Classical Singer Reaction - Nightwish | Song Of Myself. Very cool song! Marko & Floor were amazing!

[@frenkwd1]

No one knows if Marco will come back, we hope so.

[@ilkkanieminen2327]

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[@yerviniansamvel]

Unfortunately Marco have his own band now

[@obud3777]

And There, Forever Remains That Change From G to E Minor….. R.I.P. Ann Waychoff

[@josemurtra3172]

Can you explain some more about that, im curious. Ty

[@annemarieevans1991]

@@josemurtra3172 in interviews Tuomas has been asked what he means by this and he only smiled. So whatever it means to him he will not say. 😏 G and E minor are the same notes musically, just written differently. So personally I take it to mean how you interpret things depends on your perspective, 2 sides of the same coin so to speak. Also in the movie Imaginerium the daughters name is Gem (GEm), not a coincidence. Hope that helps.

[@josemurtra3172]

@@annemarieevans1991 thank for tour answer, at the end IS all doubts and maybes, thats what I enjoy

[@frenkwd1]

R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 . Ann was a big Nightwish Fan. And every new person who listened to NW, she went through a little chat. And gave them some info about NW. This was her favorite song. And this song belongs to her. I like very much that Gabriel have continue Ann s work.... so her heritage is still here.

[@steveakhurst7845]

Well said Frenk .. I miss Ann so much ... Gabriel is helping to keep her work going so well

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hello Frenck. Wonderfull words for Ann. So many from the Nightwish family missed her.🌹

[@georgkrohg]

More Marko (and Emppu): High Hopes (Pink Floyd tribute)!

[@Donna-C]

This song has a little bit of everything that Nightwish does! Amazing musicians. You mentioned that you watch the fans during the songs. This concert was Wacken 2013 with a variety of bands playing - Nightwish was a headline act - there was 84,000 people there - not all of them were Nightwish fans when they arrived but, they were when they left that night!. 🤘 👏

[@arnaldotanta3630]

For Ann , Ann Waychoff the eternal mamma of nightwish army and this was her favourite song, r.i.p.dear, you will be always in our hearts , we miss you ❤❤🤘🤘

[@billattercliffe8655]

Floor hit a D3 on that low note which is near the bottom of the tenor range. She can get an octave below that with her growls. In "My Walden" at Wembley, she hits another low note, sounding like a baritone, then she smirks at the crowd for having done it.

[@jacquimarat9723]

This was the song played right after GLS...same show.

[@mattilindstrom]

Great reaction, keep it up! The live performance for me was a treat, what a drive, what a show, what an participation. And for unknown reasons the "piano black" section in that was one of the reasons I got hooked on Floor's voice. What a gorgeous chest voice she has.

[@124Spider5]

Very nice reaction. very nice thoughts about the lyric.💛🤘

[@michaelshepherd8521]

Thanks for the in-depth and thoughtful analysis.

[@CasaLua]

Enjoyed your reaction!

[@moniquevanaken2638]

You should check out NW's latest album Human Nature. Tuomas gave Floor a real challenge this time....e.g. "Music" , "Noice" and the one I love most "Shoemaker" (about Eugene Shoemaker, an Americnan geologist and astronomist and the only human being whose (part) ashes are buried on the moon). The last part of that song was made by Floor.

[@flashpeter625]

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[@deed5811]

Nightwish's Song of Myself is inspired by (and has some quotes from) the poem with the same name by Walt Whitman.

[@zvolencan1]

Tuomas always composes with one goal in mind: to create the best song possible - and that means all the parts of the band have to adapt to this, and they play exactly what that particular song needs. The most shining example is Emppu, who is a world class guitarist, but he is not shredding all the time. There are songs where he shreds, but most of the time he adds to the songs just what is needed.

[@ilkkanieminen2327]

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[@mdudley52]

nice for you to recognize Floor,s low register.

[@Zoey-K-1]

Marko resigned not only from Nightwish, but from his entire public life. When he says he might be back, I think he means back in public life, doing something new, as he said in his statement he has “some reinventing to do.” The few interviews I’ve seen/read with Tuomas where talks about Marko leaving, I don’t get the impression that there is an expectation he’s coming back to Nightwish. One thing people need to keep in mind…Marko has been a professional, touring musician for over 30 years. He may just want to retire, or do something different…can’t really fault him for that, if that turns out to be the case.

[@markschattefor6997]

I think you didn'nt understood the complete message that Marko told to explain WHY he was fed up with the whole BUSINESS part of touring and promoters, who wanted percentages of NW OWN merchandise. There has been a person called Peter Grant who took care of this kind of bullshit personally.

[@mitchthepower]

@@markschattefor6997 I don't have any insight on these things of course, but on the one hand I can understand his criticism, on the other hand I don't quite get why you would quit the band because of that. I guess he also made lots of money with his profession. (His other reasons like his depressions ofc are a VERY good reason, I just didn't understand that particular part or why this is such a big issue.)

[@markschattefor6997]

@@mitchthepower Only the remark that he made also a lot of money makes me think you are a murican. And murica is money money money money money, not a SINGLE grain of passion is left in the average murican. The US of A.... is the most modern THIRD WORLD country on this disc/globe.

[@mitchthepower]

​@@markschattefor6997 ​ Nope, not murican. I share your thoughts about that third world country. Maybe you misunderstood me a little bit. What I meant: It shouldn't bother him that much if he doesn't get the full share from their income. (So quite the opposite.) Ofc when he said the countries that in fact have prohibited heavy metal (like Saudi Arabia) also get some money from them (for some reasons I don't remember), that is a bit unfortunate to say the least. Maybe not compatible with his moral standards. But still, as I said, is that such a big issue? Maybe...

[@Zoey-K-1]

@Mitch true, but there was more to it than that. I think what he said when he won the Finnish version of The Masked Singer (which was very shortly before his resignation) is quite telling, especially in light of his “reinvention” statement as well as his struggles with depression. When asked what the experience of being on that show was like for him he said (paraphrasing) that it was great because, not knowing who he was, the audience had no expectations about what they thought he SHOULD be doing.

[@Frightspear]

Thank you, very nice reaction! Just Nightwish doing Nightwish things! And as you have surely noticed, although they are all outstanding , none of them standout 😍

[@badsiony]

Great to see you back reacting to Nightwish, I enjoyed this :) Looking forward to more from you.

[@rg8829]

RIP Ann😢

[@CJ-lo1ny]

Please react to, Nightwish“ Greatest show On Earth” Tampere Live, 🤘🏽🇳🇱

[@zvolencan1]

That would be an hour long video. But I would watch it.

[@3534538]

Thank you for such an in-depth review. I especially liked that you read the lyrics and told your thoughts on them.

[@andybarber8898]

Floors voice in this song especially always reminded me of an airplane turbine spinning up. This and when she goes full opera in Shoemaker.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Whenever I am away from Nightwish for a few days, I feel so much better when I get back into it. We all hope that Marko is only gone for a short time.

[@bocatampere]

Masterpiece, just Masterpiece. Best liveband ever 🤘🙏🏻❤️🇫🇮

[@paulbathe1]

Brilliant reation, best band in world, amazing song 🎵

[@MilaMan]

This is one of my TOP 1 Nightwish songs 🤘 Yes Nightwish has many TOP 1 songs 🤘💕

[@droiduser9633]

So many references to other Nightwish songs in this great tune! Some not yet written! That great poem at the end, led by Troy... so many folks involved, all important in some way to the band members! Troy really does great in his spoken parts here! That man is a true talent!

[@soundocean3765]

I just love your reactions so much for your background research and appreciation of the lyrics and their meanings. These things are so important to Nightwish songs and too many reaction channels just ignore them sadly... Therefore you are one of my favourite reactors! :) I'm also so grateful for your kind words at the end and would like to give them all back to you equally. ♥ I agree with everyone who suggests doing The Poet and the Pendulum and Greatest Show on Earth. If you get to these: Feel free to go into research detail as much as you like and don't worry if the reactions end up being 1 hour or longer, we love watching these just as much! ;) (The longer the better if I was the one person to decide lol) But because I'm not sure if anyone's told you before (even tho I guess someone did, but just in case), and because mental well-being seems to be an important topic to you: Please know a trigger warning concerning Poet, for it deals with strong depression and su1c1de/su1c1dal thoughts in both lyrics and overall meaning! (I personally would love if people would include this information in recommendations for this song in general tbh. I know quite some people with mental illnesses, including myself, who love this song so much but can't listen to it any time because sometimes it triggers too much. So just fyi. Please be aware of this, if stuff like that affects you in ANY way.) Also I'd LOVE to see you react to the entire latest album including the 30 minutes orchestral piece from disc two. It's recommended to be done in the original order and man, you'll have lots of fun with research and lyrics interpretation in all cases from this masterpiece of an album! :D (I personally wouldn't mind a full Endless Forms Most Beautiful reaction either but that might be asking for too much lol) Anyway, keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to more!!! ♥ Warmest greetings from Germany!

[@varsim5691]

Thanks for your great reaction 😄👍Nightwish, Markoooooo...!!❤❤❤🤘🤘

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

The album version (Imaginaerum, 2011) is a lot longer. It's sung by Anette Olzon and the last verse is narrated by multiple persons - band membes and others. There is a fan made video combining this live performance and the narrated last verse. But you opened the lyrics well. ⛄👍

[@gabrielstratton1775]

If im not mistaken the fan made version that combines this performance with the spoken word poetry at the end is called the "Ann Wychoff edition"

[@sjc9121]

This song is one of my favorites!

[@JP-Starsky1978]

Love your Reactions to Nightwish Wacken 2013. This Show was the best thing ever happend to me. Love Floors Voice, Stage Show and Power so much. Please keep them Reactions comming. Abo from me and Greetings from Germany

[@nightwisharmyuk]

Hi Nightwish Army Uk popping in, great reaction, poet and the greatest show are amazing.

[@rolandpersson2669]

As you have expressed that you like Marcos voice I might suggest. The voice of my father. It’s a nice song with him.

[@Quarrymanly]

I just want to appreciate the depth and perception in your reaction and analysis. The texture analogy to a painting and those different appreciations upon revisiting is spot on with this group. Tuomas writing to be certain provides the landscape but the sheer talent of the members and who they are inside just breathes life into every piece. First listen too! Actually impressive to me. Thanks.

[@palantir135]

I love it when she sings in that low voice

[@juninho8slojuninho8slo71]

I love when Floor is doing low deep growls.

[@Thorgrim247]

Loved your commentary my friend. Deep thinker?

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

A simple 'THANKS' is enough here! You love Marko's voice, obviously...I suggest you take on 'High Hopes' live in the 'pre-Floor era', the best tribute to PF, ever made and the heavenly sound of our Marko...your studio will shake under your feet ;-} Subscribed to your channel, some valuable minutes ago

[@sandylu969]

Great song and great reaction! Thanks for also having the subtitles in Italian 👍

[@steinbjermeland724]

Its fucking LIVE !!!!!! I Love this band so much !!! Over 80000 in the publik ...

[@julianne_warren]

Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean would be a great choice for another Marko-Floor duet and impressive instrumental parts.

[@pavelp174]

I believe the never played live "Escapist" precedes "Song of Myself". It sets the mood and explains nightingale reference. The "dead boy" is a common theme in Tuomas lyrics as a reference to lost childhood innocence.

[@Zdynio]

Marko and Floor were amazing! You were amazing too Josh. I like your analysis and reaction. Must see Nightwish - Gethsemane (Live Buenos Aires 2019)

[@tthompson5707]

Ghost River is another song with good riffs and some great song switch ups during it Also would suggest checking out the album version since the live versions are slightly different in addition to a different singer on this song. Even if you don't do a reaction video to those they are well worth checking out

[@silverblack5475]

Floor and Marko at times sound like brother and sister vocally , especially in this chorus , very hard to distinguish they're voices from one another

[@pen7759]

Thank You for your wise words and reacting again to NW songs. Take care.

[@khuizinga796]

Like your reactions!

[@marita2g]

The 4th verse, Love, is on the studio version, someone made a KZbin version of it with the live performance and the reading parts after that since its not singing parts :)

[@imrevansanten1692]

Just love u'r reaction...u nailed it

[@785boats]

If you really want to hear Floor get down low and Growl, do a reaction to 'Yours Is An Empty Hope'. Live at Wembley 2015. Plus it is a brilliant song. And Marko shines again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqvpIhthphmac0

[@Chantalicious74]

Check out Ghost River and High Hopes for more of Marko’s vocals, you will love it. Kind regards

[@jessicakoster2543]

I really hope Marko comes back, for me Nightwish lost just a little bit of magic when he left. But when you look at the facts, there's nothing to indicate his return. He said we'll probably hear from again, once the year is over. But he never said it would be with Nightwish. The fact that they hired a session bassist, remember that almost a year ago they were (re)planning the world tour, putting together the virtual show, and rehearsing the new album. They just didn't have the time to find the perfect permanent bassist.

[@vivk1593]

They still got an amazing bassist for season 🤘😁🤘 I really wish that Marko comes back, but I also understand, that it is not so realistic thing to wish for 🥺 Anyway, I was so happy when they revealed that Jukkis will be "The One". Really good bassist and nice person. And we need to remember: Troy, Floor and Kai started also as sesong artists 😁

[@bertbouwhuis]

Great reaction... as always!

[@joshuaburba1048]

Hey Josh, it's Josh here. We haven't spoken for quite a while. I hope you have been well. I would still like to recommend a band to you called Liliac. In particular, I would enjoy hearing your critique of the singer's vocals. Thank you kindly for considering. God bless.

[@northof4912]

I’ve been saying for a while, if there is anyone she should duet with, it should be Draiman!

[@ssc00p]

What I've been thinking... Till Lindemann and Floor could come up with some great stuff together...

[@meganega123]

Jorn Lande or Hansi Kürsch would be cool, too

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Floor is the female Rembrandt. For example, in his painting 'the Jewish Bride ' , the painting is not smooth. It has texture upon texture upon texture ( Van Gogh could gaze upon it for hours). Floor is the same with her divine Voice and that is one of the reasons we love the Goddess 😍😍😍😍 Side note; you want more texture from Floor? Go for Disdain or Wildcard by Floor's former band Revamp.

[@jen43072]

From musician to musician - you will enjoy the new album Human :||: Nature so much. It is complex and beautiful, a true opus. The second half of the album is all orchestration, and the videos that were made to accompany the works are really complementary. Please research Shoemaker before watching, but other than that, the album from beginning to end is a true masterpiece. I think you will like it. We'd love to see your reactions, and if you have already heard it/seen the videos, an analysis is still welcome and doesn't even need to be a first time reaction. Enjoy your Halloween weekend.

[@dac2007]

Great reaction! BTW in case you are wondering the 4th part 'Love' with the large text only appears in the studio version.

[@jpdemer5]

Interesting lyrics. Walt Whitman lurks throughout. (I wonder if "Covington Woods" is a reference to M Night Shyamalan’s "The Village".)

[@safasancaktaroglu8849]

Nightwish- High Hopes. you should check this, marco flying there. and this cover one of the best cover ive heard.

[@tod1045]

Nightwish expanding US tour for 2022. Lowell, MA 5-7-2022 Tickets on sale now!

[@SuperThaidave]

Been a long time. Keep it going please!

[@warbear323]

Your videos are instructional and insightful. I enjoy the preparation you put into each one, as well as the importance you place on the lyrics. Tuomas is brilliant as a composer and lyricist. It is sad that many reactors don't pay attention to half of that talent. Also, I think it is admirable that you have learned, and remember, the band members names and their correct pronunciation after so few videos. Many, many reactors have many more songs under their belt and still don't remember the names and/or say them correctly. I think the only thing left is for you to learn how "Wacken" is pronounced. The festival is held in Germany and is pronounced "Vawcken".

[@markusjackel2132]

R.I.P Ann Waychoff mother of the Nightwish Army. June 28th, 2020 This is your song. If you ever have to explain the Groove in Metal to someone - play this tune. Until the Breakdown hits you with a 10 ton hammer it is all fun and games. But then the slow chugging monster with the machine gun riffing takes over. And for every Metal Head this lights up the day. Awesome….Imho one of the best songs ever. Sometimes the sky is piano black…. Floor Jansen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Valkyries and Stonehenge, Lady of Nightwish and Protector of our Metal Realm. Long may she reign. Bow, mortal !

[@helky8]

Have you heard band called Apocalyptica? Three cellos and drummer, different singers... Also instrumental songs. Another great Finnish metal band is Amorphis. Their singer Tomi Joutsen has amazing voice ❤️

[@christinaalgate4899]

I recently found a video of Marco singing the duet ALL.I ASK OF YOU. He also sings in a trio and sings a Ed Sheeran song I SEE THE FIRE. The Trio is called the Powerless Trio

[@rdmrdm2659]

The second half to me feels like a train hurtling down the tracks dragging you along.

[@lujalainen1]

great to see you back to nightwish and it was good analyze like always. thanx to great reaction and have wonderful day there. marko stop band end of last year. he is not coming back nightwish. new bassist is wintersun jukka koskinen, so basically nightwish have now drummer and bassist coming from wintersun :) marko going to sing next raskasta joulua ( heavy Christmas) tour in finland.

[@greywuuf]

I do not see her vocal capabilities as a gift ( well yes, yes a gift to her fans) but not something that was "given" to her. I see it as a skill, one acquired through understanding the process and working hard to perfect it. She is Amazing , no doubt, but she is a professional with Many years invested in her craft.

[@TimoArula]

This song is for You Ann (mother of Nightwish Army) R.I.P 🤘😔🤘 Your flame and passion lives on in Us 🤘🔥🤘. Ann Waychoff was known by many as the Nightwish Mom. She would give comments to people who reacted to Nightwish videos to try and help the reactors understand and she would tirelessly exchange comments with people who wanted to know more. She also communicated privately with a large number of fans and reactors (we know now from the tributes.). kzbin.info?search_query=ann+waychoff will show how many knew her and how many liked her enough to spend hours making videos about her/dedicated to her. For me this song has some serious Pantera vibes 🤘🔥🤘. Pure fire and great song!!! NWSU .

[@maggaw9869]

Thank you. Kiitos from Finland.Great songs by Marko Hietala in TAROT Heavy Metal On Ice live- Guardian Angel and Things That Crawl At Night.And AURI Pearl Diving official lyrical video by Tuomas wife Johanna, Troy. I love this song. another Finnish band POETS OF THE FALL. Angel live in Alexander theatre session in Helsinki FI. Marko Saaresto exellent great voice.

[@Servant_of_Christ]

Soft spoken, I like it!

[@carolinaastudillo4867]

Muchas gracias por los subtitulos, me gusta mucho tu reacción y análisis, si puedes reaccionar a Shoemaker! Saludos desde Chile!

[@viktorgriciv3169]

I think you'd really enjoy storytime from the same concert 🙃

[@liavanwissen1963]

Please try Ayreon with the day the world breaks down with 11 different singers

[@Passion_play]

more Nightwish :)

[@renejensen7799]

Marco´s health is what is most important, im sure he return if he can deal with it, but he is over 50 yrs old, and maybe he just cant, still i got the hope alive he will return, anyway Toamas is a master in working with what he got, i think he proved that with the 3 diffrent lead singers NW did have, so no one will replace Marco, and sing like him, but we then proberly get a new NW sound, we didnt see come.. btw you got a new subscriber!!

[@renevermeij7492]

I guess it's time to explore some Epica. Another classical trained Dutch beauty on vocals. Nice one to start with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnHZ6augd2Xr9U Live, with a full orchestra en choir. You'll like this!

[@joukokarjalainen8849]

Thank you! Great reactions and analyses❤️

[@RyanofLordran]

You most definitely should check out The Poet and the Pendulum

[@maaikedebruijn6383]

Can you please react to "yours is a empty hope "it is amazing

[@eilakanninen8001]

Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala - Phantom Of The Opera - First time in 18 years

[@janottens6755]

Ann 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💖

[@sterlingknight8087]

Listen to the album version of this song to hear what they can do in a studio. Worth a seperate reaction

[@124Spider5]

Josh. Litle help for you. next song should be " Storytime " - live at Wacken 2013. After, " The Poet and The Pendulum " - Live at Wembley Arena 2015 (for better understand that song you must do some research about the meaning of the song. An after that, the next song should be " The Greatest Show On Earth " Live at Tampere. (It's a song about the creation of the universe until today, and you must see the video until the very end if it) 💛🤘

[@alejandrobenitez795]

subtítulos en español?! Claro que me voy a suscribir!

[@Roller4x4]

Floor Adding more growl...yes Revamp-disdain ReVamp-wildcard Or heavier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-zlqaCe7mhi8k

[@k.kaaleppi5614]

Finland joined

[@eiwity13]

👍👍👍🇳🇱🤟🤟🤟

[@neuromancerx]

time for Poet and the Pendulum

[@bobbobas1032]

Ого 3 минуты назад

[@joretavara5265]

Compouser Tuomas Holopainen metal Mozart

[@bobbobas1032]

wow 3 minutes ago

[@German_1]

Well, I won't stop here again! A quick reaction is all we need ! You read the next song lyrics too ! 10 min and you haven't even started on it !

[@MegaDog555]

time for some epicness try Epica unleashed offical

[@richardmead5969]

first off there are no front runners. also old enough to have seen buddy rich play the drums. the difference is Jukka beats the drums better than anybody I`ve seen. drums are made to be beaten not just played. best have seen

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮🤘❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨👍

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Please react to Lovebites, the phenomenal all female heavy metal band from Japan who sing in English and have TWO of the best guitar players ever. And they have a powerful vocalist. They sound just as good as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Slayer. Do their song "Holy War" live kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJikqaN7paqWpNE

[@christian53050]

Much deep drama here...