Vocal Analysis of Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Voice Teacher Reacts)

[@turbooggyboy]

It's noteworthy that Jansen is a vocal coach herself.

[@neoplan6116]

Nice way to say to Sam "Oh... she is definitely aware what she is (physically) doing...." ;) ;)

[@autohmae]

@@neoplan6116 yes she is, but it's like a great musician for example a guitarist or dummer or someone touch typing doesn't need to look at all, it's all just becomes automatic when she has done it regularly. But her knowledge is extremely useful when she is learning a new song.

[@KyleS.1987]

@@autohmae That's a good point, like in sports it's very rare for a great player to become a great coach. If you're naturally talented, it can be very difficult to teach what you do to others who maybe aren't so gifted.

[@autohmae]

@@KyleS.1987 Not only that, but something else exists in as well: Polanyi’s paradox, something which you have fully internalized from experience and do automatically is really hard to explain to others. For example applies to problem solving. For example in business. At some point you get an intuition of how to go about something, but you can't explain to anyone how or why you choose that way.

[@neoplan6116]

@@autohmae It is always really funny to get teaching serious answers on a joke... says a lot about the ability of the humor-detector of the answering one... many thx for a hard laugh!

[@TheOvermaster]

"I want to hear her on a more beltier song" -- Floor -- "hold my beer"

[@amherstburgerpicker5786]

How about hold the keg!

[@ororo94]

came to the comments to find this exact thing

[@eldrae]

or hold my wine

[@VampsRawkZH]

Same, was like 'give it ten minutes babe' ahahaha

[@harleyfishman9488]

Yeah buddy

[@josueignaciomm]

geez man, of the vocal coaches that have reaction channels, you are by far the clearest in your analysis

[@ShredleyGTR]

Josue Ignacio because he actually knows what he’s talking about, some of the others out there have no idea :)

[@elamanvetta1685]

@@ShredleyGTR You can say that again. Some are pretty unprofessional. They criticize or insult rather than analyzing and teaching.

[@GORDO-HUMILDE]

No doubt. I watched many of them, but only Sam and Tara Simon I continue to watch

[@Remenry]

He is the best!

[@russell_szabados]

Sam is the best on KZbin.

[@GhostOfGor]

Pausing that last note should be criminal. #Bastard (jk don't ban me)

[@tonnirasmussen4402]

it is criminal... should be at least a 10 years in prison

[@mella8559]

Pausing AND talking through it

[@GhostOfGor]

I know he likes to really break vocals down, and he waited through most of them but stopping Floor in that last note is........... Evil.

[@tonnirasmussen4402]

@@mella8559 20 years then

[@juholaitakari1305]

In Sam's case you have to forgive him. He just can't help himself because he just has to say what he has to say :D

[@lilithrose8048]

I NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO FAST! Thank you so much for reacting to this song, awesome video as always!

[@jessicadon4133]

Me too!

[@The_Pony]

same!

[@leap.5950]

Me too! Thank you for doing this!

[@peterdoe2617]

You may wanna watch "Bethroars" reacting on the same song in another live show. And she didn't skip the parts where Floor is not singing.

[@lilithrose8048]

@@peterdoe2617 I've seen her too. Thank you fro suggesting tho!

[@bryanthompson973]

You kept using the word CONSISTENT with how she performed and I couldn't agree more. The reason why I feel Floor is one of the absolute best vocalists is due to her consistency which is insane considering how wide her style and range is. Thanks for the analysis, been waiting months for a nightwish video!

[@Angelos42]

Bryan Thompson Check out Marco Saaresto from Poets of the Fall. He has a great voice and is absolutely stunning live.

[@jackskellington6sic6]

@@Angelos42 Sounds awesome. Def checking tonight

[@toridaniels5553]

I also think her choices throughout the song are more consistent than Tarja. I feel like I’ve noticed looking back at old recordings Tarja’s vowel placement isn’t consistent even within the same song. First song I noticed this in was Phantom

[@vvulpes]

YES. I've been waiting for this. Hope you keep on doing Nightwish. Thank you.

[@SnakeM98]

you paused the Floorgasm :(, but its forgivable since you did an analysis instead of a reaction, but still u paused it and didn't hear it in its full power :(

[@tonnirasmussen4402]

itt is never forgivable to pause in the Floorgasm

[@mykindamakeup]

I agree, don't pause the floorgasm. Just don't.

[@jimmyboy131]

He heard it, because he immediately analysed it and told us what she was doing. He just isn't responding emotionally like fans are. He's breaking it down for us what she's doing, from a professional singer's perspective.

[@SnakeM98]

@@jimmyboy131 that's why i said it forgivable since he was doing an analysis but when you're speaking and thinking about something you cant feel or hear the music in its full potential, just a fact

[@cfh4201969]

Floorgasm, LOL SMH

[@arturoleon8832]

I like how you actually explain every single action that she makes XD other people that have reacted to this song just say it’s “amazing” which it is, but we come to watch the reaction of a vocal trainer/teacher so yeah you would expect more

[@runareinert325]

Totally, having it all explained is very informative. Learning from good examples is great! Since Floor herself is a vocal coach and trained classica singer, I am very sure she is aware of everything, she does say she nerds out the details.

[@CasBOscar]

Of all the reaction videos I've seen you're the first to actually go in depth to how our voice works. Thanks for that, it's really entertaining and educational.

[@johncheek2415]

This song is about an hour into their 105 minute set, and she still has the control and energy to do this song.

[@geoffdunn4912]

I think Floor Jensen is very aware of what she's doing to craft the sound she's creating. The best example I've seen is from a European show that showcased singers performing each others songs or songs special to them, during which she performed The Phantom of the Opera. It's a small stage and the camera work is excellent, which shows the contortions and odd faces she uses to shape the sound in precisely the manner she wants it. (She also performs an interesting and breathy rendition of Shallow.)

[@Amanda-nq6mw]

More Nightwish! I agree with seeing Poet and the Pendulum at Weberley Arena

[@АлексейАсадчий-ъ1я]

He will rewind half of song, so pls no

[@TheYannir]

"This is the police.." *Wembley

[@Amanda-nq6mw]

@@TheYannir Sorry! :/ I didn't look before posting. My bad

[@re.nate.g]

@@АлексейАсадчий-ъ1я so what? if you want to listen the song jsut do it, if you wan't to listen to a explanation on what's happening you watch these videos.

[@АлексейАсадчий-ъ1я]

@@re.nate.g to tell the truth i dont think that he is professional vocal teacher.

[@Mugroar]

This is the one vocal reaction I was dying to see 😍 Edit: I’ve seen Nightwish live with Floor three times, and yes, she nails this perfectly live - don’t let the video editing/sound balancing/mixing fool you.

[@michellefaz7534]

Mugroar I’ve seen Floor live with Nightwish twice and yes she does nail this perfectly live! I’m in awe of her every time ☺️☺️

[@zaynes5094]

@@michellefaz7534 I’ve never seen Floor live, but I have seen Simone Simons with Epica and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil together live twice, both killed it, but Cristina had a cold coming on the first time I saw them, so she was a little off and wasn’t singing her high notes as much. Never seen Liv Kristine live, but I have an uncle who saw her back in the late 90s with and said she was a killer.

[@amplifymysound]

Lol the mobile game ad was interesting. Glad ur getting paid somehow for your work

[@ckokomo808]

Joshua Howard I feel he could’ve kept playing the song for the ad! Haha.

[@SandVoop]

The money people get for mobile game ads is insane. Far beyond the usual sponsorships. Of course it depends on the creator and their reach but I wouldn't be surprised to hear this one video covered Sam's expenses for couple of months.

[@fashionmwah]

SandCube Wow... I really didn’t know that. 😳

[@AiR1DaN]

@EJ D I mean a couple months worth of entertainment from a free mobile game is a pretty good value.

[@Nanamka]

I hope he got good money for that ad. Good content should get good pay.

[@Bane2Face]

Welcome to the Nightwish Army!!! YOU WERE NOT READY FOR THE NOTE!!!!!!!

[@imcherylynn]

I had a feeling, scrolling through, that people might be on ya for pausing that final note. People like to see full reactions to it in the full Floor glory. But don’t be so hard on him, guys, he’s a vocal coach and he’s analyzing!

[@OromisBack]

He talked through the first part and paused the second, how the fuck r u supposed to analyze that? (Proof is, he totally butchered that analysis, starting from the note)

[@imcherylynn]

Here’s the thing, you two and everyone else have seen the video probably thousands of times. I’m sure after all of you complained about it, maybe he even watched it fully through in his own time, I don’t know. But he’s the vocal coach and you’re not. It’s not like him pausing it would have effected the analysis of it. “Analyze while not singing”? Most people who react will often pause as to avoid copyright claims. You’re all just mad that he paused at a moment you’ve all seen over and over, and you didn’t get to comment “Floorgasm victim” on another video. He wasn’t watching this as a fan or like other reaction channels, to just watch it for new music. Breathe. There are tons of other channels for that and I’ve seen a LOT of others watch this specific performance and not pause your favorite part. You’re all acting like he did the worst thing in the world.

[@rickleblanc8900]

@@imcherylynn Lighten up, Cherry. This guy's annoying as fuck, it's fine to analyze but it's also fine to stfu and listen to the damn song.

[@imcherylynn]

Rick Leblanc 1. Did you seriously spell my name incorrectly with my name right there? 2. Why watch it if you feel that way? I said it once and I’ll say it again. There are PLENTY of other videos/channels where people just sit and listen to the song. This is not one of them. Someone who is a *vocal coach* is not going to simply sit there and listen to the song beginning to end and say nothing regarding Floor’s vocals. Complain elsewhere, and/or go watch someone who isn’t a vocal coach. Simple as that. You’re making a mountain out of a molehill.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Rick Leblanc thing is, Dick, Sam is a TEACHER. He will take what he hears and use it to teach his audience how the singer is doing what they are doing, what they’re doing right, why they might have missed something and so on. If you want a straight reaction, go watch that. Sam teaches. He’s also incredibly nice about everything, even when there are mistakes (seriously, he reacted to the 10 worst idol auditions and was still lovely and saying nice things- though honest and helpful).

[@whiskeymike7364]

Again, you are the best 'analyst' for Floor that I have watched. Everyone has their niches (okay, almost everyone, some just ooh and ahh). Every time I watch this (7-8 times now?) I learn something. Sounds simplistic, but I think people who do a single pass on anything are missing a lot. I haven't seen you much lately, I hope everything is well. I realize I am somewhat necroing this thread, but still I watch.

[@meganega123]

Everybody starts smiling when they first hear Floor 😊

[@peterdoe2617]

THAT is so very true! I was in concert with a friend in Hamburg in november. And then there was a song,when Marco raised his voice. And I told her: "the great thing about this band: they have two fantastic singers!"

[@tamashii6670]

meganega123 No, I'm not. I prefer Tarja.

[@jzundert]

@@tamashii6670 i respect your opinion but tarja can sing only boring operatic but floor can sing everything and taja is good but not for me

[@tamashii6670]

@@jzundert Really? Do you ever listen Tarja from her solo career? I think that you're not... In Nighteish Tarja never singing full operatic, only in classical songs and opera arias in her solo career and solo performances and classical concerts when she was in Nightwish. First you listen her music, then you may talking about her singing, ok? Tarja singing not only in classical way, also in lyrical, like Floor, and in operatic, these are three technique, but she take elements from many styles of music and singing. Please, first listen. ;)

[@jzundert]

@@tamashii6670 i am fan from nightwish whit floor i think toamas find floor better for nightwish than tarja like me so marry your tarja and goodbye

[@powbobs]

Oh, she’s definitely extremely aware of every single thing she’s doing.

[@viny1904]

OMG! You made a video of Nightwish! I've loved them for about 11 years and I haven't clicked on a video so fast. Floor voice is beautiful and even Sam liked it 😍.

[@nielied815]

Finally !!! OMG ! I was waiting for this one for so long !! Thank you so much for making this video !!

[@melvy33]

I am gonna cry, i have been asking for this since I first wach your videos, thank you. I really love the way you explain things

[@user-gu4ek3ks1c]

Hey Sam, I saw Florence + The Machine live yesterday and it was amazing, she jumped and danced the whole time and didn't miss a single note! So I want to join all the people who've been asking you to react to Flo. Try something from the new tour, she's improved a lot over the last years. I really like 100 years live at Later with Jools. Thank you!

[@jenniferdelp75]

Nice!! I’ve seen this requested on so many channels- glad you did this!!

[@loadedcouchpotato6567]

Floor? Angel? More like Valkyrie. Also, this song is almost 80 minutes into that particular set at Wacken, so she hadd been singing like that for over an hour.

[@northof4912]

Which makes what she does next in Song of Myself even more amazing!

[@rebeccajeane8287]

Holy shit, seriously? What a warrior.

[@koniquezada4972]

Finally SAM!!!! I’ve been waiting this video for 5 months!

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

" I would like to hear her in the belting of the higher notes, but I don´t really think it´s their thing.." O´man, are you in for a surprise!...... Excellent run through of her techniques btw. Good job.

[@urhartfabeler]

Just my thoughts when I heard him say that lol.

[@Fadilanse]

I love how seriously this guy treat these reactions, the analysis is incredible though the video got a little choppy regarding to the emotion of the song getting interrupted, but I'm OK with that, he wasn't just saying things, He's really really focusing on the voices

[@TheMetal750]

what a marvelous vocal breakdown here Sam! ive watched this on dozens of channels and by far you smashed it

[@Jilhoa1]

Floor is a voice teacher as well, she knows what she is doing :)

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Extensive training at a German Music Conservatory in operatic technique.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I just got the biggest grin in my face when you introduced the sponsor- you just seemed so happy about it, and I’m so happy for you that you got a sponsor, even if I have absolutely no interest in the game whatsoever (and normally put up with ads grudgingly) But you seem so excited and happy, and I’m happy along with you! Also, as much as I loved Nightwish with Tarja (and I loved the full on opera sound she brought), I also love them with Floor. She’s a wonderful mix of contemporary and classical, and she fits with them so well.

[@OctavariumElite]

You should definitely react to "the poet and the pendulum" live wembley, interesting vocally :)

[@JulzNB8805]

Maxime Santos that, and Seven Days to the Wolves (Live )

[@MADDEN0985]

Yes please haha

[@Droogie128]

@@JulzNB8805 specifically, live at Barona Areena

[@JulzNB8805]

Droogie128 thx! Agreed! In my humble opinion the best live version of that song

[@zapeta2ka]

YES PLS xD

[@emilianoaparicio8313]

Dude... I loved your analysis. I've been looking for these mathematical like explanations of Floor's instrument for so long.

[@Shiva-_-]

He needs to react to Epica ft. Floor Jansen - Sancta Terra!!! Like so he can see!!!❤️

[@annabern8814]

I do not think that it will impress him after GLS. Better Phantom of the opera End of an era live it really looks more like an opera.

[@jorgefrade8900]

@@annabern8814 Thats tarja tho

[@TheObsidean]

@@jorgefrade8900 Tarja did it first, Floor did it on Bezte Zangers in the Netherland with Herk Poort (think it’s Poort).

[@LocaChoca]

Yes, I would love to hear you analyze Tarja's vocal performance too. The comparison between Floor and Tarja would be very interesting to analyze.

[@jds37380]

I want to thank the replies months ago for helping me discover this great band and Floor from reading all the comments from people requesting this song. Trying to catch up on 20 years of music makes me feel like a kid on Christmas, new gifts every day. Thank you for inadvertently directing me to Nightwish.

[@kresimirmandic3807]

Enjoy listening to one of the best bands out there.

[@Lyjeria]

Welcome to the family 😉

[@richardkarn106]

Welcome to the club. Floor Jansen changed this band in a very interesting way. Some love her ... some don't. You be the judge.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Have you found the older Tarja songs yet? And do you like them? Personally, I think Tarja and Floor are equally talented ladies, with different style of voice. They each bring something unique (and awesome!) to the band. And I think it’s great to listen to Tarja’s songs as well- I love her straight opera voice, gives a very epic feel, where Floor’s angelic, clear as a bell voice sends shivers down my spine. Obviously, I’m not one to get into the whole competitive, who was better thing- they’re both amazing, and you should definitely give both a go! (Though I’ll be honest, the one between Tarja and Floor didn’t have the same wow factor, or talent, as far as I’m concerned. I don’t want to come across as mean though- but I don’t think she compares to T & F in this particular situation- maybe she shines better in a different place?)

[@jds37380]

@@katherinemorelle7115 I have gone back and bought and listened to Tarja's and some Annette. I heard Floor first and that's what grabbed me, so naturally she became my favorite. I really do like many of Tarja's vocals. Even Annette's versions of some of her songs I prefer too.

[@Bloodyria]

Yaaass finally! Please do Romanticide! Or whatever, just keep reacting to Nightwish and metal 🤘🏻

[@saracarumbakaddoura9537]

Amen!

[@SoulFullOfMusic81]

Yes! I love Romanticide! You're gonna love it! She's more agressive in this one, but stil flawless!

[@stefmorgan39]

Thank you so much for this reaction. When I saw the alert in my email, it was like being a kid again and receiving the best Xmas present ever LOL... And your analysis was fascinating. Always love learning new things, which is why I love your videos. If you could do the Poet and the Pendulum live at Wembley 2016, that would be awesome. As others have mentioned, it showcases even more of Floor Jansen's ability. Again, thank you so much for doing this. It was awesome :D Oh, I'd also suggest you prepare to be inundated by a legion of Nightwish fans.

[@ElderDarkWolfoftheNorth]

Yes. What you said about Classical Sopranos... At 4:58... is very correct. Thank you for saying that. Most people don't believe we can. I sing Classical Soprano but can also sing contemporary. But I am no where near her level. Love Enya. Sam, you are Awesome!

[@meihwadeclerk3147]

Finnaly found the Nightwish video, thanks so much

[@jessicabentley7404]

this was wonderful and your description of mix at the end was really clear and helpful. also hi silver play button, i see you back there queen

[@ewstaeger]

Have you reviewed Tarja doing ghost love score? would love to see that. if anyone has it btw please link it to me

[@LauraRodriguez-kv9np]

Such a treat to wake up to! Thank you, Sam! I love hearing people break down Floor's technique.

[@lwebster7100]

I may get shit for this but I really want to know what he says about Tarja. I still love her voice

[@Nachtschatten777]

Finally! I wished, that you would react to that masterpiece :)

[@adrienne2200]

Congrats on the sponsor, dude! Keep doing what you do, I love your videos and don't mind sitting through an ad or two if it allows you to keep making this quality content.

[@floorfanatic5427]

This Woman is a living Legend. My Queen

[@richardkarn106]

Agree

[@amherstburgerpicker5786]

A goddess!

[@gracehart6289]

Oh God I have been WAITING for this. Thanks Sam!!

[@Saje3D]

Holy cow. I just learned more about why Floor sounds so good in twenty minutes than in the whole of my life so far. Nightwish with Floor is my absolute favorite band because of the dynamism of her voice. I know few singers as dynamic, but Larkin Poe’s more vocal sister provides a pretty close approximation. Check out “We Intertwine.” Totally different style of music, but her vocal ability is equally sublime. IMO, anyway. I see David Draiman of Disturbed as an example of the “grabbing” you’re talking about, a maneuver that changes the sound of the voice.

[@hazelangus]

Sam, your analysis is so interesting, I'm on my fifth watching of this because I'm a Nightwish fan and also, you cram in SO much analysis and are virtually talking in a foreign language! Every time I watch it and look up more of the terms you're using, I gain a little more understanding.

[@DiMono]

Floor Jansen is a beast. I'd love to see you do a comparison video between her and Tarja Turunen doing the same Nightwish song. I think the difference between how they each approach the same lines would be really interesting to evaluate. I recently unlocked my head voice, and when I did I found I was able to bring it pretty low into my chest voice range. What you said at the end about mix made a lot of sense to me, and it made a lot of what I've been doing make sense. I was singing at karaoke on Sunday, and I managed to take an extended note that began in my chest and as it was still being sung I opened things up and got my head voice in there, and I don't think anyone noticed I was doing it. So that was cool. I'd call my chest voice mature and my head voice juvenile to adolescent, but practice makes progress.

[@adecentdelinquent8986]

Never in my life did I think I'd see a rage legend shadows or whatever ad in a vocal coach video lol

[@andrewmurray9765]

you paused the floorgasm :( why? :(

[@LittlestAswell]

Yours is the best and most analytical vocal coach reaction I have seen so far. Great job!

[@pv2xeek]

Oh I KNOW you didn't just pause in the middle of that last note. YOU MONSTER.

[@Luumus]

I was one of the many that had been begging you to react to this song, so you can imagine my happiness when I saw you finally did. And you certainly didn't disappoint. :D

[@cinnalosasha]

I’m not a singer, but I play violin and this guy knows what he’s talking about. A+ for music theory.

[@joecrafted]

This might be the most intense vocal analysis of this song I have seen. Impressive, learned a lot just hearing your explanations. Like a vocal master class...

[@allisonb6921]

Floor is absolutely amazing, her range and talent is phenomenal

[@ieradossantos]

You are a wonderful person with a great way of explaining and taking us along the ride

[@TheZachh]

FINALLY! I've been waiting on you to do this for a year now. Welcome to the wonderful world of Nightwish and the Floorgasm! The ADHD in this is real though - interrupting the Floorgasm by pausing is a sin. I'm glad you at least unpaused to let it finish. :) Now how about Nightwish - Romanticide (Live Wacken 2013) ? She hits a D6 effortlessly and its a much shorter song so you won't feel the need to rush through the whole thing or pause it constantly. Thank you!

[@MarleneCar96]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS

[@dirkdiggler6316]

You may want to consider either moving your mic or turning your volume down. It’s a little too fuzzy

[@Merble]

Imma say that might be on your end. Dolby 7.1 with 50mm directional here and I don't hear any fuzz...?

[@Merble]

Nevermind! Youre right hahaha. Ten seconds after posting this I heard it for the first time, around 6 mins. Not awful though.

[@friend_xtra]

yeah, like lower the gain if it's gonna be that close. you can always maybe raise the mic in post?

[@Bocapreto]

Or raise phantom tjingy more

[@Katenric]

Your descriptions and analysis of what’s happening vocally was awesome. You made so much more sense to me than some of the terms more commonly used (head, mix, etc.) your descriptions about flow and resistance was way simpler to understand.

[@fdsannie]

Thank you for the analysis. I got the impression that you liked her vocals a lot. It is great to hear from someone that knows what they are doing. My untrained hearing tells me that she is really good. So If you are liking it, I feel better about how I much I like it................ :-)

[@markschattefor6997]

Floor shows only how wet she can get everything! ;-)

[@fdsannie]

@@markschattefor6997 :-) You are funny!

[@bramilan]

@@fdsannie That's it?

[@pandoracle]

Thank you for being there! Keep on doing what you are doing! So grateful....

[@Dukewatermelon]

You should perhaps make a note of which Nightwish singer is performing this song!(unless I missed it?) As some one who listens to Nightwish I recognize that this is Floor Jansen(As do, I see, many fellow commenting watchers ^-^), but when the band originally recorded the song it was with Tajra Turunen. If I recall from an interview Floor doesn't actually enjoy singing (learning?) the classical style. I'd have loved to hear your thoughts on how the song has changed (or not changed) between the different vocalists of Nightwish, but Ghost Love Score is indeed quite a song to tackle, never mind doing it multiple times for the sake of analysis. That was a great watch nevertheless, lovely work as always. Cheers!

[@joebaker7368]

Been waiting for ages for this! Thanks Sam for doing it. Really brightened up my day.

[@ilhadi]

"How she sounds like on a bigger, beltier song" Ooohhhh boy... 😂😂

[@Inexiuz85]

This is the best explanation of all the ones i have seen, and it makes me even more in awe of how good this voice is.

[@marshall420]

Omg! I had the chance to watch this performance live here in Argentina :3 It was great! Thank you soooo much for uploading this ♥️ Nw is my fav band! Love your videos Sam! :D

[@LuriTV]

this performance wasn't in argentinia. It's from the Wacken Open Air 2013 in germany

[@erixonline]

Welcome to the Nightwish party ... you’ve had the best analysis I’ve heard yet on KZbin ... nice work!

[@DuelingNetworkGuy]

Sam, she can growl aswell, and does it pretty good in "yours is an empty hope" live from wembley 2015 concert. I'd reccomend you to react to that it's really dope

[@KotRFFXIV]

Please :D

[@cfh4201969]

Her growly voice sounds like a weak male singer.

[@thebreatho]

I think growling is her lowest point. It's a good tool to have and mix here and there within her performance. But she loses the ability to hit notes and maintain a Melody when she growls (refer to her performance of Disdain with ReVamp). She's amazing though, and probably the best (or at least the most complete) female rock/metal vocalist right now.

[@DuelingNetworkGuy]

@@thebreatho that's why Marco sings while she growls

[@ralfmeyer9086]

See Floor at her band Revamp..Disdain or Trial of Monsters.. you hear when she groewl 🤗

[@overdosedmiawallace]

I have absolutely no idea about singing and techniques but since I started watching your videos I can follow and understand what you're saying, it's like a class everytime I watch you

[@adorabell4253]

I would live to see you react to someone older, like Judy Garland or Ruth Etting. It's such a different style to today that it would be fun to know how a vocal coach hears it.

[@Imurai]

Been waiting for this video for months!

[@MandyCummins]

I downloaded the game because while I really love RPGs I also REALLY want to support you. So glad to see you getting endorsements and sponsors!

[@DaFishGoddess]

The way one video from one man named Sam Johnson reacting to my favourite band lead by my favourite singer shifts the entire direction of my day leaves me baffled. Seeing you be so engaged about the analysis was so refreshing.

[@HiljaisetAskeleet]

She's impressive, but I like also that she always chooses the style that benefit the song. She has taken so many older Nightwish songs to the next level by doing this. Thank you Sam for this analysis!

[@autohmae]

She makes it her own to fit her voice and she knows her own voice so well ! :-)

[@mark98115]

@Kari Kinnunen Next level? You must be joking. She does a very good job but she next level? Nope.

[@jessicaalyse7]

SAM!! This video made me soooo happy! I was having a terrible morning and then you popped into my feed with one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite artists and made everything better! Floor has such a wonderful instrument and I really enjoyed watching you experience her properly and give me more of an insight as to how she does what she does. I hope you have an amazing day! 😍

[@BlogWhatTheFruitcake]

Sam low-key displaying that awesome KZbin button over there, yeah!!! :D Like the new framing of the shot, also love that you're closer to your mic so the sound is cleaner. Might I make a suggestion though? (And you know I love your videos! This is just, hopefully, helpful critique) I'm not really an audio person (I'm a video editor) so I'm not quite sure what's causing this, but either your audio is clipping because the record level is too high or there's over-compression happening, either way, your audio's a little distorted in this video. Maybe drop the record level a bit when you're sitting closer like this? Also, a pop shield wouldn't be a bad idea for when you're talking facing your screen and speaking directly into the mic. That's my unsolicited comment for the day ;) (And it's possible you already noticed all this when you were editing!) Great video, you went into loads of detail! Thanks, Sam!

[@aliglz1759]

Finally !! What we were waiting for !! Thank you Sam!

[@NatsNotHere]

Excellent analysis! I've mostly seen reactions to this song, with only some light analysis/commentary on her technique and such. You being so thorough was an interesting take! Now, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want you to react to more Nightwish because please please do! Basically any song from this performance (Wacken Open Air 2013) would be a great candidate but especially Romanticide, Ever Dream, and Song of Myself. Also, Poet and the Pendulum from Wembly 2015 is amazing. And Greatest Show on Earth from Tampere... I have a feeling everyone will be politely requesting these songs once the Nightwish fans drop in en mass... :) Still though, please do more. I love the way you break it down and explain what's happening to a mere mortal such as myself. =D

[@JPeraltavideos]

The first voice teacher or coach that seems to completely know what he's talking about

[@alanaor]

you need to watch her singing After Forever and Revamp songs. she has different voices.

[@jmetallover]

@@Zayne simard moore Well I still recall the Puccini aria to a crowd of metal heads O Mio Babbino Caro, live @ MFVF 8 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSuo4amdt2VpKc) and her voice, control and range has only gotten better since then!!! You must of heard her and Simone do Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect Show (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mamVY4yrn5ehsMk). Most of these Dutch goddesses are friends despite the different bands they lead. I love Simone but I still think Floor has an ability to do more with different songs (IMHO).

[@jimmyboy131]

To my untrained ears, she has improved noticeably since the After Forever days. So if you want Floor at her best, it's from around 2010 and onward.

[@matthewarms3786]

She's definitely refined her technique and become far more consistent and versatile over time, but there are some of the flashes from the first couple of After Forever albums that are still eargasmic. That nearly 10 second F she does at the end of Monolith of Doubt was incredible for someone that was 20 at the time, although the live execution could be hit and miss in that era.

[@anteg9084]

Hi Sam! I lost you for a while and I'm glad I found you again. I don't know why YT's algorirhm doesn't show your videos as much as in the past. I don't know if you'd reply to me after 4 years, but you are the perfect vocal coach to ask this I think (and I'm so glad you did this song anyhow). I am trying to sing this song and while I know everything will improve with practice (I have experienced this, I somewhat know my voice, though more intuitively than anything), but there's a certain point that puzzles me (and I don't know how long it will take for it, if ever, to resolve): When (at about 4:52) she goes from opera style/dramatic singing to more contemporary/subtle (and then does a long fading vibrato on that). Phrase 'into the blue memory' - the 'memory' part and actually I think just the last vowel. When I try to change the styles seamlessly in just one vowel as she does at that point, my voice cracks (I am female btw - saying that because my username does not indicate it). That almost never happens to me (if my voice is not tired or injured). I change the shape of my mouth of course, bring the sound more forward and make it softer... (It's as if those two sound producing techniques can't connect to each other.) How does she do that? Is it actually difficult/more obscure technique or do I lack something? Thank you so much!!

[@trinxikene]

YOU STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOORGASM! BLASPHEMY... LOL... other than that Thanks for the wonderful reaction and all the info. She is the queen of Metal and you should do more Nightwish reactions. Like Poet and the Pendulum or The Greatest Show on Earth :)

[@oneoddsockk]

trinxikene It was shocking, but at least I’ve now learnt the importance of regularly opening my vowels, I do try every morning after breakfast. 🤟

[@TerranigmaQuintet]

At least he finished it unliek some other "vocal coach" who left it out altogether :P

[@svolos1971]

You do not have to react to what you are hearing immediately pausing the song to all kinds of inopportune moments. Listen, allow for the song to develop, pick a moment of natural low, then pause and say your piece. Then rewind a few seconds back for continuity and restart. Rinse and repeat. Know you audience...the majority are here to see your reaction to the queen and then hear your analysis.

[@nikolasmoreno5048]

Plz do more Nightwish

[@jacquelinetorres3545]

Hi there! I just wanna say that I just love your channel. The way you explain how the breathing and essentially, the posture of your body affects your voice; it's absolutely clear. Like, you explain all the technic in such an easy and understandable way that allows people like me who's got no idea about all the singing techniques, to actually understand what's going when someone is singing. I love your videos specially the ones where you react too metal voices because it just fascinates me how different ways a person is capable of singing by just applying different techniques. I love your channel so much is not even funny. And I think channels like yours really help comprehend more about music and singing in general. There's this band that I recently discovered and I just enjoy the sound of the singer so much; that I think it'd be great if you could react to one of their videos. I have so many questions about the way this woman sings; because I've never heard a girl singing this way and you'll get what I mean once you check out their videos. The band I'm talking about is Blackbriar. There are studio versions in their channel but I'm particularly interested in the song 'Cry of a Banshee' the acoustic version, so if you could talk about that band in one of your videos I'd really appreciated. I wish you a lot of success with your channel and keep up the good work. I also wanna say that I just love how emphatic you are when it comes to the comments you make about the singers in your videos, like you never judge nor say that what they're doing is wrong. You just explain what they're doing and give tips on how to make sure their voices don't get hurt in the process and I really like that. I’ll leave the link of the song I just mentioned right here so it’s just easier to find it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2bacqh3j7N6bdE And again; good luck with your channel and I hope you keep making amazing educational videos.

[@camilafuentes634]

Finally! Omg I'm so excited

[@SoulFullOfMusic81]

Yaaas, finally! I've seen all reactions to this song and nobody did it sooo detailed, you're awesome! Your explanations are so scientific! She already sang for an hour before that song and still managed to sound so flawless!

[@alexhamilton4084]

The main thing you have to learn while listening to Nightwish, you do NOT interrupt the "Floorgasm". It's a rule. ok?

[@EnricoMarangonJunior]

Mr Sam Johnson, your analysis is amazing ! I always get very impressed with your skills !

[@mattmanbrownbro]

Sam, I'm hearing a LOT of plosives in your mic. May I suggest backing the mic off from your face, or investing in a pop screen?

[@NowUrJustIncoherent]

You're not the only one hearing it.

[@spritestuff]

sock over a coathanger gives the exact same effect and costs $0 providing you already own a sock and a coathanger.

[@mattmanbrownbro]

@@spritestuff I have used a coat hanger and a handkerchief. 😂

[@MikkoRantalainen]

​@@spritestuff A commerial pop filter (a.k.a. pop screen) will look a lot better on video, though. If you want to go cheap, just put the mic a bit on the side. As long as the air from your mounth doesnt' directly hit the mic you'll be fine. And for speech only, speaking off the mic would be much better option than recording all the plosives like this. The moments where Sam looks directly at the camera have no problems with popping plosives.

[@MicheleNicole]

I love watching you react and analyze videos, but especially Nightwish!

[@helenkeller9182]

An awesome song! Thanks a lot! I would like to suggest Kamelot ("One Cold Winters Night" live) - Elizabeth I, II, III. Masterpiece, one of a kind. Who's agree?

[@MarinaAngelska]

That would be amazing, Kamelot are my favorite band and Elizabeth truly is a Masterpiece, here's hoping he might do it someday.

[@richardkarn106]

Totally agree

[@moniqueborges8821]

Yeah, i agree. Please!

[@camilaviana9442]

I have been waiting for this for so long! ❤

[@syndicated85]

I've always loved the way how you actually explain what happens. These cheap copycats who came after you are "vocal coach reacts" and they just react - and there is nothing interesting in watching what someone expresses on their face while watching a video. Keep on doing the good work!