VIKING REACTS | NIGHTWISH - "Shudder Before The Beautiful"

[@milenna8926]

You are one of the few reactors that genuinely seems interested for the band and not just pretending to like it to get subscribers and views. It’s so much fun watching you discover this amazing band fill with incredible talented people.

[@VikingReacts]

Maybe because I actually am :). I did get tickets for the virtual show and the world tour when it drops by in Amsterdam. Subscribers and views are fun and all and I would lie if I don't like the growth that is happening now. But it is not the most important thing. I enjoy the journey, the music and the people I meet. Thanks for this comment :)

[@martinehermans6661]

@@VikingReacts We'll meet you there then, patiently waiting for the day it'll come true. As Johan Cruyf used to say: elk nadeel heeft (heb) zijn voordeel: I am letting my hair grow until then and do my last windmill before I'll donate it to Kika (fundraiser for children with cancer)... by then I'll be tripping over it. Love your reactions! Take care :-)

[@gothicmetal3191]

Agee 100%

[@Dianen65]

@@VikingReacts 22 november in the Ziggo Dome Amsterdam. Let's hope it will go on!

[@billattercliffe8655]

When Emppu met Floor his comment was, "She's two of me!"

[@VikingReacts]

And the best part... he's right. But that is fixed as soon as he picks up that guitar ;)

[@genevee6540]

@@VikingReacts Emppu also have a black belt in judo ;)

[@mikegershon8528]

Floor sings with such joy and passion its impossible not to fall in love! Well done, Viking. Great reaction, especially pointing out the smile on Tuomas' face. He is like a proud dad overseeing his creation !

[@VikingReacts]

I was going to say that he is like the big brother. But this works too :)

[@KristiinaBerg]

It is beyond me how few people know of this greatness.

[@alanfoster6589]

U.S. music industry pushes candy pop, rap, country, and little else.

[@VikingReacts]

Just look at the venues they play in the States vs Europe...

[@VikingReacts]

Spread the word ;)

[@alanfoster6589]

@@VikingReacts Every chance I get. To those who read my work, especially ;).

[@NeeceLoneWolf]

@@VikingReacts same with a band I love Sonata Arctica. Europe they play festivals of thousands of people, the States, small clubs. They have North American tour videos on their channel. The clubs are damn small. Btw if you ever do Rock in Rio Last Ride of The Day, Tony is 5'8, Floor is way taller in her boots lol.

[@ralfmeyer9086]

FLOOR, callded it, her Brother in Arms in Nightwish. And, hère we see why. ❤ Recovering Floor 🌹🌹

[@gzin33]

"Fuck it we're going back" That should be your trademark haha. I am not complaining because it is always perfectly timed. Thanks for another great reaction

[@VikingReacts]

I swear I will put Marty McFly in there at some point... :P

[@black4pienus]

Sweet little Emppu. Cutest hobbit ever. lol. And such a joy to just watch Tuomas' face. Musicians make some of the greatest faces when they're totally concentrated and into the music. I also enjoy seeing how much you've become to love all members in such a short time. And how can you not. Right?

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

Floor is not only a perfect singer with an incredible voice, she's also such an amazing storyteller by her gestures and her expression. You have to love her for that. And this terrific "duet" with Tuomas and Emppu: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :-)

[@wanderingfirbolg6738]

Floor's voice and presence on stage is so comforting. All of them, in fact. They bring a smile to my face and my body relaxes from all the anxiety of the day. Great reaction again, mate!

[@Fabi72g]

I would wish our beloved Queen of Stonehenge a super speedy recovery. We will wait you for the virtual show.

[@koserkm]

One of my favorite songs to see people react to. I don't understand why there are not very many reactions to this.

[@pickboaa]

Same, i love this song! Everyone should listen to this one. Same with Weak Fantasy imo, people should listen to that one aswell.

[@VikingReacts]

I wouldn't know why either... It rocks!

[@RyanofLordran]

One of my favourite Nightwish songs! Viking we are waiting for The Greatest Show On Earth! Love from Lebanon ❤

[@VikingReacts]

And you shall have it but there a few others coming first ;)

[@RyanofLordran]

@@VikingReacts and we don't mind that, we love your reactions!

[@teodor4ik183]

@@VikingReacts hope, "high hopes" is high in "few" list?

[@markusjackel2132]

Man - you are doing it again and again. You are producing the most entertaining REACTIONS by a mile. Thank you ! And yes - our goddess rocks this !! And always remember ...this is the opener ......other bands would be happy to have something like this as the highlight...awesome. Yeah...Emppu may be small...but give him a Guitar and he is GREAT ! I really like the little battle with Tuomas - cool vibes - Nightwish never disappoints....and you are right - a motorcycle is the best way to get lost in a positive way - Thanks Sir !!

[@NewAeonWarlord]

One of my absolute favourite Nightwish songs in one of my absolute favourite Nightwish recordings!

[@marcelrenes2435]

This is a banger of an opening to a concert! I fell in love with it the first time I saw It. And now I hope you're going to react to the second song of this concert!!😍😍😍 Floor will floor you. 😁

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

Viking Man - Good to see you again. Had not seen you in a while. Looking forward to a great review from you. Nothing better for a little depression than a great Nightwish song exploding before me. At about 7 minutes, Emppu comes up and says "look what I can do", then Tuomas says, "oh ya, listen to this". If you didn't stop and go back, I would be disappointed. Viking Man, you are second best only to Nightwish itself.

[@pickboaa]

This is the opener from Wembley. I love the roar of the crowd when Floor enter!

[@gothicmetal3191]

Its always a pleasure to watch your reactions 😊 I love when the camera is on Tuomas i could watch a whole concert of him they all need individual cameras! Metal gods lighting gods! Anyone who had a hand in this performance is a god ha ha Thank you ❤️

[@majonkie]

Yes, this! Individual cameras on all band members should be a thing! Except I’d never get off YT anymore 😳🥴

[@pekkakarppinen1608]

Yes, this was a grand opener at the Wembley Arena 2015 show. And about Emppu, he's maybe a little shorter than most of us, but do we have black belt in judo like he does? 😜👍

[@JaneDoe-ge5di]

Enjoying the duel between keyboard and guitar as you did! 😀 Get well soon Floor!

[@goblinqueen4991]

Love the genuine enthusiasm and enjoyment of your Nightwish reactions. I've watched your reactions before but it was this one that made me say "why am I not subscribed to this guy?" ...So I did. ;)

[@pen7759]

I do like your words, you got it right Viking. NW is talking about all that beauty around us, how we should understand that the nature is not only beautiful, but fragile and the earth we´re living on, is the only home for us. Thank you Viking. Take care.

[@damianvc31]

Good pre-reaction to Greatest Show on Earth...this is the opener of the album and GSoE is the culmination, and they pretty much talk about what you say in the end.

[@brianalmeida1964]

Another of my favourite Nightwish songs. Floor isn't just the perfect singer, she's the consummate performer. Her onstage magnetism is inescapable! Stay safe 🤘✌

[@HistoryBuff]

Nothing beats the dueling solos!!! Great job once again! SKÄL brother!!

[@marita2g]

Yess, the fog and the light is *chefs kiss*

[@haleyb4415]

Your reaction made me smile the whole way through the video. Well done!

[@fraukehammer4624]

This is the art to opened a live performance.

[@124Spider5]

Hey Viking. That was one of your best reactions to Nightwish. I can trully realise that you're in love for that/my/our BAND :) And Floor o fcourse :) If you pay attention to the crowd you will realise that there are some people/same people in several different concerts. They are true pationates of Nightwish. I've saw them in Wacken; Wembley and Tampere shows...I'm a Motorcycle dude like you I love to ride in the wind without now destiny even when I go to my work, it's a wonderful sensation 🏍🏍🏍😂

[@civiumardor6344]

I love how the crowd noise surges when Floor appears 🤘🏻

[@10animallover10]

Yeah, I liked it what you did at the beginning :) Floor said, if I remember correctly, in interviews that she has a design in her head, or part of it or specific colors or textures and then has a designer design it^^ Loved your reaction at 9:18 ! 8D THIS is the best intro of a concert ever! 8D Yes, sincere and honest! That's a great describtion of Floor! Dit is toch GENIETEN om te kijken! 8D

[@Lannisen]

This song always gets me emotional because it reminds me of the first time I was out at the countryside and saw the stars. Just the sheer amount of them, and being able to see the milky way with the naked eye, it overwhelmed me so profoundly. Realising that we're all traveling through space on this planet earth. We're all spacefarers.

[@edwardonion5331]

What a opening for a concert,any concert,🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@henkvandenbos9769]

Inspirational reaction! I love that you also paid attention to the people who did the lights, the smoke effects, &c. - it's really a team effort!

[@bocatampere]

Nice new setup 👍 This is once again one of those masterpieces. Great show opener. I feel pity for those people who does not understand the greatness of Nightwish. Thank you, sir 🤘🙏🏻❤️🇫🇮

[@PaulBosenJr]

New toys workin' well, kudos to that, and of course, always good to see the joy of your reaction!... Also, when I was younger I was out riding with a friend of mine and he asked "where does that road go?", I said, "I don't know", and he said, "well we won't be able to stay that tomorrow", and I've taken that to heart every single time I get on the bike. It's good to see I'm not alone in that. Once again, enjoy the ride!

[@majbrat]

Their crew is the best! What a show!

[@alleninfinity6730]

Viking another great reaction, like the new digs you got, and I usually try to listen to this song in the mornings before I head out to work. What you said is correct, appreciate what you have and what is around you. Life is a gift, remember GSOE, WE WERE HERE!, most humans will never live because they will never be born. Keep on rocking bro, love your reactions!

[@ortti8397]

Viking! Have you heard Crewish? It is Nightwish covers by their Crew Members covering Nightwish songs.. it is effing AWESOME!

[@chilly2go]

I love the new audio/video upgrades! Your awe of this song and Nightwish in general is definitely shared by me. Excellent reaction and commentary.

[@VikingReacts]

Fun part...it is mostly lighting. I had the rest already. Just changed it up a bit :P

[@chilly2go]

@@VikingReacts Your Marko double beard was definitely perfectly lit up!

[@MoiMoiMetal]

Oh, i'm glad that you finally made it man 😁

[@VikingReacts]

Likewise. You and me both! :P

[@Shazni1409]

I love it when there is fireworks or fire and everytime they go off Floor always make it look like she is controlling them. A true Valkyrie Goddess

[@andrewhuggins9008]

Superb reaction fella! Awesome song and a magnificent performance 🤘

[@eldracu19]

Great reaction.. Unfortunately I was late but I'm glad to see your reaction to this song 😁 and if this is the opener to this concert.. I wander witch song will open the online concert? .. I think "Noise" or "Pan". Stay safe🤘😁🤘

[@jakubfranek9995]

Man Im glad I've found your channel, finally another authentic and insightful reaction. And finally another reactor I can go all the nw songs again with. :D

[@D-ragon-S]

As always, fantastic reaction! Keep doing what you are doing. I love it! Much love

[@thetwitchywarlock]

yep this was the opener, and what a great one too!

[@TheNismo777]

Very nice way to put things out after the song! Gotta love to hear some wisdom!

[@fearmac]

I love how you spot things in the performance. Had me laughing. What an opener to a concert!! And it only gets better.

[@imrehundertwasser7094]

5:47 "Taller than" is the phrase you're looking for ;-)

[@danielsiegle3848]

I've got some recommendations for the following Sabaton Wednesdays and Nightwish Fridays: -Primo Victoria -To Hell and Back -Attero Dominatus -Panzer Battalion -Bless the child -Dead Boys Poem -End of all hope -10th man down -Sacrament of Wilderness -Deep silent complete First 4 are Sabaton

[@tacianetravinski7704]

This is my favorite song. Nice reaction

[@daydreamer2064]

This song is on my high top 2 🤪🤘 Hi Viking,great reaction!!

[@sophiaonca]

Your NW reactions are always a highlight of my day. Nothing greater than watching a person being passionate about something that was with me my whole life and helping me through good and bad. See you in the Islanders Arms 🥰

[@VikingReacts]

It is comments like this that just make my day :)

[@magicmicah27]

once again, viking, another fantastic NW vid. im very glad you noticed the massive pipe sign at the beginning, its absolutely hilarious. weak fantasy live from tampere seems like a logical next step to me, and its another song that doesnt get the attention it deserves. cant wait for next week and hope youre well! btw, new setup is awesome.

[@ToniJauhiainen]

9min 22sec: Oh f*ck yeah and "stare"!! Priceless!!! This is so good!!! :D

[@thisworldofwater8017]

Transcript from a band meeting: "So, shall we start with Shudder Before The Beautiful?" "Good idea. That'll wake them up." "Weelll...actually it's such a powerful song it might knock them out. We'd be playing to an unconscious audience." "Pfff. If they can't take it, they shouldn't be in a Nightwish concert." "Yeah, f**k it. Let's go for the broke. And can we have some extra smoke and those pretty sparklers?"

[@zydrateanatomy1628]

I was at this show. The atmosphere was incredible.

[@phils866]

Beard coming along rightly! Not quite at the Marko level, but it's getting there! :-) Yet another fun reaction. And you don't miss much....I have watched this many times, and never noticed the banner about Troy's 'massive pipe'! :-D Like you, I enjoy not only the music, but seeing them all have so much fun on stage. They really do have an incredible chemistry, which draws you in.

[@VikingReacts]

I laughed because of myself while editing that part. The fact that it needed to sink in before I went back to check that sign :P

[@jongu71]

What a pity we might never hear this perfect marriage of voices ever again...

[@mikkolaine4883]

Yap, the opening act here! The first show I saw in this tour that initial bomb scared me even worse. Lights went out and Dawkins' words came out. I noticed okay this will start straight without usually seen intro act. Well the curtain in front of the stage had fallen down during that pitch black moment and the bombs hit from total darkness and silence. I couldn't see anything for a minute xD

[@vlinder6329]

Nightwish is a fantastic band. The music always has a story. Tuomas is a fantastic composer. I love all the band members they are AMAZING🥰🔥🔥🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@VikingReacts]

Amen!

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

Skol, nice to see you again Viking. one of Floor's costume designers is Dutch.

[@sixtuspettersson6059]

And one is Finish.

[@marinaandersson3034]

This is great!!

[@DutchRedhead]

one of my favorites!! nice one mate

[@sjc9121]

This is how to start an epic show!

[@palantir135]

First song of the concert.

[@calibadgerdude6082]

And this is how you incite the sacking of a major city. XD. Floor had that crowd ready to break out the torches and axes.

[@bertoverweel6588]

That's how you start a show !!

[@nostrathomas2437]

Nothing to say but hope you are doing well and great reaction as always! Skål 🍻

[@neonknight1198]

Loved it, brilliant :)

[@JimboLana]

Great reaction sir 🤝

[@jenppa25]

Loving it!!

[@peterbell3199]

Loved your passion. Subscribed

[@arnaldotanta3630]

Its the opening song at wembley arena.

[@michaelmiller1103]

It annoys me I wasn't a Nightwish fan when they played this Wembley show because I would have loved to have been there! Your thoughts on the meaning of the song were brilliant brother, you got it perfectly I feel, it is very much the song to wake you up to what you miss every day Skål

[@VikingReacts]

All I can say to this is: amen! Well and SKÅL obviously

[@Thorgrim247]

Yes, the opener. You are starting to see some of the details that give you understanding of the deeper side of Nightwish performances. Ever since adding Floor to the band, Tuomas has been smiling to see how fans have responded. As well as everyone in the band appreciating how much Floor abilities adds to their music. Floor also brings much more than her amazing voice. She gives the band a performance factor and front person with charisma and personality. In my opinion this was something severely lacking in both previous vocalists. Both of them were good, but lacked communications skills with a live audience. Floor has a way of inviting everyone to join with the band to celebrate the joy of music and be a part of the performance. Loved you reaction and commentary my Viking friend. Beautiful bike. Skol!

[@ciskavandevijver2355]

the interaction with the crowd.. Hail to the Army. some listen only to the music. We know the meanings and the story from the songs. all lyrics making our Nightwish"bible". we know,if not, we learn. and follow the band with our Valkerie Queen.see you soon again. stay tuned.

[@VikingReacts]

OMG, the crowd is essential to this performance. Any live performance. Thousands of people giving their energy to the stage is something worth noting ;)

[@Happymali10]

I don't know which song but there's a video from the buenos aires show where Empu stands next to floor (who's in heels), and just looks like a child.

[@dieterschmidt7517]

My dutch friend, you are my fave nightwish reactor, channel is growing, so i dont expect you to reply, but I thought you should know, groetjes uit Utrecht:)

[@VikingReacts]

But I shall!! Thanks for that compliment. It is indeed going wel and I am having a blast!

[@sandraleuchtenberger1145]

So much enjoying your reactions. You are doeing great. I normally do not subscribe, but hey, I could not resist...🤣👍

[@VikingReacts]

Well, thanks for going against your "human nature" (pun intended). I'll take that as a huge compliment!

[@ejllamobeolan5025]

High hopes, High Hopes, high hopes, lol really fro a Scottish Viking Bjòlan to a nother Viking.. you gotta do it

[@Eetu4790]

"last of the wilds" live at wacken - 13 please! Awesome instrumental song from band 🤘

[@leftyme4568]

That Donald duck smile Tuomas makes is priceless.

[@ristohyvarinen8448]

If you look the Earth from the space, blue planet, our home. Should you stop and think, what we are doing to this unique planet. Right now. I think Tuomas has a message in these lyrics for us to stop and think. Not just about environmental issues, but also to think how we should live together. Because out there, in the space, there ren't very many places we could survive. Mars? No water to drink, sandstorms, freezing cold, no potatoes to grow, no wood for campfires. So shudder before the beautiful.

[@05smaugthegolden]

Haha - you have become such a fan boy!

[@VikingReacts]

And not ashamed to admit it :P

[@05smaugthegolden]

@@VikingReacts Aren't we all?

[@heedoei]

How’s that for a show opener? Zo goed🤩 you didn’t do the greatest show on earth yet? Please, please, please do it, I love the Tampere version!

[@sonjaschweinsberger1637]

she has the perfect voices ....not only for this ....

complete utter bullshit

[@balantic7226]

Viking , you are right , Floor is the voice for NW, there is no other for that. I know I discovered NW with Tarja , and i didn't react to Annette, but now ...... IT'S FLOOR.

[@PeterOcklund]

You must do ever Dream waken 2013! Its awsome 🙏🏻😎🤘

[@moimeme8827]

amazing band ! always a pleasure. soon "high hope" man ? you should take a look at "band-maid" ;) ! perhaps "freedom" or "Thrill" and why not this instrumental : "onset". This 5 Japanese girls are really good !

[@missdove637]

Are you going to the concert in november in Amsterdam?

[@samuelengle3773]

And the follow up to this.... Yours is an Empty Hope

[@VikingReacts]

Can't... already did it :P

[@samuelengle3773]

@@VikingReacts i thought you did... But i moreso meant to just imagine it in your mind that after this explosive opener comes Floor's demonic growling. 🤯🤯🤯

[@martinl5766]

Good one. please react to Sonata Arctica - Fullmoon, another great metal band from Finland

[@maddoc1974]

I am not totally sure but doesn't Tuomas plan lighting and effects along music he does?

[@VikingReacts]

I think he has to if you look at these performances

[@juanb2715]

already like the video. and still on cooldown. (first comment i think)

[@MrYamaha2306]

Well...Viking, Floor is tall gal, about 6"1 flat footed + u add some inches top of that, depending what kinda boots or heels(sometims) shes wearing on show =:D

[@beldin2987]

"Tectonic plates and thing in celestial mermaid dreams" .. are the best Nightwish lyrics ever 😂 Ok, not really, but its funny as hell, if you don't know what i talk about, watch this : DragonForce Tries to Write a Nightwish Song in 10mins - Not Just a Nightwish Reaction kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bcg6WIh9WUhac

[@renskevanderhaagen5813]

Waarom ik (net als Floor) graag met mijn paard in het bos rijd, gaat minder snel dan een motor of fiets en je kunt ruwer terrein bereiken, en de natuur in je opnemen. Bonus; wilde dieren ruiken je paard en niet jou en dus meer kans om wild te spotten. De wereld, de natuur, is zo prachtig!! Leuke reactie weer; en wat zie je gelijk al veel, dat spandoek had ik wel eerder gezien maar bij een ander nummer daar was het groter in beeld. Hier had ik m nog niet gespot.

[@hiufernando7340]

Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan? The band is call "Lovebites" They all Beautiful Princesses metal band. But they are really really World class musicians. And they have a lot fans too. The song is "Winds of Transylvania" Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏