VIKING REACTS | NIGHTWISH - "Endlessness"

The one song that is a Universe in it's own ;). Endlessness by Nightwish! This is my first time reaction. Right here :)
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[@kjvail]

Human Nature is at least a minor miracle, best album I’ve heard since Dark Side of the Moon.

[@helky8]

Marko = precious and rare ❤️

[@metalbabesami]

I also got a comforting feeling from this song but also a great sadness. This is the one I was really looking forward to seeing live 😭 Hopefully we can see that one day with Marko.

[@chewie2648]

Oh yes. i absolutely feel the same.

[@ktompa77]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@10animallover10]

It's like Death beckoning when the time is right but as a comforting force, not a scary and dark force :)

[@oolillemyoo4099]

I feel the same - I’ve always said, that this song gives me the worlds most beautiful existential crisis, lol.

[@neelefrey]

I find the last few seconds in which the violin takes center stage to be particularly emotional. Every time I'm close to tears. To me it almost sounds like a dirge - beautiful and sad. Greetings from Germany 🖤

[@VikingReacts]

It has a sense of lonely yearning. It is gorgeous:)

[@deanabennett8461]

I feel this song is about death, or I should say our earthly death.

[@linedinsilver8467]

This song makes me think of yearning. Longing for someone, or something, making every moment count while you can.

[@VikingReacts]

THAT is the word I was looking for! Yearning! Thank you so much!

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

@@VikingReacts Marko is writing new music for Tarot so maybe I Walk Forever. Beautiful video and both Marko and Tommi look badass.

[@TimoArula]

This song cuts deep in me 😭 every time. This is Marko's swan song . Excellent ending for this album!!! It is like a send off but hopeful to the future of the band.... I love this album so much!!! NWSU

[@dac2007]

Too bad we are not hearing this song in the virtual concert :( Still a great farewell song for Marko

[@themisspultone]

I hold onto hope that he will return. But his health comes first.

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

I think it's a catch you later. He's writing new Tarot so that's awesome.

[@astraeetje5048]

Ohhhhh a Marko speciaal 😍🥰🤘🏻

[@pantlessreactions]

Don't know how Tuomas did it but made a metal song into something you can relax to while listening. And upvote for Luca Turilli reference

[@benjaminrider6351]

It's definitely a love ballad, among other things. "Someone, in the tomorrow, is waiting for me. Someone to share the thief with, dust with a meaning, precious and rare." In other words, finding someone we can share our lives with on a deep level is what gives it meaning and makes it precious .

[@renejensen7799]

And NW fade out to endlessness, the jouney of human is completed, and as i think, you also call this a masterpiece!! now we take the nature CD, and i really like that one to, remember that ad astra got its own official video.. see ya!! Skåll..

[@jabgibson]

Viking, your reactions (especially to Nightwish) have become so good. I really like the small adjustments you have made. Thanks

[@user-jy3tp8mh7w]

Totally agree!

[@stamasd8500]

It's sad that this song is likely to never be performed live, and this is the only rendition of it we'll ever have.

[@lillihartman9802]

Tuomas said they'll never do this song live

[@EneriGiilaan]

@@lillihartman9802 "... without Marko" So there is still (some) hope

[@civiumardor6344]

My most listened to song of 2020, my favourite of the album and quite possibly my number one Nightwish track ever. Sad that we'll probably never hear Marko sing it live, but grateful that we have this nonetheless.

[@oolillemyoo4099]

It’s Floor and Troy singing behind Marco ;)

[@kimfabritiusdetengnagel2038]

For once I really hope that Tuomas is wrong in his saying that this song will never be played live....

[@Calumetto]

I like the music part. 'Nuff said. I liked your analysis of Tuomas' riddles. Maybe he'll sit down in an interview someday and tell us. ••• Thanks! Peace! (-:

[@marita2g]

The fact that we will just about make it before the concert. Awesome. Your planning is perfect!

[@michaellein2389]

Congratulations! Well done. Now CD 2 in one piece please. At least you still have tomorrow *g* Gefeliciteerd! Goed gedaan. Nu CD 2 in één stuk alsjeblieft. Je hebt morgen tenminste nog *g* (vertaald door deepl.com) Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Gut gemacht. Jetzt CD 2 in einem Stück bitte. Immerhin hast du noch morgen *g*

[@ralfmeyer9086]

What you do with CD2 . Hihi?

[@dac2007]

You are right these themes were not explored by Tuomas before, it was a radical change already in Endless Forms Most Beautiful album which went from fantasy themes to science and evolution. And this album picks it up from where that one left.

[@timhutchinson8485]

I love that line "Someone in the tomorrow is waiting for me". I see it as a potential future partner, but maybe that's not the intended interpretation. The part about 'someone to share the thief with' makes me think of someone to share time (the thief) with.

[@00Jess_M]

Endlessness is my favorite of the album (together with tribal). As soon as he starts singing "walk with me..." I start crying. That happens in every verse. I don't know what it is in his voice that gets me so much (knowing, that I'll probably never see him perform this life doesn't help, of course). I can't listen to this in public. Would be weird sitting in the bus and bursting out in tears all of a sudden. Rhapsody - The magic of the wizards dream might be the first metal CD I ever bought btw. I loved it so much because of the music itself and how good those two voices sounded together. One voice so clear and one voice sooo deep. Awesome. I remember getting curious because I didn't know Christopher Lee could sing and I am obsessed with deep voices. So I listened to it, ran to the store and got it. Good old times where you had to actually leave the house to buy music. But it was worth it, still have it and feel pretty old now.

[@Thorgrim247]

Death my friend. A romantic concept of the End-lessness. "Someone in the tomorrow (The otherside) is waiting for me". The silent unseen stream is (Endlessness) where all souls go after death. To rejoin the energy of the universe. Did you see anything in the cloud shapes at the ending? Soothing and comforting and accepting of death and no Heaven or Hell. But, perhaps not the End?

[@10animallover10]

Glad you talked about the cloud form at the end, I did see something there. Like a humanoid form :3

[@juhaszandrea4140]

For me, this song is catharsis itself.

[@m00nm00n]

Definitely some Luca/Rhapsody(of fire) vibes in there. Also some nuances of Stratovarius (another great finnish band)

[@musicismychurch]

I’m so incredibly sad knowing we’re not going to hear this performed live with Marko. It’s one of my favourites off HN.

[@kdkttn19]

Dear Viking, I've grown to love your NW videos. The insight is well thought out, and appreciation is genuine. I'm always in the minority, but I strongly recommend doing the Nature side (disc 2) as audio only. Yes, there is a fan video "that is Tuomas approved," but every reactor that does it gets sidetracked and distracted by the visuals they see vs. the visuals they're supposed to imagine from the music. Just a thought that I know you'll take into consideration.

[@_zuri_]

This song became one of my favs on this album... I really hope someday we'll get to hear this one live someday T_T

[@pamz1778]

always enjoy your reactions!! when you do next side- i am not sure if someone suggested to use a fan made video-its really pretty- Tuomas approved- keep em coming!!

[@10animallover10]

Yes I know which one you mean! I used that one too the first time :3 Hope he did too, it has gorgeous landscapes throughout the songs

[@Rebeccca94218]

Kamelot - Forever? :)

[@droiduser9633]

I discovered Rhapsody along with Nightwish over 20 years ago... After hearing Christopher Lee on Rhapsody songs , I found out he had his own symphonic metal band, what a shock that was!

[@majbrat]

Death, rebirth, death, the cycle, the endlessness of it all is my take. It is comforting and also again to me saying to use our time wisely and be with those we care about to share the time with as we will inevitably go. Love how you said it's somewhat predictable, then they do something you did not expect lol

[@vogel2280]

Hi my Dutch Viking friend, Tnx for taking the time to educate us again. May awesome things find their away to you!

[@gillandianyt3920]

Hi Viking, You squeezed in the last one of CD1, love your research, info, insights. The rocks hurtling through space (continued from Shoemaker) with the possibilities of bringing elements and fire for the creation (and destruction) of life. Those "orange" interstellar clouds are a bit like the "Pillars of creation", famous Hubble image of a birthplace of stars. If you haven't seen it yet, this might interest you (21:52): Maan Mainiot- Tuomas Holopainen Bio, (with english subtitles). Lots to discover and appreciate.

[@ooO0VicariouS0Ooo]

I'm gonna follow immediatly your advice and going to listen Luca Turilli (sorry, I didn't know him :-) ) I'm so sad Marko leaves the band because this song is one of my favorite in the album, an,d I was waiting so much to hear it live...but it will never be :'(

[@tomdog7864]

This song has a calming effect on me. It is AWESOME. Peace

[@paisa20]

Thanks

[@10animallover10]

This song was somewhat harder for me to interpret. I also listen to this one less than the other songs of the album so I have other favorites but still very good because it's Nightwish :P I think it's about the circle of life that goes on and on -> endlessness. And I actually think it's some sort of duet between two forces, death and life. Mother nature and the reaper etc. And then they join each other as one force. Marko being death and Floor being life and then each have sang part of their story and then they join forces once and for all, but still with Marko as lead vocalist :) The cicle goes on and on -> endlessness.. Jup, it's Marko as lead vocalist :) Which is a beautiful way to remember this legend as part of Nightwish :3 Great reaction when you heard it was Marko :)

[@flavio_spqr]

The first time I heard this, Marko's voice reminded me of Frank Sinatra at times, in the prechorus and chorus. Yeah, I know, that's a weird comparison.

[@Qwarzz]

"Magic of the Wizards Dream". I do love Rhapsody (Rhapsody of Fire these days) altho I haven't really been following their stuff after They split the band which was quite confusing.

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Viking Reacts - I'm here for all of it. Good to see you again with new Nightwish reaction. This is an incredible album. Often I think that thought is more important than knowledge. For what is accepted fact, knowledge, often is found later to be in error. Absolutes are rare. While thought continues. It is important, I think, that often this and other newer songs have a definite relationship to previous Nightwish lore. The miracle of Tuomas. While very enjoyable, there is a lot more to nightwish than just listening to their music.

[@pekkatoivanen4619]

Well now we know he isn’t coming back to Nightwish. He’ll do his own things now.

[@karitilsala9297]

Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🤘

[@johannessilver8653]

So sad that Marco do not continue and do this on live as it seems now. Impossible to replace him.

[@heedoei]

For me this is about death and rebirth...

[@NigelLinnett]

Hey Viking! (or Skol!) are you going to do a reaction video to the live show this weekend? Obviously you couldn't share footage from it, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. I'm watching the Saturday show, and really looking forward to it

[@VikingReacts]

Not sure, I have been thinking of doing a Viking favorites video or stream in which I show off songs and performances that mean a lot to me. That shaped me if you will. Haven't thought of doing a react to something without the actual footage...

[@Unswo]

Before the dawn - The final storm

[@vmaxbabe]

Viking, I don’t know if you already explored Marko’s solo album Pyre Of The Black Heart. Great songs on that one and it shows Marko’s vocal abilities. Personally my favourite songs on that album are Stones, The Voice Of My Father, The Truth Shall Set You Free (beautiful ballad with great instrumental parts) and Death March For Freedom. Btw there is a Finnish version of this album that was first released and later on Marko made an English version of this album. Really worth a listen!

[@jamestalkington6306]

I'm SO jealous of his voice

[@Wollie1979]

Just 2 more days…..

[@marinaandersson4381]

My favorite🤗!

[@andrematos-oreidocanbaixo]

Please do a react of the song Carolina IV by the Brazilian band Angra

[@Amaranthos2]

Tip that reaper well, people.

[@MotoMirius]

The thief is time?

[@VikingReacts]

Yes, at least... that is what I imagined

[@marcomarani6426]

Hail to you Viking! Always awesome reactions from you. Luca Turilli's band was Rhapsody and then Rhapsody of Fire. The single with Christopher Lee was "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream". It is sung in different languages, also Italian. Please have a reaction of a Nanowar of Steel song: Barbie, MILF princess of the Twilight. I think you will cry!!!!

[@maggaw9869]

Marko Hietala.

[@konidvor]

I always felt that this song wrote from the perspective of atoms, because atoms are everywhere and in everything, they never gone, just changing and starting new things, life and planets etc. atoms is endlessness

[@10animallover10]

That's actually a very good interpretation! :D

[@konidvor]

@@10animallover10 thanks! :)

[@10animallover10]

@@konidvor You're welcome my fellow Nightwish Army friend :)

[@charliethetraveller]

Great reaction Viking, a great ending for Human Nature CD 1. And thanks for suggesting Rhapsody of Fire/Luca Turilli, they are so underrated and very little known by reactors, even if they're also pioneers of symphonic metal, and one of the greatest european metal acts.

[@lenchanted9698]

now that I've heard both gazilion times, there's (especialy with this song) obvious connection with Tuomas's writing for Auri, those strings at the end remind me of Auri so much... Also reading the book now I finaly know what "Auri" is and man how incredibly it fits the book

[@badsiony]

Sadly they'll never play this live for us, Tuomas said, it's too Marko-centric and is not possible to recreate with another vocalist. :( It's an amazing song.

[@pdutchie4924]

Thanks for a great reaction again.🙏🏻 The Nature part is also gorgeous, especially with the beautiful video accompanied.

[@fredericledoux8184]

Yes, I hadn't made the connection but it sounds very similar to Lamento Heroico in the chorus! Thank you!

[@culturemachines]

No, not a ballad dear sir. Musicality this is doom metal, in essence, and they have that influences historically Tuomas loves melancholy and that's why I love this piece, sadly the band won't be able to perform this live.

[@angaudlinn]

Vinyl fan: The last on side C you mean? :) ...and once again: The option of interpreting this as the God of the gaps is also there.

[@Donna-C]

Here is Marko’s clip on this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfGaqqYpt53kJY

[@ortti8397]

Time takes everything from you

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

I'm sure there are musical references back to Tribal in here.

[@greeniesr]

Amazing to me how much you learned about pausing, as soon as anyone starts singing you pause, absolutely amazing, way to go....

[@VikingReacts]

It is a gift:)

[@greeniesr]

@@VikingReacts IT SURE IS....

[@VikingReacts]

@@greeniesr and again it shows that pleasing everybody isn't possible. But hey... that is life

[@greeniesr]

@@VikingReacts Not angry with you, I love your videos, just other places to pause....

[@VikingReacts]

@@greeniesr no worries, I get that. My pauses are heat of the moment decisions. I need to get some thoughts out or I can not focus on anything else. ADHD... diagnosed and everything

[@Gibbetoo]

this will not be performed live.