Nightwish- Sleeping Sun

[@billmorrison8292]

Nightwish's record label wanted Tuomas to write a 3 minute song to celebrate the 1999 eclipse in Finland. This was the result, it's not 3 minutes, it has deeper meanings and only tangentially mentions the eclipse but they released it anyway. It was a hit.

[@Starman_67]

From comments to other reactions to this song, Tuomas apparently said to the record label to never ask him to do such a thing again. Yet this song is just pure magic.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

It was meant to celebrate the 1999 solar eclipse in Europe as the Umbral shadow never passed over Finland. In addition to the lenght limit, Tuomas was also asked for a song with a catchy chorus.

[@balazsadamik3197]

Tuomas regreted it didn't like the song. The fans love it tho so they have to play it every now and then.

[@fb-gj7yi]

63 years old here, and Floor is one of the best i've heard in the rock-metal genre, as vocals and stage presence go. Tuomas song writing and compositions and the rest of the band are top tier no doubt.

[@dbcanada]

Agreed! (67 here)

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

I concur as well! 69 here! 🤘🇳🇱🤘

[@BigzampanoXXL]

I concurr (66). But for me Floor is just of the very best of our time.

[@pierrecarnet2959]

Only 65 here ! but sure, I agree ! I've been fan of Prog Rock since I was 18, for me, Nightwish is now the best in class.

[@trevorfolker3665]

65 as well - and in full agreement - also, to pinch some words from Nightwish - "We Were Here" - priviledged to be on this planet at the same time as these guys

[@ArmiJarvinen]

There is only Floor Jansen.One of a kind.😍

[@AmosCheek]

If you want to see a fun Nightwish experience, then I suggest checking out I Want My Tears Back LIVE in Buenos Aires. That is a performance that will leave you with a smile all day

[@Starman_67]

I concur

[@jeffk1482]

I concur, and would add “Alpenglow” from Mexico City. That one shows just how much they LOVE being a band, making music together.

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hi Red. You have now taken another step in the exploration of the treasure that is the Nightwish repertoire: a song dedicated to the total eclipse of the sun on August 11, 1999. Starting from such a rigidly imposed theme, it seems to me extraordinary the development of a love story in metaphorical lyrics . But, listening to their music for so many years, nothing surprises me anymore. Try "Everdream" for a future reaction, Red. I promise you won't regret it.. :)

[@redheadedneighbor]

I love the name of that one! It already has my attention

[@jaana3634]

Sleeping Sun is a masterpiece that I think deserves to be seen as interpreted by all three Nightwish singers. Not for comparison, just for enjoyment.

[@IIChristisKingII]

This is one of the very few songs I prefer sung by Tarja.

[@IdiotPosterBoy]

All three? I can think of 6 Nightwish singers, but there may have been more 👀. Ok, ok, Tuomas and Troy may not count, but Marco definitely does 😁

[@jpsother1183]

My favorite Tarja version is the one she did with Steve-N-Seagulls, actually. Lovely and fun at the same time.

[@KathleenChilds]

I am in my 50’s and hearing Nightwish again with Floor for the first time in 2019 made me excited about music again. I love music so very much, but Floor brought me back into it passionately again. I am forever grateful for this band and for Floor for… reopening my heart, mind and soul again! Beautiful reaction! 🤗❤️🤗

[@merqury5]

Same here!

[@harrympower]

i relate (y)

[@seanchilds9547]

I concur

[@diceau]

just love Floor singing this song. the guys in the band are top notch as always.

[@joseluis.santander]

Nightwish's first song I've ever listened and a fan since 2002, and Emppu's guitar dragged me to this amazing world created by Tuomas 🤘😎🤘

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

This performance is pure beauty ✨

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Tuomas,the genuis and poet, and his Voice Floor. Perfect here.

[@danettecrossley7912]

No one writes music like tuomas holopainen or sings like floor then top that with some of the best musicians in the world you have nightwish

[@tomasnyqvist3119]

As a big fan of Floor I suggest you check out the documentary "Please learn the setlist in 48 hours" . A two hour documentary of how Floor became the singer of Nightwish. Several people have made YT reactions to it. It is rather long but you can divide it in two parts if you like. Anyway, thanks for Sleeping sun looking forward to the next. ❤

[@vesaroivainen]

She is truly Hollands gift to the world....

[@venessahorn6263]

Floor is just something else!!! Have a peek at Tarja's version.. More operatic delivery. Also very good.... But Floor just nails it...

[@roostj]

Can't go wrong with Floor, beautiful song by Nightwish. Tuomas is a genius songwriter.

[@s.b.norton9481]

I mean, how good are they😮

[@keijovalikangas2126]

yess

[@TimoArula]

That's our Metal Mozart Tuomas Holopainen (founder, leader, keyboardist and songwriter of Nightwish) for you. Sleeping Sun was launched on 11th of August 1999, the same day with the solar eclipse which occurred in part of Europe and Asia that year. Now if you take the exact verses which contain "222" you have: 222 days of light will be desired by the night. coincidence or not, there are exactly 222 days starting 1st of January till August 10th inclusive. - valid for non-leap years. GREAT Tarja era Song, but you know Floor, she nailed it !!! NWSU/FloorFan 🤘😎🤘.

[@Delibro]

Nice to know :) And I remember that eclipse in 1999 - in my hometown it was seen in full, birds chirped as if it was evening. It was magic :)

[@rudolfo963]

The wording was not a coincidence. Tuomas was commissioned by some group or another to write the song in advance of the eclipse that was known to be coming.

[@TimoArula]

@@rudolfo963 Name of the group please. And did Tuomas said this personally or in an interview (prove your claim). Therefore we all benefit, by acquiring true facts.

[@crazykaletrucker]

GREAT song❤

[@alleninfinity6730]

Liked and subbed, Floor is a goddess, and Tuomas the keyboardist writes almost everything, and he is a musical genius and poet. All of Nightwish's songs start in Tuomas' head, he was the founder, and Nightwish itsself started as a thought in his head. A wish in the night he brought to life.

[@MrFuzzy1953]

I love this....

[@Calumetto]

The band brings this dense fantastic cake of sound and Floor brings the cake knife. Her voice just cuts through and serves you up a delicious slice. (-; ••• Meander! RING!!!

[@Delibro]

THAT is some good description :))

[@MilaMan]

I suggest you to watching documentaries about Nightwish also. About Tuomas (keyboards), our metal Mozart, Finnish national treasure. How humble, down to earth, great song writer and composer he is. And that Emppu's guitar solo, always so perfect fitting to the song

[@mattmid7012]

You just can't go wrong with any choice of Nightwish song. From full on rock, to full on symphonic, to a ballad such as this and just about everything in between! I think you will love I Want My Tears Back (do the live in Buenos Aires one, the crowd are incredible) You'll also get to see Troy playing Uillean pipes in it which are Irish Bagpipes but done with the elbow to get the air rather than blowing. It's a great song and Floor seems to love it as she has a good old dance around to it 😂 Oh and there's two songs that are probably best to hold off on that are of the epic variety but better left until you've discovered them more. They are Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth.

[@moniquevanaken2638]

This song is one of Floor's favorite to sing!🥰

[@markartruc2660]

One of my favorites ❤️

[@darkaether2798]

The Tampere performance of this in 2015 maybe has the edge on this, when her parents were in the audience. All three Nightwish singers do this one very well. Such an amazing song.

[@BH6242KCh]

Floor and Tarja both sang this song beautifully, differently but both beautifully.

[@elenasnchez7434]

Great reaction..this song is beautiful..Floor is the Queen...this song in Tampera is so emotional and magical Floor.is sublime in Tampera check please❤

[@nicod1361]

There is No One like NW,Once in a long while maybe once in a lifetime a band and vocalist like this comes along, there are many great female vocalist in the world, then there are some exceptional ones,then there is Floor Jansen.

[@pen7759]

Thank you. As you promised on "happy mondey shorts" we now heard the answer. Yes Tuomas is not only a genius composer, but a great poet too. As a Nightwish fun I hope we will see more of your pleasant reactions of these metal talents. Greets from Finland. Take care.

[@frenkwd1]

One of the early Songs, it is about the solar eclipse "two hundred and twenty two days of light will be desired by the night". Because that's the amount of time that went by before the eclipse (11th of August was the 223rd day of the year 1999). At that time their german record Label asked to write a song about it. One of the terms was "not longer than 3 minutes", Knowing Tuomas, he made it 4+ But it's also true that everyone has a different view of this song. Usually something they have experienced themselves.

[@ArchitectB]

The music teacher of Tuomas told, that even as a young boy, Tuomas enjoyed of being in all dark. This teacher told in one documentary that once he asked from young Tuomas: ”Don’t you be afraid in the dark?” Where Tuomas was replied ”No, I’m not afraid. Darkness feels safe and calms me” This is actually not all that strange thing here. We have even this very old expression, that ”forest is our church and darkness is our sanctuary”. I think you can hear this embracing and admiring the darkness, in the ”Sleeping sun”. When the record label they had made a request to write this song about solar eclipse which was happening that year, Tuomas was first against it, but I think he found his own purpose to write and compose this song.

[@Waylander45]

This is pure sorcery. I don't know how a small group of humans can produce such perfection. Nightwish are phenomenal, and Floor is just superb.

[@alexthorpe6583]

I started listening to Nightwish in 2004, when ‘Once’ came out, but I immediately discovered this song, from 1998. One of their slowest songs, and most beautiful. Inspired by a solar eclipse, as already mentioned, but it feels quite appropriate for places above the Arctic Circle.

[@marklinden2342]

Discovered NW a couple years ago and watch/listen to them almost daily. Thank you for pointing out how perfectly sang the note on ‘Sea’. I had never caught that. Thank you for pointing it out. Just one more piece added to the wonder we all have for Floor. Like …and a New Sub

[@staffanhesselback9653]

Good choice of this amazing band and Floor who now lives in Sweden and married with the drummer in Sabaton Hannes van Dahl. They have two children, Freja and Lucy. Floor is an amazing vocalist and she also have her own youtube channel. You really have a chrush on Floor and the band❤ she is so amazing❤

[@WardDorrity]

I love the way you get Nightwish, Red. There's so much going on in this short, but exquisite piece. It will reward repeated listening. I must have heard this over a hundred times, yet without fail it just overwhelms me and takes me.... someplace else. So keep listening, Red. You're on a lifetime journey that will elevate your mind, heart and soul. There's so much more to come.

[@guybaeyens2513]

Nice one, again: thank you Red! You nailed the essence, the musical work ethics combined with the sense of an orchestra, and actually... here it is: you can even grasp that essence better by reacting to Floor featured in Epica, singing alongside a similar artist (lifetime friend of hers) Simone Simons, I suggest that you'd have a look at their live rendition of Sancta Terra: Epica + Floor. They do have the full blown orchestra as well. Insiders will probably concur, hope to see you do it!

[@jonno55]

But as well their classical piece together, Stabat Mater Dolorosa

[@guybaeyens2513]

@@jonno55 Absofreakinglutely. Technically of course it is not really 'theirs', the piece is by Pergolesi and is wonderful indeed in their rendition, especially considering it takes place amids a metal concert, and with true respect by audience and musicians alike.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

i wont call me an insider, but i con cur to the fullest:) Sncta terra with Floor as gust ios an one in an Lifetime Expirience

[@javadan]

This was an absolutely beautiful song and performance. I've watched this video many times, and the thing that keeps getting to me is how she says "thank you" to the crowd after putting on such a great masterpiece performance. Are you kidding me?!

[@ЛюбомирРодзінський]

🤘🤘🤘🤘Great reaction 👍👍❤️❤️

[@barrydunham896]

Tears... every time! Floor is amazing

[@MrDijaru]

My Queen Floor . Tnx for your great Command againe :) 🤘🤘🤘

[@okiejohn3925]

Tuomas was asked to write a song about the 1999 solar eclipse. At first he said no, that's not how he writes songs, he doesn't just pick a topic and knock out a tune. He finally relented and wrote this masterpiece. The "222 days of light will be desired by a night" lyric refers to the fact that the 1999 eclipse occurred on Aug.11, 1999...the 223rd day of the year...so 222 "days of light" came before that date...GENIUS!

[@EyesOfGehenna]

They played this song during some of the shows of their last tour. I was there in Amsterdam and that chorus just hits home. Especially the line "I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime". I guess it's because I have cancer that it just hit so hard. So yeah I cried during that song and still get tears in my eyes whenever I hear this song.

[@kennydavis-rt7qx]

😂Hi, 64 years old and before I discovered Nightwish 3 years ago I've never had a band elicit emotions the way Nightwish does. I think you should listen to How's the Heart. Music video first then the acoustic version with Floor and Troy.

[@redheadedneighbor]

So cool!

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

At some stage you need to do the Music video ( honestly the only NW song that the non live version is beyond spectacular) of Shoemaker...Bring tissues. Not for the reason you think...

[@samia9654]

Great reaction! So beautiful song. Greetings from Finland, listening here while building birdhouses. It's hobby I share with Tuomas 😅

[@maxfitch4864]

❤

[@craigbolton5093]

Majestic

[@boba6890]

Only discovered Nightwish and Floor because of KZbin reactors like you, so thanks! (You share with us what the US music industry won't play). I was in awe. I broke down hearing Sleeping Sun; a remarkable power ballad about an eclipse, at its core about how fleeting life is. If you've become deathly ill and lost people too soon it hits like a ton of bricks. Floor is amazing; unearthly voice inhabiting songs. Floor broke down in Nov.2022 singing it after a series of illnesses including cancer. It was caught early but Floor has a young daughter, and as Floor's incredible power comes from her never just singing a song with that magical voice but always living the words; it was understandably too much for her. I'm glad she's clear and gave birth to a second daughter at the end of 2023, but still the song is deceptive as Floor's gorgeous and layered vocals and Emppu's haunting guitar solo remarkably convey both the great beauty, and the underlying pathos, tragedy, and sadness of the song. It's like we are transported back in time to hear a woman who has walked out of a myth and gives us one of the great ancient sonnets; gorgeous, devastating, and timeless.

[@WNYretiree]

Floor is a consumate artist and you cannot praise her enough. But, thank you, thank you, for realizing that this is a group of consumate artists who all work together and each and every one is worthy of the highest praise. You mentioned loving the lyrics on this one, so a special call out to the great keyboardist, Tuomas, who is also the lyricist and composer for the vast majority of their music. Without him, there would be no Nightwish and when the camera focuses on him you can see his passion for the music in his entire demeanor.

[@butchbunde8990]

I am no Nightwish expert by any means, but I do know the music I like, and they are a part of it. I can't wait for your reaction to "The Greatest Show on Earth". Have a fun and safe trip, my friend

[@ladydalida6917]

Nightwish Army South Germany Division Red, an important note on this: Have the lyrics displayed for “TGSoE” or displayed as subtitles. Parts of the lyrics are so quiet that they are lost in the music. This is particularly true of the parts spoken by Richard Dawkins. By the way, this note with the lyrics also applies to another work: "The Poet and the Pendulum". Parts of the lyrics there are also very quiet. And another note about this work: Please familiarize yourself with the background of the work beforehand, because this plays a major role behind it. greetings from Germany The lady

[@butchbunde8990]

@@ladydalida6917Thank you, Lady, can you send her the link with the fireworks and outdoor concert?

[@mikeconway9849]

Love the reaction, Red!

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you

[@jimharris367]

Such a remarkable band, so versatile, so much variety, and everything executed perfectly - there's no one to touch them 🤘

[@Rackelhane]

Nice to watch and listen to this song with you. I almost got romantic..❤ Cheers from a finn in Sweden.

[@redheadedneighbor]

🔥

[@mvellis3863]

Great reaction. I highly recommend that you get introduced to Troy, Nightwish's beloved and extremely talented multi-instrumentalist. Troy plays the Irish Uillean pipes, an assortment of whistles, guitar (often played with an e-bow), and bouzouki (a type of lute). The song "My Walden" from their 2015 Wembley concert is a showcase for Troy, as he introduces the song, sings the opening bars in Welsh, and plays his "beautiful pipes" as Floor says.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Doesnt Matter, if Tarja or Floor interpretes it, in my Eyes. German Record Label couldnt have done better , then giving Tuomas the Job to write an Song for the Eclipse back then end 90`s. Love This Song soince Then , and it never gets old. And i am simply gratefull, how much it touches you. Many will surely be said already about the Origin of the Song, etc. So, again, just let me tell you what Joy it was to see you expiriencing this. Stay healthy! NWA Frankonia, Bavaria, Germany.

[@romanjanda4926]

Taken by the Masters of Rock festival in Vizovice,Czech Repubic.

[@Aussiecris214]

We Or I have been Flooded agaain thank you did yet qgain neighbour am bed ridden at moment it sucks but when beauty calls is easy to forget for a while ❤ much love and thanks sent to you Red

[@jzundert]

floor sings the songs the way who toamas had in his mind in my opinium this was a perfect reaction on the band sorry for my english

[@TheRealRedAce]

Nightwish music has you now and won't let go. And.....you won't want it to.

[@gnarl80fi]

Tuomas is magician (keyboard player) he does songs

[@kentk2215]

You are really going to enjoy Dead Boy’s Poem from Buenos Aires. Keep smiling and exploring Nightwish!

[@alexandersomers21]

Hi, redheadedneighbor, 74 years old hippie from the Netherlands =Floor, Irene, Simone, Anneke & Arjen(Ayreon) Country= reporting in: I luve the quality and feeling in your reactions. I had my share of good music, but lately I only listen to Floor, Nightwish and Ayreon. I think in today's scene they're unmatched ...!!! Shine on to you and all you good people ✌🤘

[@juantimer]

Don't forget Charlotte

[@redheadedneighbor]

Fantastic comment

[@chadbennett7873]

Tuomas does not know how to write anything that isn't a masterpiece by anybody else's gauge, but just another song to him. In his bandmates, he has found the virtuosos it takes to deliver the brilliance of the compositions. Floor changed everything, being the right singer for the right band at the right time. It's also important to know that Troy became an official member of the band at the same time, and his contributions are sometimes overlooked, because he was not involved in many of the songs at Wacken 2013. To experience Tuomas, his lovedly wife Johanna, and Troy in softer masterpieces, try "AURI". You will be truly amazed. When you find how much you love it, Johanna is in another project "Eye of Melian", which is based on Tolkien fantasy.

[@k.l.7788]

Johanna is also in a band called Altamullan Road.

[@GryLi]

Is just a magic song espacially with vocals from Floor

[@gsparkman]

I love that you did this song; one of my favorites. For me, the performance at Tampere eclipses this one (see what I did there?) Floor’s dress and her presence on the catwalk lend a gravitas to the performance not seen here. You might not want to react to a second version, but do it on your own time and let me know what you think. TY!

[@allenjohnstone9945]

Was going to the same thing. There was far more emotion in every song at that concert.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Clever!

[@markclements7767]

Hello Red, greetings from the UK That was yet another fantastic reaction, thank you 😊 I swear you were looking right at me when you said "You are the reason I smile" 😂 Thank you so much, I feel the same way! 🥰

[@Ireksojkowski]

Hi, very very beautiful, thank you🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@progoholic]

... and you are the reason why we all smile, Red 😘☺💞 Perfect choice, didn't see that coming, 'cause this isn't the "usual" reactor's choice for the first Nightwish listening sessions. But that's the thing I love about you (r channel). You are unique. Thank you just for being you. Nightwish's 1998 'Oceanborn' album, which features 'Sleeping Sun', was my introduction to this band and I was instantly hooked. The combination of heavy metal with - at that time Tarja's - operatic vocals was something so new to me, and something I really needed in my life, I just didn't knew it before. And now, about 25 years later, and with the fresh input of Floor's incredible versatile and emotional vocals, it still means the world to me. I hope that you can experience something similar with them and their music. With love from Germany, Prog O'Holic

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Stopyraw]

The Song "Epilogue" of band LOVEBITES.One the most beautifuls metal ballads in the history.Touch this soul.

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Just appreciate her 18th century style top together with the Sabaton shorts❤, an amazing contrast, typically Floor. And when you talk about building up a song....💪

[@ahggvanderlinden6967]

Dear redheadedneighbor, I told you, you are adicted to Nightwish when you heard one song. I'm so glad you liked it!!!! May I suggest for the next song: Greatest show on earth. It will blow your mind!!! Thanx for your nice reactions!!!

[@guidoheuts]

Do you know about the upcoming total Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 in North America? Well this song was written for the total Solar eclipse of August 11, back in 1999 in Europe, hence the title (Sleeping Sun). At some point, the lyrics of this track say " 222 days of light, will be desired by a night ". Take January 1st add 222 days to it and you'll end up at August 11th. For this Eclips we need to change that lyric into; " 99 days of light will be desired by a night ", as January 1st plus 99 days is April 8th. (2024 is a leap year). So in a way this track could work it's magic once again, just like it did 25 years ago. Ohh.....and If you have the opportunity to attend this natural phenomenon, I highly recommend you go see it (in the 100% totality zone, 99% is not enough). You don't know what you'll experience, it's not every year after all that you don't have to travel halfway around the world to witness this natural phenomenon.

[@redheadedneighbor]

I am right in the path. People are coming g from all o er the world.

[@-R-884]

I myself haven't been able to be away from Nightwish's influence for more than a couple of days since 1998

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

The pleasure is in the exploration and the discovery of new art - enjoy!

[@davidhill7055]

Hey Red. You hit it on the head. This band is all about dedication and WORK ETHIC. They are mature professionals, and Tuomas is a brilliant poet and a composer. For your next Nigtwish reaction I suggest something a little like Sleeping Sun. It is called "BLESS THE CHILD" Live at Wacken 2013. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6SvfHaVdrqWgacsi=2UpCkI46CAzytWSZ

[@nickk1766]

I saw Nightwish live in Detroit. They played Endless Forms Most Beautiful in its entirety. Phenomenal!

[@redheadedneighbor]

🤯

[@gizmokat6293]

some songs are just to short. i love this song.

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Hiya - love your impassioned appreciation on your Nightwish journey. I believe the inspiration for this piece of glorious music was a solar eclipse early 2000s.

[@larryd4352]

Tuomas Holopainen ( the keyboards player and the genius behind the lyrics and music ) doesn't write a lot of ballads, but when he does, they are breathtaking! I have heard Floor sing this song dozens and dozens of times, and this big, old tough guy, has tears running down his cheeks every single time! Nightwish is also my favorite band, period, without any doubt! The thing with Nightwish...no sub par songs...they are all amazing! Thanks for reacting to Sleeping Sun....it is a masterpiece!

[@redheadedneighbor]

🔥🔥🔥

[@nikostsoromokos696]

As you can see the journey hasn't end. You can react to "Ever Dream" live in Wracken. Beautiful song. Thanks again and another great reaction. ❤

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Such a heart warming reaction thank you. The romance of poetry the sweetness we all seek but the dark overtones of the band is like treding on a beautiful frozen lake but the risk it could crack and you could full in. Those sinister overtone is like the nearby darkness awaiting tragedy amongst the peace and beauty. That's the balance of life and the balance Nightwish brings.

[@andyohil7465]

❤ Great Choice ❤ Because it’s very, very, difficult to pick a wrong/bad song (not possible 😂) - go for the list of Gabriel / follow the suggestions from the army … it’s up to you. For us it’s always best, you do a Nightwish reaction video ‼️🏆👍

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in to share the Sleeping Sun with you x

[@sonet1978]

You've been writh..a sorrow has a human heart ❤

[@jcd57]

Captivating and Floorgasmic......

[@johnmc128]

Good one.

[@drg9522]

No one in the comments, as far as I've read, mentioned this, but this song has been composed for and with their first singer, Tarja Turunen, and her vocals are definitely worth checking out. If you don't want to react to the same song, I suggest you check out their rendition of Phantom Of The Opera from "End of an Era" in 2005

[@theuserformerlyknownas-ou7wd9]

Great reaction to an amazing song - I love how you react physically to the music, as I do. Floor's delivery of this song is unarguably superb, perfect in itself, and I love it - but this is one of the very few Nightwish songs where, if I 'hear' it in my head, I'm hearing Tarja's voice - well worth checking out a different rendition of this one.

[@user-vv9it9ye4g]

I love Floor on this and everything I've heard her sing, but this song belongs to Tarja. The version on End of an Era brings me to absolute tears!

[@denniseldridge2936]

This one has a special place for me, as it was the first Nightwish song I heard. I'd encourage you to check out the official music video as Tarja's voice is also extremely beautiful. I love both versions though 🙂

[@weedidi7144]

Some of the Tarja era songs needs that operatic voice. I wish Floor would be more willing to do that, we all know she can. I guess she wants to do her own interpretation, and she's done it so very well in many songs. Here though, I'd really want more opera.

[@jroutasula5250]

Thank you! Still wait you goes to hardside Nightwish. Those songs have much to react, also lyrics. Sometimes needs dictionary or science book or history book to understand everything.

[@Duskwind_]

Written to commemorate a solar eclipse, this song is played in F major and D minor, which is a combination that you wouldn't expect to go together. Peace and joy mixed with melancholy, grief, anxiety, and solemnity. Only Tuomas could put these together and make something this beautiful. His music never fails to astound me.

[@drg9522]

F major and D minor literally are the same scale, what are you talking about

[@sergeiivanovich6827]

I like your emotionality, femininity and sincerity in your reactions, I note that you have already significantly expanded your vocabulary from the lexicon of music critics, it’s impressive, but I’m still fascinated by your sincerity

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you. That means a lot

[@Tarkus_]

Great choice! This song is a favorite of Floor's, and I think you picked the best version of it. It really showcases the angelic side of her voice. 👍🤟

[@pondboy3682]

⚠️ Most of us definitely don't mind you going off-script but there is one song that requires some awareness/respect. To truly grasp the depth of meaning in The Poet and the Pendulum, the following background knowledge is helpful: 1. Nightwish's notorious "open letter" of 2005 2. Tarja Turunen's Nightwish 3. Edgar Alan Poe's short story _The Pit and the Pendulum_ You can, of course, approach it raw. The piece speaks volumes poetically, but it will leave you asking, "What happened?"

[@redheadedneighbor]

Interesting. Thank you