NIGHTWISH: High Hopes (Pink Floyd Cover) - Reaction

[@kevinjennings238]

DUDE, I've seen about 20 Reactors do this video, YOU are the FIRST that Noticed the Circular Light Frame, in Honor of Floyd!!! YOU are RAD!!

[@PardonMyReaction]

Thank you! You are rad!

[@len2193]

Yeah only saw one other reaction notice the stage similarity to Floyd

[@Dread_Pirate62]

This is one of the few times I prefer a cover/tribute over the original version.

[@frankmerris8821]

i concur

[@Jedicake]

I concur

[@Greish-esquire]

I concur. Tribute 😁🥰

[@craigbolton5093]

I concur

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

I concur as well! 🤘🤘 The best tribute i've ever heard!

[@pdutchie4924]

David Gilmour approved of it and liked it very much, he said it was the best cover/tribute he ever heard.

[@Erfedwe]

Unlikely that Waters would have approved. He was not part of Pink Floyd when this song was written and he has been critical of much of their work after his departure.

[@chriso6719]

David Gilmore has heard this, and loved it.

[@pdutchie4924]

@@Erfedwe sorry, mistake, ment David, corrected.

[@psbarrow]

@@chriso6719 Gilmour.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

Source on that thanks. I've searched all over the net and can't find anywhere we're Gilmour has said that.

[@stephenclark5812]

Hard to believe but Floor has been with Nightwish for 11 years! The longest tenure of any Nightwish female singer.

[@will-macnair]

really?! it feels like its been maybe 5 years.

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

tarja is still queen

[@chriso6719]

This performance was from the 2005 Helsinki concert (End of an Era DVD), original lead singer Tarja Turunen's last Nightwish show, she was backstage changing outfits. . After the show, the guys gave her an open letter dismissing her from the band after 9 years and 5 albums. She has gone on to a long and successful solo career. David Gilmore HAS heard this, and he loved it. This was song #8 in an 18 song set. Marko is his name. He kills it. He only sang lead in a few songs with Nightwish during his tenure (2001-2021). He sang lead in a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish. Marko sung several covers over the years while she was changing, he also did Megadeth Symphony of Destruction To hear Tarja(the most operatic of the 3 female leads), and Marko killing it again, try The Siren, or their cover of Phantom of the Opera , from this same show. To hear Tarot , try Wing of Darkness or Tides.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

thx, already worried i have to carve some bad english into my Keyboard. my Hero, Chriss:D

[@Wolf-ln1ml]

I fully concur 😊

[@Duskwind_]

Thanks Chris, you just saved me a lot of typing 😊

[@jessicakoster2543]

I agree with almost everything, except for the David Gilmour thing. There was a rumour that he tweeted that he liked it, but that turned out to be a fan account with the same name. I don't think anyone has been able to confirm that he actually heard it.

[@plantsntrance5513]

was it called end of an era on purpose like that? like everyone knew it was the end of that era besides tarja? seems awkward

[@clivematthews5296]

Floor joined Nightwish mid tour in late 2012 so now with them nearly 11 years. This was the song played while the first singer, Tarja, changed costume.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

A perfect example of the vocal abilities of Marko. Just fantastic.

[@davidcook482]

Yay! Someone finally commented on the "Pink Floyd" circle in the background! I've watched a ton of reaction videos on this song and it's not mentioned by the reactors or the commenters. About time. And you're right, Marko's voice is rad. Plus, these four guys just pour everything they have into this song.

[@derrickparran]

Subbed for Nightwish.

[@jaka1373]

This is one of the best covers i have ever heard, his voice is just incredible.

[@mikaelforsehag1851]

The precision and crispness of their live perfomances ia amazing on a level you dont see often!

[@APMM58]

Here in Europe, we have paper to write names down if we can't remember them, is it an idea? 😂 But I really like your reactions. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@steveakhurst7845]

lol, this comment made me smile

[@len2193]

Great reaction. They performed this during a costume change by Tarja. As someone said Pink Floyd sings with nostalgia and Nightwish sings regret.

[@mounaJL]

My favourite song of Pink Floyd, covered by one of my favourite and the most talented symphonic metal band in the universe😍 @Nightwish, im just speechless, the performance is beyond amazing

[@MegaDog555]

i love marco and nightwish

[@Indogirl40]

Loved it! Im a real nightwish "warrior", from The Netherlands, thanks you for this video because I haven't seen this one before! Great!!

[@Kelsea-2002]

In my opinion, the 3 best bands ever are Pink Floyd, Nightwish, and Queen. They never produced mainstream nonsense, but always went their own way. Their music is timeless and you will still hear it when you have long forgotten the names of so many 'good' bands.

[@brewswillis9783]

No argument from me.

[@fulviomanini6128]

Fully agree and would add Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden to the list and Les Zep 😊

[@Kelsea-2002]

@@fulviomanini6128 So I think that neither Led Zeppelin, nor Iron Maiden, nor Black Sabbath were unique. Once upon a time they were good bands, but still nothing out of the ordinary.

[@martchristy9981]

I concur exactly with your feelings! Isn't that what music is about - going your own way? Music is an art form and should show what is in the heart of the artist. The bands you name and VERY few more these days follow that mantra. Isn't it sad, really - what is and what could be, if others made an effort?

[@Kelsea-2002]

@@martchristy9981 Artists who are really passionate about their music, such as Freddy, David, or Tuomas, would never let a label dictate anything to them. Unfortunately, for the masses, the financial aspect comes first and not the art.

[@stevenwilliams8052]

Just 4 dudes jammin🤘

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The female singer at the time is very, very significant to the reason they did this tribute here. This was Tarja's very last concert with the band and the infamous letter was given to her that night after the show. It is very apropos to where they were as band and where they were headed.

[@drafter3412]

I heard a reactor who was a trained studio musician once describe Jukka (the drummer) as a "human metronome". Best description ever.

[@1982jeepcj8]

Jukka left the kit due to severe insomnia. Je is visibly suffering during this show and killed it anyway. He is now involved with the management of the band, when is illness got to the point where he had to stop playing he asked is good friend Kia, from the band Winterson to take his place. Kia is the human metronome and is an excellent replacement. Although I liked the passion Jukka had playing , he beat the skins like they stole his lunch money.

[@jacquisampson-marat5277]

You are the first reactor I have personally viewed that has caught the stage lights. This was not a cover, this was a tribute. Hence the circular lights. Peace out. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@SaiyanPrincess90]

I discoverd your channel yesterday and I really like you two guys!! You are so sympathic and I‘m happy that you love Nightwish, they are my Soul Band 🖤🖤🖤

[@kezca]

Best rendition of the song ever imho.

[@trinadawn4166]

Nightwish army California checking in. Marko is incredible. Sold out Hartwell Arena Finland. It was Captain Jack Sparrow on the keyboard :) As a Pink Floyd Fan, I loved this, I knew you'd like this !

[@rm1928]

Yes! You finally done a reaction to High Hopes!

[@tracyfarnath2270]

Glad you enjoyed an excellent cover of your fave band, thanks for the reaction🇬🇧

[@VXGaming]

"Slight operatic." Try Phantom of the Opera from this same show.

[@Harbor-S]

David Gilmore actually posted this performance to his/the band's social media sites! I'd say he and they approved very much! Subbed for the ride, as this is the first Nightwish video I've seen of yours! Here. For. It. All. Nightwish Army, Alabama Division, present and accounted for🤘🏻

[@vogel2280]

A comment that comes by often:"Marko took this song from British melancholy to Finnish regret" This was the final show of their first singer Tarja Turunen (hence the name of the DVD: "End of an Era") Marko sang this to accommodate a costume change for Tarja...and because it was awesome of course.

[@roykliffen9674]

I always compare it as PF reminiscing with fondness while NW turns it into looking back in anger.

[@richardwest6358]

Who cares what Walters thinks - Gilmour loved it !

[@dew2334]

Great reaction , how about Nightwish , 7 days til the wolves

[@yerviniansamvel]

For me Nightwish is like Queen with Freedie

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in with High Hopes 😊

[@leemo1088]

Great reaction... Keep the Nightwish train running.... new sub here..... Enjoy the ride 🤘🤘🤘

[@ecbftl]

I love this version of High Hopes, and I saw the original played by PF on the Division Bell Tour. The Big Bell PF used in the stage show was impressive, but Tuomas does well simulating the sound, Marco has so much more angst and emotion in his singing, and Empuu's version of the Guitar parts is right on point. I have found that early concerts tended to have the band play one of a variety of songs they like from other bands during the mid show costume change for the lead singer. More recently, I think Nightwish plays a Nightwish written Celtic styled instrumental ( Last of the Wilds ) for the mid concert singer's break/costume change.

[@andymac3760]

Great reaction - this is a tribute rather than a cover.👌

[@joekel55]

This was the Tarja era, and this song was during a costume break for her.

[@tenaseesherry]

Great video. I concur!!❤

[@petterrix3144]

Still Epic (2005), nice reaction, one of the cover/tribute I no..🇸🇪.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Marko Hietala on vocals. 2004. Edward Scissorhands on Tuomas' keyboard stand.

[@JobranDSime]

This is not a cover, it's a TRIBUTE!!! This is Nightwish, not a vulgar band...

[@Thorgrim247]

This was during the final show with the 1st vocalist, Tarja. I think DM has heard this tribute and has said it was great. Nightwish loves the great Floyd and wanted to pay tribute to the one an Only! This was a show from the Hartwell arena in Helsinki Finland.

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@German_1]

When you do sabaton, do with the knowledge that their drummer is Floor's husband!

[@MetalMann-de3xi]

About your Dream Theater comment, they covered DSOTM in it's entirety live and they recorded it. Highly recommended to check it out. Dream Theater has quite a bit of covers, they've covered Queen, Iron Maiden, Rainbow, Zebra, Led Zeppelin, and many others.

[@eoyguy]

Pinks Floyds version is melancholy and wistful thoughts of the past. This version is regret and a bit of anger over what has been lost and missed out on. I prefer this version very much of Floyds version.

[@R---66---R]

Glad I subscribed

[@fulviomanini6128]

Dream Theater did a full live version of Dark Side of the Moon as a second part of their concert, sometimes in the late nineties I believe.

[@richardhall6034]

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[@jpsother1183]

Waters was gone when this song was done. He was off proving he could best make money by covering old PF songs, while Gilmore was writing beauties like this.

[@frankjuggaloheathen1035]

As people have mentioned before, this is from their "End of an Era" concert, the final show they performed with Tarja before they fired her. Notice how melancholic the rest of the band looks during this song; even Emppu, who is usually all smiles, looks so sad here. Because they all know what's about to happen at the end of the show... You mentioned how Jukka (the drummer) is highly animated in his style. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but he was actually in much more anguish than he let on here; in addition to the anxiety of what was to come, Jukka was also suffering from a terrible migraine during this concert. You can tell during those times when you see him clutching his head and shielding his eyes. The fact that he still went as hard as he did is a testament to how tough he truly is, since migraines can be QUITE crippling. And beating the shit out of a drum set for over an hour can't exactly be helpful.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yes🤘

[@jasonmarshall7572]

End of an era is the last performance from Tarja their first vocalist. 1996-2005 9years Then there was Annett 2007-2012 5years Then there was Floor 2013 till present.

[@jerviepalpal-latoc9894]

The Islander Live @ Tampere next ;)

[@Idefixu]

Tarja era Nightwish used to play covers of some heavy classics too, after Marko joined Nightwish in 2001, while Tarja was changing attire backstage. There are some videos, but the audio is not very good. I think "Symphony of Destuction" was one song they performed. Edit: NightWish - Symphony of Destruction on CelticMetalLord channel has quite ok audio. Live recording with no live video. I think Nightwish released it on a bonus DVD, or something.

[@paulchapman2569]

Nightwish Army south Brittany France reporting. Marco Heitala sang this during Tarya's costume change.. This was Tarjas last performance with Nightwish. Unfortunately Marco is no longer with the band, along with Jukka (drums).

[@tamitami9275]

They can not do a whole album, without Marko.

[@black4pienus]

Nightwish calls this a tribute, not a cover. I like that. They honor the bands that they love and who inspired them. Metallica is another band that was a great inspiration and love of Tuomas (keyboards, writer). You can hear a little bit of Metallica in their song/masterpiece The Greatest Show on Earth.

[@bleaksnatcher]

What a thought Nightwish doing a complete Pink Floyd album just imagine Floor singing The great gig in the sky wow that would be something.

[@the_whiskeyshaman]

I’ll say it. Shit man that was sick.

[@marty6945]

8:11 Roger Waters was not involved in this song in any way , he had already left P.F. years ago, so I think that due to his relationship with the other members of his former band, especially Gilmour, he doesn´t care at all 😊

[@johnlanham9057]

Yup. Everyone always seemed to forget that Marco could sing his ass off too. I do wish they’d have mixed this with his vocals a little more forward. It seemed muddled to a degree to me. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ If you’d be interested in hearing a beautiful piece of music with Marco fronting, and Floor doing backup vocals….. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqvh6trZq6NoK8 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army

[@gabrielhernandez6442]

Great reaction my friend They are completely amazing everyone of these amazing band especially Thomas the brain …

[@jadebelle6705]

Just him. This was in the Tarja era.

[@christinaalgate4899]

MARKO CAN SANG ❤. You should react Wings of Darkness by Tarot. Tarot is the band with Marko and his brother and you should react to the 1986 version. Marko was 20

[@melczech3361]

If you want to watch an actual NW video, I recommend Nemo, with their OG singer Tarja❤ Such a cool video, awesome song.

[@martinklaus2203]

That's Marko. He is no longer with the band. Make no mistake, this is not a cover, it's a tribute. People always debate who the best singer of nightwish is....Tarja, Annette or Floor. It's Marko.

[@coreydean6540]

Roger Waters would tell you it is a Pink Floyd fake or something but privately he had to be jealous that Floyd continued success without him.

[@nicod1361]

I wouldnt classify this as a "cover" per say but as a "tribute"

[@KristapsRegnārsŠmits]

This is a tribute not cover..:)

[@elestomp8034]

The only other tribute I have heard that is in the same class is by another band in my Unique Trifecta: Wagakki Band: Bring Me To Life kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyUeKePgJx1gK8

[@mdog2560]

Operamatic? Where did the m come from?😂

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Single show...

[@ejllamobeolan5025]

This is the concert that directly after they fired Tuaria as lead singer. With a open letter

[@Karldin83]

This is one of the 'break' songs they used to play when Tarja went off stage to refresh so yeah. Just Marco

[@liefde1911]

I’m 65 years old. Pink Floyd is my youth. So beautiful! I met Nightwish 6 years ago and heard this PF cover. Well, it’s better than the original…..

[@Duskwind_]

The slight key change that Tuomas used totally changed the whole atmosphere of the song (he changed it from C minor to D minor).

[@Greish-esquire]

David Gilmour LOVED this rendition 😁

[@henrivaisanen5753]

This is a tribute, not a cover. Will get chills at every time.

[@mdog2560]

Fans need to get off reactor’s ass about technicalities. Cover, tribute, original. Who cares? Enjoy the freakin’ music.

[@marinaa.6140]

Marco Hietala💪💪💪

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Best Tribute from one band to another band EVER!

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

I concur!!

[@StergiosMekras]

I'd agree with you ...but then Sabaton came in with 1916. And Disturbed's The Sound of Silence is a very close second.

[@xflyingtiger]

I love Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence, but honestly not in the same league as this Pink Floyd cover.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@xflyingtiger Then you might know Henk Poort's cover of the cover by Disturbed of The Sound of Silence.

[@Piia2023]

He is Marko Hietala, one of the best singers there is. Nightwish Human Nature album was his last with Nightwish. He had a band called Tarot, sang in Northern Kings, he has done so much, won Masked Singers in Finland. From Wacken check out Ghost River, duet with Floor, he is amazing. Glad you liked this.

[@seppokarjalainen2409]

Tarot has never ended as a band. They just have not performed after their drummer died. Tarot will be back on stage at the end of the July, when they will play 2 gigs in their hometown Kuopio. Drummer of Turmion kätilöt will join them for these shows.

[@jussihamalainen7692]

Tarot is amazing. Check out 'Wings of Darkness'!

[@stevecain6377]

Love his vocals on Waltari's "Below Zero" video as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZSzdoVtjK6Afq8 And of course, there's his whole solo album "Pyre Of The Black Heart".

[@northof4912]

@@seppokarjalainen2409 Is that when he will play with Tarja?

[@seppokarjalainen2409]

@@northof4912 No, Marko will play with Tarja as a solo act "Marko Hietala" in Switzerland. I was talking about 2 gigs of Marko's band "Tarot", which will take place in Kuopio, Finland. Tarot played last time over 10 years ago, so it is kind of a big deal at least here in Finland. So, different people around Marko and different set lists on those occasions.

[@skeezesmith7954]

I enjoyed your commentary and enthusiasm. One of Nightwish's most aggressive songs with Floor doing some growling is Tuomas' call out to internet trolls in "Yours is an Empty Hope" live, of course. 😊🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbaimSaYrB8qdU

[@jonno55]

I am a fan of PF all of my life (67 y old Dutch bloke) and have seen them seen them several times. Nightwish I got to know aftrr Floor participated in Beste Zangers, a Dutch tv show. This is the ultimate tribute from an exceptional band to an exceptional band.

[@merileopardisaksassa7030]

Marko is the Finnish Metal God! His band Tarot was one of the first, possibly the first, bands who brought metal to Finland (back then without a beard in full 80s glam getup, very cute!). Nowadays Finland is the most metal country in the world and a big part of this musical culture is thanks to him. He is pretty much the most respected musician around and is always either first or last to sing in every collaborative metal project from Finland out of respect. From helping out Hevisaurus, who play metal for kids, to being the undisputed king of the Tuska festival anniversary song. Check out his solo stuff too, he absolutely ruled when I saw him on Thursday last week :D He is also absolutely hilarious but unfortunately you do not see that side of him in Nightwish. Additionally his vocal abilities extend far beyond what he does in Nightwish, even if he has done a ton of different things there too. It's totally worth investigating everything he is involved in, he blossoms much more in other projects.

[@Erfedwe]

As others have mentioned, this was from the Tarja era. It was in fact her final concert with the band. She was fired this same night. Also, Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in 1985 and Division Bell was not released until 1994. Roger has been fairly critical of the Pink Floyd songs that were released after his departure. I am not sure he would have much good to say about this cover.

[@Assel55]

Thank you for this reaction. Love the original, but this Version has stolen my heart.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

It was 2005, the Circle is symbolystic of their Album back Then, called Once. But surely, as they are PF Geeks, the Lightning Engineer did amp it up to look somehow alinging i think. Marko(The Name;) just for me, its absolute underrated, how Emppu do this on the EP 7, such an viruose Guitareiro. Sure, not based in USA, France or Germany, he gone unnoticed for Decades , exept for the Metalscene. Well at least Gilmoure noticed it:) and named this one of the best Tributes;) Although dindt read or see something from Rogers back in the Days i think. Had some doubt, if you gonna like it after the tremendous merits given by us in the Comments, but really happy for you, that you digged it:) STay healthy NWA Bavaria North, Germany

[@wanmac31]

😁🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘 Edit. Why that stamp size screen 😳

[@nimwey7701]

I am glad you watched this version of High Hopes and that you liked it

[@wanmac31]

Happy spring Lady Nimwey 🤘😊👍💙🇫🇮

[@nimwey7701]

@@wanmac31 You too ty

[@Nights-Watcher]

Thanks for the reaction/upload, it's a great performance by NW, and I can only imagine Rogers Waters would have absolutely no opinion on this track whatsoever. He was removed from Pink Floyd 9 years previous to the release of this song which was written by Dave Gilmour and his wife and Waters was still in conflict with the band.

[@gregfancher1]

That is Jack Sparrow on the keyboard stand..

[@sannis.8075]

.. Captain Jack Sparrow.

[@aaronherbison7316]

I'd say Roger Waters has very little to say about this as it was written after he left PF but Gilmour loved it

[@shadegate6660]

Marko has been a member, guest musician, session musician etc with over 60 bands in his career. We were lucky to have had him in Nightwish for as long as we did. Good luck to him in whatever the future holds for him.

[@Syp74]

This was End of an Era 2005 the last concert of Tarja Turunen and no it is only Marko Hietala singing here! A friend of mine, also a huge fan of Pink Floyd liked this also very much...but his words No Cover but a Homage. The after story from this concert will cross your path, it was a huge one! But hey No Spoilers, just saying this brought my favorite song from Nightwish! Thnx for doing this and cant wait for the next one 🤘🎩🥰

[@KevinHollisWI]

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Marco kills this song, the whole band does. Make no mistake though, this is NOT a cover, it is a tribute. A cover is a bands version of the song, Toumas is extensively careful to matching the TONE that was invested in the original. He wanted NightWish to feel this song as strongly as Pink Floyd did. He wanted to pay tribute to them, not remake it. ❤🤘

[@varsim5691]

His name is MARKO 😂😄He is awesome❤ they all are!!🤘🤘🥰

[@cwancyk]

Roger Waters had nothing to say, really. He was out of Pink Floyd around "The Division Bell" But David Gilmour liked it

[@Krosamos]

Roger Waters had left Pink Floyd about 10 years before this song was written. He would probably think it is uninteresting since he is, in my opinion, a little to occupied with his own ego. David Gilmour though would probably like this rendition of the song.

[@arbth703kp]

Great reaction, you should check out Ayreon too !

[@zoeystar4668]

Marko's vocals kick ass. He is the male version of Floor vocally. Sustaining notes without breathing in between. Both Marko and Floor have massive lung capacity, which honestly makes them the best vocalists on earth. Thanks so much for reacting to this epic tribute. Cheers.

[@MotoMirius]

This was early days of Nightwish when they didn't have much of a back catalogue so you will find some covers/ tributes in their performances of this era. These dropped away soon after this once they had enough material of their own to pull from.