Nightwish - The Greatest Show On Earth Live singer reaction

[@fdsannie]

Thank you for picking up on the music in the background in the last part. No one ever comments on it, and I think it is beautiful also. The orchestra is the London Symphony Orchestra. Pip Williams helps Tuomas write the orchestral parts because Tuomas doesn't know what instruments he needs to use to do the music. Tuomas gives and tells Pip what he wants and then Pip writes it for the orchestra. Pip has called Tuomas a genius. Thank you for doing this video. I am glad you really liked it and appreciated what went into it............. :-)

[@TheStefan6969]

😊🤘

[@fdsannie]

@@TheStefan6969 :-)

[@fdsannie]

@@TheStefan6969 :-)

[@Green-Lyon]

Yes, Tuomas gives the orchestra kind of the same rough musical outline he gives to Floor and the others before recording. Pip Williams then goes off and turns the rough arrangement into symphonic gold. I think of Pip Williams as the seventh band member. He brings to Nightwish some of what George Martin did for the beatles. He helps them make their dreams into reality. It brings to mind Tuomas's quote: "An orchestra is a really good sounding keyboard, it's what I would be playing if I had ten hands..."

[@fdsannie]

@@Green-Lyon What a great way to put it! never heard that quote from Tuomas. That is a great way to describe it........... :-) Thank you

[@knutruther4964]

I can told you that was an amazing feeling singing "we were here" with them.

[@pyssy123]

Word my man word! Best Nightwish show I have ever been. This evening was MAGICAL💝 WE WERE HERE!

[@knutruther4964]

@@pyssy123 I wasn't in Tampere my show was in Oberhausen last year, but I think the feeling was the same.

[@pyssy123]

Tampere was the 20years annivercity show for Nightwish. That's why the fireworks and many extra. Floor was really emotional whole evening. Her Family and Parents were in Tampere too. 💝. Every time they play, it is beautiful feeling! Take care Bro 👊

[@anacitlalli1528]

@@knutruther4964 Actually, I sang it in Mexico City, but yes, the feeling is amazing.

[@JaakkoTK]

My father past away this day, 16.9.2015 - four years ago. He was here. We are here. Greatest show on earth is us, living this moment. We all should remember it and enjoy every day. Enjoy this great music of Nightwish. Enjoy life itself. Thank you for this reaction.

[@hbgazzers9036]

Nice reaction. This is one of the best live performance from a metal band in history, let alone the song already a masterpiece.

[@v-mp2557]

Thank you. I will never get tired of watching this. The performance is visually spectacular.Floor is at the beginning of the song like a mother earth ambassador bringing a message from the upcoming. As far as I know, those fireworks had some deeper meaning in this show.

[@marinak7483]

Hello from Finland, Nightwish's homeland 💙. Floor is so perfect singer! I wish to be just like her❤

[@Thorgrim247]

You hit it on the head Frank. The Universe, earth, and Mankind. Evolution! The London Philharmonic Orchestra. This show was a homecoming in Tampere, Finland. Yes Frank, even as I type this comment, Nightwish is in their studio in Finland putting together the next masterpiece. It should be out in early to mid 2020. We can't wait! Great reaction and some very intelligent and knowledgeable comments about the musicality and composition of this masterpiece. The orchestration for this song and the entire CD is a collaborative effort between Tuomas and Pip Williams, who produced the Moody Blues among many other bands.

[@kevingunning145]

A fabulous reaction, and you understood the nuances of the song immediately. The orchestral parts are played by the London Symphony Orchestra (who accompany NW on all of their studio albums). I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Well done!

[@Woody_Hart]

Thank you for a great reaction. The drummer is hooked up with the track beat in his earpieces. He drives the train. The spectacular sound system is called “line array”. Each module of speakers can sell for up to $50,000 each. They provide great clarity and direction to fill up huge venues. I was thinking of buying two for my apartment (lol).

[@lakelili]

This was the Tempere (Finland) concert in 2015. It is based on the writings of Richard Dawkins. Tuomas was hugely inspired by his writings and this song and the Endless Forms Most Beautiful album was the result. I call it a hymn to evolution.

[@Gibbetoo]

i keep correcting: Tampere.

[@Gibbetoo]

@@PeaceweaponPT it's all good, i just like to see it like it should be.

[@madhatter6549]

One of the many Masterpieces of Tuomas//// Thank you!

[@antoniofiorillo1632]

this song, this performance is very magic.

[@itsjollylumpkin2402]

Thanks for the great reaction, Frank. This song is a perfect way to end a live show!!!

[@Equilibrium2903]

Great video, but gotta say one thing: You have been to some really bad festivals if you think open air takes away from the accustics. It actually adds to them when done right. No unwanted resonance, and you would not believe what the heat of 80000 people in front of the stage does for accustics. Anyways, as long as its professionally done, open air will always beat closed spaces, for everyone. And it is very professionally done at Wacken and of course this show.

[@treintje1001]

NIghtwish is coming to Amsterdam november 2020. Tickets are on sale now. If you want to go, I suggest you get one now (if it isn't already sold out).

[@Fidel_L.Bousquet1970]

The problem with playing in enclosed spaces is they can't use the pyrotechnics. And every country has its own regulation about it, so sometimes they have to change the show. They don't use the pyrotechnics "just because they can", they have a meaning and are part of the song and the show. Obviously, they are such good musicians they don't need any extra visual effects to enhance the music, but they like being theatrical and offering a big show to the audience. They could be playing with just two acoustic guitars and Floor singing and it still will be an awesome concert.

[@Sayu277]

Oh there are pyrotechnics in enclosed spaces in Europe.

[@treintje1001]

They can use pyrotechniques indoors, I've seen several bands do it. But you can't use fireworks though ;-).

[@JS-bg3jw]

Go to Nightwish homepage. They are now recording, the new album will be out around March 2020. After that, they will be touring and there was already one concert in Amsterdam in Autumn 2020. And yes, that one in Tampere was a great one!

[@AlessandraBonadonna]

Che magnificenza! Epico! Non li conoscevo poi così bene ma mi avete convinto...spero di vederli presto live 🤘

[@rajawalie5122]

...and #WeWereHere all of fans and Nightwish army around the world

[@LilyolimaC67]

¡¡¡¡ Orale !!!! Este concierto estuvo genial😍 En verdad espero que muy pronto podamos volver a estos grandes eventos. 🙏🏿

[@josejesuscontrerassalazar9140]

Tissues, checked. Earbuds, checked. Volume max, checked. Alrigh then, let's do it. WE WERE HERE! !m!

[@thomasorn8009]

24th of November next year in Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. You should go, I had the pleasure to attend at 6 shows on the last NW World Tour and I can tell you that they give one hell of a show! And yes, indoor is better. I was actually also at this concert in Tampere, Finland...

[@peterpritzl3354]

OK, I have to contradict you on one point, when you say, 'indoors is better'. I have seen Pink Floyd about 12 times in the 70's, mostly indoors, but nothing compared to seeing them in Germersheim in '72, Pop festival open air on an island in the river Rhine, 200,000 folks, most of them enjoying 'alternative realities', and Pink Floyd starting with 'Atom Heart Mother' in a kitschy pink sunset, helicopter dropping rose petals, and their light towers driving up towards the sky to the staring super deep bass of he song. That experience stayed with me forever.

[@charlesxavier..]

The band has used the London Session Orchestra in the last four albums. I think these sessions musicians are part of London Philarmonic. His Majesty Pip Williams is responsable of orchestrations ( he did many years ago for Barclay James Harvest band)

[@FrankValchiria]

Oh wonderful,thank you for sharing this

[@jordanrodriguez2441]

Epic ! Enjoyed it very much!

[@joonasvahasalo6635]

Baraka is amazing

[@MsArtGarden]

That is quite the performance. It must be really cool to see them live. :)

[@pyssy123]

Best Nightwish show I have ever been. This evening was MAGICAL💝 WE WERE HERE: Tampere was the 20years annivercity show for NightwishThat's why the fireworks and many extra. Floor was really emotional whole evening. Her Family and Parents were in Tampere too. Nightwish conserts: i've been now 20 times and next will be my Nightwish Black Jack ❤. Gigs are something, that can't really put in words so easy! Some people smiling and laughing. Some crying. Some doing both same time! 💝. This band goes so direct in Your heart, soul and mind! Concerts are like, something between: Chocolate and Religion 😁. That's one way to put it! 😲

[@TheJama64]

It is ;).

[@marinaandersson4381]

Fantastic!

[@TheNismo777]

It was a one hell of a show, never gonna forget that. everyone there was fully focused in this :] #HomeCity #Tampere #Valkyria #Underworld

[@ronaldboers8061]

They will be playing in the Ziggodome at the 24th of November 2020. I already ordered my ticket. :-)

[@douglascampbell9809]

Those are Uilleann pipes, the national bagpipe of Ireland.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I think you're turning into a Nightwish fan. Epic!

[@RagzlinBard]

That poetry reading was by Richard dawkins

[@vedranb87]

Hard to find "evening" in Finland in summer. :D

[@ARetiredPirate]

BBC documentary...lol. Very close though!! It is the voice of professor Richard Dawkins who did write the book: " the greatest show on earth" and did also collaborate with nightwish and even did get on stage during the Wembley 2015 performance.

[@FrankValchiria]

what an amazing show

[@ARetiredPirate]

@@FrankValchiria the greatest... Not bad as end of a full concert.

[@BruderTux]

This was late in the evening. Tampere is in the north though, so darkness is a relative term there in the Summer.

[@mp.e2104]

Troy play uilleann pipes. They sing with the three of them. Floor, Marco and Troy. But you hardly see it in the picture.

[@pajuification]

Next year, a new album and the tour is going to be huge!

[@Mojova1]

I don't know if anyone else has commented this before but the voice in the beginning and in the end is Richard Dawkins and also in the middle of the song when there is no singing you can here Bach, Mozart, 70's disco and Metallica. :)

[@sierkvanderwerf4765]

They play in Amsterdam, the Netherlands 24 nov. 2020 at the Ziggo Dome

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

Being in The Netherlands have you been seeing Floor on Beste Zangers? If not, there are three (and counting) reactions you could do :)

[@charlesxavier..]

Piano intro reminds me to Michael Nyman and his music for the movie The Piano. Troy parts reminds me to some Mike oldfield albums too..

[@pyssy123]

Thank You so much! A Journey to the Genius mind of Tuomas Holopainen! He's ODE to the Life itself. Epic Masterpiece. WE WERE HERE! ❤

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

Correction. We ARE here now. Cause our lips are still red ;)

[@pyssy123]

Nope WE WERE IN Tampere! 😊. But Yes we still are 🎅

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

@@pyssy123 I wasn't in Tampere. But am online now. And will be in Ziggo Dome Amsterdam 24'th November 2020 :)

[@pyssy123]

Nice Floors home Gig!!! I'll be every 2020 conserts in Finland. Maybe Wacken too, they sure will be there too! Have to see European tour dates first! Next gig is, nr 21 for me: Nightwish Black Jack.💝

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

@@pyssy123 They have published only the Amsterdam show for Europe. But surely there will be much more. Have friends in Poland and they've been inviting. And naturally home ground will be interesting.

[@torbenjohansen6955]

its from Tampere in Finland

[@SirPrizeMF]

They're coming to the ziggo dome in November 2020. Tickets are already on sale. Hope to see you there ;)

[@juhavaris2144]

Tuomas the genius 👍👍

[@Leonnard17]

AMAZING

[@artcaz7265]

masterpiece.period

[@carlagmac]

Vale conferir Nightwish interpretando High Hopes - Pink Floyd, maravilhoso

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

I have a feeling after the Beste Zangers show, NW may be making a stop in your neck of the woods next year.🤘👍

[@j.nybergh7003]

that's a really nice painting

[@FrankValchiria]

Thank you J

[@richardlubes9208]

Nightwich in the ziggo dome at 24 of november 2020. I know it's still a long time away.

[@aimeek9384]

Are you going to see them live in Amsterdam in 2020? Will be the first Nightwish concert for me 🙂.

[@yvonne4866]

For me too 🤗 bought tickets today!

[@benjr4057]

Hahaha.. Im happy u spotted groot over there The Greatest Show On Earth is base on a novel written by Prof Richard Dawkins (theory of evolution) There's a lots of things happening in this song - firework (big bang theory) - bach piano piece - nomad voice (early civilization) - metallica riff (modern metal) - techo beats (mainstream music) & many more in the presentation

[@borisbadenov9863]

Thanks Ben! Now it makes sense why the title always makes me think of a oldtimey circus/carnival poster.

[@antoniofiorillo1632]

from the same concert "Sleeping sun"

[@flavio_spqr]

OH YES! This^^

[@capt.vonerich8632]

This performance is proof to the world that whoever plans the Super Bowl halftime has his head up his arse. Nice review

[@smurtaa]

this song is inspired by Richard Dawkin's book that talks about evolution on Earth. The song has the same title as the Book

[@murmeli8791]

24 Nov 2020. Nightwish concert in Amsterdam. Ziggo Dome - Amsterdam. 20:00 h. From €79.00.

[@markopaasikivi1579]

Nightwish 24.11.2020 Amsterdam Ziggo Dome

[@wernermohr4535]

I think the Amsterdam Show 2020 is Sold Out this Year, i have my Ticket!

[@joop558]

next year 24th of november in ziggo dome. So tickets already on sale, check it out MOJO.

[@FrankValchiria]

Thank you joop

[@yvonne4866]

Got them already 🤗 so I can sing along "we were here"! Can't wait

[@RudyBleeker]

I guess I'll see you all there then :-)

[@The-WorldExplained]

See y'all there! 😎

[@DutchMale]

Pacharán * same

[@charlesxavier..]

I would love to see working on one same project to the following master minds: TOUMAS HOLOPAINEN, VICTOR SMOLSKI, CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON AND CHRISTOS ANTONIOU... great composers and lovers of symphonic orchestras..

[@ZERO126PS2]

SOTC is the best game ever

[@saadmoot961]

if you need to see inside door lil firework React to Nightwish - seven days to the wolves ;)

[@Grownz]

Did you really came to that conclusion at 20:10 by just listening to the song the first time? That was pretty much on point, very imressive!

[@FrankValchiria]

Yes i followed some lyrics and the images in the back seem to suggest that.💪💪💪💪

[@hcdigo]

Portuguese subtitles lol!

[@exnavyphotog]

Next time turn up the volume.

[@jhcfight]

Next year November at the Ziggo Dome if I'm not mistaken.

[@Grithron2]

Talking right through the final bit of narration is a bad idea! Interesting that FV mentioned Baraka - a groundbreaking film in its day, but one which now seems like merely a footnote to the history of Dead Can Dance.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘

[@Jklak100]

👍 💪 🤘

[@tarsiusbancanus5279]

hey mate, Nightwish will be visiting Amsterdam on 24 NOV 2020 in the Ziggo Dome. Tickets are going fast so you need to act fairly quickly I think ;) They might do a second show if it's sold out so quickly however... I dunno

[@ianscottt3642]

Still waiting for a new song by Tool

[@Kerosene9619]

I like your videos, can you react please to bad bunny - otra noche en Miami. I’m a beginner studying music and I think that song is his best job ever

[@DiegoSnip]

Serj Gibson doesn't exist

[@NativeNewMexican]

I think it's a shame that you disregard the readings by Dawkins. They're essential to the performance and you missed it. Some good points otherwise.

[@spacemaggot]

Turn up the volume of the music