of your channel for over a year and for some reason i imagined you had already covered Nightwish. Better late then never though. I don't see Gabriel's usual recommendations in the comments yet but he will be along soon i'm sure. The Nightwish army will be pleased you finally got around to this one and looking forward to another real soon.

[@gabriel.bardac]

Finally, I'm here. Loved his lyrics breakdown. Hope he'll continue to react to Nightwish.

[@crhu319]

Thanks for the best analysis of the lyrics to this heavily-reacted song. You really listened to it! Indeed it is about the craving or desire that persists for lost love, and how hard it is to avoid getting bitter about such losses. Aside from all the references to Adam & Eve, "the adoring Beast", an angel, a siren, etc... This song seems to have a lament for a child never had with the "Ghost Love" of the title. That seems to be who the angel carries off "without care for love and loss." Which the lamenter can deal with only by becoming as open to love as a child again ("redeem me into childhood, show me myself without a shell") which is an almost faith like message. Of course the lamented lost love she still feels gets one heck of a sendoff!

[@amoslee9027]

I saw them in concert a few years ago, I think it was the last time they did some shows in the U.S. but it was awesome. One of the best concerts I've ever been.

[@dejannightwish]

NW Army is here 🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@aNoRSWE77]

What a beautiful breakdown of the lyrics. I've seen a hundred reactions to this song (can't stop listening to it) but noone ever goes in to the true meaning of the song. Thank you, actually brought me to tears.

[@sterlingknight8087]

Floor was sent by Odhinn to Midgard to gather fallen warriors to Valhalla, but she got distracted and joined a series of bands and remains here. We give thanks for her in our Blots.

[@meindertbakker8377]

Ah yes, the pride of my country

[@MatthewDurden]

Came for the review, stayed for the counseling.

[@DrumsAndGadgets]

Thanks for a very nice breakdown. To me this is a very personal song. I had listened it "million" times when I realised what the choir was singing in the background; "My fall will be for you My love will be in you If you be the one to cut me I'll bleed forever" It´s like some kind of a confession of love...it just makes me tear up every time...Especially the change in the end: "My fall will be for you My love will be in you You were the one to cut me So I'll bleed forever"

[@esergalvan8723]

Your lyrical interpretation gives me goosebumps. I've been a fan of Nightwish since 2005. Most of their lyrics are deep and poetic, they used a lot of biblical reference too.

[@Zalkodin]

I love nightwish and I really love your analysing of this song. I love that you think through the lyrics and accept the poetic symbolism and apply that to real life.

[@Magyarkhan]

New Nightwatch army soldier ready for duty! My godess our angel Floor!

[@neofighter5323]

Awesomeness, y’all are really great and I love hearing the Biblical side of it and the music, I Love It All

[@joshuabrown3361]

I would personally LOVE to see you and Gauge react to "The Greatest Show On Earth" Specifically, Live At Tampere. The cinematography and syncing will BLOW YOUR MINDS.

[@damonbryan7232]

That's how you entertain 82000 metalheads.

[@shawnbond6676]

#NightwishArmy Thank yall for doing this. Welcome to Nightwish yall.you just had ur first floorgasim

[@oktober-vh6gl]

Tuomas (keyboards) is one of the best composers of our time, Floor (lead vocal) is arguably the finest singer of our time, Marko (bass) not only plays bass, but also guitar... and he sings as well (he actually just won the Masked Singer Finland), and Troy (not featured in this song) is also a multi-instrumentalist that sings. Then we have Jukka (drums) who reminds me of Bonham with how he just pounds the crap out of the drums with such passion and energy, and then Emmpu (guitar) that sometimes gets overlooked with Tuomas and Floor shining so brightly... but he's a fantastic metal guitarist without ego. His solos are always perfect for the song. He can shred, but he never lets that overtake the song, more often than not choosing something more melodic. You'll also notice he's the band's jokester and is almost always smiling. The whole band has too much talent, lol, it's just not fair to other artists! As you'll see, the Nightwish Army will come hard, with lots of suggestions for more reactions, and they are all good, lol. NW has been around since the 90's, so the back catalog is huge. That said, most seem to prefer the newer/live songs that feature Floor. Without going into a huge discussion, Floor is the 3rd lead singer in Nightwish, and most would argue she is the most versatile, being able to sing all the songs from all Nightwish eras as well if not better than the originals. Nightwish touches on some more complex themes, and many of the songs are very personal to Tuomas. GLS you just reacted to is a gateway drug, lol, to the world of Nightwish, but it is also 1 of 3 songs considered the trinity in Nightwish circles along with Poet And The Pendulum and The Greatest Show On Earth. As some have mentioned prior to my comments, I would hold off on those two until you have some more Nightwish under your belt. They are complex compositions with deep meaning and it would be beneficial to "know" a bit more about Tuomas and Nightwish before you react to those, and both I would recommend looking up online first, researching the meaning before you do the reaction (assuming you're going to continue your Nightwish journey). I would highly recommend considering Storytime and Song of Myself from this same show, along with Romanticide and Yours Is An Empty Hope. Weak Fantasy and Dead Boy's Poem are two of my personal favs you might enjoy, but regardless of the path you take, I would also recommend hitting the live version of The Islander and the live cover of Pink Floyd's High Hopes as both of those feature Marko (bass) as lead vocalist. Sorry for the loooooong post, but us Nightwish people get excited and love to encourage others along their Nightwish journey. Especially reactors as we then get to re-introduce ourselves as well, vicariously through you! Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!!

[@larryd4352]

Ahh yes.... Texas Regiment of the NW Army here!

[@CoolDragon8]

I've only heard this song when it's been sung by Tarja, the original singer of the band, and I know a lot of fans compare the singers constantly and argue about who is and has been the best, but they've all been great. It's impossible to honestly and fairly compare the three that have been so far with each other because they all have completely different voices and methods, but I just love how Floor has been able to bring her own soul into these songs, both old and new

[@johnlindquist1784]

Watching first time reactions to the Goddess and Nightwish just never gets old. BTW - this is Wacken (Germany) - the largest metal festival on the planet. There are 82,000+ people in that audience and Nightwish was the headliner.

[@seanstevenson9891]

PREPARE THY DEFENSES, THE NIGHTWISH ARMY COMETHS! 🤘😜🤘

[@kimseymour5250]

I love how you guys broke down the lyrics :) very interesting

[@Always-fd7pk]

Nightwish's composer Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) uses A LOT of Christian /religious metaphors and allegories in his lyrics, especially in their earlier albums. You'll find tons of amazing stuff the deeper you dig! To draw you deeper into the Nightwish rabbit hole for starters I recommend "Storytime" from Wacken 2013 and "Yours is an empty Hope" live@Wembley!

[@RockSmithGG69]

this one of the top tier band in symponic metal band,She can do anything, nightwish army will help you,just ask anything 💪nice Reaction❤️

[@TTK2013]

There are buckets of emotional (And great) songs by Nigtwish. Example "Dead' Boy's Poet", "Nemo" , "Poet and Pendulum","Sleeping Sun" , "Elan" and "While Your Lips Are Still Red" . Leading vocalist Floor, not just singing great, but also lives every song thru with her body and arms and with her facial expressions...She totally sinks her self to the world of song and she takes listeners with her. That is a gift what is really rare, no matter how good singers some others are. And yes, always choose live versions...Great audio/video quality is available example from Tampere,Wacken,Wembley and Buenos Aires.

[@Lilygirl283]

And story time, last ride of the day, each and every song is awesome!

[@NativeNewMexican]

While your lips are still red would be particularly suited to their commentary

[@oolillemyoo4099]

*Dead Boy’s Poem ;)

[@esterselhorstrutenfrans5041]

Hello a big Nightwish fan reports from the Netherlands and Floor Jansen is Dutch and has a beautiful voice and you have to check more of Nightwish songs from Wacken live 2013 like Stoytime, Ever Dream, Dark Chest of Wonders and even better the whole Wacken concert and you will be blown away.

[@danielcastaneda1393]

The guitarist putting his finger on the other strings was to help mute them and to keep them from buzzing. Just to help keep the last note sounding clean

[@Dianen65]

If you want to hear her growl listen to "Yours is an empty hope" You just scratched the surface of Night Wish.

[@Carrinthe]

I would recommend Disdain from her previous band ReVamp if you REALLY want to hear her growl :D

[@trfatman]

Hello Pastor Rob! Love your channel! So... You have finally reacted to Nightwish! Be prepared for the deluge of the Nightwish army!!! You will receive MANY more requests of songs by this epic symphonic metal band. My biggest recommendation is to always choose a live version if available. I look forward to your reaction and commentary on their song "The Greatest Show On Earth". Once again, be sure to react to a live concert version. The song is about the composer's fascination with the science of evolution, and even include a reading by Richard Dawkins in the score. The song is over 24 minutes long, so be prepared for a LONG video, as I'm sure your commentary on that piece will be deep.

[@TheBrainfishes]

Oh boy, you've awoken the Nightwish Army. Welcome to symphonic metal and one of the best bands in the world. Welcome to the most rabid, forceful, passionate fan groups in the world. Great breakdown.

[@brandonzaidi9717]

Wow, thanks for reminding me how much I like Nightwish. Been a while since I listened to them. Another good symphonic metal band is "Within Temptation." "The Cross" is a great track to check out.

[@ImberNoctis]

I really enjoyed the way that this song immediately resonated with Pastor Rob on multiple levels and how articulately he explained that affinity.

[@wakeupatnightable]

If I could make one suggestion for a reaction: brother- stone sour I remember back in the day, my friends and I drove from Chicago to Montreal Canada to see them live. It was one of if not the best concerts I had ever been to. I have been to plenty and the atmosphere and the level of performance that Nightwish put into that evening were unforgettable. I usually do not go for symphonic or orchestral metal, but Nightwish will always have a soft spot in my heart.

[@horseshoe_nc]

Fantastic video, I really enjoyed your take on this epic song by Nightwish. I really hope you continue to explore Nightwish and share that journey with us. I will ask that you find the massive introductory comment by Gabriel. It is packed with valuable information about the band along with some fantastic next steps.

[@markorollo.]

I've seen it mentioned on other reaction videos to this that this was something like 12 songs into the concert, 2 from the end, and she was still singing like that....

[@etiennelafond1170]

I had a Nightwish tribute band and I did all the symphonic arrangements on VST instruments. I can tell you, there is a lot of work into this. Finding all the instruments and all the notes of each and everyone of them was a real job ! Still love it ! * And the wind instrument is a oboe.

[@bleachdragon88]

Well now y’all gotta do Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley

[@mariamelakou1778]

Yes please

[@ascensionenergetics85]

NOOOOOO WAAAAAAAYYYYYYY! Too early. I depth of understanding. Not for noobs

[@bleachdragon88]

@@ascensionenergetics85 they’re not noobs! lol I think the one with lyrics would be good. And maybe they could do a little background into it. I think it’s important to understand that Tuomas wrote the song so he wouldn’t have to kill himself.

[@allenhuling598]

Need to know the band a bit before this one makes the impact that it deserves!!

[@ascensionenergetics85]

@@bleachdragon88 Yes, they are.

[@Alvvays667]

Emppu didn't show up late, you just overlooked his presence of 5'3" (hence his nickname 'The Hobbit') Floor's 'total height' as Valkyrie = 8'6" (but 6'1" in reality)

[@roberthoughton7127]

🤣😂

[@danwhitehousepc]

6' even (183 cm)

[@MsCatstaff]

Yeah, they even missed Emppu taking his little beer break early on in the song. :-)

[@SYNtemp]

@@MsCatstaff Yep, just after the opening... aka after first minute or so :)

[@roy19491]

Plus 5 inch heels.....

[@Kot1026]

That's the most fascinating reaction + breakdown of Ghost love score I've seen. Pastor makes such interesting conclusions of the song with references to life and Bible!

[@alejandrariquelme9574]

Very good interpretation, Pastor! Thank you for the reaction. The keyboard player is the composer (lyrics and music) and the vocalist became our Goddess since she joined the band in 2012-2013. We love Nightwish!

[@jimharris367]

Best band ever, period - and incidentally they are stupidly versatile 🤘

[@TheSyncos]

Pastor Rob: "This is not an endorsement of the song, artist or genre as a whole" Also Pastor Rob: "I really like this." Hhaha

[@jafo321]

Oh, and thank you for breaking down the lyrics to this song. I would agree with your translation. Great job!

[@jc4566]

Welcome to the world of nightwish and Floor Jansen, she is a classically trained singer and a professional voice coach as well, awesome thanks 😎she is probably the best female singer ever, awesome thanks 😎they call her the Queen of metal, awesome 😎you should check out her KZbin channel, thanks 😎

[@FalconOfStorms]

awesome thanks

[@agushex]

Is she classically trained? I thought that was Tarja only between those two

[@cathystockton2721]

Very very classically trained.

[@janjanssen9629]

Agustin Repetto - correct, Floor IS NOT classically trained, she enjoyed some classical teaching, that much is true because she is interested in the classical singing technics but most of her “training” came from a Rock academy in Tilburg The Netherlands. She never went into the classical training because she didn’t like it that much.

[@mattgraham879]

Tarja is Queen, Floor is our Warrior Princess

[@stevekoelliker6764]

Finnish Symphonic Metal band with a Dutch lead singer.

[@15uzu]

....and an English pipe player. ;-)

[@scottclark3761]

@@15uzu Singing English at a German metal festival.

[@whiskeymike7364]

A wonderful time we live in.

[@gabrielhernandez6442]

Welcome to the world of Nightwish they are amazing..

[@jasong.5165]

Great reaction. Of course there is a whole catalog of awesome Nightwish that all the usual folks will recommend but being a pastor I’d love to see you breakdown Greatest show on earth ( live in Tampere) and Weak Fantasy ( also live in Tampere).

[@allenhuling598]

I was one of the ones that requested this a loooong time ago, glad you finally found your way to one of the best bands making music today! Nightwish are very versatile, never expect the same thing twice. They mix many genres including power metal, symphonic metal, folk metal, Celtic, blues, folk, rock, etc! Always select Live versions of Nightwish's songs when possible, as their sound engineers do a fantastic job, and Nightwish are at their best Live! Hope you continue this Nightwish journey, you will not be disappointed! Best to save some of the Big, highly requested songs till you know the band a little better, and a little prior research on those songs will be very helpful! They do not consider themselves part of any Belief system, but rather consider themselves as Secular. Yes, Floor is 6' 1" and IMHO, one of the best female vocalists in the world today! Cheers for the journey ahead, it's a grand one!!

[@Kwhopperfan]

Great reaction to an amazing performance and a deep song lyrically. The words of wisdom are so refreshing and insightful. This is a great platform to spread positive truth.

[@thesnabierman8759]

Wow Pastor Rob welcome to Nightwish army.please have more reaction to this amazing band.

[@dinagoncalves6194]

Yes, God is love!

[@christinaalgate4899]

It's Symphonic Metal. This concert is also on DVD. 82,000 strong. Floor is our 6ft Angel, Valkyrie and Angel. The bassist Marco is a amazing singer also. Floor was only with the band for 10 months at this concert. She was still recovering from her burnout when the band called in 2012. She has her own KZbin Channel and has done 3 Masterclass es. They have 2 longer songs. Tuomas the keyboardist writes about 97 percent of the songs. Her growling is awesome and she used to be a vocal coach.

[@rozzya8437]

Nightwish is one of my favorites! Floor is amazing.If your interested in more Nightwish, I'd suggest maybe one of their heavier songs Yours Is An Empty Hope from Wembley or Romanticide from Wakken. Marco their bassist is also a superb vocalist. He is amazing! He does the vocals on their Pink Floyd tribute High Hopes. Also you might like reacting to their song Noise which I think has a really powerful message along with Greatest Show on Earth.

[@stevekoelliker6764]

Pastor Rob may not like some of Nightwish’s songs. They are secular. Check out Weak Fantasy and Greatest Show On Earth both live at Tampere. Then we’ll see if you really like them. 😀

[@ascensionenergetics85]

Still Very Early for Greatest Show or Poet & the Pendulum. Save them for way later. You’ll be more appreciative of the meaning.

[@stevekoelliker6764]

@@ascensionenergetics85 I’m just saying that because he is a pastor and Nightwish is anti religion as proven by the songs Weak Fantasy and Tribal among others.

[@keimok1717]

@@stevekoelliker6764 Tuomas has evolutionary view of life, sure, and I think he is against using religion as a tool to rule and pressure people. I probably interpret this too far, but in a way nature is for him a synonym for god. Well, what do I know...

[@annukkas]

@@keimok1717 I'm with you. I don't also think that Tuomas is against religion(s), but the misuse/abuse of it. Using it to excuse for wars or subdue people.

[@neffscape6353]

Welcome to the world of Nightwish pastor and welcome to the art a the world of Tuomas Holopainen, mastermind, songwriter and keyboardist of Nightwish. Nightwish have a long history and they actually started their journey in 1996 with a song referencing directly to Jesus (the carpenter) and its life (i.e. Gethsemane). As time passed, and Tuomas grew up he apparently changed his mind about organized religions, and how they are abused to subjugate people and to justify violence (listen to weak fantasy). The band is today heavily inspired by the works of Richard Dawkins (the last two albums at least have a distinctive atheist feeling) but Tuomas is not the kind of guy that closes the door to spirituality that easily. He's still open and in search for the truth, so I won't be surprised if he changes mind in the future :)

[@RavenousSpectre]

i love symphonic metal. its a reason i also love power metal so much.

[@seanegglesden5702]

Fantastic reaction and discussion as always Amon Amarth - Thousand Years Of Oppression 🤘🏻

[@colinhawley8050]

"that guy" is Emppu. And he shreds on his signature ESP EV-1

[@DariusGarsysdsg]

Floor’s husband is the current drummer of a Swedish power metal band called Sabaton. Their focus is history - especially wars, heroes , leaders. One entire album is about the rise and fall of the Swedish empire around the 30 years war, another about WW1 - The Great War. They have a parallel history channel about the background history of each song. And they are awesome.

[@andyohil7465]

Greetings from middle Germany.... thx for this very good reaction vid... it was a very good time.... do more vids like this. 👍🏆

[@Slamitdownhard]

Thanks for the message at the end.I like to believe that suffering leads us to find meaning and purpose in life. Traumatic experiences like a break up or divorce can move us to positive change through our pain. I'm grateful, in hindsight, for those experiences. Without suffering we would never fully appreciate bliss. God is love and I love Nightwish.

[@metalfiregametime652]

Nightwish is epic. I discovered them back in 2005 :)

[@Inspector_Gadget88]

Always loved this song from that soundtrack, great video with a really good interpretation. I think you guys would have a good reaction to: If I Were You -Faithless

[@drummerman4195]

I was wondering when you would do this one!!

[@marckleinveld2152]

Get it on!! Nightwish army is around the corner and closing in. Best performance and excellent production as you have noticed! 82k people entertained at Wacken. They were headliner. The orchestra part is done by the London Philharmonic. And Floor is just the best. Try Romanticide for some heavier stuff guys. You will live it I am sure of it!! Keep it up! Stay safe👍🏻

[@gayleeidson6724]

WONDERFUL reaction to the most amazing band and singer on the Planet ☺️ right now ! So much more of a Musical Magical Mystical Adventure to come with every different song....this will change your life and light and touch your Soul 💝. Can't wait for you guys to hear much more Nightwish !

[@jc4566]

Floor Jansen is currently doing cover songs and a master class online on her KZbin channel, thanks 😊

[@sarahgraves6759]

Hello! Nightwish fan reporting in! Glad you got to listen it! The song is basically about unrequited love. If you want heavier check out Romanticide or Yours Is An Empty Hope. Floor really can do anything. Have fun!