Opera singer reacts to Nightwish: Ghost love score

[@linororen]

Do you want to have more fun singing & reach a goal (modest or ambitious)? I give online singing lessons: singwell.eu/singing-lessons/

[@corneliusantonius3108]

OMG OMG OMG OMG. you reacted to MY GODDES Floor Jansen - Vilja lied | Beste Zangers 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68 👀🐱‍👤👌

[@ryancarter9419]

We are simple people. We see Floor and we click! Fantastic video and breakdown - thank you! Subscribing!

[@christinebardin5547]

Wow, no one explained to me what is the groove better than you. It" s true that with the music it's easier. It's for this kind of things i appreciated so much Jukka, the drummer. thank you so much.

[@christinebardin5547]

Your comments are very interesting, i susbcribe. In the part in wich you say she sings with a chest voice, normal voice (i' m fond of this moment with her beautiful voice) i would tend to say it is medium voice. Is it ?

[@flavio_spqr]

@@corneliusantonius3108 I support this! ^^

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

As unbelievable as this may sound, this is just a tiny part of what Floor is capable of - Emotional and Ethereal - The Poet & The Pendulum (with Nightwish) Pure rock/metal power - Romanticide (Nightwish) Belting, ethereal and growls - Yours Is An Empty Hope (Nightwish) Folk Metal - My Walden (Nightwish) Operatic, belting, growls and ethereal - Disdain (Revamp, a band Floor used to be in) Straight up Rock vocals - While Love Died (Northward, her side project) German Opera - Vilja lied (Beste Zangers 2019) Dutch Folk - Mama (Beste Zangers) Latino/Salsa - Que Se Siente (Beste Zangers) Kind of a bluesy country - About Love I Don't Know A Thing (Beste Zangers) I mean the list is endless, Floor seems to be able to sing anything she wants to, however she wants to and in whichever language she wants to, it's insane. Keep checking her and Nightwish out. I figure being a vocalist you will be more focused on Floor rather than the bands music, but keep checking them out because the Bassist Marko - also an incredible vocalist. Also be sure to check out nightwish with their original singer Tarja Turunen, they have an amazing rendition of Phantom of the Opera

[@hi_keith6423]

Best coment ever!

[@christomashofski9160]

What EnigmaTim said. ^

[@christomashofski9160]

What Keith said! ^

[@christomashofski9160]

And don't forget to add to Enigma's list: a purely classical Puccini opera in Italian on Dutch TV, a purely classical duet of Ave Maria in Latin at a Christmas concert with the Viking bassist seen here, Marco Hietala, and the truly epic performance on a life-changing scale of magnitude you've never witnessed before, The Greatest Show On Earth, Live at Tampere 2015.

[@allenhuling598]

Well said, sir, and great song list as well!

[@m00nm00n]

One of the last sentences: "I guess I'm a new Nightwish fan". Oh Yes, welcome to the family! Happy to have you join us :) As others have commented, there's SO much more to listen to when it comes to Floor(and Nightwish). This was just a tiiiiny little bit of what she's capable of.

[@najrenchelf2751]

Moon Moon, now she‘s trapped - like all of us! 😂

[@alexsemine1]

No matter how many times I listen to this song - goosebumps, goosebumps every damn time!!

[@19AngelsSorrow89]

Same here. I love almost every single piece of Nightwish but this is and will ever be my all time favourite just because it puts everything that Nightwish is made of into one single, perfectly orchestrated monument of musical history.

[@cottonmouthxx7828]

I get so emotional whenever I hear Ghost Love Score!

[@Moredhel83]

Same!

[@stefanmihalea]

same, but original one= Tarja version, not floor screaming

[@JuliusTolledoofficial]

Me to I feel Iam 6ft down under sleeping endlessly forgetting all the probelam done by past

[@boj99]

Journalist: “ Floor - what is your range” Floor: “ Yes” Try to watch her “Phantom of the opera” with Henk Poort. THAT will blow you away 😍♥️

[@LenaDee666]

Just came across it... sooooo good

[@jammu157]

As long as thre is people like you; the world is a better place. Thank you of youre NW rewiev.

[@bluesteelgaming2883]

Floor and Nightwish: converting opera fans to metal, one voice coach at a time.

[@djclabbe88]

But Tarja did that years before floor? 😉 Tarja is even more opera

[@astrotecn]

@@djclabbe88 yep shame she is a annoying bitch

[@michaelvondrake7489]

5 converts that I know of... Who's next? 😁😁😁

[@Kafurry]

@@djclabbe88 tarja more convert metal fan to opera that what she did to me

[@Mp57navy]

Hah. Anneke van Giersbergen did that in the 90's. She is a vocal coach, and was the lead singer for The Gathering. Check out the album "Mandylion". :)

[@fernandorodrigues1939]

This song was performed in the midle of an almost 2 hour concert, and that is impressive!

[@ViolosD2I]

Also, while Tuomas is a genius composer who can make this "crossover" work very well, this song had been written for another singer. And it had not been long since she joined the band on short notice.

[@JosephUsher]

I agree. But, as a lifelong RUSH fan, their shows were routinely well over two hours - more like three - in length, and they did some of the most amazing musical gymnastics ever performed, with only THREE band members.

[@milltownhayes4100]

yeah..the most important point

[@apocalypse4720]

Nightwish in my honest opinion is one of the best metal bands hands down, her voice is so beautiful and nobody would of figured this style of music would fit her voice, but the band has proven everyone wrong on this subject

[@MmeHyraelle]

Epica have similar scene length :)

[@peterwyatt5702]

The “non-correlation” between Floor’s voice and the heavy sound of the band is just about the most beautiful mixture that defines the extent of humanity. The black and the white. The beauty and the beast. No story, especially not the one told in “Ghost Love Score”, is one-sided. People tend to be one-sided in their convictions, and that unfortunately gets worse as one grows older. Nightwish, in my mind, is the conveyance of the human heart. The black and white that one can choose for the other, but never truly separate.

[@lexusambassador]

Peter Wyatt Incredibly well articulated thank you from a huge Nightwish and Floor fan as well here!

[@machintelligence]

Tuomas (poet, composer) loves his contrasts.

[@gabriel.bardac]

Love your approach.

[@allenhuling598]

Well said, Peter!!

[@DunEddyG]

Great reply! Completely agree!

[@charvelgtrs]

Everyone seems to fall in love with Floor Jansen.

[@VanjaSpirin]

I am. She is a miracle

[@rampage2587]

Yes

[@juaninci]

Im not.

[@arodriguezlnx]

I might fall in love with Linor. She's very gorgeus * _ *

[@strikebr]

The Nightwish Army's crush.

[@helijarvenpaa]

I think that the way she mixes all those singing styles is unique. And that is what makes this so great.

[@mauriciohernandez1944]

When you have no words to describe the perfection of Floor Jansen. The nightwish army is marching now.

[@ascensionenergetics85]

I’ve seen about 100 reactions to this song & Floor. This is probably my favorite. It’s great to see a classically trained singer give perspective on this metal Goddess. Congrats on having your first of many Floorgasms. I would suggest Poet & the Pendulum live at Wembley next. She shows even more vocal range through a score of 5 acts. It’s a very emotional roller coaster ride. Read about the back story of the song & have a box of tissues handy when you’re ready to watch. Welcome to the Nightwish family. Namaste 🕉🙏🏻❤️

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

BUT !!! Before gong to the Poet and the Pendulum, please study the story behind the music.

[@ska231]

If you watch it, take the video with subtitles! :)

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

@@ska231 yeah. That too after getting in to the story behind of it all.

[@atm9266]

I am binge watching the reactions for the last few months. I've been a fan literally all my life so emotions from their songs are nothing new to me, but seeing so many people go through the same is just so...yeah I have goosebumps literally everytime

[@urhartfabeler]

@@atm9266 Me to. I also never get tired of this song.

[@jongu71]

Floor is not only insanely technically versatile, but she has the gift to project emotions in her voice and put a spell on the audience.

[@ascensionenergetics85]

jongu71 She is an Enchantress for sure! ❤️

[@Jeyshara]

She can do like everything with her voice and change from rock to opera in seconds. I mean she can do fucking opera and is a pro :3 e.g. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras

[@deusexaethera]

Tuomas Holopainen is an excellent composer.

[@DekkarJr]

Shhh :D we wouldn't want a white man to be in charge of all of this amazing greatness coming together in presentation of music ! - Western Idealogues trapped in the past.

[@rossshepherd9836]

Whoever writes or composes should get the credit. White or not. Male or not.

[@deusexaethera]

@@DekkarJr: Wtf are you talking about? Why are you bringing misandry into the discussion? We're talking about music, not sociology. Go find an argument somewhere else rather than trying to start one here.

[@sirmoke9646]

Yep. This is what the difference is between Floor fanboys and Nightwish fans.

[@ari-etta]

I agree. These are amazing songs, sometimes it takes me a minute to fully understand, but mate, the are fantastic. Combining all these forms of music. Although I think you must be a bit crazy to be in able to make this.

[@gamerguyraigh7473]

Nightwish is what happens when talented classically trained musicians have a not-so-secret love for metal. There is actually an entire genre of music like this (though IMHO Nightwish is the best of them) called Symphonic Metal. Other bands in this genre that you may enjoy are Epica, Delain, After Forever (Floor's first band), Leaves' Eyes (they also have a bit of a Norse folk metal bent), and Within Temptation, just to name a few. It is a great genre of music. Also, Nightwish just released their new album, a 2 disk compilation called Human || Nature. I'd highly recommend that you listen to that, Especially "Shoemaker" and "How is the Heart?".

[@Yablooo]

Why Therion is not on this list? Therion is the best of them

[@fdsannie]

It seemed that you also liked Nightwish as a whole and just not Floor. Nightwish is a symphonic metal band. I am 65 yrs old and I discovered them about 5 years ago. I really don't like a lot of harsh vocals so I do not get into a lot of other genres of metal. If you really liked this I think you will like their music. Just give it a chance. It might surprise you. If you do not want to do a lot of reactions listen to it for yourself. But I hope you will want to give your reaction to some more of their songs. If you do listen to more, for now I would do songs from this concert at Wacken 2013..................... :-)

[@TheNeonParadox]

I'll beat you to one of these vids one of these days. Lol

[@TheJama64]

Jim Haney Nobody’s waiting for you ;).

[@TheStefan6969]

There she is!! 😊🤘❤️🤘

[@silopotua]

floor the godmother of symphonicmetal i love that women so much😍😍

[@fdsannie]

@@TheNeonParadox :-)

[@marky470]

I have watched a number of your reactions now and love how emotionally invested you are in the performances. This is especially true when there is something in the performance or technique that you really really like. I think back to the reactions you did of Dimash and how you become almost giddy and sometimes to be point of being flustered. Keep up the great work, really enjoy it!

[@ArumesYT]

She had some classical training at a conservatory, did a bit of rock acadamy and theater school. In total she had about 6 years of training in different styles. That's why she can sing practically anything she wants, from growling to full operatic.

[@annika4669]

Never paus during the "Floorgasm".

[@minikanin]

Annika Holmberg Tack! Helt rätt! 👍🏻 Damn right🤘🏻

[@WattedoeninberlijnNl030]

Exactly

[@rusli21345]

Annika Holmberg I was about to say the same !!!!

[@Ytschi]

floorus interruptus.. my enjoyment centrum hurts..

[@Monk.9]

I Can’t how u dare to stop it !!!!!!

[@robinfox7884]

Floor Jansen IS THE Valkyrie Goddess of the Netherlands! You haven’t heard anything yet! This is just 1 song! Keep listening to her!!!

[@amherstburgerpicker5786]

Great reaction! Your channel will explode with us nightwish fans! We are incurable! Lol!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I wouldn't have called myself a metal fan until I discovered Nightwish either. I understand you totally. Thank you for a great reaction.

[@ReiKoko]

i've seen this performance so many times and seen so many reaction videos to it, but no matter how much i watch it, i always fall in love with floor all over again.

[@magdalena511]

12:02 I love that lack of words starting here hahaha 😂❤❤

[@mikebunner3498]

This is my first time on your channel lady. Please prepare yourself this is quite an experience. I have read that this performance was at the end of Nighwish's set. Floor the lady singing is a trained singer with a wonderful voice. She is a mom, she rides horses, is wearing a cape, and most importantly she recently BEAT cancer. Linor just wait a bit. They all leave the stage. The drummer returns along with everyone else. At this point Floor proceeds to blow our brains out with her voice!! And she is a champion hair flipper! She directs and includes the audience. She is very expressive with her hands!!! Rhe drummer is working his tail off. As are the others in the band. Thank YOU!!!!!

[@eTraxx]

Floor is currently on a Dutch TV show titled BesteZangers (Best Singers). Basically they gathered seven singers and each episode the center one singer on a couch and the other singers take turns singing to that singer. The singers are from all over .. Opera, Rock, Pop, Latin etc. In the first episode Floor sings to Henk Port (Opera, Theater) and sings Vilja lied in German from The Merry Widow .. but modified to fit with her Symphonic Metal style I think - kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSveGiOZs5lh68

[@tarsiusbancanus5279]

Linor is Dutch herself so I'm guessing she got exposed to Floor through the show Beste Zangers and decided to react to Floor in her natural habitat ;)

[@eTraxx]

@@tarsiusbancanus5279 I would love to know if this was what happened as I had previously heard (yes .. I know .. 2nd, 3rd ... 19th hand) that Floor was relatively unknown in the Netherlands .. at least prior to BesteZangers

[@tarsiusbancanus5279]

@@eTraxx Depends on what you mean by lesser-known. She's pretty well-known in the Dutch metal scene but that is such a niche audience nowadays that it doesn't mean much. The mainstream has pretty much no idea about the fairly internationally successful symphonic metal bands that are from The Netherlands. The Beste Zangers show might change that slightly I hope.

[@eTraxx]

@@tarsiusbancanus5279 meant mainstream .. mom and pop and kiddy

[@DeathWalker216]

@@tarsiusbancanus5279 Dutch ? Serious ??? o_O I was very sure she is my country(wo)man... :) I'm from Israel :)

[@mariohenssler6151]

Check out Phantom of the Opera, same band but 1st singer, Tarja. Great crossover of styles as you said!

[@christhomas5538]

That was the first one i saw of tarja yesterday and is very good. Also very good in wishmaster

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Good suggestion Song of Myself Ghost River Yours is an empty Hope welcome to Nightwish 👍

[@TheStefan6969]

I can't wait to see Floor and Henk do it!! 😁🤘❤️🤘

[@phantom629]

@@christhomas5538 add sleeping sun to that, there are 2 versions and you can hear the difference experience makes

[@nynkeiest5726]

Tarja...good...floor jansen....wayyyyy better

[@Dami_Ka]

This song is just so ridiculously powerful and Floor takes it to an entirely new level. I love the studio version but damn, she absolutely nails this song.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

This performance as a whole, with everything so tight, is a performance of a lifetime. Vocaly, she impress me by how easy she makes the transitions between all the different songstyles sound. I havent been able to listen to this a single time without my eyes cryin up. It's soooo powerful!

[@taurusguy9305]

Finally someone who noticed the odd time signature of the intro. The counting is like 1,2,3,4 / 1,2,3,4 / 1,2,3 / 1,2,3,4

[@dieseldog00]

Actually there are three key changes; 7/4 then 4/4 then 3/4-6/8 and 4/4 again at the end.

[@Arafaer]

That last big and long note is just insane, those who don't get goosebumps from that are not even human. it`s damn amazing

[@t.e.1189]

Ummm, I am human and did not have any goosebumps. Way over rated. I listen to a HUGE variety of music and am always checking out different genre and music from around the world. I don't listen to just one kind. It just doesn't do anything for me. I find it amazing that people actually buy into this stuff.

[@Arafaer]

@@t.e.1189 It took you 3 years to reply, you're quite special xD

[@t.e.1189]

@@Arafaer Ummmm . . . Noooooo, just now saw the video for the first time and your comment. So not 3 years, more like 3 minutes. Thank you. Try to have a nice day.

[@Arafaer]

@@t.e.1189 Wasn't sure what you were gonna comment ?

[@lemmefeelyerjibblets8856]

@@t.e.1189 Touch grass

[@junfanlee2604]

What a great break down and reaction. Love insight from someone who actually catch all of it. Thank You!

[@calenlass1112]

As a longtime Nightwish fan and a fellow Floor Fan, I am delighted that you're already intrigued enough to be bordering on full enthusiasm for the band at 2:45, and how much your face shows your excitement.

[@cypher104]

The best Nightwish ‘singer reacts’ I’ve seen. Clearly you know your stuff and can give actual commentary rather than just saying ‘wooooow, that’s good!’ Excellent video! :D

[@arnonym6745]

Never. Never interupt the floorgasm

[@KentRice-j9i]

Appreciated your analysis of this epic score and transcendent vocal performance!

[@Guitar_Fella]

" She will never be replicated...." Yeah you said it girl!

[@koff41]

Spot on !

[@Утконос-г5д]

and you should do your duties, and you will not be fired. she has a nice voice, but only 5% of her nowadays songs have power of her songs in Nightwish

[@MegaRose9]

and what about original singer of nightwish? she is even better

[@lavillastrangiato1457]

@@MegaRose9 Tarja? Tarja was way too one-sided. Floor can do everything, Tarja is a one-trick pony.

[@carmenismyname]

MegaRose9 are you really serious? Or are you just a fanatic tarjaholic who can’t move on? Tarja only uses her head voice, you know don’t you? She does not switch at all. Now you may prefer that but don’t say she’s better 🤣 that’s ridiculous

[@joelj7679]

Haha i love when people discover Nightwish... it makes me remember my first time... ;)

[@stevebennett9750]

This song was originally sung by their first singer who sings in a very operatic style.

[@Quin3x]

@Jim Haney Nightwish wouldn't be where they are now without Tarja..

[@bassmonster3000]

Tarja and Floor are both fantastic! They both define different eras extremely well.

[@sophiedevries5455]

@@Quin3x absolutely true but i like this song better with Floor 👌, Just sonmuch power, it suits the song really well

[@DerrickSchetro]

I stopped listening after they kicked tarja out even though it was her fault. It was tough on me cause i listened to the band since its creation. I remember reading the letter they posted for the public and just feeling crushed.

[@silentbob9689]

@Hagen van Tronje Wrong. Floor is by farthe better singer for Metal because she can do the metal style and all the others. Tarja can only do the classical style and nothing else so stop talking crap like that if you have no clue.

[@phillucero8021]

this is symphonic metal.. typically a combination of symphony and metal rock.. and it's freaking amazing...

[@melanie-rosannastevens7861]

How someone who allegedly sings opera for a living does not know that Symphonic Metal exists, is beyond me 😂😅 How has she not heard of this genre?

[@sk8board4life]

11:42 "She doesn't behave like uh...like t-tough rock and roll, metal, rock, whatever you wanna call it." That just cracks me up. Awesome reaction!

[@weibsvolken7150]

I agree with the Poet&Pendulum requests. Bonus points because it has Marko singing in it. I normally advise against doing P&P too early, but I have a good feeling that you will get it! Use the Wembley version with lyrics for added effect. And, since it's quite hard to make out if you don't know the singers voices very well yet: The intro is not Floor but a choir boy. The song itself has a pretty dark theme, Tuomas (the keyboarder and composer of almost all Nightwish songs) had a deep depressive phase after they fired their first singer and his youth friend Tarja (check out their Phantom of the Opera performancer from End of an Era some time). So he wrote all his feelings into this and actually kills himself in the song as a catharsis. Floor and Marko really bring those feelings to life - it's one of the most emotional songs for many Nightwish fans. The song title refers to the story "The pit and the pendulum" from Edgar Allen Poe, where a prisoner is threatened by a slowly descending giant pendulum blade.

[@allenhuling598]

Well said!

[@GothicElf68]

I wondered if that was a reference to the classic Poe story. Wow!

[@weibsvolken7150]

​@@GothicElf68 You can see the bladed pendulum quite prominently on the stage-screen behind the band in the Wembley performance

[@GothicElf68]

@@weibsvolken7150 Yes, I am aware, but that does not necessarily indicate a direct reference to the horror story by Poe. Also, while that is a visual given during a live show, it cannot be assumed that everyone has seen it. So, based off the lyrics alone, I wondered if the Pendulum was a lyrical reference to Poe's story.

[@weibsvolken7150]

@@GothicElf68 Tuomas references a "swaying" and "descending" "blade" in the lyrics. Together with the title that made it pretty clear for me and the visual from the show (and the album cover btw, since it was originally meant to be the album title) just confirms it. The meaning behind it in my view is the deteriorating relationship with Tarja, which went on for quite some time and was probably pretty painful for all of them.

[@jeffk1482]

I'm *so glad* you reacted to this band, singer, and performance...specifically because of your intense classical focus. Having Linor's "blessing" means just that much more. They are a very rare & special group, and Floor is the perfect match for them!!!

[@Dark0pz]

The Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley and The Greatest Show on Earth live at Tampere are both worth checking out! They really highlight Floor's capabilities maybe even more than this song.

[@vblomb]

I argree this are 2 master pieces from Nightwish .The Poet and the Pendulum she have to do research first to understand the lyrics Nightwish fans know its a real emotional song for Tuomas

[@ruthayala88]

Yeahh!!

[@wolfgangengel4835]

@@vblomb Or she could just enjoy the music without research. 🙂

[@TheBlackberry36]

The last few minutes of this song should never be interrupted. They are sacred 😍😍

[@Mister_Mag00]

lol right? like yikes stoping every 30 seconds jfc

[@russellkastner400]

Amen amen and amen!!!!

[@hotnessgaming1396]

At least she didn’t pause the Floorgasm

[@deztructo123]

@@hotnessgaming1396 She may have well have..., the buildup to the floorgasm is what makes it great.

[@hotnessgaming1396]

deztructo123 it’s bad but other people just legit pause DURING which is way worse, trust me

[@cricket8646]

Bands like this with singers like this COMPLETELY BLOW AWAY most anything that comes out of America !! PERIOD !! This is why I have been listening to this genre or type of music for the last decade or so !!

[@gergelyhidas1593]

when I see vocal teachers, whoever watch and analyze this performance, and they say "ok", good", "nice", etc during the song, I'm always like "WAIT FOR IT, just wait for it..."

[@larrybrinker1664]

Gergely Hidas she looked worn out after her floorgasim

[@gergelyhidas1593]

@@larrybrinker1664 noone van blame her for that 😀

[@sophiedevries9028]

Especially this live performance, she always sings that note well but this might be the best she's ever sung it.

[@allens4974]

The comment about how Floor brings her own style to this reminds me of an interview I saw with Floor, where she mentioned checking out the two previous singers and their style and decided it was a mistake, and that is when she decided to add her own style to the music. Personally I think she is a perfect singer for the evolution of the band.

[@11thgirl42]

Amén to this comment ❤️

[@guardiananddominic]

Not the Perfect one...the only one.she IS Perfection xD

[@Mothpuff]

Floor is my second favorite simply because I like Anette's voice more, but she is definitely the best for the band.

[@allens4974]

@@Mothpuff I loved Anette's voice, but it wasn't a good fit for Nightwish as most of their music was written for Tarja whose voice was the polar opposite of Anette's. Although Imaginarium was perfect for Anette.

[@juaninci]

Allen S floor jansen turn this band like the other bands of symph metal.... jajaja see... withing temptation, se.... all the others... are exactly the same that try to imitate nightwish.... jjaja ok not too much but nightwish isn the referent that they used to be. That isn an evolution.

[@soundocean3765]

The moment she said "That's her own signature"... I was just like... "Just wait for her REAL signature to that song... hehe!" x) Wonderful reaction!

[@pannemanbroeker6822]

FLOOR JANSEN , THE BEST FEMALE SINGER OF THIS TIME .

[@doorsofperception65]

She is a voice teacher also and extremely smart. Speaks 4 different languages

[@lavillastrangiato1457]

I can hear that finale 3257895709645 times and STILL I get goosebumps every single time.

[@TheNeonParadox]

Floor is our Valkyrie goddess. She switches from one color of vocals to the next reminding everyone she can do them all better than anyone. Nice Floorgasm. I look forward to more.

[@eddielovchld666]

What makes this even MORE special... Floor had only been with the band less than a year at this concert! She was a fill in mid this tour. And OWNING it !!!

[@dieseldog00]

That's why the band asked Floor to become a permanent member of Nightwish and also why sh accepted the offer. She was perfect in the role of Frontwoman.

[@viking_skywalker]

this is not a crossover -- this is synphonic metal and the singer ( Floor Jansen ) is operatic and classical trained -- she also sings the Opera version of Phantom of the Opera

[@kittikoko]

Had this video in my recommendations and I'm glad I clicked - I loved your reaction and it was so cool to hear what a professional thought!

[@Piia2023]

Thank you for this reaction. Have been waiting for an opera singer to check out Floor in Ghost Love Score, or anything she sings. You were so right when you said " the way she sings it no one will ever sing it like that" and " she will never be replicated" thank you, that was the best statement of floor I have heard. I usually don't like pausing, but with you, I kind of waited for your comments. Nightwish music is not easy to sing, you have to be a good and trained singer because many songs was composed to an opera singer Tarja Turunen, who was the firs singer of the band. If you like check put Dead Boys Poem, both Tarja and Floor is doing the song beautifully, so it's hard to say which one...but thank you so much for this, I really enjoyed it.

[@MrMikemary]

Floor Jensen is Awesome, I love Nightwish ever since she joined, she is a vocal beast!

[@oliphant2848]

Very informative, thank you. I think she has also extreme control over her performance, just like over her singing. She is very much a perfectionist. Watch her in the Dutch TV show "Beste Zangers" (best singers). Very educational and shows off her versatility and technique. Probably technically the best rock singer on the planet right now.

[@black4pienus]

Nightwish takes you on an adventure with every song.

[@h19rock70]

A really good and skilled reaction contribution. Thanks for this one Linor!

[@steveabrams777]

Wishing the Viking Queen a speedy recovery ... this performance is by far one of the top live performances ever ... the band was out of this world, and she delivered powerfully and gorgeously with a voice that can take troops to battle like a General!

[@willytee585]

I second that it was pure perfection and I will never tire of hearing and watching this !

[@wylfwylfwylf]

She is from netherland, vikings are danish, swede or norwegians

[@DekkarJr]

I think what I like so much about Floor is that she uses her voice and her aesthetic to command a presence that incarnates so many great things at once and presents an affirmative example that Beauty - Power - Control - Talent and Skill - Emotional Positivity - the things people seek out in life aren't mutually exclusive and that you don't have to abandon one in order to display the other, they can give the resulting value a multiplicative effect rather than purely subtracting focus from one another. :)

[@carljeavons8447]

Welcome to the age of Floor Jansen! - as other people have said this is only a small offering of what she is capable of. She is currently / recently on the Dutch TV program Beste Zangers 2019 where she is either a singer for other musicians or being sang for, go check it out absolutely brilliant range!

[@gillbates5]

You are so funny. Glad you appreciated my favourite song.

[@biancadelcarmen6889]

Its so refreshing to see an opera singer comment so positively about a metal female 'opera singer'. thank you.

[@Paaanzaaa]

It's called "Symphonic Metal", which is based on opera tunes all the way combined with metal/hardrock elements

[@EessaTube]

Actually, this song was originally written for and sung by Nightwish's original singer, Tarja Turunen.

[@daviddubois5913]

as true as that is Tarja’s version is no where near as good as Floor’s

[@EessaTube]

@@daviddubois5913 I actually agree with you there, which is why I prefer Tarja's solo work to her Nightwish work.

[@ilkkaheino7942]

Floor is the perfect match for Nightwish. Just love it.

[@Cigana86]

I love the way you actually have like no words to describe her performance sometimes. It's great to hear someone who really knows about singing to analyse this detailed such a great job done by floor. Greatttttt.

[@markwallace7296]

I just floorgasimed with the end notes! Mixture of tears and well you know what else!

[@leorcc]

I've watched quite a few reaction videos of Nightwish and this song in particular, even from other vocal coaches and teachers. Must don't go any further than "her voice is amazing". I love the depth in which you analyze the vocal performance of Floor Jansen and how she integrates with the rest of the band. Well done and I'm looking forward to other reactions from you.

[@joselito2379]

Everyone has a Floorgasm once there done listening to her! She’s just Perfect!

[@sae2705]

It's so pure seeing reactions videos like this, and as I'm one who knows very little about singing, it was a nice breakdown to actually appreciate what she's doing with her voice, her control and vocal range. I am very, very glad that I chose to go to Wacken that year because this was one of the best shows I've seen of any band. Take that feeling you got in that one song and stretch that across two hours with the atmosphere on top, I was just glued to the spot. I couldn't move. Like seriously, if you get the opportunity to watch them live, I say take it. Wear a black t-shirt, throw the horns and head bang, you'll fit right in. :P The best bit is that prior to this tour Floor Jansen wasn't even in the band, I knew her from After Forever, who're a great band, but not one with the popularity or ability to pull a crowd that massive. So when you see her enjoying herself, I'm pretty sure this is her first time playing to a crowd this huge, the festival usually sells about 80,000 tickets a year and it was absolutely packed. And judging from her reactions between songs, I think she was just absolutely loving it.

[@Katenric]

Linor, your facial expression for that final powerful belting notes was perfect! Looked directly at the camera with “omg I am impressed” face! Wonderful moment and adorable.

[@scottstemp2800]

I love when she sings to see your face, you can't help but be taken somewhere with Floor's voice.

[@kntryreb3581]

I think you'd love Tarja she's the first singer of Nightwish I recommend any song from the legendary "end of an era" concert which was her last with the band

[@portiamojatau1816]

Phantom of the Opera please

[@cooldepot4378]

@@portiamojatau1816 yes !

[@Alcanoya]

I miss Tarja soooooo much. But Floor is a great replacement. WAAAAAY better than Olzen.

[@user-zu9kk5et8b]

Your reaction is groovy.🤘 "Where'd she go? Come back, Floor!"....yep. She gotcha.😉

[@vblomb]

TY for great review:this Dutch 6.1 Valkyrie can sing from growls to operetc: ps she was also a Vocal coach:Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl.keep in head she come from the metal Good pick from same concert Wacken 2013 wil be Ever dream

[@jafo321]

Yours is my favorite reaction. Great analysis! I like the insight. I agree, she leaves no doubt, she owns this song now and always. It is #1 with me and I just don't see anything replacing this performance. Epic, is the only word for it. Hands down.

[@quietvoiceofreason]

Doesn't matter how many I watch, I can ALWAYS enjoy another Nightwish reaction. This one was superb. Thank you!

[@jmetallover]

Yeah it is not just the power or range that Floor brings to her songs it is also the stage presence. This band is best appreciated LIVE and Floor is the perfect vocalist as she is in her perfect environment when LIVE and on stage in front of a crowd. This was her coming out party having been made a member of the band just before the show. Here at Wacken, one of the great open air festivals for metal, she and the band performed before 80,000 metal-heads with a performance that was once in a lifetime awesome. The band is diverse and runs from Metal, Folk Metal, Pop and even ballads. Floor runs the gamut as well On the Dutch TV show she is currently on she has performed a aria in German, a Folk/Pop song in Dutch, A Salsa song in Spanish and a Country/Blues in English. That 4 genres in 4 languages, her fans call her the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal but she has proved even us wrong as she is capable of so much more. Great reaction and insights. You know you did a great job because there is no real complaints of the interruptions because they were for some great comment or insight. Floor had a year of classical training and also studied musical theater, which explains the stage presence and how she uses her hands, arms and body while performing on stage.

[@nicolasluna9593]

Nightwish - phantom of the opera - end of an era(dvd)

[@diptyajitbanerjee4935]

This is a sub genre that falls under the big umbrella of heavy metal. This is called symphonic metal, containing the properties of both western classical music as well as heavy metal. There are several bands but Nightwish is one of the most popular. Floor Jenson is the 3rd lead vocalist. The other two lead vocalists are also extremely talented. Glad you enjoyed this. Feel free to enjoy other symphonic metal music.

[@dynamo6796]

Your reaction of this song is the best for a professional. love it Girl!

[@catmellor5930]

That's her style and that's why we love her. It made her stand out to the band when they were looking for a replacement singer. Her vibe is intense.

[@johntilghman]

I am glad you did this reaction, I have been waiting for you. I think you might want to react to Ghost River and Storytime from this same concert at Wacken. Also check out Bestes Zangers and you will see that she can do quite a bit different singing.

[@ricksix3119]

Nightwish Army Is Coming Your Way! Enjoy the Ride. Loved your Reaction, I Could see It In Your Eyes.

[@richardgoddard37]

I saw Nightwish reaction so I'm here. You've only seen a fraction of what Floor can do, and the rest of the band are just as talented.

[@GaryTugan]

awesome reaction vid. Thanks for sharing Nightwish !

[@leopanisan8090]

Thanks for this explanation. I learn a lot from your annotations in the video, it really change my mind. When i see again this Floor performance in the future, it would not be the same... Thank you!

[@benjr4057]

By reacting to Nightwish, u just opened a chest full of wonder Anyway.. Like your reaction video Very informative TQ for sharing 👍 Edit: I do understand wt were u trying to say It is actually very difficult to switch from operatic voice to metal or pop style in an instant, you may not find any other singer with that kind of capability To be able to do that, requires total control of your voice, years of practice & talent

[@timometsanoja9666]

Don't you mean "Dark chest of wonders"???

[@benjr4057]

@@timometsanoja9666 yes it is.. Anyway "dark chest of wonder" doesn't fit perfectly for that sentence I just wrote an acronym to fit into the sentence NW fan should be able to spot it 👍

[@owarvilla]

Nightwish : The Phantom of the Opera whit Tarja Turunen.

[@1melkkoe1]

bad Engels

[@ari-etta]

Ever watched Phantom of the Opera with Floor Jansen and Henk Poort ?

[@ari-etta]

@@1melkkoe1 What ? You didn't understand what he said ?As long as you understand it's fine.

[@Mister_Mag00]

she did it and wasn't exactly impressed....

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@ari-etta yes it sooo good🤗

[@justincase6815]

To experience all of Floor’s vocal prowess, you have to react to “Song of Myself” from the same concert, it will knock your socks off! Also, keep in mind, this concert was in front of 80,000 people, AND it was more than an hour in to the show! More a Nightwish! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@isthereanyfood]

Great job. I really enjoyed this clip and your insights. Thank you for sharing!

[@АлексейНовиков-м5у]

Thn for your reaction, i very love them. And hello from Moscow! :)

[@Scugzerker]

Floor has the voice of an angel. Can't describe it in any different way

[@cferguson37]

and to think....this song is 70 minutes into the concert....

[@gelitaram7799]

Great reaction Linor love you

[@MayaSilvaBR]

You caught Floor fever *.* beautiful front woman and singer. Always something to see someone impressive of Floor potential! Great video Linor, thank youuuuu