Tim Akkerman & Floor Jansen - Shallow | Beste Zangers 2019 REACTION!

[@rickyapril104]

Tim saw her doing it solo earlier in the show and said it just needed that male voice. And he always wanted to sing together with her at least once. It was a bucketlist thing for him.

[@christomashofski9160]

First time I saw this back when it aired, my initial thoughts as Floor stood up for the big ending was, "Oh-oh! Oh-oh!! Oh no, she's gonna go full Nightwish on this poor boy and eat him alive!!!" But our Valkyrie Goddess is merciful toward we mortal humans, and she spared his life. No actual Tims were harmed in the making of this video. :)

[@okiejohn3925]

I see that you haven't watch Floor sing this same song, Shallow, earlier in the BZ season, as a solo...it is OTHERWORLDLY...she completely changed the feeling behind this song. It is really a MUST SEE.

[@ingebroekstra8880]

If you want to find out more about Tim Akkerman: he sang Breng hem thuis (Bring him home) to Henk Poort in this show. Goosebumps all over! Even more if you see the undertitled version of Beste zangers, so you can find out about all the background stories (why the songs mean something to the person on the hot seat and how the singer experienced singing that song). Search for Beste zangers Denise Hofs. She did the subtitling.

[@eTraxx]

Tim was probably the only one that knew of Floor before this show as he knew her from festival/rock circuit

[@Northernliiights]

Im pretty sure Henk knew about her before.

[@jessicakoster2543]

You are both right. They both had heard of Floor. But Tim was the one who actually knew her.

[@yordi8261]

henk poort knows her too edward traxler

[@DGroesser1979]

Someone probably said this already but... this show Beste Zangers has so many seasons and specials. It is a journey that I can tell you! Love that your doing this! Music binds us all , like Henk Poort said: "When the music is great it is great , no matter the genre!"

[@nimwey7701]

Please check also Tim Akkerman singing Dear Mr. President and Henk Poort's Noelia both amazing, and Maria Fiselier an opera singer who raps lose yourself by Eminem

[@Roller4x4]

He sang nightwish "Nemo" to Floor in a punk rock sauce....due to the time limit of the show

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Maximaal heerlijk ❤

[@RonniePeterson]

The show is brilliant but that series with Floor was just so special. All the artists were on their A game.

[@inekesauerbier5861]

Totally agree!

[@ninnijarv5361]

Tuomas Holopainen wife Johanna Kurkela with her finnish music gives me chills. Her voice is one of an Angel. "Kuolevainen" is one of her best songs.

[@Capt1caveman]

That effect is known as a Floorgasm... I can tell you Floor is relentless, she will hit you with a floorgasm even when singing the phonebook...

[@ThomasWilting-kv2xy]

He was the lead singer of the Dutch hard rock band Di-Rect he has begone work for its own around 2008-2010 he has done a theatre tour about the boss ( Bruce Springsteen) and a lot of other stuff

[@masterarnt]

Tim is the former leadsinger from the band called di-rect from the Hague in the Netherlands. He left this band to write and sing his own music

[@Hisuhn]

Willemijn Verkaik is another Dutch singer (Musical star) who can give you those goosebumps. When she sings Defying Gravity. She preformed it on 4 stages (Broadway, Westend, Germany and the Netherlands) in 3 languages. There's even a 3 language version (Dutch, English, German).

[@morgonerlenstar]

Yes, all the shows have a lot of emotion in them. It's awesome to watch

[@patricemeijboom9004]

What is also nice it is on state television so no commercial breaks in the show :-)

[@lot1111]

Currently battling depression and your videos always give me a smile! Thank you

[@esthermantel4529]

I think you also like Davina Michelle, she is also from Holland like Floor, Tim and Ogene and she has an amazing voice!

[@fvantpadje]

Tim was the previous singer of the band Direct. The Beste Zangers is going on for 12 seasons and was growing during that time. You should also try the song Soldier-on by Direct. This is with the new lead singer Marcel Veenendaal it is a beautiful song.

[@_Triple-B]

Di-Rect - Rollercoaster is one of the best examples of Tim in the old days i think. but yeas Soldier is really nice aswel!

[@cobihuijgen3971]

agree

[@gervennik3265]

You have to wacth the clip from the same show when she sings winner written by tim akkermas fabulous number

[@jeanettevandoeveren6018]

2019 was one of the best seasons of "Best Singers" in my opinion 🎶😘

[@SonnFranken]

What a wonderful combination for a wonderful song

[@sandroceriani8554]

There are 3 absolutes masterpieces of Tim in this show!!!

[@BabzV]

Tim, the original front man for Di-rect, beautiful voice.

[@walkerabenelux7803]

Well Tim used to be in the Dutch rockband Di-rect. Long time ago. And that band is still making music. If you want suggestions for other great music here you go: Di-rect - Soldier on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnanpGl5lr54q9k Kensington - uncharted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4aoqYyelNuYmZY Di-rect and Kensington live together (two bands) on stage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3fZY4eGj8aaa9k

[@Roller4x4]

Direct has stopped being direct after Tim left.....

[@marriebarrie77]

Yes Kensington and Di-rect together such a great show!

[@damienmaynard8892]

Love his Ramones shirt. I had one like it. Nice how they had Floor sitting so they'd both be level in shot! Great duet.

[@yordi8261]

uncontrollable chills every time

[@okiejohn3925]

When Floor starts standing up she looks like a lioness who has her prey in her sights....

[@hansv.d.hooven5232]

Hi there HxC, Hans here from the Netherlands. I suggest to do the whole Episode 4 from Beste Zangers 2019 with English subtitles (provided by Denise Hoffs). You will get a pretty amazing picture of the quality of the other singers. And of the stories behind every song they perform for Floor. Greetings from the Netherlands. 🤘🇳🇱🤘

[@Thorgrim247]

I will second that suggestion my friend.

[@Lesane007]

IMO the best episode of Beste Zangers

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

Sir, you always say things from the heart...I watched most of your uploads, 'our' Floor-related ones (also Epica and so on) where she shines and everyone around her shines too, especially and I really lovvve your honest approach and deepfelt and heartfelt emotions, while goin' deeply into their highly artistic and creative works. Compliments 'must' be given here! Also your philosophies 'round life on this planet and the warm, human emotions that must be 'saved'! Thanks and love from The Netherlands.

[@darrenhewitt2689]

Stunning goosebumps tears amazing keep them reactions coming 👍🤘

[@marianvantol4989]

Beste Zangers with Barcelona (Tommie Christian and Tania Kross) is also amazing!!

[@gerbeckerhof6852]

I totally agree. This is the best version of this song. Thanks for the treat. Stay healthy.

[@alleninfinity6730]

Getting Floor to say my name was on my bucket list, until yesterday, she said it twice and attempted to answer two of my questions, though she misunderstood the first question, loved hearing my name from that voice 2 times. I really liked the reaction again. I would like to see you react to Tim singing Nemo to Floor.

[@michieldame701]

the full episodes are out there either by Denise Hofs or Jenniezelf/ZJennyzelf, there you also have the between songs conversation which sheds even more light on the awesomeness of the performances.

[@gemini1100]

See also paul h on dailymotion

[@katlijnroovers7357]

Tim and Floor are amazing beautiful song voices from both, thanks higly for this ❣️

[@danielledejong2]

He was the leadsinger of Direct. That band you know from vrienden van amstel with kensinton

[@its-mr-nobody-9194]

Tim akkerman was the lead singer of di-rect from before 2005 react to "di-rect - rollercoaster" its from 2003 with tim akkerman

[@TK8866275]

"Beste Zangers" in Netherlands is not the only one but there are similar shows made with the same format also in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Belgium, Lithuania, Estonia, Switzerland, Spain and France having similar spirit of artists respecting and appreciating each others, though Dutch were the first and original by inventing the format and licensing it to those other countries. It's also a quite old show, Dutch version being made already 13 seasons and for example Finnish version has been made 11 seasons 12th already announced starting in fall, so trying to see all the episodes also from the other countries would be an enormous task.

[@KristiinaBerg]

Lady Gaga and Bradley are like: "We will see ourselves out ..."

[@Roller4x4]

Who?

[@mariaelenasanchezyanez690]

Amazing ...beautiful version..Tim is a rock star..oh your voice is incredible..Tanks reaction great reaction...NIGHTWISH ARMY...LATINOAMERICA DIVISION🔥👑🤘

[@jacquelinenieboer5474]

Hi thee Just start waching your reactions Nice job ! I enjoy your enthousiasm

[@henksijbrandij]

In a different episode Floor also does a very nice solo version of Shallow, and in the first episode she does "Vilja Lied". Operetta from Lehar, over a century old, very much worth watching.

[@5223lp51]

Hi there, did you react on Floor's song 'Winner', also from Beste Zangers 2019? I can't find it. If you did't, please do so. You won't be disappointed. Tim Akkerman has written this song for his brother who's in a wheel chair. Thanks for all your comments.

[@dylanvandenberg469]

bro love your vibes men

[@christiaantinga]

Floor 4Ever man. And what a great duet with Tim.

[@ruudtintin6010]

look at the version of shallow by Floor singing solo( even more beautiful) also in the same show

[@storchartmarco5408]

Brilliant reaction. Thxs for your vids 👍👌

[@marchogeboom65]

Tim Akkerman was the front man of the band direct and does some things now on his own.

[@knuffeldiertje]

Hahaha when Floor stands up.. you..🤩 .. great! 😀

[@Wollie1979]

The 2019 version was by far the best version ever made….because of Floor. With all respect to the other great singers….Floor just makes every show into a legendary one

[@bettymajoor]

And Henk...

[@Wollie1979]

@@bettymajoor yep and definitely Henk also 👍🏼

[@harrywarnshuis8738]

Unbelievable ❤️

[@chrislee1907]

Another gorgeous female singer you might like is Lara Fabian - fabulous voice and stellar performer. Try anything from her 1999 From Lara With Live TV concert - He Suits Malade, Adagio (which Floor recently covered!), You're Not From Here, or Broken Vow. All can reduce you to tears.

[@steveheckle8847]

Morissette Amon springs to mind, like Floor, she takes you on a rollercoaster ride, she's the world's No1 artist that hardly anyone knows about, she's from the Philippines.

[@chrislee1907]

A couple of Tim's performances for other guests worth checking out: Breng Hem Thuis (may have spelt that wrong - Dutch for Bring Him Home from the Les Miserables musical) Dear Mr President - a song by Pink. Both brilliant. He had his own band for some time, and now is a solo act. You can see him cover a few Springsteen songs on KZbin. From Beste Dangers 2018, try Triente Ousterhuis singing The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, or anything from the 2020 series by Miss Montreal. Really enjoying your reactions.

[@CovanVliet]

Pink..., can aslo do that. And Eva Cassidy is the most mesmerizing female singer ever, for me. But Floor is in my top 3.

[@knuffeldiertje]

I will follow your jearney as well from Beste Zangers that Floor were in. More then a year ago i watched the songs and some a little later, but i will follow yours

[@jcd57]

Did you know Floor made a Dutch and English song for Warchild? Both are beautiful, you should check it out, ypu will not keep it dry!!. It inspired us to start donating to warchild when our 4th grandchild was born. We also did the same with other child related benefitfunds when the other 3 grandchildren were born. It is our way to try and make a difference... Btw, in dutch you can hear Floors southern accent, very beautiful...😁

[@phils866]

Your face when Floor stood up!! :-D When she did, you just knew something special was about to happen. Lovely duet, with Tim's voice complimenting Floor's perfectly, although when Floor let rip, Tim's vocals were somewhat overpowered. But then, when Floor uses her full power, few voices can compete. If you liked Tim's vocals in this one, his performance of Bring Him Home, (for Henk Poort), also from Beste Zangers, was stunning. Beautiful, moving and heartfelt (have the tissues ready). Tim sang it in Dutch but, despite not understanding a single word, the emotions still hit like a hammer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fLoKykj5qYo80

[@ehq_nl]

Other beste zangers worth watching are two opera singers Maria Fiselier (Eminem) and Tanja Kross (duet: Barcelona) the did some very cool stuff. And many many more. Have you seen the duet of Rolf and Emma already?

[@vlinder6329]

Yesss Tania Kross and Tommie Christiaan BARCELONA..... QUEEN ARE AMAZING 💕 PLEASE 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 THANKS❤️🙋🏼😘

[@okiejohn3925]

@@vlinder6329 - Tania Kross' rendition of "The power of love" (not the Huey Lewis song) was pretty special too.

[@patricemeijboom9004]

Originally it started as musical friends going to Ibiza together and this was how they spent their nights recording this show

[@NastyDeb]

Tim Akkerman used to be the lead singer of Di-rect, but he went his own way and he's not as famous anymore in the mainstream, but he's still very good at what he does, he has a special voice, he always makes me think of Joe Cocker a bit with his gravely quality.

[@jeannettehartvelt6842]

You made my day, SIR,

[@cvb6089]

🤔 Floor did this one in the same show solo. Did you do that one already? But this one is also fantastic!!!

[@ehq_nl]

Totaly agree! Her solo version is extraordinaire, she made a version completly different from all covers. Really magical

[@charlesbratt2504]

The “hair raising “! Yeah!

[@angelavos8444]

Tim came from the band Di-rect from Holland and he was 🙏🙏🙏

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Vilja Lied from Floor. But you can took Samantha, Emma, Tim, Ruben, Rolf or Henk Poort. Go dont go wrong. What a awesome season of a Music show. 🤗

[@laudatosiadastra1218]

Floor is also the only singer that continuously gives me goosebumps. She is something special :)

[@christavanlangen9305]

Tim is from the netherlands 🎉🎉❤

[@vlinder6329]

FLOOR JANSEN Can sing almost all genres. And not many can do that. FLOOR is Allways Amazing our QUEEN 👸 👑 🇳🇱 She's a soprano, with a range of more than three octaves (D3 to F6). Her singing style varies from opera to screaming and grunting. mostly zingt ze in English, in addition she has also sung songs in Dutch, German, Spanish, Finnish, Latin, Italian and Swedish. 🥰 Thanks my Friend 🧡 Please 🙏 🙏 🙏 next Tania Kross and Tommie Christiaan Beste Zangers 2017: QUEEN-BARCELONA also a GREAT SONG 🎶 Thank You 😍

[@sanssheriff3829]

*Road to 20,000 subs... Seems like you made it and then some! :)

[@TimoArula]

This is Great version of this song...But Floor's solo version is by far superior (for me ) . Tim Akkerman's Dear Mr. President is another story. And Yes ...Floor's power is magical !!! NWSU

[@paulf2557]

Think you will enjoy Floor singing this solo - to Emma - even more. And as for Tim - he has at least 2 more epic performances on the show - "Dear Mr President" and "Breng Hem Thuis(Bring Him Home)". The second one is from the musical Les Miserables, and Tim nails it spot on. First one is to Samantha, second one to Henk, and both are forced hard by the emotion. So that's at least three more for Beste Zangers - and you STILL will have hardly scratched the surface!!

[@dagaz35]

Insiders call the goosebumps that Floor gives you a floorgasme

[@deanabennett8461]

Awesome! I am ashamed to admit I have not seen this yet.

[@tropenkindje1]

Tim used to be the lead singer of Di-rect.Please react to: Inside my head, Hungry for love

[@Obey1337]

Tim is the former singer of direct

[@ultratality]

Floor gained a lot of fans doing this show. She blew them away day one. She was the first singer of the whole show. Henk was the first on couch and she did Opera right off of rip. Everyone was good in their country they were all known I believe besides floor. She did this show to help get more exposure for her band from their home even tho they were known World Wide 😂.

[@okiejohn3925]

I think Floor also did the show to bring more awareness in the Netherlands to metal...she seems to make it her responsibility to be a spokesperson for the genre, and awareness of metal, especially her sub-genre of symphonic metal, was sorely lacking in her own country.

[@melissa5891]

All his performances on Beste Zangers are great, but if I need to suggest, I'd say Breng Hem Thuis, Nemo or Dear Mr. President. May I also suggest some of his own stuff? His current band, the Ivy League has some great songs. Winner is best known, since it's covered by Floor. But I also really like Dance Tonight of their album Lions don't cry.

[@Bartjo32]

Yeah this show is pretty spectacular. Great singers, great synergy. I personally prefer season 4 of the Belgian version of the show (Liefde Voor Muziek), as it is even more laid back and there's so much love between the singers on that show. (also, I'm a huge fan of Sharon from Within Temptation, so I might be biased :D)

[@yordi8261]

he is fearless and thank you for stopping the video when you did

[@tazman66gt18]

she starts to stand up and it's like, "oh shit here we go now!".

[@Lilygirl283]

Have you listened to Tim Akkerman singing Nemo yet? Its really good!

[@estherkoffeman7573]

You need to see the band direct from the early 2000 that was his band back then

[@kaatjeboter1]

Tim Akkerman- dear mr president please from the same show

[@johnveerkamp1501]

Your right man!

[@geertdelange4785]

Direct was Tim's own band.

[@heindepaauw4886]

It doesn't happen often (Grease Lightning, Pradise by the Dashboard Light), but when a woman overpowers a ma with vocals, the song is INSTANTLY better than any other version of the song, and many other songs that were released in the same period. And while I love Floor, I also hate her, because everytime I hear an original of a song I've heard her cover, I feel angry for not hearing her (better) version.

[@ZeitdiebX]

Amen, brother … 👊🏻

[@patricemeijboom9004]

Not every season is/was that good as every season they have a different group, but this was one of the best seasons in my view.

[@dutchnintendo94]

U can find the songs from beste zangers on Spotify. If u wanna listen to it more often

[@limpan27763]

More from Tim Akkerman? What about "Dear Mr. President." With Edwin de Groot on guitar and vocals from Lesley van der Aa. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qna9n4OFjKh4mqc The band that is playing in these shows is the "Marcel Fisser Band"

[@jwalker2862]

Tim Akkerman was the lead singer of the band DI-RECT . He wanted a solo career so he left the band.

[@GS-yp9zn]

I really like you man. Love your heart and by the way.. You have beautiful eyes. Drowning in them 😉

[@HighlyCombustibleReacts]

Much love G S. Thank you for the kind words ;) I appreciate you!

[@GS-yp9zn]

@@HighlyCombustibleReacts my pleasure and thank you too. Already watch a lot of videos of our Dutch talents

[@00Jess_M]

There is a reason the word "Floorgasm" got invented. 😁 We definitely needed a word for that phenomenon. For me it also happens with Marko. And his voice even makes me more emotional then Floor's (bummer, I know.. she is already so good at that). So for me it's paradise when they sing together. Or sang.. 😢 Still can't believe I bought my first tickets for a huge live show (risking to get a panic attack with all those people around me) for that reason and he won't be there. 😭

[@sindhatal7038]

Check out Tim singing for Floor a version of Nemo super rock !

[@Green-Lyon]

Do you want to hear more Tim? Here's a music video he did for a great song called, "The Road" off his last album: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKCzdp9sl56hjK8

[@suzettebakelaar]

Here's a link to one of Wulf's performances singing Wait until the sun comes up for Miss Montreal season 2020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6vnoyAasqJnNU and Milow Giving up on you kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZabh6WkfdCWj7s for Miss Montreal this Season was more singers songwriters. The originals are both from Miss Montreal xxx Suzette 🇳🇱

[@aad9108]

Tim Akkermans is from di-rect. Search for di-rect and kensington live vrienden van Amstel live