ROADIE REACTIONS | Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score (Live)" [FIRST TIME EVER LISTENING]

Buckle up for a wild ride, my friends, because this is a long one! After so many people have been recommending them, I finally check out Nightwish for the FIRST TIME EVER, watching them play "Ghost Love Score" live at Wacken 2013.
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Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score (Live at Wacken 2013)"
Original Video: • NIGHTWISH - Ghost Love...
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Outro Background Music: Sevendust - "Black"
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[@TankTheTech]

I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the responses in the comments. I try my hardest to respond to everything, but I am just so overwhelmed right now with how fast you guys are posting information and more recommendations. Thank you to everyone, especially the Nightwish Army that crashed the gates and took over! I’ve loved learning about the band from all of you and can’t wait to listen to more! I’ll keep checking comments and responding the best that I can! 🤘

[@kquincy3068]

You need to listen to other live songs...song of myself, poet and pendulum ( must research meaning behind this song) islander live...and the piece de resistance.. The Greatest Show on earth

[@TheDonmayo]

I really love your reactions so I might probably react to more of your vids x3.

[@Raveneye67]

If you thought that was cool production check out the production of "The Greatest Show on Earth" at Tampere. It's a long one about the big bang and evolution. Gotta be the one at Tampere!

[@brewswillis9783]

Great reaction TTT, although you came dangerously close to Floorgasmus Interuptus but you pulled it out! ;-)

[@Jmespo83]

You should check out “storytime” live at wacken also.

[@SoN_oF_oDiN76]

My dog listened to this song with me. He's now a direwolf.

[@TankTheTech]

Yes!!!!!

[@balerion302]

u sir have won the comment section. It is now your territory

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

@@TankTheTech Try "ROMANTICIDE". You'll be shocked! XD.

[@brodiegriffith3107]

Don't let him listen to Powerwolf then :)

[@andouta]

LOL! My dog howls to Nightwish exclusively! His favorites are GLS and Song of Myself.

[@dominicpontin1869]

You got teary eyed at this, my man you are NOT ready for Poet and the Pendulum or Greatest Show on Earth...

[@purpleir]

Oh my...

[@RudyBleeker]

The Poet and the Pendulum... I've listened to that song what must have been over 100 times by now since it's release in 2007, both with Annet on vocals and the live version with Floor, and I still get misty-eyed...

[@brianthelion]

My man just had his first Floorgasm

[@kimchi2780]

Or I want my Tears Back Now!!!

[@exlibrisas]

This is when men cry.

[@leoevs441]

You paused during the epic Floorgasm, there should be a law against that lol, 😂 awesome reaction though, just had to subscribe.... 🤘🤘

[@TankTheTech]

Hahaha. People in the live chat told me I picked a bad place to pause, too, but this was my first reaction and I didn't know any better. She still got me though!

[@leoevs441]

@@TankTheTech all is good mate, yeah Floor gets everyone every time lol she's awesome 👍👍🤘🤘

[@rebel666]

Welcome to the world of NW🤘

[@SquirrelyDan6422]

TankTheTech I think the best thing to do is to pause at will but rewind like 5 seconds after each so the momentum isn’t lost. I’m looking forward to more awesome videos!

[@GallyMove]

Agreed

[@johnhudson8950]

Tarja was the opera specialist Anette brought a rock/pop sound Floor brings everything

[@StyxRiverGynoid]

*Every Nightwish fan sits waiting for THAT ending note* *Every Nightwish fan screams as the video gets paused right before THAT ending note* *Every Nightwish fan forgives you, you got the Floorgasm in the end*

[@chadbennett7873]

There is an entire video by Floor about the evolution of that epic note ... that's how friggin' EPIC it is! I also love how she looks, hand to head ... then reaches out to the crowd following that note. She knows ... she knows!

[@StyxRiverGynoid]

​@@chadbennett7873 I know! Floor reacts to Ghost Love Score or something ... So of course everyone starts to react, and I'm just waiting for the multiverse to implode from recursion :) All 3 of the NW vocalists have brought something to the band, but Floor brought something to the whole friggin' world :)

[@chadbennett7873]

@@StyxRiverGynoid kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKno36lj5tlrbM. -this one, the other one where she discusses her singing in that particular song is also great.

[@MegaChristina1966]

😂

[@gregzerby7168]

Those aren't goosebumps son those are FLOORGASMS!!!!!!

[@TankTheTech]

Now I know! Hahahaha

[@videoluvr2]

@@TankTheTech Yep I have them every time I listen to this song. lol

[@videoluvr2]

I have Floorgasms every time she sings

[@ari4681]

No they are Floorbumbs !

[@ThatKeterScp]

@@ari4681 mh..

[@chaifox142]

Romanticide or Yours Is An Empty Hope (Wembley version) for some harder stuff. Nightwish Army on its way.

[@TankTheTech]

"Romanticide" was HEAVILY recommended in the live chat, and I feel like that one's gotta happen soon.

[@MacZussie]

@@TankTheTech "Slaying the Dreamer", Live at Buenos Aires 2018; "Your's an Empty Hope" on cruise m/s Baltic Princess

[@ViolatorGG]

@@MacZussie No not the cruise ship version. Wembley version for Yours Is An Empty Hope is much better quality.

[@Quessir]

@@ViolatorGG Definitely Wembley

[@julismith7413]

Reporting for duty

[@jpetersonphotos3745]

"I'd be really impressed if one of them busted out...a flutey instrument" Wait till you meet Troy, the 6th member, not on stage in this song

[@TankTheTech]

I heard about Troy in the comments afterwards and I’m so ready for him!

[@erikrandan7294]

given the Eluveitie he had playing in the beginning of the video, he's going to loooooove Troy

[@maksphoto78]

@@TankTheTech Uilean pipes is his main instrument

[@DivinityEthereal]

@@TankTheTech - Last Of The Wilds (from this same Wacken 2013) has a lot of pipe :)

[@bazlamb1815]

@@TankTheTech watch the Wembley arena gig to see Troy at his best

[@Xceqter13]

"I'll try not to pause too much" Pauses 418 times in first few minutes 🤣

[@deed5811]

Tuomas (keyboards, aka metal Mozart) does not write songs, he composes.

[@qayaki]

"I need to listen more Nightwish" Ok, you'll have about 100 songs to listen.

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahaha

[@ruhrarea5186]

In addition recommend Best Zangers from the Netherlands with floor,epic kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8

[@oo.llpee.7457]

125 songs on 9 albums (including bonus tracks on singles etc), and many of them performed live by 3 different lead singers. 6 produced live DVD's (2000, 2005, 2013, 2015 x 2, 2018). Many great not professionally produced concerts and other live videos. So yeah, there are few =)

[@richardgoddard37]

Don't forget the side bands and solo projects😁

[@Liatni]

Yeah, I got a big grin of knowing, when he said that. hehehe.

[@magnagazoo4863]

Floor Jansen is a treasure. I think she said when she first went out on stage with them, she was terrified and wondered what she was doing there. Magic happened.

[@jamesredman1263]

Yes. When she was first asked to sing with them: 1. They were in the middle of a tour and had just fired their second vocalist. 2. She was a temp at that point, who had 48 hours to learn their entire challenging setlist. No pressure...

[@annegreteichinger6397]

And at this point at wacken, she was still not a real member of the band 😉 She joined them a littl bit later.

[@alexandersh86]

@@jamesredman1263 (According to my info) Annette left becuse she couldn't bear being replaced for one gig when she ended up in a hospital with a REALLY BAD case of flu.

[@playtagwithasemi]

"That was _not_ what I was expecting." Ohoho, just wait.

[@CrimsonRoseDancer]

As a roadie you can appreciate their documentary “Please Learn The Set List In 48 Hours”. It’s about this tour specifically and gives a lot of insights from behind the stage. Also, nice Davie504 snippet. My Hubby would get a kick out of that. He loves his videos.

[@TankTheTech]

That's awesome! I'll have to check that out. And yes, I love Davie as well. haha

[@damienmaynard8892]

@@TankTheTech The tour where Annette got sick and was rushed to hospital was about 585 days! Eliza Ryd and Alissa White-Gluz helped at the Denver gig (on KZbin as "The Denver Debacle" - should be "Miracle"!).... before Floor joined in the recommended video "Please Learn... In 48 hours"

[@Wriwnas1]

@@TankTheTech Nigthwish army loves that documentary. We have even watch live reactions in the past, spend 2 hours with a youtuber reacting to it live. I can understand it might be 2long for you to react to it but when/if you have the time, watch it for shits and gigles. It also has a small section where their pyrotechnician makes some comments ;)

[@garywillingham3644]

Better late than Never Buckle up and hold on It a mystical journey

[@ToddPro]

Sure is!!

[@havinfun44884488]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello @ TankTheTech ! Nightwish fans here, your reaction just appeared on our radar.. Welcome to the world of symphonic metal! And thank you for checking this legendary band, performing in 2013 at Wacken Open Air festival, 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. I appreciated that, although you watched the show with a "technical eye", you were open to the emotions induced by the song and the unique voice of Floor Jansen. As others will have already told you maybe, what you felt is called "Floorgasm" :) To this, of course, contributed the special talent of all the band members, as well as the value of the musical composition, thanks to Tuomas Holopainen, called by many "the modern metal Mozart". Since this is your first Nightwish reaction, it is my duty to give you the 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. Marco Hietala is the Bassist and vocals .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 " Hope you'll continue this journey with us, so I'll drop here a list of songs with the current lineup of the band you may like: "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​ "Storytime" live at Wacken 2013 (uplifting vocals) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqfOiqqFf7-ChLc "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 "My Walden" live at Wembley 2015 (celtic / folk) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_UlnxuZZyNors​ "Sleeping Sun"live at Tampere 2015 (ballad) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKTSpZ-wp56qhNk "Stargazer" live at Tampere 2015 (operatic vocals / metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJmopnSGjtKSi8k​ "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 Wembley 2015 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqvpIhthphmac0 Last but not the least - they just released their 9th studio album on April 10th named "Human :||: Nature" - just take a peek to their official playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLihZ3gi5Yvzc0pfH2cbNKUUX8o3pb8eVg You can also react to Floor Jansen's performances 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 Thank you! Waiting for more Nightwish reactions. All the best from RO. Stay safe.

[@TankTheTech]

Gabriel, this has got to be the most thought out and in depth comment I've gotten on my channel so far! Thank you so much for including all of that information and history about the band, and it's so awesome to hear about the background of each of these musicians! Thank you for honoring Ann with that description and background of the band! I cannot wait to listen to more Nightwish, and you've compiled quite a list for me to check out! From what I gather, their sound can go all over the spectrum, so I'm very excited to hear more and see what other directions they go. Thank you again, so so so much! It is very much appreciated!

[@gabriel.bardac]

@@TankTheTech You fully understood my message, with the role of informing and wishing you "welcome"! We enjoy every time we meet people with a clear mind and an open heart, because we know in advance that they will really appreciate Nightwish music. :)

[@cinderellsworth]

@@TankTheTech Gabriel is our "godfather" of Nightwish Fans. His wealth of information on Nightwish is a definite must-read when embarking on the Nightwish journey. He Definitely won't steer you wrong! 💛

[@TankTheTech]

I wasn't aware I was in the presence of royalty. I'M NOT WORTHY! 🙌

[@cinderellsworth]

@@TankTheTech Lol Not necessarily "royalty", just one of the most informed commenters when it comes to Nightwish. I used the term "godfather" as my own description of Gabriel. The Nightwish Family recently lost the Mother of the Nightwish Family, Ann Weychoff, who also greeted every new reactor to Nightwish with sincere love and tons of information. I'm sure that Gabriel is going to become just as important to our community. R.I.P., Ann....we all miss you terribly...😥 🌟💫💛

[@juholaitakari1305]

I’d say her final note qualifies as mind blowing. You have to listen to it without pausing.

[@averagebear5889]

It's a reaction video, and he's reacting. Now, if he had the earphones, and did not pause, he would be speechless. It's just that epic.

[@andrewwilson45]

The goosebumps and wet eyes... thats called a Floorgasm. If you're planning on following this Nightwish road you've started down... buckle up son... its a ride

[@dceballos067]

Emppu can shred, just not on this tune. What he does, is lends a sweet, melodic break but not overpowering. Had Emppu shredded, would've totally destroyed the vibe.

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, he seems like the kind of player that's easily capable of shredding, but vibes out and does what he thinks is just the right amount. I loved it.

[@Mountain_Mutt]

@@TankTheTech Fortunately, Tuomas always writes in solos that fit perfectly with the music and never anything superfluous. However, there are quite a few examples of Emppu really showing what he's capable of and you'll see them as you go through the songs that I've seen recommended. It is my personal opinion that he is good enough and confident enough that he doesn't need to 'show off' as is the case with some guitarists. He believes in what Tuomas is doing and the music comes first. I love his energy on stage. He's sort of like a fart in a skillet...no one can keep him still. He's quite a prankster too, both on and off stage. Edit: Forgot to say...I loved your reaction, man. Sub'd and looking forward to more.

[@DanielTsosie]

Says he is not going to pause. Pause every 30 seconds. It's ok, your first floor experience;)

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahahahaha. I said I'd "TRY" not to pause. 🤣 But between KZbin's copyright restrictions and SO MUCH to unpack with this video, I ended up stopping a ton.

[@mayday6880]

Its a good reaction thanks. Yes in my opinion to much pause, you can let it run longer, YT don't block as fast as you think.

[@ronnyseffinga7950]

@@TankTheTech official nw vids will be never blocked btw ...read my lips

[@pmasher]

@@TankTheTech Well except for Poet and the Pendulum. Doesn't seem to be getting blocked lately but it seems to come and go in waves. You will probably wanna pause a good amount if you do that song.

[@mariopardillo8618]

Great reaction! Pause all you like - just rewind a bit so you get the full flow of the performance - we won't mind! ;)

[@richardtomlin8704]

Operatic voice? yes, and no. 'Yours is an empty hope' Wembley.

[@AlaskaGirl1920]

Watching people react to this for the first time is honestly one of my favorite things in the world haha

[@orion351us]

She's a valkyrie commander, that is charging into battle, and YOU will charge into battle with her.

[@lazaruslong697]

In font of her actually. No enemy will get to the sighting distance of her while I am still alive. ;)

[@static2430]

ooh boy, you've opened the nightwish rabbit hole! Few things to note: Floor is their 3rd singer (and I like her best) This song was originally with their first singer, Tarja Now that you've seen this, you need to see live versions of: -The poet and the pendulum - Yours is an empty hope (pay attention to the growls here) - The greatest show on earth You're welcome.

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man! Didn’t know until after I watched this that Floor wasn’t the original singer. Definitely gonna have to check out more!

[@static2430]

@@TankTheTech The lyrics are always beautiful as well. They are mostly composed by Tuomas (Too-oh-mas), the keyboarder. He is the genius behind pretty much all of the compositions.

[@raebookworm4013]

Shudder before the Beautiful is another amazing song. Or The Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean. Poet and the Pendulum and The Greatest Show on Earth are also sublime. I second your vote for those, Poet and the Pendulum is one of my top faves of all time.

[@static2430]

@@raebookworm4013 I think we can agree that pretty much any nightwish song is amazing. What was the first NW song you ever heard? For me, it was Nemo.

[@ChrisPage68]

@@nicod1361 Irreplaceable. Once you've had the best there is, it's only going to be disappointing to try to emulate her.

[@Klojum]

"Ride into battle..." You can do that with the last song of the Wacken2013 concert, "Last Ride of the Day". It's like the Nightwish Army assembles to conquer Mordor after Floor's goodbye speech.

[@everett880]

Classic hockey shirt. Dude, did I mention about legions of army? Yeah I did and soon the Nightwish army will be flocking your comment section with song requests lol. Great reaction btw. As a roadie, I'm really interested in your feedback on the production value of some of the live shows. Looking forward to more from you 👍

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton! Very interested to hear more from this band!

[@radbytrade]

"I think somebody said Finnish or Dutch" "Yes."

[@JohannAnders]

If you‘re into pyros you just have to do Rammstein. Either „Du Hast“ oder „Feuer Frei“

[@meganturner8438]

RAMMSTEIN MEIN TEIL!

[@ainov1904]

Rammstein du hast live in Paris!

[@staropramen478]

So while this song is definitely the perfect first step into the world of symphonic metal, you will be very surprised what this band can do, whether it's heavy, folk, power, opera or cinematic metal. Even after you start to realize what great vocalists they have in this band, you will soon understand what a genius the keyboardist/composer is.

[@TankTheTech]

Even from this first song/video, I realize the composition of the music is incredible! I can't wait to listen to more and see how versatile this band can get!

[@MarcXL81]

Oh Yeah, they have such a wide spectrum.

[@staropramen478]

@@TankTheTech Nice to hear and hoping to see more from you. They also have 2 more songs that are 10+ minutes that will get recommended a lot but here's a couple of "normal" songs I would recommend: Romanticide (heavier sound) Song of myself (dramatic/heavy) I want my tears back (folk) Ever Dream (power) Phantom of the opera (first singer of the band, metal cover of a classical song) Also 80% of the time they sound better live so definitely pick the live versions.

[@andrete8691]

storytime and then romanticide , I'd say!

[@TankTheTech]

So many comments in the live chat for "Romanticide". Definitely gonna have to check it out!

[@rinl.6924]

song of myself

[@s.ala-antti4670]

7 days to the wolves at Wembley Arena, so you'll get a taste of what Marco (the bassist) can do!

[@jeffholmes8177]

@@TankTheTech Romanticide, Storytime, Elan.......just about any/all are huge examples of this band's versatility. Do yourself a favor and commit yourself to listening to 'em all.

[@Dianen65]

i have a feeling that this will become a nice journey, discovering all great NW songs through your eyes and ears! 🤘🏻👍 we are ready for it!

[@anssia3123]

The thing with Nightwish is that even if they do impressive stuff, they do it only when the song requires it and not to show off their abilities. They could shred the hell out of those guitars, Floor could belt even higher etc. but this band does these things with great restraint. They let the music shine and damn what masterpieces have they produced. That's why we all get emotional listening. It's not about proving anything it's about the composition. As you explore the band more you'll get to see the skill level of everyone individually. Have fun, you're about to have quite a journey.

[@ianknowles8934]

Headphones required at all times for live Nightwish gigs. Welcome to the rollercoaster ride that is Nightwish.

[@corneliusantonius3108]

The Netherlans reporting in 👍

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Greetings from Finland, the home of Nightwish. Since I'm late for the party, everything worthwhile has already been said about the band & this epic live performance, so I just wish you luck with the Nightwish army that has already stormed your channel.

[@chadbennett7873]

Tarmo - everything worthwhile cannot ever be said about Nightwish ... they just keep creating new things to say. Better late than never, my friend.

[@ToddPro]

Been a fan of rock/metal since the late 70s...just "found" Nightwish a couple months ago... literally can't get enough of them! The NW army is amazing too! 🤘

[@krakon6565]

Just don't cross them. I was kicked out of the NW army for nor liking one of their songs. They still hate me for it and that was months ago.

[@2727rogers]

For me it was about a year ago and I am the same. I have to listen to a couple of their songs everyday. I have also discovered other great music because of Nightwish. Bands like Epica, Wintersun, Areyon , Dream Theater, Tool there are others. It is to the point I can't keep up.

[@johnhancock6695]

Sounds exactly like me. Exclusively 70's rock. KISS army and all that. Then I ran across this band...... holy sh#t

[@Green-Lyon]

Welcome to the sweetest addiction! :D

[@missrubyphoenix]

I love when first time reactors to NW get shocked by Floor's beautiful, angelic voice surrounded by the powerful melody, and it's funny how quickly he got Floored and had his first floorgasm

[@QuayNemSorr]

The army is here. Another soul has been claimed by our divine Valkyrie of Rock!! Given you "flute" comments I suggest you check out "I want my tears back"

[@dubiousj]

"I wasn't expecting this" - "goosebumps" - "emotional" - "epic" - these are all things the Nightwish army are used to hearing on these first time reactions. Welcome to the rabbit hole! Please do a reaction to Romanticide - totally different vibe than Ghost Love Score.

[@TankTheTech]

That’s coming soon for sure!

[@adamtaylor8578]

Dude this is awesome. One thing I can tell you, is everytime you pause it for commentary, before you start the video again, rewind it a bit because you can miss a lot of important moments. This is part of a trilogy. Poet and the pendulum (live at Wembley) is next. Then The greatest show on earth Live at Tampere) As you get to know this band more and more, they are so intricut, so dynamic, there is nothing they cant do. Welcome to the nightwish army!!!!!!!

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, I gotta get better at pausing and rewinding. Still learning as I go as this is only my 12th video, I think, but with this song especially, there was so much going on and so much to unpack that my brain was shorting out. Haha

[@phillee2814]

@@TankTheTech Just as a help, while the spacebar pauses and restarts the video on a PC, j goes back 10 seconds per press, so is strongly recommended. If you go too far, l goes forward 10s. You can even go a frame at a time ` going back a frame and ' going forward. Maybe worth having on a post-it until you get used to them.

[@robertcraane7910]

If you are a pyro, do Du Hast by Rammstein Live in Paris man, the whole band are fucking Pyros... best show ever!

[@TankTheTech]

I LOVE Rammstein and I've seen their show so many times. I own several of their DVD's as well. 🤘🤘🤘

[@robertcraane7910]

@@TankTheTech What a shame would love to have seen a first reaction to that... or BUck Dich hahaha

[@CapitanDePlai]

@@TankTheTech a man of culture i see

[@crazyassperson9183]

This is the most epic concert I've seen in years, try ROMANTICIDE , SONG OF MYSELF, GHOSTRIVER, STORYTIME or any other song on this concert! Lol

[@TankTheTech]

Romanticide was so heavily recommended already that I'll definitely be doing that soon!

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@TankTheTech Have fun and welcome to the Nightwish Army Tank

[@criticaldrift5234]

@@TankTheTech Yeh it's a lot harder than ghost love score, this is the light side of Nightwish, badass reaction, subbed

[@mayday6880]

Storytime is a good "starter" song.

[@johnekare8376]

All good recommendations!

[@madhatter6549]

You've no idea how special her voice is.... Nightwish is one of a kind!

[@Mal3ficarum]

"It hasnt blown me away yet...." Me: Just wait for it, Floor my dear....show him.....

[@cuillinguy]

You’re absolutely right. Nightwish are not about the shock effect and all about the music, the emotion etc. ❤️🤘

[@cooperc4060]

Another fellow American finally discovering the best singer on this planet. Keep reacting to Nightwish and you will agree.

[@TankTheTech]

Definitely loving it so far, and Floor’s voice is unreal!

[@cooperc4060]

@@TankTheTech This song isn't really even in my top 30 Nightwish songs.

[@TankTheTech]

DAMN! Then I can't even imagine what their other stuff is gonna sound like!

[@ghostnf9650]

TankTheTech its like in the bottom of my 20 top songs if you include the new album. ...

[@joseacevedo8314]

Other Nightwish songs have bagpipes, and tin whistle on stage.

[@fraknrak9111]

Tank: "She's got a voice" Me: "give it a sec"

[@Bane2Face]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!!!! YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THE NOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcmorton1439]

Nice reaction! This genre of music is known as Symphonic Metal. GLS is the most reacted to song, in the history of music reaction videos. A bit ahead of Jinjer-Pisces. As Nightwish is the most reacted to artist or band in the history of music reactions videos. FYI:There were 82,000+ in the audience. It is the 13th of 15 songs that NW performed that night. I would recommend either 'Ever Dream' or 'Storytime' from the same concert for your next Nightwish reaction. The singer's name is Floor Jansen. She is the 3rd and still current female lead singer of Nightwish (est. 1996) She had been with the band for little over 10 months at the time of this concert on 03 August 2013, when she was 32. She started performing in her first Metal Band, After-Forever at the age of 16. After that band disbanded, she started her own band called Revamp. Which was on hiatus, when she received a call from Nightwish to take over the female lead singing duties mid-tour. The rest is herstory.

[@TankTheTech]

DAMN! That is an awesome amount of information. Thank you, Marc! And yeah, I assumed from all the recommendations and all the other videos I saw that this one was done by just about everyone (I actually mention that in this video, and I know I'm super late to the party). Thank you for the other suggestions! I'll definitely be checking it out because as you'll see by my reaction, I WANT MORE NIGHTWISH! Haha

[@TankTheTech]

Also, I just noticed you said “Nice reaction”. Were you able to somehow see this video? It hasn’t premiered yet. 🤔

[@niksur1201]

@@TankTheTech Was probably the thumbnail I assume he was referring too ;) I will try to stay awake for the premiere but is very early morning from my timezone

[@marcmorton1439]

@@TankTheTech Well you do have on there. 'The most Epic thing that ever was' So I was making a educated guess that it is going to be at least a nice reaction!!! ;D

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

This track was my first listen to as well as I’m not a metal fan really. Likewise it never blew me away but there’s was more than enough to make me curious and of course Floor and her voice 😍😍. Since that first listen I’ve listened to a lot of their catalogue and there’s literally nothing they don’t do. Buckle up fella you’re in for one hell of a ride.

[@Martin-re8ei]

I will try not to pause so much Me: I don't think I've seen so many pauses in this song from a reactor But fun fact about the pyro

[@TankTheTech]

I’ll get better about it. Still new to this. Trying to break it up so the video doesn’t get blocked due to copyrights, AND there was a lot for me to unpack. So much going on.

[@phillee2814]

@@MrDjTilo I've even seen this entire show (and others) reacted to without getting blocked and "Please Learn the Setlist in 48 Hours" has been reacted to in its entirety as well.

[@chadbennett7873]

I had to laugh when he was saying "if you have any suggestions ..." - he hadn't met Gabriel yet! Fearless leader will set him straight!

[@georgianasutu5882]

For me Floor is too badass for old NW songs in which feelings are sooo vulnerable, emotional...Tarja has the depth, the darkness, the vulnerability, the nuances which make the songs credible. I love Floor to bits, but I think AFTER Forever was a better fit for her, what a great band that was, she was stellar there. She does a pretty good job în NW too, but for me all the feels are kinda gone from the old songs. I do enjoy her performance in other songs which are definetly hers like My Walden, I love that. But Ghost Love Score is Tarja's for me.

[@williamosborne9881]

If you like pyrotechnics you need to listen to romanticide Dark chest of Wonders shudder before the Beautiful and yes she also has an amazing voice. My personal favorite yours is an empty hope

[@TankTheTech]

Romanticide is definitely happening soon! Thanks!

[@christomashofski9160]

@@TankTheTech ..."I can't wait to see what other kind of explosive pyro they have." BWAHAHAHAHA! Oh, boy, he's really gonna love GSOE at Tampere then! Here's the link to stash away in your "to do" list for when you get to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ2ZnYicfrKefa8

[@phillee2814]

@@TankTheTech You'll appreciate that their chief pyrotechnician casually remarks during that tour that half of a 38-tonne truck is full of bombs. hmm: Customs officer: "Have you anything to declare?" Driver: "Oh shit, here we go again!" I guess the other half of that truck is probably filled with the declarations, licenses, forms and permits to drag all that lot around internationally!

[@robertcraane7910]

This is a great intro to the band but it is still a sort of ballad... they have so much more then this... Try Romanticide or The Greatest Show On Earth... but son, only live versions!

[@TankTheTech]

Romanticide was HIGHLY recommended in the live chat when the video premiered. Definitely gonna have to check it out! I saw The Greatest Show On Earth was 21 minutes, so that one will have to be a project somewhere down the line. Haha

[@jasminwolf7412]

Yes ONLY live versions 🤯👌🏼

[@robertcraane7910]

@@jasminwolf7412 ALWAYS!

[@BruderTux]

@@TankTheTech it's worth it. Watch the Tampere version. Home base, 20000 fans that just came for Nightwish and thus a "ton of toys" on stage.

[@XXXenophile]

You know, I’m going to disagree with everyone just saying the live versions. First mainly be cause there aren’t any really for Human and everybody needs to hear Noise. Second, because as far as I know, the best version of Annette’s Storytime is the album/music video

[@wannabedane4046]

Great first reaction - you've started the journey, Floor can sing anything, anytime, and mix operatic, head, chest, mix voice, bellting, growling and/or screaming in any song. Marco, the bassist is also a great singer, you'll see. Troy the multi-instrumentalist sings also. Emppu the guitarist is a virtuos, the drummers (Jukka until 2014-15 and Kai replacing Jukka (and recommanded by Jukka) are phenomenal - last, but absolutely not least Tuomas, keyboard, is the composer, lyrics' poet, orchestrator, w.m. is also fantastic

[@johntilghman]

EVERYTHING from the "Live at Wacken" set was fantastic.. As a side note, we Nightwish lovers don't care how long the video is.. EVER.. And we really almost always would want you to watch till the end of the video. This becomes important the more you listen to Nightwish. Also keep in mind Floor is the 3rd singer for NW and she had only been with the band for about 10 months at this point and I think she was just filling in at this point. Over 80k people in the crowd, so just a small show for them, and if I remember correctly this song was about 1 1/2 hours in to the set. Enjoy, we will be here to watch with you.

[@ozzwepay]

I've seen this fifty times. Emotional, goosebumps, every time, dude, every time.

[@robertkarlsson7238]

I cry everytime...

[@jopes4855]

Welcome to the world of Nightwish! And symphonic metal 🤘 EDIT: Congrats on your first Floorgasm! 😎 I did enjoy your reaction a lot! Subbed right away, waiting for more Nightwish! You got the background of the band already so i just leave few recommendations. All of these from same Wacken 2013 concert! Romanticide (I hope you do this one next!) Ever Dream Ghost River Storytime Wish I Had An Angel Song of Myself Dark Chest of Wonders ( This is the show opener, proper way to start a gig) Stay safe! Enjoy the music 🤘 Greetings from Finland! 🤘🎶 🎸🇫🇮

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you so much! I definitely enjoyed this and can't wait to hear more. "Romanticide" was recommend a TON in the live chat for this video, so that'll probably be next!

[@arnoldsoncarlson9487]

Good reaction. I think you get it. I heard someone say "most singers show, Floor GIVES." I'm a long time metalhead, usually listen to stuff a lot heavier and more complex than this, but Nightwish got me the first time I saw them (especially Floor). They have a very positive feel and appear to really love what they do. Anyway... The Nightwish army is coming, they love their Valkyrie Queen.

[@TankTheTech]

Sounds like we're VERY similar in our metal tastes. I generally enjoy heavy, fast, and shreddy, but Nightwish just got me, man. Very excited to hear more!

[@Fluffykeith]

This just shows how phenomenal Floor Jansen is as a singer...she’s taking a very complex song that was written for a different opera trained singer....and she totally owns every second of it.

[@ilkkak3065]

Try next Nightwish - Shudder Before The Beautiful Live at Wembley Arena kzbin.info/www/bejne/baC0aaaEiL6Lo7M

[@elm6944]

Im binging on your Nightwish Experience....here I go!!!! Late to the party but "Lets Go!!!!!"

[@Sarge80]

Welcome to the nightwish army, resistance is futile. Oh and welcome to your first Floorgasm.

[@TankTheTech]

Hahahahahaha!

[@fnglert]

"The most epic thing that ever was" .... Nah this is like par for the course for Nightwish.

[@markusruhl113]

There are 82k people. If you want to to see more pyrotechnics look at The greatest show on earth.

[@TankTheTech]

I saw it’s a 21 minute video so that’ll be a project for me, but I’ll definitely get there!

[@Enderu666]

@@TankTheTech Do the Tampere version, it's the one that has the pyrotechnics. There are a few other versions out there that do not.

[@susibelle2955]

@@TankTheTech I was coming to recommend that. Tampere live version. It is amazing what pyrotechnics can do and the song is of course total epicness. Greetings from Finland, loved your reaction

[@wanmac31]

🇫🇮😁🤘❤️🎶🎸👍 Welcome to the world of symphonic metal a'la Nightwish. Greetings from this old roadie to another roadie🤘🤘👍👍. I work here 1995-2012 🏟️ conserts and all the way in Finland. Last Big one was U2 🤘My life best years, so thankfull those times🤘Keep Nightwish coming, you have a Great reaction👍 P.s i know what is stage l & r😁🤘

[@brendasnow6024]

You should definitely check out "Weak Fantasy" live at Tampere. It kicks ass:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-VZGyGl9aVoNE

[@pedromelolouzada2003]

This is my favorite song ever.

[@haukionkannel]

For more thatretical: Poet and pendulum or the greatest show on the earth. For more banging, Endlesnes or tribal or Romanticide, for more folk, Nemo or Islander live from Tampere, or Harvest... the Nightwish Deliver countles of styles! They have super good Pinkfloid cower and for more operatic maybe Phantom of the opera with Tarja Turunen. They have easy listen to radio play songs like By by beatifull or Noise or Sahara, or Amaranth. so Many different styles, from head banging to soft lyrical stuff, from operatic to folk. Really interesting band to listen!

[@thomaslilly9558]

Roadie....Nice reaction, thank you. Congrats you have had your first Floorgsm ( Floor Jansen, vocalist ). Your background lends to the band, if Nightwish is there, there will be fire. Now the real fun begins, the Nightwish Army is headed your way. They will have a request or fifty the first day, subscriptions going soar. They will treat you right, let them guide you at first. Welcome to the world of Nightwish.....Enjoy ! .....Lets go Hawks !

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks Thomas! LET’S GO HAWKS!

[@evilme5534]

no hate, this is a fun comment, nothing less than that, please believe me, anyways, you, thruout the vid, it is great, nothing awesome, got goosebumps, blah blah blah, then half way thru, you are like, i see something is coming, at this point, i am still thinking, aww, how cute, so nieve, then the end haha, you got it my son, you got a sample of what this amazing band is all about, and dude, no shame with the tears, im a big boi too, i get goosebumps, floorgasms, teary eyed, and we are not the only ones, glad you loved this vid big man, and as for your love for pyro, crap, there is one, i cant think of it right now, so frigging perfect, but , the one i can remember, check out, greatest show on earth, you love pyro and shizzle, you will cry from them pyros alone, and thats even before you get to the song ;) great reaction buddy, i loved it :) keep it up, oh and i forgot to say, i was as nieve as you were too, when i first heard and saw nightwish with floor, i heard of them, but the time i heard of them, they were with the other singer, forgot her name, NOT Tarja, the middle one, i didnt think much of NW when she was there so i gave them no further notice, then i saw all of these reaction vids and they had floor in them, i was like, OMG, MIND BLOWN, mountain sized goosebumps, everything, enjoy the ride dude and welcome to the nightwish army :)

[@petterbruun-larsen3447]

Please check out and react to "Elvenjig / Elvenpath live in Sao Paolo 🤘it's from one of the earlier albums but still a great song 👍🤘

[@damonbryan7232]

As a musician. To play live with a backtrack for 3 minutes is nuts. The precise timing it takes. Off timing just a half. An the whole thing sounds like garbage. To play to a backtrack for 10, 16, 20 minutes is insane. You talk about Lord of the Rings stuff. Try Last Ride of the Day live at Wacken. It will definitely give you that feel. Charge of the Rohon. Funny because it's a song about rollercoaster.

[@TankTheTech]

Yup! Most of the bands I’ve toured with use Ableton rigs for click and tracks and it takes a really solid band to pull off a full set of that, let alone a 10-20 minute song.

[@kzar99]

When other bands write songs, Nightwish compose songs. And you will never forget your first Floorgasm

[@WillianNilh]

The Greatest Show on Earth, this song is amazing. Masterpiece!

[@Journeyman09]

You should check out Epica live at Hellfest 2022, just pick a song they are all epic!!

[@pauldavies2178]

“She’s got a voice” Floor is the voice.

[@joseacevedo8314]

Nightwish is about musical talent, big compositions, and emotions. Most songs give the feels and all of them give "Floorgasms"(the goosebumps or chills when Floor sings).

[@z0rchain230]

New Achievement unlocked: Floorgasm! (100% of Nightwish Army have this achievement)

[@handcoding]

As, man-you almost had me there with that “Wacken” pronunciation fake-out. ;)

[@edwardnelson9807]

So I'm rewatching this one. After listening to your interview with Joakim. It popped up on my suggested. And it's funny to rewaych this man. Your one of the ones that got me out of my American metal comfort zone. So thank you

[@TankTheTech]

That's awesome, man!

[@FHB71]

When it comes to Floor Jansen: Normal singers sing what they can, Floor sings what she wants. She can do clean, operatic, but she can also growl. She is a class of her own.

[@colingreengrass6751]

I would recommend Storytime, Ever Dream, Song of myself and Romanticide from this same concert before you go on to some of the more advanced songs that I am sure are going to be recommended. Doing several from this concert will get you ready for the bigger, longer and epic songs further down the road. Oh and welcome to the world of Nightwish and Floor

[@xXErizerXx]

I swear to God hearing eluveitie in the intro just made my day

[@TankTheTech]

🤘🤘🤘

[@ascensionenergetics85]

Congrats on your first of many multi Floorgasms. This music & Floor’s voice will touch your soul. Romanticide is next. But harder...use headphones! Enjoy! NW army incoming! 🤙🔥

[@TankTheTech]

My only problem with headphones is that when I start rocking, they fly right off. Hahaha. Might have to bust out my in ear monitors for this one.

[@ascensionenergetics85]

TankTheTech Hell yeah dude. You got the tech 😉

[@RaymondBCrisp]

There is symphonic rock, and then there is Nightwish. She gives me goosebumps every time she sings that haunting melody, contrasting so beautifully against the powerful metal background. I've not seen any flutes, but they do have Uilleann pipes! (AKA Irish bagpipes) You're reaction was almost as epic as the song. And you wouldn't be the first to get teary eyed and goosebumps from listening to this amazingly executed masterpiece. It's a total experience. Thanks!

[@frankthetankfrombavaria]

Hey Tank! Have been rewatching your reaction and I have to say: you have come a very far way my friend - great job, absolutely impressive! Keep it up buddy and I hope you found the time since you released this video to listen to this song at least once without a pause ;-)

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you!

[@dominikrusec4829]

Awesome! Next react to Nightwish: Romanticide Official LIVE video!!!

[@TankTheTech]

100% happening next!

[@ghostnf9650]

Tuomas Holopainen the keyboard player and composer is basically in a select league of composers with the likes of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Frederico Enaudi. Floor is one of the best singers alive. Highly trained, skillful, powerful, passionate and a consumate professional. The band is a world class ensemble of musicians.

[@TheDonmayo]

I think Romanticide has a better show of her vocal range, aswell as the white haired guy. Also its a bit rougher of a song. (If you want to see them use more then just pyrotechnics, go watch their song: The greatest show on earth).

[@ericswannie2504]

I agree with your assessment that GLS is not mind-blowing. It definitely is popular for reaction, but remains out of my top 20 Nightwish songs. It was however, Floor's favorite song during that tour. Floor is the 6' Viking Warrior Goddess Singer and IMHO the most versatile, professional singer on the planet. Anyways, there is a NW song for all moods. I like the heavy. Romanticide (Wacken), Storytime (Wacken), Ghost River (Wacken), Dark Chest of Wonders (Wacken), Yours is an Empty Hope (Wembley), Shudder Before the Beautiful (Wembley) Weak Fantasy (Tampere), Tribal (Lyric video), Slaying the Dreamer (Buenos Aires), Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean (Buenos Aires) all scratch the heavy itch. For melodic, beautiful songs try Nemo (Wacken), Sleeping Sun (Tampere), Ever Dream (Wacken), How's the Heart, Elan (Wembley). They've got some Celtic sounding songs that I like, I Want My Tears Back, My Walden, Elan, Last of the Wilds, Harvest. Those are cool. Then there are the epic tunes, probably left for a later time. You may not be ready for them, Poet and the Pendulum, Greatest Show on Earth. And...there...is...more!!!

[@Hairmetallurgist]

This reaction video made me subscribe. You are awesome! Metal keyboard player, here, myself!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton!

[@chriscross2473]

Anyone else, who goes back to Tank-Reactions to rewatch them?

[@TankTheTech]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Hawks438]

"Im not going to pause the video"... Then proceeds to pause 15 times...lol. Enjoyed your reaction none the less.

[@TankTheTech]

I probably paused more than 15 times, honestly. Hahaha. And if I remember right, I said I'd "TRY" not to pause. But man, I didn't wanna miss anything and there was SO much to unpack in this song and video.

[@Hawks438]

@@TankTheTech ....its all good bud. Most first time listeners do the same thing....its the shock and amazement of what they are seeing and hearing.

[@federicominiaci106]

Great reactionnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, be prepared for THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH! No way you can't do that song reaction. Cheers!

[@imrevansanten504]

...and dear Floor was only just added to the band...80000+ people in front of you...

[@fixxa6455]

On the other hand. She was indeed just added but puts an incredible performance so it was the right decision. It does say something about floors professionalism

[@karinpijlman3527]

Floor is the best ❤❤❤❤