Nightwish - Élan (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@leerobbo92]

Floor is astonishingly good, especially live. I have no idea why people are complaining. She's a perfect fit for the band.

[@davemason4055]

+leerobbo92 They are bitter Tarjaholics who are still unable to deal with reality even after 10 years.

[@talgar8052]

+Dave Mason I love Floor, I am listening to her, i like her, but i am going back to Tarja, it's bit another, so good, quality music. :-) I think Tarja can't sing Alpenglow like Floor, but Floor can't sing Wishmaster like Tarja, they are both So good, I like also Anette, she is good in official videos (Like Storytime) Still, my favorite is Simone Simons from Epica... Sorry for my bad english... I am not really good

[@ShawnPowerz]

+leerobbo92 As a complete newbie to the band I must say it is a controversy filled comment section on every video. I would agree with this statement completely. Only I've only watched videos of Floor live, she still rocks it. That being said I've watched some early era stuff with Tarja, and while I recognize her incredible vocal talent. I tend to lean Floor's way as she does fit the metal queen role fairly well, and jive with the band perfectly. All this aside Marco the bassist/vocals is the real shining star for me. Damn that guy rocks, amazing voice and facial hair. As long as he's in there all is well in my opinion. Which doesn't matter much as I'm just new.

[@rhapsodyknight8243]

Shawn Powerz You must see this band live!......trust me. They are touring 2016 and then it's rest/sabbatical year for them.

[@talvituhkat3109]

+Shawn Powerz I absolutely agree with you. Every Nightwish lady has brought a little something to the band, and they should be respected for this. No matter the frontwoman, they were all epic in their own way. But I really can't imagine the Nightwish music without Marco, even if he's not one of the founding members. For me he's the special vocal (and bassist) thing that makes NW.

[@freebirdsmusic]

Anyone here listening it even in 2024? 😍😍

[@АндрейКасаткин-т4ы]

++

[@dainiuskruopis7334]

I 2024 ❤️

[@tienchuc-kimhue5788]

Me

[@edisontito387]

❤

[@80sHeavymetalchick9]

Me 💜💜💜

[@alexiss6990]

_Lyrics_ Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writing's on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn-out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come! Taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Ooh, come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea, come!

[@alexiss6990]

@JediNxf7 I just copy paste it from Google tbh 😆

[@tanlatalatan]

They always write lyrics for a song that only they can understand :))

[@alexiss6990]

@@hihiglug I felt the satisfaction with you 😆🙌

[@shakiviap.hanley5616]

@JediNxf7 nope he actually got all the lyrics right go look up the lyrics and you'll see

[@shakiviap.hanley5616]

@JediNxf7 go on their website

[@ru.slavynin]

No matter how many times I watch this video and listen to this song, some tear of joy always breaks through.😢😁

[@thawtar5069]

I don't care whether it is Taja, Anette or Floor. I love Nightwish. That's all!

[@elamanvetta1685]

+Thaw Tar You are wise. ;)

[@rhcpgirl86]

Likewise. I wish every fan was like that.

[@elamanvetta1685]

rhcpgirl86 It would be a wonderful world. :)

[@ricardofarias8727]

+Thaw Tar Yes man! Once Nightwish, ever Nightwish!!

[@GarciaXVLegend_04]

+Thaw Tar I agree. I love each of their voices and I just love Nightwish music styles. It's pointless to have a "who has the best singing voice" debate of the 3. Why are people so ignorant?

[@bejlicaushaj7169]

I envy the people who still haven't heard Nightwish and are about to hear them for the first time. It's a magical feeling.

[@astroloverschwab7297]

As a newcomer, I can confirm that my ears are blessed

[@entagrasnogard236]

I'm not new...It's been a few years now. The passion ignites as always, the tears are as hot as the burning steel. But it's nothing like the first time, when your soul vibrates to that same force of these words

[@OneillSG7]

This just happened to me! It was magical!

[@ivypoisonx5692]

Literally me rn. A friend just sent me this

[@MAVcalled911]

unfortunately this is a shadow of what nightwish was. love them but last to singers were so much better

[@garryabbott3474]

9 years ago! Seriously? Still an absolute killer of a tune.

[@Cyclonetic]

Yes. Amazing song

[@AriZonaTeaEnjoyer-kt9eg]

its so crazy how every single singer for nightwish has badass songs that are their own

[@RogerSchietzel-i2d]

Do? @you know??! ;! @killer scripts!?!!!??? @da!? @finanzamt and aok!!!???!!! @deine daten sind da???!!!???

[@adriannebee2056]

I honestly had forgotten how beautiful, joyous, and loving of life at all stages this song is. The look of wonder on the elderly faces as they meet each member of the band, the lyrics, Floor's joyful singing, and then the end where they're celebrating, still loving life and just how *beautiful* that is...

[@mikakarki7989]

The persons presented in this video, are finnish highly appreciated actresses & actors, with a very distinquished careers. Thou, partly deceased nowadays. R.I.P. Antti L.

[@jerrymail]

Discovering Nightwish: One of my greatest moments in my musical life 🥰

[@angelosotgiu364]

😅😅😅

[@dolevwajsbrot6356]

I know them since about 2000's when Traja was the lead singer, with her the music was much powerful of course but they kind of maintain the "flow" of the band so each singer is nice in her way...

[@irpanko122]

welcome mate

[@adamixa5801]

was? what happen now?@@dolevwajsbrot6356

[@Delibro]

@@dolevwajsbrot6356 One can argue which of the two to like more. But you can't argue about Tarja has the more operatic voice and Floor has the more powerful voice.

[@where-is-my-mind-x]

The voice of that vocalist is absolutely incredible! This song is a masterpiece, the best song I've ever heard

[@LOLMAN9538]

That vocalist is none other than Floor Jansen, who is very well-known among us Americans

[@牛逼-c8o]

there's no doubt

[@insanerhardstyle5872]

Floor was already known in Metal scene as a singer of After Forever

[@Stinkydo0d]

3:50 There's something about seeing such a deep man like Tuomas smiling, that just brings a big grin to my face. That's just how you know it's truly a joyous moment.

[@fabiandelarosa4241]

Cuz he knows he's making masterpiece after masterpiece 👌

[@blacksheep25251]

He's a musical genius and has absolutely NO TIME for BS. So when he DOES show emotion, its genuine. You can see it in his eyes, you can feel it in his music, you can experience it in their concerts.

[@rustyjones7908]

Hey. I just had to share. Earlier this month my mom passed away. In her life, she literally worked until her body broke and was in unimaginable pain for the past 3-5 years. Even though I had seen this video hundreds of times, this time it hit me. The images of these tired old people finally getting to put away the burdens of their lives away and being able to make merry hit me and I literally cried for the first time since this happened. I know none of the guys from Nightwish are likely to see my random shit posting but still, thank you.

[@estherfresneda7302]

I'm sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤

[@danicaivanovskalepojevic5711]

Yeah, I also do "thank you" to artists which music came as a selvetion in dark times, even though I know that they will never know. But I want to believe that on some level they are, as we all are, touched by the feeling we share with them and their music. It is great that you menaged to find a valve for your sadness spring... it takes time and patience and being honest with your emotions, but it is the normal and fulfilling way of greaving, if this makes sense... Sending good thoughts ❤

[@СветланаВоротынцева-ф4й]

I'm sorry for your loss. Hags your❤

[@HelenaJosefikova-ln4fr]

Upřímně, mně, to, mrzí

[@HelenaJosefikova-ln4fr]

Držte, se, soucit mám, vzpominejte, na, dobré, mějte se hezky, přeji hezký den

[@theacidtonguedconservative3865]

All of you people who are whining need to get a clue! Haven't you learned anything about Nightwish at all??? This is what they do. They release a song that isn't spectacular, yet at the same time isn't horrible either. It's designed not to blow you away but to build anticipation for the entire album.

[@mrmiller5150]

Finally someone gets it. This is just a taste of what the album's gonna be like. A TASTE!

[@theacidtonguedconservative3865]

Scott Miller And it's beautiful too! I've heard Floor in After Forever and have sporadically sampled some songs from her band ReVamp, and in my opinion she is meant more to be a tool in the hands of a master artist than compose her own stuff like she did in AF and RV. She has never sounded better than she does here!

[@rickyvanderham8522]

Matthew Rollick I disagree. She never sounded so boring and emotionless as on this track.

[@theacidtonguedconservative3865]

Ricky van der Ham Well to each their own. She sounds beautiful in my opinion. Whatever you think of Élan, I'm sure the album as a whole will be killer.

[@rickyvanderham8522]

I hope so, but because Elan sounds like the Anette era and I dislike Troy his involvement I am skeptical.

[@dakotaswope3615]

Tuomas Holopainen is a lyrical genius. Though my interpretation of the song may be different from his, this is hands down one of his best! The world is a far better place with him in it.

[@eddiemetalthunder]

This is a good SINGLE. A lot of people here didn't understand the purpose of a SINGLE. The song has to be short, easy-listening and, in the case of Nightwish, meant to give us some kind of preview of what the album will be. When I see "too weak", "too poppy" it makes me laugh. Heavy guitar is still there, can you tell me what is not "metal" in this song? 'Cause I can't see it... IMO this single is in the same path previous Nightwish singles' took. Ever Dream, Nemo, Bye Bye Beautiful, Storytime... In their structure, they are kind of similar, so stop complaining and wait for the album to come... This song is beautiful and it's what I expect from Nigthwish. Heavy and melodic. Sick of all these "That was better then before"... EVOLVE!

[@mramo11]

those singles you named are far heavier and more metal than Elan, for sure. i have to say elan is bit too slow, too quiet

[@codrak6]

mramo11 the first single of dark passion play was eva and was much more slower than this

[@eddiemetalthunder]

mramo11 Then what about Deep Silent Complete, the single from Wishmaster? What about Eva from Dark Passion Play? Even The Carpenter is not that heavy...

[@Arakki]

mramo11 Track #2 of the single is a nudge towards Once in a heavy way, go have a listen.

[@superroon]

Thanks! Completely agree with you!

[@marcosscharf5355]

It’s hard to understand how humans can make such beautiful songs or write such beautiful lyrics

[@marjuska9833]

💖

[@retornodelsilencio9420]

Porque Tuomas es de otro mundo y posee una mente limpia.

[@dusanradin5868]

@@retornodelsilencio9420 ....and dirty imagination...

[@retornodelsilencio9420]

​@@dusanradin5868Y eso porque???

[@dusanradin5868]

@@retornodelsilencio9420 well you wrote" he has clear mind".It's true,he does.That's why he also has to have dirty mind,to balance it all.Comprende,mi amigo?

[@kalajarvi]

This is just pure gold. Nightwish spiced up with Finland's most famous and beloved actors and actresses. For older Finns, this video is a journey into their own and the actors' past. Makes me cry each time when I watch this. Thank you. Kiitos.

[@bigdumbfatcat2869]

So are all the old people in the video famous Finnish actors?

[@kalajarvi]

@@bigdumbfatcat2869 Yes.

[@ngaiteiizadeng]

Woww..never heard of it..😮😮.. love this song

[@DarthVexx666]

I like how with each singer they've had they add their own unique thing to the songs. Each one beautiful in its own way.

[@jazzysugar3777]

Lily Ali that's true. And Floor can perform the songs perfectly from her fellow predecessors

[@Liam94Smith]

I'm glad there are people who think of it this way instead of comparing them to each other all the time 😊

[@DekkarJr]

Yeah I agree, Floor is the perfect mix of them really. She can match Tarja's range but has more grit in her voice.

[@childofthemist6174]

@Lily Ali so very true

[@grosucosminionut8073]

I agree, however, I would die to hear one more song in that power metal with operatic vocals style that defined Nightwish's early days. With Floor on vocals of course :)

[@gendoruwo6322]

I've lost my parents and grandparents. They'd lived hard lives. Thing song always remind me of them. A wish in the night, that someday somewhere... they are happy now, relieved. I listen to this song, whenever I think of them.

[@牛逼-c8o]

guy, R.I.P I hope you have a bright and wonderful future

[@teajaykay8729]

i found this album in my darkest time and its a big reason why i am still alive. this song in particular. at the start of the year i discovered this album i was planning to end my life, at the end of that year i had started traveling, met the love of my life, and could finally see a future i wanted to be in. 8 years later i went no contact with my abusive family, moved to rural ireland, married that love of my life, and life has been so good. so much better than i could have ever thought it could be. i am happy this music helped get me through those hard times. helped me recover from my eating disorder, helped me want to travel and see the world, helped me want to live my life, helped me face my inner demons and traumas.

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

This is Nordic folk rock , an age and a universe away from pop . This music will live forever . It has heart and meaning . God bless Nightwish !

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

@Devastator No not Celtic but similar. They are Dutch, Finnish,and swedish . Same hemispherical region and some cultural similarities. But their music is from them in their hearts and minds.

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

@Mikko I'm not Swedish. I'm French Canadian and Sioux.

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

@Mikko I assume so, Its what I read about them.

[@Paladin_of_Justice]

@Mikko ah I see , well then I stand corrected . Never the less they are a group that is uniquely superb and fantastic.

[@danielfgpontes]

This was the first song I've ever heard from Nightwish, wich made me fall in love with the band and Symphonic Metal

[@michaelgrof8441]

This is a very good song. But it feels more like a pop-rock song in a masterful metal arrangement than a pure symphonic metal. Try their earlier albums - like Oceanborn - to compare.

[@silverwolfe3636]

@@michaelgrof8441 Nightwish as a band has existed so long that each era has its own unique sound as they evolved and changed over time. Tuomas never stopped experimenting and it shows album to album. Oceanborn is one of my favorites, but I also enjoy the more pop-prog sounding later albums too.

[@shargiaarts2247]

People can enjoy both, it still falls under the category, because Floor sings opera. I love Annett so maybe I'm not the right person to be commenting lol but people did Annett dirty. The albums she took part in are some of the most beautiful albums. Just let people enjoy the music. Sometimes not everyone wants to compare things.@@michaelgrof8441

[@Hexagon.Hexagon]

Me too

[@phm19880]

I am 43years old finnish man. I can honestly say that most of the times i cant remember when i had cried, like watery eyes that is result of emotions, feelings, memories etc in my brain. Sadly i can add one milestone when i allways remembered when i cried, that was when my, close to me and dear dad suddenly passed away from bloodstroke in his brains. He was 73. When i heard that, i remember the shock etc, no tears. In funeral, ofc i was carrying coffin on the heart side, like oldest son have to do. Bo tears. After funeral day, me and my sister were taking couple drinks my late dad apartment. I had all feelings for that situation, i think, but no tears, until i just before going sleep was going to smoke last cigarette on the balkony. Walking there, near of balkonys door, i just suddendly see picture of my dad, with casual sports/comfort clothes on, standing hand in pockets, and having that funny, peacuful smile he had, i collapse in that second, and tears start to flow, my sister who was in kitchen, scared that subben burst of scream and cry..her and mine children was sleeping in one room, i dont know they woke up or not. My point is, what this band do, that when i follow story, lyrics, visuals..everything..i often have to pause, that i dont start to cry. Two things made me cry last years, my dads death and nightwish🤔😅. Have to remember that i love my two children more than myself, but they also hasnt been able to make me weeping. At least not last couple years. Still, i say again, all the feelings, pride, worry etc that father must have, i definetily had. I am not saying, that this kind of trait is good or bad, its neutral and useless theme for deeper analyze, i think. But finnish culture is very stoic and cold, or it can be seen like that by outsiders standards. Problem that i dont cry easily, i feel like at least, is just some technical thing, tears just dont come. I can harden myself also convenient way, but it is fact that i am quite emotional person, and that makes it more interesting for me... Sorry, just have to share in this nightside hours... This band do something correct. Allways appreciated, no matter genre, if somebody deliver with quality that, what and how they try to deliver. I am fan of metal music, and liked to listen this band from 2000-->...only last couple months its gone this deep, strange but enjoyable level...

[@lmps919]

Lyrics: Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodill tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, free fall awaits the brave. Come, taste the wine, race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds, race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writings on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A House of cards from a worn-out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral Come!

[@tiagoandre9125]

Floor: body of a female gladiator, face of an angel and voice of a mermaid.

[@TTFerdinand]

I couldn't have said it better. She's addictive.

[@Yebisu1]

more like the voice of a siren

[@fabioartoscassone9305]

and a husband with a SABATON 🤘🤘

[@thomasmcguire951]

The body of a Valkyrie, the face of Aphrodite, and the Voice of Galadriel

[@NuncEstBibendumX]

voice of a mermaid? hahahahaha. You mean a SIREN XD

[@melzabala5916]

Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, free fall awaits the brave Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writings on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Come!

[@rickrolledsoul3920]

_..They will guide you from the light.._ Sounds like something that L Lawliet would have needed.. Thank you for the lyrics. :)

[@paulleberre7658]

j'aime

[@Xlxxlegendz]

When you take the time to look at the lyrics they are actually quite dark

[@clyderuhland8538]

Mel Zabala I

[@LaserGuidedLoogie]

Wow, what a bunch of word salad. I guess writing lyrics for these songs is easy when you don't have to make sense.

[@JosueSantos-y2c]

When this single first came out, I thought: Well, this is... different. Here I am today, 9 years later. Smiling with tears of JOY at how BEAUTIFUL this musical masterpiece is, and how I have evolved in mind, body, and spirit since. Thank you, Nightwish, for being my best friend.

[@SteMice]

I used to listen to this song with my newborn 8 years ago, now I'm still listening with my 2nd child ❤

[@annetennis]

I'm from the Netherlands and never heard of her until she joined a Dutch progam. (search for 'beste zangers' and watch Floor singing different songs). How on earth did I not know our best artist? She is AMAZING. ❤️🇳🇱

[@mirandahostens847]

Ik heb op exact dezelfde manier Floor ontdekt. Wat een topzangeres

[@henno2799]

Zoek ook eens naar masters of destiny van Delain waar Charlotte wessels in zingt, en bijv. naar mercy mirror van within temptation (Sharon den Adel) en zo heeft Nederland nog meer zangeressen die in Nederland niet bekend zijn

[@marwanhoteit5666]

Watched that show just bcuz she joined xD And welcome to the light young one

[@petrumare]

Enjoyable show, thanks :) I don't know Dutch but it has English subtitles.

[@jorh.9014]

@@marwanhoteit5666 same lol

[@mr.doobsie58]

This is such a beautiful song. A real Nightwish song.

[@mehmet48300]

Hi from Türkiye 🇹🇷. Dear fan of Nightwish.

[@mirandahostens847]

I discoverd Nightwish in a Dutch television program where the lead singer, Floor Jansen, was invited. There I liked her voice and charisma, I was curious to see who was Nightwish. And now I am addicted.

[@pedjavukmirovic6770]

Better now then never.... Enjoy... One advice always listen to floor live.

[@musiclovertje12]

Same

[@JorlinJollyfingers]

On the opposite, i discovered "beste zangers" because of Floor (i usually dislike shows like that).

[@otronombre4403]

Welcome to the Nightwish family!

[@JorlinJollyfingers]

@@otronombre4403 I don't know if you were responding to me. I'm not a member of a "family" or a cult... i just like to listen to Nightwish ;)

[@rickywood8805]

Fun fact, this is actually the only studio version of any nightwish song I like just as much as the lives. Amazing group regardless but live performances are where they truly shine 😍 always gives me tingles listening to these extraordinary musicians

[@jameshughes525]

Fun fact?

[@rickywood8805]

​@@jameshughes525that's what I said isn't it. It's a fact, and it was fun for me to tell so it's a fun fact 😂🤣

[@SkydivingChiken]

What about endless forms most beautiful

[@kimseymour5250]

I was wondering what people thought about using Elan as a first dance song for a wedding? The meaning I get from it is about seizing the day and realising the beauty of the world. I know it's not a love song really but I think it's some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard :) what do people think?

[@elamanvetta1685]

+Kim Hedges I like it! Perfect!

[@kimseymour5250]

+Elämän Vettä you think so? :D yay

[@elamanvetta1685]

Kim Hedges :)

[@kimseymour5250]

+Bruce McCullen thank you that is so very helpful :) truthfully I don't know if it does answer all those questions :/ it's more about how I feel about life in general than about my fiancé. I just didn't want some soppy ballad, but I'm not really sure what song fits us both, we have differing music tastes. Any song suggestions greatly appreciated :)

[@kimseymour5250]

+Bruce McCullen and thank you so much for your well wishes :)

[@Y0sh1no5am]

This song shows what Tuomas want to see on ppl when They hear his songs. To bring happiness for young and old. To bring joy and make everyone's wishes come true. All metal don't have to be rough or hardcore. It can be about a magic tale and happiness. Showing meaning of life and to enjoy that we love.

[@benjaminwright-rj9xc]

I know, I find Tuomas's vision of metal to be refreshing. I enjoy the wide range of Nightwish, there seems to be a song for every mood.

[@sikidiki22]

Can i just say this video is amazing? I love the old feel of the place shes singing in, and how everyone joins up at the end. LOVE you guys!!

[@nick74bul]

Yes, you can :D

[@motorheadbanger90]

those are all the people that died and once they did, they were taken to a old bar type joint where nightwish is there to greet them. its a lovely idea.

[@merfes0749]

Floor Jansen is the best!!!!!!

[@GregSBTheEagle]

Hahahaha... an old uneducated troll is coming... Hello Silver Spike, it's so long I don't see you...

[@rodrigocallado4529]

It's really nice indeed

[@hune.badger86]

This song is so beautiful. it still brings tears to my eyes when I haven't heard it in a while. 💗

[@freckyleuang5834]

In the song, there seem to be some power to wake something up in my heart from busy and normal days.

[@MugenHeadNinja]

A lot of Nightwish songs since Floor joined do this to me, especially Endless Forms Most Beautiful & Shutter Before the Beautiful.

[@future_17-26]

😂虽然不会流泪不过我梦见了那瀑布了

[@future_17-26]

@@freckyleuang5834 🤔我也是从醉酒中被叫醒

[@johnyhruaia5081]

@@MugenHeadNinja i

[@casedi.troenelle]

This song is so magic, it gives me peace. Floor is the perfect match to Marko's voice, as always Marko is perfect

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

One of the most melodic song I've ever heard. The background chorus, the piano, the flute.... Everyth8ng comes alk g together beautifully. Amazing, amazing song.

[@Jonritchiepoetry]

It's a penny whistle but sentiment still stands bro ❤

[@amoledor]

1. I hope this is what Heaven is like, a bunch of friends in a bar with Nightwish music going. 2. Her stylist is on point.

[@luckyprofit8231]

Найтвиш - офигенная команда. Тарья, Анет, Флор.. Все они прекрасны. ❤️ " вот тебе моя кровь, видишь, тебе её я дарю - вот моя любовь...."

[@megid5562]

One of the best songs there is for sure. This has been my go-to for many years whenever i'm feeling down

[@cristiaolson7327]

I just love that Marko and Emmpu look like they're having a good time jamming with their buddies.

[@aRiezFuckyearh]

Hey all.. I saw Nightwish live yesterday.. and Floor was just amazing.

[@elamanvetta1685]

+Irvin Kubat FLoor is really great live!

[@rhapsodyknight8243]

+Irvin Kubat Hey!......I'm so happy for you! I hope you see them again soon!...

[@sylviafrick]

HMH Amsterdam? Me too! :D

[@darksteelfuzzy]

+Sylvia Frick Same here. Legendary show. Never thought they'd play the entire version of The Greatest Show On Earth ^_^

[@sylviafrick]

+darksteelfuzzy Yeah it was awesome :)

[@dusty3913]

12,000 people can't fathom the majesty of Emppu's rock n roll poses.

[@georg3607]

there are just two options: 1) these people are hardcore Tarja or Anette fans that dislike everything with Floor 2) these people haven't even listened to it in it's whole beauty

[@EusiWorkshop]

I grew up with Nightwish since 1999, was sad when Tarja left, best move Nightwish could have made! Kept them relevant and the sound fresh. This is one of my favorite songs!

[@magdalenamachulak7606]

Floor is this kind of singer who even if you are at the bottom, her voice can take you high up in the heven. Love Nightwish and Floor 🥰🤩💜💜

[@gillandianyt3920]

Alpenglow!

[@sonagaming1408]

*heaven but yea i agree

[@Kelsea-2002]

i agree,but i still missing Marco

[@alinamagda2547]

Almost all the song is good, except for the part when she sais: "have a laugh at the orthodox". What's her problem?! 😡

[@harleyhops5186]

@@alinamagda2547 ....surf the clouds.... ya problem.....

[@talbz001]

Floor's voice is absolutely breath-taking! I'm totally mesmerised ..

[@skull6106]

i agree but tarja is number 1 forever

[@stubones]

@@skull6106 No. Floor made the band complete... until Marko left.

[@dayltonjonnes7959]

Quanto mais você ouve, mais você quer ouvir novamente. A voz insuperável e divina da Semideusa Floor Jansen nessa harmonia perfeita criada pelo mestre Tuomas. Obra prima❤❤

[@mikuhopo2058]

Greetings from Finland!! :) Those who are acting in this video are famous Finnish actors. I dont know the bartenders name but the first one is Antti Litja who comes with "train". The cleaner in a floor is Seela Sella.(Im an actor and actually I'v acting with her.) Then comes Eva Litmanen, the washer lady. The Diver is Ismo Kallio. He passed away in 2019. The the guy with a shovel is Vesa Vierikko. Professor of acting in a Finnish Theatre Academy. Just some information if someone wants to know. Peace and love!!!!

[@arpitabrahmachari7649]

Thanks

[@ClemensKatzer]

Interesting. I was indeed wondering about it. Now that you mention it, I asked my Finnish wife, and she confirmed it, she recognized almost all of them too.

[@jussitiihonen4559]

The bartender is Pekka Huotari

[@donnricks7159]

thank you for the info

[@fikri2822]

Wow... Professor of Acting. Impressive

[@edouardnicoud179]

Played it again and again ... Incredidble how Nightwish evolved and adapted through years. Wonderful song and lyrics, Floor's smile, staring at the sky, was so inspirational to me !

[@Moonsunband]

Beautiful song and Floor is really amazing! Thank you Nightwish! :-) ... and Jukka, we wish you all the best!!!

[@Relorchestral]

Yeaaahh... Floor is just incredible!!! I'm waiting patiently for the whole "Endless Forms Most Beautiful"!

[@tharrock337]

Oh maaan i really miss that Pirate of a man. Jukka is just the right combination of unique athmospheric Nightwishy drumming and a little bit of portnoy here and there. Absolutely love him. So sad he's not going to be on this tour. Best of whishes get well soon enough. No offense to the new guy though he did fine, although this song is not the best place to show off a new drummer I'm gonna wait and see before I even make an efford to remember his name.

[@Moonsunband]

tharrock337 Yes, the loss of Jukka is really, really sad, but the most important thing on earth is health and I wish him all the best to beat his insomnia! Nevertheless, Kai is an awesome drummer and I am sure, he will be perfect in this band! :-)

[@Beco96]

MoonSun Insomnia?? Is that some kind of a sleeping disorder?? Damn, I didnt know it can be so serious that he quit drumming because of that... Best wishes to Jukka, get well, brother :)

[@Bl4ckH4nd]

Marko Becić I hope he gets better soon. I had horrible insomnia when I was younger. Stayed up for days at a time and it really starts messing with you. Get well soon Jukka!!

[@SleeplessEntity]

Anyone else get really emotional from how awesome this song is? God I'm glad I heard this live

[@elamanvetta1685]

+TheGamingWolf Yep, me too.

[@Thersyl]

+TheGamingWolf It's not even in my top 3 songs from the album, but I get teary every time I hear it. A magical experience, worth every cent.

[@TheFoxyy18]

+TheGamingWolf Emotionsl everytime, but live I almost lost it, really speaks to the souls this one.

[@smaugames22]

agree, this music contains a good feeling

[@DarknessHayz]

Listen to the Orchestral version...... That gives me feels I never thought was possible.

[@HumaThomsen]

You can see that Floor really enjoys singing the song. Its so lovely, She is an angel.

[@tieukhavu8832]

Yes indeed. Isn't she lovely, isn't she wonderful?

[@RedShirtRemyStarship]

HumaThomsen that is one of the reason I like this the music is the other.

[@eerlijkerecensent1243]

Want to Mary her 😍

[@Pangkasrapih]

HumaThomsen but I prefer Tarja she is nothing compared to her lol Jk people

[@sterlingarcher1775]

a Dutch godess

[@lucybaars4460]

That voice, is perfect, I've never heard a voice that is soft and powerful at the same time.

[@shotaaa22]

maybe never listened tarja turunen

[@missxavier100]

tarja was a naristic twat.. better off with a human

[@joornn1371]

Amy Lee maybe?

[@nocturnal03]

Joornn13 nah. Amy Lee is shrill and whiny.

[@botanich]

Tarja's voice was very powerful. But tarja's voice wasnt soft and isnt soft now.

[@jaychibekbazaraliev4580]

When I was young, I was crazy about this band's songs; now it's my kids who are crazy about them. Hello from Kyrgyzstan!

[@pikehunter23750]

I am sitting here binge watching Nightwish videos after learning of Marko's announcement to leave the band and public life this morning. I am torn between sadness and a feeling of hope. Sad that Marko is departing the vessel that is Nightwish, but hope for Marko's health and what his future will bring.

[@happyface4234]

it is indeed a sad news just like jukka as well...😭

[@ivanbassanini7378]

AMEN

[@LOLMAN9538]

I felt the same way when Yui left BABYMETAL.

[@lawrencewalston2272]

It wasn't implied that it is forever. However, taking care of your mental health is important.

[@kimmethyazzie2548]

Good riddance.

[@barny9262]

Élan Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, free fall awaits the brave Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writings on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral Come Taste the wine Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come Surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Come!

[@thearmorpiercer]

I just love everything about this song. the ear infecting intro that introduces the fantasy edge of this song, the surprisingly calm verses and spectacular choruses. this song alone made me a fan of this band and gothic metal as a whole. This is easily the best song out of their catalog I've listened to. Love it

[@amorphyc]

Послушай песни этой группы, когда была вокалисткой Тарья. Ты обалдеешь! )))

[@juliagleeson5442]

The most perfect song I have ever heard.

[@RicoLen1]

Wasn't the biggest fan of After Forever, and when I heard Nightwish and picked up Floor Jansen, I kept finding one excuse after another to put off listening to their new album, until tonight. Dammit, why do I do this to myself? This was great!

[@elamanvetta1685]

+RicoLen1 You should search KZbin for the 2013 Wacken show as well. It was phenomenal!

[@Droogie128]

+Elämän Vettä Still following me, I see. Also, +1 to this. Floor singing Ghost Love Score and Song of Myself at Wacken will blow your mind, by the way. Be prepared.

[@RaineRed]

+RicoLen1 hate to say it to anette fans but Floor is just SOOO much better, if cant have Tarja, Floor is best second pick.

[@RicoLen1]

I wasn't a big Anette fan either really. I preferred Tarja, but I never disliked Anette at all either. Escapist is one of my very favorite Nightwish songs, and I think it's a song Tarja wouldn't have been able to do as well as Anette. (I know, blasphemy right?)

[@artsenor254]

I can't agree with all of you, I still consider it's getting worse and worse, but not that much. Yeah, Tarja's voice was something (Though I've never been a huuuuge fan of Nightwish and I just don't like Tarja's solo project), Anette would certainly not have been able to sing as Tarja did, but she didn't try. She was singing her own style on a Nightwish instru'. That was still fine, but I kind of missed the little plus Tarja's voice was giving. And as far as Floor's concerned... I don't know, I hear the new songs as mere symphonic metal songs, just as I could hear a song from Within Temptation or Sirenia (If you're actually a huge fan of either these bands, my deepest apologies, I can't stick with them that much). That's pretty much it. I think Nightwish has lost step by step what made this band so unique, to become something more usual. I'm sure many persons used to listen symphonic metal will be fine with this (but the pro-Tarja haters, of course), but I'm kind of done with this band.

[@finncess4104]

A simple rule regarding Nightwish: As long as I like what I hear, I will remain one of their biggest fans.

[@davemason4055]

Well said. That's pretty much the rule for all music and the only honest measurement.

[@AnneRiceDotCom]

Just beautiful. This group was just recommended to me. What a magnificent discovery.

[@elamanvetta1685]

***** Lucky you! Now you get to listen to all the other Nightwish albums for the first time. I envy you. ;)

[@undangst]

***** ok, two things first I love you and second I would also recommend you to listen to Lacrimosa I guess it's more your style... I don't know you should listen to it.

[@samntaybennett2502]

Was introduced a half a year ago. I'm so obsessed

[@rhapsodyknight8243]

Samntay Bennett Yep......I know what you mean!......lol

[@spikelowry2724]

***** im so glad i found them

[@nickroberts847]

this nightwish song really hits me because she's meaning sometimes you want to escape reality and her voice can make people shed a few tears

[@loonaraSenpai]

I simply love Marco's voice, it touches my soul every time again

[@matthewbarnard9067]

It sucks that he's no longer with the band now. The only 2 original members are the lead guitarist and keyboardist. I loved their original drummer. Dude was amazing to watch.

[@Gommes88]

@@matthewbarnard9067 Marko grew tired of industry. He enjoyed working with Nightwish but just grew up tired of all bullshit in industry. Jukka left because of chronic insomnia

[@MichalBrestovansky]

@@matthewbarnard9067 True, their original drummer was awesome!

[@josephbeguhl8235]

I really love how Nightwish has incorporated folk elements into their music more and more

[@beldin2987]

In the beginning they wanted to be more of a folk band, but then when Tarja came back from her classic studies Tuomas thought her voice was now way too powerful for that and then he tried something different. The first album, "Angels fall first", has also still quite a lot folky stuff on it. Who knows, maybe Tuomas also one day does what Ritchie Blackmoore did with Blackmores Night and goes back to full folk and medieval stuff.

[@mr.e1026]

Me too. I'm not even all that big into folk elements in songs, but Nightwish nails it!!!

[@amyhodges-laurenzo813]

Nightwish has the singer that they always needed. Hope she stays and never goes.

[@louchyanpalamat8381]

Amy Hodges kiss

[@ГеоргиПеев-й3ы]

Nope. I hope she leaves and... MANUELA KRALLER or DIANNE VAN GIERSBERGEN replaces her :) I don't get it. I don't get all that hype about Floor. I couldn't find anything I can catch myself to in EFMB. Everything seemed to me like "chew-and-spit-Tarja-era-like-album" but without the proper opera vocals it just sounds like a power metal cliché. NOTHING original there (I could stand and even like Anette's period because it had some very nice tracks like Ghost River; Master Passion Greed, Bye Bye Beautiful; Slow, Love, Slow; Seven Days to the Wolves, Eva, Song of Myself) (nothing against power metal though). I haven't listened to After Forever yet (don't know when this is going to happen though - in may be 5-6 years will be my next symphonic metal series) but I on that purpose heard the first album's first tracks... And there... Surprise! She actually sings decent opera! Where is this thing now??? If I can ask Tuomas for bad songwriting or even her? And where are the growls she can sing? This voice and what she's capable of - this is the perfect prerequisite for great variability... And what do we get? That generic meh. I think Nigthwish is ABSOLUTELY waisting Floor's potential as a singer. And another thing to note - the highest note she hit on that stupid album was like E5 or F5. Once. In one song (I forgot which one though) While, in ReVamp, she used to hit G5 on a songly basis. So, even only at the CLEAN vocals she is singing here, she is NOT at her full potential. The only thing I have as hope is the next album in... 2020 said Tuomas? (And note this - 2 albums in the span of 9 years - 2011 Imaginaerium, then 4 years until EFMB and 5 years until one that is yet to be released, while they used to release an album for every 2, 3 or worst case, 4 years - which literally, combined with what EFMB is, SHOUTS to me that Tuomas seems to have lost inspiration). I hope it will be better because I'd officially get the band out of my "to-trace" list and won't care for the following album after 2020 unless the community starts shouting that it is a change.

[@JKPrace]

@@ГеоргиПеев-й3ы Floor´s voice range is soprano like Tarja. She would sing like Tarja but Tuomas didn´t want Floor to imitate her. Floors classical singing is just.. wonderful. That´s all heavy music fan can say.

[@amyhodges-laurenzo813]

Dude, I liked the other two singers as well. However from what I have researched, Floor was there all along. through Tara and Annette. She only took the stage originally when Annette walked out on the band. Then she took the stage because the show must go on. People loved her. Hell, I fell in love with that voice. Nightwish needed someone that was willing to stay committed to what she was doing and Floor says that she would according to an article I saw. I hope she does stay. A singer that stays is far better than to cheap sluts that over estimate their self worth.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@ГеоргиПеев-й3ы You know they are all friends

[@Wichienmaat8]

That's what I call an angelic voice 😊

[@LydiaBreska]

Their music is so breathtaking!

[@WrathchildNH]

this song is better than anything that's won a US Grammy award in the last 15 years

[@TheStereoMatt]

@JediNxf7 nope, you're right, we can go back further

[@coestar100]

@JediNxf7 saying butt hurt as a point in an argument makes you look incredibly immature. Also "racist continent", how is it racist exactly?

[@joshaemcmalz5894]

@JediNxf7 Is this coming from someone from the land of Jim Crow?

[@coestar100]

@JediNxf7 well your view is completely different from actual Europeans, at least our leaders don't deny climate change

[@brent4770]

Their's no souls in Hollywood!

[@Shanenashe-v7x]

Her voice is so magical that it takes you to that fantasy land

[@miracleofsound]

I love this :) Looking forward to hearing the heavier stuff!

[@MAVE81K]

Nice to see that someone who makes good music himself likes this. So many complains in these comments so far, and I for one cant see why.

[@kingkong381]

HOLY SHIT! You like Nightwish too? Awesome!

[@miracleofsound]

kingkong381 I LOVE Nightwish :)

[@MeradinUnknown]

Really looking forward to some heavier stuff from this album as well. Their milder music is often nice, but the heavier pieces are where they've always often been at their best.

[@agigaga155]

miracleofsound me too :)

[@justicelust]

I named my son, Elan, after watching this. I love this song.

[@artosalonen3775]

Great name!! All the best for you!

[@justicelust]

@@artosalonen3775 Thanks

[@metalgodz69]

you named ur son Elan ......well done , play this song to him , Elan ....what an awesome name to call ur son

[@rustkarl]

That’s so sweet

[@justicelust]

@@metalgodz69 Thank you :) I will definitely do that

[@davidadams2395]

I loved Tarja's cold brilliance, but Floor's warm, expansive voice injects humanity into Nightwish.

[@nafisahmohamed4772]

Tarja is in the Etta James, Aretha Franklin Nina Simone category of singers. At her best, she awed and terrified you at the same time with her delivery - passion and emotion that chillingly seared your soul. Floor is like Anette - comforting to listen to.

[@davidadams2395]

@@nafisahmohamed4772 Beautifully expressed.

[@Raziel21K]

@@davidadams2395 I think you missed his/her condescending tone. She implies that Floor like Anette are nothing special like Tarja, just easier to listen to.

[@gabmir]

@@nafisahmohamed4772 I am happy we are all different because I don't agree don't feel the lyrics and looking at Tarja makes me very nervious, how she did jump around the stage, she did not look like a member of the band.

[@nafisahmohamed4371]

@@gabmir Hi there. Yes, you are right. We have our personal preferences in how we like singers to perform their songs. I like Nightwish-Tarja era live shows since I got and watch their "From Wishes to Eternity" and "End of an Era" in December last year. Tarja is memorably soulful when she sings ballads like Swanheart, Sleeping Sun, Siren etc, and powerfully compelling and edgy when she sings songs like Kinslayer, Planet Hell, Slaying the Dreamer. I really doubt Anette and Floor can put me in a bit of a fear and awe in her renditions of those songs as it should be. I know. We are supposed to have a jolly good time at a rock concert and the current Nightwish lineup delivers that. But, I envy those who saw Nightwish live during their shock and awe first era when they were like Nordic gods and a goddess hectoring, recounting, reminding mortals of human foibles and failures with alternating soulful sorrow and thundering convictions. Regards

[@princesa160689]

[Verse 1] Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn... The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, free fall awaits the brave... [Chorus] Come! Taste the wine, race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come! Surf the clouds, race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea... [Verse 2] The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writings on the garden's book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand... [Chorus] Come! Taste the wine, race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come! Surf the clouds, race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea... [Bridge] Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep, let the dam of mind seep Travel with great Élan, dance a jig at the funeral... [Chorus] Come! Taste the wine, race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come! Surf the clouds, race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea... Come!

[@doxaforthesoul]

I believe this is what I will show my children and grandchildren.

[@TrickTrackmodel]

One of the most beautiful songs i've never heard! Simply a masterpiece

[@anenlightenedmisfit6262]

Ever*

[@MisterKnowItAll3]

@@anenlightenedmisfit6262 you don't actually know if he heard the song or not so stfu

[@MichalBrestovansky]

True, I have another one favorite song by Nightwish!

[@johnccf2797]

I just love how this band can produce a ballard like this and many other songs like Nemo and Sleeping Sun etc.. And then go somewhere between rock and full on metal, added with celtic, classic and opera.. I will dare to say that this has got to be the most tallented rock band i know..

[@tdmoray]

Tuomas is a genius

[@MegaRiviera]

Hands down best Song of Floor's era. The views number speaks for it's self

[@swordsmen8856]

This was one of the First songs that I listened to when I discovered Nightwish. Today they are my favorite band and there are no words that I can say to express the magic and fun they bring to life. I can however say that you all rock and I cannot wait to see your next project. Cheers!!!

[@nellefindlay]

I got my cochlear implant turned on today after losing my hearing a few months ago. This was the first song I listened to after leaving my appointment. I'm not going to lie, it doesn't sound great yet, but hopefully once my brain gets used to the new sound, I'll be able to enjoy some Nightwish again. Also, thanks Nightwish for the subtitles. A lot of bands don't subtitle their music videos, so thanks for remembering your deaf fans. Xx

[@AleksNeve]

As a person with a cochlear implant for 16 years and born deaf I'm so curious how much different is that for you? How much difference is between "natural" sound and artificial sound? I always have been wondering about that how it is like.

[@nellefindlay]

@@AleksNeve Hi, fellow deaf Nightwish fan! I've only had my implant for a week so what I can hear with it might change over time. Basically, it sounds exactly like one of those voice changer toys that children have. Just everything is very high pitched, echoey, and robotic. Speech is pretty clear through it though and I can already hear so much more than I could with my hearing aids. If you're interested, I'll be putting updates on my channel about my experience getting a cochlear implant. Nelle xx

[@ratflail215]

@@nellefindlay Yeah I hear they make everything sound a bit "robotic" and you might need to go tweak them a couple times until it sounds to your liking.

[@doctorbutcher8237]

This song is so beautiful. We are all on our own journeys brothers and sisters. Enjoy life, eat great food, drink good drinks, listen to amazing music and live the ride. We are all spirits inside.

[@elamanvetta1685]

+Doctor Butcher Well said!

[@doctorbutcher8237]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@erikaramirezec]

the best song ever. Makes me cry every time

[@Lestad188]

beautiful ... Floor gave new life to this band ... His voice sounds fresh , pleasant and just for your new idea ... well

[@davemason4055]

Rodrigo Contreras What makes this albums even more special is that they didn't use hardly any of Floors best know vocals and it proved to be a brilliant call. There doesn't seem to be anything she can't sing.

[@omgman8663]

I like it, it might not be huge and epic, but it sounds beautiful and honestly it's very easy to listen to.

[@omgman8663]

I'm sure there will be huge songs throughout the album, which is good, but I really like this softer song.

[@janisir4529]

Also making a 24 minute long clip would break their budget.

[@brianb116]

Yeah Chris, I heard the final track is an epic 25 minute track.

[@suncebg]

Chris Lagann The alternative version have more epic sound. Both, album version and alternative, are great! Sagan as well! :)

[@cannonkoester9990]

Alexander Kolev I can't decide which I enjoy more... the album track or the alternative... it will probably depend on my mood. Either way, I find myself liking the song more and more. It is no Ghost Love Score, nothing compares to that song, but I am beyond excited for the full album. Nightwish will always be my favorite band

[@medm7551]

Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk In tongues from the time before man Listen to a daffodil tell her tale Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea The answer to the riddle before your eyes Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writing's on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn-out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand Come, taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea Riding hard every shooting star Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox Come, drink deep let the dam of mind seep Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come! Taste the wine Raise the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time Ooh, come, surf the clouds Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone Meet me where the cliff greets the sea, come!

[@anenlightenedmisfit6262]

My favourite metal band. This song is a piece of Art. A Masterpiece!!

[@bodo-bing]

Current mood: the bewildered old guy on a push trolley watching Metal Santa playing bass on a burning bridge. Fun fact: there weren't any special effects involved, Marco just started playing and the bridge did that.

[@rockcsaj]

All this complaining makes me not want to scroll down on Nightwish videos anymore. :D LOVE this song! Beautiful!

[@RonayKarcsika]

You are right! Great song indeed, very beautiful.

[@danielfurr7356]

Some of the fans are still stuck in the year 2000, when Nightwish made faster music.

[@25Wingweaver25]

my thoughts exactly about scrolling down

[@PB-Trinity]

the comments section of the band's video just make me sicker by the day and I'm stuck in bed because of a bad flu which is saying something...

[@ComradeBucket]

The worst comments are the ones who criticise Floor whilst clearly having never heard her other bands before.

[@gothicknight5538]

This song never fails to put me in a good mood

[@GregSBTheEagle]

+William Lockhart, as a Floor fan please join this Floor Fans community, friend... plus.google.com/u/0/communities/105745014300411913242?cfem=1

[@gothicknight5538]

For sure. Sorry for being so delayed.

[@MattPlayz2001]

me to this song is pretty heart warming

[@DekkarJr]

Look at the end when Empuu teh guitar player puts his 3000 dollar ESP around the shoulders of one of teh extras. I bet they worked all day. Maybe more than that to get some of these shots visually its a lot of detail in their music videos thats really cool. It's not super expensive production but its really high quality still.

[@zarceon9168]

I love the way Floor smiles while she sings...gorgeous...she truly is a Nightwish Nymph...

[@markokumpulainen8742]

Watch when she sing ADAGIO her own KZbin channel. She look so beautiful.

[@iamvk]

Nightwish music never frustrates me. Not every songs have to be heavier as hell. Elan is a single. The begining, the intro to the album. And it is still very very very beautiful. I've been expecting their work, their collaboration for so so long. When Floor is still in After Forever, already imagined what if they work together. Her strong powerful voice will make all this perfect and intensify the emotion. ERrrrrrr the album pls come quicker!!

[@МилинаБуз]

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[@gillandianyt3920]

Hvman :II: Natvre, Noise, Shoemaker, How's the heart?

[@vivianleenet]

YES! A lot of their softer, more melodic songs are beautiful. Turn Loose the Mermaids gives me chills every time.

[@dragluian]

Floor has never looked more beautiful, and she sounds amazing as usual.

[@Juan_Tilmost]

3:33 "...have a laugh..." (and the gesture); a magnificent moment!

[@maxmattt]

She doesn't just sing with her voice.

[@allexmc]

Yes, I will go, I will jump! Maestro Tuomas is impressive as a producer of masterpieces, a genial composer. Empu, Marko, Jukka, Kai and Troy are tremendous and Floor is fabulous.

[@chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b]

Considering how often the vocalists for this band change, I've begun to look at this band in terms of being a more musical instrument-based band. Each new vocalist is just another instrument making another sound. The band has some great songs for each vocalist. First album I heard by Nightwish was Wishmaster, so Tarja's vocals are more nostalgic. Just love the whole soprano vibe with a decent range that it adds to the rest of the band. Marco is a great addition to the band, both in terms of his bass playing and his vocal work. There's only two albums with both Tarja and Marco, and I would have to say that "Once" is probably my favourite album by Nightwish. The Islander is a great song from the Anette era, but other than that I rarely listen to her vocal contributions to the band. This new vocalist is a great combination with the rest of the band, IMO.

[@aliveandkickingohyea]

Jesse Lapham I agree otherwise, but don't think twice in 19 years is "often". :) And Floor is the most versatile and interesting "instrument" they've ever had... There are a lot of very good compositions in Anette's era too, e.g. The Poet And The Pendulum, for me it's one of the very best among Tuomas' creations. I'd really love to hear it live in Tampre at the end of this month.

[@chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b]

***** Each to their own, of course. I might have to go back and listen to some of those songs again. I'm thinking about seeing them live at the start of next year, here in Australia.

[@aliveandkickingohyea]

Jesse Lapham Their concerts are really worth experiencing as they always play wonderfully well. I enjoyed it even with Anette. :D The jazzy song Slow, Love, Slow was a nice surprise to me, though a lot of fans didn't "understand" its charm... Anette's voice suited it well. Scaretale is one of my favourites from that era, one of the few songs that really suited her. A funny "horror story" with many different elements.

[@chronic_johnson_a.r.a.b]

I'll check it out. Thanks *****

[@anmirurimaure]

+Jesse Lapham (ジェシー・ラップハム) They just miss her.

[@ICEWITCH616]

Many give their interpretations of the song, so I think I will share my small analysis too. I think this song is a call to do and create if you want and push forward no matter what. Élan - the word came from French and means a combination of style, enthusiasm and energetic confidence. Verse 1 "Leave the sleep and let the springtime talk" - It's time to wake up and listen to the "spring". It can be a literal call to look into the nature but metaphorically spring can mean a start of something that will bloom later. "In tongues from the time before man" - The nature has its own unique tongue that cannot be characterized by human standards. "Listen to a daffodil tell her tale" - Throughout the song there are lot of references to the nature, which can be treated metaphorically or literally in a way of finding inspiration in the nature. "Let the guest in, walk out, be the first to greet the morn" - Welcome other ideas, remember to search for your own answers and find something that was not discovered before you. (Or just enjoy your time with other people and appreciate the nature in search of the inspiration). "The meadows of heaven await harvest The cliffs unjumped, cold waters untouched The elsewhere creatures yet unseen" - all three lines basically tell that there is a lot left to explore, create and try. "Finally your number came up, freefall awaits the brave" - it's your time now, will you make an attempt to step into the light or continue leaving in a fear of fail without even trying? Chorus "Come, taste the wine Come, surf the clouds" - Do it, get caught by the inspiration and enjoyment of creating. "Race the blind They will guide you from the light Writing noughts till the end of time" - leave the blind people that drag you into the routine and monotonous work, telling you that you won't succeed. They just waste your time and guide you into the "darkness", creating nothing themselves. "Race the dark It feeds from the runs undone" - The "darkness" grows from the things that you didn't even try. "Meet me where the cliff greets the sea" - Land and sea are different environments and that line can mean a meeting of two creators in different fields. Verse 2 "The answer to the riddle before your eyes" - during the process of creation many people face the problems that they find hard to solve. "Is in dead leaves and fleeting skies Returning swans and sedulous mice Writings on the gardens book, in the minute of a lover's look" - These lines can be interpreted both as trying to find inspiration to solve the riddle in different sources and as finding the solution in simple things (the greatest ideas are the simplest). "Building a sandcastle close to the shore A house of cards from a worn-out deck A home from the fellowship, poise and calm Write a lyric for the song only you can understand" - while creating something for others, find time for something you personally appreciate\while creating something from already existing concepts, don't forget to develop your own ideas. Verse 3 "Riding hard every shooting star" - get the maximum of every opportunity you take. "Come to life, open mind, have a laugh at the orthodox" - start to live, open your mind, don't take seriously the conservators who don't want to develop further. "Come, drink deep, let the dam of mind seep" - do it, dive deep into the process, break the borders of your mind. "Travel with great élan, dance a jig at the funeral, come!" - be enthusiastic about every opportunity, break the groundless stereotypes created by humanity, do it! "Come!" - Just do it!

[@gendoruwo6322]

to me it's simpler: life is bullshit. you're tired of this bullshit. unrewarding jobs, cleaning up other people's shit, endless labor keeping the system running, they don't even know how hard you're working. not even a thank you. ...so tired. So come. Just leave it all behind. Dance at your own funeral. here in the afterlife, have a great time. it's my nightwish.

[@2wcp]

the scene where an old man in an empty swimming pool teared me up 😢 "Even at the age of 70, he was finally ready to conquer his biggest fear in life, swimming."

[@terlondre]

That old lady at 2:19 has a look of a granny who just ate her grandson`s "special cookies" and is currently wondering if those elves in the kitchen are real and if they have always been there.... Beautiful song, even after so many years it brings me to tears :)

[@phils866]

I absolutely love the harmonies by Marko and Troy - beautiful. Right, now I have to watch the live version...again!