NIGHTWISH Reaction. Ghost Love Score (OMG..1st Time Hearing)

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello The Thamesmen ! Nightwish fans here, your musical quest summoned us. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here at Wacken Open Air in 2013, together with Floor Jansen, the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of a 82k audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. As I saw, you enjoyed the powerful performance of the band, together with the stellar vocals of our Dutch metal queen, Floor Jansen. Hope you'll continue on this path. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [The 1st Bassist of the band was Sami Vanska, he was with them until 2001. The 2nd one was Marco Hietala, as Bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least - we'll see what the future brings to us. Then very recently (May 2021) Jukka Koskinen became the 3nd Bassist of the band, for at least the Human :II: Nature tour] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " Hoping you'll continue this journey with us, I'll drop here a list of songs (with links) with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and not as something mandatory): "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc "Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo "Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck "Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68​ "Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs "Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeydWmumsijnpY "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UlnxuZZyNors​ "Sleeping Sun" live at Vizovice Masters of Rock festival 2016 (ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/poezhYh7jJaDe68 "The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmopnSGjtKSi8k​ "Alpenglow" live at Wembley 2015 (uplifting / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOtp36Qg6qbbck "Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXZipmClpmKos0 "Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKXZaeglrVopJI​ "I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOylZqun8djoa8 "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOZo5Ksdr6EZrM "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-VZGyGl9aVoNE​ "7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfWl6p3hceKjsU​ And if you want to hear Floor growling :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbaimSaYrB8qdU Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" - just take a peek to their official playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..) The links presented above are with the current singer of the band, Floor Jansen, since I'm a fan of the recent era of the band, with Floor as the singer. I have nothing against previous singers, but I do not consider myself the most suitable person to give specific recommendations from their repertoires. ** I think it's your place, fans of previous Nightwish eras, to present to the reactors the best recommendations with Tarja Turunen and Anette Olzon, because you know and appreciate them directly. I encourage you to add the best recommendations in the comments. ** That being said, I will add here the message left the other days by an old fan of the band, @Fabrizio Gorla: " To be fair to the old fanbase, you may want to include also some of these songs. Just be fair and don’t make a comparison if you don’t want an open war in your comment section. * The Tarja era *: The power of Tarja - Nightwish - Wishmaster [Live] - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u3nXtrZ5Z4bNk The lyrics of this song are a treasure of citations from fantasy books. The power of Tarja II - Nightwish - End Of All Hope Live at the Summer Breeze festival (2002) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TPqp2HoZ5jppI A classic revisited - NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera (OFFICIAL LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE The old school - Nightwish - 01 Dark Chest Of Wonder (Live End Of An Era 2005 HD) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDHfKV9i7uof5o Mesmerizing - Nightwish - The Siren (DVD End Of An Era) HD - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s @DeeDee80: Gabriel, would be good to add in the Tarja list "Pharaoh Sails To Orion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKHOeWRubNlog80 . It's one of the best. @NicholasCorvin: And in the Tarja era you could also mention "Nemo" [LIVE "End of an Era"] kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiVl2eGhdWlicU @Fabrizio Gorla: * The Anette era *: NIGHTWISH: "Scaretale" (OFFICIAL LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bQoYZuepyXaZI Nightwish - Storytime (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqwhXd4l52kqNE NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXHmYuurbyFe9E NIGHTWISH - Amaranth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZW9n2qhateNgrM @NicholasCorvin: The list could include in the "Anette era" "The Islander" [Official Music Video] (it's maybe their best videoclip) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17Xd3mwaZmtrMU * Bonus tracks *: Tarja Turunen & Floor Jansen 'Over the hills' MFVF XI Wieze, Belguim 20/10/13 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2i6pIGPftmVibc "High Hopes" - Pink Floyd cover / tribute 2005 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 " You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order..): kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo For entire episodes of the show with En subtitles, you should check Denise Hofs's DM channel: dailymotion_dot_com/xpinkeu/videos In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us, which you can find on her YT channel - there are already 6 covers there, the first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen" (27 weeks ago, already over 2.501M views), the second - "Alone" from "Heart" , released 25 weeks ago - 1.293M and counting. Then 23 weeks ago she dropped the third cover, in Dutch: "Is Dit Nou Later" from Stef Bos - already 287K views. Just before Christmas she made a powerful cover of "Ave Maria" - already 325K views. 20 weeks ago she added a remastered / remixed version of the first one, "Let It Go" - already 235K. 18 weeks ago she added to the list a powerful cover of "Adagio" by Lara Fabian (!!!) - 475K views now. Then, just 13 weeks ago she gave us the last one so far: "Oblivion" by M83 - 611K views in 13 weeks.. !!! A last moment update: 4 weeks ago Floor did a cover of "Euphoria" for Beste Zangers Songfestival kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIClmKWmoLR8jKc - 1.056M views already !!! Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

You folks will probably want to pin this post for easy reference if you intend to continue your Nightwish journey!

[@samuelmalsawmkima6905]

The master is here. All hail Gabriel!

[@luxetveritas9196]

For the Tarja list, please add Walking in the Air, Sleeping Sun, FantasMic, Deep Silent Complete and Slaying the Dreamer (live) and Dead to the World (studio)!

[@gabriel.bardac]

@@luxetveritas9196 Thanks for the suggestions. I hope I'll update the link list in the weekend.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Gabriel, Alex from the Thamesmen here ....... Thanks so much for this info!! George and I are brand new to Nightwish so any guidance along our path of discovery is very much welcomed. We are blown away by this band and until we recorded this video, in our stupid ignorance, we had never heard of the band. I think there is allot of learn and a big catalogue to get stuck into so all help and information is so greatly received. Thanks for being here and thanks for the support!!!✌️

[@ToTheWolves]

Has anybody said it yet? SHE'S OUR VALKYRIE GODDESS. . Am i the first?! Woohoo!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Can be said many times!

[@pietheindejonge321]

Congratulated, 100points!

[@sairabinns7962]

Whoo go you! Yes she has claimed another 2 souls ❤️

[@lindapryor3747]

Sounds like an opera singer! The Valkyrie!

[@kevinpalmer9402]

Why does everybody call Floor a Valkyrie goddess agreed she is a goddess but she's Dutch not Scandinavian.

[@andreadee1567]

It was great to watch you watching Nightwish for the first time.

[@TheThamesmen]

Such a mind blowing surprise for us. We had no idea!

[@jaanahedemaki6993]

"The guitarist was ...um...ok...wasn't a great solo, was it?No" I'll forgive you for what you don't know. Nightwish isn't about showing off what you can do.Music comes first and if music doesn't require guitar shredding then there is no guitar shredding.Guitarist in this band does what music demands, it's not about his ego or anyone's ego, it's all about the music."Be humble before the music" and that's how Nightwish plays. Everyone in this band is TOP LEVEL MUSICIANS. And Nightwish discography (?) is DEMANDING with complicated songs and structures because the keyboard player, composer, maker and creator of Nightwish, TUOMAS, makes them that way.Because he is BRILLIANT like that. Music comes to him and tells him how it needs to be played. He doesn't listen to music himself but he sure makes the most beautiful music with twist and turns and doesn't limit himself only to metal. Metal bands play metal, Nightwish plays Nightwish.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Janna - Sorry as we had no reference points.... we will redeem ourselves and dig deeper into the band. Many thanks for being here!

[@jaanahedemaki6993]

@@TheThamesmen Oh, no worries, your reaction was good. It's just that Nightwish isn't your typical metal band you'd expect. It's more like expect the unexpected.

[@nicod1361]

@@TheThamesmen fyi NOT better in studio ! they are always better LIVE & keep in mind all thew songs from this concert where written for the other 2 previous singers, but Floor made them ALL hers & the best versions ever !

[@572Btriode]

@@TheThamesmen Nightwish, art not ego.

[@optimusakc]

@@TheThamesmen Yes admittedly the first time I heard the solo I thought it was just ok but after hearing more from them and when and how Emppu shreds I completely changed my mind! He is great and very entertaining to watch. Check out Romanticide kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU for a bit more shredding from him. Also another note about his playing. Because some of the solos are less "shreddy" he plays them very clean with no room for mistakes or you would hear it a mile away. Great reaction and hope you do more from them. As you can see the Nightwish Army is here to see it too!!!

[@billattercliffe8655]

Don't sleep on the guitarist Emppu, as this song is not representative of his talent level. He plays only what the song requires and never shows off with some ridiculous, over-the-top shredding. In this case, the song didn't require much. This concert was at the Wacken Open Air in 2013. They were the headliner for the concert and this was played in front of 82,000 people. This was the 13th song on a 15 song setlist. About Floor Jansen, their Dutch singer, well you ain't heard nuthin' yet. From death growls to opera and everything in between. Sings multiple genres, in multiple languages and can shift vocal styles from one note to the next. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist, is the mastermind behind Nightwish and has been branded the "Metal Mozart" for the breadth and depth of his compositions. The orchestral and choral music you hear on the backing track is from the London Philharmonic Orchestra and associated choirs. Nightwish has been working with since about 2004. And no, it wouldn't be better in the studio. Gabriel will be along with a long list of suggestions, but if you're interested in hearing Emppu doing a bit of shredding, then check out Romanticide from the same concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU

[@ToTheWolves]

I'm glad you said this. It needs to be said.

[@torbenjohansen6955]

Yes for Nightwish the song is king if one of them have have to tone down his skills to make the song just right. they do that. NIGHTWISH is a live band they give 200% live

[@TheThamesmen]

Understood and thank you!!! This was our 1st Nightwish vid.... so I had nothing t compare to.. I promise not to go too heavy on him! Cheers Alex

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Yeah, this song doesn't really showcase Emppu's talent. He can definitely shred when called to do so.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

But GLS, is Floors Song.🤗 nobody can shine about her at her fav Song.😊👍

[@jasonvonkurzbach7948]

Welcome to the family. Floor is a Goddess

[@arohajanie]

The Nightwish army will be upon you after your delightful Floorgasms!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the message. Take care and have a fab day. Cheers G&A

[@jaakkomaaniemi2136]

The thing about the guitarist, Emppu, is that he IS very good. But he's also very humble, not a showoff or a show stealer in the least bit. He plays what the song needs, not what would make him look good.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello - as we have no idea can you recommend a track that shows his skills?

[@marcusknorpp5060]

Romanticide live in Wacken with a great metal solo and high hopes ( i like Emppus solo more than Gilmours).

[@jaakkomaaniemi2136]

The High Hopes cover sure would be a good one.

[@agnieszkazelaznicka6330]

I have to agree here. Personally I just hate those musicians who feel the need to put in 7 shredding guitar solos, and them some more "gymnastics" with their gear......

[@TheJama64]

Try Romanticide, don’t ever underestimate Emppu’s guitar. He deliveres what song needs.

[@TheThamesmen]

Just what I need..... This is perfect as we are looking to undo our underestimation! Be well and more coming!!

[@buffmaloney]

I think High Hopes does as well as Romanticide to showcase his skills.

[@mitchthepower]

Poor Emppu. He just does what the song needs without doing unnecessary fancy stuff. But He can play really well if he wants to.

[@hamohamo8270]

Floor is a goddess, everything she sings becomes divine.Floor has the most diverse vocals on the planet, no one can convey emotions with movement, facial expressions and voice, as Floor conveys it, her vocals have no boundaries, she is the best.Floor is a very sincere, humble person with a big heart.

[@TheThamesmen]

I am sorry we didn't know her name as this is all new (genre, music, band etc) to us... Thanks Hamo for being here!

[@gaylewest3663]

She is fantastic, but so is Morgan James. Morgan is a Julliard grad classical soprano who has a blue eyed soul band. Her mastery of voice control, going seamlessly from Aretha to Joni to Ella is remarkable.

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

@@TheThamesmen Floor, her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. HAIL the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy 😎🤩🤗😍

[@MrFuzzy1953]

I love Floor. She's the beautiful, talented, Viking, Amazon that I'm going to marry. Then I'm going to wake up and be heartbroken.... lol

[@tenaseesherry]

You love Nightwish. Now you can be trusted. 😂🤣😂🤣❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Such a joy to see you enjoy (obsess) as much as I do. 😎🙏🏻😉🤘🏻✌🏻

[@TheThamesmen]

So good!

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Emppus guitar skills & Marko vocals: NW's Pink Floyd Tribute High Hopes !!

[@TheThamesmen]

Sixtus: I think we need to do a special on this track!! Thanks

[@iTrouble]

@@TheThamesmen Emppu the gituarist is kind of underrated in this sack of super overpowered talented musicians. Emppu is only doing what is good for the song, he is not overperforming, he isn`t a poser, like most other guitarists. Emppu is an absolute teamplayer.

[@jeffreysouthgate9834]

and consider "I want my tears back", when he plays alongside Troy.....

[@randyburrill2340]

I love Alex's reactions to Nightwish. When he removes his head set, I just get ready to applaud along with him. This one is special beause it's the first. Really enjoy you guys!! Salute from Nova Scotia!

[@TheThamesmen]

That first time was a magic night. We had no idea

[@Deltroyer1963]

Stay on live versions of Nightwish! They sound good on stage...

[@TheThamesmen]

We are big fans of Live performance as if a band cant do it Live it says something

[@oliverdonder7616]

Now that is a slight understatement ^^

[@ingobordewick6480]

You guys are funny and you just have scrached the surface of what this woman "Floor Jansen" is able to do with her voice. Be prepared for the Nightwish Army to flood your channel. This was recorded at Wacken Open Air Festival (Germany) in 2013. I've been part of this show as 80.000 other people.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for your kind words. It was a magic moment for us and we will continue the journey!

[@pdutchie4924]

Totally agree Jaana 👍🏻

[@WardDorrity]

@@TheThamesmen Gentlemen, you have no idea. But you will soon.

[@TTK2013]

@@TheThamesmen Few facts,no big deal, but Finland have highest ratio of heavy metal bands to 100,000 residents in whole world...So we are super power on that,who cares anymore about example nuclear weapons! Also, it is not so rare in Finland that leading singer in metal band is woman. Here is nice example(Miss Noora Louhimo),I bet that you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWndnpetmZp-aac Well,when started,why not few more who came to my mind: Dark Sarah kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSWiZaKmLmdl9k Former Nightwish singer Anette have also here some project... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl7Zqppri9uaaas

[@cyberstormz1286]

Nightwish Army UK Division reporting for duty! as Gabriel has said your musical Journey has summoned us! please follow his suggestions as you fall down the rabbit hole that you have uncovered. We look forward to watching your journey! stay safe and Welcome form the Nightwish Army!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Cyber... I loved this and looking forward to more., Thanks Alex

[@davidludwig1492]

Nightwish Army, Pennsylvania, USA Division reporting. Nice to see all the UK NW army members.

[@cyberstormz1286]

@@davidludwig1492 It is great to see our USA NW army brothers and sisters too! Stay safe all!

[@stevekanakanui7033]

@@davidludwig1492 NIGHTWISH ARMY 1st RECON BRIGADE WEST VIRGINIA ..HELLO TO OUR NEIGHBORS TO THE NORTH.AND THE REST OF THE ARMY

[@craigramsay53]

"She" is Floor Jansen, a Dutch classically trained soprano. She lives on a small farm in Sweden with her husband (drummer for Swedish metal band Sabaton), four year old daughter Freja, and her horses. She's a vocal coach, farmgirl, and wonderful soul who shares a lot (and does some killer covers) on her KZbin channel. And yes, she's 6'1 (6'4-6'5 in her stage heels.)

[@TheThamesmen]

Sorry Craig... this was brand new in terms of music, genre and band so we didn't know her name.... we DO NOW!!! Wow.....

[@craigramsay53]

@@TheThamesmen Wait...I'M the Canadian...we're the ones who always say sorry. GREAT reaction guys...a lot of fun.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@craigramsay53 We are British... We sat sorry when a cup of tea has been poured - Lets both be sorry together :)

[@henkhenczyk3154]

Come on, Craig ! In metric system please !

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

@@TheThamesmen xD

[@pickboaa]

Floor is stunning, she is our Valkyrie godess. She is amazing in every way possible. The rabbithole that is Nightwish is very deep, if u guys are digging into it u got alot of amazing music coming your way. The whole band is insanely talented from the Metal mozart Tuomas to the bassist Marko the drummer Jukka who u just met and the new drummer Kai who u will meet later and the trickster Guitarist Emppu and ofc Floor who there isnt enough words to describe. Also beware that your channel is gonna blow up with Nightwish army incoming.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello..... Thanks so much for being here! I am off to buy a viking helmet!!!

[@juttamanchetta8789]

@@TheThamesmen Nightwish Army Chapter Germany here. Please buy no helmet with horns on the side 😉 - isn't authentic 👍 Happy first Floorgasm 🤘🔥

[@TheThamesmen]

Looks sad but understands

[@randyburrill2340]

AWESOME!!! Floor kicks ALL of our asses! :D

[@TheThamesmen]

Truly awesome talent. More we have watched the more we appreciate

[@frenkwd1]

Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Frenk... to be really honest... I wasn't prepared for this when I woke up this morning....

[@guidok3080]

Belgian division reporting.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@guidok3080 welcome to our weird world of Thamesmen. We are looking forward to learning more

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

Nightwish is the best LIVE.

[@TheThamesmen]

Agreed

[@orangeguppie6897]

First i thought 5 thumbs down????, when i was listening to your comment about Emppu, the guitarist i understood. He is amazing, like everybody in nightwish. They all give the song what it needs, no ego's in this band.

[@TheThamesmen]

Remember we were coming form a point of not knowing anything or having never seen Nightwish. We are now going to explore more and hopefully have more accurate views as time goes no but no guarantee! Thanks for joining the discussions

[@oliphant2848]

Met the Valkyrie, I see, and also recognized her as such. We should tell her to not flaunt her superpowers too much. (No, we shouldn't.) Actually, if you think you've heard her vocal range, you are in for a few surprises still. (Opera... *cough* Growling... *cough* Cool Jazz *cough* From growling to opera in a split second *cough*). She is 183 cm (6 feet and a few millimeters) tall (without heels). Also, sorry, she's already married to a Viking (drummer of Sabaton, Hannes van Dahl) and has a 4-year old daughter aptly named Freja. Nightwish are best live. Gabriel will show up soon to give an exhaustive recommendation list and band history.

[@TheThamesmen]

Well we will just admire her from afar! What a talent, completely mind blowing and such fun to see for first time with no expectations. Love the passion and support everyone showing this band. Happy to join the party

[@nicod1361]

@@TheThamesmen hey mates,very well done ! just a little fyi this song is the most reacted to song on YT ever! from the most reacted to concert ever! some vocal coach reactors have over 2.5 Million views ! the fan base on YT is Massive & very active & passionate especially for the Floor Jansen era,this Wacken 2013 is a seminal and standard setting pivotal event where every song is the best version ever,Floor had only been 10 months in with the band at this point, the #2 pivotal event is Floor's performances from the popular Dutch tv show Beste Zangers 2019 filmed on Ibeza some top Dutch singers past & present get together and the person on the center couch for the day has one of their songs or a song that has meaning to them sung back to them reinterpreted by the other singers,novel idea . Floor opened the show with the 1st song below and just blew everyones mind,only two of the other singers knew who Floor was but none of them had heard her sing with such versatility,after the 8 day run of the show Floor's & NW's popularity soared,stadiums filled up and ticket sales shot up.btw since Floor joined NW & after this show NW's fan base has tripled . on Mama Floor completely changes the tempo and song structure the song is about Samantha wanting to be more like her Mom, Que Se Siente by Rolf is originaly a merenge ,mambo type song so of course Floor does it her way,Winner by Tim he wrote for his brother who has Spina Bifida,About Love Ruben wrote about his parents divorce. cheers & welcome to the best & most unique band & singer in the WORLD ! Floor Jansen sings Vilja Lied for Henk Poort, Beste Zangers 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 Floor Jansen sings Shallow for Emma Heesters Beste Zangers 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eboZhqlsRssM0 *Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom Of The Opera | Beste Zangers 2019 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8 Floor Jansen sings Mama for Samantha Steenwijk Beste Zangers 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKtmYaYq8ulhbs Floor Jansen sings Que Se Siente for Rolf Sanches Beste Zangers 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/epe8ln-LpNaqZqc Floor Jansen sings Winner for Tim Akkerman Beste Zangers 2019 Eng. Subs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOlpaSja7qlm5o Floor Jansen sings About love I don't know a thing for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019 :eng.translation burned-in subs kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4rJeKePrLZsl7M *2 weeks after her gall bladder surgery so she could be there in person but live synced this was the 2012 Eurovision song winner by Loreen Floor Jansen - Euphoria | Beste Zangers Songfestival 2021 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIClmKWmoLR8jKc ********************** Wacken 2013 songs that are a must : NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc Ghost River (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs Nightwish - Bless the Child (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWzial7a9Rmgrs NIGHTWISH - Romanticide (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO-Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU NIGHTWISH - Ever Dream (OFFICIAL LIVE-Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE-Wacken 2013- kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck Nightwish - I Want My Tears Back (Wacken 2013) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZKQmYVteL6VrbM Nightwish - Nemo (Wacken 2013) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2xlIyeqbV1brs Nightwish - Amaranth (Wacken 2013) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaqvfnSuotGJhKs Nightwish - Wish I Had an Angel (Wacken 2013): kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-Uh2xme79_eNU Nightwish - She Is My Sin (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXaumJaMiL1nqdU Nightwish - Last Ride Of The Day (Live Wacken 2013 - ShowtimeStorytime): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6usfqttedaUla8 Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken 2013) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeydWmumsijnpY ******************* Floor's recent YT covers done for the fans : simply amazing ! Alone - Heart (cover by Floor Jansen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fYXqyGa9Zpfc0 Ave Maria - Floor Jansen (Music Video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPFaXuthtp8qdE Let It Go - Frozen (cover by Floor Jansen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2nWZ42aq6aZh80 Adagio - Lara Fabian (cover by Floor Jansen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYu1eX-Cgpt0i5Y Oblivion - M83 (cover by Floor Jansen) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHiQoaeooa9npq8

[@bocatampere]

That’s Nightwish, Best Live Band in this Universe ❤️ That’s Floor, Best Singer Ever 🤘❤️ Greets from Finland 🇫🇮

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Finland. That is a mighty fine band you have. Thank you!

[@Drinckx2]

They are all great musicians. Emppu is a terrific guitarist. He never plays over the top onanistic solos: he plays for the band and for the track. Less is more. If you watch more of their songs you will get a greater sense of how important his contribution is. He and they are exemplary.

[@TheThamesmen]

No question about all their skills. Last night we recorded another track and will do more for sure. We are learning slowly😀

[@clemenstremens1940]

Gabriel is already there, fresh privates of the Nightwish army🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Awesome information from Gabriel. How cool for that contribution from him

[@martine3293]

Hi guys. So good to see you reacting to Nightwish, finally. I've recommended them to you before (this song + remember the Pink Floyyd 'High Hopes' tribute? -> you will change your mind about the guitar player Emppu if you have a look at that tribute...). They are from Finland, but the singer (Floor Jansen) is Dutch. There is also an English bandmember, but he wasn't on stage for this performance. Nightwish is best appreciated LIVE!!! Be on the watch for Gabriel Bardac's comment. He will give you lots of information about this awesome band. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Netherlands and Apologies for not mentioning you as someone who pointed us in the right direction. We got there in the end!

[@martine3293]

@@TheThamesmen That's fine. I'm just glad you've discovered them now! Take care.

[@vlinder6329]

@@TheThamesmen 😍🇳🇱🌷🇳🇱😁

[@martinmiguel4121]

Trust on Gabriel, he's the general of the Nightwish Army! Looking forward to seeing more Nightwish reactions.

[@TheThamesmen]

He really gave us tons of info!!!! I am on chatper 1

[@seannightingale3571]

Floor Jansen is a vocal athlete with incredible range , versatility, vocal stamina, and stage presence. She is a soprano with a range of more than three octaves (D3 to F6). It is apparent when listening to her sing that she has spent the better part of her life fine-tuning her instrument with help from several vocal coaches. Floor can sing in multiple languages and genres and is a vocal coach herself. It is incredible how she is able to take any song and make it her own. This woman is a true gift to her craft and an incredible addition to a band that has always been great until 2013 when they officially hired the undisputed Queen of Metal Floor Jansen, making Nightwish the greatest band on the planet. Welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole. Nightwish Army U.S. ( Urban Operators ) in the house. Follow Gabriel’s set list.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Sean... thanks for this and will do. More NW super soon!!

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

@@TheThamesmen her range is greater than 3,she can do 5 octaves according to the Charismatic Voice or Big Brain, opera si singers.

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Range is greater than 3 octaves..really

[@steviesellers]

This is the 13th song of a 15 song set thats why the breaks ect , the stamina is amazing , respect to the drummer also . Singer is Floor Jansen she is Dutch and this is the first concert she had done , was asked to get the set in 2 days lol. She is married to the drummer of Sabaton . She is the third singer since 1994

[@TheThamesmen]

This is when we dropped into the rabbit hole. Check out our Nightwish Playlist!

[@steviesellers]

@@TheThamesmen WOW you have been busy , ive bought the CD of this concert , saw them first on here 4 wks ago and seen 50 different reactions to this song . Im a mega Floyd fan and have been since 1975 , this though is on a different level BTW i turned the High Hopes off wasnt your reaction , just hated the singing on that , and it isnt meant to be a heavy song lasted about 90secs of it lol , dont like covers except two which ive seen on here and not of Floyd lol

[@TheThamesmen]

@@steviesellers we have done a lot of Floyd too!

[@steviesellers]

@@TheThamesmen Got every thing Floyd have ever done and met Syd Barrett in a pub in Cambridge a good few yrs back , and been on two tours of Cambridge on Floyd pilgrimages , and saw the Pulse tour as i was in Southend then so could travel to London easerly . Im in my birth city now Leeds lol

[@TheThamesmen]

@@steviesellers Alex is a huge Floyd fan but I think you have him beat!

[@Bane2Face]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!!! YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THE NOTE!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

So epic

[@alejandromoya7]

Great and funny reaction! You listened the best metal-front-woman if all-times; Mrs. FLOOR JANSEN ("The Metal Queen"). More Nightwish in the future! Thanks! Greetings from Argentina!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you and welcome. Love the responses from all over the world. Brilliant!

[@ronaldvanderstam8662]

Voice....greatest.... Drums...up there... keys and solo guitar...great.... but the unsung hero was Marco on the bass guitar.... that riff.... amazing...out of this world.... give me more...

[@TheThamesmen]

You could be up there Ron!!!

[@nimwey7701]

Boy's boy's boy's now you've done it, you've stumbled on the hole that says Nightwish addiction, and boy that is not one you want to get rid off i tell ya that, keep them coming please, subbed to follow your journey into this rabbit hole

[@TheThamesmen]

Nimwey... what happened? There was pre NW and Post NW. it seems life a different world! More to come and thanks for being here!

[@jesterhead7997]

Great Reaction! I always have the vision of Floor jumping on a horse after this performance, then commanding the crowd to raid Wacken's neighbouring villages. Thousands would follow!

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha. Her armies would surely follow her into battle

[@schout33]

Floor Jansen is the third and present singer of Nightwish and widely considered the best and most versatile female singer of our time, yet undiscovered by a broad audience. As I am a Flooraholic from Utrecht, The Netherlands here is some background information on our Dutch Valkyrie Queen. She joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. My favourite song is 'Energize Me'. They made a very beautiful music video out of this. 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song, such as from full operatic to serious growls in seconds. The songs 'Disdain' and 'Wild Card' are good examples. September 2012 came the call from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the American Tour as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour ('Please learn the setlist in 48 hours'). The lyrics of the songs of Nightwish are very poetic and the music as a whole is challenging, but Floor pulled it off and she stayed for the whole world tour, culminating in this iconic Wacken 2013 Open Air festival. It was obvious that the match Nightwish and Floor Jansen was made in Walhalla, so she became a permanent member of the band in 2013 as the relationship with Annette and the band was strained even before she became ill. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp' for a couple of years, but it became clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so Revamp disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died' is a must see. Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on KZbin. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe, watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa'. And to see her in full opera mode watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini. As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered KZbin in the last year and uploaded many interesting videos on her channel. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself performing this song at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish. Also her 'Fan Friday' videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left there. Floorgasm alert! Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band 'Sabaton'); daughter Freja (just turned 4 years); a horse and pony; a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Schout33.... Many many thanks for taking the time to write this! This is excellent and I have printed this off as a guide to where to go next. Many thanks and humbled!

[@bas1245]

Flooraholic from Utrecht :) Close enough: Addicted in Amersfoort!

[@DeeDee80]

You forgot to mention her collabs with Arjen Anthony Lucassen on Ayreon and Star One. Another deep, deep rabbit hole to explore.

[@schout33]

@@DeeDee80 That is on purpose. I don't want to spoil the surprise when they do 'The Day the World breaks down'. It is always fun to see all the reactors faces when Floor comes in. I often mention this rabbit hole on a separate video.

[@EmeraldWings90]

"her voice would part your hair at a hundred yards" 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheThamesmen]

Well it would!

[@jccasts]

Oh Boy's... You just opened the Pandora Box of Metal🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 The Mighty Nightwish and Miss Floor Jansen Queen of Metal a gift to Human Kind. NYC regiment here!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for being here and wow.... What a metal box we opened! Be well and more to come!

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Congrats to your first Floorgasm 🤗

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you!! 😊 Floorgasm :)

[@christophschmedes5975]

@@TheThamesmen you two have any no Idear wat Floor can do with her Vouse

[@Vigilanis]

Nightwish Army UK division reporting in - great reaction guys, welcome to the journey down the rabbit hole, Emppu the guitarist plays what the song needs only but do not underestimate his ability chaps trust us on this one. You have over 25 years of back catalogue to explore. Looking forward to more! Subbed!

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome and we will explore more without doubt. Which bit of the UK are you in?

[@Vigilanis]

@@TheThamesmen East Yorkshire sir, The not so fair port of Hull :)

[@TheThamesmen]

@@Vigilanis At least you are near the sea, always good for the soul

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Nightwish is the most rewarding rabbit hole I have ever been down. Literally lifechanging! Great reaction :)

[@TheThamesmen]

Couldn't agree more! We will be doing more NW now we have found them, we have a few vids lined up then back to NW!

[@leeabrook13]

Enjoy your journey! Buckle up... This ride will change your lives. Great reaction! NW4Ever!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thasks :) Thanks for being here!! More soon.

[@stephenclark5812]

Arizona chapter of the Nightwish Army checking in here! Just follow our leader Gabriel's recommendations and you can't go wrong. Keep it up boys, you will not be disappointed, EVER!

[@richardgoddard37]

Hi from deepest Berkshire. Romanticide will make you eat your words about the guitarist.....(and blow your minds when you discover she (Floor is her name) isn't the only singer)

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Berkshire! Close to our original Stomping grounds. I grew up between Reading and Oxford and Alex was a Goring on Thames guy! Looking forward to seeing the guitarist do their thing

[@richardgoddard37]

@@TheThamesmen there's a fellow Brit in the band (Troy), you'll meet him eventually. Think of Mike Oldfield with a beard and you won't be far wrong😉

[@TheThamesmen]

Ohhh nice!!

[@denisemangan1413]

I love the background band

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

W. Geoffrey is actually Helene. Hi, guys! And I made the suggestion for Nightwish as a way to bring people to your channel as it has one of the most dedicated fan bases on the planet. This was 2013.....metal festival at Wacken, Germany. NO..NOT IN STUDIO. Nightwish must be live! FLOOR JANSEN......she’s six feet and has an AMAZING stage presence. One of the best female vocalists in the world today. Welcome to symphonic metal it’s not about guitar solos....the key here is “symphonic” .....think symphonic and choral tracks...not shredding guitar. I will let the official “Nightwish Army” spokespeople (yes, that’s a real thing) fill you in on details and song suggestions. .....

[@TheThamesmen]

Helene.... Is Geoff? Thanks so much for the suggestion and I am so glad we picked it up. We loved the band and you can probably see we got a wee bit excited so a million thanks... I feel this is a deep well we are looking into and an education that might take some time. How, HOW come we never even knew about this band? Again a personal thanks from G and I am we will always follow your suggestions!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen I’m 74...a real Zep and Floyd fan..and I had NEVER heard of Nightwish until about a year and a half ago......when I started watching KZbin reactions. Had never heard of the whole genre of symphonic metal either. I got SO EXCITED because I didn’t think there was any music since 1990 that I would like. Once I discovered Nightwish, I started lookin around and discovered Tool and grunge. It’s been a GREAT education

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen why Helene under Geoffrey? Long story. But just let me say that on Facebook and on my iPhone I’m Helene (which is my name). Because of a screwup when my husband bought me my first iPad as a gift, everything got put under his name. Major hassle to change, so Ive just put up with it. I’m telling you this because I’m a sub, so you will be hearing more from me. I’ll just say “Helene here” for awhile...and you’ll know that when it says W. Geoffrey.....it’s actually me! 😁😏✌️

[@tonshimountain652]

Two more for the rabbit hole!

[@TheThamesmen]

Lost forever!

[@fortuna7469]

Be careful gents, Nightwish is highly addictive! "Song of Myself" from this same concert next, please! The title refers to the poem of the same name by Walt Whitman. By the way, if you are looking for a song to be played at your funeral, "Endlessness" sang by the bassist Marko from their latest album "Human :II: Nature" would be perfect. Subbed. 🤘🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you for the recommendations! Welcome welcome and thanks for the Sub. More important is that contribution to our community.

[@clemenstremens1940]

Yes, “tip the reaper to sharpen his blade”

[@sdanckaarts]

Humor award granted... describing Floor as 'She could stun a badger from a mile away' is by far the most original way of describing her vocals I have seen in over 50 Reacts :)

[@TheThamesmen]

And it is true!

[@lnsmanning]

This is sooo good. Man, I love seeing good people appreciate this for the first time. “Her voice will part your hair at 100 yards… “ a truer statement has never been made. As for the musicians, you will soon find out they are very nearly as spectacular as Floor. This will be an excellent ride for all of us. Oh, the live versions are where you want to hang out, my opinion.

[@TheThamesmen]

Live it is and more will be coming. Thank you for joining us!

[@robertsheeler321]

Welcome to symphonic Metal & the amazing Floor Jansen with Nightwish , Nightwish Army incoming , your in for a ride like never before, PS there a live band

[@leeabrook13]

Great reaction! Buckle up... This ride will change your lives! Enjoy the journey! We will enjoy it with you!

[@Magyarkhan]

My Queen Goddess Floorever!

[@ghostnf9650]

Welcome to Nightwish. They are one of the biggest metal bands in the world and think of them as the band where Metallica, Iron Maiden and Pantera meet Richard Wagner, Hans Zimmer and Enio Morricone. Its pinnacle symphonic metal where the band serves some really complex music. About women fronting metal bands: lets just say you are in for a ride...... anything from Wacken 2013, Wembley 2015, Tampere 2015 and Buenos Aires 2018 is solid gold.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Ghost... Thanks for being here and we will get to more NW super soon!!!

[@Korinthe0203]

Once upon a time, two guys lived under a rock, for years and years.....and so heaven sent the opportunity to discover and live Nightwish.......Welcome to the Nightwish army and kind regards from Germany 😊

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Germany. Welcome to the weird world of Thamesmen! We are evolving!

[@phlegger1215]

The First State, USA, Mid-Atlantic Division, Nightwish Army reporting. Welcome to the Nightwish experience - each of the musicians (including the guitarist, Emppu) are highly skilled and their talents are contributed in a complementary fashion, i.e., each brings to the song only that which is needed. The only way to truly appreciate the breadth of their abilities and unique talents is through enjoying more Nightwish - which I hope you do.

[@TheThamesmen]

Bonjour America! They were amazing and what we need is more NW, which we will do. Its hard to judge from one song and we were completely blown away! Thanks for being here and more NW suuuuper soon

[@963460]

That is a great discovery for me. Thanks a lot for this one. Wow!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Pierre... and us and boy oh boy!

[@963460]

@@TheThamesmen yeah, I must explore further. I mean.. wow!!

[@963460]

They even do very interesting covers of The Phamtom Of The Opera and High Hopes👍👍👍

[@TheThamesmen]

@@963460 we are saving them til we can make a video at same time. Really looking forward to finding these. Don’t give anything away!😀

[@christoneymobile]

To quote Marko from Decades version of I Want My Tears Back... "It's coming" And by it, I mean the Nightwish Army, one of the most devoted fanbases for any band as far as I can tell. As far as the lead vocalist, she is our Valkyrie Goddess Floor Jansen. Although not 7 ft tall, she is a stunning 6'1". This performance was from 2013's Wacken Open Air (pronounced Vah-kin) and believe it or not, this is quite far into a very demanding setlist, which less than one year earlier, Floor managed to learn in just 48 hours. There's an entire documentary about her entry into Nightwish (Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours). I stumbled onto Nightwish due to reaction channels and have been in awe of the band ever since. As far as a score, on a 1-10 scale, Nightwish gets a 1,000 every time. Looking forward to watching your trip down the Nightwish rabbit hole. Anyway, welcome to the Nightwish community, Sgt. Toney of the Nightwish Army, Arizona Division checking in. 🇺🇲 🌵

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Sgt. Toney..... thanks for th suggestions. Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@melodiasinger]

Ahahahah you are so funny!! 😅 Floor is unique, is so fantastic and wonderfull, thanks for your reaction ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for joining our journey. We will do more

[@adlicious100]

Nightwish Army has arrived Bros 🇳🇱💪💜🐬🎶💥🙏🏼

[@TheThamesmen]

Have they ever! Awesome response and amazing crowd. Thank you for adding to our community

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

Quote : "Floor Jansen --> The Swiss army knife of singing".

[@TheThamesmen]

Think she is more than that!

[@christhompson4161]

Oh crap, you opened a box that will not shut, have fun. Gabriel, do you have radar or something?

[@TheThamesmen]

WHAT A DEEP WELL!!!! THIS WILL BE EPIC!

[@christhompson4161]

@@TheThamesmen Just a tip ,Pronounce Rammstien as Rammstine, industrial metal. A J in Dutch Sounds like a Y, So floor(means flower) is the same as what you standing on Jansen, Yansen. Caution, wet floor :-)

[@Michellinchen74]

very cool reaction, greetings from the Nightwish Army from Germany :-)

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you and more soon - Be well and have a fab weekend

[@M4RC05V1N1C1U5]

Nice reaction. Emppu, the guitar player is very talented, but he's not the usual show-off guy. As soon you get to know his work, you will admire him more and more. Cheers from Brasil!

[@TheThamesmen]

helloooooo Brazil!!! If there was one track to show off the guitarist... what would you pick!! Be well

[@M4RC05V1N1C1U5]

@@TheThamesmen From the same WACKEN 2013 concert, ROMANTICIDE, from the Buenos Aires 2018 one, GETHSEMANE and from Wembley 2015, YOURS IS AN EMPTY HOPE. Always react to LIVE versions, much better, IMHO.

[@steventownsend1344]

Hi im subscribed im steve 49 in uk.huge nightwish fan i got all cds dvds rareities .they been around bout 25 years mega band . Great band great vocals .enjoy ur nightwish journey

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the sub! we are due to do more NW very soon! BE WELL

[@steventownsend1344]

@@TheThamesmen great enjoy ur journey with nw. Year was 2013 live wacken 2 songs for u to check out 1st nightwish devil and the deep dark ocean live buenos aires 2018 .and nightwish ever dream live wacken 2013

[@mikegershon8528]

Great reaction, you guys. Nightwish Chicago Brigade checking in as your reaction alerted our sensors. Since Gabriel has already been here, we are standing down. Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Prepare to be amazed, astounded, thrilled, excited, and thats just scratching the surface.

[@TheThamesmen]

Oh wow! We were not prepared for today!! More NW Soon!!!

[@darrenhewitt2689]

Great reaction welcome you've just witnessed our Queen (floor Jansen) one of the best female artists in the world you haven't seen nothing yet your in for a long ride enjoy 👍🤘🤘🇬🇧

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Darren... Honestly... we were not ready for this! A random subscriber choice produced this review. Brilliant!

[@heedoei]

Welcome to nightwish! They have a sixth member you didn’t see yet, he’s from Cumbria, Troy Donokley is a multi-instrumentalist who plays whistles, bagpipes (Irish ones) , bouzouki, guitar and sings! Hope you enjoyed and going to do more reactions to this super band! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Holland!!! thanks for checking in and more to come!

[@joeyc630]

Floor jansen the Queen of metal, awesome 👌Floor Jansen is a classic trained and professional voice coach with at least 20 years experience 😀

[@Hexley_Vexley]

Great reaction! 👍🤘 Greetings from the UK! Nightwish is a glorious rabbit hole of awesome, with world class song-writing, musicianship and arguably (or unarguably to most who've heard her enough😉) the best female vocalist alive today (maybe ever), the Valkyrie Queen of metal herself Floor Jansen (pronounced Yansen). Floor is a soprano and has a vocal range of more than 3 octaves (D3 to F6). Floor is the third female vocalist that Nightwish have had, she was only with them on tour for 10 months at this point and officially joined the band in 2013, she is still with them today. The other vocalists are - Tarja Turunen - (1996-2005) - (Finland) - Very operatic focused vocals. Anette Olzon - (2007-2012) - (Sweden) - More pop-centric vocals. Floor Jansen - (2012-Present) - (Netherlands) - Extremely diverse vocals, from deep growls to full on opera. The other band members are - Tuomas Holopainen - Song writer/composer and Keyboards. (Finland) Marko Hietala - Bassist and vocals. (Finland) Emppu Vuorinen - Guitarist (Finland) Jukka Nevalainen - Drums (Finland) Retired in 2014 due to health issues Troy Donockley - Multi-instrumentalist and Vocals. (United Kingdom) Kai Hahto - Drums (Finland) - 2014 to Present Floor herself is Dutch and is another glorious goldmine of awesome as she has a lot of non-Nightwish related stuff (including 2 other bands, After Forever & ReVamp) that she has done that is all pretty amazing as well. She is also an absolutely lovely, funny, smart and grounded person (in fact all the band members are exceedingly down to earth individuals). She has her own channel here on KZbin where she regularly posts covers of songs. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter/composer and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen. The name of the genre they generally belong to is Symphonic Metal but their discography is extremely varied. The "Symphonic" backing tracks of their music is composed in the majority by Tuomas and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This was the 13th song in this particular set, Floor is belting notes like that the entire set. Nighwish are almost always better experienced with live versions of their songs if at all possible. Most new reactors are better off sticking with the Wacken 2013 set to begin with as it offers a taste of a lot of what Nightwish has to offer. Some suggestions for more songs for you to continue your journey would be Romanticide, Ghost River, Storytime, I Wish I had an Angel, Song of Myself, Ever Dream, Dark Chest of Wonders, I Want My Tears Back and Amaranth all from Wacken 2013 (pronounced Vacken). Saying that, anything from Wacken 2013 is golden really to start, there's a reason why that set is pretty legendary at this point, 82,000 people were in attendance. Beware of some messed up slowed down versions of the Wacken 2013 songs as they can take the energy right out of the performances, just check the comments on them and I'm sure someone will mention if it's a slowed down version. Your choice obviously but I'd avoid Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth for now until you are more familiar with the band and it's history, they will make a lot more sense and be more enjoyable for you that way. Prepare for the Nighwish army to arrive and enjoy your Nightwish journey, I know I did!😎🤘

[@KristiinaBerg]

I agree that TPaTP and TGSoE would be too much too soon, they need to be savored much later.

[@telsterofsyrinx3514]

Welcome to your Nightwish journey. It only gets better😁👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait!

[@zmileyy]

Swedish Nightwish army is reporting in. Welcome to a magical world you cannot escape. Looking forward to more reactions from you. Subscribed!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Sweden...... More super soon. we just recorded our 2nd and that will be out in a week!

[@zmileyy]

@@TheThamesmen Great! Looking forward to it 🙌🏼☺️

[@bigmw]

When, at first, I saw your background wall I knew you will enjoy this song. Kudos for good music taste. She is Floor Jansen and she is the most versatile and best living singer. This song was just 30%-40% of her vocal skills. About Nightwish, they always sounds much better live. Symphonic metal music needs space which ain't in studio. More information gave you Gabriel Bardac in his comment. I won't repeat that. My recommendations for songs in your next reactions are also pretty this same. Stay safe and all the best. And ofcourse see you soon.

[@TheThamesmen]

More to follow and my friend George would like to know if she is married!!!

[@Nrde]

@@TheThamesmen Yes she is, to Sabaton's (another nordic metal band with history twist) drummer Hannes.

[@pro-v7500]

@@TheThamesmen to most male metal heads dismay (and some females too lol), yeah she is. But he’s a badass drummer in the Swedish metal band Sabaton. Here’s a shirt little interview with them for your casual viewing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp2ceoGMmrhjjLs

[@pen7759]

Welcome to the Nightwish world guys! This rabbit hole is deep and slippery. Once you got in, it´s almost impossible to come up. And who even want to? Now, you are welcome to join to the Nightwish army, and as a new sub. I ask you to do more, so we´ll see you guys soon? Take care down there. Greets from Finland.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Pen.... Understood and we recorded a new one last night! It will be ot next week... We decided NOt to listen or watch anything until we are both their so you can see our reaction!! Be well!

[@rianjones6142]

Welcome to the Nightwish world. There is your life before Nightwish, and your life after Nightwish. Howzit from Namibia..!

[@TheThamesmen]

NAMBIA!!!! HOLY SMOKE/// Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@jessicakoster2543]

"MY FALL WILL BE FOR YOU!!" As they lower the casket.

[@TheThamesmen]

I'm NOT ready!!!

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

nightwish Army approching...you found Nightwish. We found you. welcome to the most epic band in the symphonic metal world.. please react more and the Army will follow.

[@rg8829]

Emppu is one of the great ones…you will find out😂

[@TheThamesmen]

What is Emppu? Is it a track?

[@luxetveritas9196]

@@TheThamesmen No, he's the guitarist 😅

[@sandramelgers6028]

Dutch Nightwish Army here....Thank you for the great reaction and enjoy your Nightwish journee 🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Holland.... we just recorded one more to be out soon..... wow. oh wow!!

[@moniquevanaken2638]

Hello Guys1 I had so much fun watching you lol! The reason why NW (and other metal bands) isn't known by a lot people is the fact that the big bosses of radiostations decide what should be aired. And often metal music is thought of as rough, screaming etc.etc. NW is huge and has a very very large fanbase, the NW Army. On the 28th and 29th of May last they did 2 virtual Live concerts which was watched in 108!!! countries ( there are in total 196) and more than 150.000 viewers each concert. No artist/band has ever done such a thing. It was beyond awesome! Subbed for more NW. Btw Floor (from Flora the goddess of flowers and Spring) is 6'1 (in heels 6"3. Not that uncommon in the Netherlands as we are the largest people of the world ( by scientific research). Stay safe and take care. Greetings

[@TheThamesmen]

WOW..... wow ooo wow . I feel I have a long way to fall! Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@moniquevanaken2638]

@@TheThamesmen No thanks! Perhaps you like to react to the Swedish metalband Sabaton. Their music has all to do with wars, battles and peolple who played an important role in it. They have their own YT History channel with videos in which a historian gives an outstanding explanation of the wars etc they're singing of. Very interesting. Detail...Floor is married to Hannes van Dahl, the drummer of Sabaton. He joined the band in 2013 and as a fun part....his drumkit is sat on a real tank lol!! Floor and Hannes live in Sweden with their 4 yr old daughter Freja Cheers!

[@tonycardone990]

Nice reaction. Welcome to the world of Nightwish. Floor Jansen is tall. She 8' 12" and can sing anything.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Tony... We've decided not to see or hear anymore NW until we do it together... We just did one last night for next week... WOW its gets better!

[@valeriududau3218]

ALWAYS listen NIGHTWISH LIVE!!!!!!!! Wacken, Wembley, Tampere, Buenos Aires are good recordings - try to follow Gabriel's links path...

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the tips! Will do!!!!

[@blueskybry]

This comments section is wild ... and you're now not far off 2k subs, guys - congrats!

[@TheThamesmen]

Certainly keeps us busy reading and replying but we do love the interaction and contributions. Great to know people are watching our efforts and getting something from it!

[@mikaellattu4725]

Welcome guys to the Nightwish family. This rabbit hole is deep. Enjoy the journey!

[@TheThamesmen]

Many thanks and off we go!!!! Be well

[@atomictsarina4378]

Guys! Your reaction was one of the best I've ever watched! And yes, this band is truly a "Chest of Wonders". Every band member is a great musician or vocalist - all of them know their craft very well. Even though this song doesn't have a stunning guitar solo, the guitarist (Emppu) can do magic with his guitar :) Also, there is another great vocalist in this band - as good as Floor is. And last but not least, fun fact: Floor is so versatile that she can do death metal growls and she is using this vocal style in one Nightwish song :) Keep going, you have my sub!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Atomic..... Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@nightwishfannl5762]

Subbed 🥳 That. Was. A. Very. Enjoying. Reaction!! I loved ur enthousiasm 🤗 Enjoy this amazing NW journey,i'll be here with you 😉

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome Welcome. We are really excited about this and so onwards and upwards.

[@Rackelhane]

OH MY GOD!! WHAT THE HELL!! Hahahahahaha...Seeing a first reaction to Nightwish is always fun...and this reaction was wonderful. Welcome to the rabbit hole of Nightwish!

[@TheThamesmen]

We went deeeep into that hoke. Epic.

[@verarodriguez3970]

I just loved Alex reaction haha, I felt very similar. I suggest: Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean - Live in Buenos Aires , and Song of My Self from Wacken 2013 (this same show) Greetings from Argentina!

[@SpartanGuy83]

Seriously, the best reaction I've ever seen.

[@TheThamesmen]

Honestly the most surprising video we ever had the pleasure to watch. Went in cold knowing nothing and had never heard the band. We were just doing it on one of our subs recommendation. Good job we loved it as no idea we may have been lynched if had a different view!!

[@chrisw8515]

Ey what you said about the song you want played at your funeral? Mine is Elan, by Nightwish XD

[@TheThamesmen]

If we both die together we could split the cost of getting them play at the funeral. Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@altariel1313]

Is one of the few band that sound better in live. I recommend devil and the deep dark ocean live in Buenos Aires

[@TheThamesmen]

kind of excited to get started on all these excellent recommendations. Thank you

[@alanfoster6589]

@@TheThamesmen Second this one. If you can get past Floor's outfit...;.

[@alanfoster6589]

Always listen to them live, gents. I'm 74 and have been listening to music (rock, metal, classical, world, etc.) for 60 years. Nightwish is the best band I've ever heard. Much for you to explore.

[@TheThamesmen]

Awesome, we are looking forward to it!

[@iamsuzanne73]

Wacken 2013! Stick with any song from this show. You can’t go wrong. IMO Floor is the best female vocalist in the world right now. The goosebumps are actually a Floorgasm 😉 enjoy the ride down the rabbit hole 🤘🏻 They have a European tour coming up later this year. Also UK dates! Grab your tickets now.

[@TheThamesmen]

We are in the USA :( Otherwise I'd be there like a weasel down a drain pipe... I am still in shock! More reviews to come!

[@MsCatstaff]

@@TheThamesmen Nightwish Army Maryland Division reporting in! There are four shows in the US in October, two in Los Angeles, one in New York City, and the last one in Lowell, Massachusetts. Hopefully one of those is within your reach? I'll be road-tripping to MA myself.

[@TheThamesmen]

@@MsCatstaff So I went quickly and bought tickets for the Friday night in LA. Show is at the Wiltern which makes me happy as one of my favourite venues as not too big and sounds decent. Going to see if I can get Alex down here and maybe we can do a Live Special!

[@iamsuzanne73]

@@TheThamesmen awesome! I’m hoping to see them live in Amsterdam in november. It Will be my 1st Nightwish show and i can’t wait! It’s been postponed twice now so 3rd time lucky I hope.

[@MsCatstaff]

@@TheThamesmen Sweet! I'm glad you were able to get tickets, The show is going to be amazing.

[@jonm4733]

Great reaction guys! This version is one of the best! The NW army are coming....can you hear them...I hope you are prepared for the onslaught. This rabbit hole is DEEP and a wonderful journey!

[@TheThamesmen]

Not only can we hear them but they have set up camp on our beach and we are having a BBQ. Come on by

[@neilgoulding1019]

Hi Nice reaction guys. Please follow Gabriel's suggestions, which are well tried and tested. Nightwish are at Wembley later this year. See you there!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Neil... afraid we are both west Coast USA..... but maybe a quick flight over?

[@TheThamesmen]

We are based on West coast California. That said I just scored some tickets to go see them in LA on 1st October! Cant wait!

[@mikkokankaanpaa1679]

Subbed for Nightwish journey.

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome aboard the Thamesmen special.

[@AyJayAreDii]

Oh I've been waiting for this one! Great choice I hope you enjoy these guys as much as I do. They are one of my favourites alongside Muse.

[@TheThamesmen]

This was/IS MIND BLOWING!!!!!

[@keithshapland903]

Brilliant reaction by both of you, it is impossible not be Floored by it lol. I must have watched 20 plus reaction videos of this piece, they are all in awe of her voice..It truly is an epic indeed and I got chills listening to it once again...Bought the DVD too to watch it properly on my home system.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Yeah, this song doesn't really showcase Emppu's talent. He can definitely shred when called to do so. Examples: Romanticide (official video, Wacken 2013...same show as just reviewed): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU High Hopes (official video, End of an Era 2005...a Pink Floyd tribute): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68

[@frankmcfrank392]

I would add Shudder before the beautiful to the list, preferably from the Wembley 2015 show. It’s a bit different since it’s more of a duel with Tuomas. But he’s the more like the king of heavy riffs, not really sultain of shred as such… 🎸🔥

[@TheThamesmen]

Sorry as we had no reference point BUT we will 100% for sure go deeper into this bad, as it was MOST excellent.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Shredding is for insecure kids who wouldn't recognise a tune if it fell on them from the heavens like a hammer. Emppu has an uncanny ear for a *song*.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

@@thisworldofwater8017 LOL, I'm not sure I would quite go that far, but when it's overdone, shredding certainly loses some of its sparkle IMHO, especially in this genre of music.

[@RaymondBCrisp]

@@frankmcfrank392 Indeed!

[@dirkmayer1536]

Welcome to the World of Nightwish.greetings from Germany

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello there! Hello Germany!!!! Thanks for being here and I feel overwhelmed... I was not expecting this today!