NIGHTWISH - DEAD BOY'S POEM - Ryan Mear Reacts

This was a heavy hit to the heart. damn.

[@minimarijohanna]

Can’t listen to Emppu’s guitar solo in this song without tears..it’s just so beautiful and perfect 💕

[@stobe84]

I know your feeling. It´s the most weeping sound of a guitar I´ve ever heard. And Emppu´s face after the solo tells It all.

[@shirazzza]

He just is king of delivery isn't he

[@davidsuttles101]

Every solo he does fits whatever song beautifully...a true master!

[@chadbennett7873]

The closest thing to a perfect guitar solo ever done!

[@helky8]

Seeing Emppu so serious 😭 this is one of the most beautiful songs from them ❤️

[@hannuhanttamakela2673]

That backdrop shows little boy reaching for swans. In Finnish mytholgy swans carries souls to Tuonela (Death's domain)

[@572Btriode]

The boy is Tuomas, He says he's a man with a boy's heart and the use of that pseudonym often occurs in his lyrics. It's Dead Tuomas Poem in actuality.

[@phils866]

Welcome home, Ryan. 'Come in, the fire's warm, burn the rope, and dance some more'. Another genuine reaction. Thank you. Such a powerful song, played with due respect and pathos by the band. Tuomas, as always, feels every note and, like you pointed out, even the normally ebullient Emppu is reserved. That, for me, is one apsect that sets Nightwish apart. They never simply just play their songs, they emote them, be it happy or sombre, they absolutely understand and feel Tuomas's compositions. They never simply 'go through the motions'. This is also true of their happy songs. When Nightwish are enjoying themselves, you know it! There are few bands which enjoy their music like Nightwish do.

[@brennieb78]

I just LOVE it when people LOVE what I LOVE, this song does something to me, tears rolling down cheeks sorta something. Floor does it, Emppu does it, the melody does it and behind it all it's Tuomas who's really done it... great reaction to a very heartfelt song, you did it justice!

[@ricklarsen7189]

This song always makes my face wet. It goes from a sorrowful lament to a soaring exaltation. What a ride.

[@martine3293]

Hi Ryan, thanks for that.🤍 I absolutely love this song, especially this version. That guitar solo gets me every time. I hope you come back to Nightwish a little more often. Have a great weekend!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Tuomas - the dead boy, the poet, the dead poet, the lonely soul, the Ocean soul, the maestro! Sing what you can't say - or get Floor to deliver it with empathy and passion!... and Emppu's straight face during the solo. "The mother of all Nightwish songs.... about what Nightwish means and has meant to me"..... Tuomas's self-written eulogy. - before TPATP. I love how you "get" the song! Well done!!!

[@k.l.7788]

About the meaning of the song by Tuomas: lt is such of a personal song...A sort of a...The basic idea is that if l were to die tomorrow - lf l really died, there'd be so much l wanted to say. There are so many people whom l should thank - So many l should apologize to but haven't apologized. So many people who l should tell to go fuck themselves but haven't had the guts to do so far. l just had to write a song for them. A Finnish man rarely voices his thanks or apologies but with music it's easier, at least for me. My mother and father are the best people in the world but l haven't been able to tell them what they mean to me. lf they listen to the song, read the lyrics, maybe they'll find themselves there, too, and understand.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Paraphrased but correct! "The mother of all Nightwish songs" - before TPATP.

[@jessicakoster2543]

The look on Emppu's face when he finished that solo hits so hard. Especially because he's always such a goofball. He knows what this song means. I think a big reason why the second part sounds so very different is the drums. They make the song sound really light and upbeat compared to the first part. If you should watch this song with Tarja and Jukka, you'll find the song is much more a whole. Just because Jukka's drums sound so differently.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Thank you. Very good reaction, to this emotinal Song(one of my favs).and yes, Emmppu's face after his Solo. And Floor, how she tell it with her Voice. Awesome.

[@mattilindstrom]

A chillingly meaningful reaction to me, Sir. I feel this song deep. They just punch right through the breastplate and grab your heart. And regardless any personal circumstances, I think this is one of Nightwish's finest.

[@liefde1911]

Yes Ryan, you’re absolutely right. This band is incredible! Thank you….

[@pdutchie4924]

My favorite Nightwish song❣️ thanks for reacting to it 🙏🏻 The most beautiful line for me: if only my heart had a home

[@anssia3123]

I still get chills after two decades of listening to this, it just never gets old.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

I just love to see Tuomas singing to himself. Many of the Nightwish songs have a very personal meaning to him. It's just great to see. This band has a long history, and many things have happened. You will hear of those in the songs. It's good to know some of the history of the band.

[@Donna-C]

Even years later they are still meaningful to him.

[@constantinmiclea3955]

Nightwish is just an epic band. Full of extraordinary talented musicians. Unmatched number of epic live performances including the vocals by Floor. But as far as I'm concerned this performance solidifies Floor as a living legend. She mesmerizes, hypnotizes and takes you on a magical and emotional fantasy.

[@ThePilottribune]

Been listening to every form of music for 50+ years, and this is top 5 of my favorites of all time. So moving.

[@vlinder6329]

This is Another Beautiful😪Piece of Nightwish🤘 What a great musicians Yes .... This is Nightwish. And I ℓσνє♡* IT Thank You ❤🇳🇱

[@Calumetto]

Tuomas seems to find balance by oscillating in every way imaginable -- between light and dark -- fantasy and science -- diving into humanity, then hovering above the moon. He seems to slough off things that most would be thoroughly entangled by -- sometimes painfully -- and fly away. Peter Pan? I don't know. Who is his "Captain Hook" then? There must be one. The story requires one. ••• Anyway, I digress. This song makes me reflect. Thanks! Peace (-:

[@RyanMear]

I think he's his own Captain Hook

[@akashvankessel1249]

Totally get you Ryan. Like you, I hadn't been listening to them for a while....and here I find myself sobbing again, chills all over. And I have heard this song soooo many times. A truly remarkable band of artists.

[@davidwells7786]

Glad to have you back Ryan. Your insightful comments into the music of Nightwish are always welcome🤟

[@marttivuorinen8475]

Not just the way Emppu played his solo part. His facial expression tells now we are at The deep end of The pool. Gives me chills every time i see this.

[@orangeguppie6897]

Hi Ryan, good to see you again, i will forever be grateful to everybody in Nightwish (with Floor), because many, many years ago i stopped listening to the radio because i got sick and tired of the soulless music that was on there, no passion except for a quick buck. There music is so amazing, the passion and emotions in their music, but also in their performances. Still not listening to the radio by the way, thanks again for a very nice reaction and i hope to see you soon with another reaction, bye!

[@randymarple9830]

Been missing you. Martine is great! Don't stay away so long. You're missing great music, like this song.

[@helky8]

Gonna say same thing 😄 this amazing music is waiting you 😍

[@stpfs9281]

Tuomas and Floors healing powers. She has said that she has to go through the emotions of the song to really understand in practice, then she can (usually) get through the song without breaking down. She really feels the emotions hard.

[@randymarple9830]

@@stpfs9281 When she sings songs in a language she doesn't understand, she says she has to understand each word in detail so she can feel the word perfectly. The girl gets it right!!

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

I am so happy you did this song - it in my top favorites. This is Nightwish in 600% coordination and corporations to give you (audience) the ultimate experience of this personal story. The techniques they all uses to enhance the story.... Even the lights are in it - no one is highlighted in periods. And Floor using loong straight tones and adding a little controlled vibration at the end - that's not easy done, and she does it over 2 - 3 octaves.... This is pure - - - Nightwish. Superb reaction from you - as usual 👍👌🤘🤘

[@Darnaguen]

This was THE Nightwish tearjerker back in the olden days, the one everyone wanted to hear live. I'm so glad they gave Floor a chance to perform it too. And yeah, that solo is possibly the most affecting one in their entire repertoire, as short as it is.

[@danray104]

"This band does something to you" "It wakes you up" well said

[@juliannewarren5466]

A bit too late for the party. Just wanted to say that countless of bands have amazing songs, but there is truly something special about NW songs. Emppu is still almost an unknown guitarist outside of the symphonic power metal musicians and fandom. At least I didn't come across many people mentioning what he can do with his melodic solos and the other guitar work. Which is remarkable and on the point. But what makes the NW songs ring out so much is a group effort of the whole band - Tuomas' heart in the songwriting and keyboards, Floor singing that drives the emotions from the lyrics home, Marco's amazing baseline (not to mention the beautiful guitar part with his double neck at the beginning), Troy on the second guitar (as talented as always) which helps Emppu to have more space for his playing. Not to mention Kai, holding back not to distract from the quieter moment of the song and later on bringing back the power. Such a pros, all of them.

[@RyanMear]

Agreed

[@phaeron]

One of the songs from the NW catalog that touches me the most with its instrumental alone. And Floor's voice just puts the crown on the whole thing. So damn beautiful! This band in this constellation is for me THE exceptional talent among exceptional talents. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 「 'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!' 」- from BAND-MAID 'Manners' 🕊️

[@allenjohnstone9945]

After Song of myself this is my second favourite song.

[@petebateman143]

Shivers. Every. Single. Time.

[@marianogonzalez1977]

That Buenos Aires concert was outstanding, you should do more from that one. It has songs from various periods of Nightwish history, every one of them a pure joy.

[@eveningglow2608]

That's right, always an adventure, a story. Some songs are so beautiful and I listen so intensively that I even forget to breath for a moment😊

[@TomTomson81]

For me, this is one of the best official live videos. The interplay between the visual and the song is just great. In addition, beautiful lyrics, a great emppu and of course Floor's vocals and performance on stage. Simply sensational.

[@alleninfinity6730]

I always love your input, you one of the reactions I always look forward to, because you feel the music deeply and it moves you, and I am the same. This song as you said, auto-biographical for Tuomas, he is the Songwriter, the Ocean Soul and yep the Dead Boy. I believe he was quoted as saying the spoken words by the boy, would be things he would love to tell the world if he died. He is a deep dude, but said he had a good childhood. Thank you Ryan, one of my many faves by Nightwish, tons more out there and they still going strong even without Marko.

[@kezca]

Stunning composition stunning performance..Thankyou.

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮🤘❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨👍 Thank you Ryan. It's morning in 🇫🇮, with Nigthwish & coffee, no better way to start a day 🤘🎶✨

[@RyanMear]

Hey, Wanmac!

[@TimoArula]

Sad song , but strangely uplifting tone to it, and very Powerful lyrics .... Especially Floor's power stance before the change ! Emppu's sad face gets me every time to... Thank You for this reaction Ryan !!! NWSU 🤘😎🤘.

[@jeffbowden8367]

Awesome reaction dude, thought I’d repost a comment from a guy called Hythix, which sums up perfectly my relationship with Nightwish. “They may not be your favourite band (by ‘you’ I mean everybody in general, collectively) and they don’t need to be. They may not be your favourite sound, and they don’t need to be. But they are Home. They are where you go for Feels. They are where you go when everyone else let you down. They are Family. You go a week or two without any Nightwish, listening to everything else but them, and your first song back with them will have you in tears without fail, each time. They don’t need to be the best, or even your favourite. They are the most important. Thanks Hythix, you are a 🤩

[@homegnome2429]

It's emotional every time.

[@dolla3975]

Breathtaking comes to my mind hearing this song for the multiple hundred time... Always breathtaking. And by the way a perfect reaction from you again. Thank you!

[@Thorgrim247]

Definitely one of my favorite Ryan. Floor and Tuomas and all of them take you on this emotional journey. Then Floor climaxes this song with those powerful vocals. Amazing. This is a very emotional and personal song for Tuomas. The small child's voice represents Tuomas speaking. When asked what this song was about "Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him..." Notice the small boy on the screen reaching out to the flying swans on the screen. The swan is the guide to the afterlife in Finnish mythology. He is reaching out to implore them to take him with to the other side. A beautiful song filled with sadness from an unfulfilled destiny. Here are the spoken words, the Dead Boy's Poem If you read this line Remember not the hand that wrote it Remember only the verse Songmaker's cry, the one without tears For I've given this its strength And it has become my only strength Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality Where being wanted became a thrill I never knew The sweet piano writing down my life Teach me passion, for I fear it's gone Show me love, hold the lorn So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me I'm sorry Time will tell, this bitter farewell I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you And you I wish I didn't feel for you anymore A lonely soul An ocean soul

[@jorluo]

Great Nightwish reaction again R. One of the best I've seen to this beautiful song. Kiitos.

[@RyanMear]

Kittos

[@verakatharina]

Personal favorite out of all the reactions I've seen to this song. I feel like you just get this song. To me Emppu's serious and emotional presence in this performance has always stood out, and I'm not surprised you caught that. I'm just surprised so few people seem to do so.

[@RyanMear]

Thank you very much, Vera.

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

You are one of my absolute favourite reactors Ryan. So cool to see you doing this one. Yes, that transition is killer. The climax at the end really gets me every time. All the best

[@RyanMear]

Thank you very much, hit the Discord! So much discussion

[@EmmaNightingale]

Every song Tuomas wrote has a deep meaning,he really open his heart while writing.

[@gen.mayhem981]

Ryan, always unique, always insightful. Thanks friend

[@DjKorppi]

First time I listen to this song with my mastering headphones... and god damn... who ever did the drum mix, I bow to you.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Coming back to listen again. Simply put, masterfully, impactful, impressive. I don't care how often I hear Nightwish and Floor leading, it does the same thing to me. I just want more.

[@crisspetersen5506]

This song makes me cry every single time. It is just one of the greatest masterpieces I have ever heard in my life.

[@annemvd]

This is probably my favorite solo by Empuu. Gets me everytime.

[@savitrisdisciple]

Another song that finds it's way into one's heart. This is what I love about music, the way it can speak to you, and for you, when you can't get the words out. Thank you for another great reaction, and for sharing.

[@clivematthews5296]

So you have everyone with tears in their eyes. And at some point you hit them with such a banger I Want My Tears Back.

[@D-ragon-S]

I'm very happy to see that you are back to Nightwish. The effects they have on us are amazing. Name a feeling......and Nightwish will, at some point, bring it to you. AMAZING !!! Much Love to you Ryan! 💙💛💙 Also, hope your arm is OK!

[@RyanMear]

Thank you, my arm is healing great!

[@D-ragon-S]

@@RyanMear 💙💛💙

[@Tristan_Anderwelt]

One of my all-time favs of Nightwish

[@raunohamalainen9667]

You are so right that this band does something to all of us!!

[@heedoei]

Yeah finally! welcome back..and you did one of my favourites 🤩

[@andrewbennefield529]

A Nightwish Broadway musical would be something I would do everything to be able to see.

[@black4pienus]

Music can make pain beautiful. And I feel so privileged that Tuomas shared his with us.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

In Finnish Mytology, Epos *Kalevala* *Svan* takes you to *Tuonela* =(Heaven, Hell,Valhalla) When you die.

[@johnekare8376]

Great reaction! I really love this song and the more I listen to it the better it gets.

[@stpfs9281]

Welcome back to the family (or Nightwish Army, if that doesn't rankle too much), well done Martine :) As a singer, songwriter and guitarist, it's wonderful to see you understand so quickly, they must all be "Highly Sensitive", they can convey the emotions so well. Lots more to discover...

[@greeniesr]

Nightwish=Best, Ryan's reaction=Best....

[@majbrat]

This song is amazing. I cry, I smile, and I am awed everytime.

[@RonniePeterson]

If I have a favourite this is the one for me with Nightwish. A stunning song and performance by the whole band here.

[@marcel021065]

Dear Ryan, first thought was Ryan finds this one to soft, but i new it would give you chills, becouse this one hits hard treu lyrics and the music, Thanks for showing true respons and reaction, hope you hop back on this train, you are Great

[@BigzampanoXXL]

I can not get enough of this song and your reaction because it moves me. Emppu is very much underrated.

[@craigbolton5093]

Damn, Ryan. I needed a good start to the day and, as usual, you gave me one. Thanks! Well, Nightwish did, but you know. I'd let you run the radio in my truck even if I was driving- and that's high praise.

[@mircokeler5775]

This solo always gives me chills. Holy shit

[@vmaxbabe]

One of my favourite songs!

[@thomaslilly9558]

Nice Bry, thank you. By far my favorite NW video. Music, lyrics, lighting, stage imaging, Floor's vocals and the crowd....Perfect ! First time for you hearing this song, trust me nothing changes after fifty times. Tears, goose bumps on a emotional rollercoaster. Every time for me. Don't stray so long this time, enjoy your reactions. Be well.

[@SteveOpstad]

Watching Nightwish is always a treat. And its a special pleasure to watch along with a reactor that truly gets it. The talent of the band and quality of the music is evident to virtually anyone with a pulse, but there are a select few that understand and feel the depth of Tuomas' songwriting and the reverent passion with which it is expressed by each member of the band. We watch reactions to share the experience of music, and its a wonderful thing when we see someone experience it at a depth equal to our own. Great reaction.

[@RyanMear]

Thank you

[@wimg.2377]

Thank you, Ryan, for another great and honest and emotional reaction. What was 'funny' to me tonight is that I just prior to your reaction here I watched Floor's Fan Friday, where she, amongst other things, explained how she deals with emotions when singing and being an HSP. All this brought me to tears, and chills, many times over. Kindest regards, Wim

[@domfol5515]

For me when I first heard Nighwish, lyrics were second to the music but 20 years of listening have enlightened me to the joy of the mind of Toumas ! . I still get a lump in my throat with that song and all are so emotionally effective. Nighwish music is the most wonderful versatile wonderful music , it just makes one imagine believe and enjoy 😊 But that’s just me 👍🤟

[@marknathan6699]

Never question you ryan your passion is evident

[@jimilgenfitz6998]

Thanks for doing this hidden gem.... gets me every single time...🤯👍💖

[@barryfrazer4304]

Congrats my friend. By far the best reaction site. At last someone who feels this stunning song and realises Emppu's emotion. Respect from Northern Ireland.

[@RyanMear]

Thank you very much, Barry

[@NickBR57]

Yes Ryan, this one always gets me. Damned onion ninjas. Tuomas can do it whenever he wants. Kiitos.

[@marioa3059]

Welcome back! thanks for this one

[@mnewm21]

This song was the biggest surprise for me! I knew the song but it was not a favourite of mine but this version just poured new life into it and for me was the highlight of the entire concert! Well this song and 10th Man Down but I already loved that song in its previous incarnation so the new version of it was just icing on the cake :D I don't know if you have done it but it would be another great one to do if you have not.

[@silverblack5475]

Thank You for that Ryan , ive heard this song countless times and your reaction made it feel like it was the first time i ever heard it .....that doesnt always happen with reactors , certain ones can bring that feeling back ....your one of them bro .

[@RyanMear]

Thank you very much

[@paulastutina]

There is always a song within the song, a story within the story. A unique experience for everyone within the song and the story. You can make it about them, you can make it about you. It's ALL THERE!

[@larryd4352]

ThiS song hits all the emotional buttons, I think, every artist, be it music, writing, the fine arts...all of the creative endeavors...goes through at one time or another in their lives. I know I did when I was young...trying to find an outlet for my painting and drawing. Luckily, I had an aunt who went through a bad time in her life, and she helped me understand the ups and down...but most of all..she encouraged me...and up until she passed a few years ago, she was telling me to keep pushing, that I would find my "voice!" I am 64 years old....and I understand what she was trying to say...and I listen to that voice now! My physical problems have made it difficult at times...but I have found ways around them! I enjoy your insight into music...it's interesting to listen to someone with a lot of experience in the field!!!

[@TheGrannyNut]

Ryan, most official Nightwish videos have subtitles available, just in case you hadn't realised.

[@572Btriode]

Ryan !! Wonderful to see you again, hope you're doing well, some new ink ? I wonder if you remember I believe I told you some time ago that "boy" was a very common Tuomas pseudonym, amongst others, things then start to make sense. Go look carefully, Tuomas has taken two lines from Shakespeare in this, Sonnet 71 - " Nay, if you read this line, remember not the hand that writ it"; and one from Sonnet 72 which I will leave you to search out. :-) I find something very powerful with floor standing arms out and the imposing orchestral music. This song has provided some extra lubrication for my new de-cataracted eyes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As usual. Best wishes from me and thank you for the reaction.

[@gene6690]

A slow but beautiful song Floor just made this so epic Thank you for you great reactions

[@BigzampanoXXL]

I listen to your reactions more times…appreciation of you and nw

[@jaygonzales7198]

great song great song

[@ShamusWoosley]

I returned to watch you since you did this; now....could you be ready to handle Our Decades In The Sun? It's raw. ;)

[@christinaalgate4899]

Floor looks regal just with her arms spread out. I think they were yelling Floor

[@BigzampanoXXL]

Thank you again…i saw your reaction multiple times…great…

[@johnlanham9057]

A breathtaking masterpiece sung by a Valkyrie Goddess… or what Nightwish thinks of as just another day. 💙💙💙All Hail Floor !! 💙💙💙 Infantryman-Nightwish Army. US Regiment. Kentucky Battalion RIP Forever Ann Waychoff-Commanding General-Nightwish Army

[@maggaw9869]

Ryan Mear kiitos from Finland. Another Finnish band pleace react to Angel by POETS OF THE FALL. Alexander Theatre Session Helsinki Finland. Marko Saaresto GREAT voice.

[@watchtheskies]

Absolutely love this song, only two bands get to me emotionally like this, Nightwish and Epica

[@jabgibson]

Nightwish’s secret best song.

[@TheDeactivate]

Great reaction mate. keep it coming

[@justdave9610]

Who's cutting onions in here?

[@petersundqvist5465]

sorry it took me so long to find you, but you nailed it ... so good

[@BigzampanoXXL]

You are one of my favorite reactor…greeting from Vienna..

[@RyanMear]

Greetings from Indiana, USA