TIME FOR A STORY | Worship Drummer Reacts to "Storytime" by Nightwish

Episode two of the Nightwish playlist expedition, recommended by the General himself. This one was a BANGER!
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[@gabriel.bardac]

Thanks for the shout-out, but especially because you continue to explore Nightwish's music. A beautiful analysis of the composition, this is your strong point, and I'm glad you do this, because you do it on the understanding of those of us (like me) who do not have a formal education in this field. As for the list of songs - there is no mandatory order to follow, maybe at the aesthetic level at most. Stylistic diversity is one of my criteria, plus good audio and video quality, for the band's most successful songs. I am convinced that you will find a good balance in time, also listening to the suggestions of the fans, sometimes perhaps more appropriate. The song is dedicated to imagination and storytelling, seen through the prism of innocent childhood, the lyrics including references to some of the most famous stories. Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland are explicitly mentioned. I await with great curiosity your next steps in this exploration!

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for all you do to help people like me have these great experiences!

[@DarkpowderUK]

Evening commander gabriel. British Nightwish light infantry regiment here again. Intelligence indicates that this new recruit will be listening to Song of Myself at the same concert soon.

[@paisa20]

You're great, the right person for carry the flag. Greetings from Colombia

[@Pymander]

⁠@@DarkpowderUKSorry British light Infantry. NWA Philadelphia AI has been doing deep statistical analysis and believes this new recruit will be listening to Romanticide next.

[@eminabrestovac]

so true. Nightwish, and reactors with knowledge like this taught me HOW to listen to music properly, with all the layers and subtleties :)

[@ANDZIGCREAM]

Your loss of listening to Nightwis is our gain. Because we get to be here with new reactors when they go down this rabbit whole. Go go go

[@teckreactions]

Going!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I concur.

[@RonniePeterson]

So true.

[@Pymander]

I concur!

[@572Btriode]

I concur.

[@nikoheiniluoma8230]

Thing with Nightwish is that they are a band dedicated to the music. Everyone does their part, no more no less. That's why Emppu is very underappreciated guitarist since everyone is used to metal guitarists being up front and center. Nightwish is a machine that performs perfectly.

[@marita2g]

But when Emppu is about to shine, he really shines too. It's so beautiful to hear. :D

[@teckreactions]

I'm seeing that.

[@572Btriode]

Art, not ego.

[@frenkwd1]

Hello I have some info on Floor Jansen for you here. She is married to Hannes Van Dahl, drummer of the Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Together they have 2 daughters (Freja & Lucy) Floor Jansen is a soprano, with a range of more than 3 octaves (C3 to F6). Re-singing style ranges from opera to screams and grunts. She usually sings in English, in addition she has also sung songs in Dutch, German, Spanish, Finnish, Latin, Italian and Swedish. Jansen was the singer of the Dutch metal band After Forever from 1997 to early 2009. From 1999 she studied at the Rockacademie in Tilburg with classmates Jacqueline Govaert and Danny Vera, where she graduated in 2003. In addition to her activities at After Forever, she cool singing lessons. She plays guitar, piano and flute. On May 5, 2010, she presented her new band ReVamp, which was disbanded in September 2016. From 1 October 2012 Jansen replaced Anette Olzon as singer of Nightwish during the Imaginaerum World Tour. On October 9, 2013, it was announced that she would be the group's regular new front singer. In 2015, Nightwish released the album Endless Forms Most Beautiful with Jansen as lead singer. Nightwish's second studio album with Jansen as front singer, Human. :II: Nature., was released in April 2020. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@teckreactions]

Greetings! Thanks for that info.

[@Peter_Pan_71]

Just so you guys from Netherlands know. She's been adopted by Finns and no you can't have her back. Sure you understand a joke 😉

[@jeffk1482]

@@Peter_Pan_71Something tells me the Swedish might have a thing or two to say about this as well! 🤣

[@sanssheriff3829]

@@Peter_Pan_71The Netherlands has also adopted Nightwish as a whole, now what? I guess we'll have to become one :D

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@jeffk1482 She shares the love of horses with her Swedish female neighbour who she brings cookies to.

[@OsoAloc]

One of the most perfect concerts in music history

[@teckreactions]

Good so far!

[@richardmead5969]

true

[@Arutha_Con_Doin]

I mean it's nice to still see some new reactions to Nightwish, but i've seen hundreds of them praising Floors voice, but as a fellow drummer, it is nice that someone finally appreciates Jukka's fantastic drumming at least a bit. This guy is a beast, suffering from insomnia, yet still delivering every single night, is just phenomenal.

[@teckreactions]

Thank you!

[@jovetj]

I'm still in awe of Jukka. Best drummer I've ever watched perform. He really gave it his all! Probably too much...

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

@@jovetj Fortunately he is still in the Nightwish family, now as manager.

[@monicacarolina6480]

owh come on, we all praise Yuka and Kai😍

[@gillandianyt3920]

@@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614 He gets a credit on Hvman :||: Natvre.

[@LD-wg7gr]

One of my favorites, Floor is incredible. Your journey is just beginning.

[@dmj4966]

My first rx watching was to Nightwish tribute to Pink Floyd's High Hopes and Phantom of the Opera, and been hooked ever since

[@teckreactions]

It really is!

[@glenngunnis6642]

Nightwish is a treasure that needs to be shared!🎸🤘

[@teckreactions]

I agree

[@davejenkins873]

The lyrics are simpler in this one, it's a song celebrating storytelling. It is what Tuomas does after all! I enjoyed your reaction again, subscribed and looking forward to whatever is next.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks!

[@KWHCoaster]

No matter how many times I watch Storytime, I love how Floor comes out of the windmill to her stance at 2:54 to prepare for vocals. So cool.

[@teckreactions]

That’s cool

[@FromG2eminor]

It takes a million very enjoyable times to dissect every song of Nightwish. I love them so much. Totally agree how they never over play or show off. The music is their boss.

[@teckreactions]

I agree.

[@gillandianyt3920]

I think that they made a mistake naming "The Greatest Show On Earth", some people may think that it refers to the band, or a Circus! The full name of the Richard Dawkins book that inspired it: "The Greatest Show On Earth: The Evidence for Evolution".

[@chrisoleary1909]

Marco exclusively uses Warwick Bass models, most often either the Vampyre or Buzzard. He's using the Buzzard here. When he needs a standard guitar he switches to an Infinity / Panthera double neck Tuomas once summarized Stoorytime, which is inspired by the 1982 movie "The Snowman" this way: "How would it feel to take a midnight flight with a snowman through the most wonderful landscape, like in the classic Yuletide film? The meaning of our very existence is created through stories, tales and imagination. They are at the very core of humanity" The lyrics themselves don't bring up The Snowman, but flow through storytelling, referencing Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. It's central to the Album, Imaginarium which sticks to a central theme of storytelling and the imagination

[@teckreactions]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@randomman4938]

As a drummer, you will appreciate the showmanship and power of Jukka, and the pure mechanical perfection of Kai. Many songs show their skills .... TRIBAL is a fun one for sure! The live video released around Christmas is a great one.

[@teckreactions]

On it.

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

@@teckreactions This one is their most recent release (a Xmas present for the fans), a compilation of this song during their Human:||:Nature tour in 2022/2023 and after seeing it many times still breathtaking. Floor kept performing while pregnant until she collapsed after a show in Finland, In October 2023 her second daughter Lucy was born. In December 2023 she was on stage again💪

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I think it would be a great idea to do double reaction to Tribal. I'd recommend first starting with the drum camera ("NIGHTWISH Kai Hahto Drumcam 'Tribal' / Knotfest Finland 2022") and the watch the official live performance. That allows better understanding what Kai is actually doing in the full song.

[@ascensionenergetics85]

Their transitions are so smooth sometimes you don’t even know what happened. All of a sudden you’re just like how did we get here?😂

[@teckreactions]

Agree

[@nightwishlover8913]

Yes it is a Warwick bass a Marco Hietala Signature Buzzard. Well spotted. Nice if you can afford one! I think they start at about $5-6K. The band: Floor Jansen (v) Marco Hietala (b) Emppu Vuorinen (g) Tuomas Holopainen (k) Jukka Nevalainen (D) Troy Donockley (all sorts) you will meet him later. Btw, one is NEVER ready for the next Nightwish song. Tuomas' lyrics are for each person to understand for themselves - poetry is like that...enjoy the ride!

[@teckreactions]

They are NOT cheap.

[@nightwishlover8913]

@@teckreactions sorry - edited my comment after you posted...

[@scwebb]

Pretty sure that’s actually the Warwick Buzzard John Entwistle signature.

[@nightwishlover8913]

@@scwebb It is - JE designed the shape (I think!). I thought Marco has a Buzzard sig, but it seems I was mistaken. Thanks.

[@scwebb]

@@nightwishlover8913 The Warwick/Framus double neck he uses in the Wembley show on the other hand, that’s all Marko 😁

[@ecbftl]

Gabriel's list is very helpful, but feel free to select songs in any order, based on your own interests. All the songs in the setlist of this concert are phenomenal. And there are more professionally recorded concerts on the list as well

[@teckreactions]

Will do

[@anssia3123]

I agree. I mean watching the Wacken concert in order from beginning to end also makes sense.

[@jovetj]

I concur with this. Just follow the advice of another comment I made here. LOL

[@aivokreemann4609]

Same here, Wacken 2013 as whole Nightwish part. End of the era full concert. With originaal singer Tarja. Tere is some must do perfomance as well. Such as Phantom of the Opera, Pink Floyd tribute High Hopes. Enjoy!

[@anssia3123]

Expect nothing, expect everything. Nightwish is special. Have fun on your journey. I envy you for getting to experience this music for the first time, yet I'm happy that I already had 20 years with this amazing band that still manages to give us something new every time. New album coming out some time this year and I can't wait.

[@teckreactions]

I like that!

[@572Btriode]

@@teckreactions Expect the unexpected. . . . . . . . .

[@marcarcarmar9977]

Nice reaction men👌.. Nightwish🤟 ..never the same and never boring .. Greetings from Amsterdam✌

[@teckreactions]

Rock on!

[@scottclark3761]

Yes, Marko plays on a Warwick Vampire. Emmpu is playing on his ESP EV1, which was designed for him, to his specs. Floor is playing with her favorite instrument, everyone's emotions.

[@teckreactions]

Wow

[@jovetj]

ROTFL! That's the most sublime thing I've read in ages ! 👏🫡

[@Kiisseli1]

I have been listening them from the beginning, and it's still wonderful and fresh to hear. I like all three vocalists, even though I admit I don't listen Anette live. Tarja I love and Floor is just so amazing. Nightwish has helped me over some dark periods of my life. I'll follow your journey, enjoy all the first times and wonders there's ahead.

[@teckreactions]

So glad to hear that.

[@Rye_Toast]

Agreed, all three singers have their strengths and "their" songs, even Anette. Let's face it, the Anette era songs are mega-popular, too. The studio version of Amaranth is my favorite with her at the mic.

[@Donna-C]

Tuomas (keyboards) is an incredible storyteller, poet & composer - Nightwish bring his vision to life! Floor is sensitive, soulful & her incredible stage presence is captivating - everytime! 😊

[@teckreactions]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stevekoelliker6764]

I’m a 51 year old truck driver in the US. I learned about Nightwish around the beginning of the pandemic. It’s a wild ride with so much music and so many side projects from each member. I subscribed to your channel because I love Nightwish. Floor captivates everyone. 😊 But also I’m originally from New Castle, PA and am a big Steelers fan as well. Enjoy the journey. They don’t have a bad song.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for hanging out here while on the road! Safe travels.

[@sebastianroloff-scholtysik303]

You smiled. You laughed. And you teared up again! Great reaction and great analysis! Thank you. Can't wait to see the next one! Keep going, I'm excited to accompany you on your journey.

[@teckreactions]

Yay! Thank you!

[@keithroberts3055]

This is hopefully brief but helpful background - from Wikipedia - "Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja" Tuomas and Emppu are the only remaining original members. The band has had only 3 lead singers in its history and only 2 drummers as of 2020. The two videos you have reacted to so far are from the Wacken open air heavy music festival held in Germany. At the time of recording in 2012 Floor was not even an official member of the band. She had taken over mid tour when the previous vocalist left. Floor was made an official part of the band in 2013. Tuomas is known as the "metal Mozart" in addition to being the keyboardist he is also the primary composer for the band. You guessed correctly in your first reaction that the symphonic instruments are in fact played from prerecorded tracks. The band works with the London Symphony orchestra and chorus. The drummer has a click track on his in-ears in order to keep the whole band in sync with the track. Welcome to the world of Nightwish!

[@teckreactions]

I would expect everyone to be on a click for a concert this size. Also a must for tracks. Thanks!

[@ecbftl]

@teckreactions I think they all are on a click track, but I think each member has a custom in-ear mix. There is a gear Gods video where the dedicated Nightwish tech team (aka Crewish or previously unemployed blacksmiths) reviews the stage gear setup and instruments from 2015.

[@teckreactions]

@@ecbftl That sounds right. They would all have to be on a click and tracks to make this production work. Each musician has a certain preference. My personal in-ear mix has CLICK as the highest, DRUMS next, LEAD GUITAR and BASS next, PIANO, and the vocals panned to where they're standing. I usually like my in-ears to sound like an album HA!

[@dmj4966]

Marco plays Warwick Vampyre, Empuu EV1, Toumas Korg, and Troy plays everything from guitar to bouzouki to all wind instruments to Uilleen pipes...you do your journey but Gabriel had good advice

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for the info!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

@@teckreactions EV1 Is named after Emppu Vuorinen, Yes the Nightwish rabbithole goes so deep that Emppu the guitarist plays on a guiar named after himself.

[@zanetpieterse7933]

Great reaction, dude! Follow the general, he is deserving of his rank! Best wishes from Namibia

[@teckreactions]

Thank you! Will do!

[@TheDarkConejo]

Nightwish Army from Venezuela report!! La mejor banda para muchos de nosotros, vocales, instrumentales, genialidades, espectáculo, Nightwish lo tiene todo!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@DeepeningTheListening]

I love your reactions and analysis, Matt. It's totally fine to concentrate on the music and have a look at the lyrics later, it's almost impossible to take everything in at the first listen, there is so much going on with Nightwish. Enjoy your journey, we will be coming with you on it.

[@teckreactions]

I appreciate you being here!

[@richardwest6358]

Nightwish lyrics are easily available online

[@jovetj]

I do think there's something to be said for listening to the whole song, and _then_ repeating parts you want to analyze further.

[@dmj4966]

My first NW view was their tributes to Pink Floyd's High Hopes, and also Phantom of the Opera, at End of an Era, and Tarja NW led me to GLS with Floor, and been hoooked since...that journey got me into rxations in general. Not sure i would have discovered Epica, Sabaton, Delain without that start, and now Ren, who is worth the joyrney alone

[@teckreactions]

Nice!

[@HCH944]

Ja.....you are definitly hooked 😂 The list of the General is not thought as a straight line you are to follow under all circumstances...... There will be a certain moment when you trust yourself to deviate......... You will feel it when the moment has come..... To my opinion there are only 3 songs you should know the "whats about" in advance to understand and feel the whole experience.....because Tuomas doesn`t write only songs......he writes pieces of art. 1.Sleeping Sun 2.Shoemaker 3.The Poet and the Pendulum......absolute masterpiece......but without knowing the Bands/Tuomas drama behind it...only worth less than half........ Rock On 🤘🤘🤘

[@teckreactions]

Will do

[@HCH944]

@@teckreactions Uuuupsi......forgot one : Dead Boys Poem......Sorry

[@richardwest6358]

And the utterly epic "Greatest Show on Earth"

[@Earman54music]

I love watching other musicians discover Nightwish for the first time. The joy and enthusiasm written all over your face brings back the memories from when I discovered them for the first time as well!

[@teckreactions]

I'm enjoying it. Thanks for being here!

[@marita2g]

Yeah, it takes a little while not to be overwhelmed by Nightwish. And a few listens to fully combine hearing the music and lyrics. Hehe.

[@teckreactions]

I'm here for it.

[@jovetj]

That's a great way to put it. Nightwish is an experience, and it's a lot to take in at first, until you're used to it. Tuomas's lyrics can be lighthearted, kick-ass, preachy, or dark and personal. The themes of experiencing and living life (good times and bad times) seem prevalent to me.

[@crazykaletrucker]

Love your reaction!👌👌 ok next one EVER DREAM same wacken🤘🤘

[@teckreactions]

I'm following the General' playlist. I'm sure that's on there!

[@crazykaletrucker]

@@teckreactions you can't go wrong, they are all awesome! 🫡🫡👍👍greetings from the Netherlands 👋👋

[@deeteenw]

Actually next up is Romanticide, then Ever Dream, establishing more of the general Nightwish spirit. Then Buenos Aires comes up, introducing Troy and Kai. I envy him for all the fresh experiences :-)

[@TerriPhillips-xs1oz]

Canadian Division, Toronto Chapter reporting and new subscriber! Enjoy the ride my friend. Many twists and turns for you ahead. Laughter, tears and joy, lots of joy!

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for being here!

[@ryantannar5301]

Tuomas (they keyboardist) writes all their songs and more than any other songwriter writing modern music the term "composer" very much applies. His compositional skills are among the best you can find anywhere. He writes the lyrics too. You'll notice recurring themes of a man who forever remained a child on the inside, someone who is too pure for this world, there's a lot of emphasis on this idea that the poetic and childlike are the best among us but the world is designed to tear them apart. One of my favorite things about Nightwish is the fact that Tuomas is VERY much so writing about himself in those cases. There's an extra level of emotion because it's clear this band is at least in part the way Tuomas processes things. His innermost emotions are put on display for all.

[@teckreactions]

Very cool. Thanks for that info.

[@ryantannar5301]

@@teckreactionsfollow whatever suggestion order the diehard nightwish fans suggest, but all I will say is you will fully grasp just how much this guy shares about his internal thoughts and emotions when you get to The Poet and the Pendulum. Im sure they will tell you this, but that one deserves extra special attention and even a little research before you react but if you do that it becomes one of those songs where you need some time to process what just happened

[@jovetj]

@@ryantannar5301 Yeah I don't think he should experience TPatP for a while yet.

[@ArtMateurMusic]

Nightwish has multiple faces, that's the beautiful thing about this band, you have everything from the heaviest and stormiest to the most beautiful ballad, in terms of dynamism and contrast Nightwish is the master... that's why it's fun to get to know them, each song has its own essence and genre or style can take a 360° turn.

[@teckreactions]

Looking forward to it.

[@JariJuslin]

Good eye on spotting the Warwick! Marko's basses are all Warwick, also the one in his double-neck, which was made possible by Warwick and Framus being now part of the same company.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks!

[@marieskavo7159]

General Gabriel has a remarkably well thought-out list. I would follow it up to a point and then venture and do something else and then come back to it.

[@teckreactions]

Will do

[@franshinlopen2166]

"Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss. It's in my record collection but I haven't listened to it in a long, long time. The intro has been basically done to death in advertising which is a shame. You are the first reactor ever to link the initial chords in Storytime to this, and when you sounded it out, I was totally convinced. Mad props!

[@teckreactions]

Oh thanks!

[@calibadgerdude6082]

You’re ready for the next one, I’m ready for your next one as well. lol. I’m loving your reactions, you’ve got a great ear and knowledge of music that makes for interesting and insightful analysis. You don’t have to follow “the list”, but it is considered “standard” for a reason, as it introduces the listener to everything that this band is capable of in an order that builds very nicely upon itself and provides a meaningful journey into the music, performances, and the soul behind the music.

[@teckreactions]

Thank you!

[@Methras]

Welcome to the TRUE journey! By reacting to a second song, you have shown that you actually want to go through the whole Nightwish experience - and I envy you! Gabriel's list is not a commandment, but a friendly suggestion of order to take it to get the full experience. Now, it is YOUR journey, but that list has been compiled through years of experience from other reactors and has proven to be a valuable asset to fully understand the wonder of Nightwish. We do sound like a cult, just realizing that. Anyhow! Keep up your amazing work! Can't wait to see the next one ;) #WeWereHere

[@teckreactions]

Appreciate you being here. He clarified that his listed is mostly a collection of the best versions of what's available. I might just throw a dart next time.

[@art3mis290]

Yeah fun song more main stream than most. Waiting on your 🎸"Romanticide"🎸reaction. Better late than never as my mama used to say. NWA Canada here I am 73 and need my fix of Nightwish daily. Hope you feed my need tomorrow! Later today even better.💯

[@teckreactions]

So many songs in the pipeline outside of Nightwish. And it takes me 3-4 hours to record/edit/render so definitely not a quick process. But it's coming! Hang on tight.

[@boj99]

Yep cant wait for romantacide either 💪🎸❤️

[@jovetj]

@@boj99 Nightwish has so many great songs, he can be reacting for a long time to come!

[@boj99]

Yep already popped the popcorn 🍿😋💪🕺

[@art3mis290]

In Canada eh so I got a few joints rolled 3, before, during, after eh!@@boj99

[@coramoerman2854]

Hi Tech enjoyed both of your reactions on Nightwish. I'm a fan! I also hope you will look into Ayreon. If you start of with The Day That The World Breaks Down you know what to expect from this artist.

[@teckreactions]

Added!

[@jovetj]

I'm also a fan of that!

[@martinklaus2203]

Yes, definitely follow the General (salute sir).

[@teckreactions]

🫡

[@gabriel.bardac]

🤘 Thanks

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

follow the list, we follow you..The Army will be here again...and again, ...Thank you for your great reaction.we love it. Greets from the NW Army in the Netherlands..

[@teckreactions]

Greetings!

[@duizeltjeeekhoorn6890]

In NIghtwish every member just do what is needed to make the song awesome. It is a collective. Although Tuomas writes most of the songs. He is always open to input of all the members. you can follow Gabriel's list or you can just pick a song. Just have fun (and share the fun with us).

[@teckreactions]

Definitely. Thanks for being here.

[@jovetj]

@@teckreactions Let the record show that Tuomas generally does NOT do the orchestrations. He helps/advises, but he hires another gentleman to do that. He may not get enough recognition, but his name is Pip Williams. I love Tuomas's music, though, it's musically _interesting!_ Not boring!

[@Blayz001]

Interestingly, the song Storytime is essentially about exactly that: Story. How important Story and imagination are. "I am the story that will read you real."

[@teckreactions]

Cool!

[@dianec9456]

LOL - when you said at the beginning - "let me brace myself"... I do the same thing. It's like an ocean tranquil and calm and then whammo! a wave out of nowhere rolls you over in the surf.

[@chriso6719]

Storytime is from the 2011 Imaginaerum album, recorded with 2nd lead singer Anette Olzon , she has more of a pop/rock style. The operatic part near the end was done solely with the choir on the studio version, as operatics aren't in Anette's wheelhouse. Floor has taken over, or joined in , on the operatic parts that Anette didn't do. Themes of stories and childhood innocence are themes that Tuomas (keys/primary songwriter) likes, also he's a fan of Disney and composer Hans Zimmer. Yes, the drums are just right, all the instruments are just right. They all play just what is needed for the song. Yes, Marko is a Warwick artist. Empuu plays ESP, a custom EV-1, based on the Horizon model. Jukka played Tama drums. Tuomas plays Korg keyboards. Current drummer Kai plays Pearl drums. Troy , whom you haven't met yet, plays everything, lol, PRS guitar, pipes , whistles, bouzouki. You don't need to follow Gabriel's list in order, feel free to pick any song that you want. Using his links for whatever you pick is recommended though. When you want to meet Troy, suggest "I Want My Tears Back", live from the Buenos Aires 2018 concert, you'll also meet Kai there.

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for that info!

[@jennienoppers210]

Nice to see a real new reactor:i skip first time ghst love score reactors, but will need to watch it now! well done! Welcome on this magical journey!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@teckreactions]

Awesome thank you!

[@Poppie-Joyce]

this is going to be a journey with every song! enjoy and i will watch all your Nightwish reactions ! much ❤️ from The Netherlands

[@teckreactions]

Will do

[@vagabond142]

6:56 The story of Storytime is very much based around the 1982 movie "The Snowman." Nightwish did a cover of the main song, "Walking in the air" for the Oceanborn album waaaaaaaaay back, but Tuomas always wondered what a modern day "fairy tail metal" song would sound like, as he is very much aware of how tales, stories, and imagination are all interconnected. There really isn't a cohesive story per se in the lyrics, as the song instead refers to the wonderment of imagination in creating stories, hence the references to Gaia, Peter Pan, the "child-man" (Tuomas himself) sitting by a fire and looking into his heart for the story he wants to tell. It's a "meta" song if ever Nightwish had one that could be laballed as such, as it's about everything and nothing all at once.

[@teckreactions]

Oh cool. Thanks for letting me know that!

[@Bonovin]

Tnx for a great reaction. Floor is doing the windmill (she is dutch) .... this band is more then one level above the rest. Greetings from nwAse Sweden

[@teckreactions]

Thanks for the info! Welcome!

[@rickphil9999]

Hey TECKreacts. Nightwish Army Phoenix subscriber here for you. That said... super props to your shoutout to Gabriel Bardac. I found Nightwish three years ago at the age of 64, through other reactors, like yourself, who find themselves drawn to Gabriel's list. I have since seen them perform live and there is nothing on this planet like a Nightwish Live Concert. As he says, you don't need to follow the list in order but it is a terrific map to your Nightwish journey. I loved both of your reactions to our beloved band. Keep them coming.

[@teckreactions]

Thank you, my friend!

[@jovetj]

1:52 Wacken is pronounced /VAH-ken/ Nightwish was the final act of the show, as I recall, and there were about 80000 on hand to watch. Floor was still very new to the band at this point, and most had not yet heard her sing Nightwish. Nightwish's 2013 Wacken Open Air show will always be legendary!

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Awesome

[@2727rogers]

Yes there is a reason for the order of the songs for sure. These first few show the different sides to the band and the different styles. For example Ghost Love Score is from the Tarja era and is a more old school sound of the band while Storytime was written with Anette in mind and was more in the pop style. If you are following the list I bet Romanticide is the next one up and that one is more Metal than the first two. The list also helps you build up to the most personal songs in their catalogue. I believe you need to take these first steps in order to fully appreciate songs like The Poet and the Pendulum or Dead Boys Poem. By the way Dead Boys Poem is my favorite Nightwish song.

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On it

[@milipro828]

I found them during Covid - sadly American corporate radio does not play stuff like this...

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Sad indeed

[@sjc9121]

🎶 Nightwish Live at Wacken Open Air 2013 🎶 Correct speed - FullHD - Remastered 🎶( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vGqmaXbtZrlZI ) Setlist: 1. Dark Chest of Wonders, 2. Wish I Had an Angel, 3. She is My Sin, 4. Ghost River, 5. Ever Dream, 6. Storytime, 7. I Want My Tears Back, 8. Nemo, 9. Last of the Wilds, 10. Bless the Child, 11. Romanticide, 12. Amaranth, 13. Ghost Love Score, 14. Song of Myself, 15. Last Ride of the Day 🎶🎶🎶 Epic concert! 🎶🎶🎶 Audience in this concert was 82k+

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Thanks!

[@leesidor7363]

Hello Matt. Welcome to Nightwish and the Symphonic metal genre of music. I enjoyed both reviews and I am looking forward to following you on your journey. I have been a TSO fan for years and I have seen both TSO and Nightwish live in NYC. Always remember that you are in good company here. Thanks...

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Amazing!

[@iainmackie6421]

Yes, it's a Warwick Buzzard bass that Marko is playing here. During your forthcoming journey you will also see him playing a Warwick Vampire and a Warwick Bass/Framus 6 six string guitar double neck. Emppu Vuoronen's guitar is his own signature model ESP EV1 - which never changes unless he breaks a string and even then it's only to another EV1.

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Nice!

[@mascha28swinkels]

The Warwick Vampire he uses is my favourite sounding one, in older videos you can also see him use a Warwick Infinity

[@honorarythamesman5732]

My previous comment was short as I had to rush out - something along the lines of welcome and buckle up!! I greatly appreciate people like you who can break things down musically but also being super positive with it. I'm 56 and taking into account that I've seen many bands over 40 years including the greatest of all time - I'm almost ashamed to say that I only found Nightwish in 2020 due to the pandemic. I was lucky enough to see them a year and a half ago here in London. On a personal note I lost my Uncle to Covid and my Wife lost an Uncle too and Nightwish got me through that difficult time (along with a Japanese band called Babymetal - greatly misunderstood - some of the best musicians in the world!!) and I kid you not, there has not been a day in 4 years that I haven’t listened to Nightwish - and I'm very fussy about music. I come from a musical Family, my Father played the piano and had his own big band in the 50's. My Brother is a music teacher and myself and other 2 Brothers sing! A bit longer than my ghost love score reply. Apologies 😊 But do stick with Nightwish - they really are the real deal. Take care.. David 😊

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I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loses. Glad you were able to attach to something positive to help you through.

[@honorarythamesman5732]

@@teckreactions many thanks for your thoughtful reply - it's greatly appreciated!

[@brianhenn9872]

Many years ago before reactors started doing these, there was an uncut version of the whole concert. I watched it several times and it's amazing.

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That would be a long video!

[@user-cm4hw8pg6p]

Let me tell how I came to Nightwish. I heard the song I WISH INHAD AN ANGEL on TV. It was nice but I didn't pay close attention it. After a long time I came to the GHIST LIVE SCORE on this show with FLOOR JANSEN. I did not know that they had 3 singers for all these years. I said wait it is not the singer I saw on TV. Let's check this out. And I was sitting with my jaw dropped during the all performance that time. FLOOR is a TREASURE. And she needs to be protected as the all greatest treasures of the world. Cos such people born one time per century or even more. My favorite song is NEMO and SLEEPING SUN. FLOOR IS FANTASTIC. SHE IS GIFT.

[@JWNanaimo]

Where much music (metal or other) can tend to be formulatic (guitar riffs and drum solos) Nightwish is anything but. Everyone does what is needed without having to be the “star”. Floor may be the front person and perceived as the star but she totally realizes and appreciates that it is the presence of all of them performing together at the very highest level that creates the Nightwish vibe and excellence. The juxtaposition of her insane range and presence and this bands hard hitting insane talent is incredible Absolutely kickass. Jukka in “Beast Mode” on the drum kit…….as usual🤘 Not just a backdrop for Floor’s incredible vocal gymnastics this band just kills it every single time.🤘🤘🤘

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Loving it so far.

[@edithgruber2125]

Thank you for the next reaction. I love both your emotional reaction to the different parts of the song as well as the musical commentary. You picked up so many interesting details, the minor - major changes, rhythmic patterns, etc. and that Marko plays a Warwick base, well spotted. Only 2 reactions in and you already grasped what Nightwish is about. It's all about the composition and the music as a whole and every member does what they have to do to give us that experience. I'm here buckled in for the entire journey. Keep them coming.

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Thanks for being here!

[@rnowak85]

This song is from their Imaginaerium album, a concept album based on an old composer on his death bed relieving the memories of his life. One of Tuomas's favorite topics or themes in his music is lost innocence. As a poet and artist Tuomas values the sense of wonder and imagination that innocent children have. In Storytime the composer is remembering the joy he got from childhood tales, thus the references to Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland (Tuomas often uses literary references in his lyrics and as inspiration for songs). It is through these childhood stories that we discover ourselves and who we are (I am the story that will read you real). Song is inspired by a popular British animated Christmas movie The Snowman. Storytime was born when Tuomas wondered why no-one had made a remake of the film, and pondered on what his version of the score to the scene in which "Walking in the Air" plays would sound like. To quote Tuomas "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." Walking on the Air is a very popular Christmas song in the UK and Finland and Nightwish did a beautiful cover of it with their first singer Tarja that is worth reacting to.

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Oh I love concept albums!

[@GrantReedIII]

You mean Also sprach Zarathustra, from 2001 A Space Odyssey. I first ran across that song on the CD "Classics at the Movies." This song is about the stories we grew up with, so our imagination. I think it was one of the basic plots behind the album Imaginarium. It also mentions some of the truths behind those stories, such as the empty crib of Peter Pan.

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That’s the name. It did appear in Space Odyssey where it became very mainstream, even though it was composed in 1896.

[@lebenswasser4224]

Thanks for this great reaction. I find it remarkable that you compare Storytime to a classic masterpiece like “Also Sprach Zarathustra.”

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It's the first thing I could think of. Small changes can create such an intentional feel.

[@jovetj]

@@teckreactions I've tried to explain to my best friend a major and minor chord and he just couldn't grasp (hear) the difference. Completely tone deaf. I also tried to explain suspended chords but I might as well have been speaking Chinese.

[@alleninfinity6730]

Every Nightwish song is a new story. They are so talented, and so many different sounds. They do not make any bad songs that I have ever heard. This song was about stories, like Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Frosty the Snowman. It is how stories can take ahold of you and transport you to other places, and how you should embrace and remember the journeys they took you on. They can rock out bigtime even go full on metal, but also give you beautiful meaningful songs. I liked and subbed for your Nightwish journey.

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Thanks for the sub!

[@Jason_xofilos]

I think you will find each member of the group of Nightwish plays and performs to serve the music composed and lyrics written by Tuomas Holopainsen. Empuu the guitarist is known for playing to serve the music. But as a drummer you notices Jukka Nevalainen plays with an intensity which serves the music. When you get to know Kai Hahto who is a simply amazing drummer.

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Very cool

[@terric703]

Jukka’s little snare hits on the upbeat of 4 in the intro are so simple yet so effective at grabbing your attention (well, maybe just a drummers’). You’re right though. His parts always serve the song. Glad you’re enjoying them so far. It’s gets better as you go.

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Thanks! I little things like that.

[@kymschreiner6207]

Hi from Australia. It's wonderful to watch you discover Nightwish. Please keep going. My first concert was John Denver, the last was My Chemical Romance. Lots of bands in between, including Nightwish. I truly enjoy your understanding of music through out the reaction videos. I hope your platform continues to grow..🎉

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Oh that's cool.

[@paiviliias7387]

Just love and appreciate your analysis and enthusiasm for the best symphonic metal band there is. You got a new subscriber 👍 Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

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Thank you! Greetings!

[@SRMWorkshop]

I love Jukka's drumming style, just so much passion with how he plays. His friend Kai (current drummer) that replaced him is a machine. I think you will enjoy hearing him as well. Also if you want to know more about the tour setup they use, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXLhJ6cl62LgMUsi=3Ygoi7DKb6Dn9VFo

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On it!

[@Pymander]

Dude…so funny when you started speaking just before Floor went operatic. Your brain heard it while you were speaking, your eyes went wide and you stopped. Funny bc we (NWA) knew it was coming and your reaction was perfect. Then your Floorgasm at the end when you said she’s going higher was classic. Great Reaction! Do more, it’s why we’re here! NWA Philly.

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😁

[@gene6690]

My entry into Nightwish four years ago...........great analysis of this great song 💥💥

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Thanks!

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

As you've mentioned already the new drummer, who's name Kai Hahto, and as you're into experiencing and analyzing technical details I'd like to suggest the the other band of Kai: Wintersun (btw.: Nightwishs new bass player is also from Wintersun) Their live recording of "Sons of winter and stars" at Sonic Pump Studios is 14 minutes! of technicality on the highest possible level. And you'll understand why Kai is called "The Human Metronome" or "The Beast". There is also a "Drum Through" of this song, which is perfect to enjoy afterwards.

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That’s funny. Some guys I used to play with used to call me Matt-ronome 🤣

[@AndreSomers]

To me, this song is about how the stories we tell each other shape the world around us. How we give meaning to it through the stories we tell. Stories are an important part of Thomas’s poetry; you will find many other references in other songs he wrote. Yes, Marko is playing a Warwick bass. He also has a custom base / guitar combo based on a Warwick, which you will see later in your journey. Because a journey it certainly is, filled with wonder and adventure. This band is really, really versatile, and filled with top-notch musicians in all formations they have transitioned through over the years.

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Agree. Looking forward to more!

[@black4pienus]

Sounds like you met the Nightwish Army already! And I'm late. But I'm here now! You'll find out Nightwish has different sides. Theatrical, folky and heavier metal. Songs about fantasy and childlike imagination, but also songs about the Universe and evolution. There's a lot to unpack with this band. Have an epic Nightwish discovery journey!

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Thanks!

[@bobbyalonso3513]

Welcome , life is better with Nightwish in it ! North Texas division checking in !

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I agree!

[@graciefolden2359]

I totally agree with you, Jukka's drumming is spot on and I really like the full deep resonance of his toms. I spent my whole school years & twenties with The Professor Neil Peart as my main influence but have numerous others that are idols as well. Great reaction, as usual 🤌👍

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I grew up heavily influenced by Neil Peart. I was in a band that made Tom Sawyer, Limelight and Xanadu part of our nightly rotation. Two buddies of mine and I won a talent show at our school of music for performing YYZ. I literally cried when he passed away.

[@graciefolden2359]

@@teckreactions 🙏❤ I was in a foggy daze for the better part of a week and went on a non stop anything Neil content bing. Sorry to brag but I flew over to Toronto from Calgary to attend a taping of the Strombo show where Neil was the guest of honor and was blessed to shake his hand, I like to think I absorbed some intelligence that flows off him that day🥸🙉 The Strombo Show - a Canadian interview show (George Stroumboulopoulos), Neil was the guest on more than one occasion, is available on KZbin.

[@Rackelhane]

A happy Nightwish song. Great reaction again.Cheers from a finn in Sweden.

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Cheers!

[@olaftokarczyk8771]

You must watch "Romanticide"(a little heavier song) or "Song of myself" :)

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On it.

[@karpuze80]

Marco Hietala is Warwick endorsed, so yeah. It's an Warwick bass. His dual neck is combination of Warwick and Framus I believe.

[@ValtteL]

You have started your Nightwish journey so there is a little story about how they started working with Pip Williams when they made the Once album. Ghost Love Score can be found on the album. Pip Williams played a big role on all of Nightwish's (and also Tuomas' solo album) albums 2004-2020. Here's a clip from their book and timeline is year 2003-04: ---------------------- From the very start, Tuomas had a strong feeling that Once had to have an orchestra, come what ever may. After finishing the recording of backing tracks, the process continued in London with the legendary producer Pip Williams at the helm. Known for his work for the likes Status Quo and Uriah Heep, Williams was responsible for the orchestrations on the album. When the Nightwish guys heard what orchestra they would be working with, their jaws hit the floor. "As Ewo and I traveled to London at the end of November to meet Pip Williams, we had no clue about the orchestra he'd gotten for us", Tuomas says. "The only thing we knew was that Williams himself would do the arrangements and that through his connections, he would hook us up with an orchestra and a choir. The first time we visited Phoenix Sound Studio, Rick Wakeman (the keyboard player of the legendary progressive rock band Yes) opened the door for us. That's when we realized we're onto something big. As we were having coffee in the studio, Pip dropped the bomb: the orchestra in question had played on The Lord of the Rings, as well as on many other Hollywood soundtracks - all recorded in this studio!" It seems that Pip Williams wanted only the best for a band he held in great respect. "I have followed the band for some time, and it's been interesting to see how they have developed. Of course Rock bands like Deep Purple have previously used orchestras, but I really feel that Nightwish have combined the best of both worlds most successfully. They are a classic Metal band with strong classical and movie-score influences in their music." "It was important for me that it would not be just about over-dubbing a few orchestral parts on top of a Rock band", Williams continues. "Tuomas' compositions were brilliant also in the sense that choir and orchestra could be added naturally, so that they don't sound pretentious or contrived. This is of utmost importance. The songs must be structured so as to allow the orchestra enough space. In the end, the results were quite emotive. Also, let us not forget just how good all the musicians in Nightwish are. They are perfectly sympathetic to Tuomas' vision. And Tarja's (1st lead singer) wonderful voice has done the songs great justice." Williams knew his orchestra well. "I have worked with most of the players on different sessions for many years. Gavin Wright is a sensitive and authoritative orchestra leader, and together with Isobel Griffiths, the orchestral contractor, we were able to secure just the right musicians for each song. Anthony Pleeth, who has the lead cellist and played solo cello on 'Kuolema tekee taiteilijan', is one such example. These guys have done many, many big movie scores, as have the wonderful Metro Voices choir, and I thought this project required the kind of grandiose performance one would find on movie soundtracks by, say, Howard Shore." Tuomas could not have been more excited about the situation. "Using the orchestra was an earthshaking experience. I only had to lie on the studio couch for two days, listening to these amazingly talented people. During the first takes, someone said into the mike, 'Are these guys really serious?'. When we began 'Ghost Love Score', a positive kind of bewilderment took over the orchestra. That, as well as 'Dark Chest of Wonders', were the first ones we recorded." Williams was equally happy with his orchestra. "These musicians are such brilliant sight readers that it wasn't necessary to do more than a couple of rehearsals. Then we'd have a take or two of each song. It all went very smoothly. After the takes, I would check that Tuomas was happy, and then we would move on. If there was anything he wanted changed, it would be dealt with in a very short time. I must say, however, that we had prepared very well - I had been constantly on the phone with Tuomas when I was writing the arrangements. Yes, I ended up making a huge phone bill! But the groundwork paid off, as only a few small alterations were necessary." Tuomas and Pip Williams immediately hit it off on a personal level. "Tuomas is sensitive, caring, very observant - he's what the English call a musical sponge", Williams commends. "It means he is always willing to try new ideas and absorbs the musical influences around him like a sponge. Tuomas always wants to learn more about music, its origins and sound. He has very firm ideas of what he is trying to achieve, but he also leaves space for those working with him to express themselves. He is humble, appreciative and approachable, one of the most talented musicians or composers I have ever worked with. I really think he would make an original and effective movie score composer, and I definetely want to collaborate with Tuomas again in the future - in fact, we're already talking about the next venture. I would also love to collaborate with him on a movie score at some point." "Many times the players would come into the control room afterwards to listen to the takes, and according to Pip, that's something that doesn't happen very often," Tuomas says. "They're usually not that interested - they just do their job and leave, but now they actually listened to the songs. At the end of the last day, as I went down to thank the orchestra, they started applauding, standing up from their seats. It was one of those great moments in life." According to Williams, a Pop or Rock artist rarely receives a standing ovation. "The musicians respected the quality of the songs and the challenge of playing such intricate and well structured music. You must remember that these guys also do simple pop sessions, songs that are very easy to play. With Nightwish, they were able to play stuff that was often as demanding as many of the classical pieces they had trained on. This was so much more than just simple 3-chord songs in 4/4 time. And let's not forget that they also had great respect for people that were prepared to take such a huge musical and financial risk, all for the sake of art! Remember, these were very expensive sessions. I'm very satisfied with my own reward for the arrangements, too." "There is alwas a degree of compromise when mixing a Metal band with a large orchestra, as it's such a huge sound, but all in all, I'm really pleased with the end result", Pip reflects. "The main thing is that we have established a great identity with Nightwish and the orchestra, and our cooperation could be even better in the future. Seriously, Once is one of the most enjoyable projects in my career, and I've done this for 35 years!"

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I am completely up-to-date now!

[@jamestreanor4361]

Devin Townsend "Kingdom" on EMG TV. His performance is up your ally and down the block and in your neighborhood.

[@eriksward6894]

I cant wait for him to hear when Marko and Floor gets going :D

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I'm intrigued.

Great reaction again and welcome to the Nightwish Army. Be prepared to be amazed on each Nightwish song, as there is not one like the other. Enjoy and we will be with you all the way.

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Thank you!

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

The bass player Marco is playing a Warwick vampire bass. He also has a Warwick Buzzard and a double neck with a Warwick bass on top and a Framus acoustic on the bottom.

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Nice!

[@pascalnast9703]

Empuu playes his signature EV-1 wich is based off of the ESP Horizon And Marco playes his Warwick Vampyre 4 string bass.

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Nice

[@anne-marievandruenen600]

thanks for coming back to Nightwish so soon! I enjoyed your reaction (again), it shows you have a thorough musical background :) You made me chuckle when trying to pronounce Zarathustra though (sorry) I love the fact that it doesnt matter how often you listen to a Nightwish song, it will still invoke the same reaction (or stronger) as the very first time. It really never gets boring! I am already looking forward to your next one, keep up the good work, sir!

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I can never remember how to say it.

[@petralusebring6110]

Heya from Germany - I want to see your face reacting to DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN SINGING " OGNI PIETRA" from the Arnau Concert on his own channel. This guy has an 7 octave range and he is trained since the age of 5 years old. Never heard a voice like this. The song was composed for him and I am pretty sure nobody else is able to sing it in this beautiful way. ☀️ All the best from Germany 🇩🇪 Petra

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7 octaves?!

[@petralusebring6110]

Google the guy and you be surprised 🤩 wishing all the best ☀️ Petra

[@monicacarolina6480]

Yes, Marko Always plays Warwick. a Marco Hietala Signature Buzzard one. He also has a custom made double neck with a beautiful acoustic guitar sound and a pounding bass. 😉

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Thanks for the info!

[@tenaseesherry]

It’s so fun to watch faces when something interesting (compositionally) happens! You are dead on, brother! ❤🫶🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Thanks!

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

Just scratching the surface man🥱

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Need more

[@thomaslilly9558]

Greetings from Do Cal, saw them live here two years ago. Enjoyed # 2, thank you. Looking forward to # 3, there is a surprise there waiting for you. Be well.

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Thanks for listening

[@YNGWIE998]

Mate, I'm with you on that, in all my years of listening to incredible music, I hardly know the complete lyrics to any song. Like you, I am too busy listening to the arrangement, the chords, the musical fabric of the song. However, I totally appreciate the instrument that is Floor's voice (not forgetting the amazing Marko!).

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Thank you!

[@hellen__1]

Yes follow Gabriels list. And wooow do love your reaction. Great you did Nightwish again. Now you go down the rabbit hole with all of us. Waiting for the next song to come 🇳🇱🤘

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More to come!

[@robertthurman9866]

Just look up the lyrics and it is self explanatory. Remember this is the Imaginaerum tour. This goes with Dark Chest of Wonders talking about stories and tales. As you noted Floor is a perfect front person for the band, truly captivating.

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I had the lyrics on. It was not self explanatory. I have literally no context going in to these.

[@spinningtop5749]

Fun fact, Floor has an older sister who is also a rather good singer too. They do duets occasionally, and neither of them disappoint.