Nightwish "Phantom Of The Opera" REACTION Video | with Tarja Turunen first time hearing

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[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

Tarja was the best singer they will ever have. 🙏❤️

[@shannonlanfair9291]

@@Mr.Greeeeeen 100 percent on that. The music isn't even the same anymore without Tarja.. I love floor also but there's no comparison

[@TheDucess1]

INDEED

[@iloinenleski2593]

Tarja is the One and only. Greetings from Finland. 🇫🇮❤

[@TomTomson81]

More from Marko? Nightwish - High Hopes (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 A song by Pink Floyd, sung from Marko alone. It's a tribute and in my opinion even better than the original. David Gilmore himself said at the time it was the best Pink Floyd cover ever made.

[@frankmerris8821]

I CONCUR. I got to get at least 10 bucks for every i concur i reply from Eric lol

[@runkkariruune]

Hear, hear!

[@jayroo9260]

I 2nd previously stated "I Concur "

[@gabriel_bardac]

I am glad that you have decided to continue exploring this real treasure of diamonds and pearls. In this reaction, you had the opportunity to meet Tarja Turunen, the first female singer of the band, and Marco Hietala, bassist and singer, in the "End Of An Era" concert in 2005. I hope that this strengthened your decision to continue - reason for which I subscribe, so as not to lose anything :) Greetings from Romania!

[@vagabond142]

If you want another cover, exclusively Marko singing, look up "Nightwish - High Hopes" from the very same concert, End of an Era. Marko has a voice that can sing literally anything and everything, and he absolutely nails it with Pink Floyd music.

[@JariJuslin]

One prime example is Poet and the Pendulum. Marko goes from extremely raspy and rough to ultra soft within the same song.

[@JariJuslin]

This is the last Nightwish concert I've been in this far and it was glorious.

[@JohnDoe-ex5hg]

Tarja's version of Sleeping Sun from this show is incredible. For this reason for me it will always be her song. Floor sings it beautifully, but Tarja did something special with it.

[@markclements7767]

Hello ladies, greetings from UK 😊 Another great reaction, thank you 😁 A bit of background about Floor's version...It is from a Dutch TV show called Beste Zangers (best singers) Seven of the best singers take turns in singing to each other a song that is special to the person they sing to. This often takes them out of their comfort zone. It is not a competition it is a tribute to the person they are singing to. It is on this show that Floor sang her version of "Shallow" which many people thought was better than Lady GaGa's version! Anyhoo....on the last day of the show people were singing duets. Floor sings with a gentleman called Henk Poort. Henk actually played The Phantom in the Dutch version of the musical and was one of Floor's heroes as she was growing up, so she was delighted to sing with him as you can imagine. They did a slightly Metalic version of the song which has had over 20 MILLION views on this link that I found, and is in a very intimate setting for TV, not in a stadium for a crowd kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@GodAesthetics]

Yes Please!

[@clivematthews5296]

Tarja Turunen was the first singer with a very "operatic" voice which influenced Tuomas's compositions to suit her singing style. When sacked in 2005 she was replaced by Anette Olzon who had a "pop" voice so unable to sing many of Tarja's songs. In late 2012 when Anette left mid-tour, Floor took over after only two days to learn 15 songs. Nightwish was then able to perform songs from the complete catalogue as Floor can sing anything. Please note that Ghost Love Score was written for Tarja but Floor brought more to it.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

The interesting bit about kicking Tarja is that this performance (and the whole End of an Era DVD) is from the last night Tarja was with the band. She hasn't spoken with Tuomas since the day this video was recorded!

[@jerrydavison1176]

Anette does Amaranthe very well

[@clivematthews5296]

@@jerrydavison1176 compared with whom ? Please suggest a live version where she stays on key.

[@annarantanen3813]

The band does adjust the songs to fit Floors voice too, she sings most Tarja era songs in lower key than originally written.

[@clivematthews5296]

@@annarantanen3813 which might be why they sound more pleasant to the ear. I don't like "whistling " sopranos.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

So nice to see a mother daughter's reaction! Ladies...you don't know the half of what drama was happening at this concert! The band fired original lead Tarja (Tar-Yuh) rt after this concert. The band's future was unknown...so they played like it might be their last concert...if you see other performances from this (End Of An Era 2005) show...watch the guys...its some intense energy! Here you've met the co-lead singer for Nightwish, Marko Hietala (pron: HEE-ah-Tallah), a classically trained guitarist, *bassist, songwriter and fantastic vocalist both solo and in harmony! Marko is a major rock star! There are 2 versions of Phantom sung by current singer, Floor Jansen (YAHN-Sehn)... one version is her and Henk Poort on a TV show. And a brand new performance, live from 11/28/22 in Amsterdam, where Henk comes onstage w the band and sings in the style of Marko (left the band Jan 2021 for health reasons), the same Nightwish version of the song you just saw. I highly recommend this new live version...at the end...Floor has a total Ghost Love Score moment w her final note...its special!!

[@paulausten5786]

Gabriel is a legend, when introducing the band to new people & making it easy for them. As others have said the Best Zangers version with Floor & Henk is astounding, definitely worth a check.

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Marko and Tarja are just incredible in this... they all are :D

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

peak nightwish

[@leftyme4568]

Jukka is so awesome ....right on!

[@Plastikdoom]

We have all been deigned sufficient to receive this performance.

[@Johycita7]

Tarja is amazing 🔥😍

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Best Phantom on the web. Soooo good.

[@brucecronin6396]

Love watching you girls react to this great song !! Loved it !!

[@eddysmith6875]

And now you must check out Floor and Henk Poort doing this on Beste Zangers.

[@FromG2eminor]

Phantom is how I first heard Nightwish decades. My had their CD. I really liked but didn't follow them much. Rediscovered them a few months ago with Floor...the rest is history. Marko is my favorite male vocalist. Love him!

[@rcsperformance]

Nobody sings the phantom like Marko

[@paivijyrkinen636]

Witht love from Finland!

[@MrKawika64]

The next Symph Metal band you need to checkout is Epica!

[@vanessalore9942]

Just thank you for the variety! All of the singers are wonderful and being something great to the band. And it isn’t just the singers. The band is different and great in every era as well. Explore the entire history, it’s just more fun.

[@wayneccj0710]

It is important to note that Tarja & Floor are long time friends. There is some debate among the fans about which is the better singer, but the ladies themselves are close friends . In fact Floor did not take the job as lead singer until after Tarja said it was alright with her. Because Tarja had been fired from Nightwish Floor didn't want it to interfere with their friendship if she took Tarja's old job. About the 3 lead singers, Tarja is magnificent with the voice of a Siren. Annette is cute like a Pixie & she is as good as any pop singer in the world. Floor is majestic, she sounds & looks like a Valkyrie & she has the vocal ability to sing anything she wants & own it.

[@jaanahedemaki6993]

" In fact Floor did not take the job as lead singer until after Tarja said it was alright with her. Because Tarja had been fired from Nightwish Floor didn't want it to interfere with their friendship if she took Tarja's old job." Link to prove your claim, please? That is a bold statement and I don't believe it's a fact. just fan fiction. Tarja has nothing to do with it. She wouldn't deny any job and Floor wouldn't need her permission anyway.The whole thought is ridiculous. Floor waiting for Tarja's approval?LOL! How would she know the second chance for her after Anette would come after she didn't take the first chance for Tarja's sake? If the thing that you claim would have actually happened, there must be plenty of articles, interviews, videos where somebody would have mention this when describing how Floor ended up with Nightwish. Prove me wrong. Floor took the position right there and then with open arms when she was asked.She didn't wait for anyone's permission.

[@biglew1161]

@@jaanahedemaki6993 "Floor did not take the job as lead singer until after Tarja said it was alright with her. Because Tarja had been fired from Nightwish Floor didn't want it to interfere with their friendship if she took Tarja's old job." "That is a bold statement and I don't believe it's a fact. just fan fiction. Tarja has nothing to do with it. She wouldn't deny any job and Floor wouldn't need her permission anyway." I was thinking along the same line as you. I did know they were good friends, so often wondered how this affected their friendship, although they did perform (Over the hills) together.

[@OathKeeper95]

I highly suggest reacting to the siren or slaying the dreamer from end of an era with Tarja! ✨

[@christinaalgate4899]

Tarja is awesome and so is Marko but Marko stood out. Tarja and Floor are friends.

[@andyohil7465]

Thx for this reaction. Easiest for you will be take the list of Gabriel Bardac - you got in your reaction of Ghost Love Score… all best Links of best songs of Nightwish and that are a lot… 👍🏆

[@koomaj]

Walking in the Air and The Greatest Show on Earth are my recommendations by Nightwish. Hope they are on the list =)

[@rocklobster1707]

All rise for Nightwish

[@KevinTKerrigan]

Same concert, they do a cover/tribute to Pink Floyd's High Hopes from the Division Bell, it features Marko's voice while Tarja has a break costume change Marko also sings some of his own songs with more of a folk vibe in Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red, and the Islander. Who else can say they had the worlds most amazing female vocalist as their backup singer? Unfortunately Marko left the band last year. Seems to be related to more label/management issues, we all hope he one day returns. Some of my favorites with Tarja were Nemo and Wish I Had an Angel, she has gone on to a successful independent singing career after leaving the band.... immediately following this show...

[@paulmaxey6377]

There are now 4 versions on YT of Floor singing Phantom of the Opera with the Dutch 'Phantom' Henk Poort. The best version to watch is from the Beste Zangers show where Floor and Henk sing together. 2 other versions are on stage, one is during Floor's solo 'concert' just after COVID which is a good version, then there is a version at PinkPop again during her solo act (She did two shows in one day, a solo one and a Nightwish one). The other is live with Nightwish backing Floor and Henk at a recent Nightwish concert but that one is a fan video so quality is low.

[@paulmaxey6377]

I did try to link the videos but YT wouldn't allow me to.

[@runnerron1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6TNlqigfJdnjbs

[@gsparkman]

This. Now that you’ve seen the original Nightwish version of this, take a brief detour to hear Floor tackle this song. Impressive!

[@kazfarah7623]

Tarja ❤ our OG metal goddess

[@TheReuby667]

Really great reaction I did like seeing you rocking out to it. 🤘 Since it is December and you loved Marko Hiatola's voice, I would love to see you take a look at Kaksi Kynttilää which he did with Raskasta Joulua. 🎅

[@michaelbuttner4262]

For me is that total normal music , the Power of Heavy Metal for more than 40 years

[@eleonora78]

Nightwish one of the most loved bands in whole Europe

[@terrysilverthorn4582]

Marco is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING his singing voice is just wow. should check songs out with him. Pink Floyd's High Hopes with Nightwish he sings that solo. Romanticide, I want my tears back and yours is an empty hope are 4

[@swabia1554]

And Floor did it with the original singer of the phantom character in the dutch version of the musical henk poort the show is called beste zangers where great singers sing for each other. They did the nightwish version but sang henk and floor style with a bit of a surprise (got more than a million views) pls do not say which is better but you have to watch that one as well.

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Lead character in Phantom is named Christine.

[@jeffharry9675]

I love Nightwish. Have you heard While Your Lips Are Still Red or Sleeping Sun. Also Tuomas Holopainen, A Lifetime of Adventure?

[@kentk2215]

This was the very last time Nightwish performed Phantom of the Opera… until last week, when they performed it live, for the first time in 17 years, in Amsterdam, with Floor and Henk Poort. Marko is a great vocalist in his own right. He decided to step away from Nightwish in January 2021. Keep exploring Nightwish. Much much more greatness to discover. Subscribed now.

[@dac2007]

Sadly Marko (the viking, who plays the bass) has left the band in 2021 but he was in the band for 20 years so plenty of contributions you can watch. Most live performances suggested have him in the band.

[@waynef1760]

You really really need to watch floor and hank poort do this on Beste Zangers ....trust me, they will blow you away

[@gustavorosales8851]

@Gabriel Bardac, embody!

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮❤️🎼✨💙🤘

[@damonbryan7232]

Now tell me another band that survived. 3 lead singer changes. 3 bassists changes. 2 drummer changes. Adding a permanent 6th member. All the solo side projects. Then not only stayed together. Got even better.

[@vhaarr]

I am so happy that you're going to follow Gabriels list. Please do. Please do not start jumping off to Floors solo projects or duetts with other vocalists, or her TV performances, or whatever. They're all fking excellent of course, but Nightwish is her home. Listen to her at her best. After 10-15 Nightwish songs, you might start to think that you KNOW what to expect. Trust me, you have no idea. You might think after 5 songs that you've seen what the band is capable of. You're in for a surprise. You might think after 10 songs you know which music style they play. You have no idea. You're in for a surprise.

[@dougboulter]

As Christmas is comoing and you like this Metal, try Sabaton's "The Christmas Truce". Sabaton sings about actual historical events.

[@bobgross8761]

Ladies, meet Marko and Tarja! If you continue your Nightwish journey, you'll find how perfectly he and Floor mix, too. He's also got plenty of solo vocal spots that you'll enjoy. I await those reactions. Thanks!

[@willswenson6526]

If you want to hear the other side of Marko's voice talent, react to "The Islander or Kiss while your lips are still red". He also solo sings on "High Hopes", a tribute to the original band who 1st recorded it. Thank you for this reaction. I bid you ladies peace, harmony and prosperity.

[@M4tti87]

I mean heavy metal is mostly based on classical harmonies and classical music theory. So it will definitely fit. Metal guitar solos are also often inspired by classical music :D

[@jws6181]

Welcome ladies the world of Nightwish, Marko(bass) the singer is not a part of the band anymore ( to bad) and the drummer Jukka he stopt because due to health issues in 2015 i believe...they have a new drummer Kai and bass player Jukka today. yes i hope you are ready for the Nightwish Ride...one of the best bands on this Earth ❤ from the Netherlands #BeSafe

[@stevel4265]

You like Jukka watch Over the hills and far away from the same show you really get to see him perform

[@elvwood]

Like Floor, Marko is a versatile singer - he gives a very different performance in High Hopes (from this same concert) and The Islander live at Tampere. If you want to hear him sing with Floor, Romanticide is coming up soon in Gabriel's list, or for something a bit more musical theatre you could try Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean live at Buenos Aires. So much to explore!

[@Mrjobe_]

🤘

[@rnowak85]

Lovely reaction. Tarja does a great job here but for me Marko steals the show. He is an amazing singer who can be super metal with lots of distortion or soft sweet. One of my favorites of his singing lead is While Your Lips are Still Red live at Wembley. A beautiful song about innocent young love and Floor's gorgeous voice backing him up with killer harmonies. There are a bunch of different videos with Floor singing this song with Henk Poort. Henk is a famous Dutch musical theater star and played the Phantom in Dutch productions for years. They first performed this song together on the Dutch singing show Beste Zangers. Floor was a huge fan of Henk's growing up and did the show in part to meet and sing with him. They use the Nightwish arrangement but not as heavy or loud which wouldn't have worked in the intimate setting of the show. There is also a video of them singing it live during Floor's solo concert last September on her YT channel as well as a live version from the Pinkpop festival this summer. When Henk agree to sing Phantom with Floor on Beste Zangers part of the deal was that he got to sing it with the full band during a Nightwish concert in Amsterdam. After many years of delay due to the pandemic it finally happened at the end of the Nightwish concert on 11/28. My favorite and I think the best performance is the Beste Zangers show where the intimate setting really shows of both of their voices. The Nightwish Amsterdam performance iare magical just to hear the full Nightwish style again but there is only phone cam video so the audio isn't the best. If you choose to do a reaction from those shows definetly make sure it is from the second show on 11/28. Henk's timing with the rest of the band is better and he clearly is getting more used to the noise of the full band and the more metal crowd. I also think Floor's tuning is a little better in the final run. I think she doesn't go quite as high as on Beste of Zangers but given that she was only a month out from cancer surgery and about 80 minutes into a 90 minute setlist her performance is spectacular.

[@surfdeprived]

Phantom of the Opera w/Floor Jansen of Nightwish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@DennyMalerba]

Tarja is the queen. Please react more to Nightwish with Tarja, and Tarja's solo career. Some suggestions: Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - The Siren (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Sleeping sun (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Wishmaster (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Nemo (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Ever Dream (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders (dvd End of an Era) Nightwish - Slaying the dreamer (dvd End of an Era) Tarja - Supremacy (woodstock 2016) Tarja - Victim of Ritual Tarja - Dark Star Tarja - Undertaker Tarja - In for a kill Tarja - Diva Tarja - Until my last breath Tarja - Shadow Play Tarja - Silent Masquerade Tarja - Eye of the storm

[@krisdavis3888]

Don't want to overload you with nightwish but if you want more I suggest live poet and the pendulum with floor

[@oldmuso586]

You should try the liver version of 'The Islander' at Tampere to get a different perspective on his voice.

[@lianharold823]

To hear more Marco, react to Ghost River (wacken 2013) Niceeee plan.. looking forward for it!

[@loulagro2315]

If you want an authentic theatrical, but slightly metal version of Phantom of the opera, please react to Floor singing with Henk Poort on "Beste Zangers" ...... a Dutch TV show featuring Dutch singers getting together and performing for and honoring each other. It's beyond incredible! In fact you should watch all of Floor's performances on that show, ... they give you a whole other dimension of her talent you haven't heard as of yet. Shallow by Gaga is a stand out.

[@MarretaGaming]

Love your rteactions !! you need to check the version of nightwish of a pink floyd song call " High Hopes " i think you will like it 😀

[@r.e.4640]

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of NIGHTWISH and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍👍🤘

[@jaanahedemaki6993]

Another soul snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess!

[@ievazagante5527]

Few suggest it, however, as to the Tarja songs, I like "The Siren". But Marko can sing anything. For example, "The islander" - you can compare music video and live at Tampere performance. Or "Planet Hell" - with all three singers. And, of course cover version of the "High hopes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZaVo3-te9CorZI. The latter is reason to admire the drummer. Not only because of his skills. Just pay attention to Tuomas (keybordist) and Emppu (guitarist). I have seen several reaction videos and only one reactor guessed what is happening. Anyway, please, do not compare frontwoman although some are doing it. Anette is excellent. The album and the movie Imaginaerum the album and the movie are certainly hers. And don't forget to check music videos. There is not much of them.

[@jburgs100]

Andrew Lloyd Webber absolutely LOVES this

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@bennybuffylove]

Waiting for Storytime - Wacken 2013, my favorite Nightwish video of this song. Let's do it today.

[@generationgapreacts]

You must be psychic Benny

[@stevewilson8752]

Watch / Listen to Nightwish Two Masterpieces Of Work Written By Thumos The Keyboard Player ! First is THE POET AND THE PENDULUM 5 Part Song ! It Was Written When Thumos Was in a Very Dark Place & He Considered Suicide ! ( Thankfully He Only Dies in Part 4 of The Song & NOT In Real Life ! Research Why & What The Song Means Before Watchink OK, 2nd Masterpiece is THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH By NIGHTWISH ( The Version With The Fireworks is a Must OK ) Song is About Evolution & How Plant Life - Animals- & Then Humans Became to Be On Our Planet ! Thumos Wrote This Masterpiece ! A Science Lesson In a Great Great Song ! NIGHTWISH DISCIPLE FROM QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🏄‍♂️😝

[@merileopardisaksassa7030]

You are in for a treat with any song Marko is singing on! If you'd like to hear him slay a traditional Finnish Christmas song with a children's choir (with subtitles!) at Raskasta Joulua (Finnish Christmas Heavy Metal event) warm up for Christmas check out his rendition of 'Sparrow on Christmas Morning' (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3zcmGejZtZ8hbM). The song is about a child feeding a seed to a bird on Chrismas morning only to realize that the sparrow harbors the soul of her recently deceased little brother. Also, any rendition of Ave Maria from Floor and him is absolutely gorgeous.

[@andregarcianutrifitdailysv9978]

Check thw greatest show on eart- nightwish live in Tempere

[@AL92LA]

If you want to hear more of Marco listen The Islander live in Tampere or Kiss while your lips are still red.

[@roy19491]

did either of you notice Captain Jack Sparrow on the front of the keyboard? this arrangement is by Tuomas.....the character name you're trying to remember is Christine

[@GeezerNerdRox]

I loved Nightwish…but I’m a Tarja purist…and now that Marko our singing Viking is no longer a member….well….it’s just not the same to me…..

[@JariJuslin]

Let's say Tarja's singing ability did not hold Nightwish back.

[@henriqueferreira1584]

If you are interested in knowing a little more about the beginning of Nightwish, I advise you to watch or listen to the show "From Wishes to Eternity" in 2000, before Marco joined the band. Despite the songs and their presentation being more "simple", it is a fantastic show. kzbin.info/aero/PLexzLA11Cst1PSoDwmydmmSLm5NQdBVlM Indication of songs from this show for react. - Swanhert - The Beauty and The Beast. - The Pharaoh Sails to Orion

[@Dutchbelg3]

Do you girls a favor ... Listen to the Floor and Henk version (Beste Zangers Phantom of the Opera) too. Just do it... You will SOOOOOOO enjoy! It is so different but so HEAVY IMPACT ! Trust me! 🙂 Kind of Freddy / Monserrat Caballé experience more or less.

[@richardgoddard37]

Wait until you hear about the drama that was going on behind the scenes of this particular performance......

[@generationgapreacts]

What happened?

[@kazfarah7623]

@@generationgapreacts tarja told the band she wanted to leave a few months earlier & the band fired her that night by releasing an open letter, which was.. not the best way to handle it. Tuomas really didn't like Tarja's husband/manager whom she’d married 3 years prior to this concert, Tuomas felt like her husband had changed her. Tarja implied there was lots of drinking backstage and she felt lonely during tours. Tuomas and Tarja knew each other since they were 12/13 years old so the split was a painful thing, but they're on fairly good terms now and everyone's happier for going seperate paths!

[@Tearnofear]

it's actualy even a bit harder: he plays the Bass, not the Guitar^^

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

ImhO there are no bad Nightwish Songs, technically and in Term of Composition and Performance. Taste ofc differ, but i would gently advise you, to see their Repertoire/ Gabriels List/ YT Recommends and Wishes of the Commenters and Patreons more like an Forrest Gump Praline Box, you never now, what is coming, but all are Tasty, just pick the one, which you are most Curious about. I had my late 20s/30s With them back at the End of the Century and the Start into 2k, and it was an absolute Ride, mostly because they envolved Themself in an Speed, that was nearly inhuman over the first 4, some say 5 Albums. Then came an Break in Singing Style, and well for me , good Style in General. Rediscovered them in 2k13 and never looked Back, same Group, other Protagonists, still great Music. Sure, you get some more really enlightning Moments with them:) now the Bad News: Drummer changed to Management bcs of Health Issues, and Basist/Phantom Singer did call it quits, bcs Music Industry sucks for Him, in early 2020.( my personal View is, he also got married to an gourgeous some Years younger Spanish Lady, and simply get the Hell out of Life, he earned it in my view double and more). Next Drummer isnt an Stage Beast but even more precise and also very likeable, and new Basist didnt Sing till now( he cand although not on Markos Range i think), but Man, his Baselines are so dope, love them. From the Startcombo back in the 90`s only Tuomas on Keys and Empuu on Guitar are in the actual Stage Lineup. That said, most of their Ad- ins and personal Changes evolved Them positively, not set Them Back. I know only one, that didnt hit me, and thats an question of Taste not of SKills(never trap on that who is better Landmine , Tarja/Anette/Floor, there are still some Hardliners out there that only wait to rage what they think to be entitled for) Great Recap, nice wow Effect, Ladies:) Stay Healthy NWA Bavaria North

[@dmj4966]

Marco is almost as versatile as Floor, soft, clean, and growls....Marco leads are a rabbithole within the NW rabbithole....The Islander where he takes lead and plays guitar, Kiss While Your Lips are Still Red at Wembley (live NW is always ideal), High Hopes from this Phantom concert...Ave Maria with Floor

[@aixmhros]

Nightwish lost hald fan base after that night when the kick out Tarja. nobody can deny thiis.-

[@sophiepalmer-doran344]

first off i knew Marco would surprise you second at 6:17 i love that hand off Tuomas does and last one of the reasons for Tarja leaving is that Diva like behavor that you picked up. she also had the flue or some other upper respitory illness so the fact that she can sing so well even when she is sick is amazing this was truely the End of an Era this is Tarja's last time on stage with Nightwish

[@Ozzy_2014]

Diva??!! Hardly. She backs away to give the boys their time. She left to Change into her next outfit this was part 2 of 4 in the show and the boys went into high hopes while she changed. Please watch the full show.

[@FemaleMetalLover]

@@Ozzy_2014 By that same standards I guess Floor is 10x more Diva then, considering she sang over Marcos's parts.

[@kimpires]

Tarja era a cantora dos nigthwish....depois que Tarja deixou o grupo nunca mais foi o mesmo nightwish.....Tarja é unica e poderosa....que Floor que quê?????!!!!!!!......a voz de Tarja tem personalidade e uma técnica fenomenal......Floor pode cantar bem,mas nao gosto pessoalmente....Tarja é sublime.para mim o grupo acabou com a saída de Tarja.

[@malmkwaks]

Hi Generation Gap Reacts, i love to see your reaction videos of Nightwish. For me they are the best band in the world 😍 I also have another recommendation for you. If you like surprises, then try this masterpiece of our Dutch genius Arjen Anthony Lucassen with 11 awesome singers (I won't spoil who they are, but i think you will recognize some of them 😉): Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down. Here is the link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c You will be blown away by all the talented musicians and singers! You won't be dissappointed....I PROMISE! Hope to see your reaction to this masterpiece soon and for now....Greetings, stay safe and lots of love from The Netherlands, Martin.

[@henninglindenstrm9121]

Try Sleeping sun whit Tajra

[@balticstain7150]

Unfortunately the bassist and drummer are no longer with the band very sad ....brilliant version though...

[@Plastikdoom]

And oh, no offense to you....but you do not 'take on' a NW song, NW takes you on, and determines if you are merely suitable for their epicness.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Meh

[@duncanwyer2460]

🇬🇧 Norfolk reporting for duty ,Tarja last performance see no smiles on the male members, to see more of the drummer try Nemo or story time his favourite. More of Marco look at Their cover/ tribute to pink floyd High Hope or devil and the deep dark ocean

[@markclements7767]

The Basist is Marko and he often sings with Floor. The singer is Tarja and the drummer is Jukka. In Finnish the letter J is pronounced Y, so Tar-y-a and Y-ukka 🙂 By the way, I see that you have reacted to Pink Floyd. Nightwish did a fantastic tribute to them by covering their song 'High Hopes'. Perhaps if you put them on your (growing) reaction list for some time in the future you could please both sets of fans, perhaps even with a double reaction, first the original and then the cover? Just something to consider a bit later perhaps...

[@mariogansbeke]

I concur...

[@MikkoRantalainen]

It may be worth mentioning that the bassist's given name is Marko but he's often known as Marco in English speaking countries because that's usually pronounced closer to correct. And the R should be always rolling in Finnish, pretty close to Spanish rolling R.

[@generationgapreacts]

Thank you Mark! What a great idea! 😃

[@rammmm51]

i concur

[@JariJuslin]

Yes. Marko is his real name and Marco is his kind of stage name. But in Finnish they are pronounced exactly the same, so in context of foreigners trying to handle Finnish names it just does not matter which spelling you use. Like check how Americans fare on pronouncing names like Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) or Jari Mäenpää (Wintersun). Spoiler: they don't.

[@phillipgross1887]

👍👍🤘🤘

[@jeffharry9675]

Walking In The Air by Tarja is also great. A great Finnish male vocalist, Jarkko Ahola, does a fantastic version of Walking In The Air. I'm a proud Finn when it comes to Nightwish and Arkko.

[@beldin2987]

Don't forget "Swanheart" when it comes to that specific concert. Actually my most beloved Tarja song. The ending when she sings a duet with Emppus guitar is just so damned good.

[@chriso6719]

Original lead singer , Tarja(Tar-ya) Turunen, is the most operatic of the 3 female lead singers. Floor is the 3rd, the 2nd is Anette Olzon, who has more of a pop/rock style. This performance is the 2005 concert in Helsinki. (End of an Era DVD). Tuomas did the arrangement for thisversion. It was Tarja's last Nightwish show. After the concert, the guys gave her the open letter dismissing her from the band. Tarja 1996-2005, Anette 2007-2012, Floor 2012 -present. Yes, bassist Marko Hietala can sing. He sang backing or co-lead on a lot of songs, and lead on a few, including The Islander and their cover/tribute of Pink Floyd's High Hopes. He was lead singer of a band called Tarot before joining Nightwish in 2001. Unfortunately , he decided to leave the band in 2021 for personal reasons. Andrew Lloyd Weber called this his favorite or one of his favorite versions. Btw, the lead female character is named Christine.

[@Ozzy_2014]

Christine Daie the name of the female lead. Tarja ( Taa-rrr-ee-a TUrUnen) was a founding member of Nightwish with Thuomas and Empu. Both Tarja and Marko are classicly trained singers. This concert was recorded on October 29, 2005 in Hartwell arena. Kittos BTW is Finnish for thank you. Good manners very important in Finnish culture. And Tarja is every bit A LADY. The tour was called Once upon a tour.their 5th album which came out in 2004. The drummer is Jakku ( j -aa-k-uu) he no longer drums but is still managing the band behind the scenes. There was a lot of bad blood for how they handled letting Tarja go. It was ugly & hurtful and handled badly. That is the not pointing fingers version everyone can agree with. The letter, the response etc is our there. But enough to know the hatchet has been buried. Marko and Tarja have appeared in public to sing together since. Also note that even back then Tarja and Floor were friends and are to this day. Absoloutley no bad blood there. One of the conditions for joining the band Floor set out is to never sing the 1st single they put out after Tarja had been succeeded by Annette. Bye Bye Beautiful as it was a personal attack on her friend. She is there originally as a guest singer 2010-12 to finish concert dates Annette had to quit as she went into labour over Christmas. 2012 she officially signed on full time. The discrepancy on dates is how you count the 1st two years. Anyway good to know Tarja went on to a hugely succesful solo career. As a matter of fact she has released her 10th studio album as a solo star 2007-2022, Greatest hits as chosen by her. Called Living the Dream out as of December, 04, 2022. Her discography is extensive. She has an autobiography as well Singing in my blood. Giving a deep dive into her solo career you will see she has an amazing variety and style to her music. Please don't let those who don't know her work convince you that she is merely anything. Or can only do one thing. She is as lovely and warm and kind as she appears. Currently doing Christmas together 2022 in Europe. Her and then/current manager and husband Marcello Cabuli will celebrate 20 years this December 31, 2022. Along with their daughter Naomi (10). The title of her album is accurate. She is living the dream. Wife, mother, star, record label owner, TV star. Loved by her fans and that is mutual between our Queen Tarja and the fans. Now I point out here she was 28 at the time of recording and singing through a head cold and throat infection that kept her from singing the sound check. Incredible spirit. She is a trouper. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

[@ValtteL]

@@Ozzy_2014 I think you should edit your copy-paste little bit. Tuomas, not Thuomas Emppu, not Empu Jukka, not Jakku. Pronunciation ( j -aa-k-uu) makes no sense. I think American pronunciation is "YU-kah" Kiitos, not Kittos

[@jerrydavison1176]

There's a Video out there o of Floor and Tarja singing together

[@chriso6719]

@@jerrydavison1176 Yes, they sang Over the Hills and Far Away at a solo Tarja show.

[@alejandromoya7]

The point is Tarja & Floor, not Tarja "OR" Floor. Great reaction, amazing analysis. Greetings from Argentina😉🤘🇦🇷

[@ladislaualbert2807]

All NW singers have had great contributions to NW’s music.

[@lw3918]

Women like Tarja and Floor put pop singers to shame.

[@Idefixu]

Thank you for the reaction! In this song, and quite a few others, Marko sings with growly, gritty voice, but he can sing with mellow, sweet, delicate voice as well. Now you need to hear Floor and Marko together, in unison or in harmony, or taking turns, their voices sound good together, coplementing each other. EVER DREAM, and SONG of MYSELF Wacken 2013 7 DAYS TO THE WOLVES Wembley 2015 WEAK FANTASY Tampere 2015 are good examples to name but a few. Edit: Thank you for appreciating Jukka, the drummer. He had to step down in 2014, because of a severe case of insomnia. No reason no cure has been found. He still works in Nightwish management. He is missed by fans. His friend Kai took his place, a great drummer him too.

[@awall1701]

WOW just simply WOW, I am blown away by this version. Amazing! Never heard this version before. So pleased that you reacted to this, again I love your reactions.

[@jeffk1482]

New to Nightwish, I take it? Buckle up! 😂🤘

[@jak8]

this was their last show with Tarja, back in 2005. check out also their pink floyd - high hopes tribute from same night

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

They have a 26yr treasure trove of music awaiting you. They are incredible and can´t recommend them enough.

[@jeffk1482]

@@laudatosiadastra1218 This. I LOVE your handle, btw.

[@buffmaloney]

There is a story about Henk Poort, who sings as the phantom, singing this with Floor. She wanted to sing it with him. He agreed if they did it in the style of Nightwish.

[@gregjohnson298]

Love Tarja,the voice of an angel.

[@Cashcrop54]

I love this Phantom. The only thing I would want is a solo by Emppu Vuorinen the guitar player. We get a small taste in his Flourish at the end. In every other way awesome. Sadly, I believe Tarja "left" the group the day after this concert. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@jerrydavison1176]

Good choice to hear Tarja. The bassist is Marko Hetala. I do miss him from the band. The original drummer had to step-away for medical reasons BUT he hand - picked the current drummer.