THIS TRULY WAS! Ex Metal Elitist Reacts to Nightwish "The Greatest Show On Earth"

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[@KevinHollisWI]

NightWish Army Wisconsin Chapter here. Glad you loved this AMAZING song! Only Tuomas can write such a masterpiece about the creation of the universe and 4.5 billion years of Evolution, from animals to people to music. This version is my Favorite because in the audience is Floor’s Mother and Father, to cheer her on. They are SO PROUD of Floor! ❤❤❤

[@annehoog]

They had a tv program on Dutch televisions do a special on her with the interview there with her parents. It was a great watch and I just loved how Dutch in character and attitude Floor still was (and is).

[@greenhighlander7]

@@annehoog Dutch were like, you got so lucky when they signed you! we Finns were like, we were so lucky she said yes!😄

[@roy19491]

her younger sister Irene was there as well

[@Klojum]

As always... (and thank you for re-introducing the word 'dude' into this world) Floor: "Enter Luca" Marko: "Enter Ionia" Emppu: "Enter Sandman" 🙂

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

LOVEEEE IT....DUDE! lol

[@galadballcrusher8182]

This comment allways bothers me cause certainly it is not Floor saying Enter Luca, is Tuomas and that piece from Enter Sandman is the last in a whole sequence of inserted parts of well known musical pieces that Tuomas chose to interweave in his composition as a small review of the history of music so it is not Empuu it is Tuomas again. And i also find it sad as a music lover that many of the younger generation only recognise the reference to Metallica while among several of the ones before that there is this point where the music and drums with the orchestral track behind them re-enter the fray playing very recogniseable part of Bach's symphony in D minor Toccata and Fugue. Which brings us to a pet theory of mine. I am 51 years old and like many kids in Europe that were born in the 70s and grew through 70s and 80s i watched on tv among others a French cartoon called "There Was Once...Man" it handled history from forming of Earth to first sea creatures then dinosaurs then mankind and history of it from paleo era to modern. Tuomas said often he wanted become a biologist as a kid as did Floor. So it is not far fetched that he may have watched same cartoon. And the intro and outro theme to it was Bach's symphony in D Minor Toccata And Fugue. ....for those who grew with it that piece on a subconscious lvl became the soundtrack to evolution and as it is a very characteristic piece by Bach for it's musical era i guess why Tuomas chose it.

[@Klojum]

@@galadballcrusher8182 Dude... You're overthinking this way too much. Yes I could have picked other lines or more lines uttered by the same or the other band members. I just find this combo of lines funny. I'm also about 10 years older than you, so I do know about Metallica as well as other music related stuff. My connection with the Sandman riff is simply strong, yet I'm not overlooking or denying all the other intrinsic little details that Tuomas and Marko have put into this masterpiece song. I guess I'm just too lazy to type all of them every single time the GSOE video comes along.

[@galadballcrusher8182]

@@Klojum well my problem with the comment is that i see it copy pasted a lot which makes it a meme which also makes it the easy way for some kids copy pasting it to sound witty. And i don't think i overthink it at least about my pet theory given i wanted become biologist as kid too, i may project but similar interests, and minds think alike so if he did watch indeed that cartoon he may remembered and got inspired to opt for this piece among so many of that era of classical music, besides the outro of the cartoon showed man launching to the stars as earth was getting torn apart with plenty nukes etc. Fits the song about that ratkind message eh?

[@athlonen]

@@galadballcrusher8182 Your reasoning as to why the younger kids only recognize Enter Sandman is the very reason why Tuomas inserted those pieces of songs into the song to begin with. If he basically wrote about the history and evolution of this universe, he wisely decided to include the evolution of music as well, from the first recording made (the Gregorian chants of Dies Irae), through Socatta in D, Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor, through to dueling banjos, to Enter Sandman, to EDM dance beats. That's 400 years of music that people probably didn't know, that they start to realize every time a new person sees this performance.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

Every Nightwish fan has that one song that just rips them in the feels... this one is that for me. Those Dawkins and Charles Darwin quotes really slap you into sharp perspective...and provoke you into remembering just how lucky we are, despite life's hardships, that we are here! And we are here together ❤️

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

We are indeed.

[@marinamucic908]

I absolutely agree Amy, same for me. Also that Sagan quote in As Astra, never fails to get tears in my eyes

[@paulchapman2569]

I concur

[@amygoodson-catlady]

@TheWolffAndTheMelody The band prolly never thought of...but a big part of enjoying Nightwish, is enjoying it with other ppl!

[@ЕвгенийГусев-ч8х]

Absolutely! As for me, I didn't know abut Richard Dawkins' book, so wheh I saw the song, named 'The Greatest show on Earth', i thoughg: 'Well... Thuomas is a great composer, but such name is so self-confident.' And damn, that was jaw-breaking! To realise, the song is not the greatrst show itself, but it is about the Greatrst show on Eart - the whole life on it. I yelled 'We were here' together the band, and the final words 'We are priveleged few...' left me with open mouth for a time.

[@zedski]

Yes, thats Enter Sandman :) While Dead Boy's Poem will always be my first love, this song is truly a thought provoking masterpiece. This version also holds a very special place in my heart because I Was There and Tampere is where I live, you can actually see my house at the time in the aerial shots. Those fireworks were loud enough that my wife told me afterwards that the windows were shaking.

[@gabby15107]

And THAT, ladies and gents, is how you end a concert. That's probably the most epic finale I've ever seen.

[@ingobordewick6480]

There is a reason this song is called "the greatest show on earth". I still want to hear the first written version of this. Tuomas once said, that it was about 90 min long and the process of cutting it down to what it is now was very difficult for him. I don't know why, but at the end of this song, when they come back on stage and greet their fans I almost every time have tears in my eyes. This band is something special. Don't be sorry about your emotions ever dude!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I have no words...this song was insane

[@monicacarolina6480]

The greatest show on earth referes to evolution on earth. Not their show!🙂

[@ingobordewick6480]

And why do you think, I don't know that? @@monicacarolina6480

[@caelanlovell1511]

Imagine if they turned it into a film. 🤔

[@amygoodson-catlady]

The song, and it's title were inspired by the Richard Dawkins book, The Greatest Show On Earth.

[@badmotherrucker]

As you know, there are 2 live videos of this song. Most people say this is the better version of the 2, but you should check out the Wembley version as well. For Troy, being from the UK, it was a homecoming, and I think the band let him off the leash. He was more involved during the intro. Wembley also had a surprise ending that really should be checked out. Great reaction. WE WERE HERE!

[@monicacarolina6480]

I disagree Troy being more involved to be honest, but that's fine. Despite dr. Dawkins being at Wembley with the band, this version get's to me more. The intro is also way longer and I love the intro. And the flute! It's not in the Wembley version. Funny how people feel certain things at specific concerts. 🤗

[@mattihelin5101]

A song about everything. Past, present, future, astronomy, cosmology, physics, birth of life, evolution, human psychology, chaos theory, the short evolution of human civilization. Preserving nature, philosophy. All that with lots of emotions and heart.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

amazing song

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

Sweet friend, what a gift to watch this song with you this morning. And what a gift you are to this world. It took me almost 60 years to understand I do matter and my life wasn't wasted. So you are way ahead of me. I do believe kindness can change the world. It is a force that can't be contained, it crosses borders, religions and believes. It gives people hope. Your channel is spreading that message every day. Through you. Almost 6K people come and listen to you. You give them hope, kindness and love. If you where here right now I would give you the biggest hug. Have a great day and thank you.

[@jenniheinanen8434]

This is why I love Nightwish. They make music that has an impact. Every song has a purpose, be it storytelling, entertainment, expression of deepest fears and pain or recollection of existence. I can't remember them ever making an 'empty' song catering what sells to the masses. And the way they can bring out the best from each of their members is just incredible. And the Nightwish Army is a force in it self.

[@rickphil9999]

Hello again, Wolff. Our beautiful Nightwish inspires the world. Thank you,Tuomas. Thank you Floor. Thank you Empuu and Marko and Troy and Kai. Such joy from such a magnificent group. This is an experience that goes beyond Music. Thank you for this reaction. Loved it.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

appreciate you rick!

[@hrodebrt]

As someone who attended this concert I can confirm I lost my voice entirely while screaming WE WERE HEREEEEEEEEE

[@seattanf2348]

Floor's parents were in the audience for this concert. Can you imagine how proud they must have felt? Floor said in an interview briefly before the concert that she would have to avoid looking at where here parents were sitting or she'd break down in tears on stage.

[@rachaelhensley2786]

No shame in the tears, dude! All of us in the Nightwish Army are right there with you…I found Nightwish 5 years ago at a very dark time for me and this music, the lyrics and the loving fans saved me! Love watching your reactions!

[@mkgym]

If you can watch after a 2 hour performance and still listen to a 20 minute performance that was executed to perfection, that's what they call the cherry on the cake (expression we use in Belgium).What Floor conjures up her sleeve here is exceptional, phenomenal🎶🎶🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@helky8]

Every time I listen this it amaze me how someone can write something like this... How can you not think Tuomas is genius when you hear this? 😄 This band is just something else ❤ They change my live ❤ Edit. Wise words from you! Thank you! We love your pure reaction and tears! ❤ Take care!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

much love friend

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

Tuomas has the chops to write symphonies or score films if he wanted. The outro is amazing

[@TK8866275]

@@MycontentisgoldJerryGold You can even claim that "All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ-ylYRrjLONgM0 is a symphony and "Imaginaerum" is a movie. Meaning that Tuomas has already done those things.

[@stpfs9281]

The album, orchestral version has a line spoken by Dawkins, something like: "It never seems to occur to people, that a man might just want to write a piece of music"!

[@rnowak85]

Great reaction my friend! A 20 minute journey through the evolution of Earth and it's life. The final quote from Richard Dawkins is so inspirational. You nailed how uplifting this song is. That just by existing we are special and meaningful. When I saw them live last May in Boston the end of the setlist was so inspirational and uplifting. Ghost Love Score, Last Ride of the Day, The Greatest Show on Earth, and Ad Astra for the outro. I have never left a show so inspired to go out and live my life to the fullest and to treasure my time here. Note that Ad Astra (8th movement from 30 minute orchestral piece All the Works of Nature which Adorn the World) contains a spoken word section from Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot that is as impactful as Richard Dawkins words are in The Understanding section of this song (outro). Nice catch on the Enter the Sandman riff (Tuomas is a big fan and during an exchange year in high school his host American family took him to a Metallica concert where he fell in love with heavy metal, huge thanks to that family). It was at teh end of a section of the song dedicated to the evolution of music. The section includes short excerpts from Dies Irae, Minuet in G major by Christian Petzold, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by Johann Sebastian Bach and a Tibetan chant sung by male parts of the choir with the enter the Sandman riff. I'll leave it to others to explain all the evolutionary references in the lyrics but know that this song takes it's title from one of Richard Dawkins books whose writings inspired this song and the title of the album, Endless Forms Most Beautiful comes from Charles Darwin's On origin of Species quote that you heard read by Dawkins right at the end of the song. Evolution and life truly are The Greatest Show on Earth.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

dude appreciate you man! I loved this song!

[@m00nm00n]

Sweet, the Tampere version.. thank god. Keep it up mate. Nightwish never ceases to surprise, nor do they ever disappoint. Stay safe, stay awesome

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

So Glad you are here dude! Much Love!

[@gene6690]

This is a compositional masterpiece. There is no band today that effects people in the way that Nightwish does. Tuomas is the maestro without equal. Thank you for you emotional reaction ❤

[@Duskwind_]

We see you Cosmic. I told you that it would change the way that you view everything, Tuomas is a great teacher. Just to add some perspective, there are over 70 trillion possible combinations of human DNA, and you are more likely to win the lottery jackpot 240,000 times in a row than you are to be born. We are all very special indeed.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

appreciate you Dusk! So much!

[@martinklaus2203]

I couldn't wait to see your reaction to this one, and you didn't disappoint. My first reaction was very similar. One of my favorites!!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

DUDE! THIS JUST RIPPED ME APART!

[@jimharris367]

I don't think that any other band who would have the slightest chance of pulling this off - but Nightwish smash it out of the ballpark. Your thoughts after this masterpiece are something that I think Tuomas would feel very happy to feel he had made you share these feelings - fantastic stuff dude, I wish there were more people in this world who have your depth 🤘

[@frenkwd1]

The title of the issue is taken from a 2009 book by evolutionary biologist and atheist writer Richard Dawkins, about the evidence for biological evolution. Dawkins also contributes to the album. Holopainen explained to HMV in March 2015: "I wrote him a letter a little over a year ago and explained what ideas we had for this album, mainly about evolution. Since one of the songs goes straight to one of his books, it felt like a perfect match to try and recite him on the album. A few weeks later, he sent me an email accepting the invitation." "Later in 2014, we recorded his parts at Hats Off Studios, Oxford. This is a huge honour for us, as Dawkins is one of our greatest heroes and his writings have been a huge inspiration for the album."

[@WNYretiree]

A band of good people. A band that speaks what is in their mind, their hearts. A band that respects its fans and trusts us to look deep within ourselves. This song is the prime proof of that. The music is beautiful, both the instrumental and the vocal. Everyone worked their hardest (like they always do) to produce an experience for us. And, I think, an experience for them. Can you imagine how they all must feel when the perform this utter masterpiece? We are so privileged to have them, to know that they are in this world, in this time. No matter how many times I listen to this, I always come away with something new. And, perhaps that is the true definition of a masterpiece. It is never done teaching us.

[@tommarzola5334]

I appreciate your emotional reaction man, it shows you get it. 🤘

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend!

[@Kathrynn131]

Every thing about this is just incredible. It's really something you have to experience. No words do it justice

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

so true!

[@jabgibson]

Great job Cosmic. As Floor says, we are "broken, but beautiful"

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Dude! Appreciate you soo much!

[@youareawesome3699]

oh we need a reaction to some of her solo stuff, like Storm, My Paragon and of course Invincible❤

[@morgarthe8120]

I understand why most people suggest the Tampere-Version. And yes, the synced fireworks and the use of the flute by Troy suits me also better, don't know why he used an E-Guitar with the e-bow in Wembley. (Which still sounds great). But also they fire all the fireworks at the end of Tampere, for me the Wembley-Version has a more emotional ending, so I recommend to do both versions. To this reaction: really enjoyed it, because of how you reacted to the music parts and changes within the song. Keep up the good work 💖

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love friend! This was incredible

[@Pirate103]

Their music just gives me goosebumps and lifts my spirits so much, music is such a powerful thing

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

You said it best

[@PeeVee1979]

If you need suggestions... I've pitched this one to several reactors but with no luck, ever. One of my favorite songs, a musical journey. A bit longer one (~9:35] but definitely worth your time. Another fantastic Finnish band Von Hertzen Brothers - Kiss a Wish.

[@Llanovanya85]

I feel you. The first time I listened to this song was at a time of struggle, stuck in an office job in a foreign country, slowly isolating myself and getting depressed just because I did not know where I was and where I go. I felt I lived a life not suited to me. So I sold my flat, bought a boat, quit my job and started all over again. And exactly at this time I discovered that song. It gave me so much power, so much joy, so many tears realizing that I am literally part of nthe greatest show on earth, even in my ordinariness. When I look at the sunset now, when I see a beautiful plant, I see much more. There truly is so much beauty in this randomness. I am NOT AFRAID to live! I am NOT AFRAID to change, to do something new, to walk a different path, even to start building a new path in life few have wandered before. After all, it's my show, it's our show, It's the greatest show on earth!

[@JWNanaimo]

Floors parents being at this show….How proud they must be to see the positive and joyous effect their daughter and this band has on thousands of people must be almost overwhelming for them. Sensory overload… Nightwish style. The band that can call it “The Greatest Show on Earth” and deliver on all points…incredible

[@jacquisampson-marat5277]

They make you think, but IMO they always hit you in the feels. To me they pulled me (kicking and screaming I admit) out of second lockdown depression back into the world 🌎. This song is just the cherry on top. Peace ✌ out.

[@eleonoragiacomazzi5775]

Too true Cosmic...kindness costs nothing..We humans take our sacred existence for granted...We must find the bueaty in ourselves..We are perfectly imperfect. Thankyou Cosmic.. Emotions are there to be expressed and the ending of this magnificent performance...'We were here!' gets me everytime.. Take care Cosmic..🤗

[@youareawesome3699]

First of all, big virtual hug to you ❤ I was waiting for this reaction from the first NW reaction from you I saw, I knew you would absolutely be blown away by it and your reaction didn't disappoint at all😁🤘 It is absolutely crazy what Nightwish does with us, not only great music, great voice, but the lyrics are so smart and deep and like nothing i've ever heard before. it feels like nightwish has some kind of master key to our most inner feelings, thoughts and emotions.. I would give everything I have to have a look inside Tuomas' brain for just 5 min, man it must be crazy in there. The amount of times nightwish made me cry is probably higher than there are stars in the universe by now and i honestly feel like i've changed/grown since i discvered this beautiful band bc of them.. Sidenote: damn Floor looks like a true godess in that video and she is absolutely aware and feeling that, that charisma!

[@sagebooker]

Thanks above all for sharing your emotions and thoughts. Time is never wasted, as far as I can see (and I'm more aged than you ^^) : it teaches us something everytimes. What we've been through is part of our personnal path, and it's finally very confortable to learn ourselves and what we're able to, and what we can hang on with. It's a long long journey, it's emotionnal and often suffering, but thant's never a waste, I promise !! Haut les coeurs !

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Tampere, Tampere, the Cradle of the Evolution. 😎👍

[@javiersalinas1905]

Hi Cosmic!... thank you for your words, your sincerity and I think we have all cried listening this masterpiece by Nightwish...6 guys that after know them it is impossible to forget them...greetings from your friend Oscar from Colombia!...

[@vlinder6329]

⭐🎇 WE WERE HERE 🎇 ⭐ "The Greatest Show on Earth" What a song, beautiful lyrics the message ⭐ Thank You Richard Dawkins... Thank You Nightwish 🤘 Thank You 💙 for you emotional words you said 😢 Love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@jolandavanlankvelt2674]

This band did something to you. I think you're going to have a lot of reactions on that sentence. They came in my life Oktober 2019 thought Floor Jansen being in De Beste Zangers. I tought I didn't like metal, but I loved her voice and Vilja lied sang by her to Henk Poort gave me goosebumps. While working I tried Nightwish wiht GLS and I was sold. Since then I listen to Nightwish every day and to reaction channels seeing people falling in love with Nightwish. I think dude is your favourite word 😅 Great reaction 👍🏼🇵🇾🧡

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

haha Dude has been my word since I was a kid. It just stuck. Thank you so much for the love and kind words as always. I have really enjoyed this band so much!

[@robertsheeler321]

We have won the lottery of life , live, love & be happy

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

indeed!

[@olgadydenko]

I think, that's the main aim of music and musicianship/art, if I may say so, - to provoke the emphathy, feel the emotions, to look deep into yourself and discover the true feelings, to acknowledge your being. You're a very kind person, glad to see you and your thoughts.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

much love my friend

[@FromG2eminor]

They are literal life savers both physically and emotionally. I love being inspired and uplifted, especially through music. Great reaction...of course 😊

[@joekel55]

A FEW REMARKLE WORDS IN THE SONG. But first FLOOR'S DRESS: The double helix of the human DNA ***** THE TAPESTRY OF CHEMISTRY: The periodic table of the chemical elements. GAEA: As originally conceived the 'Gaia' concept envisages the Earth as a super-organism that operates to regulate its own environment, principally temperature, to keep it habitable for the biosphere OPUS PERFECTUM the perfect work, the perfect creation AEON: Used in reference to a period of a thousand million years (especially in geology, cosmology and astronomy), its more common usage is for any long, indefinite period THE GARDEN: The earth. THE GOLDILOCKS ZONES: refers to the habitable zone around a star. It's the zone that has just the right temperatures for ( intelligent) life to develop. LUCA: It's the acronym for the Last Universal Common Ancestor, a key concept in the study of early evolution and life's origin that has been tracked by scientists for years. ENTER SANDMAN: Song of the group Metallica LUCY OF THE AFAR Collection of several hundred pieces of fossilized bone representing 40 percent of a female of the hominin species Australopithecus AFARENSIS In Ethiopia, Why was Lucy so important? In 1974, Lucy showed that human ancestors were up and walking around long before the earliest stone tools were made or brains got bigger, and subsequent fossil finds of much earlier bipedal hominids have confirmed that conclusion. Bipedalism, it seems, was the first step towards becoming human. DEVONION SEA: The Devonian is a geologic period and system of the Paleozoic, spanning 60.3 million years ..., called after the place Devon in the UK where rockes of that period were first studied. ********

[@erikvolger5631]

In 2015 in a dutch TV show Floor reunited with her old classmates from highschool. There were also interviews with her parents. Then they all went to this gig in Finland. It was the first time for her parents to be in the (Nightwish) audience. Maybe that made her do her very best. That Dutch program is also on KZbin with English subtitles.

[@anterohoo7554]

Thanks for this - I watched it. Very interesting and uplifting document also behind this great Tampere show.

[@julle006]

This is a song to hear so many times to understand all of it! By the way, if you like, first of all, music and experience, please do also watch/hear/react original Nightwish songs with Tarja (live) and Anette (studio). So you will know better the evolution of the band and different approaches to these songs. Thank you very much!

[@jukkahelminen9071]

My favorite song since the 70s has been Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" until this song came in 2015 on Nightwish's 8th album. Since then it has been the absolute number one for me. Similarly, this Tampere 2015 performance is the most preferred, although Wembley 2015 is also really good. And of course I've seen it performed by Nightwish in 2022, their last tour. They perform a few versions of it of different lengths, depending on whether the song is the closing song or in the middle of the concert. Now on the 2021-23 tour it wasn't the closing song, so a short version of it. Do you notice at the end, before the band members leave the stage, both Marko and Floor point towards Tuomas as if to say to the audience "there's the man who made this song for you". He is a well-respected musician, also within his own band. I remember when there was an interview after the last album was announced and three NW musicians were there. The two were sitting on the couch and Tuomas was in the armchair. The interviewer asked about the meaning of a new song and at first it seemed that Tuomas did not answer, but then he started to explain the song. When those two other NW members realized that Tuomas was really going to explain the song in more depth, they first straightened their backs and then leaned forward, their eyes straight towards Tuomas. Probably still not breathing and if the ears could be turned forward, this would probably have happened to them. 😂 That tells you what kind of position Tuomas has even within the band. Another reaction video creator once said that if the music world was the Marvel Universe, then NW musicians would be its superheroes. I think that was a beautifully expressed thought.

[@2old4gamez]

I have a similar back story Mr Wolff. At heart I'm a die hard, near elitist, punk\industrial\power electronics guy. Nightwish worked their magic on me some years back and have been instrumental in opening my eyes to other music. Love watching you experience this amazing band, your reactions mirror mine from my first time. Keep em coming, mate. Subbed.

[@jeffhall2411]

i cry everytime it comes to the "We Were Here!" it draws you into the human collective immediately and makes me feel like part of something bigger than myself. And, i get that feeling every single time i listen to this or watch it. And trust me, i have watched it over and over as i love watching reactions of Nightwish. No shame in Crying.. you are human! And one of us!

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

much love friend!

[@draug7966]

This song just never cease to blow my mind. How it starts slow and softly with just the keys, then Troy joins in and makes me feel like i'm sitting outside a celtic village watching when the fairies starts to dance in the evening mist , and then BOOM!, the whole band goes full throttle and the epic ride through the history of the earth is in full motion..., until the ride is over and it gets all peaceful again. Only Tuomas and NW can make a song, or rather an experience, named The greatest show on earth that totally lives up to the name.

[@johannessilver8653]

Tuomas was about to make this 45 min long but had to shorten it in order to fit on album side. How awesome way to tell the evolution story and our part and tine meaning in it and generally how small we are but still we cause wars and destruction. Richards Dawkins book gave inspiration for Tuomas to write this. Marco did a part too. The big bang in the beginning was that 4.6 billion years ago. The wanted to put Enter Sandman riff there into the timeline too. NW get messages from fans that their music has saved their lives and gave reason to make better.

[@CCEDE73]

It is great art in every imaginable way from the music to the lyrics to the stage show. What Tuomas writes is so deep.

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

Well, that was probably 21 minutes that disappeared - but still put a pretty hard mark in your brain!! This song is inspired by the book 'The Greatest Show on Earth' by Richard Dawkins. A scientist Troy introduced to Tuomas and he gave him some books to read. ( both Troy, Floor and Tuomas wanted to Biologist (Tuomas marine biologist ) as grown-ups, in their childhood) They wrote a handwritten letter to Richard Dawkins, asking if he would be a part of the Wembley concert, as well as the speaker in the background - and it's Richard Dawkins you hear!! Therefore you must see / experience the Wembley version as well and - indoor concert with Richard Dawkins on stage. It's different from this one, so it will still blow your mind! And you heard 'Enter Sandman' - yep - Tuomas incorporated the evolution of music also in this masterpiece - try to follow Floor in how many styles she uses - without you are noticing it as odd. This song is everything from the 4,6 minutes beginning (Earth is 4,6 billions years old), to 'Enter Ratkind' where the rat are the most intelligent animal, able to survive a nuclear Earth - but it survives us!! Originally the song were 30 minutes long, but they shortend it down to this, during the rehearsal in the studio, before they made the Album 'Endless forms most beautiful' - the first with Floor and starting to take advantage of her incredible voice and breath techniques. Who else could do a song like this in this way? Tuomas really knows his bandmembers!! Great reaction from you - and now you understand why the Nightwish Army exist !! And totally okay (and common) that Nightwish got you 👍 Talk to the reactor Just Jen about her Journey - with Nightwish and Floor 👍

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

I will just add that the next two albums (Human Nature plus the new upcoming) - are continuing this telling about the Evolution and Humans

[@Lillywhite]

I've honestly never been a huge fan of symphonic metal before NW. I didn't dislike it, it just never grabbed me. Then I stumbled upon NW one fateful night and after I got over my Anglo sense of cringe at the more bombastic elements, I fell madly in love with this band. They're an outlier for me. In their own little circle where bit and pieces of everything I love musically and otherwise converge. I get that they're not everyone's thing, and that's fine, there's plenty our there that will be. But man, so glad for the KZbin algorithm. Has that ever been said before? 😆 I wouldn't even class them as my favourite band but I think if pushed, they'd probably be the last band I'd want to do without now.

[@argantyr5154]

As you know Nightwish love Science and Nature, with the Album endless form most beautiful as a prime example. But did you know that they have had species named after them: Nightwish: Crab Tanidromites nightwishorum Floor Jansen: Beetle Tmesisternus floorjansenae Tuomas Holopainen: An insect. Sciophilia holopainen

[@572Btriode]

If I may, there's a couple more; A hitherto unknown brittle star species that lived in the Cretaceous era named after Floor Jansen - Ophiomitrella Floorae and the Alpenglow Rockshelter - a prehistoric rockshelter discovered in Pennsylvania, USA which is located just a few hundred meters from the Council Rocks archaeoastronomy (Stonehenge-type) site from at least 1825 BC, some 4000 years before present.

[@chrismcmeekin8470]

That's exactly what this song is supposed to do to you. Ultimately I think Tuomas wants to spark that fire inside you, and if nothing else, to take a look at the world and just give a damn.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

We can do so much

[@Jim.G]

I feel you, I am in tears after listening to this piece, almost every time. Reflecting on the grandeur of nature, mortality, and the beauty of humanity and the incredible miracle of our consciousness just makes me weep. This is one of those things that led me away from the darkness...because how dare I snuff out my own life, when this is so precious? Just the ability to appreciate nature, poetry, art, music, thinking about our vast collective history and creativity, makes me want to be a part of it.

[@marcelobordezan2471]

Congratulations on your work! Rest assured that your words and reaction to this wonderful song have moved us emotionally. Keep it up! A big hug from your fan here in Brazil!!!

[@xerodelacroix5552]

You are now prepared for X Japan's "Art Of Life", live. It's a single symphonic metal song composed around the second and third movements of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony No. 8. The drummer, who also composed it, pulls double duty on the piano and drums. The studio version clocks in at 29 minutes, and the live a little over 30.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

wow!!!!

[@charlesxavier..]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody veeeery good suggestion! First band in metal using orchestra..!pse react at anytime😊

[@terrytheukdude9402]

Yes My Friend, Nightwish, are Truly inspirational, there is not, or will there ever be another band like them for sure, they are indeed a one off. But as you said they are just 6 people with a Dream, maybe we should all be more like them. This is why I have followed this Band, since 1997, and been been to 25 live shows all over Europe. And You did a Dam fine Fine Review of this performance. Thank You Cosmic so much.

[@sasunoma]

They always do something for their listener!!😢🥰

[@chrismatthew8812]

In my humble opinion, this is probably one of the greatest songs ever written in any genre. Such depth of story-telling, complexity of composition, and grandeur of performance. There is so much going on in this video that you need to watch it numerous times to pick up all of the subtleties. For example, the section of part III that slows down (starting around 17:11 in your reaction vid) outlines a history of music going from Gregorian chants to Bach to a riff from Metallica, while the visuals go from a snake (which tempted Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge), to an age of innocence (child on a swing) to a nuclear blast all in less than a minute. Kai’s drums have images of DNA on them, and the ‘rock’ that Troy is sitting on has fossils in it. You have lyrics from Richard Dawkin’s book (also called Greatest Show on Earth) and from Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species. Simply epic on every possible level. Looking forward to your next reaction. Keep up the great work. Greetings from the NW Army (Sydney, Australia Division 🇦🇺🤘)

[@Erfedwe]

I had the absolute good fortune and pleasure to see Nightwish perform this live. It blew the doors off any expectations I had. I have been to over 200 major concerts and this is easily one of the biggest highlights of that journey!

[@k.l.7788]

Me too, twice. ❤

[@Erfedwe]

@@k.l.7788 that is awesome. I have only seen them once, but have also seen Tarja live, which was also pretty amazing.

[@paulchapman2569]

Nightwish Army south Brittany France reporting. Enter Luca Enter Life Enter the god of gaps Enter Ionia Enter History Enter Ratkind Enter Sandman

[@emmanx011]

Sweet boy... you're DEFINITELY "one of us"...; one of the NIGHTWISH ARMY ❤ We all FEELSO MUCH, when we're listening to Nightwish's music. They are so REAL! Ps: Have you heard the "new one yet"? I'll check your channel....Perhaps you have. See you later ❤

[@007chinochef]

Hey bro!!! Loved your reaction!!!! What less can you expect when all the members of the band are the best in what they do? Thanks. Greettings from Argentina. Sorry for my English. Don't be sorry.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

much love friend! this was amazing

[@007chinochef]

Thanks. I want more, please

[@AntaryDraconis]

Nice one, We were here.. Greetings from NW-Army-Germany and SabatonFan ❤‍🔥

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much Love dude!

[@ytcag2007]

Hey Cosmic. Nightwish Army New Jersey here. This song really IS an inspirational message to those who have little idea of whether or not they're worthy to be alive. It is indeed a deep message that will be heard for many more decades to come. 13 days ago was the 10th anniversary of the most magical performance in Nightwish history, Wacken Open Air 2013. And 2 months ago was the official 10th anniversary of Floor and Troy's permanent status with the band. Last October 1st was the 10th anniversary of the day Floor walked onto the stage with Nightwish for the very first time. ANY of those should be enough reason to throw a party this weekend, so why not? I'm celebrating with Wacken 2013, Wembley, and Tampere on Saturday. Wanna do a Wembley Watch Party? Just an idea. But back to this.... I still can't believe all this comes out of the mind of literally ONE person. It's just absolutely amazing!! Aside from the song, YOUR message was awesome!!! Thank you for the words of encouragement. I'm sure they will be taken as light by those who are in dark places. I want to thank you for those who can't and I'm sure we are ALL grateful to have a brother like you. ❤️ Thank you for the video, reaction and comments. Stay safe and stay blessed. 😊❤️🤘🤘

[@vorcanvorcan9032]

NW fans... Why this version, explain yourselves please..., what's so special about this version with the fireworks? Please don't fucking tell me it's the fireworks... 🤦

[@pdutchie4924]

WE WERE HERE❣️ A masterpiece by Tuomas sung by the greatest female voice. When I heard it for the first time tears were running down my cheeks at the end, especially seeing them interact with their fans and having in mind that Floor’s parents were there seeing her shine. Btw, did you catch Mozart, Bach and Metallica? 😄 You now should really see ‘the reunion’ it’s a Dutch tv show where Floor is a guest. You will see how she got where she is, her parents and the Tampere show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGSxepmrZdapqsk Also Floor has a beautiful song about being broken but beautiful on het new solo album, it’s about PTST and is called ‘Invincible ‘

[@javadan]

This is truly a masterpiece. You should also consider watching the version at Wembley - not necessarily a reaction, but watch it on your own. Some differences: Troy uses an e-bow on his electric guitar which is hauntingly beautiful. Richard Dawkins is present and comes on stage to finish his dialog. No fireworks at the beginning. Other than these changes, pretty much the same, but I personally feel the FOH mix is better at Wembley.

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Yea, I plant to! I really loved this

[@javadan]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Gee - I couldn't tell! 🙂

[@howlandgrowl]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody Hey Cosmic, Do the Wembley version, not as reaction but as a comparison, like others have said it's the same only different?

[@billtbodger]

This is a fantastic song, I think only Tuomas could successfully write a song about literally everything on Earth, NW have pulled off a masterstroke with this, The Wembley version has very different arrangement and a special surprise at the end, Floors dress represents the double helix of DNA which is of course the basis of life on Earth, the spoken parts are actually by Professor Richard Dawkins, the Evoltionary Biologist. NightWish are a band who inspire emotions and belief in the true beauty of this world, Big Love all who read my words and expecially to you Cosmic

[@DanUrbano]

Every time I listen to this song makes feel grateful of being here

[@MikkoRantalainen]

You probably want to also check out the greatest PSA video ever made: NIGHTWISH - 'Ad Astra' - [World Land Trust Partnership] (OFFICIAL VIDEO) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKTLoYN4d8qbrqc And if you're not familiar with Carl Sagan speech "Pale Blue Dot", it's definitely worth checking, too.

[@BrendonChase_2015]

".. and that makes us the lucky ones" 🤔 Now think of another NW song and the Huxley quote it always reminds me of: "Maybe this world is another planet's hell." Here's to The (limited) Understanding. Cheers from Amsterdam! 😇🤘

[@stpfs9281]

Your are mirroring my first reaction! Four point six, lovely slowly evolving piano, watching Tuomas put his heart into it... Heey, WHAT? Early Asteroid Bombardments, which form the foundation of Planet Earth, just look at the surface of the Moon. Life. Haaha! Yes, Oh my God! Will the last one to leave the Library, please turn off the lights! It's such a shame about the title, it must put a lot of people off, not realizing it's "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution" a 2009 book by British biologist Richard Dawkins, which was released on 3 September 2009. Given to Tuomas by Troy, which inspired this piece.

[@mattgraham2835]

welcome to symphonic metal brought to you by Kitee Finland's Nightwish brand

[@mooncritter721]

I invented mind audio. Have you ever heard of that? Listen to HYPNOTICA --BEYOND THE MIND. If you truly listen you will find a new reality that transcends common sound. You are one of the few that could really understand it. The closer you listen, the more sounds you will hear. It really is a new frontier in sound experience! Many will just say it is noise but those who listen will find so much more!! The subconscious can hear what the ear cannot. This is a new frontier in sound experience. I know you will like it. I delved into the unknown with this. I use it to relax my inner most brain. The subconscious. It works wonders and will leave you feeling more relaxed than anything you have ever experienced before! I suffer from PTSD or I used to. Now I am totally cured of that horror. I remember nothing of the war. I am free! Anything that haunts you can be gone in just a few minuets of listen. It is a new science!! If you choose to listen please leave a comment. It has had some success but it is new science so it will take decades to catch on. Love your channel!

[@sagebooker]

I came to read Sir Richard Dawlins through this song, beyond the beauty and the wilderness of the music and lyrics : the depth and the construction are amazing. And I keep on thinking that Troy brings a lot to the band, above all in this one. In the Wembley live version, Sir Richard Dawlins come to speak at the end. I think you're ready for the Poet and the Pendulum, another masterpiece. ^^ Thanks a lot : I travel some days and won't be connected, watching t his one just befoce cutting fron the Internet is a great gift ;-)

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

I reacted to the Poet and the Pendulum

[@sagebooker]

@@TheWolffAndTheMelody and I've watched your react. Rhoooo am I tired or were I toi emotionnal. Sorry

[@fizzyridertoo]

It was a stunning performance of an incredible piece of art created by an unearthly talent. You're going to have to hope that they go back on the road in 2025.

[@tubelious]

I told u man. This was great on location - we were around 15 meters in front of Troy, but on Blu-ray this has definitely grown into something much bigger. Thankfully the production quality on these Floor era releases have been excellent.

[@Assel55]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotions. Love your reactions. WE ARE HERE! Greetings from germany with love

[@jarnojuhani8942]

💥❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥❤️💥

[@Wyjadacz_Muzguf]

This is in fact The Greatest Show on Earth for me. However if you'd launch the concert from Wembley, there's a twist at the end. *SPOILER ALERT* At the end Nightiwsh invited a great guest onto the stage, who was resposible for the last lyrics in this masterpiece - Richard Dawkins. He is actually reading his lines to the musical background. That moment is.... otherworldly....

[@jaatinen_s6228]

U pick right one, Tampere's gig was special. I have listen NW since their first single to play on radio. Also during this song 14.11.2021 in Oslo NW remembered Children of Bodom's guitarist /vocalist Alexi Laiho who died way too young end of dec 2020.. his photo stays a while there when comes that Part: We were here..

[@super60d]

Tuomas is a genius! each track of Nightwish is a real sensory experience to live and feel... just like Kamelot, Nightwish is a permanent perfection of every detail. just huge!

[@peterbockholm3176]

Fun fact: Charles Darwin didn't contribute with anything new to that field of science. He was a copycat that stole almost everything from the roughly 70 persons who had published works on evolution since 1748, 111 years before his book was published. One major "inspiration" was his grandfather, Erasmus Darwin, who wrote two books on the subject, he just copied large parts of his books with minor alterations that actually was wrong. He very rarely gave any credit to the works of others.

[@Quasihamster]

"This band has done something to me." Sometimes I say, discovering the genre of metal as whole through Nightwish, is a bit like driving a time machine DeLorean as your first car. Or maybe KITT. Or Herbie, the sentient Beetle. Anything else the world still has to offer after that, will be mainstream, bland and predictable in comparison. That's not to say there's no equalling or even beating Nightwish, but it has to be via differences in kind, not in scale.

[@PegeDraws]

Right after we've spoken about the Ratkind makign self-destructive weapons and mushroom clouds we get the Dies Irae, a symbol of death, at 17:25. 'Nuff said, fav band. Tuomas is a genius.

[@andrewichigo]

In the Wembley version of the song from the DVD/Blu-Ray, Hawkins (who's book called the Greatest Show on Earth inspired the song and album) himself comes out to read the final part to the audience, and people in the an almost religious awe. Tuomas has been on a big Atheistic binge the past few albums

[@peterbell3199]

Nightwish with Floor opened up my eyes too. I've been a big music fans since a teenager in the early 1980's; and when I discovered Nightwish during the pandemic, it was an amazing journey. They are one of only 4-5 bands that I can play daily, and not get sick of. While I now own every album the band has done, the ones with Floor on vocals get 99% of the playback. And the line up versions with Marco and Floor is the best for me. The new bassist is doing a kick ass job; but it is so very hard to replace a singer like Marco, plus the fact that he and Floor harmonize so well together.

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

I try...try...every moment in my precious life, to imagine, a new world, starting yesterday, where every single soul alive, gets the oppurtunity to grab the ultra best that 'is' in all of us! I just subbed because of exposed honesty. Six people who are so wonderful (all of Nightwish's members ever), opening our hearts. My love for Nightwish is eternal.

[@mariodriessen9740]

Personal, but apparently not a very popular opinion among the majority of Nightwish fans: I advice you to check out the Wembley version for a couple of reasons. The intro is way more interesting (and a little bit longer I believe). In the version you reacted to the intro consists of Tuomas’ piano playing, while in the Wembley version Troy plays a beautiful guitar part using an E-Bow. Another reason is the sound quality, which in my opinion is much better and intense in the Wembley version. I also prefer the imagery and the production. And then there’s the end with the great Richard Dawkins. The thing most people seem to like here are the fireworks in this video (the one you reacted to). Personally I don’t care for fireworks, but if if you’re into that, that’s what you’ll miss in the other version. If I’m not mistaken there’s a third version as well. Argentina 2018. Not much wrong with that one either, but you’ll miss both the fireworks and Dawkins. Maybe that’s what you’d prefer. 😊

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

P.S. I saw them live 16.6.2023 at Kitee Rantakenttä, Finland. Floor was very heavily pregnant, but still they delivered a full two-hour show. They played also this song, with fireworks and all.

[@ceciellepeters4696]

If you really want to listen to a great band maybe take the time and react to Evergrey a Swedish band. A few sugestions ,Eternal Nocturnel Where august mourns,Midwinter calls😊

[@apaysse]

Hey man. What a beautiful reaction and analysis. Thank you for opening your heart with us. Don’t be sorry, I thank you for sharing that. I don’t know you, but I can tell what a beatiful person you are. Cheers from Uruguay!

[@chewie2648]

"We are going to die and that makes us the lucky once....." Since my little 4 year young son passed away 6 month ago, i'm fucking crying every time i hear this Song. Yes. We all were sooooo lucky, that my son was here. "We were Here" He was here. I am thankful that He was here. But fuck. I miss him so so so much.😞

[@TheWolffAndTheMelody]

Much love to you friend. My heart goes with you.

[@aldopagani1981]

Last Universal Common Ancestor Enter LUCA♥️ This is our history, the born of humanity

[@renesdk_]

I always shed a tear whenever I see this performance and listen to this track on my playlist. Humans have been just a small part of the time this earth has existed, and yet we feel so special. In every day life we forget that we are actually here instead of the countless others that never came into this world, and yet we complain and fear going back to the state that the majority will ever be, meaning not alive. It is a very powerful, emotional and thought provoking song, as it should be.

[@MilaMan]

I witnessed this song live at Vaasa city, Finland 16th of June. The whole NW concert was so amazing 🤘I tell you, if you ever have a chance to go seeing them live go!