Nightwish - The Poet and the Pendulum | Reaction

[@benjaminrider6351]

I think this may be Floor's greatest performance with Nightwish. Ghost Love Score is virtuosic, but she conveys such subtilty and emotion here, it's incredible. I don't see how she didn't start crying, she seems to be feeling every word!

[@SuperDi_]

I remember hearing floor talk about her being a strong empath. She then was asked how she deals with strongly emotional work, and she replied that she basically has to go through it a bunch of times (implying crying I believe) and get the overwhelming first emotions out of the way before she can really perform it.

[@jsmoor4988]

For me Dead Boy’s Poem, the complete band is/goes emotional Buenos Aires 2018

[@Duskwind_]

@@SuperDi_ She is more that an empath, she suffers from Hyper-sensitivity. A condition where emotions of others start controlling yours like an echo chamber. It can be quite debilitating and wonderful at the same time. You can be sure that she was crying through this, I know that I do...

[@benjaminrider6351]

@@jsmoor4988 Yeah, that's a great one too.

[@davidcook482]

@benjamin rider I totally agree with you.

[@craigbolton5093]

At least a hundred times, and I've never got through it dry-eyed. No other band I've ever heard could evoke the emotions Nightwish does.

[@jord001]

Same here about the band however Freddie Mercury and Queen have been the only other band apart from odd tracks, Christmas Truce and Night Witches from Sabaton and Anoana by Heilung, that had me get really emotional. Another one was Freddie and FLoor Who wants to live forever.

[@artohumppi1855]

same here

[@gerardconvie4797]

Not many would agree with me, but to me the only other band that effected me like NW was Genesis. All Genesis, both Peter and Phil. They are my two very favorite bands, and so many years apart. Both bands give me chills!

[@northof4912]

Not to mention how Floor embodies the emotions with her singing and presence.

[@rodew2875]

Try Johnny Cash with Hurt. Good luck

[@louisminten7889]

Even when Tuomas was in a deep depression when he wrote this song he was so precise that after the words 3 minutes and counting it is exactely 3 minutes that you see him slash his throat with his hand and commit suïcide in the song. This is a rollercoaster of emotions song, beautiful sang by Floor and Marko

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Watching this performance for the first time was a pivotal moment in my life. It was the second song I had heard of Nightwish and the lyrics hit me so hard and I processed so much pain in the months following. I will always be so thankful to Tuomas to open up and share his deep feelings because it ultimately released me from the prison of my own making.. It´s such a sacred song. Nightwish cures broken souls like nothing else can in my own experience.

[@paulhayward8459]

Absolutely, Nightwish are a positive elixir for life !! 😊

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

@@paulhayward8459 So true Paul! Life will never be the same (in a good way :D).

[@optimusakc]

I agree. Nightwish and Floor have helped me out so much. They are like my daily medicine for the heart and soul.

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

@@optimusakc So nice to hear that :)

[@WardDorrity]

"Nightwish cures broken souls like nothing else can ..." This. This is what sets THIS composer, THIS band, THIS vocalist apart from everyone else. It isn't just music. It's something else entirely. Tuomas' compositions have no equal. Then Floor just takes them and wrecks your soul, and in so doing allows you to heal. It's like breaking a badly set bone to allow it to set properly and heal.

[@stevenmarsh5158]

I'm a 48 year old man, and I get chocked up every time I see/hear this song! Absolutely fabulous music.

[@paullucas7460]

I'm 55 my friend and I do the same , I cry when Floor sings.......

[@ryanlucker7680]

this song is a real tear jerker as a 64 yo metal fan this is one of the deepest i still have tears coming

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

I can barely listen to ANY song Floor is singing without crying... Her voice just pierce through my entire existence. There is something about it that just shakes me to my core. Half the time I dont even know Im crying, I just realize after im through that a tear is running down my face. I guess you could call it "perfect beauty". Its tears of joy. This song is really mixed tho cuz as I get the exact same feeling listening to Floor the lyrics cuts deep. Especially since Ive been listening to Nightwish since -96 and I was one of those absolutely horrifyed and crushed fans that was there when the whole Tarja/Tuomas conflict busted open. I saw all the news stories and interviews, read all the articles in real time, it was a MASSIVE things and I remember who absolutely broken Tuomas was. Im so glad he pushed through, for his own sake most of all but also that he didnt disband Nightwish. Big shoutout to Tony Kakko... without him, we wouldnt have Nightwish today.

[@VINTAGEO]

I could not agree more! her voice goes straight to my soul!

[@petehartley809]

Agruably the only vocalist on the Planet to do this song the justice it deserves. Not just this once either, time after time. Check her DNA. Floor can't be Human.

[@johnsullivan8046]

shes not from this world

[@bobgamble8204]

And nope, there's always a tear or 2, for someone that you almost feel you know for sharing their pain and displaying humanity and emotion, inviting us all the share it for a few minutes. That alone is a pretty special thing

[@Josephhikes]

I’ve heard this song probably 20 times , but when Floor starts singing at the end, I tear up every time 😊 ❤Nightwish !

[@daneelolivaw1976]

Same

[@hisshadow9525]

+1

[@missrubyphoenix]

The Pacific Mother and Father Those sections always make me cry, also the whispered "Save me" right before Tuomas "cuts" his neck. That gesture alone makes my heart drop every time. I know I'm not alone here when I saw I'm so grateful that Tuomas is still here with us today, making beautiful music, and all that darkness from the past is long gone.

[@JyngerSlapz]

I agree 100%!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I also agree that it is wonderful that Tuomas is still here and continues creating music and performing. Note that Tuomas is nit that person who wrote that song any longer but I think writing that song helped Tuomas process the reaction to firing Tarja and the storm of comments from fans and others in the press. Notice it The End at the start of then at the end of the song it’s The Beginning… Nightwish reborn like a phoenix.

[@Dionysus026]

Yeah, the whispers and Floor’s singing in The Pacific and Mother&Father do it for me everytime. And I don’t know if I read too much into the symbolism of Marco and Emppu gathering around Tuomas with Floor standing by herself, but that almost looks like the singer (Tarja) going her own way as the rest of the band sticks together.

[@renesoetens7823]

Nightwish live at Amsterdam was epic and whit a special preformance of the Phantom with the olny one Henk Poort.

[@JanneTarhanen]

You really have to be emotionally empty if you don't shed a even one drop of tear while watching this performance, even without research. Floors performance and interpretation of this song is on another lever. Thanks for this \m/

[@jamesschwarz007]

After coming home from my second Nightwish concert this week, watching your reaction was the cherry on the cake. Many people have said a lot about this song and how you should prepare for it. You did it the Jynger-way and it moved me. And yes, I can listen to this song without crying, but I've heard it a lot. Your tears, however, make my eyes misty.

[@JyngerSlapz]

Thank you my friend :) it definitely pulls at the old heartstrings. So much pain behind those lyrics....

[@jamesschwarz007]

@@JyngerSlapz Definitely! It's what you said in the video, pain makes for some of the greatest music...ever! And Floor makes you feel that pain with her beautiful, empathetic performance.

[@phils866]

Yup, seeing Tuomas singing 'Try to save them all' gets me too, every single time. The guy lives what he writes. And nope, it ain't possible to listen to this without tearing up. With each new listen, different sections hit me. Floor really is a natural at emoting a composition, be it happy or melancholic. Another heartfelt, honest reaction. Keep 'em coming!

[@Donna-C]

This was at Wembley Arena 2015 - a decade after Tuomas wrote it and he still “feels” the emotion. 13:06 “Try to save them all, bleed no more”. You noticed. You felt it.

[@SurfTheSkyline]

At 32 years old this song still makes me weep whenever I hear it and usually I don't even realize it until I feel them running down my face. It is a truly remarkable piece of music that will forever hold a very special place in my heart.

[@TimoArula]

This songs backstory is deep and dark, especially for Tuomas (suicide by song). And yet, Floor took this song to a new astral level (originally sung by Anette). Also, I recommend reading "The Pit and The Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe for extra flavor. The reason for Tuomas’ depression was not the firing of Tarja itself, it was what came after that. The fans idolized Tarja and they could not accept the fact that she got fired. In their heads Tarja was the one that made the band famous, and they became really angry and hostile, especially towards Tuomas. They really took it out on him. They called him all kinds of ugly things and a lot of them expressed that they did not care if he would die. Even the prime minister of Finland got in on the act. It was headline news. These are the things that brought him into depression, and these are the things that echo through the lyrics... This song has the most emotional impact, at least for me... I was that that "Bastard" who abandoned Nightwish after Tarja left...Never Again !!!! Although I love this song (Especially this version), it is the only song, I can't put to my playlist... because, I break down to tears every single time (Current reaction included...). This masterpiece will remain a reminder to me for my narrow mindlessness. HAIL NIGHTWISH 🤘😎🤘. NWSU.

[@muusihuusi]

Was it even our President, Tarja Halonen, who said something bad about firing Tarja. I cannot remember, but it was big thing here. Out of chaos become an order.

[@valksyvalksington6155]

This is probably the most harrowing and frightening piece of musical art - truly incredible and I can't say I like it because it is so disquieting. Anyone who has had any kind of mental crisis may well identify with the narrative switches of mood, if not the specific details. There is so much pain, self loathing, despair, frustration, the cold logic of inviting death (the "Pacific" sequence seems so calming and peaceful until you tune into the lyrics and the fixation of death). I detect at least two specific crisis points - first after Floor's first "whore for the cold world" line, leading into the headbanging, and then again as the music escalates to Marko's verse. I cannot make it though that bit without breaking. I've been there in that head space a number of times and it is horrible, truly horrible. Without Floor's "Mother" verse bringing the story safely back to shore - as Tuomas' parents helped him to safety - I'd find this song too alarming and unsafe. Sure, art can be uncomfortable sometimes but leaving with a dangerous mental space that us unresolved would just be too much. I am glad the band has recovered, and we did not lose a remarkable talent. I doubt this song will ever be performed live again - I don't know if that is a shame or not. I truly hope that everyone here who knows or has been in this terrible dark place has someone there for them who can answer the cry of "Save Me" I know from experience, there is truly nothing worse than being alone.

[@The-vanilla-queen]

Oh! Noo...again I cried even though I've seen this so many times.. all those emotions visible and audible. This is a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing this 😘

[@markusjackel2132]

Those damn Onion Ninja again….Every bloody time I listen to this they get me….When she sings "Tuck me in beneath the blue" I am normally done…this is a masterpiece. And I have heard this one like 683 times already…. Although you did study the background story - this awesome piece of Music stands for its own . So Kudos for you - but not really needed if you ask me. Love it. And this is a good example that even in the darkest times Floors voice will add some light... Thanks for the time ! All Hail Queen Floor !

[@L3onOfKings]

This song is forever emotional, especially if you've gone through your own emotional or traumatic experiences in life, the song will always be something you can relate to. The more you learn about the band and Tuomas, I think the song becomes even more powerful. Floor turns it into a beautiful sadness. At the end of the day, we were utterly lucky enough to end up with Floor as the lead singer a few years later but the band was obviously not to know that. This is my favourite Floor performance.

[@gene6690]

I have listened to this masterpiece over a hundred times and it still brings a tear to my eye. Total respect for you having done your homework before listening to this song 😍😍😍😍

[@naruto9121983]

this song and the dead boys poem i can't watch them without crying my eyes out😭

[@Pantherking916]

Everyone talking about the song, which is a classic, don't get me wrong, but can I take a moment to comment on how genuine your reaction is which is what this video is about. Thank you for sharing such vulnerability with us. Thank you for your honesty.

[@Benobot99]

My favourite performance of the Floor era of Nightwish. 🤘

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Thank you for reacting to this and for this old Metal Rock head biker dude and to quote you on your Nightwish reactions you did this perfect! Thank god that Tuomas “suicide “ was musically. A few little tidbits about the Poet and the Pendulum in Tuomas own words, During the performances of this song Tuomas instructed the sound engineer to turn off his earpieces so he could not hear the singing of the lyrics as it was too emotional for Tuomas, and yes those are tears running down Tuomas face. Tuomas has said if Floor ever decides to leave Nightwish that will be the end of Nightwish as it’s to emotional to replace singers. He just can’t go through it again. Some interesting info, Notice how Emppu & Marko kept checking on Tuomas during the performance to make sure Tuomas was okay. The waves moving up and down not only to the tempo of the music but also to the emotional ups and down. A Easter egg as you young people call it I guess is, it’s exactly 3 minutes from when you hear, I only have 3 minutes and counting to when the pendulum falls and Tuomas makes the gesture of his head being severed and the screen goes blank. That’s the genius of Tuomas. Well again thank you for your wonderful reaction and research and work leading up to this reaction. Think it’s a good idea to wait a few days before doing The Greatest Show on Earth. I hope you do the Tempere version as to me it better shows the emotional bond between the bands fans, members for the spectacle that is Nightwish. Buts it’s your journey whatever you decide I’m just enjoying reliving my own journey of discovery of Nightwish thru your reaction! I thank you again! God Bless Be Safe Rock On!🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JyngerSlapz]

Thank you my friend and thank you for the little tidbits there! I’m glad to have you along for this ride and can’t wait to get to some other songs from Nightwish! Take care and keep rockin 🖤🤘🏻

[@jamesschwarz007]

And the song starts with The End and ends with The Beginning.

[@thurstonmartin9964]

Thumbs up but not a young man here of course much love to the nature and respect for those who believe as we do. Thank you. I am actually new to commenting on music as I get older. So I guess I really do not know or maybe if someone is offended my apologies obviously unless they offend me. Fair enough. ✌💚🍻

[@thurstonmartin9964]

I do know though. So thank you bud. At least somebody f!!!in responds. I have to blur s:::t because when I first started responses they blocked because well...too dammmm honest breaks water and starts a flood.

[@thurstonmartin9964]

@@JyngerSlapz Deceember 11th Nashville Jinjer. Nightwish just sad that it happened that way. Seen many come and go. Just well I can not describe much like old biker. It hurts when they pass at the same time you can end up so numb and start feeling that way with a friend or whatnot when you should be paying attention. There are ways to rewind but at what cost? ✌🤘🤘🤘💚🌑🍁

[@wickedPrints3256]

When the guys surround Tuomas at the end it always gets me. Great reaction.

[@rockchickliz2603]

This composition makes me cry each and every time. I was crying along with you. It is sad but beautiful. Tuomas is nothing short of a genius and I’m glad you appreciated the song. The entire band is flawless. Love and light to you! 💜

[@JyngerSlapz]

Thank you so much my friend! It’s is all that you said and he really is a genius! This band is nothing short of amazing!! I’m loving everything they do and I’m happy this will be a long journey 😊❤️❤️

[@youngscottpmu1387]

One of the most fantastic song since ... a lot of years ... a masterpiece .....

[@leesurridge2947]

On the album edit, on the line 'All you need is to feel my love' Anette Olzon sings it, but also she whispers loudly the word 'love'. Damn, do I feel that, every time.

[@Drinckx2]

This song is obviously a very personal song for Tuomas but Floor makes it her own because she seems to really emote every nuance of the meaning with her extraordinary empathy. its interesting that this song was written 2 albums away from Floor joining the band, and it wasn't performed until she had been in the band a few years. Great reaction: we all feel it.

[@JWNanaimo]

The brilliance, nuance and mastery of Tuomas’ songwriting and lyrics never ceases to amaze me. If you run a timer from where he says “I have 3 minutes and counting “ it is at 3 minutes when he simulates with his hand the pendulum cutting his throat. Amazing!🤘🤘

[@dezraboudreau1871]

I stumbled upon this channel because your reaction to "Christmas Truce" came up suggested. That song makes me cry every time. I cannot listen to this one without crying, the flood of so many emotions throughout the song. Beautiful song.

[@paulhooton6261]

seeing you welling up, listening to this, very much reminds me of Meg Ryan, driving in the car and hearing the radio phone in where Tom Hanks describes how much he loved his deceased wife.

[@paulhayward8459]

Jynge,that was the first time I have seen you so sombre and serious. This song always touches me deeply, but my heart was breaking for you while you watched. I just wanted to hug you and comfort you. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤

[@markcarrano9153]

I was there that night what a show 👏 🤘

[@muusihuusi]

When a man put his/her soul into art, it become immortal. Tuomas has succeeded in this piece of art quite well. And about your reaction, i knew you couldnt smile like in the other reaction videos. And i listen this a lot, but i do it when i am alone, and it gives me emotions and many times little tears... So now we wait for a big finale... I know, encore is still coming and i like it. Greetings from Dubrovnik now.

[@frenkwd1]

Hello Jynger. The song "The Poet and the Pendulum" is a 13 Minute journey through the mind and turmoil of Tuomas Holopainen after the year 2005. It was in that year the band parted with their long-time singer Tarja Turunen and had a personal falling out with her. The pain of the separation was big on both sides, and shown in this song. There is guilt for what happened, there is the responsibility that the band and Holopainen had to show towards the fans,. It was the End of an Era for them, and reason for Holopainen being lost as described in these lyrics. We can only of course to a certain degree suppose how much of these are truly Holopainen's feelings, wishes and pains - but we do know that the lyrics of Nightwish have been up to then very personal. Other songs on the album also digest this separation and falling out of the members with Turunen. This is one of the interpretations and i know lots of fans do not agree, they just need to read the open letter that was given to Tarja by the whole band at her last concert with Nightwish, where they fired her. And the main reason that Tuomas went through a depression was that specially the Tarja fans where furious and showed that in the media and everyone was blaming Tuomas. (the fans spit on his grave). He felt the whole world was against him. However personal and "real" these thoughts are, I feel like this song definitely takes us not only on a journey with Holopainen but also into ourselves. The music underlines the emotional gravity of the song extremely well. And I believe a lot of people can actually relate to a sense of guilt and being overwhelmed that all they desired for is the safety of home and innocence. While being personal, the song can still ring true to it's listener. That's a quality Nighwish possesses in many, many more songs. The emotional journey is one we can all share and very few bands know how to put that journey into song and especially into sound as well as Nightwish does. The band remains through all it's shores and Oceans, one of my main favorites and I hold special place for the band in my musical heart. I hope you have enjoyed reading my analysis and share some of my thoughts. If you do have any comments, please feel free to let me know. And remember the beauty of interpretation is that it is subjective; we can see all and feel different things in the same song and continue to love it endlessly. Lyric analysis by Annika Hausen Greetings from the Netherlands

[@johan7170]

I'm always thankful when I see people treating this song with the respect it deserves, when I see people not just listening to the song but trying their best grasp what it means to Tuomas, to the band, to the fans... So thank you for making that effort, having done your research, read the letters and putting yyourself in the proper emotional state to listen to it. That's the mark of a true Nightwish fan. From now on, when you speak about the Nightwish Army, don't "you" or "they", say "we". Don't worry, you probably won't need tissus for "The Greatest Show On Earth", they won't be tears. Or maybe tears of joy...

[@JyngerSlapz]

That means a lot to me!! Thank you ❤

[@KaiHellmann]

I cry too when i listen this. Love from Finland ❤🇫🇮

[@rickphil9999]

This is such a masterpiece. Floor performs it perfectly. Nightwish with Floor often brings tears to my eyes and this is certainly no exception. Tuomas, Floor, and the band of brothers performing flawlessly there again. Terrific reaction. Thank you.

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

For me it's impossible to watch without tears in my eyes...there is always new things that you notice even if I've watched it a thousand times and seen it once live. To be able to write a song as heavy in the mood he was in makes it even more amazing. And you can see how deep it touches the whole group in that concert 🤘😟

[@jo_g.germany]

You held it together better than I did when I heard this the first time ... Being an empath myself, I have a daughter who is an empath and hyper-sensitive; she is actually crippled by these conditions combined! It is amazing how Floor can manage to deliver these performances so persistently. Part of her "secret" is her condition, but to manage to not get carried away by the emotions she conveys while performing (except that one time in Antwerp on 20/11(22, which is however on another level), is truly mind-blowing to me!

[@fredcomstock1100]

Whenever Floor sings the verse in "Mother and Father"; "In the end I will always love you" gets me every time. Masterpiece.

[@benbermusics]

Greatest show will not sadden you Jynger, it has its emotional moments but that is more because it makes us feel united as human beings having the luck of having been borne into this world. So there is a basical happiness promoted there, together with the encouragement of making something of the time you get here under the sun! Enjoy the ride!

[@Stuart_Lonewolf_Holloway]

1000+ times listening to this masterpiece and I still shed tears every time. Knowing the context and adding interpretation of the lyrics bites deep. On top of this knowing that the last part Floor sings is the words of Tuomas mother breaks me. I could never imagine saying those things to my son whilst he is in such despair. Love your honesty and wish you continued enjoyment and success. SPOILER ALERT The Greatest Show On Earth really is......🐺❤️

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Great band, Great composer, Great singer, Great song, Great family 👪 🤘❤️🤩😇

[@sheenaseymour2676]

I love the way you let the band just do their thing and I could feel your emotion watching you watching Nightwish you are my favourite commentator us viewers connect with certain people, however you have that lovely way of connecting through your emotion ❤️

[@JyngerSlapz]

Wow! Thank you very much for the amazing compliment ❤️ that means a lot to me!

[@rawdog7220]

5:52 The inner monologue is strong: "keep it together Jynge, you've got one shot at this..."😅👍

[@billywinchester4653]

Cried with u 🥺 As i do everytime i listen to it Thank you for the reaction ❤️

[@aveemarie268]

Everytime i watch this i cry. I was right there with you, and its hits me more qith the Mother Father part at the end because I think of my son. Ugh, it hits hard to think what if he came ro me, I would hope to say something so beautiful. Side note, my son is fine💕

[@danharris5999]

Even if this was a purely fictional story and not a representation of Tuomas' mindset when he wrote it, Floor's vocals at the end would send chills down your spine. She is a once in a generation talent. And Tuomas is a master composer.

[@SeclipseR]

Every time i listen to this song, i tear up.

[@josephdaughtry1371]

I she'd a tear on this one just about every time I hear it. Especially when someone like yourself hear it for the first time....😎🎏

[@lynsey4224]

This song has moved me to tears too. Even when I just listen to the instrumental version I get chills. It's beautiful.

[@antmax]

Everyone with a heart cries when they hear this performance. Especially if they have lost someone dear to them.

[@judedornisch4946]

This is a great performance. What makes it so powerful is that it came from a distance and is now a memory. The band was now at a point of major success past turmoil and into a new and comfortable phase. They could now channel the memory of pain and that connects much better with the audience as it has the hope of overcoming embedded in it. It also allowed Floor to share her pain and regret over After Forever and the combination made it a shared experience. I tear up every time as I have my own past losses.

[@ytcag2007]

I keep listening to this song..... just randomly, and part 3: "The Pacific" always gets me no matter what mood I'm in. And of course, there's that last part..."Mother and Father" where Tuomas' heart stops beating and the next thing you hear is his mother telling him, " Be still my son, you're home." If that's not a recipe for an emotional breakdown, I don't know what is. Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤️🤘🤘

[@cashflowdisciple]

Oh boy, this one always makes me well up. Great reaction as always. Now... Greatest Show on Earth. "We Were Here" will pump you up.

[@hans616]

I have heard this song almost 100 times..... and every time the tears of this 63 year old man come at exactly the same time as yours, emotions come to the surface and are impossible to control.

[@jamesanderson5268]

I love the beginning of part 3 with the duet between Floor and a bowed double bass. It's just so beautiful. During part 5 I always cry thinking of my eldest son who died in April 2020 of lung cancer at 51.

[@JyngerSlapz]

I am so sorry for your loss my friend❤ sending hugs your way!

[@tonybyrne1336]

i am a 60 and every time i play this song i am floored i c,ant listen to it without a few tears rolling down the face i donot think anyone can

[@pauld6222]

What a great reaction. This song always brings a tear to my eye after hearing it dozens of times. Its a true masterpiece, Im happy one more person got to experience it.

[@StarStuffGal321]

💕 The Greatest Show on Earth will leave you feeling hopeful and grateful!

[@JyngerSlapz]

I am Looking forward to it❤️❤️

[@villeniemi4970]

The first time I heard this song was back when my brother bought the album the day it was released. At first, he wanted to listen to it by himself in his room but he came downstairs almost immediately - looking a little pale -, sat me and my mom down, gave us the lyrics booklet and just said 'Listen to this.' He played the song and me and my mom listened to it, reading the lyrics as it went. By the time it was over we looked up from the lyrics, all misty-eyed, and my mom said 'Did that poor boy (Tuomas) compose this as a requiem for himself?'

[@sasunoma]

They say he had really hard time when he did this

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Tuomas is a composer, or THE COMPOSER. He has a masterful ability to translate his emotions into music and this song is a great example of that. Nightwish always presents a story, with every song. But each member of the band also contributes to the telling of that story. As you can see, none of them smiled even here, but their whole being told the same story as the lyrics. That's part of why they're such a great live band. The visual element is very important in their stage performance! It really adds a lot to the storytelling. Every song is like a short film. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad, sometimes angry. But always emotional!

[@elinielsen5556]

I'm man and I don't cry (yes we do)....and yes.. I did...this is the most emotionel song of Nightwish and other bands alike.... Floor is doing Toumas such a great honuor to sing with this emotion. I'm bursting to tears every time I hear this song.

[@garysalazar2694]

This song is such a masterpiece. It touched me deeply. Great reaction.

[@pancentricism]

It was written in the interval between Tarja and Anette, and there is a version on youtube of a demo with Marco doing all of the vocals. Worth hearing Marco's version and Anette's version, but Floor definitely manages to convey the emotions in this song.

[@tazman66gt18]

I've seen this a dozen times and I still cry.

[@randymarple9830]

Been listening to it for 2+ years and I cry every time, especially with a reactor who is feeling the emotions like me. This was the 4th NW song I had ever heard. Had no idea of the WHY of the song and couldn't understand why I was crying. I still can't listen to it when I am driving my car. It's not safe. Loved your reaction.

[@johnlanham9057]

16:15 No,but…… That 5th act(I believe it’s called "Mother") is a redemption act. Floor’s glorious, soaring vocals lift my soul out of the FUNK I fall into during the song. So, the hot tears on my cheeks become tears of joy. Much like Greatest Show on Earth where my rage at the "careless, cold infinity" is transformed into the hardheaded, scream-into-the-night-sky, chest pounding pride of the "We Were Here" lyrics. Toumas’ lyrics & composition, using Floor’s magnificent instrument evoke these mad changes in mood. It all just part of the allure. 🤷🏼‍♂️💙 A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army

[@erchl54]

I wonder if you realize it. By the time the song ended, you had produced the most crystal-clear honest reaction ever... without saying a word. Only physical reactions impossible to fake or act. And in so doing, paying homage to the band, the composer, the vocalist. Thank you. Be happy. 😍

[@zulu3636]

An absolute masterpiece.

[@clivematthews5296]

And yes, I feel the tears coming in every place that you did. What an emotional roller coaster this song is. Floor is superb and Tuomas an amazing writer. Thank goodness we got the chance to hear how this song could be performed.

[@adlicious100]

YOU ...lady .. . Are sooo Brave ⚘

[@PittDaddy]

I've heard this easily 100 times and it always brings tears to my eyes. Seeing you watch it for the first time reminds me of how I felt the first time. Thank you...

[@Duskwind_]

That was... difficult. I've only watched this video a handful of times, in fact I actively avoid it because of the emotions it dredges up. You did a wonderful job my friend. Much love to you, the band and all of my brothers and sisters in the Nightwish army 🤗

[@JyngerSlapz]

Thank you so much for watching as I know it was hard for you. Sending you love and hugs brother!!

[@peterbell3199]

This song is my absolute favorite of all the amazing Nightwish songs out there. A masterpiece and rollercoaster of emotions.

[@trokoshea1]

A cartharsis, for him... and for many of us too. I'm happy that you greeted the emotions that the song brings "relentlessly". 🙂

[@jws6181]

No words needed Jynger, youre face said it all...❤(I love Marko's Bass playing in this masterpiece) Thanx..#BeSafe

[@brucehaydenjr1478]

Thanks for such a heartfelt emotional reaction. Those of us who've watched it many times, still need our box of tissues. As you watch it in the future, you'll continue to feel the emotion, but you'll be able to enjoy the music, lyrics and performances more and more. Thanks for reacting to Nightwish. I'm happy that the Nightwish Army continues to grow!

[@adjhfadjf]

That is the greatest song ever written.

[@steveabrams777]

Great reaction, as always! and yes, PP is very emotional ... 64 years old here, and I discovered them by pure chance a couple of months ago when the algorithm suggested that I watch the 2013 performance of GLS in Wacken ... I got HOOKED! I'm now super addicted to their music, their performances, Floor's voice, and the many reaction videos out there ... their music/compositions are divine. I'm definitely a full-fledged member of the Nightwish Army ... this band and their masterpieces are life-changing ... hope one day I'll see them live ...

[@colinpick980]

Great reaction to a dark and beautiful masterpiece. Like you my memories and emotions roll down my cheeks every time I listen to this song. Thank you ❤

[@warhammerlover3634]

Jyinger, you are the best! 🤩I really love to listen to nightwish, but when i see you watching it, it's giving me so much emotions. Thank you so much for agein sharing us a part of your soul 😘

[@chadbennett7873]

Wow - had a hard time focusing on this one. Not sure if it was a technical issue or the puddles in my eyes. And no, you can't watch this song without a few tears. Happy to be the 500th thumbs up! This song is filled with so many nuanced emotional moments it's difficult to keep up with them. Floor's empathic emotional performance is off the charts, and in my mind, will never come close to being equalled. The fact that Floor, Emppu and Marco all start the last section sitting on the drum platform speaks volumes to me. If anybody wishes to figure out why this band is so tight and perfect, they just need to watch Emppu check on Tuomas early on, then at the end, the three members who were part of Tarja's firing gather together on Tuomas's keyboard platform. Of course, the three minute precision is remarkable and mind-blowing at the same time. To me, Floor's quiet and understated "Thank you" at the end is seriously the most unnecessary thank you in history, unless it is directed at Tuomas. We all should be screaming "Thank you" at the stage, or monitor, as situation fits. Having attended my first Nightwish live show in May, I don't think I could have emotionally dealt with hearing this song live, but I would have loved to have that privilege. Now to you, Sweet Lady. You were well prepared, which really helped your understanding and reaction. I've seen others respond with comments and conjectures that don't fit, because they're trying to figure it out without any information. This masterpiece is just too deep to understand it on the fly. The same can be said for "The Greatest Show on Earth." You need to have a working knowledge of evolution to understand all of the references. His subtle poetry is really stunning on that work of genius. There is a line that Floor delivers in a unique way that zooms past most people ... "The cosmic laws of gravity pull the newborns around a fire." At first glance, it might seem disassociated from the theme, but it references the planets of our solar systems falling into orbit. The fire being the sun, the newborns being the newly formed planets. That's rather deep and just one of many. References to LUCA, and Little Lucy are frequently lost. Unless you have a bit of a scientific background, this brilliance is lost. I highly suggest reading the lyrics beforehand, and maybe looking up some of these references. You took me back to my first time, and I truly appreciate that. You're quiet non-stop reaction was not typical, but neither is this song typical. You displayed reverence and respect, because you understood the importance of it. They don't play this song live anymore, at least they haven't since this performance. Tuomas had some of the vocal parts "turned off" in his ear monitors. Thank you for sharing this emotional moment with us. The ride continues!!

[@tribblefluffer]

It's impossible to listen to this song without tearing up. Especially watching the video.

[@alejandromoya7]

Great Genuine Reaction Of A Master-Piece Of All-Times, For Me The Best Song Of Nightwish, No Doubt. Greetings From Argentina!!!😉🤘🇦🇷

[@MegaDog555]

happens to all of us pure emotion

[@davidhunt8298]

I tear up every time I listen to this masterpiece. I often wait before I watch a reaction because I choke up just thinking about the song. But then Floor is the only vocalist that has ever made me cry.

[@jeffk1482]

It's always a joy to watch someone with the background react to this masterpiece! Your facial expressions and little gasps are a very familiar story - but one that *never* gets old. As deep an emotional death-spiral as you experienced here, The Greatest Show On Earth will take you in the opposite direction! As another reactor stated, "It should be the anthem of humans." Listen to that, and you'll feel elated, a-la "Holy sh-t, I GET TO BE HERE!"

[@rnowak85]

Fantastic reaction! Thank you so much for being open and sharing your true self with us. One of the most personal and emotional Nightwish songs, for both the band and the fans. One of the best deep dives into this song that I have read is from an artist named Annika Hausen. It is a Master's level analysis that is really fantastic and worth reading. I would include a link but everytime I do my comment gets blocked by YT. Just google her name and Poet and the Pendulum to find it. I can't watch or listen to this masterpiece without tearing up. Especially the last section with lyrics that were words spoken by his parents.

[@bobgamble8204]

Great reaction, such a great song, a true work of art. I don't imagine many writers and performers can truly say they have created a masterpiece

[@patrickbernardy3100]

I am recent convert to the army myself, going on about six months now. They have very quickly ascended to one of my favorite bands. I am hooked into this boand's music for the rest of my life.

[@stevewilson8752]

I Can See On Your Face What We All Feel When Listening to This Masterpiece ! Told You Girl Hey 😊 Thank You For Watching Luv 😊👍 Respect From Steve In Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🏄‍♂️😝

[@paulhayward8459]

Brisbane for me Steve !! 😊

[@NickBR57]

My number one. A remarkable and profound work. Tuomas was so affected by this song that he eventually had the vocals removed from his in-ear monitors. There are many tissue/onion-ninja occasions in this song - Sparkle My Scenery and the Mother and Father sections among them. Both Marco and Emppu offer moral support and Floor waits and looks over to him before the final "thank you" that is usually immediate. The final notes, performed ethereally by Floor, were choir in the original, Annette, version. Tuomas has said: "We will never play "Bye Bye Beautiful" or "Master Passion Greed" live again, because the lyrics are just too unambiguous and personal. There was at least as much gloom behind "The Poet and the Pendulum", too, but it leaves a bit more room for interpretation. It's easily one of our best songs, but especially the "Mother and Father'" part in the end always stirs up such a storm of emotions that it's impossible for me to do it every night. Playing "The Poet and the Pendulum' is a real rollercoaster ride - it makes me feel anxious, blush, laugh, and, in the end, just happy that that part of my life is behind me" Guy Elliot's intro and spoken parts are superb. Annette did a creditable job on this but nobody will ever match the incomparable Floor Jansen. There is a demo version where Marco sings the lyrics, which atevharsher in places, and he delivers them harder. Worth a listen to see the raw emotional anger of the original There are many who put TGSOE at the top of the list and it is a magnificent achievement, but for me this will always be number 1.

[@bazkeen]

Have been waiting for this one 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥 I think I have watched it several hundred times and it still gets me. 😥😥 Hope you do the one from Tampere for the Greatest Show On Earth. Visually is it so much better. But you have to hang in there to the credits. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@goldy7678]

Hi JyngerSlapz. I've been a subscriber since your first Nightwish reaction. What a journey it has been, huh? I have to say you held it together better than I do I times and I've heard that song and seen that performance a hundred times. It has been fun to watch you discover and explore the bands music. The good news is there is still more to go. Obviously this song evokes different emotions. I can promise you that the next "big" one will not be so emotional on a personal level. It can be emotional on human level. I'm hoping you react to the Tampere version. I think it's just a little more spectacular. Floor's parents were in the crowd for the performance in Tampere. Which ever reaction to it you choose you can't go wrong, just watch the other version later. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel continues to grow. PS - Love the new opening graphic also