Nightwish - Sahara (Live In Tampa)

[@MiguelLopez-is9te]

Tuomas is not only the leader of the band, but he's also it's backbone, with his amazing song writing. Love his smile on this performance.

[@ProcyonDei]

I love how Nightwish actually look like they're having fun on the stage. I think that's the most important aspect for any live performing band, that they actually enjoy it themselves.

[@wolfcyanide]

DeiRaccoon lmfao

[@bentalexranebundgaard4867]

True, im not that big of a Depeche Mode fan BUT when they where around they where one of the best live performance band around and whether you liked their music or not you really ENJOYED their on stage performance + like Bruce the Boss their performances could be REALLY long 2½ hour to 3 hours where not uncommon

[@ronaldboers8061]

@@bentalexranebundgaard4867 Bruce Springsteen is indeed one ot the best. At his very first concert (1988) i ever visited it went on for nearly 4 hours (3 hours 45 minutes) . At one point the whole band left the stage and he himself stood there with just a accoustic guitar playing covers songs from the beatles and if remember correctly Dire Straits and others. I will never forget that and the whole stadium (50.000 people) was just mesmerized. Man that was just magical. I have been to 4 other concerts from him but they were always about 3 hours long.

[@crowgaming1368]

ANd we HELLL FUCKING ENJOY TOO Man

[@alfaharahap]

Well... Who doesn't like being on stage with Nightwish?

[@danielnadales]

Floor it's not just a GREAT singer, she's a GREAT performer and entertainer. She knows exactly what she have to do on the stage. Just awesome.

[@richard66754]

Man, Floor is an absolute goddess. In fact, every member of this band brings their A game to the show.

[@chadbennett7873]

They have nothing but "A" game. Incredible gathering of musicians!

[@airtonbelmar8352]

I agree with you!!!

[@sanderdevos7322]

@@chadbennett7873 ööooo

[@Iceman-135]

No one talking about the cute smile Tuomas gave at 1:08? He's genuinely happy and enjoying the gig. Love it.

[@dayltonjonnes7959]

Floor is supreme perfection, she's so Wonderful , The Best Singer of all time.❤❤

[@the-trustees]

Emppu always has a smile for the crowd. The best!

[@zarax1733]

The Floor is more than life. Look at her. She is The One.💖💖

[@blewers]

They could not have done better than Troy and Floor. Perfect additions. Band is better than ever.

[@madhatter6708]

unquestionably..

[@toniamsterdam3910]

A new level ... amazing!

[@Nightwishmaster]

Couldn't agree more! Floor obviously gets the props and credit she deserves but sometimes I feel like people tend to overlook how much better Troy has made the band as well, and dude can sing like a monster too!

[@justsam7919]

@Jim Haney troy is the other guitarist/wind instrument player

[@lexluthor6497]

I agree.not very often that anyone talks about troy.I think he brings alot to the table.whithout him nightwish would sound way more booring.and he plays whatever instrument you'll give him.floor is just crazy good,on a scale from 1-10 she is about 738516290.

[@the-trustees]

I wasn't expecting Floor to sound this good on an Anette classic, but props, Floor. You kept the original sound and added some nice changes, too! 🙂

[@aegonthedragon6341]

There's no comparison possible. Floor mops the floor with both of them. Vocal range, technique, power, stamina, stage presence, charisma, leadership, actitud, humbleness. If anything bad is she couldn't join earlier.

[@tonybell9551]

Exactly

[@T.P.B.-NL]

What a great song! The beginning sounds a bit happy and then…the oposite. The music sounds darker and heavyer. I haven’t heard Annette’s version so no opinion about that but this version of Floor is fantastic. She sounds dark and knows exactectly when to use the darkness in her voice and when not. I know for shure that Floor studies the lyrics of every song and knows when to give rhe right amount of emotion at the right time in the song. That is not just singing a song that is singing on a high trained level with this incredible good band besides her. This makes Nightwish so so good. I’ve heard Tarja’s songs and love specially Walking In The Air. That song was made for Tarja but Floor….wow, you are perfect for Nightwish. Perfect match. What a highly skilled band. I love them! ❤️

[@sergiorobertoneivabrito613]

esse emppu tem sorriso debochado!

[@davidmayo3368]

I have found and enjoyed much of Tarja's music after Nightwish. Floor IS perfect for Nightwish. Best singer I have ever heard, but Tarja is great too. See "Crimson Deep", "Dark Star", go from there.

[@bytemarc8550]

Cannot get enough of this woman

[@jazzysugar3777]

Marc luckily there's a lot of Floor ;-)

[@edudario1974]

Me neither.

[@lexluthor6497]

Everyone wants moor floor

[@oh_ok9140]

This song was so underated and this performance just perfect 👌

[@christineking5017]

I keep watching it over & over

[@cleopatra.1999]

Nightwish is awesome and just shows fans whenever they can show their skills!

[@phantommare8778]

This women is perfection to my ears 👍❤

[@johnmc128]

Pretty good on the eyes too

[@sarabelrhaiti1174]

This is one of the most underrated Nightwish songs ever of the post-Tarja era!! When the Dark Passion Play album was released, I used to listen to the Instrumental version of Saraha cause I was not liking the singing parts so much, but I just wanted to listen to the instrumental composition that I thought was terrific. But oh god I love this now!!!

[@christineking5017]

Great song. Floor takes it to a whole other level

[@Green-Lyon]

Way up there in my top 10

[@ChrysanthemeBleu]

Meadows of heaves, Cadence of her last breath, and Eva sound amazing and beauty with Anette Voice... But I agree, that transition was strange

[@Celestial7Heavens]

Same here, DPP & Imaginaerum I mostly listen to the instrumental versions which makes the listener appreciate more the orchestra, choir, & the instrument solos of each member. Annette honestly has a very soothing & lovely voice for the ballad songs. Ballads suits more her voice than the metal songs.

[@lowroar5127]

I love Sahara so much. I was so happy when I found out they brought it back after a long time of not playing it

[@stefanogombi134]

C'est rien à dire et rien à faire... incroyable Floor Jansen ! Incroyable great femme hollandais... 🔥

[@brendasnow6024]

Just another fantastic performance!!! Everything Nightwish has done since Floor joined the group as been awesome:)

[@aleksikovanen8322]

so true.

[@Innosos]

I think Sahara tends to run under the radar. I just love those chord progressions and key changes. They give so much character to this song.

[@lowroar5127]

the atmospheric sounds are incredible, definitely a very underrated song on the Nw catalogue

[@ericbeveridge9186]

Floor is a true metal goddess!! Amazing! Love this song 🤘🤘🎼

[@evangelinemcdowell8114]

OMG Marco's vocals, they blend in so well

[@5Geass]

OH. I DIDN'T KNOW IF I'D EVER HEAR FLOOR SING SAHARA. I'M GLAD THAT SHE DID.

[@cahh_azevedo]

FLOOR The best female vocalist of all time!

[@brendasnow6024]

Floor is a rockstar:) The best in the business!

[@bentalexranebundgaard4867]

Not true, you could say she is one of the absolutely best active, but Kate Bush, Nina Hagen and a couple of others could easily giver her a run for the money and even beat her when they where active.

[@yanmaia5912]

Floor é foda, pra mim ela é a vocalista femenina mais VERSÁTIL, em uma mesma música ela alcança notas super agudas e super graves, sem contar a PERFORMANCE e presença de palco que é incrível...

[@hichamhrdhf8773]

Sharon vocalist of within tamptation

[@ubybau710]

Not the best, but DAMN good

[@elizavetalaletina]

Just amazing version! Floor is the queen! Sooo deep, so emotional and powerful!

[@claudiorabaglino6079]

Floor from angelic voice to queen of metal. Love her! Best voice ever.

[@proudArmy]

This is the new Golden Age of Nightwish, with Floor!

[@danilolapierre5610]

When I listen to songs like Sahara, 7 Days To The Wolves, I Want My Tears Back, Last Ride Of The Day, and especially The Poet And The Pendulum with Floor Jansen as singer I can't help but wonder if Tuomas had Floor's voice in his mind when he composed most of the songs of DPP and Imaginaerum. Floor raises the songs from these two albums to a whole different level. It's amazing, and I'm so glad to be able to listen to these live versions.

[@PaulOutdoors]

Yes, Tuomas found his shangri-la when Floor joined Nightwish 🙏😊👍❤️

[@ИльясМаметов-и1о]

I don't know another band who perform live as good as studio version, hitting ALL notes

[@hitomisailorkitty]

Fits so well in her voice

[@mikevonkleist6767]

She is a brilliant vocalist. I love the darkness of rock opera. But so beautiful. These guys are the best. It's like they invented a new genre. Very enjoyable, refreshing change and yet so familiar. Been done but not on this scale before.

[@ПавелАндреевич-ь2б]

A ballad of dark queen echoes through night As he flees the curse of gods, the pharaoh`s wrath 1001 nights unseen The philosopher and the queen Ancient mariner in a sea of sand The burning beauty his tomb to die for 1001 nights unseen The philosopher and the queen Horizon`s swarming with death Run! Heaven has a darkened face Dunes are soaring, as on a chase Caravan of the cursed Chasing him across the waves May he now rest under aegis of mirage As the sands slowly turn to Elysian fields 1001 nights unseen The philosopher and the queen 1001 nights unseen The philosopher and the queen

[@risumotus]

Wow, all of them, damn good musicians. :Listen to this drummer. Spot on. Those guitarists, the keyboard player. Man, this is quality. And ofcourse Floor with her wonderful and powerful voice. 👌

[@Ramathustra]

You do have to respect a band that while raising the roof at a full Wembley then go and play in such obviously smaller venues to reach their fans.

[@kammurabi2313]

True, they don't have to tour here at all. Honestly at this point they don't even need the U.S. They do it for us and also because they enjoy it.

[@rolfschonmuller8484]

they do it because they especially love performing in these "little" venues. They said this more than one time - especially the crowd in south america is always really special :)

[@ManinManchester]

In the US it's a case of supply and demand. There isn't much demand, for reasons that are lost on me, so the supply equates. But what you say doesn't apply in the UK right now. Just two shows in 2020, both in the south of the country. I'm told they are having trouble finding promoters elsewhere. What?

[@chrisamies2141]

@@ManinManchester It's true. No Birmingham this year, though there was last time. I don't understand this.

[@ManinManchester]

I wrote to their management and that was their reply. I think the problem is that the LG Arena and Manchester Arena are too big and they probably lost money last time. They need smaller venues, 10,000 capacity or so, which don't exist, or play two nights at a larger city centre venue, which they probably won't do. I wrote to Manchester Arena all the same and asked them to book them. Suggest you do the same in Birmingham? Make a case. not just a plea!

[@duncpol]

My favorite song of the album. Even better live with Floor. Glad to see that intro guitar solo live as well.

[@Peter-dz8cq]

2.45-3.30 is fucking amazing!!! Floor is a goddess, Thomas is a genius. Nightwish forever!

[@stevenclark7600]

As far as live performances go,,That was Feckin flawless perfection,Masters at what they do.

[@TerryDrumCovers1951]

I was at this show back in 2016. I even got to meet Charlotte Wessells of Delain earlier in the day. Gosh I want to see this band again.

[@JoTummers]

This is one of the things that I love so much about Nightwish: most bands only use guitars and drums. Nightwish is not afraid to experiment with other, more exotic instruments. Really nice performance!

[@MetalPersonJ]

unfortunately they're "experimenting" 80% of the time.

[@stpfs9281]

Troy has a Bazouki here, I think, doubled up strings. Wait until your hear the "Ovarian Pipes"!

[@JoTummers]

@@stpfs9281 They are called Ullean pipes.

[@steelbat54]

Floor’s fantastic... love her.

[@masz2533]

Floor, beautiful voice, fantastic appearance. Stay, love yourself !!! Thomas, do not give up. Nightwish, you're the best !!!!!!!!!!!

[@federicosanchezortiz5964]

Once again Floor demonstrates its greatness. You are BIG Floor Jansen !!

[@YrenDamanegra]

wow... Band is HUGE!! And great Troy as second guitar!!

[@alexhamilton4084]

Troy! Multi instrumentalist, brilliant addition to Nightwish 👍🏻😃

[@markarato8034]

I love the sound that Troy is making with the guitar! Awesome song!

[@jasonstallworth]

I was at this show!!! I hope they come back here soon!

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

I wouldn't want to arm wrestle Kai, the drummer. The workout he gets on those drums is amazing. Thank you Nightwish and the dedicated army. Sahara is a song I like more and more every time I hear it.

[@ГюльнараРагимова-ж9д]

don't miss your performances as much as the soul the occasion you provide a clarity of execution, I loved it. Thank you!

[@fatihyldrm7684]

SHe does everything during this song man. she can sing anything that she faced....

[@Liviu633]

Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships, And burnt the topless towers of Nightwish? Sweet Floor, make me immortal with a kiss.

[@ธนวัฒน์เจียมกมล]

This is my favorite song..I love you..Nightwish !!

[@anthonyfesta1224]

Wow what a great piece! So Dynamic and Intense. What a ride!!!

[@andyramsbotham6396]

Only just got into Nightwish(at 50 years young) what a road of discovery awaits, love the complexity, power , talent and great song writing, I think Boba Olli must be joking or fishing for reaction great live act all round, this from a Rush and Pink Floyd fan....Peace

[@saludahead]

Same here! And I turn 60 next month!

[@celestus87]

It's never too late to discover beauty lads.

[@madhatter6708]

55,, found the 3 years ago... my fav band now

[@salvatoredebella4502]

Me too ! Im 55

[@ALGJR100]

54 here, Discovered Symphonic Metal yesterday. Cant get enough, love it.

[@katrinarickard2286]

I loved the song before but this is just... 🥰❤️😍😍😍😍WOW Floor

[@rahamimful]

Please, please come to the U.S.A. again!! Come and do a show at Sprint Center in Kansas, City MO!! You guys are incredible!!

[@markmichel3855]

Clay Lee too big for them

[@ZzKevZz]

@@markmichel3855 It shouldn't be,

[@TheDarthHobbes]

I was at this show! So happy to see it make the new Blu-Ray!

[@johnw2232]

What is a live show like does she engage with the crowd

[@honestbenny]

Wait, what? What Blu-Ray this is on???

[@roentgen571]

Floor is just awesome. Other singers may be good, too, but you can't deny Floor gets the job done.

[@monikaboke475]

Floor you are so powerful and great. Nobody is better than you. I hope you you give us for more time this luck. Thanks for all🙏🙏

[@jazr3421]

Love when Tuomas and Floor headbang in sync lol 3:06

[@toniamsterdam3910]

I didn't pay much attention to Nightwish in their first "decades", Tarja (to me) was too much opera, and Anette was something else i don't like. Gladly i stumbled upon the Wacken 2013 concert. I was totally stunned ... Floor Jansen is absolutely amazing! A real upgrade to the music of Nightwish!

[@madhatter6708]

Agreed

[@cristianoblack1607]

Floor ha dato più’ metal e un po’ meno melodia al gruppo, personalmente il gruppo piace più’ con Floor. e’ una grande cantante ed ha un grande carisma.

[@mikebrauch6275]

I am exactly the same - I stumbled on Wacken and loved the setlist and her singing. I know the other 2 singers have their followers which is great, but I would not have liked the band with either of those. Each has a couple songs they do better than Floor, but Floor has that metal/rougher sound that goes with the music.

[@jokebetweenthetrees]

Same!

[@4zafinc]

I fell in love already during Tarja era as I absolutely loved the operatic feel. But even for me Floor is just something else

[@katiegarrett1013]

This is my new favorite song by NW tbh. I never knew it existed, so perfect😭

[@josephgalvan3725]

Floor looks and sounds amazing !!

[@berisvensun5989]

Just Wow! Her voice and performance is sublime.

[@timmyb8694]

Omg Floor is KILLING THIS!! Usually I'm picky on Anna's stuff..but she's such a bad ass...

[@reyline5924]

I thought it was an old song, from the time of Tajra ... when I checked and listened studio version... suprise. Floor gave this song new life and new value. She is perfect for Nightwish.

[@mufasaf128]

A song from the time of annette, it was written for her

[@sirencall8073]

No she didn't.

[@ifsothengo]

what a woman! what a voice!

[@brendasnow6024]

As much as Floor is a complete, and total bad ass, Kai is awesome! His consistency, his timing, is absolutely amazing! When I was touring, I was privileged to play with two great drummers... And I'll tell you, if you don't have a good drummer it ruins everything! But, even though they were great drummers, we still messed with them, you know the stupid jokes, "What do you call someone who hangs around four musicians... A drummer. lol Or, "What was the first thing that was said after the drummer said they had an idea... You're fired. lmao I would have never even contemplated telling such a joke if I had the privilege of playing with such a great musician as Kai Hahto. And Nightwish is child's play for this man... The band had a lot of wisdom when they brought in Floor, Troy, and eventually Kai. The line up is fantastic! Nightwish has never kicked so much ass:)

[@piernove3041]

Najpiękniejszy głos który słyszałem 👊💪☝🌹

[@michaeladams7786]

I will say this, Floor looks Smokin' Nuclear Hot in that outfit. Her range of vocals sounds better, she can out do a lot of ppl. with her range

[@kderinoglu]

And she was pregnant at that time if I'm not mistaken. Still rockin and headbanging.

[@McLovin112]

@@kderinoglu yes she was xd lucky girl to get a mom like this

[@kderinoglu]

@@McLovin112 Luckier man to have a wife like this!

[@dav1021]

floorgasmic once again

[@shahzadpharma786]

WONDER FULL SONG - GREAT PERFORMANCE

[@grantderue]

Amazing! Some songs were made for Anette, but this one is really for Floor. And how about Troy on the guitar! Nice.

[@ИльясМаметов]

thanks for good quality of video. This song by Floor sooo good

[@ronnieruiz2317]

Best Band on Planet!

[@nikhilmishra3030]

completely mesmerizing

[@thechosenone6262]

she's BEAUTIFUL

[@brendasnow6024]

There isn't a Nightwish song that hasn't been made better by Floors vocal tracks! She is an absolute bad-ass! Thank you so much Nightwish for the endless hours of entertainment:)

[@pfeuhpfeuh4447]

I've been waiting for a good live video of this song, one of my favorites and most underrated from Nightwish. Floor made it possible :)

[@gpaul856]

You marvelous...beautiful people!! How do they do it? Floor is amazingly good on this song! Remember Anette..this is one of my many favorite Nightwish songs!

[@hamstermunchies5558]

Oh hell yeah! Floor totally rocks this song

[@lowroar5127]

I love this song so much

[@stimpsonjcat67]

One of my favorite Nightwish songs for running. I just saw Nightwish in ATL live and Floor was most impressive...maybe they will go redo some old stuff with floor in studio.

[@ronaldboers8061]

you're not alone in that request. In their current "Decades" tour they are playing a lot of songs who have been played for ages and they are going to release a live cd/dvd from this tour. I guess this is close as we are going to get to see that wish granted.

[@Nobody-lr8tx]

I think every female voice makes Nightwish great.

[@patoboxster]

No body Right

[@GregSBTheEagle]

But Floor is the best between them...

[@cahh_azevedo]

Floor And Tarja Yeah

[@arthurhki1471]

All these emo kids that don't even understand what Anette brought to the band...

[@VereNini]

Floor and Tarja yeah but I think Anett Olson don’t fit to nightwish, sounds not like nightwish.... Tarja and Floor are very good in the deeper tones and have much bass in the voice, I think Anett doesn’t have it.....

[@ZzKevZz]

Underrated song.

[@Kellymale]

Big stage or small, they can do it. Saw then on the small stage second row in Spokane, WA. I hope I can see them again sometime.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Love this song!

[@stephaniej-hill8740]

Can't wait for them to tour again..please do many shows in America-US..we love Y'all so much

[@jilllinson6087]

I totally love this band! They rock

[@mikaelpagdades1751]

I absolutely love their music they're definitely the masters of Symphonic metal🎸 🇨🇾easily the best Symphonic metal band of all time

[@mystikXgoddess]

Floor= the burning beauty of Nightwish

[@jazzysugar3777]

mystikXgoddess she's so powerful

[@DylexionTV]

the best live performance in history, change my mind.

[@fabiomancinelli1248]

Watch the live at Wacken 2013, and you might change your mind :P

[@jonathanday6692]

@@fabiomancinelli1248 Nightwish mastered time travel. They're really all one performance.

[@nauseoushook2640]

This is in your top 10 vids!! I live in Tampa and I Wish I was there for this!!!

[@luci.9318]

so underrated song, loooooove it! Hope they play it again live

[@danilolapierre5610]

Sahara was on the setlist for most of the December concerts of their euro tour 2022.

[@sterlingarcher1775]

jesus, how did I miss this,this was epic and I missed it.

[@pobesnelikrastavac1]

everybody likes to compare Floor with Tarja,but they shouldn't,because Floor is much ,much better in any way.Energy that she brings is incredible.

[@tor1189]

agreed

[@tonythekkekkara8695]

She is unbelievable! Gift to mankind

[@nathalyavila4746]

I love her voice :3

[@AngelusaNobilis]

I really like the studio version, but after hearing Floor's I LOVE this live version!

[@TheElysianer]

Floor is stunning!! But can we talk about Tuomas's awesome headbanging?

[@stuartleroy4672]

You can tell just by watching them on stage they are having fun.

[@Cybercygni]

My God, her legs vent on forever! She sings like a Goddess!

[@bentalexranebundgaard4867]

She is just over 6ft tall so that is no surprise.

[@tarlcabot1226]

She looks so smokin hawt in this video. Ah to be a young man again.

[@lastinline1420]

Tarl What would you do? Hahahahaha

[@deniselisboa1]

@@lastinline1420 fap

[@tonybell9551]

@@lastinline1420 lol.not much.

[@100zoubele]

Very nice musik and video.