Nightwish- Storytime (Wacken 2013)

[@ListeningDragon]

It's an immortal set.

[@gabriel.bardac]

First, thank you for the shout-out. You should know that there is no mandatory order in that list, it includes the most successful performances of the band, and the recordings have a good audio-video quality. Often, however, the fans have more appropriate suggestions in the comments, so please don't ignore them. You noticed very well at the end, that their music, even after a decade and behind a screen, carries with it an intensely optimistic energy. And yes, it is felt in the chest, where it "dissolves" the pain and lets you breathe deeply. This energy helped me years ago to overcome difficult moments in life, when the state of tension effectively suffocated me. I'm not a unique case among Nightwish fans, I've heard this in various forms over the years. Likewise, the lyrics, mainly composed by Tuomas, are always significant and often poetic, full of metaphors. Many reactors limit themselves to image and sound, leaving with an incomplete experience. I'm glad that you are one of the relatively few who are perceptive at this level as well. When I was in school, about 3 decades ago :) so before the advent of the Internet, we would gather some friends at the house of one who had a better pickup and listen to an album together, smuggled from beyond the Iron Curtain. Good reactors, like you, remind me of those happy moments of my childhood. Thank you

[@richardmead5969]

thanks Gabriel My best wishes from Colorado

[@redheadedneighbor]

This is why I like doing reactions. Connection and passion with other passionate music and art lovers!

[@Thorgrim247]

Beautifully stated Sir. I salute you!

[@dribbel77]

Thanks for sharing Gabriel. And indeed a complete reaction. Nice one!

[@BudhagRizzo]

I always look for @gabriel.bardac in the comments of these Nightwish reaction videos. It's like getting an 'A' from your professor! lol

[@dryellhunter]

Hi! Nightwish fan here. Love your reaction. And now... Yo need to hear shoemaker , believe me you NEED to see her lyric official video. (but first learn the shoemaker's history 😉) 🤯 Love opera, love metal love nightwish!!

[@chadbennett7873]

The things that you seem to appreciate the most about Nightwish is the composition of Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist and greatest composer of my long lifetime. He writes most of the lyrics, and about 95% of the music the band plays. Both Tuomas and Floor are empaths and their music and delivery cuts right to your soul. As you progress through their catalog, you will hear that no two songs sound alike, and you will hear many genres and styles, and that is part of the genius of Tuomas. The members of the band are virtuosos in their own right, and they play what best serves the composition, rather than their ego. You will find that your love will grow exponentially with each song. Tuomas composes the orchestrations and has (usually) The London Symphonic Orchestra and Choir record the backing tracks for both albums and live performances. Welcome to the greatest band on the planet. I'm here to join you on your version of the greatest ride of my life!

[@christomashofski9160]

^^^^ What he said! Ditto!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur.

[@michaelrainbow4203]

Yes! 100%

[@wayneccj0710]

Besides her voice, which I am in love with, I am impressed by Floor's ability to command a crowd with just a gesture. Did you notice that she did not ask the crowd to clap? She just put her hands over her head & clapped, & 82,000 people clapped along in unison without even thinking about it. Even you clapped along.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Absolutely

[@mirjamvond1731]

Except that one guy 😁

[@RichFrye]

@@mirjamvond1731 that's time traveler dude.... he just popped in from a Dylan show in 1966 and is still wasted on shrooms

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@RichFrye I never tire of glimpsing the Time Traveller Guy. I speculate on his reason for being there. My best speculation is that his portal landed in this crowd and became overwhelmed and stopped functioning. The guy dared not move until functionality returned, presumably when the crowd thinned sufficiently.

[@WakefieldTolbert]

She commands them like an army of warriors about to do battle for their queen.

[@jeffmcilroy7081]

Your life is never gonna be the same

[@gsparkman]

This a very fun and lovable Nightwish song. I am a 70 year old in service to the Nightwish Army. Before 2019 when I finally had my eyes opened to this band I had decided that there were no more bands of this century that could excite me. I too had never heard of symphonic metal as a genre at that time. My God, what revelation it has been! I encourage you to continue your dive down the NW rabbit hole. Gabriel is a trustworthy guide. For me, this entire 2013 Wacken concert is gold. I’ve witnessed firsthand the great rock icons, starting with the Yardbirds in 1966, and this concert is one of my favorites during all the subsequent years.

[@moniquevanaken2638]

I am also 70 and my music journey started with The Moody Blues, who were my first true love, especially when Justin Hayward❤joined the band.The walls of my bedroom were covered with posters of him/them.😅They had also that kind of melodic music. No wonder I fell like a ton of rocks for NW.❤ And the Yardbirds...For your love...Aahh, the good old days...Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@gsparkman]

@@moniquevanaken2638 I did my Junior High homework with Moody Blues playing continuously.

[@trevorfolker3665]

I'm a youngster at 65, but I too had given up hope of being excited by 'new' music - and then came along GLS. A whole new world (and not in the Disney sense) opened up for me, and I'm still discovering.... and as Monique said - Aahh, the good old days - I would modify that to say: Aahh, the good old days - and Nightwish.....

[@moniquevanaken2638]

Hi Greg! Me too haha. Funny... having done the same thing decades ago and miles apart. I don't know if you watched the virtual shows in 2021. Suddenly I had this wonderful feeling of sharing that moment together with thousands of fans the same time all over the world. That hit me. And that's what I often like with the NW comments...people sharing thoughts and feelings and funny things. We're lucky to have NW and a lot of wonderful fellow fans in our life!

[@moniquevanaken2638]

Hi Trevor! I discovered NW in 2019 when Floor did the school reunion show on the Dutch TV. And although I'm a Dutchie I had never heard of her and NW. I had the same feeling as you...I didn't like today's music very much. And also not the music my grown up children like. I felt like my parents who didn't like the 70's music haha. And then ...what a fantastic world opened up with NW! And I was sooo exited that I can't remember which song of them I heard first haha. And although I enjoyed the good old days, and my favorite Moody Blues with warm feelings, NW time is the best! Greetings!

[@azaze88]

I've never seen floor have a bad performance, she's always amazing, I think she is one of the best singers ever

[@anthonycristino8049]

Love it!

[@ArmiJarvinen]

Floor is out of this world. She is so talent.

[@progoholic]

💗OMG.💗 You are such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for this great reaction. And I am glad that you took the advice to watch with the subs on. I am sure I was not the only one recommending that, even if I like to think of it that way... ;-). And you are absolutely right: This music is not made for the casual listen. This is not your average Billboard Top 100 junkfood. And my next Nightwish recommendation would be the lyric video for 'Shoemaker'; where Nightwish is paying hommage to Eugene Shoemaker, a planetary scientist and geologist so highly esteemed in the scientific community, that a part of his ashes were interred on the moon. This song, and Floor's delivery of those incredible lyrics make me always tear up. Every single time. With love from Germany, Prog O'Holic

[@redheadedneighbor]

Whoa!!! That sounds incredible!

[@BH6242KCh]

@@redheadedneighbor Fellow redhead, Shoemaker would be great reaction. Go in cold, don't research it any further. React to the official video. It's stunning.

[@deeteenw]

​@@BH6242KChWhat's wrong with a little research? Not that it's strictly needed but it certainly helps to make sense of the lyric video.

[@BH6242KCh]

@@deeteenw It's something special. OP gave a good description without giving too much away. Listening this song is something to behold, particularly early in her Nightwish journey. I'd hate to lessen the impact from a first listen. It should be an experience, letting the music speak for itself. But definitely, listen with the lyrics. That's absolutely necessary. The poetry is inseparable from the composition.

[@dhealer1]

I have been listening to music for over 50 years now. There are bands i liked, bands i absolutely loved but there is NOTHING that compares to Nightwish.

[@mattmid7012]

I think one of the things I love most about them is the joy they have on stage. Love it when you can see bands are enjoying themselves and with the audience. They have a lot of variation of songs, even some with a celtic/folky feel to them. Loving your reactions to them. 😊

[@redheadedneighbor]

I agree! Yes!

[@ccwilliams2]

Symphonic Metal is a very popular genre in Scandinavia and Europe. Nightwish is the most popular, but other bands with the same "schtick" that are awesome include Epica, Therion, and Delain, They're all worth a listen.

[@Rancid-Jane]

Did Therion not predate Nightwish?

[@ccwilliams2]

@@Rancid-Jane Maybe. I don't closely follow the genre, but I do like Therion's use of a mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone-bass in their vocals. Too many members for a working band in my opinion, but whatever works for them works.

[@FzNd]

@@Rancid-Jane They did. Therion started in the late 80s, though they were a Deathmetal band in the beginning. I'd say they started switching styles with Lepaca Kliffoth (1995) and went full Symphonic on Theli, which came out in 1996, the same year Nightwish was formed.

[@Rancid-Jane]

@@FzNd That was kind of you to fill in the knowledge I lacked. Thank you. I was pretty sure they predated NW. But none of the details.

[@crhu319]

Or go back to Edenbridge, even further.

[@Songfugel]

Thank you for the reaction :)

[@MilaMan]

Tuomas, our metal Mozart, our Finnish national treasure 🤘he writes and composes these beautiful music and then Floor singing. And I love Jukka's drumming and his style 🥁😎

[@petrmarek6580]

I very miss Marco.

[@Tommy-5684]

would it be fare to compare him to a modern dat Sibelius?

[@sebastienwaslet9440]

From gutural to soprano with 4 octaves she can do all what you want Above her it's the sun Kiss from France

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕

[@erickvermeulen9734]

Oh redheaded girl, there are so many surprises awaiting you on the Floor journey. Don't forget After Forever (first band of Floor), Ayreon (such as The Day The World Breaks Down or Everybody Dies) or her solo work (live in Amsterdam, 2021), ReVamp, Northward

[@redheadedneighbor]

I am screenshot this

[@gutesgottchen4221]

When I saw your extatic reaction to the new Warning song "S!CK" I immediately was reminded of that Video from Northward "While love died", also mainly in b/w and rockin as hell, Floors perfect brake-up song 😂🤘🎸

[@elvwood]

@@gutesgottchen4221 I concur, the music video for _While_ _Love_ _Died_ is a great choice

[@aether13x69]

If what you want is clever writing, then you'll find NO ONE better than Tuomas Holopainen (keyboardist). Hes a literally musical genius and the main writer and composer in Nightwish.

[@gutesgottchen4221]

absolutely! A perfect proof of that is for example the magic he creates for/with Don Rosa with "A lifetime of adventures" about Scrooge McDuck! ...one of the most enchanting songs you might ever experience, sung by his wife Johanna ❤

[@vladicas3346]

Thank you for nice reaction.You must know that your journey through nightwish music is full of unexpected big positive surprises.

[@stephenclark5812]

My favorite Nightwish song!

[@johnsullivan8046]

can understand that mine is elan

[@FromG2eminor]

Mine too. Took a while to choose though...lol

[@briandixon8968]

My favorite tends to change. Yesterday it was Everdream, today it's Sleeping Sun, tomorrow may be Dead Boy's Poem or Seven Days to the Wolves. Nightwish is a kaleidoscope of sounds that can brighten any emotional state.

[@gabriel.bardac]

The first. I "hunted" this reaction :) Edit: in fact, I was 2nd...

[@karotte958]

It's a shame general! 😉

[@gabriel.bardac]

@@karotte958 :)))) the 1st tonight was @stephenclark5812 with 22 seconds before me. It's a shame, indeed. :)))))

[@gabriel.bardac]

@@karotte958 :))))) yes, it is.

[@vogel2280]

With most bands the pivotal point is the singer. When you have a singer like Floor, you would think this also goes for Nightwish. But for Nightwish almost every song is part of the journey through the mind of Tuomas (on keys, composer). Today you have seen a hint of the Peter Pan complex (fear of growing up and losing innocence) he has had for years. Remember it, because it will come back in many future songs.

[@jimmybumgardner8322]

Love it, love it, love it. Great reaction, excited can't wait for the next one, doing good. More please

[@redheadedneighbor]

Okay!

[@huisjebudde]

Her words on her shirt in the covervideo of “Alone” explain it all: “l’lI haul and roar cause I’m not afraid anymore”

[@TheGuligan1]

Nightwish Rules!

[@youaremysecretstream]

Thanks for your reaction❤ I suggest for you to go with the softer ones: Live Wembley 2015 - While your lips are still red ( beautiful harmonies) - I want my tears back Buenos Aires 2018 ( dacing gig) - Last ride of the day (Wacken 2013) Links you find in Gabriels list.You will enjoy your ride if you'r open mind. Even when you don't like the harder stuff coming after. What ever you do please DON'T STOP before you've listened to -The Poet and the Pendulum Wembley live 2015 -The greatest show on earth Tampere live 2015

[@alliswell2114]

Ever Dream ...Nightwish

[@robertsheeler321]

Fantastic reaction , I was in the same boat as you 8 years ago when I saw my 1st Nightwish video . Floor & Nightwish have made my life better in many ways .

[@redheadedneighbor]

I love this

[@BracchiAlessandroFineArt]

Nightwish Army Italian division still present 🤘

[@darkaether2798]

Floor’s talent has many sides, she crosses many genres but is a real metalhead at heart.

[@Bombbiggidyphil]

I've only very rarely heard someone bring up how breathy she is here...almost out of breath at times. It's the only time I've ever heard her like that. Kind of weird...still incredible. Good review!

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

Comment by top level opera singer: Floor has EXCELLENT breathing technique! And why do you think she is able to hold a D6 for 12 to 13 seconds!

[@Bombbiggidyphil]

@@rientsdijkstra4266 I'm not saying she doesn't and I'm not questioning that...that's part of why this single performance was sort of odd to me...she just seems to be breathing heavier than usual. Believe me, I'm all in on the all-time greatness that is Floor. I've seen her sing what seem to be more taxing songs without the breathiness so this always struck me.

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

@@Bombbiggidyphil Bro I think you (and this reactor) are mistaken. First of all I have been a musician for 45 years and I have lots of experience with singers. Secondly I have heard this recording at least 25 times, and I just relistened, to check your remarks. I was already amazed by the reactor using the word "breathless" because I don't hear any breathlessness whatsoever. However, what I do hear is that Floor has a really unsurpassed ability to work with her vocal apparatus to create certain effects, and as Eric Clark said, Floor often has a "security blanket" in her throat. By which he means that Floor often - on purpose! - lets a little bit of breath come into her voice, as an expressive tool that softens up the sound and gives a little satinlike sheen. And now that you say it: I can hear that in certain sentences in this song she is also playing with the airflow, especially in the last notes of sentences. But, as said, that is clearly Floor using her vocal apparatus and playing with it to enrich the expression. NOT breathlessness in the sense of being out of breath. (and by the way how do you think she would sustain those very long powerfull belts at the end if she was "out of breath"?

[@Bombbiggidyphil]

@@rientsdijkstra4266 Yeah, that could be it...would make a lot more sense than her being short of breath at times in this one single performance. I've always thought when she delivered the "intoxicated" line it was likely on purpose but some other parts seemed questionable. As for the belts...I wasn't thinking she was short of breath the whole song just sounded like it in parts. I'm just stating what I'm hearing...it's different from any other performance I've heard of hers in that regard, but your explanation would make sense.

[@glenngunnis6642]

Nightwish has so much to offer. Enjoy it all!🤘🎸

[@redheadedneighbor]

I am enjoying it so much

[@TheRealRedAce]

You're going to get used to every Nightwish song being different and every one a classic in its own right.

[@fizzyridertoo]

OK, I have a little bit of a sidetrack for you to look into. You look a lot like composer and keyboard player Tuomas's beautiful wife Johanna and the pair of them, along with Troy from Nightwish, formed a side project called Auri. Johanna provides her own stunning vocals, with all 3 of them contributing to the music. A very different sound to Nightwish, but absolutely gorgeous and well worth you checking out. Similar to Nightwish in one way though; pick any track because they are all fantastic.

[@reddiamondstone]

Everyone has read the same book... Love that comment. Unforgettable experience watching them at Wembley. I think that sums it up very well. Looking forward to more reactions from you.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you.💕

[@frankmerris8821]

Your just peering down the rabbit hole RED .When you start the climb down get ready for an emotional journey like no other.im 62 from PA and discovered NIGHTWISH 3 years ago just like you by hearing FLOOR singing SHALLOW but mine was a mistake.And now NIGHTWISH to me is like no other

[@terrybemis5695]

You should react to Annette Olsen who was the second singer of nightwish you may be presently surprised. ( check out storytime and amaranth

[@rylandmahoney1058]

​@@terrybemis5695I think slow love slow was her best. Jazz suited her

[@themysticeuphoriaproject]

So happy that you're appreciating Nightwish ! They are truly unique ! If you'd like to listen to another epic song like " Ghost Love Score " try a recent live version of " The Greatest Show on Earth " and ...... be patient, it's 20 minutes long !!!!!!

[@jasonmarshall7572]

So great you like inteligent lyric writting. Tuomas the keyboard player writes most of the music like 95% and really pours his emotions into much of the music. Dead boys poem. This comes to mind.

[@torstensaueresssig8474]

Nightwish , Wacken ,Germany , live :)

[@Donna-C]

The Nightwish music catalog IS a new sound, new emotion & new experience Every Song, Every Listen. Enjoy these talented musicians! Romantacide, Everdream & Song of Myself next!

[@jvtets]

Wouldn't we all want to be there at "Wacken Open Air"? Look at the crowd, how they all have a big blast! I became such a big fan of Nightwish, but also of Floor ofcourse. She is the absolute best, not only with Nightwish, but also solo or in duets (with Henk Poort). Please continue your journey for a long serie of great reactions.

[@nikostsoromokos696]

I think you enjoy the Nightwish journey...so keep going. Great reaction. They live performance are spectacular. ❤

[@christinaalgate4899]

FYI Floor had Lucy in October and on Dec 8th she was back on stage. With alot of Energy. Freja is there other daughter. They're 6 years apart.

[@Rackelhane]

Nightwish makes me happy. The energi..the music..the audience..and Floor. They are just fantastic!!!❤❤❤ cheers from a finn in Sweden. ( once you get it. You never get rid of it)

[@philnoel5839]

That was a very emotional wedding. Even the cake was in tiers.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Lol!!!!

[@Buffalodan66]

The Nightwish Army demands more reactions... Please ;)

[@redheadedneighbor]

That will be my pleasure

[@craigramsay53]

Perfect performance of one of their best songs. The entire band (as usual) owned this song that night! Storytime is a song I recommend to people who are just getting into symphonic metal as it has a lot of straight rock vibe as well- a transition piece as it were.

[@MikaelLundin]

Same concert as you watched before, with Ghost Love Score. Just one of these songs is like a gym session and they go on for over an hour with the same energy.

[@marionbolder-brugman7423]

Simply love love your way of reacting, so genuine!!! There are a lot of fake reactors, but you ma'am are honest and enjoy what you're watching and listening to! Lots of love from the Netherlands, Floors home country! 🇳🇱💚

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you so much!! Greetings!

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

It takes me several listens and watches I get most of the music first listen what amazes me is how they capture so much of the experience on video welcome to the rabbit hole

[@EsoxLucius21]

Glad to see you reacting to nightwish. One of the best!!

[@redheadedneighbor]

LOVING THEM

[@jamesanderton7207]

Although you should spend much time enjoying your Floor journey, you should also listen to Tarja and some earlier nightwish, in particular Tarja and Marco in their Phantom of the Opera!

[@jamesanderson5268]

This concert, Wacken Open Air 2013 was phenomenal. The audio was superb and every band member was in top form. Floor's voice was also at his peak power and strength since she was 32 which is supposed to be the best age for a singer. I've got the DVD and listen to it a lot.

[@rickrasmussen5637]

Howdy, Try this for a brain tease. "EPICA - Stabat Mater Dolorosa w/Floor Jansen" Two metal singers in the middle of a rock concert sing opera with an orchestra. I'm sure you will enjoy this. They do another song in the Symphonic Metal genre "Sancta Terra" Floor and Simone together sound awesome in these two compositions.

[@jimharris367]

If you like clever composition then you've found your musical home because no one comes close to the depth, intelligence, versatility and profundity that is Nightwish 🤘🤘🤘

[@hannu8755]

Happy Valentines day. 🌹

[@Waylander45]

Lovely reaction, Red. I adore this band. 🙂 Floor is an enchantress, and the whole band is incredible .... they make me grin like a maniac one minute, then bring tears to my eyes the next. Keep up the Nightwish reactions, and I will enjoy continuing to watch your journey of discovery. For some variety (a non-Wacken 2013 performance) I think you would enjoy "Shudder Before the Beautiful" and "7 Days to the Wolves" (both live at Wembley, 2015). For something more emotive, but vocally stunning, try "Sleeping Sun" (at Masters of Rock) or my personal favorite, "Dead Boys Poem" (live at Buenos Aires). All the very best from the Canberra Regiment, Australian Division, Nightwish Army.

[@ЛюбомирРодзінський]

Great reaction and coments 🤘🤘🤘. Go on👍👍👍❤️

[@christopherbrown9014]

Nightwish army Canadian Division reporting in :D Been a Nightwish fan since the early 2000's the evolution of the band from Tarja to Annette and now Floor has been amazing. all the singers were great in their own rights. I've seen Nightwish live twice both with Floor and they were amazing shows, but that comment about this show was over 10 years old knocked me on my arse lol. truly ageless music. if you want more Folk music from them I'd recommend The Islander, or more newer checking out Harvest.

[@busher69]

This whole concert just R O C K S. You saw Floor sing Shallow from Beste Zangers, you need to go back to Beste Zangers and watch Floor and Henk Poort sing Phantom of the Opera - unbelievable - they both will leave your chin on your chest. Wait until you get the "Shudder Before" the Beautiful from Wembley 2015. Ya might want to get a seatbelt and a helmet for that one.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

That was wonderful, but I think Nightwish with Floor and Henk performing the song a few years later was better, the Marcel Fisser Band is great but not Nightwish.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Okay

[@HCH944]

@@erickvermeulen9734 I concur

[@martinfranzen9151]

Can't really agree with Floor and Henk Port beeing that amazing in Phantom of the opera. Really good though 👏 But the version with Tarja and Marko is something else 🙏💯🥲❤️ In my opinion of course 🙏

[@oliverdonder7616]

@@martinfranzen9151 I like both versions ... the one from 2005 with Tarja & Marco has more drama. The one with Floor & Henk has more grace. A version with Floor & Marco with a mix of drama and grace from both versions would be my absolute dream!

[@damienmaynard8892]

G'day! Another great job - another step along the rabbit hole! Keep going! There's another world awaiting!... Make that another Universe!

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕💕

[@philallen506]

I think the time has come for you to listen to what Marco (bass player) can do. He also has the most incredible voice. "High Hopes", which is originally a Pink Floyd song is given the Nightwish treatment with Marco on vocals. Prepare to be blown away once more!!!

[@jsmoor4988]

You only hear a little bit. Enjoy your NW and (my forever Queen) Floor Jansen (especially her former bands After Forever and Revamp) journey ! Prepare to get addicted…….

[@jcd57]

Love your reactions, so pure, we al went through this (and still are). Floor is metal herself, but she can make anything and anyone be metal. Check out Phantom of the opera with Henk Poort, here she inspired a professional classical singer to do his Phantom part metal styled and Floor (and all listening) enjoyed this tremendously.... Keep up the good work..😘🤘🤘 we have a new metal lover...

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you

[@77bubba00]

Another awesome reaction! Yep, they're music can be a bit overwhelming for "newbies" 🙂 I had never heard of symphonic metal until I heard Nightwish. Been a metalhead since I was 10 (in the early 70s) and stumbled across Nightwish in the late 90s. They took everything I knew about rock to a whole new level. The Who, my favorite for years) was instantly dropped from #1 to #2 as my favorite band of all time. 😀

[@Pterodactylus548]

First - glad that you still follow this band. 2nd) Band is still very alive and going strong - they made a tour in Canada and USA 2022, played and gig in a ship called "70 000 Tons of Meta"l 3rd) ""NIGHTWISH vocalist Floor Jansen has given birth to her second child with husband Hannes Van Dahl, who they have named Lucy. In November 2022, Floor shared the uplifting news that she had triumphed over cancer. She had recently undergone surgery to remove a tumor after being diagnosed with breast cancer.."" Rather busy year, or what eh??

[@M4tti87]

In the beste Zeengers there was the Phantom of the opera lead singer for the musical and he and floor performed that shit afterwards. Check that one out. Floor Jansen and Henk Poort ;)

[@ShotGunSlade12]

Symphonic metal is a spectacular genre in and of itself and Nightwish is a massive force within the genre.

[@WNYretiree]

You have such a journey ahead of you. This team of talented musicians play for the song, and there is no ego involved in what they do. You will get to know the musicians, and find that each one is a master at what they do. Jukka (and later Kai) on the drums, Emppu, who can make that guitar sing what ever song he needs it to sing, Marko, the bassist who is also a superior singer, and whose harmonies with Floor are beyond perfect, Troy, the multi-instrumentalist who you have not seen yet, and behind it all, the rock upon which this band, this supergroup, is built is the keyboardist, Tuomas Holopainen, whose compositional and lyrical skills are world class. This is a band that makes you think, and makes you wonder.

[@RichFrye]

Tuomas is as great a poet as he is a musician... the combination is magical once you add Floor

[@silverblack5475]

Clicked on this vid so fast .....love your reactions to NIGHTWISH Yea this one is a banger .......Floor has be windmilling and headbanging for about 26 yrs. ROMANTACIDE NEXT

[@redheadedneighbor]

Eeeee! I’m excited for that one!

[@607j1mmy]

That smile says it all. Welcome to the Nightwish Army.

[@daviddlc3158]

Welcome to Nightwish World ! I discovered this band one year ago and now I never stop listening Nightwish! Ever Dream is my favorite song but every song is different, so feel free to react on every one :) !

[@davidhill7055]

1,200 views the first hour… going as expected. Great reaction.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thank you!

[@michaeldecker3480]

You would think that we go hunting for these.

[@Mouse2222]

Hi, my favourite Nightwish song is "The Greatest Show on Earth, it is good to see you enjoying the band.

[@JStephens_73]

The song that made me an instant fan for life.

[@GryLi]

❤

[@redheadedneighbor]

💕😊💕

[@AntaryDraconis]

nice, thank you and try more.. you will like it

[@dbcanada]

Thanks, Red. The army is here for you.💗

[@redheadedneighbor]

So glad!

[@bobsuisse2]

Gabriel is right - no order, except maybe waiting a little bit for "the Poem and the Pendulum", because it is the holy grail of NW songs. And you haven't even scratched the surface 😂. Wacken was the beginning of Floor's journey with NW and they are developing more and more. If you like a sneak preview of what else is coming, please react to "Shoemaker" live Pinkpop 2022. From the last tour. But be careful 😇

[@TerryParsons1724]

Thank you this was a great reaction.

[@randyburrill2340]

So good!!!

[@s.b.norton9481]

They are all sorts of genius.

[@chrisoleary1909]

RHN: "Wow, she's really bringing it!" Floor: "Hold my beer." 😃 The next one on Gabriel's list is probably either Romanticide or Ever Dream, both at the same concert, Wacken 2013 . Can't go wrong with either, and you'll get to meet Marco in both.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I'm just waiting for the Ghost River.

[@diceau]

you need to have a look "tribal" video is a compilation of this song on their last tour. so you get to see snippets of the different venues.

[@redheadedneighbor]

Oh, that is interesting!

[@MrCharon1965]

As you progress you'll see that Nightwish really is extraordinary from all facets. You'll appreciate Emppu (Guitar), Marco (bass vocals-no longer with the band), Troy (exotic instruments). But eventually, maybe, you'll see that as extraordinary as Floor is, and as great as the first singer Tarja was, it's Thomas (Keyboard, composer, writer) who is the heart of the band and an extraordinary talent as well. Perhaps Genius with his compositions. I'm approaching 60 and this band not only refreshed my musical juices but it's a top 5 band for me that includes some very lofty names. Now I'm expanding to Epica and Floor's earlier bands and earlier Nightwish and Tarja's solo work... her dammed creepy Christmas song collection is is brilliant.

[@brianstoops4394]

So glad to see your venturing further down the Nightwish rabbit hole. And love your reaction style!

[@DarrellW_UK]

Hi Red, yeah it’s me back again! What a joy to see you getting bamboozled by Nightwish - don’t worry you’ll get used to it; they’ve never ceased to amaze me! Tarja was good at operatic vocals, Annette was good at more jazzy/poppy vocals but Floor can do all of that and some! It’s probably best to stick with this concert to start with, maybe Phantom of the opera or Shoemaker next, or if you think you might be ready for something a bit heavier Romanticide. Can’t wait for your next one!

[@redheadedneighbor]

Thanks for the tips!

[@barryadams-d3x]

Wow that was a trip! I need to see them live!!! Looks Feb. 7th in Philadelphia or Raleigh, Atlanta, Biloxi the following week. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@grimmone09]

They are an experience 🥰

[@randalljones4370]

Who would have that the unassuming-looking woman in the chair at Beste Zangers would have roots in such a glorious fest of Metal and classical music -merged? And it does get better, and better. Being breathless and 'having to process' is not uncommon... in fact, if someone says they totally get Nightwish at first glance, there is usually bs or buffoonery afoot. Your honesty and appreciation for good music of all sorts makes those around you happy, I assume. I've been playing on a more technically-proficient-but-totally-non-pro mode for (counts fingers/toes/earlobes) longer than you have been alive, and at least as many instruments as on that stage (strings/keys/woodwinds/reeds/the plethora or Irish and Nordic old school instruments) I understand the electrical/electronic/sound creation/reproduction side of things from an engineer's background (1st profession) AND this old fart even went back to school and got that "Dr" thing appended in front of his name, and work in the head/neck area... gives me great appreciation for singers and vocalists of all genres. *NOTHING* prepared me for the all-encompassing joy that is Nightwish... and I just found out about them 2 or 3 years ago. The best part is actually the community. These people are great; they enjoy 'their' band, and they'll guide even the most dense reviewers though the twists and turns... you have a significant leg-up (hm, odd reference, my apologies) on the average viewer in that you know what you know, and you know when you are out of your (previous) comfort-zone but are enjoying it... so many recoil at "difference". I got a feeling : that is not you. Anyway, Buckeye and I go back 6-8 months, and I really appreciate his warmth and learned ear. 6-8 months isn't but a spec in this hopefully long life, but it a friendship, it can be a lifetime. I hope you, Buckeye and all the rest with a voice-that-reaches-out can continue to spread not only the joy of bands like Nightwish (and Epica, and Ayreon and all the interconnected wonder of European metal). It can be life-changing. Or not. Here's to being flexible and appreciative of all that life brings you. Blind Doc Jones : Honorary Nightwish Medical Tent Dentist and mosh pit search-and-rescue tech... and failed philosopher of the Metal Muse.

[@jamieberrings9753]

Hi Red! So excited to follow your journey! Nightwish Army welcomes you!

[@rickphil9999]

Hello again, Red. You can't go wrong working your way through Gabriel's list, although, as he commented, you can feel free to jump around. It's all good. Thank you for continuing to make your way down our Nightwish rabbit hole.

[@jerviepalpal-latoc9894]

Nightwish Army Apprecites

[@KevinHollisWI]

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. So happy you are enjoying NightWish. The effect this band has on me, kind of puts what music SHOULD sound like, makes going back to other bands I’ve listened to in the past, seem quite lackluster. Bands I thought were great now just seem ok. This is TRULY the music I have always longed for. Great reaction, keep up the journey! ❤️🤘

[@HCH944]

Little remark about "Shoemaker" from their current album Human II Nature: you should know who Eugene Shoemaker was...... And another one referring to "The Poet and the Pendulum"......this one you should react to when you are a bit more familiar with the bands history.........they (esp Tuomas) had not only happy times in their past...... Great stuff RED....rock on.....🤘🤘🤘

[@German_1]

82000 this night every song is killer, as are all their songs!

[@staffanhesselback9653]

Floors voice just touch your soul and grab your heart ❤

[@rodrigoesposito6578]

You can listen to the entire 2013 Wacken performance without being disappointed. Memorable show. I especially recommend the songs where Floor duets with bassist Marco, who is an exceptional singer as well. Below you can see some performance with Tarja Turunen on vocals