Nightwish - High Hopes | Reaction

[@2727rogers]

High Hopes is a Pink Floyd song and this was a tribute by Nightwish to Pink Floyd.

[@SidFarTooMuch]

Thanks for the info and for taking the time to comment ✌️

[@SYNtemp]

Performed here at "End of an era" show in Helsinki, 2005 - the wery last concert with Tarja Turunen...

[@jimharris367]

The guy on the keys is Tuomas Holopainen, the founder, mastermind, songwriter - he's been there since the start, in everything you've seen. Infact you've seen everyone on stage here - they've always had a female singer, she was off stage for a costume change . I find it hysterical that you think classically trained musical genius Tuomas is not too good, maybe out of time - I mean, wtf man . As a musician myself, for nearly forty years i can assure you he's not out of time 😂😂😂

[@moniquevanaken2638]

This concert was the last with their first singer Tarja. After this concert the guys gave her a letter in which they explained why they couldn't work with her anymore. It had a lot to do with her husband who was also her manager. He caused a lot of problems because he wanted Nightwish to play at bigger venues and Tarja earning more money. But that was not an option at that time. The band also published the letter for anyone to read and that caused such turmoil and Tuomas, as the founder and leader of the band, took the brunt of all the critic. The result was a deep depression for Tuomas", who is great empath. Later he wrote a couple of songs about that period. The first was Master Passion Greed, to which you already reacted, and was directed at Tarja's husband. You can feel the anger in that song. The second was "The Poet and the Pendulum". It is a very emotional song in which expresses his feelings during his depression and in which he kills himself rather than doing it for real. His mother and father helped healing him.

[@FrankWirth-ij4rq]

Im a Floyd addict. I ran across this searching songs years ago. I was amazed. Now Im a huge, 73 yr. old Nightwish fan. Marko OWNS this Tribute.

[@dianabryson5264]

I`m 65 years old and Pink Floyd Is the only band from my youth that I still listen to. I`ve been a Nightwish fan for over 15 years and still obsessed with them.

[@damienmaynard8892]

THIS!!!!!! A link to it appeared on the official Pink Floyd website and Dave Gilmour was definitely impressed! The guy on the keys is Tuomas Holopainen - THE Metal Mozart - founder of Nightwish, writer, composer, arranger, conductor, musician, does not like his own singing but he can sing! the delay is intentional for an unsettling atmosphere! ..... Marko Hietala sings, can play lead, usually plays bass - "ancient Mariner?" - try his "The Islander" Live at Tampere!. Jukka Nevalainen on drums, same drummer as the Wacken gig. ...... and Emppu - THE Electric Hobbit, magic guitarist, prankster, Corona beer-drinker and black-belt in judo! Helsinki = probably 20K were there!

[@mattilindstrom]

Covering or paying tribute to Pink Floyd is a delicate art. I think Nightwish pulled that off magnificently.

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

Me too! I have a hard time approving of PF covers but this is excellent!!

[@TheRealRedAce]

Floyd themselves said it was their favourite cover.

[@richardwest6358]

This reactor doesn't have a clue. Must be entirely ignorant of one of the most influential groups of all time. NOT from 2007 but 2005. NOT the closer. NOT a small crowd. The keyboard player who you think is new is the founder of Nightwish and the writer of virtually all Nightwish music, lyrics and orchestral arrangements. There are NO dropped notes in this track and any comparison to the Eagles is pathetic.

[@orangeguppie6897]

And rightly so. Personally i prefer the Nightwish tribute. So amazing!! ​@@TheRealRedAce

[@TheRealRedAce]

@@orangeguppie6897 I agree.

[@Joerg66]

This Keyboard guy....like you call him is Tuomas Holopainen, one of the greatest composers of our time! He writes all of Nightwishes music and is referred to in the metal comunity as the metal Mozart. HE IS NIGHTWISH! You will fully appreciate him when you dive deeper into his music.

[@ganggreen9012]

This was the final concert with their first singer. She was doing a wardrobe change, so they did this cover/tribute with Marco singing. The keyboardist is the genius behind the Nightwish music, he writes about 95% of their music. He has been in every one of their videos you have watched. He even does the orchestral scoring for the backing tracks.

[@Dtlv74]

Yeah, the delay is intentional. Remember, this is Nightwish doing Pink Floyd - and improving on it.

[@TheRealRedAce]

The "guy on the keys" Is Tuomas Holopainen who started Nightwish, is the band leader and composer and arranger of over 90% of all the songs, lyrics and backing tracks has always been there right till the present. This is a Pink Floyd song, a tribute, but NW songs in any case are all different and cover most moods. The female singer of the time was Tarja Turunnen, their first of three female vocalists, who was taking a break mid-concert while they did this song. Here's another mood, more recent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU Their studio and live sounds are not much different in most cases. They go a little wilder live on occasion, but the live sound of the band is as good as the studio sound, which certainly isn't true of a lot of bands.

[@dianabryson5264]

This is a tribute to Pink Floyd written by David Gilmour and his wife. I grew up listening to Pink Floyd and one on my favorite songs by them. Not many people can play guitar like David but Emmpu is magnificent !! Tuomas is not late on keyboards, I recommend listening to the Pink Floyd song and you will hear what I mean. Richard Wright RIP was the Floyd keyboard player.

[@ArchitectB]

There are tiny slips during this performance. This was made in 2005 and it was performed in the ice hockey ring in Helsinki. It was a sold out 10 000+ people concert, which was ending their tour. This last concert was the bad evening for the Nightwish, because they were about to fire their first singer, because she was made difficult demands, acting like a separate member of the band, didn’t show up on rehersals etc. It wasn’t easy decision for to anyone of the guys. Drummer were sick, having a high fever, and there is a rumor about he was having a migraine as well. Still, he fought through this 2 hour concert with honor. Anyway, this concert was still amazing, and they performed it very professionally, to give the audience their best they could.

[@L3onOfKings]

This 'keyboard guy' might go far in his career I reckon :) Just a heads up, the keyboard guy (Tuomas Holopainen) is the founder of Nightwish and is the reason why the band exists. He writes 90% of the music and lyrics. I would feel comfortable saying that if he was playing a note a little late - it was most likely an artistic choice. Also, Nightwish have always had a female lead singer. This song was sung by Marko while she (Tarja) was changing her outfit for the next song. This was her final concert with Nightwish. The energy and mood of this song required a more subdued feeling. No need for a lot of stage movement. For your own benefit, I recommend that you keep exploring Nightwish, especially with their 3rd and current singer - Floor Jansen. They are a magical band like no other.

[@richardwest6358]

Tuomas IS NOT playing a note late - he is playing it as it was written !

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

As a die hard Pink Floyd fan, this is the only cover of Floyd that I approve of (not including PF cover bands like Aussie Floyd).

[@bujin1977]

I was a Pink Floyd fan for 28 years before I found Nightwish - for around 3 or 4 years before Nightwish even formed. I still prefer the original version of this song, but love what Nightwish have done with it too.

[@NickBR57]

A tribute to (not a cover of) Pink Floyd's song from The Division Bell album. For many years the performance was linked on Pink Floyd's official website as a great performance and it had Golmour's personal endorsement. For me, this version has more energy and emotion than the original. Emppu does a superb job and Marco's vocals are astounding. A factoid or two... In the Houses of Parliament in London, when a vote is taken, it is called "a division". Members are sent to the Division Lobby where they separate into Ayes and Nays To let everyone know that a vote has been called a bell rings in all bars and rooms throughout the premises - this is the Division Bell. Now, many MPs frequent hostelries outside the Palace of Westminster, particularly at lunch or if the House is sitting late into the night. Therefore many local hostelries have a feed of the Division Bell I to their premises so that MPs who are off the premises can get back to vote Just south of the Thames and east of Westminster Bridge is a small market street called The Cut. Several restaurants in The Cut are frequented by MPs at lunch and although I have not seen it happen (I no longer work round there) I am sure some have a feed of the Division Bell You hear "The Cut" mentioned in the lyrics of this song. A little further along the river there is Newington Causeway ("The Causeway"). Not so far from here is "Long Lane" sometimes known as Long Road but that connection is distinctly tenuous in my mind as it is straying too far from Parliament. On yhe other hand Floyd said it was inspired by Cambridge but, living near Cambridge I cant see any of the connections. No, Nightwish dont play notes late. And the version I have is 720p.

[@SuperMoofie]

Thankyou for this most interesting read! It's very helpful in understanding the song better, I still have this album from when it came out :)

[@blueeyes1110]

This concert was from 2005 8 years before Floor joined the band and two years before Anette joined the band fun fact Floor now is the longest singer of the group over 11 years with Tarja at 9

[@SidFarTooMuch]

Thanks for the info! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment ✌️

[@tenorcenter]

But Tarja makes up most of their discography despite her last album being released in 2004.

[@leenamaria9580]

Want to hear more of earlier Nightwish? Check out Phantom of the Opera from Helsinki. Its with the first singer Tarja Turunen.

[@kentk2215]

These four members are all the same as the Wacken 2013 show you’ve watched. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, is the heart and soul of Nightwish. He composes the vast majority of the musical composition and writes the lyrics. (Though not these as this was a tribute to Pink Floyd, written by David Gilmour). He wasn’t late on the notes, he played them as David Gilmour wrote and played it. The only constant besides Tuomas in the Nightwish lineup, is Emppu Vuorinen, the guitar player. Tarja Turinen was the original lead singer, and with them at this time, but not in on this song.

[@danettecrossley7912]

The pianist you think is a little off is tuomas holopainen the founder and composer of the band nightwish and if he is off its by choice, he is also considered the metal Mozart of metal this tune was a tribute to pink Floyd one of the greatest bands ever, I don't think you truly like nightwish

[@Kilairne]

Try Wishmaster from the same concert. Has their first lead singer Tarja. Then you could also watch the Fish master if you want a fun video poking fun at the lyrics.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

You seem to like some great guitars? Try Wintersun. “Sons of Winter and Stars”, or “Time”. Little heavier music, but you might like it.

[@Mischnikvideos]

The first single from the current album: Nightwish - Perfume Of The Timeless (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

[@SidFarTooMuch]

Thanks for the suggestion! Added to my recommendation list, will check it out when I get a chance ✌️

[@richardwest6358]

That should be fun !

[@annina134]

It's difficult to keep the rythm when the audience is clapping off beat. And it's a Pink Floyd cover/tribute, not their own song. Marko, who sings this had his own band before Nightwish, Tarot. And he's one of the most talented musicians in the world, imo. One of Marko's newest songs, Impatient Zero is something I could recommend.

[@ievazagante5527]

The first of their female singers used to change attires (Tarja was no Floor) during the concerts, so the guys played covers of famous songs (like this one of Pink Floyd) three of the four are the founders of the band, Marko, the basist, joined them several years later. As to the looks - this Nightwish - Sleepwalker Live In Eurovision (2000) Remastered is an old song from Eurovision. Basist is different, the background singer appeared on the stage seldom, but keybordist, drummer and guitarist are the original.

[@nealewilkinson]

i am a major pink floyd fan since the early 70s, now night wish has me a confused 72 year old, fxxk are they exceptional.

[@roborange159]

Funny you did not recognize the song. It's a song from Pink Floyd. A tribute from nightwish to Pink Floyd.

[@SidFarTooMuch]

I've got a lot to learn.. I know some Pink Floyd songs but might have to check out the original for this one ✌️

[@mirjamvond1731]

I had never heard of it before either, knowing very little of Pink Floyd

[@Drinckx2]

Tarja was changing costume, so the band would often fill the moment with a cover. As pointed out, this is quite a well known late Pink Floyd song from the album, The Division Bell. It is an homage and reinvention of the track. Everyone on stage here was on stage at the 2013 Wacken concert that you've reacted to. The Keyboard player is Tuomas Holopainen, who started the band and is the main writer and de facto band leader. Incidentally, I've seen better quality versions of this, but maybe it's just your system and that opacity fade you put on the video.

[@RossNixon]

From this year? A music video? OK so perhaps Lanternlight.

[@janihaavisto79]

Back in these days Marco had some issues with his voice and he went to a repairing his voice. He had some modules in his throat or something and those required surgery. Now I can't remember if there was some kind of errors in the procedure and Marco had to learn to sing so that he could continue singing. It wasn't easy but Marco learned to sing much more efficient and he did learn to sing better and after that he learned the new way of singing.

[@SuperMoofie]

Hi from New Zealand :) If Tuomas is a' little bit late' with his notes, then he's done it for a reason. Tuomas is a musical genius, so there's always a purpose as to why he does things in a particular way. You have to remember that this is an interpretation, and a tribute, but not their composition, so you can't really compare this one to their own :)

[@Kristina-jf4hd]

No offense to Empuu (guitarist) but the original guitarist is David Gilmour from Pink Floyd. Regarded as one of the best guitar solos ever is from Gilmour playing the 2nd solo in Comfortably Numb. Gilmour also sings this song; not just plays the guitar. PF wasn’t huge on running around stage either; they didn’t have to as their stage setup was absolutely out of this world. Their last tour, Pulse, was so big that they had 3 sets of trucks with equipment. They had to leapfrog from city to city as setting up the stage took 2 days. Floyd more or less stayed put on stage just like Nightwish did with the cover. Also, what you heard as late notes was intentional. Watch the PF High Hopes video for comparison.

[@kurtsharp1409]

Hi There, thanks for the reaction. For something off the album they released this year called Yesterwynde, I can recommend the song "An Ocean of Strange Islands (Official Lyric Video)". There is no love of this yet, but when they do it... I'll be there :) At the end of the track, you may well ask, what is that instrument? So, to answer that in advance, it's the Uilleann pipes, and it's played by a member of the current line-up, called Troy. He's a fellow Brit. Kind Regards from the UK.

[@Rackelhane]

Nice to hear this great tribute to Pink Floyd again. About the reaction......No comments.

[@SidFarTooMuch]

😂✌️

[@Keverke54]

Hey , thanks for your reaction man ! Another one with marco singing , ( and Floor backing at the end ) if you like that , is : The Islander (Live at tampere) (2015)

[@Keverke54]

please do the one with 7,7 Million views

[@karihaapanen7520]

Audience rushes always ahead. Which is so annoying (I play drums). Don't let that fool you 🙂 But this song is performed clearly without click so it slightly rushes towards the end.

[@sjc9121]

This is their tribute to Pink Floyd's music

[@ronnwarmyrotterdam4433]

As a member of the Nightwish army I want to introduce you to something epic . Try Epica with the ghost in me symphonic sinergy live or sancta tierra with floor or consign to oblivian in paris . Dutch symphonic metalband with female singer

[@SRocks59]

This is not a Nightwish song but a tribute to Pink Floyd. This video shows the talent of the band members. The tempo is just fine but the audience is clapping out of sync. An interesting comparison to the Eagles so maybe you haven't listened to Pink Floyd and its guitarist David Gilmour before.

[@cynchu1502]

Ya que ewcuchaste a marko en este hermoso tributo a pink floyd, escuchalo con tarja tambien..la primer cantante. Saludos y que bueno que te haya gustado Nightwish. Saludos de Argentina! Escucha al indio solari de aca. Mueve mazas de miles de personas!! "Jijiji" estadio unico de la plata te muestra todo❤ cynthia

[@Assel55]

The guy on the Keys is Tuomas, the heart and the brain, the founder of Nighwish. P.S. Your NW Musicvideo is a little bit to slow.

[@05smaugthegolden]

It is one thing to go blind into a reaction, but after several Nightwish reactions you still don't know the lineup? And all the wrong guessing is not really fun, sorry. I am pretty sure, the one that made the suggestion of this song also said it was a cover.

[@martinklaus2203]

Time for you to get aquainted with the greatest rock band ever...Pink Floyd.

[@bennybuffylove]

LOL...Pink Floyd is not even in the top 10 of rock band's ever.

[@pietkeizer5279]

Nice reaction Sid. Time for NW in 2024 from the new album the video ( lyrics) of An Ocean with strange Islands. Nw never is never boring. Have a nice 2025. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@Bonovin]

Thank you for this ! A homage to Pink Floyd and David Gilmore !

[@busher69]

If you're not familiar with Pink Floyds original version of "High Hopes" , check Pink Floyds legendary "Pulse Concert" - - . Check out NEMO from this same concert to get a look at the original female singer Tarja Turunen. She and the band absolutely nail it. It blows my mind, how did Nightwish wind up with 3 world class female singers back to back to back. Tuomas on keys, Emmpu on guitar and Tarja are original members of Nightwish. Nightwish latest album came out in September of this year, it's called "Yesterwynde". There are several videos out from songs on the album. Start at the top with "Ocean of Strange Islands" and work your way down. To me, Nightwish has been best live. Yesterwynde is full of incredible songs and videos. Tuomas out did himself on this one. The dude still has alot left in his bag of genius.

[@monylatorre7969]

Jajajajaja el tecladista es Tuomas Holopainen el genio fundador de Nightwish.

[@SidFarTooMuch]

Gracias por la información. No sabía nada sobre ellos antes, debe parecer que estoy diciendo tonterías 😅 ✌️

[@monylatorre7969]

@@SidFarTooMuch No dices tonterías, te comencé a seguir porque me gusta como comentas , dices lo que piensas , como sientes y se agradece lo espontáneo y sincero. Otra cosa Jimin /BTS y para el corte de pelo 👍 Saludos desde Chile.

[@richardwest6358]

​@@SidFarTooMuch - you are.

[@jounihannula7240]

I have noticed that You have a good understanding of song structure and arrangements.👍

[@juhajerva]

Ooo.. where did those Eagles fibes game from??? Pink Floyd tribute song where Emppu outruns Gilmore? Maybe? ...That is just plain wrong to mix Eagles in this!! :) :) . Makes me smile still.

[@andyl6742]

Can't believe your going to compare the melancholy sound of Pink Floyd, one of the most iconic bands ever, to the Eagles. I mean seriously, WTF?

[@jpdemer5]

Just some of Emppu's guitar licks . . . which do sound a bit like Felder covering Gilmore.

[@richardwest6358]

Go and listen to the original - Emppu almost note for note.

[@bennybuffylove]

Pink Floyd and the Eagles both suck compared to Nightwish. So his comparing Pink Floyd to Eagles is irrelevant.

[@donepearce]

Strange mood here, becuse they effectively left the stage to fire their singer Tarja, who had become unreasonable and demanding. This was hard because she had been a friend since childhood. But she was turning touring into much harder work than it need be. Anette Olzen replaced her for the Imaginaerum tour which you have seen from Wacken. She got sick was replaced by Floor. All the band members you see here are original and identical to the Wacken lineup.

[@pierremichaud6085]

How are you doing, Christopher Walken and how about that Pink Floyd tribute.

[@richardwest6358]

What a gross insult to Walken !

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

This 'keyboard player' T U O M A S H O L O P A I N E N Said enough, didn't I???

[@petejoki]

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