Nightwish - The Greatest Show on Earth (Live in Tampere 2015) | REACTION | First Time Hearing

[@ronaldmcrae4896]

I'm 80 and this is my favorite band of all time. Envious of the feeling you will get watching for the first time, all of the amazing Nightwish performances ahead of you.

[@richardmead5969]

I am 72 and yes top 3 rock bands all time, from Colorado

[@MrCharon1965]

There are a lot of us Ronald, in our 50s, 60s (me), 70s and 80s who are huge fans of this band. We've been around long enough to see some excellent bands and hear some extraordinary music. I won't rank my top 5 because some of them were the background music for unique periods in time but Nightwish is certainly there and objectively the most talented group of musicians from Toumas on down. And unique.

[@davew459]

I'm in my 60's and saw them live in 2018 the decades tour, if you've never seen them live it's a must honestly.

[@roncav8]

I'm 79 and get the same feeling😢🤯💓💗 everytime for the last few years. I would have loved to have seen the Wembly show which included the big three, Ghost Love Score, the Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth. My dream live concert❤❤❤

[@greeniesr]

I'm 80 also, and I "WILL NOT" let a day go by without listening, (since 2015), to this beautiful Lady, and this Magical band....Bless the Nightwish Army, Merry Christmas to all.....

[@elinielsen5556]

Oh I like that you are touched....I'm so myself whenever I hear this.... I sw it live in Hamburg... I'll never forget it...

[@loulagro2315]

You got it, it's Floor, like what you stand on....... Our Valkyrie Goddess!!!

[@morbiouslenoir]

When Tuomas had Tarja, He had a Stradivarius. When Tuomas had Anette, He had a Steinway. Tuomas now has Floor, He now has the whole freaking Orchestra!

[@JHaenen]

Most singers want to sing what they can, Floor sings what she wants!

[@MrCharon1965]

She is badass... She's a freaking beast! She dominates, even when it's so soft and personal she's making you cry.

[@anaguq4651]

That drumsolo, I’m all in for it.❤ You don’t only hear it, you feel it!

[@rickyapril104]

Overwhelming thoughts and emotions are a very normal reaction to Nightwish and their music. Every time we see a new person discovering them we get a little part of that as wel despite having seen and experienced their songs hundreds or more times. So never hide them away because we know how you feel. Wonderful video and keep them coming MommaOG. Merry Christmas

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@garybeeman8372]

Awesome reaction. I'm 60 and I cry every time I hear this

[@Duskwind_]

We are here to confirm that there are a lot of us that feel this way and that we are crying with you at the thought of the lights being extinguished in the library of human existence.

[@fb-gj7yi]

Discovered this band 3.5 years back due to "The Charismatic voice" reaction to GLS in Buenos Aires. Went down the rabbit hole hard and still going down it. This band with Floor is remarkable, composition, lyrics, performance are all off the charts amazing.

[@2beans_and_a_bug]

Too funny, exact same path for me too! Except that for me I first saw Elizabeth's reaction 1.5 years ago. I've really fallen hard for this band. And yes, Floor in particular! 😊

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

I only recently discovered nightwish and had basically the same reaction having gone through most of their catalog now I wait for the next fan to be to come along and share the ride with them welcome

[@seattanf2348]

Yes you heard a riff from Enter Sandman. There's a section in this song where they take the melodies from 4 different songs from 4 different eras going all the way back to classical music to represent the evolution of music. The riff from Enter Sandman represents modern music. It was funny to me when earlier in the you said you were getting Metallica vibes. I was thinking "just wait".

[@ecbftl]

And there is a lyric tie in, As Floor sings about trying to understand a single grain of sand...

[@laakeri84]

@@ecbftl And that's no tthe only tie. In the lyrics there are "Enter LUCA" ... "Enter life" ... "Etner the God of gaps" ... "Enter Ionia, the cradle of thoght" ... "Enter history, the grand finale" ... "Enter ratkind" ... and at last Enter Sandman is played. I'm not sure if the one played with a harpischord is Petzold's Minuet in G major?

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Although Floor was from the Netherlands, she lives in Sweden with her husband (drummer for Sabaton) and now her two daughters Freya and Lucy. Floor's parents came to this concert.

[@JWNanaimo]

Floors parents being at this show….How proud they must be to see the positive and joyous effect their daughter and this incredible band has on thousands of people must be almost overwhelming for them. Sensory overload… Nightwish style. They band that can call it “The Greatest Show on Earth” and deliver on all points both artistic and philosophical …just an incredible adventure in songwriting and performance

[@ecbftl]

Tuomas with Nightwish thinks deeply about many things about us and our world. You will find elements of fantasy in the older songs and more mythology, history, science, and philosophy in recent albums with Floor. Each song explores some aspect of life, with poetry and storytelling. I look forward to your journey through their music. btw, I can understand your fascination with Floor. Just watch her hands, eyes and expressions as she performs. Fyi, Floor has a YT channel, where you will find her older band music videos, more recent solo music, interviews she has done, some personal Storytime stories, and funny short fan friday Q&A videos. You will see why she is the real HSP empathetic and strong woman we all admire and love to see and hear sing.

[@Klojum]

For Tuomas's keyboards to be at an angle is most likely because it produces less strain on his wrists while playing, plus there is the additional benefit that the audience can see his hands/fingers while playing the keys.

[@Z-one1000]

I always recommend first time listeners of Nightwish songs to use the captions or have the lyrics pulled up so they can appreciate the poetry of the songs better.

[@scottb.4472]

To me what makes floor so incredibly special other than her just dynamic incredible voice is the fact that she completely owns everything she does without trying to own everything she does…… what you see is what you get. This is her all natural…… some people in this world just have that it factor and boy does she have it!!!!!!

[@kentk2215]

You heard right. Enter Sandman. Enter LUCA. Enter Life. Enter Ratkind. There were other musical pieces in that brief history of music. Life, the universe, everything. In 20 minutes of music. Masterful! Nice reaction.

[@richardmead5969]

yes, HOLY CRAP, priceless

[@frenkwd1]

The title of the issue is taken from a 2009 book by evolutionary biologist and atheist writer Richard Dawkins, about the evidence for biological evolution. Dawkins also contributes to the album. Holopainen explained to HMV in March 2015: "I wrote him a letter a little over a year ago and explained what ideas we had for this album, mainly about evolution. Since one of the songs goes straight to one of his books, it felt like a perfect match to try and recite him on the album. A few weeks later, he sent me an email accepting the invitation." "Later in 2014, we recorded his parts at Hats Off Studios, Oxford. This is a huge honour for us, as Dawkins is one of our greatest heroes and his writings have been a huge inspiration for the album."

[@HansWeilenmann]

“He (Marko) has an amazing voice” Chuckling Like Floor, Marko is a well stocked treasure trove of vocal talent Stick with Nightwish and discover just how stocked the trove is 😎

[@hansfalke7711]

22:37 Yes, it's the Enter Sandman riff. The song starts with awakening life, the riff is not only part of a music medley, it is also an announciation for what is coming up next, the day where everything will have to go to sleep again. Nice reaction, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@woodchild48]

Welcome to Nightwish! Whether you like the band or Floor better, I have good news for you: there are still lots of treasures for you to discover! Floor is an empath, she feels and lives what she sings and puts everything into the songs. You can hear, see and feel it. I wish you a happy holiday and lots of fun with this incredible, unique band. Greetings from Switzerland

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Empath! 🥰 I knew it!

[@crazysb2015]

Drum fills are awesomes in that song. Kai is on fire

[@tukker-trucker]

You’re right, it’s an Irish bagpipe and it’s used in the music of Loreena McKennitt also , which is by the way the another favourite female singer of mine

[@musicfan9291]

This was the last song on the first record Floor recorded with them. They have 2 others with her and the last just released this September. All 3 of these records "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" (this one) "Human Nature" and the new one that just came out "Yesterwynde" is considered a Trilogy and they all touch on this very story about us how we have come to be here, and how we act and live (both good and bag_ and how awful lucky we are here in this exact location at this exact time. I recommend listening to "Perfume of the Timeless" music video. The opening text says it all.

[@miisalo]

Basist and the male singer is Marko Hietala who has also been lead singer of band Tarot since 1984, has done many other projects, solo albums and featured in many song of different bands. He is amazing singer.

[@sonet1978]

Her name is Floor, and She is the best ❤❤❤

[@janihaavisto79]

THis band makes music about deep things like life, human nature, nature ,poetry, and everything that universe holds

[@Slick-ng5kf]

Floor’s stage presence is unparalleled IMO. Was 2nd row at a show on their last US tour and seeing her live is something special. The whole band is just incredible and the tightest live band I’ve ever heard.

[@trevorfolker3665]

And Momma - don't feel lost - feel at home with us - more people think deeper and darker things than you might imagine - Nightwish will at times provoke and at times comfort - but will always challenge the insipid lyric, the pedestrian tune, the accepted flow of a song. I have never yet heard a Nightwish song that didn't make me cry......

[@Frightspear]

Thank you, very nice reaction! Just Nightwish doing Nightwish things! And as you have surely noticed, although they are all outstanding , none of them standout. Well, except our Valkyrie Goddess, ofc. Nightwish is their own genre and no other band comes close to the level they are at. Never, in the history of music entertainment, have a set of skills and talent collided in such powerful manner. Tuomas is a true genius as a composer and with lyrics.

[@undeadincognito]

This was a great reaction and quite the song to tackle as your second one by Nightwish. Thank you very much.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Haha, thank you... yes - I realized that after the fact. I should have known better with the song title and the length of the song. 😅

[@luisnaranjovillegas4169]

AND NOW.... YOU KNOW WHO IS THE BEST SINGER IN THIS PLANET.. GODDESS FLOOR!!!

[@Ireksojkowski]

Hello, nice reaction, you are not alone in what you think, Thomas is a real metal composer and Floor is our Goddess, greetings from Poland

[@Bonovin]

The greatest show . our universe being born , 4,6 bilion years cooked down to 20 minutes

[@richardmead5969]

but beautifully done

[@joelkrause388]

Heya Momma! Glad to see you are doing another Nightwish reaction. Prepare for the 'Army' to show up again. Minnesota regiment reporting in!

[@TheRealMommaOG]

* salute * Thank you, Joel!

[@Rackelhane]

Great reaction Momma. Nightwish is incredible and Floor Jansen the best front woman for a band the world have ever seen. Fun you mention Loreena McKennitt she is one of my absolut favorit artists ever. I saw her live at the wonderful palace of the Alhambra in sep. 2006. Troy is playing a type of bagpipe Uilleannpipe. It's an Irish pipe. Keep them Nightwish bangers come and we will be here. Thank you and cheers from a finn in Sweden.❤🎉

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Marco (Bass Guitar player singing male lead) has left the band for medical reasons. Troy (whistles, pipes, special instruments) also sings and was singing here as a sort of background. He sings more prominently on the new album (released, but NW isn't touring yet to rest and give Floor mommy time with Lucy who was born less than a year ago). You might want to watch the live performance of "Tribal" Which is three concerts - in one you can see Floor very pregnant.

[@jeffreycook2112]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army. Cleveland, Ohio Division reporting. You are going to love this Nightwish journey. They truly are one of a kind, as is Goddess Floor. Check out the video for the song Lanternlight from their latest album Yesterwynde. I honestly think that it is the most beautiful song ever recorded.

[@grandad.reacts]

I dont know which female singers youve heard but here is a few names Simone Simons (Epica), Brittney Slayes (Release the Archers), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering) and Magali Luyten (Frame shift) and of course what do they all have in common? Ayreon.

[@craigbolton5093]

A thousand sittings is almost enough... Almost

[@FrankWirth-ij4rq]

I ran across them looking up Pink Floyds "High Hopes" It is actually a Tribute not a Cover. Its just the guys and Marko killing the vocals and Empuus Solo is fantastic.Im 73 in Fla. "Sahara" live is great smaller venue. Girl Boners are common.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

😅Girl Boners

[@L3onOfKings]

Great reaction, I just wish the Nightwish fans recommended a version with lyrics for you. I suggest to go looking for a lyric/CC video and watch it again. Or.... go and watch the OFFICIAL Wembley version of this masterpiece and enable the CC and enjoy that experience as well. Do another reaction if you are able, I'd watch it. Tampere version is my favourite, but the Wembley performance is also excellent and worth the viewing for sure.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

There are a lot of people saying this - so consider it done at some point. I've added the Wembley version to my list. I'm excited to react to it again because I KNOW there is a lot I missed! Thank you!

[@meikeidema644]

Welcome home, you have met your people! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@KoradurHaulway]

The song and version that started my Nightwish journey. I have not looked back for one second. I have found that even though I have seen this video a TON of times, I find new things all the time. The talent on that stage is immense. Welcome to the army!

[@RoccoDekker-u3n]

🖤FLOOR JANSEN 💪Valkyrie Queen🖤 🥇Most versatile singer. 🥇Best theatrical storyteller. 🥇Beautiful personal appearance on stage. 🥇Has the most contact with the crowd. 🥇 Really knows how to entertain the crowd. 🥇 Frontwoman with most years active with Nightwish. 🥇 More reliable than...🥈Tarja (fired) 🥉Anette (quits in the middle of tour). 🥇 Old Nightwish songs were adapted by putting more thought and creativity into them, making them even more magical, and Floor made these old songs her own.

[@iainmackie6421]

Two points 1) The instrument that Troy is playing near the start is the Uillean pipes (a form of Irish bagpipes) and 2) You did indeed hear Metallica in there - if you listen to the lyrics that Floor sings before and after the riff it will make sense. Man, he took his time in the sun, had a dream to understand a single grain of sand. Or, in other words, Enter Sandman. Tuomas is such a clever composer.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Tuomas and Floor both wanted to be biologists when they were younger! Give them an honorary for this! Genius! Tuomas had to shorten this to make it physically possible for the band to be able play it live! Life, the Universe and Everything in about 20 minutes!! (someone, possibly jokingly, said that original piece was 42 minutes long! - maybe an intentional "Hitch-hikers Guide to the Universe" (by Douglas Adams) reference!) The angled keyboards make it ergonomically sound when performing a, usually, 2+ hour show! Tuomas does write and then go to the UK to co-conduct and produce the backing track(s) with Pip Williams, the orchestra and choirs! Tuomas was inspired by seeing a Metallica concert in the US before Nightwish appeared! Kai's drumming is so inhumanly precise!.. and he had to buy more toms for their track "Tribal"! Floor and Marko sang "enter...." but Emppu does not sing - so of course he played the riff from "Enter Sandman"! Love this band/family/group! Keep Up The Good Work!

[@seattanf2348]

That is a different drummer from the previous video you watched. The original drummer Jukka had to step down for health reasons but chose his own replacement Kai Hato. Jukka is still with Nightwish but in a behind the scenes capacity.

[@m00nm00n]

I'll echo what others have said, I'm kinda envious of you, that get to experience this for the first time. If I could select what memories to erase, I would erase things like this, just to have that 'first experience' of Nightwish's music. Fun fact though, you have but scratched the very surface, OF the surface when it comes to Nighwish :) Looking forward to more of this. It's rare that reactors go for this song this early on in their 'Nightwish Journey' but there's really no proper order to go by, except for maybe the song "Poet and the pendulum" which really shouldn't be listened/experienced to until you got much more Nightwish in you. Also glad that you picked this version and not the Wembley one. As I personally prefer this one. But man, am I excited to see and learn your reaction and thoughts to certain other songs that is on the 'list'. Won't even say which ones or why, the less you know the better :) My personal preference if it matters is that once you get around to the song "I want my tears back"(dont think you've reacted to that one yet) go for the Buenos Aires(Argentina) version, despite there being a Wacken version too - The Argentina one is simply more...well let's say fun.(dont wanna spoil anything). But overall, there's no 'wrong' version. Other than Live versions are usually more fun than 'studio' versions, especially when it comes to Nightwish. Nightwish Army is happy to have you onboard, you give the music it's proper respect and interest. Bonus point to you for picking up the Metallica riff in this song ;) Stay safe, Stay Awesome, and happy holidays you lovely human.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Thank you so much. I've written that version of "I want my tears back" down on my list! I appreciate all of the information. Happy Holidays to you and yours as well. 💜

[@scottb.4472]

I’ve been following Nightwish for a long time now and I can say this right now. People will always discuss who the best bands of all time are and I can tell you I never participate in those discussions because they get ugly. But I will tell you this in my opinion Nightwish will go down as one of the most meaningful bands to have ever walked this planet, and that I can assure you on.

[@michaelwanklin3580]

As others have relayed before. I am 62 and one of my great joys is seeing how new reactions by persons like you that get to to enjoy this wonderful band for the first times on your journey. absolutely wonderful. ENJOY.

[@PomLimey]

Floor Jansen has a heady mix of stature (6’1”), beauty, talent and charisma. It’s not hard to understand why you couldn’t take your eyes off her.

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Troy was playing many instruments, one was a whistle (type of flute - flutes are blown sideways, whistles are blown down). Another was the Ulleann pipes (AKA the elbow pipes). When this song is played indoors, they sometimes have him play different instruments.

[@goranelez9956]

Marko, bass, who is singing with her (including Troy, pipes, flute) is a legend in metal scene in Europe. Half of continent asked him to sing a song or two for their albums and he made everything better. To hear him properly, try Siren or Phantom of the Opera with their original singer, from End of and Era concert in 2005.

[@lillianekockritz2796]

When listening to this song for the first time it would be good to have subtitles. There are a lot of scientific terms in it (e.g. Goldilock's Zone, LUCA, Lucy of the Afar etc.). And Floor is gorgeous as always. Me - like so many other people, male and female - really admire her, her fantastic vocal abilities, her stage presence and connection with the audience, her great personality. And her voice harmonizes so well with the voice of Marko who also is a great singer. But you are right: Floor's magnetism is outstanding; you cannot stop watching her. By the way, Troy is playing the Uillean Pipes, the Irish bagpipe, and the spoken words in the background are from the well-known evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins ("The greatest show on Earth" is the title of one of his books), spoken by himself. And yes, the short "history of music" ended with "Enter sandman".

[@_zuri_]

Loved the bird bath at the end 😆Nice pick-me-up after you had me crying alongside you at the end of the performance hahah

[@TheRealMommaOG]

😁

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in to say WE WERE THERE

[@williamadkins2170]

You are correct. That is Kai from another Finnish metal band named Wintersun. Kai replaced Jukka on drums in 2014 due to Jukka's health issues .

[@christomashofski9160]

What a beautiful reaction! I loved hearing your impressions. I can personally identify with every single one of the thoughts you expressed. There are not many "heavy metal" bands (like about zero, other than NW!) whose lyrical poetry can send the listener off in search of a science dictionary to look up the meanings of certain terms! As you surely understood, the "greatest show on Earth" is the development and evolution of life on Earth. It begins with the accretion of the planet in the bombardment phase of the solar system (i.e., the fireworks at the beginning). And then it covers the next 4.6 billion years all wrapped up in one epic masterpiece. The middle interlude where the song changes with the red smoldering embers on the screen and the sound of cavemen grunting represents the period where an asteroid allegedly struck the Earth, setting everything ablaze, killed the dinosaurs thereby paving the way for the entry of the mammals on the stage of that "greatest show." The part where you correctly noticed a riff from "Enter Sandman" is the portion where the history and evolution of music is covered. Note the harpsichord you heard a bit before that representing the classic music period. For the modern era of rock and metal, Tuomas threw in that nod to Metallica, they being one of his strong, early influences. About the tilted keyboards: It's just simple ergonomics / human factors engineering / carpal tunnel syndrome and all that. You do that repetitive keyboard motion every day for your job, and that tilt angle saves your wrists from neurological harm. About the Viking bassist having a great voice... Marco... there is another artist whose talents you've not even begun to scratch the surface of! He does metal growls in a few of the heavier songs but, surprisingly or not, he also is capable of beautiful, clean opera tenor. Appropriate for Christmas, check out this awesome performance of Ave Maria done in duet with Floor at a Christmas festival. Marco does the first half in operatic tenor in Finnish. You will love his voice. Until, at the halfway point, Floor chimes in with her operatic soprano and your heart just melts and runs down into your shoes before she even finishes the first sentence. Her first half is sung in Latin, and then she finished in English. Here is my favorite version of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX7XfHpunbeBgpY

[@Denver77-vu6bj]

Nightwish No.1, greetings from Germany, Merry Christmas...🎄🎅

[@richardmead5969]

thanks for the wonderful reaction. Merry Christmas, from Colorado

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Merry Christmas!

[@wangtang7768]

Poetry in motion !! Great job Momma , you jumped into the deep end with this one lol , thx for the reaction 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

[@jompuusi]

Happy Holidays from Finland 🥰 We werw here/there 🤘

[@richardmead5969]

first time I heard it brought a tear to my eye, since we and I were here. mortality in a nut shell

[@leemo1088]

You know Nightwish has got ya when you start sayin 'effing hell' & 'j-sus chr-st' to Floors voice & the music, and the lump in ur throat arrives !!!.... Welcome & Enjoy the ride 🤘🤘🤘

[@eveningglow2608]

Sade and Floor are also my favourites!

[@roblaw4554]

What can Anyone hope to inspire? If one can not catch a breath, or sniff, or shed a tear in reaction...are they whole? Are they not at least partially broken. Or, sadly, perhaps beyond repair? I. love. EVERY moment I'm above ground. Maybe silly, but I'll Revel and thoroughly enjoy each opportunity presented. Shamelessly. Really nice react, please keep them coming! Cheers rl 🤘👹🤘

[@jupehe5703]

Kai Hahto on the drums, he's a machine. Jukka, the former drummer suffered from insomnia but is still working with the band.

[@davestubbs7274]

Brilliant reaction, Thank you😊

[@mariejohansson781]

A really great react, thanks from my heart❤ I also cry everytime I hear this masterpiece, and I think that most of the people think like you and me now and then. Again, thank you!💕

[@marek3707]

Let me tell you this - you are someone special! A very rare reactor and I respect you very much! Why very rare? When you said “I hear harpsichord” I already knew you were special and when you said “did I hear Metallica?” - my smile was big! Dozens of people reacted to this piece, maybe hundreds, I don't know - do you know how many of them paid attention to these little nuances? One percent? No - maybe one promille. Great respect for you!

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Thank you, Marek. I appreciate this. I try to pay attention to the little things and there was A LOT of little things in this song. So much it was overwhelming!

[@marek3707]

@@TheRealMommaOG Of course - immediate subscription to your channel - greetings from Poland!

[@TheRealMommaOG]

@@marek3707 Thank you again and welcome!

[@karotte958]

@TheRealMommaOG You also noticed Toumas' intentional glitch on the keyboard in the transition part, symbolising human imperfection. Respect! NWA Northern Germany reporting for duty and subscribed.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

@@karotte958 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Welcome to the channel.

[@scottb.4472]

Also, I’m sure someone else had said this, but I have exactly read all these comments if you die further into Nightwish especially with floor there are some personal videos on her and she is an admitted empath and that is a different breed of person floor actually says in so many words that she can feel what’s going on around her and her reactions are in tune with what she is feeling and it’s amazing that she is trained in musical theater But even if she wasn’t, it would seem like she really has been. It just comes natural to her and that is scary good!!!!

[@juanmendez3770]

Welcome to the Nightwish family, and our beautiful inside and out Floor Jansen ( pronounced Yansen) . These are some of the most talented, yet very humble people. I have subscribed, can’t wait for you to continue on this journey called Nightwish. Greetings from Alabama 😎

[@ricklong4218]

Not only is Floor a Goddess but she is the Queen of Wiggle also.

[@sverremikkelden2944]

You are not the only one. I have cried so many times to this band I have lost counts

[@louisminten7889]

Hello Snotty😃. If you can write and compose a song about the origin of Earth till the present day in 21 minutes and perform this to keep you captivating untill the last words, than i say Nightwish is one of the greatest bands on Earth today. Merry Christmas and greetings from the Netherlands🤯❤🤘💥💯🎅🎅🎄

[@TheRealMommaOG]

🤣😪haha I love it... Snotty. I was also recovering from a cold so it was bad! lol Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@sverremikkelden2944]

Yes u did hear it. This is the evolution of life. And there is music in the evolution

[@jimharris367]

Correct about the orchestral parts with the slight caveat that Tuomas does play some of those parts live on the keys, he said in an interview that obviously with only two hands he can't do it all. He also writes all the orchestral parts on the keys which are then orchestrated by the massively talented Pip Williams (not on the latest album due to ill health). As we're not too far past Christmas I think you might enjoy watching Floor and Marco singing Ave Maria together, so here's a link for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6WZppmrZ6iDhMksi=rwhhwIhGqRWsUJem

[@unkelib4391]

floor is not really commanding but she is loving being on stage and the feed back from the audience and is able to translate feeling's directly to you even in a crud of 80.000 and can sing everything from dead ghoul to opera

[@Duskwind_]

Floor is graceful, regal, and commanding, but the magic is in her eyes. They are hypnotic. If I wasn't a male human then she would be my lesbian awakening.

[@damoncher]

Great reaction for one of the most fundamental Nightwish songs. If you love Ann and Nancy Wilson you definitely must react to Floor performing Alone by Heart in her home studio during the pandemic. It's out of the world! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fYXqyGa9Zpfc0&pp=ygUSZmxvb3IgamFuc2VuIGFsb25l

[@vesaroivainen]

You improved picture quality ! I'm here to stay... just subscribed like I promised... 💖🤘

[@jeffreyphipps1507]

Great Job! didn't cut it off just because you saw credits. In fact, NW values its crew more than many artists. When COVID shut down touring, most roadies were left without income. Not the NW crew. They were allowed to make their own covers of NW songs for sale under the group name Crewish, to sell merch under that name, etc. to earn money - and the NW group *promoted* it on their web site. Their names are proudly displayed in videos. NW has around 50 roadies. NW takes care of them and they take care of NW.

[@williamadkins2170]

Devil & the deep dark ocean, Buenos Aries 2018, Yours is an empty hope, there are many versions Wembley, Mexico City & from this concert. Floor growls in Yours is an empty hope. Devil and the deep dark ocean is metal musical theater.

[@eddiec1961]

This was a great reaction thanks, nightwish are such a great band because these great artists love what they are doing, Floors hair swirling is called a windmill because she is Dutch marco and Floor make a great duo, next time watch this with the caption on it will help you, you did pick up on the sandman but missed the bach, I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas.

[@Mischnikvideos]

Your translation program has a Romanesque accent. The Finns were occupied by the Swedes in the Middle Ages and adopted their accent and culture. The emphasis is on the beginning of the word, not the end, and the R is stressed hard. It must sound like a Viking cursing as he falls down the stairs ;-) Although the Finns are not Scandinavians/Vikings in the strict sense, they are often counted as such because of the cultural proximity created by the occupation. Here is the pronunciation of the band members' names by a native speaker: How to pronounce the names of Nightwish (past & present) members in Finnish The song was released in 2015 and is part of the first album with Floor. The recordings began with Jukka Nevalainen on drums, but he had to give up shortly afterwards due to illness. He asked his friend Kai Hahto to step in temporarily. The temporary period lasted until 2019, when Kai officially became the new drummer. Jukka now works in the band's management. There are even more strong women in rock/metal. She is also the band's manager and you can hear and see that: Arch Enemy - 18.Nemesis Live in Tokyo 2008 (Tyrants of the Rising Sun DVD) Floor had already played symphonic metal in two bands before Nightwish. There is not only a singer on stage, but also a fan of Tuomas. In interviews she regularly raves about his compositions. She lives her dream on stage. Marko Hietala is one of the pioneers of Finnish metal. In 1985 he founded the heavy metal band Tarot with his brother, where the two are also the lead singers. In 2001 he joined Nightwish via a detour and replaced the first bassist. Unfortunately he left the band in 2021 and has been touring under his own name since then. In retrospect, depression turned out to be the cause, which was treated again. A new album will be released in February. Since he sings relatively high, he generally goes well with women's voices. Here is a current example: Patty Gurdy - I Am With You feat. Marko Hietala (Official Music Video)

[@clivematthews5296]

Well done. Wow two of the three most magnificent and classic Nightwish songs. The third would be The Poet and the Pendulum written by Tuomas when he was very low due to the reaction from many fans after the sacking of the first singer Tarja Turunen. Originally performed by the second singer, Anette Olzon, but the version by Floor at Wembley 2015 is considered unmatched.

[@glenngunnis6642]

Nightwish’s big 3; Ghost Love Score, The Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show On Earth. All are masterpieces. There are actually several more because Tuomas, The Metal Mozart, is a musical genius!🎸🤘Troy starts out playing the low whistle then changes to ulliean pipes, a kind of Irish Bagpipe, inflated with an elbow pump.🎸🤘

[@IgnacioVega-mw8kh]

Nightwish army presente desde Chile... la mejor banda del mundo.

[@fnglert]

Going from GLS to TGSOE is a brave choice, kudos for that. Floor is just pronounced floor, like the thine in the house you walk on. :)

[@HCH944]

Ja, there is a certain magic with HER. I am personally one of these folks who believe in the "Magic Door" theory......... There must be a magic door between off stage and on stage that turns the lovely, very down to earth person into the Valkyrie Goddess. The GODDESS (as I call HER and I am not alone with it) is the best female voice I heard in my 68 years on that planet. Great reaction. Rock on Mylady 🤘🤘🤘 Merry Christmas from the Nightwish Army South Germany.

[@TheRealMommaOG]

She's incredible! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@HCH944]

@@TheRealMommaOG Oh, I forgot some facts about HER costume at this concert which you might be interested in. The colours are blue and white......the Finnish National Colours. The white applications are representing the human DNA helix.(album name: Endless Forms Most Beautifull) HER shoes are also blue and the high heels are white and are sculpted like a horse (or Unicorn?) head. SHE auctioned them for a good cause some years ago.

[@carriepybus8929]

Please add to your list to watch of Nightwish songs: I want my tears back (Wacken 2013) and Ever Dream from the same concert.

[@davidschibner2664]

The “official” video for my fav Nightwish song was also performed at this concert……..Weak Fantasy. Hope to see you do it at some point. But you now have a new sub so I can watch your Nightwish journey. The rabbit hole is deep. No 2 songs are the same!!! Can’t wait to watch more from you. -NW Army Pittsburgh PA

[@TheRealMommaOG]

Thank you and welcome. I've got that song on my list so I will hear it eventually. Love and peace also from Pittsburgh 💜😅

[@gerardcote8391]

Just to let you know everything is timed down to the millisecond with all the lights fire explosions all connected to computers which is pre programmed and all the performers have a ear piece that has a clicking sound that tells them the tempo pf the song, and where tempo changes occur so everything is synced up and everything his highly rehearsed.

[@jyrikeranen2962]

Keyboards are angled so that your wrists can be straight when you play while standing. Just like a pianist when they're sitting. It helps with hand movement and doesn't strain your wrists.

[@Thorgrim247]

Just Floor. Last name is pronounced Yahn-sen. Yes, Loreena McKinnett does use the uilleann pipes in many songs. Love Loreena! The song is all about the evolution of our solar system, earth, and all of life. The words would help you to understand the concept of this epic masterpiece. Floor is captivating and easy on the eyes. Floor loves to sing for her fans. A master storyteller and ultimate stage performer. Floor does that crazy note to lead into the key change. Floor is special. Yes, you caught the Metallica reference. A nod to the evolution of music. If you are a profound thinker, you have found a special band. They love nature, humanity, and all things that are part of the human existence. Their last 3 records are dedicated to the universe, our existence, nature, and the beauty and wonder of everything that is. Never take life for granted. The 3 records are "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", Human I::I Nature", and the new one "Yesterwynde". You have so much more to experience and such deep thoughts to ponder!

[@Rezinarius]

Marko (Marco) Hietala is the other person singing, sadly he left Nightwish but he makes his own songs and stuff now, theres been few new ones in past month or two now too.

[@Fincoolman68]

Troy also sings in several songs, and Marko has been making music long before Nightwish, he is the founder (with his brother Sakari) of the metal band Tarot, which is one of the first metal bands in Finland and is still active today with Marko.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Her first name is still Floor like what your standing on. But her last name is pronounced Yansen even though it reads as Jansen. Great reaction loved it.

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Floor - our Valkyrie Goddess. The greatest singer of all time.