NIGHTWISH: Storytime: (1st TIME HEARING) Reaction

[@davidludwig1492]

An extraordinary reaction!! The Thamesmen are reaching my favorite reactors status quickly. Your energy, and wide-eyed wonder are brilliant. Cheers.

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow, thank you!

[@nightwishfannl5762]

David Ludwig I totally agree. Same here 😄

[@andrewhuggins9008]

It's great watching those hooks slide deeper into the skin isn't it!! 😉

[@richardmead5969]

I agree.

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

+ great humor :)

[@clemenstremens1940]

For some people the NW Journey is a rabbit hole, but you guys sound like children entering a candy store first time in their live😄

[@TheThamesmen]

That's how we feel.... its hard to verbalize ✌️

[@paisa20]

Good description

[@Spugedelia77]

@@TheThamesmen It'll be an amazing journey. Listen to this fanatic NW Army and go to the route they are suggesting for you to go. Thanks for a great reaction! Much love from Funland(Finland)!

[@icerabbit9419]

@@TheThamesmen Ohh, can't wait to see them react to Epica with Floor (Sancta Terra). Another Banger I think :)

[@nightwishfannl5762]

@@icerabbit9419 Oh yes! Can't wait!

[@alanfoster6589]

"Yours is an Empty Hope" - Wembley 2015. Floor has a surprise for you!

[@TheThamesmen]

Alan... can't watch until George is with me.. when he is we will watch this

[@robbo8013]

I would advice you next time to tell a reactor in front its Floor doing all the growling in this song, because at least 80% of the reactors think its Marko doing the growls and I think most Nightwish fans love to see the expressions on their faces when Floor starts growling.

[@chrismorris8415]

Well that ruined the surprise,

[@robbo8013]

@@chrismorris8415 if you think when a reactor only notices in the comments that Floor is doing the growling is a pleasant surprise for the fans I respect your opinion but for me its very disappointing I prefer seeing their faces instead of a comment. In the many years I watch reactions on this song , most of the time only real vocal coaches notice it.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@robbo8013: Both you and Chris have valid points of view.

[@davidwells7786]

Haha, you’re doomed now guys. No getting out of this rabbit hole. Great reaction. Those of us that know Nightwish love seeing new open minded people get sucked into the vortex. If you follow Gabriel’s list and do Romanticide next you will find that Emppu can actually play that purple guitar! Also Marko, the bassist is a great vocalist. Floor is our queen and always smashes it out the park! By the way, I wouldn’t want to be a crowd surfer if you have that Viking helmet on!

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha DAM I want MY VIKING HELMET!

[@whirledpeaz5758]

@@TheThamesmen We do refer to Floor as our Valkyrie Goddess or Norse Siren/Angel. She fits the bill at 6'1" without heels. If She ever appears on stage wearing wings, the Audience is going to lose their ever loving minds.

[@evolved64]

"My Walden" at Wembley. George can see his doppelganger shine on stage!

[@TheThamesmen]

I cant see anything until I watch it with G.... More NW soon.... Maybe G is in NW?

[@deeduffjr]

When he said "you could be Floor", I thought to myself: no, but he could be Troy! 😆

[@OvDevilz]

As much as the fans go, in Nightwish's own point of view, they do prefer less audience places because that way they could be more interactive with their audience... they love to get close with their fans, as you can see by their effort to support Crewish, they really appreciate everyone who support them.

[@TheThamesmen]

To see them at the Wiltern should be perfect as it is big enough to get a great crowd feeling but small enough you can get really close and it can sound good too. Can't wait!

[@572Btriode]

@@TheThamesmen Floor is a high sensitive person, so the audience interaction has a huge effect.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

@@572Btriode And "Skeleton Dance" is MOST !!

[@2727rogers]

I have some sad news for you. The drummer in this video had to retire due to health issues a few years back and was replaced by Kai Halto from Wintersun. Kai is a excellent drummer and Jukka is still part of the bands management team. Also just recently the bassist Marko took a leave of absence from the band as well for personal reasons. He is being replaced by another member of Wintersun named Jukka. If if you would like to see both of these people in action I would suggest the song Sons of Winter and Stars. Please see link below kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWPTaoOpi6lsftE

[@TheThamesmen]

NOOOOOOO!!!! I cant watch unless gGeorge is here but DAM!

[@kwes8466]

Yes! Do wintersun 🔥🔥🔥

[@Always-fd7pk]

Yesss, please do Wintersun! Sons of Winter and Stars is absolutely insane, "Time" is just as good, if not even better. You definitely need to check out both🤘🏻

[@pickboaa]

Storytime never fails to get u into a good mood.

[@TheThamesmen]

Such an uplifting chorus

[@syntheticsleep]

Ah, THIS is what Nightwish reactions are all about. The absolute shit-eating grins of folks on their first time. It only gets better. It's been a strange and wild ride for me, for sure. Not used to so much happiness and positive vibes in metal, and I tend to gravitate towards more aggressive, dark stuff. These guys have been a breath of fresh air and shining sunbeam for me in this absolute shithole of a year. Welcome aboard fellas!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you and thanks for being here

[@tthompson5707]

The credits for this show have everyone involved including down to their bus driver. Check out Romanticide, Ghost River or Ever Dream from this same show

[@TheThamesmen]

Shhhhh.... they are al made up :) We change them now and again

[@tthompson5707]

@@TheThamesmen Lol meant the Wacken show credits :)

[@jaynagerber7474]

It's not just this concert; i haven't watched every Nightwish concert in full, but this one, Wembley 2015, Tampere 2015, and (if I remember correctly) the documentary "Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours" all had credits down to the level of the bus driver(s). Not only are they an incredibly talented band, but from what I have seen they are extremely friendly and grateful to their fans and support staff.

[@tthompson5707]

@@jaynagerber7474 Don't forget Crewish. That is the Nightwish crew who released a cover album of Nightwish songs and Nightwish advertises it on their own store. Sleeping Sun and Amarath are on the Crewish official KZbin channel. Both are great.

[@iannorth8549]

The warrior princess is awesome oozes with beauty and what a voice

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Helene here: it took me to the age of 72 to “discover” Nightwish and was gobsmacked immediately. I am SO happy that you are enjoying discovering them for yourselves! 😀

[@TheThamesmen]

Lady Geoff...... Well we didn't discover them ourselves did we :) Go watch the 1st vid!! Merci Madam

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen you mean Ghost Love? I did! Or do you mean, YOUR very first vid??

[@CarpeDiem1970NL]

A lot to discover. 🤘welcome from Netherlands. I think next Romanticide from Wacken.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Netherlands! Thanks for recommendation, so much fo us to choose from but your suggestion does come up a lot so maybe a sign

[@TomTomson81]

@@TheThamesmen Germany here 😁. Yes, the country where this megafestival usually takes place every year. In principle you can work through the complete setlist from this concert. If there has ever been a perfect concert, this is it. Musically, size, mood, vocaly. Nothing is better. No matter in which order Nightwish songs come, the next one will always be your favorite. Floor is the third singer of this band and according to the band boss Tuomas (keyboard) will also be the last. If she stops, that's it. Floor has given Nightwish back the joy and you can always see that. They have pure fun playing together. There is a real connection between the band and the fans. And even more through Floor. This woman is such a fine person. She has her own youtube channel here and takes care of us. Answers questions, does cover, has shown a lot of private things. She is one of the most sympathetic people in the world. No acting, no attitude, just down to earth. By the way, her husband is Sabaton's drummer. And she can actually sing anything. She has not yet tried rap, but can still come. 😁 From the deepest growling to the highest notes. She can do everything perfectly and it doesn't even look stressful with her. Floor: Valkyrie Goddess Tuomas (Keys): Metal-Mozart, Jack Sparrow Marco (bass): the Viking Emmpu (guitar): the Hobbit Jukka (drummer): the Pirat Troy (multi Instrumentalist) Jukka (2015) and Marco (2021) left the band. Jukka was succeeded by Kai (Wintersun) and a temporary replacement for Marco is Jukka (Wintersun). Hopefully Marco will come back in a year.

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

@@TheThamesmen You should also check out Ayreon with "the day that the world brakes down" It has 11 guest singers in it and one of them is Floor. Greetings lads from another Dutchie ;)

[@CarpeDiem1970NL]

@@TheThamesmen great can’t wait you arrive at the greatest show on Earth. And the poet and the pendelum. Bit follow the advice from the NWA😉. And when you need some difference, try Ayreon with “the day That the world break down”

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

@@TomTomson81 Hi Coyote, fyi Troy is called "the bard".. 😄 Greetings from the Netherlands Nightwish Army East Division. Stay safe, Nachbar. 🤘🇳🇱🤘

[@krt3718]

Fellow Englishman here. Nightwish army are amazing. I'm a member of the Birmingham uk chapter.

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome Birmingham, how is it going back there? Alex and I ran away from the UK weather sometime ago and now are on the West coast of california.

[@nicod1361]

@@TheThamesmen there is something I have been saying/commenting on for a long time as a 20 yr fan of NW & Floor - her previous bands AfterForever & ReVamp,regarding the lack of knowledge or awareness so many have about NW, : " if Floor & NW where American or British they would be worldwide mega stars" the music industry/media in the U.S. especially has either arrogantly ignored this band and singer or ignorantly are just unaware of them due to their self absorbed & myopic focus on talent less moronic music that makes $ for them.

[@nicod1361]

@@TheThamesmen oh no ! your in crazy Cali - uni cornia ? I'm so sorry :0

[@nicod1361]

@@TheThamesmen also when your ready, this is Floor's very 1st show with NW which was in ? California ,it also has some behind the scenes stuff ,the performance at the Warfield is awesome : Nightwish - Planet Hell (LIVE)-2012 -Floor Jansen kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOtkJaprr2iqbc

[@gothicmetal3191]

Before i even watch the reaction wanted to say amazing shoutout to Crewish! Thanks guys 💜

[@gothicmetal3191]

Im with you for the journey guys 😊

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Gothic - Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@jamesdalessandro8728]

You guys are acting the same way I did when I discovered them 3 years ago.....I could not understand how I never knew about them....probably because I live in the USA and radio stations only play 4 minute songs...but still.

[@TheThamesmen]

We will help them over here in the USA!!!!

[@gillandianyt3920]

"Video killed the radio star", Who needs the short-sighted heavily sponsored and biased commercial radio? KZbin video is letting people discover so much. Brits are blessed with the BBC and even the independents have not fallen into the US trap, yet...

[@ecbftl]

In Montreal, Canada we still have some good FM radio (and online). CHOM is staying fairly true to the original format, despite recent Corp ownership by a big Media company. Playing local music, long songs, full albums etc. My wife even found a local record shop had an "empty" sold out? spot in the store for Nightwish. Recommended it to store clerk. She was not as big a fan until she watched both Virtual concerts at the end of May. Edit: CHOM FM (rocking on air since 1971) can be found on iHeartRadio as well as other online sites and CHOM.com

[@jaynagerber7474]

Online music services like iHeart radio also are great for listening to (and finding) these bands that aren't played on mainstream radio here in the U.S. I found some other gems like "Sister Shotgun", "The Dirty Youth", and "Halestorm" through a combination of iHeart and KZbin.

[@jamesdalessandro8728]

@@jaynagerber7474 my point is that I never knew of them because their songs are never played on the radio, not that know that I know of them that I can't listen to them

[@ioaKouts]

Great reaction gentlements. Floor Jansen has said that "Everdream" is the most challenging song she has ever sung

[@alanfoster6589]

Until, I suspect, "Shoemaker". But you'd have to ask her.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Ioa

[@MsCatstaff]

@@alanfoster6589 Actually, wasn't it on one of her Fan Friday videos that she said Ever Dream was the most challenging? But then again, she hadn't yet performed Shoemaker live, so I guess the answer might be different now.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@MsCatstaff Yes, that was on a fan Friday...and yes, before she had essayed Shoemaker live.

[@johndahlberg9436]

Great reation! 7 days of the wolf and I want my tears back, you would like it.

[@Vaamp92]

Hasn't anyone realized that George looks a lot like Troy here? :D

[@TheThamesmen]

I have still not seen this poor chap yet!

[@Vaamp92]

@@TheThamesmen You'll understand when you see him, then :P

[@robertsheeler321]

YES SIR your faces were the exact way mine was the 1st time I saw this also believe me you will never hear two songs the same & they get better & better , enjoy the ride, High Hopes will blow you away hint (Marco) bass player and it was done way before Floor , around 2005 , Floor started with Nightwish in late 2012

[@TheThamesmen]

Rock on! Robert and thanks for the info!!!Be well

[@greeniesr]

Great reaction guys, don't know what your list consists of, but when you get to "The Greatest Show on Earth" live in Tampere, Finland, you'll really be blow away....

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait to do this one...... Be well an when we watch it you will be with us!

[@greeniesr]

@@TheThamesmen I'm 77 years old and have been a Pink Floyd fan for most of my life, so when High Hopes popped up on KZbin four years ago I was a little skeptical, needless to say, this Tribute by Nightwish is more than awesome....Nightwish is a band that I now believe is the best live band out there, and Floor's voice is the best female voice on the Planet....

[@iamsuzanne73]

This band is the best thing that ever happened to me! Floor can sing anything from opera to death growls. Very excited to be joining you on your NW journey. Every song is a story sung by the best female vocalist on the planet today.

[@MisterJ56]

George, Alex, The Thamesmen ..... I'm confused (I probably missed something) ... The UK ... Nightwish concert in the States ... but what do I know, I'm just a "simple" Dutchman, but your enthousiasm made me describe to your channel ...... you two are just the guys for ...... and I hope you can find the time to react to this TOP LINEUP OF MANY MUSICAL INTRUMENTS/SINGERS: The Source is the 9th studio album from *AYREON* , a progressive metal/rock opera project by Dutch musician Arjen (Ahr-Yun) Anthony Lucassen, released on April 28, 2017. *_”The Day That The World Breaks Down”_* is a song that features all 11 (quite well known) main guest singers (you’ll be surprised) and is taken from that album. Arjen himself is telling (in subtitles) who the singers are and which instruments are used and by which standards. Btw. This creative original clip is 13 min. long and I think you won’t regret it !! Official (Arjen’s) clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXfYfn6ap9-Dp7c Btw. The members of Nightwish are always having fun during their concerts !! (Emppu, the guitarplayer is the joker of the band). Btw. High Hope by Nightwish is a tribute, not a cover.If you like our Dutch Floor, then try a Dutch band called *EPICA* (with one of Floor's BFF's anf former roommate Simone Simons). Live in the Zenith (Paris, France - *_"Consign to Oblivion"_* : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpzUqqyLiaiAi7M Live (Retrospect show) - *_"Unleashed"_* : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnHZ6augd2Xr9WAive (Retrospect show) - *_"Sancta Terra"_* : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk (duet with Floor)

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Mister - We are old friends from 1975 in the UK. We both moved state side bewteen 15 - 25 yars ago!! Thanks for the info and will 100% check it out!

[@bertbouwhuis]

I fully concur with this comment. If you love Nightwish (and Floor) ... Ayreon is a no brainer absolute MUST see/hear... prepare to be baffled like you've never been before...

[@ewynthai]

Listening to Floor Jansen sings will give you shitload of emotion & feelings. Like Alex had mentioned, you'll be Floored. On top of that, you'll be Floorbergasted to a state of euFlooria with her Floorless voice & performances which eventually will lead to multiple Floorgasms! 😜😂😁 Great to see your jaws Floored in this reaction, mates! 👍🙏

[@TheThamesmen]

✌️

[@joschajansen4528]

Absoluut banger hi hopes

[@TheThamesmen]

Looking forward to this so much

[@petrihietanen1102]

High Hopes?? Yes, it is epic. It will blow you away. You will experience younger Nightwish from early days.

[@TheThamesmen]

GREAT... CAN'T WAIT .... Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@alleninfinity6730]

Side note on High Hopes, this band put all into their music, this song was at End of an Era. They, the 4 members on the stage had all signed off on a letter firing the original singer and face of Nightwish at the time. Extra emotion in the song was in the fact was they all knew the letter to the singer Tarja, signed by all 4 of them, was gonna be given to her at the end of the show. This is more a tribute than cover, so don't expect a carbon copy of the original.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good info Allen - More NW soon.... Thanks for being here!

[@jopes4855]

Very cool, you are getting hang of it 😁 Can't wait what you think about High Hopes.... I don't think you will upset people 🤘 Waiting for Romanticide also!!! New sub from here. Greetings from Finland! 🤘🎶 🖤 🎸🇫🇮

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome and thanks for joining us on our journey. I am sure we could upset people (We have a Chicago video in the can and not sure if we can release or not as was not an optimal review!). Really looking forward to checking out High Hopes but we are not watching any Nightwish prior to shooting as honestly all new territory with no previous experience. An adventure for sure.

[@tenaseesherry]

Outstanding 🎉

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks again!

[@Danimal525]

I'm 64 and I discovered Nightwish about 3 or 4 months ago. Tuomas (the keyboard player) needs credit as being a modern day Mozart.........genius level....The time changes, intensity level changes, and the melodic changes keep you absolutely RIVETED throughout ALL of their songs....You guys need to listen to Ghost Love Score, and Greatest Show On Earth (also from Wacken).......And having a powerhouse of a lead singer like Floor, ain't too bad either......lol

[@TheThamesmen]

:) Thanks for being here Daniel~ more NW super soon!

[@lnsmanning]

You guys are clearly hooked. Looking forward to you both reacting to more. Song of Myself will likely change your life. Very, very well done.

[@TheThamesmen]

Many thanks !

[@sarabanas1447]

This is my fav song since I heard it the very first time, I judge all other NW songs on the Song of my Myself and it’s crazy how many people don’t realize all the other song titles that he uses in this song too ya know?! Just more GENIUS from Toumas!!!

[@user-vf3cr2fc7y]

Man this song gets me every time!

[@TheThamesmen]

It’s Amazing.

[@MacZussie]

Wow, buying quite a couple of concert tickets for "The Wilthern" after just one song is so amazing. You won't regret that live experience, because it even brought me up here ;-) Talking about utterly enthusiastic crowds, my recommendation will be to check out Nightwish' - "I want my tears back", live from Buenos Aires (choose 6-7 min version, as the song alone is about 5 min)). This is also a good introduction to their British addon "Troy Donockley", who started as a guest musician until he became a full member in 2013. So Troy hasn't been included in all of their older songs yet. He's bringing in his elbow pipes, whistles and more string variety, if neccessary, and even his voice. If you would like to do some ballads, go for "Dead Boy's Poem", also live from Buenos Aires or "Sleeping Sun" (when towards the arctic circle the sun won't show for a long time), e.g. live from "Masters of Rock" festival. Double reactions should also be done for their songs "How's the Heart" (only lyric video yet, as it had been released during covid), because there is also an accoustic version, with only Troy and Floor on "Planet Rock", and "Nemo" live at concert from Wacken as well as live on "Planet Rock" again.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank Mac for this.... My gd we eel we have only just started! More NW super soon

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Great, your support Crewish. Look to her EP..🤗 fun fact.some moments, before Floor clapping her Hands, we see our time traveller.🤗🤣😊

[@TheThamesmen]

? I have sen people mention time traveler - what does this mean?

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@TheThamesmen look to the guy with the SunHat. Everybody around him go crazy, but he stands like a Statue. In more live Videos you can see him. Thats the reason, we called him the Time Traveller He know what he and we see hihihi 🤗🥰🤣

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@Dixie 😊🤗👍

[@MsCatstaff]

@Dixie I think he's a Buckingham Palace guard on leave... he's so used to standing still and with zero expression on his face, that he can't NOT stand that way anymore! 🤣

[@menwithven8114]

I'm 39 and just discovered Nightwish 6 months ago!!! I had the same reaction of being dissapointed in myself for not knowing about them. I now consider Nightwish one of my favorite bands of ALL TIME and then you have Floor... She's the best female lead in history and I can't even think of a close second. The combination of her voice and stage presence is unparalleled by any lead singer on Earth.

[@TheThamesmen]

Well.... come through the journey again with us!

[@menwithven8114]

@@TheThamesmen Your very next song should be poet and the pendulum!!!! You HAVE to do some research on the meaning of the song before you listen though or the nightwish army will get upset lol. It will also teach you a little bit of Nightwish history. Long story short most of them have been friends since they were teenagers and Tuomas who does keyboards and writes all of their songs had to pretty much fire the original lead singer who was a lifelong friend. When she was forced to leave a lot of people blamed Tuomas and he went into a deep depression and considered suicide. Instead he decided he would "commit suicide" in a song which is poet and the pendulum. Do this version because it tells you some of the words and which acts of the song they're in kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3bdi4WDqc2bjrc I would also recommend their version of phantom of the opera. The only version they've done is with the original lead singer Tarja but if you want to hear how amazing their bassist is at singing thats the song. My favorite version of phantom of all time.

[@menwithven8114]

@@TheThamesmen but seriously the poet and the pendulum is a song of Nightwish lore and the Nightwish army take this song VERY SERIOUSLY! I've seen quite a few reactors get trolled hard for not knowing the story lol. They have a pretty unique and shockingly long history already. Been playing since the late 90s and are on their 3rd lead singer, their second drummer and the bassist just left the band a few months ago!

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Nightwish are amazing. And to think of the crew instead of themselves in these times is pretty rare I guess. They always think of others. Even in the end of these recorded shows when they thank people who have done various parts, they even thank the bus driver. That is cool.

[@TheThamesmen]

Love what they are doing for their crew Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@michaelnolan6951]

I stopped listening to radio in the '90s, after realizing that more than half of what was played was either crappy covers or artificial "bands" who were just models hired by production companies to shuffle along to the music video. I did not hear Nightwish until 2019. I was as blown away as you looked! I still don't understand how ALL their songs are better than all their others, but I am absolutely not complaining.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thats pop.... There's always been pop. This is a genre I am new to but lovin it!

[@marshalljackson9796]

Me too. I have XM satellite, but that’s for comedy shows and news.

[@Klojum]

Next song... Romanticide. Then we're really gonna get to business with Nightwish. :o)

[@TheThamesmen]

I've seen this mentioned and cannot see it until George and I watch together! But after our special this might be next

[@j_muller]

Great reaction. The opener in the Wembley Arena was "Shudder before the Beautiful" is a great high-energy rock track. A keyboards/guitar duel and great vocals.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the info! I cant see anything unless George is with me, so.... I've noted this!

[@tonygamble6414]

Best Band on the Planet with a Goddess for a lead singer. You have only just begun LOL Empu is a great guitarist

[@TheThamesmen]

Agreed :) Sorry can't speak now I have my Finnish language class

[@MsCatstaff]

@@TheThamesmen Make sure you learn "Tämä suomalainen bändi on maailman paras!" And if you're on Duolingo, ask yourself, "Onko norjalainen kissa viikinki?" (Ei, mutta ehkä basisti on.)

[@damienmaynard8892]

Nightwish Army.... We ARE here!.... We have always been here (since 1996). Jukka was the king of beasts on drums - so musical. Kai Hahto, his friend and replacement, is a human metronome! Glad you are undertaking this journey!! WOOHOO !!! HIGH HOPES!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you!!! Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@michaeljones8877]

I'm so glad that I'm not a reactor just discovering Nightwish. There is no way I could not go and immediately listen to every song, one right after the other.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hi Michael, We won't. We have other fans and tracks we like to listen to as well. We have recorded and ready to go Stevie Ray Vaughn Plus AC/DC... We will mix. Be well and have a fab weekend!!!

[@rickherrell9451]

IMO the best guitar solo is "Romanticide" from that same 2013 show at Wacken. His name is Empouu and he's not flashy, just DAMN GOOD! He plays what the music needs , a real MUSICIAN, not a showboat.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Rick!

[@mariaelenasanchezyanez690]

Hail to the Queen Floor Jansen the best and most versatile singer on the planet 👑🔥🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

HAIL!!! More NW soon!

[@BudhagRizzo]

That entire 2013 Wacken concert is a masterpiece! The sound mix, camera editing, stage performance -- pure art!

[@TheThamesmen]

We should do an EPIC sit down and watch all the way through..... ! Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@jccasts]

Hell Yeahhh! Guy's you Rock... I'll waiting for more! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you! Stick around we will absolutely be doing more? What would you want to see?

[@jccasts]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Well , Toumas describes their version "High Hopes" as a tribute to Pink Floyd.. They don't do covers to try and reproduce the sound of Pink Floyd.. Which is great because no one should or could reproduce that mellow Pink Floyd vibe.. What's great about the Nightwish cover is they kick it up and give it the Nightwish sound..

[@TheThamesmen]

perfect... .Thanks Tommy. This I need before listning

[@squalllionheart3453]

We are an army, we are the NIGHTWISH ARMY. great reaction sir

[@ecbftl]

As you are in the business, you may find their documentaries interesting for more background. They are independent and manage themselves and kind of have their own collection of highly skilled professionals they choose to work with or support. You will find lots on KZbin. When they called on Floor to join mid World tour in 2012 and she had 48 hours to learn the set list. There is a 2hr documentary with subtitles about all this. Other episodes show the process of development for the last few albums. Floor also her own YT channel with her info.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the info... Lots and lots to learn. Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@marinaandersson4381]

Welcome to the family😍, greetings from🇫🇮!

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello there!

[@jroutasula5250]

You find The Band! Good for You! If you do more Nightwish, maybe something from newer show Buenos Aires live. "Devil and Deep Dark Ocean" would be good choice. Thank you, you make this Viking case right. We are not Vikings, we came from woods and our souls and minds are still in there, safe. Greetings from Finland.

[@MeStevely]

Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean- from Buenos Aries? Seconded.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@MeStevely Thirded.

[@TheThamesmen]

That's heavy!!!! Thanks for being here!

[@tharealreaper5292]

"My Hair is standing on end!" Happens with every song, regardless of the number of times you see/hear them, they are masters of their craft! another great reaction! keep it up! Look forward to the next one!

[@TheThamesmen]

Totally! Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@ralph1270]

You guys are sincerely in your element. You were made to do this! Fantastic reaction!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@martine3293]

Wonderful reaction guys! That's exactly why I keep recommending Nightwish to people. And getting concerttickets after watching just one video? Cuudos to you!!! 🤘🏻 Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TheThamesmen]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jamesanderson5268]

They've been around for twenty years. I just discovered them early last year when I started to use KZbin a lot more. They are now my favorite band.

[@TheThamesmen]

I know... Amazing they just popped into our lives

[@randymarple9830]

Welcome to the adventure! I am 73 and only found NW 6 months ago. I have tickets to the Oct. 5th concert in NYC. Haven't been to a concert since 2003(Boston, my once favorite band, since being replaced by NW) and I can't wait!! Your reaction makes every NW fan smile because it reminds us of how we felt when we saw Storytime for the first time. The band likes smaller venues to play at. Terminal 5 in NYC accommodates 3,000. They like festivals, like Wacken, but prefer arenas. You will have time to get to know the band before the LA concert. You are now on a FUN ride.....ENJOY IT!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

More NW soon!!! thanks for being here!!

[@dastweet8637]

Welcome to Nightwish-Universe!!!There are lots of Songs that will let you smile!!!!! And its even getting better with every song!!! Enjoy your Journey!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Das.....Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@jamescayer8172]

SO glad I saw your reaction! Just NOW got my tickets for Nightwish in LA for October 1st!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

So cool! We will be recording snippets for the channel.... come and say hello!!!

[@TimoArula]

On that Note ...Romanticide is the next logical step . Emppu (the guitar player) will go off on this one . And we definitely will wait to see your reaction on "High Hopes" !!!! Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia will accompany you in your journey !!! New subscribers here!!

[@Censeo]

You can't really blame the man with the yellow hat in the audience who didn't rock like the rest of the audience at 9:24. He was/is/were/will be an anthropologist with a time machine that was/will be born in 2812. He was at this concert to determine if people from the past rocked their socks off literally or if it was just an expression... Don't worry, he will get a B+ on his paper

[@TheThamesmen]

He is English.... We are repressed. We find crowd participation awfully hard to deal with as we've been beaten by nannies as children.... Source I went to boarding school

[@davidstephen6753]

I loved this reaction again! Brilliant, thank you. It's a delight watching you dropping down into one of the most staggeringly entertaining rabbit holes around.

[@TheThamesmen]

It's DEEEEEEEP. Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@davidwatson22]

A hidden gem of a band i came across them when i got a second hand MP3 player ,and it still have some stuff on including several early albums of Nightwish with there original vocalists Tarja

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool way of finding them!!

[@brewswillis9783]

NWA Tennessee Volunteer Division in the house to welcome you officially into the NWA! Great reaction guys and if Ever Dream is next you will introduced you to Marco's (bassist) awesome vocals, backing Floor on this track though Marco also backs up Floor on Romanticide which is heavier. New sub! Oh, yes High Hopes will knock your socks off!

[@TheThamesmen]

Welcome Welcome to Thamesmen and thank you for kind words. You know the weirdest thing is Alex and I have been part of a private email group that consists of friends from when we grew up and it is called NWA-UK!

[@brewswillis9783]

@@TheThamesmen Ha, that is weird. As to NW, don't be surprised after each song to say it's you're new favorite. lol Keep cranking them out guys, cheers!

[@tomaszgorczyca1080]

I’ve really enjoyed this one - it reminded me of me exploring Nightwish songs since October last year and I was like - what the hell did I just listened to AND why I haven’t heard it before 🤯 and then went to a shop to buy better headphones 🎧 just to listen those songs better 😂

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@tomaszgorczyca1080]

@@TheThamesmen there are many of underestimated songs from Nightwish - for example ‘7 days to the wolves’ or ‘Elvenjig & elvenpath’ (Buenos Aires) - I hope you’ll not miss those 🙏🤞🤗

[@davidbarrass5210]

Same.

[@paulakuljunlahti]

it's great to see how excited you are. I appreciate it even more because I know you are a long-term professional in the field of music. you can't get a better recognition than this. The way you notice everyone's skills and bring out small details of everyone's playing like Emppu's guitar solo, Jukka's drums... You are definitely part of us, Nightwish army. Warm welcome.

[@h.vanschaijk4189]

😅😅 it's so much fun to see you guys discover this fantastic treasure chest of music. From now on you'll never be able to listen to the rubbish on the radio anymore. Love and peace from the Netherlands 🇳🇱. ❤🔥👋🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

I will be front row of all gigs in my Viking Helmet.... watch for me.

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

True words!! Groetjes from Hengelo NL 🤘🇳🇱🤘

[@h.vanschaijk4189]

@@TheThamesmen Just like me but I'll be wearing the Crewish t 👕. 😊🔥🔥🔥

[@lauremo4005]

I'll see you guys there in LA! Flying in from Cincinnati for the show - because I'm just a little bit crazy... oh, and Romanticide, definitely next!

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes...... Come and say hello!!! We will be recording so find us on the floor

[@penaarja]

Floor andf drums💓

[@randyburrill2340]

FLOOR'D!

[@TheThamesmen]

No kidding

[@marshalljackson9796]

“It restores my faith that there are still things to be discovered.” Private Marshall, NW Army. I felt the same way. You have just scratched the surface. Time to blow your mind, Song of myself, same concert. I’m so jealous of both of you. It’s why I watch these reactions, so I can feel that discovery through you. Enjoy gentlemen.

[@TheThamesmen]

You're coming with us!!! Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

So some cool coincidences (imo). I too am a Brit who, while living in America, discovered Nightwish. Also, I found your channel from your Gary Moore reactions (and you have only scratched the surface of that particular genius, his rendition of The Messiah Will Come Again may be about the most emotional piece of guitar playing you'll ever hear) anyway, Nightwish... have covered Gary Moore's Over The Hills And Far Away. Tbh however, that song is one of my least favourites from both artists, from Moore because I just prefer all of his other stuff. As for Nightwish' cover, it was earlier in their career and one I don't feel they had quite learnt to put their stamp on a cover like they did later with High Hopes (which I feel is, if not better than the original, then different enough and good enough to warrant equal praise). Over The Hills is much more of a straight cover, less of a Nightwish feel to it aside from the operatic vocals of the original singer Tarja. All that said 'least favourite' from a pair of setlists of bangers doesn't mean a lot and certainly doesn't make them bad songs, I just personally prefer pretty much everything else.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ohhhh good info here! Thanks and noted

[@vivk1593]

There is also a live performance.... Over the hills with Tarja (first vocalist) and Floor together 😁

[@karenhultgren7810]

Great reaction! I get so excited watching them perform! Will be seeing them for the first time at the Wiltern in May. So excited!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait!

[@deborahfoster3797]

Every song of theirs is an experience…..an amazing journey! On to the next! 😁🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

We hope to soon

[@one42chrisp]

I am looking forward to the High Hopes show, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I first saw Nightwish in a 700 max capacity club, it was rather good. They were doing a tour of N. America with their then new singer, Anette Olzon, and the decided to play small clubs to ease her in. Before you see them live you really should listen to their latest album, Human Nature, there is a video for each track on KZbin and I would suggest doing them in order too, it might make more sense then. You have so much to catch up on 😀

[@TheThamesmen]

Brilliant advice - Thing is G and I can't see OR hear any NW until we are both together!!

[@one42chrisp]

@@TheThamesmen I know, it sucks!

[@brianalmeida1964]

Loved your reaction guys. It was funny to watch both of you mouth "wow" at exactly the same time when Floor went into her operatic vocals. So happy for you that you're going to get to see them live. Stay safe 🤘✌

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait! Come and join us Brian!!

[@brianalmeida1964]

@@TheThamesmen I'm in the South East of England!! I'll be seeing them at Wembley Arena later in December. Have had my tickets for it since November 2019. Due to Covid it is the longest wait for a concert ever lol.

[@TheThamesmen]

Have fun mate!!!

[@tonyg8471]

Went back again to see your new-to-Nightwish reaction. You guys are just like me, 2+ years ago. How is it possible I knew nothing about a band that can do this? And yes, their fan base spans the globe. Amazing. I've seen Floor do live chat on her channel, and the people logging in are literally from all over the world. Their smallest fan base appears to be the USA. Again, how is that possible? Well, keep doing your thing. I like your channel because you guys are old enough to know exceptional when you see it. And don't forget....Endless Forms Most Beautiful from the Tampere concert. Or, I Want My Tears Back from the Decades concert in Argentina. You have to start with the end of the previous song to see the all-time greatest live crowd reaction you will ever see. And Floor is in rare form. Cheers 😁

[@wilburjunior9949]

Ok can't wait for your High Hopes reaction, waiting for that bell to ring 😅👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Me neither - Got to record asap!

[@bengriffin1089]

Great reaction guys! Always nice to see people sharing their enthusiasm like this. I’m looking forward to seeing you discover some of the other gigs: “Poet and the Pendulum” or “7 days to the wolves” at Wembley; “Greatest show on earth” or “Sleeping sun” at Tampere; or “Dead boy’s poem” from Buenos Aires.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Ben..... so much to delve into - More NW soon!

[@goranelez9956]

As new fans, when you get a list like Gabriel's, you could think "Ah, this is the list of their greatest hits and it probably loses on quality further down we go". And that's a valid premise, but no, it doesn't, I have never seen a band with that quantity of "bangers". Speaking of hits, Nightwish has about 5 songs that reward listeners for prior knowledge about their topic, otherwise the whole point could be lost: Shoemaker; Bye Bye Beautiful; Master Passion Greed; Poet and the Pendulum; The Greatest Show on Earth. It's probably good idea to skip those until you learn about the band some more, It'll be worth it. You could also have a doubt if you bought tickets after listening to only one song (whether you did or not isn't important), I mean lots of bands have at least one huge hit, but I (a random person on the internet) assure you that you haven't made a bad move :) Enough about NW, I like the way you do things on your channel, it's clear, enthusiastic, good mics, proper music video and sound. It seems you're on your way to many subs in near future.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Goran.... You're a star. Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@MrKacangijo]

Hellyeah!!! Nightwish is amazing 👍👍👍 greeting from indonesia. Btw great reaction 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

So good!

[@Geddy-xu3if]

Brilliant reaction guys. The Nightwish scoreboard goes up to 11. You will really enjoy High Hopes. Looking forward to that one. In fact, I'm just looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction. Hope it's soon. Love from Scotland.

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait for High hopes... Hope you are well out there! Cheers A

[@nightwishfannl5762]

Omg i love you guys. It's so much fun seeing you getting so enthousiastic 😁. Oh boy,you have got A LOT more songs of them to discover,in so many different styles. Trust me,you will be surprised big times 😉. Im glad i will be enoying you on this amazing journey 🤗. Thomas (keyboard,songwriter and composer)is a true genius!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being with us!!! Thanks for being here and more NW soon!

[@niksur1201]

Subbed to watch your Nightwish journey. Such a accomplished band with such variety of sound, yet so many countries don't know what they are missing. I have been a fan for awhile but during lockdown really took the journey as I hope you do. Greetings from Australia.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hello Australia!! Thanks for being here and being on our journey!! be well

[@verakatharina]

Can't wait for you guys to meet Troy, their multi instrumentalist Brit genius. I'd love to see George take a pic with him too, you two actually look a bit alike 😂

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha.... I will get a photo!

[@BrindleChase]

And you've only scratched the surface of Nightwish. Buckle up boys, this ride is off the rails.

[@TheThamesmen]

I think so....Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@roonekoos6146]

Nice reaction, lol if you think this is great, wait till you hear the rest, the really amazing songs are still to be discovered 😉. Our Dutch metal queen Floor will amaze you guys lot’s more and the amazing band 🤟. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait!

[@SpartanGuy83]

Guys, so glad you are contributing such great reactions. Can't wait to hear more!

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure! We can't wait for me... Next is our special

[@peterbell3199]

NIGHTWISH Army: Upper Midwest USA loving your reaction to this great band.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Peter!!!! Thanks for being here and more NW super soon!

[@D-ragon-S]

Can't wait to see you discovering High Hopes, the Nightwish version. It is said that David Gillmor has a link to this version on his Facebook page. He strongly approves it!

[@TheThamesmen]

If true that is high praise. We are hoping to experience this tomorrow night if we can. Will then take us a few days to edit etc

[@shawnski001]

Hey guys! So glad you are enjoying your Nightwish rabbit hole. It is deep and it is wild! Being Canadian, I think I may have another band you will enjoy. Take a shot at Unleash The Archers - "Awakening" I won't ruin it for you. Just jump in. That track is highly recommended in the reactor community for a reason. You will see! Cheers from Calgary.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks so much for that.... I have noted it down for the future!!! Be well!

[@dieterschmidt7517]

Youre doing well my friends, keep those nightwish reactions coming, greetings from holland :)

[@TheThamesmen]

Merci!! More NW soon

[@Leeuw1962]

Epic song! Epic reaction! Thank you very much!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for being here. Stick around and we can’t wait to do more.

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Helene here....I don’t think you have to worry about Floyd fans having a hissy fit about the High Hopes “homage” by Nightwish. Floyd is one of my lifelong favorite bands, and I LOVE the Nightwish version. They make it their own, and it showcases Marko’s Gorgeous tenor, which is usually not heard in this pure form in much of Nightwish, because when he sings, it’s usually in pure “metal mode”. In future, I’m sure you will hear him do “The Islander” and Phantom of the Opera, but High Hopes will be your introduction to that aspect of his voice. I think, if you follow the suggested sequence, that Romanticide will come up, which will show his metal side, and how incredibly well his voice and Floor’s match one another, strength to strength.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ah lady Geoff - We normally pit Vs each track... not this time. I don't want to ask who played it best as we could offend to many people. I am highly interested to hear what they did with it!

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen Nightwish folk, from what I’ve seen, would NOT expect you to choose the NW version over Floyd. They are crazy about “their” band, but very polite (unlike TOOL fans, who sometimes are definitely NOT. According to some of them, Zeppelin didn’t do their own song...No Quarter, justice...and it sucks). I love both, being a great fan of Zep and TOOL

[@macman1615]

EXCELLENT......! Great reaction gents, you both looked astonished all the way through that, I have been checking YT every hour today waiting to see this, can’t wait until you get to Romanticide now you’ve looked shocked at that one lol 😉😉 Great that you’re going to see them, they don’t play at such big venues in the US just yet, they sell out much much bigger arenas elsewhere in the world, but hopefully they will get there. BTW, the operatic part after the breakdown used to be played as a backing track before Floor joined them, but she decided she could sing that part herself instead, and how amazing does that sound? Don’t keep us waiting too long before the next track gents, absolutely loved that, can enjoy the rest of my Saturday over here in the UK now Thanks again 👍😀🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

More soon!!! Be well!!

[@gillandianyt3920]

Notifications?

[@ruy3467]

I will be there at the October 1st concert!! It’s awesome that you are getting to discover them together. I remember when I was going through their catalog and having a blast. Also, don’t worry about pointing out things you may not like on the songs or anything. Keep it real and we will be here to watch your journey with you.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Ruy.... make sure you say hello to u... we will record bits for the Thamesmen channel so say hello and we will record you!

[@helenespaulding7562]

I am SO TICKLED that your channel is exploding, guys. BRAVO! 🤘

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks Helene.... Your are OG now..:)

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen helene here....OG?? 🤔. Oldest guest? 🙄😏

[@Anony--Mous]

I think I have a new favourite channel! I love your honest enthusiasm and excitement for this amazing band. You have one heck of a journey ahead of you!

[@TheThamesmen]

loving every second of it. Been a huge surprise finding Nightwish and we cant wait to check out the next video. Not watching any until we are online with each other.

[@Anony--Mous]

@@TheThamesmen well I look forward to seeing where you go next! Also only slightly jealous that you get to see them live before me!

[@martinreed1567]

Hook, line and sinker :). Subed.

[@TheThamesmen]

Slammed and dunked ✌️

[@davidwatson22]

Step two Epica feat some vocalists i think her name was Floor 😂😂😂🥰

[@TheThamesmen]

Cool... thanks

[@davidwatson22]

@@TheThamesmen This is the link to epica with floor joining in kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk

[@dominicclarke1642]

That was a great reaction put a smile on my face 😃 iam 61 and it is the best band I have had the pleasure of hearing thank you

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for being here... More NW soon!

[@gillandianyt3920]

Yes, Crewish! Isn't that heart warming? Ah, you are being introduced to an enormous "Rabbit hole", or "Unlimited Sweet Shop"! Big thanks to our "General" Gabriel, his list, as he mentions, is a starting compass. Floors voice (many different voices!), so awesome. The "Viking", Marco plays bass and sings (he is taking a break for health and ethical reasons). There was a session bassist, Jukka, for their recent online concert, he was brilliant too (from the same band as the current drummer, Kai), the drummer with the "Pirate headband" is Jukka, who has retired for health reasons, now working for the band, behind the scenes.

[@TheThamesmen]

I read he left..... what a shame but hope he returns Thanks for being here and more NW soon!