NIGHTWISH OLD FAN REACTION - Poet and the Pendulum - TEARS being held back!

Old Nightwish Fan who didn't even know there was a new singer since Annette! Poet and Pendulum is my third experience with Floor now - see my last two reactions on my channel!
Re-Upload - Sorry if you commented on it in the first half hour as someone pointed out a bad editing error where I lost sync at the end. Fixed and re-uploaded!
Sorry about the pauses and all the talking I just didn't want to get hit by copyright!! Videos should come sooner as I get the webcam and can streamline recording in OBS rather than syncing 3 sources.
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[@oceansoul085]

When I listen to this song with Anette, it’s like ‘Ah, yes, Tuomas and his melodrama, what an amazing song though’ whereas with Floor it becomes ‘Oh my god listen to the pain this man has poured out, what a masterpiece of a song’. It’s such a good performance and I’m forever grateful that they’ve released this live version.

[@pheenix135]

Literally cry every time I hear Floor's version of this, it's incredible and I love her.

[@ChrisHinton1967]

Her cries at the end are what get me.

[@grindmaster7433]

Next song :" I want my tears back " :-)

[@ArsRegnandi]

the whole song is good, you biased clowns. you are the people the composer writes about. you cannot tell the difference between a good composition and a good voice. this song is for you.

[@ChrisHinton1967]

@@ArsRegnandi Really? I don't think any of us said that only part of the song was anything less than excellent. Lighten up, Francis.

[@krakon6565]

@@ArsRegnandi Nobody here is trying to get a Doctorate in Musical Theory mate... We're just expressing ourselves after listening to and watching reactions to the music and artists we love. Surely you can find some kind of music that you like, hopefully.

[@fredcintra]

One thing that I really love about Floor is that she doesn’t sing only with her voice, but with her body and soul!

[@magnenyberg2847]

Floor does not sing the song, she IS the song. Her energy, passion, feelings, her amazing control and stage prescense, when you think it is not possible, takes it all to an even higher level. It is not even possible, but yet it is...........

[@seanstevenson9891]

Her hand movements are mesmerizing, like she's casting spells as she performs. Works on me everytime. 🤘😜🤘

[@davesmith6460]

I tear up everytime I hear this damn song. Not because of the lyrics or meaning of the song but that tone Floor has in several parts of the song.

[@dubsfehr9574]

I don't know how many times I have watched this performance, and the tears never stop coming. You have a lot of company.

[@swordmonkey6635]

Floor's performance is evocative. She evokes emotion out of the listener. She knows how to emote in her voice and stage presence, That's why she causes people to spontaneously tear up or cry. She's evoking the emotion out of you.

[@jpturner9452]

Theres a French word for that

[@LuiWallentinGttler]

Well now you have to finish up the reaction trilogy with "Greatest show on Earth". When you've done that, you are hereby allowed to go binge on all the Nightwish with Floor concerts that your heart desires ;-). I love the emotion of this piece as a whole, but what always get me is the end. With the musicians playing that haunting ostinato and Floor singing those 3 phrases. There is so much longing in those few seconds of musical genius of Tuomas' writing and the band's ability to play/sing.

[@zdenekdolezal9646]

I agree. Tampare version of GSOE please. :)

[@xenophon343]

Those crystal clear haunting notes at the end are just amazing!

[@TimeturnerJ]

Y'know, I've listened to this a few more times now, and I think Floor sings "find our shore" instead of "find your shore". Nightwish, as it is right now, is a family. Tuomas has finally found his home shore. ❤️

[@nikosultraex7391]

what a fabulus voice !!!!!! best rock/metal female vocalist ever !!

[@Matjo7588dk]

One is not a real man if nightwish havent brought one to tears before... Nightwish is a journey, stories told. Memories held.. Nightwish is emotion flowing through you. what you feel you feel. its pure and clean.. There is nothing like nightwish. Tuomas is our times best composer... One is not a real man if nightwish havent brought one to tears before.

[@xenophon343]

Song of Myself at Wacken 2013 is one of my faves.

[@nick74bul]

Yep.. mine too..

[@jeffk1482]

"I love her stage presence" Yep. You, me, and probably 50M others! Aside from that incredibly magnificent voice, the lady is a goddess onstage. That's the only word for it.

[@bm625]

This version of this song is my favorite Nightwish song.

[@calibadgerdude6082]

The sheer amount of emotion that Floor puts into this performance is staggering. Covers every range of the spectrum, and it’s heart wrenching and beautiful at the same time. I must have listened to this specific performance near a hundred times now, and it STILL brings tears to my eyes.

[@Aquelll]

Vocalists are basically actors and actresses. They convey emotions through their performance. And I think that is one of Floors biggest strengths. It feels like she always gets the tone of the song and the emotion right. And I do agree with you that the band as a group seem to enjoy performing together as a group more than ever before. The dynamic is excellent.

[@fdsannie]

This song gets to Tuomas emotionally still. He sometimes has the techs turn off the words on his ear buds. At the end when Marko and Emppu go over and stand by him to support him. This song will probably never be played live again..............

[@Grizzlox]

It's THE Ann Waychoff! Superfan! We love you Ann

[@fdsannie]

@@Grizzlox Hi! Thanks and back at you.... :-)

[@thiccgeek1453]

I just want to take a moment to recognize Ann Waychoff. We were notified of her passing on 6/29/2020. Originally I posted this under her comment on Song of Myself as it was one of her favorite songs. You can find comments just like this one full of positivity, love, and friendship on nearly EVERY SINGLE reaction video up until medical issues progressed recently. When I started this channel it was based off a user comment on another video. I released my first reaction video to GLS and that's where I got my first comment from Ann. She's been here on almost every video since and always felt like one of my biggest supporters. I'm another who has used the power of Nightwish to get me through many tough times with their emotional and powerful music. As Nightwish fans let us acknowledge Ann Waychoff's passing in proper Nightwish fashion. My meaning here is to celebrate her life as the journey and celebrate the joy she brought and spread. Her dedication to Nightwish and their music/message and her work to bring that joy to so many others was inspiring. Watch for a special reaction video coming soon for Ann: "At the end of the river the sundown beams All the relics of a life long lived Here, weary traveler rest your wand Sleep the journey from your eyes" Until next time Ann, We were here!

[@rb-wtf5111]

Looks like the band members enjoying listen to Floor while the are playing😁

[@Neobaconman]

Completely agree with your take on Floor on this song. She is an incredible performer and brings so much out of the band when they play. This one always gets me.

[@thomasjanke4812]

Holy crap, I have heard this song with Floor hundreds of times and tears every time!!!!!! Floor really brings this band together!!

[@bogenstark_kai8461]

Yeah, time for the greatest show on earth!

[@josejesuscontrerassalazar9140]

Pretty deep and emotional song. The support for Marko and Emppu at the checking how is Thoumas doing is so emotional. You truly can feel his pain throughout the song.

[@slash-1971]

Absolute masterpiece that is made even better with Floor, makes me cry every time.

[@eskopee]

Man, them walking over to Tuomas in the end gets me every time, I think I could see it on your face as well.

[@onnohus5059]

people who do not atleast feel the urge to cry in the last part must be dead in side ...... man such a beautiful song and floor realy brings the emotions in to it.

[@wkpPeroMi]

Floor bring Nightwish back to life. Love every singer before but Floor is the ONE

[@ianthompson5746]

Luv your reaction ! I think Nightwish has always been a great band, what is a little different now, is that Floor sings with such commitment, soul & extreme passion !, & that commitment ignites the passion within the other band members, stage crew, not to mention the audience & of course .....................Us!

[@AndreasKanon]

I agree with you 100%, as a long time Nightwish fan I've never seen them jive and sound as good as they do today with Floor

[@tobimobiv1]

Your reactions feel absolutely genuine to me. That's what I really appreciate about reactions. Great job.

[@thiccgeek1453]

Thank you! 😊

[@marshallsnyder8423]

Floor's ability to arouse emotion, in me anyway, is unparalleled, she's brought me to tears on many occasion. I'm 66 and not much gets through the walls anymore, but her voice does. Her tones are so warm and her voice is natural and unaffected. Everything in music is about tone, and she is a master.Maybe react to Nemo from Wacken, hardly anybody has, but it's agreat demonstration of her power mid voice, really kicks my ass I'm feel so blessed that I get to occupy the same space-time coordinate with her, we are hearing a voice for the ages. I also miss Jukka, Kai is great but I miss Jukka's big fat backbeat.

[@ceithern]

Your smile when she starts singing says it all!

[@sylbaryn]

Dude, mate, buddy.....you totally nailed it. Great reaction

[@BurkyHC]

Loved your reaction. Thank you.

[@anniekroy6719]

The last part gets me every time 😭😭😭 I cryyyyyyyy.

[@mariiiioh]

So glad you did this one! Time for the greatest show on earth :)

[@damienmaynard8892]

Great job!

[@ladislaualbert2807]

Every NW song that Floor does makes it seem like it was written for her!!!!

[@zenleto]

The power of persistence!

[@juliavanblarcom8666]

Awesome reaction man!! I hope you hear Floor's rendition of 'Sleeping Sun' live at Tampere. It's so beautiful.

[@itsjollylumpkin2402]

Dude, you don't have to hold back any tears when listening to such a emotional masterpiece of music. I'm a big, old, bearded guy and I'm also not able to escape the ingenuity of Tuomas. By the way... Really nice cats!!!

[@SCBbestof]

Greatest Show on Earth is amazing!

[@ferretmom66]

Great reaction! I tear up every time too. Cute kitties, btw!

[@MoMoMyPup10]

PASSION. Dark Passion Play. Floor brings the passion it always needed. It's come full circle now and it was worth the pain.

[@marcmetz5597]

Great reaction. Brought some tears watching it. I agree that there is a renewed energy with the whole band. Another great example of an already great song taken to another level with Floor: Storytime at Wacken 2013

[@nicod1361]

totally agree, with Floor NW has the singer they had always really wanted and they play their music the way they had always really wanted,the contentment,and harmony of the band is abundantly evident,they prosper

[@johannessilver8653]

So emotional after Tarja left......few other songs about the issue as well. This live is so great and brings that feeling out to the audience.

[@vikviking4755]

If you want more Kai, then it's time for WINTERSUN: SONS OF WINTER AND STARS. LIVE AT SONIC PUMP STUDIOS. 🤘

[@Rebella1337]

REMASTERED version from Jari's channel ^^

[@Droogie128]

I miss Jukka's showmanship. However, Kai is an absolute monster on the drums. If you want to see where he came from, check out Wintersun: Sons of Winter and Stars live rehearsal. Tuomas definitely wrote this for himself. He now has complete freedom to write whatever, because he has Floor as a conduit to channel it. She isn't just versatile in her voice, but she excels in every style she uses.

[@chryse]

You're so right. Anette did well with this song, but Floor adds a deeply emotional element that just wasn't there with Anette.

[@soundocean3765]

And yet again - wonderful and accurate reaction! ♥ (I'm already looking forward to all of your other NW videos, will continue tomorrow I guess :D) I totally agree with you on Floor bringing more emotion to the song and getting it across much more like the song is supposed to feel, unlike Anette despite TPATP still being one of Anette's best songs singing-wise. (By the way, thank you for still appreciating Anette as a good singer in at least some of her songs, imho she doesn't deserve all the hate she gets so I'm always glad to see opinions different from that... Ofc she's not a classical trained singer like Tarja and Floor, but in her own style she is still very talented. It is, for sure, arguable if her singing style and voice colour fits in with Nightwish's overall style, but this is another topic to discuss and doesn't automatically make her a "bad singer"... "like a different song" like you said, nails it though.) Floor's stage presence is incredible, right?? I always feel blown away when watching her, no matter what she is performing, or in what kinda setting, etc... Therefore, "dancing in your chair" is a very, VERY relatable mood when it comes to watching Nightwish shows with Floor, haha! I liked a lot how you are talking about everyone in the band and your words of appreciation for Kai were wonderful. I love Floor, but sometimes I get a bit sad that many people somewhat "overlook" the other members... So, thank you for being careful about this! ♥ Another thing I rarely hear in reactions, which I still find an important detail, is how well Floor and Marco's voices blend in. So, thank you again, for also talking about that!! Last but not least, I would like to say I agree with the "band performs better with Floor, energized" part! It is totally true... I think the most intense difference (for understandable reasons ofc...) is the band's interpersonal dynamics on the "End of an Era" and the Wacken 2013 DVD... You can easily tell how good Floor's positive energy is for all of them, and how much more "healthy" their entire presence feels. (It is hard to put this into words as it is just something I "feel" when watching their shows, but I hope you still get what I mean...!)

[@deb8105]

Great reaction, and I also love giving the cats some kitty crack to keep them busy

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

I can't disagree with you about how the band as a whole just seems happier, and tighter than ever before. I don't know if it's Floor, or just maturity, but it's definitely noticeable. The show at Tampere was incredible too. They're just all so happy. It's contagious!🍓🤘👍💯

[@treintje1001]

I think it is because there is no more tension in the band. Everybody seems to be more relaxed than before. Maybe it has something to do with increased confidence knowing that Floor is such a good singer and she is fully embraced by the fan base. But it also has something to do with the fact that Floor is such a nice and humble personality. I think it makes the band spirit so much better and that really shows off in their performance. Instead of looking like a bunch of session musicians playing together with a singer, the band now looks more like a team.

[@mauriciohernandez1944]

We are all in love with Floor, she is a fuckin goddess.

[@BurkyHC]

I just discover Floor Jensen recently. From that moment i cherish her existence every day!

[@zerofan28]

Yes, the current Nightwish setting is the best.

[@ari-etta]

I often wondered what Tuomas feels every time he is doing this song, specially now that Floor makes everyone feel the pain.

[@eTraxx]

Great reaction! Honest and heartfelt ..

[@thomas_corbet]

I like your reactions mate, they're genuine, well spoken. Keep it up!

[@flavio_spqr]

Everyone gets teary eyes with this one. Welcome! Just do the songs you see fit and want to. Everything with Floor is beyond good, so... I'll allow myself one recommendation, which is of a song not that many reactors react to, and it's a shame, because it's amazing: Sahara - Live at Tampa.

[@similartracks]

ive heard many get copyright issues on that one too

[@flavio_spqr]

@@similartracks wasn't aware of that. But it shouldn't be harder that PatP, and most manage to do it.

[@bigraider1430]

"Floor is amazing on this" basically applies to everything she does....

[@ZackMorse]

"If you don't talk to your cats about catnip ... who will?" LOL ... I actually have two cats that look just like yours. And great song pick, too. Floor was an inspired choice to take over on vocals.

[@berndsandmann377]

Great reaction! I was also a Tarja addicted and when Anette came, I loved still the music, but not the singing anymore. At the end of last year, I found out, that there was a new singer.there, and I felt the same way you did. The power of her voice and her stage presence ist overwhelming. I suggest to listen to Greatest Show on Earth live in Finland.

[@Enderu666]

The song wasn't written for Annette. The album was written before she joined. In fact, Marco sings all the demo songs, including this one.

[@JHX1]

Good to see you back! And it doesn't make Annette or Tarja bad, Floor just has it all and fits in better. Annette and Tarja couldn't do all that Tuomas wants. But they both had songs that they were amazing in and floor can't do those either. Jukka his stage presence was more fun for sure.. but with the drumming self... Dunno...

[@robkremer1872]

I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭😭 damn... I’ve let it go.. 😭

[@kevingunning145]

I think you have hit the nail on the head with one of your comments. The band DO seem to play better with Floor, and I believe it is because they have supreme trust in her abilities. I got the impression that with Anette, the band were never sure that she was going to hit any of the high notes. Her propensity to move around the melody line with lower descanted notes really annoyed me, as did her lounge-bar style of adding-in 'ad-libbed' endings. If you listen to many of the live performances between 2007-2011, Tuomas has had to augment many of the choruses with pre-recorded choral backing tracks to bolster Anette's much weaker 'concert' voice. 'The Greatest Show on Earth' is now your next destination. I know the song is new to you, and it features (for you) the first time you will have seen Troy Donockley. It showcases the new direction the band are taking. I look forward to watching your reaction with interest. Take care chap.

[@GaboObando]

Weak fantasy Tampere 2015 and yours is an empty hope Cruise version are some of the "floor songs". Everdream, Song of Myself wacken 2013 and Nemo Luna Park 2016 are some of my favorites, but we´ll wait for you to get to The Greatest Show on Earth

[@Darth_Nycta_13]

tuomas singing always gets me as he's feeling the emotions too all over again almost. You can see his pain and it both beautiful and immensely heartbreaking

[@sovex9331]

Kai is literally amazing on their last album, you'll get it when you check out The Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere. He played drums in Wintersun for a couple of years (officially he still does) and he was killing it - and they have some really hard black/death metal pieces. He was a good friend with Jukka even before joining Nightwish so not worry too much, the drums are in good hands :).

[@stefanbenta3780]

You need to see "The greatest show on earth " live on Tempere. This song is from latest album, is a masterpiece

[@thebluriam]

Dude! I'm actually late for work today because you're Nightwish reactions are so choice! Completely lost track of time this morning ha! I really hope you hold off on exploring Floor's versions of the older songs until you can do reactions to them all, especially the less requested ones. It would be really cool for people to share that experience and finally be exposed to more than what people are reacting to commonly. It would be a really really cool journey that would be worth doing. Also, the cat intro was pretty great lol

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Great reaction! Now try "Shudder before the beautiful"

[@poncandn1]

Yes! Ok, I think if you watch Kai in Weak Fantasy and The Greatest Show on Earth you'll be able to accept him as a new individual, yet a part of and a great fit for Nightwish, just as you have Floor.

[@Jugokazooie]

Yeah man! I love NightWish. I love your Reaction vids!

[@LoZenith75]

Totally agree. With Floor the whole band is really really better as before. And I was always for Tarja. But Floor...she is more than amazing!!!!

she really melts your heart, it's so sad and beautiful it hurts

[@chryse]

Tarja had the benefit of singing songs that were written for her and her alone. Anette did well on the songs Tuomas wrote with her in mind, but she struggled with the songs from the Tarja era, especially in live settings. Her voice just wasn't built for that and the band seemed very limited, which probably was reflected in the band's stress level at the time. I think when they let Anette go, this was part of the reason. She kind of held them back, but it wasn't like she was malicious about it. It just didn't work. Now Floor is just so dynamic and gifted that she can sing songs from both the Tarja and Anette eras, adding her own spin to them, and now Tuomas has in her a vocalist who can handle anything he can dream up. It really is a perfect combination for the whole band and their resurgence since Floor was brought on is no fluke. Great job on your reviews, man. I know I am coming to these half a year late, but it's great to see reactions with your perspective. I was in a similar position. I discovered Nightwish around the time Once was released and I kind of fell away on my own after Anette left the band. I knew about Floor's hiring but I just wasn't listening until I started seeing GLS reactions, then my eyes were re-opened. She's now my favorite vocalist of all.

[@mramd9062]

First of all great reaction, everytime Floor opens her mouth i see you smile. I guess you fell in love with her ;). I get always tears on that last part, with the line "be still my son, you're home"it always makes my eyes wet.

[@mattphillips538]

Battle Valkyrie of Tears

[@ronaldboers8061]

If you like the Anette version. You are gonna love this version.😁😁. This is their master piece. Floor just hits it out of the Parc on this one.

[@kevinmiller1121]

Great stuff again!

[@flyingrobotpig]

The Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere is an excellent one as well

[@nikohietala3898]

Thanks for this! Looking forward for more😍

[@tjerkkorving]

Good reaction there, you really are enjoying this rediscovery of the band. I seem to be stuck in Nightwish reactions for quite a while now and reactions was actually the way I discovered Nightwish. I knew they existed, sort of knew Tarja was out but no clue what happened after and certainly not that Floor was part of the band. Such a shame but, what a joy discovering it. The band as a whole just works and Floor... It's like she is living it like an actor becoming the character. Facial expression, hand gestures, body posture and so on. She's living the songs and that's adding so much to the experience. Enjoy your journey. Recommendations from my side: Song of Myself & Storytime (Wacken 2013) and When Your Lips Are Still Red (Wembley 2015)

[@Green-Lyon]

It was a GREAT reaction. I always tear up at this and have heard it more times than I can count. No shame in that. Epic masterpiece performed beautifully. I love Floor's vocals in the falsetto "boys choir" parts.

[@v-mp2557]

You said it all, and the pictures say more than a thousand words ... so😻 😎☺️ 😱😢😥😭🎢💖

[@marshallsnyder8423]

For me with Annette it was Sahara. I really liked the song, but my first thought was, "I wish someone else was singing this". She did have some standout moments, like Meadows of Heaven, and Amaranth(that was my take from hearing her live).

[@nunalves7]

They dont performe this song to often because it's very hard for Tuomas. This song it's all about what Tuomas went through when he fired Tarja. He kills himself in the song...he says wrighting this song probably saved his life. My favorite Nightwish song, for everything that it represents. Great emotional reaction dude. Greetings from Portugal.

[@vladimirt.3627]

There's other version of this song from other live show with Floor. At that version at the end of the song Marco, Emppu and Tuomas do fist bumps\bro-fist. And it so cool to see that they're so good friends

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

I also enjoy 7 days to the wolves a lot with Floor. And of course you should do greatest show on earth! It is amazing

[@vedranb87]

Nightwish was really lucky with Kai. He used to teach Jukka in some aspects. And we all know how a drummer is an iconic component to the sound of a band. Having been able to replace a drummer with someone who comes in part from the same place makes it so much easier to keep your identity. It's like getting a car engine from the same factory. A different model, but all the nuts and bolts are where they're supposed to be.

[@mattwilcoxuk]

Great reaction, great observation too.

[@dhaxgaming4488]

It used to be Jukka's energy that I enjoyed watching, still miss him (no knock on kai he is amazing), now the energy they all have with Floor in the line up, the band looks revitalized. Now this isnt confirmed, but from what i have heard this was one of the first concerts Tuomas left his ear monitors on for during poet and the pendulum. Thats why you see Empuu come over and check on him at the begining and why both he and marko stand by him at the end, to show him support.

[@rubenurzua3392]

Hiiii. React to nightwish Everdream live wacken. You Will fall in love with floor's voice.

[@TheNismo777]

We all get emotional, its totally okay =)

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Let it out man, tough guys, young, old, it doesn't matter man, Floor grabs your soul and emotions and can drag it out of you no matter if it is Romaticide or this song she just is a master of her craft.

[@marcmorton1439]

Great Reaction, I look forward to your next one. You should do one with your Finnish Girlfriend!

[@thiccgeek1453]

unfortunately she's back in Finland until June, but I'll def introduce her to the channel around then to get her involved. Maybe even might just do one via discord together, who knows :)

[@williammichaels6322]

Hello hello hello hello. This song goes what I supposed to. And you are right floor is the perfect fit for this song.I don't know why but this song this time hit me really hard and I also had tears in my eyes. Anyways I'm glad you are doing better and I'm really enjoying your interpretation and comments to the song. There are three signs that you need to do now. You have to do empty hope what she does on the cruise and the greatest show and last but not least sleeping sun. So keep on keepin on

[@misi24069]

The beginning was very funny 😁

[@kujika]

Haters say that there is a limit to cheese ... yes, but not when it comes to symphonic metal :D

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

You nailed it. Floor brings emotion, anger and power which this song represents since it's about depression. Tony Kakko actually took Tuomas hiking to get him away from all the Tarja stuff going on and after that came this song.