Nightwish -Ghost Love Score (REACTION) First time hearing!

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello Sky Anderson ! Nightwish fans here, your musical quest summoned us. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing here at Wacken Open Air in 2013, together with Floor Jansen, the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of a 82k+ audience. About the instrumental and vocal added parts - it's good to know they recorded their orchestral and vocal back tracks with prestigious institutions as London Philharmonic Orchestra. London's The Metro Voices choir group and London's Young Musicians Children's Choir as their regular partners. As I saw, you enjoyed the powerful performance of the band, together with the stellar vocals of our Dutch metal queen, Floor Jansen. Hope you'll continue on this path. Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the [updated] short history of the band concentrated by Ann Waychoff, one of the biggest Nightwish fan who has since passed away (and I am doing this in her memory): " Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a Symphonic Metal band, with a female main singer. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [The 1st Bassist of the band was Sami Vanska, he was with them until 2001. The 2nd one was Marco Hietala, as Bassist and vocals, since 2001 to 2020. He recently announced his retirement both from the band and the public life for the next year at least - we'll see what the future brings to us. Then very recently (May 2021) Jukka Koskinen became the 3nd Bassist of the band, for at least the Human :II: Nature tour] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen . Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai Hahto became the drummer and as of now is a permanent addition. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. The 2nd one was Anette Olzon from Sweden (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from Netherlands (power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) - you just heard her. There are live concerts that you should use depending on what era. From Wishes to Eternity and End of an Era (Tarja), Montreux Festival live 2012 and Exit Festival (Anette), Live at Wacken 2013, Live at Wembley, Live at Tampere, Vehicle of Spirit, Decades live (Floor). I hope this helps. I want to welcome you to the Nightwish community. I hope you like them enough to continue the journey. Believe me Nightwish will surprise you with their songs. You will never know what to expect. They are unbelievable live. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol " Hoping you'll continue this journey with us, I'll drop here a list of songs (with links) with the current lineup of the band you may like (please consider this list of links only as "a tip of the iceberg", an indication that they have a vast and very diverse repertoire, and not as something mandatory): "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc "Romanticide" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU "Ever Dream" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo "Song Of Myself" live at Wacken 2013 (dark/metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLYZoSgnsl7jck "Dead Boy's Poem" - live Buenos Aires 2018 (soulful ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68​ "Ghost River" live at Wacken 2013 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmbImqeaYqp0bKs "Dark Chest Of Wonders" live at Wacken 2013 (metal, the greatest show opener ever) kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeydWmumsijnpY "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UlnxuZZyNors​ "Sleeping Sun" live at Vizovice Masters of Rock festival 2016 (ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/poezhYh7jJaDe68 "The Islander" live at Tampere 2015 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKCbn5aBlJqesMU "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmopnSGjtKSi8k​ "Alpenglow" live at Wembley 2015 (uplifting / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKOtp36Qg6qbbck "Sahara" live at Tampa 2016 (middle eastern vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooXZipmClpmKos0 "Slaying The Dreamer" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXKXZaeglrVopJI​ "I Want My Tears Back" live at Buenos Aires 2018 (celtic / folk vibe) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOylZqun8djoa8 "Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean" live In Buenos Aires 2018 (metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOZo5Ksdr6EZrM "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-VZGyGl9aVoNE​ "7 Days To The Wolves" live at Wembley 2015 (dark metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfWl6p3hceKjsU​ And if you want to hear Floor growling :) then try "Yours Is An Empty Hope" live at Mexico City in 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbaimSaYrB8qdU Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th 2020 named "Human :||: Nature" - just take a peek to their official playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg (for example: "Shoemaker", the 3rd track from this album, tells the story of Eugene Shoemaker, one of the founders of planetary science, whose ash was sent on the Moon after his death, as a tribute from the scientific community ..) The links presented above are with the current singer of the band, Floor Jansen, since I'm a fan of the recent era of the band, with Floor as the singer. I have nothing against previous singers, but I do not consider myself the most suitable person to give specific recommendations from their repertoires. That being said, I will add here the message left the other days by some old fans of the band, @Fabrizio Gorla: " To be fair to the old fanbase, you may want to include also some of these songs. * The Tarja era *: Nightwish - Wishmaster [Live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3u3nXtrZ5Z4bNk Nightwish - End Of All Hope [Live at the Summer Breeze festival 2002] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TPqp2HoZ5jppI NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn2VZqWYo9uAatE Nightwish - Dark Chest Of Wonder [Live End Of An Era 2005] kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDHfKV9i7uof5o Nightwish - The Siren [Live End Of An Era 2005] kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobcaYeVaNCcm6s @DeeDee80: Gabriel, would be good to add in the Tarja list "Pharaoh Sails To Orion" kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKHOeWRubNlog80 . It's one of the best. @NicholasCorvin: And in the Tarja era you could also mention "Nemo" [LIVE "End of an Era"] kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiVl2eGhdWlicU @LuxetVeritas: For the Tarja list, please add Nightwish - "Walking in the Air" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rGfINnl5lniqM Nightwish - "Deep Silent Complete" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH6lfnZ-qM9og6M Nightwish - "Slaying the Dreamer" [live] kzbin.info/www/bejne/qne2opSCgL2trbs Nightwish - "Dead To The World" [studio] kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7RloeJYqyirdU @Fabrizio Gorla: * The Anette era *: NIGHTWISH: "Scaretale" (OFFICIAL LIVE) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bQoYZuepyXaZI Nightwish - Storytime (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqwhXd4l52kqNE NIGHTWISH - Bye Bye Beautiful (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXHmYuurbyFe9E NIGHTWISH - Amaranth (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZW9n2qhateNgrM @NicholasCorvin: The list could include in the "Anette era" "The Islander" [Official Music Video] (it's maybe their best videoclip) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17Xd3mwaZmtrMU * Bonus tracks *: Tarja Turunen & Floor Jansen 'Over the hills' MFVF XI Wieze, Belguim 20/10/13 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2i6pIGPftmVibc "High Hopes" - Pink Floyd cover / tribute 2005 (Marco in charge..) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCodaGMmr6Mr68 " You can also react to Floor Jansen "tapping" other musical genres in Beste Zangers 2019 (TV show from Netherlands) here is a playlist made by Floor herself (start listen it in reverse order..): kzbin.info/aero/PL8iSYWeQhlimgUnWw1FDdiJN0msPzqpLo For entire episodes of the show with En subtitles, you should check Denise Hofs's DM channel: dailymotion_dot_com/xpinkeu/videos In these pandemic times, Floor Jansen has decided to make covers for us, which you can find on her YT channel - there are already 7 covers there the first is "Let It Go" from "Frozen" (32 weeks ago, already over 2.577M views), the second - "Alone" from "Heart" , released 30 weeks ago - 1.361M and counting. Then 28 weeks ago she dropped the third cover, in Dutch: "Is Dit Nou Later" from Stef Bos - already 294K views. Just before Christmas she made a powerful cover of "Ave Maria" - already 342K views. 25 weeks ago she added a remastered / remixed version of the first one, "Let It Go" - already 258K. 23 weeks ago she added to the list a powerful cover of "Adagio" by Lara Fabian (!!!) - 505K views now. Then, just 18 weeks ago she gave us the next one: "Oblivion" by M83 - 693K views in 18 weeks.. Then 9 weeks ago Floor did a cover of "Euphoria" for Beste Zangers Songfestival kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIClmKWmoLR8jKc - 1.242M views already. And the last update: 4 weeks ago she gave us the last cover so far, a duet with the Dutch baritone Henk Poort, from Jekyll & Hyde musical: "Dangerous Game" 282K views in 4 weeks (!!!) Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.

[@gabriel.bardac]

I'll add here a link list by several NW fans, since the main comment became too long to be published by YT: @HAMO HAMO: "These seem to be missing from the list, please add next time:" Nightwish - Planet Hell [live montage from the Imaginaerum world tour] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYOtkJaprr2iqbc Nightwish - Bless the Child [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIWzial7a9Rmgrs Nightwish - She Is My Sin [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXaumJaMiL1nqdU Nightwish - Nemo [Wacken 2013] kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2xlIyeqbV1brs Nightwish - Our Decades in the Sun [studio] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6C5Zaabrrymbs0 Nightwish - Edema Ruh [Special Video] kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHPJkp6PirBgZrM Nightwish - Deep Silent Complete [Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4GYipuPr7-grcU Nightwish - The Kinslayer [Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2KmZ6KFrt6UkMk Nightwish - Gethsemane -[Decades - Live In Buenos Aires 2018] kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPYdGx_nJyWldk NIGHTWISH - Elvenjig & Elvenpath [Decades - LIVE IN BOGOTA] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7MhnqEoMp9oaM Nightwish - Nemo [Planet Rock acoustic session 2020] kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSaeYycmJqsZqM Floor Jansen - Puccini: O mio babbino caro - De Tiende van Tijl kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras Floor Jansen - Jouluyö (O Holy Night) [Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019] kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLWd5mBpqplrMk NIGHTWISH - The Poet And The Pendulum [Wembley Arena 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGW5l6xrrqisY8U - for this last one I strongly recommend to do some research, since is a deep emotional and meaningful song, for both the band and the fans. @Roel Hodzelmans “Gabriel, where is the Greatest Show on Earth in the list? Am I’m reading over it? Tampere or Wembley” NIGHTWISH - The Greatest Show On Earth [Tampere 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn7Ee6ePZd16ZpI - You should leave at the end the epic masterpiece. You'll not be disappointed :) @ umut birbilen: “Dude you really don't like 'last ride of the day’ :)” NIGHTWISH - Last Ride Of The Day [Live Wacken 2013 - ShowtimeStorytime] kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6usfqttedaUla8 @Saul Tyre: “Gabriel Bardac I'm quite surprised to find that ‘Shudder Before The Beautiful’ is not on any of the lists.. ” NNIGHTWISH - Shudder Before The Beautiful [Live Wembley Arena 2015] kzbin.info/www/bejne/baC0aaaEiL6Lo7M @James Anderson: “Gabriel Bardac, you left out my favorite NW song, ‘Master, Passion, Greed’ from the album ‘Dark Passion Play’. NO LIVE PERFORMANCE of this song.” NIGHTWISH - Master Passion Greed [Special Video by Comunidade Nightwish] kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJzMk2Oaft-cjs0 :)

[@shrike6259]

Hello Sky the Army is here :-) You might want to pin this. Down the rabbit hole :-D

[@scottclark3761]

Gabriel is here....our Loremaster. Follow Gabe....not that you can really go wrong with Nightwish. The Nighwish Army Cometh.

[@melissagentry5204]

Pin this post. Gabriel has given you a starter roadmap. Welcome to the Nightwish Army.

[@millerbeer01]

You're in trouble now. Once you enter, you're never gonna want to leave.

[@ingobordewick6480]

Welcome to Nightwish! I can hear the Nightwish Army comin'. I would suggest "Storytime" next, from the same Wacken 2013 show.

[@Bane2Face]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!!!!!! You are not ready for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidwarne3584]

After this reaction, you will want to see them live. The ultimate reward. Thanks for a great reaction. Floor is our Goodess.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you David 💜 💙 💚

[@frenkwd1]

Nightwish Army reporting from the Netherlands. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish. They are from Finland. What you've heard here is just the tip of what this band can do. Nightwish really hits you in your heart. And that's what makes this band so unique. Her name is Floor Jansen and she is Dutch. There were 82,000 people there. Watch out because the Army will come.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hi there!! I'm super excited to dive into this amazing and breathe taking band! FLOOR IS AN ANGEL 😇 💖 I appreciate you ❤ 🙏

[@nicod1361]

@@SkyAndersonReacts hey Sky just a cpl pro reactor tips : try to go back a bit after a pause to keep song continuity and so none of the many transitions NW is known for will be missed, your viewers will appreciate it :) also best to avoid pauses mid vocals ,cheers

[@572Btriode]

@@nicod1361 @Sky Anderson Left arrow does exactly 5 secs back, J key does 10 secs.

[@davidludwig1492]

Nightwish Army, Pennsylvania, USA, Division reporting.

[@Bane2Face]

Nightwish Army Havertown, PA division reporting in

[@77bubba00]

The music and lyrics are written primarily by the keyboard player, Tuomas. He's commonly referred to as the "Metal Mozart". Brilliant composer!

[@minumero4094]

I didn't even know that...He should be rather referred to as the "Metal Sibelius", more accordingly to his fellow countryman composer, and his style.. 🙂

[@77bubba00]

@@minumero4094 Agreed!

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Floor´s voice is so incredibly beautiful it can heal the most broken person. I have been listening to her daily for 6 months and she makes me feel again after going through many years of chronic illness and burnout. Floor is a beautiful gift to this world and I will always be grateful for that. Nightwish has literally changed my life and it sounds hyperbole but it couldn´t be more true :) btw- if you really want to hear her voice react to How´s the heart? live (Planet Rock) It is Floor and an acoustic guitar. Truly spectacular!

[@Green-Lyon]

You speak for so many. :)

[@jeffk1482]

@@Green-Lyon Indeed!!!!!

[@FilPol-yu1es]

Floor..is The Best Female Singer in 40 years. She's Gifted.💥

[@Busyman1407]

What a brilliant reaction Sky. Love it. Welcome to the NW Army. Thank you. Best wishes

[@alouprette]

Nightwish Army, New York Battalion reporting! Welcome to an amazing band! And welcome to the family! Subscribed.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

I appreciate you! I feel so welcomed and I appreciate the love 💙💚💛❤🧡

[@themajor743]

For Floor singing solos check out the Dutch singing show "Beste Zangers". She appeared in the 2019 season together with several famous European performers. Example Shallow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2eboZhqlsRssM0

[@wimthuis4741]

Fred Major, not several European singers but Dutch singers. But you a bit right because they also Europeans.

[@dirkdupont5004]

The max: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

A big welcome to the Nightwish Universe from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍. You are on to something when you are talking about a roller-coaster of sound. This is Symphonic Metal - the merge of symphony and metal music, often written in chapters like symphonies. The goal is to tell stories in a way that the audience gets the ultimate experience of each song. Not an easy task!! - but the composer Tuomas (keyboard) is a genuine genius. He writes complexed music and writes deep derp poetic and very complexed lyrics, that are meant to interpretated individual by the listener. He is well-known as Metal Mozart!! All the musicians and pro - really pro and tight. Never does any kind of show-off stuff - only what is necessary to enhance the experience. And Floor... Floor graduate on the dutch Rock Academy (4 years) - and then added 1 year of Classical plus 1 year of musical - plus individual vocal training with coaches. She is also giving Master classes herself - but what is really making Floor exceptional, are her ability to mix the different genres fluently. She can do opera techniques in her belting, and simultaneously add vibrator, distortion or whatever she want. That is incredibly rare, and techniques she has developed herself. She masters emotions, passions and all kinds of colors with her voice. Imagine being a composer and songwriter of Tuomas's caliber, suddenly having no limits at all - Floor can literally do anything!!! That's Nightwish - in short. You asked for an a capella - and everybody suggested the acoustic "How is the Heart" - completely understandable - but you must do it as a double then: 1. "How is the Heart" - from Human Nature. 2. "How is the Heart" - Planet Rock Radio. Otherwise you will not see the real difference - and the tecnically issues in this song are significant!! But personally I would suggest that you start with a Nightwish ballad, where Floor spellbinds 24.000 people: Sleeping Sun, Tampere 2015. Her voice here, and how she uses classical techniques here and there, to create the experience people gets - this gives you a picture of Tuomas's writing, performed by the ultimate storyteller - Floor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTSpZ-wp56qhNk Greetings from Nightwish Army Denmark 🇩🇰 👍 💪 🤘 🤘 🤘

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you for this info, I appreciate you soooooo much ❤💚💙💜

[@timotimo4152]

"You guys said she was a good vocalist".. That, my friend, is a humungous understatement :). Nice reaction, welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish.

[@luiscastro6634]

The Army is coming...Nightwish is a band with a flood of talent. Floor Jansen, the vocalist, is out of this world, Tuomas the keyboardist and composer of the majority of the songs, Emppu with the guitar, Marko with the bass, Kai (here was Jukka) drums, troy (vocals/ instruments). This show at Wacken at 2013 was incredible. Sugestion for the next react "Storytime". Ty for the react Sky. Subscribed ;)

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you Steve! I'm currently working on a second channel asmr talking reading type videos. I've had alot of ppl say they love my voice and that it helps them relax. If you're interested be on the look out. I will announce it!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much Luis!! I appreciate you 💙💚💛🧡❤

[@davidwells7786]

Yet another soul snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess 🤟

[@peterbell3199]

2 minutes in and she utters the familiar phrase “ she has a beautiful voice “. NW fans: “You just wait…,” 🤗😊 And she’s not a “girl”, she’s Floor Jansen our Goddess

[@jamescurfman3284]

To be fair, Floor looked young for being 32 years old when she was on stage at Wacken 2013. This was before motherhood. I think she still looks young for her age but now of course she is no longer a girl. Goddess of Vocals and the Stage (and humility).

[@jerseybultaoreune6107]

@@jamescurfman3284 She's 32 here?!?!! 🤯

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@jerseybultaoreune6107 I know! She looks like maybe mid-twenties here, right? Floor was born in February 1981. This performance was filmed in August 2013. She turned 40 this year (2021) and is a mother now, but really still does not look her age.

[@jeffk1482]

@@jamescurfman3284 In motherhood I think she's even *more* goddess-like.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@jeffk1482 Yup. Agreed. It looks great on her. Hannes is one of THE LUCKIEST guys on Earth! :)

[@oliphant2848]

Not quite a cappella, but Floor has covered Heart's "Alone" accompanied just by piano, and it's quite phenomenal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5fYXqyGa9Zpfc0 Ghost Love Score is about a love that never happened (the ghost of a love). The lyricist wants this love to strip him of the scars that life has inflicted on him and return him to childlike innocence.

[@shspurs1342]

I Ten, the Heart version was a few years later. I.E Heart version is cover.

[@kerimmejdoub1381]

Stabat Mater Dolorosa from Epica with Floor are pretty accapella

[@maddoc1974]

If you want hear Floor little more purely with only acoustic guitar there is how's the heart acoustic version just troy and Floor... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rXnIOme76thdE

[@Green-Lyon]

Good choice.

[@Rose-From-the-Dead]

"You guys are gonna have to tell me a lot more about this band." Oh, we will. :)

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hi Kayla! Yes LOL I am a newbie to Nightwish for sure! I had many requests for this band and now I know why!! I appreciate you so much ❤🧡💚💙😊🖐

[@KwisatzHaderach77]

@@SkyAndersonReacts STORYTIME from that SAME CONCERT next. That concert was blessed by the metal gods!

[@richardmead5969]

@@KwisatzHaderach77 best concert ever. the stars and planets were alighned that night

[@jindas4217]

Pretty sure Gabriel has already been here. LOL.

[@davemm696]

You’ll love Phantom of the Opera.

[@derrickparran]

She is our Queen. Perfect singer for perfect band.

[@Richardtv1968]

Her name is Floor Jansen ……and her version of Lady gaga’s Shallow is absolutely stunning, it is the best song to appreciated her versatile and stunning voice…….. she sings like an angel allright

[@zombiespongebob6903]

I believe i had goosebumps and some tears after my first listen to this version of the song with Floor behind the vocals. Yeah, there not much you can say after that kind of ride. Now your channel is complete with your first female fronted band (more female singers to come). Now its time to fill in the gaps. Your top views are Tool and Rammstein. Floor and her vocals will creep on those other views and take no prisoners. AWESOME REACTION!

[@epicmage82]

I love this band. First time I heard them it blew my mind. I was like...metal can be like this? Opened doors for me musically.

[@ar47yrr4p]

"Her voice is so pretty"... When she wants it to be. Her voice is whatever she wants it to be. There's a saying that goes around on these Nightwish reaction videos.... other singers sing what they can. Floor sings whatever she wants! Loved the reaction. You have another new sub!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you 💜 💙 💚 I'm very interested to hear the other side of Floor!!

[@nicod1361]

@@SkyAndersonReacts hey Sky ,just an FYI ,I read your comment to Gabriels list, actually there is not agreement that any reactor should only follow Gabs list at the exclusion of all other viewer comments for recommendations ,as his list is good it is not complete or with the best versions,when reactors choose to follow only one persons song recommendations then many other fans/viewers will tend to ask themselves why bother to comment or even watch and they tend to go elsewhere,so keep in mind there is no "official" designated person that ANY reactor should exclusively only be directed by for song recommendations .

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

This is true!!

[@lenculpepper9150]

The greatest live performance I've ever heard! Floor is incredible and Nightwish is superb!

[@fantus01]

"this is a rollercoaster of sounds in one song". - welcome to nightwish :)

[@haralds9996]

this girl..if you hear her once you will never forget her name, Floor Jansen or as we call her the vocal Godess, the Valkyrie Queen. you have been floored Sky, a case of multiple Floorgasms 😂💥💥💥 to hear her voice try the acoustic version of "How's the Heart" from Planet Rock any other song of this Wacken Concert Live 2013 is on the same level, pure masterpieces. hope to see more NW reactions, only the Sky is the limit 😂😇🤘🤘🤘

[@vincegrassi6593]

You haven't even scratched the surface. So much greatness in this band Floor is great

[@phillee2814]

We Were Here! You'll understand that after a few more Nightwish songs.

[@henryhuijbers3158]

Her voice is beautiful doesn’t cut it, her voice is divine.

[@badmotherrucker]

You’re just scratching the surface. I can’t wait for your other Nightwish reactions. They will amaze you in ways you can’t imagine.

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

A" good vocalist "... yeah right. You mean the best female singer on the planet She is the real deal. She is better than all the female singers .why? Her voice, her versatility, stamina, high notes, low notes, stage presence, you name it. 🤩😎😁🤩😎😁 The Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy can do it all.

[@johndreessen7335]

Great reaction. You just discovered one of my favorite bands with one of my favorite singers. Gabriel explained everything about Nightwish. Hope you will react on more songs of them. Thank you for this reaction. Subscribed.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much 💙 💚 Yes for sure more NW!!

[@frogleapjuicdracing]

Hi Skye...I am almost embarrassed to say this but three days ago I had not heard of them, let alone one of their songs. And now I call them one of my favourite bands. I have listened to nothing else for 3 days. Ghost, Love, Score....Greatest Show on Earth, and Everdream. Love it all. I can't believe I had never heard of them and how much time I missed out on not having this music in my life.

[@PaulOutdoors]

This was the same for me up until 12 months ago having not heard of Nightwish or Floor before. A friend pestered me in to listening to Nightwish but the symphonic metal genre has never appealed to me but I relented and listened and watched to "The Poet and the Pendulum" live from Wacken 2013 and OMG I was blown away and have been ever since. Phenomenal band.

[@canadasblinky]

Welcome to Nightwish! I can't wait to see you react to more Nightwish/Floor

[@darrenhewitt2689]

Just came across your reaction welcome you've just witnessed our Queen (Floor Jansen) one of the best female artists in the world you haven't seen nothing yet enjoy your in for a long ride 👍🤘🤘

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you Darren!!

[@guitarplayerz4893]

Hi Sky. Watch her sing on the Dutch show "Beste Zangers" (2019), she does songs like Shallow, but you will like her doing Phantom of the Opera and Vilja Lied. Her name is Floor Jansen. If you like her doing Opera, then watch her performance of "O Mio Babbino Caro." For her Nightwish performances, check out "Storytime", "Everdream", and "Nemo" from the same performance (Wacken 2013). Also check out "The Poet and the Pendulum" from Wembley Stadium, and "The Greatest Show on Earth" from Tampere (Finland). The band, Nightwish, is crazy good. Floor is the 3rd vocalist for the band (taking over, fulltime, in 2013). The first vocalist, Tarja Turunen, was crazy good too. The middle vocalist, Anette Olzon, was more of a pop singer. I could explain more, but I think Gabriel gave a pretty good detailed account of the band. Hope you enjoy the other performances. 🤘🤘🤘

[@MrStonemason67]

Nightwish Army here. Your reaction was detected on my radar. Look forward to following you on your journey as you discover this awesome band...

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you Mark 💜 💙 💚

[@jamescayer8172]

"How's the Heart"...... you will definitely want to hear that one! There are two versions, but listen to the acoustic version first! Her voice is sooooooooooooooo amazing!!!

[@JustJenRx]

Welcome to the wonderful world of NIGHTWISH!!!!! Keep on this journey, pretty lady!!! And whatever Gabriel says, read every word, and listen! He will never steer you wrong!!! I’m sure he gave you some amazing links!!! Good luck on your journey!!! You’ll be a completely different person when you get into Nightwish, and Floor’s solo work! Tuomas also has some solo work as well, worthy of checking out! Especially the Scrooge McDuck stuff with Johanna (his wife). The bass player (Marko, has stepped away from the band), Emppu is the guitar 🎸 player. Jukka is no longer on the drum kit, but he is still behind the scenes. Kai is the drummer that took his spot. If you think Floor is amazing, just wait till you watch “Learn the setlist in 48 hours” it’ll make you more aware of how amazing she actually is. The Nightwish Army has arrived!!! We got you! ❤️ best wishes on your journey! Nightwish is more than just a band!!! You’ll see how capable they are of HEALING ❤️‍🩹 YOU!!!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hi Just Jen!! I love your channel and I appreciate you stopping by girl. I'm a subscriber of yours. I totally felt this comment, healing you ❤. I appreciate your sweet and kind words girl!! I will follow Gabriels advice so many agree. Always THANK YOU! -Much love, Sky 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@nemesisjuggernaut7920]

Welcome to the rabbit hole (: There’s a lot to this band. You’ll see it’s quite a dedicated fan base. My favorite songs are this one, Storytime, Poet and the Pendulum (the masterpiece), Romanticide, Dead Boy’s Poem, and Yours is an Empty Hope. I love that you referenced Lacuna Coil! Very underrated! Great reaction!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you ❤🧡💚💙💜. Yes love me some Lacuna Coil as well!!

[@Thespian6969]

I discovered Nightwish from a reaction channel of a classically trained classical music composer. Then I stumbled across them again on a channel of an internationally famous opera singer. I have been in awe of their music. I've always been into hard rock and metal, but to discover a symphonic metal band like this was sheer joy. It seems as though you have the exact same impression. You need to go on a Nightwish journey.

[@johnekare8376]

Great reaction! Welcome to the Nightwish Army. =)

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you John 💜 💙 💚 😊

[@Michellinchen74]

very cool reaction, greetings from the Nightwish Army from Germany :-)

[@paulocarvalho6480]

A reactor enjoying my two favourite bands? And really beautiful as well! Am I dreaming? It must be a dream because reality isn't this perfect. Loved watching your reactions to this amazing band and song. You're right when you say it's a roller-coaster of sounds and emotions. Every thing just went perfectly, and you can see that in the people's hearts and faces. Stay healthy and safe. Best regards.

[@attilahun8541]

BECUZ -SINGERS CAN SING WHAT THEY CAN -FLOOR CAN SING WHAT SHE WANTS😎🤘🏽

[@scottclark3761]

The song...it's a score, like a movie score. Each section is kind of a movement. The song is about a love that never happened. A Ghost Love. It's rather romantic and very poetic. And Floor Jensen....she's the singer. A Valkyrie come to Midgard. That stammering, goosebumpy, teary feeling? That's called a Floorgasm. Congrats on your first, may it not be your last! Follow Gabriel's suggestions and you will do very well. As for their songs, my favorite is the one to which I am currently listening. The bassist also has a fantastic voice. As for a capella, I believe somewhere she does a Bello Mio. Pure opera. Floor has her own channel, and she does do some solo covers. Worth checking out! Welcome!

[@reztv5004]

yes check out every single song she sung at beste zangers, literally moves me to tears

[@rickywood8805]

Omg.... OK, I'm gonna start off by saying this.... You have probably the most hypnotic and sweetest voice I have ever heard in my life.... Wow... That out of the way, absolutely loving the background lighting 😍

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Aww thank you Ricky!! I'm working on a second channel asmr type reading and talking. I happy you like the vibe!!

[@russelltapley6990]

It's amazing isn't it? How crazy it is to see and hear a band be so tight and talented and to have that Godess on the vocals...and to be this amazing live🔥🔥

[@TimoArula]

Nightwish Shadow Unit from Estonia reporting in ! Valkyrie Queen spotted ! Gabriel Bardac entered ! Nightwish Army is here !!! Excellent reaction Sky Anderson 🤘😎🤘 Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than three octaves D3 to F6 she has a range beyond belief, she's also a voice coach and teacher to boot. Floor her name is derived from the Roman Goddess of Spring, Flora. Floor Jansen is called the Valkyrie Goddess of Metal and Empathy!!! Take Gabriel's list as a guide to your journey... We hope, that there will be more Nightwish

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hello from middle America!! I appreciate you checking out my video! There will be most definitely more NW.

[@rrf82]

I think I've found my new favourite reactor, I loved your reaction and your comments, great job

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much 💙 💚 💓

[@mickoldbear3008]

Liked and subscribed.... I loved your reaction, its always good to see the confused, happy, wonderstruck but happy expressions go across a new reactors face....this song is but the tip of the iceberg as far as nightwish goes... I hope you enjoy the rabbit hole you have just entered. BTW, I'm not a young metal drenched head-banging twenty something, I'm a 60 year old guy from middle England and have recently found this amazing band and loving every song I hear, I hope you do to..... Be well, be happy and rock on with Nightwish 🤘🤘🤘

[@crappiefisher1331]

8:23 - to answer you question: this is live at wacken, a small town in germany with 2000 citizens. the metal festival itself is called simply "Wacken Open Air" and takes place yearly since 1990 - except last year and this year, you can probably guess why... it started very small and now draws in about 80000 people from all over the world every year.. which is insane when you think about a place with 2000 people getting swarmed by 80k metal fans :) so this whole think wasn't a nightwish concert, but a metal festival with multiple bands performing each year

[@1970ironmaidenfan]

Welcome to the greatest band on the planet! Great video Sky, you have a new subscriber 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate you sticking around 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@sabbracadabra7503]

Lyrically, the song is about reflecting on a lost love which, metaphorically speaking, is now a "ghost" (in the sense of a memory that is haunting us). Her name is Floor Jansen (pronounced "Yansen"). She is a Dutch singer who is classically trained. I would recommend you check out the song "Ever Dream" next. There are several version on KZbin, but you'd want the one from this same concert, filmed in 2013 at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany.

[@GoofstersWorld]

I haven't read all the comments, so I will just leave my part here.. It's a long read, but you asked to be informed.. I will do my best.. Nightwish has formed in 1996 by Tuomas Holopainen (Keys and songwriting, but also composes most of the songs) and Emppu Vuorinen (Guitarist) and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The former drummer Jukka Nevalainen and former bass player Sami Vänskä soon joined the band. In 1997 they released there first album called Angels Fall First. After this release they were having succes in Finland, where they are from, but it didn't take off before releasing Oceanborn in 1998. After that the Wishmaster album dropped in 2000 and in 2002 Century Child saw the light. Fans of the first hour would probably still tell you those three albums are still the most loved. At this point Nightwish is doing great in Europe, but still haven't made it to the American market. That changed all in 2004 when they released the album called Once. The single Wish I had an Angel was showed on MTV. They produced three more singles and two music videos for the Once album, as well as a re-recording of the song Sleeping Sun for the compilation album, Highest Hopes: The Best of Nightwish, before Turunen's dismissal in October 2005. Wait what?! Dismissal? Yes. If you ask any fan before 2005 you will get a different break down on how this all went. I will give you the "official" statement. In short came down to the fact Tarja was already speaking of leaving the band the next year (2006) for a solo career, also there were talks she and the band were not on the same page of the direction they would go to. On top off that there were supposed to be some problems between her manager and also husband. So the band fired her, with an open letter, (you see the link in Romanticide) after the show recorded for the live album/DVD End of an Era. Since Tarja and Tuomas were growing up together, as you can imagine, there was much to lose emotionally. The thing was he had the feeling that he was most to blame for letting her go. After this things went bad. There were fans throwing Tuomas under the bus. He destroyed Nightwish according to them, even though the music and lyrics mostly came from him. Fans were saying that Tarja didn't deserve to be treated this way, etc. This made him very depressed and he was having suicidal thoughts. He wrote a song about it called Poet and the Pendulum (if you want to react to this song, please do some others first, make sure you do do the Wembley 2016 version of it.). In this song he describes the impact this part of his life had on him. 2 years went by without very little news. You would read somewhere Tuomas was writing music but that was about it. Then in May of 2007 the word dropped Anette Olzon joined the band to replace Tarja. That September, the band released their sixth album, Dark Passion Play. The album's lead single, Amaranth, became one of their most successful in songs Europe.The supporting tour, one of their largest, started on October 6, 2007 and ended on September 19, 2009. They released an EP/live album, Made in Hong Kong (And in Various Other Places), in March of 2009 as a CD/DVD, and their seventh studio album, Imaginaerum, was released in late 2011. Anette was not much liked by the early fans. Of course she did bring some new ones too but that seemed not to cover the fans lost. Reason for this was mostly because of her sound. Tarja is a soprano with a very own sound. This is what made Nightwish so great and stand apart from other female fronted metalbands. SInce Anette sounded way more pop and could not deliver the same kind of notes as Tarja did, she was not accepted by those old fans. On October 1, 2012, the announcement was made that they had parted ways with Olzon for what I understand she wants to be more with her family and start her own. Nightwish would be finishing the tour with, at that time, ReVamp vocalist (ex-After Forever) Floor Jansen. In October 2013 (You see how short she was with the band at that Wacken show) they made Jansen, and longtime session uilleann pipes player Troy Donockley, permanent members of the band. They were featured in the acclaimed album Endless Forms Most Beautiful, released on March 27, 2015. On July 15, 2019, it was announced on the band's Facebook page that Kai Hahto would be permanently taking over from Jukka Nevalainen as the band's drummer; in a statement, Nevalainen explained that whilst he was managing his insomnia very well and having few issues, he did not want to 'push his luck' by returning to the band as a full-time member. He did confirm, however, that he would continue in his role taking care of band-related business behind the scenes. I discovered them late 2002 I would say. Saw them live with Tarja in 2004 and 2005. Saw them live at Wacken 2005, still with Tarja. In 2008 at Wacken with Anette and 2009 as well. With Floor I saw them in 2013 at Alcatraz Festival. My recommendations to songs you need to react to first? Well, this is all with Floor, so you can get to know the current Nightwish first. - Romanticide at Wacken 2013 - Song of Myself at Wacken 2013 - Ghost River at Wacken 2013 - Ever Dream at Wacken 2013 - She's My Sin at Wacken 2013 - Dark Chest of Wonders at Wacken 2013 - I Want My Tears Back at Wacken 2013 - Last Ride of the Day at Wacken 2013 - Poet and the Pendulum at Wembley 2016 (Do some research about this song first please) - The Greatest Show on Earth at Tampere 2015 (this one.. hold back for as long as you can.. kind of a masterpiece..) When you did all the above it is really time you should check out the (2 hour) documentary "Please learn the set list in 48 hours". It's a documentary about the joining of Floor (and Troy) becoming part of the band. It really helps to understand how this all take place. After this all you are kinda set to explore the past and the future Nightwish, they realeased a new album early 2020 and live DVD (in december 2019). If you want some do some reactions with Tarja you should check "The Phantom of the Opera" live, also check "Sleeping Sun". Floor also was in a Dutch TV show called "Beste Zangers" back in 2019. You can find the songs on youtube. Very cool to check out if you like the voice of Floor. In this program she did a few different songs, also non metal, so if you want to see what she is capable of you have something to go off. So, this is my part of information about Nightwish. If you've read it, a like would be kinda nice.. not that you need to, but hey.. Have a nice day!

[@rogerballoujr.6244]

Enjoyed your reaction so much....look forward to seeing future Nightwish reactions....they are one of the top tier bands in the genre. I actually discovered the band while searching for bands with a similar sound to Lacuna Coil about 15 years ago. You will want to give Nightwish a lot more listens as I have yet to hear a song from them that isn't excellent. Other bands you may want to give a listen to from the genre are Within Temptation, Epica, After Forever (Floor's first band), Leaves' Eyes, Blackmore's Night, Sirenia, Theatre of Tragedy, and Visions of Atlantis just to name a few. There are several great bands in the genre from all over Europe but most are sadly almost unknown to a majority of the people in the U.S.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much Roger!! I appreciate you so much! I look forward to discovering more Nightwish on this Nightwish journey with all of you! I love me some Lacuna Coil as well. I appreciate all of your suggestions 🧡💛💚💙🤗

[@rogerballoujr.6244]

@@SkyAndersonReacts No problem....this is one journey down the rabbit hole of symphonic metal and Nightwish in particular I am pretty sure you will enjoy to say the least 😀

[@mercyhouba]

i was waiting for your reaction to nightwish and it was a pleasure to watch, they have many amazing songs/masterpieces storytime- song of myself- romanticide from the same concert( wacken live) and floor jansen has done many awesome songs/covers on her youtube channel , there is also a dutch tv show called (de beste zangers ) where she shows her skills

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Aww thank you 💜💙💚💛 I can't wait to go down this rabbit hole!! I appreciate you!

[@mariomsg9885]

I was here seeing reactions of metal music and 80s music in general. And now im possesed by how relaxing your voice is.

[@Vigilanis]

Great reaction, Nighwish Army UK division reporting in, yeah as others have said "How's The Heart" Acoustic version will meet your needs ;) keep up the great work - subbed

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much Paul!! I appreciate you 💜💙💚

[@adrianhughes8143]

Nightwish is my second favourite band but Floor Jansen is my favourite female singer of all time, plus she is in my opinion the most beautiful woman on the planet. Unfortunately she is married to Sabaton's drummer Hannes van Dahl who is from my favourite band. Floor Jansen has worked with Sabaton on some of there songs either for the end credits of there videos or as a background singer for there songs. Nightwish is from Finland and they are just an outstanding talented band, with the greatest composer of music in the world Tuomas. They are a band who have an Army of fans and with Floor Jansen as singer you can include Sabaton Fan's as well. British Sabaton Fan 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇸🇪🇳🇱🇫🇮

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I see the Nightwish fans have given you the usual wall o' information, so I won't add much to it. I've been following them for just shy of 20 years. The first song I heard was the fantastic "Bless the Child," and I was hooked. It's been a bumpy road, but the music has been a friend and comforter to me. I was lucky enough to see them in 2012 - less than a year before this Wacken show was recorded. Anette Olzen was the singer then, but she left the band exactly one week after I saw them. It was still a wonderful show, one that lingers in my mind as a top five concert I've seen. As you've no doubt been made aware, there's a lot to Nightwish. I assure you that it's worth taking that dive, and if you have any questions along the way, the fans will always be there to give you an answer. I'm sure you've had a lot of songs suggested to you, but I'm going to add to it and likely repeat someone else's recommendation. "Ever Dream" is my favorite Nightwish song, and the version of it from this same show is gorgeous. The song is romantic, intense, and beautiful. I'll leave a link, but if you already have another song or another band in mind, no problem. "Ever Dream" will be there waiting when you're ready. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nMZaFuma-WfJo

[@sonosoloio]

welcome to the fantastic musical universe of Nightwish and Floor Jansen, queen of the stage and goddess of music, she can sing anything in any musical style she wants (WARNING! her voice, her stage presence, her charisma, in one word: her "spell" is highly addictive). this performance of "ghost love score" is one of the three best performances of the nightwish band, together with "the poet and the pendulum" from 2015 concert at the london wembley arena and "the greatest show on earth" from 2015 concert in tampere - finland (actually there is a fourth best performance: "dead boy's poem" from the 2018 concert in buenos aires). in the meantime, from the same concert (wacken 2013) I suggest you to react to: "song of myself", "storytime" and "ever dream"

[@youareawesome3699]

Nightwish Army reporting from Germany Congratulations on your first Floorgasm (the chills and jaw dropping one experiences when she hits these notes)! The concert is at the Wacken festival in 2013, a big Metal Festival in northern Germany. Fun fact, at that point, Floor wasn't even a regular member of the band, in 2012 their (former) singer had to go to hospital in the middle of their tour and couldn't perform the rest of it, so Floor was called to step in and finish the tour with them very spontaniously, she had to learn the setlist in about 48h...

[@seannightingale3571]

Floor Jansen is a vocal athlete with incredible range, versatility, vocal stamina, and stage presence. She is a soprano with a range of more than three octaves (D3 to F6). When listening to her sing, it is apparent that she has spent the better part of her life fine-tuning her instrument with help from several vocal coaches. Floor can sing in multiple languages and genres and is a vocal coach herself. It is incredible how she is able to take any song and make it her own. This woman is a true gift to her craft and an incredible addition to a band that has always been great until 2013 when they officially hired the undisputed Queen of Metal, Floor Jansen, making Nightwish the greatest band on the planet. Welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole. Nightwish Army U.S. ( Urban Operators ) in the house.

[@chuckwilson4186]

Sky welcome to the Nightwish Army ... Michigan chapter here ... there are millions of us members world wide ... enjoy your journey down the Nightwish Rabbit hole !!!!!

[@andreaspedersen3952]

Such a lovely reaction.. and those eyes! Yeah Nightwish is a force of nature.. Heard them early 2000. Liked the band but they never really caught me until 3 years ago when I dumped into Floor. Their music span from soft ballads like "kiss while your lips are still red", "the islander" etc to trashy songs so you will always find something to your taste. GLS is one of a series of epics which lasts over 10 mins.. the others are the very dark "the poet and the pendulum" (14 min) which was made in the aftermath of the firing of their first singer Tarja. Recommend highly to check out the history behind it since it has an emotional value to the fans. Then there is "the greatest show on earth" at 20 minutes or so? There is a reason why the founder and main composer Tuomas is called "Metal Mozart".

[@alexbarton5771]

Thanks for the ❤️Sky. It goes without saying that this band are magical as I said in my earlier comment as they’ve had me absolutely captivated since I was 16 and that was 24 years ago.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

I can see how! Such great talent 👏 🙌 ❤

[@alexbarton5771]

@@SkyAndersonReacts Such great talent indeed. As you asked about the members I’ll try to provide a little insight. They’ve been through 3 singers: Tarja Turunen, Annette Olzon and now they have Floor Jansen. Bassist until recently is Marko Heitala Guitarist is Emmpu Vuorinen And the keyboardist is Tuomas Holopainen Drummer is Jukka Nevalainen

[@alexbarton5771]

@@SkyAndersonReacts Do you have any social media you’re contactable on? Facebook, WhatsApp or anything?

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Instagram @sky_anderson89!

[@alexbarton5771]

@@SkyAndersonReacts guess I’ll have to make an Instagram account then 😂

[@alistairgrey5089]

I think I hear marching... Yup, the Nightwish army is on the way.

[@fabrizio_prina]

Hello Sky, Nightwish Army Italian Division here. Welcome in the Nightwish family. Many singers are singing what they can ....... Floor sings whatever she wants !

[@alejandromoya7]

I love your reactions of Tool and Rammstein (amazings bands)... and now... the best symphonic-metal band of all times with the "Metal Queen"; Mrs. Floor Jansen. Greetings from Argentina!!!

[@anika1169]

Love your reaction. Maybe try another song from this live concert like NIGHTWISH - Storytime (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO)

[@chihlichihlidog]

Nightwish Army, Pittsburgh division reporting in! The guy you asked about who was touching everyone's arm is the guitar player/prankster Emppu. He was being serious for a rare moment there. I wish you well on your journey, this barely scratches the surface! Many of us will be following along with you as you discover them. Every one of these people has phenomenal talent, which is not always in the forefront on every song. Even Floor (the lead vocalist) isnt full on in this one, this is a nice gentle introduction. I'lll go ahead and vote for the official live video for "Storytime" as your next one (it's from the same concert), but regardless of what you choose, Nightwish will blow you away! Looking forward to seeing it. Subscribed!

[@beetbeet5910]

Crazy Canadian division checking in🇨🇦🇨🇦 Sky you are absolutely stunning 😍 What a great reaction and love that you dig into the lyrics. A lot of reactors are a bit speechless after their first exposure to our Valkyrie Queen ..no shame in that... most of us i am sure were the same way the first time we heard NW ....me personally I didn't know what to do with my hands🤣 Looking forward to watching you react to more Nightwish and other great bands. New subscriber for sure🤘

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much beet beet! I appreciate your sweet and kind words ❤ ♥ and thank you for sticking around 😊 ❤

[@chrisw8515]

I have a hundred things i could say, that I thought of while watching your reaction. But I won't haha, who wants a friggin novella. Anyway, yeah, I love Lacuna Coil, Cristina Scabbia is a goddess and the band is hella tight. I think I can see what you mean by the comparison. And this was such a fun reaction to watch, thanks! Gonna check out more, right? I'm subbing in anticipation. Nightwish Army likes to stampede and enjoy em together :)

[@justinchristoph3725]

I always like watching people react to Nightwish for the first time... especially when they hear Floor sing for the first time as well.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

It is definitely an emotion listening to her and the band!!

[@jc4566]

Floor Jansen is a classically trained and a professional voice coach with at least 20 years experience, awesome the Queen of metal,❤️Floor Jansen can do anything from death metal growling to high opera notes, awesome thanks 😀

[@joefish2264]

Floor is a Siren, a Valkyrie, a Goddess in leather, she will steal your soul, crush your heart, and leave you wishing for more. Succubus. And i love her.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

She has taken me under her spell, I'm in love with Floor 😍

[@clivematthews5296]

15 song set, this is song13. Floor Jansen is Dutch, band is Finnish but one more member from the UK not playing in this song. 82,000 people at Wacken in 2013 who had not heard her sing with band before as only joined ten months ago to finish their tour for them. Needless to say she was invited to join on a permanent basis and is still there

[@clivematthews5296]

@WickedGit because she is a goddess

[@tonycardone990]

The Nightwish army is incoming. Connecticut Division present. Welcome to the world of Nightwish, it's quite a ride with one of the most versatile vocalists alive, Floor Jansen and an amazing keyboardist/composer/songwriter, Tuomas Holopainen. And the rest of the band is just incredible as well. You got a new subscriber here. Another band your definitely going to want to check out is Ayreon. Ayreon is more of a collaborative masterpiece than a band assembled by Arjen Anthony Lucassen. I suggest The Day That The World Breaks Down as your first Ayreon song. Gabriel Bardac has supplied you with a great starter list for Nightwish

[@skeezesmith7954]

Floor's training includes 3 years of rock and 1 year of opera/classical/musical theater. Her versatility, power and pitch perfect voice puts her a cut above other female singers. Floor does live what most singers can't even do in a studio. She could be a Diva, but she's not. She lives deep in the forest in Sweden with her husband (drummer of Sabaton), Daughter and a bunch of animals. Floor sings "How's the Heart" written by Tuomas/keyboards accompanied only by Troy on an acoustic guitar. Wonderful song for a wonderful voice. 😀🤘 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4rXnIOme76thdE

[@77bubba00]

Yep. No autotune here.

[@schout33]

Our 1.83m Dutch Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen is the third and present singer of Nightwish and widely considered the best and most versatile female singer of our time, yet undiscovered by a broad audience. As I am a Flooraholic from Utrecht, The Netherlands, here is some more background information on her. She joined the band 'After Forever' in 1997 at the age of 16. My favourite song is 'Energize Me'. They made a very beautiful music video out of this. Floor attended the then new Rock Academy in 1999 and graduated in 2003. Later she did a year Conservatory to learn some more classical singing. 'After Forever' disbanded in 2009 and Floor started her own band 'Revamp' from scratch. Here she experimented with different vocal styles within one song, such as from full operatic to serious growls in seconds. The songs 'Disdain' and 'Wild Card' are good examples. During this time Floor also did vocal coaching and as Floor is a perfectionist she wants to do everything at 100%+. Eventually she had to pay the price and got a burnout. She had just recovered when end of september 2012 the call came from Nightwish to fill in for the remainder of the American Tour as their second singer Annette got ill. Floor had just 48 hours to learn the whole setlist. There is a documentary made of this world tour ('Please learn the setlist in 48 hours'). The lyrics of the songs of Nightwish are very poetic and the music as a whole is challenging, but Floor pulled it off and she stayed for the whole world tour, culminating in this iconic Wacken 2013 Open Air festival which set new standards in open air concerts. It was obvious that the match Nightwish and Floor Jansen was made in Walhalla, so she became a permanent member of the band in 2013 as the relationship with Annette and the band was strained even before she became ill. Floor continued to perform with 'Revamp' for a couple of years, but it became clear that she could not combine the two for much longer, so Revamp disbanded in 2016. Floor did a side project called 'Northward' where she dived into the Hard Rock scene. The song 'While Love Died' is a must see. Her stunning performances on the Dutch TV show 'Beste Zangers 2019' gave her at last some more recognition in her home country where she was relatively unknown until then. There are numerous guest appearances with other bands to find on KZbin. To see how to get a crowd of metalheads silenced and in awe, watch her featuring with the band 'Epica' and the song 'Stabat Mater Dolorosa'. And to see her in full opera mode watch her rendition of 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from Puccini. As live concerts were cancelled and home isolation due to the Covid situation, Floor discovered KZbin in the last year and uploaded many interesting videos on her channel. Mindblowing covers, chats with her idols and other singers, vocal masterclasses, personal insights and so much more. She even made a video reacting to herself performing this song at Wacken. Lots of technical info and some memories of her starting with Nightwish. Also her 'Fan Friday' videos are hilarious. Just unpack some of the presents she left there. Floorgasm alert! Floor is a high sensitive person, so peace and quiet is as important for her. Living by the woods in Sweden with her husband Hannes Van Dahl (drummer of the band 'Sabaton'); daughter Freja (just turned 4 years last march); a horse and pony, a dog and a bunch of cats, she found this.

[@fredcomstock1100]

Another soul swept away by our Valkyrie goddess. Floor Jansen, pronounced Yan-sen, is the best female vocalist today. She is very versatile as she can sing any style, any genre. The Nightwish rabbit hole is deep and worth exploring. The easiest way to go down that hole is just follow Gabriel's list. Looking forward to more Nightwish reactions. Tuomas, the keyboard player, writes most of the songs and since he puts his feelings into the lyrics, and with Floor putting her emotions nto each that she sings, really makes these songs a rollercoaster of emotions. Subbed to join you on your Nightwish (and Floor) journey. Enjoy the ride.

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

Welcome Sky to Nightwish family! We've been waiting for you 🤘😁greetings from Finland 🇫🇮 home of Nightwish. Floor is a Dutch super woman!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hello from middle America my friend!! I feel very welcomed by the NW army, yall are very sweet 💜💙

[@thomaskaldstrom5194]

@@SkyAndersonReacts you'll enjoy our company as we are looking forward to your NW reaction 🤘😍

[@pietkeizer5216]

Hey Sky, your lucky you discovered the best band with their most versatile singer in the world Floor Jansen. Opera, rock, pop…it doesn’t matter Floor sings it. Listen also to her amazing covers. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Hi Piet!! Hello from middle America and I appreciate your sweet words ❤

[@xdavidgoliathx5890]

From what I heard this song is the most reacted to song on KZbin. Welcome to the club. Yes, Floor Jansen is classically trained. For a song that has more of an intimate sound check out her cover of "Shallow" on the show Best Zangers.

[@Eloso3135]

I hear the boots of the Nightwish Army arriving at your channel! Welcome to the best band in the world. You obviously enjoyed hearing our Valkyrie goddess. Enjoy the ride!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you Guy!!!! I feel so welcomed 😌 ☺ 🤗

[@Eloso3135]

@@SkyAndersonReacts you are welcomed! You are a beautiful addition to the NightArmy!

[@roheveli]

😂 now THIS was an authentic reaction! (Great one) You just opened a little window to the Nightwish/Symphonic Meltalworld, so buckle up, there is so much more coming…… I guess they told you already everything about this band and Floor, let the Nightwisharmy guide you through this wonderful experience, I hope to see more of your reactions! One final question: HOW do you know of Lacuna Coil (also a great vocalist!) and not of Nightwish! Maybe you can explain your musical history in a next video 😊 So far you have a new subscriber and I’ll be waiting for your next reaction (if Nightwish, you should do the trilogy: Ghost Love Score - The Poet and the Pendulum, this might take you a little study upfront to get the full and overwhelming experience! - The Greatest Show on Earth. I guess, after that you will want to get more and more of this great band) Greetings from Chile and stay safe! 👋😊

[@koserkm]

Its a pretty typical to be lost for words after seeing this video. You have just listened to the finest female singer of our time and maybe of all time . Remember the moment you heard of her singing with Nightwish. Your life is most probably never going to be the same. Listen to Gabriel. He is the one who knows.

[@Albemarle7]

Find a lover that makes you feel Like Floor's singing does!

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

OMG YESS!!

[@louhorne7934]

Not possible

[@bobsuisse2]

The song is about unrequitted love. Welcome to Nightwish, pure magic and the deepest rabbit hole you can imagine. And yes, you have seen NOTHING yet. 😊 The vocalist Floor Jansen is unbelievable, not from this world. So much to discover. If you cannot wait for an accoustic song - "How's the Heart". But if you like to take a long run, trust Gabriel's list. 😉

[@attilahun8541]

Welcome to the Nighwish army ❤️ Floor is our Goddess❤️😌😌

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

I'm in love in with FLOOR and yes she is most definitely a GODDESSES ❤💜💙

[@aaronbarlow4376]

This performance is legendary and often the one that hooks new listeners and reactors. Talk about showcasing Floor's range! Also the drummer Jukken was insanely good, all of them were super tight and on point.

[@zielonarzeka]

As a part of Nightwish Army I always laughing when I see another person who never heard of them and how she/ he react from begining...I have big smile on my face and talk to myself -another Floorgasm😁

[@korvkioskshelvete]

Yeah, Nightwish on Wacken Open Air 2013 was one amazing show. The stars aligned that night and magic happened. It’s up there with Queen on Live Aid.

[@RossNixon]

A great first time reaction. Always love seeing someone getting 'Floored'! :-)

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

I'm in love with Floor!!

[@roberthellstrom71]

Ok, now you touched the holy grail of pure finnish musicians....just keep going, there are more to follow💪🤘

[@maartencautereels1206]

Nightwish army Belgium reporting in. Welcome to our world and our Valkyrie Queen Floor Jansen. Looking forward to more reacts. Gabriël will show you the pathway into our world.

[@SkyAndersonReacts]

Thank you so much 💙 💚

[@peterbell3199]

Watching from Wisconsin, USA. Here for the NightWish reaction

[@Zoey-K-1]

Nightwish is a band from Finland, and they have been around since the mid-90s. Floor Jansen, the current singer (she’s their third), who appears in t his video, is from the Netherlands. She attended the Rock Academy prior to getting classical training. She joined her first band After Forever as a teenager. She sang for them until they disbanded in 2009, at which she formed her own band called reVamp, which only lasted for a couple of years. She joined Nightwish as a fill-in vocalist in 2012, and had only been a full member for a few months when this video was filmed. This performance was at Wacken Open Air in Germany, in front of a crowd of 82,000 people. Any song from this Wacken 2013 performance is great , but I’d recommend Song of Myself, Storytime, Romanticde, and Everdream to get started. Floor has her own KZbin channel, and there several covers there that might be what you’re looking for as far as her singing by herself.