Nightwish - The Escapist (Cover by Minniva)

[@frankielasvegas5756]

One of the most underrated Nightwish songs ever.

[@nicholasknotts8531]

1000% agree with this statement

[@Lyressea42]

7 years now, and this still gives me goosebumbs. One hell of an interpetation, so emotional... Just have to love it, just love your voice. Angelic!

[@igors1208]

2020.... still my favorite cover....

[@БадинРуслан]

And my .

[@pauliina6733]

Same! Love this cover❤️

[@BlackOcean83]

it changed about a month ago with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJCwpHR3oK-BsLc

[@alparguedits]

Same

[@igors1208]

@@BlackOcean83 noooononononooo ...

[@JustSmiling012]

3:04 damn. I get chills everytime.

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+The_shadow_of_the_wind :D waw, that is so cool (^^,)

[@gabgustav]

you have an amazing voice. really well done, except the giant error in timing at 1:42 :/

[@zukioh]

I really wish she had redone that. She’s behind by one beat for the entire second verse. Otherwise it’s an amazing cover.

[@igors1208]

@@zukioh OH NOOOOO!!! That mistake brings SO MUCH... individuality... special flavour.... to the compostion !!!! I like it very much!

[@Ardafsar]

@@igors1208 wut?

[@arcuz7862]

@@igors1208 Simp.

[@arcuz7862]

The chorus was amazing, the rest of the song not so much.

[@stasa-X]

Anette's vocals are dreaming,i couldn't imagine other singer to sing escapist but You have done 👍 great cover, congratulations 👏👏👏👏.

[@HesmiyuMC]

It's surprising (In a good way) how good she is, even if you compare her to Nightwish's current and past female lead singers. If Floor leaves, I hope Nightwish find Minniva. :)

[@randalltempelaar]

I love Minniva, but I don't think she would be a great fit for Nightwish. Who knows.... I didn't give Floor enough credit at first but she is my favorite singer they have ever had. The Wacken 2013 version of Ghost Love Score is likely my favorite song of all time.... I would have to hear Minnava since that one to decide if she could fit in Nightwish.

[@savamarkovic5950]

@@randalltempelaar dont you think Tarja is legendary Nightwish singer?

[@jeffreyquinonez8964]

I agree if anything happens to floor minniva should be the next singer!!!🤟🤟🤟😎😎😎

[@JaguarStar999]

I've never heard this song before, and you just made me like it. When I found your channel I was skeptical at first, but you conquered me little by little and now I'm a fan. Your voice is very versatile and your range is incredible, people who are not singers don't realize how HARD is that, or how great it is to be able to sing both contemporary and lyrical, to growl and to have a sweet voice at the same time, to be able to respect the original style of the song but imprint your own style to make it sound special, and to be able to sell a song to a person (in this case me) that doesn't know it with your voice alone. You also improved the Cry for the Moon song in the sense you removed the excessive operatic vocals that I personally dislike, and you are able to deliver very famous songs like Bring Me To Life, Ever Dream or The Phantom of The Opera without imitating the original singer, and yet impressing extremely demanding fans that usually DESTROY all wannabes. Congratulations, you're a great rock singer.

[@MinnivaOfficial]

How wonderful it is to wake up to a message like this Kaylasa ^_^ Thank you so much for you nice words, meens so much! Rock on \m/

[@neriansnowpetal]

I agree with you in her potential as a singer however, her timing is completely off. From the second verse straight into the chorus. It causes a discord that is grating on the ears. She was off by 2 -3 bars for that entire section of the song.

[@neriansnowpetal]

She nailed it at 3 minutes in and recovered though, so props for rolling with it and pressing on, and not taking that out of the recording. It shows you have potential as a performer.

[@Mnemonic-X]

+Minniva Official Hello from Russia!!! You are perfect!!!

[@johnnyenglish8311]

I have some nice words for you: fuck you bitch. :)

[@Cloudsouth]

This is easily the most underrated Nightwish song ever done. I beg that one day Floor Jansen will do it, live and on Album. Not a bad cover at all, and my first I have seen of you. Not an easy song to do and you do it justice well done.

[@trepabeard]

Seriously.... I could listen to this ALL DAY!!!! I am SO IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Christopher Myers (Trepabeard) waw :D Thank you!

[@trepabeard]

+Minniva you're welcome Minniva!!!!

[@strahinja95]

+Christopher Myers (Trepabeard) pellek is better

[@trepabeard]

@@strahinja95 I hate Pellek. Garbage voice.

[@trepabeard]

@@strahinja95I know you commented this 8 years ago, but idc. Pellek sucks. Can’t stand his voice. It’s terrible. Minniva is 1000x better than he’ll ever be.

[@shortstuff780]

Such a underrated song. Wonderful job

[@bodorjozsef7209]

I love Anette, and the original version, but this one is awesome!!

[@akashragoobar9615]

One of my favorite Nightwish songs. You have the voice of a goddess

[@5Geass]

Ahhhh I live for that last part of the song 100% every time. No matter the original or a cover. A nightingale in a golden cage...~

[@zih-yiyan4487]

I am so happy this video is back! I can't sleep without listening it.

[@jgriz1647]

I totally agree! I was really disappointed to find that it was taken down for some unknown reason. man, I just LOVE this version especially the incredible ending!!

[@Ana.Forlin]

I was super angry when it was taken down as well!

[@rhino5419]

Too many trip words on the youtube algorithme. Dying children, virgin, etc. Gets cut automaticaly and you have too appeal to get it back. You tube is killing creativity in all domains with their new guidelines.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I've found that if I listen to this music in the evening, an earworm will continue playing this song for the whole night.

[@igors1208]

Oh i think i figured out magnificancy of this cover: it looks truthy. Like 'first take'. No cuts, no noticeble effects. Really visible the effort you put to singing. Real emotions. ..Even this small delay before '.......virgin snow beneath my feet' and your emotions when you realized it.. it all makes this cover only better. No boring visual effects, no noticible lipsycing. Pure sound, singing, emotions. That is exactly what modern scene lacks - the truth.

[@liviu7737]

By far the best cover i have ever heard!Amazing singing!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Liviu ionut Thank you :)

[@davidkang1483]

My favorite song from Nightwish... and you sing like exactly same as Nightwish’s vocal. So beatiful voice from beauty :)

[@KhoaNguyen-gl2zg]

I love the moment when you hit the last high notes. Gold!

[@bullet2602]

the 1st chorus gave me goosebumbs :) I just love that song. It´s so underrated

[@Aurinkohirvi]

And so unknown!

[@AeroMetalMoe]

This is one of my favourite Nightwish songs and you completely nailed it! Keep up the awesome work! :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Marco Philipp Thanks Marco! Talk soon!

[@mikeman42986]

absolutely! my favorite song to and she nailed it !

[@Oidewuaschthaut]

Hi Minniva. Ever thought about re-making a song? Now that you are a lot more experienced?

[@토마토파두목개두팔]

Marco Philipp ㅊㄱㅇ

[@galkanftw]

I still come back to this,also one my all time faves from Nightwish.

[@betopsmint]

OMG! I've just run into this awesome cover!! What can I say... Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. I really enjoyed it. 😊🖤🌹

[@viccasaur]

This needs way more views! You're so pretty and have an amazing voice

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Crooked cat Thank you sweetheart! I am glad to have Your support (^^,)

[@krazykris9811]

+Crooked cat This video has 10,000 views now! ^_^

[@darkaurori]

+Captain Templar Crooked cat is still correct... it needs more views! Excellent cover, amazing actually. GREAT JOB!!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+darkaurori :D

[@CT-5924]

Crooked cat shes fucking awsowm

[@draks7340]

The Escapist is one of my favourite song of Nightwish. I've listened to it so many times... XD Your version is just absolutly EPIC! You put so much emotions and guts in your interpretation, this is amazing! WOW! :)

[@yanagida_01]

Im so Overwhelmed by your voice!!!! Your Voice is so Beautiful, that I cant get it out of my mind.

[@timfralickgamecalls]

Phenomenal cover, but what I like best is that you were obviously enjoying yourself. You were so animated and relaxed in this video it clearly showed how much you were having fun with it.

[@SwoleBenji]

Still the best Escapist cover in 2022. Even better than the original Nightwish Rendition.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I'm still listening this cover while waiting for Floor to perform this song one day.

[@MY-se4nc]

The Best Cover Ever! Your voice is so perfect for symphonic metal

[@michaelvedal1907]

This is definitely the very very best cover you have ever done of a Nightwish song, hands down. So true to the original, and sung with such respect is just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all, and I hope you are doing well these days.

[@LittleLotteWanders]

Holy damn, girl. And the harmony parts were totally on point! Love it.

[@13thSwarde]

Beautiful song sung by a beautiful woman. My first hearing of this song in 2022. Lady you are gifted with all your singing.

[@TipsyMike17]

I've been listening to different metal song covers but this one is what we can rate "the best" I just don't understand why some people hit the dislike button

[@ags5696]

+Donz Speedback ikr

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Donz Speedback Thank you! :D

[@innerbloom1653]

Who's there knocking at my window The owl and the Dead Boy This night whispers my name All the dying children Virgin snow beneath my feet Painting the world in white I tread the way And lose myself into a tale Come hell or high water My search will go on Clayborn voyage without an end Nightingale in a golden cage That's me locked inside reality's maze Come someone, make my heavy heart light Come on, come bring me back to life A nightingale in a golden cage That's me locked inside reality's maze Come someone, make my heavy heart light It all starts with a lullaby Journey, homeward bound The sound of a dolphin calling Tearing off the mask of man The tower my soulguide This is who I am Escapist, paradise seeker Farewell, time to fly Out of sight, out of time, away from my life Nightingale in a golden cage That's me locked inside reality's maze Come someone, make my heavy heart light Come on, come bring me back to life A nightingale in a golden cage That's me locked inside reality's maze Come someone, make my heavy heart light It all starts with a lullaby

[@andresomar108]

Amo a esta cancion, sin dudas es uno de los mejores covers que escuche en todo estos tiempos. Hermoso tono de voz.

[@AnaForlin]

Your version is 10x better than Anette's version. Seriously. You should have been their second lead singer. No joke.

[@mohammedfarahmand7809]

Criminally underrated song!

[@TheAGDN]

I'm sure about one thing, if Floor leaves Nightwish one day, Minniva will take it!

[@timlionberger6491]

Wow!!!!! bravo bravo impressive with Nightwish lead singer I could barely understand the words in the chorus, but this girl has enlightened me now I can sing along with the song and i succeeded several years of choir and made it to chamber I had stage fright through my high school years damn those days were embarrassing some day I will overcome my fear

[@MinnivaOfficial]

I was so so shy as a child and stayd much to my self. I feel you! Just dont let it stop you from what you want to do :) One step at the time Tim, and you`ll get there :)

[@timlionberger6491]

Thanks miniva

[@timlionberger6491]

Your voice is very beautiful my eyes shine with happiness when I sing along with your voice I use it as a guide in songs I can't accurately finish without saying the words right you're voice is more understandable then tarja's

[@timlionberger6491]

Your incredible

[@timlionberger6491]

One more thing I want to say to you I liked all your music videos and performances there's more to your voice than meets the eye your are gifted with that opera like voice I hope you hold on to that beautiful voice forever because hearing it makes me smile

[@Un0rdin4rYPr0gr4mmeR]

Wow. I'm actually so impressed by this cover. Sounds amazing. Great job @Minniva Offical - Damn, you made me cry lady

[@simoncrowthet3928]

Fantastic cover well done 😊👍❤

[@ErynithMawen]

That final high note is one of my favorite parts of this song and you made it perfectly!

[@awentriskel2374]

Wonderful! Sounds beautiful with your voice! Great job :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Awen Triskel Thank you ! :)) You r awesome Awen!

[@awentriskel2374]

+Minniva Thank you

[@MinnivaOfficial]

:D :D

[@1987higgs]

My favourite of all time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RehnStillnightOfficial]

this is just above perfection!! Amazing!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Rehn Stillnight Thank you sweety! I am glad you think so \m/

[@JuhaPasanen]

+Minniva How about a duet with Rehn Stillnight? It would be legen-wait-for-it-dary :)

[@RehnStillnightOfficial]

+Juha Pasanen It would be an HONOUR. Maybe when I'm at her level ahah

[@neonoir-o7v]

indeed. minniva, now its the time

[@supermantrickshots]

This was my first song from Nightwish that I really liked. You did a great job at this. Love your No Easy Way out by Robert Tepper cover as well. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@MasterOZero]

I miss Jukka, he always pours his life into all the albums. I feel his sticks beat my ears and chest every time I listen to a song/album with him in it. I can't feel Kai at all, he just doesn't deliver his soul essence in Endless Forms Most Beautiful.

[@adishazani7150]

MasterOZero me too.. :( his beating his drums with all his might n soul.. and love watching his live energetic performance.. how i wish his return for future albums..

[@MetalFranz]

Jukka is irreplaceable I miss him too

[@lonelywoker]

Minniva is super singer, fantastic Nightwish - The Escapist cover !!!

[@gordoo8]

A very nice cover! Love your voice. Not sure if it was intensional for the 2nd verse, or you just came in a bit late on it. Felt a bit off beat for that. But great recovery and very strong ending :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+gordoo8 Glad you like it ! .:))

[@leilac6929]

Minniva is so amazing. More people need to hear her voice.

[@Aenoh]

H.o.l.y. C.r.a.p. YOU DESTROYED THIS. GREATEST VERSION IVE EVER HEARD...

[@garra123454]

I dunno pellek's cover is also top tier

[@Adrian7096639]

I was expecting this to flop.... instead this soared beyond any expectation! Well done!!! One thousand thumbs up from me!!!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Adrian Avi Sampath I am glad you think so :D Thank you Adrian!

[@echarit]

At first I was like: Hmm great cover! Should I subscribe? But then I was like: MOAR, MOAR, PLZ MOAR!!!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+echarit Awesome! Thank you so mutch ^_*)/,,/ Glad you like it Echarit!

[@vinizzle7000]

Im a big fan of this song, and I'am very happy with your cover of it. Keep making beautiful music.

[@leonardodrago893]

I rather like the little deley at the 2th strophe ;)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Leonardo Drago kk :))

[@Aaron-zl5gq]

This has been my absolute favorite nighwish song even to this day and the one song I felt was not only underrated but Anette’s best song and I got to say you sang this freaking beautifully

[@jormungandr7885]

Could you sing Nemo? My personal favourite

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Metal God I hope you liked my versjon of Nemo :)

[@virgiblue4194]

+Minniva I 'm sure that I'll love it your version of Nemo :)

[@nemomontana4296]

Since I heard Minniva for the first time, I won't get rid of her and that's a good thing. Long live Minniva!

[@josepalacios2786]

beautiful song!!! you are good!!!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+José palacios Thank you Josè :D /,,/

[@originalThePlague]

Still one of the most complete packages. A joy to see and hear you sing. Hope you are doing well. Cheers from Austria.

[@iv3125]

So great! I love your videos!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Isabel Valdez Thank you Isabel ^^,

[@felixleonardo]

That's Minniva!! Even in a half compass delay, she makes the song perfect. Brilliant the way you back to normal compass. You're a pro. Amazing!!!!!!

[@igordasunddas8333]

D:: Minniva - something seems to have went wrong with your song - it starts to be async starting 1:42 ... o_O... the voice is MUCH better than original, but this async... T__T.. It starts being correct in terms of timing with the refrain (at ~ 2:10)

[@cmjbrodman]

Igor Dasunddas I think it sounds kinda cool with the music leading the vocals- it is a little weird missing the beat but after that one beat I like it...

[@Graid]

I love this song and this cover, it's so much more powerful sung this way, especially the absolutely epic ending, but that slight mistiming always bothered me. However, is it just me or have they fixed it?! I can't tell if I'm just so used to this version by now that I'm accepting it, but I don't hear the flaw now that I used to.

[@andrewpacini168]

I noticed it too. She misses the first note of the second verse, stays a beat behind the entire verse, And fixes it the second the chorus starts. She makes it work though, I didn't notice it the first several times

[@aspapavlidaki5720]

Seriously, this is even better than the original. You rock!!!!

[@rolandnemeth3982]

WoW... You actually sound better, then the original :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Roland Németh WAW! Thank you \m/ ^_^ \m/

[@ArcaneWorkshop]

Best cover of this song I've heard, totally nailed it! Most Nightwish covers I've heard just don't sound right with male vocals... I'm not sure if it's just because of how I'm used to hearing them, or if the songs were simply produced for the female voice.

[@davidisbrosif3899]

Fantastic!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+David Brosif :D

[@matteo4963]

I think I've never heard such an awesome cover of my favourite song... thank you so much!! :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Matteo Mari Glad you like it :D

[@DeanKopri]

Love this one!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Dean Music Production I Dean Kopri Awesome ! Glad you like it :))

[@nicolasdaigle9137]

First cover i saw from you Minniva! Instantly fell under the charm, you are hauntingly beautyful as talented and destined to sing.It's hard to explain,but when you sing something magical happens,as if you become the song or i dont know lol

[@eartheartbaratheon791]

That is truly amazing! Easiest subscription of my life :D

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Eartheart Baratheon :D :D

[@johnmenendez6035]

My favorite song from NIghtwish and this rendition is just nuts...From 4.25 on is EVEN CRAZIER !! Chapeau!!!!!!!!!! you got a new fan

[@xb2003c1]

I think you forgot to upload your cover of Greatest Show on Earth. Think you could fix that? :)

[@MinnivaOfficial]

It is a very big project XD But, I will consider it once more for you! Thanks Jesse! :)

[@AnaForlin]

Also, do you growl? If yes, you should totally upload a cover of "Master Passion Greed"! :D

[@panzerlurch2629]

Beautiful, this is one of my favorite Nightwish Songs. Thanks for the beautiful cover. Keep up with your great work.

[@virgiblue4194]

I love this cover, It's just fantastic....Nightwish it's one of my favourites metal band! \m/^__^\m/

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Matsia Astrid Thank you Matsia! You are awesome \m/ Thank you for all the support you have showen me (from the very start)

[@virgiblue4194]

+Minniva I did not expect this, you are awesome too \m/ I'll always support you ^_^, and as soon as possible , I hope to do collaborations with you ^_^

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Matsia Astrid Thank you Matsia ^^,

[@richardsmith2719]

I must say, you did this song justice and a service with your voice. Aside from the few lines where you lost beat, it was beautiful. But you found it quickly, and you even made it work naturally. Congrats!

[@carlwest2752]

My favorite Nightwish song and you were perfect in every way. You would bring an amazing stage presence when your time comes and believe me it's coming soon!

[@TheRealDealAB]

min 1:42

[@arielperez6149]

+Amaranth hahahahaha you make my day

[@andrewphillips5509]

I really love what you do Minniva, with the Nw songs. Your voice, beauty, expressive and warm face.

[@화려한조명-f8t]

ㅊㄱㅇ

[@tomatoya]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@trishtrash62]

"time to fly" was awesome. Incredible voice =)

[@dewi9271]

I have to say it pretty much sonds like the original song to me. Which can be on pourpose but the 2nd vers you sing too late. you can hear this at 2:00 ("Clayborn voyage without an end") - your "End" is way too late. Check the Original Song where it is on the first loud hit. This makes this part pretty wierd in my ears.

[@victorschepers2021]

+SCHLAG DER SNARE IN DIE FRESSE finally! i thought no one else noticed

[@Delvian]

True, she has an amazing voice, but indeed is a full measure behind there (starting at 1:40 "Virgin snow beneath my feet"). This threw me off because you can hear her singing is behind on the baseline for the entire verse. Nevertheless an awesome performance.

[@adrianm.9536]

Yep I noticed too! Very distracting. She has an AMAZING voice. But I can tell she may not be the strongest musician. A lot of singers I notice can struggle with timing.

[@smalldietcoke8037]

also first couple of verses "all the dying children", the "children" is supposed to be emphasized on the first syllabe, she kinda said it all with the same tone but yeah i can not sing this well so no complaining lol

[@Drawsler]

Well imo a good cover doesn't try to copy the original to 100%, that would be quiet boring.

[@alexwashington3288]

Minniva is one of the greatest female singer of all time!!! 🇳🇴 🎙 ♾ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ags5696]

The first time I heard this song it was put together with an anime. Is this all prerecorded? I have confidence you would do really well with your own music videos outside of your studio. Maybe a video with a nature setting? A beach? A snowy forest while wearing a Gothic dress that would put Tarja Turunen to shame? Either way you have too much energy and charisma and beauty to be confined to a studio. I like how you never look aggressive or tense in your videos. You look as if you are completely unconcerned with what viewers think. 7 people do not appreciate art. Shame on them.

[@lucaumond839]

My young daughter really like this song, i put it often while driving and she sings along. Good time!!

[@Dasherist]

MARRY. ME. °o°

[@GustiRusliansyah]

sorry ... I guess you got it wrong, in verse 2 (on minute 1.42). Try to check the original song ..... thank you. Good luck....

[@TheLatinMagazine]

Can I say "Better than the original?

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Adolfokid Rochelero \m/

[@sirg0llumthe1st71]

never

[@belzebub2352]

YES

[@sabrimohamed1092]

How dare u

[@TranquillityX]

how fucking dare you

[@ionutsancraianu3688]

The original song: gives me goose bumbs This (absolutely epic) cover: still gives me goose bumps

[@VladimirBu]

"Like" from Russian Federatuon

[@shaojiewu9805]

How did I manage to miss this for two and a half years.... you are amazing! Greetings from China!

[@danbell4859]

Amazing voice. Far too many times have I heard people over compensate when they begin to project their voice, but you have it down perfectly when you hit the chorus.

[@CensoredNorsk]

I'm...amazed. Perfect cover. Lovely voice.

[@nguyentuandat0403]

Last 20 seconds melted my heart! Thanks for a great cover.

[@randalltempelaar]

Ok, that was the VERY BEST cover I've ever heard by Minniva... omg.

[@love-lies-bleeding2719]

i just cant stop watching you..(mesmerizing i am)what else can i say? you really deserve an applause.! You Rock.!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Love-Lies -Bleeding Awesome! Thank you so mutch ^_*)/,,/ Glad you like it!

[@Honkanen]

It's awesome you're loving, living and breathing through the music, your voice is exceptional and beautiful and inspirational af. Keep on singing, you are going places :3

[@stelladavis1798]

I love this song. I always get chills at the chorus but this is the first time I've felt chills throughout the whole song. Good work! :)

[@stephanecours6257]

I'm a lucky guy, you perform all my favorite bands, thank you Minniva ;)

[@cypriankrenski3491]

I have really, really loved your voice. I am listening your covers whole day today but this one is THE ONE!

[@MinnivaOfficial]

+Cyprian Krenski Awesome! Thank you so mutch ^_*)/,,/