Pigeonholing 🐦 ft. Henk Poort - FLOOR FINDS #5

Being put in a box and stereotyped happens too often. Metal is a prime example of this. In this new Floor Finds I sat together with Henk Poort to discuss what it is like to be put in a box by others and what it feels like and the impact it can have on someone. What are your experiences? Time to get out of those boxes, or pigeonholes!
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[@nightwish]

Your performance of Phantom of the Opera with Henk is amazing!

[@pyssy123]

Most sertainly is. Liquid Gold, may I say. ❤. Missing so so so much live shows! Hope to see You all soon, at gigs! 🙏

[@chrismac98]

Please do it with Marko live. 🤩🤩

[@captainfantastic3490]

Henk did a good job but Marko is the ultimate Phantom. I prefer Marko anyday.

[@fixxa6455]

Floors quality is to do great different things with her voice I hope Nightwish will keep using that skill The latest albums show the diversity. Keep on going!

[@LetsWatchSweetydog]

Can't wait to see and hear Henk perform live with Nightwish! I know the virus prevented it from happening, but I'm sure it will happen eventually.

[@EnglishLad]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that we have just witnessed 2 people speaking a language which isn't their own flawlessly for 12 minutes and 27 seconds straight. And that this concept is commonplace in the Netherlands.

[@crhu319]

I hope neither ever loses their accent though. I love catching traces of it when singing. Just feels radically more real and sincere esp when singing a really emotional song.

[@gryphonkin]

It's what amazes me most about Tuomas. The guy writes these completely emotional and evocative lyrics in his second language.

[@EchoesDaBear]

It's been my experience that the Dutch speak very good English! I come from a Dutch family (I don't speak it, but German I do), and when I was in the Netherlands, I never really had any difficulty with communication! Sure, some of the older generation weren't as good as the younger, but there really was no barrier there!! And my father still has traces of his accent, even after being in Canada for almost 70 years!!

[@ixachilanca]

Let me guess... You're from the USA...

[@EnglishLad]

@@ixachilanca UK

[@csrboltfan2643]

Floor, you are whatever you want to be. You've earned that right, and we support you.

[@damianstark5362]

What I have taken away from this: Climb into the box, but never close the lid. Play in every sandbox you can. Becoming great at one thing is awesome, but a wider growth is so much more important. Balance is key. Thank you both for the perspective.

[@iDEATH]

Yay, Henk! I'd never heard of him before Beste Zangers (as always, thanks to Denise for the translations) as I'm Canadian and not much of an opera fan. Totally love the man now, though. I quote him a lot when talking about music with people: "Good music is good music."

[@jeffk1482]

I loved it when he said that. So true!

[@RyanofLordran]

Is there a KZbin link for the translated Beste Zangers show?

[@jeffk1482]

@@RyanofLordran On KZbin, look for channel "Jenniezelf". She has a ton of them.

[@angiecr]

Denise is our hero!

[@josevicentefogoigneosagrad7766]

❤❤❤🌷🌷🌹🌹🌺❤🌺🌷❤❤🌺🌷🌹😆😍😘💝👀🧚‍♀️🐴🐎💓🐖💜🧡💗💖❤❤Querida e Amada Floor Jansen...querida floor anjinho lindo...amor por voçê que te diz para escrever uma carta de amor para mim...❤❤🌺🌷🌹🌹💝😍😘💕💋👄💜🧡🌺❤❤❤🌷🌷querida floor...voçê está linda...eu acho engraçado quando voçê pede...por floor jansen...por mim voçê pode pedir quantas vezes voçê quiser porquê para voçê anjinho lindo...eu escrevo tudo o que voçê quiser...❤❤🌺🌺🌷🌷🌹🌹😆😍😘💝👀🧚‍♀️👄💋💜💗💖💓querido Henk Poort que amamos muito...que é admirável e que é um grande cantor de tantas músicas e que canta junto com a querida floor jansen...Phanton Of The Ópera...abraços e beijinhos para voçê...e...é...preciso amar voçê a floor...floor jansen...josé vicente...bye...❤❤❤🌺🌺🌷🌷🌹🌹😆😍😘💝🧚‍♀️👀👄💋💜🧡💗💖🐴🐎🐈❤❤❤🌺🌺🌷🌷🌹🌹

[@voodjin]

Endless Floor most beautiful ❤

[@paisa20]

agree

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

@@paisa20 agreee

[@maggaw9869]

Nightwish :)

[@alkaline138]

I had never heard Henk speak in English before, only sing. Seems like a well-rounded, open minded guy.

[@gryphonkin]

Does anyone else just want a regular Floor and Henk podcast just talking complete music nerdery? I'm not a musician and don't understand some of their stuff, but they're so entertaining and have so much chemistry that you can't help but be interested.

[@gabriel.bardac]

This was a pleasant surprise, to see Henk Poort again :) And yes, I agree, limiting ourselves we are our biggest enemy ..

[@TheBaconWizard]

Floor, PLEASE speak to Elizabeth Zarhoff who LOVES your work. She is herself an accomplished opera singer and composer/producer for games and has reacted often to your performances. She's fantastically knowledgeable about technique and so empathetic to the music. The Charismatic Voice is her channel. You would NOT regret it!!!

[@martinreed1567]

I would certainly look forward to this.

[@johnrust592]

I second that that motion. You talking to Elizabeth would be awesome!

[@razzledazzleist]

i agree! It would be amazing! Elizabeth would totally geek out

[@MB-co6qj]

Jaa doen! Minstens zo vrolijk en eerlijk als jezelf @Floor

[@Maximum357]

Yes! Agree!!

[@nomansvan827]

It always gives me joy to watch Floor in interviews. So humble and grateful, truly blessed.

[@gmanryxx8234]

Wonderful to hear Henk’s point of view 👏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@wayneccj0710]

Hi Floor. I like watching you have genuine conversations with your friends. Tell Hank a Nightwish fan says "HI".

[@dean1618]

Floor every time I see you and watch you. You make smile. Great episode.

[@ruudsmuziek]

Two nice people who talk about music. Music is such a beautiful thing. It makes me cry and also makes me emotional and happy.

[@RossNixon]

If there is ONE singer that can't be pigeon-holed it is Floor!

[@HattemAlHajry]

This applies to everything in life. Explore the box, but you definitely need to step outside of it. It's important to get out of your comfort zone.

[@marcleger7567]

Thanks to the both of you for taking the time to share your experiences and values with us ! Always a pleasure ! Merci !

[@victoriacameron9834]

I'm sharing this with my high school students! It can be applied to a lot of things. Thank you so much!!

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@icarus21]

Two wonderful people :) What a great video!!! Thank you Floor, long live nightwish

[@sebastian7209]

You are absolutely right, greetings to Henk poort from Buenos Aires that you are well Floor 😉💐🍀👋🇦🇷

[@Winston.Smith101]

Lovely to watch a conversation; thanks very much 😀

[@elenas.2394]

Hi Floor ❤ didn't know about your youtube channel, immediately subscribed. I attended the first edition of your masterclass in Roermond, such a great time. I came from Italy, and you were a stunning teacher! You're a fantastic woman, singer, inspiration. Now that I'm 30 I can see how metal music has always been my best friend and my secret, special space where look for strength and motivation. Hope you are safe and healthy with your loved ones, during this difficult time ❤

[@Idefixu]

"Sounds of Silence" by Henk was great.

[@zenszufi]

These two people showed what the quintessence of real art is....all my appreciation and respect... Floor is the goddess!!

[@seannightingale3571]

Love the two of you together. Thank God for Beste Zangers.

[@LawMom6]

I totally agree about the commercial aspect of pigeonholing. It was all about what bin to put your album in at the record store. Crossing over was strictly forbidden.

[@scray00]

Wonderful to see a real friendship brewing between the two of you. Someone you probably thought you were never going to meet, and look at the two Of you now floor. Isn’t life amazing sometimes. 🙂

[@Donna-C]

What a great KZbin video to start the day (in Australia 🇦🇺) - Two very nice people having a friendly chat! 😊 You were both so relaxed, you enjoy each other’s company and there is great respect for each other - it shines through! ☀️ Henk, I hope you have watched “Yours is an Empty Hope” live at Wembley & enjoy Floor’s growl! We are all so much more than what we do, we are sons & daughters, brothers & sisters, parents, teachers , students, friends - so many chapters & choices in life!

[@TheSpringOf74]

"Two lovely people there!" Both work very hard at what they do and the results pay off. Floors vocals at the end of Nightwish's Shoemaker is other worldly. Listened to the album last night "A Masterpiece" of work by all involved.

[@GaryMcCormick]

Such a short interview - I could listen for hours. Floor needs a podcast!

[@guimich2478]

It went so fast!

[@ShimmyThaDon]

floor you are the most versatile and incredible voice on this planet. i absolute love you!! thank you for blessing all genres of music with your voice!

[@pyssy123]

Thank You Floor! ❤ Just what the doctor ordered. You know Finnish autumn time. Dark dark dark and some rain, rain rain..You and Henk prought some light. Kiitos! 💝

[@Tuovi-ve2mk]

I experienced nearly every month and its weather in finnland...except the marraskuu there😉 I kind of want to visit again someday in november and I kind of don't want because most of "you" say how horrible it is

[@pyssy123]

@@Tuovi-ve2mk One word about Finnish marraskuu ----> Depressive, Depressive and Depressive. Oh that's three words 😄 Atleast we have good sence of humour to live here and little bit weird...Dark times, needs some dark humour 🎅. You are so welcome to join 😊

[@Grizzlox]

As an American I have always been curious. What's the relationship like between Finland and the Netherlands?

[@alanfoster6589]

@@Grizzlox Both countries have perfected the art of Getting Along with pretty much everyone else, including one another. Keep in mind the distance between the two countries is about a thousand miles. That's a good road trip in the U.S. Both countries are members of the European Union.

[@pyssy123]

@@Grizzlox I can answer only from own opinion, not as a whole nation! 😊. We are in same European Union, nothing bad history between us. No rivalry between us in sports or so. Not common in lanquage, but in Finland Dutch people are very wellcome enjoy our nature and excellent music! We sure have adopted one Lady or Valkyrie Queen from The Netherlands, but some Swedish Prince, came and took Her to Sweden...😉 Some Finnish people gladly go visit "coffee shops", art and culture in the Netherlands or Holland, like many Finnish people say. Floor or Dutch people can explain their point of view.. 🎅 As a nations, quite different. Realtions really good, but I think not so close? Someone correct if I'm wrong. I like Dutch people!

[@Patryn71]

This episode could have been another hour and I'd have gladly watched the whole thing.

[@daniellandersson289]

henk´s sound of silence was really good

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

The thumbnail gave my goosebumps goosebumps! So happy to see Henk and Floor together. At least something is going right in 2020. Stay safe everyone. Cheers from Florida.

[@arielcordero]

Floor and Henk together again! Yeah! I wish they do a duets album. Many styles (not pigeonholed). From classical, to Broadway to metal to anything they want to do. I think It would be fantastic.

[@EchoesDaBear]

I would definitely buy that!!

[@systemsoversymptomsvisionw9806]

I just love to see Floor and Henk together. I can't wait til Covid-19 is over, to see Nightwish, and hopefully also to see Floor and Henk perform together, too.

[@SargonnasIncarnate]

Love you, Floor. It'd be one of my dreams come true to go a Nightwish concert, but I fear it'll never happen since I'm mentally disabled. So, it'll remains in my dreams.

[@42earthling]

What a great conversation. Thanks Floor and Henk. :)

[@tomhussey4511]

YES! What a great conversation! So much better than the same interview questions over and over. Thank you, Floor and Henk, for this look into your love of music and encouraging us all to step out of our comfort zones! How else can we grow as musicians, artists and human beings?

Thanks for that !! I struggled with that with my professional life too. I used to think I needed to find a box and stick with it. Now I'm happy to make lots of different projects, from shooting music videos to shooting furnitures and I love that diversity!

[@alaincloarec5554]

You are a superb singer Floor, and the godess of beauty! I’m under you charm from France.

[@scottsmith4933]

Thank you Floor for inviting Henk on you channel! I loved Beste Zangers. It was enlightening and quite fun to get to know Henk a little bit more. You are so kind. I enjoy your channel and of course adore your singing! :-)

[@VisionsOfBulgaria]

Versatility in singing and all other arts is most appreciated and exciting. I relate that do be a divergent, which means a natural human being out of the box.

[@williamthomas7509]

We are all grateful that both of you love to color outside the lines ... NO BOXES!

[@deanabennett8461]

Lovely conversation! I feel that it applies to all walks of life. Yes, I work in an office, but I also paint and drive a tractor etc.

[@johnlanham9057]

Just like your duet on Beste Zangers I see a real chemistry between the two of you. I think your respect & fondness for each other is amazing. I wish the very best for you both. Thank you forever for your version of Phantom, it brings the very best tears to my eyes. 💙💙💙 All Hail Floor 💙💙💙

[@saschabecker4897]

Floor! Es ist so schön, dass Du so viele Kommentare beantwortest!! Toll!!🤘 Best wishes from 🇩🇪 to 🇸🇪

[@nbrowser]

Two amazing top of their game vocalists chatting...these on Beste Zangers were just jaw dropping.

[@paulabernethy8396]

I love these conversations and I love your inquisitive mind. I have recently taken a big step outside of the pigeon hole as a guitarist by starting a Celtic Rock band and by starting to write in a style I am not used to. I have been playing rock and metal most of my guitar life (30 years) and at 46 years old decided I want to get back into music after a long break. I now see my main role as a songwriter now and songwriting for vocals is a hell of a lot harder than writing for just guitar/instrumental songs. I am loving the journey and those that have come together to join me in this project are enjoying what I have written so far. I was inspired to start the Celtic Tock band after stumbling across the song “I want my tears back” by Nightwish earlier this year. Now I had been listening to Nightwish on and off since the early 2000’s but I hadn’t really listened to them for a while, then I saw the 2013 Wacken version of Ghost Love Score and was hooked back into them. I had then bought all the albums (digitally) and had them on my phone. “I want my tears back” came up in a random play and I was like who sings that?!! I found out it was Nightwish and I then searched the entire back catalogue for anymore Celtic/folk influenced songs and found a lot. In a nutshell, I have since become seriously obsessed with Nightwish and their Amazing music. This also lead me to Beste Zangers and hearing Henk (Love his voice). But anyway back to the pigeon hole idea, I have been playing guitar for so long, I never considered myself a songwriter (obviously, I am still not an official songwriter, but I feel I am one in the making) I now approach my music with completely different ears. I also take great inspiration from the Amazing Tuomas. He really knows how to compose songs to get the best out of the song as a whole. Now you yourself and Marco are both Amazing singers, yet neither of you ever sing just for the sake of “Look at why I can do” everything you both sing (and Troy) always compliments the songs and elevates them to a higher level. Match Tuomas’s writing/composing with the incredible musicianship of the band and you manage to create music that touches the soul. You also always look like you are having fun and enjoying yourself on stage. That is infectious. I will be using Nightwish as a benchmark for everything I do in this Celtic Rock band as I don’t know of any better role models than yourselves. I will also use the songwriting as a learning tool. My apologies for the long winded message but I just wanted to show my appreciation and share my story of how you guys have influenced me to step outside of my box. 😃🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@gunterreihnhol6507]

Tolle Möglichkeit, einen Freitag zu beenden, danke. You both are very special to so many people, stay safe und bless.

[@Andrea-gb7ei]

I've cryied so much in your Phantom of the Opera.. Such a beautiful duet

[@Green-Lyon]

This makes me SOOOOOO Happy! Henk is one of my favorite people ever, and I love him dearly. I wish the video was an HOUR long! This was prachtig 💕

[@evelynegonzalez6785]

Great chat. You guys told us your own experience related to singing, but what you guys said can be applied to anything in life. Thank you both, very inspiring!

[@Duskwind_]

Thanks for sharing Floor. Henk is such an awesome person. I think that no box will ever be made that is big enough to hold Nightwish. Much love from New York and see you next year. 🤗

[@johnrust592]

Great interview! Honestly, better than any of the interview shows we have here in the U.S. Just two people shooting the breeze and dishing out some great advice on branching out to become a complete person.

[@emelielonnberg.]

So refreshing to see two artists well versed in their fields, really tackle the issue with forced labels. If we want a world of thriving arts, then we should never constrict it. Thank you so much, to both of you for this well needed discussion 🙏🤘

[@EchoesDaBear]

Dank u veel Floor & Henk!! Thanks for a wonderful interview. I am so happy that you both chose not to 'pigeonhole' yourselves to one style. I've really taken to discovering all of Nighwish's songs, and absolutely LOVE what you bring to the vocals! You truly are a gifted singer! As for Henk, The Phantom Of The Opera has been my favourite musical since I was 10 (when the London cast of Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford came to be known). I've heard so many different Phantoms (including Paul Stanley of KISS doing a very admirable job!) I would LOVE to hear a recording of you as the Phantom! The music of the night never dies!! Much love from Canada!

[@pdutchie4924]

Thanks for the interview, you both are great artists and I’m really happy that you climbed out of your boxes! 😄

[@oldhedders]

What a fascinating conversation. I'd love to hear more of these discussions about singing and musicianship.

[@Cavonny]

Thank you Floor. Nice to see you two together again.

[@menyallerdkirsebrgarden2-234]

Two fantastic people with voices from heaven 😀👍

[@joseroefs784]

Leuk Floor en Henk jullie samen te zien lieve mensen lovely thanks 😘

[@guilhermealbuquerque5648]

This is amazing, Floor! Give me such nostalgic vibes from the Best Zangers show last year. Thank you for this new episode of Floor Finds. :D

[@daverice8304]

Floor, you could have a second career as an interviewer ... great job!

[@larryd4352]

I have to say that I have enjoyed everything that I have heard both of you sing. I would love to hear Henk sing a newer Disturbed song, " Hold Onto Memories " Henk, you did a wonderful cover of "Sound of Silence"

[@MySoccerUniverse]

Wonderful chat between the two of you and glad I did not need subtitles! I totally agree with you guys-always keep exploring!

[@paco_granados]

Fantastic!!! This topic is very interesting... Because that's something affecting not only music or singing styles... A lot of aspects in modern life have the same pigeonholing issue... Thanks for the video Floor!!!!!

[@FloorJansenOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dac2007]

Great conversation ;) You are very qualified to speak about that, you have sung in so many different styles! And Henk too, given what he did in Beste Zangers. And Nightwish can't really be categorized either, it's just its own genre. Of course everyone likes a certain kind of music over the other but that doesn't mean you cannot listen to anything else.

[@AnnieNYC1]

Both of you are adorable and thank you for making the effort to speak English between you - for our benefit! :) Here's to thinking outside the box and exploring outside the boxes others might want to put us into. We are richer for having you explore outside yours!

[@dom101184]

The two greatest voices i´ve ever heard. Seriously this is the best version of Phantom of the Opera by far. You both alone are great singers but together it´s just art.

[@Robert_Herring]

It was very inspirational to watch the two of you stretch beyond for what you are most known. Henk, after performing many operas, dons a cowboy hat, strums a guitar, and sings a country tune. You singing in different styles and languages. Always growing, trying new things. As Henk said several times "Good music is good music".

[@ericswannie2504]

These are wonderful interviews! So interesting, thanks Floor and Henk.

[@PleaseExplainMe]

Love this! I really do not like to think "in the box". Everyone is special, and cannot be put in a box.

[@antuloiotile9344]

Great video!! I love both of you, you are amazing! it would be very nice to have a "Floor Finds Anette Olzon". She is such a kind person and it would also be a nice gesture of profesionalism. Some great topics can be touched... i suggest: "being a woman in the metal environment"

[@derrickparran]

This is so refreshing to see two giants just kicking it.

[@ricksix3119]

Thank You Miss Floor For This....Thank You Sir Henk Poort You Are Amazing! Looking Forward to Seeing You Both Live Again! Much Love From Nightwish Army....Florida! Be Safe And Healthy. Peace!

[@neilsontc]

What an excellent edition of Floor finds. Thoroughly enjoyable

[@schtrudl]

Good thing that most people actually appreciate music in all forms and are not limited by a label :) Thank you very much for this experience Floor & Henk

[@thevail9146]

Floor, thank you what you are doing for all of us fans and Nightwish army. You and the band speak to our deepest souls and emotion. We couldn't have ever asked for a better band to fill our music appetite. Thank you to all of you Nightwish people. And I'm sure I speak for all of us, we love you guys very much.

[@innk5565]

Thank you Floor and Henk, for this wonderful video! Loved this conversation!

[@bogganalseryd2324]

You both have such a range and it's wonderful you are exploring it

[@terryhenderson3490]

Thank you Floor for this series of Floor Finds . Looking forward to this going on for some time , you are finding some interesting people to talk to .

[@Rose-From-the-Dead]

All the best artists embrace variety and continue to evolve their work over time. Thank you once again, Floor!

[@KennyP62]

Amazing conversation. Two great people. Two great artist.

[@RonniePeterson]

What a great message for so many things in life. I could listen to you both talking about anything. Thank you.

[@Dorian2ification]

Thanks for reaffirming my own beliefs as a musician Floor and Henke. Couldn't have heard it from a better pair of professionals like you!

[@stephenclark5812]

Do what YOU like and if you are good at it, the world will notice. And Floor is the best in the world...absolutely no doubt in my mind. Phenomenal talent AND humility, very refreshing.

[@HellcatM]

I love Floor Finds, it's such a treat to see you talking with other artists who are also your friends. I hope you can post on here (all the vlogs you've done, not just Floor Finds) even after Covid, even if it's less frequent because of your busier schedule. It's really nice to not only see you talk to other talented people, but it also lets us know how you and the band is doing which I can't talk for others but I appreciate. I've always just liked rock music. Metal, Punk, Industrial, Glam/Hair...etc. If it makes me feel something, I like it. If I had heard Symphonic Metal earlier (just found out about is about 2 years ago) I would have loved it then too.

[@LADYROCK]

I love Henk Poort he has an incredible voice, and both of you sound awesome singing together Thank you Floor for this short but valuable interview and THANK GOD you NEVER listened to that teacher.

[@mmkay]

Thank you for doing these honest interviews. I just love to see something real for a change.

[@PoseidonX13X]

When I was a kid, I was a hip-hop fan for years. Then I got bored with it, and 10 years ago I switched to rock and metal, but never been a Nightwish fan (too soft, etc.).😎 Since I rediscovered them, can't get enough of Floor and Nightwish!🔥🔥🤘 Think I'm out of the box.🤔 Btw, never cared what others think.👊

[@jimmybyrne]

Thank you for this Floor and Henk a beautiful start to the weekend ❤❤

[@sheriheldstab5565]

What a wonderful message for anyone to hear, whether they're a musician or not - don't let other's opinions of you define who you are. Push your limits, try new things, discover what's hidden within. Thank you for these beautiful words of encouragement.

[@Meine.Postma]

Ik krijg steeds meer waardering voor Floor (en Henk) en ik was al zo onder de indruk van haar. Dankjewel dat je in deze tijd aan je fans denkt.

[@anskamp4780]

Nice, to see how the two of you understand and respect each other 💓 !

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Oww.. quote of the day: "He does Amsterdam Dutch, and I do.. something else". LOL!!! What a great interview you guys. Here's to seeing you perform live and hopefully meeting you both. Cheers from Amsterdam

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Wow Floor and Henk together again😊🥰 but to short 😊

[@livianegidius9772]

love you both !!!You are both AWESOME people!Take care and looking forward to see you again!