First Reaction - NIGHTWISH The Greatest Show on Earth LIVE Tampere

[@OldSkuleNerd]

NOW thanks to all of you in Comments: I NOW KNOW WHO TROY IS LOL and HE IS AMAZING..... Thank you... I also heard this is the short version and I have to do a reaction to the long version..... its on the list!!!!!

[@Lannisen]

Might I suggest that you do the long version from Wembley then? Since you've seen the bulk of this performance you can compare them and get the best of both worlds.

[@kwes8466]

With lyrics 😄

[@MustaLaatta]

If her voice would be in Alexa, u'd talk to it more than your daughters...

[@deed5811]

I agree! The special surprise right at the end of Wembley that only happens in that show.

[@frantaf]

The last part is worth one more reaction. My recomendations are same as Lannisen's. I want my tears back Buenos Aires or My Walden Wembley for even more Troy.

[@hannuhanttamakela2673]

As a one of the workers for that concert, here's couple fun facts : - Yes, fireworks crew used in ears. They tested that everything worked the night before - Nightwish had 6 trucks full of gear for that night - Nightwish had a crew of 50 for that night - There were about 50 construction workers doing everything from flooring the Track & Field to stalls and fences - Actual stage is owned by city of Tampere and is used in other big concerts and festivals

[@derrickowen8162]

6 truck loads??!!!

[@RavensFlock9592]

You guys did an amazing job.

[@KL-qy4ye]

The other guy is Troy Donockley, who is British and joined Nightwish permanently at the end of 2013. He is also an accomplished vocalist, including backing vocals on this track, as well as instrumentalist. NW are not short of singers...

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

Great reaction (though you missed 4 min ;) and welcome to Finland on a NW concert 😁🤘 I was on that show in Tampere! Sun is up in Tampere to 10pm in late July when this concert was ☀️

[@michaelnolan6951]

You've finally met Troy! Multi-instrumentalist and singer, been with the band since 2013.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

YES TROY IS AMAZING.....

[@pete_lind]

@@OldSkuleNerd Troys instruments Bodhrán (drum) , Uilleann (Irish) pipes , tin whistle , guitar, keyboards , bass guitar. pump organ , bouzouki , cittern , mandola, harmonium , aerophone ... so if there is some weird instrument sounds its most likely Troy that plays it in background .

[@elaa.k.juutilainen5450]

Thanks for your great reaction. Greetings from my beautiful hometown Tampere, Finland. Stay safe!

[@scottb.4472]

its funny you mentioned Metallica, but didnt notice the "ENTER SANDMAN" riff near the end..lol

[@BOOMBiggityBam]

About 23:50 😁 I always pay special attention haha

[@artonx4719]

You missed the outro... Also very legendary part of this whole song. Nice to hear your ideas about this piece of art...

[@mariogansbeke]

It's not his fault. There is a video on the web that stops right after the song, so without the outro. Don't blame him, he can't know if he hasn't seen it before. People who suggest videos, please provide the correct link so this can't happen any more. Thanks. Merry Christmas !!!

[@kwes8466]

Great first reaction! Now, to grasp the full scope of this masterpiece - read a little about the background, watch it again with lyrics and the full version all the way to the credits. It’s a lot to take in - the message, combined with the footage in the background, Dawkins, all the subtle hints in the composition. This song only grows and grows once you learn all these things 🤘 Do it for yourself, or bring us along for the ride 😄

[@xztream2455]

That was a great surprise!!! Troy plays so many instruments....his input on the human nature album is great 👌🏻

[@mattwilcoxuk]

Troy is the bagpipe player. And guitar. And flute. And any other instrument under the sun. He’s a full time Nightwish member. I urge you to try listening to him and floor doing acoustic stuff alone. Amazing.

[@n5iln]

PATRICK: Is mayonnaise a musical instrument? SQUIDWARD: No, Patrick, mayonnaise is most definitely NOT a mu-- TROY: Actually, I can play that.

[@barbaravance6774]

That is an Irish penny whistle. Not a flute.

[@northof4912]

So, it’s not a “harness” pattern. It is a double helix (DNA) pattern, which fits into the theme of the song. The colours of her dress are the Finnish national colours (sorry Finland about the 2002 WJC loss to 🇨🇦……. but we are hockey!)….. Anyways, the more sedate look may be due to her here Dutch parents watching her sing in concert for the first time! This performance has so much meaning to it!

[@leeblack3335]

The dress she wears is in honour of Finland it has the exact same colours as the Finnish flag !!!

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

@catalion1984 And KALEVALA !!

[@wanmac31]

And the stripes are meaning DNA chain...😊🇫🇮🤘❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁🥰🎢✨👍🤘

[@argantyr5154]

@catalion1984 also check out the symbol on Kai's drumset.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Tuomas is actually Finish, not Swedish.

[@davidornberg]

But we Swedes are proud of our eastern neighbors!

[@hannadegerlund3227]

@@davidornberg tack

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

@@hannadegerlund3227 Im Finish guy who lives in Sweden, So im dubbel proud of Nightwish !! Suomi, Sauna ja Perkele !!! hehe. Take care you all.

[@Grizzlox]

You guys got Floor now.... lucky

[@andreaspedersen3952]

The norwegians too ;)

[@Ginzuu]

Saw this live in Denver and to this day it is still the best concert experience of my life.

[@michaelthain4488]

What Aberdeen North east Scotland. I live in Stonehaven 15 miles south of Aberdeen, Dunnottar Castle on my doorstep. Love your reactions to Nightwish, Band-Maid, Lovebites etc. They have all rekindled my love of rock.. Oh also Nemophila and The Warning.

[@Zoey-K-1]

The flutey instrument Troy is playing is a low whistle. The bagpipes are Uilleann pipes, an Irish form of the instrument. He also plays the Irish bouzouki, the guitar, and is a third vocalist. To see/hear more of him, check out Weak Fantasy and Alpenglow from this same Tampere show, as well as I Want My Tears Back from either Wacken or Buenos Aires, and My Walden from either Wembley or Tampere. As far as Marko’s lead songs...The Islander live at Tampere or While Your Lips Are Still Red from Wembley.

[@Carl30442]

Floor's costume is the double helix genetically. Also when she sings you can see her diaphragm moving in this silky material.

[@mannistef]

Always a pleasure to see a good in-depth reaction to this song. Greetings from Iceland (you forgot to mention us when you named off the countries :) )

[@honorarythamesman5732]

I'm a Nightwish Army guy from England and very proud of my fellow countryman Troy who I know you want to hear more of - so I suggest Elvan jig/Elvanpath and I want my tears back from Buenos Aires. Not sure why 100 people gave you the thumbs down - you made a few errors, who the hell cares! I and many others think you did a first class job! I would always want your very first reaction and not having done any homework prior to the song - with the one exception of 'Poet and the Pendulum'. Pity you're not in London - there might be a possibility that I have a spare ticket - but won't know until nearer the date!

[@jessicakoster2543]

It's probably been mentioned, but if you like Disney, Tuomas did a soundtrack for the comic book The life and times of Scrooge McDuck. It's well worth checking out.

[@JFrancoDrums]

For sure one of my favorite NW songs, love the instrumental, love the voice ofc, and especially love the message behind the song! The whole album is just fantastic! Stay safe!

[@Lannisen]

You need more Troy in your life, you need to do I Want My Tears Back live at Buenos Aires, or My Walden life at Wembley!

[@ghostnf9650]

That's Troy a British multi-instrumentalist that is a full-time member of the band at the same time as Floor. He is awesome and can play anything. Great Reaction

[@bert2673]

Great reaction. Floor said in the last instagram interview with Tarja, that before the live shows start again, she has to do severe neck muscle training. She really is the windmill champion, but she obviously doesn't want to strain her neck. After all, she's 40 when the shows start again.

[@JAYWALKER1000]

Narrator: British author, ethologist and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, whose book The Greatest Show on Earth: the Evidence for Evolution is the inspiration for the song.

[@uueyeam6398]

Wrong, Never stop a Nightwish song before the actual end!!! you missed half the song,.... (slight exaggeration)!!!

[@mariogansbeke]

It's not his fault. There is a video on the web that stops right after the song, so without the outro. Don't blame him, he can't know if he hasn't seen it before. People who suggest videos, please provide the correct link so this can't happen any more. Thanks. Merry Christmas !!!

[@randar1969]

Yep either he forgot or his version was shortened :( but looking at his progress bar i think he thought it ended there.

[@wanmac31]

@@mariogansbeke 😊🇫🇮🤘❤️👍✨

[@mariogansbeke]

@@randar1969 At 0:27 you can see that his version is 17.06 min long and not the full 24 min. 🤘🏻

[@mariogansbeke]

@@wanmac31 🇧🇪😏👍🏻🤘🏻

[@diedzjeeoudshoorn7726]

This song, it's message, all the details in it, like the DNA string dress from Floor and the painting on the drums, the "carbon" theme including the atomic number from carbon. It's mindblowing. Listen to the whole story indeed including credits and the message from Richard Dawson. It's emotional, bringing clarity to your own meaning in this world. It is indeed my religion now. Makes you humble and at the same time joyous. Indeed the greatest show on earth because it IS earth. Nightwish together with Floor....... The greatness of the Beethovens en Mozarts back in their days, projected to modern times. They Rule!!!!!!!!! Music can be gorgious, but this is out of this world next genius level.

[@wine.knight]

Really good reaction once again! And we kept telling you that this one is good! And Bad Santa (Marko Hietala) is just pure awesome! So maybe it is time to check out TAROT and see him really belt it out?

[@corsa180]

Troy had been a guest performer with Nightwish for many years, and he became a full-time member of Nightwish at the same time Floor did.

[@supernaturalarch666]

This is the sort of song is beautiful to listen to wile looking up at the stars really is beautiful

[@tubelious]

This song was the last of set, time was between 10 and 11 pm. In Southern Finland, in June. So there is only a couple of hours darkness. We were there.

[@nickwilbers5266]

One of the most epic live performances ever!!!!!

[@folkme3042]

Definitely!It doesn't get any better than this.

[@kwes8466]

Hitting like instantly!!!! Before watching. Know it’s gonna be GREAT 🔥🤘😀

[@josmetaldesu5033]

The history of our solar systeme, our planet, and mankind, biljons of years in 30 minutes. I love this song..

[@sharkking9679]

Unfortunately not may people reacting to this song/rockopera/howeveryoumightcallit understand the Story behind

[@rottingmoose33]

@@sharkking9679 Even with the video behind and people dont get it lol

[@jakebronner2371]

That's an Irish low whistle (D tuning I think?) and the bagpipes are so-called Uilleann pipes, Uilleann meaning "elbow". Played by Troy Donockley, who joined the band the same time Floor did. Also, the sequence of Enter LUCA - Enter Life - Enter History - Enter Sandman: I wonder if that's a mere coincidence? :-)

[@robertturner8040]

Yes Low d whistle and the finger stretch is insanely difficult

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Sandgrain ,Sahara, Sandman, Metalica (Tuomas favo band) Tuomas IS a Master Composer to every detail !!!

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

like a kid in the candystore, evolution of the earth..it is the greatest show on earth. loved your reaction. clean and with a funny twist. greets from the netherlands.

[@matteobava7119]

23:50 must note the small tribute to enter Sandman by metallica from emppu

[@saelfaer]

Flute & Ulean Bagpipes are played by Troy Donocley, he is now part of the band since about the same time floor joined the band officially, i think 2013 2014 somewhere. so yeah, your wish is heard, he's showing up in more performances ;)

[@jakebronner2371]

You might want to watch to the _very_ end to see the band engaging with the fans, and also the voice-overs of Dawkins plus also the fireworks. :-)

[@Thorgrim247]

Finnish, not Swedish. Finnish is a very unique and unusual language. From the Uralic family of languages, such as Hungarian. Swedish is the Indo-European>Germanic language family. You are correct. It is an Irish version which is actually much more difficult to play. It is also much more musically expressive. Finland is very far north and this was on July 31st. This was a kind of homecoming show. Thus the big production. Troy is now a permanent member of Nightwish and will be on almost every song from here on. Yes, Floor is doing the part of the narrator of evolution with the talking part. A little story about 4.6 billion years of evolution. Life began in the ocean for all of us. No water, no life. Fire is also when man truly began our journey to the top of the food chain. Remember the climax states "We WERE here"! Life is The Greatest Show on Earth. Floor just announce a new live video for all the fans. Elvenjig / Elenpath.

[@shawnski001]

Happy Saturday! Looking forward to this one. I am sure you loved it.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Thank you! You too!

[@marinaandersson4381]

Great reaction.... but where is the end of the video❤️??

[@77.Gamedin.77]

Awsume show, thnx for the amazing show. 👍👍

[@marcel021065]

Again great reaction, always love to see someone enjoying nightwish and floor, keep up the reactions, go on with the nightwish train, but most importent, keep safe and healty

[@NetAndyCz]

WE WERE HERE:)

[@eriksward6894]

0:02 ok lets see if you are actually ready for this journey yet :D 32:17 you kind of missed the story. The first time the entire show kind of steals the focus but listen to it a few more times and listen to the lyrics.

[@AlainBaudrez]

That's a kind of song that you need to focus not only on the song as a whole, but on the lyrics as well. Even the background videos have an important role in this song.

[@orangeguppie6897]

Sorry, this is the second time that i try this one ,but for me it is a no, thats oké to, enough other reactions or nightwish video's to watch

[@anderslofgren8235]

There is a version out there with lyrics which I think would add to your appreciation of this song, since it's epic not only musically but thematically. It covers evolution, from the big bang (fireworks) and onwards. The line "enter ratkind" is from Richard Dawkins book about what will follow when humanity has killed itself off...not happy but still. Floor's singing, or almost reciting, I see as how evolution and nature isn't about emotions. It's emotionless and just happens, but that may be reading too much into it. Still, you're always fun to join so thanks for another interesting one. Keep it up! :-) Oh, and from someone who loves to cook, care to share some cajun goodness, i.e. recipes? I'd love to try it up here in the cold North...

[@michaelbelshaysr4525]

His is the multi musician. He does play guitar as well but he plays several instruments. His name is Troy. A permanent member since 2013 he and Floor became permanent at the same time.

[@marcelrenes2435]

I totally agree with your comments after the song. It's the first time you listened to it and my thoughts were mostly the same after I listened to It. I love your honest reactions. Keep it up! 👍

[@Doorsofprcptn]

Wish the subtitles were there, because it makes it so much more powerful when you can clearly read/hear all the lyrics. To also understand were in the earth's timeline we are in the song I mean, there is a big difference of appreciation if you know contra to if you don't know the lyrics when you first hear a song.

[@wannabedane4046]

Great reaction - even without reading the background information, which is really cool by the way! So, I have ask again (I like to tease...) What did you say about NW and musicianship?

[@frankmcfrank392]

Troy’s woodwind instrument is a low whistle. Not very old or traditional, but could be associated with Irish/Celtic music and the Titanic movie theme.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

the reason I said I didnt want to label the wood whistle used was because so many cultures around the world use a similar whistle trying not to offend anymore than I already have..... but the instrument used in the Movie Titanic was actually the standard Orchestra Flute... not a wooden flute or metal Irish whistle like everyone assumes... I checked to make sure before I said "its like titanic" and everyone screams in the comments...

[@frankmcfrank392]

@@OldSkuleNerd ok, good to know. The sound is pretty similar, though. I think the low whistle originates from the 1970’s and isn’t as old & traditional as the Irish tin whistles I remember from living there back in the day.

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Troy is the other guitarist and multi skilled in wind instruments including back up vocals. I believe they played this song at Wembley you should check it out Troy plays the Guitar and kinda reminds me a little of Pink Floyd Which Troy was a fan off. There are other Nightwish songs which you get to see Troy play guitar keep looking and enjoy the journey.

[@HerrHartchor]

for more marko you must check out ghost river, great nightwish song in which he has a huge part

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Tuomas is biology professor and he and Floor are very intrested of biology/science and Evolution . Floor has a Beetle named after her "Tmesisternus Floorjanseni".. and Tuomas has a Bugg "Sciophila holopaineni"..

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Also learned how to say his name "Tu O mas" and also learned how to say Emppu correctly as well..... I'm trying not to upset anymore of the NIGHTWISH ARMY I heard he is a super Disney and Tolkien fan.

[@michaelgomez782]

The music from the background you heard is buck and emppu played inter standman

[@Daves-not-here]

OOOh her vocals give me chills. I love when Music gives me chills!

[@cvb6089]

🤔 Great reaction once again! Holland ( the Netherlands) is for 20 percent below sea level. Where i live it's 5 meters under sea level so we are very aware of the sea...

[@Antoon55]

Tuomas is a big disney fan :) Btw pity you didn't use a version with subs, they are around. Troy, the flute man plays guitar too. In fact he plays lots of instruments

[@NetAndyCz]

In Troy's case, 'he plays lots of instruments' is an understatement;)

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

Awesome reaction. It is a shame that you were given the edited down version to watch, there is about 3-4 minutes more music in the outro and a couple more spoken pieces that round out the song. No worries, you weren't to know but do check out the full version at some point to get the full message :) Editing as I watch lol: That's not THE guitarist, that title goes to Emppu, but Troy is a multi-instrumentalist who joined the band at the same time as Floor, although he has done previous work with them too. Edit to edit... nevermind Floor's narration voice: I see a few suggest it is her representing something akin to mother nature, I rather see it as her personifying Science, telling us facts, not stories. That tap of music is the background was the first in a little musical evolution that was portrayed. An old traditional piece, some Bach, a riff from Metallica's Enter the Sandman and a little EDM drumroll flourish to finish it out Small suggestion, could you try moving the sub names to the bottom centre of the screen? They draw the eye a LOT, if in the bottom centre they will at least keep your eyes where the action is, it was driving me slightly nuts, though I understand why you have it and that is cool. Better yet a scrolling ticker, at least something that isn't constantly popping and grabbing attention, a rolling ticker does the same job but would be less of a distraction. Just a suggestion :)

[@OldSkuleNerd]

DAMMIT I DIDNT KNOW!!!!! I MUST DO THE LONGER VERSION?

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

@@OldSkuleNerd I'd recommend it. however here is an idea. Watch the outro to the WEMBLEY show. You've seen the spectacle that is Nightwish at Tampere, playing at home so to speak. But the Wembley version has a couple of variations but more importantly Richard Dawkins himself comes out and narrates at the end.

[@danwhitehousepc]

@@EnigmaTimGaming Actually, watch the entire video. The entire performance is different, including the instruments that Troy plays. Even if you don't do a reaction video, watch it for yourself.

[@derrickparran]

Not a day goes by without some Floor or Nightwish in my life. Still a good reaction!!!.

[@donepearce]

Nobody does upbeat in Finland! And Troy's instruments - that is a tin whistle - an Irish Low Whistle. The pipes are also Irish, Uilleann Pipes. Uilleann is Gaelic for elbow. Troy does also play guitar and sing.

[@MustaLaatta]

Nightwish 🤘🇫🇮 - so this what u were uploading - talk about jumping to the deep end of the pool, LOL! Kboard position also saves from wrist canal obstruction

[@christinaalgate4899]

Hi I love this version but Wembley is good also. Floor's parents were at this concert. She just gravitates to where her parents are. She tries not to look over to her parents.The Flute is from Ireland. It's Floor Marco and Troy doing the growling also they do it on their album Human Nature with the song Tribal. With Floor Marco can spread his vocal wings.

[@heedoei]

The guy on flute and bagpipes is Troy, he also played the Irish bouzouki and he sings..it’s not empuu .. great reaction by the way! Only thing is; you missed the end and the meaning behind the song, but I’m sure you will listen to this story again and maybe do some research 😊

[@folkme3042]

It surprises me a little that a lot of reactors don't do a bit of homework on the bands they are reacting to.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Actually I do that on purpose.... so I can learn just like all of you did when you first discovered them.... and I prefer to get my info about a band or artist from those who love them rather than Wikipedia... Hope that is ok for you

[@OldSkuleNerd]

to be able to react to the performance the experience without knowing all the info makes it more impactful to me if I make mistakes that is ok... the amazing community that all of you are helps me learn...

[@forkless]

@@OldSkuleNerd Just a friendly heads up, you will catch some flak from certain Nightwish fans that prefer others to "research" a specific song in their catalog -- The Poet and The Pendulum -- which isn't needed at all to get many of its layers and meaning (just not the bit they want you to hear). Finding a version however that has the lyrics captioned will help if you are going to react to it.

[@OldSkuleNerd]

@@forkless I would expect nothing less from the Nightwish faithful....and its ok... I am not a NIGHTWISH expert... I am reacting to their performances without information so I do have preconceived notions. and I do not disrespect the band or the various cultures they represent..... as I react I learn.... HELL I JUST LEARNED WHO TROY IS!!!! LOL

[@barbaravance6774]

Just FYI: That is a Irish penny whistle!!! And those are Uilleann Pipes= Irish Bagpipes. Uilleann means = elbow pipes. ( The way you play them with your elbow vs blowing them like Scottish bagpipes.)

[@vhc6600]

While your at Tampere I recommend Sleeping Sun & Stargazers before you move onto probably Buenos Aires. I Want My Tears Back from this show for more bagpipes from Troy and also dancing Floor & crowd... :) and Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean for more Marco (Bad Santa)

[@fairytalefreak]

Everyone was so caught up in you missing the outro, that i cant see anyone has mention that yes Marco (bass) is a gem though not so hidden he has been big in the metal scene in Finland since the 80's so he is an old school metal singer with the band Tarot, check out the song Wings of Darkness (the original one , they have made a remake) for some epic 80's nostalgia. And a very 80's Marco singing.

[@justdave9610]

Tuomas is also a bit disney nerd and even did a solo project album based on Scrooge McDuck. He also has a little captain Jack Sparrow tied to his keyboard stand in one of the concert vids, though I forget which one tbh 🙈

[@donnahale3709]

You missed the end, must watch longer version all the way to end of credits

[@udokreulich6325]

It is a absolut Masterpiece

[@ninocuric5290]

WE WERE HERE !!!!

[@lakelili]

Tuomas is also a huge Disney fan. You should take a look at this side project "Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge" based on cartoonist Don Rosa's book "The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck". Don Rosa appears in the videos. Tuomas also refers back to imigary and themes from Disney in a number of his other compositions. And Floor released a metal rendition of "Let it Go" from Frozen for her daughter.

[@shuriken4852]

If you are a Disney fan, I think you would get a kick from reacting to Tuomas' Solo project, Music Inspired by the Life and Times of Scrooge, especially the official video for the song A Lifetime Of Adventure. The woodwind instrument Troy is playing is called a Low Whistle, he also plays the tin whistle, ullieann pipes(Irish bagpipes), Irish bouzouki(long neck 8-string lute), the guitar and some others, plus he sings great as well. Also Troy was made a permanent member of the band in October 2013, at the same time as Floor.

[@estherbartholdy]

WE WERE HERE!

[@Deltroyer1963]

Some day we gonna admit that. The clock is ticking. Like the last view on the screen at the end of the song....

[@petrik8550]

Calling a finnish guy swedish.....You are bravest man i have seen....just kidding. As a finn i like swedish people. It's only during hockey games when it gets little heated.

[@CMOTDibbler66]

Great work Man!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@derrickowen8162]

About Floor: "Am I ready for this? ...Nope." One never is.

[@Duskwind_]

Here's some info for you. It was Marko doing the high harmonies. Troy has a much deeper folk style voice, and Marko can hit E5. That flute is the big brother of the Tin Whistle, and it's called the Low Whistle. Uilleann Pipes are pronounced ILL-EE-UN. Both instruments are Irish. Great reaction brother 🤗

[@gertbamse1]

The " bagpipe " is an Uilleann pipes.

[@robertsheeler321]

Troy is playing tin whistle & Irish uilleann pipe

[@mgunter]

Devin Townsend -Why? It's his Disney inspired track. Quarantine stream is the best.

[@leeblack3335]

No mistake the bagpipe player is a multi musician he plays string instruments too.

[@Mrjobe_]

You might need to go back to that video again and watch it until after the texts...

[@OldSkuleNerd]

dude that the end of that video.... is there another one?

[@galadballcrusher8182]

well what he plays is a low big tin whistle and yeahh irish, same as his Uillean pipes that are powered by elbow driven bellows

[@NickBR57]

If you're playing on arena this size you need extreme makeup to be visible beyond the 5th row (if there were rows, but you know what I mean). And its not a mistake, people will have pointed out by now that Troy does play the guitar as well as the Irish low whistle, dozens of other whistles, Uilleann pipes and hod know how many others. Oh and he sings.

[@johannessilver8653]

You must check the history of this band...Emppu - the guitarist - is the second founding member of this band....all the others have joined much later and NW was famous and great already back then before those others joined. By the way ...the bass player is called Marco and is the best singer there is...unfortunately not anymore. He co-wrote this masterpiece performance and song with Tuomas. They did this song possible. Miss Marco so much. There is no Swede here...anymore. Tuomas wanted to become a marine biologist but iterrupted his university studies on that. He has a personal "addiction" in good and versatile level to oceans and that issue can be seen everywhere in his songs. The best covering group calls themselves as "Ocean Souls" and are also great. But why you ended the video too early...the album song is even longer?!

[@pascalnast9703]

Have you met Kai. he s also known as the human metronome! He's the former drummer of wintersun you should check them out the song TIME live rehearsal.

[@eam2564]

You missed last part of the song but glad you liked!

[@PhilH919]

Troy is playing a low whistle, then the Uilleann (Irish) bagpipes.

[@irenevanderstaak5178]

Told you so!

[@heinzlotze9123]

Marco is a very good singer, solo and in duet. Watch 'Islander' from the same concert or 'High hopes' (Pink Floyd cover by NW). He is a welcome guest singer with the band Delain.

[@donnahale3709]

To see more of Troy's work try Kiss While Your Lips are Still Red live at Wembley and the accoustic version of How's the Heart

[@843Tank]

The tempos, vocal styles, mood, etc all change throughout these - check them out! Devon Townsend - Kingdom Cradle of Filth - Nymphetamine Slipknot - The Nameless Lamb of God - Overlord Mushroomhead - We Are the Truth

[@tubelious]

Marko, is not quite that "hidden" gem. :) He fronted one of the pioneerin heavy rock bands in Finland from mid '80 with his older brother. Tarot was the band and Marko was the lead singer / bassist. Marko was also asked to audition into Iron Maiden when Bruce left the band in early '90.

[@Pitdog108]

So sad people flip out over what your doing on your channel, hey it's your channel do what you want, pause where you want, everyone already knows the songs. Just keep doing what you want, I have your back .

[@thoso1973]

I don't know the exact inspiration for Floors stage costume, but I definately see the white strips forming serpents motifs, the metal rings etc. - it looks straight out of Norse Viking culture to me.

[@deborahfoster3797]

You didn’t finish the song. The outro is just as awesome as the song itself!

[@OldSkuleNerd]

I SWEAR TO GOD!!!! the video stopped at that point I know there is a longer version but apparently I reacted to the SHORT ONE IM SORRY!!!!!!

[@deborahfoster3797]

@@OldSkuleNerd LOL. No worries, and no need to apologize. I think the Nightwish Army just wants you to get the full experience when watching the videos! The ending shows how connected the band is to their fans & the fans to them! 😊💜