Nightwish interview - Tuomas Holopainen (2020)

[@juwish5715]

"if you're not interested about science, nature, mysteries of the universe there is something wrong with you". AHAH that is my Tuomas !

[@onthefive5615]

Amen!!

[@damonbryan7232]

The mind of a genius. The eye of a artist The imagination of a child

[@Dishonoru]

All that yet remains very humble and is the first to give credit to the other members.

[@garywinters4636]

Well said.

[@rbeforme]

About 5 years ago now, I went to see a Nightwish show in Seattle, WA. I arrived in line outside the venue, just like everyone else. Eventually, a staff member from the event was scoping the line, asking if anyone would like to purchase a VIP ticket, as they had extras available. I asked how much they were, and she said, "We're selling them for $100." I didn't have a lot of money, but I knew I'd regret it if I didn't. So I jumped on the chance immediately. I had not expected to have that kind of opportunity that day. I had only expected to see them play, as I had a couple times before. I never expected to meet my favorite band! So I waved goodbye to the people around me, while lightheartedly declaring myself "upgraded". When I finished paying my way, I was inside the venue. I jumped in VIP line to meet the band, who where situated behind a large table in front of the stage. The table was a considerable distance away from where the line was formed. One by one, people were escorted to the table to sign autographs, and greet the band members. The whole thing was done at an incredibly awkward, monotonous pace. The encounter was very brief for each fan. Each fan worked their way from left to right at the table, working their way through each band member. Then, the fan would pose behind the band for a photo. Then, the fan was escorted away, much in the same way they were brought to the table. Eventually, it was my turn. I nervously walked up to the table and greeted every member of Nightwish from left to right: Marco, then Kai, Troy, Floor, Emppu, and finally, Tuomas. Of course, I thoroughly thanked every one of them for the music, and every emotion I've experienced because of them, for so many years. I got everyone's autograph on my ticket stub, and also on a provided program given to VIP members. Then I positioned myself behind both Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley. I couldn't believe I was right next to my heroes! I leaned in for the photo, like every other fan had done before me. I couldn't believe it! This was beyond amazing! But something was missing. All the while, the whole experience seemed far too robotic...too mundane for everyone sitting at that table, including myself. It didn't seem real enough. I needed to do something. So I did. The escort man approached me, as he did everyone else after their photo was taken. But I was not done yet. I may never be able to do this again, I thought, and it meant too damn much to me. After all, I never thought I would ever get this chance! So, I approached Tuomas once more. He turned around from the table, with an expression of surprise on his face. I then said, "Tuomas, I need to thank you again. Can I give you a hug?" He didn't even say a word. He stood straight up out of his chair, extended his hand, and embraced me as though I were not a stranger. My right palm in his, he heartily slapped his left hand on my back as though he'd known me for years. Needless to say, there are not many times in my life that can even begin to rival this moment.

[@marcusson1983]

damn

[@MartinhoRamos1990]

@@marcusson1983 indeed

[@hendrikwohlgemuth5223]

I was there! I had vip too. Amazing experience.

[@cookiecola63]

this made me cry

[@zoeystar4668]

Wow. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm getting more excited for the virtual concert in May. How wonderful it must have been to do what you did and receive such a response from Tuomas... I hope one day to see them and get VIP. If I do, I'll let Tuomas know a super fan said you are a good hugger and I want one too..

[@tranhuuphucuong]

What is your favorite composer? Me: Tuomas Holopainen

[@lucylucylucyf]

Tuomas should be declared one of the wonders of the world

[@evilme5534]

scews me but, oh FUCK yes, coz, he really is

[@pen7759]

You are So Right, I agree!

[@musicismychurch]

I have so much respect for Tuomas because he refuses to release music that isn't up to his or his band's standards. I would LOVE to have a conversation with him to discuss anything really.

[@Sarehole]

Tuomas looks and sounds to be in an extraordinary good place here. One of the best interviews I've ever seen with him I think. Very pleasant vibe throughout. Kudos to you and thanks a lot.

[@FaceCulture]

thanks! much appreciated

[@ralfmeyer9086]

The Beethoven of our Times.. 😊👍🤗

[@evilme5534]

i dunno, i think Tuomos could give Mr Beeth a run for his money ;) haha

[@generalerica4123]

Certainly, The Greatest Show on Earth, Ghost Love Score and The Poet and the Pendulum are clear evidence of that. He is a musical genius.

[@shadyninja9874]

if tuomas was born 300 years ago the man would've been reverved as a musical genius around the world and would've been a household name

[@evilme5534]

@@shadyninja9874 he still is

[@The_Pony]

Tuomas is just a human treasure 🥰

[@linecossette2912]

💜

[@christopherk7725]

"Darling" Floor... ❤

[@KalvinEllis]

21:25 Did he call Floor "darling"? lol Yeah, I'd say Tuomas values his leading lady a lot.

[@lilo5437]

KalvinEllis that was so sweet haha! I really think Floor was always meant to be in Nightwish and if you watch live performances you can see the fun the band has with each other and it’s heartwarming to see!

[@GPrinceps]

Yeah, I really liked that! It's very sweet and it shows how happy the band is now, not just with Floor at the forefront but also with each other. It was very cute and somewhat unexpected, and I'm glad Floor convinced Tuomas because I personally think "Noise" has a very valid message.

[@angelsfallfirst7348]

Hah! Always has, hasn't he. 😏

[@DanasLilMakeup]

Is the wholesome moment in this interview, like seriously the best thing that ever happened was that Tarja and Annette parted ways with Nightwish so Floor could cross paths with Tuomas and company and join forces.

[@silviahannak3213]

Gentleman for Sure.

[@Piia2023]

Thank you, could listen to him and his ideas and getting into his mind for hours...he is such musical genius of our times :)

[@linecossette2912]

👍

[@DJTerrisMist]

Tuomas is my idol. Nightwish changed my life.

[@gtdriver2416]

After hearing Noise and Harvest there is simply no way you can be dissappointed. Another masterpiece confirmed.

[@ChrisPage68]

Those who are disappointed either aren't listening properly, or aren't the Nightwish fans they think they are - especially those who seem to want them to continue to plough the same furrow for their amusement alone. A band that doesn't grow creatively atrophies and dies.

[@euanharrison7125]

Noise for me was very meh instrumentally, but decent enough overall. Harvest took me a couple listens but it’s actually a fantastic song

[@maxrav1831]

Noise is average, nothing wrong with it. Harvest has a great instrumental breakdown but the song is crap and Troy can't sing.

[@redpillbulgaria-v2.063]

So far I like "Ad Astra" the best of the three. Check it out if you haven't ... If all instrumental songs are similar to it I can't wait to hear them.

[@maxmattt]

@PageMonster And then those same people after hearing Harvest complaint that "That doesn't sound like Nightwish" @max rav "Troy can't sing" Wrong. Listen to Auri - Desert Flower then say he can't sing.

[@marcusanton95]

Thank you, Tuomas for all the memories, such beauty. As awesome as the Goddess Floor is she needed your talents to reach her apex. I loved her in other bands, yes, but OMFG did she blossom with Nightwish. Please don't let go of what has made Nightwish so special.

[@AP-ek6by]

I cannot wait for the new album! Thank you for interviewing floor and Tuomas :)

[@ChrisPage68]

And Troy.

[@y.murasaki]

I just realized something that's never crossed my mind before, just how much I love this man...and I don't necessarily mean romantically (although I do have a huge crush on him), but his visions, his talent, his mind, everything this guy embodies speaks to me on a whole different level. I'm in awe. 🤩💖🌌

[@pahema472]

Cool. Calm. Collected. Incisive. Intelligent. Conscientious. Gifted. Creative. Passionate. Positive. Honest. Realistic. Humble. Generous. ... I believe that's the recipe for greatness. Nightwish seems filled with people of such character. Long life and prosperity, brother et al.

[@UnleashedAI1]

You just have to love him. What a brilliant composer and artist. Great interview, by the way. Thank you.

[@sixpathsuchiha7932]

Tuomas could easily pass for a stoner with his real broad and deep perspective of life, I love it lol

[@Luumus]

that " broad and deep perspective of life" is very common in the scientific community and Tuomas, if not a musician, always wanted to be a scientist.

[@ChrisPage68]

Thank you, Maestro! 👍👏❤️

[@ladymorticiaoficial]

When he mentions "what a job (Floor) she did". My mind just gets so anxious to listen the whole album. He was only telling us the HUGE surprise that is coming for us. This a NEW ERA of NW, def. And Floor is practicing and always trying to get better on her singing. Every NW album is a master piece. No doubt on that! CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER.

[@xztream2455]

Sooooo, what do you think of it ;)

[@ari-etta]

I find Tuomas to be such an intelligent man. Not only is he intelligent but he also uses this intelligence. I can't wait to hear what came out of that brain this time.

[@FrankGroo]

Great interview again @FaceCulture Keep up the good work

[@FaceCulture]

Thanks Frank, will do!

[@evilme5534]

my fav comment that Tuomos said about floor was when he was in an interview, i can not remember the question, (this is not word for word to what he said, but, it is pretty close) he said something aboutwanting to play the nightwish back catalogue with floor, play more of their older stuff, but, it depends on if it can go with her singing style, and then gives a little laugh as to say, i will just throw the phone book at her coz she eill nail it haha, i LOVED that comment he said about her :)

[@apveening]

She did nail singing a (Dutch) phonebook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX24o2R6gdx4h8k&ab_channel=Krzysiek

[@maedhrossonoffeanor574]

I can’t wait to hear Nightwish’s love letter to nature🤗

[@redpillbulgaria-v2.063]

Tuomas is a fascinating individual and a total, complete & absolute genius. 🙏🏻👍👍 I hope the Nightwish project will be around for a long long time... At least another 20 years...

[@ralfmeyer9086]

YESSSS

[@balok1546]

I have a request: I would Love to see Tuomas create a video that shows him building and playing a song. You can glimpse him working on various computers, synths, sequencers etc. on behind-the-scenes videos. There are a few seconds of him playing during concerts, but little that I could show someone interested in composing and playing. It would be great to see what equipment he uses and how all this is all done.

[@kataratify]

I know this comment is a year old but you can see a little bit of him working on songs from the Maan Mainiot documentary. He's stated in past interviews that he doesn't actually use any computers at all minus the ones that are in the Korg keyboards themselves. Hes stated that he's using the Korg Karma or Oasis and the good old trusty N364 (which i think is the one he's using in the documentary). So for a while the demos were on floppy disks... He's mentioned that the basic drum tracks he records one drum hit on the keyboard at a time and then quantizes them using the tools inside the keyboard.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

"We are a way for the universe to know itself" ~Carl Sagan You were pretty much spot on, Tuomas.

[@incollectio]

To be precise, it's: "We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself." - Carl Sagan Or, in the larger context: “The Cosmos is also within us - we are made of star stuff. We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself.” - Carl Sagan

[@voodjin]

I love Interviews with Tuomas, he is such a insightful and interesting person. I'm glad Floor and the guys come along that well, she was the biggest gift for this band.

[@mwjdr88]

This guy may be the Musical Composition Genius of our time. Incredible Artist right here. None come close to his genius coupled with love of Natural Science and Human Nature..

[@annieogorman1985]

Great interview 👍🏻

[@remembertheblacksabbath]

Human Nature is going to be another masterpiece!!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@harleighkollner8662]

Interesting dude 🤙

[@jarmokorhonen4226]

In Finland there was Sibelius and now Tuomas. Good! 2100 someone ...

[@villainouschrisk2709]

a raw demo without all the nuances he has in his head, must be very different from what we hear on the album or live. hoping they can get a feel for where he wants to go, must be excruciating to wait for their responses. i've toyed with being a writer for most of my life, but never completed anything other than a very short story. part of why may be my fear of nobody liking it.

[@deanabennett8461]

Keep writing!

[@lekalla]

They have said that some songs (Nemo for example) changed a lot during arrangement process and some songs are almost exactly like the demo was.

[@MelindaColden]

Do you like your story? If youre satisfied yourself then probably others will like it too If youre not satisfied yet keep improving it And ofc theres no way around showing it to the world eventually

[@clumsyturtle8544]

People who say the album is dark and about humans destroying the planet sound like they only just saw the Noise music video and nothing else.

[@WardDorrity]

We live in amazing times. Consider however briefly the raging dumpster fire that is the vast majority of pop music, especially North American pop music. Then we have true musical geniuses like Tuomas Holopainen and Thomas Bergersen. They are storytellers with their own visions of mankind and the universe we inhabit. Thank God for such individuals as there for they are islands of beauty and sanity in a sea of madness.

[@SandraNelson063]

Oh, those crazy dancing skeletons have GOT to go on tour!!! And there has to be another live DVD!!! Sigh. That's an ever dream.

[@PAULSWorld131]

Very special man. I can listen hours and hours to him. So much knowledge, and very open about his composing. He goes very deep, and i can follow him completely

[@desmodemon3751]

Tuomas a genius. I would love the chance to talk with this guy for a while. I'm a Christian and I love science, no contradictory thinking as far as I'm concerned. It would be nice to have an intelligent mature conversation with someone for a change. Most if the people that I know aren't very smart.

[@johannessilver8653]

Yes he is genius for sure. If you want to meet him personally, it is easy except now because Corona virus limitations. You find him in Kitee and typically in July there is so called KIMAF festival when international fans and NW army members have a summit seeing the band members, covering songs in concerts etc. Go to local cafe or to sauna and begin a chat with him. One thing is so great in him is that he is humble and easy to contact easy going person not acting like a Megastar above average people.

[@angelsfallfirst7348]

This man doing what gives him great joy gives me great joy which feels so satisfying.

[@amoralamexicana1378]

So perfect, love! ❤

[@chypres89]

Such an amazing songwriter/composer/theatrical god.

[@evilme5534]

"if you're not interested about science, nature, mysteries of the universe there is something wrong with you" hahaha there are no truer words xD lol

[@georgia8132]

Amazing artist 💜

[@stevel4265]

Smart man

[@davidbaker7096]

Keep in mind part of our human nature is in the adventure ... Like the ebbs and flows positive or negative... Thomas is brilliant... Imaginative and why I I'm such a fan... Great job ... Human Nature killer good... Thank you😎

[@davemillet4160]

He still stands as one of the most creative minds in music today, and I highly doubt that's going to change anytime soon. I like what he said about "expectations" vs. "pressure." I know I would feel the same way.

[@epiczeven6378]

Great interview, not something you see often, gj :)!!

[@Calumetto]

I enjoyed that very much. Ive never heard a scientist asked their opinion about symphonic metal, yet, somehow asking a composer/musician about science, or anthropology isn't questioned at all. Strange, isn't it? Thanks for the great interview. In all the times I've seen Tuomas in videos, I never imagined that, in an interview, he would remind me so much of a young Kevin Kline -- even his voice. Very surprising.

[@fatizali4110]

He looks like wearing the vandetta mask.suit him well..love your music man 🤩🤩🤩

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Take care & don't let Covid-19 stop your "carousal of dare" of offering light to each coming day.

[@maxmattt]

Get well soon Floor

[@johannessilver8653]

Great interview of Tuomas and opening his deeper thoughts behind the artpieces he makes.

[@Donna-C]

So interesting.

[@evilme5534]

im a straight man, but, is this not the cutest man on the planet? xD

[@phils866]

What a fascinating man. I shouldn't be surprised, but Tuomas is obviously an extremely well read gentleman, and a deep thinker. Traits which contribute tremendously towards his astonishing compositions. I found his explanation of how they approached 'Tribal', one of my favourites, particularly interesting. The live version is going to be nuts!

[@Vimana]

Good interview and great answers by Tuomas. This cuts through the noise... in more ways than one.

[@MichaelLoda]

Oh here it is, thanks!

[@danieferreira9094]

I love the music this man writes, and Nightwish performs. Oh, and then came Auri! What a beautiful album! This man is genius personified!

[@silviahannak3213]

Aurich.. what is that? Never heard about Darkwoods ... as well but too aggressive or brutal in a Way. Sorry no.

[@marcusson1983]

Good interview

[@emperoring112]

Funny thing is I’m a Christian that actually believes in evolution and I agree with Tuomas haha 😂

[@arismaiden6457]

Well done for you friend. I have no problem with people expressing their spirituality. I only have a problem when religions attempt to control society and impose their doctrines. Of course those days are long gone but unfortunately there are still a lot of religious people that think that way. Luckily there are also a lot of religious people like you

[@emperoring112]

@@arismaiden6457 The way I've always considered it is I really don't care what you're doin or what you believe in as long as you aren't hurting anybody Haha That's why allot of those religious people that are Christians go out of their way to condemn people and cause uproars really damage the Christian name and make all of us look bad when there's so many of us, (and I hope that would be the vast majority of us) that just wanna peacefully live our lives as Christians doing our own thing.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@emperoring112 Indeed.

[@JudgeJaco]

I'm a Christian too and we people can't deny evolution, so yeah, I agree with you. But still, there's something very special about evolution and to me it's not just some random coincidence proces. If I'm correct Richard Dawkins said evolution is a blind mechanism. I do not agree with that. I'm pretty sure it's something more than that. In a way evolution itself is a creation. But from what? A (awareness) creation force that once originate. But in the end, who really has all the answers and maybe we don't even need them. Just live the good life as much as possible. Peace and love to everybody.

[@M11969]

I'm glad I'm not alone in this. Read Genesis, the first few verses and viola, big bang that came from a creator.

[@BerndosMusic]

23:33 Well... ^^

[@Gadeberg90]

Kanye might call himself a musical genious, but Tuomas is the real deal.

[@FaceCulture]

Be sure to also check out our interviews with Floor ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGaoYX6ZpLygaMk ) and Troy ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbPkn-MiJaDeck )!

[@ghostnf9650]

Excellent interview

[@johto]

@@inemahalia5297 Yeah, remove the ) from the end.

[@nadianightwishdiez9902]

My Love...🖤

[@sakarinieminen3205]

What was "this one song" Troy was talking about?

[@Mireilana]

Harvest

[@danieferreira9094]

Human nature is this man and this band’s crowning achievement! I didn’t know it was possible to fall more in love with this band! Now I do!

[@laodicea3513]

" Kai-tzu really shines on this album" obviously he is referring to Kai

[@Vimana]

Yeah, "Kaitsu" is just a very common nickname for people named "Kai" here in Finland.

[@leandrog2785]

@@Vimana A nickname with 2x as much syllables as the original name

[@silviahannak3213]

The Flow, being in the Zone is maybe lonley but yes beautiful ..creating something out of Nemo.nothing/nowhere. Harvest is lovley. Yeah Go Troy!

[@metalrainbow2728]

Great interview! Excellent, interesting questions :)

[@linecossette2912]

Big big huggss from Canada ✌💖✌

[@gothbuda6053]

what a clever thinking person i think he and troy are on the same wave length both refering to carl sagen

[@Moko4209]

Thank you toumas for all the music

[@evilme5534]

WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAITTTT!!!!!!!!!! ANOTHER NEW ALBUM IN 2021, DID HE JUST SAY THAT :D obvious it might not happen now coz of delays, unless he will still start writing it and then brings it out the following year, new album again confirmed :D i am so happy :D if my mind is not playing tricks and missunderstanding what he just said xD

[@addhoc256]

At 9.38 "we are the only species that makes art". But is that so? Craw give gifts that they made powerfulmind.co/crow-family-bring-him-presents/ And this fish makes geomatric circles on the sea bottom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGqUpaKwrramb68 And several animals make nests in a way that is not only functional. And birds making their own feather extensions for its tail, its their own idea. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKWnWiuoayko7c And dolphins bored out of their mind making bubble art, but in the wild they also come up with group choreographed swim dances kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5iTdoF9ppx0kM0 And if we dont look at art from a human perspective maybe we see here beavers giving a true expression of their beaverness kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qxcmloe9d-eac (its functional but they had too much food there anyway and still they built their own lake just because they can and feel like it. I think for a beaver this landscape-architecture besides a home might also be a piece of art. And pass their vibe and style to the next generation.

[@ananaska2279]

Потрясающий Томас😍 как горят его глаза. Он невероятный, талантливый, творческий, настоящий художник. На протяжении многих лет Nightwish со мной и я благодарна Туомасу и всём участникам за их труд. Огромное спасибо ❤ ваша музыка поддерживала и поддерживает меня в трудные времена по сей день ❤ люблю

[@lowroar5127]

Dude why you STUTTER SO MUCH it makes me so nervous, just write the sentence ffs

[@jackdeidolci]

7:23 exactely, for me that thought is comforting too - and I feel it even more through the music. I knew he was thinking the same by listening to his songs.

[@davidbaker7096]

I would wager a guess that all great artistic leaders like you is cathartic, yet expressive 👍😎

[@WakefieldTolbert]

"Don't quote me on that...." Yah, but it stuck. Too late. 😆

[@lowroar5127]

Why is no one asking them about the tour lol with this virus thing going on the only place they will be able to play is antarctica

[@FrankGroo]

This interview was done a couple of weeks ago, things have changed rapidly since then.

[@freedomsign2885]

I'm glad they don't talk about that. I'm sick of it. :D

[@ChrisPage68]

When they can tour safely, they will.

[@dontanton7775]

Noise reminds me of Game of Thrones

[@harleyfishman9488]

You haven't seen nothing yet

[@robkoosh]

Does anyone else hear in the Noise the first very silent I WILL FOLLOW or is it just my imagination?

[@albertkassenaar7735]

What e beautiful men !

[@adolfstalin5826]

Kuka vittu laittaa alapeukun ?

[@ИринаИкарус]

🌟⭐🌟Thank you 🌟⭐🌟

[@adrianazambom6306]

❤😘

[@lowroar5127]

Dude why you STUTTER SO MUCH it makes me so nervous, just write the sentence ffs

[@PlantyKuola]

🐘 Elephants make art 😏

[@Piia2023]

By force and terrible animal abuse behind that art, they don't do it by nature.

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

A real, real artist, in every sense...born on first X-mas day. He was expected, in 1976 and chose the right day to come to our planet ;-} - I, kind of, get the same feeling of late Robin Williams, when watching and hearing this fine-tuned human...it's good!

[@carlosarmandoguevarareyes1574]

Jukka he will back to the band.. .????

[@ChrisPage68]

Nope.

[@lekalla]

I'm pretty sure we will see Jukka visiting the stage at some point and sit behind the drums for a song or two.. I think he already did at some point but he wasn't officially not the drummer anymore back then.

[@AlejandroMartinez-rf8ib]

I'm sorry interviewer guy you should really study your material before hand, your questions make no sense.

[@cherubsasquatch2987]

Jesus loves you.

[@VortekStarling]

Completely wastes a few precious seconds by asking how are you.Just launch right into it. He's fine, all systems functioning normally.

[@markmichel3855]

Not exactly thrilled that there’s really only seven more songs to discover with floor’s voice

[@strikebr]

Must be very frustrating for Tuomas when he has to answer dumb questions by dumb interviewers.

[@FaceCulture]

or dumb comments...

[@Cobra_Lion]

Geez, why the rude comment...???

[@strikebr]

He said himself, he doesn't like interviews. He does it for the good of Nightwish. He is very private.

[@lawmaker22]

brilliant mind and composer....i just dont agree so much with worshiping science, science just doesnt give answers on the most important questions...i wish tuomas will study theology some day as much as he studies biology and other theories...education on theology will give him many aswers, he will see that God is not some mambo jambo stuff....thank you for the music Tuomas, love you!

[@lawmaker22]

@Marcus Aurelius people dont understand that science changes... What once was science today is not. For example. Late 19 early 20 century rascism was scientific narrativ, that some races are stronger, brtter, more valuable... Today thats wrong

[@rpgbanana]

Evilution...just lost all respect...sorry Tomous you are wrong! Its obvious we are de-evolving!