REACTION (While Your Lips Are Still Red) Nightwish Wembley

[@gabriel.bardac]

Thank you for understanding us in deep. We are not only "fans", our hearts are connected somehow to Nightwish. We are from all over the world, we are not awake all at the same time, we speak several languages, we didn't seen each other, but we have something in common, the Nightwish way of seeing, feeling and loving. And we are all happy you joined us :) All the best from RO.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Yes, I do understand. I think about them all the time, and as I said, it seems to be a way of thinking, perhaps a shared vision, paradigm? it's much deeper than I would have ever imagined.

[@tasminoben686]

Gabriel Bardac Wonderfull Words! On Point! Whe are all Humens, having the same Roots. Why can't we live in Peace together? This 'Family' show's a Way to do it..

[@ralfmeyer9086]

When you hear the poet and the pendelum ..with Lyrics.. you understand the nightwish family..🤗😊

[@MrGeirPaulsen]

Easily one of the most beautilful songs ever written 😢

[@jimharris367]

Ahh Kelly, what are you doing to me, your reaction and your poem brought a tear to my eye - i think you are a very deep person, a very NightWish sort of a person 🤘

[@warhammer5690]

She is indeed one of us. Welcome Kelly me wee lass,tae the family tha will ne'er judge ye.

[@jaycece999]

so true

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

I think that most of us can attach some part of our own lives to the words and intent of Nightwish songs. There is a personal attachment here that brings us together. The appreciation of the mastery of Tuomas is more than you realize.

[@pyssy123]

And Special thank's for the ending....Your poem was really Beautiful...My ❤ for You! You are a such nice person. Kiitos!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Tuomas said there will be no Nightwish after Floor

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

The first time I heard this incredibly beautiful song I became an old softie... again, wiping an errant tear while choking back one soft gulp after another. Whenever I hear Marco sing, I just want to hear more of his enthralling voice and I can't help myself from listening to Nightwish everyday, as their sensitivity and musical excellence somehow buoys my spirit to fight off my somewhat recent selfish self pity over my fight with cancer, which has left me with looming realizations of lost days, mixed with many warm memories, as I ponder my ever-nearing and inevitable end. I can't even tell you how many time I've listened to Endlessness since hearing it during my daily quest for my Nightwish fix, because of it's suddenly more important message for me. I really enjoyed your poem too, Kelly, as it fit perfectly into the mood of this song. I always enjoy your reactions to Nightwish because you're expressing so many of my own feelings towards this hauntingly beautiful and refreshing treasure for our souls.

[@MountainMetal]

This band's heart is immeasurable.

[@pyssy123]

Nice to see You Kelly.This is so beautiful song. And Marko o'boy ❤..Alway's a pleasure to see Your reaction's. Tuomas is the Driving force, almost everything comes from His head...What You said for start is so true. Tuomas Loves life itself, and Hes music will always stay...💝

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Thanks Joulu, and I'm glad you're here. What Tuomas said resonated with me all week. I truly do feel there's a heartbeat... keeps it going for sure. I connect to this more than I can ever remember connecting with any other music. It's the deep layers of meaning that get's me going... lol.. it's all good.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Amen, period.

[@justincase6815]

“While your lips are still red” implies “While your loved one and/or you are still alive.” When people die, the lips lose their color quickly. Floor and Marco harmonies are amazing, “Romanticide” harmonizing is amazing. Thank you for sharing your poem, a window into your soul. Welcome to the Nightwish Community! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@scottchadburn1535]

I love your reactions. Simply beautiful, thank you 😊

[@shivannah772]

What a beautiful way to see the community Kelly, you are absolutely right! When we listen to Nightwish, we are not only listening, we are feeling the music just as much! It absorbs into every cell, it is magical and rare 💞

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

A declaration! Thanks Monica.

[@Aenar_Targaryen]

Beautiful reactionfor very emotional song. many respect from italy

[@Songfugel]

Love the initial shock on your face when Marko starts singing in that soft and beautiful way

[@finmotoman75]

thank you for your emotional reaction, it was nice to watch again 😊

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Thank you finmotoman. Stay tuned, It's the weekend, so I'll have time for more. Editing however, takes a while.... lol.... it's worth it.

[@finmotoman75]

​@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY I'm eagerly waiting your next Nightwish reaction 😊

[@brendan100ify]

Great composition, splendid vocals

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Kelly, you rock! I loved the poem :) . I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and I believe you were supposed to find not only Nightwish, but these awesome people who create such a wonderful family, This Nightwish family online :) . Thank you for a great reaction!

[@keithteaser]

Always love hearing this song. Great Poetry from you. You should join poetry soup so more people can read your poetry Its A great site..Have a great weekend

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Keith, I'm a member of Poetrypoem, and that's where I've published most of my stuff. I may have tried poetry soup a few years back, but found it difficult to keep up with multiple on-line sites (because I published on a few sites since 2006), majority of my writing is on poetrypoem. I have found that Tuomas' lyrics inspire me poetically.

[@keithteaser]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY ok i will check it out I just left mine on poetrysoup as it seems a good site but will checkout poetrypoem

[@freddieboyce8597]

Lovely reaction Kelly, and a beautiful poem at the end. You are absolutely right about 'fans' not being the word to describe those who follow Nightwish. I think 'family' us more appropriate. I have only recently discovered the band myself, and I am honoured to feel that I have become part of that family. Already looking forward to your next reaction. ❤️

[@fraukehammer4624]

😘😘😘😘😘 I love all your reaction, they go deep in my heard and if you cry, i cry with you and i am a 64 y old grandpa. And i am not meaning this only for your reaction to Nightwish.

[@pauldoerwang4879]

Thanks for the poem! Marko has a beautiful song called "Isäni ääni" ("My Father's Voice" in Finnish) off a recently released solo album, that has a similar vibe to this. He sings it with this heavenly voice. All about fathers singing to their sons, on down the generations, like his own father did and he now does as well.

[@oneoddsockk]

Great song. I feel emotion on first few notes. Great idea with slides, impart your feeling without disrupting sound in head. 👍

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Hello 'one odd sock' ; ) .... the slides are experimental. I've had mixed reviews, and I may do a combination of both "slide effects" and commentary. Thanks for your input.

[@makemoneyonline9279]

Love your reactions kelly what a beautiful soul u have. Nightwish are an awesome band like you said we are not fans we are a community and we wecome u with open arms

[@dejannightwish]

Your reaction is great 😊😊

[@harleyquinn8011]

I knew this song would fly straight to your heart and touches your soul. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem of yours! 💖💖

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Oh Harley....i had no clue by the title that it would be about making moments in life count...but it makes perfect sense. I am in love with everything they do so far and I haven't even experienced the other two big ones. So much to explore. You all are on to something here and I totally get it.

[@alandavis9765]

I love to watch your reactions, you are a lovely human being, the planet needs more people like you.

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

AWESOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOME

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

thanks Michael..... so happy you're here. : ) : )

[@simonking5863]

Aren’t Nightwish such a wonderful, special band. They mean so much to me...as I’m sure we all feel so deeply about our relationship with Nightwish and our loved ones...Floor and Troy have added something truly exceptional, something I thought would never happen after the Annette situation..peace and love to all.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Totally agree There's a brand of magic all their own. Definitely stand apart.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Wonderful Lyrics from you Kelly🤗🤣👍

[@humis69]

Great. Just having my 50th BD and watching NW reactions in KZbin. Go with other NW stuff 🤗

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUMIS69..... Welcome to the 50 club!! It's the ""New 30"" or so I've heard. LOL. If this is your first time here, welcome again. I've done a few reactions over past 3 weeks, since I only just discovered this amazing poetic/symphonic metal band. Check out my playlist titled "Reactions". Anyway, there will be more to come.

[@humis69]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY That's what they say 😁 Keep on listening Finnish music, Sontata Arctica and Steven n Seagulls 🤗

[@pyssy123]

Paljon Onnea Humis...👊

[@Shads62]

guy playing the solo is Troy. Unusual because He normally plays the pipes and Empu plays lead but Troy is so talented. A multi instrumentalist born in the same town as me ;)

[@fraukehammer4624]

All Bandmember love what they do on stage and they did it so, that the audience love it also. Every time you can see how much fun they have together.

[@johannessilver8653]

You got the point in the introduction. There is a happening called KIMAF in every summer in Kitee Finland...international "community summit". Plamen Dimov and Dean Kopri are some key organizers. By the way this song originates from a movie called "LIEKSA" (town) which is actually not far from Kitee.

[@Immortall1408]

He just starts singing this song so softly and it really works. Floor joins him only when he starts to add volume to his voice and it gets a rougher edge and her own voice serves as a vocal cushion that envelops Marco´s voice. Masterfully done and sounds wonderful. Not to mention that electric guitar. ;-) thanks for brightening up my working day

[@griffjones8419]

Disciples comes to mind!!

[@v-mp2557]

A beautiful poem. When I listen to this, I was thinking about my life. Am I regretted it, how I have lived? Live now, don't tomorrow and yesterday ... don't even think.

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

I guess I missed this one before. I have corrected this error and have watched and given a thumbs up now! Nightwish fans are not just a community...we are a family! And we are an army (The Nightwish Army ©). I've mentioned before on other reaction videos/channels that Marco is the person that held Nightwish together during their hard times. I still believe that if it wasn't for him, the band would have imploded. I think he helped Tuomas get through the Tarja firing as well as helped Annette (and later, Floor) transition into the band. His vocal ability, confidence and humor put everyone at ease and brought them all together to be the machine they have become. Tuomas is the genius behind the music, but Marco is the glue. Now they are one big happy family, like their fans. Cheers!

[@trene6559]

Your poem actually resembles something Tuomas might have written, and I think it is very fitting for this song! I never much liked the term "fan", as it is short for "fanatic". But having been in love with Tuomas' music and poetry for twenty years now, I truly rue the day Nightwish ends. I was genuinely worried when I heard the song "Alpenglow" for the first time, due to its possible double meaning! So I am really grateful for everything he produces at this point. But even though the band might disperse, Nightwish will never die. Because this music has touched millions of souls.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Thank you for taking a listen to the poem. As I began to understand the meaning behind While your Lips are Still Red, I realized it's about life in moments. Do and say while you still can...… and then it made me think of "Nor a Moment Missed" I wrote that back in 2011. I don't think the concept and lifeforce of Nightwish will die. It goes on. I realize also 'fan' isn't enough. It falls short of what this is really about.

[@trene6559]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY Yes. The intensity of young love. That boundary between childhood and adulthood. These are themes that often repeat in Tuomas' music. Specifically the loss of innocence. If you watch the Nightwish movie "Imaginaerum", it is perfectly demonstrated there. Both in beauty and tragedy. It is a full length feature film. The "Arabesque" scene is one of the best scenes I have seen in a movie! It is well worth a look! Hope you have a nice day 😊

[@profvenne]

Amazing...you reaction...really lovelly!

[@richardhall6222]

There is a two hour documentary. About how floor joined nightwish on u tube just tipe in nightwish documentary

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

As soon as my internet comes back I'll look up the documentary. Thanks richard. It's running so slow I'm restarting computer.

[@michaeldougherty2807]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY link to the documentary kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmoqZ6jjLCAe7c

[@Steve_P_B]

I can see this song really touched your heart. Now you are really starting to get why we have loved this band for so long. I can recommend Ever Dream. The original version from Century Child. Another amazing song with a powerful message

[@stacylamay1490]

This song was written for a Finnish film, Lieksa! by Toumas and Marco. The original video is a little different, and from it you get a hint of what the film is all about - make the most of today and the time you have. The addition of Troy's music and Floor's vocals really add that extra something to the song.

[@peterjansen5498]

Hey Kelly, If you like Marcos voice have a listen to him and Floor doing "Ave Maria"

[@daisyfermont6637]

Thank you for the great reaction ❤

[@YNGWIE998]

Kelly, you don't really need to give a verbal reaction to Nightwish videos, your face says it all. I can see that like me, you have been utterly taken in by the beauty, melody, and sheer musical genius that collectively is the phenomenon that is Nightwish.

[@griffjones8419]

This was one of Marco's songs that's why Floor is/was sitting in the background check out the official video it will give you an insight into the song, that chilling sound coming from Troy's guitar is made with an E Bow in his hand beautiful

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

So sweet to see you fall in love with this song...... I love that sound, the music, the whole thing is just almost too sweet to handle.......

[@Jklak100]

Kelly, I think it's extraordinary that the reaction to the song creates a poem in youtube. Thank you very much. Nicely done for you, .... ❤️

[@ricksix3119]

You Have Such A beautiful Soul. Love Your Poems. Your Reactions Are Great.

[@thomasjanke9092]

Nightwish Family!

[@balticstain7150]

Ah Kelly iam loving your reaction just beautiful thank you !

[@georgerexford9768]

Ms. Kelly, once again you did not disappoint. Always a pleasure to view your reactions especially with Nightwish. Your poem was beautiful, if you ever want to share more of them I would love to hear you recite them. Maybe even backing it up with the ukulele. (I'm from Hawaii so it would be perfect). Aloha

[@savvasefsef]

All though there are on the metal scene many years, I "met" them on 2016!!back, many years ago, when there were in market, radio receivers combined with tape recorder, I "met" paranoid (black Sabbath) & braking the law (Judas priest)!! Very soon I became Iron Maidens fun, soon I heard all the recordings of thin Lizzy & Rory Gallagher and everything was out there from Emerson lake and Palmer ,Mike Oldfield, Uriah Heep, Pink Floyd to megadeath, Metallica Red hot chili peppers!!! But always I had the feeling something is missing!!! Nightwish came into my life to feel that gap!! My second favorite band!!! :-))

[@handibenkz4091]

nice reaction from nice song and end up with added such a beautiful poem, what a lovely stuff..

[@fdsannie]

That introduction was the most wonderful way of putting it. Tuomas does really think Nightwish is an entity. That is why I think there is an essence of Nightwish. I love how you think. Thank you Kelly for that beautiful poem!

[@kevingunning145]

I have really been enjoying your Nightwish reactions Kelly. You are so refreshingly honeest, and I am enjoying the journey with you. incidentally, the guitar was played by multi--instrumentalist Englishman Troy Donockley. He was a session musician who regularly played on earlier recordings. He joined the band full-time around the same time as Floor. Troy has joined Tuomas and his wife to form the trio 'Auri'. You can find their music on this channel. Kindest regards, Kevin from the UK

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Good Day Kevin. I'm so glad you're enjoying this journey right along with me. It's been amazing and beyond to say the least. I work 2 jobs (with a chronic illness that likes to flair from time to time) but it's all about our attitude. I believe we can find joy, even amongst dark situations, so having a start to this channel, learning new things, sharing, has been a blessing. I will always be real, genuine and like I said from beginning, that is what this is about. I won't sensationalize 'reactions' for viewership. I have been getting comments (spam/to be reviewed) that I will NEVER publish because it's people trying to get me to focus on gaining subscribers. THAT is not what I'm about, my focus is on the beauty of discovery and learning, etc.. Glad you see this..... and thanks for the info about the group. I'm learning new things every single day, and cannot get enough! LOL.... have a great day, and see ya around the channel : ) :) …………………………….thanks for being a 'joy-rider'.... (my nickname for what we're doing, silly but fun right?) LOL LOL

[@kevingunning145]

What a lovely reply Kelly! I too have had my problems: I am an amputee and had to have a duo-pancreas and kidney transplant in 2017. I care for my disabled wife, and every day has it's challenges. However...I have never allowed anything to get me down, and I begin every day with a smile. My love of music ranges from classical (I am a trained violinist) to 80's Electropop, folk, progressive rock and now symphonic metal. My journey to the NW world began when I saw the 'Amaranth' official video single with Anette last year. Like you, I had no idea as to the history or the politics surrounding the lead singer. To me, it is a nonsense, because everything has it's position in time, and Tuomas writes for each singers' vocal abilities. I simply enjoy the music for it's own sake, and through it, I am meeting other people in the world, I NEVER would have spoken to! I live in a rural part of England called Wiltshire, and am only 40 miles from Stonehenge. Big hug. Kevin

[@jetfromholland9638]

The beautiful suttleness of Floor’s voice accompanying Marco’s this time.

[@balticstain7150]

Well said ...

[@edudario1974]

Nice reaction, as usual. You're very gentle, using nice words, not cursing or things like that, that's good. I think there must be something special with this band, like a spell. You need to listen to the right song and get caught in that spell. Many people get hooked with Ghost Love Score, but perhaps others need some kind of Romaticide style of song to fall in love with their music. In my opinion, it's a mix of the music and the lyrics. They never sing stupid songs, they always have a meaning and lately, the meanings has became very complex. Like The Greatest Show on Earth. I had to read and make some research to understand certain concepts behind that song. And that is great for our general knowledge of the world and nature. It seems that Finnish people are very in touch with nature. They love natural landscapes, the forests and everything like that. Tuomas finds inspiration composing the songs in a cottage in the forest, surrounded by snow and I imagine, inside his head, he imagines elves and trolls, dancing to some kind of ancient folk song. I bet that many of the people here, whos loves Nightwish, have many other things in common, like movies, other music we listen to, I bet we all love nature and try to be as carefull as we can not to harm it. Maybe wrong, but in general I think it's true. Finally, I think you have to react to Marco's new singe, from his new and firs solo album. The song is called Isäni Ääni, that means " The voice of my father". Try to have the lyrics in english, because he sings it in finnish, which is a plus in my opinion. You'll love it. Thanks.

[@oliphant2848]

Tuomas has said in another interview that Nightwish would end of Floor should decide to leave, because the band would not be able to take a change of lead vocalist a third time.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

wow, at the time he must have felt confidence that Floor would be the next lead. Therefore comfortable in it's continuance. It's my opinion, as I'm learning more about this, that if Tuomas has these lyrics in his head, he'll find a way to keep it coming.

[@Immortall1408]

I don´t think she will leave in a hurry, if ever. Not when her daughter is growing up, at least, I would say. And she can still work on smaller side projects. She will be in some Dutch TV competion during this summer. :-)

[@oliphant2848]

@@Immortall1408 No, she has no reason to leave in the foreseeable future because everything seems to be working very well at the moment. And I agree, let's not forget that a) Nightwish must have been a huge financial break for her and b) she has a daughter, a horse, a dog, a huge old farmstead in Sweden to support. Rational behavior would dictate to not leave in a huff. And if there is one person on this planet that strikes me as utterly rational and competent, it's Floor.

[@kirsinapola9939]

When Tuomas is writing music he takes into account who is singing it. Is there any other band where Floor could use all her singing styles? And Nightwish does not stop her doing her own private projects. All the band members have their own things. As said here Nightwish is doing really well financially. Nightwish is respected as a company in a Finnish business world. So I think we can wait in peace more music from Nightwish. They can afford to do music they want to do which is the music we love.

[@darkiee69]

@@oliphant2848 I think Hannes makes some money too, as the drummer in Sabaton. And it's TWO horses. ;)

[@jonathanmelton8835]

Glad to first experience this song with you Kelly. I very much enjoyed your poem, and you read it so well. Heres another of my favorites to add to your list to listen to. This band is more famous for its harder metal songs, but they really shine in soft spaces as well. The band is my favorite hard metal band and is named Nevermore. The song I would be thrilled if you would react to is 'The Sorrowed Man'. It is a softer, somber song but has great emotional impact and meaning to me. Thank you so much. Glad to be along on your journey and I wish you peace and pray for your back disease.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

Ahhhhhh ....Kelly you are a true gem ..your reactions are amongst the best ive seen , and your poetry is just incredible have you published any yet ??just curious . and lets not forget that you play beautiful instruments ..dont tell me you paint too ..lol..for your next reaction to Nightwish may i Suggest , -A Song of Myself- live at Wacken 2013 ..

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Actually Steve....im an artist too. It's true. I'll post some of my artwork some time. My favorite medium is pencil but I am getting into watercolors too. Lol. Lol.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I told you all I'm a right brain person that's why getting all this technical stuff in order to even attempt videos and editing has been so hard on me.

[@stevekanakanui7033]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY HAH !!! I KNEW IT !!!..somehow i just knew ...ill be looking forward to seeing some of your work

[@elenaolivares3457]

Hi Kelly! New subscriber here. I'm so happy to hear that you really wanted to know more about the history of Nightwish. They really evolved throughout the years. Have you ever considered listening to the songs sung by the previous singers? I really hope you would listen to "The Phantom of the opera" by Tarja to get a taste of of their more operatic phase. Annette is the singer who replaced Tarja after she was fired by the band through an open letter. She definitely had a more poppy voice and not as good live, but the Imaginaerum album is one of my favourite written by Tuomas. Rest Calm or Slow Love Slow would be a good song to showcase the Annette phase of Nightwish. Can't wait to see what you react to next! Greetings from Malaysia

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

This was written for a Finnish movie called Lieksa (=The Matriarch) back in 2007.

[@berndrebhahn4640]

Grandpa: People whit a Idol have no Fantasy. True !!

[@Karkotin]

Love you. Love the way you listen the music with your heart

[@ApocalypseRider]

Newsflash: New Nightwish album coming next spring! And Jukka is permnantly out of the band. Kai Hahto continues on drums

[@mattikarhunen7382]

Marko is the best! I saw his show yesterday here in my hometown Tampere. They (Marko and his band) played his first ever solo album, every song. Marko is an amazing singer, but also a great composer. If you can handle hearing finnish language, I suggest you this song from his solo work: Isäni ääni. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHCnIGshbafp5o

[@Immortall1408]

One thing is to handle hearing it, but to understand it is a very different thing

[@mattikarhunen7382]

@@Immortall1408 I listen to Rammstein and my german is extremely rusty. You don't have to understand the language to enjoy the music, that's what I think at least. What it comes to handling finnish, it sounds pretty aggressive and guttural to non-finnish speakers.

[@Immortall1408]

@@mattikarhunen7382 Oh okay, it never sounded like that to me. :-D and yes, you are right that you don´t need it in general, but with some ballads you miss on a part of the song that is quite essential, for instance

[@Pepenez]

@@mattikarhunen7382 , Kuolema Tekee Taitelijan is very beautiful song in Finnish, may be Floor could do this at once. For me this language is beautiful.

[@RolandDeschain1]

BTW, the thing Troy is playing is called an 'ebow'; a device you hold over a guitar's pick-ups to get that crazy sustain in the notes and unique sound.

[@RolandDeschain1]

They released this as a standalone single for a movie soundtrack during their transition from Tarja to Anette. It's why the original track and video just has the four guys in it. Actually, it sounds a lot like another beautiful ballad they have called 'Eva', which was probably written around the same time.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

Would you have expected such a soft voice from Marko when you first started listening to NW? It's quite a difference from his rough contrasting harmonies with Floor, huh? Your poem was definitely down the same lines of the song! I enjoyed it.😊👍💯

[@janottens6755]

Damm those onions must stop peeling them 😔😭

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I know right? Lol. 😅

[@rianvandenhoof4124]

Just eat a lot of `stamppot~, add some carrots and we`re getting somewhere...... LOL .

[@FM-xe4oi]

Loved the poem 💗

[@damienmaynard8892]

Nightwish is a gestalt. Gestalt psychology is an attempt to understand the laws behind the ability to acquire and maintain meaningful perceptions in an apparently chaotic world. The central principle of gestalt psychology is that the mind forms a global whole with self-organizing tendencies through the law of prägnanz. The whole is different from (and more than) the sum of its parts. The word pragnanz is a German term meaning "good figure." The law of Pragnanz is sometimes referred to as the law of good figure or the law of simplicity. This law holds that objects in the environment are seen in a way that makes them appear as simple as possible. "Appearances can be deceiving"!!!

[@kevinking7321]

Welcome to Nightwish...... you get it........ enough said....... you might want to check out anything by Blackmore's Knight

[@williammichaels6322]

Hello hello hello hello hello. Well look at you now Kelly well done. Your reaction was soft sweet and genuine. I want to throw a few songs that you put on a list. The first one would be Marco singing a cover by Queen called we are The champions. Number two would be a band called ever after this was the first band floor was in and I believe she was 17 when she started. The song would be live forever by Queen. But we must throw in a nightwish song and that would be Elan. This song is beautiful. Anyways I love your show keep on keepin on

[@rog2224]

It's worth looking out Marco's solo album - currently only in Finnish, but there's an English version coming out Q4 2019. He has a remarkable voice.

[@yoretabio4537]

This is not originally Nightwish song, but Tuomas' composition for a Finnish movie 'Lieksa'. There's video too.

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Thank you for this lovely reaction, I enjoyed it much. Liked also your intro (NW fan) and also enjoyed very much your poem after reaction. Please continue with Nightwish. Maybe looking once older stuff from them? From End of the Era, 2005, Phantom of the Opera. Then you could hear the first vocalist Tarja (and Marco). Or continue with Floor and Marco with Ghost River (from Wacken 2013). In both, Marco is awesome. Or maybe Pink Floyd cover High Hopes from 2005 End of the Era. Again Marco shines in that song (or actually whole band shines...). Those are few Nightwish songs where you can get idea Marco´s vocal ability.

[@dougmphilly]

i know that you are going through a nightwish binge and most folks are pointing you to the live stuff, mostly with floor. there is one studio track off 'dark passion play that i think you might like - "meadows of heaven." dpp is a concept album in a way, and lots of revolves tragic unexpected passing. a gem of a song with gospel like accompaniment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnWm6lsgdmFsJI

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Hi Doug. My plan is to introduce to myself a few of the other bands suggested by people, so I can learn more about the genre. In fact, my plan was to bring one to video yet this weekend. I have copied the URL and your suggestion on my spreadsheet, I'm attempting to record requests. LOL.... it seems to be working better in keeping track of songs and people who suggested them

[@jmetallover]

Doug a great selection and so is The Crow, the Owl and the Dove (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6HXaZKqhb58opI) with Marco to also enjoy. She may like the other great sound by Annette from Slow,Love,Slow (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmfPZXtsbZ55qq8) Gothic jazz which Annette really nailed.

[@YabusameUK]

Marko does a great cover of High Hopes by Pink Floyd I'd you want to add that to your watch list ;-)

[@Eva_H]

Nightwish can ultimately be translated into movie score metal (think Hans Zimmer specifically gladiator featuring Lisa Gerrard, Crimson tide and the last samurai) Tuomas is a big fan of his. The song in question is the theme from Lieska (translated as the matriarch) it’s a Swedish film that came out in 2007 the same time as this song (obviously) and is part of the Amaranth single Phantom of the Opera with Tarja (tar-yah) Turunen the original vocalist (1996-2005) (End of an era concert) High hopes (Pink Floyd cover) (End of an era concert) Marco does an awesome job with this 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@harleyquinn8011]

Small but important correction: It's Lieksa (not Lieska). And it's not a Swedish movie, but Finnish. Lieksa is a small town in North-Karelian, eastern Finland, only 2 hours driving up north from Tuomas's hometown Kitee. Yes, this song was used in Lieksa! movie in the beginning and in the end and was asked by Tuomas's film maker friend, Markku Pölönen. Rest of the movie scores was made by Vesa Mäkinen.

[@liisagawley2053]

Such a deep and lovely reaction again. Thank you.❤️ Marko has recently released his own album. Check out 'Isäni ääni' in it ( My Father's Voice). It's dedicated to his dad.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Tuomas IS Nightwish and Nightwish IS Tuomas. As he wrote in the firing letter to Tarja "Nightwish is the scenery of my soul..." and he was not going to end it just because they had to get rid of a singer who didn't write a note of the music.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Once again an in-depth reaction to one of my all time favorite band's. In case you're interested, here you can download "Once upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006" in PDF-format for free 93.174.95.29/_ads/F3B2079C8FD0E047FF17281BF7B17755 There's also this documentary of the time Floor first joined them on stage in 2012 "NIGHTWISH -"PLEASE LEARN THE SETLIST IN 48 HOURS" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmoqZ6jjLCAe7c with English subtitles. And finally this 2003 documentary with English subtitles as closed captions (CC): "End Of Innocence - Nightwish with English subtitles" kzbin.info/www/bejne/onO3k6WVZrJ4qJo if you can take some juvenile humor of sorts occasionally. P.S. Thanks for the lovely poem.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Tuomas said that Floor will be the last, and if he does not have Floor anymore than Nightwish will stop

[@humis69]

Hi, try also the official video, there's a story behind. As all the Nightwish does 😁

[@Dralace]

If you like Marco's Singing you really should look for band Tarot and dvd called Live undead indeed. Song from there could be "Tides" it is Marcos previous own band before joining Nightwish. :) they have alot of good music aswell.

[@balticstain7150]

Where do you start with this song amazing ......

[@balazsadamik3197]

Since you interested in poetry might wanna listen to Song Of Myself studio version (with lyrics) as it has a spoken word part they don’t do live but really is an emotional journey itself not to mention the song what is inspired by a Walt Whitman poem by the same title.

[@jmetallover]

Wow what an introduction, one that Tuomas would really enjoy I assure you!!! If you want to know more there are various interviews but the real documentary is about how Floor ended up becoming the 3rd lead vocalist and actually learned a set list of 15 songs in 48 hours when she was called at her sister's wedding to jump on a plane and join the tour in Seattle, Wash (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmoqZ6jjLCAe7c) There is also a great speech by Floor some years later where she thanks the fans in Seattle for the reception she got that night (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJnZla2XiLKFrLM) a short video that shows you the humble and wonderful Floor as nothing else and why everyone loves her!! What a great song and Marco really nailed this one with Floor as a bit of a harmonizing backup singer, but Troy with that wailing hypnotic guitar really set the mood for the song to really hit home which it clearly did with you. Great reaction and BTW also a great poem, lesson to learn seize each moment or it will become one more regret you carry on this wonderful journey we are on.

[@ortti8397]

Here in Finland we have metal festival called Tuska(roughly translated "Agony" or"Pain") and it is most safe festival... Because every year only 0 to 1 times they need cops in the area... Think about that...

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

That says a lot. It means people are joining together in the spirit of the festival..... thanks for sharing.

[@ortti8397]

There is a song called Tuska20 for the festivals 20anniversary..you should check out the video... Only one problem.. It is in finnish language, so you don't understand it... But in the comments, there are explanation for wich songs are used in the song

[@dougmphilly]

King crimson’s Robert fripp has said that the band will go on forever but he has been the only constant band member over 50 years. I think they are alluding to the spirit of the band that drives it. However, in both cases I think that king crimson and nightwish will not continue if they lose either one.

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Doug, I totally got the same feeling, yes, I think they are speaking about the spirit and what drives it.

[@bennysmith3858]

Great reaction, but it's sad to think I'm alone and have nothing to look forward too

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

Hello Benny, we are never truly alone. Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned. It's the weekend, and I have new content I am working on. Woke at 3am this morning, started to work on a few ideas.

[@tonnirasmussen4402]

hehe pet martians, gets me every time

[@richardhall6222]

You might like to hear nightwishs second singer anette Olson try these songs wish I had an angel live at gapel open air 2008 Nightwish story time official music video .

[@jc4566]

Hey, if you liked that one, you should check out Nightwish The Islander with Marco , thanks

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

OH yes, I already did. It's posted on the Reactions in my Playlists. I adored it, so much so, I'm learning to play it on my ukulele. : ) : )

[@similartracks]

love the slide edits its been said many times.. youll need more and longer of those to get poet up..

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

That's one of my ideas.... you're guidance greatly appreciated. I'm also thinking of Tarja, end of era? is that right? I want to do that before Poet & Pendulum. Am I on the right path here with this idea?

[@similartracks]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY all tracks during End of an Era were amazing.. Sleeping Sun is a good one..you did Floor's version.. should check Tarja's out... little note bout End of an Era.. it may or may not be obvious..but Tarja had a flu during that

[@similartracks]

@@KellyDeaconKDzJOY and id ballpark 6 maybe 8 slide edits for Poet.. track is long enough to fit those easily.. maybe 20 or 30 seconds per

[@pmasher]

Hopefully you won't need any edits with the Poet link I sent you. Been a few the past few days that got through with no edits.

[@Immortall1408]

@@pmasher But it may still get taken down later, that unfortunately also happened to somebody, it is better to stay safe

[@corneliusantonius3108]

You should do "Nemo" and "Phantom of the Opera" with Tarja Turunen first before you go do the big things 👀🐱‍👤👍 Do some Tarja end of an Era 🌹🎁💕

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I'm thinking before I dig into Poet &Pendulum, I need to do some Tarja, End of Era seems appropriate based on what I'm hearing other people (including yourself) say. Thanks.

[@EliamDar]

trust me, listen to blind guardian, the bards' song

[@KellyDeaconKDzJOY]

I will. Thank you EliamDar.

[@dougmphilly]

bg straddles power metal and symphonic metal. there really isn't much of the grandiosity in the german scene like the benelux and scandinavia. but bg has its moments where it much like the italian project, rhapsody/rhapsody of fire, where the album has a story, characters and spoken parts. heck, christopher lee did voice over work for them. i don't care for the black metal stuff primarily out of norway, bad history from bad people in that scene.