Twitch Vocal Coach "How's The Heart" Floor Jansen & Troy Donockley LIVE FIRST TIME REACTION

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00:00 START
1:00 Music Start
3:25 Reaction No. 1
6:23 Reaction No. 2
8:18 Reaction No. 3
9:42 Reaction No. 4
13:50 Reaction No. 5 & 6
17:51 FINAL Reaction (Silent/Visual)
19:05 Final Thoughts
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Charlie's newest Nightwish reaction is to How's The Heart Acoustic with Floor Jansen and Troy Donockley. We all love a good Floor Jansen reaction, right? Charlie is still discovering the nuances of her voice. It feels like there are hundreds of coaches reacting to these singers and no reaction is the same. As you can see, there is a HUGE surprise in the approach to that final chorus A WHOLE OCTAVE UP. Floor really does an amazing job (as always).
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[@BigBrainSinger]

Hey! Welcome to the channel! Feel free to join us on the next live reaction stream by following Charlie at twitch.tv/charliecalotta and join the discord (linked above) for stream updates!

[@pete_lind]

Seem to be recorded 2019 , released 2020 , Tuomas Holopainen said that the track (on the record) was inspired by the soundscape of the show Stranger Things. Nightwish stated on January 22, 2020, that they became the "first band ever to be given permission" to do a photo shoot in the "legendary Cathedral that is the Natural History Museum, London," ... Blabbermouth Floor Jansen have had 2 singing tutorials on her channel , she do remind people her education is 20 years old and to seek a vocal coach , but mirror is a good help in training .

[@stephaniej-hill8740]

She taught voice for over ten years and does four videos on voice, breath etc. She is amazing for sure. I only found her n Nightwish in December 21..and as much as I've become a super fan, I feel I've been cheated, not knowing about them on American radio..you're great too. Found them in a reaction of GLS.

[@Hykje]

Troy is not a guitarist -he's a everythingist.

[@otze999]

What can he play? - yes

[@NetAndyCz]

That is not true, he plays _only_ like a dozen totally different instruments (not counting his voice).

[@ChaseCarneson]

I like what you're doing here my friend. Nice one 👏👏👏

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you, Chase!

[@Miichou34]

So nice to see you here Chase!

[@kc.brinkman]

Go back to you're own channel. 😂😂😂😂😂 just kidding Chase. 🙃

[@fnglert]

In case of emergency Floor Jansen's voice can be used as alarm clock, car alarm, smoke alarm, train horn, air raid siren or fog horn.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Love this analogy

[@mpainter22]

The female Freddie Mercury, we are very fortunate that even in lock down we can enjoy this stunning force of nature in all her glory

[@eddiecreutzburg7375]

She is also called the Goddess of Empathy. She feels everything and gives everything.

[@alanfoster6589]

In a recent documentary on Maria Callas, she said she always felt she had to give more because her fans asked for more.

[@BigBrainSinger]

I'm glad to know the parallels between Callas and Jansen. This is an awesome conversation and I hope to engage in more discussions like this. Empathy is a sign of a Great artist (and especially a great singer).

[@rottingmoose33]

Check out Nightwish - Shoemaker if you like this "up and down" style singing.

[@rottingmoose33]

@TheKiwi72 Yea, Tuomas went all in with those progessive vocal lines

[@annettestanzel8598]

exactly what I thought!

[@hynagiterra8470]

The vocals are so ambitious. Floor is really flexing on that one. Please do some quick research first to understand its premise. You'll receive more depth to the song structure and composure.

[@diandraletelier2460]

Yeah!!! You should know that song. Floor's skills are hugh 🤯

[@pickboaa]

@TheKiwi72 same, Shoemaker is an amazing song.

[@alexchubokas5273]

Tuomas, the composer and writer for all of the Nightwish songs, said in a preview for this song that sometimes it’s important to ask strangers, loved ones, and yourself, “how’s the heart?” The second verse was also written for Floor specifically about how her and her husband met. “Now there’s one who came from me” is about the birth of her daughter.

[@argantyr5154]

Being a Nightwish fan since the later half of the 90's, what really got me addicted to Floor & Nightwish is the way she is making me feel every word, and sentence no matter what it is, and its not only her voice, but also her body language.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Agreed! Great all around performer!

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

Troy's in another band with Tuomas from Nightwish and Tuomas's wife Johanna Kurkela, a Finnish singer with a beautiful voice. They're called Auri with a self-titled first album that's absolutely gorgeous. Troy sings solo on the beautiful song, "Desert Flower".

[@Beatz-he5xe]

Well..she’s a gem isn’t she...and with the metal Mozart Tuomas composing those nightwishsongs executed by craftsman you get this...glad you do recognize Troys talents...the man can sing too...he is so brilliant...

[@Duskwind_]

Floor is the only vocalist that can bring a tear to my eye with the sound muted. In concert she carpet bombs the audience with emotions, leaving swathes of whimpering metal-heads in her wake...

[@BigBrainSinger]

Right!?!?!?! I realized it would be a key moment to react to a singer without the sound... you wouldn't think it hahaha

[@ZzKevZz]

Yes, it's a Nightwish song off their most recent album from this year titled, "Human : Nature."

[@Dipper737]

Just look at Troys face at the end. He was shocked himself :)

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

Floor popped his left ear drum...

[@Dipper737]

@@hermenw.huiskamp8555 😁. I would gladly sacrifice an eardrum if i was fortunate enough to sit that close to Floor hearing her sing.

[@hermenw.huiskamp8555]

@@Dipper737 lmao - Yes, he had that look of self guilt: 'darn, forgot my earplugs again...'

[@roykliffen9674]

There's a Nightwish song out there (Yours Is An Empty Hope) where she sings a duet with Marco - the bass player. Then you notice a very deep growl in the duet and for a second you'll imagine it's Marco ..... until you realise Marco is actually singing cleanly and its Floor making those deep growling noices.

[@papaverweg]

This is Troy indeed. It is earlier said: Floor is giving (dedicating, giving her in total when she sings) To continue the talks about her skills let’s do her cover of ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen. And after that check out her performances at ‘Beste Zangers 2019’ right?

[@mdudley52]

Watching Floor could be a textbook on singing.

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

It's "Drowning in the mire" :D

[@micheltibon8872]

A singer, an artist and a lovely human being.

[@BlueCipher]

Never try to foresay how the song will go on ;) (i.e mezzoforte) Just let unfold the Nightwish wonder, surprise, joy ..

[@anderslofgren8235]

I think you would love the performance of Valley of the Queens, Ayreon - Floor, Aneke Van Ginsbergen and Marcella Bovio - it's astonishingly beautiful and haunting.

[@BigBrainSinger]

I will seek them out!

[@jeffreyneas9510]

This is terrific, well worth a listen.

[@urhartfabeler]

But its to short, it should repeat at least 3 times, for me, to even have a feeling the song is finished.

[@jeffreyneas9510]

This is a great piece.

[@jacquimarat9723]

She sounds almost the same when you play the studio version. But I think you need to do Shoemaker....that one is going to blow your gaskets hard.

[@pickboaa]

Definitely do Shoemaker, its such an amazing song.

[@mirjamvond1731]

@@pickboaa sooo satisfying 😭

[@RepeCipi]

Floor, best female vocal on the Earth.

[@BigBrainSinger]

I can see why everyone is saying that !!!

[@Furiouskrabitz]

Enjoy your reaction and informed commentary/insight. Floor is the best singer I've ever heard and I think a huge part of that is, as you said, her ability to communicate emotion. You can't help but feel. Subbed! Please continue with NW/Floor as there is so much to discover.

[@BigBrainSinger]

You're so right. I'm shocked I've never heard of her before; but since I really only listen to opera (and the music I am coming up on performing myself) I was never exposed to her. It's truly a fun experience!

[@thensho]

friendly reminder: floor is still holding herself back :P

[@rokeim]

You want vocal gymnastics? Do Shoemaker by Nightwish.

[@pdutchie4924]

The second verse is especially written for and about Floor. Did you see Troy’s face at the end? 😄

[@aenorist2431]

Freya - Child of Light You can hear her smile in her singing, even with eyes closed. Its amazing, quite simply.

[@BigBrainSinger]

It's awesome

[@michaelwanklin3580]

FLOOR is actually incomparable in my opinion. Just a GODDESS

[@ralfmeyer9086]

Look to Floor Vocal MasterGlass #1 and 2..can be interessting for you..😊 great reaction. Yes i totally agree with you, we can hear her Soul in this awesome Voice

[@eTraxx]

Agree. In fact #1 she is specifically talking about that jaw that he refers to

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@eTraxx Yes, in my opinon she can be Insparation, for young people, who wanted starting to Sing. You need the basics..and yes, it can be boring. Dont give up, great Message from her🥰

[@eTraxx]

​@@ralfmeyer9086 Yep .. and aside from singing her Storytime #1 and #2 says .. "Hey .. you can be famous .. and talented .. but you can be a real person too"

[@ralfmeyer9086]

@@eTraxx Yes, i love her Story time, or Floor finds. That is the only ,what this F..king Virus do good. She has the time,and the Passion, to do this for us. She is really THE QUEEN

[@majbrat]

When Tuomas presents her with lyrics he wrote to push her limits and challenge her, she takes them with the melody to work them. Her abilities have allowed him to go in all kinds of directions and play with changing timings, speedy full lyrics, tones, and challenging note ranges. She has said she loves experimental singing styles so their new album is full of amazing pieces. She said he really challenged her.

[@martinreed1567]

Many thanks, appreciate the commentary and analysis!

[@BigBrainSinger]

My pleasure, Martin! I love discovering all of this new music and meeting the community!

[@firefox7530]

Listen to the whole new Album "Human Nature" where this song is also from. Listen the album in order as it has deeper meaning and also listen to the 2nd CD which comes with this Album. CD1 is about Human and 2nd CD about nature but you will encounter a big twist when you go to CD2 ;-) CD 2 also has to be listened to as a whole as it is one big song actually :-) As others suggested research the meanings of the Songs. This album is also the first time where also Marco and Troy got their own songs and also all 3 sings more often together. It sounds so good. Troy sings in "Harvest" and Marco in "Endlessness". Troy joined the band at the same time officially as Floor getting a permanent member of Nightwish. He played before as guest musician. I'm so glad they added him to the band. He adds so much more possibilities to the band. He is a Multi Instrumentalist so he plays Guitar, Flutes, Uilean Pipes and whistles etc. Marco is also a good vocalist. Check out songs like "The Islander (live at Tampere) or "Kiss while your lips are still red" (The Wembley live version as it has good sound and also includes Troy on the e-Bow Guitar and Floor as the backing singer for Marco. You can also check out a lot from the Buenos Aires 2018 Concert on KZbin. There they played a lot of older songs, reimagined a little with Floor and Troy. Songs like "Dead boys poem" or "Kinslayer" etc. are so good. Most of this songs are written by Tuomas, the Keyboarder. And a lot of times with his personal influences and stories. Once you have researched them a little more get yourself comfortable with the big big backstory of their first Singer Tarja and the breakup with the band and how bad it actually was (even Finish politics joined the debate). Best to read the open letter of Nightwish to their first singer which then also urged Tuomas to do musical suicide and clean his soul in the song "The poet and the pendelum" 2nd longest song of Nightwish today. Search for the Wembley version with Floor singing it and not their 2nd Singer Annette Olzon which has been replaced by Floor. In this song you hear why Floor is an empath and why it affects how she does the songs. It even made Tuomas turn off the vocals during this song so that he only heard the band! When you have done this path you should watch the full Tampere concert which finalizes with the song "The greatest show on earth", the longest song so far of Nightwish. The whole album and this song is backed on the book of Richard Dawkins about evolution etc. He even supported the band in the Wembley concert by coming onto the stage and closing of the song by reading his own lyrics. The sound quality and production of the Tampere concert is just better but definitely also watch the Wembley end of this song seeing freaking out thousands of metal fans seeing a man of science coming to stage :-) Music and lyrics with a meaning paired with singers who can transport the message and emotion is something you don't see that much anymore. One point to mention is the rest of the orchestral part. It is not done on PC or samples. They actually hired the London london philharmonic orchestra to do the classical pieces. You will find that important on the 2nd CD of Human Nature ;-)

[@BigBrainSinger]

I love albums with stories! Can't wait!

[@okiejohn3925]

I wonder if Troy had to strap himself onto his chair to keep from being blown away by those last belts from the Queen.....

[@robertturner8040]

I hope he had in ears in because the tech guys on the NW stage have seen her hit 120db

[@BigBrainSinger]

120db??? That's crazy! The world record is 129!!!

[@guyfrowny]

Every time I hear her sing I swear I get goosebumps

[@benjaminwright5936]

This is why I'm a Nightwish fan, heavy metal band that can do this when they choose. Troy is such a treasure.

[@davidsosa538]

What instrument do you play a Nightwish? Troy: Yes

[@christinaalgate4899]

It's off their album Human Nature. I love both cds. She told us on her KZbin Channel that she is a highly sensitive person.

[@Slick-ng5kf]

Love your analysis and discussion about what and how she is doing the amazing things she does vocally. The first thing I noticed as a non-singer when I started listening to Floor was the total control of her voice in every song, high or low notes, clean or distorted. Subscribed 🤘

[@BigBrainSinger]

It's really interesting. To most trained ears, no one is ever TOTALLY in control. The true master singer is able to cover up any moments of hesitation or when the physical mechanism naturally is being temperamental. Her ability to be in tune with her body and instrument is so amazing that it's not even worth commenting on the slight adjustments she makes. It's the sign of a true once-in-a-generation master of the voice.

[@robertturner8040]

for me it's the perfect tone i have never heard anyone else that has it, she is a instrument and a master at using it

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

since it´s the time before christmas, you might want to listen to "raskasta jouliyö 2019 floor & marko sing "ave maria" remastered. and your reactionvideos are awesome.

[@572Btriode]

Or this perhaps from the same show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLWd5mBpqplrMk&t

[@andresolivera1041]

I enjoy watching reactions, i watch alot of them, you add some very interesting points none else does. Good job, keep em coming please.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thanks Andres! I have a few different genres coming up; but then more metal and Nightwish! Doing these reactions live really helps since there is a whole audience watching along. It's the difference between a concert and listening alone at home. The community is always part of it!

[@somedigitalist7681]

Great reaction and analysis. Another really interesting skill set that Floor has is the ability to change her vocal placement word to word and note to note allowing her to float around between various timbres and dynamics. She does this for storytelling purposes in a bunch of performances. Some great examples you could look at: Floor Jansen - Alone (the new one on her channel), Nightwish - Dead Boy's Poem live from Buenos Aires 2018, Floor Jansen & Henk Poort - Phantom of the Opera (they cover the Nightwish arrangement of it).

[@sarahweis1703]

What a good guitarist Troy is and also a gentleman, as he bowed to Floor to start.... And how she smiled at him... What a chemistry between them..... Wouldn't it be better for them to continue together, because their music together is masterful...

[@sateentuoksu]

I just cannot understand. I've heard this many many times, cannot be surprised. And then, all of a sudden, a crush of unrestrained strong cry. Just because her voice carried so much of a soul and emotion,and is so beautiful. I don't know what she does, and how she does it,but she surely does ❤️

[@gayleeidson6724]

I love to watch her blow your MIND !!! The looks on your face.... precious !!! Troy is with her, so talented/gifted

[@lieven2292]

Look at Troy's face at 12.45...he knows what's coming....😊 What amazing and moving artists...

[@erickvermeulen9734]

about musicianship, love for music and empathy, that last eye contact between Troy and Floor says it all.

[@LNKOutdoors]

I just love Floor´s voice! Big Nightwish fan as i am! But... i think Troy deserves more cred than he getting... Awsome background singer, anwsome on any damn instrument..

[@pen7759]

At least for me she is the best female singing artist I´ve ever heard/seen. Her presence, the way she digs herself in the music and shows it to audience, her range, her colours, her technic, that all is phenomenal very individual, The Floor only show.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Presence is a reflection of everything else all at once

[@pen7759]

@@BigBrainSinger Yes I agree

[@darquemode1165]

I think what separates Floor from many singers are her flourishes (or Floor-ishes as I call them) and her colorings. Such unexpected and nuanced placement choices make for such an emotional connection to the listeners .... At least to me.

[@darquemode1165]

ETA: If you want to hear Floor sing something more operatic... Vilja Lied (on Beste Zangers) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWWloWqbra-onNU&ab_channel=jenniezelf Puccini: O mio babbino kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5a3qnSQqbtoras&ab_channel=AVROTROSKlassiek Ave Maria (w Marko Hietala - Raskasta Joulua 2019) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6WZppmrZ6iDhMk&ab_channel=johto

[@BigBrainSinger]

I'll add it to the queue! Thanks!

[@darquemode1165]

@@BigBrainSinger FYI Vilja Lied (on Beste Zangers) has a rock band backing Floor, but Puccini's O mio babbino and Ave Maria are more classical opera (well mic'd) if it matters to you....

[@arnepietruszewski9255]

Floor is Dutch. But married to the drummer of Sabaton, which is a swedish band and so she lives in sweden with her husband, daughter and her horses.

[@Tedger]

imagine being in same room hearing that singing..

[@wannabedane4046]

Great reaction - seeing Floor's technique in muted mode was quite interesting - many singers sing what they can - Floor sings what she wants.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Yes she does!

[@urhartfabeler]

The only thing you see is that she make a little more room by moving her shoulders back in order to have a bigger . . .drum?

[@BigBrainSinger]

@@urhartfabeler "Drum" is an interesting way of putting it. I actually like that a lot!

[@geertdelange4785]

Two Swiss knifes of Nightwish. The instrumentalist And The vocalist 🤘

[@tsiouparoglou4493]

Every Floor show up should come with a help line 😂😂

[@milton1448]

Floor is a remarkable human.

[@BigBrainSinger]

She's really an amazing artist. I'm glad to be learning about her!

[@Thorgrim247]

This is a song from their new record. Great analysis and commentary regarding Floor's amazing vocal technique and support. great insight into the techniques and vocal timbre. Loved it. I think I need to check out some of your performances? I am getting the impression that you are very talented as well my friend. See you soon I hope. Peace.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you!

[@saulomagalhaes7431]

I can't maintain such a posture and shoulders relaxing even if I'm doing nothing... let alone if singing like that

[@rabidsmiles]

Go find one of their new songs called Shoemaker. It's all of Floor's glorious voice and then some

[@brianalmeida1964]

Ooh lol. Great reaction and analysis.🤘✌

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you so much 😀

[@badsiony]

I'd love for you to do a double reaction to Nemo by Nightwish. First video would be their live version at Wacken 2013, and then right after do the acoustic version sung by Floor :)

[@BigBrainSinger]

Great suggestion! I'll save this in a note for when we do our next reaction stream!

[@SMenkveld]

That's exactly what a true dynamic soprano can do. You are one who will understand what the phrase "110 - 113 dB unamplified peaks" really means. --Shannon

[@marcmulder9893]

I already watched this on Twitch, not live but afterwards. But I just came by to tell you I really appreciate your reactions. Keep up the good work, one day I will be there. Stay safe!

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you, Marc! Looking forward to seeing you there!

[@argantyr5154]

Sometimes I imagine a Vocal Coach in a Classroom filled with hopeful students, and the Coach then puts on a Video with Floor singing, and everyones jaw droppes...with the thought, how am ever suposed to "that". :) Like some kid watchting Michael Jordan for the first time.

[@BigBrainSinger]

If I ever teach a class, I 100% will do that!

[@ilkkak3065]

And next teacher Ask If There is anyone who Want to Be drummer or quitarist.... And then teacher plays this kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HCo2B3qdGjg8k Where Kai show how simple it's play drums and Teemu how to play quitar and chew gum at same Time.

[@BigBrainSinger]

@@ilkkak3065 unreal.... this is sick!

[@rdmrdm2659]

It’s fun watching you geek out over that voice.

[@1974stay]

Great reaction greetings from Greece

[@navivalle]

Hello there! I am reaching out to my favorite reactors to see if they will be at either Nightwish show in MA on May 7th and in NY on May 8th. I'd love to say hi!

[@diablohellfire666]

This song definitely needed some attention, it's kind of underrated, thank you for the reaction! I hope you continue this nightiwsh journey, there is so much to discover. You definitely need to listen to Marco's voice he is such a great singer, nightwish has a pink floyd cover high hopes, definitely recommended or sing duet with Tarja in the phantom of the opera.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Of course!! I'm going to mix things up a little going forward, but discovering Nightwish has REALLY been fun. Thanks for the recommendation! I love it. Pink Floyd is one of my all time favorites, can't wait!

[@BigBrainSinger]

Looking forward to it! You have my twitch chat to thank. I only watch what they all suggest!

[@diablohellfire666]

Most definitely I will be joining you on twicht! 😁 Keep up this great content!

[@revita2813]

Great reaction ..thanks ❤

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you too!

[@robertturner8040]

I can't listen to this without getting emotional i have both versions on my MP3 player sooo good

[@BigBrainSinger]

IT'S SO AMAZING, RIGHT??

[@martijndekker9473]

Hiya love your channel, its really nice to see your suprise. My suggestion...its almost Christmas, react during the hollidays to Floor and Marco singing "Ava Maria".. im even tearing up just writing this.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Great suggestion! I'll probably record some of those towards the next week!

[@eddiewinehosen6665]

When talking about the Dutch teaching their citizens English don't underestimate the power of subtitles over dubbing English speaking movies and TV shows. Some of the European nations where they speak very basic and poor English are Spain, Italy, Germany, France, all nations that dub over English speaking. Some of the best nations in Europe when it comes to speaking English in Europe are Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, all nations that subtitle English speaking. P.S. I ofc didn't mention the UK and Ireland since it's their native language. D.S.

[@nighthiker]

Didn't expect another one so soon, haha. Glad you're enjoying it. Something you already picked up on that I think is very distinct in her singing is that no matter what register she goes to, there's always a warm quality to her voice, so it goes beyond just having a great range. Of course, I guess having such seemingly big chest and mouth cavities for a female singer helps with the resonance, but aside from her inate gifts I can't even imagine how many hours she has put into her craft.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Adriano! Thank you! You're so right. Because we do them live with viewers, it's fun and easy to keep momentum. The last stream we had about 7 different reactions to whole songs, so it's a good way to keep putting them out!

[@DocPeril]

Offering my take for what it may be worth, and only now having heard the entire (acoustic) version. The song (text, tune, performance) is a tender outreach to the lost, lonely and dispossessed, and a call for empathy (from THE empath). I wondered why she went "belty" at the last, and it struck me that the gentle ballad was leveraged into an anthem and a call to action. Your reaction enticed me to give the song an entire chance (never finished it before because it did not grab me, as the lyric video version did), so for that, my thanks. Cheers.

[@sonnysome3201]

Gotta say, the community you've built is so much fun to see. Something different from the rest of the reactors :).

[@BigBrainSinger]

Aw Sonny, thank you! I'm glad you think so! I don't really know what other reactors do, but everything here started with a small group of singers that I would teach on stream. They started asking for insights on their favorite singers, and once we started putting those on KZbin, the group grew. My goal is to keep everything organic like that and driven by the priorities of helping singers and music lovers connect with the human voice on a deeper level. Glad you're here!

[@sonnysome3201]

@@BigBrainSinger Glad to be here! Looking forward to whatever fun you and your gang come up with. Thank you for your insight on some of my favorite music.

[@ChrisPage68]

Floor's a force of - and passionate advocate for - nature. Troy's background is in the UK Folk Rock scene. The lyric you wrongly quoted was actually "..drowning in the mire".

[@BigBrainSinger]

Yes, you're right! Thanks for the clarification. Also.... I have a video coming up that touches on the emotional impacts of two Nightwish voices blending together. Excited to share it soon!

[@denmar60]

Respect. Sensitive and thoughtful response. I’ll even hit the bell. 🙂

[@Dianen65]

great video, you know what you are talking about. subbed!

[@BigBrainSinger]

I'm glad my singing knowledge brings value to you! Also, hello fellow Nederlands!

[@micahmaughan1101]

love your analysis, and also reaction. i would absolutely love to see you react and analyze devil and the deep dark ocean, live in buenos aires. 17th song in the setlist.

[@BigBrainSinger]

This is specific, I love it, and I'm adding it to the react list right now.

[@micahmaughan1101]

@@BigBrainSinger if youre anything like me, which based off your reactions, you are, youll lose your SHIT. cant wait to watch! stay safe:)

[@BigBrainSinger]

@@micahmaughan1101 hahahaha yeeesssssssssss

[@ariedebruijn1189]

Big Brain Singer says: "I'm so dumb." Funny...!

[@robertocortez2124]

Great reaction and analysis You should react to: -Sancta terra By the band Epica (Symphonic metal band) An awesome performance, great choirs, lights, sound and two angels singing together You will love it

[@BigBrainSinger]

I'll add them to the list, Roberto.

[@Donna-C]

Sancta Terra by Epica featuring Floor Jansen at their Live Restrospect Tour is amazing! It’s a 10 year anniversary show for Epica & has a full orchestra & choir - (Simone & Floor were roommates & the friendship & chemistry together shines through) 👍🏼

[@BigBrainSinger]

@@Donna-C I cannot wait to watch!

[@friedadewerker1899]

🙏🏻❤️

[@witchfromthenorth5294]

Okey.. i had to sub. This channel is to good too miss out on! Love from sweden

[@BigBrainSinger]

Welcome aboard! Love from the US!

[@danellwein8679]

i have subscribed .. you seem like one of the better one's ..

[@PAULSWorld131]

Floor is not from Earth. She doesn't come from another galaxy, nope, she comes from another universe, very, very far away. She is a goddess in disguise, and just landed here to stay a while in a human body, to bring us divine magic, to heal us all, to bring us joy and let us experience the deepest human emotions possible. And when you meet her, and she starts talking her endless wisdom, she plays the role of the humble, tiny bit shy vocalist, as a cover up for who-, and where from, she really is. This woman is insane. She can sing -everything. And she can perform every human emotion possible. I have never seen a woman in my life with so much power, femininity, charisma, sexyness, stamina, lovelyness, versatility and true vocal perfection. It is just impossible she is human. How can you not fall in love with this woman. She is a true magical, musical artistic medicine for humankind.

[@clemenstremens1940]

Actually she came from the planet Alpha, were she was a biologist. Here on planet Earth she got lost and became singer in a metalband, the rest is history

[@gregjetnikoff7124]

Lets just skip forward....Me "NOOOOOOOOO! we are fine!"This version of this song is completely overwhelming.

[@BigBrainSinger]

Glad we didn't

[@jimharris367]

Sub'd for the NightWish journey dude 🤘

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thanks, Jim!

[@tilemacro]

Prety sure its "Drowning in the mire"

[@BigBrainSinger]

Quite Possibly

[@BigBrainSinger]

Realized that hahaha. I misspoke

[@Tearnofear]

Wait, the moment you muted the sound it was like she gives a interview. Holy... o.0

[@BigBrainSinger]

[@jimmybumgardner8322]

If you haven't been over at BESTA ZANDER , YOU need to seen FLOOR singing in this show. VILJA LIED is the first song she did..

[@BigBrainSinger]

I'll add it to the queue!

[@minnmarr]

Tuomas wrote this song partly for/about Floor and other part is for the humankind. The chorus is about us humans etc. Don't remember the whole thing but I remember the Floor part 😂😂

[@bert2673]

Floor is the VOCAL CHAMELEON

[@cindycindy9793]

❤

[@jimilgenfitz6998]

Never doubt Floor...she can change vocal lanes at will. 👍

[@BigBrainSinger]

No doubt. It's so so so obvious!

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Floor says she is (alsoo) a nerd to when it comes to singing 🎶🐱‍👤👍

[@BigBrainSinger]

You have to be!

[@avisscher2352]

you know that expression from the tip of the iceberg. in this case it is more like the tip of antarctica. have fun

[@BigBrainSinger]

Thank you! It is truly fun getting to know these artists.

[@pickboaa]

She has said that she had to practise alot for many of the songs on the latest album which came out in April this year as they are not very easy to sing.

[@jannevanha-narvi7505]

Jinjer - Perennial live wacken 2019 you should check that out

[@BigBrainSinger]

Noted! Lots of people have asked. I can't wait!

[@bigg2988]

16:58 When you see the goddess is going to blow you away. How she just leans back to let that POWER out. There's your acoustic song not above mezzo forte. :))) It is NIGHTWISH after all. Expect the unexpected. \m/

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

This song is one of my absolute favorites. The message is so beautiful: kindness, caring and love. The album version has a steady hard rock beat. But this acoustic version is more emotional due to intimate live setting. Floor explained her techniques on her masterclass videos. In short: relaxed jaw and breath support by stomach muscles.Haha, like I understanded anything about it. 😅

[@BigBrainSinger]

She's absolutely right though. And what's beautiful about it is the fact that those are the core, basic building blocks of singing but are still the KEY to accessing technique such as this.

[@kunou4527]

Floor sings O Mio Babbino Caro as well as Phantom of the Opera. Not many of the reaction vids tend to cover the Puccini aria. People get strikes pretty easily when covering Phantom from that Beste Zangers show, though, so be careful. Don't mind me I'm just an old veteran of the NIghtwish Army roaming through in this pandemic world. Since you like the really technical stuff there's no real shortage on Nightwish songs both past and present. I recommend the End of an Era concert from the Tarja era of Nightwish if you like some mezzo soprano. Tarja's cover of Muse's Supremacy at Milan is also good (don't use the woodstock version, the audio is shite). It's easy to say Floor is technically better, but there is a richness to Tarja's voice I could never dislike. A good example of that would be if you compared the Tarja/Floor versions of Nightwish's Nemo song. Also definitely listen to Nightwish songs that have Marko singing and you will end up loving his voice as well. I've heard an opera singer reaction that brought up forment structure with regards to how well Marko can harmonize with both Tarja and Floor even when the voices individually don't sound like they would work well together (Phantom of the Opera and End of an Era for example). The Islander is a Nightwish song with Marko singing lead. Cheers, dude. I followed you on Twitch.