[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to NIGHTWISH ft. "Creek Mary's Blood" (Live EoA)

[@martine3293]

I'm glad you're mentioning and praising Emppu's solo here, because that to me is the best part of this song. It's an overall good song, but this solo just ties it all together and really draws me in.

[@danettecrossley7912]

Coming from Oklahoma and being part Indian I appreciate the respect given God bless

[@richardgoddard37]

Once was the album where the record company gave Tuomas free rein to let his imagination run wild. He hired an orchestra and 2 choirs. It worked, it's a masterpiece.

[@karadenizin-kizi]

What a wondeful analysis yet again!! Tuomas doesn't just write songs, his lyrics are like short stories and his music is the soundtrack 💗 and he always writes about what moves him! I know some people say Tarja is a diva etc but I think whenever she shares the stage with another vocalist you can see how graceful she actually is, giving space to the other singer and never trying to.. maybe not outshine them necessarily, but you can tell she doesn't need to shine all the time and I appreciate that so much about her! I do love hearing your thoughts about Nightwish and especially Tarja so so much, please keep going 💗

[@outlaw71]

Love this song! Now You really need to see "The Siren" from that same show. 🧙‍♀

[@vanessalore9942]

Totally concur! Marko and Tarja singing, killer keyboard solo from Tuomas. Great stuff!

[@trinadawn4166]

i concour its the best song about sirens ive ever heard! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5maZZebaqiIhck there is a video done to this tune that is well worth seeing as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5maZZebaqiIhck

[@bbeckett5103]

I concur strongly

[@LDBHX]

I concur 🤘

[@janihaavisto79]

I also Concur to that. Tarja's version of this is the OG one, and she has more power in those really deep darker operatic tones. Floor's version is very good too, but it's her take on Siren. Idk, I love both versions.

[@ValtteL]

Nice reaction again Eric! Great point about Emppu. Thing about Tuomas and Emppu is that, although Tuomas is a main composer, Emppu has always had freedom in solos. So when guitar solo parts are very melodic, follows close to vocal lines and flows very smoothly - there we see Emppu's artist side. It's never about him, he does what is the right thing for the song and for that, he deserves every praise and more.

[@jarkkoriikonen90]

I think people should read Dee Brown's Creek Mary's Blood -book in school. How did Tuomas turn inch thich book in a song is a miracle of it's own. I do not worry if he got fooled with someone during process, the end product is beautifull and strong. Thank you Eric, I waited for long time to hear your thoughts about this composition.

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

I agree with you. This song is still my favourite song. It drove my sons nuts so because, I listened to it over and over again. Throughout the years I had hoped that Floor would sing it too. Just like Stargazers etc.

[@janihaavisto79]

I like that you reacted to this song. It is very rarely checked song. Thx for amazing video yet again.

[@tuuli4002]

I'm so glad you are doing more Nightwish with Tarja (not that I don’t love it with Floor). Thank you! Your inside of music is so interesting to hear, it so different to many other reactors. I would like to do a recommendation: so, more Tarja with Nightwish from this same concert. A song called Slaying the Dreamer. I love this version of the song.

[@trinadawn4166]

i concour

[@vanessalore9942]

I concur

[@tuijakarttunen9164]

I concur.

[@kentk2215]

John Two-Hawks. They only performed this song live about a dozen times, because they will not play it without him. They did it a handful of times with Anette, but have not played it since Floor joined. (6 days to the next Nightwish show, in Antwerp!)

[@frankmerris8821]

how is Floor. is she ready to go

[@kentk2215]

@@frankmerris8821 I haven’t heard anything since she posted that all went well with her surgery. I am assuming she is doing well.

[@mkgym]

@@frankmerris8821 everything would go well, they start their european tour on 20/11 in Belgium, and i'm one of the lucky 🎶🎶🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@mkgym]

@@kentk2215 everything would go well, they start their european tour on 20/11 in Belgium, and i'm one of the lucky 🤟🏻🤟🏻🎶🎶

[@kentk2215]

@@mpark6142 yes, there have been some questions regarding his authenticity. While he is Native American (Lakota, Anishinaabe) by blood, as well as part European, he was not raised as part of any official tribe. He connected later, as an adult, with the Lakota, and was welcomed into the community. His Lakota name is Siyotanka. He has never tried to be only identified as Native, and is proud to be part Irish. Regardless of his background, he is one of the preeminent native flute artists, and his Grammy for best American Native Music album was deserved. I do like this song, but it doesn’t rank very highly amongst my favorite Nightwish pieces either.

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

It´s both powerful and beautiful. Thanks for reacting to this one Eric :D

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Thank you for my favorite Nightwish song. There's a different link that also have english subtitles. I always hoped that Nightwish with Floor would do this song. Like the song Stargazers. What I like of Tarja and Floor that they are different. I also like that they are also friends. During COVID-19 they were online wth us and had a conversation. Also Tuomas is not for nothing called Metal Mozart. He writes/composes with the members in mind at that time. Thank you again for this peace of art. Warm greetings from The Netherlands 👍💜🍀🤘💪🇳🇱🌷🤗

[@Pappa_66]

Damm!! I cried again! I remember this concert wery well, for many reasons. When he, Hawks", did/read that poem, I cried like a baby. And they played the "famous", not on the set list song, Pink Floyd cover, it is still burned into my brain. Of course, we did not know, that really was "end of an Era", last time with Tarja. And that is all I will ever say about that subject. Thank you wery many! Best Regards From Finland!

[@KristiinaBerg]

I unabashedly love this song.

[@mikelangley3919]

Eric, I know you are a Marko Hietala fan and I just heard a song by Marko called "The Voice of My Father" It's very powerful and I think you may enjoy it. Give it a look and thanks for all your Nightwish reactions. I love them all.

[@alexa3mile]

I concur ☺️

[@elenasnchez7434]

Beautiful song ...amazing piece of art❤

[@aether13x69]

"Soon I will be here no more.." Little did she know how right she was. She was fired after this show. His name is John Two-Hawks

[@bbeckett5103]

You always smile when you see Emppu 😊

[@Jiipee81]

This song(and many other NW songs) gets me allways so emotional...

[@johnnytiger7580]

Thanks. Such a good reaction and unpucking of this great performance.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Both Tarja and Floor Jansen's vocals are great. With Christmas coming up soon, you should check out Tarja's version of "O Tannenbalm", it's dark and dark.

[@trinadawn4166]

i concour

[@HALLOWED_BE_THY_NAME]

FYI. The song is inspired from the homonymous novel of the American novelist and historian Dee Brown (1980). Great reaction, especially the comment for the museum! Greetings from Greece!

[@vanessalore9942]

Eric, you hit right on it. I love to go back to the older performances because the band is always doing something different. And it is a different era, no less powerful. I go back and forth between all of them, enjoying them for what they are. For a good deal of the songs, Tarja does become a part of the band, not a dominator.

[@luisreyesrock6665]

I really loved your thoughts about this song.

[@runkkariruune]

Incredible!

[@Darnaguen]

I'm sad about the possibly-fraud/nonsense lyrics controversy because this is IMO honestly one of Tuomas's masterpieces. I sometimes listen to the orchestral version and it hits you in the feels even without the vocals/lyrics. Also yeah, this was another one that night in addition to 'High Hopes' that just had an incredible atmosphere. Despite everything, I'm glad I got to witness this as well.

[@mywaldenfvglamiavitatralem9966]

una delle più belle canzoni nonchè una delle più sottovalutate dei NIGHTWISH , mi viene la pelle d'oca ogni volta che l' ascolto

[@chrismcmeekin9943]

Yeah, reservation was probably a poor choice of words, lol. One amazing thing about Tuomas is that he can write a song like this that explores the deep, and tragic history of an indigenous people and if you know Native American culture this music will touch your soul in a way that few songs can. But at the same time you don't have to understand a single word they're saying to be absolutely blown away by this performance, and I'm sure that was the case for many of people in attendance. Nightwish rewards listeners who have a greater understanding of the material, and opens the eyes of those who don't.

[@settfi]

Was there felt it. was amazing show and Marco is still on my mind from there :)next morning was special hangover with news that Tarja was kicked out :D

[@evrenyaman8861]

Oh, yeah! I need to study for my exam but Who cares? Thank you Eric. I normally don't like reaction videos but I really wait for yours. (Nightwish of course😂)

[@edwardonion5331]

Love you to do,the lady's star struck,by rainbow 🤘

[@davidellis7960]

Again, The Music makes the Connection to the Moment, The Band is the Method to connect the Audience to Music.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Well, this is a little tricky thing. The performance itself is a one of the most mountainous Nightwish live achievements. But, there's been some doubts about John Two-Hawk's autenthenticity. I don't know. You tell me as an American. And do it really matter if the the performance is so good, moving and entertaining?

[@Piia2023]

No, leave this matter be...

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

@@Piia2023 "Let it be, let it be..." 🎵🎶😄

[@amygoodson-catlady]

The controversy is that, despite being a fine singer/player, the Native American on stage is not named in any Indian tribal rolls. Also, on this song, he does sing a few Lakota words...from Dances With Wolves...he's not speaking the Lakota language, or any language. throughout. His "heeyy-yaaahhhs" were on point tho. I am proudly, one Red Card removed, partly Lakota Sioux.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

​@@amygoodson-catlady Totally agree, he's charismatic performer and even Grammy nominee, if l remember right. But l've also red about the language issues.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

@@pekkakarppinen1608 Yeah I cringe watching this bc Tuomas got snowed. Sad thing is, during that time period, there were many talented NA's performing...a collab w Carlos Nakai would have been amazing!

[@Plastikdoom]

I’m half native, but from a place more north, and west…that gets much colder than the guy you’re talking about…when said not subdued to his performance, I went to reserved automatically in my thoughts…and your little hang up there, I almost spit out my beer, I knew exactly what you were gonna say, or thinking of, for just the words and language. And yeah, res’s are BS, how they’re run, the fact they existed/do…all I’ll say about it.

[@hellrider224]

La Cantata del Diablo (live Mexico 2017) - Mago de Öz----- > just a Master piece Design your Universe (live Retrospect) / Cry for the Moon(live Retrospect) - Epica I remember you - Skid Row (live) Soulbound - Unleash the Archers Take this Life - In Flames Burning Time (live) / Dracula - Iced Earth Reincarnate / Eternally Yours - Motionless In White Ategnatos / King - Eluveitie Rebel in the F.G.D. or The great Missconceptions of Me - W.A.S.P

[@larryzigler6812]

THANKS !!! For more TARJAWISH !!!!! In love with the divine TARJA'S vast diverse epic brilliant solo career !!!!!! 💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮❤️🎼✨💙🤘

[@gerardconvie7495]

Tuomas is a worldly man isn't he? I've heard more native influences in other NW material. Greatness man!

[@truckrboat]

In case someone else didn’t mention it, that was John Two Hawks

[@LDBHX]

Great reaction as usual Thanks man 🙏👍 And another time when you can Gethsemane from Buenos For me masterpiece 🔥🔥❤🔥🔥 but somehow most unappreciated song Not a lot reactions... Take care 🙏👍🙏

[@Thorgrim247]

Great commentary Eric! Again. Tuomas is a genius when it comes to memorable melodies. You recognize something about it. It almost sounds familiar. Yet is seems to be a beautiful flowing melody you would expect to hear from a world class classical string player. Did you notice Marko on the back stage riser with his back turned in reverence, and perhaps to show his complete unacceptance of the shameful treatment or the native Americans.

[@Piia2023]

Sadly you had been given the wrong video, there is one where he is performing the stone dance before the song starts...that would have been the 12 minutes video.

[@r.e.4640]

All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of Nightwish and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!!!!😀👍👍👍👍🤘

[@Razor2k3]

This is one of my favourite songs. I suggested to you a few videos ago. I am so happy that you reacted to..... Some facts: John Two Hawks is said that he is a fraud. I really do not care that much, what i do care about, that he fitted perfectly to this song. Also Can you imagine Troy attemtping to sing the Flute instead John 2 Hawks? Probably? Same impact? Probably not. Unfortuntely This song might be sanged again.... Such a pity! What is your opinion about Tarja's First Verse? Soon i will be here , No more - and later that night, BOOM you aren't her no more. (Tarja received the letter from them). Also this song must had trigggered something into Tuomasz, cause if you will see all the concert @ the third song, Everdream, Toumasz has a breakdown and cries on stage at the first accords.

[@Razor2k3]

@Marko L1977 are you suggesting, that he is not capable of crying, or that he wasn't really moved that he had a lot of pressure on his shoulders? He almost commited suicide, stated by poet and the pendulum. Put yourself in his shoes. He was about to end an era with no perspective to the future. For tuomas it has always been about the fans, and the legacy. The main thing in his mind is how to please the fans. If you will lookup, there is always a good story behind every song. So to end all that, so abruptly must have an impact. Ok, i stand corrected by the fact that he might have not cried with tears, but something was definetly collapsing.

[@littleraven28]

Lakota is it's own language and it's still spoken and taught today. It's not a regional dialect. The Creek better known as Muscogee Nation also still exists 😉

[@amygoodson-catlady]

There are several dialects within the Lakota language. I speak Oglala Sioux, Lakota. Not totally fluent, but spent my entire youth at travelling.pow wow...know some Athapascan, which is, Dinah, Navajo.

[@Blues666]

Well, they were young and on a mission. Nice song, and i would never blame someone because he was scammed by a fraud. No walk of shame here. John does a pretty good job here. If the natives are fine with it, who am i to hate it....

[@edwardonion5331]

It seems nightwish stop performing with this guy,he was not what he was

[@Plastikdoom]

One thing I’ll say, though I love it overall, like every NW song, I do wish that in this one…even for a short time…they had native drummers, on our style of a real drum…it sounds amazing, haha…if you/anyone ever goes to a POW wow…your heart will sync to the drum at lots of times…and yeah, I barely remember the little bit of my peoples language, was never a written language or anything. So can only learn in person, by speaking it. Never really had that option. And yeah Lots variations of various tribes. The same way. So it’s a dying thing. Probably in a few generations or so, most of them will be a dead language. As far as NW drama, yeah I’m with you, I love all their singers/eras of the band, all are excellent in their own particular way.

[@xashfordx]

How about actually reacting to Tarja music!

[@stevensmith3616]

Unfortunately it turned out that John Two-Hawks was a fraud and was just speaking gibberish.

[@elvwood]

Well, apparently not _quite_ gibberish, but the sort of translation you get when you don't know the language and just look every word up in a dictionary. It's sad - NW tried to be so respectful and got conned. I still like the song, though, and respect the intent!

[@littleraven28]

@@elvwood yes that is what a fluent speaker once told me. It's somewhat correct but definitely not a translation by someone who actually speaks the language.

[@Piia2023]

That is not really the truth about him

[@littleraven28]

@@Piia2023 what isn't?

[@Piia2023]

@@littleraven28 sorry, nothing against your comment, just what has been said about him is not all true.