NIGHTWISH | YOURS IS AN EMPTY HOPE | REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach / Metal Vocalist

Lets hear Floor Scream! Turns out she an do more than I realize! This was an extremely fun reaction and analysis to Yours Is An Empty Hope by Nightwish. Lets go!
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[@tedbaker3846]

Oh, and btw, Floors Windmills power half of Europe xD

[@DeathN0cturnal]

and all of Corpsegrinder's power the whole portion of North America

[@andrewkarp5067]

Except for Texas.

[@islgrl292]

LOL!

[@islgrl292]

@@andrewkarp5067 , you are right about that, not sure if we have power, after last winter!

[@gaylord.b.cockburn]

She is Dutch. Whoelse can do this?

[@ptbempire]

awesome channel bro!

[@Timmayytoo]

As far as Marko's nasally twang... he probably is adding something to get that sound but I would note that his Finnish accent also colors his english vocals at times. He's a brilliant counterpart to Floor and is in many ways the heart of the band, so his departure is a heavy blow.

[@Trevor21230]

At the same time, though, it was all mutual. It's not like he left because of anything to do with the band itself, and I can't imagine that the other members don't all understand, accept and respect his reasons for stepping back. The mutual nature of his departure, along with the hopeful tone at the end of his open letter ("I hope to tell you all about it in 2022. No promises, though") makes me think that we haven't seen the last of him, and that I wouldn't be surprised if he even returned to Nightwish. I know he enjoyed singing with Floor (he once said that with Floor, he didn't have to worry about overpowering her vocals with his own, unlike with Annette, and even Tarja to a degree), and it's impossible to see the smile on his face when the rest of the band comes in during the Tampere performance of The Islander and not think that he loves not only the act of performing, of being onstage, but also performing with the other members of Nightwish.

[@MsCatstaff]

Some of Marko's sound might also be the result of the botched throat surgery he had back in the '90s, to remove a polyp. He said in his book, it damaged his nerves and partially paralyzed the vocal cords on the left side.

[@foguete88]

Floor never gives you "what you expect"... she takes what you expect, tears it in tiny parts and gives you something way better xD

[@Timmayytoo]

There are quite a few reactions by vocal coaches to NW and Floor specifically, which is understandable given her talent, but your discussion is more interesting than most of them because of your metal background. I know loads about head voice vs chest voice, belting vs operatic, clean voice vs fry voice thanks to all of those reactions, but I'm glad to learn some new, metal specific stuff from you. Thanks!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

My pleasure dude, glad you found it worthwhile!

[@cancelled_user]

@@KardavoxAcademy Dude, you didn't reply to my post below your previous Nightwish reaction 3 weeks ago. I gave you a link to Floor's performance where her growls are much better. Her use of death growls and operatic soprano in just one song is something I've never heard before. It was with her previous band Revamp. I also assume you don't want to hear Epica as you did not reply to my last post :-(

[@KardavoxAcademy]

@@cancelled_user Hey Kyle! We get a lot of comments and unfortunately we can't always read through / reply to all of them. Its nothing personal! We absolutely would like to do an epica video someday :)

[@cancelled_user]

@@KardavoxAcademy Yeah I know, sorry :) So, Floor's previous band Revamp, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-zlqaCe7mhi8k Unfortunately, the recording quality is poor, si you need to decide if you wanna do it as a reaction video or just watch it off camera. With Epica, many people would recomment Sancta Terra live, just because it features Floor Jansen as a guest for their live performance. But I personally would like to recommend these: Storm the Sorrow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn_ShamdZdloaMU Suitable for broad audience, very little growls. Many metalheads don't like it because it sounds more mainstream. But it's a beautiful song. The lead female singer is Simone Simone, the Dutch beautie :) She's also classically trained like Floor Jansen. And they are friends. For something heavier and more complex, try Consign to Oblivion (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpzUqqyLiaiAi7M More suggestions later, maybe :)

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@cancelled_user Storm the Sorrow is a good option for Epica song because Simone said in an interview that that's the Epica video she's most proud of.

[@stephsteph4574]

Next: Devil and the deep dark ocean live from Buenos Aires 👌

[@toiddiot1629]

This one ☝️

[@SlaserX]

I'd love to see a Tarja video

[@lucreziatrevellyan5499]

Yep.

[@k.l.7788]

This!

[@nightwishfannl5762]

Yes!

[@Klojum]

More of her 'screaming': "Revamp - Wild Card (Live at Bloodstock Festival 2014)" -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG9fnl3gb6YfcU

[@uncagedulfhedinn2525]

This is a good one, and Disdain from Revamp as wel.

[@GrotesqueSmurf]

I'd go for Disdain for a first listen :)

[@xtravagentk1275]

Disdain for sure. Much better in my opinion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrUq4OOr814q9k

[@despairingleonardo]

I like wildcard more cuz scream was in the climax. It makes people more surprised

[@jamesanderson5268]

@@uncagedulfhedinn2525 Live at Graspop 2010.

[@Conundrums._]

Beautiful. 10/10. I’m glad Female Vocals are surging in popularity with Jinjer, Spiritbox and Nightwish since it gives such a unique touch to metal.

[@ulver1187]

Tbh Nightwish was always popular alongside Epica and many others, but the attention is great now people seem to respect females more overall, so it seems. Shout out to the algorithm for blessing us

[@joshuas193]

There are so many great female metal vocalists. One of my favorite right now is Courtney LaPlante from SpiritBox.

[@cedricwilson1593]

I prefer her older stuff tbh Nightwish is still holding her back, maybe in a few year Tuomas writes the right music for her.

[@Tearnofear]

if you wanna hear what Marko is capable of: High Hopes, Devil and the deep dark ocean, the islander fe. =)

[@josefinejohnsson5787]

High Hopes for sure! He really shines there

[@R---66---R]

@@josefinejohnsson5787 /\/ \/\/'s High Hopes hits me higher and deeper at the same time, every time again!

[@ayrie09]

I love how she goes from Demon queen to seductive siren in the span of like 15 seconds or something. One of my absolute favorite songs.

[@sirenasummers2599]

Marco is an extremely talented vocalist I'd love to see a reaction to while your lips are still red live a Wembley its such a delicate song that they did for a Finnish movie. It shows not just Marco's vocals but how well he and Floor sung together.

[@zvolencan1]

Also, if you want to hear all Marko song, try The Islander from Tampere.

[@bigg2988]

Some observations from your reaction (a first visit for me): 1 - you are darn well a Metal singer; I have seen numerous aces of other styles go skipping around the room once they figure who is doing the growl in this song. While you just went, OK that is well done. :)) 2 - this song was composed by Tuomas, the band leader, especially for Floor sice she joined permanently, to be presented on their first album together. So he probably was very conscious on how he set the vocal lines - like including the "misleading" rough bridge from Marco, who then switches to clean tenor for the chorus. Leaving the unsuspecting audience to figure out whence come the growls. To mind, never before Tuomas had a singer who could deliver these lines... he was patient; he got her; and he adjusted, as times before. 3 - like how you try to portray the vocal techniques used in the song; now I'm curious, did you also try to mimick the end part of "Ghost Love Score"?!? :))))

[@Llamaman5790]

Still plenty of great songs to review including ones where you really get to hear Marcos rasp and amazing voice especially paired with floor. Devil and the deep dark ocean being one, Romanticide, Ghost River and then the last two of the holy trinity of Nightwish songs Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth.

[@Sheabutta587]

I was always taught that if you're forcing a body position to make a note or sound, you're probably not ready to make it. Floor really exemplifies that by being so relaxed through her jaw and neck and drawing deep from her chest using all her breath. She's so smart with her mouth shapes and breath support, I love to see more classical opera training translating to metal vocalists for sound and overall vocal health

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Love your reaction bro. She is a selfproclamed vocal nerd. Try Romanticide, it has a nice surprise for you to listen. Another side of her, try Floor Jansen in "beste Zangers ", the Vilja Lied. Side note, her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring Flora.... Floor. Peace out and be safe.

[@Crushonius]

Nightwish - Romanticide also from Wacken 2013 ENOUGH SAID JUST DO IT :P

[@sawstream]

Cannot wait to see this. I remember seeing this for the first time and could not believe floor knew how to do this. Not really super crazy in comparison to others, but she shows that she has every tool in the toolbox for sure. Simply in awe of her vocals

[@cancelled_user]

This is nothing... Have you seen her in her own band Revamp? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-zlqaCe7mhi8k

[@SarahRichardsGraba]

She definitely knows her voice super well, knows how to utilize it in all different ways. She's so talented

[@adecentdelinquent8986]

She's a vocal coach so I think it's obvious she'd know how to do this. It was just a matter of time.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Dude, it has nothing to do with being a vocal coach. Most vocal coaches don’t learn how to do this, they learn straight singing.

[@amandabellani2498]

Awesome! I'm loving watching Nightwish on this channel. She used to growl more in her previous band, Revamp. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Revamp - Disdain live in Graspop! :)

[@ryanhalien8468]

That’s the wonderful thing about her, she can do anything the song calls for and everything she does is always in service of the song as a whole, it’s never about her just showing off, everything she does is to just make the song better and I think that’s where her true greatness lies along with her unmatched versatility

[@bdconan]

Do the nightwish cover of pink Floyd's high hopes for more Marco is my favorite performance of his

[@suvinuutinen705]

I love how clean, crisp and (for lack of a better word) academic your speaking voice is, and then come the growls... Greetings from land of Nightwish!

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hallo, great reaction..when you ,as a Voice Teacher Interessent, look to Floors MasterClass. 🤗(find it on her YT channel)..greetings from northern germany.

[@Valravn13]

Floor did some screaming in her band ReVamp. On their second album Wild Card. (I can't remember if there is any from her on their first album)

[@ronswasonbutcuter4474]

"I expected" is always entertaining to hear when it comes to Floor

[@clivematthews5296]

First time I've heard it called a scream, thought it was a growl. Nighwish is NOW very good at creating tension since Floor.

[@Mike-mc3sh]

Either or, but I think it's more specific high pitched scream and low pitch growl. For example you would say black metal screams, and not growls because they don't really do the low gutturals in black metal.

[@TheButterflyChaos]

One thing I have noticed about a lot of people screaming/growling is that they often like hunch over, cupping the mic and stuff. But Floor has such perfect posture and look so relaxed

[@harrythatsme2100]

Great reaction. If you want an even heavier and more growling Floor check out her former band Revamp with the song Disdain live at graspop. You will love it and so will we:)

[@meesherbeans]

That's the song I found when I discovered she was going to take over Nightwish's vocals and I LOST MY MIND (in the best way possible). Absolutely underrated performance by her.

[@00B.]

Man, I'd really like to see your analysis of some japanese bands, such as Deviloof or Dir en Grey! Their singers are sick

[@adecentdelinquent8986]

And Maximum The Hormone! That would be so cool

[@gideonsteijger397]

Floor growling.....try revamped ...disdain 💪🏻🤘🏻 like your reaction

[@Qwarzz]

I can enjoy growling (screaming?) when it's combined with a clearer voice. Here they complement each other perfectly. I also enjoy stuff like "Amorphis - the Bee". When we go nothing but screaming it goes beyond my understanding.

[@zvolencan1]

I´m wondering why you use term "scream", because I heard other vocal coaches use "growl". Scream for me is high pitched sound. Thanks.

[@jackstorm5649]

If your looking for a Floor Fry Scream Revamp Disdain is probably a better example. I wish the sound engineer for this show would have kicked her mic up a notch when she was growling. She sounds good but is not as loud as when she was singing.

[@paulriddle7818]

this!!

[@amherstburgerpicker5786]

Great video! You are one of the best vocal coaches I've seen explain the screaming/growls!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad to hear it dude, thanks!

[@Chantalicious74]

Love your commentary ❤️ Check out marko’s vocals: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68

[@juhanivartiala352]

You managed to listen and analyze whole song with only one earphone in left ear. Exceptional professionalism. Its always great to see, when people are over performing their god giving natural levels of execution. You have better experience after using earphones in both ears, its not hard. Trust me.

[@robertsheeler321]

Revamp - Wild Card If you really want to hear floor do what you were expecting

[@dongiovanni4331]

I'd like to hear how Hansi Kürsch can still sound great despite singing for 30 years for Blind Guardian.

[@aperson9847]

lol i just commented on your "ghost love score" video saying you should react to this, not realizing i was almost a month late to the party and you already did 😂

[@KardavoxAcademy]

At least you made it here now!

[@GrotesqueSmurf]

ReVamp - Disdain (live at Graspop) is an awesome older song with Floor (also featuring her growls)

[@rome8180]

I hope you react to more Nightwish. Your reactions are so good, but scream-based metal isn't really my thing. I would love it if you would do more melodic stuff like this.

[@oliphant2848]

Great analysis. I learned something. I like your style of presentation too, friendly and lucid and calm.

[@diegstube]

Devil and the deep dark ocean 🤘👌

[@Shoikan]

Video hardly started and earned a like: for all the people susceptible to epileptic seizures thank you! I may not be one of those, but I so so appreciate it for them! Now on to the actual video :)

[@CJ-lo1ny]

Great analyse, more Nightwish 🙏 I like and sub 🤘🏽🇳🇱

[@ChymoNZM]

Wow, just by your explanation I'm able to do some amateur grunts without it hurting my throat. Thanks a lot, you're an amazing teacher.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Happy to help!

[@VXGaming]

I think the warning at the start is required in all Nightwish live songs.

[@deliathorja442]

please react to Orbit Culture - North Star of Nija , live in studio. they're from Sweden and very talented.

[@rob16041979]

hmmm... Ghost River... Wacken 2013... you will be pleasantly surprised :) greetings and thank you...

[@emmaofdragons2720]

lol...love your reactions! Always very instructive , as well as fun to watch and listen to you. My eternal Godess FLOOR, is my inspiration to maybe....perhaps....learn to go from classical to contemporary singing. Very difficult though....teaching an old dog/biatch.....lol..., to sit. (speaking of myself.... )

[@antmax]

Haha, I knew this was going to be here after the last one..

[@lilithlane8189]

'You're not supposed to sing breathy' has no one seen Billie Eilish? Oh here for Nightwish, this is great, thank you!

[@EderNovacki]

Love your reactions my dude. if you are open to suggestions, I would recommend Disdain by ReVamp, Floor's prior band... that music is insane. Keep the awesome job dude!

[@theclow614]

I'm so happy you covered this song. This is the perfect channel to break down Floor's vocals in this amazing number! Thank you for the insight! more nightwish please hahaha

[@cjmorgani3642]

Another gem from everyone’s favorite coach. Would you ever do an analysis of your own vocals? You do a lot of interesting things in glioblastoma

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for the kind words dude! I've had a few requests for stuff like this now and let's just say who knows what the future may hold? ;)

[@reddreddington1946]

Nice video, i can suggest you can react to Beast in Black - Blind And Frozen

[@Matjo7588dk]

So im gonna ask now you got a record deal. When will you ask floor to make a metal duet with you for the next album?

[@joshuas193]

Floor does the best windmills. For real. I'd have fell over after a couple seconds.

[@roblaw4554]

Watched a couple times...reeaaly fine react. Great perspective, insight and analysis! 2 things - 1 Yes, NW is great. 2 Regarding vocals? My favorite takeaway is one word: Intentional. Almost nothing these guys do in terms of musicianship or vocals is random. Very much about specific intention at core. Yet at the same time, counterintuitively, preserving sooo much space for fun and play. They are just so playful, and That translates so well on multiple levels. Thanks again. Cheers! rl 🤘👹🤘

[@franciscomascarenas862]

Great analysis you are the best , please react to "the poet and the pendulum - nightwish" GREETINGS 👋🏽

[@carldevries9108]

Well I just learned more about how to use false chords than any other vocal coach reaction has taught me. That was nice! Thanks.

[@IllustriousCrocoduck]

Floor growling is maybe my favorite thing ever

[@paulriddle7818]

Floor growling for the first time in her 2nd band ReVamp in 2010. She shows her crazy vocal range all in one song. Graspop Festival 2010: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnrUq4OOr814q9k

[@drneildurrant]

Awesome reaction... so much info!!

[@suzannemartin776]

Omg that 'happy birthday' reminded me of Marilyn Monroe singing to JFK lol. I really enjoy hearing you giving examples of using different techniques. It is so interesting. I wish I was in the US to get lessons. Love your reactions.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for the kind words, Suzanne! So, I actually give all of my lessons remotely, and I have students from all over the world, so if you are serious about wanting lessons drop me an email at [e-mail] and let's make it happen! :)

[@lillihartman9802]

If you want more Floor growls listen to her old band ReVamp Disdain live at Graspop

[@tooquick240]

Dude you could replace marko. Hit night wish up they need a new male backup now

[@merqury5]

Some hidden trick in a Temple on a Mountain.....Best ever!

[@vickieeh1]

Talking about metal and drinking from a flowery mug

[@geneeverett7855]

Was hoping you’d do this one next 🤘. When I Esther ghost love score I was like dudes gotta see this one!

[@verdantero7929]

You remember when floor belted out the last note in ghost love score? Well if you want to hear Marco and Floor belt out! Listen to Romanticide.

[@whisperinthewind3633]

If you really want to see Floor growls, try ReVamp Disdain live 😉

[@justinbrown4562]

We missed Signs of the Swarms last song. How about today's!!! "The Collection" plus two guest vocalists Nick Arthur & Matt Honeycutt

[@jeanellelange7125]

Absolutely fantastic reaction absolutely loved it even subscribed. Floor is my favorite vocalist and Nightwish my favorite band.💜 If you want to see more Growling from Floor watch her previous band ReVamp's Distain and Wildcard Live those are two epic songs. Please also react to Nightwish Slaying The Dreamer and Devil And The Deep Dark Ocean. 🤘😁🤘🙏🙏

[@NemesisZ0X]

Fun Fact: This is the first song Tuomas wrote specifically for Floor to emphasize Her ability. Oh, and those strobe warnings were probably meant for the other version (filmed on a cruise ship (small space + strobes = not fun)) floating out there (pun intended). TomH🇫🇮

[@kira5563]

How cool it would be to see your reaction to Dir en Grey - Vinushka (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIfLcol-mNpgqJI). I think you'll be very surprised by a vocalist and his range. And it would be very interesting to know the technical side of what he is doing while he screams and growls. Not to mention that this is a very atmospheric progressive metal masterpiece

[@daillew1990]

I am firmly in the can't sing won't sing camp but I absolutely love these videos.

[@Pip8448]

THANK YOU for your insight and appreciation for this!

[@jxp_shows]

Didn't even know this song...THANK YOU for an amazing video (so useful) and for showing me Nightwish!! 🤘 Can't wait for more

[@mykindamakeup]

I just commented on Ghost Love Score that "you'll love Yours Is An Empty Hope". Should have known you already covered it. I hope to see more of these videos, love them. I subbed!

[@william4373]

Any chance you could do Suicide Silence smoke or lifted pls 🖤😊

[@bbdrums8386]

Gotta do the new Signs of the Swarm - The Collection Three vocalists to pick apart

[@steverogers3415]

Love your analysis, just subscribed and glad I did, good job bro!

[@heinzherbert1706]

I love the suspense in reaction videos to YIAEH. When will the reactionist realize it's Floor who is doing the growling

[@haileyphillips2927]

Next you should watch unleash the archers tonight we ride, There’s some cool growls

[@joeparker9516]

You gotta watch Tatiana with Jinjer... I suggest "Pisces", live session, but don't preview it. You will understand about a minute in.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I actually already have a video up for that song, and you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYHOnKWwp52Vp7s

[@KELA59]

Yes yes and yes!!!!!!

[@rickherrell9451]

Wow, Ricky Skaggs doing reactions...who knew?

[@milenna8926]

You should definitely check out 2 songs from Floor’s Previous band Revamp “Disdain and Wildcard” I’m assure you will enjoy it🤘🏻

[@shanethomas6230]

Her abilities are just insane

[@peterbell3199]

Nice to see a metal voice reaction. Came here because I see NightWish, I watch!

[@Nrde]

As mentioned in another comment also, it would be nice to hear your analysis of Amorphis songs. Maybe "Bee" as it has an interesting message/background addition to a killer synth/guitar riff, combined with one of the best growling and clean vocals.

[@sonnysome3201]

I highly recommend Ghost River (Wacken 2013) Their voices are complementing one another perfectly in that one.

[@circuitsandshortcuts]

When I've tried to play with false chord growling, it actually feels a lot like falsetto, in that it takes a lot of air to make a moderate amount of sound. The result being that it dries your throat very quickly if you don't hydrate well.

[@kevsim70]

Since you specialize in screamed/growled vocals, how about one of the latest videos from a band famous for its growled vocals for decades? Though, I wouldn't be even remotely surprised if you've seen it already. lol. (Paradise Lost, Darker Thoughts) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4OteWaQf9-reJI

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 something you might like to check out the band is called Ayreon and I think you will enjoy analysing this Ayreon the day that the world breaks down ( it features 11 different singer's it will make sense when you watch it Also you might like Ayreon age of shadows ( floor and Marco from Nightwish, hanci from blind guardian) floors sister irean is in the backing singer's

[@bgibeast]

Your reactions are great! Surprised I don't see Ghost River or Poet and the Pendulum or some of their others, you would give some fun feedback based on your Metal singing knowledge.

[@fearisachoiceyouembrace]

If you want to hear your favourite technics you should listen to young Floor. With her band Revamp live at Graspop 2010 Disdain. And with her band After Forever live at Progpower 2007 Dreamflight you can hear some other singers.

[@albertomartinezjr2888]

Can you react to I'd do Anything for Love by Meatloaf?

[@whiskeymike7364]

Brilliant. TY. It explains why a drill instructor can cut through all background noise.