NIGHTWISH - THE KINSLAYER DVD END OF AN ERA (REACTION)

[@1a2y0w1]

Slaying the dreamer from the same concert will be a good choice

[@1a2y0w1]

Or Swanheart from DVD From Wishes to Eternity

[@onlythtruth2938]

@@1a2y0w1 one of her absolute best...indeed...just astounding even to this day

[@guilhermesantana4094]

Yes

[@yolibethgonzalez9302]

I agree

[@riikka601]

I'm guessing no one told you more about this song. This song was written about the survivors and victims of the Columbine High School massacre. The dialogue in the song are actual quotes from a conversation that one of the victims had with one of the shooters (according to the survivors). "Good wombs have borne bad sons" was written by one of the shooters in a letter to his mother. The lyrics (that are not sang) end with "Four pink ones Nine blue ones Two black ones In memory of the redeemers 20.4.1999 " which, I guess, refer to the candles (mentioned just before the song ends) that symbolise the ones who died: four girls, nine boys and the two shooters and the date is obviously the day of the massacre. Tarja once said in an interview that the massacre had a bigger impact on Tuomas compared to the other band members, since he had been an exchange student in the US and had more connections to the country. And since you asked, the background male vocals are by Ike Vil.

[@bornready6924]

Tarja era's "From wishes to eternity "concert will leave you hopelessly speechless

[@perfectone5848]

wait til you hear Tarja's monster vocals on "end of all hope, 10th man down" from summer breeze 2002 concert

[@AleksandarGospic]

Tarja, our original Goddess 😍 I was at 3 Nightwish concerts in the Tarja era, also on this tour, I even have a picture with her in their tour bus! Man, what a memories! I drove 2000km to 2 of those concerts, waited for them in front of the tour bus at -20°C, and guys talked to me and my friend for 15 minutes without ever saying we have to go, they even thanked me for driving so far to get to the concert, I was blown away by how kind they were. What made me fall in love with Nightwish when I heard them for the first time after Oceanborn album was released was this incredibly powerful mix of metal, symphony and Tarja's operatic voice, it was something new and mind blowing. When they announced they are parting ways with Tarja it was devastating for us OG Nightwish fans, huge sadness because this unique creation was broken. And when Tuomas brought in Anette who is more like pop rock singer it was even more devastating cause we knew all the songs from the first 5 albums would now sound like shit! Although she was good on those 2 studio albums. But bringing Floor to Nightwish was a masterpiece move by Tuomas, now things are again good in this world. But there is one CRAZY CRAZY song from the Annete era you have to react to, it's the Scaretale, and this video which mixes the scenes from the Imaginearum movie with live video, cause official video is pure shit, please don't do that, this is the one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-8o6aZhJqYhJo

[@beldin2987]

"Sleeping Sun" for me is still the absolute Tarja signature song. Floor is not bad but i have listened to Tarjas version soooo damned often. Maybe it would be the same with "Walking on the air", my second favorite after Sleeping Sun, but i also have never seen / heared a Floor version of that one till now.

[@pete3198]

I agree 100%. To me Sleeping Sun, Ghost Love Score, Nemo, Planet Hell are some of the songs that to me sound better with Tarja.

[@metalgymbro4890]

Away is also a terribly underestimated ballad! Btw,i think i've listened to Sleeping Sun at least 2000 times and every single time tarja sang it! 😊

[@beldin2987]

@@metalgymbro4890Quite an old comment, at that time i totally had forgotten "Swanheart" which is now maybe my favorite. Especially the ending when Tarja sings together with Emppus guitar, thats just sooo beautiful 😍😍

[@DBrownRocknMetal]

Nightwish ❤️❤️.... Tarja 💜💜

[@986KuroYuki]

EPIC! I love Nightwish with Taria

[@tapanim6576]

Tarja is so beautiful with an amazing voice.

[@otexote8954]

a era when nightwish be called a gothic metal band 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@francescastucchi5341]

Nightwish BLESS THE CHILD live from END OF AN ERA

[@metalhead4624]

my friend, if you think this monster suited Tarja , wait til you try her : deep.silent complete, wishmaster , sacrament of wilderness, or stargazers

[@josedavidfalcon1974]

Yeap, I agree... Slaying The Dreamer Live End of an Era should definitely be the next one

[@annabern8814]

I also recommend Slaying the dreamer, Planet hell, Wishmaster from this show and Walking in the air, Swanheart, Pharion sails to orion, Fantasmic, Dead boys poem, Deep silent complete from the show "From Wishes to enternity" and 10th man down, End of all hope from the Summer Breeze festival.

[@corections5068]

best picks

[@eddysilverio7896]

Duuudeeee omg I'm so happpyyy!! hahah thanks for reacting to it!! I was just randomly watching another reaction on another channel and I see this thumbnail on the side and did a double take, like no wayyyy! hahah yea man this song is killer! its amazing and I agree that this is def a Tarja song. Thanks john!

[@PowerfulReactions]

Of course man, glad you enjoyed this one. I still laugh when I see that thumbnail 😂😂😂🤘🤘🤘.

[@ChrisPage68]

It's now a Floor song.

[@jyips]

Awesome song.. awesome band.. perfect Tarja.. thanks ❤👍

[@ullysee]

Slaying the dreamer from end of an era is the best! do it!

[@joshy_bish]

The argument will indeed never die between those who prefer Tarja and those who prefer Floor. And sometimes, just sometimes, Anette. Poor Anette 🤣 Her new band The Dark Element is really good though

[@dianamartinez1962]

In my opinion, the best Anette songs are Slow,love slow, Sahara and Scaretale.... Nobody could sing those like her!

[@joshy_bish]

@@dianamartinez1962 Agreed, Sahara is such a bop for me :) Considering Dark Passion Play wasnt written with any singer in mind Anette did a great job. Imaginaerum was written with her as the established vocalist. She didn't have the classical range of the other two singers that people love but she was great in her own right I think. That being said, Floor is my personal fave 😊

[@dianamartinez1962]

@@joshy_bish Annette did great in both albums, but Imaginaerum songs sound more powerful with Floor's voice imo...

[@maalariite]

This song has somehow been remembered for the songs sung by Anete. Tense was he able to fill the gap left by Tarja? I don't know if there is a live video of this? NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXHmYuurbyFe9E

[@maalariite]

@@dianamartinez1962 Slow - I didn’t even remember this song but you’re right. Spectacular.

[@normanmapson1459]

Do you have 'From Wishes to Eternity (2001 release)' live DVD as well? Tarja changed her vocal approach from around 2002, this change can be heard in ''End of an Era (2006 release)' as well as the 'Century Child' album and 'Once' studio albums. Compare 'From Wishes to Eternity (2001 release)' live to ''End of an Era (2006 release)' live. Tarja wasn't very well (sick) for the 'End of an Era' concert (Hartwall Arena, Helsinki on October 21, 2005) and that may have been a reason or contributing factor for the vocal differences between 'From Wishes to Eternity' and 'End of an Era'. Regardless, 'End of an Era' is yet another an excellent performance from Nightwish - enjoy! EDIT: comment is before the video goes live

[@onlythtruth2938]

amen to that..their early robust power metal sound and her much lower, mezzo vocals carried such powerful volley

[@Boa_Omega]

I can recommend the Lowlands Festival in the Netherlands from August of the same tour and year 2005. She did not have the flu then. Outdoor festival lacks the video element and effects of the arena but the crowd size is amazing. They closed out the festival on the Saturday night.

[@carllosillv.]

One of my favorite songs, with Tarja and this one, I love her performance, perfect voice

[@OscarGonzalez-id1ov]

Staying the dreamer

[@eagleruler88]

From wishes to eternity DVD... Raw!

[@melicriszoe1]

Yo amo el estilo de Tarja! Para mí el mejor dueto es el de ella con marco en canciones como planet hell, the phantom of the opera, the siren, i wish i had an ángel, etc. Yo no me puedo acostumbrar a Floor por eso sigo la carrera solista de Tarja. Deberías escucharla en supremacy o victim of ritual (Woodstock), innocence, dead promises, Shadow play, anteroom of death, serene, mystique voyage etc

[@faiffull3532]

with Tarja you have a powerful, gritty delivery clearly bringing across its ominous message ...try dark chest of wonders, slaying the dreamer and she's my sin

[@uwetessenow985]

Hallo Jonny I fully agree with you this song is the best mit Tarja !

[@adrianobolzan378]

This is the BEST "Kinslayer" performance ever

[@johannessilver8653]

They have had three female singers in the history 7:57. Naturally this fits to Tarja like all of the five first album songs cause Tuomas has planned so.

[@onlythtruth2938]

Tarja's version of this , end of all hope, 10th man down, deep silent complete, wishmaster, planet hell, slaying the dreamer are so much more impactful ...sorry but on many Tarja era songs, Floor doesn't expand enough vocal energy

[@ArtMateurMusic]

Those songs fit perfectly with Tarja's voice.. That's where the equalization of her voice stands out the most. Between floor and tarja we complete the entire list of best nightwish songs and best live performances, we simply should be proud to have so much quality available at a click!

[@kimberlyh.1090]

Floor has the vocal energy, but not the vocal weight to pull it off. Tarja's voice is darker and "heavier" than Floors.

[@ArtMateurMusic]

@@kimberlyh.1090 This is your point of view, for me, Floor is more rock than tarja, tarja is a diva, floor is a valkiry.. In the stage that diference is real... Tarja have moments, Floor is always pro. Tarja dont has voice chest, only head voice... but i love both.. y more dificult sing powerfull with chest than head voice, u need learn a little of singers..for something, vocal coaches are more surprised with floor than with tarja .. there is a tangible difference between the two .. and I agree that tarja has a darker voice .. but I need more than that..i am a big fan of nightwish for 20 years.. i really apreciatte tarja era

[@kimberlyh.1090]

@@ArtMateurMusic "Tarja have moments, Floor is always pro." That is your point of view, in mine, both are always pro. 1). "Tarja dont has voice chest, only head voice... but i love both.. y more dificult sing powerfull with chest than head voice" Nonsense. Tarja has an extremely well integrated chest voice. "Dead Boy's Poem" is the best example of this, she also dips down into chest voice in "The Phantom on the Opera", "The Siren", "EverDream" and "Dead to the World". You don't know what you're talking about. 2). "u need learn a little of singers" I'm a classically trained Lyric Contralto singer of 5 years. Watch yourself, honey. 3). "for something, vocal coaches are more surprised with floor than with tarja .. there is a tangible difference between the two" That means absolutely nothing to me. You care what other people think/say, I care about what *I* think, see and hear. I don't need other people to do that for me. 4). "but I need more than that..i am a big fan of nightwish for 20 years.." What a coincidence, belting does absolutely nothing for me. 5). "i really apreciatte tarja era" Finally, something we can agree on. Cheers! 🥂

[@kimberlyh.1090]

@@ArtMateurMusic Sleeping Sun (1999 version) was a great example of her chest voice as well.

[@dianamartinez1962]

Tarja and the older songs are the reason why Nightwish has such a strong fanbase, but Floor is the reason why they're still alive today... Those two, along with the band, make magic!! (P.D. don't get me wrong, I off course recognize and admire the talent of Tuomas, Marko, Emppu, Jukka, and now Troy and Kai).

[@christopherkelly4555]

I think you're ready for Slaying the Dreamer. Same concert.

[@ChrisPage68]

Decades, Buenos Aires.

[@Mr.Greeeeeen]

Miss this phenomenal era with Tarja! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And you are a hot guy! 💋

[@ANNI_R]

Yes Johnny, and please react to "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live in Buenos Aires from Nuclear Blast... It's gonna "blast" your mind.

[@PowerfulReactions]

😎🤘🤘🤘

[@lu.klinn22]

Please react to “Slaying the Dreamer” from the same concert “End Of An Era” I think you’ll like it! Especially the ending ;-) Thanks for doing this! And have a beautiful day! :)

[@joseseptien]

4 pink ones - Rachel, Cassie, Lauren, Kelly 9 blue ones - Daniel, Dave, Kyle, Steven, Isaiah, Matthew, John, Daniel, Corey 2 black ones - the killers In memory of the redeemers 20.4.1999

[@joseseptien]

Kinslayer: a person who abandons their blood or betrays their family. The song is written about the victims of the Columbine High School massacre. The dialogue in the middle of the song quotes the actual phrases between the killers and their schoolmates during the shooting. (According to those who survived)". Sad times and Toumas really felt that sadness at the time. 😥

[@vainokoskenkangas3648]

Check Siren with Tarja

[@AnniaVani]

One of my personal favorite songs...you are right there is no other song like this one and it is definately one of the songs that i prefer to listen only from Tarja..i love Floor too of course..

[@kimberlyh.1090]

This is about Columbine; the male voice talking in the middle of the song, is supposed to represent the two shooters - Eris Harris and Dylan Klebold.

[@SandraNelson063]

Remember, the guys knew that this was the last show with Tarja. And possibly the last for the band. Hense the turmoil in Poet And Pendulum.

[@sierkvanderwerf4765]

I have heard this song so many times, since there where only 3 Nightwish album by then, there was less songs to listen to. In the rock cafe I always went to, either this one or the song Wishmaster was played about every weekend if not every day at some point.

[@1a2y0w1]

1. The song you forgot is The Siren. It's one of the few songs co-written by Emppu . 2. Male backing vocal belongs to finnish singer Ike Vil from Sleep of Monsters and Babylon Whores. And it will be nice if you react to any song from Montreux Jazz festival with Anette, for example Slow love slow or Come cover me

[@bobheslop8039]

This is one of my fave songs not sure why i love this so much but in my top 10 :-)

[@SCraig-Handsome]

good to appreciate both vocalists, don’t forget Annette, Tarja had some very unique songs that made Nightwish a unique band and Floor enabled them to keep going and stand the test of time… still going strong 20 years +

[@jroutasula5250]

Next Crewish version "Sleeping Sun".

[@1982jeepcj8]

During end of a era, Tarja and John Two-Hawks in "Creek Mary's Blood

[@oanapetruc9850]

It's mandatory now that you do Slaying the Dreamer (End of an Era) and Swanheart (From Wishes to Eternity). Have fun! Thanks and enjoy! 🙂

[@alejandracaceres3168]

Tarja Turunen and Floor Jansen 👌

[@frances7945]

Nightwish had 3 singers in their catalogue, not just 2.... let's not erase Anette. Anette may not live up to the other 2 live, but she's excellent in studio (which to me is more important) and she could hold her own live when she sang her own songs...check out Meadows of Heaven live, for example! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4Ome2CNi696jac

[@JaviHerrera668]

That concert will Always be the best and the wancken 2012 and buenos aires 2018 Legendary Taja the Best 🖤❤ Course without doing less to Floor who is incredible and someone who could fill the shoes that Tarja left only her

[@dac2007]

One of the best riffs from Mr Vuorinen. Killer song. Floor does a good job in Buenos Aires (with Marko f*** up the lyrics doing the male part xD) but yeah, Tarja is just perfect fit for the song.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Hah, hah, the thumbnail! That's a 10/10. Yeah they have some other songs that have plenty this staccato style singing (and not just the ha-ha-ha staccato). Yeah I really like the tempo changes, the dropping of instruments, it changes all the time. I've heard a lot of songs that stay pretty much the same from start to finish, and it's SO boring. NW songs usually are not like that.

[@PowerfulReactions]

🤣👌🤘

[@ВладиславДик]

Даже Люцифер Морнингстар заценил) Чувак, ты реально похож на актера из этого сериала😂

[@ENGELASTAROTH]

From DVD "From wishes to eternity", Swanhearth, Come cover me, Deep silent complete, you can hear the magnificient Tarja's voice. AMAZING

[@iowa406]

Yes all song Nightwish creted after 2007, created for voice Tarja. Floor its amazing wokalist. Traja amazing wokalis. Its both diferent.

[@txgo9835]

Tarja best!

[@xeleelex146]

she was also outstanding in dark chest of wonders, wishmaster, slaying dreamer, planet hell, and of course the greatest ballad- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jISwdHdpbqp8g8U

[@isaaclopez5322]

This song is about the massacre of Columbine. That's the reason of some of the strange lyrics.

[@vc8997]

You need to watch "The Pharaoh sails to orion- From wishes to eternity (2000) 😎🤘

[@nimwey7701]

Check also Floor's version live at Buenos Aires 2018 where Marko had a little boo boo :) in his text cuz here it was pre recorded but at Buenos Aires Marko sings those parts

[@Thorgrim247]

Before you decide, check out Floor's version from Buenos Aires 2018. Marco speaks the words you hear taped on this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2KmZ6KFrt6UkMk - Kinslayer 2018 For whom the gun tolls For whom the prey weeps Bow before a war Call it religion Some wounds never heal Some tears never will Dry for the unkind Cry for mankind Even the dead cry - Their only comfort Kill your friend, I don't care Orchid kids, blinded stare Need to understand No need to forgive No truth no sense left to be followed "Facing this unbearable fear like meeting an old friend" "Time to die, poor mates, You made me what I am!" - Marco's line "In this world of a million religions everyone prays the same way" "Your praying is in vain It'll all be over soon" - Marco's line "Father help me, save me a place by your side!" "There is no god Our creed is but for ourselves" - Marco's line "Not a hero unless you die Our species eat the wounded ones" - Marco's line "Drunk with the blood of your victims I do feel your pity-wanting pain, Lust for fame, a deadly game" "Run away with your impeccable kin!" - Marco's line "- Good wombs hath borne bad sons..." - Floor speaks this line - Cursing, God, why? Falling for every lie Survivors' guilt In us forevermore 15 candles Redeemers of this world Dwell in hypocrisy: "How were we supposed to know"

[@voltisodala]

crownless is maybe the fastest song of nightwish.

[@trshbrnr1]

Check out Elvenpath if you get a chance.

[@joseseptien]

This is the dialogue thu the song: "Facing this umbearable fear like meeting an old friend" "Time to die, poor mates. You made me what I am" "In this world of a million religions everyone prays the same way" "Your praying is in vain. It'll all be over soon" "Father help me, save me a place by your side!" "There is no god Our creed is but for yourselves" "Not a hero unlees you die Our species eat the wounded ones" "Drunk with the blood of your victims I do feel your pity-wanting pain, Lust for fame, a deadly game" "Run away with your impeccable kin!" - Good wombs hath borne bad sons..."

[@petervandieren]

Not some songs are written with Tarja in mind. All the earlier songs are. So it is even more admirable that Floor made quite a few her own.

[@ChrisPage68]

All of them.

[@victorstefanovsky6902]

Watch Slaying the dreamer from the same DVD

[@efthimisevgenis3020]

React some of solo stuff of Tarja please!!

[@Rafael-qi9bt]

I would like to suggest a reaction to a song from Tarja's solo career. The name of the song is "underneath". It is one of the most beautiful symphonic rock ballads I have ever heard. Here is the link to the studio version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5LZaKyKYr-eh5o Thanks!

[@Rafael-qi9bt]

I would like to suggest a cover that Tarja made of Rammstein's song "Ohne dich". The cover was extremely beautiful. It was recorded at a church in Wacken. Tarja is accompanied only by a piano, a cello and a violin. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4akq4WEbqiibdU This is a video with 6 songs, but in the description it has the name of the songs for you to click and be taken directly to the song you want.

[@Matutemorales123]

Tarja it's far more superior , we all mis her alot

[@tonvanlaarhoven8078]

Dear mr. Powerful, you probably might’ve getting ready for a reaction to the song: Sacrament of wilderness, from the 2018 concert in Buenos Aires, you’ll be blown away.....

[@staropramen478]

Hey I noticed you haven't done a reaction to "Dark chest of wonders". It's the opener song of Wacken and has that classic Nightwish symphonic metal sound to it.

[@maggaw9869]

Next BATTLE BEAST. Noora Louhimo.

[@CetraMystic]

Alright so this song along with i wish i had an angel are what got me hooked...... Tarja is great but since you made the statement i think it only right you react to floors version i recently watched the decades live in Buenos Aires 2019 version of Kinslayer and i firmly believe its one of if not the best live recording of the band period so far its amazing..... by which i mean the whole concert is epic..... my top 3 lives are Wacken 2013, Tampre 2015, and decades live in Buenos Aires 2019.......

[@maggaw9869]

Tarja & Marko on super . Kiitos.

[@thejjzz]

This song is about the Columbine school massacre.

[@Louquet]

Floor's version in Buenos Aires is better.....in my own opinion

[@PowerfulReactions]

I'll check it ou 😎👍

[@FemaleMetalLover]

I think her version is incredibly nasal and forced. Any song where she uses head voice quite frankly.

[@ChantalLalonde]

I agree with you. I prefer Floor’s version as well. And I always laugh when Marco misses his lyric

[@jroutasula5250]

@@ChantalLalonde Yes, he replace it "F**k me" comment.

[@ChantalLalonde]

J Routasula I know. Makes me laugh all the times

[@adlicious100]

Take the 2018 argentina live version ...sooooo much better 🦉💜👑

[@matiasbelmonte4576]

Sorry but tarja owns this song. It needs a darker voice and floors version feels like empty. Like it happens to wishmaster

[@stephenclark5812]

If you want to have a true FLOORGASM you have got to do a reaction to "How's The Heart", especially the acoustic version with Troy and Floor only.

[@liefde1911]

I like both female singers but.........Floor can really hit me. Tarja never did.....

[@jamesallen1153]

Is this song going to wow anyone? Sarah Brightman for opera. Floor for metal.

[@faiffull3532]

well, in Floor's version we have soft quasi-classical approach with Marco's slight involvement and with Tarja you have a powerful, gritty delivery clearly bringing across its ominous message

[@jamesallen1153]

@@faiffull3532 In listening to 6 early NW songs I find that my primary focus is about 60% on the band and 40% on Tarja. Maybe the band was louder back then and overpowered her. As Elvann has stated in her reactions it is sometimes difficult to understand the words in the Tarja songs. The vocals on each song sounds pretty much the same, without enough variety to keep my attention through a complete song let alone for consecutive songs. The one exception is Tarja's rendition of Phantom of the Opera. That being said, I greatly prefer Sarah Brightman's voice on the Phantom to any of the NW singers.

[@faiffull3532]

@@jamesallen1153 ..she kept mine and vast legions of her past and current fan's, rapt attention for decades, so i suppose its all a matter of taste...she is often at a volume much louder than the band....if you choose to concentrate on the band than thats also your option...the point being, that Floor'uses a rather soft-quasi classical approach on this and numerous other Tarja era songs and that is not in my preference...i 've been a Floor fan since the very early days and am rather disappointed in her rather relaxed approach, of late...best regards

[@jamesallen1153]

@@faiffull3532 I get why fans from the early NW days are forever enamored with all that is Tarja, but I first discovered NW of the Floor era (about a year ago) after months of ignoring the many KZbin reactions that I saw posted. Finally, after watching all the Freddie Mercury and Gaga performances that can be found on the Internet, I clicked on GLS Wacken 2013. And, that was the beginning of my NW rabbit hole. Had I first clicked on a Tarja performance I might have developed a stronger connection with her, but not being an opera fan, probably not. You're exactly right. It is a matter of taste. I'll always prefer a classical style and a powerful belting style to an operatic style, regardless of who the singers are. But for those who have a taste for opera, I can understand why they would prefer Tarja's performances. On a side note - I really like Tarja's personality. She seems to be a very classy and genuine person with a sharp wit and a great sense of humor. She and Floor appear to have a genuine fondness for one another and I really enjoy seeing them together.

[@faiffull3532]

@@jamesallen1153 ... absolutely...i love Floor as well, particularly in her early years, and her potential for a great delivery is always there...it is believed that Tuomas still resents Tarja and her signature classical approach so Floor is in a difficult position of pleasing him yet her quasi-classical voice ( and it is by no means, intended to sound disparaging) just sounds unnatural to me...in the past she used a beautiful classical metallic mix...love her aggressive side though and ,of course, the patented hair tossing...how do like her performance on the new album?

[@vainokoskenkangas3648]

Check Siren with Tarja

[@PowerfulReactions]

It's coming soon 🤘😎. Thanks for watching.