NIGHTWISH - SHOEMAKER (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) | COUPLE REACTION

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[@dao626]

The quote from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was inscribed on Eugene Shoemaker’s Urn that they took to the moon. That’s why it was in the song. I look forward to seeing more of Nightwish reactions from you guys. Good job 👍

[@anniemoemski4057]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions now you know and then watch it again ...I did and it is everytime new things and thoughts come up with all their songs it grows on you ...opera and metal listen to Epica with ft floor Jansen the singer of Nightwish...you´ll both will like it ..

[@mdudley52]

Floor singing Phantom of Opera on Beste Zangers,up close,really worth a listen.

[@escape081]

Yes, Floor is a classically-trained opera soprano.

[@soon_to_emerge]

She studied opera for only one year tho

[@michaliskz8319]

@@soon_to_emerge If you are playing let's say guitar for a lot of years, and try out another string instrument like Irish bouzouki for example, you can learn it very very quickly.

[@soon_to_emerge]

@@michaliskz8319 I didn't say she can't do opera. I said that she studied it for one year. I just don't like people who claim her to be fully trained opera singer, because this isn't true.

[@soon_to_emerge]

@TheBlackiwid dude, I'm very far away from computer science, so I mostly don't get what are trying to say and why did mentioned "histories of famous dead people". Floor could reach operatic style back in After Forever days, then she decided to explore this side of her vocal range and joined conservatory where she studied opera for one year l and then left. One year is not what's considered "full training", but "some training". Mostly, she developed her vocals by herself. As far as I know, the only education "from the side" she gained from conservatory (one year) and finishing musical theatre course in Rock Academy. That doesn't make her worse, in opposite, I think she's an exceptional singer who thoroughly explored her abilities and developed her own unique sound.

[@pen7759]

@@soon_to_emerge soprano is a soprano any way

[@Klojum]

Floor doesn't do pure opera all the time, but she does stretch her vocal cords from time to time on an opera level. Here she does "O Mio Babbino Caro" during a Revamp metal concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSuo4amdt2VpKc

[@qayaki]

Great link, new for me, thank you. :-)

[@treintje1001]

@@qayaki It’s an oldie 😉 but nontheless great! She has also done it for a TV show, that one is on YT as well.

[@carlosraimundo1992]

Floor Jansen villa jie and phantom of the opera in best zangers dutch TV more operatic and Nightwish starzagers live at tempere also more operatic

[@Green-Lyon]

She also sang "Vilja lied" from the operetta, "The Merry Widow" on the Dutch TV show, "Beste Zangers" giving it a metal twist. without intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 , w/intro (& Eng. closed captions): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWWloWqbra-onNU

[@Green-Lyon]

@@treintje1001 Yup. She actually did it on the show, "Tiende van Tijl" twice. Once in 2010 then again in 2013, shortly after joining Nightwish on tour.

[@sovex9331]

I know it's a long song but if you haven't heard it yet check out their live performance of The Greatest Show On Earth from Tampere... I think you would love that once... it's got everything in it.

[@richardgoddard37]

Everything ISN'T an exaggeration either!

[@mattkandel2449]

Definitely need to hear it but it's too soon, haha.

[@rijlqanturis625]

Nooo they need to work up to that. Haha. You can't just jump straight to their Magnum Opus.

[@nimwey7701]

Great reaction, ty and nice to see you two checking all kinds of genres from Nightwish Check also Dead Boy's Poem live from Buenos Aires and My Walden from Wembley or Tampere

[@pickboaa]

Great reaction. The harmony is sung by Troy and u can also hear Marko there.

[@sovex9331]

And the spoken part is done by Tuomas' wife who is also does the vocals in Auri - one of their side projects together with Troy.

[@javierfuertesrojo3057]

She is lady starlight...... Great great reaction 🤘🤘 thank you very much.

[@treintje1001]

Odd choice for your second Nightwish experience. Nightwish has always been known for their operatic vocals, but that was a long time ago. Floor can perfectly well sing full opera style, but it’s not her favourite style. She prefers the more metal style, although she blends in opera from time to time. She uses it as one of the colors on her painting palette, to mix and create the vocal colors that the song needs, that’s how she describes it herself. A lot of Nightwish fans feel that there is not enough opera In the Nightwish songs, so they are all thrilled with this song which explains the hype about it. Having said that, I think you’d be better off reviewing their older material first, getting to know the band better in all their versatility, before starting the new album. Even for seasoned Nightwish fans the new album seems a little hard to digest at first listen. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great album, I just feel that it isn’t very well suitable for newcomers. No offence! 😉 Check out Ghost Love Score from their Wacken 2013 show, followed by Storytime, Romanticide, Song for myself and the other songs from that concert. Btw. Nightwish’s live performance are almost always preferred over their studio recordings. Nightwish is enjoyed best live. Have fun!

[@jennd8935]

I agree 100%

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hallo, very good reaction...First time hearing, the Laudato SI blows me from my Sofa,, and yes ,Floor can Opera, look her O mio bambbino caro from Puccini..greetings from northern germany 🤗

[@ieradossantos]

Brother, please give me the reaction to Nightwish - How's The Heart Acoustic (Planet Rock acoustic session). Floor will crush you

[@cornflowerofsweden1288]

Yes, yes, yes!!!

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 This whole project is a masterpiece!!!! 😊🤘🤘

[@rickphil9999]

The Nightwish Army is here for you.

[@amax1229]

Laudato Si Ad Astra, is Latin for, All Praise Be To The Stars.

[@dennislindqvist8443]

Two of the words are medieval Italian I read somewhere. I think it was Ad Astra..

[@sterlingknight8087]

Nightwish Army Central Florida Black Company reporting for duty. Was there ever a singer like unto Floor? This has to be the hardest song to sing ever.

[@KathleenChilds]

You are both precious! :-) I wish you the very best with your channel. Great reaction!

[@hi_keith6423]

You should check Epica Sancta terra Feat Floor Jansen and you will see some of Heavy/Opera Skills that She have.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Or Stabath Mater Dolorosa from the same Retrospect show 🐱‍👤👍👌

[@42nazgul]

Thank you for reacting to this song

[@wondertimomusic8029]

13:35 "I don't think it actually makes sense to listen to the song without knowing the story" She is right, it really makes sense to know the Shoemaker story.. but actually the whole album should be listened as a whole since it tells a story in bigger picture. This song is about Shoemaker, but how it is related to humanity, to theme of the CD1? A LOT to digest there lyrically, poetwise, musicwise. Not made for 1 listen.

[@eTraxx]

Floor singing O mio babino caro - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras

[@Green-Lyon]

And this link also, which includes a short interview (with English closed captions) before the performance where Floor talks about joining Nightwish on their tour just weeks earlier kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXCopaYrJiZa7M

[@gonzagomez349]

Nightwish - procession

[@bkeyser]

Also: January 6, 1998 Lunar spacecraft carries ashes, special tribute to Shoemaker There could be no finer tribute to the legendary planetary geologist who said his greatest unfulfilled dream was to go to the moon. Tonight, the ashes of Eugene M. Shoemaker are to be launched in a memorial capsule aboard Lunar Prospector to the moon. The polycarbonate capsule, one-and-three-quarters inches long and seventh-tenths inch in diameter, is carried in a vacuum-sealed, flight-tested aluminum sleeve mounted deep inside the spacecraft. Around the capsule is wrapped a piece of brass foil inscribed with an image of a Comet Hale-Bopp, an image of Meteor Crater in northern Arizona, and a passage from William Shakespeare's enduring love story, "Romeo and Juliet": And, when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night, And pay no worship to the garish sun. www2.jpl.nasa.gov/sl9/news82.html

[@42nazgul]

thank you so much for reacting to this song

[@lekalla]

Floor sounds always more aggressive and heavier LIVE. Even the "softer" Nightwish songs are more heavy live with Floor. Studio version never has that same rawness. Edit: I have the same PS Platinum headphones than you (the guy). Actually watching this video with those on right now. Because you're probably not using PS4 in this video you didn't use the 3d sound of course but it significantly improves the sound quality in my opinion even though it's just a push of a button.

[@TheJourneyman067]

Praise be to you To the stars literal translation but listening to the song especially her voice, makes you feel like they are worshiping the heavens

[@johannessilver8653]

Nightwish songs are all complex art performances with deep meanings, methaphoras and intelligent poetical lyrics. Those who like and have a potential to understand POP songs "I love you baby yeah yeah,.." do not get these songs at all.

[@jerrystanley7000]

"Laudato Si, Ad Astra", Thou will be honored, among the Stars!

[@advocateparanormal3630]

Just do beste Zangers Vilja Lied with Floor singing opera and a few other Genres

[@helgehansen363]

Floor have done a few opera pieces my favorite one is phantom of the opera with henk poort the original dutch phantom kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@JS-bg3jw]

Although Puccini's O Mio Babbino Caro is even more operatic and classical...Alike Vilja Lied from Beste Zangers is a good one

[@forkless]

Phantom of the Opera is musical theater that is invoking an operaesque style. Still very cool though.

[@crabuki1273]

I like that Alena is being more confident with her opinions. You should both say what you feel. We WANT to hear what you think, and we want you to be successful. It's when reacters start "playing the game" vs just enjoying the ride that people desert the channel. Love the song. Good luck to you both!

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

This album (Human:Nature) is an amazing piece of art. I applaud the choices you all have made so far checking out what Nightwish has to offer but I would suggest to you to explore material previously released to this to get a broader sense of the band and then react to the album track by track in sequence.

[@philipnemeth-sgbc-riff-addict]

Shoemaker is the only human buried on the moon. The Shakespeare quote was written on the urn put on the moon. Nice work you 2.

[@magnesiumrose]

I've come to learn that much like their music, you can never predict vocally where Floor is going to go. You're usually in for a surprise with either or both. Fantastic video though. I love how much analysis you guys put into the song and how you perceived the music and the lyrics. Really enjoyed that! Floor does do some heavier songs with Nightwish which could be a good middle ground for you both. Her versatility often allows for a good flow of harder and softer vocals in many pieces. My first recommendation would be for Romanticide live at Wacken 2013. My second recommendation would be Yours Is An Empty Hope live at Wembley 2015. I look forward to both of your perceptions on whichever songs you choose!

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

I hope you two continue to do the Nightwish catalog. Soft to metal and everything in between is in there and its all great. Live versions seem to be much better than studio due to Floors stage presence so Tampere, Wacken, Wembley, and Buenos Aires are all Fantastic but each concert has its best song such as Tamperes Greatest Show on Earth. Danke..

[@agustinmanyari]

Nice reaction guys! Good choice man 🤘🏻and clever girl too 🙌🏻

[@CrisHermetica]

Quick answer to your question, she can sing everything, and one of the things that make her unique is the fact that she mix techniques from different styles to make her unique sound in most of the songs. You can listen to Your is an empty hope and you will notice that she can even do growls, or the phantom of the opera with Henk Poort for more operatic style, etc. She is a goddess.

[@forkless]

The chorus is sung by Troy :)

[@Gibbetoo]

and Marko.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

They all harmonise. Troy is the lower part, Floor is sprikled on top, and Marco is there in the middle. One have to listen carefully a few times to hear them all.

[@deb8105]

Great reaction guys 😀

[@hunterace101st]

when you watch poet and the pendulum look up the story behind it. it will probably get blocked as a reaction but we will be happy with just watching your thoughts on it as you watch it. or i think you can put pauses into it so is not blocked.

[@cindycindy8187]

❤🤘

[@kenietta1]

Thank you for your reaction. We can see that you love music. It's great to see this in your faces. Greetings from Germany

[@janspiljard]

The male voice in this song is Troy.

[@TTArt]

I think you guys are very quick to pick up stuff from their songs and describe them in a way that actually makes sense. Having listened Nightwish for 20 years and still I learn and get new ideas from your observations. I've listened to this song a ton of times already (one of my personal favourites from their new album) and I never considered the build up being from a singular storyteller to another and end up in a choir - as in a crowd. But it makes perfect sense to me, considering how Eugene Shoemakers story started from his own observations and ideas which eventually turned into science that is now continued by others (the crowd/choir) after his passing. And then the orchestral part and the operatic vocals at the end praising to the stars as his earthly remains are lifted to eternal rest in the celestial realm. Really enjoyed all of your Nightwish reactions, keep them coming! I hope you guys check Ghost Love Score and Romanticide live from Wacken 2013. They are both amazing songs in their own way and the band is pure gold live. If you want some heavier stuff, I think Brad would really enjoy Yours Is An Empty Hope live from Wembley!

[@andyohil7465]

This is one of the songs you don’t to hear them twice, from 10th hearing up its going better and better.... you won’t believe? Try it...

[@Benobot99]

:) Keep the Nightwish coming please! This whole album is incredible!

[@RuubenMix]

You are such a cute couple, great reaction!

[@MrBrianYoder]

Laudato Si is Latin for "Praise be", and as you said "ad astra" literally means "to the stars", though there are a few bits of additional meaning there. "Ad astra" traditionally carried a connotation of the impossible, or taking something to an infinite degree. The phrase originated from Virgil, who wrote "sic itur ad astra" which means "thus one journeys to the stars", from Aeneid spoken by Apollo to Aeneas's young son Julus) and "opta ardua pennis astra sequi" which means "desire to pursue the high (or hard to reach) stars on wings" spoken by Aeneas to his foe Turnus in their combat). Another origin is Seneca the Younger, who wrote "non est ad astra mollis e terris via" which means "there is no easy way from the earth to the stars". The memorial for the disastrously destroyed Apollo 1 mission in which all three astronauts buirned to death while still on the pad was "ad astra per aspera" meaning "to the stars through hardship". "Laudato Si" is also repeated in a famous song (The Canticle of the Sun) by St. Francis of Assissi as he calls for the praise of the natural world in various guises, as wind, water, fire, the Sun, the stars, and even death, with the most notable line for this song being: Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora Luna e le stelle: in celu l'ài formate clarite et pretiose et belle. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful. The members of the band are not religious but they wanted to capture a religious reverence for the greatness of Shoemaker's legacy and the grandeur of the universe. For what it is worth, the same attitude can be found in spades in the Nightwish song "The Greatest Show on Earth".

[@MrBrianYoder]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@ianknowles8934]

Hi guys listen to Ghost Love Score live at Wacken 2013 for a real Floorgasm !!!

[@gayleeidson6724]

Hi guys ! Like your reactions so much ❤️. WOW that's so moving, especially knowing the story now. Actually, Floor's operatic ending with the wall of sound you talked about, made me cry 😭 a little at the end ! Especially when it seems like you are landing finally on the Moon, and Sunlight just goes out ! Is a Journey !

[@gayleeidson6724]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Absolutely my pleasure !!

[@fdsannie]

I really enjoyed this. I am happy that Alena is liking Nightwish. Nightwish songs always take you on a journey. Between the music and Floor's voice they brings the emotion out. Tuomas is an amazing composer. Brad great job on the lyrics. I am getting the feeling you like the harder metal. Nightwish has that too. I would suggest you listen more songs before doing more of the new one. You will get a better sense of Nightwish. But it is up to you. This is your channel. I really like how you are doing your channel. And I appreciate the work you have to do. Take care and stay safe.

[@jerrystanley7000]

May the Gods know!, this was beautiful, powerful and one hell on a tribute to Eugene Shoemaker. The only human to have a part of him laid to rest on the MOON! It will happen in the future, but damn he will always be known as the FIRST!

[@jamesallen1153]

"How's the Heart" is on the new Nature album, but I think the acoustic version that Troy and Floor recently performed on Planet Rock might be even than the complete band version.

[@ronjoanne5980]

Really liked your analysis and reaction. As much as I love the new album I'm still a live concert fan because the experience is much more captivating and emotional. Keep em coming.

[@paisa20]

Excelent reaction and great analysis of the meaning of the song.

[@JustinDieter]

Really enjoying your Nightwish reactions so far. Definitely check out more music from their 2013 Wacken concert. That performance is legendary.

[@pavolridrich3434]

trust people, carry on with NW songs... btw, Floor sang last year Phantom Of The Opera with Henk Poort (original Dutch Phantom) in Beste Zangers show... what a perfomance. Nighwish is getting more, the more you listen to it. So many surprises there. Floor said once somewhere, she studies classical singing only for one year... thats it. She is a real beauty and the beast. The BEST

[@mattybob12310]

If you love Opera, check out Phantom of the Opera: Live End of an Era (2005 with Tarja). After that check out Floors performance of Phantom with Henk Poort on Beste Zangers ^^ (they did the NW composition for her and Henk had a few surprises up his sleeve for her)

[@Vimana]

I really enjoyed the video. Many people have written more information about Gene Shoemaker. I'd like to mention how much I like your discussion once again. Alena said something insightful about the lyrics being partially about the "dreamers" of our society. It's those "dreamers" that often end up being just like Shoemaker, Albert Einstein or Tuomas Holopainen. One of the most wonderful things about us humans is our ability to imagine. With that we are able to create something new, which might even end up being revolutionary. Even if it's "just some beautiful art" It's important to share it. That's also why I'm grateful that you are around and keep releasing these videos. Thank you.

[@janspiljard]

Laudato Si, i think means i praise him/them. It is latin. Ad astra is indeed to the stars.

[@johnvanson1583]

Keep doing this way in you're reactions, Nice to watch and listen to

[@cornflowerofsweden1288]

Oh, and if I remember correctly, Floor's background is Musical Theatre, but she has had some operatic training too. She describes this in one of all those interviews in Dutch, but I can't find the link right now.

[@jpkalishek4586]

For the lovely Lady Alena, to hear more opera Floor, try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras O mio babbino caro, and this recent one kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 Vila Lied from The Merry Widow done for Henk Poort on the Beste Zangers show, She did two duets with Simone Simmons & Epica . . . one Epica song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk Sancta Terra, and an old Latin Hymnal kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnXgIKIjrl6rpo Stabat Mater Delorosa . . . then there is the mentioned Beste Zangers version of Phantom Of The Opera with Henk Poort, the original Dutch Phantom: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8 and then, for the old Nightwish Tarja and Marco version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnuamImjfLGEZ5I Tarja did the full classical opera style all the time, her replacement Annette was more pop and the major benefit of Floor is she can belt out the old Tarja songs and add her twist to the Annette songs. The songs written for Floor vary and are only 2 albums worth. For something completely different, and not metal, Tuomas has an album done as a movie score for Scrooge McDuck comics (no, really, and it's lovely) this is the single video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIjahImFpJp-lc0 and an album with his Wife, who read the Shakespeare in Shoemaker, and Troy, called Auri, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIq5nqCNg9ieoNU for the single Night 13 video and I've infested enough links on you folks.

[@maxmattt]

If it's heavy you want check out the song Tribal.

[@Jo-Jo8vs]

You always will be surprised what Floor can do with her voice, she is the swiss army knife of singing, despite that her voice is also of such a beautiful color.

[@dejannightwish]

This is Troy not Marko.

[@Gibbetoo]

both.

[@atlantis315]

@@Gibbetoo but Troy is here more prominent

[@emmalarson1638]

marko has his own band troy is singing on this song shoemaker has some of his ashes on the moon

[@ElderCruz]

Nightwish soldier here reporting! 🙌🏻

[@griffjones8419]

It's Troy harmonising with Floor

[@michaelmurach9227]

I would recomment, that you stay with the older live stuff first. Because the new album is complicated, even for experienced NW Fans. It will be easier for you to get into it with the Songs from Wacken and the other live shows. ( they will be suggested to you massively, don`t worry). For Brad would be "Romanticide"--live at Wacken, or " Yours is an empty hope" live from Nightwish cruise very attractive. They are straight and heavy.

[@richardgoddard37]

And on "Yours Is An Empty Hope" that's Floor growling with Marko doing the clean lyrics!

[@cashewshalom]

If you would like to react to something heavier... I would suggest you to react Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars live rehearsal at Sonic Pump Studio. Drummer is Kai Hahto who plays now in Nightwish. This is epic! Please and peace 🙏🏼😎✌🏼

[@cashewshalom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2YhWCdobmXjtk

[@jwalldal]

Great reaction again 😊 Please do some more from Wacken 😊 I think you will like «Ghost Love Score» too. Have a nice journey 🤘

[@geertdelange4785]

Or listen to a raw song, Tribal. Nightwish is very versatile. Beautiful band.

[@nagelfar666]

Just stumbled across your channel. I really like your reactions and your thoughts or comments to the songs. In this video your girlfriend makes the wiser comments, so she should wear the Geek-Shirt next time :-) You should also keep reacting to the "older" live stuff. Even if the girl (sorry, I didn't hear your name properly) know some Tarja-versions of them. Floor add always something own and unique to the songs. Here some recommendations: Storytime (live at Wacken) Ever Dream (live at Wacken) Your Is An Empty Hope (live at Wembley) My Walden (live at Tampere) Shudder Before The Beautiful (live at Wembley) I Want My Tears Back (live at Wacken) Sahara (live at Tampa) Dead Boy's Poem (live at Buenos Aires)

[@gawainofalba3439]

Inigo says "think theyll ever play The Bee n Barb?" hmm silly cat, love frm our lockdown in Riften x

[@gawainofalba3439]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Not a bot dude, just an nord on a journey

[@gawainofalba3439]

an nord? fk

[@tracyturner6968]

Hey, Guys! Great reaction. Nightwish are always more amazing live but I understand the impulse 2 react 2 the new stuff. It will inevitably sound amazing live 2. And hey, Brad, that girl you do the reactions with is pretty cool. You should think about hooking up with her. She's a keeper. At ease, soldiers. That is all. PS: She says her name like "Alona" but above it's spelled "Alena". Also, Floor had some classical training, but not operatic training per se.

[@tracyturner6968]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Ah, got it, my brother. South African thing, right? Just kidding.Well, in any case she's a keeper. Like how she laughs. Stay safe both of you. NWA 4ever!

[@tracyturner6968]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions Russian! Freakin' Awesome!

[@Bonpoc4er]

Хэлоу, Алёна)

[@monksuu]

Music is the track number one. Here's the playlist (in order) by Nightwish if you're going to drop older live stuff for now: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Greetings from Finland. The t-shirt was spot on as Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish's keyboardist & principal composer) is a natural sciences geek for sure. Both him & their current female vocalist Floor Jansen as children wanted to become biologists , but I for one am glad that it didn't happen. Although Floor Jansen has extensive vocals training, she studied musical theater & opera part-time for two years, so she is not a classically trained vocalist like Tarja Turunen (Nightwish's 1st femalke lead vocalist) has. However, as far as I'm concerned, Floor could also sing opera full time if she wanted to, like e.g. this aria: Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras

[@bkeyser]

Nightwish lyrics tend to be very thematic. Often there are stories being told that are not immediately evident through the literal reading of the words, not unlike most poetry. If you prefer not to get backstory before a Nightwish reaction, having it pulled up and discussing after might add some clarity for certain songs. If you continue this Nightwish journey, there will be certain songs recommended that will come with additional recommendations to read the backstory before watching. It would be wise to do so for those, and you'll know which ones they are by the preponderance of the comments. Enjoy. Stay well.

[@richardgoddard37]

^especially for Poet and the Pendulum!!

[@Keverke54]

Great Video ! Now I'm subscribing . Please do some more Nightwish from Wacken also . From where are you Alena ? I can't place your accent .

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

i liked your reaction, but i also want to introduce you to another metal band. The name is jinjer and the song i want you to react is Pisces, plz do the live session. thx

[@andrebrodbeck3883]

@@BradAlenaMetalReactions nice can´t wait for it.

[@jamesallen1153]

I've heard comments by several coal coaches that reacted to "Shoemaker" that the up and down sequence that Floor uses is very difficult to perform.

[@skeezesmith7954]

Very nice reaction. I enjoyed the commentary very much. Shoemaker’s ashes are actually interred on the moon, which explains some of the lyrics. The greatest thing about Nightwish is that it is it’s own genre. They can deliver hard, soft and everything in between. No other band is like it. No other band has Floor. Props To Tuomas for composing this work of art. He is the Hans Zimmer of the Metal world. Brad, when you get to Tribal I believe you will like it...a lot. Alena you will like everything being a woman of discerning tastes. 😄🤘

[@diwe9984]

The Co-Singer in this song of Floor Jansen is`nt Marco Hietala, it`s Troy Donockley.

[@sith6339]

The Male voice is Troy...

[@geertdelange4785]

Listen to Floor in the program: Beste Zangers, you hear more of her abilities

[@sovex9331]

That dolphin in the back should turn into a Flying Whale if you know what I mean ;) - nice reaction, I'm not really into their new album yet, I loved all the songs from Endless Forms Most Beautiful but this one I don't know... I'm probly just not feeling it yet.

[@hi_keith6423]

You are skipping too much of NightWish.. That's why you feel confused haha..

[@jeffreygranda9815]

Keith Jimenez agree they have to feel the floorgasm first with their live concerts first then come back to their new music 🤷🏻

[@Thorgrim247]

This is a very artistic Ode to Eugene Shoemaker. Eugene had some of his ashes deposited on the moon, thus the ending showing the moon with the sun setting. Eugene's wife decided to inscribe the Shakespeare quote on the capsule that held Eugene's ashes that were deposited on the moon. Laudato si' (English: Praise Be to You!) is the second encyclical of Pope Francis. The encyclical has the subtitle "on care for our common home". AD Astra "To the stars".Floor has had some operatic training and you can hear her on performances of "O Mio Bambino Caro" and "Vilja Lied" live from the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. See link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 Vilja Lied - An aria from The Merry Widow - Done in Floor's style. Great reaction video from both of you. As you can see from this song most of the new CD is done using complex musical patterns and styles in a very artistic way. However there are still some very heavy songs. See you both next time. Be well.

[@roncuypers7369]

FLOOR JANSEN - O MIO BABBINO CARO kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras

[@cyberjarl]

If you want to take a break from Nightwish and go for something entirely different and heavier, I recommend Amaranthe - The Nexus (official video). I still wish for Ghost Love Score and Storytime, but you know, gotta switch it up every once in a while ;)

[@satyrcreekergang4985]

Both Troy an Marco is in this I believe 🤔

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Smart Girl,, very smart !! try phantom of the opera whit tarja and Marco first then Floor whit Henk Poort.

[@jukkamikkonen4097]

Mayby next nightwish weak fantasy live in tampere 😁

[@saelfaer]

"let us know what the latin was" ... you just watched a LYRICS video :) it was on the screen you know

[@papaverweg]

Laudato Si (Latin) means: All praise to .... (Ad Astra: the stars)

[@nickhoughton6663]

First male singer was Troy not Mako.....

[@myaccount6905]

Great reaction... You have a very intelligent girlfriend sitting there next to you (not implying you're less smart btw ☺️☺️)... question however is what that dolphin is doing overthere on that couch ☺️... if you want to listen to another track from the album that is lots more heavy, listen to 'tribal', or bit less heavy: 'Pan'....

[@roncuypers7369]

Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk

[@emmalarson1638]

check out stargazer for opera

[@griffjones8419]

Bit of Rammstein, Maiden & Metallica then ?