[REACTION!!] Old Rock Radio DJ REACTS to NIGHTWISH ft. "Storytime" (Live Wacken 2013)

[@jukkahelminen9071]

Once again a good video! And Gene Simmons ... yes, I agree with you about him! When you hear Tuomas' thoughts and see, for example, the links I have put below ... According to Tuomas, this song is inspired by the 1982 children's film "The Snowman". One of the songs in the film, Nightwish, also made a cover ("Walking In The Air") in "Tarja Era." In Tuomas' own words: : "How would it feel to take a midnight flight with a snowman through the most wondrous landscapes, like in the classic animated Yuletide film? The meaning of our very existence is created though stories, tales and imagination. They are at the very core of humanity." I think that is very beautifully thought out! If you ever have time to look at these, they will give you more information about Tuomas' music. Tuomas ' thoughts on the song "Storytime", video length 3:18 minutes. NIGHTWISH - About "Storytime" (OFFICIAL INTERVIEW) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnXZYB9m6aBn7s Album recording moments in London, video length 5:18 minutes and latter 2:10 minutes NIGHTWISH - Angel Studios, London (OFFICIAL BEHIND THE SCENES) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpTbm36iisidjtE IMAGINAERUM - Making Of The Album (OFFICIAL BEHIND THE SCENES) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S4aIxtn5yBpdk When I watch those videos, my respect for Tuomas just grows. When I know his music-making process, he first hears the music he composes in his head and then he tries to write it. Watching those videos, I wonder how he can hear all that! But, as we know, he's a genius ...

[@henkraadmaar4072]

Totally agree. And may I add, Arjen Anthony Lucassen is another chip of that Block. And there still are tons of rockbands like Sabaton, Skillet, Disturbed with great music without me knowing who wrote it, so Rock is definitely NOT dead.

[@louisminten7889]

@@henkraadmaar4072 Epica, Within Temptation, Blind Guardian, electric callboy (before eskimo callboy) are some more

[@henkraadmaar4072]

@@louisminten7889 Kamelot, Queensryche, Sons of Apollo :)

[@louisminten7889]

@@henkraadmaar4072 Yepp

[@glendawatson331]

@@henkraadmaar4072 Don’t hear many people mention Sons of Apollo JSS has an amazing voice

[@Klojum]

I liked Tuomas's remark in Floor's Rock Academy reunion about Floor now being in Nightwish, where he said "She's at home doing this, she really is at home." 😊 BTW, were you too in need of some tissues when Floor all teared up during that reunion? Man... When she smiles, we smile. When she cries, we all cry.

[@alleninfinity6730]

100% Klojum!

[@silverblack5475]

That hit me hard , when he said that .

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

I concur. To the Fact as to the Tears.

[@572Btriode]

@Klojum here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPUoqCXadCKf8k And here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPUoqCXadCKf8k

[@santino001vileno9]

Thank you, Eric, for a wonderful post! Living in Las Vegas, NV for over 30 years has exposed me to just about every level of entertainment out there. Needless to say that I'm not easily impressed. My first indirect exposure to Nightwish was viewing Floor on the show Beste Zangers when she sang "Phantom" with Mr Henk Poort. A commenter said that watching her with Nightwish was a must. Truth be told I didn't know if Nightwish was a song, concert or band. I had never heard of them. This was at the start of COVID a couple of years ago. I turned on Ghost Love Score (Wacken) and got chills and even shed a little tear. In my 70+ years I've never heard or experienced a more talented group. Floor completes this band, period! All their front women are very talented but Floor adds that intangible "something". I could "ramble" on more but the other commenters cover it all pretty well. I've "subbed" to your channel from the start and always look forward to your posts. Thanks again. Peace and long life to you.

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Excellent written 👍 🤘

[@conradamber]

in the documentary "48 hours to learn the setlist" there is a peculiar moment when anette fell sick and the band was under pressure to cancel the gig; There was an alternative by using the singers from kamelot in a pinch; So what do they do? Troy and Tuomas go out on the stage, and ask the fans... : what do you want? your money back or a show that will be ... challenged. The fans wanted a show and they got one. respect the fans and they love you right back. and nightwish got that down to a tee. they respect their fans, and don't take them for granted. I guess that goes back to Gene Simmons and the crucial part in the band-fan relationship he clearly missed.

[@randymarple9830]

There is a special video of it called "The Denver Debacle".

[@HobDobson]

Props to Elize Ryd and Alissa White-Gluz for pitching in for their friends and the fans, when most vocalists would have noped out.

[@gabriel.bardac]

As you said, Nightwish (Tuomas) does this for us, it helps us to "make sense" of what we feel, of what we are. That's why we enjoy the moments of their lives "stolen" for us in interviews and documentaries, because it helps us to "put a face" on what we love in them. By the way, I am very happy that you have an inner desire to document yourself about the band members, you will find many "pearls". I liked your remark about how Floor "slightly widens the frame" of the composition. You don't even know how right you are - and the Wacken 2013 concert is full of such moments. For example here, when Floor sings classical / operatic over the choir, at 11:35 in your reaction :) As in Romanticide, the final double vocal slide .. And so on..

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The most uncommon commentary about the genius of Tuomas is, he was writing songs for Nightwish's lead singer that was years away from joining the band.

[@RuthlessBiscuit3]

I CONCUR!!

[@evvk8865]

Great comment as allways Mr Gabriel.

[@chrisgoldston9755]

Storytime and Romanticide were the two songs that truly hooked me into Nightwish, both so different from each other but both brilliant 😎🤘🔥 I know I keep suggesting this because I know you will really dig it…check out the show opener for Wembley “Shudder before the beautiful” a brilliantly constructed song (from the first Floor album), has energy, groove, build ups, pyro, drama, soaring vocals, Toumas duelling with Empuu…Marco (for a little bit) and Floor! Literally everything Nightwish….have I sold it yet? CONCUR

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Excellent reaction Eric, and it is because you dive deep into the Nightwish story and background, to get the full picture of what's going on in the songs / stories - and why! (And that kind of knowledge is putting Simmons in the right perspective.) I am pretty sure that Tuomas and Marko had a dream, when they called Floor at the end of September 2012. Both Tuomas's writing and Marko and the rest of the guy's behavior and confidence changed - and so did Floor. Even the technicians in Nightwish had their own positive experiences with her - both on stage and during their work-out hours, early in the mornings, where Floor joined them, while the rest of the band were sleeping. She really got "home" all the way. Tuomas's perspectives in his writing changed, due to Troy's and Floor's influence - the genius inside him let loose (Troy introduced Tuomas to Richard Dawkins and Sagan). And as you say - they are all equal, these 6 people. But they enhance each other by using their skills and talents to add something more to each other, they all evolve to another level, when they join forces.

[@jen43072]

Ok, thank you for noticing the bass!!! omg gets me Every Time

[@Yanya420]

this song was huge in finnish radio stations (still is)

[@ericsaari2901]

I had been waiting for this one! One of my favorites, but Ever Dream and Poet are still out there. Great reaction as always! I can't wait for more. I suggest checking out Ever Dream, also from Wacken.

[@rammmm51]

I concur

[@villainouschrisk2709]

i concur on Ever Dream, live at Wacken.

[@jpdemer5]

If you watch videos from the tour - particularly the Buenos Aires concert - you can see the band's joy at how the fans are reacting to their last-minute replacement singer. Keep in mind that they're playing in front of a sell-out crowd that had paid to see Anette, and here they are showing up with a substitute vocalist. They had to be anxious - but she starts out knocking every number out of the park, and soon enough the fans are chanting her name.

[@NickBR57]

Gotta love Marko's intro, the tone is amazing. Also love Tuomas' use of brass. Then there are the little pauses followed by the run down. There are many interviews and documentaries and each has a little nugget or two buried in it 😀

[@NickBR57]

Sorry, thought of something else... First, you often talk of storytelling in Nightwish and I think the key lyric in this song is "the source of all life is a limitless chest of tales". As research has shown that memories are not stored as such but are recreated from elements every time they are told, hence slight variation every time, the number of tales is literally limitless. Secondly, I am fascinated by the idea of synaesthesia: do your colours relate to tone (clearly important to you as you often talk about it) or texture (you often mention "thickness") or maybe pitch (could be wrong but Scriabin was synaesthetic and I _think_ his was related to notes)?

[@hennieniceguy]

Eric Clark this is a great comment about the Band NightWish it,s great .

[@robdegast3612]

Okay, this was by far the best commentary about Nightwish I've ever heard.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

Why, thank you sir! Cheers! Eric

[@flemminglinnebjergrasmusse4338]

I truly believe this is one of the best live recordings of a rock concert of all time. The Wacken show in general and this song specifically. Yes, the song is brilliant. It's Toumas, so that's almost a given. And yes, they all fit in there in that pocket with no ego, any of them. But I think it's down to the energy between them and between them and the crowd. They look so happy, all of them. There's a second where Toumas just have a satisfied smile on his face - and it makes my heart happy. He knows that this is going pretty well - and boy is he right. And then there's that part where there's just a see of people clapping and several bodies being carried on top of that sea. This song is like everything great about live music done right condensed into one. Thanks for another great reaction.

[@samihukka4490]

That peak moment where Tuomas added little bit of Beethoven... Oh man!!

[@paulbathe1]

Great reaction and comments

[@ToTheWolves]

We've a been waiting for this rxn. 👏👏🔥🔥👩🏻‍🎤👩🏻‍🎤

[@simone9313]

Oh how I was waiting for that 😊 Still one of my favourite songs of Nightwish - Another great reaction Eric - tysm !❤‍🔥🤘

[@sandyegun3780]

Thank you Eric. Great reaction, as always. Nightwish always nails it.

[@wimvank.7463]

Eric, you are really one of a kind when it is about rock! Hat off! Take a look btw. on Floor in Amsterdam; the storytelling, graceful moves, grateful expressions to the listeners and always a smiling mood. This will grab you. Face your demons, energize me, shallow, elan, sweet curse in duet with Henk Poort and all the others....worthwhile to spent time on. Greeting from The Netherlands.

[@toolhead6691]

I've been a Nightwish fan since Oceanborn because I love symphonic metal. Anything from Scandinavia and Netherlands. But I don't think Rock is dead here in the States entirely, you just have to look a little harder to find it. Some of the best music and musicians in the world come from right here in the radio pop infested United States. Tool and Dream Theatre come to mind, Alice in Chains, etc... This is why I love reactors like you. I've discovered so much good music from watching reaction channels, international AND domestic. So keep up the good work, sir. Sadly, Mr Simmons (much respect) needs to maybe dig a little deeper thru the weeds and he will definitely find superb bands and music that he can look up to, right here in the U.S.

[@tacianetravinski7704]

Please check the song Scaretale. An oportunity, to check Anette on vocals. Nice reaction by the way!

[@silvertonguesings]

I concur!

[@Piia2023]

I cocur :)

[@hellrider224]

Design your Universe (live Retrospect) / Unleashed (live Retrospect ), Cry for the Moon(live Retrospect) - Epica Lai Lai Hei (live) - Ensiferum I remember you - Skid Row (live) Soulbound - Unleash the Archers Burning Time (live) - Iced Earth Ategnatos / King - Eluveitie Rebel in the F.G.D. or The great Missconceptions of Me - W.A.S.P

[@eminabrestovac]

I think we are all jsut about ready to watch the documentary "Learn the setlist in 48 hours" together with you! Who agrees? :D

[@jws6181]

Well said mister Clark, Tuomas is rock l too

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Gene Simmons ? Who is he?😅

[@johanblom3591]

Some people have a direct line to the universe and beyond...I believe Tuomas Holopainen is one of those people and Storytime is a great song..!

[@German_1]

I agree with you. Being a kiss fan since the early 70s, I love them. That said Gene and Tuomas aren't in the same level.Gene has to look up to see Tuomas! Imaginaerum is an album that Tuomas wrote. It's also a movie! Tuomas is also so humble being the genius he is. And then there's Floor. Eric watch stabat mater dolorosa.she sings with Simone from Epica. She growls, full blown opera. Everyone in that band leaves Kiss in the rear view mirror! I'll quit gushing.......

[@DocAnkh]

🇺🇸 Hi Erik, I just found you. First, FUCK Gene Simmons! Metal is not dead. The greatest metal is Symphonic Metal! I'm 47, I'am part of the Nightwish Army, also a rhythm guitarist. Nightwish, Epica, Sabaton and many more. The origin of Symphonic Metal is in the air. Where did it come from. For me, I always thot and still do- is from Dream Theater in the early 90s. I think it was in 91 or 92. I was in Pennsylvania at the time. But, I do know it goes further back. It started in rock with symphonies. This was without distortion. Not the same of course. I have to check out your channel and see what you have covered. After that, I'll give some recommendations of new bands and songs you have missed out on. I would say-"Welcome to the Rabbit Hole",but not sure how far your in. I hope Gabriel has found you. He has great insight to Nightwish and lists. Try to keep to 'Live Concerts' opposed to albums. As you know the feel is completely different. This Concert is a great start. Explore the the whole concert. To go back to Gene, what happened 'to bands' was'nt fans, it was advertisement! Look forward to talking to you some more. 😎👍🍻

[@zehnra]

That smile at the end of the bridge where Floor peaks and then dives back into the chorus I think says everything anyone ever needs to know about Nightwish.

[@zoeystar4668]

Yes. So true. It's like falling in love. I don't know how other music exists when listening to Nightwish.

[@tompickles9798]

THIS IS the track that got me into NIGHTWISH. You are only a few that mentioned MARCOS INSANE BASELINE AT THE BEGINNING. THEN FLOORS VOCALS RIDING ON EMPU'S GUITAR SOLO WAS PERFECT in my opinion. I've waited a while for you to do this and you DIDN'T DISAPPOINT. THANKS ERIC

[@jcallahan_4279]

Concur. I was in a musical rut. Kind of bored with it all. Looked at a list video of women in metal. Saw Tarja and Nightwish listed and decided to check them out. Story time came up first, and I thought…. That isn’t Tarja! I was instantly hooked and fell into the rabbit hole head first. I haven’t been bored since. My only issue is the radio…and store music. It’s all crap. Then I put on anything Nightwish and I can breathe again.

[@tompickles9798]

@@jcallahan_4279 I absolutely CONCUR I'm not a METAL HEAD never was. My only link to that genre was DIO from the 70s I don't know why this band grabs my attention the way it does. Like yourself I came across Nightwish 12 mnths ago and never looked back. I've got 3 albums & going to see them live at the NEC BIRMINGHAM IN NOVEMBER can't wait.

[@anaguq4651]

@@jcallahan_4279 You are drawn into the music and the experience, whether you want it or not, and whether you like it or not. You have no choice!

[@craigbolton5093]

They really need something better that a "thumbs up" button for reactions like this, Eric. Thank you!

[@laponte2009la]

Unfortunately American rock and roll fails to explore in other areas when it comes to creating music. That's why I gravitated to bands like Nightwish, Kamelot and Delain all these bands that aren't well known here in the states. They give their music experiences a whole other level. I hope some day American artists learn to open their minds up to new music that don't involved to auto tune and lip synching or sex, drugs, rock and roll. Music should be an experience to enjoy.

[@horseshoe_nc]

I personally think the problem with the music industry here in the states is THE MUSIC INDUSTRY more than the bands.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

It have to Dollar Bills for the ppl in the Fine Linnen, or it wont be played. I think its an system-like Incidient over there on your Continent, Material over Creativity in General. But Thx to the inet, the walls are crumbling:)

[@572Btriode]

The corporate bubble of the US music industry at work, I believe Eric has already accurately expounded on this some time ago.

[@horseshoe_nc]

@@572Btriode Rick Beato has went into several rants about the US music industry as well.

[@drewambler1235]

Nightwish Wacken 2013 might be in the consideration for best show ever.

[@evvk8865]

True.

[@smutbroker]

I concur.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

I mean Wembley

[@coolgabe64]

Definitely. Right there with Alchemy by Dire Straits.

[@gatesofvalhalla8136]

Aye. Without a doubt for me.

[@civiumardor6344]

The Simmons takedown alone is worth the price of admission. Goddamn 🔥

[@evvk8865]

True.......so true.

[@robertcrockford376]

I concur

[@calanor4130]

Absolutely! Comparing Kiss to a Scooby Doo-episode made me laugh out loud 😄

[@jeroens9160]

Now where is that coffee mug...

[@randymarple9830]

I absolutely concur!!

[@jamieforte8627]

Hey Eric, you made perfect sense if they dropped a single over here it would be noise and story time. If our promoters had some balls either song would blow up over here.

[@barbaravance6774]

I concur!

[@shawnski001]

This is perhaps their most "radio friendly" song, and I really think everyone and I mean EVERYONE in North America should be requesting this on their local rock radio stations. THIS version! Let's create a real buzz and build the Army so big that when Nightwish comes here to play again, they will be able to fill arenas instead of smaller venues. Great choice, Eric. Very uplifting song hopefully helps you on this sad day. All the best from Calgary.

[@clivematthews5296]

Great choice again. Personal favourite is one recorded in USA in Tampa called Sahara. Or try Floor's recent songs in Amsterdam especially Face Your Demons. One thing with Storytime by Floor is that she can sing the high parts and doesn't need a recording.

[@stephanie.r382]

I concur

[@ecbftl]

I concur, Sahara is great. Floor can sing the Operatic parts of Storytime without "help"

[@keithjones9953]

I concur👍

[@Meine.Postma]

Face Your Demons live in Amsterdam concurred

[@randymarple9830]

I concur. I would love to know the story of the Tampa performance. I would guess it was a $500 a seat Patreon show. Sahara was excellent.

[@williamthomas7509]

Simmons is a great marketer but calling him a musician is an insult to even brand new musicians let alone real professionals like Nightwish. Simmons ego is beyond compare, if his talent had only been 1/1,000,000th of that he would actually be pretty good. You on the other hand bring a knowledge, love, and passion to your reviews. If I may I believe your wife would approve of your honoring her by continuing to share your knowledge and passion for great music. I've been in your shoes, 28 years in May, yes time heals, the memories become special, still sting at times, but what a gift being loved unconditionally is. They may be gone, but what they gave us is eternal.

[@TheWyldesidewithEricClark]

If we didn't love so much, it wouldn't hurt so bad. I may get past it, but I'll never get over it. Peace brother. Eric

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

No ones ever really Gone- Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-ciXyHmbVooJo I believe Him.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

@@TheWyldesidewithEricClark Thats a reason to react Floor's Tribute/cover Hearts *Alone* !! Floor is a "Emphat" Take care !

[@evvk8865]

When you discover that NightWish is the greatest metalband ever.

[@abihagar]

Yeah, for Gene Simmons🤣🤣🤘🤘

[@ssc00p]

Would completely agree with this statement, but I would lose the word: metal...

[@ralphsebregts3439]

@@abihagar Gene who? 🤣

[@pieteruys8961]

Gene Simmons had to paint his face otherwise nobody would go to his show. Maby the paint went in his ears so he cant hear what is going on

[@evvk8865]

@@ssc00p Not pure,but still metal.

[@andrewveith951]

I am very much looking forward to you experiencing "The Greatest Show on Earth" Live at Tampere

[@naphackDT]

I concur.

[@Qwarzz]

I concur

[@wimg.2377]

I concur!

[@corvus6336]

I concur

[@moniquevanaken2638]

I concur!!

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

Gah so good. They are all smiling and enjoying themselves. What a show. I can barely contain it sitting here watching this video for probably the thousandth time....Imagine being there live. Cant wait for ya next nightwish reaction :D

[@larryd4352]

Ohhhh...good!!!! I love "Storytime"..... Julkka's drum solo is killer!!!

[@ToTheWolves]

His energy is unmatched ! Unmatched!!

[@marcel021065]

You hit the right spot again, oh my ... i so respect youre reactions, i like more reactors and there are good reactors but you are in the PRO league thankss Eric

[@koff41]

Exactly. 😀

[@coolgabe64]

Now, you getting the vibe why the Nightwish Army is ever growing and why this concert is among the very best, ever recorded.

[@malizelenigreen3081]

I think you are finally ready for Tuomas' (and Floor's) greatest masterpiece... The Poet and the Pendulum. Here's the link with lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3bdi4WDqc2bjrc , but even without lyrics you will feel this song. Please, do some research beforehand on how and why this song was written.

[@jeroens9160]

Cannot concur more

[@rammmm51]

I concur !!

[@andreschenk6982]

I concur!

[@wimg.2377]

I concur, wholeheartedly!

[@davidbarrass5210]

I concur, buy I think you'll find Eric's already done the research that he needs.

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Next one with Nightwish (as a suggestion) Alpenglow, live in Mexico City (not Wembley, it's also amazing but I enjoy Floor more with the way she sings in Mexico City). It's a happy song that always makes me smile

[@M11969]

I concur.

[@stephanie.r382]

I concur

[@monluztrella]

I concur

[@BRAMB0SSS]

I concur!

[@conradamber]

i concur

[@TomTomson81]

God as I love your explanations. No one on youtube is better than you that way.

[@recentisland1513]

Yes!!! Nightwish is Tuomas Holopainen ..I discovered Nightwish just under a year ago and learned all about the various women singer opinions of the fans .. people saying Nightwish sucks since Tarja departed or Floor is better than Tarja and Anette and Anette is the best … In Reality Nightwish is Tuomas‘s Vision and will continue to be Nightwish regardless of who is front female singer whether it is Floor Jansen, Celine Dion, Beyoncé or even Miss Piggy ( ok maybe not Miss Piggy )

[@DjKorppi]

Now I want to see Miss Piggy doing GLS, I never knew I wanted that...

[@deed5811]

OMG that would be hilarious!

[@PhillipDByrdy]

Rumor has it Celine Dion taught Tatiana Shmayluk how to growl...

[@FREETHINKER-05]

@erikclark, I’ve watched hundreds of Nightwish with Floor reaction videos, I can say you’re my favorite reactor, top 3 for sure. Eric you’re a good dude, keep it up man. 🤟🤟✌️✌️🇨🇦

[@cashflowdisciple]

Gene says rock is dead, and apparently Machine Gun Kelly is bringing it back. Meanwhile, in the real world...we all roll our eyes in unison. Always a great reaction, Eric. And I concur on the coffee mug. I'll buy it when it's available.

[@flaviovergottini652]

Dude, your comment is pure gold! I almost fell down from my sofa laughing when I read that "Meanwhile, in the real world..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Greetings! 👋🇮🇹🖖

[@mnewm21]

you have to remember that the American Music industry is VERY insular and don't even realise there is other music out in the rest of the world! 🤣

[@LeonardoRodriguez-ip4mx]

I really enjoy your reactions. Please react to while your lips are still red live from wembley arena from nightwish

[@annenash6558]

I concur

[@helky8]

Yes, most beautiful Marko has ever done! ❤️

[@wimg.2377]

I concur, I think you will really like it, and its message!

[@NZWozza]

Concur

[@Raziel21K]

I concur

[@jopes4855]

I just have to say that i really enjoy watching your reactions. Always time well spent. Greetings from Finland! 🤘🎶 🖤 🎸🇫🇮

[@evvk8865]

Moro Jopes.

[@jopes4855]

@@evvk8865 Moro

[@kevinbrookover546]

I always smile when I watch this show because you can see on everyone's face how comfortable and happy, they all are, and you can see them at times just watching floor and smiling like a collective relief for the members especially Tuomas and Marco, it's like they all have a look of "Finally" we have the missing piece, they all just click together perfectly and I get a kick out of watching how Floor an Emppu over time have developed a really cool connection on stage and the thing they do at the end of GLS where they throw up the irons and touch fingers or a fist bump is fun to see, they genuinely have a ball with each other on stage, I want my tears back at Wacken when you look at all their faces, they're having their own little thing going on stage and you can see how much they really love playing that song. Other bands have a good time on stage, but I've never seen this level of chemistry and how well they just naturally gel together, it's really cool, and I agree with your Gene Simmons statement and I was the biggest KISS fan back in the day, but I almost can't listen to them now because in my opinion they sold out somewhere in the 80's and I started losing interest, they started becoming a parody of themselves and when they started painting up other people in Peter and Ace's makeup that was the final straw for me. NIGHTWISH is the real deal, they don't try to be anything other than themselves, and they play what they love to play, they all have their favorites, Floor loves to sing GLS because it challenges her, Jukka loved to play Last ride of the day in Fact there's a video of that "Jukka's last show" it's cool and a little sad at the same time, there's also another one where Jukka sits in for Last ride of the day in 2016 I think playing Kai's drum kit on the song and it's pretty cool to see the fans erupt when they see him and I think it was the same show where their original bass player came out and played Wishmaster, someone correct me if I'm mistaken but it looked like the same show.

[@lynnlutz5737]

Love your song breakdowns and appreciation for Tuomus's songwriting genius.

[@Paul_C]

I think you need to watch a fan video of Edema Ruh at the Princess Cruise in 2015. Someone will have to post the KZbin link. The reason why it is important: Basically it was an impromptu performance, Acoustic no less.

[@Piia2023]

That song has one of Emppus most beautiful solo.

[@ecbftl]

I concur, I heard that Tuomas challenged them to play it that way. I love the Celtic sound and I think they really are the Edema Ruh in our world.

[@keithjones9953]

I concur

[@Piia2023]

@@ecbftl they have played this live only a few times. Can't find the video when Emppu plays the solo there are these amazing pinklights I concur on this song but there are though only fan videos of this song and not so good, so best would be the studio version.

[@chastitymarks2185]

this should be the one, right? : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqfOn3mJibiCbKM

[@Piia2023]

I will see them in 7 days two shows in a row...waited 2 years for this next friday and sunday. 🤘 you really learn a lot about Nightwish music if you listen to Tuomas interviews because he is behind the music. If you watch every song from Wacken you will see that every song is just as good as this...

[@muusihuusi]

Tampere, täältä tullaan!

[@Piia2023]

@@muusihuusi 5 Days To Tampere :)

[@muusihuusi]

@@Piia2023 And Seven days to the Wolves, i mean Helsinki 🤭

[@Piia2023]

@@muusihuusi yes 🐺

[@wanmac31]

😊🇫🇮❤️🎶🎹🎸🥁✨🤘 Edit. 'Please learn the setlist in 48hrs'...answers many questions 😁🎶✨👍

[@ZertusDarkSun]

"Gene, Tuomas is at a level musically that you've never seen the underbelly of" Hahaha bro that line had me rolling. We got another great reaction with a side of Gene Simmons roasting.

[@rickphil9999]

Hi Eric. Yes. A groove indeed. Tuomas is an unbelievable composer of such a broad variety of music that is mystically layered as you pointed out so well. The riff from both the bass and the guitar, the drums, and the keyboard set a platform upon which Floor roams like a lioness. She can work a crowd like Mesmer himself. Really fun reaction. Thank you for that.

[@hajunaama]

Who the fuck gives a shit what Geno Simmonds has to say about anything.

[@rosetheoldsoul]

Loving your personal insights and energy as always!

[@patverum9051]

Re. the mug; I concur.

[@myradutkiewicz9739]

A very definite I concur!

[@pro-v7500]

Technically grunge killed rock in the early 90s, but that’s more of a philosophical perspective. Rock is not dead, nor have the fans killed anything. The only thing getting killed is the density of quality music being endorsed on a mainstream level, regardless of genre. Gene Simmons is a hack who has claimed that he invented the metal horns \m/ and even tried to trade mark it years later I believe. I see him as a musician the same way I see politicians as leaders.

[@jessicakoster2543]

David Heretic said it really well, "Rock-'n'-roll isn't dead, it goes into hibernation and re-emerges every decade." He gave examples for every decade for the last 50 years.

[@williamthomas7509]

One more thought ... as I mentioned you do need to see the whole Wacken 2013 show from start to finish. The crowd new of Floor most had never seen her with Nightwish, some of course had seen her with her other bands. She was not a total unknown in the metal world, especially in europe. Still the 82,000 were pumped Nightwish was the headliner with only Rage playing after them with a 30 piece orchestra and the festival had been going for two days ... Nightwish came out rocking and as seen in this video kept it going. The crowd was into it, but a tiny bit unsure to start off ... the longer it went, the more they saw the fit of Floor with the other members ... you nailed it not one of them tries to outshine the other. If you watch Floor she often steps back during key instrumentals to let that band member shine. You will see every member of the band smiling big for the other members be it Floor nailing a difficult run, Empuu with and epic yet often understated solo, and so on ... they just all feed off of each other. One last thought I hope you don't mind my asking / suggesting ... would you consider doing a brief playlist type reaction sharing 10-20 songs that you and your wife loved? I hate your pain, but I love to see you talk about her with so much love and admiration. You're a good man Eric, thanks for being you!

[@orangeguppie6897]

Hello Eric, i have to say, i really love to hear you reactions to my favourite band Nightwish, until the next one, bye!!!

[@larsdijker7208]

Great reaction again Eric. Floor is always the center of all attention as the lead singer so it’s really nice to see you give Tuomas the credits he absolutely deserves for making all these masterpieces. Love to see you respond to some other masterpieces I really like “I wish I had an angel”, “Kiss while your lips are still red” at Wembley and “Slow love slow” all with Floor, although “Slow love slow” is probably Annette her best live performance. Your choice! 😊 Looking forward to the next Nightwish reaction! 🤟🏽

[@joguipo]

Liked the reaction. Loved the reflections. If you're ever in Spain, anywhere near Valladolid, you have cold beers awaiting you. Keep them coming :)

[@morgana001]

I have a recomendation, because you seem to love live Music and when a Band has a special conection with their crowd. The german old Masters of Power Metal Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song & Valhalla - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016. This would be two Songs, but fit perfectly together in their contrast. If this Video is not possible or availible, the 2011 Show of Bard Song will do it. This Song will always get the Crowd and their reaction is every Musicians Dream.

[@islgrl292]

Rock & Roll isn’t DEAD! American’s, including this grandma has moved our attention to Europe, since the industry has starved us of driving rock like this. In 25 years have DENIED us this, & offers us mostly pop! Quite frankly, I hope the US keeps their money grubbing marketing off of them. This was Floor’s first concert as a permanent member, & look at Tuomas’s face, he is just beaming! I bet Peter Pan never knew he could take flight like this!

[@islgrl292]

Hey Eric since you like studying all things Nightwish I thought I would recommend Floor’s reaction video to Ghost Love Score, Wacken 2013. It just popped up , I have seen it several times, but gr8 information from her. Think it’s NW singer reacts to GLS!

[@islgrl292]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4jCZHlnbZuSa7M

[@chilly2go]

Rock is dead? Obviously Gene hasn't visited Europe and especially Finland anytime recently!

[@nightwisharmyuk]

Nightwish Army UK popping in for a little story :)

[@Qwarzz]

When Imaginaerium came out, my first reaction was "so they really do have a pop singer now". After I got over Anettes voice (after listening to Nightwish with Tarja for over a decade) I got pulled in the fairy tale feel of the album and I also had to admit that Anette fit in well with the theme. I still haven't seen the movie, need to fix that at some point.

[@Eloso3135]

As the lyrics say “I am the empty crib of Peter Pan”. Enjoy life, fly, and indulge the part of each of us that never has to grow up or grow old.

[@PatitoCM1]

I concur with your thoughts about Gene Simmons.

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Thx a lot, that we ugly Donkeys are mentioned, happens seldom:) Gene Simmons was, is and will be an selfloving selfoverestimating Prick. My Wife always brings up subtlety and Talent combined with Special ppl being restraint, when we talk about Tuomas. If i have to negativly comment anything on Him, then i can only think of is him not getting himself some Help in long Term Decisions back in the Days. On the other Hand, when you are so Hyped, often the Scope gets lost to an bit. As @Klojum mentioned, i were absolutely touched , as Floor sit there like an Teenie fighting Tears in said Rock Academy Show. Nice Recap, great Comments on the Song, can we say , the Army did- as your profound Knowledge and the obvious Talent of NW, Bias you with the Band :)? Stay Healthy NWA Bavaria North out.

[@mariodriessen9740]

I'm sorry about your loss. Even if it seems so long ago, I know it's really not. ❤️ You made me laugh with your story about Gene Simmons though. And you're absolutely right. Rock may be dead to him, but to 'paraphrase' Frank Zappa: "Rock isn't dead. It just smells funny." 👃 (I know he said "jazz"). 😁

[@ilkkak3065]

Kiss mentioned... Could React to Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah (Live at Helsinki Market Square) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYG4aauOjpiqgNE Founder of Kiss Fan Club of Finland and Finland biggest Kiss fan founded own band. He made it like he would like to see on stage including secret band member beeing on stage using artist names. Some say no one has not any pictures of them without their costumes. For me it seems fans didn't ruin rock and roll since this will rock audience and you. By The way I've been Nightwish fan since 1998 and Lordi fan little less.

[@frankmerris8821]

i know its a tough day for you Eric and hopefully doing this reaction allowed you to escape for a brief moment and feel good about what your doing because honestly you make many of us feel good. your number 1 Eric. have a good weekend

[@AndyMagnusson70]

Gene Simmons are and always have been a joke to me.

[@harrythatsme2100]

For a band with only 1, sort of a hit song ,atleast down here in the Netherlands. (I was made for loving you) It's an honor to be named so much in a Nightwish video............... BTW can you do some reactions on what Floor's been up to before Nightwish and find out why they wanted here so badly? A nice one , with a side of Floor you didn't see yet , would be the song Disdain from here former band Revamp (live at Graspop 2010) You will love it . Thanks for the ride

[@petersundqvist5465]

we´re thinking the same about singers and band and the dynamics in band . hmm , give me more , love it

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Thank you very much for another great reaction Eric. I´m impressed how quickly you understood the real essence of Nightwish. Tuomas Holopainen really is something else. I´m so grateful that I discovered Nightwish.. maybe one of my lifes greatest events :D

[@reeilona]

Shivers all over my body, tears in my eyes and smile on my face when I am laying in my bed under a blanket, listening and watching this

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Dear Ree, you are such an amazing soul and I’m so proud to share love of Nightwish with you. Beautiful words as always 🤍

[@reeilona]

@@laudatosiadastra1218

[@bbeckett5103]

Amazing, as usual, very uplifting and nice time changes /signature! Thanks for this great reaction 🤟🏻

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The most uncommon commentary about the genius of Tuomas is, he was writing songs for Nightwish's lead singer that was years away from joining the band.

[@frankmerris8821]

another great start to the weekend Eric.ROCK ON

[@Daniel-zh2fl]

Can't wait to see you react to the greatest show on earth and Poet and the Pendulum. I'm actually glad you didn't do that last one on this precise day...

[@wimg.2377]

I concur!

[@AndyMagnusson70]

This song and performance is amaaaaaaaazing

[@mikkokankaanpaa1679]

I concur.

[@skeezesmith7954]

You can see how much fun they are having while performing. Every band member is smiling. 😊🤘

[@jaana3634]

makes intact, right? It’s so great to hear your professional comments on Tuomas ’talent. One charming detail from the point of view of a Finnish fan, which is certainly conveyed to non-Finnish speakers too, is their loyalty to their style and roots, which has not been changed by world fame. They are home boys, speaking the East Karelian dialect of their homeland. It may sound a bit like "Hillybilly", but that's what they are!💛

[@impugnu7852]

So now i know why youtube keep spamming me with that 'Dutch show reunion' show 🤣 But i fully agree, Tuomas is the only irreplaceable member in Nightwish. Although it's all the members that make this band so great. So sorry Gene, it's alive and kicking.

[@DarrellW_UK]

Great review, you’re dead right about all of your comments, Tuomas is a genius, Gene Simmons is an idiot whose ego was bigger than he was 😂 It would be interesting to see what you think of Floor performing with Henk Poort performing Phantom of the Opera; it’s an absolute epic performance!

[@horseshoe_nc]

I concur! Floor and Henk, Phantom!

[@AleksandarGospic]

Enjoyed every second of your Nightwish journey and always can't wait for the next one :) And I keep waiting for Ever Dream from Wacken, it will blow you away! :) Even more energy than in Storytime and finale is just remarkable. Yeah, maybe we are not in the golden age of rock any longer but it is certainly not dead, especially in the Metal genre. For me also one of the best newer rock bands is The War On Drugs, can't get enough of the last 3 albums, they have all been masterpieces, Adam is the master of melancholic atmosphere. Band is relatively new but they stir up so much nostalgia in me

[@Jeroen-hj6ov]

Tuomas is the genius and Floor is his muse.

[@islgrl292]

Do we have to turn their relationship into that?

[@billtbodger]

Gene Simmons could take a whole book of how to put on a rock show from NW and Tuomas's music, I saw Kiss in the 80s and was not impressed at all, NW have them beat with almost any of their songs. This is a great song and this version rocks with a great telling of stories about stories. Truly hard to better by any other band or musician anywhere

[@Meine.Postma]

What do you mean ALMOST any song?

[@MsStecarl]

i think u are forgetting something here, ok maybe the stage show in the 80s wasnt the best but Kiss did invent the stage shows as we know them today. kiss was founded in 1973, i think toumas was still wearing dipers at that time. and the music stage was completly different. kiss live preformansess at the time was 2nd to none with theyre make up and energy.

[@billtbodger]

@@Meine.Postma Well I am sure they might have a song I have not heard that kiss can match. Though I cannot see it

[@billtbodger]

@@MsStecarl I am not forgetting anything bud, I would rather see a great band with a small light set up and few props than some overblown show with mediocre music. I have seen a lot of bands many times far far better than Kiss, just my opinion, Live the ultimate 3 chord wonders Status Quo were better than Kiss

[@Meine.Postma]

@@MsStecarl Alice Cooper

[@zanetpieterse7933]

Can't wait for you to hear the best of Human://:Nature!!! Love your reactions! Best wishes from y

[@edwardscott482]

As always! Enjoying your NW ride...great comments on Gene Simmons. He is definitely great at marketing and ok as a bassist. Vocally he couldn't get close enough to sniff Floor's aroma as she strutted past him...and your friendly reminder not to forget the Daddy of them all Poet and the Pendulum 😉

[@tonycarroll7925]

Vocally and as a bass player, he couldn't get close enough to sniff Marco's aftershave either, IMO.(not that he wears any)...😁

[@ed5310]

Hi Eric, I appreciate your music business insight. A couple of years ago I might have agreed with Gene, but a couple of things happened. My daughter would call my classic rock, old man music and I hate to say it, but she was right to in some ways. If I was in the car I would tune in the classic rock station, only because I really could not find anything that caught my attention and in truth it is a kind of sad that mainstream radio just plays the same stuff over and over again for the last 40 years. I could not listen to another Journey, Boston, Zepplin, etc, okay, maybe the Who or Zepplin would get to play through. I now started to go out of my way to try and listen to music I had not heard of before and give everything a chance from Rap to coffee house music, to death metal. Then one day I happened on a KZbin video titled Metal singer sings Phantom of the opera. After hearing Floor for the first time from the Beste Zangers, I needed hear more of what this woman could do. That lead me to Ghost Love Score, and I cried like a baby, it was just so f---- beautiful. I never heard anything like that before. I was in such disbelief that I would then watch the reactors to see if they felt what I did or was it just me. I quickly found out that it was not me and that there was all this amazing music to listen to that I was being denied by the mainstream media. Another great thing happened too; I would watch interviews with these artists, and I find out that they were influenced by the classic rock guys. There was a great interview with Metallica talking about how Deep Purple influenced them and that got me to go back and listen to bands I loved with a new ear for what made them great. Peace and Love ✌🤘FYI, there are young new artist out there that know how to rock. It's all about the writing and getting people to feel and that is where Tomasz is a True Master.

[@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798]

The flourishes that Floor adds to this song is Incredible & makes this rendition EPIC: "Innocence! Innocence!!!" Her Atmospheric Vocals just magnify the Power of this piece.