Nightwish - Last of the Wilds (Live at Wacken, 2013) REACTION

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[@judedornisch4946]

The How's the Heart acoustic will show the guitar of Troy.

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks, will check it out!

[@roy19491]

Floor was backstage changing outfits during this one.....proof for the non-believers that Nightwish is a musically talented and solid band

[@ascensionenergetics85]

Non-believers? Do they even exist? That’s like not believing Rush are musically and lyrically outstanding. 😂 🤷‍♂️

[@facethemusic1970]

Well they certainly are that for sure!

[@kentk2215]

Troy is a multi-instrumentalist. In addition to the Uillean pipes and tin whistle here, he plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar (often with an e-bow), low whistle and bouzouki. You might check out 7 Days to the Wolves from Wembley 2015 to see him with bouzouki. Keep exploring Nightwish. Much greatness yet to discover.

[@moniquevanaken2638]

I concur...7 Days to the Wolves!! And Troy also does a lot of magician's tricks!!

[@mvellis3863]

7 Days To The Wolves is a KILLER song, one of my very favorite from the band, love seeing Floor letting her inner wolf escape

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks for the info, I've never even heard of a bouzouki! Sounds intriguing!

[@mascha28swinkels]

I concur to 7 days of the wolves 🐺

[@L3onOfKings]

@@facethemusic1970 It's worth noting that he also sings!

[@jamieberrings9753]

Love Celtic music- mixed with metal? Perfection!

[@facethemusic1970]

That it is for sure!

[@PaulOutdoors]

Love, love, love this....shades of Mike Oldfield. Love, love, love this band. Thank you Sir for a great reaction. Paul 🙏😊👍❤️

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks much, I appreciate the kind words! 🤘🤘🤘

[@chriso6719]

Eramaan Viimeinen is the same song, with a couple minor differences, as Last of the Wilds with Finnish lyrics and sung by Jonsu from Indica. 2nd single from the Dark Passion Play album in 2007. I Want My Tears Back also has a good dose of Troy. It was played here at Wacken, but the Buenos Aires 2018 version is most often recommended because of the South American crowd and Floor dancing all over the stage. Romanticide and Song of Myself, along with Ghost River are definitely recommended from Wacken. Swede Anette Olzon was the 2nd singer. She went to the hospital and couldn't perform (she was pregnant at the time). They called Floor to finish the tour. She couldn't make it for Denver show. Kamelot were the opening band, Elize Ryd(now of Amarnthe) and Alissa White-Gluz (current Arch Enemy, ex-the Agonist) were touring with Kamelot. Those 2 ladies sang the Denver Nightwish set. Floor made it for the next show in Seattle Oct 1 ,2012. Wacken was 10 months later in August. The tour ended a couple shows after Wacken. Floor and Troy were announced as permanent later that fall.

[@facethemusic1970]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@mvellis3863]

Some other songs where Troy really shines are (from Wembley 2015 concert): My Walden (pipes and whistle, and Troy introduces the song and sings the opening verses in Welsh), While Your Lips Are Still Red (guitar solos with ebow) and 7 Days To The Wolves (bouzouki), and from Buenos Aires 2019: I Want My Tears Back (pipes)

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks for the recommendations, I do want to check out more stuff featuring Troy for sure!

[@amygoodson-catlady]

World-class musicians create epic pieces like this! There is a video on YT that has Troy and Marko covering Jethro Tull's Locomotive Breath, acoustic.. Actually 2 versions...one on stage on the Nightwish cruise, and one of them casual, back stage setting, sitting in folding chairs, Marko in shorts...THAT is the best version to check out. So sorry idk how to add a link! The band is so tight live bc b4 recording a new album, they all go on a nature retreat to work out the songs, rehearse, and have fun. It's that bonding time that breeds their love and respect for one another and the music!

[@nightmary]

@amygoodson8386 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4nJnIqCa7J-Zqs here's the link to Locomotive Breath backstage. I love it. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@facethemusic1970]

Interesting info, thanks! Sounds excellent!

[@amygoodson-catlady]

@@nightmary Ahh! Sweet! I'm writing it down. It is the better performance, I think!

[@TimoArula]

Troy Donockley "The Bard" (is an English composer and multi-instrumentalist most known for his playing of Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, pump organ, bouzouki, cittern, bodhrán, mandola, harmonium, aerophone). This song is my morning song actually 😆. This is some pure instrumental wonder🔥🔥🔥 !!!!! This is when Floor has a costume change . For me this song deserves more credit than it has. NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks! And, I agree about it deserving more credit for sure!

[@PhilH919]

Troy also plays Bouzouki and guitar. Tuomas and Troy have worked together n projects outside of Nightwish. Troy worked with Nightwish in the past, but only became a full member at the same time as Floor in 2013.

[@facethemusic1970]

Interesting, thanks for the info!

[@rickphil9999]

Someone asked Troy if there was anything he couldn't play and he responded "Hockey". He is an amazing multi-instrumentalist who plays, Uillean (Irish Elbow) Pipes, bouzouki (Irish Mandolin), low whistle, tin whistle (on this song), acoustic guitar, electric guitar (sometimes with an ebow) and anything else you can strum or blow into. Floor was doing her costume change here... funny thing is that she had a zipper problem and had to run onto the stage for her the next song (Bless the Child) and missed her first snatch at the microphone but came in on time. I am loving your reactions. Welcome to the Nightwish Army my friend.

[@facethemusic1970]

Wow, very talented for sure! Thanks for the info too, cool stuff to look for when watching the concert again for sure! Thanks for the kind words, glad to be part of the Nightwish Army! Greetings from Virginia my friend!

[@davidcook482]

I thought I'd seen every song from the Wacken 2013 concert, but I don't believe I've ever seen this song performed. I've seen it from other concerts, but not this particular concert - so thanks for viewing it. I've watched your other Nightwish reactions up to this point, and today I Subscribed. It seems you're hooked and will continue on the NW journey. Awesome! Welcome to the Army.

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks! I created a separate playlist just for Nightwish episodes on the channel. You can see my progression from the very beginning from not knowing Marko wasn't the lead singer to mispronouncing Wacken and Jansen lol, but I think I'm getting there!

[@AndyMagnusson70]

these days Troy is playing more guitar then earlier. He plays the e-bow pretty often also.

[@facethemusic1970]

Very nice, looking forward to seeing more of him in future episodes!

[@dolla3975]

Love the harmony with Emppus guitar and Troys Pipes

[@facethemusic1970]

Same here!

[@NickBR57]

Another great version with some good pipes pictures, is at Montreux 2012. For Troy on vocals, The Carpenter at Buenos Aires 2018 (my favourite show) and Harvest from the latest album - there's a music video and there will be a live one from ZiggoDome Amsterdam next year I expect. Song of Myself my No 2 - can't wait for that one. Did you notice at the end of this, as the final drum outro was coming, Emppu put his pick in his mouth and held up his right hand, opened it twice - indicating to Jukja that he should give it ten strikes. Info on Troy: Troy plays: Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, pump organ, bouzouki, cittern, bodhrán, mandola, harmonium, aerophone and anything that can't run fast enough to get away from him. Troy re the pipes (please learn the setlist documentary): "You have to be slightly insane to play them. They're not easy." TONI (one of the band managers: "Troy, the other new member, didn't have to jump in as dramatically [as Floor], but he has become an irreplaceable part of this group, too. If there's tension in the air for some reason, Troy casts a spell and magically dispels the bad vibes." EWO (the other band manager): "Troy radiates the kind of cheerfulness that we sulky northerners can only dream of, but I guess some of his positive attitude has rubbed off on us, too." TUOMAS on touring with Troy: We start preparing about 30 minutes before the show [New York Hammerstein 2015], each of us in his or her own way. Floor changes on her stage clothes and warms up her voice in her dressing room, while we`re warming our fingers in ours. Back in the day, I used to get scared stiff before the show - it was just nauseating, pure horror. It all changed when Troy did some kind of a hypnotic trick to me in Los Angeles in 2012. I really don't know what happened during those twenty minutes, but afterwards, I haven't really panicked before going on slage,

[@facethemusic1970]

Wow that was alot to take in, thanks! No I didn't notice Emppu but now I'll have to go check it out again! Things were happening so fast. Cool comments by the managers and band members too!

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

You're right about Floor not being a permanent member yet at this point, but the 48 hours to get ready was another show about 9 months earlier. There's actually a documentary called "please learn the set list in 48 hours" on the whole ordeal. Troy is great. He plays several other instruments and sings.

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks! I'm going to have to check out that documentary!

[@mkgym]

not to forget, Troy can also sing, you can hear him here and there, especially now that Marko has disappeared, he comes into the picture more.🎶🎶🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@facethemusic1970]

I'll keep an ear out for him, thanks!

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👍💥💯🎼 This takes you through the meadows, on the creek shore and over the hills and far away.... .... And Emppu's half Ukemi(Controlled back fall in Judo) in the end. 😅 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@facethemusic1970]

That is pretty cool for sure!

[@jaskau2462]

@@facethemusic1970 In case you weren't of in knowledge the guitarist, Erno "Emppu" Vuorinen was/is a Nordic(Scandinavian) Champion on Judo, the well known martial art from Japan, back in the days. So... There fore you can raise a question between the ears, since he is a Black belt degree in Judo... Why his guitar is purple on color(???) Just in case he haven't 'mastered ' his instrument than that particular martial art... Hhmmmmm... - tiny little details and stories about this magical group from here in 🇫🇮) 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 💯

[@cjmacleod3976]

Troy plays everything…he was asked in an interview if there was anything he couldn’t play as well as he’d like, his answer was “ice hockey.” Floor had been with Nightwish for about 10 months at the time of the Wacken 2013 show, so she pretty much had the songs down by then. She was at least familiar with some of the songs even before joining Nightwish, as her first band After Forever had toured Europe as Nightwish’s opening act a few years prior. Not to downplay her learning the set list on 48 hours…definitely an incredible achievement, but that was almost a year before this show.

[@facethemusic1970]

Ahh, that makes sense! Someone else had commented before and it seemed it was 48 hours before this show, but either way still alot of pressure to front the band for a live DVD performance for sure!

[@cjmacleod3976]

@@facethemusic1970 Yeah for some reason there are people who have this need to promote a narrative that Floor was some unknown who no one had ever heard of before, and who had never done anything before ,who dropped out of thin air at Wacken and surprised everyone…and it causes a lot of confusion. The truth is that Floor was a well-known figure in symphonic metal long before she joined Nightwish. Her first band, After Forever, shared a lot of the same fans with Nightwish and had even toured Europe opening for Nightwish. When Nightwish parted ways with their first singer, Tarja, Floor was a fan favorite to be her replacement, which obviously didn’t happen then. Floor’s second band, reVamp, was also very active on the European festival circuit. Combine the above with her work on Arjen Lucassen’s Star One and Ayreon projects, and it adds up to her being a well-known, seasoned professional by the time she stepped in for Nightwish.

[@facethemusic1970]

@@cjmacleod3976 Nice, thanks for the clarity!

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Ohh - Troy also do the E-bow and the low whistle... Please go for 'While your lips are still red' from Wembley 2015 - Troy on E-bow, Marko lead and Floor backing. Phenomenal ballad.

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks, I'll have to check that one out!

[@jasonmarshall7572]

My list of Troy and his talent, Plays various guitars From old style classical guitars like the Bouzouki and Accoustic and electric guitars he also uses a handheld device called an E-bow which magnets creates fast vibrations over the guitar pickups and strings making it sound a bit like an electric violin or cello. He plays various sizes of Tin Whistles, and plays The Irish bagpipes called Uilleann pipes. Troy also sings backing vocals for Nightwish and in the case of the song Harvest which he sings a more leading role. Could you please react to the song How's the heart Acoustic version even though the music video version is also great with the whole band and is heavier also worth a look. But the acoustic version features Troy on guitar and Floor only and you hear just how powerful this song is. Thank you.

[@facethemusic1970]

I'll have to check that one out, I hope its easy to find! Do you have a good link for it?

[@randymarple9830]

Moody Blues featured a flute. Even Floor plays the flute.

[@facethemusic1970]

That is true about the Moody Blues, forgot about them. Didn’t know Floor played. I was told today that was a “whistle” and not a flute…

[@ecbftl]

I was a big fan of Moody Blues and also saw them live. Appreciated not only the flute but the large orchestral parts in their music.

[@randymarple9830]

@@ecbftl I saw MB in '72. Their Albert Hall concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra....that is what I would love to see Nightwish do. That concert is on KZbin, and I have the DVD as well. Maybe someday...maybe.

[@randymarple9830]

@@facethemusic1970 As for flute/whistle... The Villarreal sisters would say "Potato, Patato".

[@facethemusic1970]

@@randymarple9830 ha! 🤘

[@bleaksnatcher]

Great reaction yet again... Flutes in other bands..Moody Blues, early Genesis, Focus, and now Steve Hackett since he left Genesis and I'm sure there's other bands out there using flutes etc. Now how about I want my tears back from Buenos Aires 👍👍

[@sanneke5104]

of course focus with Thijs van Leer on flute and the gitaar virtuoos Jan Akkerman

[@bleaksnatcher]

@@sanneke5104 The very same with Bert Rieghtner on bass I've probably spelt that absolutely wrong!!!

[@sanneke5104]

@@bleaksnatcher @Blacksnatcher Bert Ruiter thank you great 70 band

[@sanneke5104]

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[@facethemusic1970]

Yes absolutely about the Moody Blues…Ray Thomas…should have remembered! And, I’m sure there are other bands, I’d say just not super prevalent on the radio that I’ve heard anyway. Could be wrong though…🤘

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮💙🪄🎼✨💯🤘 Edit. Please do Nightwish playlist. It's important for us, so we know what songs you have done with this Amazing Band, TY 🤘😁👍💙🇫🇮

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks, can do! 🤘

[@wanmac31]

@@facethemusic1970 👍🇫🇮

[@facethemusic1970]

@@wanmac31 I put together a playlist, its now on the channel!

[@robertsheeler321]

Great job ,This show was 10 months into her filling in , her 1st show was in Seattle Wash in 2012 ,what Troy was playing was a Tin Whistle and he also plays the larger ones called the Low Whistle . Flutes are sideways and Whistles are pointing forward,

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks for the info, shows what I know lol!

[@black4pienus]

You like the flute in rock and metal? Have you checked out Ayreon yet? If not, 'The Day That the World Breaks Down' is a great introduction.

[@Paul_C]

Maybe now is the time to introduce Ayreon with The Day The World Breaks Down... It could trigger a few memories of days gone by for him... from Jethro Tull to ELO

[@facethemusic1970]

You know, after I said that folks started commenting and I thought, you know there are actually alot of bands that feature the flute/pipes that I couldn't think of at the moment lol. Sometimes your mind just goes blank, the nonsense on most of today's radio probably clouded my memory for a moment haha!

[@ToTheWolves]

I think Troy plays everything. I can't attest to the piano tho.

[@Thorgrim247]

Yes this is written by Tuomas.

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks, I suspected as much since it's a fire tune!

[@wangtang7768]

Troy would play a washboard or tambourine if you handed him one 😅 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

[@facethemusic1970]

I bet! 🤘

[@tarmotyyri6733]

🇫🇮❤ During this instrumental, Floor was backstage changing her stage outfit. There's also a version of this instrumental with Finnish lyrics :Nightwish - Erämaan viimeinen (feat. Jonsu) Fin/Eng lyrics kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHKQiXyOrpqprZY P.S. What's your favorite Chicago song?

[@facethemusic1970]

Interesting, I'll check it out! Regarding Chicago, I've always leaned towards "25 or 6 to 4", I think it has some to do with the Live from Tanglewood (1970) footage featuring Terry Kath and just knowing about his tragic end. Also, I think the whole background behind its writing is so simple yet genius at the same time.

[@VXGaming]

The thing about this song is their is lyrics but you don't need them cause the instrumental covers all the bases.

[@facethemusic1970]

They certainly do!

[@swissystan]

For another nice instrumental….Band Maid - From Now On

[@facethemusic1970]

Thanks!

[@danettecrossley7912]

Great musicians God bless

[@facethemusic1970]

I agree!

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

Hallo Face (a bit of A-Team 😆, sorry if i offended you 😶). See, that's it : Oh, typical NIGHTWISH!!! Nope, they come around the Corner and surprise you, they NIGHTWISH you! Be prepared, ha 🤔?! Every Form most beautiful! 😄 Watch the movie : please learn the setlist in 48 hours. It does not exclusivly deal with Floor, meet the band. Thank you for your reaction and enjoy the scary ride down the Ghost River 😉 Greetings from Germany and Parkinson's sucks but EMPPU RULES 😎🤘 alex 🤗

[@facethemusic1970]

Ha ha no you did not offend me, I love the A-Team! Mr. T, come on! Thanks for the recommendation, and greetings from Virginia!

[@alexandrabarrenbrugge4585]

@@facethemusic1970 🤣 Won't stalk you too long... Mr. T?! 😂🤣 I am afraid of flying... 😨🤣 Have fun, all those mentallly confused NIGHTWISH fans can't be wrong. Till next 🤗

[@JanOlofSvensson]

Troy is fantastic in Nightwish - While Your Lips Are Still Red (Live at Wembley Arena), where he plays guitar with an EBow. It sounds out of this world. Except for that song I think you should go back to 2005 and listen to Nightwish cover of Phantom of the opera. Do not do the new one with Floor, it is not as good. Also I believe you should check out Nightwish current drummer and new basist, when they played in Wintersun. Wintersun - Sons Of Winter And Stars (TIME I Live Rehearsals At Sonic Pump Studios) REMASTER. And then maybe check out Floors husband i Sabaton. SABATON - No Bullets Fly (Animated Story Video)

[@facethemusic1970]

Wow, very interesting! I will have to check those all out for sure! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@JanOlofSvensson]

* intended to write "to the end" regarding Sabatons Christmas truce.

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻

[@thespianist]

You can’t review Nightwish without doing “Greatest show on earth”…. From Waken 2013 of course!

[@ToTheWolves]

My only issue with this song is it's not long enough.

[@facethemusic1970]

Right??? 🤘🤘🤘

[@danielisrael1788]

Armée NIGHTWISH de France ici, mon ami tu as assuré grave, très très bonne réaction et excellente analyse, je t'avais prévenu cette chanson instrumentale est une pépite qui allie le Rock/Métal au Folk/Celtique. Troy est également un très bon guitariste et excellent chanteur, écoute My Walden au festival de Tampere : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn3dfquHg9d_gtU pour le découvrir un peu plus. A bientôt mon ami, porte toi bien.

[@facethemusic1970]

Merci mon ami, je vais vérifier celui-là! Je pense que d'autres ont également recommandé que l'on doit donc être bon. Merci pour les gentils mots aussi! Prend soin de toi et à bientôt!

[@jerrymail]

If, one day, you feel bored, take a look at "Please, learn the setlist in 48 hours", you will understand fully what happened behind the stage of "Imaginaerum World TOur" in 2012-2013. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmoqZ6jjLCAe7c And another day, discover the origins of Nightwish with "Once upon a time in Kitee" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5iohpirhNSEe5o It's not an obligation, of course, only if you're interested 🤗

[@facethemusic1970]

Yes for sure, thanks! 🤘

[@jerrymail]

@@facethemusic1970 You're welcome :)