SOUL SINGER discovers NIGHTWISH! Then THREATENS her Audience!

We don’t know if single people like Nightwish! Frankly, we don’t want to know! It’s a market we could do without!
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[@maxencelemoine4190]

people need to remember that it is not the beginning of the show, it is nearly the end and she has been singing with that energy from the beginning !

[@gabriel_bardac]

Hello Melisa Kelly [ @thatmelisakelly ] ! Nightwish fan here, your musical quest summoned me. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band! This live recording is from Wacken Open Air 2013, together with Floor Jansen [pronounced Yansen], the 3rd and present female singer of the band, in front of an 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. 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 [pronounced Tuo-mas], the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. [Sami Vanska was the bassist of the band starting with their 2nd studio album, he was with them until 2001. Then Marco Hietala was 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. Then in May 2021 Jukka Koskinen [pronounced Yukka] became the bassist of the band, for the Human :II: Nature tour - and recently, the band announced he became a permanent member] And there is the guitarist Emppu Vuorinen [he also recorded the bass lines for their 1st studio album]. Then there is Troy Donockley from UK who is a multi-instrumentalist and vocals. Jukka Nevalainen [pronounced Yukka] 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 [pronounced Tarr-ya] (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 " For an extended set of suggestion (with links), I posted 2 huge comments in the community tab in my main YT channel: www.youtube.com/@gabriel.bardac/community 🤘

[@deed5811]

The other Nightwish songs you shoud check out - All of the above for starters please!

[@nicolailillelund1981]

General Gabriel Bardac. Do you ever take a break? Salute, Nightwish Army Denmark.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Salute 🫡 general Bardac.

[@gstevenson7781]

General 🫡

[@moonchildah]

🫡

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

11:50 I am sure every Nightwish fan watching was thinking the same thing: "Oh no, she's gonna say Evanescence, urgh, why do they always say Evanes..." "Cradle Of Filth" *record scratch* "Didn't see that coming"

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Was the Banger, agreed, already had the aaammyyyy, poor Soul got stand in all Time Feeling.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

If you stick around you’ll get to know that most of my references are pretty left field at times 😂

[@chadbennett7873]

They always sqy "Evanescence" because they're American, and it's the only band that as a similar setup. Here in the States, the music industry isn't interested in the music, it's all about the cash, so if it has sold a million copies, they'll be fifteen identical sounding releases the following week. Most of us have never heard of Nightwish, so this is earth shaking to most of us. I, personally, don't listen to much American music, because we have such an uneducated audience, so I trun to Europe for my music. Most will agree at the end of the song that there is no comparison between Amy and Floor, butit's still their only reference. They don't know Within Temptation or Epica, or any of the great number of female fronted Metal bands ... it's just our ignorance.

[@reztv5004]

not only is floor gifted at singing, just her presence on stage gives me goosebumps

[@Kodiak660]

The entire Wacken 2013 Nightwish performance is amazing! Every song is a winner for me.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

Some say that the Nightwish gig in Wacken 2013 was so legendary that the audience members are still giving autographs simply for being there. Every song performed there is the greatest performance this far for that song.

[@alexandremaireno-ni4ec]

It's their ultimate concert!

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Floor Jansen is widely (not only in the metal scene) regarded as one of the best female vocalists right now. She started performing at 16 (she is now 41 I believe). She studied 4 years rock academy, then 2 years classical training at the music university (conservatorium) and on top of that 6 years of coaching by a musical theatre teacher. I think I read that she also had some coaching from Ann Wilson. She calls herself a vocal nerd and perfectionist. She is sensitive, an empath and over all a very nice person to work with (despite perfectionism). Her styles are metal/rock, musical theatre and classical opera (in that order). I do not know of any style of singing that she did not do in public at least once (and to perfection). She just released a solo pop album "My Paragon" because she never explored the "pop" side of her musicality before.

[@paulriddle7818]

42 but close enough.

[@richardwest6358]

No coaching from Anne Wilson but she did acknowledge Floor's version of "Alone"

[@skeezesmith7954]

No one can point at one song and say, this is a typical Nightwish song because they are all different and cover different genres. Floor is the Dutch Army Knife of vocalists in that she can sing any genre. Pop, rock, metal, classical, opera, growling, belting, she does is all. My favorite singer and band. I enjoyed your reaction and hope you do more Nightwish.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I will do!

[@Ministry_0f_Truth]

@@SoulSingerDiscovers If you like Nightwish, you will almost certainly like Epica, which also belong to the symphonic metal subgenre, though it's heavier. Their lead singer is a classically trained soprano Simone Simons, another metal goddess. I would suggest to start with something not too heavy but epic and beautiful: EPICA - Unleashed (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnHZ6augd2Xr9U or if you want to start with a wonderful ballad: EPICA - Trois Vierges (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17JdJmPq5pgqZY

[@draumpje]

@@Ministry_0f_Truthnot really a given I love nightwish But epica does nothing for me and thats not because of being supposedly heavier as i love and adore bands far heavier ( black and death metal and beyond)

[@sumonjamal1653]

Nightwish is one of the very few bands that came to America in 2004 as tour headliners, and had never opened for anyone on a US/ Canada tour before that... They would play occasional shows in N. America before that, but in 2004, they were already drawing huge crowds in Europe and South America, but they had to play clubs in the US between 2004 and 2008... and even though they changed female lead singers from Tarja (the original) to Anette Olzen... to Floor Jansen (in mid-tour!), Nightwish built their fanbase in N. America w/ ZERO radio or video airplay. I became a fan in 2001 because Century Media (their US label at the time) did a great job marketing the band in metal magazines and features, so I picked up the 3rd album "Wishmaster" (2000) and the voice of Tarja Turunen was just like a shot to my head... I went and bought all their records...and I finally got to see them on a club tour in the US in late 2004 (which was Tarja's last w/ Nightwish... she was sacked in 2005). Nightwish was formed in the mid-90's in Finland, when keyboardist/composer/ lyricist Tuomas Holopainen envisioned an acoustic project and enlisted friends from the music scene to record demos, including 18 year-old female vocalist Tarja Turunen, who was operatically trained... Her voice inspired Tuomas to write more songs in the vein of heavy metal songs backed by a symphony orchestra in sound and style... Finnish label Spinefarm Records signed Nightwish in 1997 and released their debut album 'Angels fall first' ... Jukka (drums) and Emppu (guitars) were in the band w/ Tuomas and Tarja, but they needed a bassist to play live, so Sami (bass) was added so that they could play concerts. 2nd album 'Oceanborn' and the single 'Sleeping sun' followed in 1998 as Nightwish built more fanfare in Europe... By 2000, they were signed worldwide for the 3rd album 'Wishmaster'... but in 2001, Sami was replaced by veteran Finnish bassist/ vocalist Marco Hietala... who would provide the band's male lead vocals. Tuomas recalled making the 4th album 'Century Child' in 2002, when he was in dark place mentally and wrote very tormented songs, because he felt the pressure from naysayers and the music business that wore him out... He felt that he had 'lost his innocence'... he was no longer writing songs for pleasure, but to please the labels and the fans... He contemplated ending Nightwish, but eventually changed his mind. 5th album 'Once' (2004) was a hit across the board and Nightwish was playing arenas on that tour, but still needed to break in N. American markets... It was around that time that Tarja allegedly began making more demands and taxing the band members' patience, in order to agree to sign up for tours... In 2005, a 2nd US tour was cancelled because the money was not as lucrative for Tarja as the other dates... Finally, Tarja revealed that she was planning on recording a solo album and that was the last straw. After a triumphant homecoming show in Helsinki, Nightwish handed an 'open letter' to Tarja afterwards to terminate her from the band... The news shocked the fans of Nightwish worldwide... Tuomas was also uncertain whether Nightwish would continue, but he worked on new songs for months on end... and finally opted to look for a new female lead singer. Anette Olzen was an unusual choice to join Nightwish; she was a pop singer from Sweden and did not have an operatic voice. However, the new album, the first w/ Anette on vocals, 'Dark passion play' in 2007 became the biggest-selling album in Nightwish's career. Anette did have a lot of Tarja fans mock and ridicule her while she was in the band... As Nightwish toured extensively into 2009, it seemed that Anette would work out eventually... However, when the next concept album 'Imaginaerum' by Nightwish was released in 2011, the band went on tour in 2012 w/ Anette pregnant w/ another child... She apparently struggled to perform at the level she had on previous tours... Finally, a US tour in 2012 proved problematic - Anette was rushed to the hospital just before a Denver show and the band had to scramble together a performance w/ the female vocalists of their opening band Kamelot... It was clear that Anette would not last the tour, so the decision was made to call Dutch singer Floor Jansen (whose band After Forever had opened for Nightwish)... Floor was taking a break, but agreed to fill-in for Anette if she was unable to tour... Floor was called to learn the Nightwish set in 48 hrs as she was flown to the US to salvage the tour and Anette was sent home. Both Floor and British multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley were hired after the tour and debuted on their 2015 album 'Endless forms most beautiful'... original drummer Jukka Nevalainen announced his departure and Kai Hahto (drums) joined... The last Nightwish album 'Human Nature' was released in 2020, but bassist/ vocalist Marco Hietala announced that he was leaving the band and Jukka Koskinen (bass) was tapped for the tour. Which brings us to their upcoming album... More Nightwish classics - 'Wishmaster'... 'Wish I had an angel'... 'Elan'... 'Amaranth'... 'Stargazer'... 'Noise'... 'Nemo'... 'Dark chest of wonders'... 'Bless the child' 🤘🤘🔥

[@lw3918]

Floor was trained in many styles. So she mixes them up. That's why she's so good. Try Epica "Sancta Terra" featuring Floor. You'll hear more classical there.

[@meurer13daniel]

There is a lot of that in After Forever too

[@keestervoort5856]

I concur

[@JohanLahtinen]

"What other Nightwish should I listen to?" Yes.

[@jimcrout1738]

Listen to EVERYTHING Nightwish. You won't be disappointed. Every song is absolutely awesome.

[@esaedvik]

Just skip Anette's stuff.

[@martine3293]

Hey Melissa. I've been waiting for your reaction. I was one of those recommending Nightwish to you with a passion 😅 I'm glad you liked it, even though I had no doubt you would. How could you not, right? I liked it when you said that you expected them to go some way, but then they went in another direction. That's exactly what they will do to you, over and over again. Not all of their songs are cinematic, as you will find out when you explore their music further. They do however have some pretty epic ones of which 'The Greatest Show On Earth' is probably the most impressive one (and it's over 20 minutes long). I would recommend having a look at Gabriel Bardac's comment (he'll be here soon) for more song suggestions. He'll have a long list of them for you, as well as some useful background info. Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction. Regards from the Netherlands and take care!

[@randomman4938]

Thanks Ms. Martine

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Hello Martine. I mean,,a good reation, who totally not Symphonic Metal. My Respect for her

[@martine3293]

@@randomman4938 🤘🏻

[@martine3293]

@@ralfmeyer9086 Hi Ralf.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@martine3293 Greetings from northern Germany. But you know it 🤘🤗🌹♥️. I mean, this was a good reaction. Hope, you and your family and friends are well.

At this point (the concert) Floor was not yet an official member as she filled in during the world tour (mid tour) and she sings only songs written for the other two singers before her.

[@Crushonius]

wrong she was an official member for a couple months since june or july that year her and donockley were signed but it was at a later date that they made it public

Exactly and that's why I wrote "not officially", so the audience didn't know.

[@davidbarrass5210]

​​@@Crushoniusorrect, it was to be announced in early December as part of the Finnish independence celebrations, but due to the release date of the dvd of this show being before it was announced earlier than anticipated. Or so I am led to believe.

[@Crushonius]

@ your comment could be interpreted both ways so it needed this clarification . now everybody knows exactly what was going on . cheers mate

@@Crushonius Cheers 🍺🥃

[@MatsGarage]

She is the only singer that regularly makes me shed tears.

[@michaausleipzig]

That scottish accent makes these threats so much more credible ... for some reason! 😅

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Believe it!! I’ve got a pack of salami on a sunny window sill ready to go 😂

[@michaausleipzig]

@@SoulSingerDiscovers poor salami... Well it seams at least this time it won't be needed. 😊 As for more Nightwish: check out more songs from that show. Wacken 2013. If you wanna go for someyhing else I simply can't leave without promoting my other favourite band right now: The Warning. Three young sisters from Mexico doing hard rock. They released several live videos from their show at Teatro Metropolitan they played last august. That's a good place to start. And if you don't like it, I'll accept my salami punichment... 😅

[@Kelsea-2002]

Hi Melisa;welcome to the Nightwish family. In fact, Floor is classically trained and has also sung opera. In addition, she was also trained at the Rock Academy. The only typical thing about Nightwish is that there are no bad songs and no song sounds like another. How many singers do you know who can jump in to such a famous band during an ongoing world tour and learn a complete setlist within 48 hours. Floor was able to do that and thrilled the fans of a sold-out house on the 2nd day. I hope that a very long journey with Nightwish and Floor has begun for you and that you will continue to share it with us.

[@jeffk1482]

This.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

It's become a hobby for myself (and many others) to watch people react to this performance in particular. Always great watching people discover the greatness that is Floor Jansen and Nightwish! I would say this is fairly typical for them, though they have songs that lean more pop, others that lean more power metal, others that lean more folk, etc. They're a pretty multi-faceted band, but this cinematic "symphonic metal" is their bread-and-butter and the genre they helped to pioneer. Ever Dream would be a great second listen. It's a simpler song, but shows their ear for catchy pop-esque melodies in this symphonic metal style. If you want to keep to the epics then The Poet and the Pendulum is a good one.

[@peterdoe2617]

Sharing the same hobby HAHA! That's why I'm here, although this is maybe the most reacted-to song of all times. I nowadays do the same with a band from another genre: hard rock. The Warning from Mexico are playing it like they invented that genre. Incapable of writing a bad song. I got intoxicated when listening to "Narcisista". The press had stepped on their nerves, asking them: "You're from Mexico. You should sing in spanish!" Answer: "Our music: our choice!" So: this song IS in spanish. For the last idiot to finally understand, back in their homeland. In my book: the maybe best hard rock band of our days above the grass. Pls take a look and tell me what you found. Greetings from the far north of Germany!

[@griesi31]

So, I guess we share the same hobby 😂🤟

[@SolFaithman]

HAHA! Absolutely loved that reaction, nice one!! Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish and Symphonic Metal, it is indeed a very deep rabbit hole! "Thunderous" and "triumphant" pretty much sums up this whole performance, but even more so in a Scottish accent, just felt so fitting and apt. Always makes me smile when Floor acknowledges Jukka on drums at the end of this song, he doesn't get as much recognition as he deserved for this entire show, he was absolutely on fire. More Nightwish please, follow Gabriel's list and you won't go far wrong!!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you Richard! Im glad you enjoyed it 😊

And Welcome to the world of Symphonic Metal.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Never did this but…..first 😂 Nightwish cadet is present.

[@gabriel.bardac]

🤘

[@duanegibson6922]

She more needs to complain on food intake in restaurants

[@MrDijaru]

Best live Singer ,Best live band inthe World.

[@danettecrossley7912]

Tuomas holopainen the keyboard player writes the music for this group and he doesn't write simple music it takes world class musicians and singers to perform his work you call that nightwish they leave their ego at the door and play for love of the music God bless

[@MrKarten67]

Norway: This is my neighbor's favorite song. whether he likes it or not🤘

[@D-ragon-S]

There is an endless well to get refreshed from when it comes to Nightwish. Floor is a classical trained singer that growls aswell. Deeeeep! Like in - Yours Is An Empty Hope - .

[@gmanryxx8234]

Floor Jansen is one of a kind. So versatile , that’s why most of her fans call her the Valkyrie Queen of Nightwish 🙌🏻👏🏻💪🏻💜🎆🤟🏻🔥

[@Eloso3135]

Ah, my brothers and sisters in the Nightwish Army are already here! Welcome to our ranks.

[@MrMalchir]

This is a rabbit hole but a nice one , enjoy! 😁 Had the pleasure to see this band live last November in Amsterdam.

[@Marco-Conner]

the North German Division of the Nightwish Army reports !! We are there. special greetings to the General of the Army > Gabriel Bardac < (in your comments) and of course the rest of the Nightwish army and the sabaton family The Bande Vocals : Floor Jansen Bass,Vocals : Marco Hietala Guitar : Emppu Vuorinen Keyboards,Songwriting. : Tuomas Holopainen Uilleann Pipes : Troy Donockley Drums :1-Jukka Nevalainen until 2013 /and then 2-Kai Hahto.

[@Carbonnothingbutcarbon]

Nightwish had two other singers before Floor as you mentioned. The first was Tarja Turunen, who has a much more operatic style, and the next was Anette Olzon, who was more pop. They were both really good but Floor bridges the two styles in a way those two singers didn't. What you were saying about trained singers not knowing what to do with themselves outside of their discipline is absolutely correct, but it does not apply to Floor, who may be one of the most versatile singers I've ever heard.

[@M11969]

❤Yes, I agree.

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

I concur!

[@velvetxwings]

We have to add Marko in there as another with insane ability. He and Floor performing together challenged eachother every second.

[@mdudley52]

Floor and Nightwish road trip,pack a lot of snacks. No 2 songs are the same but all are awesome

[@alleninfinity6730]

There are no typical Nightwish songs and if continue on this journey you will see, every new song is different, a new story. Floor is called by many Valkyrie Goddess or Queen of Metal, and has fronted metal bands since she was 17, she is 42 now. She also just released a solo pop album last month. No there is no mold you can pour her into, she considers herself a vocal nerd, and can sing any style she chooses. She can growl too, she doesn't do it often these days but can still comfortably do that then switch on a dime to contemporary or operatic. I have liked and subbed for your Nightwish/Floor discovery, prepare to be amazed.

[@toned-fcreations5522]

This is not a typical Nightwish song. Every song is different and each one an adventure. Try any live performances from different concerts.

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Welcome to the wonderful world of symphonic metal and Nightwish. This is one of the most epic live performances EVER. Glad you liked, and greetings from Finland! ⛄❄👍

[@missrubyphoenix]

You have a point there when it comes to her face expressions while singing, but also, let me tell you, this beautiful lady right here, smiled a lot during this concert, not just because of her technics, but because she (as everyone else there) was really really happy that night, the overall vibe it's pure joy and energy at 1000%

[@christinaalgate4899]

Floor also reacts to this song on her KZbin Channel. Floor is Dutch and is an Highly Sensitive Person or sort of a Empath. She suffered from burnout out in 2011. Floor can go from sweet to mean. Mean as in growls

[@silverblack5475]

Another Soul Snatched by the Valkyrie Goddess Just the tip of the ice berg ......its all epic and cinematic but in very different ways but always remaining Nightwish. And as far as Our Goddess goes , vocally she is one of the most versatile singers out there ......and her catalog is DEEP , goes back to the late 90s. Great Reaction, you were right on with your comments about Floor .....which definitely got me to sub and like .....look For Gabriel's comment itll show you the way .

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you my dude! Looking forward to discovering more! 😊

[@seanjames5799]

Nightwish aren't just a band. They're a spiritual journey. Prepare to get your mind completely blown by Floor Jansen, a Dutch goddess and Valkyrie.

[@moosehood]

Valkyries are from Scadinavia. OK, her husband is Swedish...

[@Esmeagolly]

⁠@@moosehood eh actually the Netherlands and other Germanic countries share a mythology with Scandinavia, some linguistic differences but that’s it, Valkyrie/walkure Odin/wodan thor/Donar, etc.

[@afgh1408]

You guys are strange lol

[@seanjames5799]

@@afgh1408 , and proud of it. I've been this way since 1974, the year I was born.

[@afgh1408]

@@seanjames5799 maybe I'll have to give them a listen

[@SkullCowboy333]

Great band. Fantastic reaction.

[@MicheleNicole]

Nightwish Iowa here, and welcome to Nightwish. A couple things I caught that I don't think anyone has ever said, and it's that when she's singing conventional, she smiles - whereas, in classical, they don't. Nuggets like this are why I appreciate your insight, and so thank you for pausing to give your own perspective and point of view. I see Gabriel is already here. He'll have a list of songs you should follow. Also, he'll include a little background too.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you Charlene! I really appreciate you enjoying those little tidbits 😊🌸

[@peterhansen3718]

Excellent reaction. Will definitely be back for more.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thanks Peter! 😊

[@MrDempmeister]

This is my favorite song of all time performed by my favorite band of all time. This is the definition of perfection. The band is super tight and her vocals are stellar. And what’s even more awesome is that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Have fun in the rabbit hole! 🙂🤘❤️

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank Dennis I will 😊💪

[@Thundermuscle]

Floor and Nightwish were made for each other. I enjoyed the others though.

[@Joemama55122]

Tarja is the best fit their definitive sound

[@ACIoannina]

Every singer has helped the band get better, even Annette. With Floor, the band is the best they have ever been. Tarja was great but wouldn't go the extra mile that Floor does. Tarja had her operatic style and wouldn't do anything beyond that, she was good at the time but made herself redundant

[@rylandmahoney1058]

​@James Bruce tarja does nothing for me emotionally, where as floor goes straight to my soul

[@nightshade7240]

@@Joemama55122 She's about as generic as they come and Floor is a way better fit.

[@PomLimey]

An excellent reaction! Being a trained singer yourself ( you have a great set of pipes btw) you give good insight as to what makes great vocals and also how the dynamics and structure of a song are so important. I know you will enjoy Floor’s diverse vocal abilities and the stunning musicianship of the rest of the band if you continue your Nightwish journey. I see General Gabriel of the Nightwish army has already been in touch. Let him be your guide and stick to live performances from 2013 onwards and you can’t go far wrong. Looking forward to your next Nightwish reaction. Liked and subbed.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you Martin! Will definitely be doing more reactions in the future 😊

[@RealDiehl99]

The first time I saw this performance I was amazed. It wasn't only bc of the Hollywood Blockbusteresque stage presentation. It was that, with everything going on in the background, Floor was still able to command my attention without appearing as if she was trying to do so. She was just a strong, calm, captivating figure amidst a stormy sea of musical mayhem! Nightwish's Phantom Of The Opera is a great performance too. It features a different singer, Tarja Turunen, and her more classical vocal style.

[@derrickparran]

That's why she is our Queen.

[@RichardJones-rx2iz]

Great reaction, you no idea what you’ve found! Massive army of fans! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@trinadawn4166]

every song is different, and even after hearing 100s of times still doesn't get old. All songs from their discography is worth a listen. Gabriel will give you guide lines . good sound quality links.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Ill check it out 😊

[@tiffanypetersen789]

Welcome to the Nightwish rabbit hole - It's a fun and emotional journey ahead of you!

[@paisa20]

Thanks, welcome to Nightwish, greetings from Colombia

[@richardwest6358]

This performance is now 10 years old and she has been singing professionally in top European bands since she was 16 - Floor is now 42 and has got better and better over the years

[@jimharris367]

These guys are seriously versatile, they everything from this, very Symphonic and Cinematic, to full on Power Metal, to Folk Metal, straight up Folk with Ullien pipes, beautiful ballads and even the occasional Thrash moment - oh, and Floor can growl as well. Really, I'd love to see you react to every song from this show, then Wembley 2015, Tampere 2016, Buenos Aires 2018 and Hellfest 2022 - and through in a few music video like Noise, Shoemaker and Pan 🤘

[@allengator1914]

You need to see the video for their song "The Greatest Show On Earth" live at Wembley Stadium. It's epic!

[@D-ragon-S]

NO !!! The show from TAMPERE. is 10x better.

[@sleeepwalk]

Nice reaction... Just wait for Gabriel Bardac instructions and go down the rabbit hole...

[@jamieberrings9753]

Nightwish army NYC, welcome to Nightwish! Jump down the rabbit hole if you choose. Will follow ( nothing creepy lol) your journey.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thanks Jamie 😊

[@japadriller]

Nightwish - Yours is an empty hope. You will be more amazed of what she can do!

[@diamondback6653]

"But if this is *quack* i will personnaly hunt you all down way outside of your home and i will lay i slighted rotted slice of salami on your cheeck as you sleep!" Every member of the Nightwish Army - from the simplest of conscripts to the Hands of Odin -: "We have dealt with voice coaches, rappers, rockers, music producers, folk singers, opera singers, twithc streamers, stage technicians and music composers. We have slain them all and took them up in to our ranks. But what is the strategy on battling soulsingers? Do we tickle hr untill she bursts out in cries of joy or do we perform the chinlift to prevent her jaw from dislocating ? Fill up the horns, lads! This one is gonna be interesting!"

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

we are the NWA, resistance is futile, you will be Audio- assimilated;)

[@jorluo]

Great reaction Melisa Kelly. - This Nightwish concert in Wacken Open Air festival (Germany) was legendary. 82 000 people chanting and cheering in front of the band. More Nightwish and our Valkyrie Queen please.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thanks my dude! 😊

[@pauljohnson8872]

Nothing is 'typical of Nightwish' - Toumas is a virtuoso and I truly believe he is composing the kinds of music that Rachmaninoff and Mozart would have with todays variety of musical instruments in play and wide genre's. The band does not make songs, the compose and perform musical pieces on whatever end of the musical scale that piece would be put into I'm thinking this piece as compared to Tribal or Yours is an empty hope.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I love your passion. The scale of their songs is impressive, harmonically there’s not much here that I think is reinventing the wheel. But on commitment to their aesthetic, they are no 1.

[@andyventures6574]

There's two songs with no limits to how many times I can watch. One is reactions to this, the other is Amorphis' The bee . Yes, that's a hint for a band to check out, and a start point.

[@Erfedwe]

Thanks Melisa. I will now forever have the image of Steve Buscemi wearing black leather, belting out Nightwish songs, stuck in my head! Nightwish has no shortage of these epic performances. Stick with their live stuff (use Gabriel's list as a guide). They have stuff that is harder, and they have some surprising songs that are quite intimate. They also have a few songs that are much grander in scope and emotion, but I would wait on those until you are more familiar with their catalog. It is fair to say that this song barely scratched the surface.

[@ElgynsToy]

"I will now forever have the image of Steve Buscemi wearing black leather, belting out Nightwish songs, stuck in my head!" Not gonna lie... I'd pay to watch that xD

[@Erfedwe]

@@ElgynsToy come to think of it... 😂

[@wannabedane4046]

greetings from Denmark and welcome to the world of symphonic metal where bands like Nightwish and Epica set the bar. I am a bit jealous, but will be pleased to follow you on your journey discovering Nightwish. It's a rabbit hole, now jump into and enjoy the ride.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you my dude! 😊

[@omarfernandez1620]

Thanksss for answerd my request, nice reaction!!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

No problem Omar 😊

[@jacqueline23788]

the whole band is classical is classical trained .lyrics and music are written from Tuomas Holopainen keyboa rds synth.floor is ducht she is their third singers.and they are on the road since end 1990

[@josejimenez-nn6me]

Now we got your attention ❤ Trust me girl you are on 10% of how great Floor can be, Opera, pop, rock, metal,romantic stuff, death growls you name it . Hope you stay whit us in the most magical journey call NIGHTWISH Cheers and love from NIGHTWISH ARMY COSTA RICA DIVISION 🤘💀🇨🇷

If You go down the Nightwish rabbit hole You will find that no song is the other alike. Next song to try is either Storytime or Romanticide both live from Wacken Open Air. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKvCaIJ5eLafjtU

[@imcrazedandconfused]

This is SO true, what you said about classically trained singers. I played for a few years with a classically trained singer in an experimental rock/grunge trio, and it was quite an adventure - for us all. I never thought, that it is so hard to be a rock singer if you already had a good training and professional solo evenings with classic German Lieder. She came into the band like "I want to learn rock vocals!" and I did not take that serious after I heard what she already did. And then it was so much more of a learning process than I ever thought. In the end, I learned a few background vocals too, which was also quite an adventure after my quirky school choir experience, LOL. Yeah. So now you did it. Nightwish. Trillions of new subscribers in the next days. 😀 I guess Floor Jansen was pretty floored to have the chance to be a rock Valkyrie in a known symphonic rock band. And she does pretty well! And people obviously like it! If you are into classical influences in metal - I always have a great recommendation. Also one of the great favorites of Brittney Slayes! The Italian symphonic technical death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse. I swear, they have the greatest death metal piano ever. No joke. They have. Best regards, and have a nice week. Always appreciate your videos! PS: I don't feel threatened! WHAT A CLICKBAIT!

[@steviesellers]

This is the 13th song of a 15 song set , hence the small breaks ,stamina amazing, drummer incredible

[@johncassinari9175]

If I were a straight man, Floor would be my kinda woman. And I wouldn’t have a shot at her. 😂😂😂😂. Talent beyond words. And the band is awesome as well.

[@marcelrenes2435]

Greetings from the Nightwish Army, Netherlands section. I loved your reaction! ❤ You are one of the first reactors who pronounced Floor Jansen correct! The band is amazing and Floor is out of this world. She is the most versatile vocalist in our time. Please listen to some other songs of Nightwish. You wíl be amazed every single time!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I promise I will. Thank you for watching 😊

[@tracyfarnath2270]

Well you know more than me about singing, glad you enjoyed it🇬🇧

[@stephenmac25]

Hi Mel. This band are just utterly phenomenal. The bass player Marko is just on another level and Floor's vocals are just other worldly.

[@birrextio6544]

Go to the rabbit hole where Gabriel stand and jump down, we are there.

[@papaverweg]

Although the band is Finnish, their 3rd singer is not, she is Dutch, lives with her husband Hannes van Dahl, the drummer of the band Sabaton and daughter in Sweden. Floor was born on Februari 21st, 1981 in Goirle the Netherlands. At the age of 16 she started her career (initially) just as the background singer from the Dutch metal band ‘After Forever’ in 1997, but real soon she took over the lead until early 2009 and the band fell apart. Parallel she studied at the Dutch Rock Academy in Tilburg starting in 1999 where she graduated in 2003 and spent two years on classical training with the National Conservatory. She studied Musical Theatre and one year Opera. She plays guitar, piano and flute and has completed 12 years of music studies. She’s a Light Lyric Soprano and her vocalrange runs from E3 to D6. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she gave singing lessons. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ‘ReVamp’, which was disbanded in September 2016. In August 2010 Jansen was a guest in the TV program De tiende van Tijl. In that program she sang an aria by Puccini. From October 1, 2012 (while she was within ReVamp, but recovering from a burnout) Floor replaced Anette Olzon as the singer of Nightwish halfway their Imaginaerum World Tour. After one year (shortly after the Wacken Open Air festival concert 2013) on October 9th 2013, it was announced that she was to become the group's regular new front singer. Is this real live? If you’ll have any doubts watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKno36lj5tlrbM the evolution of Ghost Love Score. Nightwish, After Forever and ReVamp worked under the same Nuclear Blast record label. Tuomas and Floor know each other since August 20th, 2002 when Nightwish played in a sold-out and swelteringly hot “Hof Ter Lo” in Antwerp with After Forever and Charon as support act. Who is Floor Jansen? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WUnq1qbpKGq9E Who is Floor Jansen? #1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZiXamycZZWAp7s Who is Floor Jansen? #2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWbOeaZpl7Seg5Y The Storytime of Floor Jansen (Biography) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyzqaZ7h7Wpq6M Floor Jansen- ‘Vilja Lied’ (Vilja’s Song in the original German language) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWWloWqbra-onNU

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Thank you for taking the time to write this 😊❤️

[@nightshade7240]

To clarify Cradle of Filth are not Symphonic. They are an extreme metal band that derives from Black metal influence but they wanted to make a cleaner version of Black metal stylistic vocal choices. If you want Symphonic you'd be looking at Epica and Ayreon and bands like that. Ayreon's the day when the world breaks down and really the whole album that song comes from is representative of some of the big names in Symphonic metal. Symphonic metal also not to be confused with Power metal which is a subgenre of its own. Dead Boy's Poem might be my favourite Nightwish song. The lyricism is just beautiful and the poetry really speaks to me as a poet myself.

[@GRIMRPR6942]

Go down in the comments and find Gabriel Bardac's comment and pin it. He gives an entire breakdown of Nightwish. WELCOME to the rabbit hole!!! The Nightwish Army is forming on the horizon.

[@hollandduck79]

this is from before the Nightwish period. this is a song from Floor's old band After Forever. Floor Jansen & The Red Limo String Quartet - Energize Me . Acoustic , No mic , no audio amplification , no audio tricks simply 100% PURE Floor-Power . link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u6Yp16dtlpb7M .

[@matsv201]

"is it sunny where you are" Well its 9AM and its a hour left until the sun rise...

[@TheMightyOdin]

Nightwish Army Canadian Shield division reporting for duty.

[@beezysbeatz4924]

I gotta say, when I fired up the ol' KZbin tonite, I was not thinking I'd be hearing a wee pretty Scottish singer experiencing her first ever FLOORGASM! I could dew that again!

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

I’m glad you enjoyed it my dude 🥰

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Cudos for pronouncing Floor Jansen right! Not many Engish speakers can do that spontaneously.

[@loulagro2315]

Great technical review! I prefer to hear skilled people talk about the voice and music as opposed to just basically fans or not, commenting. That being said yes this is our Valkyrie Goddess Floor, all glorious 6 ft of her! ...... And yes everything Nightwish does is hugely Cinematic!! Thanks to Tuomas Holopainen the keyboardist who writes and composes everything. Oh my gosh so much to recomend..... of course the mandatory rest of this concert, Storytime, Everdream, Romanticide, Song of myself, are stand outs...... But there is seemingly no end to this band. You want the most cinematic ever? Poet and the Pendulum from Wembley, and Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere Finland...... Both epic beyond measure. You want the feels? Dead Boys Poem from Buenos Aires....... You want the purest most intimate Floor vocals? Then you need to watch the acoustic version of How's the Heart a duet of just Troy on acoustic guitar and Floor's vocals...... oh and probably the most difficult song to sing that anyone wouldn't want to attempt to cover, lol ..... Then there's Floors solo work on Beste Zangers! All knock outs! Phantom, Shallow, and others ..... Her solo concert in Amsterdam a year or two ago is sublime ..... she IS a Babe!!!

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Greetings from Nightwish Army, Palm Springs, CA, USA! You might enjoy seeing the video of singer, Floor, reacting to this performance of hers, where she explains what techniques she uses to sing this beloved Nightwish song...still played at every show!

[@Ireksojkowski]

Hello, beautiful reaction, I am honored to welcome you on behalf of the Nightwish Army, keep it up GABRIEL BARDAC list, it's worth it you won't regret it, greetings from Poland

[@ascensionenergetics85]

The epicness is typical but they produce a wide range of “feel” within each song. Yes, Floor “effortlessly” changes colors & styles and is also an awesome storyteller using vivid expression & body language in addition to her vocal stylings & choices. You can’t go wrong in song choice but some live shows are better recorded than others so follow suggestions as to which versions to watch. Wacken 2013 is just a magical show. You should start with the show opener, Dark Chest of Wonders, and just run through them in the set list order. Enjoy!!

[@peterdoe2617]

Welcome to this beautiful rabbit hole! Greetings from the far north of Germany. In (atm) 398 comments: I don't think I could add any more information. I read quite some of 'em: I just think it shines a (beautiful) light on the community: tons of information. Warm welcomes. I didn't see a single negative comment. Like Lizzy McKune (Zharoff) once stated: she would never have expected metalheads to be THIS friendly. (I don't even define myself as a metalhead) It IS quite amazing.

[@gkdaniels1]

The poet and the pendulum is my personal favorite.

[@marcbaur677]

I'm waiting for this and as allways an excellent reaction. 😄 Floor can sing anything, from an Opera Aria to deep low growls like Tatiana of Jinjer is doing and anything in between. 😄

[@fitzlock8349]

Crazy thing is she's not even an official member of the band during this performance, she's filling in after the previous vocalist left.

[@Derknat]

Greatest show on earth is a must!

[@dmj4966]

Nightwish hits all categories from trash to death metal to Opera, and Floor hits all genres with her side projects and Nightwish. She and they do what they wish and always serve the song first...in fact their change of pace songs between heavier songs often include songs like Ave Maria and Phantom of the Opera

[@jaskau2462]

🤩👌💥💯🎼 Oh - ouh how many glorious moments you're about to experience with this magical band, in case you're heading in this rabbit hole of them (?) Came across this 'soul sister's' channel occasionally but never would have guess this awesomeness of music is "new" to you. Well Done mi lady! 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙

[@mikecalvert887]

Glad ya got to it Melissa what an epic performance not just from Floor but the whole band who killed it completely.The sort of vibe throughout the whole concert from the crowd was This is a special moment.We are here to enjoy it.Would have loved to be there.

[@voidmage84]

Welcome to the world of Nightwish. They really are an unique band, beautiful songs that reach your heart and soul. Hope you continue to react to them. Greetings from Portugal

[@milipro828]

Nightwish is very diverse! For sheer beauty - Dead Boys Poem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmoZH9tnMx_g68, for a master class in breath control - Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOZo5Ksdr6EZrM.

[@Mars-is4un]

🤗🍒🤘🏻😘Well done girl and welcome to the Nightwish Family

[@Arcticdenizen]

You are about to go down the rabbit hole. Hang on tight and welcome to the Nightwish Army!

[@nightwisharmyuk]

UK Army popping in for a great first reaction.

[@reddiamondstone]

Welcome to the wonderful diverse world of Nightwish. UK Oldies Division of Nightwish army here as a new subscriber. Hope you'll keep on watching and listening. Especially their live recordings. I saw them live at Wembley in November 2022 and it was the most amazing experience. To hear more from them, I suggest you follow Gabriel's list or pick and mix from it. I have followed Nightwish for some time now and have just about every Nightwish recording, live and studio and not a single track I don't like.

[@majbrat]

Yay. More Nightwish please! Every song is different, but all are great! No song has a typical sound, but somehow, no matter how different they do have a certain feel that you get, that is 100% Nightwish. They are best live. Look for Gabriel in the comments; he is our Herald/General. He has info and good quality links (some bad ones out there) Nightwish Army, BC Canada reporting for duty. 😉

[@Secret_Agent_Mark]

"I expected it to go one way, but it completely went a different direction." Please prepare yourself for saying that... a lot 😁 If there is one thing that Nightwish has taught me over the last 4 to 5 years, it is that meaning of conventional approaches (for instance in pop music) is not their cup of tea. The writer of the songs (keyboard player) likes to colour (way) outside the lines and dares to go whete no other would even think to go.

[@SoulSingerDiscovers]

Im looking forward to hearing more 😊