ROADIE REACTIONS | "Nightwish - Song of Myself (Live)"

I know this song is usually checked out sooner in people's Nightwish journeys, but we're finally here, and it was worth the wait!
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"Nightwish - Song of Myself LIVE"
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[@sleeepwalk]

Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem - Live In Buenos Aires 2018 - Decades Tour - It would be like the calm before the storm...

[@BrandnewYT]

Dead Boy's Poem 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Harhamieli]

Rather the OG version from "From Wishes To Eternity". :D

[@sleeepwalk]

@@Harhamieli I'm a new fan, only 6 months... Yet discovering Tarja, i just heard it and is also amazing... It must be a double reaction...

[@KevinOConnell00]

@@Harhamieli DOUBLE REACTION! You have to do both now!

[@arnaldotanta3630]

Sleeepwalk, tank is a good guy , don't kill him kkkk

[@watchtheskies]

The opening song from this concert is a banger: Nightwish - Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken 2013)

[@ryant3600]

yep I've commented that quite often w/ this guy. Maybe he's saving the best for last???

[@fixxa6455]

DCOW , they start with this for a reason. Did he also do Shudder before the beautiful? These songs cheer up the crowds in no-time

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

@@fixxa6455 I agree on both songs. total class

[@okiejohn3925]

@@ryant3600 - Me too... I mentioned the high amount of "production" tank would enjoy with this opening song...

[@TankTheTech]

I promise these will be coming shortly after TGSOE.

[@Imurai]

Foolishly, I didn't think Floor could elevate Dead boy's poem, but as always, she did. Recommended.

[@caligo7918]

listen to the two versions of "Tenth Man Down", they feel totally different

[@lea-anne9133]

@@caligo7918 I think that belongs to Tarja in all honesty. Doesn't have the same impact with floor as much as I love her 🤘🏻

[@caligo7918]

@@lea-anne9133 you misunderstood, this was not meant as contest, it was mearly to show, how a different interpretation of a song can make a whole lot of difference. Both versions hit me in the feels, but oh so differently ;)

[@craigsteele1601]

I love the Buenos Aires version, it's superb.

[@magnuspeacock5857]

@@craigsteele1601 that whole concert look so fucking good. Better that Wacken imo (not that I was at either)

[@j_muller]

Many fans still fondly associate Ann Waychoff the "mother of the nightwish-fans" with "Song of Myself". RIP Ann. 4 months ago and still missed.

[@ktompa77]

I cried eveytime with this song, now it's even worse!

[@DougsShack]

Seeing "RIP Ann" will never feel right. 😢

[@joseacevedo8314]

Patron Saint of the Nightwish Army

[@TankTheTech]

I wish I got to encounter Ann on here and on Reacticide before her passing. She sounded like a great person.

[@janflikkema7454]

She was Tank, she was the one providing every new reactor with all the information about the band AND made every new fan feel right at home

[@andrewichigo]

My recommendations for next Wednesday: - Bless the Child - Sleeping Sun - Dead Boy's Poem

[@sleeepwalk]

Dead boy's poem from buenos aires... Please...

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Sleeping Sun with Tarja. End of an Era. No matter how much I love Floor this is a true Tarja song

[@Honken55]

@@AndyMagnusson70 Floor Tampere version is good though with the stage going out in the crowd :)

[@Triskaan]

Double reaction to Sleeping Sun would be dope !

[@dac2007]

@@Triskaan +1 Both versions have their charm.

[@walleb6331]

My recommendations for NW Wednesday would be Wish I Had An Angel or While Your Lips Are Still Red

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Second that

[@Leon__ID]

If you want some metal ballad - please try: "Sleeping Sun" or "Bless the Child" - an please ... do it in a "Double Reaction" way - both - the Floor and the Tarja versions are remarkable (i mean to double primarily "Sleeping Sun", but it could mean any of that songs). And if you want some power ballad drama - try "Dead Boy's Poem" by Floor in Buenos Aires..

[@UNR3AL96]

Yes! Please do Bless the Child, one of my favorites from this Wacken concert and you get to see Floor, Marko, and Tuomas all headbanging in the same camera shot! Seriously, though this one rarely gets reacted too and I think Floor kills this one. This one is often seen as a Tarja favorite so it wouldn't be bad to do a double reaction as well.

[@okiejohn3925]

Sleeping Sun...from Tampere....eargasmic!

[@Foksuh]

@@okiejohn3925 Sleeping sun is what blew minds back in 1999 when it came out. It was incredible then and it's still incredible with Floor singing it.

[@ayrie09]

Before you even start I make my suggestion for the next time: Dead Boy's Poem! [Edit: Live in Buenos Aires! Thx Harold for pointing it out!] (Who would have guessed? :D) The song has an emotional Floor, a double neck playing Marko, a Troy who does Troy things and a wonderful guitar solo by Emppu. I don't know what else you need in a Nightwish song. The composition is out of this world, of course. I'm a 100% positive that this is a great reaction, because Song of Myself is a great song. Will leave my opinion later :D Edit: awesome reaction! I knew you'd love thar song! And when you started headbanging I was shouting YES!!!! :D question about Emppu's guitar(s): wasn't there one reaction that you did where he did not play his EV-1? Don't know which song it was, but I think there was one.

[@Mantis.Sartinoli]

I never really cared for that song but man, I was there that night in Buenos Aires and it was mind blowing...the arrangements and changes in that version and the emotional singing from Floor was just too much...that ending is incredible...

[@Harolddespui]

You shouldn't forget to mention to pick the Buenos Aires '18 version of it. ;-)

[@ayrie09]

@@Harolddespui thanks, edited the comment! :)

[@TankTheTech]

I’m pretty sure I saw him playing his white guitar once, but it’s still an EV-1, just white. Haha

[@amax1229]

@@Harolddespui , Recorded in '18 but released on DVD in '19. 🤘

[@adamtaylor9617]

For you, Master , passion,greed. Rarely reacted to and probably their heaviest song. Big time Marko vox

[@alanfoster6589]

Definitely their hardest. Brutal.

[@mozsab]

Seconded

[@bencooper4058]

Should do Weak Fantasy live at Tampere next week, before TGSOE for sure

[@stephsteph4574]

Yes!

[@roonekoos6146]

Waiting for this one for sure, one of my fav

[@circulation69]

Definitely :)

[@alanfoster6589]

@@circulation69 Floor in beast mode.

[@NorthernLight09]

Recommendations: Dead Boy's Poem (Buenos Aires), Last of the Wilds (Wacken), While your lips are still red (Wembley), Creek Mary's Blood (End of an Era; there are 2 versions, short and long version, the longer version is about 12 minutes), Weak Fantasy (Tampere)

[@bygoneegowaitingremoval]

My recommendations for next: first song of Wacken "Dark Chest of Wonders" and last song "Last Ride of the Day".

[@shortstuff780]

My personal favorite would be Eva or Meadows of Heavens they are just different, and very Annete Focuses. Which I think she nails

[@caringancoystopitum4224]

I agree. Especially Last Ride of the Day would be awesome!

[@stevegillingham8048]

Also bless the child from Wacken!

[@terryhenderson3490]

Dead Boys Poem or Alpinglow from Wembley Not many reactors have done Alpinglow Another great reaction Tank thank you .

[@lordoverflow]

Master Passion Greed. Heaviest(?) Nightwish song sung mainly by Marko. Sadly there's no live version and never will be, you might want to do some research before reacting to it.

[@andreacrow1857]

It's an abrupt ending because the album version features a poetry / spoken word part that is not included in the live setup. As for next week, as others have already suggested, "Dead Boy's Poem" or maybe "Deep Silent Complete" [both from the Decades DVD]

[@Muhveli]

Dead Boy's Poem has come up few times so throwing that out here also. Great song and both Floors and Tarjas versions are excellent.

[@RRK1965]

Did you put Weak Fantasy on your playlist? I’ve suggested this several weeks ago.

[@TrommelmonsterBVB09]

Tank: "I can tell its a Buzzard, just by looking at the headstock" *shows picture of headstock* me: Well yeah buddy, it says BUZZARD in big letters on the headstock... I know you meant the shape but that just made me chuckle :D btw your general hardware knowledge is insane, mad respect.

[@Brombit]

Sleeping Sun: EoaE + Tampere. As I said, too different to choose only one :D

[@madddog6790]

RIP Ann. Can't hear this song any more without thinking of her.

[@damienmaynard8892]

What Ann Said.

[@Green-Lyon]

I was just about to post the same, but as always I check the comments to see if someone already has. Every time Song of Myself rings, dearest Ann smiles and sings 💛

[@Triskaan]

Nightwish Wendesday POG ! For the story, I was at Wacken 2013 and I did crowdsurf during that song. One of the best memories of my life !

[@TankTheTech]

Nice!

[@AshenShugar3333]

I'd suggest Sahara live at Tampa. It is not typically a song a lot of people react to, however it would offer you the chance to talk about some gear you haven't seen nightwish use yet and in my opinion the song is criminally underrated.

[@timlubbers2884]

I agree!!!! I live st pete, went to that concert ... Loved it ...

[@flavio_spqr]

YES!!! Finally someone that agrees with me. That song is really good, and, as per usual, different yet Nightwish.

[@Darnaguen]

Seconded!

[@madddog6790]

@@Darnaguen Thirded...wait...I guess that's not a word hahaha.

[@deanabennett8461]

@@madddog6790 it is. You invented it and I am gonna use it

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Greetings from Finland, especially to all those members of the Nightwish army who know why I also say R.I.P. Ann Waychoff.

[@outintheuniverse97]

Ann's favourite NW song, R.I.P Ann.

[@sandraleuchtenberger1145]

Ann watches from heaven and has a smile on her face. RIP Ann.

[@TankTheTech]

I wish I would have had the chance to meet Ann during my Nightwish journey. She seemed like such a great person.

[@janflikkema7454]

We know Tarmo. Ever since Ann passed away this song makes me cry and smile at the same time. Missing Ann, but grateful to have known her. RIP Ann.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

@@TankTheTech Yes, she truly was.

[@99alskdjfhg]

Nightwish seems to have the only audience in history that claps on beat. js All ❤️ from TX

[@ryanrendall360]

Personally, I think your last one before GSOE should be either My Walden or Alpenglow. Leaning more towards Alpenglow because of the subject matter. Great video as always, and will be tuning in next week to see what you pick!

[@jonno55]

Kiss while your lips are still red (Wembley). Troy plays the guitar . Something for your you as a gear nerd!

[@navame7]

Please do "weak fantasy", it is a song with a sick intro. Preferably the Wembly version, I just like how crisp the song sounds in that version. Or do "Master passion greed", Marko sounds wicked in it. Wish they would do that live.

[@mappelboom]

I second Weak Fantasy, although the Tampere version would be my preference. Love Tuomas headbanging in that one! Whichever version you pick, can't go wrong though.

[@marinkabalou1308]

Agreed!! I love that song and it's got a sick drum solo/intro by Kai. Both verions are great, though I prefere the Tampere one too:)

[@TheJatonEffect]

Dead Boy's Poem. Or these hands shall find you.

[@CinderfallGaming]

There’s a wicked live version of Sahara with floor fronting the band. Such and awesome song from Annette Era and the live version with Floor is amazing.

[@Rikitikisiki]

Since you're about to listen the last song of the Endless Forms tour, might as well listen the first one: Shudder Before The Beautiful.

[@dave-bk6vt]

Weak Fantasy for next week?

[@roberttangstad9792]

i think emppu's bottles of beer during a show should count as an equipment he use :D haha ^^ he drinks corona for ur next gear talk :b

[@DonHoshi]

RIP Ann, Mother of Nightwish-Family. "And there forever remains that change from G to E minor" oh how i love the album version for the last part. It makes the song so much deeper imho. And of course thank you for the great reaction =)

[@Antonio-tn9cl]

ohhhhhhhh yesssss!!!!!! how many times i jumped in hoping to find this one, and finally you get it!!!!! You and Chase made my day:)

[@terryminator4208]

Being a rock/metal guitarist myself,I dig the way Empuu took a drink of his Corona while sustaining a note on his guitar.

[@blindnomad]

Emppu with another guitar. Early career, he was very young. Nightwish - Gethsemane (Helsinki 1999)

[@JaakkoTK]

Creek Mary's Blood would be totally different. If you want straightforward vibe I suggest Dark Chest of Wonders. Thanks and be safe!

[@JanStuivenberg2810]

Hey Tank can you tell me what you mean with "an exclusive artist of..."? Do you mean an artist that loves to use the same brand of instruments or do you mean that the artist is sponsored somehow by a brand to use their instruments. I hear you say it a lot and I'm curious what it means. Love all the tank facts. I usaly pause it to read everything. :-)

[@Silber7]

I understand that indeed there are deals made between artists and companies - they get gear and stuff cheaper or for free, and in turn are only allowed to use that brand (in public?) But would be really interesting to hear about that from someone with first hand experiance!

[@TankTheTech]

“Exclusive Artist” means they have a specific deal with that company in regards to pricing and how much they use that name in press and stuff like that. Basically, a company gives free or discounted gear to an artist for exchange of using that artist in press material and being able to say “this artist uses our gear”. There can also be other stipulations, like an artist is required to do events or only use that gear in photos and video.

[@heedoei]

Dead boy’s poem, please, pretty please🥺

[@SSGranor]

I tend to think Alpenglow is a perfect lead up to Greatest Show on Earth; and, it seems like very few reactors ever get to it, much less do it first. (Also, there's an official live release on Nightwish's channel; so, no worries about versions with bad transfer to KZbin.)

[@craftygus3833]

Nightwish - Slayin the Dreamer - End of Era and Decades (Buenos Aires). I havent seen single people react to Slayin the Dreamer end of era one, imo best performance by Tarja and Marko singin like its last day of the band (which was kinda true that time). Spoiler: Emppu is killing the guitar and Marko ends song with famous Finnish word "Perkele" which means God of Thunder

[@MaagnusO]

Defnitely needs End of an Era for that one. Floor is amazing, but Slaying the Dreamer is one of those Tarja songs (where she belts as well!) that was made especially for her. The ending part in particular feels a bit too thin with Floor's voice, but very natural hearing Tarja do it.

[@mattihelin5101]

This might not be the crowd favorite. Show some love for Marco. React to Master Passion Greed. A true head banger and a song you might be surprised by. Not your average nightwish - song (if there ever is one...). But it's angry as hell. Not a song many "part time" nightwish - fans know :D

[@6runosilva]

Bless the child, one word: Amazing Also my current favorite song: Last of the Wilds - Wacken 2013

[@godcaoss]

For next week's song I will quote Floor: "The Last Ride! The Last Ride of the DAAAAYYYYYYY"

[@caringancoystopitum4224]

Yes! This song doesn't get suggested that much in his videos, I think. It would be awesome to see it, though!

[@andrewhutchinson8025]

I agree it's epic.....

[@MsAndreas1977]

A ballad, Dead boys poem 👌👌

[@cellmetal8]

While your lips are still red. Marco. Tears. Emotions.

[@kinsanth]

Have to cast a vote for Alpenglow before Greatest Show on Earth, if only for the musical/lyrical callback from one to the other.

[@scifimonkey3]

Agree totally! Not sure how many Wednesdays there are left before GSOE but Alpenglow and Weak fantasy are both essential precursors in my view. Not to hate on the other suggestions they are all great but they can be done later.

[@FelipeBerlini]

You should really check Sacrament of Wilderness Live from Buenos Aires (Floor) or the DVD From Wishes to Eternity (Tarja). A fast song where Emppu shows a little bit more of what he can do.

[@koragg3399]

Want the best pyro in Nightwish it's probably the greatest show on earth

[@laalratty]

I want to say Kiss Whilst Your Lips are Still Red, but I think Alpenglow has to be done before The Greatest Show on Earth.

[@naphackDT]

I will keep repeating this one: Nightwish - Deep Silent Complete, live from wishes to eternity

[@Always-fd7pk]

"Weak Fantasy" live @Tampere for next Nightwish-Wednesday!

[@drrraug]

Thematically, most fitting song to lead up towards Greatest Show on Earth would be Shudder Before the Beautiful, imo. High energy, feelgood, still goes hard.

[@Akkarin1994]

Main recommendation: listen to the album version of this song (Song of Myself). The full 12min and 37 seconds. The end/second half that is not played live truly elevates this song imo.

[@rbeckrbeck3593]

Love Emppu's riff throughout this one. Dead Boys Poem next please.

[@hugojuarez680]

In my opinion, Alpenglow should be right before GSOE. But I'd love Shudder Before The Beautifull, either live in Wembley or Lyrics (unofficial) Video

[@QazwerDave]

Nightwish - Creek Mary's Blood Live, End of an Era !!

[@Brombit]

I'll just imagine that the color of Wednesday is a tribute to the EV-1 ;)

[@annelipohjonen6792]

Your Greatest Song On Earth is almost on Finnish Independence Day. Which is the 6th. Coincidence or fate? lol. Have a awesome rest of the week.

[@TankTheTech]

Totally fate.

[@BearcIaw13]

I still think you should do the closer, Last Ride of the day at Wacken. You want Pyro, you get Pyro. I would love see you do it as a double reaction with the opener, dark chest of Wonders. This band knows how to open and close a show.

[@granthoule7418]

Definitely voting for Dead Boys Poem for next Wednesday! Another grest reaction from an awesome reactor. One last thing...when are you and Chase going to do a dual reaction?

[@cheesus309]

A recommendation completely out of left field: Heilung - Alfadhirhaiti, live at Castlefest 2017. Completely different to anything you've reacted to before, with some very... unique gear. Krigsgaldr is their more well-regarded song, but I think you'd enjoy the heaviness that Alfadhirhaiti brings more. You'll absolutely love it.

[@MissIssay]

Every time you talk about pyro I'm thinking about how terrifying it must be for new techs working Rammstein shows...

[@jamesdavison56]

Still think you should check out the official lyric video for Endless forms most beautiful before you do greatest show !! good lead in... I really like the video over the live versions out there.

[@SilverCreek24]

Or maybe a double reaction? First the lyric video and then the live performance from Tampere. :D

[@VesaH76]

Dark Chest Of Wonders (Wacken) or Dead Boy's Poem or if you like real attidute song and heavy as hell, Master Passion Greed ("Marco song" )

[@tonyheiz5761]

Hey Tank you should do some kind of list of Nightwish music so we could vote and The most voted would be your reaction hows that ? But for me im waiting for these 3 music reactions Nightwish - Dark Chest of wonders Live at wacken Nightwish - shudder before the beautiful Nightwish - Kiss while your lips are still red original video

[@markopitkanen8828]

Dead boy's poem!!! Thank you...

[@dude97x]

You must hear this a lot, but as you like to comment on the set and the effects and pyro, you MUST do The Greatest Show on Earth. And it is _crucial_ that you pick the Ratina Tampere live version, not the Wembley one, since the Ratina gig was a huge outdoors event and the production was massive.

[@scytheblade9970]

Wish I Had An Angel triple reaction? Fantasmic reaction? Any Nightwish song, really, is going to be great! Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks he looks like the Dead Man.

[@sebastienriviere7371]

When you spoke of how band members have to know when the pyro is happening on stage, I immediately thought to Sharon den Adel from Within temptations and her "almost" accident: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKccp2MrMaXZtE

[@jaxi00]

You haven't met Troy's PRS yet? Do 'While Your Lips Are Still Red' @Wembley 2015.

[@Mercman1010]

Holy shit I forgot how HEAVY this is Live. This song gets overshadowed a lot by the other epics but is a banger none the less. Personally like the outro on the studio recording just sayin

[@edwarddoss1006]

My choice is a little known song Sahara. It is very heavy, with a Middle Eastern flair. I think it most unusual in their catalog. It was filmed at Tampa and is a small venue. great song

[@markcoleman4635]

Most definitely master passion greed. Marko on vocals and your going to get whiplash from it.

[@Necoholic88]

hey, please do "She Is My Sin" from the Wacken 2013 Set, i saw the whole show live and was very close to the front. It was the awesome :D

[@robertsheeler321]

I have one that nobody ever asks for but its different but so dam cool "Elvejig / Elvenpath decades live in Buenos Aries

[@jcap7394]

Great reaction! I recommend Weak Fantasy from Tampere or maybe just do that as a warm up for TGSOE. :)

[@Geddy-xu3if]

Cmon Tank. Dark Chest of Wonders.....yada yada yada.....Wakken 2013.....Pyrofest.

[@nightgoblin29]

I have watched this reaction a couple of times now because I like this song very much and I love your reactions and all the Tankfacts.. Today I react because I did it, I said it with you this time ESP hahahaha. Thank you once again for this amazing reaction and all of your reactions.. I love them :)

[@mattitu]

I still have to suggest Alpenglow, you'll miss one huge thing in The Greatest Show if you haven't heard Alpenglow before it.

[@haxxy40]

Deep silent complete - Double reaction Floor vs Tarja Or do Meadows of heaven.. I promise you will like this one even though it's Anette's song

[@bananenklops9738]

I would love to hear you talking and explaining about pyro while watching a Rammstein video

[@zvolencan1]

Tank, a little personal point. I know it´s impossible, but it´s a pity that the final movement of this song is not played at concerts. Because, as I got used to the whole thing when listening to the CD, it forms one complete experience that gives more meaning when played together. Without it it´s just a perfect head banger, but with that final movement it can be recognized as a song from the same category as Ghost Love Score, The Poet and the Pendulum, and The Greatest Show on Earth. It´s not a song anymore, it´s a composition with deep, deep meaning. So I suggest listening to the whole thing privately, I think you will agree with me. And then on the album comes the final song, which is completely orchestral, and recapitulates every song from the album in short bits, and you feel a kind of nostalgia. Such a great experience, I recommend that too, when you have heard every song from the album, and got to know them. Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction, other guys recommended Dead Boys Poem - all I can say is that it is a hidden gem.

[@quitscheente95]

I feel like we need to include Her Majesty in the gear talk. "Floor is using her insane vocals, unbelievable breath control, a random mic and a 125 Watt floor fan" 🌪

[@dorissimcic6350]

Shudder Before the Beautiful from Webley, I reaaaaally love the energy of that song

[@ArjoOuwens]

Go for the last ride of the day. Finisher on Wacken 2013 show.

[@nandonj3662]

Dead Boy's Poem from Buenos Aires is super-EPIC!!!!

[@steliosb8195]

dead boys poem ( buenos aires ) brother fucking beautiful

[@667radiance]

Did you listen to Gethsemane? Thats the first Nightwish song i ever heard and then i was hooked.

[@rasijaa]

Any song will do, if you make it a double reaction! 🖤🖤🖤

[@erw100991]

Greetings from Norway /,,/ Fun fact, random or not! Emppu Vuorinen = EV-1 Also recommend checking out Sleeping sun, Slaying the dreamer and Weak fantasy

[@Tomppa97]

Dark Chest of Wonders (wacken) or Sahara (tampa) has to be next 🔥

[@celaglar]

Great reaction as always. For something completely different from Nightwish, do Crimson Tide Deep Blue Sea

[@brianalberico9171]

If you want different NW gear, watch Beauty and the Beast with Tony Kakko. It's very early NW. Pre-Marko. It's a quality recording considering how old it is. It's also a good song.

[@96DMS]

Please react to the metal band "revenge the fate - ambisi" from Indonesia

[@joseseptien]

The kinslayer, and you can do Tarka and Floor versions! The song was written about the victims of the Columbine High School massacre. [2]

[@zanetpieterse7933]

MPG or Weak Fantasy, both heavy but EXCELLENT songs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aridnorth1354]

Weak Fantasy!!! Please for the love of god, do this song!!!!

[@Gieslly]

Maybe an absolute Nightwish classic next? Nemo - you can do another double with a Floor and a Tarja version :)

[@coolschatten]

Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken 2013)