REACTING to NIGHTWISH (Shoemaker) 🌑🎤🔥

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[@nwahally]

I saw Nightwish live a few weeks ago. 6 months pregnant and Floor just nails this piece seemingly effortlessly.

[@korrilis]

The Romeo & Juliet bit is not there by accident : it was actually written on the capsule/box (?) carrying Eugene’s ashes to the moon 🌙

[@roykliffen9674]

Urn may be the word you're looking for. :)

[@korrilis]

Roy Kliffen True on Earth but they do call it capsule in Shoemaker’s case (just checked). I suppose because it’s not your typical container as it needs to be attached to a rocket stage or payload. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/eugene-shoemaker-buried-moon-celestis-nasa

[@johnswenson9140]

@@korrilis pretty sure it was a polycarbonate urn inside the capsule

[@Charmeon1]

What an absolutely beautiful, well constructed song. I need to start a granny Nightwish army - "The Grarny" :-)

[@ChaseCarneson]

LOVE YOU MUMSY ❤️

[@ldamicoh]

My mum will join. My son (10) introduced her to Floor through Phantom of the Opera, and the other day she called me and I could hear Storytime in the background. She's 80 :-)

[@juliettemcgee9055]

If my mom were still alive, she would've loved to join you 😊 Tonight, we've witnessed the birth of the new division of Army.

[@damienmaynard8892]

My Ma is in! 88 and still watches "End of An Era" DVD and listens to the Nightwish albums, including Annette's, Tarja's solo albums, as well as watching the live DVD Nightwish concerts with me.

[@Charmeon1]

@@damienmaynard8892 I love it, we have a our own Granny army.

[@katarzynapawowska9601]

And on the urn with his ashes was the part of Romeo and Juliet recited in the song

[@MrBrianYoder]

You didn't quite get the Latin bits at the end right. The "Laudato Si" and "Ad Astra" bits at the end meant respectively "Praise be" and "To the stars". But there's a little more to it than just that. "Laudato Si" is a phrase taken from St. Francis of Assissi's famous song "The Canticle of the Sun", in which he praises the air, water, fire, sun, planets, animals, etc. as being our brothers and sisters. Death as well. And the most notable line regarding this song was: "Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora Luna e le stelle: in celu l'ài formate clarite et pretiose et belle." which means: "Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful." The term "Ad astra" is used in a variety of places in ancient Latin writings as well as in some modern contexts. Beyond its literal meaning, it implies the accomplishment of something that is practically impossible or very difficult. The first known usage is from Virgil in The Aneid, where he wrote "sic itur ad astra" or "thus one journeys to the stars" with the idea that it is how one accomplishes the impossible, and "opta ardua pennis astra sequi" or "desire to pursue the high (or hard to reach) stars on wings" when Aeneas taunts Turnus in combat. Another origin is Seneca the Younger, who wrote "non est ad astra mollis e terris via" or "there is no easy way from the earth to the stars". After the disaster of Apollo 1 in which three astronauts were killed in a flash fire that destroyed their capsule on the launching pad, a memorial was erected with the phrase "ad astra per aspera" which means "to the stars through hardships".

[@rog2224]

Per Ardua Ad Astra is also the motto of the Royal Navy.

[@aryansigrid]

@@rog2224 'Ardua' is my Christian name & my surname is Latin for 'sea'. My grandfather was Sicilian. -The Country I was born in, New Zealand, are English speakers & they don't care where your name originates from, if you appear different then you become a 'target'. That's why I've always hated my real name! -{Only as I've got older & full of unresolved 'issues' that I learnt I have to face my 'demons' & the 'Issues' that were put on me by others!} I carried so much SHAME for years, I was bullied, ridiculed, singled out for beatings which lead me to leave school @ 12 yrs old. Hence, I have zero eduacation today & a lot of Anger & hate for myself & toward all!

[@gavinferrie3161]

@@rog2224 Royal Air Force, not navy :)

[@jfrmfrjm]

Great piece of information, thank you!

[@rogelioryker3182]

i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any assistance you can offer me

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Praise be to you, to the stars For you are one with the stars 🌟 And pause button shall be thy best friend.

[@SandraNelson063]

World without end, amen.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@SandraNelson063 Our Eugene - who ain't in Heaven - hallowed be thy name!

[@juliettemcgee9055]

@@ChrisPage68 The sands of time for me are running looooooooowww

[@leemoseley1120]

@@juliettemcgee9055 Juliet(te), where are thy love Romeo?

[@juliettemcgee9055]

@@leemoseley1120 pushed him off the balcony for Floor.

[@Rancid-Jane]

The phrase "Eternal Earthrise" is significant because the view from the part of the moon where Shoemaker's ashes reside has the Earth rising on the horizon, but due to the fact moon is in tidal lock with the Earth the view never changes. Forever the Earth appears to be rising. Think if the Earth wasn't spinning in relation to the sun. At certain places the sun would alwasy look as if it were rising other places it would look like it is always setting, but like being stopped in time the sun just sits in that one spot. So too parts of the moon would have an eternal Earthrise.

[@fnglert]

That Laudato Si segment never fails to give me goosebumps and tears in my eyes.

[@TheDoctorIWho]

Every time

[@mrmatata608]

Every single time man..

[@Pamgiber]

Never fails!

[@elina7838]

The spoken part of this song is done by Johanna Kurkela, she's Tuomas beautiful wife

[@mattihelin5101]

Lifetime of adventure is a must by Johanna.

[@fredwolfmusic]

And a great vocalist

[@shortstuff780]

damn, youre not lying she's gorgeous. haha, and she's a singer, might have to check her out

[@mmklassen]

Her voice is angelic. And her violin playing is divine as well. I'm loving their group Auri.

[@mikegershon8528]

As someone who played drums for over 55 years, I am giving a big shout out to Kai. That double bass was incredibly intricate and incredibly perfect for the song. Way to go, Kai Hahto!

[@deeteenw]

"Symphonic metal: Removing the harshness but keeping the power". Perfect description, thanks for that!

[@fornamnefternamn1532]

12:24 I've seen it live. And I've never cried that openly in a crowd before. That was one of the most powerful experiences I've ever had.

[@fornamnefternamn1532]

We stood in the perfect place. They had this movie in the background. When Floor started to sing Laudato si ad astra, there was a sunrise just behind her, and it was so powerful. That was my greatest religious experience ever. This album feels like a psalms for nature and our place in it.

[@boostfrog]

Man, you really need to stop apologizing every time you pause. Your analyses is what makes your reactions so much better than most. The pausing is what we're here for!

[@ghostnf9650]

BullFrog hear! hear! We are here for the outstanding analysis....

[@martinreed1567]

Totally agree!

[@laalratty]

I'm always disappointed by rectors who don't pause as often as I feel they're missing out on so many interesting and cool bits. Chase has spoilt me in a completely good way.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Just a habit now but I hear you. Thank you for this.

[@lazyhominid]

@@laalratty I agree with this. I often watch reactors, especially once that are good at analysis, and I go "pause already, that was a good bit!!". That is very satisfying with this channel, when I hear something cool, Chase does too, and he often hears cool bits I didn't realize were done as cool as they were.

[@mattgraham2835]

such a good variety of music so powerful and Floor voice towards the end just takes it to another level wow such a beautiful masterpiece with 7 others and 30+ min of nature

[@nemhauser2409]

Okay, I have to be perfectly honest here. I am a huge Nightwish Fan since 1998 and I am always a little sceptical when someone is listening to Nighwish for the very first time (as a european it's hard to understand, that anyone from the rock/metal genre doesn't know Nightwish.) Usually I see a lot of people on youtube, just acting because they figured, Nightwish guarantees a ton of likes. But in your case, it doesn't even matter. I really don't care if it is really your first time listening or if it is just for the likes, because your analysis is always on point and that alone deserves a subscribtion. I also really appreciate the fact, that you don't just listen to it because of Floor. Yes Floor is amazing and she is the best thing ever happened to Nightwish. But the entire band is so talented, not even to mention the genius named Tuomas. You are one of the few reactors that really notices the art behind their music and the amazing talent behind it. Heads up and pause as much as you want, as long it is for a good reason.

[@ceciellepeters4696]

Your absolutely right that a lot of reactors are acting for likes,they dont know anything about the band,or theire music.

[@ceciellepeters4696]

Chase is the best together with tank,they understand the music and being themselves.

[@alnorwood134]

Oh man! I totally concur!

[@george93308]

Saw it performed twice in Los Angeles. It was just as magnificent as the recording. It stirs your soul. Floor is phenomenal.

[@donepearce]

Last time I saw Nightwish, Floor (and the rest of them) was able to deliver exactly the same energy at the end as she did at the beginning. She has unbelievable vocal stamina. So please don't be too concerned where they decide to fit this in the concerts. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember Tuomas describing her as, not the third singer, but the final singer with the band.

[@BobLefevere]

He did. He mentioned that if Floor would leave, then he would end Nightwish.

[@bazkeen]

He was also accepted into the astronaut program, but before he could go up, he was diagnosed with a congenital disorder so he couldn't go. His biggest wish was to go to the moon and hammer on some rocks. That's why he was given the honour of his ashes being sent to the moon. The quote from Romeo and Juliet, which was read by Thomas's wife' Johanna, was on a plaque that was on the vessel that took his ashes to the moon. Can't wait for the skeleton dance when you get to it.

[@phillee2814]

The awesome thing was, even after he had been diagnosed, he stayed in the astronaut program to complete the training with his team-mates - despite knowing that they would be going where he could not - so as not to disrupt their training.. He was originally slated to be the first civilian scientist to go. He is the only person ever interred on another celestial body (although a few have been shot blindly into space), and lies near the lunar south pole, in the crater that bears his name.

[@Mossy-Rock]

Thanks for this review! As a science geek, when I found Nightwish a few years ago I was overjoyed. There is no other lyrical music about science to this depth that I know of. Their symphony, "The Greatest Show On Earth" remains as their crowning achievement on this. BTW, the Shakespeare quote, mid-song, refers to the fact that we are all made of starstuff... the heavier elements in our body come from stellar fusion and from cataclysmic stellar events like supernovas. When you think about this, it is very profound.

[@jakebronner2371]

Repeating what I wrote in the live comments; regarding Troy's vocals, if you get around to "How's the Heart?", would you *please* include the acoustic version and do a "double-header" reaction if you will? Pretty please, with a cherry on top? :-)

[@SandraNelson063]

I find I much prefer the acoustic version. It's lovely!

[@jakebronner2371]

@@SandraNelson063 I do as well, but I felt like I shouldn't recommend ignoring the album version and going exclusively for the acoustic one.

[@g2growcya]

I second this

[@MatsGarage]

so much yes to this, the acoustic version is amazing, maybe release the album reaction on saturday and do the acustic one for a sunday surprise? :)

[@pretzeldip7234]

I like this idea

[@rabidsmiles]

This song never fails to make me start just ugly sobbing. It's such a great tribute to an amazing man of science. It captures that feeling we all get when we look up at the moon...

[@BobLefevere]

Me too. I met Eugene Shoemaker in JPL when I studied.. although I am a rocket scientist, he managed to pull me into the geology with his patient explanations of what he was trying to accomplish. Very emotional, and this song is a fitting tribute to a nice, kindhearted man.

[@marievie91]

I cry like a baby every time I listen to this one, grabbing the tissues and starting the video, I really cannot wait for you to break it down and help me understand why it messes so hard with my emotions! Hint, I love space and science & this hits straight home! 🖤

[@NandaNienhuis]

I love to watch people with a background in music do reactions, but yours are really my favourite! The respect for the band, the music and the people and story behind the songs and nightwish just ooze through the screen. Also, by listening together with you and listening to your comments en enthusiasm, my love for nightwish just grows! Thank you for that! ❤

[@ChaseCarneson]

Love this comment. Thank you Nanda

[@Piia2023]

This is the one, I think most have been waiting for, and I can't wait :)

[@ChaseCarneson]

Hope it lives up to the expectation.

[@Piia2023]

@@ChaseCarneson believe me it will...and more, you haven't heard Floor like this before.

[@AleksandarGospic]

@@Piia2023 I can't wait for Pan and Endlessness :)

[@ChrisPage68]

@@ChaseCarneson Tuomas's wife Johanna Kurkela spoke the Shakespeare quote. This album is a real family affair. If you listened to the album by Auri (Tuomas, Troy and Johanna) there were definite hints as to where HUMAN :||: NATURE would go, musically and lyrically.

[@kurdasmahlt1357]

@@AleksandarGospic Oooh yes. Also, curious about his first reaction when he hears the vocals in Harvest. But Pan and Endlessness, those are my two personal favorites

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

Eugene Shoemaker is looking at the stars. But he also watches the earthrise everyday, he can see the earth as one, global, without countries or borders. Earth is our home, of the whole humanity. "Laudato si" is also the name of an enzyklika of pope Franziskus from 2015 about "concern for the commonly used house (earth)". It is about the protection of this house against exploitation and enviromental pollution, climate change, water ressources, the loss of biological diversity, degradation of living quality and social descent, global social inequity and the weakness of the reactions. It can not be ruled out, that someone like Tuomas has not thought about this too. The shakespeareian quota is spoken by tuomass wife johanna kurkela. It is engraved on the urn, which contains shoemakers ashes on the moon. johanna, troy and tuomas have founded a band called Auri, their debutalbum came out in 2018. thank you for your efforts and reaction and have a great weekend.

[@joseacevedo8314]

Chase after this video I went back and watched all your Nightwish reactions again. I love your knowledge and your humble nature and the respect you show your fans/viewers as well as the bands being reviewed. No one else in the reaction community is doing what your doing. I only learned of Nightwish shortly before you did them, but have become a huge fan and enjoyed the journey that your on. Been subbed since GLS reaction and can't wait to see the rest of the new NW reactions, Cheers!!

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate that and I appreciate you!!!

[@572Btriode]

Oh, it's not just me then. . . . . . . . .

[@balantic7226]

I love Chase also with GLS, i directly subt

[@outi3852]

YES! Love Nightwish, but I'm not very musical myself ( more of a visual / lyrical person), videos like this really open my eyes & show me the things I never would have discovered on my own. Thank you.

[@MsCatstaff]

@Outi have you heard Nightwish's song Sagan? It was a bonus track with the single Elan from Endless Forms Most Beautiful, but it didn't appear on the album. Yes, it's a tribute to Carl Sagan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6O3ZGumfceNopI

[@outi3852]

@@MsCatstaff No I haven't, thank you for the tip :)

[@MsCatstaff]

@@outi3852 Glad I could help! :-)

[@AnOldGreyDog]

I saw an interview with Floor where she said that she didn't really nail that final section until after they'd finished all the recording and she was back. When she got the 'tapes' with the choir, she tried it again in her own studio and finally got it. She says that piece took her voice to another level.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Yeah, and hear it too..and she said she Will do it live 🤗🥰

[@danwhitehousepc]

Didn't she also say something to the effect of having to not over power, or over sing, the final section?

[@mikegershon8528]

Absolutely fascinating, thanks for that @Graham Douglas! That increases my appreciation of the song and (if possible) of her astounding talent.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

"This would be a difficult song to sing live...Which makes want to see it live even more". OH yes! Me too. If anybody can do it this band could! I think this is the most beautiful song they do. PS I still don't know how you get through Nightwish with Floor without tears . This one has salt water running down my face in copious amounts.

[@jpdemer5]

They have done it live ... check out the Hellfest 2022 video. And yes, it was tough to sing, even for Floor... she wasn't satisfied with the studio takes, and re-recorded it at home until she felt that she had it right. When Floor Jansen finds it difficult, it's likely that nobody else can sing it at all - and Tuomas could not have written it as he did without hearing her voice in his head.

[@ShoreVietam]

"Human - singing the tale of another man" ~ Two tracks later: Shoemaker 💕

[@aura5572]

I think to be at this level talent and hard work is not enough. These people have music living in their souls

[@CourtSideJetGame]

Kai did say in an interview that he had to learn a brand new kicking pattern for this song

[@pulaold9310]

Shoemaker😁 To see this performed live is on my bucket list Praise be to the stars.

[@fornamnefternamn1532]

9:47 I've seen your breakdown of Endlessness before this one and I already have learnt when you will get surprised to the twists and turns of Nightwish. :D

[@hiawatha.g]

In a time when science is under attack from so many sides, it is so wonderful that a group like Nightwish put the effort into honouring scientists. Wonderful reaction Chase!

[@CanadianOrth]

Good Lord, Chase. You are the smartest, most musically sensitive and attuned reactor I know of. You pick up sounds and techniques on first listen that I haven't even picked up on with repeated listenings. Well done.

[@cerberus255]

Its about 15 years ago when i find this unbelivelible croup, every song have some meaning, cant get over that.

[@gayleeidson6724]

I love what you said about the transition to the almost Siren/Alarm sound !! When I get to this part, I feel like the Danger of SPACE, even the dangerous act of getting to the Moon... But then the high notes, like a HEAVENLY Song....and then eternally at REST on the Moon !!! I cry every single time 💔😢 but a worshipping-type Cry !!! IT'S just amazing and so are You ❤️. Absolutely wonderful reaction, worth waking up early on a Saturday... ALWAYS !!! Thanks, Chase .

[@wandapebble4992]

@Gayle Eidson : Oh, I love your interpretation of the latter part of the song! 👍 Fits well with the story and concept.

[@DuuDuuGames]

Tuomas has wife called Johanna Kurkela whos also a singer and making the speaking voices in this song.

[@chriccolo]

"Valley of the queens" with Floor 💥

[@gothicmetal3191]

YES!

[@renejensen7799]

Your right its a very hard song to sing live, i did hear Floor say in a interview herself that this is not a concert song, but if the fans wanted them to perform it, then they get it, and yes i think the fans do want to..lol

[@rolandconnor575]

I have about 30 years left to live, so have decided to only watch Nightwish (with Floor) reactions from now on.

[@ChrisEchoes]

Great reaction. But one thing no one seems to pick up is how the first sections are structured lyrically. Floor in the beginning seems to be singing about / towards Eugene describing where he rests and what that means and the gentle Troy section (that is him singing, recognise his voice from his solo albums) seems to be the voice of Eugene responding and urging us on to come back to where he is. The whole song is almost a clarion call to inspire us to start exploring the universe as humans again and not leave it to probes and satellites.

[@jyrikeranen2962]

I don't know how many times (hundreds) I have heard this song, but now first time I heard that siren kind guitar riff. Thank you.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Happy to help. Glad you're enjoying them.

[@jeannet74]

Just looking at your reaction again..you questioned if and how they could play this song live😅 look for the Hellfest or Deichbrand 2022 live videos 😉 you will be excited🤗

[@billattercliffe8655]

The Romeo & Juliet quote was inscribed on Shoemaker's urn that went to the moon.

[@mikevankeulen2579]

The "siren" sound is an e-bow used by Troy on a guitar :)

[@ChrisPage68]

Thought so!

[@marcel021065]

CHASE i wil link youre reaction strait on the nightwish famile group, after premiere, the army loves youre reactions

[@einstfr]

Hi, are you Tunisian from Tunisia?

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate you.

[@marcel021065]

@@einstfr no i from the netherlands, Floor country

[@marcel021065]

@@ChaseCarneson we appreciate youre way if reaction, i only want more fans of the army check youre channel out

[@SYNtemp]

@@marcel021065 Oh, there are some mates not checking this??

[@theatomicpirategirl]

This song...legit...makes me cry every time I hear it. Ugh. It is so beautiful and full of so much emotion. Floor hits those notes at the end and I lose it everytime. Lol. It is of course in honor of Eugene Shoemaker, but the underlying meaning for me is about loss and grief. The man male vocalist is Troy and the color and texture in his voice is lovely. It’s amazing to hear him on more tracks. Harvest (the next song) is Troy front and center. Have a damn good day!

[@mnewm21]

Not such a big fan of Troy as a singer myself. I find his singing very monotonous. I like it in this song and Harvest but I think that is clever writing by Tuomas knowing the limitations of his singers. Marco is on another level in comparison which made it odd that they would use Troy so much on this album. The Hows the Heart "acoustic" is an example that doesn't work for me.

[@erinraecowin]

And I'm sobbing again. Every single fucking time.

[@sheilacorbin521]

Outstanding reaction as always ! The thoughtfulness and deep understanding for their music is remarkable. This song has great meaning for me as my Grandfather was a great fan of Eugene Shoemaker and would share many beautiful stories about the stars with me .. Paul and I so look forward to these reactions, you Sir are anomaly ! Absolutely Brilliant thank you !

[@mykindamakeup]

That was a great reaction, again. I loooooove the ending of this song. Floor said they didn't expect such a huge reaction from the fans on this song and that live it's going to a real challenge but I mean... this has to be done live. I think it's going to change the Holy Trinity of Nightwish songs into a Holy Quartet.

[@hectorrolon7221]

One ounce of Mr. Shomaker's ashes was taken by NASA to the moon as a tribute to his career. Regards from Argentina

[@gilsorger6548]

My god, Chase ( and I'm atheist ). Once I'm a grandparent, I will have my grand children to watch your reactions. They are so educational. The way you disconstruct the songs and point the details and complexitys is astonishing. I've listen to Human.:|:./Nature a few hundred times by now, but your analisys to it's songs take them to a higher level. Thanks, Chase, for these wonderful moments.

[@ChaseCarneson]

This made my heart veyr warm. Thank you so much!!!

[@linacaliniel1400]

Is it me or you look happier in your reactions since you've discovered Nightwish? 😂💜

[@ChaseCarneson]

You're not wrong!!!!

[@Bloodyria]

"This one did not follow a normal structure" * laughs in Tribal *

[@johanstenborg1465]

I still can't hear that last part of the song without getting a bit teary eyed. Opera can be so powerful and that is probably the most operatic Nightwish has ever been.

[@rijlqanturis625]

Being an Astronomy nerd this song hit me hard. Grew up admiring people like Eugene and others, and this was just an amazing and touching tribute to him. One of the many reasons I love Nightwish so damn much, they just speak to me as a human. Buckle up, the next song on the album is VERY different, but in a good way, and neither Floor nor Marko are the lead vocals on it. :)

[@marita2g]

Also they keep getting named after discoveries! Stones, materials etc. they put it out on Instagram. Its awesome!

[@mannaelinor]

I’m sure someone else will say this but Shoemaker said his biggest regret was not being able to hit his hammer on the moon. He was going to be in the lunar explorations with NASA however he had Addison’s disease and couldn’t go :(

[@paul_schmidt]

Looking forward to watch you reaction. I hope that you are well informed about this song, especially about Shoemaker himself!

[@misi24069]

It's been several months and I still cry at the end of this song ❤️

[@lightispaintingshadows4431]

There’s a fan recorded live version of this song online and Floor is flawless

[@StergiosMekras]

To break the rules, first you need to master them. I'd say Nightwish have... I only wish I do something with my life that's important enough for a band to dedicate a song to it.

[@allenhuling598]

Looking forward to this for sure!!

[@JariJuslin]

I like it how they also introduce the exotic instrument used in the song in the lyrics! Or maybe the lyric was first and they then had to play it, too. Hammered dulcimer, if I have understood correctly.

[@mantailuaa]

The siren like instrument is Troy, with his quitar and e-bow. Amazing brake down of the song, ty.

[@luvyuyu84]

Love your reaction! You really should get into Tuomas's side projects, he made an amazing solo album with his wife 'The Life And Times Of Scrooge', listen to A lifetime of Adventure. and also he has a group with his wife and Troy called Auri, it is nothing like Nightwish but the music is very calming and beautiful. Try The space Between track from Auri :) Looking forward to see more reactions from you about Tuomas's work

[@damonbryan7232]

"Ask a thousand scientists about the problems of we(humans) face. You'll get a thousand different answers. Yet all of them will agree. One day our sun will grow cold and burn out. When it does. It won't just take us then. It will take Marilyn Monroe, Martin Luther King, Babe Ruth, everyone we have ever heard or read about. Unless we go to the star's. An step away from our nursery." E. Shoemaker

[@johnswenson9140]

Gene Shoemaker applied to be an astronaut once lunar missions started to become a reality. He was unfortunately denied due to a medical condition. He later said not being able to go to the moon and bang on it with his hammer (gotta love geologists) was the biggest disappointment of his life. It's beautiful to know that the man on the moon is real and his name is Gene Shoemaker.

[@Susirajantakaa]

Eugene Shoemaker to be exact,

[@johnswenson9140]

@@Susirajantakaa yeah, no shit bud.

[@everett880]

Tuomas sent me to click 👍 before the premiere starts. Praise be to the stars 🌟

[@shoemaker688]

I know what Floor can do with her voice. This makes me speechless. And indeed so great constructed and a real tribute.

[@mariogansbeke]

I have said this in the chat too --> I think Chase had 3 brains instead of 1. How can you pick up those details by only one listening? I've listened n-times to this song and time and time again Chase picks up things I have never heard before.

[@DDBeltranDD]

Same here..... @Chase Carneson is the best

[@mariogansbeke]

@@DDBeltranDD not only the best... world class in my book!!!

[@foolofatook2699]

Chase is the 2013 Wacken of reactors!

[@wepprop]

I have told other people that Chase either has a great talent for analyzing music on-the-fly, or he cheats like crazy. And I don't care which because either way I learn a lot!

[@SagaciousTwo]

Live will be incredible. I have several of their albums and when I see them live each song gains so much as to be almost new.

[@maximus_siberius]

One of the best endings to a song, ever. And Johanna's part is so nice that it always makes want to re-watch "A Lifetime of Adventure". Amazing reaction as always Chase. This is the best reaction channel on KZbin, so 25K is only a beginning. Congrats!

[@outintheuniverse97]

@@MrDjTilo Her own music is definitely worth listening to and well.

[@ericswannie2504]

This is the content I'm here for. Not at 4AM local, but just as soon as I'm coherent.Praise be to the stars.

[@einstfr]

Ad ASTRA

[@bekal1167]

Great reaction as always! It's funny how you say it doesn't sound like a normal Nightwish song structure, I know this is an album that some NW fans don't like very much because it's so different. Personally I've been really enjoying this album, and it's interesting, listening to their music over the years and really seeing the different patterns of growth! They've always put a lot of thought, feeling, and effort into all of their music, but as far as whole albums go, the last three have just been out of this world! They've basically explored the entire spectrum of human emotion as well and I feel like lately there has been more of an emphasis on healing in their songs rather than holding on to hurt/anger. Which honestly? I love. And I feel like it really shows them as Masters of Metal. It's a lot easier to express hurt and anger through the genre of Metal, but to be able to express soft and gentle feelings? That's a lot harder. Not impossible, and others have done it too, but Nightwish just excels at it. It'll be so interesting to see you working back through the older songs after this album and seeing all the lines of progression and inspiration and connection. Anyway enough rambling from me. But, I also had wanted to say, your NW reactions are the only ones I rewatch. Other people's reactions are good to watch once, but I never really feel like watching them again. But you always have something interesting to say and I just enjoy hearing you talk about Nightwish! After watching them through the first time with my full attention, I like to have them on in the background while Im doing something else like cleaning or drawing. So thanks and keep it up! 😁

[@Ceehaa1]

Expectations are sky-high😅. Really curious now..... Will be excellent, for sure.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha no pressure then.

[@ronrestorff4548]

Just a couple quick notes. The Shakespeare quote is engraved on Shoemaker’s urn at rest on the moon. Favorite quote from the release interviews from Floor told by Troy, “Tuomas where do I breathe in this?” As already been mentioned they have stripped the backing tracks down to mostly strings and choir to give the three part harmonies room to breathe. Those harmonies were inspired from when they were reworking the older material for the decades release and tour. As they were rehearsing and recording it at the Boy Scout camp at night they would sing around a campfire working out different parts and just having fun. Tuomas ran with that sound when composing this album. The most interesting part for me though is the ending. They will always rehearse until they have a complete song, then go on to the recording part to lay down the individual tracks for the songs. This is why they are such a good “live” band. Through the whole process Floor and Tuomas were never happy with the ending. Floor said no problem with the notes, melody or any of the technical aspects but she felt that she wasn’t conveying the emotion it deserved. When they recorded the ending neither was happy with it and went back into the studio the next day to re-record. Floor said it was good enough, but neither one was really happy with it. It wasn’t until she got home and was rehearsing with the backing tracks that she finally felt she got it right. She recorded it in her home studio, sent it to Tuomas and they both agreed “thats’s it!”. It is this devotion to craft and the music itself by everyone in the band that makes Nightwish so great and second to none in the current music scene.

[@wandapebble4992]

"...she felt that she wasn't conveying the emotion it deserved." This is what makes Floor not just a good but a great singer. She wants to give the songs everything she has. 🧡

[@allenhuling598]

Always a pleasure, Chase, to enjoy your first listen to these incredible songs with you. I have loved Nightwish's music for a number of years now and this new album is really special....your breakdowns of why and how it's put together, making it so special is priceless, thank you!!

[@GivMascha]

She really nailed it live as well

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Pure Masterpiece ...bone chilling

[@michaelneuss7554]

Dude, just a quick note your reactions are in Australia. We shall promote your professional and easy to understand reactions as much I can down here mate. Keep smashing out your Insightful and easy to understand analysis on each reaction you do.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Aaaah thank you so much my friend. Very much appreciated 🇦🇺❤️

[@michalkriklava3417]

All the harmonies in all the songs are supposed to be sung by all three of the vocalists. ^^

[@Piet_Hein]

somewhere in an interview floor says "this was one of the hardest songs I've ever sung"

[@marcfischer5235]

Best ears i've ever heard speakin'! Just amazing! On the top!

[@paravarium]

Really great work man, encapsulated the importance the author intended, and including the photos in the start was so humanizing and a killer touch

[@ChaseCarneson]

I always appreciate you. You have a fantastic ear and it means a lot.

[@221984Jack]

Thank you Chase, I have goosebumps every time I hear this song

[@jroutasula5250]

In interview Floor Jansen said she do not sing end of song live. It takes many time to get it right in studio and she do not want to spoil song in concert.

[@richardgoddard37]

Floor, Marko, and Troy worked out the harmonies for the album round a campfire apparently. I wish I could've been there.

[@Ilionej]

Just imagine the campfire sitting there, staring back at their ....heated discussions... like "Ok, wtf. Why am I here and will never hear what it'll sound like. Why am I just a campfire."

[@sleeepwalk]

This gonna be STELLAR!!!!! And by the way, I know a lot of people already said that, but when becomes to How's the Heart song, please make a double reaction with lyrics video and acoustic version on planet rock... Floor, Troy and an acoustic guitar... What could go wrong? What could surprise us? Just a regular song video with a guy, a girl and a guitar... lol

[@ChantalLalonde]

sleeepwalk yes agreed. Love the acoustic version ❤️❤️❤️

[@cordulagrun9401]

Yesss

[@cornflowerofsweden1288]

That's an excellent idea!

[@572Btriode]

@@cornflowerofsweden1288 Thank you, that saved me saying just the same.

[@amazonwarlord]

YES!!! Agree! Double reaction time for How's the Heart!! Here's the link to the lesser viewed acoustic version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rXnIOme76thdE And then the Official Lyric version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGnZpqyabrJlgrc

[@M4RC05V1N1C1U5]

Amazing harpischord at the begining...

[@rustyk1984]

Thanks for this mate. You have very quickly become one of my favourite 'reactors'. I don't actually think that's a fair term for what you are doing because you actually educate as well. This song is just all kinds of epic. As a relatively new Nightwish fan, you content has given me an even greater appreciation for how good these guys really are. On a side note, I would also love to see you react to, or if you've heard them before, review some of Tool's music. You really are super helpful in appreciating the intricacies of music. Love your work mate. Will definitely pick up some of your merch. Cheers from Melbourne.

[@darrensmith3337]

I'm going to mention this here since I've never seen it said before but I think the end of the video is also a tribute to Stanley Kubrick. It's basically the opening of 2001: A Space Odyssey in reverse! 👨‍🚀⬛🌑

[@andrewmurray9765]

I saw the nightwish live with shoemaker on it and it was magical

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

The grotesk ending makes me think...is this a fine display of Tuomas' love for the great works of Vangelis and Vangelis as one of the greatest artists ever?

[@voodjin]

Chase: "This is gonna be very hard to sing live" Floor:"...watch me"

[@ChaseCarneson]

You're not wrong!!!!

[@williamklett6660]

Sadly, in one interview they said they will not be doing it live.

[@heathervontater5726]

@@williamklett6660 Tuomas also said they would never do Greatest Show on Earth in its entirety live and had found about 7 minutes they felt would perform well live so you will never know until they start touring

[@williamklett6660]

@@heathervontater5726 But this one they were unable to do together, Floor had to do her part alone at her home studio. I would love it to be done live, but we'll have to see.

[@katies8070]

Floor: "Hold my beer..."

[@oneknight55]

That quote is actually on Shoemaker's urn on the moon. It was read by johanna , Tuomas' wife.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘😁✌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Fantastic Job!!!!! Excellent studying. 😉

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Not all of us out here have been with Nightwish all that long. I, myself, just began listening about 6 months ago, and I know there are many others that are relatively new. After listening to my first song, "Ghost Love Score", as many I said "where has this group been, or where have I been, I'm 74. Aside from just the listening pleasure, I find it important to learn more about how Tuomas's thinking went into all this. And appreciating the wonderful abilities of all the members. I have no musical training, aside from the volume knob, so your comments are helping me to understand more as I listen over and over to their works of art.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you, Dennis. I am glad you have found this band and are enjoying my videos! 👌

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Floor say that the last bit (Laudato Si ) take her and Tuomas weeks to get it right !! they try and try ,, then Floor got it and went/run to Tuomas like EUREKA !! i got it !!! Take care .