Vocal Coach Explains: Floor Jansen on Beste Zangers singing "Winner"

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Hey everyone! Metal singer and vocal coach, Mary Z back once again to give you my reaction to and analysis of singer Floor Jansen (who you know from Nightwish and After Forever). In today's reaction video, I take a genuine FIRST LOOK at her performance of "Winner" on the Dutch show "Beste Zangers". What IS it that makes Floor such a compelling vocalist? What styles is she using? What can we learn from her? Answers to all of that and more in today's video... I don't think I've ever used the word "Verklempt" so much in a video!
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[@LindaEll89]

Tim wrote this song for his brother who is born with spina bifida, and is depend on a wheelchair. He told that he never cried and has never showed his emotions in a strong sense. With this cover Floor reached that emotion sooo hard on " raise your hands". Also Tims brother Bas was sooo proud and honoured by this cover it was on another show on dutch television. 🤗🇳🇱

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

You need to go help Paul Stanley. His voice is burnt 😔

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Do Henk Poort (Floors Idol) with "The Sound of Silence"

[@DJCD92162095]

👍😢🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🙏

[@patrickbakker77]

i hurt you said verklemt? thats a dutch woord woord also but dont know how in engels you know or ar from dutch orgin?

[@JorlinJollyfingers]

No judgement on this show, no winners. It's just about... singing.

[@Falleninator]

The featured singer does pick his or her favorite, but there are no points.. everybody's a winner! (weak pun intended with this song)

[@MsSilentH]

yea the idea of the show is wonderful, and its about singers who might never come in contact with each other based on genre come together and find they have more in common than they might have thought and its so lovely

[@AkelasanAK]

...and that is so right, because music is not about competition, it's about cooperation [as Joss Stone says] joining the musical experience ...

[@MartinMcMartin]

This wouldn't work in the U.S. they would naturally turn it into a competition.

[@Nikioko]

It is the joy of professional singers coming out of their box and singing each other's song.

[@223DigitalArt]

Having Floor sing your song to you has to be the greatest experience in the wotld. She is amazing at every song she attempts

[@adecentdelinquent8986]

This is the song that introduced me to Floor Jansen! Now I can't stop listening to her songs with Nightwish and other artists and solo works.

[@jerbcarter]

I'm embarrassed to admit how much time I spend listening to Floor and all of her work, as well as watching other people react to her amazing talents. My favorite vocalist by far, no contest.

[@wren180]

The song was written for Tims disabled brother. He and Floor have known eachother for years or at least about eachother due to the touring circuit in the Netherlands. I think only two of the contestants (Tim and Henk) knew who Floor even was before the show and I think they had no idea what to expect from a metal singer since it's not overly popular there. She has also sung in German, Spanish and Dutch while on show, I've been extremely impressed!

[@voicehacks]

WOW the backstory really helps

[@lonelywind3511]

@@voicehacks See the translations by Denise Hofs. They cover the comments and conversations off stage and give a lot of information on why each song was chosen. BTW, Henk Poort has been one of her idols since she was a teenager. He was the original Dutch Phantom back in the 90's.

[@JohnSmith_1331]

@@lonelywind3511 Denise's translations really take everything to the next level. It's a totally different show when you get all of the background and interaction.

[@LindaEll89]

Also Floor is schooled in Theatre Music, conservatorium and Rock Academy, Henk is an Conservatorium Opera singer, and schooled in Theatre Music so the 'click' is beyond magic. 1+1=3, the triangle of creation. Henk will perform live with Nightwish in november 2020 in @msterdam. Floor admired Henk when she studied conservatorium but she wasn't sattisfied with the range she could reach, Opera or Rock. So an teacher came up to her and advised her to do Theatre Music School, and that's why she can do the gricks with her voice and vibrato. It's really beyond, and when you consider that the majority of the Netherlands didn't know/ never heard before of Floor Jansen, only the dutch metal scene. This whole show was Epic, also for us in the Netherlands, we were stunned to and now they know who Floor is and what she is able to. First Glennis Grace and now another dutch singer. 🤗🇳🇱

[@lizzyq7807]

@@ChrisPage68 OMG I already knew she was phenomenal and she is already my favorite singer EVER but this is just so fucking awesome there are no words to explain it!

[@pmasher]

At the end what Tim says translates to "Damn it Floor!"

[@vrdr4759]

Yes. Watched the entire episode with English subtitle (Thank you Denise Hofs!), and he commented how his album title ("Lions Don't Cry") was "ruined" now. :) Lions may not cry, but Tim Akkerman does when Floor sings!

[@PeterCroughsTongeren]

Tim: I don’t cry... because lions don’t cry Floor: you wanna bet?

[@Belugamori]

"Dammit Floor" ;)

[@najrenchelf2751]

Belugamori, I love that that made it into the clip of just the song. 😂

[@DIRK-PITT]

Hy crying after the show again he tolt on a interview. Nu crying after the show ,hy telefoon his brohter and thogeter the craing fot 5 to 8 minuten

[@pmasher]

The show just had it's final episode on Saturday, with a duets episode and Floor's songs were EPIC!!! She did Phantom of the Opera with Henk and Shallow with Tim (guy who's song she was singing here)

[@douglascampbell9809]

Floor and Henk's performance of Phantom of the Opera is EPIC.

[@robertrijkers4923]

good luck getting a react video to that one coming out...avro tros has gone on a copyright strike rampage for that video

[@carpediem5232]

@@robertrijkers4923 The reactors who don't do pauses were hit, the others i have seen are still up.

[@LindaEll89]

Look for Denise Hoffs announcement..🤗🇳🇱

[@paulf2557]

Yes, you really have to react to this duet of Phantom. Top version you will EVER hear!!

[@roy19491]

Floor could sing a phone book and make it amazing!!!

[@dieseldog00]

You hear this said a lot and it's alway funny...except Floor could actually do that.

[@siemenpeter4166]

She is a godess and i think she could do exactly that😅

[@siemenpeter4166]

She is a godess and i think she could do exactly that😅

[@mariodelepper821]

Any song she touches ….

[@henryvandenbrand5176]

She did it!! In a Dutch radio show😂

[@martinkooistra7867]

The format has changed over the years. The participants are Dutch singers of different ages and backgrounds. They spend time together in a resort where they always seem to connect on a very human level. In every episode one of the participants is the star of the show and presenter Jan Smit - himself a very popular and respected singer - interviews them about their music, their inspiration and their personal lives. Generally the other singers pick a song by the artist or a song that has personal meaning for that artist (it's usually about 50/50) and perform them. The singers often change the song to fit their own style, or challenge themselves to do something unusual, thus taking everyone by surprise. Although it started as a contest, it no longer is. It's really about musicians sharing their love of and passion for music. Tim Akkerman (formerly of Di-Rect) wrote this song as a tribute to his wheelchair-bound brother. Floor felt a connection to that song because her mother suffers from rheumatism. She wanted to show her respect for Tim for always sticking with his brother. She also made it clear beforehand that she thought this was a great song and you can see how she enjoys performing the song. Finally, the band has improved enormously over the years: their support is crucial to the whole experience. There you have it :-)

[@jandouwes6149]

Well put!

[@shrike6259]

Jan Smit is not a respected singer. unless yr grandma's vote;s count. he's just mediocre but lots media attention. (hes more like the dutch britney spears or justin bieber) ...: edit:. not very good just hyped on radio/tv

[@oseijler]

Haha typical American assumption… this is not a competition! Just a great program and show of respect between specialists of totally different genres of music singing emotionally important songs for the other.

[@joeycee2585]

@@shrike6259 Britney and Justin are popular here. I've heard Jan sing, good voice. Fortunately, your words, and mine, are just opinions.

[@anthonyjones7609]

Such control. Virtuosic phrasing she makes seem easy and thus you almost miss the difficulty of the intervals. Her vocal timbre is fantastic - she has great control over that too. Then, unfeigned passion. I'm blown away.

[@VictorVenning]

The show is wonderful. I cried every single episode. And I'm an American tough guy who doesn't cry. Anyone who watches will find new favorite singer. Not replacing the others but adding to. These singers are that good.

[@meleisamcd]

Floor is a gift straight from Heaven.

[@terrybohling6194]

Its amazing how her voice can stir so much emotion inside you. Even if you don't know the back story of this particular song.

[@douglascampbell9809]

Emma Heester - Strong Beste Zangers She sings this to Floor when it was her turn on the couch. Floor and Henk - Phantom of the Opera Beste Zangers is a must. It's amazing.

[@LindaEll89]

Floor and Tim- Shallow 🤗🇳🇱

[@drumbandmajorettenkorpsmaa3400]

Henk Poort is actualy a very excepent dutch opera singer. Specially for floor he went out his comfort zone, performing Disturbed's version of 'The Sound of Silence' one week later, performing for Floor. (allso on youtube, search via: Henk Poort sound of silence) But a REALLY MUST SEE is this duet by Floor and Henk together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp2mhJagq6mCgK8. This is the song Douglas mentioned in his post above. Would be great to give a reaction on that video. It wil crush the hearts in USA too, cause internet is exploding here in europe since 2,5 days. #TIP

[@BelegCuthali0n]

Don't forget Henk and Emma's duet either

[@dikkiedik53]

If I remenber correct, the song Strong was written by Floor, because of the ilnesses her mother suffered.

[@dieseldog00]

@@LindaEll89 I love Emma she is one of the best singers on the show and is also very pretty and very humble and loves to have a good time.

[@lucacommonjay7894]

What makes this song so emotional, is that it was written for the older brother of Tim (the guy who wrote the song), who is a wheelchair user, and is a great inspiration for Tim :)

[@lucacommonjay7894]

@@ChrisPage68 apologies, English isn't my first language!

[@granadosvm]

Kind of true, but I would say instead "what makes this song even more emotional". Floor has made many people cry when listening this song even without knowing the back story.

[@granadosvm]

@@ChrisPage68 In the translation of the show, seems like Tim uses the equivalent word for "bound", so I've used that word too in comments from other reactions to this song, but no disrespect intended. Maybe in different cultures different expressions are preferred.

[@Marjolinos]

And what makes it even more emotional, is that Floor sung the lyrics for him. So his own words were projected to him now.

[@geministargazer9830]

Victor Granados I don’t know about other cultures but in English there’s a push for “people first” language. Basically people with disabilities don’t want to be defined by their condition so it’s person who uses a wheelchair, person with autism, etc

[@ATageH]

Floor Jansen is absolutely incredible.

[@vrdr4759]

Mary, Denise Hofs has done translations of the full season into English subtitles. The background and conversations the singers have add a ton the show! They aren't so much "judging" the other singers performances, as at the end of the episode they say who impacted/had the most effect on them. For this one, it was Floor, because Tim had previously been saying he couldn't ever seem to cry, and Floor's response via this song was basically: "Oh no? Hold my wine and watch." :) Also, if you don't check out any of the other episodes, catch the last one where Floor does a duet with Henk Poort (the older gentleman who is a famous Dutch opera singer) doing Phantom of the Opera!

[@voicehacks]

Thank you so much for the info it really helps understand the show context and what's going on here

[@douglascampbell9809]

@@voicehacks Each performer goes into detail why they chose the song they sing. Either it's a song special to them from growing up or a special song they created.

[@proclaimed75]

Enough Dutch people here who will gladly help with something she doesn't understand luckily ;)

[@JohnSmith_1331]

And it's hard to even get the person on the couch to pick the one who was most impressive. Jan has to prod them to even give a choice because they generally love all of the performances.

[@hamishwrobb8749]

How wholesome is it that theres no judging or scoring and that the aim is to sing the other artists songs to them out of appreciation ? Also I think everyone has Floor Fever after seeing her on this show (if they didn't already have it) :)

[@garboil]

I love that when Floor gives the audience that “vercklemp” feeling, her fans call it “Floorgasms”.

[@AbsoRuud76]

Tim Akkerman also stated he does not ever cry, he just can't. And FLoor's singing made him cry, which makes it extra special. He even said: Godverdomme, Floor. But then in a good way. :)

[@granadosvm]

In the best way, almost like mix of a compliment and a joke. He just released an album called "Lions don't cry" and crying at the end of the song he said used that expression, followed by "you ruined the title of my album"

[@lizzyq7807]

@@granadosvm That's why she's the best!

[@Carlos-yr6de]

He wrote this song for his brother

[@corneliusantonius3108]

Welcome back 😍 You can't go wrong reacting to each song of Floor and Henk Poort and the rest of them on "Beste Zangers" 😎🌹👍

[@haarspeld]

The great thing about "Beste Zangers" is that the musicians are free how they want to make a song sound and then you get sometimes surprises that you do not expect, that is the power of the "Beste Zangers".And to think that all participants are a few meters away so their experience comes in like a sledgehammer

[@nathantripathy]

Oh my gosh this show has just been a sort of masterclass from Floor Jansen.

[@kimchi2780]

Floor is amazing. After Forever won me over 20 years ago and all these years later she still stirs my heart with her voice. I think Henk Poort has a friend for life now in Floor. The way he watches her sing hes just amazed.

[@w.b.t.127]

Ive been watching Beste Zangers starting this season and was blown away with the concept and artist. Im learning alot watching you so I thank you. Sometimes rewatching clips to better understand your reviews. Thanks again.

[@rickdeckard2240]

She makes you feel very, very intensely. Not only because of her vocal capabilties but also the comitment and passion you can hear in her singing. Just a year ago the only female singer in metal I could appreciate was Anneke Van Giersbergen, I just couldn't stand Nightwish in the 00's to be honest, and then I saw that video of them with Floor singing Ghost Love Score in Argentina, and since I watched every single performance of her. She's filling this world with grace and positive strenght, we're all lucky! (By the way everyone praises the Wacken performance, but I definitely think the Flores version of Ghost love score is even better! The amazing Argentinian audience counts in the balance too!)

[@zbygniewprlwytzkofsky6614]

A bit late, but on BA 2012: I concur!❤

[@stoneshack2000]

I just love it when you react, coming from you it really means something, love you girl..

[@julismith7413]

You are so sweet, Mary! You showing us a glimpse of your emotions, makes you even more likable - in addition to being such a professional. I always learn something new with you.. 🙂

[@sliderjock8121]

Y-e-s-s-s--one of my favorite coaches reviewing Floor, "Winner"; couldn't click fast enough! I've watched all 8 episodes, translated by the oh-so-generous (with her editing time--massive undertaking!) Denise Hof, and agree 100%, Mary--I would love to see this concept picked up by one of the USA networks, too. No competition--just singers getting to know each other and their well known songs, then challenging themselves by singing those songs back to each other, in their own styles. It's just sheer musical joy; let's hope some network producer has seen this series and is already pitching it. Loved your "verklemtpness", Mary--it just endears you to us and makes us want to reach through the screen, and give you a hug and a "Me, too, sweetheart." No need to shy away from getting punched in the heart, while sharing these moments with us, before you dissect it, in your expert manner. Loved it!

[@ThomasUnbeliever]

I watched every episode twice, once in dutch as soon as it was on line, and then again as soon as Denise Hofs posted the translation, it's amazing. The best part about it is that it's not a competition, just a bunch of artists hanging out with each other, showcasing their skills and showing respect for each other and their music.

[@LindaEll89]

The 'click' with Henk and Floor is beyond. They are both Concervatorium and Theatre Music schooled. They have the same Theatre heartbeat and blood in their veins. She admired Henk when she studied at the Concervatorium so it was a match made in heaven. The collab with Henk and Nightwish live on stage wich is planned for november 2020 in @msterdam, must be....out of space? 🤗🇳🇱

[@seank7288]

You break this down much better and more articulately than many of the other vocal coaches on KZbin, thanks. Floor is amazing, much respect.

[@jjjccc728]

I loved your reaction Mary. Showing your emotions the way you did was very moving. You don't have to be in control all the time.

[@neils123]

I'm just gonna chime in with the chorus suggesting you head on over to Denise Hofs's youtube channel, where she's subtitled all 8 episodes of this year's Beste Zangers in English, and give them a watch. I wasn't sure what to expect (I'm not Dutch either, so wasn't familiar with the show) but I found myself totally absorbed in it. It's a wonderful show that, unlike all the singing shows here in the US, is not at all a competition - more like a celebration of music. It really makes you feel good to watch, and there are some outstanding performers on it. I guarantee you'll be brought to tears at least once in every episode!

[@michaelhoilman6897]

Lovely reaction as usual. I love how you break these down and help us see these from different angles. I'm no singing expert, but i agree that along with her singing skills and training, one of her big strengths is exercising great aesthetic taste in personalizing songs to fit her abilities.

[@oneknight55]

Honestly, I started watching Beste Zangers to see Floor, and I was blown away by the rest of the cast as well. The translations really help to tell all of their back stories, and the all just seemed liked they enjoyed each others company. Big smile every time I watch an episode.

[@joelghleroy5206]

Everybody talk about her gifts/tone, rarely we hear about her training, her 'master tricks', the way she uses all of her tones to add textures according to what she want to produce. Finally, you are one of the only reactors talking about her ability to make 'space' for herself, being gentle at the beginning or during some very tasteful moments (she add GREAT taste in the way she interprets the songs). Obviously, she is a trained belter, but she does not overuse it. Wonderful comment !

[@theopinson3851]

Yessss the queen! Been a huge fan since Decipher...absolutely amazing singer.

[@MsSilentH]

Yep, same reaction hahaha, never heard the song in my life, and I tear every time I've watched her performance haha. So powerful!

[@NeilThompson]

Heya Mary, thanks for the reaction. The song was written by Tim Akkerman, whose brother was born with spina bifida and consequently confined to a wheelchair, and is about the brother's never say die attitude. A small point, there's not really a winner or judging on Beste Zangers as such - it's more like the hot seat artist saying "this song touched me the most this evening" and clicking glasses.

[@voicehacks]

Thank you guys for filling in all of the information on this show!! Really neat stuff

[@bareveldskanaal3887]

Yes that is true but Floor sang it for Tim.

[@peggyrogers7012]

First time viewer. Your analysis of this performance was spot on. I was impressed with your knowledge of dynamics, voice placement, etc. Great reaction video!

[@agustinmanyari]

The truth is we love your reaction, and how do you explain the technique, please do more reactions for us!

[@ascensionenergetics85]

Tim: I’m a lion & lions don’t cry. Floor: Hold my beer, kitty.

[@MarshallATV]

Would love to see you do her other performances on this show aswell!! Especially The Phantom Of The Opera with Henk Poort!! That was one hell of a performance from both of them^^

[@smashkin92]

What amazes me from this rendition is that the song becomes so alive that it really feels like she's talking, and to us personnally. She makes feel like a winner because her interpretation is so good.

[@rhmdutchman1550]

Floor Jansen "Tim wrote this song for his brother, who is in a wheelchair but is not letting it discourage him. What an incredible message! This song has become a personal favorite of mine! Raise your hands! 🙌🏻"

[@irishdevil90]

I get teary every time I listen to it - and I've lost count of how many times I've listened...it's becoming very personal, well done Tim Akkerman for writing and Floor for bringing it to our attention otherwise I probably would never have heard the song...

[@joyceparkes2678]

Fantastic show.. loved your analysis.. First decent reaction I’ve seen 😻

[@stevekoelliker6764]

Watched every episode with English subtitles. It’s a great show. All of the artists are really talented.

[@jokebetweenthetrees]

Great analizing how the singing and bringing emotions is done!

[@jasonstallworth]

I absolutely LOVE Floor Jansen!! Saw Nightwish live last year and she (and the entire band) was amazing! And the 2013 live at Wacken album, wow, she did such an awesome job, especially on the song Storytime!

[@patricktwisterling8920]

Thank you for reaction video. I love the way you explain her techniques

[@TheDonmayo]

One of the reasons why the original artist, Tim Akkerman, got emotional at the end was because he wrote this song for his heavily disabled brother who he loves greatly, so when Floor puts up a performance as good as this, its hard not getting emotional x3.

[@Rosannasfriend]

I love this style of video from you. Please, keep it coming.

[@hbgazzers9036]

Nice reaction. This song got me too at the first time I was listened to it, Floor performed it really well 🙌👍

[@Green-Lyon]

I've watched the entire season, even before the wonderful Denise Hofs began translating them. Once Floor announced it on her Facebook page I knew I couldn't miss it. I hunted it down and it's been one of my favorite TV experiences ever! The show is SO fun and often VERY emotional.

[@PropagandasaurusRex]

Green-Lyon Agree. I don’t like TV that much, I am a tough guy and I am not easily impressed, but every episode brought me to tears at least once.

[@revita2813]

Thank you for great reaction 💗 and 💗💗💗Floor

[@AlekseyMarin12]

Raised my hands 🙌 during that part feeling like a winner

[@alisehuisman9842]

Thanks great reaction !!! Love Floor !!

[@kirillpoltevsky3813]

Now I do understand how hard it is to make such clips. I just made one of my own, and added 117 effects to just 2,5 minutes video. And it took hundreds of hours of work on my old laptop. And your video does not have effects! And yet it is so great! You are Brilliant! Just great, awesome and excellent. I praise your work!

[@whiskeymike7364]

I subscribed, you did a very good job in the reaction. I love Floor, her voice, her presence, how she makes songs her own. I will watch for more reactions. I hope you do some Nightwish reactions as well.

[@annaa2856]

I enjoyed this immensely, it was very interesting and a very good reaction. I loved it 😊

[@oh_ok9140]

Nice one. I love the song and I really love how Floor to interpret the song so well.

[@slash-1971]

First of all I want to thank you for changing my life. About a year ago you did a video which compared all 3 Nightwish singers. I had stopped listening to them when Tarja left and approached the video thinking nothing will come close to Tarja singing. Then I heard Floor sing for the first time, oh my god that was it for me. I have listened to Floor sing every single day since that video of yours. Nightwish are now my favourite band and everything Floor touches is magic. So thank you again! ❤️🤘

[@voicehacks]

slash 1971 I am so glad!! You should check out her old bad After Forever! You prob already have but it’s great

[@Rosannasfriend]

still my fave performance by her on the show. Sigh. Lovely.

[@GnashBistro]

The episodes are on youtube, really well translated by another youtuber i can't think of right now. But, watching an entire episode is really impactful. You get to hear the stories behind the songs and learn a lot about each of the performers as well. I highly recommend checking one out. Not as a reaction video, of course, but just on your own. I've seen them all now and they're all really good

[@Greyhound53200]

To get a real feel for the show and its participants you should check the full episodes. Go to Denise Hofs' YT page where you find most of them; some can be found on Dailymotion because of copyright claims. Denise did an outstanding job of subtitling every episode in English. You'll discover that every single singer is worthy to have a place in this show. Tip: The Phantom of the Opera, performed by Floor and Henk Poort is a 'must review'; you'll be blasted away! If you do that video don't forget to insert enough pauses because plenty of reactors had their contribution removed because of copyright claims. Final remark: the singer in the spotlight just points out which song touched her/him most, so 'judge' is a bit much. Further there is no competition at all.

[@urhartfabeler]

Thank you for reacting Mary. I try to see as many reactions as possible just to enjoy professional fandom on Floor's performances. A fun thing is that Tim didn't even want to select anyone as the 'winner' because well they were all friends and he din't value any performance over the other. So they ended up toasting to his brother. So Cheers to you and don't worry about getting 'Verklempt' its just a prelude to a wonderful feeling of relaxation. Y.T. Urhart

[@geraldgetskow3420]

Every song floor did on this show gave me the feels, chills and tears.with the exception of 'Shallow' and 'POTO' I had not heard any of the songs before, but her voice and presence just made feel the song. She is a superb singer and performer; wuit possibly the best on the planet.

[@gabrielstratton1775]

I agree i think a show like this would be so amazing in the states!

[@voicehacks]

Yes plssssssssss

[@Kabz8]

I love Floor and I ended up watching this entire shows season because it was such a positive and well made show. I was crying like a baby every episode lmao 😭😭🤣

[@haarspeld]

More information about the singers in (allready the 12th season of) this show: -Samatha Steenwijk: Sings Dutch folklore since 2009 and runner up in the Voice of Holland 2018, which made her more famous in the Netherlands. Like Floor she has a very strong and powerfull voice. - Ruben Annink. Won the Dutch TV show Singer/Songwriter and in the spring of his career. Writes his own songs. - Rolf Sanchez : Latin/Salsa/Reggaeton singer with 3 no 1 hits in the American Billboard Tropical Songs Chart, including the song Que Se Siente that Floor sang for him in the previous episode. He works with Guianko Gómez, producer of Marc Anthony. Like Floor better known outside than inside The Netherlands, especially in Latin America. - Henk Poort :. Very well known Opera/Operette/Musical singer in the Netherlands for whom Floor sang the Vilja song. Sang the dutch version of The Phantom of the Opera (spoiler: He and Floor will sing that duet in the last episode) - Tim Akkerman Former : member of the Dutch rockband Di-Rect (1999-2009) and now having a career of his own. His latest album contains American Rock influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Ryan Adams. - Emma Heesters: Has her own YouTybe Cover channel with more than 1 million followers. Working on her first album in the USA at Universal Republic Records with multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning record producers and writers -And of course Floor jansen The front woman of NightWish. Note: Floor is considering singing Spanish for the Nightwish fans in Latin America and Rolf Sanchez has pledged his cooperation to help her with the Spanish pronunciation.

[@dieseldog00]

I teared up too on this performance. Floor has that effect on almost everyone because of her incredible mastery of her craft. Lara Fabian and Sarah Brightman are two singers in Floor's class as well. And MaryZ you are the best analytical vocal coach on youtube and the reason is you don't interrupt the performance. You wait til after and you just NAILED everything in Floor's 'bag of tricks' she does. I like that you started off talking about her rock school and opera training. Well done beautiful Mary!!

[@voicehacks]

Thank you so much!!

[@evasl]

Floor is amazing. I'm from the After Forever era... And I follow her ever since.

[@tonisiret5557]

She has all the technique but the artistic sensibility to use it, to frame the song (which is also great) as a narrative. At last, a show about singing which hasn't reduced it to a gameshow / popularity contest. Thanks Mary 4 posting this!

[@rickphil9999]

Lovely reaction to our beautiful Floor.

[@fluffpuckot]

I really liked the show. We have something similar in Sweden, and since Floor lives in Sweden now, I hope they will get her on the show!

[@donaldcampbell9483]

I cant wait for this weekend. Oh yeah...its over.. we need a new show with Floor. Let's make it happen!

[@brunokingz]

WE NEED MORE!!! You're real!

[@maxinilofficial]

Perfectly said Mary!!!You rock big time and so does Floor! \m/

[@voicehacks]

Maxi Nil OFFICIAL So do YOU love!!! Good to see some metal singers like Floor getting some recognition 🖤💜🖤💜

[@ntomnia585]

I found that show, Beste Zangers due to Floor, and I loved it. There is an English translated series to watch.

[@danrue937]

She is a beautiful natural singer and performer good job girl

[@handibenkz4091]

Thank you coach, this is my personal favorite song, really a good song with a good messege in it. You can also check Floor last performance with 'Phantom of the Opera', it's the best performance from the show where Floor Jansen did a duet with Henk Poort.

[@MrHaagsesjonny1]

*Quote* : "Floor Jansen --> The Swiss army knife of singing".

[@drmbongo451]

Check out the male Swish army knife of singing, Dimash Kudaibergen

[@hansevers6407]

@@drmbongo451 did hear him really life?

[@videoluvr2]

I do like the show BesteZengers! I have only seen about 6 videos from that show. I enjoyed your explanations of the voice styles. Thank you.

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hello Mary, that was an awesome reaction !!!!! Wait till you see Floor & Henk do Phantom of the Opera, you will cry, I know you will. Love your channel.... keep rockin' 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@gohner0]

Wow! You win a suscriber, excellent explication. You describe Floor Jansen very well.

[@pedropascuallosa9847]

Simplemente alucinante, no puedo parar de llorar

[@spencerbutterbaugh6104]

This show would never fly here because it is all DOG EAT DOG. No respect. No judgement on this show just love and gratitude for the person singing their song to them and the whole world. Thanks for the reaction and explanation.

[@BloodTar]

Floor Jansen and Tarja are both in the top 5 list of my favorite female singers.

[@oneknight55]

I stumbled upon Beste Zangers by accident, and I ended up "binge watching" the whole season. All of the singers seemed to get along very well with each other and there was much respect all around. If you get a chance to watch Floor and Henk Poort do a duet from the Phantom of the Opera, I think you might like it. Thank you for sharing this.

[@asospirit]

Please react to Phantom of the opera by Floor and Henk from the same show. Epic performance and you will be floored again. They rocked it!

[@donaldcampbell9483]

We are all eagerly awaiting it!

[@adlicious100]

Every word of you perfect ...but there's No competition or jugement dear one 🦉🤘💜

[@danielberger1378]

Floor Jansen and Henk Poort did "Phantom Of The Opera" on this show, which was actually the closer of the whole season. Please react to this masterpiece, their performance is absolutely stunning and made me shivering and speechless. Just as a hint, do pauses at some point to avoid copyright strikes.

[@HeatherHolt]

Girl... constant chills 😀😱

[@madddog6790]

As a few others have mentioned, you should start watching the awesome Denise Hofs English versions now that the show has concluded. Many of us came for Floor, but were quite impressed with the others, AND the vibe...just awesome to watch. As for this one in particular, you'd *really* have gotten verklempt (and I love you for using that one lol) if you knew the backstory. He wrote the song for his older brother, who has been wheel chair bound his whole life. All in all, I would recommend watching the whole series. Each and every singer brought something to the table, and the chemistry/friendships/mutual respect that developed was pretty inspiring.

[@LindaEll89]

Well said 🤗🇳🇱

[@willemwinkelmolen]

Singing from the heart I'd say, she sang it for this man's downsyndrome brother. He is the winner because he is. Forget your learnings, just listen to the music

[@oliphant2848]

Thank you for the excellent explanations. :)

[@Belugamori]

If you have the ability to make professional voice coach cry just because of the way you sing a song, you know you're special.

[@dieseldog00]

It took you almost five minutes to explain what Floor does and how she does her varied singing styles and I loved everything you've said about her techniques because you know more than almost any other vocal coach about Floor. I love listening to your expert analysis and I have posted to Floor's page about you and I hope she has responded to you.

[@richardboyle7282]

It's not just the songs that the different performers have recorded it's songs that have meaning to the recipient. For example in this last season songs included some opera, Phantom of the opera , Hotel California, I can't help falling in love with you. What I like about this show is the connection between the singers and the recipient and the explanation of why this song is important and why it was chosen. Winner was written for Tim's brother who is a wheelchair. Another nice part of this is that the songs are also often changed to reflect the singers genre, so there is a heavier rock tone to it here. Some of the songs were translated from the original Dutch into English. And that personal touch and effort makes it that much more special for the recipient.