[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to NIGHTWISH ft. "Amaranth" (Live at Wacken 2013)

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[@panoskarelas437]

Eric I can hear you talk about music for hours my friend! 🍻 How about: "Storytime (live at Wacken) I actually went down to your list and you haven't done that amazing song. If some day you decide to check out Imaginarium (the movie) with your kids please tell us your opinion. Am really curious of what you think. Greetings from Nightwish army Greece department 🇬🇷

[@mcwolf1096]

I concur! "Storytime" is an absolute must (and since they played it at Wacken '13... yeah, that's _the_ version 😅)

[@kezca]

I concur

[@uhokthatmustbeit]

"concur-zies"! lol

[@brianalmeida1964]

I concur!!🤘✌

[@kentk2215]

I concur

[@gabriel.bardac]

I can argue in favor of your comments, that "Nightwish attitude is different", the fact that many of their fans (including me) were not metalheads. Until Nightwish, I listened to my whole life to pop, Celtic and rock at most. For us, the "opening" of their music has facilitated our access to another genre of music, which many of us have avoided for much of our lives. For example, I would not have seen myself listening to Wintersun 10 years ago, and now I enjoy listening to the harmonies of metal.

[@deeteenw]

Exactly!

[@TimoArula]

So True !!!

[@danielorthas9868]

Yes! Same situation here.

[@Alicatt1]

I was brought up with classical and opera music in our house, my mother was a patron of Scottish Opera, her brother was a flautist in his spare time, he played in a couple of orchestras and in a blues/folk band, he could do a fantastic Ian Anderson :) she sang in a choir but I'm afraid my voice... well people have paid good money to sing in the next town... I love classical music and the majority of music on my ipod is classical/opera and the rest is filled with heavy rock/progressive/metal, oh and some bluegrass (Iron Horse - well worth a listen to their covers of metal music ) I have never been a follower of "pop" music, my first single was Paranoid by Black Sabbath, second was Deep Purple's Black Night, 3rd was Fire by Floor. I found Nightwish kind of late and Anette was the singer, I got Dark Passion Play for Islander mainly, and then Tarja's My Winter Storm and I forgot about Nightwish for a long time, then last year I came across Ghost Love Score live at Wacken, boy did that hit me hard, now patiently playing through their back catalogue and marvelling about how good this music is, and kicking myself that I have not gone to see them live, and could cry that I may not hear Marko sing with Nightwish. We come for Floor and stay for Marko.

[@janihaavisto9320]

Exactly Gabriel, i used to listen house/trance music, electric pop, Darude style like music. Then NW started to gain fame over the Finnish area. Tarja was a singer then, Nemo was the song that shot them to the fame.

[@louisminten7889]

Floor commands the stage, Tuomas hands on his head looking at the crowd says enough, jukka twirling his drumsticks and the other bandmembers smiling is just great to watch

[@shirazzza]

Yeah I love this. Just like "woah look at all those people joining in, like it's real!"

[@uweburger]

Like Freddy said:"I play the crowd, darling"

[@janihaavisto9320]

She really is the whole package like David Heretic said. But her crowd control abilities are off the charts. And I love that about her, she's so animated on stage in certain song's she is the very person she's singing about. You can see her be happy, angry, tough.

[@swedishgooner6339]

One big thing with Nightwish. Noone needs to shine with solos. They just shine together.

[@chuckwagon7860]

Ok....with all due respect, Mr. Clark, I just need to stop and say this....I remember when you first said at the beginning of your NW journey, "I'm sorry I didn't fight hard enough for you" during GLS. Well, from my point of view, you've become the best NW reactor that I've seen so far on youtube, and you're doing them GREAT justice! So, again, as an avid member of the NW Army and the "I CONCUR" family, I say Thank You and God Bless!

[@rob54bama]

I concur!

[@M11969]

My husband had a similar conclusion about NW. He watched a few live DVD's with me, and while he appreciated the talent it wasn't a choice he'd make on his own to watch. He then took the time to watch both virtual concerts and said he can now appreciate them for who they are, and stopped trying to compare them to anyone else. They are their own thing. For context I will say, his eyes almost popped out of his head when he heard Floor's ending to GLS just like everyone else.

[@Garbox80]

"This is a band that never let's you down". Darn right that is, not even when their lead singer got too sick to perform 😂

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Here you can see Floor's dress is broken right under her shoulder. It's fun to watch Tuomas holding his hands on his head because of Floor engaging the crowd so massively. It was something the guys learned about Floor very quickly - her engagement with the crowd - and how the crowd responded to her lead - a new feature from the lead singer. Troy calls Floor for a powerhouse, because of her stage presence - she has something special going on with the crowd.

[@buffmaloney]

I put her on the same level as Freddie Mercury.

[@kevinbrookover546]

She almost didn't make back on stage in time after her wardrobe malfunction, they had a hard time getting her top zipped all the way up, she barely made on stage for the start of Bless the child, but the crowd was unaware of anything, she wasn't fazed at all, if you didn't see it, you wouldn't know anything happened at all.

[@nickwilbers5266]

Floor is the lead singer but not fronting the band. She is a part of the band with her instrument

[@islgrl292]

She is fronting the band, it is she that gets those hands in the air, & and those voices singing. That doesn’t take away from the band in the least, but appreciates her leadership, & those band members appreciate it too, you can see it!

[@pauljohnson7382]

09:55- she's never trying to "Front" the band...she's just singing...there just happens to be a crowd of people listening/watching an experience of a lifetime... Great Reaction! 👊

[@David_randomnumber]

I would rather say she is not trying to front but since she was always the front woman of her former bands she is doing it subconsciously anyway. If you show anyone, who never heard Nightwish, the Wacken show, no one would ever guess that she was only a temporary replacement. You have to cut out Marcos comment just before "She's my sin" of course.

[@chrisgoldston9755]

Everyone concur with “Shudder…” from Wembley, cracking show opener 🙏😎🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@corienb]

I concur! One of my favourite songs and in my humble opinion their best show opener to date.

[@horseshoe_nc]

I concur.

[@Piia2023]

I concur

[@susanjw7763]

I concur

[@kajlax1554]

I concur

[@ericsaari2901]

Still waiting on Storytime and Everdream from Wacken. Those are my favorites, and I go back and forth on which one is the best. I suppose it can be said though that you have saved a couple of great ones for last. Poet needs a little experience with the band and some research, but you're probably there by now. Amazing stuff, as always.

[@marieskavo7159]

I very much concur!

[@kentuckytrucker7218]

I concur

[@villainouschrisk]

i concur. either. both.

[@davidellinsworth22]

I concur! It's time for Poet and the Pendulum Live at Wembley!!!

[@Raziel21K]

I very very much concur on both! Any order XD

[@danettecrossley7912]

One of the things I love about this group is when they play live they never act as if they are bored with the song no matter how many years they have been playing the song poet and the pendulum hum God bless

[@nimwey7701]

I love Floor's live version sooo much better than the original studio version, this has more depht and umpff to it, if you get what i mean. Tuomas said in the documentary "Making of the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful" that Amaranth was the fastest he wrote, it took 2 hours to write

[@ryant3600]

if you go try to watch any of Annette doing this song live, she falls out of key so many times, it's hard to watch and I feel bad for her.. But Floor does sing this so much better.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I do not concur

[@johnpagniello2178]

As Floor does do a great job here, I still like the studio version with Anette better with her sharper tone.

[@ecstasyecs]

Floor does a really great job and I prefer her vocals on pretty much all of Imaginaerium (I dont think she can do Scaretale better than Anette though), but this.. I dont even know what it is but I prefer the studio version. Cant point to exactly what it is.

[@ryant3600]

@@johnpagniello2178 Yeah but that was all done in studio. Annette has never sounded that good live.

[@paulastutina]

I believe, that it's not the wanting of their fans love, but the love FOR their fans, that makes Nightwish naturally dominant and deeply invasive(in a good way) to ones' heart and soul. Thank You for your contribution and reaction!

[@corienb]

Well put ❤️

[@johansundqvist4966]

You should consider reacting to Storytime-you’ll love it!

[@andrewk3693]

Amaranth's such a fun song. Seeing it live with Floor was great, obviously. Anyway, here I am counting down the days til I see them in New York in a month.

[@HegenSteg]

you lucky one!.. I was going to see them in november 2020.. then it became november 2021, then may 2021 (or was it may 2020 first...).. now november again 2022

[@andrewk3693]

@@HegenSteg I'm still kind of waiting for it to be delayed/canceled like a week beforehand. But I'm making a whole-ass trip out of it. So I hope not

[@vogel2280]

@@andrewk3693 I know exactly how that feels. Antwerp Lotto Arena in November 2021 had a big GO-sign until 6 days before the show...when events with more then 500 people were forbidden... But with Omikron, it should not be a problem. Still holding on to some Rammstein tickets as well..

[@BrendonChase_2015]

@@HegenSteg November 27th Amsterdam. We'll be there! (and ome Henk Poort ook natuurlijk ;)

[@jimmybumgardner8322]

One of my favorites, when I watch FLOORS performances in the 2013 concert, I think she came out on stage with the spirit of conquering, the 82,000 in attendance. This was the largest crowd she had every preform in front of, too me she was just on Fire. She put her heart and soul in to every song.

[@djmelotte8220]

I love this song so much! Floor sings it beautifully. I really really like Annette’s studio version also

[@zehnra]

"I haven't heard a bad song from them yet, I haven't seen a bad performance; this is a band that will never let you down." Spot. On. From Angels Fall First through Human :||: Nature, there are only a very small handful of songs I don't care to listen to on their own, but there isn't a single one I'll actively skip on any album play-through, and any track they've considered worthy of putting in a live performance is pretty much guaranteed to kick some ass. I don't think you've actually done anything with either Anette or Tarja, and although I absolutely adore Floor and generally prefer her live iterations on older songs, there are still good things to explore from both of the previous vocalists. In particular, I'd love to see you do Scaretale from Anette (I don't think there are any high quality live versions, so I'd suggest the music video) and Phantom of the Opera from Tarja, during the End of an Era concert (after which she was so publicly dismissed from the band). Beyond that, I concur with all of the Floor recommendations from others.

[@winterwillow3078]

I concur for Tarja and Anette songs.

[@kevinbrookover546]

You'll see a lot of suggestions for Wacken 2013 and rightly so, It's about the most complete and perfect show I've ever seen, and one of my prized possessions is a copy of the DVD Showtime Storytime signed by the entire band, Floor and the Band hold very fond memories of that night, it was the perfect combination of right band, right crowd on the right night, not one wrong note, not once was anyone off key and Floor as we would eventually come to expect from her would hold perfect pitch on every song, she called it a magical night where everything just came together perfectly.

[@muumiveikko]

Thank you Eric. 💓

[@Piia2023]

This is the song he wrote in 2 hours, it was done, if I remember right the lyrics too. There is also a band called Crewish, Nightwish crew members that made an album with this song. The crew members had nothing to do when covid came in, so they decided to do a cd with Nightwish songs. It's their very own take on Nightwish songs. In May their second album will come, named Twice. Just a thought to check them out.

[@horseshoe_nc]

If I remember correctly, the proceeds from the Crewish album goes directly to Nightwish's road crew.

[@corienb]

@@horseshoe_nc correct 🙂

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

I could listen to you all day Eric :) Great reaction and commentary as always. Jukka is the MAN!

[@jacquisampson-marat5277]

Said it before, will say it again.....Nightwish is their own genre.

[@ArumesYT]

In my opinion the song itself isn't really that special. What gets me though is how Floor gets 83000 people going with just a couple of "hey hey heys". You can even see Tuomas being surprised at that moment, he seems a bit confused when she pulls it off so easy. 🙂

[@nicod1361]

how your sentiments,insights and evaluation of this band have so precisely in such a short time echoed those of us who have been listening ,watch & admiring both NW & Floor for many yrs is simply a standing applause , bravo !

[@rammmm51]

I've never seen a band that has the audience in the palm of their hands like Floor Jansen and Nightwish

[@chriso6719]

Of all the songs Anette recorded, this is my favorite with her voice, I think it's one of her best. Here at Wacken ,this was song #12 of 15, between Romanticide and Ghost Love Score. Not adversarial but dominating is a different wat of putting it, and you're not wrong. They all play as a unit, not individuals like other bands. And play what the song requires, they aren't out there to show off. You haven't see a bad song from them because there aren't any. They are all great.

[@nightwisharmyuk]

Nightwish Army UK popping in for a great reaction and still waiting to get my tears back in Buenos Aires

[@frankmerris8821]

Great way to start the weekend Nightwish and a Wyldeside reaction. another great one Eric.ROCK ON

[@tonihalme8323]

Eric. Thank You! You Shining!!

[@mpainter22]

Iirc this immediately preceeded Ghost Love Score in the set list, I have to ask as I think we are waiting for it, have you had any thoughts on reacting to Poet and the Pendulum?

[@davidellinsworth22]

I concur! Eric, it's time for Poet and the Pendulum Live at Wembley. You're more than ready for it. I agree with others that a little research is beneficial.

[@rolandmertens1604]

I concur Eric! It's definitly time to react to the song that enthralls us all. 'The Poet and the Pendulum'... I'm so eager to see your reaction to this gem... Just hoping you choose the Wembley version with lyrics, especially when hearing it for the first time. Love your channel, C U later! 🤘

[@mcwolf1096]

I concur! I guess others might disagree, but considering how much background info you already like to take into account, maybe reading the two letters "around" them parting ways with Tarja would be a good idea in this case. But whether you do that or not, yep, "Poet" (ideally with subtitles unless you'll read along from some other source) should definitely be at or near the top of the "to do" list 🥰

[@kentk2215]

“She’s as close to perfect as you’re gonna get.” Got that right!

[@fredriknilsson6042]

I concur

[@winterwillow3078]

I get to see them live this month in Helsinki. I cant wait :)

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

Unfortunately it hit UK no. 1 on the 'Rock' chart, on the regular chart - 120. It sucks but Nightwish is relatively unknown in the UK. You'll meet people who have heard of them but generally you'll get a blank look if you mention the name. Looking up some stats with regards to Nightwish and UK chart performance, over their entire career they have spent 1 week in the top 75 singles chart, 9 weeks in the top 75 album chart. As a Brit I just hang my head in shame that such an incredible band is pretty much unknown to the general populous. They should be a household name. Trying to look from an objective standpoint (which I admit, as a fan is hard to do) and looking at a variety of metrics; composition, song-writing, musicianship, diversity of style, vocals, live performances and it becomes hard to think of any other artist who can come close. Queen are a great comparison. They have huge diversity within their music, always willing to try something new, have a ridiculously talented vocalist and are quite capable of dialling everything up to 11 on a live performance. There is a reason Floor often get's called the female Freddie Mercury. But Queen are a household name, globally. Yet Nightwish, who tick _so many_ of the same boxes have nowhere near the same popularity. It boggles my mind. I think it is because too few people realise that 'Metal' is a HUGE umbrella of a genre. People will switch off at just the mention of 'metal' which is daft. It's like saying 'I don't like dance music' another ridiculously all encompassing statement that covers everything from hip-hop to hard house, from disco to dubstep, from a Tango to trance. Metal is such a huge genre and Nightwish have covered a fair portion of it and pushing it out into other genres too. So many performances by Nightwish and by Floor that you could play to anyone and they would say 'wow, that's good, how have I not heard of them before? Meanwhile kids are singing Wet Ass Pussy. I'm gonna go cry now...

[@christophersims3319]

They sell out Wembley arena don’t they?

[@Harbor-S]

Couldn't agree with you more. Very well said. My heart sinks, and I think of how "dumbed down" and backwards the music industry has folks, especially young & impressionable minds. Things like WAP and the likes of Lil Nas X...just sad. They celebrate women, and equality. Yet SO much of the mainstream music seems to only denegrate & disrespect people (not just women) & things. I wish I could like your comment 100 times. I'm in the States, and Nightwish is relatively unknown here too. It's NUTS. Metal is "poo-pooed" here by many too. In the Deep South (Alabama) where I live, it largely comes from the huge segment of the population of the religios/"devout". "That's the devil's music". Lol! I only found Nightwish about 6 or 7 months ago. I'm 42 and quite pissed that, bc of the general behavior & manipulations of our mainstream music industry, I've lived most of my life wo their music. I could've been listening to them since I was 17, but nooooooo. It's maddening that such talent and perfection within their craft is so ignored here all bc of a handful dictating what people should/can "consume". Maddening indeed. Again, very well said. Hope you have a wonderful evening! Not sure where in the UK you are, but I know it's closing in on 8pm London time. G-d Bless you & all you hold dear. Keep on rockin'🤘🏻😊

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

@@christophersims3319 Yep, Wembley Arena - 12,500 capacity. Wembley Stadium - 90,000. They do 3-4 shows across the whole UK and maybe a festival or two but not getting the numbers or venues that they deserve

[@christophersims3319]

@@EnigmaTimGaming that’s better than here (US). And they have headlined bloodstock. I’m saying id love them bigger in the UK because I come over for Download most years

[@goblinqueen4991]

@@Harbor-S Hey, I"m in Alabama, too. Agree that most people have the wrong idea about Metal. Not all of us, thank goodness. Been a fan of it since the '80s. And I introduced my (grown) kid to Nightwish. :D

[@gene6690]

Eric, once again your reactions brings me memories of the great 80-90’s radio DJ’s. You right with Nightwish. Their genre of music is uniquely their own. 💥💥💥

[@reeilona]

You are so INTELLIGENT!! I love your channel, it is the one and only I follow anymore. Eric... You have made a difference here, your spirit... it shines

[@jeffk1482]

Always love your analyses! Good job again.

[@ristotuubissa]

Thank you for the very in-depth and professional analyses of the world of music! A few months ago I discovered reaction videos and I think you take the concept to another level. I am a regular music consumer and discovered Nightwish in particular through these videos. Of course, as a Finn, I have known the band, but now, based on the more careful listening, I can say that I don't know another band that could describe the different areas of life better. In addition, many of the band's songs cause particularly strong emotions. I'm hooked.

[@eviljeep]

I never seen so much smiles in a metal concert. 👌😁

[@sandyegun3780]

Excellent reaction again as always.

[@asteroidkiller8023]

I swear...Every. Single. Time! When this song starts the time signature completely f's me up....I can never keep up...and I try, I'm a drummer too...it's this one song and from the start. Eventually I get it...it's crazy. Love it. 😂🤘🤘

[@RuthlessBiscuit3]

Hi Eric! Greetings from Toronto! Always enjoy your analysis/reaction. Tuomas has already completed the demo for a future album. 🤘🤘🤘

[@pen7759]

Thank you Eric, for your accurate comments, you explain the music so that my "clumsy" ears can be able to understand more widely the music you react to. It´s always fine to understand at least a bit more what you hear of. Greets from grateful listener. Take care.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

The original Annette version video was my first exposure to Nightwish, Lured me in. Tarja music video of Over the Hills and Far Away, hooked me. Floor @ Wacken 2013 full concert reeled me in and landed me like a fat fish.

[@marianogonzalez1977]

There's only one moment I recall about the crowd taking over Floor's command, and it was out of joy and surprise. It took a few seconds for her to put us back in line again and it was in the beginning of "I want my tears back" live in Buenos Aires ;-)

[@kevinbrookover546]

That crowd was amazing for that show, she didn't even have to say a word, she just pointed at them and that was all they needed!

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

You want more perfection? Go for 'Bless the Child '.Epic high notes, Epic Headbanging in a bloodred light. 😇😇😇😇

[@gailbreslin5441]

I concur Wacken 2013

[@michaelbeecher5958]

Outstanding review as always. I look forward to whatever Nightwish song you select next.

[@randymarple9830]

I say it all the time. Symphonic Metal is the genre given to Nightwish because human language hasn't figured out words that describe their sound/lyrical story telling/masterful compositions and empathy. You are right Eric, when you say "It's not fair!".

[@RichardJones-rx2iz]

Great reaction again, well done!

[@MilaMan]

What a great reaction 🤘🥁I love Jukka's drumming, those twirls and his style drumming. I'm lucky to have all the Nightwish original studio albums including the very first one Collector's Edition. I recommend you to watch also all the documentaries about NW and Tuomas. How he explains this music from the beginning of NW. Our modern day Metal Mozart ❤

[@jeffgage8277]

What I find so impressive is how new she was with the band (only a few months) how incredible she did and how incredible their chemistry is.

[@tod1045]

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[@marcel021065]

Every time i see you pass on youtube i get a smile.. youre reactions are the best, this one aswell great, and like others time voor the poet

[@ToTheWolves]

Oh I do enjoy and look forward to your analytics of NW. 👏

[@Phobos1083]

Great Reaction as always, thank you

[@Joffreaux]

I concur

[@hedwig8007]

Hundred concurs from me

[@corvus6336]

I concur

[@littleraven28]

Yes Sahara is a must. I concur

[@kevinbrookover546]

Sahara ROCKS, it's yet another song where they put their twist on an Egyptian sound Emppu, Kai, and Floor really stand out on that one.

[@karadavis3590]

She Is My Sin or Ghost River from the Wacken concert are awesome too.

[@williamthomas7509]

As much as you enjoy Nightwish .... one day in the not too distant future you should sit down watch the entire Wacken show from start to finish. React of course, as good as they are in each song when you watch the whole show it really brings a deeper understanding and focus on the genius and the talent involved. Floor's a natural leader while she welcomes everyone who gladly follow along knowing that she will deliver something unique and special. Only to realize that we're now addicted for life.

[@croci81]

If I remember correctly Tuomas said it took just a couple of hours writing Amaranth, when asked about his fastest composition.

[@sophiepalmer-doran344]

lyrics Baptised with a perfect name The doubting one by heart Alone without himself War between him and the day Need someone to blame In the end, little he can do alone You believe but what you see You receive but what you give Caress the one, the Never-Fading Rain in your heart - the tears of snow-white sorrow Caress the one, the hiding amaranth In a land of the daybreak Apart from the wandering pack In this brief flight of time we reach For the ones, whoever dare You believe but what you see You receive but what you give Caress the one, the Never-Fading Rain in your heart - the tears of snow-white sorrow Caress the one, the hiding amaranth In a land of the daybreak Reaching, searching for something untouched Hearing voices of the Never-Fading calling Caress the one, the Never-Fading Rain in your heart - the tears of snow-white sorrow Caress the one, the hiding amaranth In a land of the daybreak

[@flemminglinnebjergrasmusse4338]

Once again a fantastic reaction, Eric. I really appreciate how you emphasise the complete lack of ego in that band. You've touched on it in other videos as well, for example regarding Emppus solo in Dead Boys Poem. Not showing off, just serving the song. Floor does that as well every damn time. The song comes first. Everytime. Thanks again. Looking forward to more from you. Storytime is another banger. And some day you'll get to Poet and the Pendulum. But I appreciate that you, unlike a fair chunk of reactors, hasn't rushed into that one. The more you know the band, the deeper that one will touch.

[@Peilla]

Man, the slow drum roll you're giving us leading up to the other 2 big songs is great!

[@tonycarroll7925]

Only 2 big songs? 🤣. I know where you're coming from my friend, and you're right...

[@Peilla]

@@tonycarroll7925 haha yep, you know the ones!

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 One of their more 'easy-listening' / 'radio-friendly' off the released singles, for obvious reasons...(just my humble opinion) Yet another cool reaction män. Nice to see you're still continuing your ride on Nightwish-train. Cheers from Finland 🇫🇮 🥶 💯 💙

[@wannabedane4046]

Greetings from Denmark. Great reaction as always. Yes, Jukka had to struggle to get through the concerts. Another reactor, David Heretic calls Floor Jansen a "stage general" because she has complete control of what's going on, on stage and in the audience.

[@bbeckett5103]

Love Floor on the '' reaching, searching '' part with her hand grabbing some air!

[@gregfancher1]

The song that introduced me to this remarkable band. LOVE watching Jukka in this one. As if the degree if difficulty is not enough we are adding stick twirls. With all the respect in the world dude is an animal. Imagine the winning lottery ticket that grants you Kai when Jukka steps away. Thanks Eric!

[@davidellis7960]

Floor is Giving, Het Talent is the Drive, Her Facial Expressions drag you into the Show to have Fun.

[@annmariemills1554]

I am so anoyed this song never made it on the Radio. It's such a great song. Plus I Wish I had an Angel 😕💞😎

[@rickphil9999]

Eric, you never disappoint with the effort and heartfelt wonder you bring into your reactions. Loved this one. I agree wholeheartedly about Tuomas's genius in building the structure upon which these terrific live performers do their magic. Floor's stage presence is so natural and commanding that the audience fails to realize they are under her mesmeric control. I have come to love Nightwish and this was a really fun one.

[@damonbryan7232]

You want to see and hear Nightwish. What separates them from others. Check out Ad Astra video and Crewish album. Nightwish isn't just a band. It's turned into a lifestyle. Helping whenever and however they can. It infects all throughout the Nightwish Army as well.

[@scottsmith4933]

This one was originally sung by Anette Olzon. Floor is amazing singing this. However it was written with Anette in mind and I enjoy the original song from Dark Passion Play. Check it out! There is a music video for it.

[@Rackelhane]

Hi,always interesting to hear your opinion on Nightwish. This is good stuff. Thank you for reacting to Floor Jansen and the superfinns 😉

[@elinielsen5556]

I absolutely agree, that Nightwish has their own style...not rock, not metal....just their own. I love them 🙂

[@kimmikke_]

Once again I felt I got much much more from the familiar song by listening to your information put out. God I enjoy your Reactions, please keep 'em coming :)

[@marinaa.6140]

Thank you, have a nice weekend🌞💙🇫🇮!!

[@Oldman618]

Thoumas is brilliant at creating "hooks" in his melodies.

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@geraldproffitt5101]

What you're describing about Tuomas makes me think of "coming home." Not in any sort of repetitious manner or a sound of commonality, but such that the warmth of the sound and the texture of a place that gives you a sense of peace - even in a hard rocking song!

[@Thorgrim247]

This one was an Annette song. Floor doesn't break a sweat singing this one. It allows her to take a little breather from the epic belting. In some videos (Phantom of the Opera) you do see Jukka holding his head due to playing with a migraine. Great descriptive commentary again Eric!

[@JoeBizzle]

Please check out Rest Calm. Totally underrated Nightwish song. The musical colors will move you.

[@horseshoe_nc]

I concur.

[@billtbodger]

Nightwish are definately their own class of music, Nobody lets their ego take over, those who have are gone, the only exceptions are Jukka and Marco, they left for long term health reasons. Floor is a unique force in the singers of the world. I love Amaranthe, listen to the Reach version just for yourself (It is Marco singing the demo for Amaranthe, it is powerful and raw, but shows how they used to write before Floor)

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Too all Praise of Floor, and its redeemed, and She said that often herself, did get an take the Chance to be Part of an absolute top notch Band of proffesional Artist, and she now had 5 more Brothers. Without NW , no one would know, where Floor would be Today. They deserves another all together, and we should be just happy to be just here, when They do their Magic. For me, Jukka always were overplaying with his whole Gesture, Concentration and Energy, so he simply is bigger then his threat. For me you can see his Balls from an Satellite, such an positive Maniac. The thing that Empuu looks after him at High Hopes is an Myth and corrected by the Band, theres nothing happened as that. That said, that they are very tight, and as strong individual Artist, just step all one or two Foot back, and show up the whole NW-Performance. Stay Healthy NWA Bavaria out.

[@jjackflash8907]

No conceit in the performance with these band members , they all give the song just what it needs without showing off .

[@kezca]

Another great reaction thankyou. You are one of my favourite reactors with a great knowledge of what makes a great song and musicians. Look forward to seeing you in the next one.

[@robertthurman9866]

Nightwish is very much a modern metal version of the 70's band Renaissance.

[@christinaalgate4899]

You should also do this song from Buenos Aires 2018. Floor is just another instrument for Tuomas. Live Tuomas's reaction. She puts a charge into the song.

[@kevinbrookover546]

The theme of the Imaginarium tour was CIRCUS AND THEATER according to Tuomas and I think they accomplished that in spades !

[@tomaszgorczyca1080]

I wish that you could react to “Elvenjig & elvenpath” from Buenos Aires concert (not Bogota 😒) - it would make me happy and for sure will make you happy too 😄 Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 You have an awesome reaction channel 💪👍

[@gailbreslin5441]

I concur 1000%

[@hellrider224]

Design your Universe (live Retrospect) / Unleashed (live Retrospect ), Cry for the Moon(live Retrospect) - Epica Lai Lai Hei (live) - Ensiferum I remember you - Skid Row (live) Soulbound - Unleash the Archers Burning Time (live) - Iced Earth Ategnatos / King - Eluveitie Rebel in the F.G.D. or The great Missconceptions of Me - W.A.S.P

[@villainouschrisk]

my first ever exposure to NW was seeing the video for this on late night MTV. when you listen to the studio version with Annette, it sounds faster. just before this song, Floor said to the crowd, "we've been hearing you loud and clear, singing along to all of our songs. i want hear you even louder. maybe you can sing louder than we can." how every NW song can sound unique, but, they all sound like NW. notice, Floor's top is starting to tear along the seam under her left arm. shoutout to whomever Floor's wardrobe person is. they all go off stage for the instrumental in GLS. when they come back out, it's fixed.

[@Hexen555]

I have known Nightwish from 90's and listen to it from time to time and thought it sound alright. But now it has hit me differently when i'm older, and now Nightwish is my favorite band. Oceanborn and Wishmaster albums have been my favorite now, but i started to like new stuff also.

[@rathael1428]

Two non-NW songs from Tuomas that you should react to are "Auri - Night 13" and "A Lifetime of Adventure". Auri is a side project with Tuomas, his wife Johanna, and Troy.

[@L3onOfKings]

This whole idea that Jukka suffers from migraines is new to me, I always thought it was just severe insomnia. The last few months I'm hearing people passing onto a few reactors that he suffers with migraines. I mean, that could be true, but that is completely news to me. For years now, it was always insomnia being the main issue for him. Has this been a case of 'Chinese whispers' and the information has been morphed from insomnia to migraines? In a Nightwish documentary Jukka stated that insomnia was the reason he had to discontinue as drummer.

[@fredriknilsson6042]

Insomnia is the reason you are right. I heard that he had migraine when they played the last concert with Tarja but i am not actually shure it is the fact

[@akpilon]

Headaches are a very frequent side-effect of insomnia. They are not migraines by definition, but either kind of headache hurts just as much. Insomnia is also a very frequent side-effect of migraines, so probably only Jukka and his doctor know for sure.

[@nicod1361]

@@akpilon true that,in any case his presence is sorely missed and evident on many songs

[@BanchouSama]

I really enjoyed watching your Nightwish reactions, discovery. Seems much more honest and real than many other channels. I have another band to suggest and would be fun to see your take on, the swedish band Orbit Culture. Found them with luck here on youtube and now its one of my favorite bands, have tickets to see them this summer. I'm not great with genres but its groove/melodic metal. A lot of people say its like modern heavier Metallica. North Star of Nijah live in studio is probably one of the best songs to start with because you can see and hear the band play

[@frankramakers]

A great reaction. It's obvious that you have great music knowlidge.

[@frankpuncekar5051]

RADIO QUESTION!!! This old Metal Rock head fan of Nightwish for well over 20 years, Why is Nightwish, Saboton and other great European bands not played on regular radio, or Metal rock stations in America? Is it the culture of the music industry in the USA! Hope you can help me to understand! Thank you for your help! God Bless Rock On Stay Safe!🙏🤔🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@lisafoster4468]

They're not attacking - their army is YOU.

[@shirazzza]

I had this song in my head so this is awesome. Tuomas windmilling is one of my fave things along with Emppu with his cheesy grin & LOW stance lol. Oh there's a video out there called Floor being a lovable mess for a minute or something & she's singing Alone with Marko & the creator is all "Marko is so tired" & I'm like nah he's wasted haha. I love his little flourish in this that doesn't exist in the studio version

[@gothicpixie0]

You definitely still NEED to see The Poet and the Pendulum, after checking out the backstory behind it - live at Wembley would be my suggestion for best version. It is (imo) the great song nightwish have ever written/performed

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Coldheart of the Klondike. Tuomas wrote it for Tony Kakko because he felt no one knew Tony's vocal capability but Tuomas wanted to show his bff's vocal range and oh boy yup.