REACTION to NIGHTWISH (Storytime) 😮🤯🤘

It’s like they just can’t miss!!! Nightwish back with a reaction to Storytime.
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[@danielberger1378]

"Tuomas is not a songwriter, he's a composer." - Oh boy, you're so right with that!

[@SRMWorkshop]

I just hope one day he gets picked up by a big studio to do some movie soundtracks while the band is on break.

[@Diavolo222]

@@SRMWorkshop He's young so he has all the time to finally get recognized for and be the next Zimmer.

[@TremereTT]

True, but it's still a colaborative process when they peace their songs together, everyone gives imput and refines his/her part in the song. This is obvious if you just compare Ghost Love Story of Tarja to the one of Floor. Every member does it's part of a song his or her way.

[@CapitanDePlai]

he deserves my sub with only these words

[@robertschneider8808]

True but don‘t underestimate pip williams

[@jeffk1482]

"He's not a songwriter, he's a composer. Let's get that straight." That's flat-out one of the best and most accurate comments I've ever heard a reactor make about Tuomas. Well done!!!!!!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha thanks Jeff. He's just toooo good!

[@NickBR57]

I said this on a comment once and someone took me to task for it. Said songwriters were composers and even when I explained what I meant he just couldn't see it. So I just left it at that. Was it Mark Twain that said "never argue with a fool. He'll bring you down to his level and beat you on experience"?

[@TankTheTech]

Finally watched your reaction to this since I just finished mine, and absolutely love it! Love your breakdowns into the musicality as you've got a great insight to that. Keep em coming, man! 🤘

[@ChaseCarneson]

Nice one dude appreciate that. Be interesting to see what you think of Poet and then The Greatest Show On Earth, when you get round to them. They're insane.

[@tyguy6296]

When she sings "every chimney, every moonlit sight" in that lighter whimsical tone and then goes right back into the powerful rasp for the next line... oh man, it gets me every single time.

[@maksphoto78]

I'm glad you noticed that!

[@flyfishingidaho3325]

Has anyone noticed how most performers sing what they can and Floor sings whatever she wants?

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

Yeah. Floor : Hold my beer ..

[@joguipo]

That's the Magic of our Floor...

[@squalllionheart3453]

Legenda says her voice was forged in heaven and given by the gods...

[@AGDinCA]

From one musician to another, you are really going to enjoy 7 Days to the Wolves. The last few minutes have some subtle but interesting structures that culminate in a headbanging race to the finish line. If you do it right, you'll be exhausted by the end. LOL 7 Days to the Wolves - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfWl6p3hceKjsU PS - and you are gonna love Song of Myself!!

[@regianebarbosa3729]

I totally agree

[@dariauniverse9166]

7 days to the Wolves is definitely breathtaking, strongly recommended

[@palmanbracht9125]

Uhhh one huge YES

[@dac2007]

7 Days to the Wolves is so good he needs to save it for later haha

[@fdsannie]

I totally agree! And a huge yes........... :-)

[@MatsGarage]

Always the Floor goosebumps on my arms no matter how many times I've heard this song.

[@herewardthewake1]

That top note 9:17 gets me everytime as well.

[@Secret_Agent_Mark]

Yes. At one point I would have expected them to subside after listening so much... but no, every time they come back. For which I'm glad 😁

[@black4pienus]

Floorbumps? lol

[@deadohiosky1701]

The answer to your question is every song is a banger

[@kentericsolberg7958]

THIS IS A SONG THAT SHOULD BEEN PLAYED IN EVERY COUTRY'S ROCK RADIO

[@amandasuomi773]

No man. Some reaction channels have watched like 30 of their songs and they still get amazed by new elements. Damn, even their fans get surprised by Nightwish. I love them for that. :D

[@WarlonWinterheart]

If you'd like to hear more of the bassist (Marco) showing of his vocal skills, check out their live cover of Pink Floyd's High Hopes.

[@michaelhoilman6897]

YESS!!

[@tdvcyt2534]

YESSSSSSSSSS

[@tom51145]

YESS!! Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68

[@joguipo]

Didn't hit like cause I didn't want to take away the magic number into 70... But I liked that comment very much

[@shuriken4852]

Often forgotten and I would consider him as the seventh member of Nightwish, is Pip Williams, who does all the arrangements for the London Philharmonic with Tuomas. Just want to give him a shutout.

[@Checryan]

Something I've often wondered about, is how involved/how much of the symphony writing is directly from Tuomos vs. Pip Williams? I'm just curious how that works. Does Tuomos hand symphonic scores to Pip Williams and just have him edit/refine them, or does Tuomos mostly write the parts that the band plays and lets Pip write the accompanying symphonic parts?

[@shuriken4852]

@@Checryan Answers can be found in the interview below. 😀 kentapress.wordpress.com/2015/02/22/nightwishs-arranger-pip-williams-from-uk-sits-down-and-tells-it-all-about-endless-forms-most-beautiful/

[@Checryan]

Thank You! Great read!

[@DrSkeff]

shuriken48 great article and thanks for the link.

[@MrVagrod]

Tuomas is a Metal Mozart ;) Don't forget to do a little bit of a research before The Poet And The Pendulum) You can add Ever Dream from the same venue to the list!

[@hannadegerlund3227]

Metal Sibelius ☝️

[@hannadegerlund3227]

The organ pipes symbolizes the Sibelius monument 😉

[@572Btriode]

Little bit of research, I think somewhat more than that is needed perhaps. :-)

[@annukkas]

@@hannadegerlund3227 Yes! 😀 I was just about to say that. I also have more Sibelius wibe from his work. But obviously Mozart is most known, so...

[@homestead966]

I just recently jumped on the "Nightwish reactions" bandwagon. It makes me so happy when I see others being hit by the realisation that they have missed out on something great until they hear Nightwish. The band as a whole is just phenomenal, but also as individuals all of them create amazing things. They are just magic! I cannot get enough of them, new and old material, all of it!

[@ferdinandpaternoster332]

That's the best compliment you can give to Tuomas 👏👏👏 Dropped the 🎤 🤘🤘 Stay healthy 💪

[@PaulaSauerbreij]

Has anybody here ever experienced a FloorCHASm? Chase, sometimes I have NO idea what you are saying (partly because I'm Dutch, but mostly because I know shit about thechnical musical terms) but somehow it doesn't matter. Everytime I see your finger start moving to your keyboard I am like, wait.... what did I miss? Chase is gonna pause and talk, so everybody shussshhhh.... And then I'm like "Woah, no idea what you just said but it sounds like you are right and then I go back 10 seconds in the song and I like that part of the song even more! So yeah, I would definitely introduce FloorCHASm here. You lift reaction video's to a whole new level. Thank you for your time to give this to us!

[@MissMizir]

That IS so true 👍

[@tomten8663]

O man, Nightwish is not just a band. They are A ONE OF A KIND, BRILLIANT, UNIVERSAL ORCHESTRA. MY GOD THEY ARE SO GOOD.

[@darenjones1561]

They are the metal ABBA , meant in the highest of praise!

[@rebecca1294]

The Human Nature CD is going to positively blow your mind how it's sung (and sounds).

[@bryanpaakkonen8906]

Pan!!!!! But the whole album

[@572Btriode]

No, you were right the first time, "every song they do is an absolute banger", your reactions and analyses are concise but excellent and I much appreciate them, thank you, please carry on. Nightwish is not going to disappoint.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for that. More coming soon I promise.

[@572Btriode]

@@ChaseCarneson I pinged you an email.

[@matthewkolb1694]

Tuomas stands in rarified air among composers, the band are tireless servants to music and all leave ego behind when working. The variety of NW is incredible. Tuomas is inspired by movie scores, he draws heavily on the work of Hans Zimmer. The unique aspect of symphonic metal composition is that every sound and instrument has a place, nothing is off the table. Other metal with extraordinary composition: Wintersun 'Sons of Winter and Stars' live studio playthrough Opeth 'Ghost of Perdition' live at Red Rocks Dimmu Borgir 'Mourning Palace' from The Forces of the Northern Night dvd

[@mynanaleo]

Be jealous! I worked there because it's not far from home so I had free entry and while NW was playing I could enjoy their show

[@bocatampere]

Been working in rock business almost 30years, seen thousands of concerts and this concert is out of this Planet. Everything clicks just right. No concert is even near this. Greets from Finland 🤘🏼🇫🇮😎❤️🤘🏼😎🇫🇮❤️

[@ChaseCarneson]

Hey there Markus, thats incredible. Thanks for the support and comment.

[@ronnyseffinga7950]

love your reactions !! i think its time for you to meet their 6th member Troy and see how he is duelling with his Ullian Pipes (kinna Irish Bagpipe) the guitar player Emppu in the song ...I want my tears back... but watch out is a whole different lane from what you heard of Nightwish so far..... we even had a reactor who broke some furniture while watching and hearing that song, grts from a dutch cheesehead in germany, member of the Nightwish Army, Orange Legion......and pls stay safe....

[@MissMizir]

when my girl was four, she listened to this song over and over again. She was so ecstatic about this that I have never seen such a small child feel so much about music. Well she is now thirteen and still has a great taste in music 😂 just like her mother 😉

[@jpsother1183]

oddly enough, the more I've gotten into Nightwish kinds of metal, the more I've come to appreciate Opera. oh, and the whole second disk of the latest album is a symphony. Nightwish has it on their channel as multiple songs, but it is really one long piece.

[@jopes4855]

Definetly a Floorgasm :D Your expression, priceless :D

[@ChaseCarneson]

Couldn't believe.

[@dark_faerie]

Looked like he needed a smoke. 🤣

[@dancingwiththedead6764]

Your pause at 4:51 just hit the PERFECT moment. I almost lost it at Marko's expression.

[@Mithguar]

The album "Imaginaerum" as a whole is a masterpiece and i believe to be their best album. Each song is great but it also form one big music piece. It's just amazing.

[@alhooley9475]

Love the composition of Tuomas. Marko is also a very cool singer. The Islander, While Your Lips Are Still Red, are awesome but Yours Is An Empty Hope from Wembley is something special. Also agree that Poet and the Pendulum are great too along with The Greatest Show on Earth.

[@danbern6422]

Do Song of Myself next. Then maybe Ghost River and Last Ride of the Day from Wacken. Poet, I think needs to be done later on having seen a few more songs. The Wembley and Tampere shows are different in style to Wacken. Maybe do The Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere and Shudder Before the Beautiful from Wembley. At the minimum do Poet and the Pendulum when you have seen something from the other two shows. Then, research the lyrics and meaning behind it before watching.

[@nubiatb1151]

👍 Yeah very important!

[@regianebarbosa3729]

Yeas, you're right.

[@digimonkey7047]

This might be not needed for it has already said, but I would say without the prior research for lyrics you can get maximum of 50% out of those songs. Most of the NW songs have multilayer meanings in lyrics and some songs are just "nice" if you not know the history of band or the things they like science, history eri. And the latest album Human ll Nature... it needs to be listened in the order it is on album..sure every song is its own masterpiece, but (again) they form a timeline, a story as a whole. And especially Shoemaker needs prior research which will clarify the lyrics. Cheers man, you are doing fine reaction videos, like how you analyse things

[@svenriedel6328]

yepp thats the best way👌

[@Pitchblackbones]

Lyrics, and research is KEY to Poet. It's incredible on it's own, but context makes it *transcendant*.

[@NimicNOR]

I know this is 2 years old, but I'm currently on an unstoppable spree of watching/listening to reactions to Nightwish live performances, and your videos are top 2 at least, as far as that goes. I'm learning a lot. I'll forget it all immediately, of course, but I'm enjoying it nonetheless.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Really grateful for the support. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@johnboy8670]

I really like your comment. Pointing out details I did not hear or see, even being a fan of Nightwish as a band and Floor as a singer. Great job.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for the support, John. Much more coming soon.

[@BudhagRizzo]

Nightwish takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride with every song. Not many bands can do that.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

I love that they love what they are doing.. This concert, the Wembley Arena show, Tempere, Buenos Aires, etc.. You'll eventually move on to those shows to get a picture of their evolution in Tuomas's song writing.. You have probably heard that Floor is not the original lead singer for Nightwish.. She joined the band mid world tour, like 8 months before this Waken 2013 show. Annette their second singer could not continue so she quit. Floor's current band at that time was inactive so Toumas's first call was to her, she flew out and took over. When she got there she had 48 hours to learn the set list in preparation for Nightwish's next show.. Anyway the point is, Toumas writes songs to match the singers abilities, so none of these songs were written for Floor. She just does a spectacular job of performing and putting her stamp on, these songs weather it was originally a Tarjia or Annette song.

[@Bloodyria]

Yes, wait for Poet and the Pendulum, it's a super emotional song and one of their masterpieces, get to know the band better before listening to it. You can't go wrong with more Wacken 2013, also 7 Days to the Wolves from Wembley is a must! And I'll love to see you do Dead boys poem from Buenos Aires. Get ready, all songs will be different and amazing in their own way! It's so true what you said about not overplaying, they're all amazing musicians and they could pull a sick solo to show off but they just do what the song needs, Tuomas IS a genius! You could do some Beste Zangers too, a lovely dutch tv show were Floor participated and did insane performances! She sang in many different languages and styles and blew out everybodys minds, as usual.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Definitely will do my research.

[@sjc9121]

More nightwish reations, please. Wacken 2013 concert was epic. Romanticide, Ghost River, Ever Dream, Song of Myself...

[@Always-fd7pk]

Wintersun is another (Finnish) metal band that never disappoints. The complexity and technicality of their songs is insane! Especially if one takes into account that all of their music is composed, arranged and for most parts recorded by one single person (Jari, the singer). Try "Time" and "Sons of Winter and Stars" from the Sonic Pump Studios Rehearsal-Session :-)

[@mantailuaa]

Big yes to Time!

[@brothernemiel6465]

Best Metal band of the world in my opinion, but if you jump right into it with no metal background it can easily be too overwhelming and become a wall of noise. Their music is so complex that you need to have trained ears so to speak but then its an explosion of emotions and quality of sound. Also it's worth to listen to Ensiferum where Jari was singer on the first two albums (Treacherous Gods from their debut is my absolute favorite), he was already good back then but his voice developed incredible from there to Forest seasons (Loneliness being a masterpiece).

[@mattphillips538]

I flat can not WAIT for Chase to tackle the epic Greatest Show on Earth

[@ChaseCarneson]

Same here 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@mattphillips538]

@@ChaseCarneson My advice: just jump straight to the Wembley version, and then revisit the big grand Tampere version everyone wants after you do Pendulum. I

[@petesportfolio9062]

Your reaction at 8:00 is why I watch these videos; it reminds me of when I rediscovered Nightwish. Shock, followed by a satisfied smile, and then finally some head bobbing with a grin.

[@ChaseCarneson]

They're just amazing.

[@petesportfolio9062]

@@ChaseCarneson I'm not sure if you're familiar with classical music, but if you're planning on doing a reaction on The Poet and the Pendulum, it might be interesting for you to see the similarities between Tuomas and Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique (1830). On second thought, it might be cool to look into after a first reaction. Berlioz attends his own execution and funeral in his symphony, so it's potentially even darker than Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit and the Pendulum.

[@Metalredhead]

Tuomas is indeed a composer and a poet. He composes 95% of all their music, including the orchestral parts. The orchestrations and choral parts are prerecorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, Choir and children's choir (if I'm not mistaken).

[@ChaseCarneson]

He's a mastermind for sure.

[@sgtmajorbuzz]

That entire concert is amazing from start to finish. Some of her best singing, like in Ghost Love Score, are well over an hour into the concert.

[@jenanielson]

Great feed back..and yes compositions they do..Thomas amazing.. Floor..yep..multiple Floorgasims

[@melchoriuz8116]

I like how you describe what u see. I get a better feeling from the musician perspective from you then from any other vocal coach reaction. Keep going. An idea for content could be that you maybe are able to see the progression from this band. Because like Ghost love score that you already reacted to , there is another live performance of them from 2018 - so 5 years later. Or might be interesting to see how Floor did in the Dutch show beste zangers, where she sings songs from other artist or perform pop songs.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Amazing thank you for that.

[@forgalzz7]

@@ChaseCarneson Be careful which live performances you pick. The newer Wacken is a valiant effort under horrible conditions, but not a first recommendation for new listeners. Also stay away from the Bloodstock concert with its bad audio mix. Next to the Wacken 2012 one, Wembley 2015 and Tampere 2015 (sometimes also given as 2016) are both great, and so is the more recent Decades tour stuff. Nightwish videos are not bad per se, and often visually interesting, but they have a more mainstream, poppy mix. Use them preferentially, though, if you ever want to check out their second singer, because singing live was ... not her main strength. For the first singer, the End of an Era live performances or the music videos are ok.

[@seanparker3020]

Love your in depth reactions Chase :) You are going down a massive "rabbit hole" with Nightwish. If you do do "Poet and the Pendulum" please do the research of the backstory first and make sure you have a box of tissues handy as I (a 54 year old bloke) always have a weep at that one!

[@MsCatstaff]

Wonderful reaction as usual! I'll add to the chorus for Ever Dream, Ghost River, and Last Ride of the Day from Wacken. And if you feel like something different while still being Nightwish, Phantom of the Opera (live) from the End of an Era tour in 2005 with the original singer, Tarja Turunen. Although honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything from this band.

[@TheFrehley1]

you said part of the song sounds like a horror comedy. That's right on point. Imaginaerum, the album this song is from, has the horror comedy them running through it.

[@AlvenmodFoto]

They are all bangers, trust me. Tuomas doesn't know how to write fillers, they are all epic. I can't wait for you to review their latest album Human Nature, which I seriously recommend you do from start to finish, 9 songs, all have lyric videos except one which is the official first single, Noise. The video for that is a masterpiece in itself by the way. But even though it will be amazing to see you analys this absolute masterpiece of an album, stick to Wacken first and do a few more live songs, then when you're ready, hit Human Nature. Can't wait, thank you again for imho the best reaction video channel on KZbin.

[@black4pienus]

Nightwish uses a backtrack from an orchestra and a choir. So I don't think he uses his keyboard for the choir. The London Philharmonic Orchestra (the same one that did the music for Lord of the Rings) does the symphonic parts and Metro voices choir group and London's young musicians choir group do the choir vocals. And because of the back tracks, the band cannot make any mistakes. Like this band wasn't awesome enough already. I know. lol

[@ChaseCarneson]

You know what, you're right! First time round I thought they had it split on the keys, but looks like it's definitely a backing track looking 2nd time round. nice one picking that up and thanks for the comment and support.

[@richardgoddard37]

A lot of musicians who react to Nightwish have said playing to a backing track is a lot harder. They have been doing it a long time, and rehearse every song until it's perfect.

[@572Btriode]

@@ChaseCarneson It's stored in Pro Tools and Tuomas "plays" it from one keyboard as needed. As others have said, it is timing critical, one tiny slip and you'd notice immediately.

[@lonelywind3511]

Hah. The timing to the music is impressive of course but check out the timing of the fireworks at Tampere.... That was impressive. He had to consider the lag between launch and detonation to time the visuals for what he was doing on the keyboard. BTW, you mentioned her breath control. Remember that this was a fairly long concert. Storytime was the 6th song of 15.

[@henkvandenbos9769]

@@ChaseCarneson That's correct, but I understand why you were mistaken. Like my conductor often explained while we were rehearsing with our choir: "you're singing chords". And Tuomas plays al fair deal of the chords the choir sings too - with his left hand. Kudos / kiitos for your perceptive, broad and deep analysis, I truly enjoy it. Keep up the good work!

[@RaymondBCrisp]

With Nightwish, multiple 'Floorgasms' are not uncommon.

[@helenahey]

You were talking about whimsical, you should definitely look up their song "Scaretale" at Hartwall Arena 2012. It's from the same album as this (Imaginaerum). ✨

[@angussharington2374]

Did he say "Metal Opera"? Are you making your own suggestions? :D Now I want to see you reacting to Avantasia.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha I just may be, Angus!

[@WAThomasRKH]

Yes, Avantasia

[@lesslibi1171]

Dude, your reactions, though few for now, have been some of my favorites to watch. It's a pleasure to come back to your channel whenever you have a new upload. I don't know if someone has mentioned it already but Floor is also a vocal coach on top of being in the metal scene for years now. Also, if you're interested in something simple but different. I strongly recommend The Islender, which is a song lead vocally by the bassist, Marco. Again, great reaction, love the attention to detail, keep it up!

[@ChaseCarneson]

That's amazing, thank you for that. Appreciate the support.

[@xztream2455]

You know what it is what it is with Chase' reviews; I get a Bob Ross vibe watching his reviews. At first you can't imagine how the painting (music in this case) is painted....but then as he walks you through it you kind of get it. Still not able to paint the actual painting though

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

@@xztream2455 Yep...but now, by losing this beautiful colour 'MARKO', we have to stand strong and help Nightwish back on their feet again and together, make the most beautiful painting ever! This utra-talented band, with its ultra-intelligently gifted members, deserve great and extreme warm support. When lockdowns are over, run to the most nearby record shop and buy all NW-stuff, hahah! Online also... What Marko stated is so correct/read his statement, please. Chin up!

[@xztream2455]

@@R---66---R at that same day i bought the human nature album. I already own it ofcourse but i hope my nephew will start to enjoy Nightwish this way ;)

[@green7apocalyptica]

Ohhh that look on your face at the end😁 your sold😆 new Nightwish fan forever🤘👏❤️

[@danray104]

Ive listened to this song hundreds of times, and I still had 3 separte "floorgasms" watching this reaction! The band is amazing and Floor is mind blowing. She owns the crowd

[@amax1229]

The choir and most of the orchestral stuff is on backing tracks. London Philharmonic Orchestra (with Pip Williams doing the arrangement according to Tuomas' direction), and a London Choir too, etc... Masterful work from Tuomas. Always love your in-depth reactions, keep up the good work. 🤘

[@jarkkokainulainen4234]

Watched this 3 years ago and I remembered it right. Your’s is the best reaction for this song.

[@richletram539]

I have seen them live 4 times. They get better every time I see them. Such a Great live band. 😁

[@Idefixu]

My suggestion for the next reaction is Shudder before the beautiful, Wembley 2015, what an opener! Or Pink Floyd cover High Hopes, 2005, I love that one, so do many hard core PF fans. Marko taking care of the vocals! All the guys shine in that one. What an atmosphere they create.

[@mattihopiavuori353]

Chase! Thank you for jumping onto the Nightwish train! Your reactions are so great, so professional, so fitting for the Greatest Band on The Earth! I’d love to hear collaborated review by you and Charismatic Voice! Also, if you have not reacted to Nightwish “cover” (perhaps only cover better than the original?) of Pink Floyd “High Hopes”, please do!!

[@danceswithwombats8256]

Hey, watched all your videos but I'm coming late to the comment party. Absolutely love your analysis and deconstruction of all songs. I do love Nightwish, but they do have their fair share of "okay" songs (Elan, Amaranth, Alpenglow) that resonate as feelgood songs. Usually they are put in live performances after the longer, heavier, darker songs to relief some of the tension for both band and audience, I guess. I would really love to see you breaking down "Poet and the Pendulum" (the performance in the Wembley Arena 2015 would be perfect) and "Greatest Show on Earth" (performance in Tampere 2015).

[@palmanbracht9125]

He is not ready for the Poet

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the kind words and support. Muuuuuch more coming soon.

[@palmanbracht9125]

@@ChaseCarneson as soon as possible 😁😁😁

[@sarahleber676]

@@palmanbracht9125 When Annette sang Poet it was really good. When Floor sings it, I break down in tears at the end when she is the mother figure.

[@Leishtek]

I'm sure you'll get many NW recs. I'll say the live versions of Weak Fantasy and Yours is an Empty Hope. But I'd like to offer something different too. Some of which might fall outside your musical horizon, but I think you have a genuine appreciation for singing talent even though you're not a singer yourself. I think there is a strong case to be made for Floor being the best singer in rock/metal right now. You haven't seen half of what she can do yet. Last year she was on a reality tv show called Beste Zangers in her home country of Holland where singers perform for each other in a very small, intimate setting. She smashed all 6 or 7 of her performances even though none of them are her songs(just leave Phantom of the Opera for last!). Listen to her growl, shriek, and scream in ReVamp - Disdain (live at graspop). Listen to her transition from her chest voice, to head voice, to growling all in the same song in ReVamp - Wild Card (live). Listen to her sing straight up opera with O mio babbino caro. Listen to her sing with the Metropole Orchestra for a Final Fantasy video game in Sound of the Wind. Listen to her sing on the radio with her old band After Forever - Equally Destructive (semi accoustive live 2007). Or maybe listen to something much more recent, like the guitar/voice duet performances of Nemo and/or How's the Heart on Planet Rock. My point is that the woman is a force of nature and is basically the King Midas of singing. Do yourself a service and go listen, or better yet react! And it is quite a shame for Marco, the bassist, right? He is a great singer in his own right and he does sing solo from time to time. So unfortunate for him that he has to live in the shadow of the colossus, but Tuomas finds plenty of space for his voice as well!

[@karinjanssen8987]

Maybe slightly different but still very much Nightwish..my walden at Tampère and Alpenglow at Wembley London..i want my tears back at Buenos Aires (all happy folky songs) and one of my favorites is Dead boy's poem also at Buenos Aires (beautiful emotional song). And soooo many more..enjoy the ride✨

[@marjasnoeren5750]

I really really like the way you react and analyze, you pick up on special features in the songs, in a way that I appreciate the songs even more than I already did. I have been a fan of Floor for a long time and a nightwish fan. When they joined forces I was over the moon, still am. The songs I like most are The Poet and the Pendulum, the Greatest Show on Earth, the live versions and from there latest album Shoemaker, a song about Eugene Shoemaker, a man I admired a lot. Floor is one of the greatest vocalists in the world, there is 1 person in this world who impresses me more than Floor. His name is Dimash Kudaibergen, a young man born in Kazachstan, sings since he was 5 years old and he has a range from C3 (I think), all the way up to D8. I hope you can react to Dimash also some time, I think you should start with a song called S.O.S., than Opera 2 and Sinful Passion. I subscribed to your channel, I hope you keep reacting this way, thank you.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you so much for the support and kind words. I have another NW coming out this weekend so keep an eye out.

[@marjasnoeren5750]

Clicked on the notifications bell, so think that is gonna be okay. Please please, look into Dimash too, totally different genre, I am so curious how you analyse what he does

[@86painkilla]

i appreciate your more technical insights into music. Nightwish is unrivaled and on a level of their own as far as symphonic metal goes.

[@crisspetersen5506]

Excellent choice today! Consider adding "Yours Is An Empty Hope", Nightwish (Live) to the list. The diversity of Nightwish is truly unbelievable

[@dmann05]

Imaginaerum was a circus, so the creepy/funny vibe I think you get from that. I always get a bit of Pirates of the Caribbean from Nightwish too, Check out Last Ride of the Day for more of the circus vibe (and epic Floor and Marko harmonizing). Also check out Song of Myself because everyone is amazing on that and it has so much dynamic range. If you want to hear Marko sing a folk song, The Islander (Live at Tampere). Floor sings backup on this one.

[@MrFrikkenfrakken]

The band itself had been through difficult times losing 2 vocalists, Floor herself had been through difficult times losing her previous band due to health issues but the end of this tour headlining Wacken rejuvenated the entire band and the result is this tremendous concert. There are albums that succeed crossing any musical genre, this one has to be there as rock/metal fans should appreciate the genre playing and other fans simply for the professionalism and skill of the arrangements.

[@darthmagnus8855]

Just coming from your other two Nightwish videos. Gotta say, primo reactions my dude. Definitely keep them coming! As a few others have said, Poet and the Pendulum absolutely requires some background. And there is a video out there that is a copy of the Accepted Official Live version with Floor on the vocals, but with a lyric overlay. I really recommend that video with the lyrics. The VERY short version is that Floor is their third vocalist. Their first, Tarja, was also an amazing, classically trained operatic singer. Very good, but very different from Floor. There was a bad falling out with her and the rest of the band. Tuomas (pronounced Tu-oh-mas) took it very hard and went into a bad depression. This song was his coping mechanism during that time. The short version is that his depression was so bad, he writes about killing himself in the song so that he wouldn't have to for real. It is a song they do not play often, so when they do, it is a very special treat for the audience. There are 5 sections to the song, but it is an amazing piece of music. In the video, you see Marko (bass) and Emppu (guitar) occasionally going over to stand beside Tuomas in support. It's still a hard song for him to play. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3bdi4WDqc2bjrc I think you should still seek out a few other songs before tackling that one. You're already a fan of Marko's vocals, so I happily recommend The Islander, Kiss While Your Lips Are Still Red, and Wish I Had an Angel. The first is really folky, almost tavern-songe-sque. The second is very much a ballad, while the last is the "classic" sound of Nightwish. Symphonic metal with fantastic contrasting vocals between Tarja and Marko. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4eagX6saZ5mf8U (Live version) --- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7MqGd8jrmaaLc (Official music video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXaog3l4fp6Yeck Any and all of these would be great videos to react to. Love your stuff! Subscribed!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for the support. Really appreciate that!

[@brothernemiel6465]

You are absolutely spot on with your "horror comedy" comment. That album (Imaginaerum) has a lot of that vibe to it (especially Scaretale) and was accompanied by a Nightwish movie with the same title. So there is the tendency in Tuomas songwriting and composing which is influenced by movie scores (he actually wrote a score in his solo project for the the comic The Life and Times of Scrooge). Also in one of your other reactions to Nightwish you compared the structure of the songs to the ocean, which is quite interesting as Tuomas stated that he is quite influenced by the ocean and wanted to become a marine biologist when he was young, something which is also reflected in the title of their second album "Oceanborn" and you hear references to the ocean throughout all their album releases. If you want to have a glimpse of the old Nightwish "powermetal"-times I recommend "Stargazers" (opening track from their album Oceanborn) arranged for their current set-up at their Tampere show.

[@brothernemiel6465]

Also to experience the evolution of the band in terms of songwriting and composing in one shot I can recommend to listen to their first demo "Nightwish" (which gave the band their name and is released on the best-of album "Decades") and then to their absolute master piece "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Endless Forms Most Beautiful

[@ChaseCarneson]

Makes sense. Thanks for that and thanks for the support.

[@frenchiefrantana5595]

Storytime... setting the mood! Along with an ole fashioned windmill! AND a Metal mashed with whimsical indeed!

[@spraticus8157]

This guy gets it!!! Well done 👍 more please!!! You give such an intelligent review and breakdown. Love it🤘

[@ionicafardefrica]

i've watched some of your reaction to Nightwish, and I gotta say I'm impressed! You approach it in a more methodical way, a more saavy way. While some people will say "oh this is cool", you are more like "this is 8th pace on the bass, but 7th on the voice". Makes you look more like an authority, and also helps me appreciate how much work the band put into this. Thank you for all of that, i feel a bit more educated now. I think we should get this type of commentary, then go to enjoy them live and appreciate their true tallent. I certainly have a new found respect for Nightwish after watching this

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

When you said "this must be such a hard song to sing, its just non stop" and she sings that tail off like she's warming up her vocals 😂😂.

[@voodjin]

I don't know why, but this song always makes me happy. Floor is phenomenal in everything she sing. I've heard this song like 100 times allready and it never gets old or boring. Love this band.

[@ChaseCarneson]

That's the true power of music. And a credit to their ability.

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

She's the gift to mankind❤

[@ChaseCarneson]

The best!!!

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

@@ChaseCarneson 🙏

[@roymoloche247]

The Drums men, the Drums !! The Great Jukka Nevalainen !

[@mazfaerie2852]

Another fantastic reaction!

[@Frostbite498]

And imagine, that it's just a one song in a concert, not just a one single performance! How well Floor sings every song and how strong her voice is!

[@craigbolton5093]

I started my Nightwish journey with you, Chase, but I still come back to your reactions because they're so damned instructive and sensitive.

[@Quarrymanly]

Sir, you have my respect. Finally, someone who can express depth and appreciation at the same time. I learn from your analysis things that I’ve never paid attention to, enjoying a subliminal experience as opposed to picking them out for further appreciation. When Floor sings I hear Ann Wilson, Pat Benatar and so many others besides herself and they all sound tinglingly delightful. I cannot discount Tuomas, Marco or the drummer(s) to say nothing of the others but am guilty of perpetually awaiting any glimpse or sound of her and don’t want to miss everything else. You help me with that. Great analysis, as always, please carry on! Cheers 👍

[@wallywest2360]

I absolutely LOVE the chorus, it's perfect IMO.

[@jonhorrocks8999]

Definitely my favourite reactor so far - even the good ones just focus on vocals, so it's great to get a rounded analysis of the entire band and composition! As for recommendations - for Marco you've got his lead/solo vocal and guitar on The Islander live at Tampere, or their cover of High Hopes which is older. Phantom of the Opera, the Nightwish arrangement, live with Marco and original singer Tarja on vocals. No live versions of the new album tracks yet apart from an acoustic rendition of How's The Heart which is beautiful: Floor being tested with Tuomas' lyrics and multi-instrumentalist Celtic genius Troy on guitar. Well worth your time. Beyond Nightwish there's Floor's time on Dutch TV show Beste Zangers. It's a programme where a group of singers from different genres and backgrounds perform songs for each other just for the sheer love of music. Floor really showed what she can do. Personal favourites are her version of Shallow and doing Phantom with Henk Poort, who is a Dutch musical theatre legend who played the Phantom professionally. Greatest Show On Earth. Can't decide which version I like best. Tampere live has fireworks but the ending monologue is over the credits. Live at Wembley plays out the song in full and has a guest come out to read the end part to the audience. It's all about evolution, from the Big Bang through to now, with a bit of the evolution of music thrown in - Bach to Metallica - which most reactors miss completely. More Devin Townsend too ;) Bastard/Funeral/Death of Music live at the Royal Albert Hall if you've the time.

[@langadubazana]

'Ghost River' is also an amazing Nightwish song, similar vein to Storytime. There's The Islander which is a beautiful ballad. The Live at Tempere version is stellar. And something from older Nightwish is their version of Phantom of The Opera. Dark Chest of Wonders is also a favourite. And how could I forget The Greatest Show on Earth. That one is an epic. If you ever plan on doing that one you're in for a good ride. As always. I enjoy these videos a ton.

[@Susirajantakaa]

I always end up watching the music performance and miss a lot of your expressions, so have to keep coming back 😀

[@penaarja]

Tuomas is genious In all music he does. And whole band is sooo fkking timed up togerher

[@snowdoll3778]

You are easily my favorite "reactor" because your reactions are SO MUCH MORE. I've been watching your other videos, on music I don't even know, and I can almost feel my brain getting smarter, lol. Also I think one reason i love Nightwish so much in these live performances is that, unlike pretty much anyone else I can think of except maybe King's X, they actually look like they are having FUN together. You see so many smiles on the stage, so many glances of encouragement and even appreciation. That is uncommon.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha thank you so much for the support and kind words. Loads more coming. Only just getting started.

[@erchl54]

Thank you chase, I used to like Nightwish very much. Now I know I have been missing still so very much... thanks again.

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏🙏🙏

[@tihomirtomov]

Sometimes is very hard to say what exactly Tuomas is playing live. Usually when Nightwish records their album , they use London Symphony Orchestra, so it's understandable that they can't play with the whole orchestra on stage. They use prerecorded samples with some prerecorded back vocals from Floor and choirs. You know, as a musician, how hard is to play under a click. Btw, Tuomas said in an Q&A last week, that he wants to make one concert with a live orchestra and choir, because logistics and organization for a tour is a nightmare and impossible. Floor Jansen is a vocal goddess, she can sing almost every style, the most versatile singer in the world (I haven't heard her yodel or throat sing...yet). She used to be a vocal coach as well. Keep rocking 🤘

[@ruanprinsloo6215]

This is my favourite from the Wacken concert! This, and Ghost River (a real old school banger) EDIT: I commented initially before watching your reaction. Again, I can't stress this enough. Your reactions are wonderful. The appreciation you show for elements that so many people miss is your differentiator. It makes me curious to hear some of your own content as a musician as well

[@iceFisher101]

From a drummer point of view. Storytime has one of the most difficult part to play. ♥️🤘 Great reaction

[@mattheweddy2546]

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Live Tampere 2015! In my opinion, it's their crown jewel. So maybe save that for later but I promise, it will blow you away!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Can't wait. Lots of requests for it.

[@sanktpaulidude4305]

„Yours Is an Empty Hope“ would be my next choice

[@alanfoster6589]

Yes. Wembley 2015

[@forgalzz7]

@@alanfoster6589 No, too simple for this guy. Seven Days to the Wolves maybe.

[@alanfoster6589]

@@forgalzz7 Also good. Also Wembley,

[@KevinOConnell00]

@@alanfoster6589 Just do the whole catalogue!

[@jackstorm5649]

Also as for more recommendations I will throw out "Weak Fantasy" from the Tampere show. Also I'm not sure if anyone has told you but Floor was on a Dutch TV show called Beste Zangers 2019 last year. It is a cool format they get a group of popular singers from different genres and take them to a tropical paradise where they can hang out and get to know each other better during the day and then in the evening they get together and one of them is the "focus" that person does not perform that night and the others will sing a song for them. They usually sing a song that the focus wrote/performed or just one that has special meaning to them, I think everyone provided a list of songs before the show starts. If you want to see what Floor is capable of in a much more intimate setting I highly recommend it. I will say that the one of the many impressive things about it was that her first 4 songs were all in a different language (German, Dutch, English, Spanish).

[@barbaravance6774]

Yes love, they are the best in the world at what they do!

[@KristiinaBerg]

Watching you react to this was pure joy!

[@Enjoysilence69]

Thanks for the Reaction!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the support!

[@vanessalore9942]

I liken this song to a rollercoaster which goes with the theme, of course. The way it builds up, hits the top and goes over the edge. Tuomas is brilliant that way.

[@amanda7913]

Recommend "Yours is an empty hope" (live at Wembley 2015) and one of their most recent songs "Shoemaker" (look up the meaning beforehand). Floor takes the vocals to ENTIRELY new levels

[@Touchpadse]

9:27 Yes, yes it was!