Nightwish Reaction Ave Maria Floor Jansen and Marco Hietala

This took me back to my Catholic roots and Wolfman (never Catholic) is still moved by this song. Floor and Marco and Ave Maria? Perfect start to the day! #floorjansen #floorjansenreaction #markohietala

[@ianknowles8934]

Check out Floor singing Oi Jouluyo ( O Holy Night ) at the Raskasta Joulua ( Heavy Christmas ) show in Finland in 2016. Floor was about 6 months pregnant at the time.

[@js0988]

Joulu is not the same as christmas! Christmas is about the birth of a fictional character Jesus and Joulu(Jul, Yule) is about the winter solstice.

[@reuben8190]

Yes, please. Singing so perfect being pregnant, it’s simply impressive. And she is so cute and radiant. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56UiJZrmdKIj8U

[@reuben8190]

It’s in Finland and she sang in finnish which is not her mother tongue. Again impressive!

[@Mselina9]

Watch it often….so beautiful 😍

[@1951stefan]

@@js0988 Joulu means Christmas!!

[@shadegate6660]

It makes me so angry when people dismiss heavy metal as noise and the musicians that produce it as talentless screamers. Our genre has some of the finest composers and musicians in the world and they make a success of their careers despite being practically ignored by mainstream radio and promotion. These Raskasta Joulua concerts are all beautiful. Thank you Finland.

[@nicod1361]

DITTO !

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

I hope you don’t experience that on our channel! We haven’t always been Metalheads but we’ve always appreciated the talent. I would say we are metalheads now!! Rock on and shun the nonbelievers!! Metal rules

[@shadegate6660]

@@SueSueandthewolfman No absolutely not on here. Everyone here are either committed metal fans or respectful people. It's often a minority of ignorant pop fans who hear a band with guttural vocals and assume that's what all metal sounds like. (Without even appreciating the vocal talent required to sing harsh vocals night after night without blowing their voice) Introducing someone to the genre and seeing them open up to the various types of metal is such a pleasure. Something you, and channels like you, are doing far more effectively than most mainstream radio stations. Keep up the good work. Its the reason I watch so many reactions. Seeing other people enjoy my favourite music, especially when they have never heard of the bands before is awesome.

[@daveweeks4748]

@@shadegate6660 Well said. Thankfully in the UK we have (at least) one decent radio station that appreciates a variety of rock/metal/folk/etc. (and now I listen to Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy and of course Nightwish:)

[@floorfan7987]

I'm an Atheist as is Floor but she can sing anything and make it beautiful !!!!!!!!!

[@alleninfinity6730]

I hope Marko is doing well, I care a lot about that crazy guy. Floor best I have ever seen and heard, and yeah he was singing Finnish and she was singing Latin and then English.

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Marko is OK. I saw him perform now on Friday 1.7. at the metal festival "Tuska". Northern Kings performed then. Marko was even the performer of their first song and got to do it as a solo song! At the end, Jarkko Ahola shouted into the microphone "Marko is back"! Marko seemed really fit, he even ran on stage sometimes!!! :D And his voice... It was truly amazing! I don't know if he's doing any more shows now than a few Northern Kings shows. This was the second Northern Kings gig this year.

[@CCEDE73]

Floor and Marko are so good together. I hope he returns to Nightwish :-)

[@markh1772]

You might like Stabat Mater Dolorosa, sung by Floor and Simone from Epica.

[@Piia2023]

Heavy Christmas or Raskasta Joulua is a traditional Christmas show that tours around Finland every year. It started as a small club gig thing something 20 years ago and is today very big, in big arenas. Every heavy singer from Finland and also a few from abroad takes part. I was there and seen this many times. There is also one with Tarja and Marko when they sing together for the first time after she left Nightwish, a great moment for the audience to see that. Can't wait for Christmas and this tour again, this was beautiful, but take a look at Floor singing O Holy Night in pure Finnish.... it's quite heavy. Don't watch much TV today, but one of my favorite tv series is Heartbeat.

[@randymarple9830]

This duo, this song...brings me to tears every time. And then I look at Floor and Marko, standing side by side, and realize Floor is in heels, and knowing Marko, he might be barefoot!! And I smile. Movie I really like? Imaginaerum(free with ads on KZbin). If you have experienced someone going thru dementia, it is a MUST WATCH.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thank you Randy My mother died in March after a long battle with dementia. I miss her every day. I certainly will check out the KZbin movie and thanks again Wolfman

[@randymarple9830]

@@SueSueandthewolfman Wolfman, my Mom will be 103 in September. Most of the time she has no idea who I am, but she knows she likes me. The movie was penned by Tuomas Holopainen and a close friend. It is about a composer/lyricist close to death and fighting to hold on to his memories. The band has parts in the movie, before Floor, when Anette was the lead singer. If Suesue watches it with you, you will both need tissues. I know I always do, and I have seen it at least 20 times. I have the DVD and loan it out to the nurses and aids at the nursing home my mom is at. It is still making the rounds, so I watch it on KZbin. It was well researched by Tuomas.

[@crazykaletrucker]

Floor Jansen and Metropole Orchestra wIth "SOUND OF THE WIND" is also stunning

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Hi Wolfman, you almost got it right at 9:10 .. This piece being "Ave Maria", which is Latin for hail Mary, the language Floor sang in was evidently Latin. There's another version of them singing AM, with Floor in a white dress (I believe) where the mutual appreciation just oozes out of the both of them. Especially Marko, leaning into Floor at the end really is heartwarming. Let's see if I can find that one.. ( .. ). Yes, here goes: Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019 - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Ave Maria kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2K4e3umrquEpJI Cheers from Amsterdam!

[@jessicakoster2543]

I love that version!

[@puarterquonder]

I love the end, not because it's over, but Marko is so happy. I wish i could read lips to know what Floor is saying at the end.

[@KristiinaBerg]

The project, a series of Concerts, is called "Have a Heavy Christmas!"

[@richardwest6358]

Without any doubt my favourite Heavy Christmas performance is Floor singing at the 2014 edition. She sings beautifully, as usual, but what makes it so memorable is the fact that she is heavily pregnant with her daughter and displays that wonderful glow of a pregnant woman

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

2016..

[@triradial]

Marco and Floor. Two of the greatest singers of this century.

[@majbrat]

My mother's favourite song. Makes me cry everytime.

[@zoeystar4668]

This is my favorite composition by Schubert. I do prefer it over Bach's Ave Maria, probably because my dad and I played it at church and weddings, my dad on violin and me doing the alto harmony on the viola. It is an emotional piece of music for me.. Floor and Marko do this beautifully. 💗💓💗

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Oh yes, definitely this composition. The "white dress" version by Floor & Marko is my personal favourite for the sheer chemistry on display between the two. My grandmother used to sing all kinds of songs (in Dutch, but also in Latin) relating to Mary. The farm of my grandparents was dubbed "Sterre der Zee" (star of the sea), which is a translation of the Latin "Stella Maris" Mary's 'nickname'. So there's the connection with Tuomas' ocean soul.. ;) Cheers from Amsterdam!

[@jurgenbakker1525]

Hai, I am following your journey with Nightwish and Floor and I am loving it. I have a suggestion for a Dutch Tv show "The Reunion" It's a backround story about Floor. The first minutes it's with Floors classmates of the Rockacadamy and then they switch over to Tampere in Finland. You will see what a kind and humble person she is. You will also meet her parents. I tried to put the link, but it got blocked but if you search on "Floor Jansen interview and rapportage from Tampere" you will find it. It has English subs

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Great tip, I concur wholeheartedly! The title you gave though, would lead them to a version which is horribly out of sync. The right version is titled "Floor Jansen in Dutch show Reunion (Tampere 2015)".

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

just added it to our list!

[@kentk2215]

Its a beautiful song that anyone can appreciate. Marko singing in Finnish, Floor in traditional Latin and English. This was December 9, 2017. This was from a big Christmas concert held annually in Finland. Floor recorded a solo version during the pandemic that you can find on her KZbin channel as well. It has a heavier arrangement, allowing Floor to belt out parts of it. I prefer this delicate version however. Catholic until you were 40?… So recently then. Merry Christmas!

[@js0988]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo, we don't celebrate christmas in Finland we celebrate Yule(Joulu, Jul)! Which is a non religious festivity celebrating the end of the dark winter on the winter solstice.

[@kentk2215]

@@js0988 Interesting. I understand that that Yule or Joule, has it’s ancient Nordic pagan origins, from the days of Odin, but that the word has become synonymous with with Christmastide or Christmas time today. Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) was started by Erkka Korhonen when he “realised that two important elements of Finnish culture - celebrating Christmas and thrashing out loud music - could be creatively combined.” Many of the songs they have recorded and perform at the shows, such as this one, are decidedly Christian. Many, if not most of western culture’s Christmas traditions are based from the ancient yuletide traditions.

[@js0988]

@@kentk2215 Yes, sadly christians stole most Yule traditions and are now pawning them off as christian.

[@eo69]

Catholic Squatch was moved to tears with this performance.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

lmao - he's usually so stone faced ...

[@geertdelange4785]

Floor in German language??? Watch her song, The Vilja lied, In the TV show, de Beste Zangers from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Its brilliant, it was my first Experience with Floor's voice ❤

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Just added it to our list !

[@geertdelange4785]

@@SueSueandthewolfmanvery nice, and thanks. And watch also the faces/rractions of the other artists, whom also had their first experience with Floor's voice. Priceless 🍀

[@amygoodson-catlady]

No matter how many times I see/hear this...its overwhelming. Can't be said enough that these 2 were meant to sing together. Marko sang in Finnish. I always feel he's more emotive in his native tongue.

[@Kelsea-2002]

It's 5.15 am and I'm crying, thank you for that! I have no idea how many times I have seen this video and have to cry every time. I've heard this song from the biggest stars at Christmas, but only Marko and Floor make me cry with it.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Kelsey, I hope Crain is a good thing! We really appreciate you and I agree this is a hard one not to tear up to. Such a beautiful song is such a beautiful performance. On a completely different note I have a hard time seeing what kind of guitar that is in your picture. Looks like a Gibson electric semi hollow or something like that. Would you let me know I’m very interested. - Wolfman

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

**crying** not Crain!

[@Kelsea-2002]

@@SueSueandthewolfman It's an Epiphone Les Paul Custom.A real One by Gibson is hard to finance for a 15-year-old girl. I have them for 4 years now and I love them.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Yes the Gibson is very expensive When I was selling guitars back in the 80s Epiphone was seen as kind of a lesser model. However that changed over the years. You will see if you look around that a lot of artists are playing the Epiphones. If you’ve had it only four years I’m sure it’s an awesome guitar I would urge you to hold onto it even if you get enough money to buy a Gibson. I love talking about gear by the way! Thank you -Wolfman

[@Kelsea-2002]

@@SueSueandthewolfman Thank you for your interest and advice.And no I will cherish this sweetheart because she plays fabulously and her sound... not much worse than that of an original Gibson.It is my favorite guitar together with my 12 strings Taylor 254ce.I will probably still play both as an old woman.

[@freddieboyce8597]

I'm not a religious person, but that was absolutely stunning.

[@vlinder6329]

Ave Maria is a song that brings out a feeling for everyone. It doesn't matter when! It can be when someone gets Married or other opportunities. This was really so beautiful.... sigh.. 💭 💫 Marco and Floor are great and have this beautiful sung. Also beautiful all those beautiful lights in the Audience. 🕯️🕯️🕯️ Goosebumps! I think this is also something to look forward 😇 KLASGENOTEN a Dutch Programme, where Floor sees her old classmates again when she was at Music Academy. Bringing back old memories. It is not a film but a documentary with Dutch subtitles. God Bless you and thank you for you lovely chat together 💙❤️ Have a nice day together 💜💛💜🙋🏼‍♀️

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

God Bless you! I have a 15 min doc about Floor in my playlist - maybe its the one you mean!

[@vlinder6329]

@@SueSueandthewolfman That may be on your list SueSue, we'll see Ok? Have a nice Independence Day 🇺🇸🗽💫🍀 Love love ❤️😘

[@MustaLaatta]

"Rakasta Joulua" i.e "Heavy Christmas" has been touring Finland during Christmas time since 2005. Heavy metal players and singers from different bands join together and give metal heads joyful holidays... As below is mentioned Floor was in that concert 2016 singing Finnish metallized version of "Holy Night" in very pregnant condition, waiting Freya their daughter. So that kiddo was injected with heavy needle very young age...

[@clivematthews5296]

When I first heard this, at the start I wasn't sure about Marko's voice but it grew on me. Floor was magnificent from the very first note. Favourite TV I guess is Doctor Who as have watched from the very first episode in late 1963. Although do enjoy two really good British comedy shows "Have I Got News For You" and " Mock The Week". Both based on current affairs.

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Ah yes, Doctor Who was great. Tom Baker is still the doctor for me, since we saw one season of it here in Dutchieland, before it got pulled. Broadcaster deemed it "too scary for children". Then, few years later.. they aired "Sapphire and Steel" 😂 (great series, but way scarier imo). Cheers from Amsterdam!

[@clivematthews5296]

@@BrendonChase_2015 thanks for the reply. My favourite was Tom Baker until David Tennant took over. Yes remember Sapphire and Steel but not for me. Preferred The Avengers ( the TV series) which was a bit weirdly funny.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thanks for checking in Clive, we really appreciate it!. I agree with you about the music and we certainly will be taking suggestions for other stuff to listen to. I liked some of the Doctor Who stuff but I haven’t watched all of it. I think a TV show you might like is the IT crowd. I’m not sure but it is very silly humor from the early part of this century. My wife and I watch it all the time and I think it’s pretty Schumer at its finest. - Wolfman

[@clivematthews5296]

@@SueSueandthewolfman sorry confused. What does "pretty Schumer" mean ? Or do you use speech to text app for your replies and it's actually "British Humour" ? LOL.

[@christinaalgate4899]

I love all the Ave"s they sing. I love watching the one of Floor singing O Holy Night in Finnish and 6 months pregnant. FYI Tarja Turunen has a whole album of Ave Maria sheathed 1st singer of Nightwish. Freya was almost one here and her birthday is in March. There's a video of Marko doing the duet All you ask of me from the Phantom of the Opera

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

I’m really looking forward to floor singing oh holy night!! - Wolfman

[@christinaalgate4899]

@@SueSueandthewolfman There's a video of Tarja singing Ave Maria its not Live . Its by Paolo Tosti. I also like the video from 2014 her in a black outfit. I think the 2014 is the one she wrote?

[@chadbennett7873]

You really need to watch the version from 2019 as suggested by Brandon. It seriously will melt your heart, whether it's made of marshmallow or stone. You literally will see these two are brother and sister - the love is visible. He just melts into her.

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

Powerful performance by the two of them 😇😇😇 In Beste Zangers (best singers ) the Goddess sang in German, Dutch, English and Spanish. The German version of Beste Zangers is called 'Sing meine Song' She sang 4 songs in German and spoke German excellent( had to learn German in 2 months ) Love those programs. Hail Floor 😇😇😇😇

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Agreed Eddie!

[@TimoArula]

One of my favorite Christmas songs of all time !!! Other one is Floor's "O Holy Night",....I might be an Atheist, but good music is good music !!!!!! NWSU 🤘😎🤘.

[@Thorgrim247]

Ah Ha! Is that a Henk Poort quote?

[@TimoArula]

@@Thorgrim247 Exactly !!! and He is right 100%

[@Thorgrim247]

@@TimoArula I agree 100%!

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Yes music is so powerful!!

[@eddiehesselman3904]

Great reaction again👍👌 Please also do the one with Floor in the white dress, especially the end is with much emotion betweem Marco and Floor. Kind regards from the Netherlands ❤❤

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thanks Eddie!! On the list!

[@alanfoster6589]

Side note: Disney's Fantasia was originally supposed to end with the powerful interpretation of Moussorsky's "Night on Bald Mountain", but Disney found that so frightening that he felt uncomfortable about ending the film with it, so Ave Maria was added (with the blandest animation of the entire film).

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Floor and Marko are so perfect when singing together.

[@jameshaberkorn8728]

I know I listened to this here a year ago. Today I commented on one of your reactions about my grandpa. This now makes me think of my my grandma who was from Hungary also. But she loved singing this song.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

It’s such a beautiful song, isn’t it? What a wonderful memory!

[@EricManktelow]

Good music is good music no matter the meaning.

[@pdutchie4924]

Ooooh their harmonies are gold❣️

[@heedoei]

Love this rendition of ave Maria! Favourite tv-show? Grace and Frankie and Bridgerton

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

I haven’t watched any of those I’ll ask Suesue Thanks

[@reuben8190]

I think it’s time to react to After Forever, Floor’s first band. She joined the band when she was just 16yo. Back then, the band was called Apocalyse. One of the first members was Mark Jansen from Epica. I am following her career since then. Nightwish and After Forever were my favourite bands and still they are. I’ve added some links to live performances in TV shows in the Netherlands. They are soft songs. The genre of After Forever was simphonic metal mixed with gothic, progressive, death growls and operatic voices, a bit of everything. Heavier than Nightwish. They were awesome. After seeing this, you can tell that Floor was born to be a rock star. She was 21-22 yo in 2002-2003. I’m the same age as Floor (1981) and I love to recall that time through After Forever and Nightwish. “Monolith of Doubt” (2002) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXQfHuhht1na7c “My choice” (2003) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWimkmubmZpnn9k “Beneath” (2003) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3q8n42nha-Jbpo Her mother and her father are in the audience. The short-haired woman with glasses in the beginning is her mother and at 0:43 you’ll see her father, a bald man with glasses. Sorry, if my english is not that good :/

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thank you Ruben! Will certainly put these on the list, and I do believe we are going to react to after forever very soon. And also it made me laugh as sometimes my English is not so good and I was raised in America :-)

[@reuben8190]

Glad to hear you are going to react to AF soon. Also, I recommend to watch a documentary about Floor’s life and career. It’s very interesting. She was bullied at school because she was different, but music changed her life. She suffered a “Burnout” when she was in Revamp. But Nightwish called her and that changed her life again. Floor saved Nightwish and Nightwish saved Floor. Now she is doing a lot of things but living in the woods, with a nice husband and daughter (Hannes and Freya), surrounded by animals, her life is balanced and she is happy. Good for us, too. The documentary was made for a german TV show (like Beste Zangers), called Sing meinen Song, where everyone was amazed by her great talent. It’s in german but it has english subtitles. It’s 45 minutes long and you can react to it or just watch it in your free time. It’s a nice and inspiring story. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6WUnq1qbpKGq9E

[@randyboyles]

Yes! And now its an early Christmas. I dont know if this is specifically a Christmas song, but I hear it a lot at that time of year. They have done this on multiple years. I think this one is from 2016?

[@zoeystar4668]

It's associated with Christmas because of the Hail Mary prayer, but also, Mary was full of grace because she carried Jesus in her womb, as she was the vessel to birth the Christ child which we celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

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

'What Dreams May Come' (1998), starring good ole Robin Williams (R.I.P.) and 'Late Night With David Letterman'......best film for me and best ever talkshow! I love your approach...it's respectful and with that slight touch of humor Love from The Netherlands.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Love that movie and spent many years watching Letterman! Loved when he would drop things off tall buildings just to watch them go splat! Or when he wore that velcro suit and jumped on the velcro wall? Much love to you! Suesue

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

@@SueSueandthewolfman Hahahah!!! Yeahhhh... Hey, thank you so much and I like watching your uploads...thnx for a quick reaction🖐️🇳🇱🖐️ WDMC is not a light one, but an artistic highlight in movieland, with such deep messages all around🇺🇸🇳🇱🇺🇸

[@jasonmarshall7572]

Thank you guys I love these songs they hit me in a deeper place.

[@tompickles9798]

Hey guys thanks for doing this. I was already on the verge of tears then FLOOR came in & that did it lol I.M.O music has the ability to transcend over everything including religion. A German philosopher FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE quoted "LIFE WITHOUT MUSIC WOULD BE A MISTAKE ". HOW WRIGHT HE WAS. GREAT REACTION AS ALWAYS.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

yes music is a gift of life - blessings to you Tom!

[@nicod1361]

@@SueSueandthewolfman Floor 6 months pregnant: Raskasta Joulua - Oi Jouluyö ( o Holy night) - Floor Jansen,12/17. Espoo, Metro Areena kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56UiJZrmdKIj8U Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) 2019 - Floor Jansen - Jouluyö (O Holy Night) 🎶 Remastered - LOUD kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLWd5mBpqplrMk Ave Maria - Floor Jansen & Marko Hietala - Raskasta Joulua 2019 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6WZppmrZ6iDhMk

[@bjornfellman8826]

I watch this show before every Christmas here in Finland. Always great! I have also followed you, the Beauty and the Wolf, since your very first reaction. It’s always very entertaining. I am a huge Nightwish fan but here is another humble suggestion for your music bucket list: The Finnish band Poets of the Fall singing Angel at the Alexander Theater Session in Helsinki. In my opinion one of the best male singers today. Only him and a piano. I think you would like it. Kind regards from a hot Turku/Åbo.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thank you Björn!! We appreciate you and you being a long Tim in the “pack” The Beauty and the Wolf is awesome!!! Love that moniker.

[@runedahl1477]

There are certain songs that you don’t have to be religious or even understand the lyrics to like even though the message is clearly about faith. Of the old songs in this category I can think up “Ave Maria”,”Amazing grace” and “O holly night “. The last one I prefer the Swedish version sung by Jussi Bjorling. Even though I usually don’t listen to opera I acknowledge that he was one of the greatest tenors that has ever lived.🤠

[@Kazumatempest]

The orville favortie tv show at the moment

[@jord001]

Fave films Blade and Mad Max, Series, Vikings and Stranger Things. So now its been mentioned, Raskasta Joulua - Heavy Christmas carols, I loved it even though i'm not keen on Christmas or speak Finnish but Floor singing Jouluyö (O Holy Night) gave me some of my Christmas spirit back. You just want to give her a huge hug, you can't help but love her. Glad you enjoyed Ave Maria

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

I just binged the second half of stranger things (without wolfman) -- shhhhh..... it was good!!! Suesue

[@timchambers8230]

Yes this was lovely!

[@marinaa.6140]

I love it🥰🥰! Take care👍!

[@Thorgrim247]

Yes, Marko has a softer side and vocal ability as well. Wait until you hear Floor sing O Holy Night in Finnish. "Oi Jouluyo". I usually enjoy history and fantasy shows like "The Umbrella Academy or maybe "Vikings". Not really sure about favorites? There are many different ones.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thor! Those are two of my favorites! Also Stranger Things

[@Thorgrim247]

@@SueSueandthewolfman I have been meaning to check that out! Floor Jansen stated she was eagerly awaiting the new season of Stranger Things. It seems you two have something else in common, besides music?

[@madddog6790]

This version comes from an hour long special that YLE (Finnish TV) released from the full Hartwell Arena show in December of 2017 (which cuts out the version of White Christmas that Floor did with Joe Lynn Turner where she TOWERS over him haha). It was up for a long time on their website; I watched it about 5 or 6 times all the way through. Sooooo much fun. Another great song from that show is Julen Ar Har, that Elize Ryd did with Tony Kakko in Swedish. There are versions of that song floating around from various different shows, but I don't know that the "official" one is still up on YT, though I did see a fan shot version. Anywhoo...these Raskasta Joulua shows are a great tradition, it must be awesome for the folks who get to see them. INSANE amounts of talent in these shows, and the song arrangements are perfect \m/

[@NickBR57]

Very different from the Schubert original but a great performance of it. Schubert didn't write this as a piece of sacred music. He wrote it as part of one of his many song cycles, in this case 7 songs taken from Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake". Schubert was mainly a lied (song) writer despite being known for his symphonies and other works. I'm not sure of the number but I think Deutsch catalogued over 700 songs, many written in song cycles like this, Winterreise or Die Schone Mullerin. My point is that although the text is taken from Hail Mary, Schubert did not write it for the church. What Like about this is the display of connection between Floor and Marco. I find his voice kind of envelops you with warmth - and then Floor does the same but in Latin and English. I knew you would like it.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Again, you were right Nick! Suesue

[@DIRK-PITT]

so wonderful💯❤

[@bushman9222]

Great reaction as always and I thoroughly endorse Ian Knowles' suggestion.

[@christomashofski9160]

I've watched dozens and dozens of reactions to this performance, and yours is one of my favorites. I love sharing time with other people who appreciate the supreme talents of these two artists as much as I do! /// Regarding your question on TV shows, do they have to be current ones? Because then I'm out. I never watch any TV anymore. But if you want to hear about classic ones, then my contributions are the original, classic Star Trek (I have Mr. Spock and Mr. Scot to thank for inspiring my then-future/now-completed career direction) and Alf because his off-color humor was so far ahead of its time and remains timelessly hilarious.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Chris, thank you for your kind words. I’m certainly with you on the original Star Trek and of course I loved elf for the reasons that you state. He drove a lot of the older people in my family and in the area crazy because he was so “profane“! Thank you again- the Wolfman

[@Jarzze61]

👍🇫🇮there is also Tarjas n Marcos duet of AveMaria,in Turku ....

[@BrendonChase_2015]

Oh and as to movies and TV-shows: The Last Kingdom. Film: "La Gloire de mon Père".

[@robertcrockford376]

MASH great tv show

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

I watched it as a child all the time! - Suesue

[@Zozo-K-]

Beautiful…thanks for doing that one. Always leaves me like Sasquatch…speechless. TV shows…right now I’m enjoying Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Severance, and I watch a lot of Nordic Noir detective shows. Movies…I have a collection of blu-rays, DVDs and 4k discs numbering in the hundreds, so it’s hard to pick even a couple of definitive favorites.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

ZoZo Yes sometimes we are speechless like Sasquatch and sometimes we just can’t shut our mouths:-)!. Yes I like those television shows as well. We also like the Sopranos and some of the newer stuff coming out. I’ve gotten to where I watch a lot of the Nordic shows with subtitles because they’re very good and well done. Thanks for being a part of the pack always look forward to your commentary - the Wolfman

[@michaelfinck7487]

Good reaction.... By the way Nightwish is not only Floor Janson but also Tarja Turunen the first singer: For Example: NIGHTWISH - The Phantom Of The Opera (OFFICIAL LIVE)

[@martinvillalobos1036]

Nightwish AD Astra human-nature reaction 🤘🏼💪🏻🖤

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

check our homepage playlist for Nightwish- I believe we did that one :)

[@karinjanssen8987]

I like the tv show Modern Family and one of my favourite movies is Steel Magnolias...but so many more I like. Have a great day you two🤗

[@harshtiwari9163]

Awesome Reaction And as well as Goosebumps. ♥️😊

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thanks Harsh!!! (That feels strange to say…)

[@Dann66123]

Epica next Kingdom of heaven part 3, Omega alive 😁🤘

[@gerrycornelissen6529]

Mary hartman, Mary hartman!,

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

😂😂😂

[@jimharris367]

Beautiful, thanks guys 😁

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thank you too!

[@geertdelange4785]

Oh boy, it's already December 😱😱

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

😂😂😂 If it was up to me it would always be December! Lol Suesue

[@jarikorpi76]

Vauuuu❣️ isolle miehelle tuli kyynel silmään.. ilove this marco and floor

[@carinalundstrom7566]

Finnish is such a beautiful language

[@davidfisher1353]

floor and simone

[@ANDZIGCREAM]

Nightwish - Sahara, live at Tampa (if you haven't done that yet) Hahahahaha

[@mattilindstrom]

I think Marco's style of singing is sot of bluesy, adding and taking away weight where it seems appropriate. Floor to my ears is extremely good throughout her part, I just wish their duet could have lasted a bit more. Two of my favorite TV shows have been by the BBC, one aired in Finland (like that's going to stop me😊). The children's show Rex the Runt (1998-2001) for both children and adults, the stop-motion claymation grabbed me from the first ten minute part. And then there's the middle to late (about 2012 onwards) Live at the Apollo of Britain's greatest standup comedians. I'm showing my age, aren't I😗?

[@tuuli4002]

I don't know if you are interested but there is actually a version of this song were Marco sings this with Tarja. I think it is from 2017.

[@eb3379]

Floor Jansen site : kzbin.infovideos

[@davidlagassee8236]

if you want to see marco at his best and you haven't reacted yet, play high hopes, his tribute to pink floyd.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thanks David! It’s one of earlier reactions

[@spikenelson6669]

floor alone next please..cover of hearts alone

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

It’s on our list! Suesue

[@martinfranzen9151]

A really good tv-show is That '70s show 😀

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

we love that one!

[@ben-schulman]

Yeah, not too many people in the world with this kind of talent. In a similar vein, trying reacting to extraordinary powerhouse vocalist, musician, and songstress BETH HART. Beth’s discography is extremely deep and diverse (Rock, Blues-Rock, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul). Her music is not religious in nature (but religious belief is important to her to help her navigate her bipolar challenges) but her voice and passion will take you to church! Here’s a sampling to react to: 1) “Am I The One” (epic performance of her song from the legendary 2004 ‘Live at Paradiso’ concert): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nouqZICdndCLabM 2) “I’d Rather Go Blind” (From the 2013 “Live in Amsterdam” concert with Joe Bonamassa): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3arqIKViqqjbaM 3) “Caught Out in The Rain” (From the 2018 Royal Albert Hall concert in London; about an unhealthy relationship with a dangerous man): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqvHe5ltfdanqs0 4) “I’ll Take Care of You” (From Joe Bonamassa’s ‘Live at the Beacon Theatre’ concert in NYC in 2011): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXfTmaifgt10bas 5) “A Change is Gonna Come” (From the Echoplex in LA in 2010; Sam Cooke cover song): kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-sfWt3gLyFhLM 6) “Whole Lotta Love” (From the 2004 ‘Live at Paradiso’ concert in Amsterdam; Led Zeppelin cover): kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYauiYNtl6aab6M 7) “Mama” (Beth alone on piano; from 2004 ‘Live at Paradiso’): kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2Onh5SJebKFg8k 8) “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know” (From the 2013 “Live in Amsterdam” concert with Joe Bonamassa): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIC0YWqci7t3gLM 9) “Leave The Light On” (From 2018 Royal Albert Hall concert in London; about her turbulent childhood): kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4XNaZ6Og6anq6c 10) “Love Gangster” (How Beth Hart makes an entrance at the 2018 Palais des Congres in Paris; her song about singer and poet Leonard Cohen): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHnEo4yMoJljiK8

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Where is she from? I put the Led Zepplin song on our playlist!

[@ben-schulman]

@@SueSueandthewolfman Los Angeles-but there’s a long, intense story here. Although many musicians are known for having been through a lot, Beth been through the meat grinder more than most (see separate reply comment for some detail here). She is not well known commercially but is household name in the Blues world and in the music industry in general. So phenomenal is her voice, passion, and stage presence, that Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Slash, and Buddy Guy have sought her out to collaborate with. She was first signed by Atlantic Records in 1995 and had her first big single with her 2nd album in 1999 at age 27. She nearly died soon after due to drug and alcohol addition, anorexia, and mental illness. By 2000, she was quickly dropped by Atlantic and this effectively ended her music career in the US. After a series of rehabs and psyche wards, getting married, and not leaving the house for over a year, she resurrected her life and career in the Netherlands with a new album (“Leave the Light On”) in 2003. She built a huge European following over the next decade (for example, in 2018, as a blues singer, she sold out London’s 5,200 seat Royal Albert Hall and then Amsterdam’s 17,000 seat Ziggo Dome the following week). This is unheard of for a non-commercial artist. What put her back on the map in the USA (and allowed her to tour here once again) were the following events: (1) a recording collaboration of blues and soul classics with blues guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa in 2011 (“Don’t Explain”); (2) an appearance with Jeff Beck at the Kennedy Center Honors for a Buddy Guy tribute in 2012; and (3), a second studio blues/soul cover album (“Seesaw”), this time Grammy-nominated, with Joe in 2013. Accompanied by new studio albums of original material in 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2019, and the recent Zeppelin Tribute album in 2022, Beth and her touring band have been back constantly performing in the States since about 2014. Beth Hart is insanely talented with respect to song-writing, stage presence, vocal skill, and musicianship (plays piano, guitar, bass in concert), and simply one of the world’s most brilliant and passionate performers. She is absolutely mesmerizing and electrifying in concert (I saw her in Feb and in May this year).

[@lujalainen1]

this song is also hitman game theme song. so beautiful song and what a performance these 2 singers. thanx to great reaction and have wonderful day there and soon new week. now 2 tv shows i like very much are the umbrella academy and only murders in the building. all time favorite is breaking bad.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

we've watched Breaking Bad and Umbrella Academy but we don't have Hulu anymore so we can't watch the only murders show! Boo

[@lujalainen1]

@@SueSueandthewolfman murders can see now disney plus :) i know they change so fast these days. better call saul is great also when we talking breaking bad world :)

[@ericavantilburg6252]

Thank you! This is indeed a lovely rendition, I love Marko and Floor together!💕 Maybe somewhat out of scope, but might I suggest the rendition of this song, sung by Amira Willighagen? She is dutch too. She auditioned (and won!) at Holland's got Talent when she was 9 years old. She is self-taught by watching YT posts, unbelievable. The audition on HGT is great, but her rendition of Ave Maria will really pierce your hearts and will give you garantied goosebumps all over !❤️ Such a little girl (I think she was still 9 yo there too), with such a great voice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGeZppd3gtJ2eq8 In this link (Christmas concert) you will see her mother playing the flute and her brother playing the violin... I believe she is now about 17 year old and many lovely performances of her can be found on YT.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

this looks beautiful! Thank you!

[@duncanwyer2460]

🇬🇧 Norfolk x

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

Favourite film: Blade Runner.

[@TonyVeijalainen]

My favorite shows are Game of thrones and Westworld.

[@stpfs9281]

Catho-Squatch? Does it sing as well? Camera shy, as usual. No critisism regarding religion from me. Emotions are more powerful. Marko and Floor, together, Finnish, Latin, English? Wonderful, hush in the audience. Beste Zangers 2019, or 2021, on the sofa (not a competition).

[@gregten102]

very nice version from this song also great react try epica sabat mater dolorosa simone and floor gives vibes with voices also try vilja lied from beste zanger show tv

[@fredriknilsson6042]

You should have a link to the original video in your description

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Can Can you please provide me with the link? I would really appreciate it! Suesue

[@fredriknilsson6042]

@@SueSueandthewolfman i mean on every reactions you do. Put the link in the description for the songs you react to.

[@alienware18]

2nd Part of human nature album??? Did u guys do it or???

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

No we haven't yet, but we haven't forgotten - blessings to you ! Suesue

[@ericlenouy8756]

Neither Marko nor Floor are into religion (at all), but they love sharing good music with us 🥰 And sorry I can't give you an answer, I never watch TV ;-)

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Floor Jansen identifies herself as a christian, non religious I think as in not bound by any church,wich can be suprising to some since she is alsoo on board with Evolution . Greetings from The Netherlands. I am an athëist by the way I have no stake in this.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Floor Jansen identifies herself as a christian, non religious I think as in not bound by any church,wich can be suprising to some since she is alsoo on board with Evolution . Over time I have seen her answer a question about God or life after death ONLEY twice as almost no Interviewr asks such question: Once in a written Interview and once recently in a taped interview. I should provide links. Bit in a sea of interviews I could not quickly find it again. I think Floor sees it as a personal thing. Tuomas and Troy are openly secular. The rest of the band members I do not know. Greetings from The Netherlands. I am an athëist by the way I have no stake in this.

[@BrendonChase_2015]

That's some nice info and for sure, links would be great. If I find them myself, I will provide them here. Cheers from Amsterdam (from this non-practicing Roman Catholic atheist ;)

[@RonniePeterson]

A beautiful moment and another maybe even better was this one. But maybe save it for Xmas? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWipc2SYgdynrpI. Second season of Love and Anarchy is out and just as good as the first!

[@Lilygirl283]

I am catholic, but no longer a practising catholic for many obvious reason...

[@corneliusantonius3108]

I am a cultural chatolic onley as I was borm in the south of The Netherlands. Floor identifies as a christian but she does'nt flaunt it, and one wouldn't easily know it as almost everybody presumes she is secular. I am an athëist and I just believe in doing the right thing but of course I am a flawed human like the rest of us. If we were all perfect it would be very boring.

[@justy303]

Breaking Bad and Chernobyl

[@davidlagassee8236]

i know several moslems who love Christmas hymns. no reason for you to explain or defend.

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

blessings to you David!

[@jsmoor4988]

“Not forcing anything on others” ?! That’s not completely true. Your forcing ❤️ love ❤️ to other people…..

[@SueSueandthewolfman]

Thank you !!! That’s our goal 💜

[@300672]

Com todo respeito, um católico verdadeiro nunca deixa de ser católico. Se isso acontecer, na verdade nunca foi católico.