[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to NIGHTWISH ft. "How's the Heart" (Live Acoustic Planet Rock)

Howdy Ho Kiddos! Today we're back on the Nightwish Train and checking out "How's the Heart" from Human :II: Nature album and the Acoustic Version!! Enjoy & Links Below!!
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[@sophiepalmer-doran344]

lyrics We see a mother with no child We meet a stranger poor, exiled How's the heart while it still beats? Asks a no-one Another John Doe Sorrow hides well in your shell A fellow man with hurt to spare Dear one, Here I am to share the fear An act of kindness Without an amen How's the heart Underneath the silence? How's the one Drowning in the mire? Let us sound a human paean Come in, the fire's warm Burn the rope and dance some more We met where the cliff greets the sea Shared a story, took the leap Rose up rooted, hid a note You know where You've been there Now there's one who came from me A child of light, another tale Dear one, Night will come but not to stay Why? The answer's in the Fair winds my love Fly towards the calm Fly utterly lost Towards a beating heart How is that heart Underneath the silence? How is the one Drowning in the mire? Let us sound a human paean Come on in, the fire's warm Dull the blade and dance some more

[@louisminten7889]

The second verse Tuomas wrote for Floor, her husband Hannes and their daughter Freja. This is Tuomas way to say thank you Floor for saving the band back in 2012 and making us great again. Floor can bring you to the edge and if she wants tip you over it. Even when it isn't written personally for anyone it can hit you very hard in your soul. It happened to me also

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hey Louis, happy new year

[@davidellis7960]

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[@robertsheeler321]

I Concur

[@chriso6719]

Floor's eyes did not stay dry when Tuomas told her about that verse.

[@ecbftl]

Yes, In the beginning of the song she was the mother with no child. But then after she joined Nightwish she met her future husband Hannes while on tour, when both their bands were playing the same U.S. festival.

[@gabriel.bardac]

This was the only song performed live from the new album in the whole year 2020, due to the pandemic situation. A true work of acoustic art, which had the "less is more" bomb effect, being then often performed in this minimal arrangement in the concerts of 2022. It always brings tears to my eyes. You are not alone, Eric. Emotions make us human.

[@jeffk1482]

I saw it on your face less than 30 seconds in... First the exquisite, delicate oh-so-feminine delivery, and then WHAM! The POWER!!!!! Can we all just agree that lady is a one woman shock-and-awe campaign?

[@davidellis7960]

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[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Unfortunately I can only give 1 thumbs up at a time. She brings tears most all the time, but this ...

[@naruto9121983]

Floor's voice is so soothing. i can't hear her sing without shedding tears. her voice is healing all sadness and pain inside

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

So true :)

[@frank1963]

I agree

[@davidellis7960]

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[@WardDorrity]

Floor is one of the world's most powerful empaths. Perhaps the most powerful.

[@hennaparkkinen8055]

I think that Tarja Turunen is the Best singer Nightwish ever had

[@hedwig8007]

I just concur

[@chadbennett7873]

I hear you, Big Guy. My mother passed four years after losing my father, she simply could not take living without him. One thing I truly appreciate about you is that you don't hide from what you feel, and you feel every note. The genius of Tuomas was well-described by you, because he is truly unlike any artist on this planet, and I include all of the arts, not just music. I write poetry, as well as prose, and he is a sincere inspiration to me. Floor makes you feel every syllable, every note and even things that were not intended by the composition. In my poetry, I write in allegories, so frequently my intended meaning is hidden in the story, and it is my hope that anybody who might read it will find their own meaning. I love how often that happens with you. You teach me something with every reaction, and do I ever appreciate that. My thanks, dear friend. You are a treasure.

[@villainouschrisk2709]

My grandmother passed shortly after their 63rd Anniversary. Without their little poodle to take care of, I suspect he would have followed her within a year.

[@davidellis7960]

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[@leftyme4568]

This girl learned how to sing, and took it to another level!!! Holy moly!

[@artonx4719]

And please Eric don't say sorry because of the fact you're human. I feel warmth and dedication if you're talking. Respect man!

[@mikaellilliestrom]

Yes Nightwish takes us on a journey of memory lane .....

[@Bonovin]

¨Big hug for your reaction

[@davidhill7055]

"Sorrow hides well in your shell." Eric, there is no medicine for this kind of pain. But, sometimes (with friends) there is value in pulling back the veil... to honor her. She waits just beyond the pale blue.

[@martine3293]

To me this song is about human empathy, looking out and caring for each other. Something this world could use more of. The beauty of Tuomas's writing is that it speaks to listeners in so many different ways. I can totally understand your interpretation. I really love this song; the melody, the composition, the lyrics, the acoustic version and the album version (which has more of those beautiful harmonies). I think you shouldn't listen to 'Harvest' any time soon - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqqVaodtgaeAlas That song from the Human:ll:Nature album always hits me hard.

[@TB-180]

I concur

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Yes, "Harvest" is like made for Eric. It's beautiful, deep, Celtic, surprise Troy and all about Jethro Tull. ⛄👍

[@e.g.forin-stance5262]

I concur

[@martine3293]

@@pekkakarppinen1608 Right, but only when he's ready. It might provoke more emotions.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

@@martine3293 It's more digestable to him than some of the 'fans'. I ate it right away without any problems.

[@JariJuslin]

It's a testament to all three of them, Tuomas, Floor and Troy. This is a kind of setting where you cannot hide behind wall of sound. If there's anything that does not work perfectly in composition or performance it will be plain obvious. And there's nothing to fault.

[@riittasihvonen2011]

When sad memories are too painful emotionally to face yet not to walk away from, they need to be vented before your heart burst. Music is like a walk in a forest. The scent of pinetrees, winding paths, gentle breeze on your face - all that is like catharsis releasing emotions. You need to let the pain dive out from the deep and cry and cry and cry. Gradually the deepest cut no longer hurts so much. The painfullest feeling is your own feableness. Music is means of catharsis. Tuomas is your catharsis.❤❤❤

[@matthiaskellner9331]

Brave men dare to feel the pain and cry.... You are great !

[@vmaxbabe]

A beautiful song, this album - Human :||: Nature is full of them. What strikes me as odd is that none of the reactors realise that English is not the native language of Tuomas. Just imagine an English speaking composer having to write a song in - f.i. - Finnish, or Italian. And coming up with the equivalent of this! The lyrics that Tuomas writes are so profound and poetic. Masterpiece… Eric, thanks for reviewing this one eventhough you had your misgivings beforehand, snd still plucked up the courage to go ahead anyway. Deep bow to you, sir.

[@05smaugthegolden]

I saw Nightwish live in December and was looking forward to hear this accoustic song, but - they switched it at the end of the European tour and gave us Our Decades in the Sun - and it was even more beautiful.

[@mrairbusfan]

I saw them in Nov in Antwerp and Floor & Troy play this. Goosebumps from begin to end....

[@bettymajoor]

@@mrairbusfan In the Netherlands they also did " How's the heart ". The whole concert was amazing.

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

An incredibly genuine heartfelt reaction Eric! You had me in tears with you. I´m so proud of Nightwish and how they can tap into emotions. Just beautiful!

[@judithkelly2556]

This one always gets me but I still listen to it

[@572Btriode]

Eric, do not apologise for being a living human.

[@Piia2023]

I think Nightwish ballads are so beautiful, don't know how Tuomas does it, it doesn't matter if it Tarja, Anette or Floor, he wrote amazing ballads to all of them ❤️

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

They sure are beautiful. I´m grateful to be alive at the same time as Nightwish... my life is so much richer for it

[@HCH944]

I concur.

[@Piia2023]

@@laudatosiadastra1218 it sure is

[@vanessalore9942]

I concur a thousand times.

[@D-ragon-S]

Brave, is what you are Eric! And a real man, who both dare to face and show emotions. Much Love to You and Ukraine 💙💛💙🌻🌻🌻

[@5gatspisstel]

This acoustic version was, is part of the playlist of their actual tour. Great concert, great song, great reaction.

[@cipondiss7195]

Never in my life have I ever had music vibrate my very soul the way Nightwish does. I am so grateful that I discovered them. When i saw them live back in May in Lowell and NYC this 33 year old gym rat cried.

[@chriso6719]

No need to apologize. It's an honest reaction. Honesty is very much appreciated in reactors. It's not about you, but it is about you. As you know ,Tuomas intentionally leaves interpretations open. We usually have to explain that to reactors. If you want to hear the full band version of this song, look to Deichbrand or Hellfest festivals 2022. NEMO is the other song performed at this Planet Rock session. You haven't checked that song out yet either, full band versions at 2005 End of an Era with Tarja, and Wacken 2013 with Floor.

[@frankmerris8821]

you got me ERIC and i have heard this song 100 times.i concur and ROCK ON

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

wishing you all the best in life..your lady will see and know that..thanx for this emotional reaction. you're not alone..We Are Here..sending you all the love and support from the Nightwish Army in the Netherlands....

[@shoemaker688]

Coud't keep it dry here too. No shame, It just hits us in the heart my friend.

[@TheCellarMonk]

Have listened to this many times and just start to melt away with Floors voice. Great song. I do like how Floor made the sound engineer's life easier (and saved his hearing) by leaning back during the belts at the end. Sorta knew this one would get you. NW songs should come with warning labels. 😏 Concur. Cheers.

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

I know I should not have listened to this today. My sweet mother in law passed away today. Still I am glad I did. Sharing tears, is healing, just a bit.

[@larryd4352]

Eric....my mother, who is 89, was hospitalized a couple of years ago for "Broken Heart" Syndrome. My father passed away back in 2011 suddenly, and my mother never really recovered from it. I never really understood how much my parents loved each other...especially how much my mother loved my father, and losing him was so difficult for her. Thank you for reacting to this brilliant masterpiece of music and prose.

[@Meine.Postma]

You've got to face Alone by Floor. Sometime. You can compartmentalize your feelings but they will come back with a vengence

[@gerardjansen36]

I just want to give you a big hug man!

[@HCH944]

BIG HUG Eric.... Be assured, you are not alone........ I knew what would happen...... Some songs I can`t hear whilst driving.......too dangerous to drive with tears..... But....again a brilliant reaction/discussion however you like to name it......

[@pixel406]

I was lucky enough to hear this at Wembley last November, nothing reminds this cynical old metal head that he's part of the human race quite like this song can, Floor and Troy ♥🎸 just beautiful.

[@carolinaastudillo4867]

the song is as intense as the interpretation, floor's voice has the ability to make an adult cry like a baby, it happens to me every time I listen to it, thanks for making a reaction to this song once I put it in the comments on facebook but it was only because everyone needs to hear floor's voice and lyrics, I hope you can understand me I am using google translator. Saludos desde Chile!

[@bbeckett5103]

Beautiful t-shirt 😉

[@HCH944]

I concur

[@sophiepalmer-doran344]

hello that was just as valid a reaction as the one with your musical break down it is okay to show that side lyrics will be seen after i am done writing this

[@traybit857]

100% an incredible piece of music. As always I appreciate hearing your thoughts.

[@kevinbrookover546]

Not a suggestion for a reaction although it would be fun to see your reaction to it but there's another version Nightwish put out to Over the Hills and Far Away that is basically a montage of the band's personal photos during the tour and really shows how much fun they have with each other off the stage and how much of a genuine family they really are, and you get interesting info that some don't know about, pictures taken at the Nightwish museum in Finland and the species specifically named for Floor, but for me just seeing them goofing around with each other is hilarious to me, I've been a fan since the beginning and I don't think I've ever seen them this content and happy, just five brothers hanging with their little sister.

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

As a man myself you should listen to it again because it's ok to open up things that you are afraid of. You have been lucky to have met people that affect you that much. Take care Eric 🥰 From the spoken part in The Greatest show on Earth " "We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born The potential people who could have been here in my place But who will in fact never see the light of day outnumber the sand grains of Sahara...."

[@smarsh007]

I feel you so much my brother. I lost my fiance on Monday September 28th of 2020 from a pulmonary embolism in her lung and I have not been the same since. Much love to you my brother

[@glendawatson331]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one Stay safe and be patient with your grief

[@smarsh007]

@@glendawatson331 Thanks so much for that...

[@trinadawn4166]

i have the teary reaction , yet it reminds me that life will continue even though the love of my life is in a different realm.

[@piiamikkila]

That "Keep It Simple Stupid" has been mine and my husbands guide in life for the last 15 years 😄

[@TheGrannyNut]

Eric, you need a rock for a heart not to feel this one. I suspect we've all been there. 💔

[@frenkwd1]

Meaning I thought it was so nice of Tuomas to write a few texts of How's the Heart dedicated to Floor. According to her podcast on Spotify, he wrote the part "We met where the cliff greets the sea" about her relationship with Hannes van Dahl (although it is also a clear reference to Élan), and "Now there's one who come from me / A kind of light, another story", which is about her birth of their daughter Freja. How cool is that? I mean, he really did what the song is about: human empathy. And what better way to show it by dedicating a small part of the song to his friend and bandmate? She said she was in tears when he told her. And I can see why, it's a beautiful song. He did the same with Tarja in She Is My Sin and Ever Dream, although some also say that Two for Tragedy is about his "unrequited love" for her. And Bye Bye Beautiful of course, for the already known subjects. Many also mention that Yours Is an Empty Hope is somehow focused on Anette and how she spoke about them to the media after their split. The song was also co-written with Marko, and I know he felt the issues surrounding the relationship between Anette and the band deeply before she left, according to his book. On the positive side, I know Tuomas wrote the bonus track Nightquest, by Oceanborn, as a tribute to all the band members at the time. It's a very funny song, by the way.

[@IlkkaPrusi]

Yours is an Empty Hope is directed at some internet/forum trolls more specifically. For example, the part "screen name verbal vanity" is rather directly towards people behind nicknames. I doubt it has anything to do with members of the band, past present or future.

[@NickBR57]

When you listen to this through headphones, in both versions, you can hear just how good Troy is as well as Floor. He's a really good acoustic guitarist and his vocal range goes quite deep. It's a superb piece of artistry and has been performed in full and in acoustic versions on the current tour. I loved the acoustic at Wembley. Shortly after, it was replaced by an acoustic "Our Decades in the Sun" which is equally stunning and equally hard hitting. It's true, the man is a genius. And he has great musicians to interpret his writing. Ah, Steve Cropper - a legend!

[@davidellis7960]

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[@josephbishop3590]

Thanks Nick. I concur.

[@davidellis7960]

It Sets Our Humanity, Heart Ache and Hope in One Song. Performed by High Talent Piercing into the Mind, Maybe a Gift to Receive.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Awesome Song. The second verse is for Floor, Hannes and Freja. Thanks Tuomas. PS. Cool Nightwish shirt. Greetings from nothern Germany 🤘

[@70yroldgit]

A VOCAL MASTERCLASS

[@lisafoster4468]

As Chase says, "Nightwish doing Nightwish things." Hang in there...and seriously, take those suggestions. It is amazingly cathartic. You literally have to feel those things to let them go. Hang in there - I promise, you'll come out on the other side.

[@Bonovin]

Wonderful song

[@Olsen01]

I feel you Eric.

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

This version is THE best version. It the equivalent of the older live songs at Wacken.

[@erickvermeulen9734]

I was not surprised this powerful song hit you. It is so beautiful. And isn't it great to ask someone 'How's the heart?', instead of a meaning less 'How are you?' without expecting an answer?

[@markwelch3219]

The empathic side of you immediately started to show. Something hit home with this one.

[@metallicaguy4679]

I have said it so many times, floor is just on another level than anybody else.

[@michaeljones8877]

You were right the first time...there are 4 instruments. The forth being Floor's persona and presence.

[@paulmarsh4079]

🤜🤛 Nightwish did another acoustic song towards the end of their European tour. 'Decades in the sun' track. There are videos of this on YT but they're only fan recordings on the phones which is a shame because it sounds beautiful. So take care if you want to check it out. The second verse "we met where the cliff meets the sea"....."now there's one who came from me" Toumas wrote that for floor meeting Hannes and Freja being born, which is nice and great respect to floor from the band for what she's contributed to Nightwish.

[@rnowak85]

Not quite the same but Floor did perform Decades in the Sun at her solo show in Amsterdam and it was quite stunning (kzbin.info/www/bejne/raWxpZxtm86co6c). Samantha Steenwijk did a version in Dutch for Floor on Beste Zangers (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWnHg3WbhJuLgLc) and that inspired Floor to work on performing it live as well. I have heard that the song was so emotional for the band and Floor while recording it on the album that didn't think they could perform it live. Supposedly the first two times they tried to record Floor's vocals when she was supposed to sing there was silence and they found her on the floor sobbing.

[@timppavaan4398]

I am so grateful to get these awesome moments to enjoy good music in good company. Thanks Eric.

[@karljensen6768]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mpainter22]

They performed this version at the Wembley arena concert in November, along with Shoemaker it was the performance I was hoping to witness, it was just utterly jaw dropping to hear Floor in person

[@MyTorturedEyes]

Eric I'm 53 yro as well, I live in South Ogden Utah,,,I too have seen the great ones..Concrete Blond,s Joey and Tomorrow Wendy's gonna die are songs I hear in my head from seeing them in concert half a life time ago, I've heard each song Twice, the record version and live...I hear them in the Juke box in my head all the time, they're painful beautiful songs...I've allowed myself to show just how open some of my wounds are, I'd do anything I could to avoid, feelings I need to face, to avoid showing vulnerability!..You know what's its gotten me the last 20+ years...its gotten me alone!...Your words from the review of "The Greatest Show on Earth" , and the personal moments you share that hurt you, not wanting to, but doing it anyways!..Hey, that's bravery and facing those feelings in front of a camera, for all to see...Eric you're a special SOB..You share vulnerabilities and say why they hurt..The obvious fear in your face and tone, hits a person..Your reality is you struggle, but keep moving forward..Let me share my reality to what you say!..Same words, they weren't weren't meant for me, but they hit home.."Sound familiar?...You are oblivious to the fact that those same words inspire me to step out of my shell, I two have loved 2 women in my life..I'm not ready to share more on that..but will be..cause someone I don't know, same age as me, experienced a similar path , even the concert you talk about...I was there at those concerts,just on my side of the country..this stranger through his words gave me no choice but to reach out and and tell them what they can't see...You're a good man, a strong STRONG man, its a rare breed that can share what you do, You're about as strong as any man I've heard or encountered..I'll end with paraphrase, "I got out of bed and thought to myself, You've got another day, alright, lets do this" any negativity through out my day is just self inflicted nonsense , I have one more day!..the last 4 repeated lines "We were here"...What are you going to do from here on out to bring even more meaning to those words?!...Me?, I'm gonna share my vulnerabilities more, I'm happy to have loved and lost!..The hurt I have now is worth the feelings and memories of loss..Thank you my friend..I wrote a novel, I babbled, made little sense in some area's, a lot of people won't relate to it as a whole!...you will...Good Luck to you...Thank You!

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Thank you very much for your time and kind words. As they say, "Don't cry because you miss them, smile because it happened."...I was blessed to have my wife in my life to make me a better person, so as sad as I am, I'm equally as proud to have shared my life with someone I love more than myself. My dad always said, "Get up every day, put your shoulders back, chin up, and drive on." I try to do that, but it can be difficult sometimes. I'm glad I can help in any tangential way, since I'm as scared as anyone, I'm just too dumb to notice sometimes. And as Layne Staley said in "River of Deceit", "Our pain is self-chosen". Cheers from Nashville, Eric

[@PatitoCM1]

So beautiful and honest reaction.... this song made me cry at the october concert here in buenos Aires. Thanks for your reactions and insights about Nightwish art. Big hug to you.

[@majbrat]

I could see the pain hit you and send all the comfort I can, Sir. Hugs. Your wife must have been so grateful to have had a man who loved her so fiercely. She was a lucky lady & would want you to be happy. Hope everyone takes this song as a reminder to ask everyone we know how they are, without accepting the perfunctionary "ok." Hugs from BC Canada to anyone who is not really ok. Seek someone to talk to, distract yourself until you find some help, & don't ruminate on things if you can. We all need to be there for each other.

[@reeilona]

I know you will die in delight when you hear Nightwish - Last Of The Wilds, even that that is an instrumental piece. Eric, thank you so much for being who you are

[@robharrison2090]

And this is why you are the only reactor I follow on social media platforms. I see & hear how the music affects you. Thank you again for your honest and heartfelt reactions.

[@frankpuncekar5051]

I concur God Bless , Rock On Stay Safe!🙏🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@frank1963]

I feel for you Eric.

[@marionkeepper5972]

I dunno...there's something about the tonal quality of Floor's voice that's like a tuning fork that's perfectly tuned to the frequency of the soul. Most anything she sings carries an emotional effect but a softer piece like this just has a resonance that bounces around inside you til it leaks out of your eyes regardless of whether you can identify with the lyrics.

[@impugnu7852]

The way that Tuomas creates music... it always effects you, but sometimes in hurt. For me that is Dead Boy's Poem (hard to listen to, but so beautiful) and The Crow, the Owl and the Dove (I don't want to hear that ever again). About Floor, her voice is able to pass my mental defences unhindered. For sure some singers can sing just as good, but no one else has that mezmerizing effect on me.

[@charlesxavier..]

Loved your thoughts and comments! 😊👍

[@muusihuusi]

Healing piece by piece with music is in my opinion the best way to heal or handle the crisis in life. Music, who ever it is created by, if it gets you, let it go thru and after the song is over, I feel empty but calm. You first said there are four instrument and then corrected to three. I think that there is fourth instrument, and it is silence. I saw this song live last year, with arena full of flashlights lit. That was a beautiful and touching moment. Let the emotions flow, it makes you stronger.

[@bobsuisse2]

Damn Floor. I am always touched by this song too.

[@marcel021065]

Eric thnxxx for staying on the NightWish train, youre reactions are all great, youre livestream is great, but well my hart is with Floor,Nw, thnxxx for this one,and a side note, this one breaks me every time🥰

[@Ortti]

I have hard time when listening Endlessness by Nightwish.. "Tip the Reaper to ensure, the blade is sharp as soon we'll go" it reminds me of my late mother

[@EmeraldWings90]

I've found myself unexpectedly crying at Nightwish songs too - yes, they can find your fear and make you cry while reassuring you about the same thing.

[@juantimer]

Got to hear Floor sing this version live in May in California, she was every bit this good. You can hardly believe it when you hear it. I thought I would be a mess at my first NW concert but the fans and band all feel so communal and supportive, it ended up feeling warm if anything. I hope one day you get to see NW live, even if this song is part of the setlist. EDIT: "Linusian Blanket"!!!! 😄

[@qpruleok5798]

Great reaction,😍👍 and performance from Floor and Troy she puts so much emotion into her vocals. Gets me all the time and must have heard the tune 30 times to date

[@Qirronis]

Eric’s reviews; always human.

[@tarjatuhkanen7094]

That's why music is so great. It helps us to heal from what ever we need healing from. It sooths our souls, minds and hearts. By bringing memories, good and bad, happy and sad. It helps us to process things, events. it helps us go through emotions of all kinds. Nightwish are one of the masters at this. And. You are doing fine. It takes time and effort. You are still standing.

[@jsmoor4988]

TY once again for a personal and emotional reaction and still despite the pain be able to make a beautiful interpretation. Humans can do incredible things. Indeed the power of connect without being made for you as an individual. Remains magic. 🙏🎸🙏

[@edwardonion5331]

Love the second verse, Thomas wrote that for floor,😊

[@kriegstenicht3502]

May I point out how stunning Troy´s guitar playing is in this. Could listen to that the whole day even without vocals.

[@rickphil9999]

Hello, Eric. This is one of these Tuomas masterpieces that is so hauntingly beautiful and makes a personal connection such that it means something different to each of us and pulls at our heartstrings for our own personal reasons. I appreciate all of your reactions, even these difficult ones. Thank you for this. You might want to stay away from a song Nightwish added to their setlist and performed live for the first time ever in the last few of their December 2022 European performances. It is called, "Our Decades in the Sun". There are only fan videos of the performance but it is certainly another heart breaker. And many of us can only take so much of that.

[@BigzampanoXXL]

Well done, thank you. You get healed if you want by such songs on a longer term. Be not afraid. and great reaction as ever. Greetings.

[@spikenelson6669]

gets me too bro, everytime. my girl of 18 yrs passed last febuary..the day b4 valentines day. I get it man....covid pneumonia took my heart from me

[@markusjackel2132]

Mate thanks for being brave and doing that. I think this masterpiece deserves it.....to face it even if I hurts you a little. For me the voice of Floor always helps to go through even the darker times....she is like the promising light at the end of the Tunnel. Thanks for doing this ! Do you need some more uplifting stuff now ? Try "Nemo" from the same session....marvellous... All Hail the Queen !

[@karihaapanen7520]

You are such a joy to see analyzing and feeling to Nightwish. When you have recovered from this one, you might like to check the song of Marko and Tuomas made for a movie. "Kiss while your lips are still red". Live of course. This gets me, might get you as well. Be warned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4eagX6saZ5mf8U

[@ericdrager6281]

I concur

[@marikkijylha6572]

This song was a gift from Tuomas Holopainen to Floor - when she met Hannes. (So I heard.)

[@CCEDE73]

Yes, there is a lot of feeling in Tuoma's songs.

[@littleraven28]

Very nice shirt 😎 This is Tuomas beautiful l mind, in a world where everyone is looking out for themselves he thinks about asking how someone else is doing. ♥️

[@rognuald9007]

We're with you brother.

[@thaalboom]

We are only humans, no need to hide your feelings. If you have none, you should worry. 😉👍

[@tonisuomilqmmi7116]

real men can cry even my dad alwayes told me they cant.. i thing diffrend

[@Thorgrim247]

So beautifully done by Floor and Troy, and yourself Eric. We all have these types of feelings. We usually keep them locked away from the world. It is the only way to move on in life. We cannot allow ourselves to "Drown in the mire". Regarding your commentary. I CONCUR!

[@jac2250]

Thanks!

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

WOW! Thank you so much! Cheers! Eric

[@nicod1361]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark No Fear my friend , sometimes a cathartic reaction to a piece of music or a singers vocal emotional lure is what is needed ,we are there with you : Alone - Heart (cover by Floor Jansen)2020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fYXqyGa9Zpfc0 Floor Jansen sings "About love I don't know a thing" for Ruben Annink Beste Zangers 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4TceYiom8-Yp8k

[@artonx4719]

Thanks Eric for your crisp anyses. Admiration for your talented storytelling!

[@kevinbrookover546]

Another beautiful song is Our Decades in the Sun which was written to honor all of their Parents. On a harder note, if it hasn't been suggested already, I would suggest TRIBAL from Hellfest 2022, this is the song that Kai had to add 5 extra drums to his kit to play what he wanted to play for the song, it's a banger and another one where Floor is square in the middle of her element!