The Poet And The Pendulum - Nightwish LIVE @ Wembley 2016 | REACTION

[@keithteaser]

The greatest live band in the world with the greatest female vocalist in the world..Nice reaction ..

[@floorfan7987]

ABSOLUTLEY

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Absolutely agree.

[@nimwey7701]

To make a long story short, the song is about how Tuomas (keyboard) felt after they had to fire Tarja (first vocalist), he did that in a open letter and got so many backlash from fans that he was so down, and thought of suicide or disband the band. Luckely with help from his Parents and friends he came over it and wrote this song, so he is commiting suicide in the song as you could see when he made the troat slash and luckely not in real life. You also see Emppu and Marko stand by him to show him support at the end of the song, cuz this song means a lot to Tuomas, he usualy also ask the technics to shut his earphones down so he can't hear the lyrics.Thank you for reacting to this Masterpiece, Lots of love from The Netherlands

[@RobinH1001]

Yes, in the past Tuomas has asked the sound technicians to mute the sound of the vocal line in his ears because it was too emotional for him. But i read in an interview that that is no longer needed. He has overcome it and is much better now.

[@MsStecarl]

@@RobinH1001 if u watch him at the end he sings along, but he probably dont need to hear the vocal to know the lyrics :)

[@Theories16]

Depression and Suicide basically. But good on u to take the time to explain it in more detail :)

[@olgahein4384]

And the sad thing was, Tarja was going to leave after that one last live tour anyway to go solo. However, during the last song at the last concert she left the stage (wich was part of the show), but after the show was over, Tarja was nowhere to be found (like, for doing after-concert-stuff like meet & greet with fans, etc). They got informed that she literally flew into her backstage room, changed outfits and jumped into a taxi to board a plane to get to her fiance (to wherever he was at that moment). And that was the point where the guys have had enough and Tuomas wrote that letter and the official statement. At least, Anette had the decency to be voice-sick AND pregnant when she left Nightwish for good. Even though it was right in the middle of their world tour in 2012/2013 (it was amazing and extremely funny at the same time how 2 female singers from another band jumped in and saved the secret gig concert, each with a stack of printed out lyrics in their hands).

[@MsStecarl]

@@olgahein4384 did u know 1 of the singers ( Elize Ryd) auditioned for nightwish when they replaced tarja. She sent in Nemo :) u can find the song on youtube :)

[@pmasher]

1 song in 5 parts. The Greatest Show on Earth is the same.

[@Dralace]

Yes. I good sir are certainly ready to react to The Greatest show on earth (Live in Tampere) remember to get the lyrics with you too :) And Enjoy the ride!: Here is the vid. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambFo616f7CNadE

[@juhanikyllonen1899]

I'd call these parts movements. The song has a structure of classical music.

[@repso00]

"I have so mixed emotions, but they are good ones". That is have we all Nightwish "sold-our-souls" fans feel when we listen to especially this epic song. The same feeling although it's the 100th time you listen to it. There is no other explanation, this is a masterpiece of composition, a rollercoaster emotional ride that takes you to hidden and forbidden places in your soul. Thanks for the nice reaction.

[@scottcanann]

This song is almost analogous to the 7 stages of grief put into a symphony -- in poetry and music. There is bitterness, sadness (as low as the depths of the Pacific), despair/anger (Dark Passion Play) ... and finally acceptance and peace (Mother & Father). His parents obviously helped him get to the last step (last portion of the song). It takes you through great highs and lows. It is very much like watching an emotional and intense movie. It was written about the Tuomas' feelings about losing the group's first lead singer. Tuomas is the band's main composer & keyboardist. He grew up with the original lead singer and decided to make the band do symphonic metal, since she had an opera background. That lead singer got married and decided to leave the band and go solo and told them that the next album would be her last -- so they decided to let her got right then. It took them a while to find Floor, but this song is amazing from her. It showcases all of her vocal skills and range. The song tries to capture his intense feelings then and through to healing, along with help from his parents. One interesting note ... there is a child's voice near the beginning of the song that says "The end" -- speaking of the end of the original band and the end of that special friendship. Near the very end of the 5-part song, you hear that same voice say "The Beginning", speaking of the band and of Tuomas in particular picking up the pieces and moving on with their lives after losing his lifelong friend. When you see Tuomas (keyboardist) singing along with Floor near the end of the song, you can see the FEELING he has for the song.

[@syyneater]

I could be wrong, but I believe Floor was still with her band at the time, and Tuomas didn’t want to be responsible for another band breakup, so they went to Anette.

[@powbobs]

Syneater Yes

[@jamesallen1153]

Tuomas' song of depression and suicidal thoughts after splitting up with Tarja, his childhood friend and Nightwish's first singer.

[@justdave9610]

This song was very personal for the keyboardist and composer Tuomas. He wrote it as a way of committing lyrical and musical suicide because he was very depressed after firing the original singer Tarja who was also a childhood friend.

[@justdave9610]

It's very emotional for him when they perform this which is why the guitarist and the bassist walk over to him at the end

[@sulevturnpuu5491]

Also the angry backlash from fans.

[@talaniel]

@@justdave9610 IDK, everybody says this, but to me, it just looks like musicians standing close to each other so that they stay in sync :-) I do not know if they are running some click track, probably yes with this complex music, but anyway, the drummer no longer defines the tempo at that time, so it would make sense to coordinate this way.

[@talaniel]

@Andrew But well, maybe, they do the same thing at the same spot, because they still need to get synced, and then fist-bump cos they managed to do it? :-) To be fair, I do not say that I am right and others are wrong. I'm just offering a possible explanation from a musician's point of view. Actually, they play to a click track most probably, so most probably, I am wrong :-)

[@fdsannie]

That is what Nightwish songs do to you. I hope this will help.... Nightwish was started in 1996.They are considered a female fronted symphonic metal band. They are from Finland. Tuomas Holopainen, the keyboard player, composes and writes the lyrics for 95% of their music. Marco is the Bassist and vocals .And there is the guitarist Emppu. Then there is Troy Donockley who is a multi-instrulmentalist and does vocals. Jukka is the drummer. In 2015 due to Jukka's health issues Kai became the drummer and as of now is a permanent member. Nightwish has had three singers. 1st one was Tarja Turunen (Operatic vocals). She was with them until 2005. the 2nd one was Anette Olzon (Poppy, strong vocals). She was with them until 2012.The 3rd and current singer is Floor Jansen, from the Netherlands.( power, operatic, soprano.....most versatile) 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 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. Their music has gotten me through some tough times. I want to warn you that Nightwish fans are hard core. So be prepared. lol

[@oo.llpee.7457]

Yes, this makes you emotional, but just imagine how this feels for me (and thousands of those), who lived all this with them back in 2005-2007. I'm not going to repeat what others have said already, but this song hit me quite hard, when I finally gave it a chance. I had been their fan since 1998, and I abandoned them after Tarja incident, and came back with Floor. When I first heard this, I can tell that it was very emotional moment. Especially this line "under the same pale moon, whose guiding light chose you, chose you all" got me, because Tuomas was clearly refering to beginning of Nightwish, when they just sat around camp fire and had dreams. They never supposed to be anything big, just acoustic mood music. No albums, no gigs, definitely not touring, but that moon chosed differently. I was never mad for Tuomas, but I still abandoned them, because I didn't like Anette (2nd singer). It just sounded wrong, too poppy. Now I regret that I didn't give her (and Nightwish) a proper chance, because these songs are masterpieces. Many still blame Tuomas from firing Tarja *, but the thing is, that when band chemistry is gone, it's gone. You have basically two options, fire someone or break the band. I'm just glad they chosed this route. * Marko (the bassist) have said that, it was decision they made together, and that he was the one, who finally said it out loud first. Just the way they chosed to do it was very immature (open letter).

[@sugoruyo]

Olli-Pekka Tervo in a way us fans are responsible for this. It’s a valuable lesson to look deeper into things. Nightwish is more than just Tarja or Annette or Floor. Or even Tuomas. As with most things in life there is a depth to be understood and we should never act on the immediate negative emotional response.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

I thought this was the MOST engaged reaction in the history of reaction videos. Imagine if he KNEW the backstory? When you combine genius with no limit to vulnerability, there are no limits. I'm new to Nightwish but their talent is rearing it's ugly head in my heart. They've made some AMAZING music. It's funny, to me, both Tarja and Anette were very talented, but limited. Floor is extremely talented and has no limits. Isn't it amazing where fate takes you? This is why you ride out the storm and endure the hardships - you never know when life is gonna Floor you!

[@LuisRdzG10]

Probably people might have already answered it for you by now. But if they don't... The song is composed like if it was a theatrical show that has 5 acts on it (that's why you see the titles of the act when that section of the song starts). The genius of this is how he put it all together. Nightwish has a bunch of this type of songs, they are known to be the "RollerCoaster of emotions". They took you up and down smoothly just like that, they make you laugh, rock hard, cry, everything you can imagine...

[@casztc9874]

Adding to the other subscribers review's: The 2nd part the boy speaks and says "...I have three minutes left and counting" after 'counting' its exactly 3min until he dies... This is a masterpiece in lyrics and instrumental. Thia performance hits you hard...

[@wkpPeroMi]

One of the best of Toumas. No matter what the people think and speak about you, with the support of your family and friends you can make it. In this song we can thank Tarja, to broke with the band. Without this broke, we never heard this masterpeace.

[@izzuddinnawi]

Great reaction neyney, but lets give credit where its due and acknowledge the legend, all hail King Tuomas, what a masterpiece.

[@stups9975]

Thomas the keyboardist writes the lyrics and composes the music 98 percent of the songs. He is a genius for sure. So much talent in this band.

[@camilaaraujo7974]

This is such a great reaction! There's a reason why Nightwish fans are so passionate, you see? They get to your emotions like that. I have lost count of how many times I've watched this performance and it always gets to me. This one, as people have already pointed out, is extremely personal for Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards). He's the musical genius behind Nightwish, the band is his brainchild. He is, as some fans like to call him, the maestro. And I believe this is his magnum opus, even more than The Greatest Show On Earth (another behemoth of a song). It is about dealing with depression, losing the will to live and overcoming it with the help of your loved ones. It's a lyrical suicide and resurrection. He felt on the verge of taking his life but instead of doing it he poured it into paper. Funny that you kept saying 'this is music' because when I think about the story behind this song I can't help thinking that this is why music exists. :) And even though you didn't know all this background info I think you catched a lot of the content, you're very sensitive!

[@gt1man931]

It is a pleasure watching someone who can walk the walk really appreciate this and see it for the masterpiece it is.

[@jeffk1482]

Hi Nephi - glad you LOVED this! "The Poet and the Pendulum" is quite possibly the pinnacle of Nightwish's emotion expressed in song; specifically those of the composer/keyboardist Tuomas. *However* to be a true devotee (LOL) you need to see The Greatest Show on Earth. My favorite performance is from Tampere, Finland. It is, in a word, glorious. The masterpiece is a tribute to the majesty of the formation of our solar system, Earth, and the spectacular abundance and variety of life here...including humans; and acknowledges our eventual demise in wondrous fashion. You'll know it when you hear it!

[@Luna-Lizzy]

I'm always in tears at the end of this song, so emotional.

[@janflikkema7454]

Thank you Nephi for this great reaction to which I can fully relate. I must confess: the first time I've heard this song, I wasn't aware of the background story as well. Nevertheless I was overwhelmed with emotions. Those emotions grew on me even more after I did my homework and began to understand how deep and personal this song is. What a genius Tuomas is, to be able to write this in your personal darkest period. No doubt what so ever: to me this is the best Nightwish song...ever.

[@paulwakefield]

Poet and the Pendulum is amazing. No other song like it anywhere.... now read the backstory, and go back and listen to it again, and the emotions will hit you x10. And the best part? ITS NOT THEIR BEST SONG! Go look for The Greatest Show on Earth from Wembley. 24 minutes of jaw dropping genius from Tuomas.

[@snarkydragon3503]

You didn't even need to say anything afterwards. We know. This is the most painful yet beautiful song I've ever heard.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

Hi! It's nice to be back & watch this epic song by Tuomas performed by Nightwish & Floor on vocals. I like to watch your reactions as you usually know what you're talking about. However, did you notice that it took precisely 3 minutes from when the young boys voice had said these words "Now I only have 3 minutes and counting" to the point when the pendulum "kills" Tuomas & he makes his hand gesture of cutting his throat? This alone shows how much attention to detail Tuomas pays in his composing/songwriting.

[@timomastosalo]

'Floor and her band' is not how you'd best describe Nightwish. She joined 2012, and the band was founded in the of the 90's. But she is the lead Singer, so she easily gets attention the most.

[@JoeBizzle]

It is a beautiful and emotional song even without context. Hearing it after learning the backstory is absolutely heartbreaking. A masterpiece.

[@valeriududau3218]

a touch of magic in the world.... so now you can try "Greatest Show on Earth Live," at Wembley, 2015

[@black4pienus]

Oh god! That mother's part always gets me! I'm not crying. You're crying!

[@faliqhaikal4678]

Feels like reading novel.. Got chapter 1, & so on.. Pure talented musician and music arrangement

[@Miraie93]

Welcome to the Nightwish family👋🏻

[@paulf2557]

Genius. Epic. Legendary. All correct, and all you need to know. Great reaction.

[@Mtaalas]

Nightwish is much more than just a "metal band" and we're really proud of them :)

[@ska231]

quick info: Tuomas, the keyboardist, actually composes 95 percent of the music, he's the heart of this band :) thanks for the great reaction! If you like longer songs like this, I'd suggest greatest show on earth.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I'm so glad you've finally seen it. I was one of the people pushing you to watch, because I knew you'd LOVE IT. But I didn't know you would be so moved by it, it was beautiful to see your touching reaction. This song really puts you on a journey, and I believe that's really what being a "symphony"(symphonic metal) is all about. It has many parts to it. Telling a story. This story was based on Tuomas' depression after they lost Tarja, and I believe he was feeling suicidal when he wrote it. Its partly based on reality and partly fictional, obviously. He turned that feeling into beauty. Art. Floor did what Floor does, she showed us all facets of her voice. Very high and CONSTANT belting on the chorus(such stamina!), and all the head voice for the softer parts, with some growls thrown in in-between! The band gave me chills too. You made my day with this video.

[@TheGrimmReaper1]

I think the way tuomas composes music, you can say its the modernday level of bach , beethoven, mozart. So much layers of music is complete and uterly awsome.

[@huubdonkersteeg2408]

I totally agree with you, Nephi. For me personal this is not only the best Nightwish song, but one of the best songs ever. It is epic, takes you on a journey, plays with your emotions, it is rich, detailed, perfect in every sense. At points a bit painful, than healing again, breathtakingly beautiful. It never fails to pour emotions out of me, even if I have watched and listened to this performance at least a couple of dozen times now. Nightwish is a great band, had a great singer with Tarja, a good singer with Anette (she was better than most Nightwish fans gives her credit for) but with Floor it is really something else, it seems that Nightwish is finally complete now as a band. They fit so perfectly together.

[@mikaelforsehag1851]

"Search for beauty,find your shore" That is words to live by! Good reaction...I feel the same way everytime i listen to this piece of art.

[@tomten8663]

Nightwish is the definition of pure musical art. MY GOD THEY'RE GOOD.

[@jenniheinanen8434]

After Floor got onboard with the band their live performances are straight through the roof. This is the only band I prefer hearing live over studio albums. Floor brings real emotion into her performance. This song is something that makes you fidget and struggle to stay in one place. And if you end up bawling your eyes out, that's normal...

[@wangtang7768]

Well that was one of the best reactions to this masterpiece !! That’s why people wanted you to check out the back story cause it’s epic , but you got through it ok lol . Think you will enjoy the Greatest Show on Earth too !!! Thx again for the reaction. 🤘🏼💥🤘🏼

[@sugoruyo]

Wang Tang the song itself is epic. The story behind it, not so much. That’s actually a very human back story, that’s why it resonates so much.

[@wangtang7768]

sugoruyo , yes you’re right , I didn’t word that very well, thx

[@LuvtheJEm]

Great reaction, a truly great song can effectively communicate the emotions even without the listener knowing the backstory, which this one does. What no one mentions about this song most of the time, is that it was greatly influenced by the Edgar Allen Poe story of the same name. That's where a lot of the imagery comes from because no one does dark quite like Poe did.

[@marinaandersson4381]

Thank you! Greatings from Finland.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Finally! I can't wait to watch this! Your mind is gonna be blown!

[@NephiAcaling]

Rosannasfriend this is just beyond great for me. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@NephiAcaling]

Rosannasfriend this is just beyond great for me. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@dadubro1313]

Next "Sleeping Sun"

[@gbwillson]

Nephi- I think it's good that you didn't know the background to this story as long as you had the lyrics available. The song was haunting, sad and yet beautiful. Between the words, music, and singing you were taken on a ride of emotions that you have never experienced from a song. And THAT is what this song was about!

[@zenleto]

Yeah, I agree with this

[@robertcraane7910]

Im gonna watch this video sooo many times... do one with Akii!!!! So will many others, I hear the NW army feet already trampling... 😂😂😂😂

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

It's funny you said at the end Floor sounded like weeping. I've always thought it sounded like an angel crying over the loss of what many consider (Nightwish fans) the worlds greatest poet and song writer. In this song he commits suicide rather than doing it in real life. It's about all the emotions and turmoil he felt after they let Tarja go and the blow-back from the fans and media over it. By the way...I can't wait to see you react to The Greatest Show On Earth (Tampere 2015). It's another one with several "parts". It's also a little longer than this one.🤘👍

[@Rosannasfriend]

I believe I've heard that this song writer, TUOMAS, was feeling suicidal when he wrote that song. It was just after they kicked out the original lead singer. Tarja.

[@Thorgrim247]

I understand how you feel. Roller Coaster of emotions is one of the most common statements people say after viewing the musical production. It is a story which unfolds in 5 parts. It took me several days to recover my emotional balance.Much of the lyrical content is used metaphorically to express how Tuomas was reacting to the guilt and fan hatred he received after firing Tarja, the 1st Nightwish singer. He was so depressed that he felt suicidal. Thank God he decided to play it out in this song instead of real life. Tuomas is a very emotional person and has always preached to his band mates that Nightwish is about the music and the fans. Not about money and fame. He felt that he had let the fans down and thrown away his musical dream. Tarja was his muse and inspired him to write these types of unique songs for her operatic vocals. This song was the opener on the next CD release "Dark Passion Play" with the 2nd singer, Annette. That is why this song starts out with the songwriters dead. Tuomas was dead inside and no longer inspired to compose music. It took 2 years to find a new singer and most all of the music on DPP was inspired by the breakup with Tarja. It you notice at the end of this song right before the haunting crying part, you hear Floor whisper "The beginning". This refers to starting a new era with Annette as the vocalist. The speaking parts about raped again and again is once again a metaphor for how Tuomas felt regarding his songwriting. He poured his heart and soul into these compositions both musically and lyrically and Tarja did not feel or sing with the emotion required for these types of musical performances. She also felt and told him that she could leave Nightwish anytime. She was Nightwish and did not need the band. This is the type of attitude that necessitated the firing. It's pretty deep stuff. That is why everyone always tells reactors to get familiar with the backstory before listening. You my friend are so in tune with music and the emotional aspect of songs taken to the level of performance Art that you still felt it heavily! Well done! You are correct Tuomas is a genius composer and lyricist. Floor bring the story to life and adds the touch of emotion and beauty required to make it a timeless masterpiece. A true artistic treasure! You will feel better soon. You just need a couple of days to process your emotional reaction. It happens to all of us on the beautiful and tragic performance. Be well my friend!

[@PanDeSal.28]

Poetry in music.. ❤ them! You can feel the passion in each notes. By the way, if you want to find another gem, you need to see also the bands Epica and Within Temptation. Them and Nightwish are known to be the trinity of symphonic metal music. Amazing musicians, song lyrics and also amazing amaaaazing vocalists! Floor, Simone and Sharon ❤

[@zenleto]

Great reaction, mate. You may not have known the back story but you could feel it all coming through. Very nice. This is a wonderful piece of music, one of Tuomas's masterpieces.

[@itomg]

Watching your face listening to this masterpiece was a feast of recognition. If this doesn't stir your heart and squeeze your soul, what does? Suicide is not about destroying life, it's not murder. It is an escape from unbearable mental pain. The beauty of this piece is the creativity and artistry Tuomas was able to generate to find an alternative way out of his personal pain. If you can do that with music, calling him a master of composing is an understatement. I keep coming back to this piece in spite of the fact that it hurts but also soothes. Thanks for your reaction, I've been waiting for this!

[@gabriel.bardac]

Hello. As I remember, you first reacted to Floor's performances from Beste Zangers, and then to Floor in her "day job" as front-woman of Nightwish, this one being the third one in this lane. You start to understand she have a 20 years experience at a very high level of musicianship, so what she did on her own at Beste Zangers, that precious pearls and diamonds you (and we all) enjoyed, were natural consequences, not some happy accidents. We knew before the show started she'll blew all away with her talent.. Hope you'll react to more Nightwish songs.. subscribed, to follow your future ride. All the best from RO.

[@davesmith4778]

Funny you say that because the first time I saw a trailer for it I started to laugh inside thinking they are all in for a ride.

[@CapitanDePlai]

You said it right, Tuomas is a GENIUS! You already know Floor is a Goddess

[@FangSoul01]

I love your emotion and giddiness as you watched the performance. Such a great, genuine reaction! When you melted with joy exclaiming, "This is music!" I was like, "Yes, dear, you got that right!" If you'd like to experience another epic saga from Nightwish, check out "The Greatest Show on Earth" live from Tampere ;)

[@cheryldalis7071]

Its amazing watching how this song just rocked your world. Breath in, breathe out, my friend... There's still more! Stay healthy!! 💕

[@Curtes69]

I think you are ready for "the greatest show on earth" Live at tempere

[@timomastosalo]

Tampere

[@cassiewinters331]

This song makes me cry every time. The real life story, the lyrics, the music, the vocals..... everything. My favorite song from them hands down.

[@missy183]

This is my favorite band. I like all their music. I'm happy I saw this video on KZbin.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MichaelMikeTheRussianBot]

Goosebumps!? Every time, every song, whenever Floor sings. That brief instant when you thought Tuomas was actually dead.....?! :OOO : P Priceless reaction! :) (That would be a HUUUGE loss. ;) )

[@avalonstad5371]

Tuomas is a musical genius. Glad he's still here ❤️

[@qayaki]

This song is big experience.

[@doicounttoo6861]

The mix with Edgar Allan Poe's "The pit and the pendulum" is something that complicates the understanding of the song without knowing the background. And yet, I am one of the fans that prefer reactions to this song without prior knowledge. To experience the emotions hidden within this masterpiece. Which you did. Great reaction.

[@arlin4591]

Really enjoyed your reaction - total honesty - well done!

[@bobheslop8039]

Never tire of this song :-)

[@revita2813]

Yes....It's only NW 🤘🤘🤘they so epic and Amazing!!! ❤❤❤

[@johannessilver8653]

Nightwish is a band of Tuomas ... the base rock and founderer of it with Emppu and Tarja.

[@robertcraane7910]

Congrats.. this was the most beautiful musical video reaction of the year.... just like the song, this will never be surpassed!

[@bts.euphoria]

Toumas is genius. He write and compose 95% of Nightwish songs. This song and The Greatest Show on Earth are his masterpieces. Please react to: Romantisade, Song of Myself and Ghost River Live at Wacken Open Air 2013, The Greatest Show on Earth and The Islander Live at Tampere Show 2015, Shudder Before The Beautiful, 7 Days To The Wolves and While Your Lips Are Still Red Live at Wembley Arena 2016.

[@anandnengnong]

Hi to our Nightwish mother Ann. Stay safe and God bless the Nightwish Army

[@EnigmaTimGaming]

Excellent reaction. You've painted yourself into a corner now buddy, you've done Ghost Love Score, you've now done Poet and the Pendulum. You have to do The Greatest Show on Earth now. Poet is the emotional masterpiece, The Greatest Show on Earth is humanities masterpiece.

[@ArimoDave]

Since you asked "how do they come up with this?", I think I can shed some light on that. Among the greatest muse's an artist can have are the following: unrequited love, lost love, loss of faith and the regaining of it, betrayal, and severe depression and recovery. Tuomas, had more than one of those things going on when he felt that firing Tarja was required, and the subsequent backlash by the Nightwish fanbase. A creative person uses this kind of "negative" energy to produce remarkable things.

[@jmetallover]

One of the great emotional roller coasters that Nightwish delivers and Floor, well she gave this song every emotion it needed, anger, hopelessness, rage, fear etc.. and she dragged you along on that ride as you experienced every high and low. Imagine being there and within 30 seconds they start into another epic song!!! A Nightwish concert is an experience in musical nirvana that drains you and stirs your soul completely. Great reaction and glad you went into it cold. I really enjoyed you and your brain trying to process what was going on and what the song meant as you were being slammed from one emotion to another. Well done and one of the best reaction to this period!!! You might need an upbeat song or two after this to get you and your brain back on track. When you think you are ready for another epic try Greatest Show on Earth LIVE from Tampere, Finland (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambFo616f7CNadE) another emotional but happier roller-coaster ride.

[@benraaphorst5646]

Hi Nephi your emotions made me cry , real man do cry , this song is indeed like a rollercoaster, thats all i can say,greetings from Benjamin from the Netherlands, love you man!!!

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Now you got it clearly, why we always say that Tuomas is genius... :D Whole band is so good! Try new-old song NIGHTWISH - Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean - Live In Buenos Aires (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO) from 2018 tour. it is 20 years old song, but "updated" with Floor and Kai. It is like looking musical fireworks. When group of talented persons take old song and make it feeling a new song...!

[@timomastosalo]

Yours is one of the most intense reactions to this song I've seen. You really immersed - jumping, or more like bouncing uncontrolled, from goosebump to goosebump :) Really enjoyed - you were so open, so raw. Kudos.

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Maybe you noticed that Marco and Emppu went up to Tuamas at the end of the song. That's their way of showing respect for him and to make sure tat he is ok. And this song is so emotionel to Tuomas that they play it very rarely and most of the time when they do, he unplugges Floor's vocals in his earplug so he can't hear her sing it. Oh how many times I have cried to this masterpiece.

[@Jilhoa1]

It's Tuomas's (keyboardist) musical suicide, as it were. It was apparently this, or actual suicide after the split with Tarja, his friend and the original singer of Nightwish. The man is genuis and great poet.

[@leeblack3335]

Emotions come from all over the world if they see these shows !!!!!!

[@Richard.Trickle]

Dude! This is my favorite reaction to this song! You made it even more emotional then it already is.

[@nilskarlsson8911]

A truly genuine reaction. Thanks for a great watch!

[@sleepyfox8983]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song. Thanks for keeping it real man. Love from England x

[@Bloodyria]

Loved your reaction, so pure ♡ This is my fav song, sometimes I'm like "I'm not sure, choosing ONE favorite song is a big deal" but then I see what it does to people, how it moves you even if you listened to it a thousand times and yes, it's my fav. And you didn't even know the meaning behind it! Grab some tissues (like a ton) before hearing it again now

[@thatmidwestguy7538]

I found your channel a while ago while on a DImash spree. Nightwish has been my favorite band since the 90's, but I never thought I would see you reacting to it due to the genre. It seems Beste Zangers has opened a lot of people up to a genre that a lot of people overlook.

[@NephiAcaling]

I love Nightwish and Floor Jansen.

[@Jessica271555]

I'm commenting early, well early cause you are only on the Home part. I decided to pause watching it and go back to the beginning and finish cooking supper and went ahead and eat cause just seeing your face up to that point is enough for me to realize that I want to be able to watch the whole video without pausing it a bunch. You truly feel the music I can tell and you are right this IS music but it is MUSIC that is also ART and that I think you can tell. I wish to watch this reaction without distractions so I'll be back in about 45 mins. So an hourish later I came back to watch this uninterrupted and I was correct in doing so. For me, I wish that I had been able to listen to this song years ago when I lost my younger sister, who passed away due to complications from being hit by a drunk driver. (She was left paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 19). We only had her for 3 years after that accident and I won't lie, I took a lot of blame on myself for her dying. Not something I speak about often as it is still a painful subject for our family, but finally hearing this after all these years with Floor singing it, I wouldn't say I was "healed". More like finding acceptance within myself knowing I did everything I could that day to save her and it was completely out of my hands and in God's. My only thought, which is strange since I try not to post anything this long is simply this, we never know when a particular piece of music will touch someone and in what way it may help that person who may not have anyone they can turn to and may be the only thing that holds them together. I am deeply grateful for those musicians and songwriters who write the music they do and hope that if someone needs that certain something to get them through a difficult time they come across a piece of music or a person that is willing to be there for them.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Symphonic metal allows them to go in several different directions with their music.. They have a trashing metal side with songs like "Romanticide", "Song of Myself" or "Dark chest of Wonders".. They have a very celtic sound in the song, E'lan.. Then these long epis multipart plays set to metal music songs like "Ghost Love Score"" Poet and the Pendulum" or The Greatest Show on Earth" it's up to you.. or like me.. I like it all..

[@robertcraane7910]

Wow! Nephi!!!! My fav song ever!!!! Dutchman here, engaged to Alma from the Philippines....We are getting married in next spring, but she'll move to The Netherlands next month...

[@NephiAcaling]

Robert Craane my best wishes to you both. Thanks for dropping by.

[@robertcraane7910]

@@NephiAcaling Thanks man... never been so happy in my life... I always wondered where you came from till 'Anak', and then I knew why I liked you so much... I love the Phillipines and its wonderful, wonderful people (Not just Alma, you are the most wonderful people I ever met, being a musiscian who travel the world! I never saw so many happy people in so difficult circumstances so happy as in the Phillipines... Alma is the best woman I ever met, and Akii looks a bit like her little sister (but with a better and phenominal voice, I must say....). I will send you guys an invitation for our wedding... I am totally smithened for your love for Dutch music of which I a have been a part for the last decades... I saw so many colleagues and friends here... wow... I will share them all with my friends here and on the beautiful Phillipines... You are a real treasure, my friend!

[@NephiAcaling]

Robert Craane thank you so much for your kind words brother. You touched my heart. I also have special kind of respect for people from Netherlands. Most of you if not all are kind, educated and well-mannered. Your singers are great too and from the bottom of my heart I appreciate every Dutch who comes to my channel and leave kind words or a comment.

[@robertcraane7910]

@@NephiAcaling It's no wonder after your kind words you always speak about us... you gotta lot of fans here I saw in the comments... but Phillipines are also very appreciated and well thought of here... your country after all, was called after our old king until we liberated our selves... there is a special feeling here for the Phillipines here.. And you are the kindest people in the world.. just too sweet... and I know for sure bc of Alma and you two!

[@hbgazzers9036]

One of Nightwish masterpiece song. Great reaction 👍

[@oddlyeven1441]

Epic reaction!!!

[@Songfugel]

Subbed for the heartfelt genuine reaction. I usually write an in-depth explanation about the song's meaning and history, but seems like the Nightwish-fam has done its job already :)

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

My Filipino friend... I always watch your videos but this one touched me.. Greetings from Amsterdam and... Yes we Dutchies are proud of our modest Floor :)

[@ThirstyTunaTaco]

mahal kita filipino hard working, struggeling but "never give up mentality" people.. May the Philippine paradise become a paradise of peace, less corruption, equality and most of all.... LOVE And it would be a garden of Eden.

[@zerrinsigirci638]

In one word brilliant👌what a masterpiece. But an emotional and sad one. Fortunately the ending is good. A brilliant band and Floor (what a match). I'am normaly not a metal listener but realy enjoyed it👏👍

[@BrianK_70]

Excellent reaction to this masterpiece.

[@dangroth8680]

Thank you for your video! That is how we all feed inside without being about put any words to it. You helped. Keep it up.

[@erwinamesz7642]

Thank you for your review. I always enjoy your honest review and the emotions you show during the video! Grtz from The Netherlands! Land of the Dutch Windmill (Floor)

[@lilo5437]

I did suggest you’d look up the meaning behind this song, sayang haha! Now that you’ve read the comments and know the story, if you listen to it again, you’ll definitely cry and it will hit you much harder. I love that you love this band just like I do ❤️

[@Kolossaali]

This is epic master piece, next Nightwish reaction could be "Phantom of Opera" with Tarja Turunen. And if You are intresting to hear Marco`s, basists, singing more, "Islander" or "While your lips are still red"

[@brendasnow6024]

Nightwish is truly a great band! And Floor Jansen kicks ass:)

[@oh_ok9140]

Finally you did this reaction, you're awesome 👍 Floor's voice at the last part was haunting, this song still got me emotionally 😭

[@daak8927]

You should do a reaction to Storytime at Wacken 2013, I just love Floors take on it. Also thank you for the reaction, one of my fav reactions for Poet and the pendulum :) Keep up the good work.

[@hanazzution9468]

One of Nightwish masterpiece. So far you already did a reaction to two masterpiece; Ghost Loves Score (beautiful and epic), The Poet and The Pendulum (emotional rollercoaster), and for your next masterpiece song is 'The Greatest Show On Earth' live from Tampere, it's magic and phenomenal. Thanks 👍

[@justincase6815]

You need more Nightwish in your playlist, Floor Jansen will bring out emotions in you that you did not know were deep within. Great reaction, keep going on Nightwish! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🦊🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Schnorgldorf]

I love seeing this happen. Ride this!