Nightwish The Poet And The Pendulum Reaction!!

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[@MrMazuala]

This is not Floor Jansen voice, its Anette olzon who replace Tarja Turunen later that Anette olzon was replace by Floor Jansen.

[@jamesanderson5268]

Floor puts so much emotion into the lyrics, it's just amazing.

[@MrMazuala]

@Joshua Arjun i cannot find flixzone app in google playstore but i found movikali instead and it always give error saying "check your internet connection"

[@timclark4963]

In your free time, look up Poet And The Pendulum Live At Wembly with Floor Jansen. It is AWESOME!!! You will not be disappointed!!

[@cooltechnician]

Tim Clark I strongly recommend that to Vin and Sori, although this song it’s really well written, Floors performance it’s beyond epic

[@shawnengles8771]

Absolutely. Floor takes this song to an entirely seperate level

[@MasterrMisterr]

Simply incredible and emotional!

[@Schnorgldorf]

That is absolutely the one.That is why I only listen to this one for about three minutes.

[@berkayserceoglu1728]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaG1lHyoerR3pM0 this version is better than live at wembly version

[@tomaac]

They not only can pull this off live, but even sound much better live. Especially now with their last singer - Floor.

[@vinapocalypse]

When Part 5 started and you two snuggled, that was so stinking cute ❤️

[@VinAndSori]

Thx:) -Sori

[@cobhc1986]

I have seen Nightwish live twice and both concerts were absolutely amazing!

[@AS-zg7zr]

This song played live is amazing, highly recommend for the Wembley show with Floor singing.

[@jamescoleman8954]

Yeah 100%. Because this isn’t Floor in this version

[@blackdragonburn470]

Next time you guys do a Nightwish song, please do something with Floor. The live show from Wacken 2013 is amazing!

[@bradencuster9468]

BlackDragonBurn this

[@jessica6d946]

That entire show was amazing

[@S0102717]

Floor is the best ever

[@kbowden111]

I like I Want My Tears Back from the Floor concert that you mentioned. I think that song would be a good introduction to Nightwish. Also The theme is mostly about Alice in Wonderland.

[@stephencaveney827]

She blew me away with my all time fave Ghost Love Score

[@IntenseGas]

I love how in depth y'all get on your videos!

[@jasonkoppel2916]

Seen Nightwish three times so far and has played this song once in all three. It was truly unbelievable! Going seeing them 2 more times at the end of this year and cannot wait! :D

[@cjstewart5015]

React to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score live at Wacken!

[@nasa258e]

they already did

[@thewood6324]

Watching your guys moods change as the song did was funny. Great channel and keep it up

[@mariac.9344]

YEeees, it's my birthday today and I'm very glad you reacted to Nightwish, thanks for the gift!

[@thorwulfx1]

I haven't had a chance to go to a Nightwish show in person, but all the live concert footage I've seen has been absolutely amazing. I think they're a band that comes into their own on stage, with the massive light show, the pyro, and the epic nature of the concert volume. I don't know the full details of this song, but I understand that the Tuomas was in a really bad mental state after Tarja's departure. I have heard that he contemplated suicide at one point, and decided to instead write this song, which was something of a symbolic suicide and rebirth for him. The singer in this video is Annette, who had the misfortune of following one of the iconic voices of symphonic metal. It's strange how we can sometimes not forgive people for simply not being someone else. Annette faced this conundrum. The current singer, Floor, however, is such a force that she has been well received. There are still some fans who will maintain that Tarja is the best, and will always be. My feeling is that Floor is my favorite, because she's such a great singer, as well as being a very dynamic stage presence. The way I characterize it, though, is thus: Tarja was an elf queen, and Floor is a warrior princess. No real downside either way. Annette just got kind of unlucky to be put in a no win situation. She's a great vocalist in her own right. She did a guest with Swallow the Sun on "Cathedral Walls", and was amazing.

[@jamesanderson5268]

The 2015 Wembley performance with Floor Jansen as the lead singer is really emotional. Floor puts a lot of emotion in her performance, so much more than Anette did on the album.

[@nadjasunflower1387]

yup...had to stop soon as i heard Anette. this was probably an ok version, but she's not Floor.

[@Robearwgl]

I love how y'all expressed the patience sitting though they good song. You're one of best "reaction to song" channels out there

[@NatalijaJ]

You guys are seriously sooooo cute and it's great to see how you talk about songs and they make you think about your life. Amazing!

[@nelsonrodriguez374]

A Nightwish song. That is all it took for me to subscribe because i know you will love this band.

the best reaction........EVER!!!!

[@charlessmith1698]

I love that moment you two have during the Mother & Father section, very beautiful

[@MrTech226]

I heard of Nightwish's other songs, but this one is beautiful!!

[@mega9110]

you should read The pit and pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe to better understanding this song.

[@robmongar1414]

Have you heard the Alan Parsons album Tales of mystery and Imagination a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe?

[@mega9110]

what a talented musician. first time i heard about him back in 2004 .when Gregorian made a cover to song the raven.

[@Metalredhead]

To experience this song live watch the Wembley version with Floor. She absolutely slays it. Floor brings this song to a whole outer world level.

[@timomastosalo]

This really touched you deeply - to envoke such conversation after the song. Well, understandable, so deep themes.

[@stevecain6377]

Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboardist from Nightwish is an amazing composer. His songs take you on quite a journey. Check out the live version of Greatest Show On Earth from Tampere with Floor on vocals. It's quite the ride!

[@Scaion]

Blind Guardian - And then there was Silence / Mirror Mirror / Curse My Name / Another Holy War / Wheel of Time

[@christianschoenewald]

Great job guys, absolutely loved the analysis. All three versions of Nightwish are exceptional. Cinematic metal at its finest. Looking forward to the next video. Thank you.

[@Rattlepiece]

Well, anything past Tarja is shit. Too bad since they now have Floor yet continue with the same old bland songs since Once.

[@demonizer123]

I wouldn't call this song shit only because it's post-Tarja, WTF. This is a masterpiece from every point of view. So is the whole Imaginearum album and the song Greatest Show On Earth. Tuomas still is a brilliant composer, regardless who sings his songs.

[@iirockstar23562]

Yes! I dont get it. Every Nightwish reaction video it follows fans talking about whos better singer. Stop it!! No use. None of those two are never coming back. Enjoy what we have. Thank god we have the Best one. You welcome

[@The_Pony]

Rattlepiece you probably listen to Hanson at night, don't you?

[@The_Pony]

Iiro Mäittälä YES. agree.

[@Robearwgl]

Props for listening to this song, it's one of my favorites

[@horsthelge2336]

Guys...you are amazing....this reaction of you two at the beginning of Part 5 is just so true and honest......I'm jealous and happy for you at the same time!

[@evAngeliis]

@VinAnd Sori Next movie night, I would highly recommend, "IMAGINAERUM". It is a movie written by Tuomas, the writer of Nightwish. They are in the movie as well, and the movie is based around Tuomas' mind.

[@estoy1001]

White Lands of Empathica = Stephen King Dark Tower reference

[@Borisam]

I have watched this reaction like 6 times and it doesn't get old. You both rock! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@curtisyue182]

Hands down, my favorite Nightwish song. It's such an epic journey of a song.

[@kalevilampi5016]

Oh, hey. You NEED TO watch (and react) The Poet and The Pendulum live from Wembley live. THAT is epic!

[@DefaultName-du3kr]

This one is Anette, Floor is on the new album.

[@christomashofski9160]

New subscriber after watching this vid. You are a really fun couple. I love watching your interactions as much as your reactions to the music. Keep up the good work!! ;)

[@kjudgemental3648]

This was the first nightwish song I ever heard, and when that guitar dropped my jaw hit the floor. Few years later and I'm at their headline show at Wembley, London, and out of nowhere, they drop this. I think I possibly squealed, I may have even cried.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Vin, I hope your tooth is feeling better, brother. I am so glad you and Sori liked this song and understood the emotions behind it. Hopefully you will (privately?) view the version LIVE at Wembley Arena so you can witness how well they perform it Live and witness Floor's incredible vocals.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Whatever you guys do, try to avoid saying which vocalist is better. They are each good in their own way. Tarja was first, some songs she is undeniable. Anette had a smoother delivery that was sweet on the ears but still strong at times. Floor Jensen is a TALL powerhouse with incredible versatility, a great stage presence. All 3 of them are Classically trained. Tarja and Floor add Opera into the mix.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

I hope you realize, in dealing with the departure of Tarja, the song starts with "In The End" and in his decision to move on, the song ends with "In the Beginning"...

[@HiljaisetAskeleet]

Very big thank you for this! This is one of my favourite Nightwish songs. The debate between all three singers is endless, but I personally like all of them. Anette was the most "pop" singer of these three, but she has really beautiful tone in his voice. And she did really well in this song.

[@jonathanallen2015]

The first original singer of Nightwish was Tarja Turunen 1996-2005, the second singer was Anette Olzen 2007-2012, the current singer is Floor Jansen she took over in 2013

[@aftonblau2615]

I am kicking my self for missing them in concert twice. But if they come again i will make sure to catch them. It is on my bucket list

[@cooltechnician]

Thanks for this reaction Vin and Sori! Nightwish and Jinjer are my favorite bands. This version is with Anette, she was an ok singer , very pop/lightrock kind of style, many people like her after she entered r Nightwish and replaced Tarja after her being fired from the band due to some “disagreements”. I actually didn’t follow Nightwish anymore cause I think their sound became really popish with this new singer Anette in the vocals. But when they fired Anette, and then Floor Jansen (she’s originally from the Nederlands ) entered the band in a hurry and saved Nightwish from canceling they Northamerican tour, then she became my favorite singer, cause she’s amazing! If you guys have the time , please check this song with Floor live at Wembley. I listened that you said this song is EPIC, then listen to Floors version and you really will be blown away by his power, voice , charisma and the feelings and emotion she puts at every song! Please next reaction from Nightwish, Ghost Love Score live at Wacken or the official live version from Buenos Aires! Cheers

[@FallenExarch4]

The Genre is actually called Symphonic Metal. When the keyboard player (and leader of the band) has been asked in interviews even his response is that they are 'Symphonic Metal'. Nightwish is actually credited as one of the primary bands that introduced this Genre into the Metal world. There is a huge page on Wikipedia about Symphonic Metal, its history and origins. Symphonic Metal is defined as; a subgenre of heavy metal music which combines the heavy drums and guitars and bass of metal with different elements of orchestral classical style music. The guitar is not the focal point of the music as in other metal genre's, however the keyboard becomes the primary focal point of the music, reproducing a 'movie-scorish' style orchestral score, and most all Symphonic Metal bands are almost exclusively female fronted, with a secondary male singer. Male fronted Symphonic Metal bands such as Kamelot and Serenity are usually refereed to as Symphonic Power Metal. Nightwish has had 3 singers in their history, of which now spans more then 20 years (the band started around 1996). Thier first singer was named Tarja Turunen who was an opera singer. Just a side note, Tuomas Holopainen the keyboard player married Finnish pop singer Johanna Kurkela on October 28, 2015. Tarja Turunen actually married her producer Marcelo Cabuli from Argentina on May 07, 2003. The song I believe is more about the breakup of the family unit that Nightwish had become amoungst the band members. The name of the singer in this particular song, The Poet And The Pendulum, is Anette Olzen who is from Sweden and was their second singer in 20 years. Their third and most recent singers name is Floor Jansen who is a dutch singer who has a long history in Metal (and Symphonic Metal in particular). Floor Jansen has been with Nightwish now since around 2012 and is a very dynamic and extremely versatile singer. The most recent DVD/Bluray release by Nightwish that I highly recommend is titled VEHICLE OF SPIRIT, and features two full 2 hour long concerts, one in Tampere, Finland which was recorded on July 31, 2015, and the other at Wembley Arena, in London England on December 19, 2015. I would personally recommend any songs from the Wembley Arena show which could include Ghost Love Score, Greatest Show On Earth, Ever Dream, Nemo, I want My Tears Back, or perhaps Élan.

[@The_Pony]

A NIGHTWISH show IS INCREDIBLE. you barely missed them in the states. They're touring UK/FI etc right now

[@SteelwaterVideos]

Already been to a Nightwish show in April. It was EPIC, they can pull it off live. They sound almost exactly the same on stage as they do in the studio. Check out some of the Wacken videos. Nightwish Live Wacken

[@Darnaguen]

As others have already said, this song is a bit more complicated than just the "breakup" with Tarja. It also contains several symbolic literature references: the title is a reference to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" which explains the pendulum symbolism, the descending blade etc. and "White Lands of Empathica" is from Stephen King's Dark Tower series. I mean, the aftermath was definitely tough on Nightwish and especially on Tuomas -- he's an emotional guy and takes things pretty hard in general and he definitely bore the blame of the entire situation even if there were five other people involved. And it wasn't just the Tarja thing but he felt like he had failed his band, his baby, in general. Nightwish was pretty much his entire life and after Tarja was gone he wasn't sure if the band had a future at all. So yeah, the song is a symbolic suicide, and the last part is his parents welcoming him in Heaven.

[@ricardomartinezxx]

Thank you for helping expand and explain the song further, I figured it was much more than just I liked someone and it didn't work out, although that can be very powerful, I got the Poet and Pendulum right away, was trying to figure out how that is tied in to everything, the first time I came across it

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Maybe not the best song to first experience Nightwish, but it does showcase most everything they do stylistically. I'm probably one of the few who love Anette's voice, though she couldn't really do the old songs from Tarja's time in Nightwish.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

sopwithsnoopy They enjoyed it.

[@QueenOfTheTwilight]

The first Nightwish songs I ever heard were with Annette (DPP was the first album I heard by the band), so her voice brings me nostalgia In terms of sound and technical skills, Tarja and Floor definitely beat Anette though

[@ambersmith3328]

I think she has a good voice but she didn't click with the band the way Floor does imo

[@FairsleyDifference]

I really dislike the instrumentals from their first four albums, and Tarja’s voice in Once is more subdued, so I don’t see all that much difference between the vocals in Once and Anette’s albums.

[@christiancarter7563]

I also love her voice, but Floor throws it out the ballpark.

[@QueenOfTheTwilight]

This was the first Nightwish song I heard many years ago and was the main reason why I fell in love with the band

[@angryalanrants9574]

Legend has it that, the keyboard player was in love with her. Obsessed even. He started the band as a shrine to her in a way. A monument to her. Wrote the songs for her. The band has never even been close to the same again. Not even close.

[@CanaldaMonaRock]

this song is a masterpiece!! the singer in this song/album is Anette Olzon, she is no longer in the band too, miss her so much

[@dougmphilly]

Canal da MonaRock no way could tarja could pull this off. Annette does shine on this. Kip Williams masterful orchestration.

[@timclark4963]

Floor Jansen is their current vocalist and she is AMAZING!!! Annette Olzen is singing on the studio version of this song.

[@ControllerOfMinds]

This is proper music for a long(er) journey - sit back, close one's eyes, just listen... Wonderful reaction! Just simply wonderful =) Keep on rockin'!

[@andrewbrorherton6898]

Been waiting for you guys to do a reaction to Nightwish. Some have said they wouldn't have started with this one. I say this is a great one to pick. One of my top 10 favorite songs. So dramatic.

[@ovvod]

This is the second singer Anette on this one. I don't know you who is giving you these songs or suggestions. It's like you keep getting the just alright songs. Anette was ok but she isn't anywhere near Tarja or Floor.

[@KnightWolfl]

VonDod exactly, tarja and floor are way above her

[@WillsonT011]

Sorry but IMO, Anette was better

[@loganviking3923]

Tarja is definitely the best by far, but the others have grown on me, and Anette did a great job on this song. But Vin and Sori, you definitely should check out a song with Tarja, perhaps "End of all hope". Edit: Oh and since she's Scandinavian, I'm pretty sure the J in Tarja is pronounced like a Y.,

[@Omega-fb9ji]

It is not about Anette it is about song.

[@stevecain6377]

Yeah, Floor takes Nightwish to the next level, especially live. Never was a fan of Annette. Saw Tarja live once in Atlanta and she gave a lackluster performance.

[@riccardomanazza3275]

"Romanticide", from wacken show 2013. Incredible live performance, full of energy and passion.

[@dead_girl__]

This is literally my favourite Nightwish track. Thanks so much for doing this one. This is Ne Obliviscaris levels of awesome.

[@neils123]

Oh, man, you two MUST go to a Nightwish show. I've been lucky enough to see them a few times, and they really do put on an amazing, yes "epic", show. They are fantastic live!

[@irinamomiroska8228]

I would give everything to see your reactions with THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH also from Nightwish. Your mind soul and heart will be so much touched you'll be transported to another higher dimension of existance. Btw nice job keep the good work. You are great

[@The_Pony]

Irina Momiroska agree

[@markojerkic7724]

In my opinion, this is their best album. The singer on this album is Anette Olzon, and the previous singer was Tarja Turunen. For me, the best Nightwish singer is the current Floor Jansen. Check out their live performance of this song with Floor. She is able to do everything Tarja and Annete were able to do and more. Plus, she can do it all live and it's amazing.

[@jaygonzales7198]

been watching some of your videos and i like your stuff so i subscribed thx you 2 rock

[@VinAndSori]

Welcome! -Sori

[@Pantherking916]

Sori is in another world while Vin is a picture of intensity. Thank you for sharing

[@skeletankmcgraw7343]

I don't know if anyone else has cleared this up, but this song is about Tuomas, the leader/songwriter of the band, committing suicide after the band booting Tarja out of the band. Apparently he was suicidal from the emotions that came from the break up and he used the writing of this song as a "healthy" way to "kill himself" instead as a sort of coping mechanism. You even hear near the end the name "Tuomas" in the lyrics. Funny thing is, when this album first came out I had no clue what the song was actually about either and it has been one of my favorite Nightwish songs since, me not realizing it was about the leader of the band commiting suicide...lol. Also, the firing of Tarja had to do a lot with her husband. Apparently he was sort of turning her into a "diva" and when they would tour she would ride on her own private plane with her husband away from the rest of the band. Also, her husband was trying to make her the "focus" or "star" of the show as if she was a solo artist with the rest of the members as a backup band. My theory is everyone else in the band, except Tuomas, wanted her out. I feel since Tuomas knew her since highschool he highly regarded her as his singer and it was hard for him to turn his back on her, but due to everyone else in the band voting to boot her he couldn't do too much without fully breaking the band up. One last thing, you JUST missed Nightwish on the North American leg of their "Decades" tour, a tour that is celebrating 20 years of the group and they play songs through all their albums. I actually got to go and see them on this tour for the first time after being a fan of the band since the early 2000's.

[@AragnathBlack]

skeletank mcgraw You are right with Tarja's husband. My comment with Tarja being money-hungry maybe was put wrong way. 'Cause know I remembered her husband like the way you said.

[@arcane2alchemist]

I just commented the exact same thing about the background information to the song, lol. And I just saw them live for the first time in Chicago, and it was absolutely amazing. It was by far one of the greatest concerts I'd ever been to.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Chris Bergsten Tarja did choose to leave, she just hadn't yet. She had begun copyright of her name as a separate entity from NIGHTWISH. Side info: The recording of Ave Maria on Tarja's first solo album was actually recorded during Soundcheck for "End Of An Era" while Tarja was warming up her vocals. It was just her an Tuomas.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Tarja was fired because she refused to do any already booked US tour (would have been their first), instead visiting her husband in South America. The band lost a lot of money in cancellation fees.

[@GenMVeers]

+skeletank mcgraw *Yes!* *Truth!* The only thing I'd add is that since Tuomas had had an unrequited crush for Tarja for as long as they had known each other (the *depth* of that crush is a thing that *only* Tuomas would know), "Mr. Tarja" directly confronted Tuomas about it, saying something like "You'll never have her." From my *own* experience, "Mr. Tarja" is an utter a-hole, because I actually *met* him and Tarja in a local Supermarket when Tarja used to live around here. Being a fan, I approached in a polite, civilized manner, and Tarja chatted with me. His husband, on the other hand, did *not* even *acknowledge* my presence, acting as if Tarja was speaking to an imaginary person. What a tool. Hence I won't speak his name. Maybe he is happier with the money Tarja has been making as a *solo* artist than he was with the money Tarja was making *in* Nightwish.

[@darktemplarcm666]

35 & 2! The singer of this song it's Annete Olson. Nice review guys! Make a review of the song "Song of myself" from Nightwish too. You will have a great moment listening that. lml

[@ThorsShadow]

Yeah, this song (and album) was sung by Anette. A ton of people dislike her vocals in NIghtwish. I personally like it in songs like "Poet and the Pendulum" and "The Islander". Their new new singer is Floor Jansen. If you want to do yourself a favour, listen to the Wacken 2013 version of "Ghost Love Score". That's important: THAT live version exactly. Ghost Love Score is an old NW song (originally sung by Tarja) and Floor bloody NAILS IT. Holy fuck! Also, "The Greatest Show On Earth" - Floor sings that one originally, it's a new song. It's a song about the concept of evolution and portrays this musically by portraying the "evolution of music", so to say. You have classical/operatic parts in there and more "tribal" sounding things and towards the end their guitarist plays cheekily plays a line "Inspired by" Enter Sandman by Metallica. :D

[@antioch4019]

Floor not only nails it, but is actually better on that particular song than Tarja imo.

[@beastialmoon2327]

Imaginaerum is my favorite NW album, and I adore the movie they made with it.

[@lionmane156]

I saw nightwish 2 months ago in dallas, and got to meet the whole band! It was the greatest night ever.

[@jamesmichael4949]

I think the band is on a whole new level with floor as their lead vocalist and I cant think of any better.

[@Idrisapbran]

I've seen them live in Portland Or 5 times now they come almost every year. it's always a small venue so not quite so amazing but really good. If you could catch them in Europe you could see them on their best. Agree with all the others to check out all three era's of the band. Your guys rock.

[@petesantos5124]

Annette sucked so bad, she occasionally got booed off stage.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

Pete Santos I must've seen Anette on good days, because she was good both times I saw her with Nightwish. 2007 at Harpo's in Detroit, and 2012 five days before she was fired at Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI. She looked like she enjoyed being onstage (yes, even the 5 days before firing show) and sang very well on her own songs. Sometimes she did struggle a bit when they did an older song with the higher ranges, but I knew she didn't have the upper range Tarja did anyways, so it wasn't a surprise.

[@Idrisapbran]

agreed I saw her in 2007 and she had a strong showing with the songs from Amaranth. but as everyone here has mentioned she didn't have the lungs for Tarja's songs. She was fun to watch but for me Flor is amazing! my only regret is looking up their tour schedule the year Tarja left the bad, :/

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Anette had issues live. She sounded great on the albums. . She rarely seemed to fit in with the band. The band dressed Gothic but Anette dressed like she was hunting for Easter Eggs in a Scandinavian meadow. Towards the end of her tenure with NIGHTWISH, Anette was suffering from anxiety related illness. The U.S. tour had just started. NIGHTWISH contacted Floor Jensen (who was teaching choir, piano and music theory at a school in Amsterdam) and gave her a first class ticket and 3 days to learn the set-lists before joining the band to continue the tour. With only a Soundcheck for rehearsal, Floor performed Perfectly. She has been the primary vocalist for NIGHTWISH ever since.

[@AragnathBlack]

sopwithsnoopy apparently Anette got sick or something and was hospitalized just before the show. They asked Floor Jansen and this other singer to fill Anette and of course Anette was not pleased about it. I guess that was the final straw. This whole episode is on one of their DVD. Just watch it.

[@peterworth9403]

Anette was an amazing singer. The problem came when she tried to do the more operatic numbers. Tarja was amazing, but she'd have trouble doing the songs written for Anette. Then Floor rolls in, and just owns the place on songs from the previous singers, and her own, making them completely and utterly her own. Best thing to do, is just listen to songs from all 3 eras, as their sound conforms to the singer, and what the singer is capable of, while still keeping that epic sound. A great taste of the Tarja era is their version of "Phantom of the Opera." My favorite anette song is hands down "Storytime." Floor..any of her songs are amazing.

[@khellendross3573]

It kinda reminds me of what happened with Iced Earth. You had Matt songs, and you had Ripper songs. And Matt couldn't sing the Ripper songs and Ripper really struggled with Matt's songs. But Stu is kinda able to do both. Maybe not as well as Matt or Tim on their respective material, but like Floor he's a really really competent vocalist and like Floor he is actually able to growl. Iced Earth hasn't really let him utilize it that much, but there are a few songs where you hear his vocals from Into Eternity pop out.

[@peterworth9403]

Floor is also a better overall frontwoman. You can watch her videos, and know she's enjoying herself, feeling the energy of the music and the crowd. And it reflects in her performance. She really gets into it, and sings the hell out of the songs.

[@iruledaworld333]

The way your comment is written makes it sound like Tarja sang songs by Anette when she never did. I think you have it backwards there haha

[@peterworth9403]

I meant it how I said it. Some of the songs that Anette sang, Tarja would have difficulty doing, because they were written around Anette's style. Like Storytime. It's not me being degrading in any way to Tarja as a singer, it's just how the songs were written. I enjoy all 3 singers just about equally, as they all made excellent music with the band.

[@iruledaworld333]

Yup I see what you're saying. I just misread it.

[@TheTerkzzz]

I love this. MORE NIGHTWISH! ❤ 👏👏 My Finnish pride is heavy right now. Love it. Tarja was pushed out by the pianist. She still is doing great music and has a new album too. 🙂👏👏👏

[@Famin999]

This song was my first introduction to Nightwish, and I've been hooked ever since.

[@Hilariumosis]

I gotta go see Nightwish LIVE. Anyone should! I planned on seeing them in November near where I live, but sadly just missed out on a ticket due to unfortunate circumstances. I'll keep a look out though to hopefully grab one eventually. Trust me on this. Go watch any performance for Wacken 2013 and you'll see just how grand and epic this band can be. Few recommendations from that show: 1. Ghost Love Score 2. Romanticide 3. I Want My Tears Back The first one... **insert every adjective you know here**

[@blairness1]

Bye Bye Beautiful was the song you're referring to that was written about giving Tarja the boot.

[@oktomcat]

You two are great together. The two of you together talking and bouncing off each other the way you two do makes the reaction a lot more entertaining and fun. Good job and keep it up. I hope you two do not split. lol

[@matthewparker1438]

Excellent reaction video. Nightwish was certainly one the greatest live experiences that I had the pleasure of seeing. Luckily you can see for yourself with any song from the 2013 Whaken open air concert. Especially Ghost Love Score.

[@bararobberbaron859]

If you're going the Nightwish route, I still hope Epica - Cry For The Moon or Epica - Kingdom of Heaven is somewhere in the calendar! I'd love your take on the live version of Kingdom of Heaven (Think it has lyrics on top of the live video so you wouldn't have to pick)

[@deminybs]

they just need to do Epica's discography. lmao there is soooooooooo much good material. practically all of it

[@arcane2alchemist]

If you guys are going to listen to more nightwish- you should listen to the songs Storytime, Ghost Love Score live at wacken 2013, bless the child, and dark chest of wonders. Of course there are plenty more I could list, but I would probably end up listing every single one of their songs, and this is far more then enough to start with.

[@supernicko123]

Great reaction, I love this song!

[@richletram539]

You have to see them live! I have seen Nightwish 4 times live. They are awesome live!!!!

[@brandanmckenzie]

heilung-Krigskaldr underground band with a female singer everything you're looking for this week

[@aftonblau2615]

Brandan McKenzie heilung, nice. It would be interesting to see reactions to them and their style

[@tuomoturunen79]

In Majdan!

[@benbaer3525]

EPICA - Consign to Oblivion (Live at the Zenith)

[@stephencaveney827]

Ben Baer that is a totally amazing video it gives me goosebumps everytime i watch it. And i have watched it loads. The pyro display is also doubly awesome 🤘🤘

[@deminybs]

dude I've watched all their live dvd's way too much lol

[@benbaer3525]

@deminybs Do they have a bluray/dvd for that particular show, if so I need it!

[@deminybs]

Ben Baer yeah the retrospect show and their mater sessis DVD. The latter one was difficult to find and cost me a bit of money but it's on KZbin too watch

[@Polentaccio]

To be fair, at least this was some of Anette's best work with them. I have to say the band is amazing at writing tunes that suit their vocalists.

[@Kai_kmk]

Yes!! great reaction and now: Nightwish live @ tampere The Greatest Show On Earth

[@dourden30]

Loved you two huged together on part four. Loved it. You said you want to see this song on live? Seek this song live at Wembley, with Floor Jansen as lead singer. Epic.

[@thebluriam]

Their live performance, the one time I saw them, was better their their album performance. It was beyond incredible. They even ended up playing an entire album back to front plus some other songs and it wasn't even marketed to be that way. I was utterly blown away.

[@justahusk8151]

I feel like the song isn't only love, though. I read it as "You were my mojo, but also bad for me". For instance: "One last perfect verse yet still the same old song". They made beautiful music together, but her way of acting was also really hard for him. He had the dilemma between continuing with this wildly popular vocalist that he made beautiful music with, or to take care of his own wellbeing, and it seems like none of them were unproblematic for him. That he would lose either way. And that's also how I have understood the pendulum. It swings between the regard for the music and fans on one side, and regards for his bandmates and himself on the other. But no matter which side the pendulum is on, the blade falls on him, because he's the main dude in the band. Therefore, he can't share his side of it and his feelings towards the break up, he "can not cry, because the shoulder (meaning the people he complain to, the fans) cries more because they lost Tarja. They turn to him to cry about it while he also feels like crying about it, but he has no room for doing that.

[@Gibbetoo]

OOOOOOOOOOO! have to give an hand for U to do this! one of my favourite songs... it's not so popular, but great LIVE.

[@Omega-fb9ji]

Finally, so glad you did it.

[@Drivenswe]

You have GOT to do Nightwish - ’Ghost love score’ live @ Wacken 2013. It is absolutely CRAZY good!

[@nasa258e]

already did

[@kamikaze96ification]

Guys React to The Greatest Show on Earth By Nightwish!

[@charlessmith1698]

Thank you for reacting to this. Nightwish is an awesome band. Just think this EPIC was written by one person as well ,Tuomas Holopainen keyboardist and master

[@FallenTemplar]

Nightwish - Gethsemane. Classic Nightwish song with great vocals and deep lyrics...

[@normantompkins5152]

Sori is closing her eyes again,you know what that means

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

"Lost in the sauce" as Alex and Andy like to put it.

[@KxKx33]

Uh oh, incoming Tarja/Floor is better comments...

[@bararobberbaron859]

Both were/are great at what they do, and I personally feel blessed we got to hear both of them! (Figured I'd start you with at least one positive comment before the shitstorm starts :P)

[@michaelvondrake7489]

Agreed. Tarja and Floor are both good friends. They have performed together since Floor joined NIGHTWISH. They do not like fans fighting over them.

[@somedude682]

Lol first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail

[@SrFranciscoDAnconia]

Everyone wants to give Annette so much shit. But her 2 albums are 2 of the best albums Nightwish had. Way better than the album Floor did. Even though Floor (and Tarja) are more technically talented (and better stage performers) Annette still has a very good voice and put out 2 awesome albums, and she is still a very important part of the history of Nightwish. Besides Marco is the best vocalist the band has ever had.

[@Heibel]

@@SrFranciscoDAnconia she had an awesome voice, my problem with her is that she changes too much when she sings live. It's really false singing at its best.

[@thomascardone4786]

Welcome to the Nightwish, the royalty of symphonic metal. Nightwish is one of few bands that sound as good if not better live. You should really react to their live performances from Wembley and Wacken to get a true feel of the power and emotion that their music brings forward. Great Channel.

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Agreed. For me...a complete emotional high. That being said, Ghost Love Score, at Buenos Aires, is my favorite performance, for the mere fact that Floor had really just joined the group, that year (2012.) There was still some uncertainty, in the minds of Tuomas and Emppu, as to whether or not fans would welcome yet another new vocalist. Then, to hear the crowd, at the end, to see Emppu's smile, as soon as Floor nails that massive note... and then hearing the crowd chanting "Floor! Floor! Floor! Floor!"... it was magical. It was the crowd letting Tuomas abdc Emppu know...they love her, and she's now part of the family. It gave me goosebumps, and made my eyes tear up. (Well, so did the Wacken performance, but, that's another story. 😉🤘)

[@robertgriffith3139]

I saw them on this very tour, and this song was the first part of a 3 song encore. It was as you say, epic.

[@lagginya7405]

I've been waiting for this. I'm so excited! I do love Annette Olzon's voice. Though I'm a fan of Floor and Tarja as well.

[@ortti8397]

Yeah, they can do this Live. Check out Wacken 2013...

[@oktomcat]

I give the Poet and the Pendulum a 10. I love the song. This reaction video is one of the best I have ever heard because you go beyond the song and got into your feelings on relationships and human nature. You guys also work great together and had lots of funny moments. Very good. I give you guys video a 10 also.

[@aligraham6508]

Nightwish are touring right now. Grab some tickets!

[@wishmaster0390]

Now you have to listen to nightwish with Floor Jansen Ghost Love Score live from Buenos Aires, that's when they introduced her to the world

[@jjrusy7438]

this is the breakdown: 1)Tarje - angelic opera style voice. original NW could conjure elves and fayries, but that is all she can do. 2) Annette - you heard her sharp and clean voice, not operatic falsetto (or wtf it is called). Her range is excellent, but she cannot do the operatic, only mastery of more the pop sound, 3)Floor- she is atomic powered and can belt the pop out but also has good mastery of the operatic vocals(not as amazing as Tarje, but still great). Floor, of the 3 is the one to help NW move into the future and permit songs written in several directions.

[@flamesofexuro]

Yes!! My favorite band! Really enjoyed listening to u guys talk about it, I'd suggest another from them there are too many to choose besides the most popular one but u guys should definitely do at least one from each of the 3 singers

[@saraeva]

I absolutely love this song. I mean ABSOLUTELY!!!